Pokémon Blog

Ever notice how some Pokémon cards look a little... too chill? Heavy eyelids, long stares into sunsets, a serious case of the munchies. Collector @pokesonya rounded up some of the most zoned-out...

Can you feel the static electricity in the air? The thirty-year milestone of the Pokémon Trading Card Game is knocking on our doors, and The Pokémon Company is unleashing what might be...

Cast your mind back to 1999. You just ripped open a shiny foil booster pack, desperately hunting that fiery holographic Charizard, only to be greeted by card #58/102: Base Set Pikachu. A...

Rainbow rares split the room like nothing else in this hobby. Some collectors think they are the best thing the TCG has ever done and some think they look like a printing...

I have opened a lot of packs over the years, and at some point I stopped caring what anything was worth. What I actually wanted was a binder I enjoyed looking at....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Last Updated: September 15, 2026. If you are anything like me, your binder sleeves are already bursting at the seams, your playmat is well-worn, and your local game store routine is practically...

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...

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...

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...

Upcoming Pokémon TCG Releases NEXT CONFIRMED ENGLISH RELEASES · MEGA EVOLUTION ERA · 30TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR Dates are for English releases and may change. Released products are removed automatically. Sources: Pokemon.com, Bulbapedia...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

While the Pokémon Trading Card Game is often defined by high-octane battles and legendary showdowns, there is a quieter, more sophisticated corner of the hobby that has captured the hearts of collectors:...