$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.
The mark was filed under Class 28 for games, toys and playthings, prompting speculation that it could be a Japanese High Class Pack for 2026 or 2027.
From July 18 to October 17, 100 Japanese and 59 North American Round1 locations will offer limited prizes, themed menus and a 10-card ONE PIECE promotion pack.
The campaign includes ONE PIECE Card Game ROUND1 Promotion Packs and exclusive illustrated merchandise, including a T-shirt.
Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup join Pokémon Sleep during the Third Anniversary Fest starting July 12, alongside changes arriving in version 3.6.0.
Merchandise tied to 30th Celebration will begin rolling out worldwide on September 16, following the expansion’s initial reveal and card previews.
The all-foil set launches globally September 16, with 30 Pikachu rares, a new Futuristic rare tier, returning classic cards and products led by ETBs containing 9 or 11 packs.
Each 30th Celebration pack includes one of 30 rare Pikachu cards; the set also has 30 returning cards, day/night artwork and a new Futuristic rarity by YOSHIROTTEN.
The all-foil set launches worldwide September 16 with 30 Pikachu rares, 30 returning classics and a new Futuristic rare; TCG Live receives it one day earlier.
The all-foil expansion launches worldwide Sept. 16 with a new Futuristic rare rarity, one of 30 Pikachu rares per booster, 30 returning classics and five initial product configurations.
Dragapult/Dudunsparce leads the post-NAIC Standard rankings, with Dragapult/Dusknoir second and Crustle third as players prepare for Worlds in August.
The Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration runs July 13–20, offering encounters with multiple costumed Pikachu alongside free Timed Research.
The guide recommends removal and wide boards against Blue Green Luffy, sustained aggression against Black Yellow Teach, and careful sequencing across the unsettled OP-16 format.
The Brock’s Scouting Special Illustration Rare features China-exclusive artwork and arrives July 16 in Together in Pursuit of Glory, which combines Journey Together and Destined Rivals.
The Paris museum halted its exclusive One Piece promo giveaway after overwhelming crowds; the card was intended for the first 50,000 visitors and distribution may resume under new procedures.
Mega Rayquaza EX accelerates Energy with Roar of the Ruler, while Storm Emeralda deals 50 damage per Fire and Lightning Energy across its controller’s Pokémon.
Three Ascended Heroes tins arrive August 28 at $21.99 each, with four booster packs and repeat Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Meganium ex, or Mega Emboar ex promos.
The July 31 decks add Jolteon’s 220-damage Thunderbolt, Darkrai’s two-Energy acceleration and Delibird’s top-six Energy search alongside Eevee ex, Zoroark ex and Meowscarada ex.
Each 39-yuan package includes three 5-card boosters, a bonus card and a coin; Master Ball reverse holos and gold coins appear at roughly 1-in-100 rarity. A 30-coin Mewtwo album costs 40 yuan.
The 80-square-meter Paris installation features 10 life-size Straw Hat figures, with the first 50,000 ticketholders receiving a limited Luffy OP13-001 promo card.
India is now among the largest anime markets, with Pokémon its most-watched anime title; local collectors recall original cards arriving around 2004–2006 and the franchise’s enduring appeal.