Callum Self

Callum Self is the founder of Kanto Post and a Pokémon TCG specialist. With bylines at Wargamer, IGN, PCGamesN, UploadVR, and more, he has spent over six years covering gaming, collectibles, and Pokémon.

Pokémon TCG

With a Pokémon store opening in London, collectors need to remember that the TCG isn’t the only thing that matters

By Callum Self

/ 22 Oct 2026

Inflatable Pikachu on top of an airplane for Pokemon store

With a Pokémon store opening in London, collectors need to remember that the TCG isn’t the only thing that matters

A Pokémon store is opening in London, the first permanent shop outside of Asia, but collectors need to temper their TCG expectations.

By Callum Self

/ 22 Oct 2026

Cyberpunk TCG

Cyberpunk TCG celebrates Edgerunners Season 2 with a new set reveal

By Callum Self

/ 20 Oct 2026

An Edgerunners character in artwork for the Cyberpunk TCG set Edgerunners Burn Bright

Cyberpunk TCG celebrates Edgerunners Season 2 with a new set reveal

In celebration of the anime’s second season, Cyberpunk TCG is getting an Edgerunners set in spring 2027.

By Callum Self

/ 20 Oct 2026

Pokémon

This Gengar sleeping robe might be the perfect Pokémon Halloween present – for myself, of course

By Callum Self

/ 19 Oct 2026

A close up of the Gengar badge from the Gengar Purple Sleep Robe on the Pokemon Center website

This Gengar sleeping robe might be the perfect Pokémon Halloween present – for myself, of course

With its regal purple design and subtle Gengar details, this Pokémon Center sleeping robe might be the perfect Halloween treat. So, can you buy it for me?

By Callum Self

/ 19 Oct 2026

Pokémon TCG

Japan is getting a triple Pokémon TCG deck box in a stunning collection

By Callum Self

/ 18 Oct 2026

A close up of the artwork on a Mega Dragonite ex Pokémon card from a Pokémon TCG special deck collection

Japan is getting a triple Pokémon TCG deck box in a stunning collection

Japanese Pokémon TCG collectors stay winning as a new triple-deck collection offers a stunning set of accessories for players.

By Callum Self

/ 18 Oct 2026

Cyberpunk TCG

Cyberpunk TCG Judges can get this gorgeous, exclusive card at local events

By Callum Self

/ 17 Oct 2026

Maman Brigitte Spirit of Death full art card artwork from the Cyberpunk TCG

Cyberpunk TCG Judges can get this gorgeous, exclusive card at local events

The Maman Brigitte – Spirit of Death #037 promo features an exclusive Judge stamp, making this Cyberpunk TCG card a particularly elusive addition for collectors.

By Callum Self

/ 17 Oct 2026

Pokémon TCG

New exclusive Psyduck Pokémon card is so adorable that I’m sad it’s not in English

By Callum Self

/ 17 Oct 2026

A close up of the artwork of Psyduck holding a beach ball on the Simplified Chinese Misty's Psyduck Pokemon card in Gem Pack Vol. 7

New exclusive Psyduck Pokémon card is so adorable that I’m sad it’s not in English

Chinese-exclusive Pokémon cards are some of my most-wanted collectibles, and the new Misty’s Psyduck from Gem Pack Vol. 7 might be one of the most adorable yet.

By Callum Self

/ 17 Oct 2026

Pokémon TCG

Forget the SIRs, this is my favorite Pokémon 30th Celebration Pikachu card

By Callum Self

/ 16 Oct 2026

Pikachu with a bunch of Pokémon from the Pokémon 30th Celebration Night SIR Pokémon card

Forget the SIRs, this is my favorite Pokémon 30th Celebration Pikachu card

The SIRs might dominate the prices, but Pokémon 30th Celebration’s 30 Pikachu cards deserve some love. This Shinji Kanda illustration is my favourite.

By Callum Self

/ 16 Oct 2026

Pokémon

This free Pokémon browser game has completely hijacked my morning

By Callum Self

/ 14 Oct 2026

Squirtle in front of the Lavender Town level from the free-to-play Pokemon Tower Defense game, PokeDefense

This free Pokémon browser game has completely hijacked my morning

PokéDefense has become part of my morning ritual, adding a Pokémon twist to the classic tower defence genre. And, honestly, I’m not sure I want to stop playing.

By Callum Self

/ 14 Oct 2026

Cyberpunk TCG

Cyberpunk TCG’s new Holophone changes how you’ll play matches

By Callum Self

/ 14 Oct 2026

Key art of a character holding a smashed bottle in a bar for Cyberpunk TCG Holophone details

Cyberpunk TCG’s new Holophone changes how you’ll play matches

WeirdCo has announced a new companion for the Cyberpunk TCG called Holophone, which will add immersion to your matches in the new trading card game.

By Callum Self

/ 14 Oct 2026

Pokémon TCG

Pokémon TCG pack-opening app reaches #1 on the UK App Store, but an academic calls it "illegal gambling"

By Callum Self

/ 8 Oct 2026

Pikachu #238 Pokemon card from the Pokemon TCG Surging Sparks set

Pokémon TCG pack-opening app reaches #1 on the UK App Store, but an academic calls it "illegal gambling"

Crown Cards lets users pay up to £3,782 for random Pokémon cards that can be sold back to the company, and it has now become the UK's most popular free iPhone game.

By Callum Self

/ 8 Oct 2026