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Pokémon TCG: Most Valuable Chaos Rising Cards
This 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 Now
The 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 Scalping
The 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 scalping
The 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 27
The 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 scalping
The 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 Scalping
The 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 worldwide
The 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 Amazon
The 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' Expansion
The 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 set
The 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.
Unleash your energy this May Half Term as the National Trust and Pokémon team up for exclusive Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trails
The National Trust is partnering with The Pokémon Company International to host Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trails at 14 locations across England and Wales during May Half Term. This event encourages families to engage with the outdoors through playful challenges inspired by Pokémon, with more summer activities planned.
Pokémon's Latest Collaboration Will Battle The English Weather This Summer
The Pokémon Company has partnered with the National Trust for a summer collaboration focused on the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This initiative includes 'Mega Evolution Trails' at 15 National Trust properties across the UK from May 23rd to September 6th, alongside other TCG-themed activities and sticker booklet collections at various locations.
POKEBOOK Is Taking You Back To Kanto For Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Year
Ninty Media has launched a Kickstarter campaign for 'Pokebook,' a hardcover book celebrating the first generation of Pokémon games and coinciding with the franchise's 30th anniversary. The book will cover Pokémon Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow, along with related titles like Pokémon Stadium and the anime. The campaign aims to fund delivery by August, with various pledge tiers offering additional merchandise.
One Japanese store thinks it has the solution to Pokemon TCG scalpers
The Japanese retailer Bic Camera is combating scalpers of the Pokémon Trading Card Game by implementing a mandatory 15-question quiz for booster pack purchases. Customers must answer questions in Japanese without using their phones to be eligible to buy a single pack. This strategy has proven effective in deterring scalpers while allowing genuine fans to purchase cards.
Pokemon TCG kicks off a dark new chapter with Pitch Black expansion
The Pokemon Trading Card Game is launching a new expansion called Pitch Black on July 17, 2026, which will focus on Mega Evolutions from Pokemon Legends: Z-A. The set will feature Mega Darkrai ex as its headliner and include over 115 cards, with six Mega Evolution Pokemon ex cards. Pre-release events will be available at independent retailers starting July 4, 2026.
Pokemon card resellers get their comeuppance with a cunning yet simple trick
A Japanese store has implemented a mandatory quiz about the Pokemon universe to purchase trading card packs, effectively deterring resellers who lack genuine knowledge of the franchise. This retail strategy allows actual fans to easily acquire cards while preventing those solely focused on profit from buying them up for resale at inflated prices.
Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundles Restocked at Amazon, Dropping the Price to Just $7 Per Pack
The Pokémon Trading Card Game's Perfect Order Booster Bundles have been restocked at Amazon, with prices reduced to $7 per pack. This marks a return to market price for the popular collectible item.