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Pokémon is the heavyweight of trading card games, and its market behaves like one, with print runs, chase pulls and sealed product all moving real money.
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The Scarlet & Violet era handed the spotlight to the Mega Evolution era, carried by sets like Surging Sparks, the wildly in-demand Prismatic Evolutions and Phantasmal Flames. Collectors hunt the modern rarity ladder: Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares and the gold Hyper Rares, with full-art trainers and standout chases such as the Umbreon ex special illustration rare commanding the steepest premiums. Condition is everything here, and graded gem-mint copies can sell for multiples of a raw card. This page tracks new expansions, the cards everyone's pulling and where prices are heading across the Pokémon TCG. Snap any Pokémon card with CardLoft to identify the set and see what it's worth, then trade with people you actually know.
Pokopia Fan Build Incredible Homage to Animal Crossing: New Horizons
A creative Pokopia player crafts a breathtaking homage to one of the most recognizable locations from Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Pokemon Unite Players Can Get Free Pokemon and Cosmetics, But Only for a Limited Time
Pokemon Unite is hosting multiple events to celebrate its fifth anniversary, and players can get various items, cosmetics, and Pokemon for free.
Rumor: Pokemon Winds and Waves New Forms Leaked
A new Pokemon Winds and Waves leak reveals some interesting details about new Pokemon forms, including those for the box art Legendaries.
Nintendo President Promises To Tackle Pokémon Card Scalpers After Billions Printed Fail To Satisfy Market
During a meeting with shareholders, Shuntaro Furukawa said that the intense world of Pokémon Card flipping is on their radar and mentions requiring government ID isn't off the table
10 Greatest RPGs of the Last 5 Years, Ranked
The best RPGs of the 2020s range from open-world sci-fi epics to classic Pokémon adventures.
Pokémon 30th Celebration: The Anniversary Set Of The Decade
Our first look at Pokémon 30th Celebration: release date, all 15 products, the 30 Pikachu, Classic Collection reprints, and the new Futuristic RareThe post Pokémon 30th Celebration: The Anniversary Set Of The Decade appeared first on Cardlines
Japan’s J.League is partnering with Pokemon to give all 60 clubs their own mascot
The J.League, has officially confirmed a collaboration with Pokemon that will see all 60 of its clubs receive a unique partner Pokemon.
10 Best Pokémon TCG Decks for Beginners
Newcomers to the Pokemon TCG community may find it overwhelming at first, but using any of these ten decks will help the most inexperienced player.
Banpresto Pokémon releases for July 2026
What’s coming to Japanese game centers and arcades from Banpresto next month? Pokémon plushies, keychains and more! You can find the items and release dates below. As a small reminder, Banpresto will sometimes re-release Pokémon items. Want to buy any of the goods below? Luckily…
Pokémon Officially Drops New Game This July
An unexpected new Pokémon game is officially coming out in July 2026.
10 Best Pokémon 30th Celebration Cards, Ranked
Pokémon's tease of the best "30th Celebration" TCG cards are a promising reminder of the game's longevity.
Thieves plead guilty to stealing Pokemon cards worth $95k in double heist
Two brothers from the UK have admitted to stealing £71,000 (nearly $95,000) worth of stock from shops that sell collectable Pokémon cards.
Pokémon Delivers Last-Minute Save for Pikachu, Eevee & Piplup
After a flood of requests from citizens, Japan chooses to preserve a special piece of Pokémon history for Pikachu, Eevee and Piplup lovers.
Pokemon GO Launches New Feature For Players
Pokemon GO developer Niantic announces a brand-new feature being added to the game alongside additional improvements coming to the Today View.
Yveltal makes its debut in Pokémon UNITE
Announced with the 5th anniversary celebrations, the Destruction Pokémon Yveltal has officially arrived in Pokémon UNITE as a playable character. The Legendaries Palkia, Reshiram and Solgaleo will also be joining the game this summer. Players should utilize Yveltal’s passive Dar…
First LEGO Pikachu Minifigure Spotted in the Wild, But It Won't Be Cheap
A leaked real-life photo reveals LEGO's first-ever Pikachu minifigure, a cute character that will reportedly be expensive to obtain.
GameStop Criticized for Ridiculous Pokemon Card Prices
Popular retailer GameStop is called out on social media for pricing an upcoming Pokemon TCG expansion set several times higher than its MSRP.
Pokemon Winds and Waves Leaks 7 Brand-New Pokemon
A new Pokemon Winds and Waves leak surfaces online, showing for the first time ever seven new Gen 10 Pokemon.
Pokemon releases squishy Ditto toy that changes expression when squeezed
Pokemon fans will soon be able to squish and squidge a lifelike Ditto thanks to a new toy that has been made to release stress.
Spiritomb, Zorua, Sobble, Sprigatito, And Ogerpon Transform Ditto Plushies Announced For Pokemon Center Japan
The Pokemon Company has announced the latest lineup of Transform! Ditto merchandise for Pokemon Center Japan today. Read more
8 Anime Quotes Everyone Uses Today
Some anime quotes are so iconic they have left the screen and become a part of fans' everyday lexicon.
Pokemon fans furious over GameStop’s upcharge for 30th Celebration cards
Pokemon TCG fans are ripping GameStop after a reported $600 price for the 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection surfaced online.
Rumor: Pokemon Winds and Waves' Final Starter Types Leaked
A new rumor details the final dual types of each of Pokemon Winds and Waves' starters: Pombon, Gecqua, and Browt.
Pokémon Winds & Waves Legendaries Already Leaked Online
Pokémon Winds and Waves aren't releasing until 2027, but fans have already gotten their first look at the RPGs' box art Legendaries.
Accused Pokemon Card Thief Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
A man has been sentenced to over a decade in prison after he was accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of Pokemon cards.
GameStop Is Inflating Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Card Prices By Insane Amounts
Scalpers get scalped, I guess?
Pokemon Winds and Waves Has No Room for Performance Excuses on Switch 2
Pokemon Winds and Waves' visuals look great, but the real test of the game's success is going to be its performance on Switch 2.
Rumor: Pokemon Winds and Waves Box Art Legendary Pokemon Leaked
New details regarding the box art legendaries for Pokemon Winds and Waves have appeared online in the absence of concrete news.
Why People Still Love Pokémon That Suck Ass: ‘I Love That There’s Room For Him Alongside The Actual God Of Creation’
Not everyone can be the very best like no one ever was
Pokémon Winds and Waves Is Officially Changing the Franchise As We Know It
With new rumors sparking discussion around the internet, Pokémon Winds and Waves look to be changing the franchise forever.