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Here's every announcement from Pokémon World Championships
The Pokémon World Championships concluded with numerous announcements, including the animated film Pokémon: Wild Card and the stop-motion series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, both set for 2027. New Mega Evolutions are coming to Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Go, alongside updates for the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Unite. The event also crowned champions, with Vikram Thiagarajan winning the Video Game Senior Division.
Pokemon Trading Card Game gets its own movie Pokemon: Wild Card
The Pokemon Company has announced a new movie based on the Pokemon Trading Card Game, titled Pokemon: Wild Card. A teaser trailer featuring the Pokemon Mimikyu has been released, showcasing the upcoming film.
Pokemon Worlds 2027 is heading to Singapore
The Pokemon World Championships 2027 will be held in Singapore from August 13-15. While Pokemon Unite has been removed from the main event lineup to have its own separate event in Japan, other announcements included a new movie and expansion to the trading card game.
Pokemon: Wild Card movie announced at Pokemon Worlds 2026
A new animated Pokemon movie titled Pokemon: Wild Card has been announced, focusing on a trading card game player and featuring Mimikyu. The film is slated for a 2027 release and is directed by Katsuhiko Kitada with character design by Akemi Hayashi, produced by CloverWorks and Story Inc. The announcement was made during the Pokemon Worlds 2026 closing show.
It looks like Riftbound is getting a digital client, thanks to now deleted job posting
A now-deleted job posting from a Riot Games recruiter suggested the development of a digital client for the trading card game Riftbound. While the posting was removed, it aligns with previous discussions by the development team about the benefits of a digital version, such as improved tutorials and rule clarifications, while aiming to preserve the in-person social aspect of the game.
MTG Fantastic Four Commander Deck Slashed to $51 on Amazon
Amazon is offering a 31% discount on Magic: The Gathering's Fantastic Four Commander deck, bringing the price down to $51. This preconstructed deck allows players to build around all four Fantastic Four heroes as commanders.
Cyberpunk: The Trading Card Game Hits Shelves October 1 After Record-Breaking Kickstarter
Cyberpunk: The Trading Card Game, developed by WEIRDCO in collaboration with CD Projekt Red, is set to launch on October 1 after a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign that raised twenty million pounds from nearly 50,000 backers. The game aims to bring intense two-player battles and collector-focused elements to fans of the Cyberpunk universe. This release marks a significant turnaround for the franchise, which faced initial criticism for Cyberpunk 2077's launch bugs but has since seen a resurgence through patches, the Phantom Liberty expansion, and various cross-media collaborations.
ShackStream: Pokemon Trading Card Game on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 743
The Stevetendo Show will feature a playthrough of the Pokemon Trading Card Game on Nintendo Switch Online's Game Boy section, coinciding with the Pokemon World Championships. The stream will also include segments on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Mario Sunshine, with mentions of a potential Elden Ring Switch 2 version.
Fantasy Flight Puts Legacy of Skywalker on the Star Wars: Unlimited Roadmap for 2027
Fantasy Flight Games has outlined its roadmap for Star Wars: Unlimited, revealing that the 'Legacy of Skywalker' set is planned for 2027. The next major release, 'Homeworlds,' will arrive in October 2026 and focus on planets and alien creatures within the Star Wars universe. The game continues to receive support as a trading card game.
Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Bundle Gets a Surprise 15% Discount on Amazon
Amazon is offering a surprise 15% discount on the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes bundle. This deal allows customers to purchase the bundle, which includes promo cards and booster packs, at a reduced price.
Azuki TCG Sends Its Next Regional to Peoria, Registration Now Open for Oct. 24
Azuki TCG has announced its next Garden Arena Regional tournament will be held on October 24 at the Peoria Civic Center, with registration now open via RK9.gg. The event features a $10,000 cash prize pool, serialized prize cards, and 16 spots in the 2027 Azuki Invitational. This follows a successful, sold-out debut regional in Pasadena, California.
Cyberpunk TCG feels like it's from the future, but it has a distinctly old-school secret weapon
The Cyberpunk Trading Card Game from Weird Co features familiar trading card game mechanics with a unique dice-based system for its win condition. While appearing complex, the core gameplay loop involving 'Gigs' and unit power for stealing opponent dice is relatively straightforward. The article notes that the game is expected to release later this year, with a pre-order available at Game Nerdz.
Pokémon TCG: Premium Collection Sets Are in Stock at Target for MSRP
Target has restocked rare Pokémon Trading Card Game premium collection sets at their Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). This restock offers a significant value for collectors looking for packs at a good price.
Pokémon ETBs are Surprisingly Easy to Get Hold of Right Now on Amazon
Amazon has restocked high-demand Pokémon Trading Card Game Elite Trainer Boxes, including exclusive and new releases, at prices below the secondary market. This makes these sought-after items more accessible to collectors.
Pokémon TCG’s Delta Reign Expansion Locks In a November 6 Global Launch
The Pokémon Trading Card Game's next major expansion, Delta Reign, will launch globally on November 6, with pre-release events starting October 24. The set features Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Golurk ex, Mega Malamar ex, and Mega Golisopod ex, along with a unique "Legendary Stadiums" mechanic that connects two stadium cards with a single artwork.
Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Mini Tins Are Back in Stock at Amazon
Amazon has restocked the Pokémon Trading Card Game Prismatic Evolutions Mini Tins. However, TCGplayer is offering them at a lower price and allows customers to choose their preferred Eeveelution.
Garden Arena heads to Peoria on Oct. 24 as Azuki TCG hands the reins to a new organizer
Top Cut Events will now organize the Garden Arena Midwest Regional for the Azuki TCG, taking place in Peoria, Illinois on October 24. Registration opens August 23, with top players eligible for a serialized Raizan prize card and invitations to the 2027 Azuki Invitational. This marks a shift in organizers, with CoreTCG having handled the first event.
Team Rocket takes over London ahead of new Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion
The Pokémon Company is releasing a new "Team Rocket's Ambition" booster pack for Pokémon TCG Pocket on August 27th. Ahead of the digital launch, a free Team Rocket-themed pop-up event will be held in London on August 22nd and 23rd, offering puzzles and rewards for participants.
There and Back again: Magic: The Gathering x The Hobbit
Wizards of the Coast has released Magic: The Gathering x The Hobbit, the second Tolkien-themed Universes Beyond set, which is also the first to be Standard legal. The set features 321 Standard Legal cards and 143 Commander cards, with a strong emphasis on collectability and artwork. Despite initial concerns about IP crossovers, the set has received largely enthusiastic reception and is expected to be another successful release for the company.
MTG Star Trek Play Booster Box Preorders Are Already Discounted at Amazon
Preorders for Magic: The Gathering's upcoming Star Trek crossover expansion are already available at a discount on Amazon. The set is scheduled for release in November.