Pokemon TCG

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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Franchise
Pokemon
Original Release Date
October 20, 1996

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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.

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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.

A LEGO take on a Pokemon TCG card, with Gyarados popping out, and water at the base
LEGO Pokemon TCG Contest Has 5 Dynamic Sets as Finalists

LEGO is making a dynamic set based on the Pokemon TCG, and fans can vote for one of five candidates that will be offered for sale.

Pikachu from the Pokemon TCG
June 1 Is Going to Be a Big Day for Pokemon TCG Fans

The Pokemon Trading Card Game is giving fans lots to be excited about on June 1, teasing a major reveal about an upcoming product.

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Pokemon TCG Thieves Arrested After Stealing Over $200k in Cards

A pair of thieves have been arrested in Japan following a heist involving a collection of Pokemon cards valued at more than $200k.

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Pokemon TCG Just Hit a Huge Milestone

The Pokemon Trading Card Game had its biggest year ever with a staggering number of card created and sold for the popular tabletop game.

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Florida Man Accused of Using Chainsaw to Steal Pokemon Cards

A man in Florida was arrested after surveillance footage caught him using a chainsaw to break into a store before making off with Pokemon Cards.

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The Pokemon Company Resorting to Drastic Measures to Fight Scalpers

Card scalpers are a big problem for fans and collectors, so The Pokemon Company is considering extreme measures to get the problem under control.

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Pokemon TCG Live is Giving Fans Two Free Chaos Rising Decks

Pokemon TCG Live is gifting players a pair of free decks to celebrate the launch of the beloved trading card game's newest expansion, Chaos Rising.

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Pokemon TCG Live is Adding A New Game Mode

The launch of Chaos Rising in Pokemon TCG Live is officially confirmed to be coming with the addition of a brand-new game mode.

Mega Greninja ex from the Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG Reveals Three New Chaos Rising Promos

The Pokemon Trading Card Game is receiving three new promo cards in Chaos Rising that will be exclusive to select retail locations.

Meganium from the Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG Reveals Nine Stunning Starter Promos

The Pokemon TCG unveils nine brand-new promo cards of some of the franchise's most beloved starter Pokemon, releasing in June.

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Pokemon TCG Scalpers Get Shut Down By Store's Clever Tactic

A store selling Pokemon TCG cards has come up with a clever method of deterring scalpers so that real fans have a chance of buying them.

A promotional visual for Meowth from Pokemon TCG Live
New Pokemon TCG Live Code Comes With Sleeves and Lots of In-Game Currency

A new redemption code for Pokemon TCG Live is giving out some exclusive sleeves, alongside a wealth of Trainer Points and Trade Credits.

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What to Expect From Pokemon TCG's Pitch Black Set: Release, Card List, and More

Pokemon Pitch Black will officially launch in Summer 2026, and there are some confirmed and expected details to know before release.

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Pokemon TCG Fan Finds Pure Gold in Damaged Booster Pack Bundle

A Pokemon Trading Card Game fan finds a significantly damaged booster box and brings it home to discover an incredible card inside.

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Pokemon TCG Live Making Big Changes in Upcoming April 2026 Update

Pokemon TCG Live officially reveals its upcoming Version 1.37 patch, making some major fixes to the game with the April update.

The Clefairy Illustration Rare card from Pokemon TCG's Perfect Order
Pokemon TCG Live is Giving Away More Free Packs and Full-Art Cards

Pokemon TCG Live releases a brand-new code for the digital trading card game, rewarding players with free packs and stunning full-art cards.

Lugia from the Pokemon TCG's 30th anniversary announcement
Pokemon TCG Confirms Release Date for 30th Anniversary Set

The Pokemon Trading Card Game shares more details about its special 30th anniversary set, confirming the expansion's release date.

The Meowth ex Special Illustration Rare from the Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG Live is Giving Out Free Packs to Celebrate Perfect Order

Pokemon TCG Live fans can claim a handful of free packs of the digital TCG's newest expansion, Perfect Order, for a limited time.

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