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Pikachu Takes Center Stage: Ranking 34 Cards in Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary TCG Set
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RGB Mew Cards Spark Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Frenzy, One Hits $20K
Pokémon's 30th anniversary trading card set is driving a hype wave as the rare RGB Mew cards (photo-negative art) become the coveted chase; early eBay listings start in four figures and at least one blue variant has sold for over $20,000, though some listings aim much higher and true long-term value remains uncertain until pull rates and market demand are clarified.
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Mega Gengar's Tiny Feet Break the Ground in Fissure Moment
Kotaku reports that Pokémon Champions briefly reveals Mega Gengar’s tiny, frog-like feet when using the Fissure move that opens the ground, a sight that challenges the usual underground portrayal and aligns with how feet are sometimes hidden in official merch; the piece jokes about how Champions might handle Dugtrio’s underground form in future updates.
GameStop Sets $130 Price for Pokémon 30th Anniversary ETB, Sparking Backlash
GameStop is selling the Pokémon 30th Anniversary Elite Trainer Box for $130—nearly triple the typical $50 retail—before official prices are announced, drawing criticism from fans and Reddit users who say the move profits scalpers and harms regular buyers, with some stores experimenting with anti-scalping measures.
Ever-Feathered Menace: Mega Staraptor Reshapes Pokémon Champions
Pokémon Champions’ latest update adds Mega Staraptor, whose Mega form gains Contrary (reversing stat buffs/debuffs) and shifts to a Fighting/Flying typing, making it an exceptionally dangerous top-tier pick in the battle simulator. Its boosted Close Combat synergy and dramatic in-battle interactions (like Incineroar’s Parting Shot sometimes boosting Mega Staraptor) underscore why players view the bird as one of the game’s deadliest threats.
Mega Hawlucha Turns Champions Into an Instant KO Showdown
In Pokémon Champions, Mega Hawlucha gains No Guard, ensuring every attack lands for and against it. Players use Entrainment to transfer No Guard to a partner, enabling guaranteed OHKO moves like Fissure, Guillotine, Horn Drill, and Sheer Cold and pushing Hawlucha into a feared instant-win role in the new meta.
Switch Remakes Shield Profane Nicknames in Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen
The Switch ports of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen block certain profane nicknames for rivals/characters, automatically replacing them with generic names. Words like ‘dick’, ‘pussy’, ‘shit’, and a slur are censored (often becoming Gary or Janne), while milder terms such as ‘hell’ and ‘damn’ aren’t changed. Nintendo and Game Freak appear to censor profanity to avoid offensive content from being easily shared via screenshots, meaning players will get a default name instead of their chosen insult.
Pokemon Pulls Back After Yasukuni Shrine Event Listing Sparks Backlash
The Pokémon Company apologized after its site listed a Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament at the controversial Yasukuni Shrine; the listing was the result of a lack of due diligence by staff with a Pokémon Play certification. The event was canceled, and the company pledged to overhaul its event-review and confirmation processes to prevent a repeat.
Official Mega Evolutions Get Stunning Art in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Drop
Kotaku reports that The Pokémon Company has released official artwork for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and its Mega Dimension DLC, showcasing all Mega Evolutions (including Mega Raichu X and Mega Starmie) and late‑game characters like Lysandre; the piece also notes a Pokémon x LEGO collaboration tease.