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Pokémon TCG: Why Card Grading Is Skyrocketing in 2025

Mike Pokemonski / June 18, 2025

The gleam of a PSA 10 Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Mewtwo ex SCR ($60-$90 ungraded, eBay) in its slab is […]

Pokémon TCG: How Fan Art Cards Are Redefining Collecting in 2025

Mike Pokemonski / June 17, 2025

A hand-drawn Pikachu, its cheeks sparking with charm, sits proudly in a binder beside a Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Garchomp

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Pokémon TCG: Why Budget Decks Are Winning Hearts in 2025

Mike Pokemonski / June 16, 2025

The shuffle of a deck, a sly grin as you drop a Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Koffing ($0.10-$0.50, TCGplayer) to

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Best Pokémon TCG Sets to Collect in 2025

Mike Pokemonski / June 14, 2025

Are you looking to start or grow your Pokémon TCG collection in 2025? This year brings several exciting sets that

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Pokémon TCG: Live Rip & Ship Events Transform 2025 Collecting

Mike Pokemonski / June 13, 2025

The roar of a live crowd, a host slicing open a Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals pack, and a Team Rocket’s

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Pokémon TCG: Fan-Run Tournaments Revive Local Play in 2025

Mike Pokemonski / June 9, 2025

As the Pokémon TCG thrives with Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals’s May 30, 2025, release, fans are taking community play into

Record-Breaking Card Sales in 2026: Pikachu Illustrator Hits $16.5M and Market Implications and What’s Next?March 5, 2026
Hey trainers and fellow collectors, Mike Pokemonski here—your die-hard Pokémon card fan, collector, recent investor, and market analyst who’s been living and breathing this hobby
Pokemon TCG 2026 Market Update: Why Prices Are Surging Post-Pokemon Day and What to Buy NowMarch 5, 2026
Hey fellow trainers and investors, Mike Pokemonski here from Card Chill, your premier Pokemon cards information hub dedicated to leaks, data studies, pull rates, market
Mega Evolution—Perfect Order: Full Card Breakdown, Chase Cards, and Early Investment Tips (March 27 Release Preview)March 5, 2026
Hey trainers, Mike Pokemonski checking in from Card Chill, where we dive deep into Pokemon cards for investors, collectors, and players who want more than
Sealed Product Spikes in Early 2026: SV—151 Booster UPCs and Bundle Boxes Up 50% and WhyMarch 4, 2026
Hey trainers and fellow investors, Mike Pokemonski here—your genuine Pokémon fan, serious collector, recent diligent investor, and market analyst who’s been riding this TCG wave
Data Analysis: Post-Rotation Meta Tier List: Top 10 Decks Dominating March 2026 TournamentsMarch 4, 2026
Hey trainers and fellow investors, Mike Pokemonski here—your passionate Pokémon card collector, recent investor, and market analyst who’s been immersed in this hobby since the
Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes: Full Card Breakdown, Chase Cards, and Early Investment TipsMarch 4, 2026
Hey trainers and investors, Mike Pokemonski here from Card Chill, the ultimate Pokemon cards information hub. I’ve been grinding in this hobby and market for
2026 Pokemon TCG Rotation: In-Depth Analysis of Card Value Impacts and Investment StrategiesMarch 3, 2026
Hey trainers, Mike Pokemonski here from Card Chill, your dedicated Pokemon cards information hub. I’ve been collecting, investing, and analyzing the Pokemon TCG market for
Ascended Heroes Pull Rates 2026 – Latest Tracker After 5,000+ Packs OpenedMarch 3, 2026
As of March 2, 2026 (roughly 32 days after the January 30 worldwide retail launch), the English Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes set has had significantly
Best Booster Boxes to Invest In 2026 – One Per Era (Last 5 Eras) – Full ROI Breakdown & Why They Still WinMarch 3, 2026
If you’re looking at Pokémon TCG booster boxes in February 2026 with the intention of actually making money (not just ripping for fun), the smartest
Ripping 10 Ascended Heroes ETBs: Is the “Mega Attack” Pull Rate Real?March 3, 2026
I finally sat down with a stack of 10 Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Boxes. With Perfect Order on the horizon and the April 10th Purge