$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.

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.

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.
Two Martin County buyers lost more than $1,200 combined on counterfeit cards; officials say fakes are being sold through online marketplaces and social media nationwide.
TCGplayer’s July data shows promo buyouts driving demand, including 87 DON!! cards bought in one day and Event Pack Vol. 8 Luffy buyers averaging 12.8 copies on July 5.
Taipei police are investigating Little Sheep Card Shop after it abruptly closed and customers alleged that its owner disappeared with up to NT$300 million (US$9.24 million).
Taipei police are investigating Little Sheep Card Shop after it abruptly closed and customers alleged the owner disappeared with up to NT$300 million (US$9.24 million) tied to card purchases, grading and consignments.
The free update adds underwater exploration and building, while Expansion Pass owners gain access to Bubbly Basin; unlocking the new Dive ability requires additional progression.
Part 1 adds the underwater Bubbly Basin area, while the free version 2.0.0 update introduces Manaphy, Dive, underwater construction, and swimming with Water-type Pokémon.
Rocks D. Xebec SEC-KSP (OP17-118) launches August 22 with a projected ¥600,000 market value and ¥420,000 buyback price, driven by an exceptionally low insertion rate.
The August 22–23 program at Makuhari Messe includes a Card Game showcase, a Kaido crossover card illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki, anime panels, poll results, and live performances.
The SEC-KSP Luffy (EB04-061) is forecast at ¥850,000, with a ¥595,000 shop buyback estimate, after World’s Strongest Warrior releases August 22, 2026.
The ranking weighs chase-card values, sealed-box resilience and competitive staples; OP-04’s graded Manga Sabo can exceed $1,100, while PRB-01 God Packs contain 10 Manga alternates.
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can exchange Platinum Coins for the first Pokopia Expansion Pass icon wave, featuring Ditto using Dive and Popplio.
The Bubbly Basin Expansion is live worldwide, adding 50 Pokémon and 36 habitats to Pokopia, with Serebii compiling locations in a new Basin Pokédex page.
Players can earn Pancham’s Stylish Sunflower outfit by completing the latest Scraggy on Vacay bingo panel before the event ends August 11, 2026.
Hilbert and Hilda are inducted as Neo Champions of Pasio in the limited-time “Facing the Future with Fight” event now running in Pokémon Masters EX.
Ranked Battle Season M-5 runs under Regulation M-B until September 9 at 01:59 UTC, allowing currently available Pokémon and Mega Evolutions; Season M-4 participation rewards are also available.
The August 2026 Monthly Challenge uses Regulation M-B Single Battles; registration opens August 14, and players completing at least three matches receive Alolan Raichu and 100 Quick Coupons.
Battle Pass M-5 is live with Corbeau-themed cosmetics, Mega Stones for Excadrill, Scrafty and Chandelure, and special gifts featuring all three Pokémon.
Storm Emeralda’s gold Mega Rayquaza ex leads at ¥238,000 ($1,587), while its SIR fetches ¥82,800 ($552); Zinnia’s Trust ranks fifth at just ¥3,080 ($21).
Drayden boosts Draco Meteor users, Skyla fixes costly Stage 1 retreats, and Wally accelerates Mega Gallade EX, while Order Pad is judged too unreliable for serious play.
Five collectible Blastoise cards are ranked using August 2026 sales, from the 151 SIR at about $145 raw to EX FireRed & LeafGreen graded 10 copies near $9,000.