Pokémon TCG guides & notes
Pokémon TCG guides: ETB and booster boxes, pull rates and expected hits by set, chase cards and SIR odds, Amazon sealed picks and spend planning. Short articles refreshed as the catalog and expansions change.
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Extension9 minMega Evolution Pokémon expansion (me1): complete guide 2026
The Mega Evolution expansion (me1) brings Mega Evolved Pokémon ex back to the TCG with full-art SIRs and an exclusive Mega Hyper Rare tier. In 2026 it's one of the most opened and in-demand sets — collecting, tournaments, or sealed buying, this guide covers it all.
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Extension9 minPrismatic Evolutions (sv8pt5): complete guide & SIR pull rates 2026
Released late 2025, Prismatic Evolutions (sv8pt5) triggered worldwide stock shortages — and remains one of the most in-demand Pokémon TCG sets in 2026. Its edge: a record SIR rate (~34% of the rare+ slot). This guide covers why, which cards to chase, and which box to open.
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Extension9 minBlack Bolt: chase cards & sealed products guide 2026
Black Bolt (zsv10pt5) brings the Unova region to the TCG with Zekrom ex, Serperior ex and premium artwork. In 2026 it's one of the most opened SV sets — collecting, tournaments or the exclusive Symbios promo, this guide covers the cards and boxes not to miss.
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Set guide9 minPhantasmal Flames ME02: set guide, chase cards & pull rates 2026
Phantasmal Flames (ME02) is the second Mega Evolution block expansion: Fire, Dark and Ghost theme, Mega Charizard X-ex headline chase. This guide covers the top search intents — chase cards, pull rates, sealed products and opening vs singles.
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Extension9 minPokémon Sun & Moon TCG: sets, GX cards & value guide 2026
The Sun & Moon series (2017–2019) introduced GX cards — ancestors of modern V and ex. In 2026 it remains a Gen 7 vintage reference for collectors. This guide covers top sets, valuable GX, tournament play, and safe buying.
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Set guide9 minChaos Ascendant ME04 (2026): Complete Set Guide, Pull Rates, Chase Cards & Products
Chaos Ascendant (ME04) / Chaos Rising launches May 22, 2026: a Mega Evolution set tied to Pokémon Legends Z-A, with Mega Greninja ex SIR as the top chase (~€400) and roughly 1 SIR per 30–40 packs. Full guide: cards, pull rates, sealed products, and buying tips.
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Pull Rates5 minShrouded Fable pull rates: ETB expectations
Shrouded Fable remains an excellent set for collecting. Its ETB is the most logical option to get a representative sample of the set.
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Set guide9 minPokémon Scarlet & Violet TCG: sets and boxes guide (2026)
The Pokémon Scarlet & Violet series launched in early 2023 and now includes more than ten expansions in 2026. It introduced ex cards (replacing V), Illustration Rare (IR), Special Illustration Rare (SIR) and ACE SPEC cards. It's today's reference format for play and collecting — here's your complete guide.
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