PSA intercepted over $200 million in fraudulent collectibles in 2025 as Pokémon TCG counterfeit submissions jumped more than 125% year over year and comprised 56.3% of counterfeit cards encountered.
PSA’s 2025 fraud report ranks Pokémon as its most-counterfeited card category, led by Charizard; Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat and the 1999 1st Edition Charizard Holo were the top card targets.
PSA says counterfeit submissions rose more than 45% in 2025, with six Pokémon among the 10 most-faked characters and Charizard and Pikachu cards prominent targets.
The contest drew 756 fan-built card designs before entries closed May 6; Lego will shortlist finalists ahead of a community vote beginning May 28, 2026.
PSA intercepted over $200 million in potentially fraudulent cards in 2025 as counterfeit and altered cards rose 45.3%; six of the 10 most-counterfeited cards were Pokémon.
Families can search for 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon across 14 England and Wales sites from May 23, with Rowallane Garden joining June 13 and wider activities following in July.
Mega Evolution—Perfect Order is available worldwide from March 27 in booster packs, ETBs and collections, alongside three retailer-exclusive promos offered with qualifying $15 TCG purchases.
The $21.99 tin launches June 5, 2026 with four booster packs and a choice of alternate-art Mega Gengar ex or Mega Clefable ex foil promo.
Three stamped promos become available March 27 with a $15 TCG purchase: Gengar at GameStop/EB Games, Luxray at select retailers, and Aurorus at Hot Topic or Barnes & Noble while supplies last.
The ¥1,800 collection launches at Japanese Pokémon Centers on March 13, pairing one random figure and display frame with one of 13 reprinted Pokémon Card 151 cards.
The ¥1,800 collection launches March 13 at Pokémon Center Japan, pairing one of 13 figures with a matching Pokémon 151 card and display-frame base; online sales begin at 10 a.m.