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Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rayquaza ex deck
This guide details how to build the best Mega Rayquaza ex deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket, focusing on a combo energy strategy. The deck utilizes Rayquaza and Dragonair from the Ruler of the Skies set to maximize energy recycling, with Drampa as a secondary attacker. While powerful, the deck can struggle in the early game due to energy generation costs.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Vespiquen ex deck
This guide details how to build and play a powerful Grass-type deck centered around Vespiquen ex in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. The deck focuses on high damage output by discarding Pokemon from the bench, supported by durable Grass-type cards and strategic draw mechanics.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Puppy Pile deck
This guide details the Puppy Pile deck strategy in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, where cards with the Puppy Pile attack increase each other's damage. The best build focuses on early aggression with cards like Magby and Flame Patch, exploiting type weaknesses for potentially over 300 damage per attack, though it lacks durability.
Lost Nintendo DS Pokémon game you’ve never heard of sold for over £8,000
A rare Nintendo DS development cartridge containing what is believed to be the lost Pokémon game, PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS, has sold for over £8,000 on eBay. This game was only available temporarily in 2005 via downloads at specific locations and was considered lost media due to its temporary nature.
Eeveelution fans have another chance to add this perfectly cute Switch Pokemon pad to their setup
Hori is re-releasing the officially licensed Eevee Evolutions Wireless HORIPAD controller for the Nintendo Switch in the US on October 17, 2026. This $59.99 Bluetooth controller features a unique sketch-like illustration of all Eevee evolutions and offers up to 15 hours of battery life, though it lacks modern features like NFC and HD rumble.
A vanished Pokémon title has reappeared on eBay — and bidding hit $9,145.66
A Nintendo DS development cartridge, potentially containing the lost game PokéPark Fishing Rally DS, has reappeared on eBay with bids exceeding $9,000. This rare title was a Japan-exclusive Download Play game from 2005 that disappeared after its limited run. Game preservationists are attempting to pool funds to acquire the cartridge and dump its contents for public access, facing competition from private collectors.
$9,000 eBay auction might hold a secret Pokemon game that's been lost for 20 years
An eBay auction is seeking $9,000 for a Nintendo DS development cartridge that may contain PokePark Fishing Rally, an official Pokemon game considered lost media since its 2005 release in Japan. The game was only available via DS Download Play at the PokePark theme park and has not been publicly available since distribution ended around 2006. This auction represents a significant potential discovery for video game preservationists hoping to recover the ROM.
The Pokemon Company made $15.7 billion in retail sales in 2025
The Pokemon Company achieved $15.7 billion in retail sales in 2025, a significant increase of $12 billion from the previous year. This performance has positioned the company as the sixth largest global licensor.
The Pokemon Company and Sony donate almost $1 million in total towards relief and restoration efforts for areas affected…
The Pokemon Company and Sony have each donated significant amounts towards relief and restoration efforts following a major earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan. The Pokemon Company contributed 100 million yen (approximately $612,000), while Sony donated at least 50 million yen (roughly $306,000), with plans for employee donation matching. Both companies expressed deep sympathy for those affected and highlighted their ties to the region.
Pokémon Pokopia unveils more details about its upcoming expansion
Pokémon Pokopia is set to release its Version 2.0 update and first premium DLC, the Expansion Pass, on August 5th, 2026. The update introduces new areas like Bubbly Basin, new Pokémon such as Manaphy and Popplio, and new abilities for Ditto. The Expansion Pass will be released in three parts, with Part 2 scheduled for late 2026 and Part 3 for 2027.
What perfect timing, Hori's adorable Switch 2 Ditto accessories launch just one day after Pokopia's first DLC…
Hori is releasing new Ditto-themed accessories for the Nintendo Switch, including a Wireless HORIPAD Turbo controller and a Compact Carry All, on August 6. This launch coincides with the release of the Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC on August 5. While the accessories are officially licensed and feature adorable designs, the controller has a limited 10-hour battery life.
Pokemon Pokopia's first DLC Bubbly Basin arrives next week, but I'm more interested in my Pokemon becoming…
The first part of the Pokemon Pokopia Expansion Pass, titled Bubbly Basin, is set to release on August 5, 2026, introducing an underwater town, new Pokemon, and gameplay mechanics like the Dive skill. A second part of the DLC will launch later in the year, adding outfit customization for Ditto and other Pokemon, with a third part planned for next year featuring another new town.
Krispy Kreme teams up with Pokemon for doughnuts based on Pokemon
Krispy Kreme is collaborating with The Pokemon Company to release a line of Pokemon-themed doughnuts. The collaboration is expected to be announced soon and will feature designs inspired by Pikachu, Charmander, Jigglypuff, and a Pokeball, with more designs anticipated.
Pokemon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC and 2.0 update launch August 5
The Pokemon Company announced that the Bubbly Basin DLC for Pokemon Pokopia and its 2.0 update will launch on August 5, 2026. The DLC introduces a new underwater region, new Pokemon like Mudkip and Popplio, and new customization options. The free 2.0 update will add the Mythical Pokemon Manaphy and the Dive ability.
Pokemon Company confirms Pokemon Pokopia DLC for 5th August
The Pokémon Company announced that the first part of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, titled Bubbly Basin, will launch on August 5, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. A free Version 2.0 update for Pokémon Pokopia also releases on the same date, adding new Pokémon, furniture, and outfits.
Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC and underwater-themed free update might be coming as soon as next week
A private commercial suggests that the Bubbly Basin DLC for Pokémon Pokopia and a free underwater-themed update may launch as early as August 5th. The DLC is expected to include new Asian temple-style building kits and confirmed Pokémon such as Mudkip and Sharpedo. This potential release date follows the game's strong performance and anticipation for substantial content updates.
Japanese trading card shop is offering a bounty to anyone who can capture its robber "alive"
A trading card shop in Gifu, Japan, is offering a 1 million yen reward for the capture of a robber who stole Pokemon and One Piece cards. The owner posted surveillance footage and specified the bounty is for bringing the perpetrator in alive. This incident highlights the high value of trading cards in Japan and the measures being taken to combat theft and scalping.
The war on Pokemon scalpers now includes facial recognition checks in some stores in Japan
The Pokemon Company is implementing facial recognition technology in its official Pokemon Card Stores in Japan to combat scalping. This measure aims to prevent resellers from acquiring multiple product allocations by verifying one number per buyer. The system will apply to individuals aged elementary school age and older, excluding preschoolers.
The Pokémon Company is turning to facial recognition scans to help combat scalpers
The Pokémon Company is implementing a facial recognition system in its Japanese stores to combat scalpers and manage purchase limits. Customers, excluding young children, will have their identity verified to ensure they adhere to the one-entry-per-day rule. This measure aims to provide a fairer shopping environment and ensure wider access to popular merchandise.
You Might Need A Face Scan To Buy Pokemon Cards Soon, Thanks To Scalpers
The Pokemon Company is implementing a facial recognition system in its Japanese card stores to combat scalping. This mandatory measure will limit shoppers to one entry per day and aims to create a safer shopping environment for collectors. The move comes amid rising popularity of the trading card game and an increase in related burglaries.
