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Fans Roiled by EB Games Pokémon Pre-Order Price Play
gaming18 hours ago

Fans Roiled by EB Games Pokémon Pre-Order Price Play

Kotaku reports that EB Games Australia (GameStop) attracted backlash by listing vastly inflated pre-order prices for the Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary set to deter scalpers, then rolling prices back for legitimate pre-orders. Critics say the final price still gouges fans since official prices for the set hadn’t been announced and the reduced ETB price of about $120 AUD remains well above MSRP, with Ultra Premium Collection prices even higher. EB Games defended the move as protecting fans, but the gaming community and outlet blasted it as a bait-and-switch that hurts customers.

via Kotaku|
#eb-games#gamestop#gaming
Pitch Black Mega Evolution Set Unveiled: 120 Cards, Prereleases, and Cosmos Foil Promos
gaming3 days ago

Pitch Black Mega Evolution Set Unveiled: 120 Cards, Prereleases, and Cosmos Foil Promos

The fifth English Mega Evolution set, Pitch Black, is due July 17 with prereleases July 4–12. At 120 cards, it’s the smallest Mega Evolution set so far, with rarity adjustments (Miraidon, Koraidon, and Zarude now Holos) and the removal of Zarude’s Illustration Rare from the main set. The release follows Japan’s single-set approach amid global printing shortages, and promotions include Primarina, Zarude, and Armarouge with the 30th anniversary “What’s Your Favorite?” stamp printed on cosmos holofoil. Promo distribution varies by retailer (Primarina at Hot Topic/Barnes & Noble/BoxLunch; Zarude at GameStop/EB Games; Armarouge at Best Buy/JB Hi-Fi), available with a $15+ purchase. Stay tuned for additional English cards as the date nears.

via PokeBeach|
#gaming#mega-evolution-ex#pitch-black
Pitch Black Promos Bring 30th Anniversary Stamps to Pokemon TCG Purchases
gaming7 days ago

Pitch Black Promos Bring 30th Anniversary Stamps to Pokemon TCG Purchases

The Pitch Black store promos—Primarina, Zarude, and Armarouge—have been revealed. Customers who spend $15+ on Pokemon TCG products at select retailers can claim them, with promos launching July 17. Primarina will be available at Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble, and BoxLunch; Zarude at GameStop (Canada/Australia EB Games); and Armarouge at Best Buy (New Zealand JB Hi-Fi). The promos feature the 30th anniversary "What's Your Favorite?" stamp on cosmos holofoil paper.

via PokeBeach|
#30th-anniversary-stamp#gaming#pitch-black-promos
Target Joins Pokémon TCG Price-Hike Trend, Edging Up Card Costs
news11 days ago

Target Joins Pokémon TCG Price-Hike Trend, Edging Up Card Costs

Kotaku reports that Target is quietly inflating prices on Pokémon TCG products, following GameStop’s earlier spikes. June 26 price increases were observed on popular booster bundles (Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle MSRP $26.94, now $31.99), with no warning to customers, suggesting retailers are cashing in on demand and shortages. Kotaku has reached out to Target for comment.

via Kotaku|
#news#pokemon-tcg#price-gouging
Pitch Black Preorders Open at Pokemon Center Ahead of July 17 Release
gaming1 month ago

Pitch Black Preorders Open at Pokemon Center Ahead of July 17 Release

Preorders for select Pitch Black Pokémon TCG products (Elite Trainer Box, Booster Bundle, Booster Box) are live at the Pokemon Center, with the set releasing July 17, 2026. The preorder window is roughly a month before release (about 37 days), shorter than the Chaos Rising window, and fans are reporting site access issues as preorder excitement builds.

via PokeBeach|
#gaming#july-17-2026-release#pitch-black
Flip Now, Play Later: An 11-Year-Old Sums Up Pokémon’s Scalper Era
culture1 month ago

Flip Now, Play Later: An 11-Year-Old Sums Up Pokémon’s Scalper Era

Kotaku explores how scalper culture has seeped into Pokémon cards, highlighting an 11-year-old at a card show who admitted he doesn’t know much about Pokémon and told PokéBeach, “I just flip cards,” after learning from influencers that cards are a good investment. The piece notes upcoming Pokémon Company rules banning partnered vendors from selling graded slabs at official events and restricting items over $1,000, to be enforced at the Indianapolis Regionals and the World Championship. The article laments that the hobby risks becoming about resale value rather than the game, anime, and camaraderie that once defined it.

via Kotaku|
#card-flipping#collecting#culture
Pikachu in Every Pack Signals Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Set
gaming1 month ago

Pikachu in Every Pack Signals Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Set

Japan's 30th Celebration set for the Pokémon TCG will put a Pikachu card in every booster, with each six-card pack being foil; 30 Pikachu variants exist, and the set is expected to be revealed within about a week, with a September 16 Japanese release and a simultaneous global rollout around that window. The line is also tied to a new rarity and will include a 30th Celebration Premium Deck Set featuring Espeon & Umbreon, though details remain subject to change.

via PokeBeach|
#30th-anniversary#foil-packs#gaming
Pokemon TCG Surges to 10 Billion Cards, Prompting Mega-Factory and Distribution Overhaul
business1 month ago

Pokemon TCG Surges to 10 Billion Cards, Prompting Mega-Factory and Distribution Overhaul

Pokemon TCG printed 10 billion cards worldwide from March 2025 to March 2026 as demand outpaced production for a third straight year; to meet demand, The Pokemon Company announced a 1.27-million-square-foot printing facility to open by 2027 and acquired Excell Brands to tighten distribution, while Japan introduced government ID requirements to curb scalping—full supply stabilization is expected only after the new capacity comes online in 2027–2028.

via PokeBeach|
#business#manufacturing#pokemon-tcg
Abyss Eye Cards Surface High Prices, Mega Darkrai ex Tops the List While Slowbro Leads Illustration Rare
gaming1 month ago

Abyss Eye Cards Surface High Prices, Mega Darkrai ex Tops the List While Slowbro Leads Illustration Rare

PokeBeach’s Japan-first price guide for Abyss Eye shows Mega Darkrai ex at the top (about ¥178,000 / $1,132), followed by Darkrai’s Special Illustration Rare (¥79,800) and Gwynn (¥15,800). Slowbro is the highest Illustration Rare at ¥2,500 (~$16), costing more than twice the rest, with Goldeen (≈$5), Primarina (≈$4), and Dhelmise (≈$4) next due to artwork and relevance. Most Double Rares hover around $0.50 or less. English release arrives in the Pitch Black set on July 17. By Water Pokémon Master for PokeBeach.

via PokeBeach|
#abyss-eye#card-prices#darkrai
Pokemon to Scan Government IDs in Japan to Fight Card Scalping
technology1 month ago

Pokemon to Scan Government IDs in Japan to Fight Card Scalping

The Pokémon Company says it is exploring a system that would scan government-issued IDs (Japan’s My Number Card) to gate purchases of priority lottery items, certain Pokémon Centre Online products, and event registrations in Japan. The ID would be scanned via smartphones using an external service, with no ID number stored, and the plan is set to roll out in August 2026. The My Number Card isn’t mandatory, and it may take 1–2 months to receive after registration.

via Nintendo Life|
#government-id#japan#my-number-card
Abyss Eye Reveals Mega Chandelure ex and a Ghost Veil Lineup
gaming2 months ago

Abyss Eye Reveals Mega Chandelure ex and a Ghost Veil Lineup

Reveals from Abyss Eye shown at Champion’s League Aichi include a Ghost Veil lineup (Poltchageist, Sinistcha, Shuppet, Banette, Spiritomb) plus Litwick, Lampent, Dhelmise, Marshadow and trainer Gwynn, all revealed ahead of Japan’s May 22 release and the English Pitch Black set in July. The standout is Mega Chandelure ex (350 HP) with Cursed Flame and Phantom Maze, while the Mega Evolution ex rule awards 3 prize cards when KO’d. Gwynn provides heavy hand draw, and several cards focus on building effects around the Ghost Veil mechanic.

via PokeBeach|
#abyss-eye#card-reveals#gaming
Chaos Rising Brings Mega Greninja ex to a 122-card English Set This May
gaming2 months ago

Chaos Rising Brings Mega Greninja ex to a 122-card English Set This May

Chaos Rising’s English release is set for May 22 as the fourth Mega Evolution set, headlined by Mega Greninja ex, with prereleases running May 9–17. The 122-card lineup is slightly smaller than Perfect Order’s 124, and Fennekin’s Illustration Rare becomes the Elite Trainer Box promo. The English set is based on a single Japanese set amid global printing shortages, with additional promos and store promotions still unrevealed.

via PokeBeach|
#chaos-rising#gaming#mega-greninja-ex