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Blastoise’s Torrential Pump adds 30 damage to Water Pokémon’s attacks against Benched Pokémon. Aura Seeker launches in Japan November 27, followed by English Flowing Fists on February 5.
The 2026 NAIC is underway in New Orleans, with Twitch viewers able to earn game rewards including a Blastoise Mystery Gift for Pokémon Champions.
The 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) are underway in New Orleans, Louisiana, and you can tune in via Twitch even if you can’t watch in person. There are also Twitch Drops rewards available for various games, including a Blastoise Mystery Gift in Pokémon Champions, so don’t miss your chance to get some in-game
Santa Cruz's blind-bag decks retail for $139.99, but resale listings range from about $250 to $9,000. The October 17 release includes 30 designs and three rare golden foil variants.
Santa Cruz’s blind-bag collection includes 30 card-art decks plus three collage designs limited to 500 worldwide; pricing is unconfirmed but estimated at about $110 each.
Santa Cruz will launch 33 blind-bag skateboard designs on October 17, including three chase decks; pricing is unannounced, though its decks typically cost $85–$105.
The 30-deck blind-bag collection includes three glitter gold foil chase variants capped at 500 copies each; participating skate shops begin sales at 6 a.m. PT, with MSRP still unconfirmed.
Emilio Kihien recovered three PSA 10 Pokémon 151 ex cards after arranging an August 13 meetup in Burnaby; one slab was cracked and two suspects were detained.
The $4,000 PSA 10 haul was recovered at a Burnaby mall on August 13 after the collector found the thieves’ online listing; one slab was cracked and two suspects were detained.
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.
Gengar ex leads raw values near $900, while Charizard ex PSA 10 sales climbed as high as $40,000 in June 2026; Blastoise ex and Venusaur ex trail near $200 and $180 raw.
The 2026 NAIC is underway in New Orleans, with Twitch viewers able to earn game rewards including a Blastoise Mystery Gift for Pokémon Champions.
IGN staff mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary by sharing personal collections spanning graded cards, vintage Gen 1 items, Pikachu pens, plush and memorabilia.
For Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, IGN staff spotlight personal collections spanning vintage cards, Pikachu plush, retro games and rarities such as the Grey Felt Hat Pikachu.