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Two brothers admit to stealing more than £71,000 worth of Pokémon TCG cards after failing to escape the police and hide the lootBrothers Keith and Shane Johnson have admitted to stealing over £71,000 worth of Pokémon trading cards and memorabilia from multiple collectible stores in England. Following a break-in at Celestial Collectables, police tracked the suspects using CCTV and vehicle information, leading to their arrest and the recovery of stolen goods. Keith Johnson received a 29-month prison sentence, while Shane Johnson awaits sentencing.- Nintendo addresses Pokemon TCG scalpingNintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has acknowledged the significant issue of scalping within the Pokemon Trading Card Game. The practice involves bulk purchases of new cards which are then resold at inflated prices on online auction sites.
- Pokémon TCG: Full Release Schedule for 2026 and BeyondThe Pokémon Trading Card Game has confirmed its release schedule for 2026 and beyond, including details on Mega Evolution sets and their respective launch dates. This announcement provides players and collectors with a roadmap for upcoming expansions and products.
Good luck collecting Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration, because the lineup includes 27 productsThe Pokemon Trading Card Game 30th Celebration set will feature an extensive lineup of 27 different products, including Elite Trainer Boxes, Booster Bundles, and collections with figurines. While some items will be released on September 16, the rest are scheduled for later in 2026. The Pokemon Company is releasing a large number of items to commemorate the franchise's long history.
MEDIA ALERT: The Pokémon Company International Reveals Product Lineup for Commemorative Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration ExpansionThe Pokémon Company International has revealed details for the upcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration expansion, launching September 16, 2026. This commemorative set will feature all foil cards, a new Futuristic rare rarity, 30 different Pikachu rare cards, and 30 returning classic Pokémon cards. The expansion will be available in various products including Elite Trainer Boxes, Poster Collections, and Tins, and will be playable in Pokémon TCG Live starting September 15, 2026.- Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions ETBs Are Back in Stock, and Under Market Price at AmazonAmazon has restocked the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Boxes, offering them at a price below market value. These popular items are expected to sell out quickly due to high demand.
Pokémon TCG Reveals A New Two-Card System in the Mega Rayquaza SetThe Pokémon Company has revealed details about the upcoming Storm Emeralda set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which will launch in Japan on July 31, 2026. This set, also known internationally as Delta Reign, will feature Mega Rayquaza ex and introduce a new two-card Stadium system called Legendary Summit.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 41This issue of SUPERJUMP's 'Now Playing' features a diverse lineup of games, including the cozy simulation Tiny Bookshop, the Pokémon Trading Card Game with its new Chaos Rising expansion, and classic titles like The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. The article also touches on Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux, Resident Evil Village, and the retro-inspired Mina the Hollower, highlighting personal experiences and game design elements.- New Pokemon TCG Pocket themed booster pack Everyday Wonders launches this monthThe Pokémon Company announced that the new Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket themed booster pack, Everyday Wonders, will be available starting June 29. The pack will feature new cards with popular Pokémon like Pikachu and Piplup.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket expansion ‘Everyday Wonders’ launches June 29The Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket expansion 'Everyday Wonders' will launch on June 29. This expansion features cute illustrations of Pokémon such as Pikachu, Piplup, and Sylveon. The game is available on iOS and Android devices.
Pokemon card fans seem to agree that card grading culture sucks and makes the hobby "a lot less enjoyable"Pokemon card collectors are expressing frustration with the current grading culture, finding it makes the hobby less enjoyable and overly transactional. Many feel that the focus on high-graded cards and reselling detracts from the genuine enjoyment of collecting, creating an atmosphere more akin to the stock market than a relaxed pastime.
The Pokemon Company Announces Pokemon TCG AI Battle Challenge, Fully Exploring Controversial TechnologyThe Pokemon Company has announced the Pokemon TCG AI Battle Challenge, a competition where players train AI bots to compete in the Pokemon Trading Card Game for cash prizes. Organized in partnership with HEROZ and the Matsuo Institute, with support from Google, NVIDIA, and Kaggle, the event aims to explore AI's strategic capabilities in complex card games. The competition has sparked controversy due to its public endorsement of AI technology, which contrasts with Nintendo's human-first approach, and concerns about using the event for AI training.
Pokemon TCG AI Battle Challenge is a contest specifically for AI agentsThe Pokemon Company Japan has launched the Pokemon TCG AI Battle Challenge, a competition for AI agents focused on strategy development and competitive execution. The challenge is open for entry until August 16, 2026, with winners potentially receiving cash prizes and an invitation to a future AI competition in Tokyo.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Lucario ex deckThis guide details an effective deck build for Mega Lucario ex in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, focusing on high early-to-mid game damage output. It outlines the necessary cards, strategy for aggressive play, and potential strengths and weaknesses of the build.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Iron Valiant and Iron Crown deckThis guide details the best deck build for Iron Valiant and Iron Crown in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, focusing on an aggressive early game strategy. The build is a modification of the Mega Altaria ex deck, leveraging the advantages of the Future tag for direct damage and overt aggression.- Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Altaria ex and Darkrai deckThis guide focuses on building a powerful deck in the Pokemon Trading Card Game using Mega Altaria ex, supported by Darkrai and Igglybuff. Mega Altaria ex is highlighted as a psychic attacker that can be effective in the current meta.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Miraidon ex deckThis guide details how to build and operate a powerful Miraidon ex deck in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, utilizing Magneton and Magnezone for strong mid-game offense. It explores the core strategy, card synergies like Professor Turo for deck shuffling, and potential build flexibilities, while also noting the deck's pros and cons regarding Miraidon's health and early-game vulnerability.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Giratina ex deckThis guide details the best Giratina ex deck build for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, featuring Darkrai ex and Greninja. The deck focuses on empowering Giratina ex with Dark energy and using Greninja for chip damage, aiming for a strong late game despite a weaker early phase. The article also briefly mentions the author, Joel Franey, and his background in games journalism.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Scizor ex deckThis guide details a Mega Scizor ex deck build for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, focusing on low retreat costs and the Bullet Slugger attack for maximum damage. It outlines the strategy, key cards like Revravroom and Orthworm, and discusses the deck's pros and cons, including its energy needs and vulnerability if Scyther is KO'd.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Meowscarada ex deckThis guide details a disruptive Meowscarada ex deck build for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, focusing on low energy costs and control play. The deck utilizes Meowscarada ex's ability to hit the enemy bench and force switches, making it effective against inflexible strategies, though it has lower damage output and requires Stage 2 evolution.