July 9, 2026
This week is all about the brand new Pitch Black set, with pre-release events firing off and Mega Evolution officially back on the table. The early meta is already starting to take shape as players get their hands on these powerful new cards.
✨set reveal
Pitch Black Prereleases Are Here, Mega Evolution Returns
The Pitch Black prerelease weekend is in full swing, and players are getting their first hands-on experience with the return of Mega Evolution. Check out the pre-release guides to get an edge at your local event and see what the chase cards are.
New Card Reveals for 30th Anniversary and Storm Emeralda
More cards have been revealed for the upcoming 30th Anniversary set, including a new Jirachi ex. We also got a look at Mega Malamar ex and Sableye from the future 'Storm Emeralda' set, keeping the hype train rolling.
Jirachi ex Revealed from ‘30th Celebration'!
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Mega Malamar ex and Sableye Revealed from M6 ‘Storm Emeralda’!
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More coverage
@gurucollects: Close-up look at the future The upcoming Futuristic Rare Mew and Mewtwo from Pokemon TCG's 30th Ce…
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Mega Rayquaza ex W/ Ethan's Ho-Oh | Delta Reign | Storm Emeralda | Mega Evolution | Pokemon TCG
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30th Anniversary Product Lineup Revealed: ETB, UPC & More!
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🎯strategy
Mega Greninja ex Makes a Splash in Early Tournaments
AzulGG just took down a 350+ player tournament with Mega Greninja ex, proving the new Mega has serious competitive legs. Players are already debating the best ACE SPEC and build for this powerful new attacker.
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Best Ace Spec for Greninja EX/ Mega Greninja out of Grand Tree or Neo Upper?
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@elipokerips: Opening the NEW Mega Greninja EX Premium Collection on release day #pokemoncards
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Playing in My First Off-Season Pokémon TCG Tournament (Trying Mega Greninja ex)
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Is N's Zoroark ex the Deck to Beat in Chaos Rising?
With the Chaos Rising format developing, N's Zoroark ex is emerging as a top contender, leveraging its ability to copy attacks from the discard. The official Play Pokémon channel even dropped a guide on mastering the archetype.
📊meta analysis
The Meta is Wide Open With Rogue Decks Popping Off
From tournament-topping Ursaluna and Beedrill lists to spicy brews like Iron Thorns/Bastiodon and Palossand, the meta feels incredibly diverse right now. Players are experimenting with everything, trying to find the next big thing before the Pitch Black format fully settles.
All Out Slowbro
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Top 6 Rogue Decks in Pitch Black (w/ PTCGL Lists!)
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Multi Prizers after Mega Evolution
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How viable is the new hide n seek deck?
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I Top Cut a Tournament With Beedrill!
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💬community
An Error God Pack, Getting Started, and Sleeve Debates
The community is buzzing after a wild "Error God Pack" surfaced, with every card being a misprint. Elsewhere, players are debating the best sleeves for durability and helping newcomers figure out the cheapest way to build their first decks.
Daughter and I Looking to Start Playing, Whats the Cheapest/Fastest Way to Put 2 Decks Together?
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@gurucollects: THEY PULLED AN ERROR GOD PACK Instead of the normal print, every card in the pack appears to be mi…
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These Dice Are Different #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemoncards #dice #tcg #pokemoncommunity
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Why do my card sleeves stick to each other after moderate use? I've only tried Dragonshield and pokemon company sleeves and only have this issue with the pokemon sleeves.
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Help a PokeMom out
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