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.
Several weeks of Japanese tournament data put Dragapult ex at the top of the post-rotation meta, while Gardevoir ex and Gholdengo ex lose their archetypes entirely.
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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.
PSA intercepted over $200 million in fraudulent collectibles in 2025 as Pokémon TCG counterfeit submissions jumped more than 125% year over year and comprised 56.3% of counterfeit cards encountered.
The ranking spans Gold Star Pikachu above $77,000, a $450,000 No. 1 Trainer trophy card and a 151 chase card with graded 10 copies near $500.
Amazon lists sleeved Chaos Rising boosters at $12.99, while TCGplayer listings start at $10.87; the 120-plus-card expansion officially releases May 22.
Amazon’s $69.99 preorder includes an exclusive Mega Zygarde ex promo, an oversized lenticular card and eight booster packs, with delivery expected May 25 after the May 22 launch.
Meowth ex SIR leads Perfect Order’s early secondary-market rankings, ahead of both Mega Zygarde ex variants. The English set launched March 27, 2026.
PSA’s 2025 fraud report ranks Pokémon as its most-counterfeited card category, led by Charizard; Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat and the 1999 1st Edition Charizard Holo were the top card targets.
The nine-pack Chaos Rising ETB launches May 22; Walmart lists it at $113.98 and TCGplayer presales start at $109.48, both below Amazon’s $138.94 offer.
Perfect Order launched March 27, with highlighted chase cards ranging from Poké Pad at $16.25 to Jacinthe at $35.02; the set trails 151, Surging Sparks and Prismatic Evolutions in popularity.
The box fell 9% to $81.91 on Amazon, but TCGplayer listings start at $49. It contains a Mega Feraligatr ex foil promo, an oversize lenticular card, and four booster packs.
The 36-pack box is $248.95 at Amazon, saving $31.04, while Walmart offers it for $238.99 and TCGplayer presales start at $245.76.
The $12.99 Amazon preorder is sold by MVP Marketplace and sits $2.10 above TCGplayer’s cheapest shipped listing; Chaos Rising releases May 22.
PSA says counterfeit submissions rose more than 45% in 2025, with six Pokémon among the 10 most-faked characters and Charizard and Pikachu cards prominent targets.
The 122-card English set arrives May 22 after May 9–17 prereleases, led by Mega Greninja ex and an ETB-exclusive Fennekin Illustration Rare.
Geoff Pritchett exchanged an Audi R8 for 437 cards and sealed boxes valued at $130,000, including connecting Evolving Skies miscuts he believes could lift the collection to $165,000.
Several weeks of Japanese tournament data put Dragapult ex at the top of the post-rotation meta, while Gardevoir ex and Gholdengo ex lose their archetypes entirely.
The contest drew 756 fan-built card designs before entries closed May 6; Lego will shortlist finalists ahead of a community vote beginning May 28, 2026.
PSA intercepted over $200 million in potentially fraudulent cards in 2025 as counterfeit and altered cards rose 45.3%; six of the 10 most-counterfeited cards were Pokémon.
CSP standings as of May 7 determine priority entry for Japan Championships 2026 in June, Worlds 2026 in August, and Champions League 2027 events beginning in September.
The Pokémon Company warns that harassment, threats and operational disruption at events or on social media may result in venue removal or account suspension.
Enel remains the deck to beat after recent Europe and Latin America Regionals, while Nami and Lucy retain top-tier positions with evolving control and consistency tools.
