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The ESA partnership collection features Pikachu in space, alongside seven accessory lines themed around the Eeveelutions, Alolan Raichu, Gengar, Mewtwo, Mew, Ninetales, Quagsire and Clodsire.
All 10 ranked cards come from 1999 Base Set; near-mint 1st Edition Shadowless listings include Gyarados at $14,280 and Raichu near $550, highlighting condition-driven premiums.
MEGA x MEGA Parade launches in Japan on February 19, 2027, with ¥550 ten-card packs, a guaranteed high-rarity pull, and Mega Raichu X and Y as its collector-focused mascots.
Japan’s annual High Class Pack arrives February 19 with 10-card, 550-yen boosters, a guaranteed hit, many alternate-art secret rares, and Mega Raichu X and Y as featured Pokémon.
The anniversary set has 30 artist-drawn Pikachu cards, two Pikachu ex variants and a Pikachu & Zekrom-GX reprint, while Raichu remains unconfirmed with spoilers still outstanding.
The August 2026 Monthly Challenge uses Regulation M-B Single Battles; registration opens August 14, and players completing at least three matches receive Alolan Raichu and 100 Quick Coupons.
The list spans Japanese festival, beach and pool artwork, with Squirtle’s special-deck card highlighted at roughly ¥3,000–¥6,000 amid rising collector demand.
