Pokemon Trading Card Game
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MEDIA ALERT: Pokémon Unveils New Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration Expansion, Commemorating 30 Years of Iconic GameThe Pokémon Company International has announced the "30th Celebration" expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, commemorating 30 years of the franchise. This expansion, launching September 16, 2026, will feature all foil cards, the return of classic cards, and a new "Futuristic rare" card type illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN. It marks the first Pokémon TCG expansion with a coordinated global launch.
Pokemon TCG 30th Anniversary Set Will Include Unique Pikachu CardsThe Pokemon Company has announced a 30th Anniversary set for the Pokemon Trading Card Game, set to release worldwide on September 16. This special set will feature six all-holo foil cards per pack, a new opalescent card rarity, and thirty different variants of Pikachu cards. A Premium Deck set featuring Espeon and Umbreon will also be released on the same day.
Catch the scalpers who get rich flipping Pokémon TCG cards in this very vindictive shop management gameYou're A Scalper, Aren't You? is a new shop management simulation game that focuses on punishing players who engage in scalping collectible cards, particularly those from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The game allows players to manage their own card shop, identify and interrogate potential scalpers, and decide whether to ban them or do business with them to stay afloat.- TCGplayer Mayhem Summer Sale: Best Pokémon TCG Cards to Buy TodayTCGplayer is holding a Mayhem Summer Sale offering up to 10% off Pokémon Trading Card Game cards. The sale, which ends today, features deals on items such as the rare Chaos Rising Mega Greninja ex and preorders for the Pitch Black booster box.
Pokémon TCG '30th Celebration' Range Features A Base Set Returner And A Bunch Of PikachusThe Pokémon Company has revealed details for its upcoming '30th Celebration' expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, set to launch globally on September 16, 2026. The expansion will feature new Futuristic rare cards with Mew and Mewtwo, 30 different foil Pikachu cards in every pack, and callbacks to classic cards like Base Set Charizard. The company is also exploring measures to combat scalping for this highly anticipated release.- Pokémon TCG's New Chaos Rising ETBs Scores a Surprising Price Drop on AmazonThe new Pokémon TCG: Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is available at a reduced price on Amazon, just one week after its initial release. This unexpected price drop offers a chance for collectors to acquire the latest set at a more accessible cost.
Pokemon TCG: The Best Chaos Rising CardsThe Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion Mega Evolution: Chaos Rising, featuring 122 cards, launches on May 22, 2026. This guide highlights notable cards such as Mega Floette ex, various Deoxys forms, Mega Dragalge ex, and special energy cards like Magnetic Metal Energy, which offers zero retreat cost.- Pokémon TCG: Most Valuable Chaos Rising CardsThis article ranks the most valuable cards from the new Pokémon Trading Card Game set, Chaos Rising. It focuses on identifying and listing the most sought-after cards within the collectible card game.
- MEDIA ALERT: Mega Greninja Faces Off with Mega Floette in the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Expansion, Available NowThe Pokémon Company International has released the latest expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising. The expansion introduces new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, including Mega Greninja ex and Mega Floette ex, and is available in physical booster packs and collections worldwide. It is also available digitally through Pokémon TCG Live on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
The Pokémon Company Is Considering Using My Number Cards for TCG Purchases in Japan To Combat ScalpingThe Pokémon Company is considering implementing an identification system in Japan using My Number Cards to combat scalping of its Trading Card Game products and event entries. This measure aims to restrict purchases to Japanese residents and prevent bulk buying for resale. The company is exploring this solution to address widespread scalping issues affecting the TCG market.
Pokemon might soon require government ID in Japan to prevent TCG scalpingThe Pokemon Company is considering implementing government ID verification, specifically Japan's My Number Card, to combat scalping of its Trading Card Game products. This measure aims to ensure fair access to certain items, official events, and store purchases, starting in August 2026. The initiative is a response to the increasing prevalence of speculative purchasing and reselling, exacerbated by online personalities and limited edition releases.- Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket expansion ‘Paradox Drive’ launches May 27The Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket expansion, titled 'Paradox Drive,' is set to launch on May 27. This new expansion for the digital trading card game will be available on mobile platforms.
Japan: Pokemon Company considering authentication via government IDs to battle TCG scalpingThe Pokemon Company is considering implementing government ID verification, specifically Japan's My Number Card, to combat scalping of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. This system would authenticate user accounts for priority product lotteries, online sales, and participation in official events within Japan, aiming to prevent inflated prices by requiring official identity checks.
Pokémon Company Considers Using Government ID To Tackle TCG ScalpingThe Pokémon Company is considering implementing a system that requires government-issued identification, such as Japan's My Number Card, to purchase certain Trading Card Game products and register for events. This measure aims to combat scalping and ensure fair access for all customers, with the potential rollout starting in August 2026. While individual ID numbers will not be stored, fans are encouraged to obtain a My Number Card if they wish to participate in future product sales or events.
Pokemon TCG Pocket has now surpassed 200 million downloads worldwideThe Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket has surpassed 200 million downloads worldwide across iOS and Android devices. The Pokemon Company expressed gratitude to fans for their support of the digital collectible card game. The game is free-to-play but includes microtransactions, and its "Mythical Island" expansion is set to launch on December 17.- New book dedicated to the first generation of Pokémon on Kickstarter now, into its final week!Ninty Media has launched a Kickstarter campaign for POKEBOOK The Unofficial Companion: Generation 1, a book celebrating the first generation of Pokémon games. The project, which has already surpassed its funding goal, will cover the history of the original 151 Pokémon, including games like Red, Blue, Yellow, Stadium, and Snap, across platforms such as Game Boy and Nintendo 64. The book features contributions from various writers and artists and is expected to launch in late August 2026.
- Pokémon TCG: Perfect Order ETBs Hit All-Time Low Price on AmazonThe Pokémon Trading Card Game's Perfect Order Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs) have reached a record low price on Amazon. This expansion is highlighted as a particularly good value compared to the Ascended Heroes set, with advice provided on securing the best deal.
Pokopia is already in the top 5 best-selling Pokemon spin-offs of all time, with around 20% of Switch 2 owners buying…Pokemon Pokopia has sold over four million copies on the Nintendo Switch 2 in its first five weeks, making it one of the best-selling Pokemon spin-off titles of all time. This sales figure places it among the top-selling games on the platform, with Nintendo reporting strong performance for the title.
Gallery: Hunting For Hits In Pokémon TCG's Upcoming 'Chaos Rising' ExpansionThe Pokémon Trading Card Game's upcoming expansion, Mega Evolution — Chaos Rising, launches on May 22nd. Ahead of its release, The Pokémon Company provided packs for a preview, showcasing new cards like Mega Greninja ex and various Illustration Rares. The expansion features Mega Evolutions of Greninja, Pyroar, Dragalge, and Floette.
Where to buy Pokemon TCG Pitch Black, the gothic new setThe new Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion, Pitch Black, is set to launch on July 17, 2026, with prerelease events starting July 4. The article provides guidance on where to purchase the set in the US and UK, including retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and the official Pokemon Center, while also discussing pricing expectations and the challenges of acquiring popular TCG sets due to high demand and resellers.