The Pokémon Company International announced on April 30th, 2026 the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution Pitch Black expansion set and revealed it would be released on July 17th, 2026 at participating retailers worldwide. High quality product pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion, featuring Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex, Coming Soon

April 30, 2026 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that a new expansion for the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Mega Evolution—Pitch Black, will be available at participating retailers around the world beginning July 17, 2026.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black will introduce Mega Evolution Pokémon featured in the Mega Dimension DLC from the Pokémon Legends: Z-A video game.

Trainers can discover new cards, including Mega Darkrai ex, which emerges from the shadows with commanding presence, and Mega Zeraora ex, which strikes back with electrifying power. The expansion also features Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex, each bringing dynamic strategies and powerful battles to the forefront.


Noteworthy cards from this expansion include:

• Six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
• Four Pokémon ex
• 11 illustration rare Pokémon
• 18 ultra rare Pokémon and Trainer cards
• Six special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards

Players can find Mega Evolution—Pitch Black in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and various collections at participating retailers worldwide.

Pokémon TCG players will have the opportunity to play with the Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion before launch by attending one of the many Prerelease tournaments held as part of the Play! Pokémon program, taking place beginning July 4, 2026, at participating independent retailers.

Ahead of the release of the tabletop version, players will be able to play with the Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion starting July 16, 2026, in Pokémon TCG Live for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Players can collect and battle with new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and receive in-game bonuses when logging in to the game.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-New-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Mega-EvolutionPitch-Black-Ex

Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Pitch Pokémon Center Black Elite Trainer Box

Delve into Darkness Beyond Limits! Twinkling city lights and a starry sky become obscured in darkness as Mega Darkrai ex arrives with mystery and malice! But Mega Zeraora ex fights back with thunderous strikes of lightning, leading the way for Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex, and more to join the fray. Shadows deepen and nightmares become reality in the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion!

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 11 Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black booster packs
• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Zarude with a Pokémon Center logo
• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Zarude
• 65 card sleeves
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 1 plastic coin
• A collector’s box to hold everything, with 6 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

The Pokémon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack Abyss Eye (ポケモンカードゲーム MEGA 拡張パック「アビスアイ」) was announced on April 17th, 2026. The set will be released in Japan on May 22nd, 2026 for 200 yen per pack of 5 cards.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack Abyss Eye Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL6DMkAwzU4

Artwork:

Revealed Cards:

Mega Darkrai ex
Night Raid - If any of your Benched Pokémon have any damage counters on them, this attack does 110 more damage.
Abyss Eye - If your opponent's Active Pokémon is affected by any Special Condition, it is now Knocked Out.

Dark Bell
Both Active Pokémon (except any Darkness type Pokémon) are now Confused.

Sources: https://www.pokemon-card.com/ex/m5/

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection will be released on July 3rd, 2026 for $39.99 USD.

Product Pictures:

Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection

Mega Greninja ex Flips the Battle Upside Down! Deliver serious damage and take Mega Greninja ex for a spin! Its Mortal Shuriken Ability lets you discard a Basic Water Energy from your hand to place six damage counters on one of your opponent’s Pokémon. Then, finish up your turn with its Ninja Spinner attack—which has the potential to do 200 damage! In this collection, you’ll get a foil promo card featuring the Mega-Evolved form of the Ninja Pokémon in both playable and display sizes, along with a cool tech sticker and a whopping stack of eight booster packs!

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection includes:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Mega Greninja ex
• 1 oversize lenticular promo card featuring Mega Greninja ex
• 1 tech sticker featuring Mega Greninja
• 8 Pokémon TCG booster packs

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, the Pokémon MEGA FESTA 2026 series of events featuring a variety of sights, experiences, original merchandise, and more will be held in Seoul, South Korea from Friday, May 1st, 2026 to June 21st, 2026.

Pokémon Secret Forest - Exhibit & Store
* Dates: May 1 (Fri), 2026 ~ June 21 (Sun), 2026
* Location: Seoul Forest, Ginkgo Tree Path, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
* Hours: 12:00~19:00

Metamong PLAYGROUND - Exhibit & Store
* Dates: May 1 (Fri), 2026 ~ June 21 (Sun), 2026
* Location: 9 Seongsui-ro 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
* Hours: 10:00~21:00

Pokémon 30th Anniversary Party Store
* Period: May 1 (Fri), 2026 ~ May 31 (Sun), 2026
* Location: Trendpod by Olive Young N Seongsu
* Hours: 10:00~22:00 (closes at 18:00 on the final day)

Pokémon RUN 2026
* Date: May 5 (Tue), 2026
* Location: Ttukseom Hangang Park, Seoul
* Participation: Pokémon RUN ticket holders

Pokémon Sports Day 2026 - Tournament & Exhibit & Store
* Dates: May 24 (Sun), 2026 ~ May 25 (Mon), 2026
* Location: COEX Hall C, Samseong-dong, Seoul
* Hours: 09:00~18:00 (scheduled)

More detailed information will be revealed, so stay tuned and look forward to it!

※ Schedules and operating hours for each event are subject to change based on on-site conditions.

Pokémon Mega Festa 2026: Pokémon GO Seoul Stamp Rally Kicks Off!

An adventure with Pokémon GO! Stamp every spot you visit, and GET the specially prepared gifts!

Stamp Rally Rewards List:
- Just one stamp? Chance to GET a cute Pokémon sun cap!
- Collect 3 stamps? Receive a Magikarp promo card!
- Clear all 6? Entry into the grand special prize draw!!

When May arrives, let’s all meet at Pokémon Mega Festa!

* Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026 to Sunday, May 31st, 2026
* Location: 6 spots around Seoul

※ Taxes may apply when receiving prizes.
※ Failure to consent to personal information collection for tax payment and reporting may result in cancellation of winnings.

Source: https://x.com/pokemonkrmkt/status/2045072257525875119

Press Release:

포켓몬 메가페스타 2026: 전체 행사 안내
포켓몬 30주년을 맞이하여,다양한 볼거리와 체험, 오리지널 상품 등역대 최대 규모의 이벤트가 서울지역에서 개최 됩니다.

전시&스토어
* 일시 : 2026년 5월 1일(금) ~ 6월 21일(일)
* 장소 : 서울 성동구 서울숲 은행나무길
* 시간 : 12:00~19:00

전시&스토어
* 일시 : 2026년 5월 1일(금) ~ 6월 21일(일)
* 장소 : 서울 성동구 성수동 성수이로7가길 9
* 시간 : 10:00~21:00

스토어
* 기간 : 2026년 5월 1일(금) ~ 5월 31일(일)
* 장소 : 트렌드팟 바이 올리브영N 성수
* 시간 : 10:00~22:00 (종료일 18시 마감)


* 일시 : 2026년 5월 5일(화)
* 장소 : 서울 뚝섬 한강공원
* 참가 : 포켓몬 런 티켓 구매자

대회&전시&스토어
* 일시 : 2026년 5월 24일(일) ~ 5월 25일(월) * 장소 : 서울 삼성동 COEX C홀

* 시간 : 09:00~18:00 (예정)
더 자세한 정보는 순차 공개될 예정이니 많이 기대해 주세요!
※ 각 행사의 일정 및 운영시간은 현장 상황에 따라 변경될 수 있습니다.

Source: https://x.com/pokemonkrmkt/status/2044242407576031476

Pokémon GO Seoul Stamp Rally Magikarp Card Distribution Update

Due to enormous crowds at the Pokémon GO Seoul Stamp Rally on May 1st, 2026, Pokémon Korea announced that the in-person card distribution was canceled but participants could apply to receive it via an online form.

Hello, this is Pokémon Korea.
The Magikarp promo card that was scheduled to be distributed today has been canceled for safety reasons. We plan to accept applications via an online form at a later date, and further details will be announced on Pokémon’s official social media channels.

We will be collecting necessary information such as your name, address, and Trainer ID via an online form, so please check the official Pokémon social media channels on Monday, May 4th, 2026 for further details.

Everyone who met the Stamp Rally requirements today will still receive their prize, so please feel free to head home.

안녕하세요, 포켓몬코리아입니다.
오늘 증정 예정이었전 프로모 카드 “잉어킹”은 현장 안전 상의 이유로 취소되었습니다.
추후 온라인상 폼으로 접수 예정이며, 자세한 내용은 포켓몬 공식 SNS에서 안내 드리겠습니다.
온라인 폼에서 성함, 주소, 트레이너 ID, 주소 등 필요한 정보를 접수 받을 예정이오니, 상세 내용은 5/4(월) 포켓몬 공식 SNS를 확인해 주십시오.
오늘 스탬프랠리 조건을 충족하신 분들은
모두 받으실 수 있으니 안심하고 돌아가 주십시오.

Source: https://x.com/pokemonkrmkt/status/2050079932173471820

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Build & Battle Box will be available starting on May 9th, 2026 at select Play! Pokémon Stores.

Get a Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Build & Battle Box Early

Enjoy quick games and quick pulls with a box that includes a 40‑card deck and four booster packs.

The latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising, arrives May 22, 2026, but you can visit your local game store to play with it early! Starting May 9, 2026, select Play! Pokémon Stores will begin selling the Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Build & Battle Box, giving Trainers a chance to have a Prerelease battle and experience the latest expansion before its official release date.

In the Prerelease format, players compete using a 40-card deck with four Prize cards set aside at the start of play, as opposed to a 60-card deck with six Prize cards. Prerelease is perfect for introducing new Trainers to the exciting world of the Pokémon TCG with quick, fun games, and it gives seasoned Trainers a window into everything Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising has to offer. Due to the limited card pool and the variance of cards that can be acquired in a Build & Battle Box, Prerelease events are a great opportunity to flex your creative deck-building muscles.

Each Build & Battle Box includes four Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising booster packs and a 40-card, ready-to-play deck featuring key cards from current and prior expansions, as well as one of four unique foil promo cards. Depending on which promo card you get, you could be playing with the devious Delphox, amped-up Ampharos, cunning Crobat, or good-natured Goodra.

Delphox

Get ready to set your Prerelease battles ablaze with the Fox Pokémon and its Energized Storm attack! In most situations, you’ll do at least 60 damage with Energized Storm just by fulfilling its attack cost, but if you continue to attach Energy to your Pokémon, the damage can really storm out of control with this hard-hitting attack. Be sure to spread out your Energy to keep your damage numbers up while avoiding a Knock Out that could leave you with no Pokémon ready to attack.

Delphox’s Flaring Magic requires you to discard a precious Basic Fire Energy card, but drawing until you have seven cards in your hand each turn will be more than worth it to set up more Delphox and even more Flaring Magic Abilities. Consistency is key in Prerelease battles, and more cards in hand can never hurt—unless you run out of cards in your deck.

Ampharos

Ampharos’s Synchro Pulse Ability is aptly named—if you sync up your hand size with your opponent’s hand size, Ampharos will probably be able to one-hit KO almost any Pokémon you encounter in a Prerelease battle. Flashing Bolt can do up to 220 damage if you complete this task, and it won’t always be easy, but a few cards will help—like Judge, which resets both players’ hands to four cards each, or Trainer cards that can be played to lower (or increase) your own hand size.

Crobat

Hey, that’s not Magcargo! Crobat’s Nighttime Maneuvers Ability is reminiscent of the Smooth Over Ability that this other Johto-region Pokémon had during the Sun & Moon Series. The only difference is that Crobat needs to be in the Active Spot, making it a bit more conditional. Fulfilling that condition is more than worth it, though, because you can stack the exact card you need to draw next turn or combine the effect for use with a Supporter card.


Need to find a Punk Helmet to KO your opponent’s Active Pokémon on their next attack? You’ve got it. Looking to get multiple Crobat into play to keep up the pressure with its efficient Poison Sound Wave attack? Stack a Golbat or Crobat on top of your deck and use Grimsley’s Move to put it directly onto your Bench! Get creative—the night sky is the limit!

Goodra

The Pokémon TCG always benefits from a little bit of disruption to keep players on their toes, and Goodra’s Slimy Sliding Ability is here to do just that. Cards with switching effects are at a premium in Prerelease battles, so attempting to retreat is far more common when Pokémon are at risk of a KO. If you have Goodra in play, though, your opponent may not be able to retreat their Active Pokémon, securing you an easy KO in the future.

Goodra isn’t all tricks—it has plenty of muscle. Its Dragon Pulse attack does 160 damage for Water Psychic and packs a real punch that can easily one-hit KO the other Prerelease promo cards. It can be tricky to get two different types of Energy attached, but if you include a healthy mix of Water Energy and Psychic Energy in your deck, you should have no problem taking Knock Outs. Just be careful when discarding the top card of your deck!

Whether you’re heading to a local game store or playing with friends, you’re in for some quick and fun battles with cards from the new Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising expansion! If you’re not able to make it to a Prerelease event, these Build & Battle Boxes will be available for purchase when the expansion officially launches.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-pokemon-tcg-mega-evolution-chaos-rising-build-battle-box-early

The 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships take place from June 12th, 2026 to June 14th, 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon International Championships, New Orleans | NAIC 2026

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Vo1R1M8EA

2026 Pokémon North America International Championships

The Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) are the final International Championships event of the 2026 Championship Series season, featuring exciting competitions for the Pokémon Video Game Championships, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. The competitive season is coming to an exciting close, and we feel there’s no better Mega-Evolved Pokémon to pump up the hype than Mega Blastoise. Torrential battles are certain to flood the weekend’s action, especially as Pokémon Champions makes its debut as the tournament software for Pokémon VGC!

Welcome Kit

All competitors will receive a welcome kit packed with Pokémon goodies, including a cap, playmat, card sleeves, deck box, pin, International Championships–stamped promo card, and more. Welcome kits are available while supplies last, and contents may vary based on availability. 

Prizing Information

More than a global stage to prove you’re among the best Pokémon competitors in the world, the International Championships are an opportunity to win incredible prizes. The prize pool includes over $500,000 USD, Pokémon TCG booster packs, commemorative prizes that include promo cards and playmats, and direct invitations to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships.

Travel Support 

As you climb your way up the Championship Points leaderboard during specific qualification periods, you may become eligible to earn Travel Awards that include monetary prizes and priority registration! NAIC is the last chance to earn Championship Points and move up the leaderboard as players compete for invitations to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and make that last push toward a Travel Award.

Pokémon Center

Pokémon Center is returning to the 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships! The store will feature International Championships–exclusive products as well as a curated selection of products from Pokémon Center.

Play Lab

If you’re attending the Pokémon North America International Championships and want to learn how to play Pokémon games, visit Play Lab! Designed for beginners and casual players, Play Lab will offer modular experiences to teach you different Pokémon games like the Pokémon Trading Card Game, video games, and various apps. These experiences range in duration and play level to suit all kinds of Trainers.

Source: https://championships.pokemon.com/en-us/events/internationals/2026/new-orleans

Snag Exclusive Merch at the 2026 NAIC Pokémon Center Store

Awesome battles and equally awesome merch await. The 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) is fast approaching! From June 12 to 14, 2026, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, will host high-octane battles to cap off the Championship Series season. Alongside the battles, attendees can expect to find some exciting and exclusive merchandise at the NAIC Pokémon Center pop-up store, which is open from June 11 to 14, 2026.


Mega-Evolved Pokémon are the featured players this year, with Mega Venusaur, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, and Mega Blastoise leading the list. These awesome Pokémon adorn a colorful collection of items, including clothing, home goods, and Pokémon Trading Card Game accessories.

But there’s another star in this collection: a cuddly Pikachu plush holding a display frame that can showcase a Pokémon TCG card. This event-exclusive plush bears the Pokémon International Championships logo and the year, making it the perfect souvenir to commemorate your time at NAIC.

Prepare Your Pins

Start filling your lanyards and display bags—pin trading will be at NAIC! The pin-trading event kicks off the same day as the pop-up store, with no badge or reservation required.

No pins? No problem! Pokémon Center has tons of amazing pins available so you can get involved and swap with your fellow Trainers.

Grab Your Gear

Be there and be square with our adorable new Deck Buddies, which will keep your deck stylish and secure between battles! Other exciting new Pokémon TCG products are also available, so whether you nab an electrifying Bellibolt playmat or some enchanting Gardevoir card sleeves, you're sure to enhance your battles at NAIC. Get ready for the action by checking out the wide range of Pokémon TCG accessories at the Pokémon Center.

Get Awesome Rewards When You Watch NAIC

Watch the NAIC livestream on Pokémon Twitch channels with Twitch Drops enabled in your settings, and you may be eligible to get a new Pokémon and helpful items in Pokémon Champions, exclusive cosmetics and rare cards in Pokémon TCG Live, Timed Research for Pokémon GO, and a platinum Blastoise boost emblem in Pokémon UNITE. As you watch on Twitch or YouTube, be sure to also look out for a gift code that will grant you a 2026 NAIC in-game sticker in Pokémon UNITE.

Pokémon Champions: Blastoise and Quick Coupons
Pokémon Champions will be the competitive Pokémon VGC software at an International Championships for the first time at the 2026 NAIC! Competitors will battle for their last chance to qualify for Worlds on this brand-new title, and you can start to put together teams of your own by following along with the broadcast.

Watch the official 2026 NAIC stream on Twitch.tv/Pokemon with Twitch Drops enabled in your settings to earn an iconic fully evolved Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions.

• Blastoise

The redemption period ends on June 18, 2026.

Follow along with a partnered 2026 NAIC co-streamer with Twitch Drops enabled for the following items to more rapidly recruit new Pokémon in Pokémon Champions.

• 12 Quick Coupons

The redemption period ends on July 14, 2026.

Pokémon TCG Live: Beautiful SIRs and Exclusive Mega Blastoise–Themed Cosmetics
Jump-start your Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising collection with four booster packs from the expansion, two special illustration rare cards, and two ultra rare cards. A variety of event-exclusive cosmetics featuring Mega Blastoise await too.

Watch the stream on Twitch.tv/PokemonTCG for at least 30 minutes in total and redeem the code in Pokémon TCG Live to start building out your collection.

• Four digital Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Booster Packs

Watch the stream on Twitch.tv/Pokemon for at least 45 minutes in total and redeem the code in Pokémon TCG Live to add some beautiful new cards to your collection.

• Two special illustration rare cards from Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising

Watch the stream on Twitch.tv/PokemonTCG for at least 60 minutes in total and redeem the code to dress both your deck and your avatar to the nines.

• Mega Blastoise–themed deck cosmetics
• Mega Blastoise Avatar Jacket

Last but certainly not least, watch a partnered 2026 NAIC co-streamer for at least 45 minutes and redeem the code in Pokémon TCG Live for even more bling.

• Two ultra rare cards from Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising

Don’t forget that as the competition continues into Sunday, June 14, 2026, you’ll need to watch Twitch.tv/Pokemon during the Pokémon TCG Junior Division, Senior Division, and Masters Division Finals to earn watch time toward Twitch Drops.

The redemption period ends on July 14, 2026.

Pokémon GO: Timed Research Inspired by EUIC Champion P4T0M4N, Elite Charged TM, Rare Candy XL, and More
By tuning in to the 2026 NAIC stream, you can earn Timed Research inspired by P4T0M4N’s big win at 2026 EUIC where he defended his crown for the second year in a row. Enable Twitch Drops on your Twitch account, tune into Twitch.tv/PokemonGO during NAIC, and watch for at least 30 minutes to receive unique Timed Research including an encounter inspired by P4T0M4N’s winning team in Pokémon GO. This Timed Research will include the following rewards.

• An encounter with a Seaking that knows the Charged Attack Icy Wind
• 20 Goldeen Candy XL
• 10 Fast TMs
• 10 Charged TMs

This redemption will expire on June 26, 2026.

That’s not all; if you follow the above steps and watch for at least 45 minutes, you’ll receive the NAIC Battle Bundle, a code awarding the following items to get your team up to speed.

• Elite Charged TM
• Rare Candy XL
• 25 Charged TMs
• 25 Fast TMs

This redemption will expire on June 26, 2026.

If you want to earn watch time toward these amazing rewards on Sunday, June 14, 2026, be sure to tune in to Twitch.tv/Pokemon during the Pokémon GO Grand Final.

Pokémon UNITE: Platinum Blastoise boost emblem and 2026 NAIC in-game sticker
Pokémon UNITE players can earn a couple of cool items during NAIC too! Watch the stream on Twitch or YouTube to discover a gift code for an exclusive in-game sticker featuring the 2026 NAIC logo.

Watch the livestream for at least 20 minutes with Twitch Drops enabled, and you’ll get a gift code to redeem in the Pokémon UNITE Gift Exchange for a platinum Blastoise boost emblem, which can be used to alter your Pokémon’s stats.

Both items can be redeemed through July 29, 2026, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Don’t forget to watch the Pokémon UNITE Final Stretch at NAIC Finals on Sunday for your last chance to earn time toward the platinum Blastoise boost emblem Twitch Drop. You can follow along on June 14, 2026, on Twitch.tv/Pokemon.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/snag-exclusive-merch-at-the-2026-naic-pokemon-center-store

The Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection - Series 2 will be released on June 19th, 2026 for $14.99 USD. High resolution images of the product have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection - Series 2

30 Years of First Partner Pokémon! Every Pokémon Trainer's journey begins with a first partner - a loyal friend who stands by your side through thick and thin! Relive your own adventures and celebrate the bond between Trainer and Pokémon with a booster pack containing 3 of 9 illustration rare-style promo cards consisting of beloved first partner Pokémon from the Johto, Unova, or Galar region. You'll also find two more Pokémon TCG booster packs and a fun sticker sheet featuring first partner Pokémon friends.


The Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection - Series 2 includes:

• 1 Pokémon TCG booster pack containing 3 of 9 promo cards
• 2 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• 1 sticker sheet

Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2

Every Pokémon Trainer’s journey begins with a first partner—a loyal friend who stands by your side through thick and thin! Relive some of your favorite adventures and celebrate the bond between Trainer and Pokémon with a booster pack containing three of nine illustration rare–style promo cards consisting of beloved first partner Pokémon from the Johto, Unova, or Galar region. You’ll also find two more Pokémon TCG booster packs and a fun sticker sheet featuring first partner Pokémon friends.


Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/first-partner-illustration-collection-series-2

LEGO IDEAS is holding a Pokémon Trading Card Game Challenge where participants can create their own Pokémon TCG card using LEGO bricks. The winner of the challenge will see their build turned into a LEGO set.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Challenge: Build Your Card!

Are you ready to make Pokémon history? Join us in a one-of-a-kind collaboration with Pokémon and unleash your creativity! We're inviting builders from around the world to craft their own Pokémon TCG card using LEGO bricks, elements, and pieces. Imagine your creation becoming an official LEGO® Pokémon™ brick-built Trading Card!

Your Mission: Build a dynamic card, featuring your chosen Pokémon. Let your imagination soar as you bring these iconic creatures to life using LEGO bricks. Your build should be a card with a frame, showcasing your Pokémon in a vibrant and creative way. It can burst through the frame, use the frame as a backdrop, or something we never even thought of. You are the Trainer here. We've provided an indication of size for the frame and a list of some fan-favorite Pokémon to choose from, but the rest is up to you!

Choosing your Active Pokémon: Essential Guidelines for Your Build:

Trainer tips:

• Your build must contain only one Pokémon and only from the below mentioned list. It must include a frame for the build to appear as a brick-built card
• It must be an original creation, not a replica or recreation of an existing Pokémon TCG card.
• The build must be a Full Art Pokémon card.
• No less than 400 pcs and no more than 2500 pcs must be used
The face of the Pokémon must be clearly visible in the upper half of the card. Minifigures are not allowed

Pokémon allowed

(no Shiny or regional variants other than those already in the list):

• Alolan Exeggutor
• Arceus (Normal-type)
• Ceruledge
• Chandelure
• Darkrai
• Dragonite
• Garchomp 
• Gardevoir 
• Gengar 
• Giratina (Origin Forme) 
• Greninja
• Gyarados 
• Hawlucha 
• Jigglypuff 
• Joltik 
• Lucario 
• Luxray
• Machamp 
• Meowth 
• Metagross 
• Mew 
• Mewtwov
• Ninetales 
• Rowlet 
• Tinkaton 
• Torterra 
• Toxtricity (Amped Form)
• Tyranitar 
• Wailord 
• Zoroark

Prizes:

The Grand Prize Selection will see their build turned into a LEGO set. They'll also receive credit and compensation as described in the Product Ideas Guidelines and Terms of Service . This means they will receive:

• 1% of the total net sales of the product
• 10 complimentary copies of their LEGO Ideas set
• Credit and a bio as the LEGO Ideas Fan Designer in the set materials

Entries that are selected to participate in the Fan Vote, but are not selected for the Grand Prize, will receive:

• 72151 - Eevee
• 72152 - Pikachu and Poké Ball
• 21358 - Minifigure Vending Machine
• 21365 - Love Birds
• 21376 - Orange Cat

How it works

The challenge has following phases:

Building Phase
Your build must follow the Product Ideas guidelines with these exceptions:

• It must be an original creation, not a replica or recreation of an existing Pokémon TCG card.
• Your build must not exceed 2500 pieces.
• Your build must have a minimum of 400 pieces.
• Your build must be of one of the above mentioned Pokémon
• The dimensions of the frame must be: H: 30cm/12 inch/37 studs and W: 21.5cm/8.5 inch/26 studs
• The build must be a Full Art Pokémon card.
• Minifigures are not allowed

Submit your build by May 6th 2026 at 6:00 AM EST. We recommend submitting 2 days early to allow for potential changes if required. If your build needs edits, you’ll have until May 7th 2026 at 6:00 AM EST to resubmit.

Review Phase
The Review Board will review and select up to 5 builds to move to the Fan Vote on May 28th 2026. Builds are evaluated on:

• Overall coolness and originality: 50%
• Inspired details: 25%
• Best use of LEGO elements: 25%

Voting Phase

• LEGO Ideas members can vote 1 time for their favorite build between May 28th 2026 and June 11th 2026.
• The votes will help us decide the Grand Prize of the challenge. Please note: All product ideas that reach the Fan Vote phase will be eligible to become an official LEGO Ideas set. The Fan Vote is an important way for the Review Board to understand fan enthusiasm for specific designs and the overall challenge theme. While a high number of votes is a strong signal of interest, it is not the sole deciding factor. The Review Board will have the final decision on which product idea becomes an official LEGO Ideas set.

Grand Prize Selection Announcement

• The selected builds will receive the prizes as listed in the Prizes section.
• Results will be posted on LEGO Ideas no later than February 4th 2027. The selected creators are contacted via the email linked to their LEGO ID.

How to enter

• Build your creation using physical bricks or a digital tool like Bricklink’s Studio or other third-party LEGO CAD software.
• You may edit images with tools like Photoshop. Edited photos should be clear, well-lit, with a neutral background, and free from clutter. Avoid including people, animals, or text overlays.
• AI-generated art or copywriting is not allowed.
• 3rd party platforms (like YouTube) are not allowed. You can upload your video directly to our platform when submitting your build.
• Take a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 photos showing all angles and features. Use high-resolution images (at least 1080 x 720 pixels) for clear detail.
• Add a title, short description (use proper capitalization and spelling), and submit via the Submit your build! button.

Rules

• This challenge follows the Product Ideas Guidelines with a few exceptions outlined in the “Building Phase” section. Be sure to read the guidelines carefully to ensure your build is eligible and can be approved for the challenge and review.
• You must be the original creator and hold exclusive rights to your build. Do not submit work by others.
• Your build must be either entirely new creations or expired Product Ideas. Product Ideas that are or were active during the intake of this Challenge will not be accepted.
• Any LEGO elements (LEGO System, LEGO DUPLO, LEGO TECHNIC/Construction) are allowed in your build. No modifications are accepted.
• You may include references to Pokémon™ IP. Any reference to any other IPs are not allowed.
• No Minifigures are allowed.
• Builds and comments must follow LEGO Ideas House Rules.

Legal

• Entrants must be 16+ years old.
• You may submit multiple builds, but you can only be selected for either the Grand Prize Winner or one of the Runners-Up. The chosen design to become a LEGO set will be able to accumulate the compensation as described in the Product Ideas Guidelines and Terms of Service with either the Grand Prize or the Runner-Up Prize.
• Each Selected Entrant (or their parent/legal guardian if the Selected Entrant is a minor in their country of residence) will be required to sign and return a Declaration and Release, which must be received by us within five days of notification, otherwise the Selected Entrant will be disqualified. If a Selected Entrant cannot be contacted, or fails to execute and return the signed documents within the required time period, the Selected Entrant forfeits the prize.
• This challenge is offered, organized and run solely by the LEGO Group. Participants should direct all queries and matters relating to the challenge to LEGO Ideas. 
• Active participation by way of submissions of any kind to this challenge is not open to residents of Iran, North Korea, Myanmar/Burma, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Syria, Russia or any other country which is subjected to sanctions and were prohibited or restricted by law, for as long as such sanctions remain in place. Prizes for winners from Ukraine or Belarus may be delayed due to shipping restrictions.
• By entering, you agree to follow this Challenge Brief and LEGO Ideas Terms of Service.
• We reserve the right to substitute a package, partially or as a whole, for one of equal or greater value.
• Each Selected Entrant is responsible for any applicable taxes and fees, if any, associated with package receipt and/or use.
• We assume no responsibility or liability for damages loss or injury resulting from acceptance or use of the package.
• In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Challenge is impaired in any way for any reason (including fraud, virus or other technical problem), we may either: (a) suspend the Challenge to correct the problem and then resume the Challenge; or (b) cancel the Challenge, if the problem cannot be corrected.
• We reserve the right to disqualify any Entrant we find to be tampering with the submission or voting process or the operation of the Challenge, or who is acting in violation of the Challenge Brief or the LEGO Ideas Terms of Service.
• The selected product might not be available for sale in all territories.

Source: https://beta.ideas.lego.com/challenges/ac3435ad-b8c8-4314-ae5d-cec7cce2548c?tab=info

On April 24th, 2026, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Gem Pack Volume 5 will be released. Join Pokémon like Floragato as you set sail toward the horizon, ride the waves, and chase your dreams and treasures!


The 5th installment of the Pokémon Gem Pack features a wide variety of Pokémon foil cards. For each Pokémon, there are foil cards with specific designs such as a Master Ball design and the Gem Pack logo stamped on it, all waiting for you to collect!


Every Pokémon featured in this set’s Gem Pack comes with an artwork Holo card. Also, four members of the Rising Volt Tackers from Pokémon Horizons: Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede, appear in artwork holo cards alongside their respective partners.

In the brand-new art card featuring Captain Pikachu, he and Friede are gazing into the distance aboard the Brave Asagi, as if they’re about to embark on a new journey. Meanwhile, the art cards featuring Floragato, Crocalor and Quaxwell with their partners Liko, Roy and Dot are all sharing a meal together. Every moment spent with their partners is one of the most cherished memories on their adventure.


Artwork for the anime cards is done by staff members from the Pocket Monsters 2023 anime series: Keita Hagiwara, Lyu Yifei, Kōki Yanagihara and Rei Yamazaki.

Sources: https://www.pokemon.cn/tcg/product/21078.html

Gengar, Luxray, and Aurorus Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Perfect Order promo cards will be available starting on March 27th, 2026 at participating stores in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Celebrate Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Perfect Order with Promo Cards

Get Gengar, level up with Luxray, and adopt Aurorus…with a $15 or more Pokémon TCG purchase.

Get your Pokémon TCG game in perfect order with a little help from Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order. Celebrate the expansion’s release with three promo cards available starting March 27, 2026, with a Pokémon TCG purchase of $15 or more at the following stores (in person or online):

• Gengar promo card
  • US: GameStop
  • Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: EB Games
• Luxray promo card
  • US: Best Buy
  • New Zealand: JB HIFI
  • Australia: Mr. Toys, Toymate
• Aurorus promo card
  • US: Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble

Promo cards are available while supplies last.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-pokemon-tcg-mega-evolution-perfect-order-with-promo-cards