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The 10 Most Expensive Pokémon Cards of 2026 (So Far)
This article lists the most expensive Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2026 so far. It highlights high-value pulls from Ascended Heroes, including SIR Pikachu ex and SIR Mega Gengar ex, alongside other notable cards.
How Can We Fix the Ongoing Ascended Heroes Price Crisis in Pokémon TCG?
The Pokémon Trading Card Game's Ascended Heroes set is facing a significant pricing and scarcity crisis, largely driven by demand for the expensive Mega Gengar card. The article examines the market's current unsustainability and questions whether upcoming reprints will resolve the issue.
New Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Expansion Officially Announced After Leaks, Preorders Start Soon - IGN
The Pokémon Company International has officially announced the next Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Chaos Rising, set to release on May 22, 2026. The expansion will feature Mega Evolutions from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including Mega Floette ex, Mega Greninja ex, Mega Pyroar ex, and Mega Dragalge ex. Preorders for the expansion and its Elite Trainer Box will begin soon, with prerelease tournaments starting May 9.
Pokémon TCG's 151 Cards Continue to Skyrocket in Value After 30th Anniversary Celebrations - IGN
The Pokémon Trading Card Game market is experiencing significant value increases, particularly for cards from the Scarlet & Violet - 151 set, coinciding with the franchise's 30th anniversary. Specific cards like Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, and Venusaur ex are seeing substantial price jumps, driven by collector demand and their iconic status. Other sets like Ascended Heroes and XY Double Crisis also feature cards with notable market movements.
Fans Hunting Rare Charizard Cards Are Reigniting Interest in Pokémon TCG's Phantasmal Flames Expansion - IGN
Interest in the Pokémon TCG's Phantasmal Flames expansion is surging due to the high market value of the Mega Charizard X ex Special Illustration Rare card. This elusive card has seen a significant price spike, with graded versions fetching up to $2000 on eBay, driven by its artwork and Charizard's enduring popularity. Factors contributing to the current spike include the card nearing an 'out of print' status, anticipation for Pokémon Day 2026, and the upcoming Pokémon World Championships.
