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.
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.
Mega Lucario Z ex is a Metal-type card whose Aura Seeker Ability searches for Supporter cards; its unidentified “FLO” expansion is expected in 2027.
The 10-stamp sheet costs NT$80 and is limited to 300,000 copies, launching Nov. 20 at the Taipei World Stamp Championship alongside collector merchandise.
Sylveon ex and Fuecoco received Special Illustration Rares, while Alolan Exeggutor gained an Illustration Rare; 30th Celebration releases September 16, 2026.
The list recommends six alternatives based on accessibility, player communities and collecting appeal, including One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana and Star Wars: Unlimited.
Salamence ex debuts as a Special Illustration Rare and expected top chase, alongside new Moltres, Morpeko and Maushold Illustration Rares.
Morpeko and Maushold Illustration Rares feature 70 HP and 80 HP respectively, with discard-focused attacks; 30th Celebration products launch worldwide September 16.
Morpeko enters Pokémon UNITE as a highly mobile melee Speedster, using Hunger Switch and a fullness gauge to alternate between Full Belly and Hangry modes.
Mewtwo ex (157/128) leads the current entries at a $1,000 presale price before 30th Celebration launches September 16, while Groudon Star and Dragons Exalted Rayquaza are valued at $1,010 and $1,049.
Hong Kong collectors and institutions are treating Pokémon cards as alternative assets, while a Pikachu Illustrator bought for over US$5 million in 2021 reportedly resold for nearly US$16.5 million.
The set launches worldwide September 16 through five product waves priced from $20 to $180, with a Pokémon Center-stamped Nidorina limited to its exclusive ETB and select promos returning December 4.
TPCi moved the Binder Collection from October 2 to December 4 without giving a reason; the other 30th Anniversary product waves remain on schedule.
LAIC runs November 20–22 in São Paulo; registration opens September 22, and competitors receive Salamence-themed gear plus a stamped Portuguese Poké Tablet promo.
A complete 38-card Vaporeon collection is estimated near $4,000, with 63% of cards at $20 or less but Vaporeon Star above $1,000 ungraded and up to $38,000 in perfect condition.
The $29.99 box includes a ready-to-play 60-card deck built around Mega Greninja ex, Mega Starmie ex and Meowth ex, plus dice, markers, a deck box, strategy sheet and online code.
UK sellers report valuable cards being removed from parcels and the packages resealed in transit; Bath TCG and Mana Rock Games temporarily halted online sales over the losses.
Amazon lists the six-pack bundle at $40.49, 33% below its $59.99 list price, while TCGplayer and Walmart offer it for $37.86 and $38.95.
Singapore will host Worlds from Aug. 13–15, 2027, with TCG, VGC and Pokémon GO competition at Singapore Expo and grand finals at Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Bath TCG halted online sales after seven envelopes were allegedly opened in transit, costing it an estimated £4,000–£6,000 in revenue; Royal Mail is investigating.
Tokyo buyers can obtain the four-card Nike collection from September 4–6, while Weekly Shonen Jump subscribers may apply September 18–October 18 for a 34-card set.
The alternative-art promo cards will be awarded at Japan’s 30th Celebration events in Chiba on October 25 and Osaka from October 31 to November 1, 2026.
