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 fourth Japanese Mega Pokémon Card Gym promo wave adds seven cards, led by Mega Delphox ex with a 200-damage attack that leaves the opponent Burned and Confused.
Mega Delphox ex, Grisham, Seel, Spritzee, Shaymin, Dawn and Poke Pad are part of the 4th Mega Pokemon Card GYM Promo set.
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.
Noah Sakadjian’s N’s Zoroark ex list won Orlando Regionals, and the deck is expected to remain popular after rotation at Prague despite losing key pieces.
Pulsing Aura launches April 28, followed by events offering Zygarde ex, Mega Heracross ex, Treecko and Gallade promos, and a Mega Charizard Y ex–Moltres ex deck through July.
Five Japanese pop-up stores will run May 22–June 7, offering free TCG lessons and an Eevee promo card to participants while supplies last.
Open side events run May 10, with participants receiving one of eight Basic Energy promo cards and a sticker; the Aichi venue also hosts Pokémon HOME medals, signings, and TCG sales.
Pulsing Aura launches April 27 at 8 p.m. CDT with a single booster pack, new digital accessories and Mega Lucario ex among its Mega Evolution cards.
Mega Excadrill ex has 340 HP and can deal 330 damage with five Energy; Abyss Eye launches May 22, with the cards joining English set Pitch Black in July.
The Spring Festival runs from April 27 at 4:00 a.m. through May 4 at 3:59 a.m., introducing Sandshrew and Sandslash to Pokémon Sleep.
Ryo Matsumaru will compete in the PJCS 2026 card game division at Pacifico Yokohama on June 6–7 after earning qualification by winning a City League.
Cynthia’s Garchomp ex deck pairs a 400-HP ceiling with built-in search and draw power, giving it favorable matchups in the post-rotation format; Meganium remains its main obstacle.
Japan’s 81-card Abyss Eye set launches May 22 with Mega Darkrai ex, 30-pack booster boxes at ¥6,000 and five-card packs at ¥200—both above previous prices.
Japan’s 81-card M5 set launches May 22 with Mega Darkrai ex and roughly 35–40 secret rares; packs rise to ¥200 and booster boxes to ¥6,000.
The fourth Japanese Mega Pokémon Card Gym promo wave adds seven cards, led by Mega Delphox ex with a 200-damage attack that leaves the opponent Burned and Confused.
Japan’s Gym tournaments will distribute seven promos from May 1, with each participant receiving a two-card pack and winners earning an additional one-card pack.
The $39.99 collection launches July 3, 2026, with an alternate-art Mega Greninja ex promo, an oversize lenticular version, eight booster packs and a tech sticker.
The post-rotation Psychic toolbox uses Telepathic Psychic Energy and Mystery Garden to support Mega Diancie ex, targeting a meta where Dragapult ex may exceed 20% play.
The in-game contest runs April 19–26, letting Pokémon Pokopia players earn participation rewards and a trophy through a jump-rope challenge.
First-come, first-served registration for Day 2 of the Junior League runs from April 17 at 18:00 through May 1 at 17:00 via the Pokémon Card Game Players Club.
Promo Card Pack Vol. 4 begins distribution at Pokémon Card Gyms across Japan on May 1, with one or two cards drawn from a seven-card lineup led by Mega Delphox ex.
From April 29, participants who complete selected Pokémon Card Gym events will receive one of six random stickers while supplies last.
The 16+ concerts land at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome on Oct. 24 and London’s O2 on Nov. 10, with Alison Wonderland opening; limited commemorative Pokémon Center merch is also planned.
