Pokémon

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This new eBay rival for TCGs wants to make buying and selling ungraded Pokémon cards less of a headache

Ungraded will snap pictures of your raw cards so they can be checked out in 3D by potential buyers.

May 16, 2024 Matt Jarvis

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GameStop will extend its trade-in program to graded Pokémon TCG cards

The struggling video game retail chain takes a page from local hobby shops’ books.

May 13, 2024 Chase Carter

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Pokémon’s first US World Championship in five years announces August dates for Hawai‘i tournament

Trainers will hit up the Aloha state to battle with cards, consoles and mobile devices.

April 9, 2024 Chase Carter

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Pokémon TCG's Twilight Masquerade expansion brings Scarlet & Violet DLC to the card game

Ogerpon’s four masks each get their own ex card, alongside Okidogi, Munkidori and Fezandipiti.

March 15, 2024 Chase Carter

Best Games

The 23 Most Rare and Expensive Pokémon Cards

From Pikachu Illustrator to Shadowless Charizard, here are the most expensive Pokémon cards ever made.

March 5, 2024 Matt Jarvis

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Pokémon TCG’s new Pocket app fixes a glaring 25-year-old mistake in the card game

How does a Poké Ball open, anyway?

Feb. 29, 2024 Matt Jarvis

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Van Gogh Pikachu, Shining Mew and a whole load of Charizard Pokemon cards go under the hammer for Pokémon Day

eBay’s one-day auction shows collectors have eyes for only a few elite critters

Feb. 27, 2024 Chase Carter

News

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket looks like a serious mobile option for casual collectors

Pocket’s emphasis on trading highly detailed cards will exist alongside the existing Pokémon TCG Live app.

Feb. 27, 2024 Chase Carter

How To

Pokémon card types explained: Every type of Energy, Trainer and Pokémon card

From Supporters to Stadiums, EX to GX, here’s how to tell what’s in your deck.

Feb. 6, 2024 Matt Jarvis

How To

Pokémon TCG expansions: Every Pokémon card game set in order

From the original 151 to the latest cards, you’ll find the release dates for every set and promo series here.

Feb. 2, 2024 Matt Jarvis

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Another copy of Pokémon TCG’s most expensive card is back under the hammer

A not-quite-mint Illustrator Pikachu is joined by a holo Charizard and special Family Event Kangaskhan.

Jan. 30, 2024 Chase Carter

News

Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet - Paldean Fates is out now

The return of shiny cards includes Tera Charizard ex alongside more ancient and future Pokémon ex.

Jan. 29, 2024 Chase Carter

How To

How to play the Pokémon TCG: A beginner’s guide

Learn the basics of how to play the Pokémon TCG, card types and how evolutions work.

Jan. 29, 2024 Mia Honey

News

Pokémon TCG returns notorious Van Gogh Pikachu card to the Netherlands game stores

The popular collectible will likely Van Gogh quickly.

Jan. 12, 2024 Chase Carter

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The world's most valuable Pokémon card, Pikachu Illustrator, sells for $580,000

One of less than 50 known to exist, this brush-wielding Pikachu once again breaks auction house records.

Jan. 2, 2024 Chase Carter

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Another set of Pokémon TCG Trophy Pikachu cards sells at auction for nearly $800,000

Gold, silver and bronze-toting rats collectively set a record for the 1997 promotional cards.

Jan. 2, 2024 Chase Carter

News

Unreleased Pokémon cards, once believed destroyed, resurface after more than a decade

Seven cards were created as promos for cancelled 2011 tournament.

Dec. 13, 2023 Matt Jarvis

Best Games

SPONSORED: 10 stunning Pokémon cards that showcase the TCG’s most iconic artwork

This beautiful Pokémon card art would take pride of place in any collection.

Dec. 4, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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These Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander cards won Pokémon Snap photo contests - and just sold for record sums

Oh, Snap!

Nov. 21, 2023 Matt Jarvis

Deals

Best Black Friday Pokémon card deals 2023

Gimmighoul these great deals!

Nov. 20, 2023 Alex Meehan

News

Pokémon TCG’s Paldean Fates expansion includes shiny versions of Pikachu, Ceruledge and 130 more critters

Shiny Pokémon - more than a gorgeous face.

Nov. 17, 2023 Chase Carter

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SPONSORED: Pulled a rare Lorcana, MTG or Pokémon card? You can now get them professionally graded for just $9

Take note if you find an Enchanted rare in Rise of the Floodborn this weekend.

Nov. 16, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Van Gogh Pikachu promo card to disappear from Pokémon museum exhibit following scalper frenzy

The Van Gogh Museum blames a “small group of individuals creat[ing] an undesirable situation.”

Oct. 16, 2023 Chase Carter

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Pokémon's sold-out Van Gogh Pikachu card is coming back, god help us all

After “overwhelming demand” demolished stock of the promo at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum.

Oct. 12, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Surprise, surprise: sold-out Pikachu Van Gogh promo card is already being resold for hundreds of pounds online

Merchandise from the museum exhibit crossover is also popping up at exorbitant mark-ups.

Oct. 4, 2023 Chase Carter

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Pokémon apologises for "disappointment" after Pikachu Van Gogh promo card sells out in museum chaos

More cards featuring Pikachu in a grey hat will be available at Pokémon Centres in the future.

Oct. 2, 2023 Chase Carter

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Pokémon’s latest promo card turns Pikachu into Van Gogh - and it’s already ridiculously popular

Follows Edvard Munch-inspired cards released in 2018.

Sept. 28, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Pokémon TCG’s nostalgic Classic set - featuring OG Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise cards - will cost you an eye-watering $400

Vintage pulls, plus six new cards and the first international release of a Mr. Mime.

Sept. 22, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Pokémon card featuring real-life Pokémon player - one of only around 20 ever made - sells for record $132,000

Division runner-up Takahiro Ikeda was immortalised on this one-of-one Trainer card during a 2001 competition in Japan.

Sept. 18, 2023 Chase Carter

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Rare silver trophy Pikachu card from Pokémon TCG’s second-ever tournament sells for $444,000 at auction

Gem Mint quality is highest rated of four catalogued copies of the Pikachu No.2 Silver Trophy.

Sept. 11, 2023 Chase Carter

Feature

The Pokémon World Championships’ transformation of Japan into a real-life Pokémon world was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced

Yokohama’s hosting of the TCG and video games’ prestige tournament put celebration and community first.

Sept. 6, 2023 Alicia Haddick

Feature

The world's best Pokémon TCG players on the decks, lucky draws and near-defeats that led to their World Championship wins

This year’s world champions reflect on their winning strategies.

Aug. 30, 2023 Alicia Haddick

Feature

Pokémon's new animated series Path to the Peak is a charming introduction to the trading card game

A short but sweet inspiring tale of taking your TCG talents to the next level.

Aug. 23, 2023 Alicia Haddick

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Underdog Vance Kelley becomes Pokémon TCG champion as international players dominate card game’s first Worlds in Japan

Kelley defeated experienced pro Tord Reklev during overtime.

Aug. 14, 2023 Alicia Haddick

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Pokémon World Championships returning to Hawaii in 2024 for first time in a decade

The Pokémon Company donates to relief efforts in the wake of deadly wildfires on the island of Maui.

Aug. 14, 2023 Alicia Haddick

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Paradox Pokémon bring past and future Paldea to the Pokémon TCG as TMs and Ace Spec items return

Ancient Roar & Future Flash will release later this year, reviving mechanics not seen in a decade.

Aug. 14, 2023 Alicia Haddick

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Pikachu in a poncho is Pokémon collectors’ favourite new obsession, as card prices rocket

“I've never seen anything like it.”

Aug. 10, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Amateur drawings of Pokémon set to fetch tens of thousands at auction in wake of $5m Pikachu Illustrator sale

Just 100 copies of each Art Academy card were given to winners of 2015 competition, with some still to reappear.

Aug. 10, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Could another Pokémon card ever dethrone the Pikachu Illustrator as the TCG’s Holy Grail? Collectors weigh in

After selling for a record $5.2m, Pokémon's most valuable card has only reinforced its legendary status.

Aug. 10, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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One of Pokémon’s rarest modern-day cards could only be won by rock-paper-scissors, and it just sold for a record amount

Pokémon collectors’ sought-after “waifu” Lillie fetches over $100,000 at auction.

July 31, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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News

Card Kingdom Union approves contract between employees and upper management of TCG seller

Vice President Bob Woods says the company will “honour the union process and employee voices”.

July 31, 2023 Chase Carter

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Pikachu Happy Meals reportedly return to McDonald’s, along with 15 Pokémon TCG cards

The latest batch of fast food critters include recent starters Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly.

July 31, 2023 Chase Carter

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Pokémon TCG’s Scarlet & Violet 151 set revives nostalgic holofoil card treatment

Nostalgia never looked so shiny.

July 18, 2023 Chase Carter

Deals

Best Amazon Prime Day Pokémon deals 2023

Make sure you catch 'em all during the sales event with our round-up.

July 12, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Someone’s mum found £35,000 worth of old Pokémon cards in a forgotten plastic tub

“I did the math and I was uncomfortable with the result.”

July 12, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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A Pokémon card 'holy grail', one of only a dozen copies in perfect condition, just sold for $175,000

Kangaskhan trophy card awarded to parent-child teams in a 1998 tournament.

July 11, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Take a look at Dark type-shifted Charizard and other Pokémon from upcoming Obsidian Flame card set

A fiery Eiscue is among the odd Tera-type cards.

July 6, 2023 Chase Carter

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One-of-a-kind Pokémon card featuring a real-life player has been seen for the first time in over 20 years

Toshiyuki Yamaguchi No. 2 Trainer card awarded to runner-up in 2000 World Summer Challenge Secret Super Battle-Best In Japan tournament.

July 5, 2023 Matt Jarvis

How To

Pokémon TCG Live: Everything you need to know, and how to get started

Know it all before you catch ‘em all in the TCG’s latest digital outing.

June 22, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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New Pokémon TCG expansion brings original 151 to Scarlet & Violet - including Kadabra

This special set marks Kadabra’s first appearance since magician Uri Gellar’s infamous lawsuit over bent spoons.

June 17, 2023 Chase Carter

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A Pokémon card drawn by a second-grader just sold for a record-breaking $25,000

Spikey-Eared Pichu becomes the most expensive Pichu card of all time.

June 13, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Pokémon TCG Live is finally out on PC and mobile, officially replacing Pokémon TCG Online

Following over a year of open beta.

June 9, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Scarlet & Violet - Obsidian Flames expansion brings Dark-type Charizard to the Pokémon TCG

Tera Pokémon ex will sport different types and weaknesses along with their crystalline crowns

May 25, 2023 Chase Carter

Feature

Pokémon’s European International Championship saw a dramatic David and Goliath showdown in the TCG’s competitive scene

An unproven deck faced near-unbeaten consistency amidst the first mid-season rotation in over a decade.

May 22, 2023 Sable Creech

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The most valuable Pokémon card ever made is back under the hammer for a paltry $200,000 (for now)

Pikachu Illustrator promo card previously sold for a record $5m in 2021.

May 19, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Pokémon Master’s Key prize card, one of 36 ever made, triples its sales record at auction

Just three dozen copies of the card were given to finalists in 2010 Japan World Championship tournament.

May 5, 2023 Matt Jarvis

Best Games

10 best Fire-type Pokémon cards

Hot picks.

May 4, 2023 Sable Creech

News

‘World’s biggest’ Pokémon TCG shop bans adults from buying latest cards in order to combat resellers

Japanese store Hareruya 2 says it will allocate new releases for younger fans and check ID to stop older collectors in search of a profit.

May 2, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Rare Pikachu card from Pokémon TCG’s first-ever 1997 tournament fetches $300,000 at auction

Just four copies of the Bronze Pikachu No. 3 Trainer Trophy card were handed out to runners-up in 1997 competition.

April 26, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Pokémon anniversary promo card starring Pikachu and Gen 1 starters sells for another record sum

Starter bid.

March 14, 2023 Matt Jarvis

Deals

Celebrate Pokémon Day 2023 with these TCG discounts at Magic Madhouse

Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet pre-orders are on sale today.

Feb. 27, 2023 Corinna Burton

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic is a seriously fancy premium set for the TCG that will ‘last you a lifetime’

Teased ahead of reveal at World Championships.

Feb. 27, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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World’s most valuable Pokémon card, Pikachu Illustrator, appears at auction for almost half a million dollars

One of just 41 copies in existence.

Feb. 27, 2023 Matt Jarvis

Deals

This Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Ultra-Premium Collection is now under $100

Get a Charizard V, Charizard VMAX, and Charizard VSTAR, 16 Pokémon TCG booster packs and much more.

Feb. 7, 2023 Corinna Burton

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Pokémon TCG ends expansion support for Online to “devote all resources” towards Live app

Au revoir, Online.

Jan. 31, 2023 Chase Carter

News

It looks like Kadabra is returning to the Pokémon card game after 20 years in legal exile

The psychic Pokémon last appeared in 2003’s Skyridge set, before vanishing as the result of a lawsuit from Uri Geller.

Jan. 27, 2023 Matt Jarvis

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Workers at eBay-owned trading card game company TCGPlayer announce union plans

Nearly 300 workers have filed in coordination with CWA and CODE-CWA and requested voluntary recognition.

Jan. 25, 2023 Chase Carter

News

New eBay rival promises Pokémon, MTG and Yu-Gi-Oh! fans an easier way to PSA grade and sell their valuable cards

Goldin Marketplace aims at more affordable collectables and casual traders by wrapping PSA authentication and storage into one process.

Jan. 18, 2023 Matt Jarvis

Best Games

5 best Pokémon board games

Gotta play ‘em all.

Jan. 17, 2023 Matt Jarvis

News

Pokémon fans are snapping up trading cards with Ash and Pikachu before they leave the TV series

Number of people searching for cards with fan-favourite trainer and his electric companion rockets ahead of anime finale.

Jan. 17, 2023 Matt Jarvis

News

A rare Ancient Mew Pokémon card in perfect condition, typo and all, just sold at auction

First run of Ancient Mew card released for Pokémon the Movie 2000 was printed with an obvious error that only boosted its rarity.

Jan. 16, 2023 Matt Jarvis

Best Games

Best Christmas gifts for Pokémon card fans: TCG, merch and collectibles

Gotta gift 'em all.

Dec. 12, 2022 Corinna Burton

News

Pokémon TCG increases price of Scarlet & Violet series alongside aesthetic upgrades

What’s this? Price point is evolving!

Dec. 9, 2022 Chase Carter

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Pokémon TCG Live’s beta is now available worldwide, but maybe wait on migrating

Switching from Pokémon TCG Online is a permanent decision with some baffling side effects.

Nov. 17, 2022 Chase Carter

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Pokémon TCG’s Crown Zenith expansion will include shiny Charizard and alternate art Galarian Gallery

Crown Zenith, the Pokémon trading card game’s first release in 2023, launches January 20th.

Nov. 4, 2022 Chase Carter

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Paldean starter trio grace Pokémon Trading Card Game boxes ahead of Scarlet & Violet

Fuecoco gang roll up.

Oct. 24, 2022 Chase Carter

How To

Where to buy Pokémon cards

Make an instant collection with cheap Pokémon cards or pick up a rare Holy Grail.

Oct. 21, 2022 Matt Jarvis

News

Another rare Charizard Pokémon card just smashed its sales record at auction

First-edition holo crystal Charizard from 2002's Mysterious Mountains expansion almost quadrupled its previous record.

Oct. 20, 2022 Matt Jarvis

News

Pokémon TCG Radiant Silver teases flashy V monsters and a radiant legendary

The last standard set in the Sword and Shield series goes out with fireworks.

Oct. 13, 2022 Chase Carter

Video

Pokémon meets Monikers as Ace Trainer Liam and Bird Keeper Toby try to guess Pokémon card charades!

Who’s that Pokémon?

Sept. 27, 2022 Matt Jarvis

News

Historic 2003 Pokémon booster box featuring last Kadabra appearance before 20-year Uri Geller ban appears at auction

Skyridge was the last Pokémon TCG set released by Magic: The Gathering maker Wizards of the Coast and third and final ‘e-Card’ expansion.

Sept. 22, 2022 Matt Jarvis

Opinion

Pokémon's most stunning cards are pricing people out of the TCG

Food shopping this month, or a nice drawing of Umbreon? Hm…

Sept. 22, 2022 Jordan Middler

Best Games

10 best Lost Origin cards in Pokémon TCG’s latest set

The Lost Zone makes a triumphant return in the newest expansion to the trading card game.

Sept. 20, 2022 Sam Desatoff

News

Watch Dicebreaker play Call of Cthulhu, party games and Pokémonikers at EGX this weekend!

When and where you can catch the team during the London show.

Sept. 20, 2022 Matt Jarvis

Opinion

The return of Pokémon-ex cards will save the Pokémon TCG

These Violet delights.

Sept. 12, 2022 Jordan Middler

Feature

Pokémon’s new TCG world champions talk practice, travel and the realities of being the very best

Top players, commentators, YouTubers and more Pokémon fans reflect on the 2022 World Championships.

Sept. 6, 2022 Emma Flint

News

Pokémon TCG rounds out Sword & Shield series with Silver Tempest expansion set

So long, Sword & Shield.

Aug. 26, 2022 Chase Carter

Feature

Pokémon TCG's thrilling first UK World Championships were well worth the long wait

The first Worlds held outside the US - and since COVID - offered a weekend of climactic battles and unabashed fandom.

Aug. 25, 2022 Emma Flint

Feature

Arceus and Flying Pikachu soared to victory in Pokémon TCG's 2022 World Championships

We break down the winning deck list from Worlds 2022.

Aug. 24, 2022 Sam Desatoff

News

Pokémon-ex cards return to the Pokémon TCG in 2023 with Scarlet & Violet series

Both of the motorcycle monsters will grace an EX-card, along with plenty others

Aug. 22, 2022 Chase Carter

News

eBay to acquire leading trading card marketplace TCGplayer for $295m, but its leaders say not to worry

The market for trading card markets dwindles further.

Aug. 22, 2022 Chase Carter

How To

Pokémon World Championships 2022: Where and when to watch Pokémon TCG streams

How to catch this weekend’s TCG, Sword and Shield, Go, Unite and Pokken matches live.

Aug. 19, 2022 Matt Jarvis

Best Games

5 best Pokémon Standard decks to look for at Pokémon World Championships 2022

These lists have been dominating the metagame over the last several months.

Aug. 17, 2022 Sam Desatoff

News

McDonald’s current run of Pokémon Happy Meals contain a new coin-flipping battle mode

Each Happy Meal will contain a 4-card booster pack with one foil in each.

Aug. 17, 2022 Chase Carter

News

Shiny Charizard card signed by Pokémon co-creator Ken Sugimori sells for $13,000

Only PSA-graded copy of 1997 card to feature signature of series co-creator and illustrator behind original 151 Pokémon.

Aug. 15, 2022 Matt Jarvis

News

Pokémon TCG announces Trick or Trade BOOsters as part of new seasonal program

Hand out cardboard instead of candy this year.

July 27, 2022 Chase Carter

Best Games

10 best Pokémon Go cards in the latest Pokémon TCG expansion

The mobile game tie-in isn’t earth-shattering, but there are a handful of standout cards.

July 27, 2022 Sam Desatoff

News

A Pokémon TCG reality show is in the works

The Only Way Is Ekans.

July 12, 2022 Matt Jarvis

News

TCGPlayer has acquired Channel Fireball, marrying two of the biggest online names in Magic: The Gathering

Consolidation is *checks notes* good for customers? That can’t be right.

July 11, 2022 Chase Carter

News

Over 9 billion Pokémon cards were printed last year, a fifth of all the cards ever made

That's one way to deal with a shortage.

July 5, 2022 Matt Jarvis