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.
Kyogre’s Illustration Rare will come with every Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box, leading to a projected price below $6 versus roughly $17 for the Japanese version.
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.
The 135-plus-card set launches globally November 6, with prerelease events from October 24, Mega Rayquaza ex (058), Legendary Stadiums and over 35 special illustrations.
Kyogre’s Illustration Rare will come with every Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box, leading to a projected price below $6 versus roughly $17 for the Japanese version.
At least 25 Thai collectors reported combined losses exceeding 5 million baht after a seller allegedly accepted larger orders, blamed import delays and then disappeared.
Amazon’s six-pack Pitch Black Booster Bundle is $39.99, a 22% discount, sold and shipped directly by Amazon; TCGplayer listings start slightly lower at $38.07 delivered.
Amazon is selling randomly selected Prismatic Evolutions Mini Tins for $47.99, above TCGplayer’s roughly $35–$40 listings; each tin contains two booster packs, an Eevee coin and an art card.
OP-17 prereleases began in the U.S. on August 21 ahead of the August 28 wide release; most legacy Emperor cards are flat or falling, while Shanks OP01-120 holds near $1,550.
The digital themed booster launches August 26 at 8:00 p.m. CDT, featuring Team Rocket cards, themed accessories and previews of Kanto’s legendary bird trio.
Season 1 will adapt roughly 50 manga chapters through the Baratie arc in seven episodes, released worldwide at once with a total runtime of about 300 minutes.
The digital pack adds Team Rocket’s Articuno ex, Zapdos ex and Moltres ex at 10:00 a.m. on August 27, followed by a Boss & Persian binder and display board on September 1.
Rayquaza C LV.X PSA 10 copies recently sold for $25,109 and $30,000, while Rayquaza VMAX alternate-art raw copies ranged from roughly $550 to $1,400.
The 135-plus-card expansion launches November 6, with prereleases from October 24 and digital play on November 5; six Legendary Stadium cards form three paired Stadiums.
Team Rocket’s Ambition launches globally in Pokémon TCG Pocket on August 27, 2026, followed by September events offering B Series Promo Packs, profile emblems and Pack Hourglasses.
The digital expansion launches August 26 at 6 p.m. PDT, followed by Team Rocket cosmetics on August 31 and September promo packs featuring Lapras, Fennekin, and Meowstic.
Gabriel Smart argues Slowking could exploit a Worlds field where Dragapult may represent 30–45% of the metagame, while warning that Shaymin is a major counter.
The 135-plus-card expansion launches Nov. 6, led by Mega Rayquaza ex and paired Legendary Stadium cards; prerelease play begins Oct. 24 and TCG Live access starts Nov. 5.
Delta Reign brings Mega Rayquaza back after an 11-year absence, adds split Legendary Stadium cards and includes 14 illustration rares, 17 ultra rares and six special illustration rares. Prereleases begin October 24.
The YouTube short follows Hiro, a boy who has lost his memory, as he returns home; it is part of an anthology featuring varied Pokémon writers and animators.
Delta Reign launches November 6, with prereleases starting October 24; its lineup includes Mega Rayquaza ex, three debut Mega ex cards, 14 Illustration Rares and six SIRs.
From August 25, Players Club identity checks will move from Japan’s Digital Authentication App to the Myna App; previously verified accounts will not need to authenticate again.
Players can earn Lillie’s Determination after 2 Gym Stamps and Mega Audino ex after 4, with the Japan campaign running from September 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
