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The set launches globally on September 16, 2026, introducing YOSHIROTTEN’s Futuristic rare artwork, 30 foil Pikachu designs and rereleases of 30 classic cards.
The all-foil set launches globally on September 16, with Futuristic rare Mew and Mewtwo, one of 30 Pikachu cards in every pack, and throwbacks to Base Set Charizard and Pikachu & Zekrom.
30th Celebration will feature an all-foil lineup, 30 new Pikachu illustrations, classic-card reprints, new Pokémon ex, and Futuristic Rares of Mew and Mewtwo.
Added May 22, Meganium uses Grass Knot to lock down opponents before charging in with Petal-based moves on Nintendo Switch and mobile.
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 digital-only mobile card game has reached the milestone across its worldwide player base; no physical TCG supply or price impact was reported.
Paradox Drive launches May 28, introducing Koraidon ex, Miraidon ex, and the Ancient and Future categories to Pokémon TCG Pocket.
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.
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 arrives May 27, introducing Ancient and Future cards led by Koraidon and Miraidon, followed by June events offering B Series promo packs and Wonder Pick promos.
The proposed system could begin by August, using smartphone scans of Japan’s My Number Cards to verify Trainer Club accounts for lotteries, online sales and select events.
From August 2026, Japan may require smartphone-scanned My Number Cards for priority product lotteries, some Pokémon Center Online sales, and official event registration.
The mobile game logged 2 billion-plus battles and 490 million-plus showcases in its first 365 days, while AppMagic estimates first-year revenue at $1.3 billion.
The Pokémon Company thanked players after the iOS and Android digital card game crossed the milestone worldwide, signaling continued broad engagement.
Participating GameStop stores will open at midnight ahead of the May 22 worldwide release, which includes booster packs, ETBs and collections; TCG Live access begins May 21.
Five additional cards are previewed, including Metang and a YASHIRO Nanaco-illustrated Xerneas whose Geo Storm deals 30 damage per Psychic Energy attached across your team.
Fourteen National Trust sites in England and Wales will host 10-stop Mega Evolution trails from May 23, with a County Down location joining June 13; admission is included with standard entry.
Pitch Black launches worldwide July 17 with six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and six special illustration rares; prerelease events begin July 4, followed by TCG Live access July 16.
The Pokémon Company says harassment has included threats, defamation and business obstruction, warning offenders may be removed from venues or have their accounts suspended.
The Switch and Switch 2 release includes a Starter Pack bundle, with mobile coming later in 2026; VGC adopts the game in April, ahead of Indianapolis Regionals on May 29–31.