A PSA 9 Pikachu Illustrator sold privately for $2.7 million, while PSA 10 Lugia and CGC Pristine 10 Typhlosion sales helped the weekly top five reach $3.936 million.
Delta Reign launches November 6, with prereleases from October 24 and more than 135 cards. Its $49.99 Elite Trainer Box includes eight packs and a full-art Kyogre promo.
The feature-length documentary follows a global hunt for the TCG’s origins and a previously unknown card that may predate all official releases; it streams July 10 on Prime Video, Plex, and YouTube.
Illustration rares and special illustration rares featuring the legendary bird trio, Sylveon, Greninja, Jirachi ex and others were shown ahead of the September 16, 2026 launch.
Bandai unveiled a six-deck wave covering ST-31 through ST-36, with product details linked through the English One Piece Card Game catalog.
Mega Golisopod ex is a 340-HP Grass Pokémon with a 220-damage Finishing Blow, while Wishiwashi ex heals 50 damage per turn. Storm Emeralda launches July 31, followed by Delta Reign on November 6.
A 7-Star Dragon Tera Type Magikarp raid and new Mass Outbreaks will run in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet from July 16 at 7 p.m. CDT through August 6 at 6:59 p.m. CDT.
Egghead ST-29 and Green/Yellow Yamato ST-28 are recommended for beginners, offering forgiving trigger mechanics and a mix of offensive pressure, board control, and life manipulation.
The feature-length film follows a collector investigating TCG history and a previously unknown candidate for the first officially printed Pokémon card; it streams July 10 on Prime Video, Plex, and YouTube.
The feature-length documentary follows a global hunt for the TCG’s origins and a previously unknown card that may predate all official releases; it streams July 10 on Prime Video, Plex, and YouTube.
A 55-pack sample yielded 15 ex cards, three full-art ex cards and no Special Illustration Rares; Pitch Black releases July 17 after prerelease began July 4.
Across 55 Pitch Black packs, the reviewer pulled one full art, five illustration rares and none of the two Mega Darkrai ex chase cards, calling the sub-200-card set underwhelming.
The author urges Winds and Waves to emulate the TCG’s dynamic artwork, citing promising Krabby and Dusclops animations while criticizing earlier 3D models as stiff and washed out.
Amazon is selling Chaos Rising ETBs for £79.99 with nine booster packs, while Prismatic Evolutions ETBs are restocked at $179—over $30 below TCGplayer pricing.
McDonald’s Japan posted starter-type and lightning emojis, hinting at new Happy Meal promos after last year’s burger Pikachu campaign prompted three-set purchase limits.
Pitch Black arrives July 17, led by an AKIRA EGAWA-illustrated Darkrai SIR; the set also gives Bastiodon and Goldeen their first full-art cards.
Police recovered more than £71,000 in stolen stock after the brothers’ getaway van broke down; Keith received 29 months in prison, while Shane faces sentencing July 31.
The $708.84 day and night collections launch November 6 with 29 booster packs, a Classic Collection pack, YOSHIROTTEN Pikachu ex promos, and either Espeon ex or Umbreon ex.
Storm Emeralda launches in Japan on July 31, 2026; the guide speculates a Mega Rayquaza ex MUR could reach ¥200,000 based on comparable cards and rarity trends.
Pretend Magikarp Pikachu #150/XY-P reaches $12,000 in gem mint, while Rayquaza Poncho Pikachu #230/XY-P is valued up to $14,125 and Munch Pikachu raw copies average $3,100.
Dedenne ex can deal 160 damage for two Energy with four Tools in play, while Milotic ex uses Wallace to evolve immediately and prepare an 80-damage, Sleep-inflicting attack.
Pokémon Center is launching Mewtwo and Mew deck boxes, sleeves, a binder, and a playmat, while previewing a new Mewtwo Futuristic rare from the 30th Celebration expansion.
Dragapult ex dominated NAIC’s top cut and could exceed a 30% metagame share at the invite-only 2026 World Championships, where the author expects elite players to concentrate around the format’s strongest deck.
McDonald’s Japan replaced its X banner with Pikachu ears and posted Starter and Pikachu emojis; whether the campaign includes promo cards after last year’s troubled giveaway remains unconfirmed.
