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.
Australian pre-orders cover ETBs, mini tins, booster bundles and collections releasing September–December; every card will be foil, and Base Set Charizard returns.
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.
Brothers Keith and Shane Johnson pleaded guilty after police recovered about £71,000 in stolen stock from two UK card shops; Keith received a 29-month prison sentence.
Amazon lists the eight-pack box at $64.69 versus a $99.99 MSRP, while TCGplayer offers it from $54.62; it includes two Mega Greninja ex promos.
Amazon lists the Mega Meganium ex Box at $68.90, 14% below MSRP, while TCGplayer offers it for $61 shipped; it includes four Ascended Heroes packs and two promos.
The Mugiwara Store will open this fall at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles, offering exclusive merchandise and products featuring original animation artwork.
The U.S. store may carry Bandai’s One Piece Card Game, but its inventory plans remain unconfirmed amid ongoing supply-and-demand concerns.
A Carbondale retailer says Pitch Black’s July 4 prerelease suffered from poor timing and criticizes The Pokémon Company for limited event reminders and promotional support.
El Chingon in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter will host a free card night July 21 from 5–9 p.m., featuring vendor booths and an RSVP offer for a Charizard-themed cocktail or taco.
Australian pre-orders cover ETBs, mini tins, booster bundles and collections releasing September–December; every card will be foil, and Base Set Charizard returns.
Round1 limited registration to 9,000 buyers across Japan and the US; eligible fans can spend $200 for 10 promos, while presale bundles are listed near $3,000 on eBay.
Nintendo is considering closer marketplace cooperation, more made-to-order sales and stronger buyer verification after 10 billion cards printed in 2025 still failed to meet demand.
The brothers admitted stealing more than £71,000 ($95,000) of TCG stock in two coordinated raids on specialist UK shops; sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
Card Ladder data show the Pokémon market has climbed over 145% since March 2025, while Manhattan and Cape Cod stores have suffered thefts worth up to $100,000.
Third-party seller MVP Marketplace lists sleeved Pitch Black packs at $14.99, versus a $19.95 list price; each contains 10 cards, and TCGplayer listings start at $13.44 shipped.
Beginner builds including Mimikyu ex/Giratina ex and Greninja ex emphasize sequencing, resource management and board control, while 60-card Battle Decks offer ready-to-play introductions.
Keith and Shane Johnson stole nearly £71,000 in stock from shops in Warrington and Rugby; Keith received 29 months in prison, while Shane faces sentencing July 31.
The 30th Celebration set arrives September 16, 2026, with revealed cards including a Ditto Premium Collection promo and pullable Drifloon, Lycanroc and Lapras artwork.
Japanese arcades will receive Banpresto Pokémon plushies, keychains and other prize goods in July 2026, with some items potentially returning from earlier runs.
Mega Malamar ex has 320 HP and can deal up to 350 damage based on the opponent’s Benched Pokémon, with a new Sableye designed to help fill that Bench.
The Pokémon Company is using made-to-order sales, marketplace agreements and My Number ID verification for some product lotteries to curb bulk buying and high-priced resale.
Armarouge, Primarina and Zarude store promos arrive July 17 with a potentially one-off “What’s Your Favorite?” stamp, each requiring a $15 TCG purchase at designated retailers.
