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The trading card collecting world has just witnessed another historic moment. A 1999 Pokémon Charizard 1st Edition Base Set holographic card, graded PSA 10, recently sold for an astonishing $550,000, setting a new all-time record for the most iconic Pokémon card ever produced. This sale once again confirms what collectors have known for years: Pokémon…
Three Strategies to Dominate with the Phantasmal Flames Expansion The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames expansion has unleashed a wave of Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, giving players new ways to build competitive decks. With so many powerful options, the question isn’t if Mega Evolution will impact the format—it’s how you want to wield their power….
As card grading demand continues to rise across sports cards, Pokémon, and trading card games, PSA has announced an important operational update that directly affects collectors planning submissions in late 2025 and beyond. On November 20, 2025, PSA introduced revised Estimated Turnaround Times (ETAs) across most grading service levels. While this change may initially appear…
The Funko Pop collecting community is facing a major shift. PSA—one of the most trusted names in third-party authentication and grading—has officially announced that it will discontinue Funko POP! grading services after December 1, 2025. If you’ve ever considered getting your Pops graded, this marks the final window of opportunity. Let’s break down what this…
Each week, Beckett’s Hot/Cold list offers a snapshot of which players, sets, and card types are trending — essentially a pulse-check for demand, popularity, and, implicitly, value. The November 24, 2025 list provides fresh insight into what’s getting hot, and what’s cooling off, in sports-card collecting. The “Hot” Crowd: Rookies, Stars, and Momentum On the…
Pokémon fans, get ready for an entirely new adventure! Pokémon Pokopia, the highly anticipated life-simulation game, launches on March 5, 2026, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, and is now available for preorder. In this exciting title, players take on the role of a Ditto transformed into a human, working alongside their Pokémon friends to create…
The wait is over! Pokémon Trainers and collectors, your decks are about to get hotter and darker. Following the trailer for Mega Evolution — Phantasmal Flames, the full expansion has officially arrived, offering over 120 new cards that bring fire, shadow, and strategy together like never before. With the return of Mega Evolution ex cards,…
The Pokémon Trading Card Game community continues to evolve, blending tradition and technology to enhance the collector experience. One of the latest updates making waves among players and collectors alike is the Card Dex Registration Update, which aims to make completing your digital collection smoother and more rewarding. For both long-time fans and new players…
If you’re a fan of both the Pokémon GO mobile adventure and the Pokémon TCG, then get ready—because the upcoming launch of the Pokémon TCG: Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection is a must-watch event for every trainer and collector. And even better: to level up your gaming setup, check out the curated selection at EVORETRO…
Card collecting has exploded in popularity, and with it, the demand for trustworthy grading has never been higher. Grading provides assurance of authenticity, protects long-term value, and builds confidence for both buyers and sellers. While international companies like PSA and Beckett have long been industry leaders, Canadian collectors now have strong local options that eliminate…