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Guía de colección
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
The 30th anniversary set, Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration, drops September 16, 2026 with a simultaneous worldwide release, every card foil, and a brand-new rarity: YOSHIROTTEN's Futuristic Rare. Here's everything confirmed (and what isn't).
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.
30 min
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The Most Expensive Pokémon Cards of All Time (2026): Graded Records + Grails You Can Still Buy Raw
The Pikachu Illustrator broke its own record: $16.49M in 2026. A ranking of the 10 most expensive Pokémon cards ever sold (graded, by auction record) plus the vintage grails you can still buy ungraded, with real values. No influencer hype — just scarcity and real demand.
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
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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 = one gold star, SIR = two, Hyper Rare = three — but which is actually rarer, and why does a SIR sell for more? Every Pokémon TCG rarity (Common to Hyper Rare, plus AR/SAR) explained by real pull rate and price.
14 min
Análisis de mercado
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