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Ninja Spinner (M4): Mega Greninja ex Headlines Japan's March 13 Release — Cards, Mechanics & Guide
Ninja Spinner (ニンジャスピナー) releases March 13, 2026 in Japan with Mega Greninja ex as flagship. 80+ cards, Kalos starters return, spinner mechanics, and Legends Z-A tie-ins. Complete M4 set guide with chase cards and English Chaos Rising adaptation.
Chaos Rising: Pokemon TCG May 2026 Release Date, Prerelease & Product Guide
Chaos Rising confirmed for May 22, 2026—the 4th English expansion in the Mega Evolution era. Adapts Japan's Ninja Spinner set. Prereleases May 9-17. Expected product lineup, spinner mechanics, and competitive implications for the 2026 TCG schedule.
Nihil Zero Most Valuable Cards: Rosa SAR ¥43,000 and Gold Zygarde MUR ¥55,000 Lead the Market
Nihil Zero's most valuable cards ranked: Mega Zygarde ex MUR at ¥55,000 (~$350), Rosa's Encouragement SAR at ¥43,000 (~$275). Complete pricing guide with pull rates and market analysis.
Nihil Zero 72-Hour Market Report: Mega Zygarde MUR ¥55,000, Rosa SAR ¥43,000 Price Analysis
Nihil Zero (ムニキスゼロ) launched Jan 23, 2026 with Mega Zygarde ex MUR at ¥55,000 (~$350) and Rosa's Encouragement SAR at ¥43,000 (~$275). Complete 72-hour pricing, pull rates, and market analysis.
Nihil Zero (M3): Japan's First 2026 Set with Mega Zygarde ex — Release Date, Cards & Guide
Nihil Zero (ムニキスゼロ) released January 23, 2026 in Japan with Mega Zygarde ex as flagship. 80 cards + secret rares, Decidueye ex, Tyrantrum, Luxray, and Mega Gallade ex promo. Complete set guide with structure, key cards, and market outlook.
PSA Power Rankings: Top 25 Most Graded Pokémon of All Time (GemRate Data 2026)
GemRate data reveals the 25 most PSA-graded Pokémon ever. Pikachu leads with 2.47M cards, Charizard at 2.34M. Complete rankings, Eeveelution dominance analysis, and market liquidity insights.
LEGO Pokémon 2026 Collaboration: Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise Flagship Set (6,838 Pieces, $649.99) Launching February 27
LEGO and Pokémon announce multi-year partnership: 6,838-piece Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise set at $649.99, February 27 release. Mega Construx exclusivity ends after decades.
Gem Pack Vol. 4 China Exclusive: Ponyta Illustration Rare Chase Card & Year of the Fire Horse (Feb 6, 2026)
Gem Pack Vol. 4 launches February 6, 2026 with exclusive Ponyta Illustration Rare celebrating Year of the Fire Horse. Complete guide covering the China-exclusive chase card, Gem Rare rarity, market value predictions, and import strategies for international collectors.
Perfect Order Pokémon TCG 2026: Mega Zygarde ex, Release Date, Chase Cards & Complete Guide
Perfect Order launches March 27, 2026 with Mega Zygarde ex, Mega Starmie, and Mega Clefable. Complete guide covering release date, products, chase cards, prerelease events, and community reactions for 2026's next main expansion.
Pikachu at the Museum Promo Card: Natural History Museum Pokécology Exclusive (Jan 26 - Apr 19, 2026)
Exclusive oversized Pikachu at the Museum promo card revealed for Pokémon x Natural History Museum Pokécology pop-up (Jan 26 - Apr 19, 2026). Illustrated by Naoyo Kimura (Van Gogh Pikachu artist). Gift with purchase at London museum & UK retailers. Not available online or Pokémon Center.
Ascended Heroes Staggered Release Roadmap 2026: Complete Wave Timeline & Buying Strategy
Ascended Heroes launches January 2026 with 4-wave staggered release through April. Wave 1: Jan 30 (soft launch), Wave 2: Feb 20 (ETBs), Wave 3: Mar 20 (Premium), Wave 4: Apr 24 (Booster Bundles). Complete guide.
PokéWallet API Launch: Real-Time Pokémon TCG Data for Developers (2026)
PokéWallet API launches with 50,000+ cards, real-time pricing from TCGPlayer & CardMarket, and 10,000 free daily requests. Better than tcgdex and pokemontcg.io for building collection trackers, price alerts, and market analysis tools. REST API with <100ms response times.
Start Deck 100 Battle Collection: Complete Guide for New Players & Collectors
Start Deck 100 Battle Collection offers ready-to-play decks for beginners. Multiple 60-card decks, complete accessories, and competitive staples—everything you need to start playing Pokémon TCG.
Pokémon TCG Market Crash 2025: Price Corrections, Causes & Opportunities Analysis
Pokémon TCG market enters sharp cool-down with sealed product and singles corrections. Analysis of overproduction, speculation fatigue, and opportunities during the downturn for strategic collectors.
Ascended Heroes 2026: Release Date, Mega Charizard Y, Product Lineup & Complete Guide
Ascended Heroes launches January 30, 2026 as special expansion with 290+ cards. Mega Charizard Y ex confirmed, no booster boxes. Complete product lineup, release schedule, and market outlook guide.
Ascended Heroes Leak: Mega Charizard Y Secret Rare Surfaces Online (First Look 2026)
MAJOR LEAK: Mega Charizard Y ex SAR from Ascended Heroes (2026) spotted online. Low-res image shows Solar Overdrive attack, guest illustrator style. Pre-sales hit $100s despite no official confirmation. Market speculation begins.
MEGA Dream EX Price Fluctuations Days After Release: Gold Dragonite Drops to $250, Market Analysis
MEGA Dream EX launched Nov 28, 2025. Gold Mega Dragonite EX dropped from $470 to $250 in 7 days (-47%), Mega Hawlucha EX fell to $23. Pull rates confirmed: 37% SAR per box, 0.15% Gold MUR (1:667 packs). Investment timing guide & price correction analysis.
Pokémon TCG API Usability Guide: Why Developer Experience Matters in 2026
API usability is critical for Pokémon TCG developers. Learn why predictable data, fast queries, and low latency transform collection trackers and deck builders from basic tools to powerful applications.
Scarlet & Violet vs Mega Evolution Series Investment Analysis 2025: Which Era Wins?
Comprehensive comparison: Early SV sets (151 +192% gain, Paldean Fates +150%) vs Mega Evolution (74-91% in 2 months). ROI analysis, market dynamics, investment strategies for both eras. Data-driven guide for collectors.
Mega Dream EX Day 1 Prices: Mega Dragonite MUR €490, Gengar SAR €450-600 Market Analysis
Mega Dream EX launched Nov 28, 2025 with Mega Dragonite ex MUR at €490, Gengar SAR €450-600. Box prices +130% over MSRP. Complete day-1 pricing, pull rates (1:50 MUR), investment strategy, and acquisition timing guide.
Mega Evolution Pokémon TCG 2025-2026: Phantasmal Flames & Ascended Heroes Complete Cards Guide, Investment Analysis
Complete Mega Evolution guide: Phantasmal Flames (Nov 2025) delivers Mega Charizard X $450-500. Ascended Heroes (Jan 2026) brings Mega Gengar ex $800+, Mega Dragonite, 290+ cards. Chase cards, pull rates, competitive meta, investment ROI analyzed.
Ascended Heroes PC ETB: Yesterday's Drop Crashed Pokémon Center—What Happened & Restock Strategy
Nov 24 Ascended Heroes PC ETB pre-orders triggered queue system, heavy traffic reported. 11 packs + exclusive N's Zekrom PC stamp flew off digital shelves. Live restock guide, what makes it high-demand, secondary market outlook.
Ascended Heroes Expected Chase Cards: Speculation & Value Guide 2026
Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes speculated chase cards! Early predictions based on historical patterns: Mega Charizard Y, Mega Dragonite ex (confirmed mascot), potential Mega Gengar. Updated as cards reveal Jan 2026.
Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes: Release Date Jan 30, Cards List & Pre-Order Guide 2026
Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes releases January 30, 2026! Official guide: 290+ cards, Mega Dragonite ex confirmed, Trainer's Pokemon mechanic, ETB Feb 20, speculated chase cards, pre-order tips. Updated as cards reveal!
Phantasmal Flames Price Prediction & Investment Guide: Best Cards to Buy 2026
Phantasmal Flames investment analysis: Prices dropped 20-40% post-launch. Which cards will rise? Mega Charizard price prediction, booster box value forecast, sleeper cards +300% gains. Master set cost $2K-$3K. Complete buying guide inside.
Most Expensive Pokémon Cards: Top 10 Highest Value Sales ($5.2M+ Pikachu Illustrator) 2025
Complete guide to the most expensive Pokémon cards ever sold: Pikachu Illustrator $5.2M, Charizard Shadowless $420K, PSA 10 grading impact. Investment analysis, market trends & 3,261% growth data for 2025.
Phantasmal Flames Pull Rates, Odds & Investment Guide 2025 (Complete Analysis)
BRUTAL 1:216 pull rates revealed! Phantasmal Flames odds analysis: ETB vs Booster Box comparison, card trick myths debunked, price predictions, best investment cards. Mega Charizard X $450-$950. Master set guide inside.
Evolution of Pokémon Card Price Tracking: From Manual to AI-Powered (2026 Guide)
Complete guide to Pokémon TCG price tracking evolution from 1999 to 2026. Learn how tracking changed from Beckett magazines to real-time APIs. Join PokéWallet's waitlist for early supporter benefits.
Welcome to PokéWallet: Building the Future of Pokémon TCG Data & Price Tracking
Join the waitlist for PokéWallet - early supporters get exclusive benefits. We're building better tools for Pokémon TCG collectors, investors, and developers in 2026.