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ESA and Pokémon Launch Europe-Wide Exhibition and Pokémon GO Event for World Space Week
entertainment2 days ago

ESA and Pokémon Launch Europe-Wide Exhibition and Pokémon GO Event for World Space Week

The European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company International have launched a major collaboration to promote space exploration during World Space Week (October 4–10, 2026). The partnership features a temporary exhibition across ESA sites and major European museums, exclusive merchandise, and a Pokémon GO event. A key highlight is a Pikachu plush that spent 67 days in orbit on the International Space Station with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, completing approximately 1,040 orbits.

via PokeBeach|
#entertainment#esa#iss
Ohio Man Convicted for GPS Tracking Pokémon Delivery Driver
offbeat13 days ago

Ohio Man Convicted for GPS Tracking Pokémon Delivery Driver

Kent Kubasta, a 72-year-old man from Wooster, Ohio, was convicted of placing an illegal GPS tracker on a Pokémon card delivery driver’s vehicle. The device, a SpyTech GPS unit, was used to monitor the driver’s location to anticipate card restocks at retail stores. Kubasta pleaded no contest in August 2026 and received a $500 fine, 12 months of probation, and a mandatory three-month electronic monitoring tag. The case highlights the extreme measures some individuals take to access high-demand Pokémon cards, a market currently driven by the 30th anniversary set release.

via The Register|
#crime#offbeat#ohio
Japanese Release of 1,025-Slot Pokémon TCG Binders Sparks Debate Over Ring Design and Form Coverage
collectibles14 days ago

Japanese Release of 1,025-Slot Pokémon TCG Binders Sparks Debate Over Ring Design and Form Coverage

The Pokémon Company has announced a new premium binder line in Japan featuring slots for all 1,025 Pokémon. While the exterior design and comprehensive numbering are praised, collectors criticize the use of ring binders, transparent pages, and top-loading mechanisms. Questions remain regarding whether the binders account for alternate forms like Basculin or Wormadam, and whether a matching 10th-anniversary set will follow.

via PokeBeach|
#binders#collectibles#japan
ESA and Pokémon Launch Europe-Wide Exhibition and Pokémon GO Event for World Space Week
entertainment-and-science16 days ago

ESA and Pokémon Launch Europe-Wide Exhibition and Pokémon GO Event for World Space Week

The European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company International have launched a major collaboration to promote space exploration during World Space Week (October 4–10, 2026). The partnership features a temporary exhibition across ESA sites and major European museums, exclusive merchandise, and a Pokémon GO event. A key highlight is a Pikachu plush that spent 67 days in orbit on the International Space Station with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, completing approximately 1,040 orbits.

via SoraNews24|
#entertainment-and-science#european-space-agency#pokemon
Blood Mew Misprint Stirs Six-Figure Hype in Pokémon Cards
culture17 days ago

Blood Mew Misprint Stirs Six-Figure Hype in Pokémon Cards

A misprint from Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary commemorative set shows Mew draped in red ink across half the card, nicknamed “Blood Mew.” The glitch has captivated collectors and scalpers, with some predicting six-figure prices as the rarity race heats up, despite the set’s aim to ease stock issues. The misprint highlights how unintended flaws can become coveted treasures in the trading card market.

via Kotaku|
#blood-mew#collectors#culture
Emulator Clip Rekindles Hopes for Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire on Switch
gaming18 days ago

Emulator Clip Rekindles Hopes for Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire on Switch

An official Pokémon X account clip showing Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire on an unknown emulator has revived talk of a Nintendo Switch (or Switch 2) re-release for the classic games. Rumors from Shpeshal Nick claim ports for Ruby, Sapphire (and Emerald) could arrive in late September/October for about $20 each, but there’s no confirmation from The Pokémon Company. The piece also notes related emulator findings and UK launch rankings, but these remain unverified.

via My Nintendo News|
#emulation#gaming#nintendo-switch
A Few 30th Celebration Cards Poised to Reshape Pokémon TCG Competitive Play
gaming18 days ago

A Few 30th Celebration Cards Poised to Reshape Pokémon TCG Competitive Play

Despite a nostalgia-forward spotlight, the article identifies a small set of 30th Celebration cards with real competitive potential—most notably Pikachu ex (Pika Pika Parade and Zap Zap Frenzy) whose bench-filling and energy-acceleration ideas could support new engine ideas, plus historically relevant cards like Radiant Charizard, PokéStop, and Shrouded Fable with Fezandipiti ex/Pecharunt ex that have shown staying power. Most single-prize Pikachu aren’t viable, but a few options deserve testing to see how this tiny set might actually influence formats, with a prompt toward exploring these strategies beyond the obvious chase cards.

via PokeBeach|
#30th-celebration#competitive-play#deck-building
Amazon trims price on Pokémon 30th Celebration ETB to $83.44, but invites gate the deal
technology21 days ago

Amazon trims price on Pokémon 30th Celebration ETB to $83.44, but invites gate the deal

Amazon is offering the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box for $83.44 via an invite-only purchase, a price below market but with no guarantee of getting an invite. The box includes nine boosters, a full-art promo, 16 foil energies, sleeves, dice, and more. If you just want it now, other retailers like TCGplayer list about $167.94, and individual chase cards such as Mew ex are available there.

via Mashable|
#amazon#deal#pokemon
RGB Mew Cards Spark Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Frenzy, One Hits $20K
pokemon23 days ago

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.

via Kotaku|
#mew#pokemon#pokemon-30th-anniversary