Modern Rayquaza, Gengar, Umbreon and Charizard hits surged, led by Rayquaza V climbing 251% to $351.59; Gengar cards averaged a 35.28% gain over three months.
The art-focused ranking highlights Cleffa 202/197, priced around $50, Steelix 208/182 and Umbreon V 189/203 among its standout full-art collectibles.
Tracking data suggests GameStop’s $68,000 first-edition Charizard was pulled and sold back multiple times, allowing it to re-enter $5,000 Power Packs with just a 0.4% chase-card hit rate.
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.
Geoff Pritchett exchanged an Audi R8 for 437 cards and sealed boxes valued at $130,000, including connecting Evolving Skies miscuts he believes could lift the collection to $165,000.
Umbreon #86 from 2010's Undaunted sold as a PSA 10 for $25,000 on May 4, up 238% since September 2025; only 83 PSA 10 copies exist.
The latest Pokopia update adds bug fixes and previews an event where Sableye waits near the Pokémon Center to send players on a gem hunt.
Champions League 2026 Osaka winners detailed the decks they used on March 28–29, including Alakazam in Masters and distinct Senior and Junior League strategies.
The unverified Japanese set is reportedly due September 16 with 20 six-card packs per ¥7,200 box, alongside an Espeon and Umbreon deck; the release date may be a placeholder.