A PSA 10 First Edition Lugia sold for $360,000 and a CGC Pristine 10 Typhlosion #17 brought $336,000; the $696,000 pair beat their prior records by a combined $408,956.
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.
The Black Coffin card requires players without Sōsuke Aizen in play to recite his signature incantation; the Japanese BLEACH Vol.3 booster launches September 11.
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 digital-only expansion is slated for October 2026 and will add cards that use two types, a new mechanic for Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Mega Mewtwo X ex will deal +20 damage against both Psychic- and Fighting-weak targets, while Piplup ex and Fuecoco ex add new energy-ramp options in October 2026.
The PSA 10 Gold Star Rayquaza from 2005’s EX Deoxys sold for $1.02 million, surpassing the card’s previous $682,500 record by $337,500.
Mega Mewtwo X ex will debut Pocket’s Dual-type mechanic as a Fighting/Psychic card in an unnamed October set, alongside Piplup ex, Fuecoco ex and other first partners.
Dual-type cards debut in Pokémon TCG Pocket’s October 2026 update, led by Psychic/Fighting Mega Mewtwo X ex alongside new Fuecoco ex and Piplup ex cards.
Dual-type cards debut with Psychic/Fighting Mega Mewtwo X ex, while Piplup ex and Fuecoco ex begin a first-partner lineup rolling out from October 2026.
Mega Mewtwo X ex introduces dual Psychic/Fighting typing, while Piplup ex and Fuecoco ex begin a first-partner ex lineup rolling out from October 2026.
Buyers spent $450 million on cards in January, while a first-edition Base Set Charizard sold for $462,500; Bay Area shops are investing tens of thousands of dollars in security.
Bay Area shops are spending tens of thousands on security as Pokémon demand surges; a near-flawless 1999 first-edition Charizard sold for $462,500 on June 26.
The alleged purchase involved one card valued at $2,500; the report provides no card identity, set details or transaction date.
Disney+ will stream the Aardman stop-motion adventure worldwide in 2027; its Galar-set story follows Sirfetch’d and Pichu as an odd-couple heroic duo.
The Classic Collection card recreates Aquapolis Crystal Lugia with a gold border and 30th Pikachu stamp; 30th Celebration launches worldwide on September 16, 2026.
Isaiah Cheville argues Raging Bolt is a strong counterplay option for Worlds 2026, where Dragapult ex could reach 40–50% of the field based on post-rotation usage.
Crystal Lugia, Dark Tyranitar and Paldea Evolved’s Magikarp join the 30-card Classic Collection; special three-card boosters arrive with the worldwide set on September 16.
PokeGuardian is tracking potential TCG announcements from the 2026 World Championships opening ceremony in San Francisco, with live coverage scheduled across all three days.
Chaos Rising booster boxes fell about 17% to $200, while Pitch Black dropped 22%–24% to $180–$185; ETBs for both sets declined from roughly $90 to $65–$69.
The Black Coffin card requires players without Sōsuke Aizen in play to recite his signature incantation; the Japanese BLEACH Vol.3 booster launches September 11.
June purchases rose 34% month over month, with Collector Crypt holding 65% share and instant buybacks generating 71.8% of trading; July activity eased to about $270 million.
The Classic Collection includes recreated Aquapolis Crystal Lugia and Paldea Evolved Magikarp, alongside new Gimmighoul and Ditto cards; products launch worldwide September 16.
The digital expansion adds Team Rocket-themed cards, an August 27–September 30 puzzle challenge, and September promo events featuring Lapras, Fennekin, and Meowstic.
