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Star Wars: Unlimited Twin Suns (TS26) TCG Deck Details
On May 8, 2026, Fantasy Flight Games is officially doubling down on its most social format with the release of the Twin Suns preconstructed decks. These decks represent the first major dedicated produ
'Pokemon TCG' Card Counterfeiting Surged in 2025
According to Latest PSA Fraud Report
Yu-Gi-Oh! Blazing Dominion TCG Checklist and Set Details
Jack Atlas and Synchro Supremacy At its heart, Blazing Dominion is a love letter to the master of faster himself, Jack Atlas. For those of us who grew up during the 5D’s era, Jack was the King. While
The Pokémon Company reveals how to build a Mega Starmie ex deck from Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order
The Pokémon Company has shared a guide on building a Mega Starmie ex deck using cards from Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order, giving players a starting point for experimenting with the new set
Select Play! Pokémon Stores will begin selling the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Build & Battle Box starting May 9
Select Play! Pokémon stores will start selling the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Build & Battle Box on May 9, giving players an early way to jump into the latest expansion. These boxes are
Pokémon TCG Hot/Cold List for the Week of April 13, 2026
The Pokémon secondary market is currently being defined by two massive forces: the official rotation of all G regulation mark cards on April 10 and the intensifying hype surrounding the franchise’s 30
Pulled my first full art and it’s a cutie!
Also wondering is this called a secret rare because it’s labeled 251/217? I’m still learning literally only ripped about 8 packs submitted by /u/Mr-Suggs [link] [comments]
Mega Attack page complete...
It took a while, I actually had to buy these cards as singles (Except for Lucario). Sadly I've never been able to pull one of these out of a pack. submitted by /u/thelpsimper [link] [comments]
Finally hit in ascended
6 packs in, best card is submitted by /u/marcusg415 [link] [comments]
Just hit a god pack
It has been a minute since getting a good hit. I never thought this would happen to me. submitted by /u/BurningBluePhoenix [link] [comments]
It finally happened!
And from the mega lopunny pack... I also pulled starters I wanted too! Getting ready to shove it up my butt! submitted by /u/macho-man-randy [link] [comments]
After much time, finally realized the vision for one of my favorite cards from the Sword and Shield era.
The Galarian Slowking V (Alternate Full Art) #179/198 by illustrator Tomokazu Komiya from the Sword and Shield Chilling Reign set. Next two cards I'm working on are the Squirtle illustration Rare from
Opening up some packs with my kids today. Got some good pulls for sure, especially the Glaceon!
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Are these packs just resold cards?
I saw this at a local CVS and I’ve never seen packs like this. They had those other packs that are the resold cards, but this feels more legit (barely). Has anyone seen/bought these? submitted by /u/A
Just sharing some pics from a toy store here in China
Love the way they display the sets! submitted by /u/guangjoe [link] [comments]
Best card you’ve ever pulled?
What’s the best card you have personally ever pulled from a pack? Just your personal favorite, doesn’t have to be expensive or anything. Mine is definitely from Lost Origins, the Giratina Full Art V.
Picked up 2 Perfect Order booster packs and got 2 nice little hits
I could not for the life of me get the foil to pop for my camera on the Dedenne 😅 submitted by /u/tgty77792 [link] [comments]
Wanna see me burn 500€?
Ascended Heros has not been good to me regarding SARs But I opened one more display afterwards and got one card I've been looking forward to! Enough ripping product for a while though 😅 submitted
I hope this isn’t a stupid question.. why are some of my cards colored differently?
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My girlfriend painted me a Trade-Binder and I absolutely love it!
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What Ripping Actually Looks Like
There are a lot of posts on here where people post the best packs they’ve ever opened and I feel that leads to a misconception for people new to the hobby that it’s common to get great cards. That mis
The Pokémon Company reveals Mega Manectric ex deck list strategy for Pokémon TCG Pocket
The Pokémon Company has revealed the Mega Manectric ex deck list strategy for Pokémon TCG Pocket, giving players a closer look at how the Electric-type powerhouse can be used effectively in battle. Th
Suspect Charged in Chicago 'Pokemon TCG' Armed Robberies
Faces Five Felony Charges
Insane run for my 7 year old daughter.
She pulled the Latias as her first really big pull out of a Costco pokeball a few ago then pulled the ascended pikachu day before Easter,gold Zard last night then the mega gengar today. Just a crazy r
Back when the hobby was just people wanting to rip packs and play the game.
Had to blur faces for personal reasons. submitted by /u/StillCaptain7474 [link] [comments]
The 10 Best Full-Art Supporter Cards in Pokémon
In the early days of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, we were all about the monsters. We chased base set Charizards and Lugias, often treating Trainer cards as mere utility. That dynamic shifted in the
eBay seller elastics card vertically during shipping
More just laughing at this one than annoyed.. he put it in a cardboard protector and then ran the elastic vertically against the card , causing it to bend obviously. That’s certainly a choice. But lik
Pokemon Center switches to Early Access for new releases/select products MEGATHREAD
https://support.pokemoncenter.com/hc/en-us/articles/35134190572564-Pok%C3%A9mon-Center-Early-Access-FAQ read for more information submitted by /u/a-tiberius [link] [comments]
Get These Pokémon Cards Now Before Chaos Rising Hits
The best Pokémon cards to purchase before the May 22 release of Chaos Rising in order to stay ahead of likely trend changes. The post Get These Pokémon Cards Now Before Chaos Rising Hits appeared firs
The Most Valuable Cards in the Pokémon Fossil Set
A list of the most valuable cards in the Pokémon Fossil set and what makes each of them important to collectors. The post The Most Valuable Cards in the Pokémon Fossil Set appeared first on Beckett Ne
Top 10 Pokémon Prismatic Evolutions Cards Under $10
The Pokémon TCG expansion Scarlet & Violet-Prismatic Evolutions (PRE) has moved into its maturation phase. While the initial wave of hype sent high-end chase cards like the Umbreon ex Special Illustra
'Pokemon TCG: First Partner Collection, Series 2' Incoming
New Bundle Features 9 Different Promo Cards
Tonight I pulled this Clefairy and my son pulled the Aurorus from one pack each. He looked them up then asked if we could trade. Lol
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My Ludicolo extended art <3 (It has a sombrero that trainer Poncho has worn (he had Ludicolo) and in bottom-right it has hand of Miror B. from Pokemon Colosseum that also had Ludicolo, and he is holding a Water Stone)
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Weekly Pricing/Buying/Selling/Grading & General Questions Post
Hello! This is this week's weekly pricing, buying, selling, grading, and general questions post. Here you can ask the community what your cards might be worth, if you should buy what you have your min
Looking for cards with art that make “big, scary” types of Pokémon look “cute”?
I like cards that make Pokémon that’re typically shown as more “cool,” “badass,” “scary,” etc. be depicted in more cute or cuddly ways. Any other suggestions? submitted by /u/coolblue6012 [link] [comm
Mega attack master set
Can’t get over how much better these looks quality wise compared to the English versions submitted by /u/usednameunknown85 [link] [comments]
FIRST EVER GOD PACK OH MY LORD😩😩😍😍
I was YELLING like crazy 😭😭 submitted by /u/Bonkx_zzz [link] [comments]
what’s everyone’s favourite pokemon?
super common and asked countless of times question but, I’m new to Pokemon and want some feedback of who everyone likes. thank you in advance mine are posted above (i hope im not super lame for my pic
Hey! I found N's Viagra!
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What other fossil/dinosaur Pokemon have Illustration style cards?
These 3 seem to be the only ones I can find Are there anymore of the dinosaur pokemon with illustration cards? I’ve seen the Fantastical Parade Tyrantum (favorite Pokemon) but unfortunately that was a
So I opened a journey together blister and the pack doesn’t have its outer layer
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Vintage cards made modern for play
Was having some fun with my favourite vintage card as I would like to make an IR proxy for Golduck and started thinking what would make it playable nowadays? Would this ability be too strong of a draw
Recently found my Rainbow Island cards
My dad bought me these cards in 1999 when he was away on one of his long business trips. I haven’t really been collecting Pokemon since I was a child, but have always kept these around in a tin or on
Grail acquired! (With a twist)
Wife bought this damaged shining zard at a con last week for $800. Bottom was definitely beat and I told her it was almost a deal breaker for me, but we’ve been searching for a half-decent copy of thi
Day 2 of the 2026 Pokémon Orlando Regional Championships now underway featuring Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon TCG and Pokémon GO events, tune in to the official livestream feeds here
The Pokémon Company is continuing to host official Play! Pokémon competitive events on a regular basis, providing players of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to showcase their strategic prowes
10 Pokémon Cards from the ‘151’ Set You Should Buy Before They Rise
With the current celebrations of the franchise’s 30th Anniversary and the official rotation of G regulation mark cards out of the Standard format on April 10, the Scarlet & Violet 151 expansion is und
Finally got the Ascended Heroes God Pack
Didn’t think it would ever happen to me but I’m not complaining submitted by /u/fool0442 [link] [comments]
Pokemon scalpers kick down store security gate for ‘Ascended Heroes’ drop
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My buddy visits China frequently. Asked him to pick up 2 different Chinese Gem Set Boxes for my Daughter. She pulled these from them.
China Exclusive Slumbreon & Captain Pikachu submitted by /u/AyybrahamLmaocoln [link] [comments]
Does anyone else get bad vibes from Pokerev?
Probably irrational but everything about Pokerev feels off. and I'm basing this entirely on his vibe. like I get the vibe that if I knew him personally, I'd think he's a dick. He seems entirely fake a
Self Promo Sunday
Hello everyone! Welcome to Self Promo Sunday! Have a channel, video, social network, or anything else you'd like to post to promote your Pokemon TCG content? Feel free to post it here for the communit
I've had this card in my wallet since 1990. Let this be a wakeup call
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I've had this card in my wallet since 2016. Now he shall live forever in the binder
It has been an entire decade now since I entombed this poor magnemite in my wallet after being gifted my first ever pack back in 2016. I've been collecting for years since, but he's still one of my fa
Day 1 of the 2026 Pokémon Orlando Regional Championships now underway featuring Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon TCG and Pokémon GO events, tune in to the official livestream feeds here
The Pokémon Company is continuing to host official Play! Pokémon competitive events on a regular basis, providing players of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to showcase their strategic prowes
The Top Five Most Underrated SIR Cards in Pokémon
The search for the next big chase card often leads collectors toward the most expensive items in a set, but some of the best opportunities in Pokémon TCG actually lie in mid-range Special Illustration
A Look at the New Pokémon TCG Meta April 2026
The big headline for April 2026 is the implementation of the Standard format rotation on April 10, which officially removes G regulation mark cards from competition. We are losing foundational pillars
Can’t believe I got this in the first pack I opened
Finaally after many walks of shame to the card section at my local target, I spotted a somewhat full rack. Grabbed a couple packs of course but this came out of the first pack I opened. Why do they do
After 2 months of not being able to open any Ascended, finally managed to get an ETB
none of these were my chases but holy shit submitted by /u/Rob_Gucci [link] [comments]
Slowly adding to my little collection
I started collecting at the beginning of the year and it has been so much fun! submitted by /u/jaserhunter [link] [comments]
The Results of my PO Preorder
Wife and I had a late night rip session after the kids went to bed. Opened 2 PKC ETBs, 1 Booster Box, and 3 Bundles. Hit rates are interesting. Also I strongly dislike Salazzle EX cards now. submitted
I thought I'd buy some one my break since its payday
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Needed roach
Doesn’t work the best. Choose other card submitted by /u/GriffinRJPorter [link] [comments]
This has to be worse than scalping lol
I’ve been seeing more of this over the past year, thoughts? submitted by /u/ReputationSweaty4026 [link] [comments]
Scammer alert in this group
This may be removed but I want to protect everyone in this channel who is innocently collecting. Express_classroom402 is a scammer. Talks about giveaways and excess stock he will do little mark up on.
Got this cool magnetic slab like case lol, for the ones who like slabs but hate grading
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Day 1 of the 2026 Pokémon Seville Special Championships now underway featuring Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon TCG and Pokémon GO events, tune in to the official livestream feeds here
The Pokémon Company is continuing to host official Play! Pokémon competitive events on a regular basis, providing players of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to showcase their strategic prowes
I have a couple of questions about the Pokemon card machines and how they work?
I'm not trying to buy/sell/trade or determine the value of a card/box, I just had questions pop up in my head after using one. Well first of all it seems like the prices are extremely reduced on them
Finally got something good
Ok before you comment, yes my nails are disgusting and my hands are dirty, I lightly washed them before I left but I know i should have washed them better but there usually is no point lol. I had just
AITA for asking market on a cheap card?
Hello! I recently went to a card show and had a really weird experience with a vendor. I usually buy low price cards that have good artwork, and I saw the Yamper Illustration Rare from Phantasmal Flam
There was never an original version??
I always assumed that this card just had a normal gold star variant without the stamp released however long ago, and it was also probably thousands of dollars like the rest of em. I come to find out t
$4.97 well spent.
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Top 10 Bulk Cards of Perfect Order (so your priorities can be in the perfect order)
Perfect Order is out. Hype seems minimal, and with it a good opportunity to once again stress test the hobby upon a brand new release (the only time I can ever dream of finding product). After spendin
Pokemon Center sent 3 ETBs instead of my booster box. Opened the one that had a ripped seal, thanks PC!
Was looking forward to ripping the booster box, but this made up for it. Still hoping PC will give me a partial refund. submitted by /u/PickachuDoYou [link] [comments]
Before and After Ripping 103 Perfect Order Packs
I got some insane pulls. My master set is almost complete already. I am not missing a single common, Uncommon, or ex. Just some IRs, SIRs, etc. All of this came from Target, Best Buy, and Pre-Orders f
Perfect Order PC order showed up on my birthday, here are my hits!
This was from the two bundles and the booster box. We still have the ETBs we’re saving :) The best part is ripping with my two little girls on my 42nd birthday. Good times! submitted by /u/Hal_Skynet
Pulled the one card I really wanted 3 packs into Perfect Order
Look at his stupid legs lol So stoked, this is my first SIR. It's wild that this card can pay for the etb it came from Cat tax included submitted by /u/MaxPower51 [link] [comments]
New Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order expansion available now worldwide featuring over 120 cards, 25 Trainer cards, over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations, Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex, Mega Zygarde ex, Meowth ex and more
The Pokémon Trading Card Game has rolled out its new Mega Evolution Perfect Order expansion worldwide, adding more than 120 cards for collectors and competitive players alike. The set includes 25 Trai
GENGAR PROMO
Who else managed to get one? submitted by /u/rhinolimits [link] [comments]
Double check your ETB Promos
Opened a Pokemon centre ETB, obviously they now seal the PC promo with a regular promo and some dividers. No clue why, but the PC promo is in English and the regular Promo is in Spanish. submitted by
Not even halfway thru the box!!
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Pokémon Perfect Order (ME03) TCG Checklist and Set Details
The Pokémon landscape is about to undergo a shift with the global debut of Pokémon Perfect Order on March 27, 2026. This expansion, officially designated as set ME03, marks a pivotal transition in the
"Where's Pokémon?" type cards.
Is there more cards like this one where the Pokémon is not visible at a first glance or even hiding? I would like to have a binder page full of these. 👀 submitted by /u/SirDanielo [link] [comments]
Drama in the hobby Weekly Megathread! Restocks, Pre-orders, Scalpers, etc. goes here!
We get it. You hate scalpers, Pokemon center's website sucks, your local store is a rip-off, and other stuff. But if you want to also post about it, make a comment, leave a screenshot, whatever else.
Weekly Pricing/Buying/Selling/Grading & General Questions Post
Hello! This is this week's weekly pricing, buying, selling, grading, and general questions post. Here you can ask the community what your cards might be worth, if you should buy what you have your min
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