Dec1

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live to go offline for 8 hours of maintenance starting 4:00pm UTC on December 5th, ahead of update to Version 1.9.2

Next week on December 5th, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live will be receiving an update to Version 1.9.2. This update will resolve a small number of issues that had been impacting on several cards, most notably problems in the application of Toedscruel's Slime Mold Colony Ability, and the longstanding bug where Zoroark's Phantom Transformation ability will show the player multiple card selection screens. This update will be preceded by an 8 hour long maintenance window, scheduled to start at 8:00am (PST) / 4:00pm (UTC) on December 5th.
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Nov25

Top 8 players of the 2024 Latin America International Championships announced

The Pokémon Latin America International Championships of the 2023 to 2024 Play! Pokémon season took place in São Paulo in Brazil from 17 to 19 November which was the first International Championships event of the season. The Top 8 players of each division have been confirmed by the Pokémon Company International. The most popular Pokémon in teams for Pokémon GO and VGC and the most popular deck archetypes and their percentages of popularity on Day 2 of the Latin America International Championships were also shown in the livestream on the Official Pokémon YouTube Channel.
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Nov24

Today's update to the official Japanese Pokémon TCG site and YouTube channel officially unveils majority of remaining card list for Shiny Treasure ex

Today's updates on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel have revealed most of the remaining new cards from the upcoming Shiny Treasure ex subset, the first High Class Pack for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Cards from these sets will be released internationally as part of the recently announced Paldean Fates special expansion in late January 2024.
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Nov22

Tonight's livestream on the official Japanese Pokémon TCG YouTube channel reveals Special Art Rare Arven card from the upcoming Shiny Treasure ex set

Tonight's livestream on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has officially unveiled a new Special Art Rare version of the Arven Supporter Card, which will be released in Japan on December 1st as part of the upcoming Shiny Treasure ex subset, the first High Class Pack for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Cards from these sets will be released internationally as part of the recently announced Paldean Fates special expansion in late January 2024.
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Nov16

First details released on the Scarlet & Violet - Paldean Fates expansion for the Pokémon TCG, launching internationally from January 26th next year

The sixth Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion in the Scarlet & Violet series, Paldean Fates, has finally been officially announced by The Pokémon Company International. This expansion, which is releasing on January 26th, 2024, will be the international equivalent of Japan's High Class Pack: Shiny Treasure ex, which is scheduled for release on December 1st this year. It's not yet known if all of the cards from that set will make it over to Scarlet & Violet - Paldean Fates internationally.
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Nov15

Visit new Poké Post Mailing Office popup locations in the U.K., France, and Germany to send and receive TCG souvenirs

The newest holiday attraction from The Pokémon Company International is coming to the U.K., France, and Germany this winter, as the Poké Post Mailing Office travels around the three countries beginning this coming Saturday, November 18th. The popup attraction will appear for one day in each of eight locations, where visitors can receive special Trading Card Game packs and a Pokémon Together promo card featuring their choice of Pikachu or Eevee in a corresponding wintry envelope. Visitors can then send the promo card (and the TCG pack) they didn’t choose to a friend; if a visitor chooses to keep the Pikachu promo card, Eevee will be sent to a recipient of their choice, and vice versa. Poké Post says they will endeavor to have the mail delivered to recipients by Christmas Day, though it isn’t guaranteed.
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Nov15

Pokémon Trainer Club to receive maintenance for security updates on Nov. 16th - Pokémon GO, TCG Live, and UNITE to log all players out during downtime

On November 16th, starting at 9:00am (PST) / 5:00pm (UTC), the Pokémon Trainer Club will be undergoing maintance for important updates to authentication security. As a result of this maintance, all players of the Pokémon TCG Live and Pokémon UNITE will be logged out, as will any players of Pokémon GO who use their Pokémon Trainer Club to login.
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Nov14

Latest video from the official Japanese Pokémon TCG YouTube channel officially reveals new Gimmighoul and Gholdengo cards coming in Shiny Treasure ex

Today's on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has revealed new Gimmighoul and Gholdengo cards, which will be released in Japan on December 1st as part of the upcoming Shiny Treasure ex subset, the first High Class Pack for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Cards from these sets will be released internationally in a future, as yet unannounced expansion.
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Nov4

Livestream from official Japanese Pokémon TCG YouTube channel reveals further cards from the upcoming Shiny Treasure ex High Class Pack

Today's livestream on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel of part 6 of the Pokémon Card Elite Four (ポケカ四天王) series, with the deciding match for the next Pokémon Card Elite Four member, has officially unveiled a selection of cardsfrom the upcoming Shiny Treasure ex subset, the first High Class Pack for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Cards from these sets will be released internationally in a future, as yet unannounced expansion.
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Nov1

Burglars gain entrance to card shop by driving truck through the door, steal thousands worth of Pokémon cards in Washington State

At about 12:20 a.m. on Friday, October 27th, two unidentified suspects backed a red Ford pickup truck through the side door of Gabi’s Olympic Cards and Comics in Lacey, Washington. With the door completely removed from the hinges, the two thieves entered the store and stole approximately $10,000 dollars worth of merchandise, including eight to ten cases (containing six booster boxes each) of Pokémon cards, according to owner Gabi Shepard. Shepard, who helped construct the store, says she remembers putting up the pillar that the pickup truck destroyed. “I know the building is just a thing, but it's still a thing that, you know, has been a part of my life for almost 20 years.” said Shepard.
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Oct27

Paradox Rift Battle Pass launches next week in Pokémon Trading Card Game Live - Log-in any time once it goes live to receive free Roaring Moon ex deck

The Scarlet & Violet - Paradox Rift Battle Pass will be launching worldwide in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live next week. Players logging into the game starting from the beginning of this Battle Pass will receive a free deck based around Roaring Moon ex, as well as a selection of Scarlet & Violet - Paradox Rift booster packs, and tokens that can be used to purchase individual cards in game. By purchasing the Premium Pass, players can also unlock a Gholdengo ex deck, together with additional tokens, card sleeves, and coins that can be used to purchase other cosmetic items for player's decks and avatar.
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Oct25

Scoop Up Net banned for Extra Regulation format Pokémon TCG tournaments in Japan from October 27th - first card banned in almost three years

Earlier today, in a brief update posted on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage, the first card ban in almost three years was announced with the notice that the Scoop Up Net card, first released in the Japanese Rebellion Crash expansion in March 2020, would no longer be eligible for inclusion in Extra Regulation format decks from Friday October 27th.
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Oct24

Japanese SEO company KABUKI Inc. launches pokécazilla, a new price comparison site for Japanese Pokémon TCG singles

In the English-speaking world of the TCG, sites like PriceCharting and TCGPlayer allow purchasers to compare prices and find the average selling price of cards they might be looking for. Up until now however, Japanese fans have had much fewer options for their own local market. It's seems that's about to change however, with SEO company KABUKI Inc. having recently opened pokécazilla (ポケカジラ), a brand new website for comparing the prices of Japanese Pokémon cards. In addition to enabling purchasers to easily compare prices between different online marketplaces, pokécazilla also allows for making purchases directly through the pokécazilla website itself.
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Oct21

First look at Shiny Treasure ex subset, the first High Class Pack for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon TCG, releasing in Japan December 1st

In a series of updates posted late last night Japan time, Pokémon Trading Card Game fans have received their first official look at the upcoming Shiny Treasure ex subset, scheduled for release in Japan on December 1st. The first High Class Pack for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Shiny Treasure ex will feature mainly reprints of previously released cards, with a focus on Pokémon ex cards. Various Pokémon cards in this set feature artworks that were previously exclusive to English-release SVP Black Star Promotional cards. Shiny Treasure ex also introduces Shiny Pokémon cards to the Scarlet & Violet Era.
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Oct20

The Pokémon Company International x Van Gogh Museum: Scalpers, sellouts, and safety concerns bring promotion to a grinding halt

The Pokémon Company International’s collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has been plagued with issues since its debut on September 28th, mostly in regards to the limited edition “Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat” promo card. Originally available in-person at the Van Gogh Museum and free with online orders of Van Gogh-themed Pokémon merchandise through the Pokémon Center online, the card has become a rare find, as scalpers overran the museum and sold out the Pokémon Center’s merch almost immediately. The Van Gogh Museum will continue to offer its Pokémon-themed exhibits and activities until the promotion’s original end date, January 7th of 2024, despite being completely sold out of Pokémon merchandise and no longer offering the promo card.
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Oct19

Latest video on official Japanese Pokémon TCG YouTube channel officially reveals Kingdra evolution line cards from the upcoming Ancient Roar expansion

A new video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has revealed new cards for the Kingdra evolution line, which will be released in Japan at the end of next week on October 27th as part of the Ancient Roar expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Cards from this set, and it's partner Future Flash, will be released internationally as part of the Scarlet & Violet: Paradox Rift expansion on November 3rd.
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Oct18

GameStop employee charged with manslaughter after shooting a man stealing Pokémon cards near Miami, Florida

Derrick Guerrero, 33, has been charged with manslaughter after shooting and killing a currently unnamed shoplifter who was in the process of stealing several Pokémon Trading Card Game boxes from the GameStop where Guerrero worked. The incident occurred the night of Tuesday, October 17th at the GameStop located in Pembroke Lakes Mall, in Pembroke Pines, a suburb of Miami, Florida. Guerrero is currently being held at Broward County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
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