Pokémon Plakoro, a revival of a dice-and-board game first released nearly 30 years ago, launched in Japan on July 18, 2026 as part of the franchise's 30th-anniversary lineup, with six starter sets built around Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Eevee, Pikachu, and Mew.
This VSTAR Universe High Class Pack box marks an earlier TCG milestone, released in December 2022. It's available through CDJapan's Proxy Shopping Service.
Pokemon Card Game Sword & Shield High Class Pack VSTAR Universe BOX
Pokémon Check on CDJapan →Ships via CDJapan, a Japan-based retailer operating since 1995 — long-time customers frequently praise its careful packaging, and it's rated 4/5 on Trustpilot (460+ reviews).
Starting August 2026, priority lotteries and select purchases from Pokémon Center Online in Japan require ID verification via a Japan-resident-only "My Number Card," effectively locking overseas buyers out of buying directly. This Mega Charizard X ex is available through CDJapan's proxy service instead.
Pokémon Card Game's 30th CELEBRATION expansion launches simultaneously worldwide on September 16, 2026 — the TCG's first-ever same-day global release — with every card foil and 30 unique Pikachu illustrations. This Mega Starmie ex comes from Nihil Zero, an earlier set in the same MEGA Series lineup.
Storm Emeralda, the newest set in Pokemon TCG's MEGA series, has its Mega Rayquaza ex commanding the highest resale prices in the set. This Mega Lucario ex SAR was the premier chase card of Mega Brave, the set that started the MEGA series storyline.
Storm Emeralda (M6), the Mega Evolution-era Pokemon TCG expansion built around Mega Rayquaza ex, has been generating buzz in Japan since its late-July release, with reports noting it was "causing quite a stir" as of August 7, 2026. This Squawkabilly ex card comes from the Premium Trainer Box MEGA, part of that same era's earlier wave.