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Pokémon and McDonald's announced a 30th-anniversary collaboration, with the US event running from Nov 5 to Dec 9, offering 15 cards. Concerns about scalping and food waste have been raised.
Israeli firm May Patents is suing LEGO in the U.S. for allegedly infringing three patents with its SMART Play system. The dispute centers on the SMART Brick and SMART Charger, which are already used in Star Wars and Pokémon sets.
While veteran collectors worry digital cards might affect the perception of scarcity and pricing for physical cards, the market shows strong resilience. On February 16, 2026, a 1998 Illustrator Pikachu card sold for $16.492 million at auction, setting a new record for similar items.
Japan’s online marketplace Mercari saw its shares swing sharply after announcing a temporary listing restriction on Pokémon’s 30th‑anniversary cards. The stock fell 6.4% on the day the rule took effect, then recovered, rising more than 4% on Friday and out‑performing the Nikkei 225. Mercari said the measure aims to prevent transaction disputes and user harassment amid a global Pokémon card boom.
Kayou gave away 20,000 sets of horse-themed cards for 1 cent at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, while a Pokémon card sold for 114 million RMB. The article compares these events, noting the card category is expanding its consumer base, and analyzes the strategies of Kayou, Suplay, and Hitcard regarding national trend IPs and financing.
Blokees' stock is up over 108% this year, with a gross margin of 52.9% in the first half of 2024. Relying on over 50 IP licenses, full-channel layout, and tech innovation, the company is transforming from a toy manufacturer to an IP ecosystem operator, though it faces IP dependency and overseas challenges.
Benefiting from the Pokémon and One Piece card booms, Happinet (7552) has achieved record profits as Bandai Namco's core distributor. The company maintains a high dividend policy with an ROE around 17%. Despite risks like IP dependence and rising logistics costs, its high ROE and overseas expansion potential support a long-term 'Buy' rating.
On September 28, the Pokémon Trading Card Game announced a new team battle format called “Pokémon Team Masters,” with the inaugural event scheduled for January 23‑24, 2027 in Seoul, and the top teams earning spots at the 2027 World Championships. Duel Masters also unveiled a new 7‑cost card “Super Romakilkasuku, Connection of Trump” for the October 17 “Trump Immortal!! Duel King FOREVER 2026” set, while Weiss Schwarz’s “anemoi” set with first‑edition autograph cards releases on October 2, and the nationwide “TRADING CARD ALIVE” tournament drew about 1,800 participants.
A PSA 10 Raincoat Pikachu card sold for $8.4 million at auction, setting a new record. The card originated from a drawing contest to promote the Pokémon Academy of Fine Arts.
A PSA 10 graded 'Raincoat Pikachu' card sold for $8.4 million at auction. The card, created in 2015 for a drawing contest, is one of approximately 100 copies and is signed by Y. Fujishima.
A PSA 10-graded 'Raincoat Pikachu' card sold for $8.4 million at auction. The card was created in 2015 for the 'Pokémon Art Museum' illustration contest, signed by Y. Fujishima, and produced in a limited run of approximately 100 copies.
Here’s a roundup of Pokemon TCG drops from 30th Celebration and Delta Reign to current and future Japanese releases.
A Pokemon card known as Raincoat Pikachu sold for $8.4 million at auction with a PSA 10 grade. The card was adapted from artist Y. Fujishima's work and was never officially sold, with only 100 copies believed to have been produced.
A rare Pokémon Trading Card Game card known as the Rain Hat Pikachu sold for $8.4 million at a recent auction. The card, also called Fujishima Pikachu, features Pikachu wearing a rain hat and holding an umbrella in a rainy scene. It received a perfect PSA 10 grade from a professional grading service.
Coinbase hints at a new on-chain Pokemon trading card offering backed by real cards to help players find cards.
McDonald's announced a collaboration with the Pokémon Trading Card Game for a 30th-anniversary event from November 5 to December 9, with special card packs included in Happy Meals.
Amazon is back in stock with the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle for under $45, saving $15. Walmart and TCGplayer are also offering competing deals.
Mashable lists low prices on Pokémon cards, Lego, and Switch games before Prime Big Deal Days. The 30th Celebration ETB drops to $89.99, the Lego Eevee set to $47.95, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2 by $16.
Pokémon 30th-anniversary raffle winners didn't receive goods, and the card box is being sold for 390 yuan on second-hand platforms.
The Mega Evolution Delta Reign expansion officially launches on Nov. 6, with Build & Battle Boxes available on Amazon, Walmart, and the Pokémon Center. From Oct. 24, select Play! Pokémon stores will host prerelease events and sell the box, which includes four booster packs, a 40-card deck, and one of four unique foil promo cards.
Coinbase launches a Pokemon TCG digital pack feature on its crypto platform, allowing users to open packs on their phones and store pulls in a digital vault or have physical cards shipped. Similar to GameStop's Power Packs, the feature has not yet revealed prices, launch dates, pull rates, or blockchain details.
The Pokemon TCG reveals 4 promo cards for the upcoming Delta Reign expansion, launching in early November. Players can pick up Enamorus, Masquerain, Kommo-o, and Magmortar promo cards from Build and Battle boxes.
McDonald's Japan announced a new Pokémon card event for 2026. The move aims to address past supply issues that made cards hard to obtain overseas.
Pokémon TCG announces new policy to strengthen anti-scalping measures after the 30th Celebration.
The set after Pokémon's 30th Anniversary release is not one to sleep on for TCG collectors or fans looking for a good deal on Delta Reign.
At Card Expo Sweden, a 2006 Alakazam Gold Star card sold for 1 million SEK and was resold to a British collector for 1.2 million SEK within a week.
McDonald's and The Pokémon Company announced a return to U.S. Happy Meals with TCG cards from Nov 5 to Dec 9. The promotion includes 15 collectible cards, with six featuring a confetti holofoil finish.
Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration tech sticker collection is now under $55 on Amazon, saving over $15.
The new Delta Reign expansion will feature an Illustration Rare Pincurchin card, depicting the elegance and eeriness of deep-sea creatures. While the card stats are weak, the artwork is highly praised.
LEGO will release multiple new sets in October 2026, including the Avengers: Doomsday series and Pokémon Iconic Trainer Moments, with some sets launching on October 1 and others on October 4.
