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About 10 billion cards were produced in fiscal 2025/26, lifting lifetime output from 75 billion to over 85 billion as distribution remained above 90 countries and regions.
The proposed system would use My Number card IC chips to verify buyers for selected Pokémon Center Online purchases and lotteries, and could also cover registration for certain official tournaments in Japan.
Blooming Legends launches in China on June 6 with a Chinese-exclusive Sylveon ex, Poké Ball and Master Ball reverse holos, plus Espeon and Umbreon ex promos.
From August 2026, My Number ID verification may link each buyer to one Players Club account for priority lotteries, select Pokémon Center Online sales and official events in Japan.
The global launch includes booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and collections, plus retailer-exclusive Ho-Oh, Delphox and Keldeo promos with qualifying $15 purchases while supplies last.
The worldwide release includes booster packs and ETBs, plus Ho-Oh, Delphox and Keldeo promos with qualifying $15 purchases at select retailers while supplies last.
Ticket holders at Chicago’s Field Museum can redeem one Archeops promo from May 22, 2026 through April 11, 2027, with restocks planned throughout the exhibition.
Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising introduces Mega Floette ex, more Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, over 120 total cards, and more than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations.
Paradox Drive launches May 27, 2026, introducing Ancient and Future cards to TCG Pocket, led by Koraidon and Miraidon, with limited-time events running through June.
Japan plans My Number Card verification for select Pokémon Center Online lotteries and official events from August 2026, limiting users to one verified Players Club account.
Pokémon card prices rose 1,350% after 2020, according to Collectors, while Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator sold for more than $16 million in February.
The Q2 update sets each competitive season to begin September 1 at 00:00 UTC and makes functional TCG reprints legal as soon as players obtain them, including during Prerelease windows.
The proposed system would use My Number Card chips to verify buyers for selected Pokémon Center Online purchases and lotteries, excluding non-residents and residents without the optional ID.
The official TCG product schedule sets the English-region release for May 22, 2026, confirming the next Mega Evolution expansion's launch date.
A proposed Japan-only system would require government-issued ID verification for Pokémon Center card purchases, product lotteries, and event participation.
Japan may require smartphone scans of the government-issued My Number card for Pokémon Center purchases, lotteries and events, with verification potentially starting in August.
Paradox Drive introduces Ancient and Future cards to TCG Pocket, led by Koraidon and Miraidon, with four related events running from late May through June.
Paradox Drive launches in Pokémon TCG Pocket on May 27, followed by June events offering B Series Vol. Nine promo packs and Sableye and Floragato promo cards.
Paradox Drive launches May 27 on Android and iOS, led by Koraidon ex and Miraidon ex and introducing Ancient and Future cards to the mobile game.
Japan’s Pokémon Centers will require a My Number Card for card purchases, events, and tournaments from August; the company says it will neither use nor store personal data.