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Pokémon TCG Pocket will shift from monthly releases to a six-week cycle starting with the C series, alongside mission-earned immersive cards, weekly Special Packs and in-game deck sharing.
Santa Cruz's blind-bag decks retail for $139.99, but resale listings range from about $250 to $9,000. The October 17 release includes 30 designs and three rare golden foil variants.
The Day and Night boxes release November 6, each with 29 anniversary packs, one Classic Collection pack and exclusive promos. TCGplayer market prices are $561.50 for Day and $617.40 for Night.
Hong Kong card shows now run weekly, up from quarterly three years ago, according to collector Kenneth Ho. He says boxes bought for US$100 now fetch 10–20 times that, while an economist warns of speculative flipping.
Amazon's third-party offer is $50.98, but TCGplayer lists the unopened collection for $38.99 shipped, just $2.21 above its estimated market price.
Core TCG’s Amazon listing costs $44.99 including delivery for six packs, or about $7.50 per pack. Estimated delivery was October 26 as of October 19.
Belfast card-trading event attendance grew from 600 to 1,700, with more than 2,500 expected in November. A local shop reports selling a Pikachu card for about £16,000.
Santa Cruz's $139.95 blind bags are reselling for $200–$300 after the October 17 sellout; a Gold Star Rayquaza skateboard sold for $800. Three glitter gold foil variants are limited to 500 each.
Available through Pokémon Center, Santa Cruz’s online store and local skate shops, the blind bags include a design booklet and sticker. Gold variants each collage artwork from 10 TCG cards.
Santa Cruz’s blind-bag collection includes 30 TCG-inspired skateboard designs and three glitter gold collage variants. Each deck comes with a design booklet and collectible sticker.
The Day and Night boxes release November 6, each with 29 anniversary packs, one Classic Collection pack and exclusive promos. TCGplayer benchmarks are $560.87 for Day and $659.98 for Night.
DeNA says release-schedule changes aim to improve player retention after Pokémon TCG Pocket's monthly player count reportedly fell 41%, from 39 million to 23 million in a year.
Pokémon TCG Pocket’s next series begins in late October 2026, bringing Community Decks and trading upgrades. A First Partners special pack will feature starter Pokémon from all nine regions.
Pokémon TCG Pocket will move from roughly four-week to six-week booster releases in its C series, add collection missions for Immersive Cards, and remove rental decks’ 10-use limit.
Pokémon TCG Pocket's monthly active users fell from 39 million to 23 million in Q1 2026/2027; DeNA plans events and promotions to improve player retention.
DeNA aims to improve player retention after Pokémon TCG Pocket’s monthly active users fell from 39 million to 23 million in Q1 2026/2027, alongside declines in revenue and profit.
Pokémon TCG Pocket will shift from monthly releases to a six-week cycle starting with the C series, alongside mission-earned immersive cards, weekly Special Packs and in-game deck sharing.
Walmart lists the six-pack 30th Celebration Booster Bundle at $79.99, down $15, through third-party seller Unbeatable deals with Walmart fulfillment and free shipping. Amazon's price is $94.49.
ONE PIECE Chapter 1196 will appear in the October 19 issue of Weekly Shonen Jump; its official preview includes ominous dialogue and a prolonged scream.
China’s eleventh Scarlet & Violet release arrives October 16, featuring new Special Illustration Rare artworks for N’s Plan and Hilda that will remain exclusive to China.
Gem Pack Vol 7 launches November 6 with four holo cards per pack and 196 numbered cards: 28 Pokémon each receiving six holo variants and an Illustration Rare.