Based on what we know and what's been speculated from trademark filings and Japanese set schedules: First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 (Johto, Unova, Galar starters) June 19, 2026 Storm Emerald (featuring Mega Rayquaza ex) expected August/September 2026 30th Anniversary Celebration Set September 18, 2026 an all-foil special set with a brand new rarity type and the first-ever worldwide simultaneous launch in Pokmon TCG history 2026 is far from done
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove, Exploration, and Wayward Swordtooth are ideal for the role
Either way, they get the creature back
No complicated sorting, no extensive preparationjust open, mix, and play
0 Growl During your opponents next turn, the Defending Pokmons attacks do 20 less damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance)
But I think that that was a naive thought because we didnt understand the true value of these cards. The values of sports and Pokemon cards have grown exponentially in recent years, with regular sales in the six-figure range and some going well into the millions (the highest sale to date for a Pokemon card was nearly $5.3 million in 2022 and the highest sale for a sports card was $12.6 million, also in 2022)