FoilMarket vs Cardmarket
An honest comparison for European Pokémon TCG collectors and sellers — fees, protection, collection tools, price data and liquidity.
Cardmarket is the largest Pokémon TCG marketplace in Europe and the best choice when raw inventory depth and liquidity matter most. FoilMarket is the better choice if you want a modern, all-in-one home for collecting — built-in collection tracking, live EU price insights, a phone-camera card scanner, a community and Stripe-secured payouts — at a competitive 5% standard / 3% Pro seller fee.
Choose Cardmarket if…
- You want the deepest inventory and the most sellers in Europe
- You're sourcing obscure singles, bulk or older sets
- You're a high-volume Powerseller chasing the lowest commission
Choose FoilMarket if…
- You want marketplace + collection tracking + price insights in one place
- You value a modern, mobile-first experience and a real community
- You want Stripe-secured payouts with no trustee surcharge
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | FoilMarket | Cardmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Seller commission | 5% standard · 3% Pro | 5% private · 3% pro · 1.5% Powerseller (invite) |
| Payments & payouts | Stripe-secured · card, Apple/Google Pay | Bank transfer/credit · optional trustee 0.5–1% |
| Buyer protection | Built-in (Stripe + dispute flow) | Optional trustee service |
| Collection tracking | Yes — vault, set completion, portfolio value | Not built in |
| Phone card scanner | Yes — add cards by camera | No |
| Price insights | Live EU prices + history, tied to your collection | Deep historical price trends |
| Community | Yes — Trade Floor, follows, showcases | Minimal |
| Design & UX | Modern, mobile-first | Functional but dated |
| Inventory & liquidity | Growing | Largest in Europe |
| Languages | Multi-language (EU) | Multi-language (EU) |
Fees verified against Cardmarket's published fee table (2026). All-in Cardmarket costs commonly land around 6–8% once trustee and processing are included.
Is FoilMarket cheaper than Cardmarket?
Fees are broadly comparable. FoilMarket charges 5% for standard sellers and 3% for Pro sellers, with Stripe processing (1.4% + €0.25) shown transparently at checkout. Cardmarket charges 5% for private sellers and 3% for professionals, dropping to 1.5% for invite-only Powersellers — but all-in costs typically reach 6–8% once optional trustee protection and payment processing are counted. The practical difference: on FoilMarket there's no trustee surcharge or instant-payout fee, and payouts settle through Stripe.
Does FoilMarket have collection tracking?
Yes — and this is the biggest day-to-day difference. FoilMarket bundles a full collection vault with set-completion grids, portfolio value over time and gap lists, plus a phone-camera scanner to add cards in seconds. On Cardmarket you buy and sell, then track your collection in a separate third-party app. FoilMarket keeps your buying, selling and collecting in one place.
Which has better prices and price data?
Both rely on real Cardmarket-EUR reference pricing. Cardmarket, thanks to its scale, has the deepest long-term price history. FoilMarket surfaces live EU market prices and history tied to your own collection's value, so you can see what your cards are worth and which listings sit below market — more useful for collectors managing a portfolio than a raw price chart.
Is FoilMarket safe?
Yes. Payments and payouts run through Stripe (Stripe Connect), with a built-in order and dispute flow for buyer protection, and sellers are verified before they can receive payouts. You're not wiring money to a stranger — every order is processed and protected by Stripe.
When should you still use Cardmarket?
Credit where it's due: Cardmarket is the largest Pokémon TCG marketplace in Europe, and that scale is a real advantage. If you need maximum inventory depth and liquidity — hunting obscure singles, buying bulk, or completing older sets where having the most sellers matters — Cardmarket is hard to beat. Many collectors use both: Cardmarket for sourcing breadth, FoilMarket for a modern home to track, showcase and sell their collection.
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FAQ
Is FoilMarket cheaper than Cardmarket?
Seller fees are comparable: FoilMarket is 5% standard / 3% Pro plus transparent Stripe processing, while Cardmarket is 5% private / 3% pro / 1.5% Powerseller with all-in costs typically 6–8%. FoilMarket has no trustee or instant-payout surcharge.
Does FoilMarket have collection tracking?
Yes — a built-in vault with set completion, portfolio value and a phone-camera scanner. Cardmarket doesn't bundle collection tracking.
Which has better price data?
Both use Cardmarket-EUR reference prices. Cardmarket has the deepest history; FoilMarket ties live prices and history to your own collection's value.
Is FoilMarket safe to buy and sell on?
Yes — payments and payouts go through Stripe with a built-in dispute flow, and sellers are verified before payout.
When should you still use Cardmarket?
When you need the deepest inventory and liquidity in Europe — obscure singles, bulk or older sets. Many collectors use both.
Comparison published by FoilMarket and accurate to the best of our knowledge as of 2026. Cardmarket fee figures are based on Cardmarket's published fee table; fees and features on both platforms can change — check each site for the latest. Cardmarket is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with FoilMarket.