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Grading and marketplace service company Collectors has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Beckett. This will add Beckett to Collectors subsidiaries which include PSA, PCGS, SGC, and Card Ladder. PSA and Beckett are the two most popular grading services for the Pokémon TCG.

Collectors to Acquire Beckett

Acquisition Looks to Elevate the Historic Collectibles Company While Maintaining Its Distinct Brand and Operations

SANTA ANA, CA - December 15, 2025 - Collectors, a leading provider of grading and marketplace services in the collectibles industry, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Beckett, one of the most respected companies in collecting. Beckett will remain an independent brand within the Collectors family of companies, continuing to operate with its own operations, customer experience, and standards around grading, marketplace, magazines and price guide.

The acquisition reflects Collectors’ commitment to strengthening the hobby by supporting trusted brands that serve distinct collector bases. With this addition, Collectors will look to enhance Beckett’s offering while preserving the ability for hobbyists to choose what is best for every unique item in their collection.

"I am pleased to share that the iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors. “The first card I ever submitted for grading was to Beckett, and I consider Collectors custodians of this important icon in the hobby. We believe that strong, well-supported brands help grow access to the hobby.”

“Beckett is in good hands with the Collectors team, who are first and foremost hobbyists and fans,” said Kevin Isaacson, CEO of Collēctīvus. “We appreciate their commitment to the Beckett brand and their willingness to invest in the people who make it valuable. We look forward to seeing Beckett continue to build on its legacy in its next chapter.”

Orders at PSA and Beckett will continue to be processed normally. There will be no change in pricing as a part of this acquisition.

About Collectors

Collectors is a leading provider of grading and marketplace services in the collectibles industry. Collectors provides best-in-class products and services that allow hobbyists to grade, authenticate, research, vault and sell their trading cards, memorabilia and other items. Collectors divisions and subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, SGC, and Card Ladder. More information is accessible to collectors and dealers at Collectors.com. For more information about PSA, please visit www.PSAcard.com.

Source: https://www.collectors.com/company-announcement
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The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Mini Tin were available February 20th, 2026, where Pokémon TCG products are sold for $9.99 USD each.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Mini Tin

Add more cards to your Pokémon Trading Card Game collection and get a fun collectible with each delightful Mini Tin. There are five Mini Tin designs in total, and each one is adorned with artwork that can be combined to form one large image. Choose your favorite or collect all five—no matter what you decide, these Mini Tins put Pokémon favorites in the palm of your hand.

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In each Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Mini Tin, you’ll find:

  • 2 Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes booster packs
  • 1 sticker sheet
  • A Pokémon art card showing the art from this Mini Tin—you can collect and combine all 5!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mega-evolution-ascended-heroes-mini-tin
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The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection—Mega Lucario and Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection—Mega Gardevoir were available where Pokémon TCG products are sold on March 20th, 2026.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection—Mega Lucario | Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection—Mega Gardevoir

With strong attacks and big HP, Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex break through boundaries in battle! Team up with one of these powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex as a full-art foil promo card , then find even more Pokémon inside a stack of 10 booster packs from Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes. You’ll also get a large poster showing off Mega Lucario or Mega Gardevoir and other Pokémon featured in this special expansion.

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Each Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection—Mega Lucario or Mega Gardevoir includes:

  • 1 foil promo card featuring Mega Lucario ex or Mega Gardevoir ex
  • 1 double-sided poster, 26.875" × 39"
  • 10 Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes booster packs
  • A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mega-evolution-ascended-heroes-premium-poster-collection-mega-lucario-mega-evolution-ascended-heroes-premium-poster-collection-mega-gardevoir
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The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collections were available where Pokémon TCG products are sold on January 30th, 2026.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collection

Pokémon from the Kanto region are ascending to greatness—as both promo cards and tech stickers! In this collection, you’ll find either Charmander or Gastly as a foil promo card, plus a sheet of tech stickers featuring Charmander and Mega Charizard Y or Gastly and Mega Gengar. Top it all off with even more Pokémon inside three booster packs from the mega-awesome Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion.

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The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collection includes:

  • 1 foil promo card featuring Charmander or Gastly
  • 1 tech sticker sheet
  • 3 Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes booster packs

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mega-evolution-ascended-heroes-tech-sticker-collection
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The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection will be available on March 20, 2026, at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection

Every new Pokémon journey begins with one essential step: Choosing your first partner Pokémon! With this box, you can befriend the Grass type Chikorita, Fire type Tepig, and Water type Totodile as dazzling foil promo cards and as a deluxe pin showing off all three Pokémon together in glossy enamel. You also get five booster packs from the Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion.

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The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection includes:

  • 3 foil promo cards featuring Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile
  • 1 deluxe pin featuring Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile
  • 5 Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes booster packs

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mega-evolution-ascended-heroes-first-partners-deluxe-pin-collection
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The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Meganium ex, Mega Emboar ex, and Mega Feraligatr ex Boxes will be available April 24, 2026, at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Mega Meganium ex, Mega Emboar ex, and Mega Feraligatr ex Boxes

Forge a bond that takes your partner Pokémon’s strength past the limit with Mega Evolution! In these boxes, you’ll find a playable foil promo card along with an oversize lenticular card with dynamic artwork and four booster packs from the special Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion.

Which partner Pokémon will you choose? Blossoming with new power, Mega Meganium ex presents your opponent’s Pokémon with a Giant Bouquet filled with massive damage. Surrounded by flames, Mega Emboar ex lets loose a Crimson Blast to devastate your opponent. And with gnashing teeth and claws, Mega Feraligatr ex targets your opponent’s weakened Pokémon with a Mortal Crunch!

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Each Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes ex Box includes:

  • 1 foil promo card featuring Mega Meganium ex, Mega Emboar ex, or Mega Feraligatr ex
  • 1 oversize lenticular promo card featuring Mega Meganium ex, Mega Emboar ex, or Mega Feraligatr ex
  • 4 Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes booster packs

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mega-evolution-ascended-heroes-mega-meganium-ex-mega-emboar-ex-and-mega-feraligatr-ex-boxes
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The Pokémon TCG: Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex League Battle Deck was available at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold on December 12th, 2025 for $29.99 USD. It was originally going to be released on November 7th, 2025, but it was delayed.

Pokémon TCG: Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex League Battle Deck

Show your sinister side when you take on all challengers with a team of powerful Pokémon led by Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex. This League Battle Deck is a ready-to-play 60-card Pokémon Trading Card Game deck that’s bursting with Team Rocket’s Pokémon and members of the nefarious crew as Trainer cards. Whether you’re playing a friendly game or battling as part of some fiendish scheme, this League Battle Deck will make sure you have the might of Team Rocket on your side.

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The Pokémon TCG: Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex League Battle Deck includes:

  • 1 ready-to-play 60-card deck
  • 6 damage-counter dice
  • 1 coin-flip die
  • 2 coin condition markers
  • 1 deck box
  • 1 strategy sheet
  • 1 code card to play this deck online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/pokemon-tcg-team-rockets-mewtwo-ex-league-battle-deck
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On January 16th, 2026, the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game booster pack Blade Awakened (利刃猛醒) will be released in China. The set features the Greninja EX card but also Ancient and Future cards. New ACE SPEC cards will also make their debut, offering fresh battle and collecting experiences. New bundle products featuring Blade Awakened booster packs will also be released at the same time.

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Booster packs are available in 5 card and 20 card packs. A Coin Set pack containing 3 Blade Awakened Booster Packs, a coin and a featured card will also be available. 5 card packs cost 39 yuan.

There are a total of 25 Pokémon holo cards with C/U/R rarity. Furthermore, C/U/R rarity Pokémon holo cards can be either Poké Ball patterned or Master Ball patterned. (The ratio of Poké Ball patterned holo cards to Master Ball patterned holo cards is 99:1.)

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Coin Set Pack Featured Cards

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Coin Set Pack Featured Cards

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Coin Collector's Book

A Pokémon Trading Card Game Coin Collector's Book featuring Greninja will also be released. The book features Greninja on the cover and contains 30 coin slots. It's a great way to store coins and also convenient for trainers to take it out and enjoy the fun of collecting coins with friends. It costs 40 yuan.
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Exclusive Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking Artwork

A Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking card with exclusive artwork by Taira Akitsu will be included in this set.

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Source: https://www.pokemon.cn/tcg/product/19812.html
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The Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest (Fall 2025) was available in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold on December 5th, 2025 for $29.99 USD.

Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest (Fall 2025)

A Treasure Chest Packed with Pokémon! Build up your Pokémon collection and get a metal case to bring your favorite cards to your next Pokémon event with the Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest. This sturdy metal case contains more than a dozen special Pokémon goodies, including some not found anywhere else. Foil cards featuring Ralts, Kirlia, and Riolu will shine especially bright in the included mini portfolio—and if you’re building a deck featuring Mega Gardevoir ex or Mega Lucario ex, you can include these cards for some extra sparkle!
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The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Collector Chest (Fall 2025) includes:

  • 6 Pokémon TCG booster packs
  • 3 foil cards featuring Ralts, Kirlia, and Riolu
  • 1 Pokémon coin featuring Mega Lucario
  • 4 colorful sticker sheets
  • A mini portfolio to store your favorite cards

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/collector-chest-fall-2025
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The Mega Kangaskhan ex Box was available at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold on December 5th, 2025 for $21.99 USD.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Kangaskhan ex Box

Unleash a Rapid-Fire Combo with Mega Kangaskhan ex! Mega Evolution makes Kangaskhan’s child a force to be reckoned with—and both of them combine their powers as Mega Kangaskhan ex! Draw extra cards with Run Errand, then use Rapid-Fire Combo and flip coins to seek bigger damage. Team up with Mega Kangaskhan ex as a playable foil promo card and an oversize lenticular version for display, then open four booster packs to find even more cool cards!

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The Pokémon TCG: Mega Kangaskhan ex Box includes:

  • 1 foil promo card featuring Mega Kangaskhan ex
  • 1 oversize lenticular promo card featuring Mega Kangaskhan ex
  • 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/pokemon-tcg-mega-kangaskhan-ex-box