$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.

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.

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 China-exclusive ¥780 ($115) box launches September 16 with 15 anniversary packs, a stamped jumbo Base Set Charizard and a roughly 12–13 cm figurine.
The hand-drawn Pikachu arrives September 16; 20 of 30 promo designs are now public, and every 30th Celebration booster will contain one Pikachu promo.
DeNA’s game revenue fell 33% year over year as Pokémon TCG Pocket’s monthly IAP revenue dropped from about $40–45 million in 2025 to under $20 million in June and July 2026.
European pre-orders were canceled after logistics provider CEVA exposed customers’ contact, delivery and order details; the number of affected buyers remains unknown.
European pre-orders were cancelled after logistics provider CEVA may have exposed customers’ names, addresses, contact details and order contents; the number affected remains unknown.
European pre-orders were cancelled after logistics provider CEVA may have exposed customers’ names, addresses, contact details, and order contents; the number affected remains unknown.
Amazon lists the three-booster Pitch Black blister at $24.61, an 18% discount, while TCGplayer listings start at $20.40 plus shipping; the pack includes a Binacle promo.
At least 25 Thai collectors reported losses exceeding 5 million baht after a seller allegedly took large overseas card orders, blamed import delays and shut down his Facebook page.
The gallery spotlights multiple Pikachu card designs from the upcoming 30th Celebration set, offering an early look at its mascot-focused lineup.
A giant Pokémon TCG-inspired projection-mapping installation will offer visitors an immersive experience in Tokyo during 2026; no specific cards, dates or venue are provided.
European Pokémon Center orders for 30th Anniversary cards are being cancelled after logistics provider CEVA may have exposed customers’ contact details and order contents.
OP-17 launches in Japan on August 22 and internationally on August 28, with $119.76 MSRP displays drawing pre-release asking prices of roughly $350–$600.
Four cards join the September 16 worldwide release: stamped Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos, plus the 20th of 30 Pikachu promo designs, featuring Tropical Vibes.
The 780-yuan ($116) box launches September 16 with a jumbo holo Charizard card, a Mitsuhiro Arita-inspired figure and 15 packs of 30th Celebration.
The $11,000 fine is unrelated to the collector’s earlier card sales; he is liquidating again as values remain below their 2021 peak and increased graded supply pressures prices.
The ¥88 ($13) box arrives in China on September 16 with one of 13 Pikachu figures, its matching holo card, a display stand and a 30th Celebration pack; the secret figure has 1-in-143 odds.
A massive Pokémon TCG projection is shown on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building every weekend as part of the franchise's 30th-anniversary celebrations.
The free, all-ages session runs Aug. 19 from 6–7 p.m. at Troy Community Library, with card trading, casual play and beginner lessons from Josh Cruz.
Artist Yoshirotten drew on his metallic Future Nature exhibition for the chromatic Future Rare style; the worldwide 30th Celebration set launches Sept. 16.
Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres and a new Pikachu join the set launching worldwide September 16; PokémonXP visitors can receive a random foil Basic Energy from August 28–30.