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Análisis de mercado
Is the Pokémon Market Crashing in 2026? What the Data Actually Says
Modern is down 20-50% from its highs, but vintage is breaking records ($16.5M for a Pikachu Illustrator). It's not a crash — it's a correction. The real data, with live prices.
7 min
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Delta Reign: What to Expect for Mega Rayquaza ex Prices (Based on Japan)
The Japanese source set (Storm Emeralda) already tells us what's coming: the chase card is down ~−63% from its peak. What to expect from Delta Reign (Nov 6) and when to actually buy.
7 min
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Pokémon Futuristic Rare Price Crash: How Far the 30th Celebration Cards Fell
The Futuristic Rares crashed up to −93% from presale and the 30 Pikachus are now bulk — but sealed rose and a secret Mew still sells for ~$3,600. The real prices, card by card.
8 min
Guía de colección
History of the Pokémon TCG — Part 5: The HGSS Era (HeartGold & SoulSilver + Call of Legends, 2010–2011)
Every Prime and LEGEND card from HeartGold & SoulSilver, plus Call of Legends' Shiny subset — what each is, which are worth the most, and today's raw & PSA 10 prices.
15 min
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Pokémon TCG History — Part 4: The Lv.X Era (Diamond & Pearl and Platinum, 2007–2009)
The 11 sets of the Lv.X cycle, from Diamond & Pearl to Arceus: 56 Lv.X cards (75 with the promos), Team Galactic's SP Pokémon, the secret Shiny subset and the PSA 10 grails — with prices and sources.
16 min
Reseña de set
Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration (2026): Release Date, the New Futuristic Rare & Everything Confirmed
It's out — and only two Futuristic Rares exist: YOSHIROTTEN's Mewtwo & Mew ex. Every card is foil, plus 30 Pikachus. See which pulls are worth it (TCGPlayer).
6 min
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History of the Pokémon TCG — Part 3: The EX Era and the Gold Stars (2003–2007)
The 8 sets that defined Nintendo's reign: from EX Ruby & Sapphire to EX Power Keepers. The 27 Gold Stars, Pokémon-ex, Delta Species and the e-Reader's farewell. With grails, errata and sourced PSA 10 prices.
32 min
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The Most Expensive Pokémon Cards of All Time (2026): Graded Records + Grails You Can Still Buy Raw
From the $16.5M Pikachu Illustrator to vintage grails you can still buy ungraded: the real TCGPlayer & eBay ranking of the priciest Pokémon cards — no hype.
11 min
Análisis de mercado
Chaos Rising: Mega Greninja ex's Price Crash and the Ninja Spinner Cycle (2026 Analysis)
Mega Greninja ex has fallen nearly 50% from its peak. We break down the cycle — Japanese hype (Ninja Spinner) → English boom (Chaos Rising) → correction — with real prices, plus the most expensive, most playable, and most beautiful cards in the set.
13 min
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History of the Pokémon TCG — Part 2: Johto and the End of Wizards (2000–2003)
The 8 sets that closed the Wizards era: from Neo Genesis to Skyridge. The Johto Pokémon, the first Shining cards, the Reverse Holo, the Crystal Pokémon, and Wizards' goodbye. With grails, errors, and PSA 10 prices with sources.
17 min
Guía de colección
History of the Pokémon TCG — Part 1: The Wizards Era, The Origins (1999–2000)
The 7 sets Wizards of the Coast published between 1999 and 2000 built the foundation of Pokémon TCG collecting. Complete guide with grails, historic errors, and current prices.
22 min
Guía de colección
The Complete Pokémon TCG Rarity Guide: From Common to Futuristic Rare
IR vs SIR: one gold star vs two. But which is actually rarer, and why does the SIR usually sell for more? Every Pokémon rarity ranked by real pull rate.
16 min
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NAIC 2026: The Biggest Tournament of the Year Kicks Off in 8 Days — and Prices Are Already Moving
Dragapult ex dominates the meta with Crushing Hammer. Gardevoir ex bounces +20.8% in 7 days. The real numbers ahead of the North America International Championships.
4 min