Fan-designed Pokémon Zorua promo sells for $156K, becomes TCG holy grail

A kindergarten winner’s hand-drawn Illusion’s Zorua promo just sold for $156,000, cementing Pokémon’s rare design contest cards as modern holy grails.

New to the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Break down Pokémon, Trainer, and Energy cards, how they work together, and where to start building better decks.

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Adidas’ huge Pokémon 30th anniversary collab is already selling out, as scalpers swarm limited sneakers and leather jackets targeting nostalgic fans.

Wendy’s resurrects Frosty Frights for Halloween 2026, with 12 spooky kids’ meal toys, a rare 13th Brain Freeze figure, and Boo Books returning.

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McDonald’s launches a global SpongeBob SquarePants x One Piece Happy Meal, packing limited-time crossover toys as Bikini Bottom joins the Straw Hat crew.

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A near-perfect 1977 Topps Luke Skywalker card just edged out a one-of-one 2025 Miles Morales SuperFractor at Goldin, hinting at shifting hobby values.

From a new Pokémon Wild Card movie to Z-Mega Evolutions, GO Battle League changes, UNITE’s future, and wearables, Worlds 2026 packed in franchise-shaping news.

Upper Deck and Hasbro launch a multiyear trading card and tabletop game partnership across Transformers, Power Rangers, G.I. Joe and more, debuting with a 40th movie set.

A rare G1 Optimus Prime with vintage Pepsi mail-away sticker and original shipping box hits Heritage Auctions, sending Transformers collectors buzzing.

Hasbro has announced the upcoming release of three new Marvel Legends figures, including updated versions of Deadpool and Strong Guy, set to be available for pre-order today. The figures, which feature enhanced details and articulation, are poised to attract collectors looking for fresh editions of popular characters and those who missed out on previous releases.