About Us

Hi, I'm Gaurav, a longtime Pokémon TCG fan and software developer based in the US. Like many collectors, I've spent countless hours chasing vending machines. After getting tired of piecing together scattered information, I built something to make it easier — and that's how PokeTools started.

PokeTools is a set of free tools for the Pokémon TCG community. Every day, it checks official Pokémon Center vending machine listings, finds new locations, and maps them so you can skip the endless searching. It also tracks price trends to help you spot opportunities and make smarter collecting choices. The data updates daily, so what you see is always current.

My goal is simple: make Pokémon collecting easier, faster, and more fun. Whether you're trying to find a vending machine near you or find the best bang for your buck set, PokeTools helps you spend less time searching and more time enjoying the hobby.

I'm always open to feedback, ideas, or collaborations. You can email me at [email protected] or use this form. If you've found PokeTools helpful and want to support the project, you can buy me a coffee ☕.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy collecting!

About the Tools

Vending Machine Locations

This tool shows the locations of offical Pokemon Center Vending Machines in the USA on a map. It is updated daily from the Pokemon Center website.

These machines are usually placed in grocery stores and sell TCG products at MSRP! Also, new measures mean it's more likely for non-scalpers to get product!

Set Prices & EV

This tool shows the current and historical data for these three values:

Expected Value (EV): The expected value of a pack, calculated by weighting each card's market value by its chance of being pulled.

Pack Price: The current market price of a pack.

Percent Recovered: How much you'd expect to recover in value if you bought the pack at market price.

These values are updated daily. Note: Shrouded Fable is not included as TCGplayer Infinite did not release pull rates for it.

Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By using PokeTools, you agree to these terms. Do not use our services if you disagree.

Service Description

We provide:

  • Map of Pokémon vending machine locations
  • TCG product pricing information
All information is provided "as is" for general informational purposes only.

User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Use services lawfully
  • Not engage in automated scraping
  • Not attempt to reverse-engineer our systems

Intellectual Property

All content is © PokeTools unless otherwise noted. Pokémon content is used under fair use principles. We are not affiliated with The Pokémon Company.

Disclaimer of Warranties

We do not guarantee:

  • Accuracy of vending machine locations
  • Product availability at listed locations
  • Currentness of pricing data

Limitation of Liability

We are not responsible for:

  • Decisions made based on our information
  • Third-party content (e.g., Google services)
  • Service interruptions

Contact: [email protected]

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

Information We Collect

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data including:

  • IP addresses (anonymized)
  • Device and browser information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Interactions with site features
  • Ad performance data
We do not collect or store any personal identification information unless voluntarily provided (e.g., via email contact).

How We Use Information

Data is used to:

  • Analyze traffic patterns
  • Improve user experience
  • Serve relevant advertisements
  • Maintain site functionality

Third-Party Services

We use:

  • Google Analytics for traffic analysis
  • Leaflet.js for map functionality
These services have their own privacy policies which we recommend reviewing.

Your Rights

You may:

  • Opt-out of Google Analytics using their browser add-on
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

Location Data

Our map feature may request access to your device's location to help you find nearby vending machines. Your location data is:

  • Only used temporarily to center the map on your location
  • Never transmitted to our servers
  • Never stored on our systems
  • Processed entirely within your browser

We store only your permission preference (whether you've agreed to location access) to improve user experience. The vending machine locations shown on our map are publicly available business information and are not related to your personal location.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

For questions or data requests, contact us at [email protected].