When most people think of high-value Pokémon cards, their minds immediately go to fierce, fire-breathing Charizards, majestic legendary beasts, or sleek, hyper-serious secret rares. But if you ask seasoned collectors where the...
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When we think of Pokémon, we usually picture them roaming through sprawling forests, diving into deep oceans, or hiding in tall grass. But honestly? Some of the absolute best artwork in the...
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Get your deck boxes and sleeves ready, CardCodex community. The next major expansion in the ongoing Mega Evolution series has officially been unveiled: Delta Reign! Mark your calendars, because we are getting...
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I've always had a soft spot for Mimikyu. There's something about a Pokémon that just wants to be loved so badly it dresses up as Pikachu that hits different, and apparently the...
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Few modern Pokémon sets have captured collectors quite like Scarlet & Violet 151. Released in September 2023 as a love letter to the original Kanto roster, the set reimagined every one of...
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The Pokémon Trading Card Game's Mega Evolution era is steaming ahead in 2026, and the next two English expansions are already locked in. Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising arrives on 22 May 2026 as...
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I’ll be honest: I didn't "get" Paradox Rift when it first came out. The colors felt too loud, and the designs felt too experimental. But as I’ve spent more time with these...
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I’ve always felt that Mew is the ultimate "endgame" for a Pokémon collector. Because it’s a Mythical Pokémon, the TCG has always treated it with a certain level of gatekeeping: whether it...
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Whenever I talk to fellow collectors about the "Big Three" of the Kanto era, Mewtwo is usually the one that sparks the most debate. It’s one of the few characters where the...
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I’ve always found "Fates" sets to be a bit of a double-edged sword for collectors. On one hand, you’re practically guaranteed a hit in almost every pack thanks to the massive Shiny...
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I’ve spent a lot of time watching the market for Temporal Forces, and it’s one of those rare sets that completely flipped the script on what a "chase card" is supposed to...
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Anyone who collects Gengar knows the "Gengar Tax" is a very real thing. It doesn't seem to matter if it’s a vintage Holo from the 90s or a modern Alt-Art from a...
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Opening a new set usually feels like a race to see who can find the "big" card first, but Twilight Masquerade has a bit of a different energy. Because the set is...
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Pokémon TCG 2026 Release Calendar ALL CONFIRMED & EXPECTED ENGLISH RELEASES · MEGA EVOLUTION ERA · 30TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR Dates are for English releases and may change. ★ = Highly anticipated. Sources:...
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There are hundreds of cards featuring water and sand, but most of them feel like they could be anywhere. Every once in a while, though, an illustrator nails a specific detail that...
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Ever get that feeling you’re being watched? You might be right, and the culprit is sitting inside your card binder. While we usually focus on the heavy hitters and the glittering legendaries...
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Trends come and go, but some moments are forever frozen in cardboard. While the "dab" may have started as a viral dance craze, it found an unexpected and hilarious second life within...
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While many are drawn to the Pokémon TCG for the thrill of the battle or the prestige of a rare gold card, there is a special corner of the hobby that celebrates...
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Shrouded Fable may be a smaller expansion, but it packs a massive punch when it comes to artwork and rarity. This set shifted the spotlight onto the legendary trio of Okidogi, Munkidori,...
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When we think of Pokémon cards, we usually picture majestic holofoil Charizards, adorable Pikachus, or fierce battle scenes that defined our childhoods. The artwork is usually stunning, highly collectible, and iconic. But...
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