October 8, 2026
SentThe first major Regional Championship results are in, giving us a real-world look at the post-rotation meta. Meanwhile, Japan's Champions League offers a glimpse of what might be coming next.
🏆tournament results
Frankfurt Regionals Results Are In, and the Meta is Wide Open
The first big post-rotation weekend is in the books, with Regionals in Frankfurt, Brisbane, and Recife setting the early meta. Tomasz Chałupka took down Frankfurt with a slick Charizard ex list, but the top cuts across all events featured a healthy mix of archetypes. Check out the finals VOD and the full decklists to see what came out on top.
Tomasz Chałupka Vs Mateusz Łaszkiewicz - Pokémon TCG Masters Finals | 2027 Frankfurt Regionals
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Regional Recife
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Frankfurt / Brisbane / Recife Regional Championship - 30th Century Sch. Man - Meta Report
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@AzulGG: One of the best comebacks I have ever seen on stream happened in Top 4 of the Frankfurt Regionals la…
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I Took Mega Greninja Zoroark To Frankfurt!
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📰news
Mega Rayquaza ex Scores Top 16 at Yokohama Champions League
Don't sleep on Mega Rayquaza ex! The deck just put up a Top 16 finish at the Yokohama Champions League in Japan, proving it has what it takes to compete. ZapdosTCG breaks down the successful list and why this classic archetype might be a legitimate threat again.
Community Tracks 30th Celebration Product Drops
The hunt for 30th Celebration products continues as more drops and restocks are rumored for major retailers like Costco and Target. Players are sharing intel on availability and showing off their best pulls from the set. If you're still looking for product, it's worth keeping an eye on community channels for the latest news.
@rare_lmfinds: It's confirmed — Costco's 30th Celebration 2-Pack Bundle drops 10/12/2026. ETB + Booster Bundle in …
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Ranking Every Pokemon TCG Deck For The Pokemon 30th Anniversary
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@getm0ney: Pulling an RGB mew from 1 pack in a shop is insane luck. The type of luck that I need
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STOP FALLING FOR FAKE NEWS! Pokémon Center 30th Celebration UPCs have NOT been loaded yet
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There is PLENTY OF TIME To Buy Pokemon 30th Celebration!
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📊meta analysis
The Great October Tier List Debate Begins
With the first big tournament results in, everyone has a take on the state of the meta. Multiple creators are dropping their October tier lists, and while there's some consensus at the top, the mid-tiers are full of spicy debate. It's a great time to see how top players are valuing different matchup spreads.
Thought on current meta?
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@Soncini_Arthur: how much IQ did i gain from one tricking gholdengo to one tricking pult hammers
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Top 10 Meta Decks in Pokémon TCG October 2026
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@FishNugget4: I actually like KOing the budew here a lot for a few reasons. Targetting the dreepy isn’t a crazy pl…
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The BEST Pokémon TCG Decks Right Now | October 2026 Tier List
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🎯strategy
Is N's Zoroark the Missing Piece for Mega Gengar ex?
A new partnership is brewing between Mega Gengar ex and N's Zoroark ex, which can copy attacks from the discard for some powerful plays. The combo is more than just theory, as it just secured a Top 4 finish at the Recife Regional. Check out the tournament-tested list and other builds that are popping up.
This Week's Rogue Gallery: Fishtival, Seismitoad, and Mega Starmie
If you're looking to escape the meta, the community has plenty of rogue ideas for you. Creators are optimizing new archetypes like Fishtival Lead, revisiting old favorites like Mega Starmie Dusknoir, and even trying to make Seismitoad lock viable. It's a great week for finding something unexpected to bring to your next locals.
Basic Box Deck Guide (Pokémon TCG)
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@shaymin_moci: Bomb Mew ex It's still pretty low in completion, but it's fun to use, so let's raise it up little …
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The Way of the Shark - Mega Sharpedo ex Deck Gameplay (LIVE)
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Revisiting Mega Starmie Dusknoir
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The Best Build of Fishtival Lead!
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💬community
Play Pokémon Highlights a Masterclass in Competitive Play
The official Play Pokémon channel posted a throwback to the iconic Tord Reklev vs. Federico Secchi match, calling it a perfect example of how to play the game at a high level. It's a fantastic watch for anyone looking to improve their sequencing and strategic thinking. Elsewhere, players are sharing the cards that defined their TCG careers.
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@thefleeee: These are the 9 cards that define my PTCG History! If you guys know the lore for some of the older o…
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Legal Cards that have basiclaly disappereaed after last years rotation
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@outstarwalker: My first Pokémon card paintover! Kiddo got into collecting cards lately and she told me that some f…
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@PokeDuelsTikTok: randomly walked into an antiques shop looking for vintage camera equipment and they had this in the …
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