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Into the Inkdark: only 138 Illustrious cards worldwide. Who will get them?
Into the Inkdark, the Disney Lorcana set releasing on February 12, 2027, brings the first collector booster packs and numbered Illustrious cards. Ravensburger will sell them only in selected stores, so players, collectors and scalpers will compete for six cards with 23 copies each.
Riftbound Legacy bets on draft and a Legend in every other booster pack
Legacy is the first Riftbound set designed for draft and the first with a dedicated booster pack slot for a Legend or Battlefield. Riot has not shown a single card yet, and booster box pre-orders are only just starting.
Delta Reign officially revealed: Mega Rayquaza returns to the Pokemon TCG after more than 10 years
The Pokemon Company has officially unveiled Mega Evolution: Delta Reign, the sixth English set of the Mega Evolution era. The set releases on November 6, 2026, and its biggest star will be Mega Rayquaza ex, returning to the Pokemon TCG for the first time since XY: Ancient Origins. Delta Reign will also introduce the new Legendary Stadium mechanic and bring more than 135 cards, including six Special Illustration Rares.
30th Celebration officially revealed. The biggest anniversary collection in Pokémon TCG history?
The Pokémon Company has unveiled the full product line for the Pokémon brand's 30th anniversary. 30th Celebration is a special anniversary Pokémon TCG set whose products will reach stores in waves from September through December 2026. We look at what's inside the booster packs, what the Classic Collection is and which products are worth watching.
Chaos Rising officially revealed: we analyse the May set for the Pokémon TCG
2026 in the Pokémon TCG isn't slowing down for a moment. While players are only beginning to analyse March's Perfect Order, The Pokémon Company is announcing the next expansion: Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising. The May set brings the long-awaited Mega Greninja ex into the game and continues the trend of small, focused sets. Is it just a bridge between bigger releases, or one of the more interesting collector sets of the year?
Riftbound without the race to checkout: is a drawing the fair solution?
The Spiritforged preorder was meant to be a celebration for Riftbound fans, but it became a race against bots, with "sold out" moments after launch. Riot has learned its lesson and is overhauling its sales model: instead of "first come, first served", it is introducing a drawing. What does this mean for you as a player and collector? Does it really improve your chances of getting a Booster Display or Champion Deck? Find out before the next wave of sales.
Perfect Order officially announced: we analyze the March Pokémon TCG set
The dust has barely settled after the announcement of the massive "Ascended Heroes", and The Pokémon Company is already showing its hand for the next quarter. In the shadow of the January preparations, "Perfect Order" appears on the horizon. Is this surprisingly small set just the calm before the storm, or a hidden gem for investors? We analyze what March will bring and why the absence of Greninja might be… good news.
Nihil Zero set officially revealed: Mega Zygarde ex and new mechanics enter the game
During its annual December livestream in Japan, The Pokémon Company officially revealed cards from the first set planned for 2026. The set, called Nihil Zero (previously known from leaks as Munikis Zero), launches on the Japanese market on January 23. It serves as a direct introduction to the Pokémon Legends: Z-A era, bringing a new approach to the Mega Evolution mechanic and significant changes to game balance.
The Pokémon Company's Record Investment: Is a New Mega-Factory in the USA the Answer to Shortages?
Stock shortages and empty shelves are a topic that keeps coming back in the world of the Pokémon TCG. Since autumn 2024, driven by the success of the Pocket app, the market has once again been struggling with a supply problem that the current printing plants cannot keep up with. The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) has decided to respond decisively. The company has just finalised a huge investment intended to secure the future of the game for years to come.
Mega Evolutions Are Back! Is Ascended Heroes the Biggest Set in Pokémon TCG History?
It's official: Mega Evolutions are returning to the game! The Pokémon Company has revealed the cards from Ascended Heroes, and one thing is already clear: things are about to get wild. New card rarities, the return of powerful dragons and... a controversial Tera Pikachu in the set. Find out where to look for guaranteed promos and how to build a collection of the first big hit of 2026 as cheaply as possible.