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.
The digital expansion adds Ancient and Future cards led by Koraidon and Miraidon, followed by four events from late May through late June, including B Series promo packs vol. 9.
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 July 3 collection includes a playable foil Mega Greninja ex promo, an oversize lenticular promo, a tech sticker, and eight booster packs.
The $14.99 collection launches in the U.S. on August 7 with three regional Illustration Rare promos, two regular booster packs, and a sticker sheet; promo designs are expected around early July.
The My Gym No. 1 tournament runs June 1–August 31 at Pokémon Card Gyms across Japan, with two-card Gym Promo Packs for entrants and certificates and stickers for winners.
The June 6–7 Yokohama broadcast will cover Masters matches from preliminaries through finals; 10 viewers per day can win Shaymin and Basic Energy promo cards.
Official recipes showcase Abyss Eye strategies built around Mega Darkrai ex, the new Cloak ability, and Mega Excadrill ex’s 330-damage Maximum Drill attack.
From August 2026, Pokémon Center Japan will require My Number ID verification for high-demand product lotteries, restricting overseas buyers and duplicate orders before the 30th anniversary release.
Starting in August 2026, Japan’s official Pokémon TCG store may require My Number Card verification for selected purchases, lotteries, events and tournaments to deter bots and scalpers.
Paradox Drive launches May 27 with Ancient and Future cards, Koraidon ex and Miraidon ex, new Energy Capsule Trainers, and a Ceruledge ex Drop Event in June.
Paradox Drive launches May 27 with Koraidon, Miraidon, and the app’s first Ancient and Future cards, followed by four in-game events through late June.
TCGplayer’s May 29 promotion offers 8% store credit, with OP-16 preorders and sealed OP-13, PRB-02, and EB-03 boxes among its picks; OP-13 and EB-03 reprints are expected soon.
The B3a expansion launches May 28 at 6:00 PM PDT, adding Koraidon ex, Miraidon ex and Ancient/Future mechanics alongside new binder and backdrop cosmetics.
Paradox Drive launches in TCG Pocket at 9 p.m. EST on May 27, led by Koraidon ex and Miraidon ex alongside Flutter Mane ex, Iron Bundle ex and new Ancient/Future tags.
Paradox Drive launches in Pokémon TCG Pocket on May 28, introducing Paradox Pokémon and new cards that may reshape the digital game's meta.
The digital expansion introduces Ancient and Future cards led by Koraidon and Miraidon, followed by four in-game events offering emblems, promo packs, and Wonder Pick promos through late June.
From August 2026, My Number card scans may verify Trainer Club accounts for Pokémon Center presale lotteries, selected product sales, and official tournament entry in Japan.
Paradox Drive launches May 27 with Ancient and Future mechanics; its trailer previewed 15 digital cards, including Koraidon ex, Miraidon ex, Flutter Mane ex, and Iron Bundle ex.
The digital expansion adds Ancient and Future cards led by Koraidon and Miraidon, followed by four events from late May through late June, including B Series promo packs vol. 9.
The digital format gives players a 40-card deck and booster packs to customize for four-Prize matches, with free weekly entries and Event Token access through June 18.
Paradox Drive launches May 27 at 6:00 p.m. PDT with Koraidon ex, Miraidon ex, Ancient and Future deck synergies, plus events running through June.
Paradox Drive arrives May 28 with Koraidon ex, Miraidon ex, and the digital game's first Ancient and Future cards, followed by four events running through late June.
