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We Got Our First Look at Riftbound’s 2027 Release Lineup
Riot Games has revealed the 2027 release roadmap for its trading card game, Riftbound. The year will feature four new expansions: Legacy on January 29, The Reckoning on April 30, and two additional sets later in the year. Legacy will be the largest set to date with 346 cards and will include a second iteration of the Proving Grounds preconstructed decks.
Riftbound’s Card Templates Are Getting A Big Overhaul in 2027
Riftbound, Riot Games' trading card game, is set to receive significant changes to its card templates and mechanics starting in January 2027 with the release of its sixth set, Legacy. These updates, detailed in a recent State of the Game update, aim to improve clarity and player experience, including changes to how Legend cards are acquired and how the term "play" is defined for card effects. The developers are prioritizing player feedback in these ongoing adjustments.
Riot Games Celebrates First Year of Riftbound, Announces Two New Sets
Riot Games is celebrating the first anniversary of its League of Legends Trading Card Game, Riftbound. To mark the occasion, the company has announced the upcoming release of two new sets for the game.
Riftbound Radiance release date confirmed, while Riot reveals full 2027 set roadmap
Riot Games has announced the release date for Riftbound Set 5: Radiance as October 23rd, 2026, alongside a comprehensive roadmap for its 2027 set lineup. The update details new sets, legends like Ekko and Seraphine, and product offerings, including the Proving Grounds 2nd Edition releasing February 19th, 2027.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rayquaza ex deck
This guide details how to build the best Mega Rayquaza ex deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket, focusing on a combo energy strategy. The deck utilizes Rayquaza and Dragonair from the Ruler of the Skies set to maximize energy recycling, with Drampa as a secondary attacker. While powerful, the deck can struggle in the early game due to energy generation costs.
Palworld’s TCG Has Been Out One Day and Scalpers Have Already Taken Over
The Palworld Official Card Game has experienced immediate issues with scalping on its first day of release, with rare cards like Cattiva selling for thousands of dollars on eBay. Despite the game's initial success and high demand, prices for some cards have already seen significant drops, indicating a volatile market driven by hype and limited initial supply.
Palworld TCG cards are already selling for up to $4,000 as Pocketpair's tabletop game follows in Pokemon's footsteps, with resellers dominating the market 1 day after launch
The first set of Palworld Trading Card Game cards, "Dawn of Palpagos," launched on July 30, 2026, with rare cards like the Cattiva Gold Soul selling for up to $4,000 on eBay. This follows a trend seen with Pokemon cards, where resellers and scalpers inflate prices shortly after release, leading to concerns about the TCG's accessibility.
Azuki’s Special Collection Vol. 1 hits presale at $46.99 with a four-copy limit
Azuki's Special Collection Volume 1, a limited folder containing 10 alternate-art cards for the Azuki TCG, has gone on presale for $46.99 with a limit of four copies per customer. Tournament competitors with participation points in the Azuki TCG app received early access to the sale. This release follows the success of the debut set, Gates Awakened, which achieved over $1 million in direct presales.
Riftbound Vendetta Review: New color combos and a collectors dream
The Riftbound Vendetta set introduces new mechanics like Empower and Flow, offering fresh deck-building possibilities and improved pack quality for collectors. While some legends may feel less impactful, the set provides strong collector incentives with its art and varied meta potential. Riot Games continues to refine its trading card game, though rulings for specific cards like Kayle remain a point of contention.
Naruto Card Game First Look: Rules, Gameplay, And Cards Explained
The Naruto Card Game, a new strategic trading card game based on the popular anime series, is set to launch in Summer 2027. The game features unique mechanics, original designs, and artwork from various artists, including creator Masashi Kishimoto. Players build decks around a Leader card, using Character, Chakra, Summon, and EX Character cards to reduce their opponent's life points to zero.
Pokemon card fan discovers approximately "$250k in product" hidden at grandma's house, including a sealed…
A Pokemon card enthusiast discovered a valuable collection, estimated to be worth around $250,000, at their grandmother's house. The find includes over 70 sealed 'Fossil' booster packs, three sealed Fossil booster boxes, and other vintage Pokemon items, alongside action figures and a Pokedex toy from the 1990s.
Japanese trading card shop is offering a bounty to anyone who can capture its robber "alive"
A trading card shop in Gifu, Japan, is offering a 1 million yen reward for the capture of a robber who stole Pokemon and One Piece cards. The owner posted surveillance footage and specified the bounty is for bringing the perpetrator in alive. This incident highlights the high value of trading cards in Japan and the measures being taken to combat theft and scalping.
First Look at Three Cards From The Hobbit's New Magic: The Gathering Crossover
This article provides a first look at three new cards from the upcoming Magic: The Gathering crossover with The Hobbit. The crossover aims to bring the world of Middle-earth into the popular trading card game.
MTG: The Hobbit exclusive card reveal – Woodland Weavemaster
Checkpoint Gaming has revealed an exclusive card for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, which is a collaboration with The Hobbit. The card, Woodland Weavemaster, is a green Elf Druid costing one generic and one green mana, with a 1/2 stat line. Its abilities allow it to gain +1/+1 when another Elf enters the battlefield and generate mana to cast Elf spells or activate Elf abilities. The Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit set is scheduled to launch on August 14.
Where To Buy Disney Lorcana's Curator's Collection: Heroines Edition
The article discusses where to purchase Disney Lorcana's Curator's Collection: Heroines Edition. It notes that the sought-after trading card set is available at a significant markup for those willing to pay a premium.
The Pokémon Company Announces Facial Recognition System to Help Kill Scalping at Japanese Card Stores, Mandatory From Elementary School Age
The Pokémon Company is implementing a mandatory facial recognition system in some Japanese stores to combat scalping of its trading cards. The system will apply to all adult customers and children aged elementary school age and older.
Disney Lorcana: Attack of the Vine Is Out Now, but Beware of Scalpers
The trading card game Disney Lorcana: Attack of the Vine is now available, but consumers should be aware of high prices on the secondary market. The article provides information on current stock availability and suggested retail prices.
MTG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a blast from the past that re-awoke my love the series, and it's on offer right…
The Magic: The Gathering and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover set is a nostalgic love letter to the series, featuring clever mechanics and art that enriches the game. Despite community concerns about crossover sets impacting Magic's aesthetic and release schedule, this particular release demonstrates a strong commitment to design quality. The cards are currently available at a discount during Best Buy's sale.
League of Legends Riftbound TCG: First Impressions of the Vendetta Booster Set | IGN Preview
This article provides a first look at the upcoming Vendetta expansion for League of Legends Riftbound, a trading card game. It offers an early preview of the new booster set.
The Hobbit Marks Magic: The Gathering’s First Return To Previously Visited Universes Beyond
Wizards of the Coast announced The Hobbit as the first "sequel set" for its Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond initiative. Set lead Annie Sardelis, executive producer Zakeel Gordon, and principal game designer Gavin Verhey discussed new mechanics like "Hone" and "Storied," as well as special "Book Cover" card treatments. The set, which draws from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, aims to be more granular than its predecessor, The Lord of the Rings, and is scheduled for release on August 14.
