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Amazon has Chaos Rising booster display boxes up for preorder at $344.44, but the listing is expensive and ships after release.
A Pokemon collector traded their Audi R8 supercar for a $140,000 collection of sealed products and singles primarily from the Sun & Moon era (2017–2019).
GameStop launched a $5,000 tier of its Power Packs program, a collaboration with PSA allowing customers to pay a flat fee to "rip" randomized PSA-graded Pokémon cards, with odds heavily favoring the house.
CardSight AI has launched Pokémon card identification across its platform, expanding its catalog to more than 9 million trading cards.
Pokemon Center released new TCG accessory lines including "Celadon Game Corner," "Greninja Slashing Waves," "Bellibolt Hugs," "Ogerpon Festival," and others featuring Porygon, Bellibolt, Ogerpon, Gardevoir, Psyduck, and more.
GameStop launches a $5,000 "Neutronium" Power Pack tier featuring pre-graded high-value cards (chase cards valued $26,000–$68,000), with most packs worth $3,000–$4,000 but only a 0.4% chance of pulling cards worth over $40,000.
Two suspects broke into Triangle Area Trading Cards in Cary, NC on May 6, stealing approximately $45,000 worth of Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards before being apprehended by police.
A man was arrested for camping overnight in a Best Buy before a Pokémon card release on April 29; the article also profiles an England collector who auctioned cards for $41,000 to pay wedding fees.
National Trust and Pokémon are teaming up for exclusive Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trails.
TPCi now operates 1,871 Pokémon TCG vending machines across 28 states, up 27% year over year, but 207 machines were removed or relocated since last summer.
An Umbreon Pokémon card sold for $25,000, showing the continuing strength of high-end Umbreon demand.
DeFi is riding the Pokémon trading card boom as onchain marketplaces pull in $11 million.
A Special Illustration Rare Mega Charizard ex was revealed for the Ascended Heroes expansion, expected to be a chase pull with pre-order interest spiking across major marketplaces.
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion announced for July 17, 2026, featuring Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex from Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Korea suspended a Seoul Mega Festa after 40,000+ people crowded in for a Magikarp promo card. Attendees will be able to redeem the promo later after the stamp rally.
Pokémon GO announces May events including Lechonk Community Day, new Pokémon debuts (Flittle, Espathra), Falinks Mega Evolution, and the upcoming debut of Mega Mewtwo X and Y during Pokémon GO Fest 2026.
TPCi will livestream Champions League 2026 Aichi May (May 9–10) from Aichi Sky Expo, focusing on the Master League with commentary from official hosts and special prize giveaways.
Champions League 2026 Aichi May invites four players, including Mamatart, Hinohara Yohei, and Otsurue Himobun. Event runs May 9-10 at Aichi Sky Expo with live-stream coverage.
Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 will be held June 6–7 at Pacifico Yokohama. Senior and Master players must bring photo ID for verification.
Pokémon TCG hosts campus festival events (Pokémon Card Game 学園祭 2026) across eight Japanese universities from May to July, offering free TCG gameplay and deck-building workshops for beginners and players.