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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

💎 Simplified Chinese Gem Packs have become a pretty special corner of the Pokémon TCG, especially when it comes to exclusive illustrations. 👀 Each volume brings its own focus. We’ve gone from starters and Captain Pikachu to Eeveelutions, Gengar, Ponyta, Floragato and now Applin.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🌙 Umbreon has been hiding outside its own cards more often than you might think. We found 10 different cards featuring it somewhere in the illustration. 👀 Some are obvious, while others get creative. One hides Umbreon as a silhouette on a Darkness Energy, while another turns it into an Eevee poncho

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

💭 One exclusive Mew or 13 different Mew cards. Close budget, very different collection. ✨ On one side, you get a Simplified Chinese exclusive. On the other, 13 Mew cards spanning 2013 to 2026, with completely different illustrations and releases.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🔥 Delta Reign prerelease is almost here, and now we know the four promos that could kick off your first deck. ⚔️ Masquerain can punish heavy Retreat Costs, while Magmortar and Electivire could become a seriously dangerous combination. Kommo-o looks like the reliable all rounder.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

✏️ Your collection already reflects what you love collecting, so why not make the binder itself feel just as personal? 📖 Collectors have found plenty of creative ways to do this, like Michi Method with custom pocket illustrations. But what about taking that idea directly onto the card sleeves too?

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🎨 30th Celebration brings together Pokémon TCG history, but some of its illustrators are only beginning theirs. 🌱 These eight names all entered the expansion with fewer than eight cards to their name. Small portfolios, but already plenty of personality to recognize.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎉 Forget the prices for a minute. 30th Celebration has plenty of genuinely fun details hiding beyond its biggest chase cards. 🔍 There are TCG debuts, new rarities, returning game locations and even Pokémon we almost never get on cards. Hisuian Zorua finally getting some attention was long overdue.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🐉 Delta Reign is getting closer, and we finally have our first batch of International cards from the upcoming Mega Rayquaza expansion, here in various languages.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

😴 Pokémon really can sleep anywhere, and apparently that makes for some incredible card illustrations. 💤 From a tiny Pikachu to a huge Tyranitar, some look peacefully tucked away, others have completely passed out wherever they happened to be. Apparently, even Pokémon need a good nap.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🎮 A new competitive season is starting, and for many players this might be the moment to start taking Pokémon TCG tournaments a little more seriously.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🧩 There are still plenty of linked illustrations hiding across the Pokémon TCG, and the connections go far beyond matching backgrounds. 👀 Sometimes it takes two cards to tell the full story. Other times, it’s a familiar location or tiny background appearance.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🎁 Consider this one a thank you. Every marketplace and every price listing on Dex is now available to everyone for free. 📊 Choose where your prices come from, browse full listings and customize your Cardmarket preferences across iOS, Android and Web. No subscription needed.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🖥️ Dex for Web has a completely new face. This is our biggest visual update since launch, with nearly every part of the experience getting some attention.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🎉 30th Celebration is here! The expansion releases worldwide on September 16, and we now know almost every card waiting inside. ⚡ The international expansion contains almost 200 cards, including 30 Pikachu, 33 Secret Rares, 30 Classic Collection cards and 8 Basic Energy with every card being holo!

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🌿 Treecko may be small, but its Pokémon TCG history is anything but. From unusual promos to Delta Species, this Hoenn first partner has plenty to discover.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🏆 Worlds ended with a pretty big glimpse at the future of the Pokémon TCG, and there’s already plenty to speculate about. 🔥 Mega Lucario Z ex, Riolu and Sigilyph ex are on the way, while Japan’s MEGA x MEGA Parade will introduce new Mega Attack Rares in February.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🐉 With a new Rayquaza expansion almost here, there’s no better time to revisit some of the rarest and most valuable Rayquaza cards ever released.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🎉 The 30th Celebration keeps getting bigger, with another wave of cards joining the anniversary lineup. ✨ The Legendary Birds, Zacian and Zamazenta, Groudon and Kyogre are among the latest reveals, alongside more Pikachu featuring the celebration’s Day and Night themes.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🥊 Pikachu Libre may be best known from Pokkén Tournament, but this masked fighter also managed to make its way into the Pokémon TCG. ⚡ Its 2016 card appeared internationally through the XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune, while Japan received it through a special promotional pack.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

💗 Luvdisc isn't always the star of the illustration. Sometimes it's hiding in the background, waiting for sharp eyed collectors to spot it. 🔎 This challenge features cards where Luvdisc appears without being the featured Pokémon. Did you manage to find them before checking the answers?

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

✨ Every variant now has its own place. 📂 Track the exact variant you care about. Regular, holo, reverse, stamped and every other variant can now be added individually to your folders.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🎒 Pokémon Tools are how we normally see held items translated into the Pokémon TCG, but for a while, some Pokémon came with their own. 🫐 From Mysterious Treasures through Stormfront, some Pokémon featured items like Berries, Honey, and Moon Stone printed directly alongside their attacks.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🌍 Showing your collection should be as easy as sharing a link. 📱 Anyone can now explore your public profile, collection, folders and wishlist without creating an account. 🤝 Whether you're sharing with friends, family or your local Pokémon community, your collection is always just one click away.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

🐉 We already showed you the regular cards coming in Storm Emeralda, but there are plenty of smaller details worth another look. 🎨 New illustrators are joining the TCG, several newer names are expanding their portfolios, and Saboteri’s huge connected illustration just gained its seventh piece.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🐉 Storm Emeralda is almost here, with Mega Rayquaza ex leading Japan’s sixth Mega Evolution expansion on July 31. ⚡ One of its biggest additions is the new split Legendary Stadium mechanic, bringing back the idea of combining two card halves that we last saw with LEGEND cards.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

📖 Your collection deserves more than a list of cards. It deserves to feel like a real binder. ✨ Binder Mode lets you browse every expansion with beautiful pocket pages, making every collection feel closer to the real thing.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

💀 Evolution should make your Pokémon stronger, right? Shedinja found a way to make that assumption completely fall apart. 📉 Twice in the Pokémon TCG, Shedinja has had less HP than the Nincada it evolves from, creating the bizarre possibility of an evolution resulting in a Knock Out.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

🌳 What if dozens of Pokémon TCG illustrations were actually taking place in the same location? ✨ Peaceful Park is an exclusive Pokémon TCG location introduced through a Japanese exclusive Gym Promo Stadium card.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🎨 Another wave of Pokémon TCG illustrators is already proving just how much personality a small portfolio can have. 🖌️ We are taking a look at nine more illustrators worth following. Some already have chase cards, while others have only a handful of illustrations but an instantly recognizable style.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

⚡ Five years ago, Pokémon celebrated its 25th anniversary with one of the most ambitious collaborations ever printed in the Pokémon TCG. 🎨 Instead of crediting a single illustrator, Pikachu V UNION brought together 25 different illustrators, each drawing one Pikachu in their own style.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

⚡ Before Plusle and Minun became a famous duo, the Pichu Bros. had already captured fans through anime shorts and a handful of promotional cards. 🎬 Their story began in Japan with Jumbo promos, movie giveaways, and home video releases before finally receiving just one international card in POP S3.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🧩 Pokémon TCG illustrations become even more rewarding once you start spotting connections that span years, expansions, and hidden stories. ✨ In Episode 3 we find an Abra and Elgyem sharing almost the exact same pose nearly twenty years apart and Arven enjoying a picnic with Mabosstiff.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

✨ Most Pokémon ex cards share a familiar look, but that is only part of the story. Some illustrators took a completely different direction and made these cards stand out immediately.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

🌱 We've reached the final stop of the First Partner Collection, with Galar and Paldea bringing the series to a close. 🏰 Galar draws inspiration from Great Britain with castles and cities like Wyndon inspired by London, while Paldea reflects the Iberian Peninsula through Mediterranean towns.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🌺 The First Partner Collection now takes us through Kalos and Alola, where even more hidden references are waiting to be spotted. 🗼 Kalos celebrates northern France with Lumiose City's Eiffel Tower inspired Prism Tower, while Alola recreates Hawaii through its tropical islands and volcanos.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

❄️ This time we're visiting Sinnoh and Unova to uncover even more hidden references from the First Partner Collection. 🏔️ Sinnoh is inspired by Japan's Hokkaido, reflected in its snowy landscapes and Mt. Coronet, while Unova brings New York City to life with Castelia City high buildings and bridge.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🌿 The journey continues with Johto and Hoenn, where even more hidden references are waiting to be discovered in the First Partner Collection. ⛩️ Johto is based on Japan's Kansai region, home to Kyoto's temples and Nara's shrines, while Hoenn draws inspiration from Kyushu's volcanoes and hot springs.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🌱 The First Partner Collection is full of hidden references, and we're starting the journey with Kanto. 🔥 Over the next few days, we'll explore every generation and uncover the Easter eggs hidden throughout these illustrations, one region at a time.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

💎 Incredible illustrations don't always have the biggest price tags. Paldea Evolved still has plenty of beautiful Illustration Rare cards that are rather affordable.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎉 The 30th Celebration expansion just keeps getting bigger. More products, more promos, and even more cards have now been revealed ahead of the September 16 launch.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

⚡ Deoxys is already known for changing forms, but this card also became the only Pokémon to take advantage of all three "Strike" mechanics. 🎯 Single Strike, Rapid Strike, and Fusion Strike each shaped the Sword & Shield series, yet Deoxys was the only Pokémon designed to work with every one of them

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

⚡ Storm Emeralda has finally been revealed, and it may be one of the most exciting Mega Evolution expansions for collectors and players so far. 🐉 Mega Rayquaza ex headlines, while Talonflame ex, Trainer cards, and the unusual Legendary Summit Stadium create entirely new deck building possibilities.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🧩 Once you start looking for them, linked illustrations seem to appear everywhere in Pokémon TCG. ✨ Episode 2 brings even more connections, from Froakie and Frogadier to the Legendary Birds, Charizard, Mewtwo, and even Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🤏 Jumbo cards are well known, but did you know Pokémon also released official mini cards? ✨ In 2007, 7 Eleven stores in Japan distributed miniature versions of Turtwig, Piplup, and Chimchar from Diamond & Pearl: Space Time Creation, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

🏆 Winning the NAIC is impressive. Winning it with a deck you created yourself is something else entirely. 🧠 James Kowalski brought an original take to one of the most competitive events of the year and proved that innovation still matters at the highest level.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🔍 The results are in! We went through every Saya Tsuruta Pokémon card and tracked down all the hidden Poké Balls. 🎨 If you expected them all to look the same, think again. Some are flowers, bubbles, marks on the ground, furniture details, or even simple graphic elements hidden in plain sight.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🎨 Many collectors know Saya Tsuruta from her Pokémon card illustrations, but her contributions to Pokémon started long before the TCG. 🎮 She worked on Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, helped design several Pokémon, and created the location previews from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

⚡ A new Worlds Celebration Pikachu has officially been revealed, continuing one of the coolest annual traditions in Pokémon TCG. 🏆 These cards are more than promo cards. Every year, Pikachu faces the previous season's Masters Division winning deck. This time, it is Gardevoir taking the spotlight

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

💸 Which one would you take? 👀 For the same price as one English Umbreon ex, collectors could instead buy all nine Eeveelution cards in Japanese versions together.

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Dex - for Pokémon TCG @dextcg.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

⚔️ Pitch Black Prerelease promos are finally confirmed, and each one brings something different to the table.

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