Pokemon TCG
- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Original Release Date
- October 20, 1996
Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a collectible and strategy based card game based on Nintendo's Pokemon franchise. Two players face off against one another, battling one Pokemon at a time and attempting to knock them out to claim one of six prize cards. The cards have also become highly collectible with some in particular selling for thousands of dollars.
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Pokemon TCG Reveals a Brand-New Type of Card
The Pokemon TCG officially teases a brand-new type of card being added to the beloved collectible card game in one of its next sets.
Super Rare 2005 Pokemon Card Sold For Over $1 Million
A rare one-of-a-kind Pokemon card originally released in 2005 sells at an auction for more than $1 million, breaking a record for the TCG.
Pokemon TCG Fan Loses $30,000 to Super Rare Card Scam
A Pokemon TCG fan loses a significant sum of money to an ongoing scam affecting some fans in a specific region, costing them more than $30,000.
Pokemon TCG Thieves Steal Over $100K in Cards
A Pokemon TCG store alerted law enforcement after thieves broke in and stole over $100,000 in cards.
Major Pokemon TCG Retailer Takes Drastic Action to Combat Scalping
A major Pokemon TCG retailer takes drastic action to prevent scalping, but some fans are worried that it's taking things too far.
Pokemon TCG Players Can Get Free Pitch Black Cards, But There’s a Catch
Pokemon TCG fans have the opportunity to score some free cards from the new Pitch Black expansion, though there are some strings attached.
PSA Is Being Sued
Popular card grading company PSA is being hit with a class-action lawsuit over questions about the legitimacy of its grading process.
Pokemon TCG Shop Offers Cash Bounty for Thief's Capture
A burgled Pokemon TCG store takes matters into its own hands by offering a cash bounty reward to anyone who successfully catches the thief.
Pokemon TCG Implements Major New Anti-Scalping Measures
The Pokemon Company is taking new actions to curb scalping within the Pokemon Trading Card Game, rolling out enhanced security measures
New Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Task Force Cracking Down on Scalping
A new task force is being established to combat scalping and other problems buyers and sellers are facing with Pokemon TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh cards.
Man Steals $24,000 Pokemon Card With Fake Cryptocurrency Right Under Cops' Noses
Police arrest a man accused of using a fake cryptocurrency to swindle a Pokemon card seller out of a rare card worth an estimated $24,000.
Nintendo Issues New Official Statement on Pokemon Card Scalping
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa addresses ongoing issues with scalping in the Pokemon Trading Card Game space.
GameStop Criticized for Ridiculous Pokemon Card Prices
Popular retailer GameStop is called out on social media for pricing an upcoming Pokemon TCG expansion set several times higher than its MSRP.
Accused Pokemon Card Thief Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
A man has been sentenced to over a decade in prison after he was accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of Pokemon cards.
Super Rare Pokemon TCG Product is Back, But You Have to Act Fast
One of the rarest Pokemon TCG products of the last few years is finally back at great prices, but fans have to be very quick.
New Official Pokemon TCG Pocket Release Confirmed for June 29
Pokemon TCG Pocket officially confirms its new booster pack, Everyday Wonders, for a June 29 release.
Pokemon TCG Thieves Steal $15k in Cards in Under a Minute
A Pokemon Trading Card game store was the recent victim of a hasty robbery, swiping $15,000 in Pokemon products in less than a minute.
Interview: Pokemon Company Esports Director Talks NAIC's Future, Chicago Move, and Competitive Growth
GameRant attended a group interview with Pokemon’s Chris Brown at Pokemon NAIC 2026 to discuss the event’s future and competitive growth.
Pokemon 30th Celebration TCG Set Officially Revealed
Pokemon's 30th anniversary celebration continues later this year with a special new TCG set, and first details are now available.
The Pokemon Company Changes Event Rules for Partnered Vendors To Fight Against Scalpers
The Pokemon Company is making a major change to its official Pokemon TCG events, restricting vendors from selling certain items.