Pokémon TCG Market Watch: Tyranitar, Mew, and the Rise of Hidden Gems As we move into the final quarter of 2025, the Pokémon TCG secondary market is heating up once again. From fan favorite Ultra Rares to promo cards that have suddenly caught the spotlight, this month is showing signs of both gradual growth and sudden spikes. Let’s dive into some of the most notable card trends of the season. Tyranitar V (Battle Styles) Current Market Price: $278.33 Recent High Sale: $276.69 Set: Battle Styles Rarity: Ultra Rare (Alternate Art) Originally released during the pandemic era Battle Styles set in early 2021, Tyranitar V (Alt Art) has always been a standout—thanks in part to its unique illustration and early supply issues. In the past month, we’ve seen a massive jump in price, with this “napping” Tyranitar climbing from $195 to over $270. While this price rise might feel sudden, it’s actually the culmination of a slow and steady climb dating back to August. Historical data shows this card has seen an annual price surge: $70 in 2022 $100 in 2023 $200 in 2024 Now approaching $300 in 2025 Collectors looking to pick this up might want to act quickly—this card's value trajectory shows no signs of slowing. Double Crisis Duo: Groudon EX & Kyogre EX Team Magma’s Groudon EX Market Price: $366.32 Live Listings: $400+ Set: Double Crisis Rarity: Ultra Rare Team Aqua’s Kyogre EX Market Price: $395.07 Live Listings: ~$430 2025 marks the 10 year anniversary of Double Crisis, and with it, a renewed interest in the only two cards of real value from the mini set. Both Groudon and Kyogre have exploded in price this year, with Near Mint copies now consistently listed well above $400. Groudon EX rose from $300 to $400+ in just the last two months Kyogre EX now commands up to $430 on secondary markets With these being the clear stars of Double Crisis, collectors and investors are doubling down before prices climb even higher. Team Rocket’s Wobbuffet (SV Promo) Current Market Price: $8.97 Recent Spike: $5 → $11 Exclusive Version: Pokémon Center Printing – $76 → $95 This cheeky Wobbuffet promo has seen a surprising resurgence this week, jumping from $5 to over $11 in a matter of days. While no major gameplay changes or tournament results appear to be driving the interest, the artwork and Rocket nostalgia seem to be fueling demand. Even more impressive is the Pokémon Center exclusive printing, which shot up to $95, up from just $76 last week. Zapdos ex (151, Special Illustration Rare) Market Price: $95.13 Past Value (6 Weeks Ago): ~$50 Set: 151 Rarity: Special Illustration Rare The hype around 151 continues, with Zapdos ex emerging as one of the hottest cards from the set. Just six weeks ago, Zapdos was hovering around $50. Now, it’s rocketing past $95, closing in on Charizard ex 199, which itself has surged from $240 to nearly $300 recently. Other notable 151 risers: Pikachu 173: $29 → $45 since August 10 While most cards in the set remain stable, it’s clear that the spotlight is firmly on Zapdos and Charizard. Fusion Strike Revival: Celebi V, Mew V & Mew Celebi V (Fusion Strike) Market Price: $77.63 Recent Price Surge: $58 → $75+ Mew V (Fusion Strike) Market Price: $144.10 Recent Spike: $90 → $120 (now selling at $140+) Fusion Strike’s alternate art cards are making a comeback. After months of flat pricing, both Celebi V and Mew V have made significant jumps in just the past week. The movement for Mew is particularly notable, given its already high profile. Mew VMAX (Secret Rare) Market Price (Sep 1): $150 Current Market Price: $196 Live Listings: $250–$300 Mew VMAX has been one of the strongest performers this month, climbing nearly $50 in just two weeks, with real world listings now approaching the $300 mark. Fusion Strike Top End Watch Espeon VMAX 270: Stable at ~$275 Gengar VMAX 271: $600 → $665 in just one month Though Fusion Strike initially got a lukewarm reception, its high end cards are proving to be long term value players. Gengar VMAX, in particular, has quietly gained $65 in value recently, reflecting consistent collector demand.

Magic: The Gathering Meets Marvel’s Spider-Man in September 2025 – Everything You Need to Know Magic: The Gathering’s latest collaboration with Marvel brings the legendary wall crawler to the battlefield this September with Marvel’s Spider-Man, a brand new Standard legal set packed with iconic villains, allies, and a few surprises from the Spider Verse. Whether you're a longtime Spidey fan or a Magic player curious about this web slinging crossover, here's your complete guide to key dates, mechanics, products, and more. Key Dates for Marvel’s Spider-Man Set Card Previews Begin: September 1, 2025 Full Card Gallery Release: September 5, 2025 Prerelease Events: September 19–25, 2025 MTG Arena / Magic Online Release (Through the Omenpaths): September 23, 2025 Global Tabletop Release: September 26, 2025 Spider-Man Gift Bundle Launch: October 17, 2025 MagicCon: Atlanta & Pro Tour: September 26–28, 2025 Spider-Man: The Final Battle Event: November 1–9, 2025 Set Codes: Main Set: SPM Eternal Legal Subsets: SPE and MAR Set Overview: Web Slinging Comes to Magic Marvel’s Spider-Man is part of MTG’s Standard format, meaning cards from this set will be legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper, and Commander. The set is expected to remain in Standard rotation for the next three years. While this isn't a core MTG universe set (so no Planeswalkers here), players can expect a diverse lineup of legendary creatures, featuring Spider-Man’s famous rogues' gallery, trusted allies, and alternate costumes. Because of licensing limitations, Spider-Man cards won’t be directly available in MTG Arena or Magic Online. Instead, digital platforms will receive Through the Omenpaths versions — functionally identical but set within Magic's multiverse instead of Marvel’s. New Mechanics: Web Slinging & Mayhem Web Slinging The flagship mechanic of the set, Web Slinging, introduces an alternate casting cost mechanic. To activate it, players return a tapped creature they control to their hand. This adds strategic flexibility, similar to Ninjutsu, though without requiring an unblocked creature. Mayhem This mechanic allows a card to be cast for an alternate cost if it was discarded that turn. Unlike Madness, Mayhem follows normal timing rules, meaning it can’t be used at instant speed unless stated. This tradeoff grants players more control over mana usage later in the turn, but with fewer flash style tricks. Draft Format: Pick Two Draft Marvel’s Spider-Man introduces a Pick Two Draft experience. Draft pods consist of four players, and instead of picking one card per pass, players will pick two cards at a time. While the implications for gameplay and strategy are still unfolding, this format is designed to encourage synergy and faster deckbuilding. Product Lineup & Prices The set will be released with the full suite of familiar Standard products, along with some exciting new collectibles: ProductMSRP Play Booster $6.99 Collector Booster $37.99 Bundle $69.99 Gift Bundle $89.99 Scene Box $41.99 No Commander Decks… Yet This release will not feature any preconstructed Commander decks. According to Hasbro’s recent investment call, the focus is on accessibility and onboarding new players. However, with Marvel's multi year partnership with Wizards of the Coast, Commander decks featuring Marvel characters are expected in the future. New Player Friendly: Welcome Decks To help new players join the game, the set includes Welcome Decks, each focused on a single color and character. Each contains two 30 card decks, making them ideal for casual play and learning the game at local events or stores. Collectibles and Special Treatments Scene Box Following the trend set by The Lord of the Rings and Assassin’s Creed, the Scene Box contains six Borderless cards that combine to create a larger scene from the Spider-Man universe. The Soul Stone – Headliner Card Marvel’s Spider-Man includes a Headliner chase card — The Soul Stone, which appears in Textless Cosmic Foil exclusively in Collector Boosters. These ultra rare cards are estimated to appear in less than 1% of Collector Boosters, based on previous pull rates. Borderless Source Material Cards (Set Code: MAR) These reprints of existing Magic cards showcase classic Marvel comic art, including iconic panels and covers. With about 40 cards in total, they appear in roughly 1 in 25 Play Boosters, while foil versions are exclusive to Collector Boosters. Costume Change Spider-Men With Spidey's long history of costume changes, this set includes seven unique Borderless Costume Change cards, available as Textured Foils in Collector Boosters. Non textured versions appear as part of the Marvel Legends Figures series. Spiderweb Basic Lands Full Art Spiderweb Basic Lands are available in both foil and non foil versions. These can be found in Play and Collector Boosters, with Bundles including one foil and one non foil copy of each land.

Pokémon TCG: Phantasmal Flames – What to Expect Release Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 The Pokémon Trading Card Game continues to ignite excitement with its upcoming set, Phantasmal Flames, set for global release on November 14, 2025. This highly anticipated expansion will feature over 120 cards, placing a strong emphasis on Mega Evolutions, a fan-favorite mechanic making a fiery return. Mega Evolutions Take Center Stage Phantasmal Flames draws from Japan’s popular Inferno X deck, alongside cards inspired by the Mega Gengar and Mega Diancie theme decks. As expected, the spotlight shines brightly on Mega Charizard X, who headlines the set with an impressive 360 HP and a devastating new move called Inferno X. In addition to Mega Charizard X, collectors and competitive players can look forward to powerful appearances from: Mega Gengar Mega Dragonite ex And several other brand-new Pokémon ex cards What’s Inside the Set? Here's a breakdown of the card types you can expect in Phantasmal Flames: 6 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex 4 Pokémon ex 13 Illustration Rares 17 Ultra Rare cards featuring Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, Trainers, and Energy 5 Special Illustration Rare cards featuring Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Supporter cards A Fiery Future for the TCG Phantasmal Flames is shaping up to be one of the most visually striking and strategically exciting sets of the year. With powerful Mega Evolutions, dazzling artwork, and rare collectibles, it’s sure to be a must-have for collectors. Stay tuned for more previews and card reveals as the release date approaches!

Magic: The Gathering x Avatar: The Last Airbender – Set Overview Set Details Set Name: Avatar: The Last Airbender Set Code: TLA, TLE Set Symbol: Avatar common set symbol Hashtag: #MTGxATLA Number of Cards: To Be Announced Important Dates First Look: August 12, 2025 Preview Season Begins: October 28, 2025 MTG Arena / Magic Online Release: November 18, 2025 Arena Tutor Release: November 18, 2025 (Estimated) Prerelease Events: November 14–20, 2025 Paper Release Date: November 21, 2025 Set Mechanics This crossover set brings iconic elements from the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe into Magic’s gameplay. Expect both returning and new mechanics that reflect the elemental diversity and storytelling of the world of Avatar. Allies – Representing the bonds between the Avatar team and their allies across the four nations. Airbending – airbend any number of other target nonland permanents you control. Exile them. While each one is exiled, its owner may cast it for 2 rather than its mana cost. Earthbending - earthbend x Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put x +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped. Firebending -Firebending X Whenever this creature attacks, add X R. This mana lasts until end of combat. Waterbending – to waterbend you must pay x , and for each generic mana in that cost, you may tap an untapped artifact or creature you control rather than pay that mana. Saga – Returning to tell key moments from the Avatar’s journey through sequential storytelling. Lesson / Learn – Bringing back the Strixhaven mechanic to reflect the Avatar’s learning and training arc. Shrines – Spiritual and sacred locations that enhance synergy when played together. Transform – Likely to depict characters' development (e.g., Aang mastering new elements). Jumpstart Mechanic – Experience Counters – Featured in Jumpstart packs to reflect character growth and progression over time. The Story: A Journey Through the Four Nations Magic: The Gathering’s Avatar: The Last Airbender set closely follows the beloved Nickelodeon animated series. The story centers on Aang, the last surviving Airbender and the Avatar – the one person capable of mastering all four elements and maintaining balance in the world. Divided into three seasons, the series chronicles Aang’s quest to master Water, Earth, and Fire while traveling across the four elemental nations: Water Tribes – Spiritual and adaptable, located at the North and South Poles. Air Nomads – Peaceful, free-spirited monks wiped out at the beginning of the war. Earth Kingdom – Massive and resilient, playing a pivotal role in resisting the Fire Nation. Fire Nation – Powerful and technologically advanced, led by Fire Lord Ozai, the primary antagonist. At the heart of the conflict is the Fire Nation’s aggressive expansion. Under Ozai’s tyrannical rule, they launch a devastating war, annihilate the Air Nomads, and seek domination over the rest of the world. Aang’s mission is not only to master the elements but also to confront this imbalance and restore peace. Combining Magic’s deep gameplay with the rich storytelling of Avatar: The Last Airbender, this set promises to be a treat for fans of both franchises. With unique mechanics reflecting elemental bending and a saga-driven narrative, the set captures the essence of the Avatar’s journey from reluctant hero to master of all four elements. and prepare to enter the world of bending on November 21, 2025! Shop now here

Here’s an engaging article on Phantom Revenge (PHRE), the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG booster pack: Launch Details Set Name: Phantom Revenge (Set Code: PHRE) Type: Booster Pack Set Size: 60 cards Official Tournament Store Launch Date: December 3, 2025 Official TCG Launch Date & Tournament Legal Date: December 5, 2025 What’s Inside the Shadows Phantom Revenge introduces three brand-new themes that add fresh strategies and surprises to your duels: “Hecahands” Theme: This high-level, Illusion Fusion-focused theme is all about stealing. Inspired by the mythic hundred-handed giants, “Hecahands” monsters can grab your opponent’s monsters—whether in hand, Deck, Extra Deck, or Graveyard—and permanently summon them to your field. Beyond theft, they offer self-swapping, Special Summoning, and even Spell/Trap negation and theft! Flip Theme: An intriguing mechanic that punishes your opponent’s plays—though specifics are still under wraps. Synchro Tuner Theme: A melodic strategy poised to bring powerful plays to the board through synchro summoning. Rarity Breakdown 10 Ultra Rares 10 Super Rares 40 Rares (with some offering Super Rare upgrades) 15 cards also available as Collector’s Rare 10 cards also available as Starlight Rare Pack Composition: Each pack contains 7 cards—1 foil card and 6 Rare cards (ranging in rarity per pull) Why It Matters Collectors, take note: this set includes Collector’s Rare and Starlight Rare options—catering to those chasing premium variants. Duelists, stay vigilant: “Hecahands” introduces a captivating theft-based strategy that can disrupt opponents and shift the tempo in dramatic fashion. Gameplay Evolution: The addition of Flip and Synchro Tuner themes hints at diverse tactical options—from controlling your opponent’s moves to accelerating synchro plays. Teasers Still in the Dark While “Hecahands” details are vivid, the Flip and Synchro Tuner themes remain largely mysterious. The wait for full card lists and revealed designs is surely building anticipation. Phantom Revenge is shaping up to be a standout release for both players and collectors—dropping on December 5, 2025. With its rare upgrades, dynamic themes, and the promise of game-shifting strategies, it’s one of the most intriguing sets of the year. Keep an eye out for future reveals that will illuminate the full scope of what this set has to offer. Shop now here : Phantom Revenge

Konami has officially revealed the next core booster set for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game—and it's going to be dimensional. Titled Doom of Dimensions, this high-impact set is set to release on October 11, 2024, bringing a surge of new power, fan-favorite support, and lore-driven cards to the game. 💥 What's in Doom of Dimensions? This 100-card core booster expands on the storylines and themes from recent sets like Phantom Nightmare and Legacy of Destruction, while launching brand-new archetypes and bolstering competitive favorites. Here’s what duelists can expect: 🔥 New support for popular archetypes Voiceless Voice, Snake-Eye, and Rescue-ACE all get major upgrades. 🌠 Expanded strategies for existing decks Centurion, Mannadium, Fire King, and others gain new synergy pieces and win conditions. 🧟 A brand-new Zombie Synchro engine Dive into the underworld with a never-before-seen archetype that revolves around graveyard recursion and Synchro summoning. 🌈 High-rarity collector’s cards 24 cards in this set will also be available as Quarter Century Secret Rares, continuing the celebration of Yu-Gi-Oh!’s 25th Anniversary. 📦 Set Breakdown: Each Doom of Dimensions booster pack contains 9 cards. The full set includes: 10 Secret Rares 14 Ultra Rares 26 Super Rares 50 Commons 24 Quarter Century Secret Rares Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a casual collector, Doom of Dimensions promises to deliver exciting new tools and beautiful high-rarity cards. 🛒 Shop Now at The Trading Gallery (TTG)! Ready to open the door to another dimension? Preorder or shop Doom of Dimensions now at The Trading Gallery — your go-to destination for Yu-Gi-Oh! sealed products, singles, and more. ✨ Home is for sleep. TTG is for play.

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