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Photocard Types Explained

From standard album inclusions to ultra-rare event cards — understand every type, its origin, and its typical market value.

CommonLegendary

Album PC20% rarity

Album PC
Entry Tier

$2 – $30

Album PC

Randomly included inside every album version. Produced in the millions — affordable and great for beginners.

POB / Pre-Order Benefit
Limited

$15 – $150+

POB / Pre-Order Benefit

Exclusive to specific store pre-orders (Weverse, Makestar, Ktown4u). Limited runs drive long-term scarcity.

Lucky Draw
Event Tier

$80 – $600+

Lucky Draw

Randomly obtained at pop-up events. Often PVC material. Popular members command extreme premiums.

Broadcast / Fansign
Ultra-Rare

$120 – $1,000+

Broadcast / Fansign

Music show attendee exclusives or fansign event cards. Extremely rare and rarely traded publicly.

Grail / Polaroid
Legendary

$300 – $3,000+

Grail / Polaroid

Handwritten polaroids, 1-of-1 event cards, or iconic member pulls. The pinnacle of any collection.

Deep dives

Visual Guides

Album PC Unboxing Study

Direct

Album PCs are produced in the millions. Their value remains stable unless an album goes out of print.

POB Scarcity Analysis

Direct

From the KCC channel: why POB scarcity drives long-term collection value and how to spot overpriced listings.

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