2026-08

We priced every Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promo. The median is $2.25, but Worlds promos clear $500. Here’s which channels make a promo valuable.

Every Pokémon card names its illustrator in tiny print. Here’s how collecting by artist works, six names worth knowing, and what an artist credit really does to price.

San-ei Boeki’s Pokémon ALL STAR COLLECTION is Japan’s official plush line — here’s how licensing, sizing, and importing compare to buying domestically in 2026.

A collector’s guide to Japanese Pokémon figures: Takara Tomy Moncolle, Bandai gashapon, Kotobukiya ARTFX statues, spotting bootlegs, and what to buy first.

Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration hits worldwide Sept 16, 2026. Here’s what’s confirmed in every product, the real chase cards, and where to buy safely.

Worlds 2026 runs August 28-30 in San Francisco. Here’s who’s favored, which decks matter, and how the Standard meta could shift after.

TCGplayer, eBay, your LGS, Facebook groups, or a card show? Compare fees, payout speed, and pricing tactics for selling a Pokémon collection in 2026.

A practical guide to vintage WOTC-era Pokémon cards: iconic Base Set, Jungle, Fossil and Team Rocket cards, shadowless vs. unlimited, 1st edition marks, and realistic 2026 price ranges for beginners.

Dragapult ex/Dusknoir still tops the post-rotation Standard meta, but Lillie’s Clefairy ex just won NAIC 2026. Full tier list and matchups inside.

PSA still wins Pokémon resale value, but CGC is faster and BGS gives subgrades. Full 2026 pricing, turnaround times, and the 2x rule for when grading pays off.