July 2, 2026
With the Pitch Black prerelease in full swing, the meta is about to be shaken up by the return of Mega Evolution. Let's dive into the early decklists and see what else is happening as we approach Worlds.
🏆tournament results
Last Chance Cups and Worlds Prep Heat Up
The competitive season is winding down, with players scrambling for last-minute points in League Cups and online events. AzulGG managed to top cut a tournament with a spicy Beedrill list, showing that rogue decks can still make a splash. Meanwhile, OmniPoke is breaking down the big questions you need to answer to have a shot at winning Worlds.
The Questions you NEED to Answer to Win Worlds!
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Won a Local Tournament for the first time!
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@Riyadmechel19: Won the Paradox TCG retro SWSH-CRZ mid year celebration tournament, @AzulGG ocic list is still perfe…
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I Top Cut a Tournament With Beedrill!
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I Beat 266 Players to Prove a Point
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✨set reveal
Mega Evolution Returns in Pitch Black Set
The new set Pitch Black is here, bringing Mega Evolution back into the spotlight. Players are already brewing with new cards like Mega Rayquaza ex and Mega Greninja, and guides are popping up for prerelease events. Check out the full set reviews and early decklists to get a head start on the new format.
Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Rule Changes Announcement
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“MEGA x MEGA Parade” Trademark Filed for the Pokemon TCG, Japan’s High Class Pack Set?
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Buyer's Guide to Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black
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Japanese M6 ‘Storm Emeralda’ Set Revealed Featuring Mega Rayquaza
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Pitch Black Full Set Review
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📊meta analysis
Is Team Rocket's Mewtwo the New Meta King?
While everyone is looking ahead to Pitch Black, the current meta is still seeing some serious shakeups. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex is putting up big results online, and players are still trying to find the best counter to the ever-present Dragapult ex. Celio's Network and TCGPlayer have great overviews of the top decks to watch right now.
The Best Pokémon TCG Decks Right Now (July 2026)
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Pokémon Monthly Meta Report - June 2026
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how to beat dragapult w hydrapple??
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This Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex Deck List is BOSSING the Meta!
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Top 10 Meta Decks in Pokémon TCG July 2026
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📰news
Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Products Revealed
Get ready for a dose of nostalgia, because The Pokémon Company has officially showcased the upcoming 30th Celebration product line. Leaks and official reveals are showing off some incredible promo cards, including a wild new Ditto. Pokémon.com has the full rundown of what to expect this month.
Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Product Showcase
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@EduMock: I don’t know about you guys but this seems pretty real to me. Pokémon’s 30th Celebration is going …
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Crazy New Ditto Card! | 30th Celebration | Pokemon TCG
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Check Out Every Pokémon TCG Product Release in July 2026
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@FlipFlip: These 30th Anniversary Promo cards are insane in person!
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📋rules update
Worlds 2026 Gets a Surprise Legality Update
In a rare move, there's been a change to card legality for the upcoming World Championships. This could shake up a lot of players' testing plans just before the big event. Make sure you're up to date on what's legal for Honolulu.
💬community
Learning from the Best and Getting Started
Looking to level up your game or help a friend get started? Celio's Network sat down with North America's top-ranked player to learn their secrets. The community is also sharing great resources for getting into the Gym Leader Challenge (GLC) and Expanded formats.
Learning From NA's Rank 1 Pokémon TCG Player
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Any good expanded format tcg content creators?
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Looking to get into GLC, what are some good newbie resources?
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Help a PokeMom out
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GF wants to learn pokemon. What ex decks to get?
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