Most price data for Pokémon cards is quoted in US dollars or euros, while Norwegian collectors count in kroner. The exchange rate between them affects what a card costs in Norway and can make a price seem higher or lower without the card itself having changed.
Where the currencies come from
TCGplayer quotes prices in dollars, Cardmarket in euros. Auction platforms usually show the seller's currency or a converted price. To compare a dollar price with a euro price, both must be converted to kroner, preferably at about the same time. Because rates move, a difference between two markets can be due to the currency as much as to the card.
Rate and margin
The rate you see in an online bank or on a rate site is not necessarily the one you get. The bank, card issuer and payment provider often add a margin to the conversion, and the rate may apply to a different moment than the trade. Norges Bank publishes official reference rates, but they are indicative, and actual conversions are governed by the payment method.
- When you pay in foreign currency, the margin may be stated separately or built into the rate.
- Some platforms let you choose to pay in the seller's currency or in kroner; the terms of each choice vary.
- On a return or refund the rate may have changed since the purchase, and the amount you get back in kroner can differ.
A simple example in words
Imagine a card with the same dollar price two months in a row. If the krone is weaker in the second month, you still have to pay more kroner for it. Conversely, it becomes cheaper in kroner when the krone strengthens. A price change in kroner can therefore be due to the rate just as much as to the market for the card.
What it means for price assessment
A card price in dollars that is stable can rise or fall in kroner when the rate changes. For someone following price history over a long period, it can be useful to see a card's price both in its original currency and in kroner to separate the card's development from the rate's. VAT and duty on imports are calculated in Norwegian kroner, see importing to Norway. Rate swings are their own source of volatility in what you pay.
This entry explains the mechanism but says nothing about where rates will go. Current rates are found at Norges Bank, your bank or the payment service, and margins are in their price lists, see also fees and shipping.
Last reviewed October 25, 2026. This article explains how the market works. It is not advice to buy or sell anything in particular.