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GameStop’s Power Packs range from $25 to $5,000; in a 60-pack sponsored opening, most pulls were worth under $100, while the top Rayquaza was valued at $7,000.
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator reportedly sold for $16 million in 2026, while a PSA 10 Boundaries Crossed Squirtle reached $15,000 after a 5,900% rise from 2023.
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.
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.
May brings Lechonk Community Day, the Pokémon GO debuts of Flittle and Espathra, Mega Falinks, and Mega Mewtwo X and Y at GO Fest 2026.
The two-week event begins April 27, offering a digital Mega Mewtwo ex promo and introducing Mega Evolution mechanics to TCG Pocket for the first time.
The post-rotation Psychic toolbox uses Telepathic Psychic Energy and Mystery Garden to support Mega Diancie ex, targeting a meta where Dragapult ex may exceed 20% play.
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.
TPCi confirmed an October 2026 celebratory expansion with the first coordinated global Pokémon TCG launch, while Mew and Mewtwo appeared in its teaser.