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eBay Cracks Down on Leaked 30th Anniversary Pokemon Cards After TPCI Warning
business16 hours ago

eBay Cracks Down on Leaked 30th Anniversary Pokemon Cards After TPCI Warning

eBay is removing in-hand listings for leaked 30th Anniversary Pokemon Trading Cards under its Stolen Property Policy after a warning from The Pokemon Company International that the items were not distributed through authorized channels; early openings have circulated on social media for weeks, with origins traced to Australia and other regions, and TPCI maintains an internal task force to curb such leaks; while eBay pushes removals, some other platforms continue to host pre-release sales that benefit from unauthorized sources.

via PokeBeach|
#business#ebay#leaks
RGB Mew Could Be Pokémon TCG's Rarest Pull Ever
pokemon5 days ago

RGB Mew Could Be Pokémon TCG's Rarest Pull Ever

Rumors claim a mysterious RGB Mew card exists in the Pokémon TCG’s 30th Anniversary set, coming in three tinted variants with a purported pull rate of 1 in 20,000 packs. The claim, shared by an insider via Millennium Print Group, suggests this could be the rarest card ever produced, though official confirmation and full details won’t be known until the set releases (Sept. 16) and packs continue to leak ahead of launch, fueling scalper chatter and early sales on sites like eBay.

via Kotaku|
#mew#pokemon#pokemon-30th-anniversary
Lugia and Ho-Oh Spark Deck Talk in Pokémon's 30th Celebration Reveal
gaming5 days ago

Lugia and Ho-Oh Spark Deck Talk in Pokémon's 30th Celebration Reveal

The Pokémon TCG’s 30th Celebration set reveals Ho-Oh and Lugia, igniting discussion about Lugia’s potential roles—from partnering with Slowking to a standalone attacker in Mega Rayquaza EX decks—and how players might accelerate energy or use strategies like Lost Zone and Tera Box, with deck-building tips involving Crispin, Glass Trumpet, Energy Switch, and Hourglass.

via PokeBeach|
#gaming#ho-oh#lugia
Pokémon TCG Unveils Sixth Celebratory Fanfare Promo for 2026 Season
gaming18 days ago

Pokémon TCG Unveils Sixth Celebratory Fanfare Promo for 2026 Season

The 2026 Celebratory Fanfare promo for the Pokémon TCG is revealed: in Japan, players with at least 30 Championship Points receive the card by mail (deadline August 31); in English-speaking regions, players reaching Ace Trainer status (200 Championship Points) will receive it by mail after the season ends. This is the sixth version of the promo, with artwork featuring popular Pokémon used in decks.

via PokeBeach|
#2026-season#ace-trainer#celebration-fanfare
Pitch Black Sparks Meta Shifts with Hide 'n' Sneak and Dhelmise
gaming28 days ago

Pitch Black Sparks Meta Shifts with Hide 'n' Sneak and Dhelmise

Pitch Black’s release introduces new archetypes like Hide 'n' Sneak built around Dhelmise, with the author arguing it can pressure Dragapult but isn’t a guaranteed counter and can be pressured by fast KOs and Unfair Stamp. The set also offers solid tools like Banette and Sinistcha (the latter deemed inefficient), and overall adds viable, interesting strategies and some immediately strong cards, though consistency remains a weakness as players explore matchups in the evolving metagame.

via PokeBeach|
#dhelmise#dragapult#gaming
Chasing the BDIF: The Harsh Reality Behind Pokemon TCG's Dominant Deck
gaming1 month ago

Chasing the BDIF: The Harsh Reality Behind Pokemon TCG's Dominant Deck

An opinionated recap of NAIC 2025-2026: Dragapult ex dominates the meta while Kowalski’s Lillie's Clefairy ex wins, and the author details punishing matchups, a legendary unlucky draw (all Darkness Energy on a critical turn with only 0.0001% odds), and the daunting reality of qualifying for Worlds in 4000-player events, arguing that the BDIF creates outsized pressure on players and skewed matchups.

via PokeBeach|
#bdif#dragapult-ex#gaming
Fans Roiled by EB Games Pokémon Pre-Order Price Play
gaming1 month 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
gaming1 month 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
gaming1 month 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
news1 month 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
gaming2 months 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