FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers that point to the deeper pages. Rank a trio. Get a number.
What is Collectrio?
Collectrio is an unofficial fan ranking tool with two products: Cards (Sleeve / Swap / Store) and GO (Train / Trade / Transfer). People rank three names; Collectrio turns those comparisons into a public number. It is not a shop, not a grading service, and not a price list. More on the About page.
How does a trio vote work?
You see three names from one product and one format lens, then assign each a different verb — one Sleeve, one Swap, and one Store on Cards, or one Train, one Trade, and one Transfer on GO. That submission is one ranking with three pairwise results. The recipe is on Methodology.
Why do three different ranks unlock the board?
Submit one trio — three ranked choices on that board — to unlock the rest of the board for your session. You are contributing comparisons so the public Collectrio number can grow; Collectrio does not invent live ranking counts. Unlock details live on How rankings work.
What do Sleeve, Swap, and Store mean?
On Cards, Sleeve is the hold you would protect long-term, Swap is a fair move for similar value, and Store is lower priority — binder or bulk cleanup, not trash. Sleeve ranks above Swap, which ranks above Store. Plain-English walkthrough: Sleeve / Swap / Store.
What do Train, Trade, and Transfer mean?
On GO, Train means invest (power up, buddy, raid, or PvP), Trade is a fair move, and Transfer is storage cleanup — not a slur. Train ranks above Trade, which ranks above Transfer. Guide: Train / Trade / Transfer.
Why do the Cards and GO boards never mix?
Cards and GO never share a catalog, ranking, or calculator. A Cards name cannot beat a GO name because they never appear in the same trio. Separate verb sets, lenses, and Elo — by design. See Two boards never mix and Methodology.
What are format lenses?
A lens is a different comparable set, not a cosmetic Elo bump. Cards uses Binder, Playable, and Value. GO uses Dex, Raids, and Trade bait. A name can sit Off board on a lens it does not belong to. Details: How lenses work and Methodology.
Is the Collectrio number a dollar price?
No. The public number is an Elo-style score from community comparisons, clamped to 1000–9999. It is not TCGPlayer, eBay, or a Niantic quote. Value lens on Cards is still relative Sleeve / Swap strength, not dollars. Stance: Why this is not a price list.
How do the calculators work?
After unlock, the Cards calculator and GO calculator add current board values on give and get sides, with quantity steppers and condition or luck modifiers. They package the same trio-driven ratings — they do not invent a second market. Guide: How the calculator works.
Does Collectrio show official Pokémon art?
No. Collectrio does not show official card scans, GO sprites, or binder photos. Marks are abstract proxies — a letter, a set number or dex, a rarity chip. Identification is text. See About and How rankings work.
How do privacy, cookies, and ads work?
There are no accounts. Rankings store on your device in localStorage and on the server when a database is connected. Ads stay off until AdSense is configured; when it is, Collectrio asks accept or decline before loading AdSense. Full policy: Privacy (ads section Advertising).
How do I contact Collectrio?
There are no in-app messages. Product questions go through Contact (hello@collectrio.com). Rights or removal requests use Takedown and legal@collectrio.com — not the product inbox.
Where should I start reading?
Recipe: Methodology. Unlock flow: How rankings work. Practical essays: Guides. Rank on Cards or GO when you are ready to contribute a trio.