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Pokémon TCG announced Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion releasing July 17, 2026, featuring Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraoria ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex, with prerelease tournaments starting July 4.
Pokémon Company announces Mega Evolution - Pitch Black, a new TCG set launching July 17, 2026, featuring Mega Darkrai ex and other Mega ex Pokémon from Legends Z-A.
Costco restocked Mega Evolution: Perfect Order ETBs nationwide at $79.99, ending a multi-month supply shortage with availability strongest in major metro areas.
Pokémon TCG Pocket launches Pulsing Aura (B3 set) with all 234 cards revealed, headlined by Mega Lucario ex and completing Eeveelution cards; physical TCG set Aura Seeker speculated as counterpart.
Pokémon Pokopia receives a new update with bug fixes and launches Sableye's Gem Hunt event, following the previous More Spores for Hoppip event.
Pokémon Concierge Season 2 premieres September 4, 2026, with eight new episodes. The stop-motion series is credited with driving measurable uptick in casual collector interest for introspective Pokémon merchandise.
TCG Pocket launches a two-week Mega Evolution crossover event featuring a Mega Mewtwo ex digital promo card and marks the first integration of Mega mechanics into the game.
Pokémon Pocket reveals Pulsing Aura (B3) set releasing April 28, featuring Mega Lucario ex. A future TCG set named Aura Seeker will serve as its counterpart.
Champions League 2026 Aichi in May will feature side events including 3v3 team battles, 4-win challenges, Pokémon HOME medal checkpoints, card sales, and official Pokémon Card Channel member signings on May 9–10.
The Pokémon Card Store will open at five Japanese shopping mall locations from May 22–June 7, 2026, celebrating the MEGA Expansion Pack "Abyss Eye" launch with free teaching events and promo Eevee cards.
Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion Pulsing Aura announced for April 27, 2026, featuring Mega Lucario ex and new digital accessories.
Pokémon variety show host Ryo Matsumaru will compete in the Pokémon Japan Championship 2026 card game division on June 6–7 at Pacifico Yokohama, aiming for his first victory after going 0–3 as an invited player last year.
Grant Manley argues that Cynthia's Garchomp is an underrated competitive deck in the post-rotation metagame, praising its consistency engine and matchup spread.
Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection revealed, releasing July 3, 2026 at $39.99 USD with 8 booster packs, foil promo, lenticular card, and tech sticker.
Michael's tournament article discusses Mega Diancie ex and Dusknoir decks in the new Perfect Order format after Standard rotation, highlighting Telepathic Psychic Energy and upcoming LA Regionals.
Bulbasaur's Jump Rope Contest event launching April 19–26 in Pokémon Pokopia with rewards and trophy participation prizes.
Champions League 2026 Aichi (May) Junior League Day 2 opens additional registration from April 17–May 1, 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pokémon Card Gym campaign during Golden Week (April 29 onward) offers random stickers as participation rewards in gym battles and other events.
Pokémon Card Game MEGA Promo Card Pack Vol. 4 launches May 1, featuring Mega Moltres ex and six other cards distributed through gym battles and special events at Pokémon Card Gyms in Japan.
The Pokémon Company will hold "Pokémon Night Out" EDM concerts headlined by Marshmello on October 24 in Los Angeles and November 10 in London, plus family-friendly "Pokémon Day Out" events across major cities in summer 2026, as part of the 30-year celebration campaign.