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Ruler of the Skies launches globally on July 29 at 1 a.m. UTC, with Mega Rayquaza as its focus and revealed special art for Dragonair and Genesect.
Ruler of the Skies launches July 29 at 6 p.m. PDT with Mega Rayquaza ex, guaranteed high-rarity pack mechanics, deck-sharing codes, missions, and summer events.
Ruler of the Skies launches July 30 with Mega Rayquaza, followed by a Mega Houndoom ex Drop event in mid-August and the return of Deluxe Pack ex later that month.
Episode 145, “It’s Astonishing! Mega Rayquaza and the Mystical Land?!,” is scheduled to air in Japan on August 15, 2026.
Eight graded cards fetched $480,000 at Fanatics Collect, led by a PSA 10 Snorlax Lv.X at $156,000—940% above its prior record—and a Tekno Snorlax at $27,000.
Kyogre ex leads EX Hidden Legends at $75–$100 raw and $3,300–$4,100 in grade 10, while Regice ex trades near $110 raw and Ninetales ex has reached $3,500 in grade 10.
Legendary Ocean Trench requires both halves in hand and doubles all healing, while Mega Golisopod ex has 340 HP and can deal 220 damage for one Grass Energy.
Storm Emeralda launches in Japan on July 31, 2026; the guide speculates a Mega Rayquaza ex MUR could reach ¥200,000 based on comparable cards and rarity trends.
Pretend Magikarp Pikachu #150/XY-P reaches $12,000 in gem mint, while Rayquaza Poncho Pikachu #230/XY-P is valued up to $14,125 and Munch Pikachu raw copies average $3,100.
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.
Five LEGO Pokémon sets priced from $69.99 to $299.99 will launch later in 2026, including a 1,083-piece Rayquaza model for $129.99 and the first Pokémon and Trainer minifigures.
Mega Malamar ex, Inkay and Sableye join Japan’s Storm Emeralda on July 31, with English versions expected in Delta Reign on November 6.
Pitch Black arrives July 17, the $14.99 First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 follows August 7, and the worldwide 30th Anniversary set launches September 16 with all-foil packs.
Everyday Wonders adds 69 base cards and no new mechanics, with full-art Jigglypuff and Sylveon among its main chases; Dedenne ex and Milotic ex may see competitive play.
The Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration runs July 13–20, offering encounters with multiple costumed Pikachu alongside free Timed Research.
Mega Rayquaza EX accelerates Energy with Roar of the Ruler, while Storm Emeralda deals 50 damage per Fire and Lightning Energy across its controller’s Pokémon.
The Rayquaza-led Western expansion launches November 6, 2026, with Mega Rayquaza ex teased; preorders are expected in August, while official pricing remains unannounced.
Storm Emeralda contains 115 cards and debuts split Stadium cards requiring both halves in hand. It launches in Japan July 31, ahead of Delta Reign’s English release November 6.
Japan’s July 31–October 31 sealed tournaments require 15 Storm Emeralda packs; winners can earn the Mega Gallade ex SAR promo, while 2,000 copies are available by lottery.
Mega Evolution: Delta Reign arrives November 6, 2026 with more than 70 cards, over 30 secret rares and a connected Stadium mechanic led by Mega Rayquaza ex 058/076.