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.
Japan’s 30th Celebration product lotteries will require My Number Card residency verification, restricting overseas buyers as Storm Emeralda boxes trade for multiples of their ¥6,000 retail price.
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.
Nike Japan’s August 6 teaser points to three $180 Air Max Plus colorways for Fall 2026; leaks also claim the collection may include an unconfirmed One Piece Card Game promo.
Bandai’s premium anniversary box includes nine exclusive foil cards, 70 sleeves, a playmat, deck case and storage box, with artwork created alongside GOO CHOKI PAR.
Four 30th CELEBRATION MEGA products will use staggered Japan-only draws, with verified applicants favored; entries open August 10–14 and August 28–31.
Four Japan-exclusive 30th Celebration products will use online lotteries requiring My Number Card residency verification, restricting foreign buyers and targeting scalpers.
Japan’s 30th Celebration product lotteries will require My Number Card residency verification, restricting overseas buyers as Storm Emeralda boxes trade for multiples of their ¥6,000 retail price.
Eevee 755/742 leads SNKRDUNK’s PSA 10 Japanese AR ranking at ¥102,500 with a population of 1,038, followed by VSTAR Universe Pikachu at ¥99,000 and Triplet Beat Magikarp at ¥51,800.
The Hisuian Sneasel Points event runs through August 11, offering its Tranquil Teahouse outfit and upgrade cookies; a paid pass includes Scorbunny in Stylish sweet vibes attire.
The Bubbly Basin Expansion is now live worldwide, adding new items and a final new cooking dish while Serebii continues compiling its Pokopia guide.
Season 15 permits only Water-type Pokémon and runs through August 27 at 05:59 UTC, with previous Mega Stones available to players reaching Ranks Y through S.
Four 30th Celebration products priced from ¥6,200 to ¥27,500 will require a valid My Number Card for Pokémon Center Online purchases in Japan, limiting eligibility to registered residents.
MANGA BOOSTER 01’s scarce all-foil cards lead Japan’s DBFW market, with the Vol. 1 Energy Marker estimated at ¥2.8 million and high-tier singles reaching record prices.
Six Twin Cities-area burglaries have targeted Pokémon cards, including $36,000 stolen in Forest Lake and $28,000 in Eagan; Card Ladder data shows values rose over 145% in a year.
Two buyers lost a combined $1,200 after Facebook Marketplace trades in Hobe Sound and Stuart; deputies say rushed inspections enabled the fake-card swaps.
Four 30th Celebration products priced from ¥6,200 to ¥27,500 will require Japan’s Digital Identification App and a government-issued My Number Card for online purchases.
Reject (OP06-116) combined low-cost removal with direct life damage, while Nami (OP03-040) enabled an alternate deck-out victory, prompting bans over non-interactive play.
Four Mega 30th Celebration products priced from ¥6,200 to ¥27,500 require Japan’s My Number Card and Digital Identification App for Pokémon Center Online purchases.
Four Mega 30th Celebration products priced from ¥6,200 to ¥27,500 require Japan’s My Number Card and Digital Identification App for official online purchases.
Four Japanese 30th Celebration products priced from ¥6,200 to ¥27,500 will require government ID verification, restricting official-store purchases to Japanese citizens.
Walmart’s 9 p.m. ET weekly drop uses product queues and 10-minute checkout windows; First Partner 3 is scheduled this week, while inventory and MSRP pricing appear only near launch.
Each $21.99 tin contains four Ascended Heroes packs and one reprinted Mega Pokémon ex promo, potentially softening $12–$15 loose-pack prices if supply is substantial.
