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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
McDonald's Japan's 'Pokémon Natsu Mac' campaign kicks off with a ¥3,900 Summer Chance Bag — a lottery-only bundle with a pop-out Pikachu fries timer, ¥3,910 in food vouchers, a colour-change cup and a 1-in-10 gold Mac Card.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The full English 30th Celebration lineup with official MSRP and release dates — from the $9.99 blisters to the $179.99 Ultra-Premium Collection, plus a cost-per-pack breakdown.
Pokémon has filed a trademark for MEGA x MEGA Parade under the categories used for TCG sets — the name reads like Japan's next annual High Class Pack.
Two new TCG Pocket expansions incoming — the cosy Everyday Wonders (29 June) and Ruler of the Skies (30 July), headlined by Mega Rayquaza ex.
Paradise Resort, the PokémonXP Rayquaza, the Worlds Pikachu and its Winner-stamped variant — every promo card unveiled at the NAIC closing ceremony.
The ten priciest Gengar cards on the market right now, ranked by ungraded price — from the Skyridge holo to Sabrina's Gym Heroes classic.
Every notable pull from ME04 Chaos Rising, ranked by TCGPlayer market price. The Illustration Rares were broadly expected. The Greninja ex cards dominate.
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.
Finished a night shift, ran to Smyths Toys, and managed to walk away with an ETB and five packs on Chaos Rising release day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 10 most valuable English Umbreon cards ranked by PSA 10 and raw price, with a grading multiplier breakdown. Data sourced from PriceCharting.
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.
A complete breakdown of the most expensive Pokémon TCG cards from every Scarlet & Violet era set, ranked by NM/M value in GBP. From Umbreon ex to Mew ex, see which chase cards top the market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charizard ex SIR is up 33%, Blastoise has nearly doubled, and Zapdos is the smart money pick. A sourced breakdown of every major English chase card as of March 2026.
Bandai Spirits has announced PLAKORO, reviving the 1997 dice battle concept with Charakoro and Enekoro, plus new Energy Chip customization.
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.
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.
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.
Game Freak has revealed the next mainline Pokémon games at Pokémon Day 2026. A Southeast Asia-inspired archipelago, three new starters, underwater gameplay, and a 2027 release window on Nintendo Switch 2.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Early mornings, forgotten hot water bottles, and the thrill of launch day queuing at Smyths for the biggest Pokémon TCG set of the year.
The GBA remakes return as standalone eShop releases on Pokémon Day 2026, with a Japan-exclusive Special Edition featuring glass Poké Balls.
How a Kyoto-based surrealist went from drawing common Sawk cards to commanding the highest price premiums in the modern Pokémon TCG.
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.
Everything we know about the next English and Japanese sets — from Chaos Rising and Perfect Order to Ninja Spinner, Abyss Eye, and Storm Emeralda.
Exploring the very first Pokémon products ever released — the Game Boy titles that launched a franchise worth billions, thirty years ago today.
A comprehensive guide to the best places to buy Pokémon TCG products in the UK — from high street stores to online retailers.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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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