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Pokémon TCG

“Just plain illegal, unlicensed gambling”: Expert says Pokémon TCG mystery slabs and repacks may breach gambling and consumer laws

By Callum Self

/ 17 Jul 2026

A Lunar Pack Power Pack next to a graded Pokémon card and a Graded Masters mystery bundle

“Just plain illegal, unlicensed gambling”: Expert says Pokémon TCG mystery slabs and repacks may breach gambling and consumer laws

Pokémon mystery products promise collectors the chance to pull valuable cards, so we spoke with Dr. Leon Xiao who believes some may breach UK law. We investigate the companies, products, and legal questions behind the booming market.

By Callum Self

/ 17 Jul 2026

Pokémon

Pokémon’s rarest character aren’t legendaries - it’s a father

By Callum Self

/ 21 Jun 2026

Ash Ketchum from Pokémon next to his mum and a silhouette of a man

Pokémon’s rarest character aren’t legendaries - it’s a father

Another Father’s Day has arrived, and while many Pokémon fans are celebrating with their dads or as dads, most characters don’t have that luxury.

By Callum Self

/ 21 Jun 2026

Pokémon TCG

Futuristic Rares means more Pokémon cards to chase, but is it too much?

By Callum Self

/ 12 Jun 2026

Mewtwo ex Futuristic Rare Pokémon card from the Pokémon 30th Celebration set

Futuristic Rares means more Pokémon cards to chase, but is it too much?

Futuristic Rares are giving collectors more Pokémon TCG chases with the 30th Celebration set, making everything feel less special.

By Callum Self

/ 12 Jun 2026

Pokémon TCG

Pokémon cards taught me to value chases, but KPop Demon Hunters reminded me why collecting is fun

By Callum Self

/ 10 Jun 2026

A hand holding a Rumi SSR card from Kayou's KPop Demon Hunters Collectible Trading Cards

Pokémon cards taught me to value chases, but KPop Demon Hunters reminded me why collecting is fun

The KPop Demon Hunters collectible cards give you plenty of stunning designs, while Pokémon TCG sticks with the chase.

By Callum Self

/ 10 Jun 2026

Pokémon

The Switch 2’s first year quietly became a celebration of Pokémon history

By Callum Self

/ 9 Jun 2026

Pokemon Pokopia Ditto character and a trainer from Pokemon Legends Z-A inside a Switch 2

The Switch 2’s first year quietly became a celebration of Pokémon history

After a year of the Nintendo Switch 2, it was a surprisingly Pokémon-packed experience, and it’s been excellent.

By Callum Self

/ 9 Jun 2026

Pokémon TCG

I asked ChatGPT to judge my favourite Pokémon cards, and it proved why collectors matter

By Callum Self

/ 8 Jun 2026

I asked ChatGPT to judge my favourite Pokémon cards, and it proved why collectors matter

I asked an AI chatbot to rate my prized Pokémon cards, and in all honesty, it was far too market-focused for my liking.

By Callum Self

/ 8 Jun 2026

Pokémon TCG

We used to trade Pokémon cards for fun - now it’s about profit

By Callum Self

/ 7 Jun 2026

Squirtle kicking in a puddle in artwork of a Pokemon card from 2010

We used to trade Pokémon cards for fun - now it’s about profit

From quick trades in school halls to an investor’s dream, the Pokémon TCG is less about childlike fun and more about ROI now.

By Callum Self

/ 7 Jun 2026

Pokémon TCG

The 7 biggest chase cards in Pokémon Pitch Black

By Callum Self

/ 5 Jun 2026

Slowbro Pokemon card from Pokemon Pitch Black set

The 7 biggest chase cards in Pokémon Pitch Black

As Abyss Eye launches in Japan, we’ve got our first look at some Pokémon cards from the Pitch Black expansion, and here are my favorites.

By Callum Self

/ 5 Jun 2026