$2.7 Million Pikachu Illustrator Leads Top 5 TCG Card Sales of the Week
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.

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 worldwide expansion launches Nov. 6 with four Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, three two-card Legendary Stadiums and 37 illustration, ultra and special illustration rares; Prereleases begin Oct. 24.

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.
Advance lottery entry runs August 21–31, with results due September 10 and first-come openings from September 16. Winners earn priority entry to the 2027 Japan Championships.
Team Rocket's Ambition launches Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. PDT, adding Special Assignments and events through Sept. 28 as DeNA responds to a roughly 41% player decline.
The worldwide expansion launches Nov. 6 with four Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, three two-card Legendary Stadiums and 37 illustration, ultra and special illustration rares; Prereleases begin Oct. 24.
The English expansion launches November 6, led by Mega Rayquaza ex alongside Mega Golurk, Mega Malamar and Mega Golisopod ex cards plus new Legendary Stadium cards.
The announcement gives only a November launch window; the supplied article text provides no exact release date, card list, or details about the returning favorite.
Fourteen cards from Team Rocket’s Ambition were previewed, including two-star Moltres ex and Giovanni full arts; virtual packs launch August 26 at 9 p.m. EST.
Team Rocket’s Ambition launches August 27 with new booster packs, daily missions and PvP challenges, followed by Lapras, Fennekin and Meowstic events through September 28.
Delta Reign launches globally November 6, with prereleases from October 24, 14 Illustration Rares and six Special Illustration Rares led by Mega Rayquaza ex.
The digital pack launches Aug. 27 with Team Rocket-themed artwork and R-marked cards, followed by Lapras promo battles Sept. 9 and Fennekin and Meowstic Wonder Picks Sept. 18.
Delta Reign launches worldwide Nov. 6, with prereleases from Oct. 24. Mega Rayquaza returns after 11 years, while paired Stadium cards introduce extended artwork and new gameplay strategies.
The November 6 set has over 135 cards, while its deep-blue ETB includes a Kyogre Illustration Rare promo; prerelease events run October 24–November 1.
The 135-plus-card expansion features more than 35 special-illustration cards, led by Mega Rayquaza ex alongside Mega Golurk, Malamar and Golisopod ex.
The digital expansion launches August 26 at 6:00 p.m. PDT, followed by Team Rocket cosmetics on August 31 and events offering Lapras, Fennekin, and Meowstic promos.
The B4a expansion launches August 27, 2026, with Team Rocket’s Mewtwo and new Supporter and Item cards built around disruption and stealing resources.
Team Rocket’s Ambition launches August 27 as themed booster B4a, featuring Team Rocket’s Mewtwo and ex cards for Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres alongside events through September 28.
The 140-plus-card English set launches November 6 after October 24–November 1 prereleases, combining Storm Emeralda, MEGA Starter Deck cards and unreleased Gym promos.
The B4a expansion launches August 26, featuring Team Rocket’s Pokémon alongside new set accessories and events in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
The 135-plus-card expansion launches November 6, led by Mega Rayquaza ex and a new Legendary Stadium mechanic whose two-card halves appear together in booster packs.
Amazon has Pitch Black Booster Bundles for $50 and ETBs for $70, while the guide recommends checking seller details and monitoring major US retailers for MSRP drops.
The ¥1,800 collection launches August 27 with one random figure, display frame and matching reprinted card from 13 possible designs, including a secret likely based on Wailord AR.