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Onchain card marketplaces generated $11 million last month as Pokémon’s Card Ladder Index showed a roughly 4,000% cumulative return since 2004 amid persistent supply shortages.
The worldwide expansion launches July 17, with Prereleases from July 4 and 18 ultra rares among its card lineup. TCG Live access begins July 16.
The 115-plus-card expansion launches July 17, 2026, led by Mega Darkrai ex and five other Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, with more than 35 special-illustration cards.
Pulsing Aura launches April 28, followed by events offering Zygarde ex, Mega Heracross ex, Treecko and Gallade promos, and a Mega Charizard Y ex–Moltres ex deck through July.
Five Japanese pop-up stores will run May 22–June 7, offering free TCG lessons and an Eevee promo card to participants while supplies last.
Pulsing Aura launches April 27 at 8 p.m. CDT with a single booster pack, new digital accessories and Mega Lucario ex among its Mega Evolution cards.
Japan’s 81-card Abyss Eye set launches May 22 with Mega Darkrai ex, 30-pack booster boxes at ¥6,000 and five-card packs at ¥200—both above previous prices.
Japan’s 81-card M5 set launches May 22 with Mega Darkrai ex and roughly 35–40 secret rares; packs rise to ¥200 and booster boxes to ¥6,000.
Japan’s Gym tournaments will distribute seven promos from May 1, with each participant receiving a two-card pack and winners earning an additional one-card pack.
The $39.99 collection launches July 3, 2026, with an alternate-art Mega Greninja ex promo, an oversize lenticular version, eight booster packs and a tech sticker.
Promo Card Pack Vol. 4 begins distribution at Pokémon Card Gyms across Japan on May 1, with one or two cards drawn from a seven-card lineup led by Mega Delphox ex.
Series 2 launches June 19 for $14.99, with three of nine Johto, Unova or Galar illustration rare-style promos, two additional booster packs and a sticker sheet.
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.
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.
Abyss Eye is tipped for May 22 at ¥6,000 per 30-pack box, while Storm Emeralda and three starter sets may arrive July 31; PokeGuardian says the details remain unverified.
Each $9.99 Lumiose City Mini Tin includes two booster packs, a sticker sheet, a TCG Live code and one of five connecting art cards; the collection launches June 5, 2026.
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.
The May 22 expansion will contain over 120 cards, including five Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, six special illustration rares and the TCG debuts of Mega Greninja ex and Mega Floette ex.
Nine TCG accessories launch in Japan on March 13, led by a ¥2,970 Mega Greninja playmat; most are Pokémon Center or Pokémon Store exclusives.
Storm Emeralda launches July 31, 2026, led by Mega Rayquaza ex, whose Ruler’s Roar accelerates Energy and powers a 50× Fire-and-Lightning attack.