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Sylveon, the Intertwining Pokémon, beats a dreadful dragon in a Galarian fairy tale noted by Pokémon Shield.

Pictured: our Gem Pack Vol.2 Sylveon, number 09 03/15, a Simplified Chinese print graded CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the 2025 Simplified Chinese Sylveon Gem Pack Vol.2 09 03/15 Poké Ball Reverse Holo, graded CGC Pristine 10. The CGC label reads: Sylveon / Pokémon (2025) S. Chinese / Gem Pack Vol.2 - 09 03/15 / Poké Ball Reverse Holo.
October 28, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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Cinderace, the Striker Pokémon, heats a juggled pebble into a flaming soccer ball in its Pokémon Sword entry.

Pictured: our Stellar Miracle Cinderace ex, number 116/102, a Japanese print graded CGC Gem Mint 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the 2024 Japanese Cinderace ex Stellar Miracle 116/102 Super Rare Holo, graded CGC GEM MINT 10. The CGC label reads: Cinderace ex / Pokémon (2024) Japanese / Stellar Miracle - 116/102 / Super Rare - Holo.
October 28, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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Pokémon GO added the Charged Attack Volt Tackle on March 5, 2024, during its Pokémon Horizons celebration.

Pikachu in Cap's hat met at that event knew it. Pictured: our Captain Pikachu 07 04/09, CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the 2025 Simplified Chinese Captain Pikachu Gem Pack Vol. 1 07 04/09 Prismatic Holo, graded CGC Pristine 10. The CGC label reads: Captain Pikachu / Pokémon (2025) S. Chinese / Gem Pack Vol. 1 - 07 04/09 / Prismatic Holo.
October 28, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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Pokémon Sword's Pokédex says Conkeldurr's concrete holds up far better than normal concrete of identical makeup.

This slab: Japanese Black Bolt Conkeldurr 133/086, Art Rare Holo by Kazumasa Yasukuni, CGC Gem Mint 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the 2025 Japanese Conkeldurr Black Bolt 133/086 Art Rare Holo, graded CGC GEM MINT 10. The CGC label reads: Conkeldurr / Pokémon (2025) Japanese / Black Bolt - 133/086 / Art Rare - Holo.
October 27, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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In World 1-2, hidden warp pipes send Mario straight to Worlds 2, 3 or 4.

Warp Pipe (May), Nintendo Super Mario Hanafuda (2020), CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Warp Pipe Super Mario Hanafuda CGC Pristine 10 2020 Japanese Playing Card. The CGC label reads: Warp Pipe / Super Mario Hanafuda (2020) / Nintendo / May - Black Back.
October 27, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Ash's first catch in Alola was a hungry Rowlet he had been sharing his lunch with.

Rowlet 090/088 Illustration Rare, Perfect Order (2026), CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Rowlet 090/088 Perfect Order Illustration Rare CGC Pristine 10 2026 Pokémon EN. The CGC label reads: Rowlet / Pokémon (2026) / Perfect Order - 090/088 / Illustration Rare - Holo.
October 27, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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Squidward accidentally injects SpongeBob with snail plasma, turning him into a snail.

I Was a Teenage Gary SB01-HR-027L3, Kayou SpongeBob Beginning of a Dream, CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the I Was a Teenage Gary SB01-HR-027L3 Beginning of a Dream CGC Pristine 10 Chinese. The CGC label reads: I Was a Teenage Gary / Kayou SpongeBob (2024) S. Chinese / Beginning of a Dream - SB01-HR-027L3 / HR - Under the Sea.
October 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Koopa Paratroopas began as a memory saver: Takashi Tezuka put wings on a Koopa Troopa.

Koopa Paratroopa (September), Nintendo Super Mario Hanafuda (2020), CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Koopa Paratroopa Super Mario Hanafuda CGC Pristine 10 2020 Japanese Playing Card. The CGC label reads: Koopa Paratroopa / Super Mario Hanafuda (2020) / Nintendo / September - Black Back.
October 27, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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In Donkey Kong Country, breaking a Star Barrel means you restart from that spot after losing a life.

Star Barrel (April), Nintendo Super Mario Hanafuda (2020), CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Star Barrel Super Mario Hanafuda CGC Pristine 10 2020 Japanese Playing Card. The CGC label reads: Star Barrel / Super Mario Hanafuda (2020) / Nintendo / April - Black Back.
October 27, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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HeartGold and SoulSilver players could only get Leafeon by trading one in from Diamond, Pearl or Platinum.

Leafeon Black Star Promos 170, Prismatic Evolutions (2025), CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Leafeon 170 Black Star Promos Prismatic Evolutions Tech CGC Pristine 10 2025 EN. The CGC label reads: Leafeon / Pokémon (2025) / Black Star Promos - 170 / Prismatic Evolutions Tech Sticker Coll..
October 27, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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To win over Meowzie, Team Rocket's Meowth taught himself to walk upright and speak human language.

Team Rocket's Meowth 161/217 Reverse Holo, Ascended Heroes (2026), CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Team Rocket's Meowth 161/217 Ascended Heroes CGC Pristine 10 2026 EN. The CGC label reads: Team Rocket's Meowth / Pokémon (2026) / Ascended Heroes - 161/217 / Team Rocket Reverse Holo.
October 27, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Marnie saves Grimmsnarl for last and Gigantamaxes it in the Sword and Shield Champion Cup semifinals.

Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex 287/217 SIR, Ascended Heroes (2026), CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex 287/217 Ascended Heroes SIR CGC Pristine 10 2026 EN. The CGC label reads: Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex / Pokémon (2026) / Ascended Heroes - 287/217 / Special Illustration Rare.
October 27, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Charizard keeps its Fire and Flying typing when it Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard Y.

Mega Charizard Y ex Black Star Promos 030, Mega Charizard Tin (2026), CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Mega Charizard Y ex 030 Black Star Promos Mega Charizard Tin CGC Pristine 10 EN. The CGC label reads: Mega Charizard Y ex / Pokémon (2026) / Black Star Promos - 030 / Mega Charizard Tin.
October 27, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Pokémon Platinum's Pokédex says Heracross flings rivals aside with its horn to keep all the honey.

This slab: Mega Heracross ex, card 093/080 of Japan's Inferno X (2025), Super Rare Holo, rated CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the 2025 Japanese Mega Heracross ex Inferno X 093/080 Super Rare Holo, graded CGC Pristine 10. The CGC label reads: Mega Heracross ex / Pokémon (2025) Japanese / Inferno X - 093/080 / Super Rare - Holo.
October 27, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Pokémon Ultra Moon's Pokédex calls Tyranitar a mobile disaster that leaves crumbled mountains and destroyed houses behind.

This slab: a Japanese Battle Partners Holo, card 058/100, from 2025, rated CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the 2025 Japanese Tyranitar Battle Partners 058/100 Holo, graded CGC Pristine 10. The CGC label reads: Tyranitar / Pokémon (2025) Japanese / Battle Partners - 058/100 / Holo.
October 27, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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In Pokémon Ultra Moon, the Pokédex says Vaporeon's fin trembles rapidly when rain is a few hours away.

This slab: Gem Pack Vol.2 number 02 04/14, a 2025 Simplified Chinese Poké Ball Reverse Holo in CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the 2025 Simplified Chinese Vaporeon Gem Pack Vol.2 02 04/14 Poké Ball Reverse Holo, graded CGC Pristine 10. The CGC label reads: Vaporeon / Pokémon (2025) S. Chinese / Gem Pack Vol.2 - 02 04/14 / Poké Ball Reverse Holo.
October 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Out of 10,000+ entries, Kazuki Minami's yawning Pikachu won the 2024 contest's Grand Prize. 🏆

Pikachu 242/SV-P, Illustration Contest 2024 Winner (2025, Japanese), CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the 2025 Japanese Pikachu Scarlet & Violet Promos 242/SV-P Illustration Contest 2024 Winner, graded CGC Pristine 10. The CGC label reads: Pikachu / Pokémon (2025) Japanese / Scarlet & Violet Promos - 242/SV-P / Illustration Contest 2024 Winner.
October 27, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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This Altaria ex card first appeared in Future Flash, which launched in Japan alongside Ancient Roar.

This slab holds the 2023 Super Rare Holo, 083/066, in CGC GEM MINT 10. Paradox Rift brought it to English players.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the 2023 Japanese Altaria ex Future Flash 083/066 Super Rare Holo, graded CGC GEM MINT 10. The CGC label reads: Altaria ex / Pokémon (2023) Japanese / Future Flash - 083/066 / Super Rare - Holo.
October 27, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Gulpin runs the shop that links moves together in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team.

Gulpin 014/032, PokéKyun Collection 1st Edition (2016, Japanese), graded PSA MINT 9.

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Front of a PSA graded slab holding the 2016 Japanese Gulpin PokéKyun Collection 014/032 1st Ed., graded PSA MINT 9. The PSA label reads: 2016 P.M. JAPANESE XY #014 / GULPIN / POKEKYUN COLL-1ST ED. / MINT 9.
October 27, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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Mega Brave, released in Japan on August 1, 2025, is where Mega Absol ex made its debut.

That set and its twin kicked off the MEGA era. Illustrator credit: aky CG Works. Shown: our 038/063 copy, CGC PRISTINE 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the 2025 Japanese Mega Absol ex Mega Brave 038/063 Holo, graded CGC Pristine 10. The CGC label reads: Mega Absol ex / Pokémon (2025) Japanese / Mega Brave - 038/063 / Holo.
October 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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After helping save its herd from Team Rocket in Lapras of Luxury, Ash's Lapras became the herd's leader.

Lapras 022/086, Mirage Forest (2005, Japanese), 1st Edition Holo, graded CGC Near Mint+ 7.5.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Lapras 022/086 Mirage Forest 1st Edition Holo CGC Near Mint+ 7.5 Pokémon JP. The CGC label reads: Lapras / Pokémon (2005) Japanese / Mirage Forest - 022/086 / 1st Edition - Holo.
October 26, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Mega Venusaur opened Alain's ten-battle Mega Evolution gauntlet and poisoned his Charizard before losing.

Mega Venusaur ex 155/132, Mega Evolution (2025), graded CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Mega Venusaur ex 155/132 Mega Evolution Ultra Rare CGC Pristine 10 Pokémon EN. The CGC label reads: Mega Venusaur ex / Pokémon (2025) / Mega Evolution - 155/132 / Ultra Rare - Holo.
October 26, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Zekrom's lightning hit Ash's Pikachu the day they arrived in Unova and took away its electric powers.

Zekrom 195/184, VMAX Climax (2021, Japanese), graded CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Zekrom 195/184 VMAX Climax Character Rare CGC Pristine 10 2021 Pokémon Japanese. The CGC label reads: Zekrom / Pokémon (2021) Japanese / VMAX Climax - 195/184 / Character Rare - Holo.
October 26, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Roy's Wattrel evolved into Kilowattrel mid-dive to catch Roy as he fell from a windy cliff.

Iono's Kilowattrel 163/159, Journey Together (2025), graded CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the Iono's Kilowattrel 163/159 Journey Together Illustration Rare CGC Pristine 10. The CGC label reads: Iono's Kilowattrel / Pokémon (2025) / Journey Together - 163/159 / Illustration Rare - Holo.
October 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Gengar is the Old Maid in Pokémon Babanuki, and whoever draws it has to call out "Ge~nga~!"

Gengar, Pokémon Playing Cards Old Maid (2019, Japanese), graded CGC Pristine 10.

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Front of a CGC graded slab holding the 2019 Japanese Gengar Pokémon Playing Cards Old Maid, graded CGC Pristine 10. The CGC label reads: Gengar / Pokémon Playing Cards (2019) JPN / Old Maid.
October 26, 2026 at 3:26 PM