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30th Celebration Most Expensive Cards: The Top 20 Ranked
Every card in the 30th anniversary set ranked by its current market price: the top 20 with scans, the Classic Collection and the full price list.
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The Complete Pokémon Archive
An independent record of the Pokémon Trading Card Game: every set since 1996 in English, Japanese and Chinese, with the news, prices and guides around them. The video games, anime and manga are filed here too.
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Pokémon 30th Anniversary MSRP and Set Prices: Every 30th Celebration Product
Every 30th Celebration product with its US MSRP, UK RRP and current TCGplayer market price, from the $9.99 blister to the $179.99 Ultra-Premium Collection.
The 10 Most Expensive Charizard Cards
Every English Charizard ranked by what it really sells for, with PSA 10 values and the Japanese cards that beat them.
Pikachu ex and Minior Pokémon Cards Went to the International Space Station
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot took two Pokémon TCG cards to the ISS for World Space Week: Pikachu ex from Surging Sparks and Minior from Paradox Rift.
Trick or Trade History: Every Pokémon Halloween Set, 2022–2026
All three Trick or Trade BOOster Bundles and their 90 pumpkin-stamped cards with prices, the 2025 Spiritomb promo and this year's Pokéween Crobat line.
The Best Pokémon Cards for Halloween: 22 Spooky Picks
Haunted houses, candle ghosts and the Gengar grails: 22 spooky cards from $17 to $2,064, plus this October's Pokéween League promos and every Trick or Trade…
Pokémon TCG Valentine's Box Releases 27 January: What We Know
The first Valentine's Day Pokémon TCG product is reported for 27 January 2027: 20 three-card mini packs, five sticker sheets and a box that turns into a…
This Day in Pokémon: Pokémon Red and Blue Launch in North America, 28 September 1998
Twenty-eight years ago today Charizard and Blastoise went on sale in North America at $29.95.
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Every set, by era
Every expansion in English, Japanese and Chinese
Sets released per year 1996 to 2027
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| Year | English | Japanese | Chinese | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2006 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2008 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2010 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
| 2013 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| 2016 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| 2018 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 16 |
| 2019 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 18 |
| 2020 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 17 |
| 2022 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 17 |
| 2023 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 24 |
| 2024 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 23 |
| 2025 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 26 |
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 20 |
| 2027 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Mega Evolution2025–20279 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Mega Evolution | 188 | |
 Phantasmal Flames | 130 | |
 Ascended Heroes | 295 | |
 Perfect Order | 124 | |
 Chaos Rising | 122 | |
| Pitch Black | 120 | |
| 30th Celebration | TBC | |
| Due | Delta Reign | TBC |
| Due | Valentine's Box | TBC |
Scarlet & Violet2023–202516 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Scarlet & Violet | 258 | |
 Paldea Evolved | 279 | |
 Obsidian Flames | 230 | |
 Pokémon 151 | 207 | |
 Paradox Rift | 266 | |
 Paldean Fates | 245 | |
 Temporal Forces | 218 | |
 Twilight Masquerade | 226 | |
 Shrouded Fable | 99 | |
 Stellar Crown | 175 | |
 Surging Sparks | 252 | |
 Prismatic Evolutions | 180 | |
 Journey Together | 190 | |
 Destined Rivals | 244 | |
 Black Bolt | 172 | |
 White Flare | 173 |
Sword & Shield2020–202317 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Sword & Shield | 216 | |
 Rebel Clash | 209 | |
 Darkness Ablaze | 201 | |
 Champion's Path | 80 | |
 Vivid Voltage | 203 | |
 Shining Fates | 195 | |
 Battle Styles | 183 | |
 Chilling Reign | 233 | |
 Evolving Skies | 237 | |
 Celebrations | 50 | |
 Fusion Strike | 284 | |
 Brilliant Stars | 186 | |
 Astral Radiance | 216 | |
 Pokemon GO | 88 | |
 Lost Origin | 247 | |
 Silver Tempest | 215 | |
 Crown Zenith | 230 |
Sun & Moon2017–201916 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Sun & Moon | 163 | |
 Guardians Rising | 180 | |
 Burning Shadows | 169 | |
 Shining Legends | 78 | |
 Crimson Invasion | 124 | |
 Ultra Prism | 173 | |
 Forbidden Light | 146 | |
 Celestial Storm | 183 | |
 Dragon Majesty | 78 | |
 Lost Thunder | 236 | |
 Team Up | 196 | |
 Detective Pikachu | 18 | |
 Unbroken Bonds | 234 | |
 Unified Minds | 258 | |
 Hidden Fates | 163 | |
 Cosmic Eclipse | 271 |
XY2014–201614 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 XY | 146 | |
 Flashfire | 109 | |
 Furious Fists | 114 | |
 Phantom Forces | 122 | |
 Primal Clash | 164 | |
 Double Crisis | 34 | |
 Roaring Skies | 110 | |
 Ancient Origins | 100 | |
 BREAKthrough | 164 | |
 BREAKpoint | 123 | |
 Generations | 115 | |
 Fates Collide | 125 | |
 Steam Siege | 116 | |
 Evolutions | 113 |
B&W2011–201312 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Black & White | 115 | |
 Emerging Powers | 98 | |
 Noble Victories | 102 | |
 Next Destinies | 103 | |
 Dark Explorers | 111 | |
 Dragons Exalted | 128 | |
 Dragon Vault | 21 | |
 Boundaries Crossed | 153 | |
 Plasma Storm | 138 | |
 Plasma Freeze | 122 | |
 Plasma Blast | 105 | |
 Legendary Treasures | 140 |
DP/Pt/HGSS2007–201116 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Diamond & Pearl | 130 | |
 Mysterious Treasures | 124 | |
 Secret Wonders | 132 | |
 Great Encounters | 106 | |
 Majestic Dawn | 100 | |
 Legends Awakened | 146 | |
 Stormfront | 106 | |
 Platinum | 133 | |
 Rising Rivals | 120 | |
 Supreme Victors | 153 | |
 Arceus | 111 | |
 HeartGold SoulSilver | 124 | |
 HS Unleashed | 96 | |
 HS Undaunted | 91 | |
 HS Triumphant | 103 | |
 Call of Legends | 106 |
e-Card/EX2002–200719 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Expedition Base Set | 165 | |
 Aquapolis | 186 | |
 Skyridge | 182 | |
 EX Ruby & Sapphire | 109 | |
 EX Sandstorm | 100 | |
 EX Dragon | 100 | |
 EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua | 97 | |
 EX Hidden Legends | 102 | |
 EX FireRed & LeafGreen | 116 | |
 EX Team Rocket Returns | 111 | |
 EX Deoxys | 108 | |
 EX Emerald | 107 | |
 EX Unseen Forces | 145 | |
 EX Delta Species | 114 | |
 EX Legend Maker | 93 | |
 EX Holon Phantoms | 111 | |
 EX Crystal Guardians | 100 | |
 EX Dragon Frontiers | 101 | |
 EX Power Keepers | 108 |
Neo2000–20026 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Neo Genesis | 111 | |
 Neo Discovery | 75 | |
 Southern Islands | 18 | |
 Neo Revelation | 66 | |
 Neo Destiny | 113 | |
 Legendary Collection | 110 |
Original1999–20007 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Base Set | 102 | |
 Jungle | 64 | |
 Fossil | 62 | |
 Base Set 2 | 130 | |
 Team Rocket | 83 | |
 Gym Heroes | 132 | |
 Gym Challenge | 132 |
Mega Evolution2025–202711 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Mega Brave | 92 | |
 Mega Symphonia | 92 | |
 Inferno X | 116 | |
 MEGA Dream ex | 250 | |
 Nihil Zero | 117 | |
 Ninja Spinnerニンジャスピナー | 120 | |
 Abyss Eyeアビスアイ | 118 | |
| Storm Emeraldaストームエメラルダ | 113 | |
 30th Celebration30周年セレブレーション | TBC | |
| Due | Aura Seekerハドウシーカー | 78 |
| Due | MEGA x MEGA ParadeMEGA×MEGAパレード | TBC |
Scarlet & Violet2023–202526 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Scarlet ex | 108 | |
 Violet ex | 108 | |
 Triplet Beat | 103 | |
 Snow Hazard | 99 | |
 Clay Burst | 99 | |
 Pokémon Card 151 | 210 | |
 Ruler of the Black Flame | 141 | |
 Raging Surf | 92 | |
 Ancient Roar | 95 | |
 Future Flash | 95 | |
 Shiny Treasure ex | 360 | |
 Wild Force | 100 | |
 Cyber Judge | 100 | |
 Battle Academy | 66 | |
 Crimson Haze | 96 | |
 Mask of Change | 133 | |
 Night Wanderer | 94 | |
 Stellar Miracle | 135 | |
 Paradise Dragona | 94 | |
 Super Electric Breaker | 138 | |
 Terastal Festival ex | 237 | |
 Battle Partners | 132 | |
 Heat Wave Arena | 92 | |
 The Glory of Team Rocket | 132 | |
 White Flare | 174 | |
 Black Bolt | 174 |
Sword & Shield2020–202228 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 VMAX Rising | 75 | |
 Rebellion Crash | 75 | |
 Explosive Walker | 75 | |
 Infinity Zone | 75 | |
 Legendary Heartbeat | 75 | |
 Amazing Volt Tackle | 75 | |
 Shiny Star V | 190 | |
 Single Strike Master | 75 | |
 Rapid Strike Master | 75 | |
 Matchless Fighters | 75 | |
 Silver Lance | 75 | |
 Jet-Black Spirit | 75 | |
 Eevee Heroes | 75 | |
 Skyscraping Perfection | 75 | |
 Blue Sky Stream | 75 | |
 Fusion Arts | 75 | |
 25th Anniversary Collection | 75 | |
 VMAX Climax | 184 | |
 Star Birth | 75 | |
 Battle Region | 75 | |
 Time Gazer | 75 | |
 Space Juggler | 75 | |
 Dark Phantasma | 75 | |
 Pokémon GO | 75 | |
 Lost Abyss | 75 | |
 Incandescent Arcana | 75 | |
 Paradigm Trigger | 75 | |
 VSTAR Universe | 172 |
Sun & Moon2017–201935 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Sun & Moon (Strengthening) | 70 | |
 Alolan Moonlight | 70 | |
 Islands Await You | 70 | |
 The Best of XY | 171 | |
 Darkness that Consumes Light | 70 | |
 To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow | 70 | |
 Shining Legends | 70 | |
 Ultradimensional Beasts | 70 | |
 Awakened Heroes | 70 | |
 GX Battle Boost | 114 | |
 Ultra Moon | 70 | |
 Ultra Sun | 70 | |
 Ultra Force | 70 | |
 Forbidden Light | 70 | |
 Dragon Storm | 70 | |
 Champion Road | 70 | |
 Sky-Splitting Charisma | 70 | |
 Thunderclap Spark | 70 | |
 Fairy Rise | 70 | |
 Super-Burst Impact | 70 | |
 Dark Order | 70 | |
 GX Ultra Shiny | 150 | |
 Tag Bolt | 70 | |
 Night Unison | 70 | |
 Full Metal Wall | 70 | |
 Double Blaze | 70 | |
 GG End | 70 | |
 Sky Legend | 70 | |
 Miracle Twin | 70 | |
 Remix Bout | 70 | |
 Dream League | 70 | |
 Alter Genesis | 70 | |
 Tag All Stars | 173 | |
 Shield | 70 | |
 Sword | 70 |
XY2014–201622 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Wild Blaze | 65 | |
 Rising Fist | 65 | |
 Phantom Gate | 65 | |
 Gaia Volcano | 65 | |
 Tidal Storm | 65 | |
 Magma Gang VS Aqua Gang: Double Crisis | 65 | |
 Emerald Break | 65 | |
 Bandit Ring | 65 | |
 Legendary Shine Collection | 65 | |
 Blue Shock | 65 | |
 Red Flash | 65 | |
 Rage of the Broken Heavens | 65 | |
 PokéKyun Collection | 65 | |
| Starter Pack | 60 | |
 Awakening Psychic King | 65 | |
 Premium Champion Pack | 65 | |
 Fever-Burst Fighter | 65 | |
 Cruel Traitor | 65 | |
 Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection | 65 | |
 Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary | 65 | |
 Collection Sun | 65 | |
 Collection Moon | 65 |
B&W2011–201318 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Strength Decks | 60 | |
 Red Collection | 60 | |
 Psycho Drive | 60 | |
 Hail Blizzard | 60 | |
 Dark Rush | 60 | |
 Dragon Selection | 60 | |
 Dragon Blade | 60 | |
 Dragon Blast | 60 | |
 Cold Flare | 60 | |
 Freeze Bolt | 60 | |
 Plasma Gale | 60 | |
 Spiral Force | 60 | |
 Thunder Knuckle | 60 | |
 Shiny Collection | 60 | |
 Megalo Cannon | 60 | |
 EX Battle Boost | 60 | |
 Collection X | 60 | |
 Collection Y | 60 |
DP/Pt/HGSS2007–201018 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Secret of the Lakes | 75 | |
 Shining Darkness | 75 | |
 Moonlit Pursuit | 75 | |
 Dawn Dash | 75 | |
 Temple of Anger | 75 | |
 Cry from the Mysterious | 75 | |
 Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky | 75 | |
 Galactic's Conquest | 75 | |
 Bonds to the End of Time | 75 | |
 Beat of the Frontier | 75 | |
 Advent of Arceus | 75 | |
 HeartGold Collection | 75 | |
 SoulSilver Collection | 75 | |
 Reviving Legends | 75 | |
 Lost Link | 75 | |
 Clash at the Summit | 75 | |
 Black Collection | 75 | |
 White Collection | 75 |
e-Card/EX2002–200620 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 The Town on No Map | 92 | |
 Wind from the Sea | 90 | |
 Split Earth | 91 | |
 Mysterious Mountains | 91 | |
| Expansion Pack (ADV) | 75 | |
 Miracle of the Desert | 75 | |
 Rulers of the Heavens | 75 | |
 Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions | 75 | |
 Undone Seal | 75 | |
 Flight of Legends | 82 | |
 Clash of the Blue Sky | 82 | |
 Team Rocket's Strikes Back | 85 | |
| Quick Construction Packs | 75 | |
 Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean | 106 | |
 Eidolon Forest | 75 | |
 Holon Research Tower | 75 | |
 Miracle Crystal | 75 | |
 Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends | 75 | |
| World Champions Pack | 75 | |
 Space-Time Creation | 75 |
Neo2000–20017 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Gold, Silver, to a New World... | 96 | |
 Crossing the Ruins... | 56 | |
 Awakening Legends | 57 | |
 Darkness, and to Light | 113 | |
 Pokémon VS | 70 | |
 Pokémon Web | 48 | |
 Base Expansion Pack | 128 |
Original1996–19996 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Expansion Pack | 102 | |
 Pokémon Jungle | 48 | |
 Mystery of the Fossils | 48 | |
 Rocket Gang | 65 | |
 Leaders' Stadium | 96 | |
 Challenge from the Darkness | 98 |
Mega Evolution20261 set
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| 30th Celebration30周年庆典 | TBC |
Scarlet & Violet2025–202617 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Ancient Times, Future Progress | 167 | |
| Collect 151收集啦151 | 152 | |
| Gem Pack Vol. 1宝石包 VOL.1 | 24 | |
 Miracle Journey | 163 | |
 Fearless Terastal | 165 | |
| Gem Pack Vol. 2宝石包 VOL.2 | 34 | |
 Bonus Round | 165 | |
 Ardent Obsidian | 164 | |
| Gem Pack Vol. 3宝石包 VOL.3 | 34 | |
 Arcane Truth | 163 | |
 Blade Awakening | 259 | |
| Gem Pack Vol. 4宝石包 VOL.4 | 28 | |
 Sparkling Fable | 264 | |
| Gem Pack Vol. 5宝石包 VOL.5 | 28 | |
 Stellar Crystal | 266 | |
 Terastal Gathering | 259 | |
 Together in Pursuit of Glory | 287 |
Sword & Shield2023–202412 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Dynamax Clash | 416 | |
| Dynamax Tactics极巨攻防 | 55 | |
 Vivid Portrayals | 286 | |
| Brilliant Counterattack璀璨反击 | 59 | |
 Primordial Arts | 363 | |
| Scorching Skies怒炎灼天 | 65 | |
 Polychromatic Gathering | 361 | |
| Flame Dance of the End终末炎舞 | 63 | |
 Gallant Galaxy | 354 | |
| Overshadowed Radiance暗影夺辉 | 66 | |
 Marine Shadow | 167 | |
| Victory Lodestar胜象星引 | 72 |
Sun & Moon2022–20234 sets
| Released | Set | Cards |
|---|---|---|
 Storming Emergence | 627 | |
| Battle Elite对战精英 | 59 | |
 Shining Synergy | 579 | |
| Striking Competition炫奇争胜 | 61 |
Articles, filed by month
Every article, newest first
October 20268 articles
Market Analysis · TCG
30th Celebration Most Expensive Cards: The Top 20 Ranked
The unnumbered Mew R/RGB tops the set at $6,000.27, and Mew ex 152 leads the numbered cards at $86.97.
9 min read
Market Analysis · TCG
30th Celebration Prices: Release Day to Now
27 days and 157,361 recorded sales after release, the set has repriced itself. Every chase card, all 30 Pikachu and the sealed line — 16 September versus now.
12 min read
Market Analysis · TCG
The 10 Most Expensive Charizard Cards
Every English Charizard ranked by what it really sells for, with PSA 10 values and the Japanese cards that beat them.
4 min read
News · TCG
Pikachu ex and Minior Pokémon Cards Went to the International Space Station
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot took two Pokémon TCG cards to the ISS for World Space Week: Pikachu ex from Surging Sparks and Minior from Paradox Rift.
2 min read
Feature · TCG
Trick or Trade History: Every Pokémon Halloween Set, 2022–2026
All three Trick or Trade BOOster Bundles and their 90 pumpkin-stamped cards with prices, the 2025 Spiritomb promo and this year's Pokéween Crobat line.
7 min read
Feature · TCG
The Best Pokémon Cards for Halloween: 22 Spooky Picks
Haunted houses, candle ghosts and the Gengar grails: 22 spooky cards from $17 to $2,064, plus this October's Pokéween League promos and every Trick or Trade…
6 min read
Product · TCG
Pokémon 30th Anniversary MSRP and Set Prices: Every 30th Celebration Product
Every 30th Celebration product with its US MSRP, UK RRP and current TCGplayer market price, from the $9.99 blister to the $179.99 Ultra-Premium Collection.
6 min read
News · TCG
Pokémon TCG Valentine's Box Releases 27 January: What We Know
The first Valentine's Day Pokémon TCG product is reported for 27 January 2027: 20 three-card mini packs, five sticker sheets and a box that turns into a…
2 min read
September 20268 articles
Feature · Video Games
This Day in Pokémon: Pokémon Red and Blue Launch in North America, 28 September 1998
Twenty-eight years ago today Charizard and Blastoise went on sale in North America at $29.95.
5 min read
News · TCG
McDonald's Pokémon Happy Meal Cards Return 5 November: What We Know
A 15-card McDonald's Pokémon TCG set is reportedly coming to US Happy Meals from 5 November to 9 December 2026: one four-card pack per meal, six confetti holos…
2 min read
Market Analysis · TCG
Most Expensive Mega Evolution Cards: Top 25, English & Japanese
Every Mega Evolution card ranked by price, English and Japanese: the top 25 English cards, the top 15 Japanese, and the dearest version of every Mega ex.
9 min read
Guide · TCG
30th Celebration Pull Rates: The Odds for Every Rarity
Four pack-opening counts, up to 4,063 English packs: Futuristic Rare 1 in 100, SIR 1 in 20, Classic Collection 1 in 10.
8 min read
Market Analysis · TCG
Pokémon ETB Prices 2026: Every Elite Trainer Box Valued (US)
Every Pokémon ETB since 2020 valued from 14,964 eBay UK sales: Evolving Skies £470, 151 £512, the cheapest box £64.
10 min read
Market Analysis · TCG
Pokémon ETB Prices UK 2026: Every Elite Trainer Box Valued
Every Pokémon ETB since 2014 valued from 13,360 eBay UK sales: Evolving Skies £404, 151 £425, the cheapest box £63.
8 min read
Feature · Video Games
This Day in Pokémon: Pokémon Emerald Launches in Japan, 16 September 2004
Twenty-two years ago today the green cartridge with Rayquaza on the box went on sale in Japan.
3 min read
News · TCG
RGB Mew: The Three Secret Mew Cards Hiding in 30th Celebration
Red, green and blue Mew cards by YOSHIROTTEN, numbered out of RGB and missing from every official list, are being pulled from early 30th Celebration packs.
4 min read
August 202611 articles
News · Animation
Pokémon: Wild Card, the First New Pokémon Film in Seven Years
The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon: Wild Card at the World Championships closing ceremony on 30 August 2026.
3 min read
News · Animation
Pokémon Tales: Sirfetch'd & Pichu Teaser Trailer and Disney+ Date
Aardman and The Pokémon Company debuted the teaser trailer for their stop-motion series on 28 August 2026.
4 min read
News · Games
Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep: Price, Dates and What It Does
Google's Pokémon Sleep version of the screenless Fitbit Air is $129.99 in the US and ¥19,800 in Japan, with preorders from 27 August 2026 and shipping from 15…
4 min read
News · TCG
30th Celebration Pikachu & Zekrom-GX Played on Official Video
Pokémon’s official Japanese card channel posted a battle using the 30th Celebration Pikachu & Zekrom-GX on 23 August 2026.
6 min read
Market · TCG
This Day in Pokémon: The 10 Most Valuable HS Undaunted Cards
HS Undaunted was released in English on 18 August 2010. The 10 most valuable cards from the set, ranked by TCGplayer market price.
7 min read
Feature · Video Games
Pokémon Bank Shuts Down: The End of GBA and DS Transfers
Pokémon Bank closes on 26 February 2027.
5 min read
Guide · Video Games
Pokémon Type Chart: Every Type Effectiveness Matchup
All 18 types and all 324 matchups in one grid, a calculator for any single or dual type, and the full list of abilities, moves and formats that ignore the…
10 min read
Market · TCG
Most Valuable Storm Emeralda Cards
The 10 most valuable singles from the Japanese set M6 Storm Emeralda, ranked by Japanese shop price.
7 min read
News · Collaborations
Pokémon and the European Space Agency Team Up for World Space Week 2026
ESA and The Pokémon Company International announced a limited-time collaboration running 4–10 October 2026.
5 min read
News · Video Games
Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin DLC and Version 2.0.0 Patch Notes
Bubbly Basin, the first paid Expansion Pass chapter, and the free Version 2.0.0 update both released on 5 August 2026.
9 min read
Feature · Video Games & Apps
Every Pokémon App: The Complete List
Every official Pokémon app released for phones and tablets since 2011. Eighteen are still live in August 2026 and another eighteen have shut down.
6 min read
July 20267 articles
Guide · TCG
MEGA Starter Set ex: All Three Japanese Decks
The three MEGA Starter Set ex decks release 31 July 2026 at ¥1,800 each.
6 min read
News · Video Games & Apps
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Ruler of the Skies Brings Mega Rayquaza ex
The next Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion launches 29 July 2026 with Mega Rayquaza ex, plus Mega Metagross ex and Mega Gallade ex.
4 min read
Market · TCG
Most Valuable Pitch Black Cards: The Top 10
The 10 most valuable singles from ME05 Pitch Black, ranked by PriceCharting ungraded price. Both Mega Darkrai ex cards lead, and the SIR beats the Hyper Rare.
7 min read
Feature · Market Data
All Gold Star Pokémon Cards: The Full List and the Most Expensive
The full checklist of all 27 English Gold Star cards from 2004–2007, with five years of prices for ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10 copies, PSA populations, and the…
12 min read
Product · TCG
Every Pitch Black Product & When It Releases
The full Pitch Black lineup (Booster Box, Elite Trainer Box, Booster Bundle, Check Lane Blisters and the prerelease Build & Battle Box) with exactly when each…
4 min read
News · Merchandise
New LEGO Pokémon Sets: Rayquaza, Arcanine & the First Minifigures
Five new sets land in August and October 2026: Rayquaza, Arcanine, Munchlax, a 2,368-piece Poké Ball and Up-Scaled Red, with the first-ever LEGO Pokémon…
4 min read
Feature · Data
The Pokémon TCG by the Numbers: 30 Years of Sets, Visualised
The release treadmill, set-size inflation and every era's biggest sets drawn card by card.
6 min read
June 20264 articles
News · TCG Pocket
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Everyday Wonders & Ruler of the Skies
Two new TCG Pocket expansions are on the way: the cosy Everyday Wonders (29 June) and Ruler of the Skies (30 July), headlined by Mega Rayquaza ex.
5 min read
News · TCG
2026 Worlds & PokémonXP Promo Cards Revealed at NAIC
Paradise Resort, the PokémonXP Rayquaza, the Worlds Pikachu and its Winner-stamped variant: every promo card unveiled at the NAIC closing ceremony.
6 min read
Market · TCG
The 10 Most Expensive Gengar Cards
The ten priciest Gengar cards on the market right now, ranked by ungraded price, from the Skyridge holo to Sabrina's Gym Heroes classic.
8 min read
News · Merchandise
LEGO Pokémon SMART Play Sets: All 12 Sets, Prices & Pieces
All twelve LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets, on sale since 1 August 2026: two All-in-One sets with the SMART Brick and ten Compatible sets, with UK prices from…
5 min read
May 20268 articles
Market · TCG
Most Valuable Chaos Rising Cards
The ten most valuable cards in ME04 Chaos Rising, ranked by TCGplayer market price. Mega Greninja ex takes the top two spots.
6 min read
News · TCG
Pokémon LEGO: The Impossible Choice Between Five Insane Cards
Five incredible LEGO builds are competing to become an official LEGO Ideas set. Here's your guide to the fan vote, and why it's so hard to pick just one.
5 min read
Personal · TCG
My Chaos Rising Release Day Experience
Finished a night shift, ran to Smyths Toys, and managed to walk away with an ETB and five packs on Chaos Rising release day.
3 min read
Feature · Video Games
Pokémon Winds & Waves Main Theme: NHK Symphony Recording
The NHK Symphony Orchestra performs the main theme for the upcoming Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. A scene-by-scene review of the Gen X orchestral overture.
6 min read
TCG · Product
First Partner Illustration Collections: Series 1, 2 & 3
Series 3 releases 7 August 2026 and completes the set.
6 min read
Creator Spotlight · YouTube
IanwithIan: The Hidden Gem of Pokémon Content
While the big channels trade on spectacle and strobe lights, one creator is quietly making the most relatable collecting journey on YouTube, one Jolteon at a…
4 min read
Feature · Pokémon Lore
Darkrai: Lore, Legends Z-A & Top TCG Cards
The complete guide to the Pitch-Black Pokémon: Sinnoh lore, Mega Evolution in Legends: Z-A, anime history and the most expensive English TCG cards ranked by…
10 min read
Opinion · Community
Is Pat Flynn Losing His Edge? A Review of Deep Pocket Monster
Pat Flynn built Deep Pocket Monster on scrappy, high-stakes challenges and genuine personality.
4 min read
April 20263 articles
Feature · Artist Profile
Mitsuhiro Arita: The Man Who Drew Pokémon
Nearly 30 years, 800+ cards, and one chubby Pikachu that changed everything.
10 min read
Market Analysis · TCG
The Umbreon Tax: Most Expensive Cards, PSA 10 vs Raw (2026)
The 10 most valuable English Umbreon cards ranked by PSA 10 and raw price, with a grading multiplier breakdown. Data sourced from PriceCharting.
8 min read
Feature · Video Games
Pokémon Champions: Competitive Play Gets Its Own Home
The franchise's first standalone VGC platform is ambitious, aggressive, and deeply flawed.
7 min read
March 20269 articles
Market Analysis · Scarlet & Violet
Most Expensive Scarlet & Violet Cards Ranked (2026)
The most valuable card from every Scarlet & Violet era set, ranked on market data read 22 August 2026.
7 min read
Feature · Video Games
Pokémon Platinum: The Definitive Sinnoh
Diamond and Pearl sold 17.67 million copies and were still widely criticised.
6 min read
Feature · Video Games
Pokémon Snap: A History of the Franchise
From the N64’s ZERO-ONE to the Switch’s NEO-ONE: the full history of the Pokémon Snap series, its scoring systems, hidden puzzles, 6.3 million copies sold, and…
6 min read
Feature · Video Games
Pokkén Tournament: A Look Back
Bandai Namco fused Tekken’s fighting game DNA with Pokémon’s universal appeal to create one of the Wii U’s most ambitious experiments.
5 min read
Feature · Interactive
Every Pokémon Starter, Ranked: All 9 Generations
From Bulbasaur to Quaquaval, 27 starter trios have asked the same question since 1996: fire, water, or grass?
10 min read
News · TCG Releases
Pokémon TCG English Releases: March 20, 2026
Three products land this week: the Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collections (Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex), the First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection…
4 min read
Market Analysis · Scarlet & Violet 151
Pokémon 151 Price Guide: Every Major Chase Card, Valued
The Kanto supercycle peaked in March 2026 and has cooled since. The median 151 chase card sits 28% below its high, but is still 80% up on a year ago.
7 min read
Breaking News · Hobby Games
Bandai Revives 90s Classic with New Plakoro Pokémon Dice Battle Game
Bandai Spirits has announced PLAKORO, reviving the 1997 dice battle concept with Charakoro and Enekoro, plus new Energy Chip customization.
4 min read
Review Roundup · Video Games
Pokémon Pokopia Review Roundup
Pokémon Pokopia launches March 5 on Nintendo Switch 2 to the joint-highest Metacritic score ever recorded for a Pokémon game.
5 min read
February 202615 articles
Feature · Collector Guide
Poncho Pikachu: The Complete Collector's Guide
Every card in Japan's most coveted promo series, from the 2014 Mega Tokyo opening to the 2018 Rainbow Rocket campaign.
10 min read
News · Pokémon Presents
Pokémon Presents Feb 2026: Every Announcement & Release Date
Full breakdown of every announcement from the Pokémon Day 2026 broadcast: Gen 10 revealed, FireRed & LeafGreen on Switch, Pokémon Champions date, TCG 30th…
4 min read
Generation 10 · Starters
Pokémon Winds & Waves Starters: Browt, Pombon and Gecqua
The Gen 10 starters are Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire) and Gecqua (Water).
6 min read
Guide · Video Games
Pokémon FireRed vs LeafGreen: Which Version Should You Play?
FireRed and LeafGreen are back on Nintendo Switch for Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
8 min read
News · Video Games
Pokémon Pokopia: Everything We Know
No gyms, no leagues, no battles. Pokémon's first life sim launches March 5 on Switch 2.
7 min read
News · 30th Anniversary
Over 1,100 Custom Logos for Every Pokémon: The 30th Anniversary Masterpiece
The Pokémon Company has created 1,113 unique anniversary logos, one for every species, regional variant and form.
5 min read
Market Analysis · Investigative
The Monopolisation of Card Grading: How Private Equity Reshaped the Collectibles Market
From PSA's 72% market share to Blackstone's sovereign wealth play: how two corporate giants captured the entire card grading industry and what it means for…
15 min read
Personal · Launch Day
My Experience with the Ascended Heroes ETB Release
Early mornings, forgotten hot water bottles, and the thrill of launch day queuing at Smyths for the biggest Pokémon TCG set of the year.
3 min read
News · Video Games
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Are Coming to Nintendo Switch
The GBA remakes return as standalone eShop releases on Pokémon Day 2026, with a Japan-exclusive Special Edition featuring glass Poké Balls.
3 min read
Feature · Artist Profile
Shinji Kanda: The Artist Redefining What a Pokémon Card Can Be
How a Kyoto-based surrealist went from drawing common Sawk cards to commanding the highest price premiums in the modern Pokémon TCG.
5 min read
Feature · History
The History of Full Art Cards
How a pair of legendary dragons in 2010 launched the most collectible card type in the Pokémon TCG, from Reshiram and Zekrom to full art Trainers and secret…
5 min read
News · Upcoming Releases
Upcoming Pokémon TCG Releases
Everything we know about the next English and Japanese sets, from Chaos Rising and Perfect Order to Ninja Spinner, Abyss Eye and Storm Emeralda.
4 min read
Feature · Pokémon Day 2026
A Look Back: Pocket Monsters Red and Green
The very first Pokémon products ever released: the Game Boy titles that launched a franchise worth billions, thirty years ago today.
6 min read
Guide
Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in the UK
The best places to buy Pokémon TCG products in the UK, from high street stores to online retailers.
5 min read
Feature · History
From Base Set to Perfect Order: The History of the English Release Schedule
How a Japanese card game became a precisely calibrated global release machine, traced through 27 years of scheduling from the Wild West of WotC to the…
10 min read
January 20264 articles
Market Analysis
Pokémon TCG Reprints Are Reshaping the Market
Why availability now matters more than ever. With aggressive reprints becoming the norm, the old rules of scarcity and value are being challenged.
8 min read
Market Analysis
Perfect Order: What the UK Pre-Order Window Tells Us
The Perfect Order pre-order lasted over 5 hours on Pokémon Center UK, a stark contrast to instant sell-outs.
6 min read
Product Release
Unova Heavy Hitters Premium Collection Arrives in UK
After the US exclusive drop in December, the massive Unova Heavy Hitters Premium Collection launches in UK Costco stores on January 28.
5 min read
Guide
Pokémon TCG Rarities: Complete Guide
Understanding card rarities from Common to Secret Rare, including pull rates, symbols, and what to expect when opening booster packs.
12 min read
Other collections
Everything else in the archive
- Release calendarEvery TCG set by date, 1996 to 2027
- TCG Pocket22 expansions since Genetic Apex
- Sealed productsBooster boxes, ETBs, tins and collections
- PromosEvery English promo series
- Pokédex1,025 Pokémon and their TCG cards
- ArtistsEvery TCG illustrator and their cards
- Trainer cardsEvery card featuring a trainer character
- Games23 main series games, with release dates
- Anime1,382 episodes, with reviews
- Manga14 series and 148 volumes
- MoviesEvery Pokémon film in order
- World ChampionshipsEvery winner since 2004
- 30th anniversaryEverything announced for 2026
- One Piece TCGSets, dates and card lists
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