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 four Basic Pokémon range from 130 to 140 HP, with Groudon dealing up to 250 damage; 30th Celebration products begin rolling out worldwide September 16.
Kyogre, Groudon, Zacian, and Zamazenta have been revealed from 30th Celebration! The set's products will begin to release worldwide on September 16th.
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.
Destined Rivals ETBs start at $124.32 on TCGplayer, while Amazon has Pitch Black ETBs for $69.95; Best Buy’s Pokémon listings include accessories and higher-priced third-party sealed products.
Amazon third-party seller The Sports Card Zone lists the three-pack for $24.99, a 17% discount from $29.99 and its lowest tracked third-party price, with delivery slated for Aug. 24–26.
The four Basic Pokémon range from 130 to 140 HP, with Groudon dealing up to 250 damage; 30th Celebration products begin rolling out worldwide September 16.
At least 25 Thai collectors reported losses above 5 million baht after a trusted seller allegedly took large orders, stopped deliveries and closed his Facebook page.
Oliver, 15, Matthew, 14, and Oakley, nine, qualified among Europe’s top 16 and will compete in TCG and video game events in San Francisco from August 28–30.
At least 25 Thai collectors reported losses exceeding 5 million baht after a seller built trust with genuine deliveries, then stopped fulfilling larger overseas card orders.
Neo Genesis Lugia 9/111 has crossed six figures in a graded 10, while Aquapolis Crystal Lugia approaches $80,000 and is rumored for the September 16 Classic Collection.
The prototype Pikachu promo, peeled from a 1996 CoroCoro Comics insert, was acquired for $3.3 million by Cardbound creator John Nelson through Nostalgix.
John Nelson, creator of the Cardbound documentary, acquired the prototype-like 1996 CoroCoro Comics insert through private brokerage Nostalgix.
The expansion contains over 135 cards, including 35-plus special illustrations, and is led by Mega Rayquaza ex alongside Mega Golurk, Malamar and Golisopod ex cards.
The digital-only update will bring Team Rocket-themed cards to Pokémon TCG Pocket; no launch date or physical TCG release was provided.
Cardbound creator John Nelson bought the scarce CoroCoro prototype, distinguished by an off-center, green-tinted Pikachu and believed to predate Japan’s Base Set.
Ten One Piece cards posted major 30-day gains through August 7, including Heroines Edition cards reaching $1,407.41 and $1,450.29; reported buyouts included single orders of 22 and 28 copies.
An alleged Millennium Print Group insider says red, blue and green RGB Mew cards appear once per 20,000 packs, versus roughly once per 1,260 packs for Mega Hyper Rares.
Dragapult ex and Festival Lead rank first and second among contenders for Worlds, running August 28–30 at San Francisco’s Chase Center.
Nintendo Switch Online members can redeem returning Pokopia icons featuring a diving Ditto protagonist and Manaphy, plus backgrounds and frames, on Switch and Switch 2.
Lugia’s Elemental Blast deals 250 damage, while Ho-Oh’s Sacred Breath fully heals a Benched Pokémon; both cards arrive with 30th Celebration on September 16, 2026.
The worldwide product rollout begins September 16, with Lugia’s attack paying tribute to its original card from 2000’s Neo Genesis.
The 68-yuan package includes three 5-card boosters and two random coins from 120 Pikachu designs, while a 360-card binder, playmat and 30-coin display cost 180–300 yuan.
The ¥1,800 collection launches August 27 at Pokémon Center Online, pairing one of 13 waterfront Pokémon figures with a matching card and display-frame base.
