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Our haul turned out to be a fantastic pick-up for Pokémon fans. Any card collector will need to get the Charizard-GX Premium Collection, and gamers shouldn't pass up the opportunity for plushies either! The cards can be purchased starting September 24 at Target stores but other locations in October. Pre-order Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon before its November 17 release to get the plush key chains. Catch them all, collect them all and enjoy them all!<br><br> <br>As was reported by PokéBeach , a new special set called MEGA Dream ex ** will be released in Japan on November 28** , and  [https://Pokemontcgdeck.com/ https://pokemontcgdeck.com/] some of the upcoming cards for the expansion have already been revealed. For reference, this new expansion is this year’s annual High Class Pack set. The new Mega Dragonite from Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be the cover Pokémon for the set, but there is another one that already stands <br> <br>As a result, these cards have rapidly become the most expensive singles in Mega Evolutions . Mega Gardevoir ex starts at $400, and Mega Lucario ex could cost you anywhere from $700 to a whopping $1,299 , per TCGPlay<br><br> <br>This will be a very popular set, as proven by the Phantasmal Flames scalper purchases , which already exceed 42,000 sets. A lot of this is due to the expected value of the cards that will be included in it . Even though the hype around the set is massive, some attention is shifting toward other future sets, and one new set has just been officially revealed by Creatures <br><br> <br>In an effort to mitigate scalping over the holiday season, Walmart has released a new policy for Pokémon cards , instituting a 5-pack/box limit per visit to the store, both in-person and online. The move comes after a viral video on TikTok last week enraged collectors and shone a light on the widespread is<br><br>We were also lucky enough to checkout some plush toys that are usually only available in a very specific manner. Those who pre-order Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are given one of three plush key chains of the Alolan starters: Litten, Popplio and Rowlet, each of which is so adorable. They are made of soft fabric and very detailed with all markings and features present, and are very high quality, coming directly from the Pokémon Center. Plastic hooks in matching colors are attached to each one. Use them to clip onto various belongings such as purses, car keys, curtain rods or backpacks just to name a few. For those who plan on getting Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the pre-order bonus isn't a bad deal at all, and hopefully you will be able to get the one you favor the most!<br><br> <br>Among the several new cards from MEGA Dream ex ** that have been reported by the outlet is the Special Illustration Rare version of Mega Gengar ex** . As mentioned by PokéBeach, this is the new secret rare for the card, which hadn’t received one in the Pokémon TCG: Phantasmal Flames card list because it was a card that was originally released through a d<br><br> <br>"We are introducing this limit to make sure all fans and collectors have a fair opportunity to enjoy Trading Cards. Our goal is to make popular items available to as many customers as possible and to maintain a safe and positive shopping environment for everyo<br><br>Along with those powerful cards comes some fun things as well. You receive a huge, much larger version of the Charizard-GX. It can't be used in legit competitions but makes for a nice collectible to be displayed. There are six booster packs from different sets. You will find cards from Guardians Rising and Burning Shadows expansions. A coin is included featuring Charizard. Use it during matches for certain attacks and other occurrences. Finally, show off a Charizard badge however you wish! It is fully colored and finely detailed. Place it on backpacks, clothing, purses and more to let everyone know your favorite Pokémon. These alone make the entire Charizard-GX Premium Collection well worth the price.<br><br> <br>But Mega Evolutions also contains a new card type: Mega Hyper Rare (MHR). Replacing Hyper Rare, these gold-colored cards appear to be **the TCG's rarest cards yet, with pull rates of just 1/1,260 for any Mega Evolutions card ** , and 1/2,520, according to TCGPlayer . That means you have a 0.08% chance of finding a MHR every time you open a p<br><br> <br>TCGPlayer calculates pull rates in-house, with members of its Authentication Center personally **opening 5,000 packs of Mega Evolutions ** to determine the rarity of all its various card types. So you can be sure that those one in 1,260 rates aren't just a bit of Pokémon Company marketing; they really are that r<br><br> <br>Ultimately, it isn't clear if the purchase limits will actually impact scalping efforts and opportunists trying to make a quick buck selling Pokémon cards , but it is certainly a step in the right direct<br><br> <br>However, according to Pokebeach , **Walmart will reportedly start limiting Pokémon TCG transactions on November 5 after a viral TikTok video showed scalpers clearing out stock at one of their stores. ** The efforts are being made deliberately to address scalpers, with Walmart making the following statem<br>
<br>Surprisingly, this card is currently showing as having relatively low volatility in the market, though that is always subject to changing. Yet, at the time of writing, TCGPlayer lists this card at an incredible market price of $1,175.95 USD . This makes Umbreon ex the most valuable, by far, in the _Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet ** _ ** ser<br><br> <br>This shadowy card for Zekrom ex, card 172/086, is currently listed on TCGPlayer with a market price of $457.52 USD. Its value has gone up and down a bit over the past couple months since the set released in July 2025, but has been fairly steady for a while <br><br> <br>This stunning Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare card from the Paldean Fates expansion of the Pokémon TCG has continued to have a very volatile value, jumping between $175 to $375. Even with these fluctuations, it remains one of the cards worth the most money from that expansion. As of the time of writing, card 234/091 is showing on TCGPlayer with an average market price of $300.65 U<br><br> <br>The Pokemon TCG Online Trainer Challenge is highly recommended to those who are apprehensive about picking up a trading card game, as well as Pokemon TCG veterans who wish to evolve their skills. Look for the Trainer Challenge to launch in early April at the main [https://Pokemontcgdeck.com/ Pokemon TCG tips|https://pokemontcgdeck.com/] TCG si<br><br> <br>This will be a very popular set, as proven by the Phantasmal Flames scalper purchases , which already exceed 42,000 sets. A lot of this is due to the expected value of the cards that will be included in it . Even though the hype around the set is massive, some attention is shifting toward other future sets, and one new set has just been officially revealed by Creatures <br> <br>As seen in the report, the new Special Illustration Rare version of Mega Gengar ex is but a reprint of the existing one in Phantasmal Flames . However, what stands out in this version is its rarity and its eye-grabbing illustration . Gengar is a fan-favorite Gen 1 creature, and its Mega form is among some of the very best Mega Evolutions in Pokémon . This card’s artwork was created by danc<br><br>If you were a child of the late 90s, you were guaranteed a seat on the Pokémon hype train. You had the games, cards, lunchboxes and possibly even underwear. There was no escape from Pokémon. The cards in particular made people go insane. Stores would charge $2.50 for a single Nidorino and up to $60.00 for a holographic Venusaur, and we all heard legends of kids who struck it rich after pulling a Charizard. Opening a fresh booster to find a rare card was a thrill only matched by stumbling across a shiny in the grass.<br>We were also lucky enough to checkout some plush toys that are usually only available in a very specific manner. Those who pre-order Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are given one of three plush key chains of the Alolan starters: Litten, Popplio and Rowlet, each of which is so adorable. They are made of soft fabric and very detailed with all markings and features present, and are very high quality, coming directly from the Pokémon Center. Plastic hooks in matching colors are attached to each one. Use them to clip onto various belongings such as purses, car keys, curtain rods or backpacks just to name a few. For those who plan on getting Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the pre-order bonus isn't a bad deal at all, and hopefully you will be able to get the one you favor the most!<br><br> <br>Cards are highlighted in green, drawing the players eyes and indicating that they are ready to be played. Before engaging an opposing Trainer in battle, a prompt will appear recommending the player take a particular course of action before attacking. The player can ignore these once they get the hang of the game, though it serves as great way for newcomers to learn the ropes. This system will give novices more confidence when attempting to take on veteran players in the non-virtual sp<br><br> <br>The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals _ set centers around Team Rocket and therefore has many impressive cards for Team Rocket and their Pokémon companions. Naturally, as the head of Team Rocket, Giovanni's card with his elite Mewtwo ex is one of the most coveted of the set. "Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex" has been the most valuable _Destined Rivals card since the set launched in May 2<br><br>Picking up the box gets you a number of fun goodies that fans can enjoy. Three cards are already displayed front and center: Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard are shown to let you know exactly what is coming. Each one looks pretty useful with great HP for Charmander and average attacks on Charmeleon. Then the Charizard-GX card has a huge surge meant for taking down your opponents in a massive way as it has an enormous 250 HP, which makes it pretty much built like a tank. Three energies of any kind allows it to use Wing Attack and inflict 70 damage, that's enough to take out almost all Pokémon in one to three hits! Then comes Crimson Storm which deals a whopping 300 damage! You have to discard three Fire-type energy from Charizard but it will end up becoming a deciding factor during any battle. The GX attack is sure to be helpful if you're being strategic. Raging Out allows you to discard the top ten cards of your enemy's deck. That makes it great to have up your sleeve if a match has been dragging along and can knock them out by reducing their deck to zero. Less cards means an advantage in your favor! Charizard-GX packs a lot into not only obliterating Pokémon but dismantling any rival's morals all in a single crushing turn that they'll have a hard time recovering from!<br>

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Surprisingly, this card is currently showing as having relatively low volatility in the market, though that is always subject to changing. Yet, at the time of writing, TCGPlayer lists this card at an incredible market price of $1,175.95 USD . This makes Umbreon ex the most valuable, by far, in the _Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet ** _ ** ser


This shadowy card for Zekrom ex, card 172/086, is currently listed on TCGPlayer with a market price of $457.52 USD. Its value has gone up and down a bit over the past couple months since the set released in July 2025, but has been fairly steady for a while


This stunning Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare card from the Paldean Fates expansion of the Pokémon TCG has continued to have a very volatile value, jumping between $175 to $375. Even with these fluctuations, it remains one of the cards worth the most money from that expansion. As of the time of writing, card 234/091 is showing on TCGPlayer with an average market price of $300.65 U


The Pokemon TCG Online Trainer Challenge is highly recommended to those who are apprehensive about picking up a trading card game, as well as Pokemon TCG veterans who wish to evolve their skills. Look for the Trainer Challenge to launch in early April at the main Pokemon TCG tips|https://pokemontcgdeck.com/ TCG si


This will be a very popular set, as proven by the Phantasmal Flames scalper purchases , which already exceed 42,000 sets. A lot of this is due to the expected value of the cards that will be included in it . Even though the hype around the set is massive, some attention is shifting toward other future sets, and one new set has just been officially revealed by Creatures

As seen in the report, the new Special Illustration Rare version of Mega Gengar ex is but a reprint of the existing one in Phantasmal Flames . However, what stands out in this version is its rarity and its eye-grabbing illustration . Gengar is a fan-favorite Gen 1 creature, and its Mega form is among some of the very best Mega Evolutions in Pokémon . This card’s artwork was created by danc

If you were a child of the late 90s, you were guaranteed a seat on the Pokémon hype train. You had the games, cards, lunchboxes and possibly even underwear. There was no escape from Pokémon. The cards in particular made people go insane. Stores would charge $2.50 for a single Nidorino and up to $60.00 for a holographic Venusaur, and we all heard legends of kids who struck it rich after pulling a Charizard. Opening a fresh booster to find a rare card was a thrill only matched by stumbling across a shiny in the grass.
We were also lucky enough to checkout some plush toys that are usually only available in a very specific manner. Those who pre-order Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are given one of three plush key chains of the Alolan starters: Litten, Popplio and Rowlet, each of which is so adorable. They are made of soft fabric and very detailed with all markings and features present, and are very high quality, coming directly from the Pokémon Center. Plastic hooks in matching colors are attached to each one. Use them to clip onto various belongings such as purses, car keys, curtain rods or backpacks just to name a few. For those who plan on getting Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the pre-order bonus isn't a bad deal at all, and hopefully you will be able to get the one you favor the most!


Cards are highlighted in green, drawing the players eyes and indicating that they are ready to be played. Before engaging an opposing Trainer in battle, a prompt will appear recommending the player take a particular course of action before attacking. The player can ignore these once they get the hang of the game, though it serves as great way for newcomers to learn the ropes. This system will give novices more confidence when attempting to take on veteran players in the non-virtual sp


The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals _ set centers around Team Rocket and therefore has many impressive cards for Team Rocket and their Pokémon companions. Naturally, as the head of Team Rocket, Giovanni's card with his elite Mewtwo ex is one of the most coveted of the set. "Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex" has been the most valuable _Destined Rivals card since the set launched in May 2

Picking up the box gets you a number of fun goodies that fans can enjoy. Three cards are already displayed front and center: Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard are shown to let you know exactly what is coming. Each one looks pretty useful with great HP for Charmander and average attacks on Charmeleon. Then the Charizard-GX card has a huge surge meant for taking down your opponents in a massive way as it has an enormous 250 HP, which makes it pretty much built like a tank. Three energies of any kind allows it to use Wing Attack and inflict 70 damage, that's enough to take out almost all Pokémon in one to three hits! Then comes Crimson Storm which deals a whopping 300 damage! You have to discard three Fire-type energy from Charizard but it will end up becoming a deciding factor during any battle. The GX attack is sure to be helpful if you're being strategic. Raging Out allows you to discard the top ten cards of your enemy's deck. That makes it great to have up your sleeve if a match has been dragging along and can knock them out by reducing their deck to zero. Less cards means an advantage in your favor! Charizard-GX packs a lot into not only obliterating Pokémon but dismantling any rival's morals all in a single crushing turn that they'll have a hard time recovering from!