The Best Pokémon Cards for Halloween: 22 Spooky Picks
Haunted houses, candle ghosts and the Gengar grails: 22 spooky cards from $17 to $2,064, plus this October's Pokéween League promos and every Trick or Trade set.
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Feature · TCG
News · TCG
Pokémon TCG Valentine's Box Releases 27 January: What We Know
The first Valentine's Day Pokémon TCG product is reported for 27 January 2027: 20 three-card mini packs, five sticker sheets and a box that turns into a mailbox.
Feature · Video Games
This Day in Pokémon: Pokémon Red and Blue Launch in North America, 28 September 1998
Twenty-eight years ago today Charizard and Blastoise went on sale in North America at $29.95. The launch, the 11 exclusives on each side, the boxes and what a copy costs now.
News · TCG
McDonald's Pokémon Happy Meal Cards Return 5 November: What We Know
A 15-card McDonald's Pokémon TCG set is reportedly coming to US Happy Meals from 5 November to 9 December 2026: one four-card pack per meal, six confetti holos to find, and a toy or handbook.
Market Analysis · TCG
Most Expensive Mega Evolution Cards: Top 25, English & Japanese
Every Mega Evolution card ranked by price, English and Japanese: the top 25 English cards, the top 15 Japanese, and the dearest version of every Mega ex.
Guide · TCG
30th Celebration Pull Rates: The Odds for Every Rarity
Four pack-opening counts, up to 4,063 English packs: Futuristic Rare 1 in 100, SIR 1 in 20, Classic Collection 1 in 10. Plus your odds in every product and whether opening is worth it.
Market Analysis · TCG
30th Celebration Most Expensive Cards: The Top 20 Ranked
Mew ex 152 leads at $158.36. Every 30th Celebration card ranked by price — the top 20 with scans, the Classic Collection and a full price list.
Market Analysis · TCG
Pokémon ETB Prices 2026: Every Elite Trainer Box Valued (US)
Every Pokémon ETB since 2020 valued from 14,964 eBay UK sales: Evolving Skies £470, 151 £512, the cheapest box £64. Standard and Pokémon Center, with three years of history.
Market Analysis · TCG
Pokémon ETB Prices UK 2026: Every Elite Trainer Box Valued
Every Pokémon ETB since 2014 valued from 13,360 eBay UK sales: Evolving Skies £404, 151 £425, the cheapest box £63. Standard and Pokémon Center, with three years of history.
Market Analysis · TCG
30th Celebration Prices: Release Day to Now
Ten days and 63,464 recorded sales after release, the set has repriced itself. Every chase card, all 30 Pikachu and the sealed line — 16 September versus now.
Feature · Video Games
This Day in Pokémon: Pokémon Emerald Launches in Japan, 16 September 2004
Twenty-two years ago today the green cartridge with Rayquaza on the box went on sale in Japan. The cart, the box, the Battle Frontier and what a copy costs now, in pictures.
News · TCG
RGB Mew: The Three Secret Mew Cards Hiding in 30th Celebration
Red, green and blue Mew cards by YOSHIROTTEN, numbered out of RGB and missing from every official list, are being pulled from early 30th Celebration packs. What is on them and what is still unconfirmed.
News · Animation
Pokémon: Wild Card — the First New Pokémon Film in Seven Years
The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon: Wild Card at the World Championships closing ceremony on 30 August 2026. It is a feature-length animated film about a Pokémon TCG player and a Mimikyu, animated by CloverWorks, in cinemas in 2027 — the first new Pokémon film since 2020.
News · Animation
Pokémon Tales: Sirfetch’d & Pichu Teaser Trailer and Disney+ Date
Aardman and The Pokémon Company debuted the teaser trailer for their stop-motion series on 28 August 2026. It is set in Galar, the episodes have no dialogue, and it streams worldwide on Disney+ in 2027.
News · Games
Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep: Price, Dates and What It Does
Google's Pokémon Sleep version of the screenless Fitbit Air is $129.99 in the US and ¥19,800 in Japan, with preorders from 27 August 2026 and shipping from 15 September. It is a themed band, not a key: the game reads the same sleep data from any Fitbit.
News · TCG
30th Celebration Pikachu & Zekrom-GX Played on Official Video
Pokémon’s official Japanese card channel posted a battle using the 30th Celebration Pikachu & Zekrom-GX on 23 August 2026. The card is 160/103, a Classic Collection reprint of Team Up 33/181, and this is the first time one has been shown as a physical card in play.
Market · TCG
This Day in Pokémon: The 10 Most Valuable HS Undaunted Cards
HS Undaunted was released in English on 18 August 2010. The 10 most valuable cards from the set, ranked by TCGplayer market price. Umbreon Prime leads, and the four LEGEND halves take four of the next six places.
Feature · Video Games
Pokémon Bank Shuts Down: The End of GBA and DS Transfers
Pokémon Bank closes on 26 February 2027. It sits in the middle of the only chain that carries a Game Boy Advance or Nintendo DS Pokémon forward to a Switch game. The full route, and what you need before the deadline.
Guide · Video Games
Pokémon Type Chart: Every Type Effectiveness Matchup
All 18 types and all 324 matchups in one grid, a calculator for any single or dual type, and the full list of abilities, moves and formats that ignore the chart entirely.
Market · TCG
Most Valuable Storm Emeralda Cards
The 10 most valuable singles from the Japanese set M6 Storm Emeralda, ranked by Japanese shop price. Mega Rayquaza ex takes three of the ten places, including both of the top two.
News · Collaborations
Pokémon and the European Space Agency Team Up for World Space Week 2026
ESA and The Pokémon Company International announced a limited-time collaboration running 4–10 October 2026. One piece of key art has been released: Pikachu in an ESA flight suit. No products, events or locations have been announced.
News · Video Games
Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin DLC and Version 2.0.0 Patch Notes
Bubbly Basin, the first paid Expansion Pass chapter, and the free Version 2.0.0 update both released on 5 August 2026. What is in the underwater town, how to unlock Dive, and the complete patch notes.
Feature · Video Games & Apps
Every Pokémon App: The Complete List
Every official Pokémon app released for phones and tablets since 2011. Eighteen are still live in August 2026 — another eighteen have shut down. Release dates, closure dates and what each one did.
Guide · TCG
MEGA Starter Set ex: All Three Japanese Decks
The three MEGA Starter Set ex decks release 31 July 2026 at ¥1,800 each. Every card scanned and identified, full 60-card lists, contents and key cards for Eevee ex, Zorua & Zoroark ex and Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex.
News · Video Games & Apps
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Ruler of the Skies Brings Mega Rayquaza ex
The next Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion launches 29 July 2026 with Mega Rayquaza ex, plus Mega Metagross ex and Mega Gallade ex. It adds deck-sharing 2D codes, elite deck missions for Mega Lucario ex and Hitmonchan ex, and summer events.
Market · TCG
Most Valuable Pitch Black Cards: The Top 10
The 10 most valuable singles from ME05 Pitch Black, ranked by PriceCharting ungraded price. Both Mega Darkrai ex cards lead, and the SIR beats the Hyper Rare.
Feature · Market Data
All Gold Star Pokémon Cards: The Full List and the Most Expensive
The full checklist of all 27 English Gold Star cards from 2004–2007, with five years of prices for ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10 copies, PSA populations, and the Japanese versions.
Product · TCG
Every Pitch Black Product & When It Releases
The full Pitch Black lineup — Booster Box, Elite Trainer Box, Booster Bundle, Check Lane Blisters and the prerelease Build & Battle Box — with exactly when each releases. Out 17 July 2026.
News · Merchandise
New LEGO Pokémon Sets: Rayquaza, Arcanine & the First Minifigures
Five new sets land in August and October 2026 — Rayquaza, Arcanine, Munchlax, a 2,368-piece Poké Ball, and Up-Scaled Red — with the first-ever LEGO Pokémon minifigures. Full US & UK prices inside.
Feature · Data
The Pokémon TCG by the Numbers: 30 Years of Sets, Visualised
The release treadmill, set-size inflation and every era's biggest sets drawn card by card — three decades of English and Japanese TCG data in three interactive charts.
Product · TCG
Every 30th Anniversary English Product & Its MSRP
The full English 30th Celebration lineup with US MSRP and UK RRP, from the $9.99 blister to the $179.99 Ultra-Premium Collection, plus a cost-per-pack breakdown.
News · TCG Pocket
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Everyday Wonders & Ruler of the Skies
Two new TCG Pocket expansions incoming — the cosy Everyday Wonders (29 June) and Ruler of the Skies (30 July), headlined by Mega Rayquaza ex.
News · TCG
2026 Worlds & PokémonXP Promo Cards Revealed at NAIC
Paradise Resort, the PokémonXP Rayquaza, the Worlds Pikachu and its Winner-stamped variant — every promo card unveiled at the NAIC closing ceremony.
Market · TCG
The 10 Most Expensive Gengar Cards
The ten priciest Gengar cards on the market right now, ranked by ungraded price — from the Skyridge holo to Sabrina's Gym Heroes classic.
News · Merchandise
LEGO Pokémon SMART Play Sets: All 12 Sets, Prices & Pieces
All twelve LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets, on sale since 1 August 2026: two All-in-One sets with the SMART Brick and ten Compatible sets, with UK prices from £12.99 to £109.99 and piece counts.
Market · TCG
Most Valuable Chaos Rising Cards
The ten most valuable cards in ME04 Chaos Rising, ranked by TCGplayer market price. Mega Greninja ex takes the top two spots.
News · TCG
Pokémon LEGO: The Impossible Choice Between Five Insane Cards
Five incredible LEGO builds are competing to become an official LEGO Ideas set. Here's your guide to the fan vote — and why it's so hard to pick just one.
Personal · TCG
My Chaos Rising Release Day Experience
Finished a night shift, ran to Smyths Toys, and managed to walk away with an ETB and five packs on Chaos Rising release day.
Feature · Video Games
Pokémon Winds & Waves Main Theme: NHK Symphony Recording
The NHK Symphony Orchestra performs the main theme for the upcoming Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves — a scene-by-scene review of the Gen X orchestral overture.
TCG · Product
First Partner Illustration Collections: Series 1, 2 & 3
Series 3 releases 7 August 2026 and completes the set. All 27 English Illustration Rare starter promos, MEP 037–063, with card numbers, box contents and every release date.
Creator Spotlight · YouTube
IanwithIan: The Hidden Gem of Pokémon Content
While the big channels trade on spectacle and strobe lights, one creator is quietly making the most relatable collecting journey on YouTube — one Jolteon at a time.
Feature · Pokémon Lore
Darkrai: Lore, Legends Z-A & Top TCG Cards
The complete guide to the Pitch-Black Pokémon — Sinnoh lore, Mega Evolution in Legends: Z-A, anime history, and the most expensive English TCG cards ranked by price.
Opinion · Community
Is Pat Flynn Losing His Edge? A Review of Deep Pocket Monster
Pat Flynn built Deep Pocket Monster on scrappy, high-stakes challenges and genuine personality. As a long-time viewer, here's what's changed — and what it would take to bring it back.
Feature · Artist Profile
Mitsuhiro Arita: The Man Who Drew Pokémon
Nearly 30 years, 800+ cards, and one chubby Pikachu that changed everything. How a self-taught electrical engineering graduate became the visual architect of the world's most profitable franchise.
Market Analysis · TCG
The Umbreon Tax: Most Expensive Cards, PSA 10 vs Raw (2026)
The 10 most valuable English Umbreon cards ranked by PSA 10 and raw price, with a grading multiplier breakdown. Data sourced from PriceCharting.
Feature · Video Games
Pokémon Champions: Competitive Play Gets Its Own Home
The franchise's first standalone VGC platform is ambitious, aggressive, and deeply flawed. We break down the Omni Ring, new Megas, monetisation, bugs, and what it means for Worlds 2026.
Market Analysis · Scarlet & Violet
Most Expensive Scarlet & Violet Cards Ranked (2026)
The most valuable card from every Scarlet & Violet era set, ranked on market data read 22 August 2026. Umbreon ex still leads — and Charizard has slipped out of the top five.
Feature · Video Games
Pokémon Platinum: The Definitive Sinnoh
Diamond and Pearl sold 17.67 million copies and were still widely criticised. Here's how Game Freak answered every complaint — expanded Pokédex, the Distortion World, the Battle Frontier, and 7.6 million sales later.
Feature · Video Games
Pokémon Snap: A History of the Franchise
From the N64’s ZERO-ONE to the Switch’s NEO-ONE — the full history of the Pokémon Snap series, its scoring systems, hidden puzzles, 6.3 million copies sold, and the 22-year wait for a sequel.
Feature · Video Games
Pokkén Tournament: A Look Back
Bandai Namco fused Tekken’s fighting game DNA with Pokémon’s universal appeal to create one of the Wii U’s most ambitious experiments. The Phase Shift system, the full roster, EVO 2016, and where it all ended up.
Feature · Interactive
Every Pokémon Starter, Ranked — All 9 Generations
From Bulbasaur to Quaquaval, 27 starter trios have asked the same question since 1996: fire, water, or grass? We run through every generation's starters, then let you settle the debate with our interactive tier list.
News · TCG Releases
Pokémon TCG English Releases: March 20, 2026
Three products land this week — the Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collections (Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex), the First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection, and the debut of the First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1.
Market Analysis · Scarlet & Violet—151
Pokémon 151 Price Guide: Every Major Chase Card, Valued
The Kanto supercycle peaked in March 2026 and has cooled since — the median 151 chase card sits 28% below its high, but still 80% up on a year ago. Twelve months of market data, updated 22 August 2026.
Breaking News · Hobby Games
Bandai Revives 90s Classic with New Plakoro Pokémon Dice Battle Game
Bandai Spirits has announced PLAKORO, reviving the 1997 dice battle concept with Charakoro and Enekoro, plus new Energy Chip customization.
Review Roundup · Video Games
Pokémon Pokopia Review Roundup
Pokémon Pokopia launches March 5 on Nintendo Switch 2 to the joint-highest Metacritic score ever recorded for a Pokémon game. Every critic score and what the press is saying.
Feature · Collector Guide
Poncho Pikachu: The Complete Collector's Guide
Every card in Japan's most coveted promo series — from the 2014 Mega Tokyo opening to the 2018 Rainbow Rocket campaign. Card numbers, release dates, market values, and a full reference table.
News · Pokémon Presents
Pokémon Presents Feb 2026: Every Announcement & Release Date
Full breakdown of every announcement from the Pokémon Day 2026 broadcast — Gen 10 revealed, FireRed & LeafGreen on Switch, Pokémon Champions date, TCG 30th anniversary expansion, and all mobile updates.
Generation 10 · Starters
Pokémon Winds & Waves Starters: Browt, Pombon and Gecqua
The Gen 10 starters are Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire) and Gecqua (Water). Official stats and abilities, what the evolution leaks claim, and what has been announced about the games.
Guide 00b7 Video Games
Pokémon FireRed vs LeafGreen: Which Version Should You Play?
FireRed and LeafGreen are back on Nintendo Switch for Pok00e9mon's 30th anniversary. Here's how the two versions differ 2014 exclusive Pok00e9mon, encounter rates, Deoxys formes, and which one to pick.
News · Video Games
Pokémon Pokopia: Everything We Know
No gyms, no leagues, no battles. Pokémon's first life sim launches March 5 on Switch 2. Play as a Ditto pretending to be human, rebuild a forgotten world, and befriend Pokémon in a place where humans have vanished.
News · 30th Anniversary
Over 1,100 Custom Logos for Every Pokémon: The 30th Anniversary Masterpiece
The Pokémon Company has created 1,113 unique anniversary logos — one for every species, regional variant, and form. Here's what they look like and how to claim yours for free.
Market Analysis · Investigative
The Monopolisation of Card Grading: How Private Equity Reshaped the Collectibles Market
From PSA's 72% market share to Blackstone's sovereign wealth play — how two corporate giants captured the entire card grading industry and what it means for collectors.
Personal · Launch Day
My Experience with the Ascended Heroes ETB Release
Early mornings, forgotten hot water bottles, and the thrill of launch day queuing at Smyths for the biggest Pokémon TCG set of the year.
News · Video Games
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Are Coming to Nintendo Switch
The GBA remakes return as standalone eShop releases on Pokémon Day 2026, with a Japan-exclusive Special Edition featuring glass Poké Balls.
Feature · Artist Profile
Shinji Kanda: The Artist Redefining What a Pokémon Card Can Be
How a Kyoto-based surrealist went from drawing common Sawk cards to commanding the highest price premiums in the modern Pokémon TCG.
Feature · History
The History of Full Art Cards
How a pair of legendary dragons in 2010 launched the most collectible card type in the Pokémon TCG — from Reshiram and Zekrom to full art Trainers and secret rares.
News · Upcoming Releases
Upcoming Pokémon TCG Releases
Everything we know about the next English and Japanese sets — from Chaos Rising and Perfect Order to Ninja Spinner, Abyss Eye, and Storm Emeralda.
Feature · Pokémon Day 2026
A Look Back: Pocket Monsters Red and Green
Exploring the very first Pokémon products ever released — the Game Boy titles that launched a franchise worth billions, thirty years ago today.
Guide
Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in the UK
A comprehensive guide to the best places to buy Pokémon TCG products in the UK — from high street stores to online retailers.
Feature · History
From Base Set to Perfect Order: The History of the English Release Schedule
How a Japanese card game became a precisely calibrated global release machine — tracing 27 years of scheduling evolution from the Wild West of WotC to the synchronised Scarlet & Violet era.
Market Analysis
Pokémon TCG Reprints Are Reshaping the Market
Why availability now matters more than ever. With aggressive reprints becoming the norm, traditional rules of scarcity and value are being challenged — great art and popular Pokémon no longer guarantee high prices.
Market Analysis
Perfect Order: What the UK Pre-Order Window Tells Us
The Perfect Order pre-order lasted over 5 hours on Pokémon Center UK — a stark contrast to instant sell-outs. What does this extended availability tell us about the current TCG market?
Product Release
Unova Heavy Hitters Premium Collection Arrives in UK
After the US exclusive drop in December, the massive Unova Heavy Hitters Premium Collection launches in UK Costco stores on January 28. With 12 booster packs and 4 promo cards at £40, this is one of the best value products of 2026.
Guide
Pokémon TCG Rarities: Complete Guide
Understanding card rarities from Common to Secret Rare, including pull rates, symbols, and what to expect when opening booster packs. A comprehensive guide for collectors and players.
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