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The expansion contains more than 115 cards and arrives July 17, with Mega Darkrai ex, Slowbro and Armarouge joining the newly previewed lineup.
EB Games Australia cut 30th Celebration pre-orders to A$120 for an ETB and about US$305 for each Ultra Premium Collection, still well above prior products’ typical prices.
Across 55 Pitch Black packs, the reviewer pulled one full art, five illustration rares and none of the two Mega Darkrai ex chase cards, calling the sub-200-card set underwhelming.
The $708.84 day and night collections launch November 6 with 29 booster packs, a Classic Collection pack, YOSHIROTTEN Pikachu ex promos, and either Espeon ex or Umbreon ex.
The brothers stole £62,000 in cards from Celestial Collectables and targeted other UK stores before police traced their van and recovered the stock. Keith Johnson received 29 months in prison.
Police recovered the stolen cards after tracing the brothers’ van; Keith Johnson received 29 months in prison, while Shane Johnson awaits sentencing on July 31.
Five sets include a 1,083-piece Rayquaza, 1,190-piece Arcanine and 2,368-piece Poké Ball with the range’s first Trainer minifigures, plus Pikachu and Eevee figures.
The partnership launches August 7, distributing 1 million eco bags across 60 J.League clubs, with team-specific Pokémon on the front and Pikachu on the reverse.
The August 7 launch pairs 60 J.League clubs with Pokémon and includes 1 million team-specific eco bags for home-ground attendees, plus planned merchandise.
The collaboration launches August 7, with 1 million eco bags across 60 club-specific designs featuring each team’s partner Pokémon and Pikachu on the reverse.
The partnership launches August 7, distributing 1 million eco bags across 60 club-specific designs; each features a team partner Pokémon and Pikachu, with merchandise also planned.
Police recovered about £71,000 in stolen stock from the brothers’ home after burglaries at two English card shops; Keith Johnson received a 29-month prison sentence.
Brothers Keith and Shane Johnson stole about £71,000 in stock from two English card shops; police recovered the cards after tracing getaway vehicles to their home.
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.
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.
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.
The 30th Celebration set arrives September 16, 2026, with revealed cards including a Ditto Premium Collection promo and pullable Drifloon, Lycanroc and Lapras artwork.
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.
The Pokémon Company is using made-to-order sales, marketplace agreements and My Number ID verification for some online lotteries to curb bulk buying and high-priced resale.