Pokémon
Poké Highlight
30 YEARS OF POKEMON
The highlight of 2026 is definitely the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, which will likely last the whole year! While the 27th of February has come and gone, the Pokemon Co. is only getting started
Following a high-profile kick-off during Super Bowl LX, the festivities continue with exclusive Trading Card Game releases, such as the 30th-anniversary stamped Pikachu promo card and the First Partner Illustration Collection.
The celebration extends beyond cards into a dedicated merchandise hub and significant brand collaborations, ensuring a steady stream of commemorative products and activations for fans worldwide through the remainder of the year.
HOW MUCH WAS IT AGAIN?
If 2025 taught us anything, it was to stay alert when checking the value of our cards. eBay sold items remain one of the most reliable sources when checking real-world secondary market values on Pokémon cards.
You can, however, count on other websites to help with that, like:
Poké News
WHEN IS GEN 10 COMING?
The Pokémon Company has officially revealed the Generation 10 starter Pokémon for the upcoming titles Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, introducing a new trio based on a grass-type calf, a fire-type kitten, and a water-type duckling.
These starters represent a return to classic animal-based inspirations while incorporating elemental designs that reflect the new region’s coastal and gusty environment. While specifics still remain under wraps, this reveal marks the formal beginning of the Gen 10 era, with the games slated for a worldwide release in late 2026.
MEGA GRENINJA
The upcoming Japanese Pokémon TCG expansion, Ninja Spinner, is scheduled for release on March 13, 2026, and marks the official debut of Mega Greninja ex as its primary mascot. Tthe set features a diverse lineup of over 80 cards, including the first standard set appearances of the Chespin evolutionary line in over a decade.
This release is expected to serve as a cornerstone for the international English set arriving in May 2026, which is widely speculated to be titled Chaos Rising.
Pokémon of the Week
With Generation X set to add over 100 Pokémon in the next couple of years, I’ve realised that if I maintain the ratio of introducing just one a week to newcomers, finishing the list would take me way over 20 years!
Oddish, known scientifically as Chlorophyllum natus, is a nocturnal Grass/Poison-type Pokémon that spends its daylight hours buried in cool, nutrient-rich soil to avoid the sun. Only its green leaves sprout from the earth, often leading unsuspecting hikers to mistake it for a common weed until they attempt to pull it up, triggering the Pokémon’s startled cry.
As a creature of the moonlight, it becomes active at night, wandering up to 1,000 feet on its two small feet to scatter its seeds and find fertile ground.
A charming but slightly eerie fun fact about Oddish is that it actually has a “face” on its buried bulb; if you manage to unearth one during the day, you’ll find it has a vacant, wide-eyed expression and a small mouth, which it uses to rhythmically “bathe” in the moonlight to grow
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Pokémon TCG Checklists
The Pokémon TCG has been around for decades now, which can both overwhelm new collectors and make it somewhat hard for hobbyists to complete sets. Intrigued by the development of terms such as “Grandmaster,” “Master Pokémon,” and “Pokémon Master,” I set out to find helpful checklists. While tracking down every single appearance of a Pokémon across all variations, trainer sets and country-exclusive releases has proven to be incredibly challenging, I’m optimistic that my findings will be genuinely helpful. Just follow the links and good luck!
National Pokédex
The National Pokédex serves as the definitive Pokémon encyclopedia, containing a complete list of every known species across all generations. For players, collectors, and trainers, it’s the key resource for Pokédex completion, offering detailed information such as base stats, evolution paths, abilities, and type advantages. Whether you’re researching your next team or tracking rare Pokémon, the National Pokédex remains the ultimate guide for understanding and mastering the world of Pokémon: