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One hobby store received just one 30th Celebration ETB from a distributor, while a Sam’s Club sold out despite a two-box limit and a line stretching an entire block.
From September 27 to October 20, U.S. players can access Mega Gengar raids and Timed Research at select Best Buy, GameStop, and Target stores, plus redeem gift cards for a Gengar Knit Cap.
From September 27 to October 20, U.S. shoppers can unlock Pokémon GO Timed Research and Mega Gengar raids at participating retailers; gift-card redemptions through October 31 award a Gengar Knit Cap.
The official promo pack contains the correctly printed Greninja ex with its 30th-anniversary logo on the left; no version with the logo on the right exists among the seven possible cards.
Ohio collector Kent Kubasta, 72, was found guilty after placing a GPS tracker on a delivery driver’s vehicle to learn where and when Pokémon cards were being stocked.
The 30th Celebration set’s strong pull rates met bot-driven bulk buying, marked-up resale listings and physical altercations, including one arrest for tracking a delivery worker.
Mew ex and Mewtwo ex debut the YOSHIROTTEN-designed Futuristic Rare treatment, with estimated pull rates near 1 in 200 packs and current prices around $150 each.
Amazon lists the ETB at $89.99 through an invitation system; selected shoppers receive a purchase link valid for 72 hours. The box includes nine booster packs and a Nidorina promo.
The 30th Anniversary Jirachi SIR reportedly rose from $70 to $100 after Avery’s final pack-opening video went viral; his family says it approved none of the sales and wants referenced listings removed.
Best Buy will run Trade & Play from noon to 2 p.m. on Oct. 3 at select stores, giving participants a Pokémon trading kit; its event page lists no age restriction.
The developer-built Standard deck uses Mew ex’s Memory Helix to copy attacks from benched Pokémon, with Steven’s Metagross ex accelerating Energy and Mega Latias ex offering a 300-damage option.
The 30th Anniversary Jirachi SIR reportedly rose from $70 to $100 after Avery’s final pack-opening video went viral; his family says it approved no sales using his name and asked sellers to remove them.
Jirachi ex #155 rose 45% from $81 on Sept. 17 to about $118 on Sept. 23 after Avery “The Poke Kid’s” final pack-opening video went viral; some copies sold for $140–$198.
Amazon is offering the collection for $48.42 with an exclusive foil Eevee, coin and two packs; 30th Celebration Booster Bundles are also appearing in short waves for $45 versus $122.64 on TCGplayer.
Cards fell as much as 90% after launch, with Mew ex down roughly 96%, as the record-size print run and improved full-art odds of 1-in-18 greatly increased supply.
Target is releasing stock in short waves on September 25, with 30th Celebration ETBs at $69.99 and six-pack Pitch Black booster bundles at $31.99 versus roughly $200 resale for the ETB.
A seller listed Avery Garcia’s final-pull Jirachi for $20,000 without family approval; the listing was removed, while prices for similar copies reportedly continued rising.
The 128-card digital collection mixes new cards with reprints; Vivillon 008/128, Kyogre 019/128 and Mew 065/128 are highlighted for their potential competitive utility.
Every booster guarantees one of 30 uniquely illustrated Pikachu cards, with some down over 90% from release week; the guide also flags Amazon ETB invites and $45 booster-bundle preorders.
Participating Best Buy stores will host Trade and Play on October 3 from noon to 2 p.m., distributing limited trading kits while supplies last; contents and purchase requirements may vary.