The DexHaul Blog: Page 18
Pokémon buying guides, TCG set deep-dives, and collector resources from the team at DexHaul, an independent and unofficial Pokémon search engine. Every guide points at real finds from independent shops.
30th Celebration Futuristic Rares: What the $1,000 Cards Are and Who They're For
ME: 30th Celebration launched today with Futuristic Rares already trading above $1,000. Here's what FUR means, the three-tier price ladder from $18 to $1,026, and who should be chasing these cards.
ME06 Delta Reign vs ME07 Aura Seeker: Which Pre-Order Is Worth It in 2026?
ME06 Delta Reign pre-orders are live from $109.95 for a November 6, 2026 English release. ME07 Aura Seeker is available as a Japanese import pre-order with no English date announced. Here is how to choose.
Mimikyu Collector's Guide 2026: GX, V, ex, and Every Price Tier From $2.99 to $329
Mimikyu's TCG price ladder runs from $2.99 (Journey Together ex) to $329 (Lost Thunder Secret Rare). Every era explained: GX, Trainer Gallery V, SV promo, ex Box, and plush.
30th Celebration Sticker Collection and Poster Collection: What Launch-Day Prices Look Like
The 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collections and Poster Collection are live today. Here is the launch-day price landscape, including a bundle pricing finding that saves money for completionists and a case-quantity warning.
Ghost-Type Pokémon Plush for Halloween 2026: Haunted Chateau, Pokémon fit, and the Gengar Lineup
The annual Ghost Chateau seasonal series, Pokémon fit Ghost-types, and the full Gengar plush range: what's in stock right now and why September is the right time to buy.
30th Celebration vs Pokémon 151: Which Kanto Set Is Worth Opening in 2026?
30th Celebration launches today; Pokémon 151 turns three. Compare pack cost, format options, chase card ceilings, and which Kanto set makes sense for your collection in 2026.
Totodile Collector's Guide 2026: Three Paths Into Johto's Water Starter
How to collect Totodile in 2026: Feraligatr Neo Genesis holo pricing tiers, the MEP 048 promo only available in specific products, and six plush formats from $17 to $56.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Ichiban Kuji: Every Starter Plush from Kanto to Sinnoh, Explained
Japan's official 30th Anniversary Ichiban Kuji lottery features starter plushes across four generations. Here's what each prize tier covers, how Vol.1 and Vol.2 split the nine-region roster, and where Western collectors can find them now.
30th Celebration Is Live: What to Buy on Day One and the Per-Pack Math Behind Each Choice
September 16 is here and 30th Celebration is live globally. Here is what is actually available today, what each format costs per pack, and which Wave 2 products release in October, not today.
Marowak Collector's Guide 2026: Jungle Uncommon, Delta Lightning, and the Alolan GX
The complete Marowak collector's guide for 2026: every price tier from the $2 151 holo to the Delta Species Lightning-type oddity, plus Alolan GX and plush options.
Luxray Collector's Guide 2026: The Luxchomp Legacy, Twilight Masquerade ex, and Every Entry Point
Luxray collecting in 2026 spans a $2 Twilight Masquerade ex to the $155 Platinum Rising Rivals GL card that powered Luxchomp. Every entry point, every format, organized by price.
Pokémon Neo Destiny: The Shining Cards That Started the Secret Rare Era
Neo Destiny's Shining Pokémon were the first above-set-numbered cards in English TCG history. Here is what each Shining card costs in 2026, from a $65 raw to a $17,888 1st Edition PSA 9.
Pokémon Terrarium Collection: Every Re-ment Series Guide (2026)
The complete guide to Pokémon Re-ment blind box series in 2026: Terrarium Collection Vol.15, Pocket Bonsai, Swing Vignette Vol.4, Town, Diamond Dust, and more. Per-box prices, themes, and which series to start with.
Roserade Collector's Guide 2026: DP-Era Holo, Battle Region CHR, and Cynthia's Destined Rivals Card
Roserade's 2026 collector ladder runs from a $3 Character Rare to a $113 PSA 10, with a new English Art Rare in Destined Rivals and a lore-accurate scented plush. Full price map.
Pokémon TCG 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival Gift Box: What Collectors Import and Why
The Simplified Chinese 2026 Pokémon Mid-Autumn Festival Gift Box is available from importers at $30–$48 before October 6. Here is what the box contains, how it compares to the 2025 edition, and which seller offers the best price.
EX Team Rocket Returns: The 2004 Dark-Type Set That's Back in the Spotlight
EX Team Rocket Returns (2004) holds 14 dark-type holo rares and 11 Rocket’s ex cards that most collectors haven’t touched. Here’s what makes the set worth understanding in 2026.
Pokémon Legends Z-A: Switch vs Switch 2, One Year On (2026)
Pokémon Legends Z-A turns one on October 16, 2026. Here's how the Switch and Switch 2 editions compare now, what changed with the Mega Dimension DLC, and whether it's still worth picking up.
Pokémon TCG Sinnoh Stars Mini Tins: Every Variant Explained for 2026
The Sinnoh Stars Mini Tins put Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Riolu, and Munchlax into their own sealed products. Here's what's inside each tin and which variant to prioritize in 2026.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic: What's Inside, What Singles Cost, and Who Should Buy the Box
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic (2023) packs three pre-built starter decks, wooden accessories, and a $215 Charizard holo into one premium box. Here is what every collector needs to know before buying.
30th Celebration Format Pivot: Knockout Collection, Booster Bundle, and ex Box After the ETB Sells Out
The Wave 1 30th Celebration ETB allocation is closed. Here's how the Knockout Collection, Booster Bundle, Greninja ex Box, and Battle Deck compare for collectors buying on September 16, with per-pack cost calculated for each format.
Sinnoh Starters and the 30th Celebration: Three Ways to Own Chimchar, Turtwig, and Piplup Right Now
The 30th Celebration English launch only covers Chimchar as a base-form promo. Collectors who want the full Sinnoh starter arc have three distinct paths: the Japanese card set, the Infernape V Box, or the figure tier.
Pokémon TCG Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge (2000): Which WOTC Leader Set to Collect First
Compare Pokémon TCG Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge from 2000. Holo rankings, sealed pack prices, Blaine's Charizard vs Sabrina's Gengar, and the Trainer card sub-collect most collectors miss.
Pokémon TCG Team Rocket Set (2000): The Collector's Guide to Dark-Type Holo Rares
The WOTC Team Rocket set (2000) has two Dark Charizard cards, a promo Raichu that isn't in the set, and an 82-card holo ladder that sv10 echoes 26 years later. Here's how to collect it.
Flygon Collector's Guide 2026: Desert Spirit TCG, the Delta Species Flip, and the Plush Price Divide
Flygon collector's guide 2026: tiered picks from $0.47 ME02 rares to the $92.74 Sitting Cuties, plus what the Delta Species alternate-typing card actually costs today.
Pichu Collector's Guide 2026: Neo Genesis Holo, Sitting Cuties, and the PSA 9 Ceiling
From a $19.95 Sitting Cuties plush to a $2,499 PSA 9 Neo Genesis Holo: a complete Pichu buying guide for 2026 covering TCG cards, plush lines, and the Baby Evolution mechanic that makes the vintage run unique.
Iono Premium Tournament Collection: Is the $60 Box Worth It in 2026?
The Iono Premium Tournament Collection floors at $60 in the current catalogue while Japanese Iono SARs hit $648. Here is where this tournament box sits in the Iono collector price ladder.
Pokémon TCG Team Up (SM9): How TAG TEAM GX Changed the Game and What Singles Cost in 2026
Team Up (SM9) launched TAG TEAM GX in February 2019, pairing two Pokémon per card with a 3-prize penalty on KO. Here is every price tier in the set, from a $4 Cobalion GX to the $330 Gengar and Mimikyu GX Full Art.
Pokémon TCG Fossil Set 1999: Gengar, the Legendary Birds, and What Collectors Pay Today
The 1999 Pokémon TCG Fossil Set holds Gengar, Lapras, Articuno, and Moltres as simultaneous WOTC holos. Here is what collectors pay today, from a $15 Lapras raw to a $3,165 first edition complete set.
Gardevoir TCG Collector's Guide 2026: GX Era, Worlds Championship, and the SV Alt Art
From the Burning Shadows Gardevoir GX at $20–$73 to the Scarlet & Violet Special Illustration Rare at $72–$95 and the Worlds 2025 Championship Deck at $29.99: a complete collector's guide to every Gardevoir TCG product in 2026.
Paldean Fates Shiny Vault: Every Price Tier Explained for 2026 Collectors
Paldean Fates has no booster box and three distinct price tiers inside its Shiny Vault. Here's how to navigate every tier from $3 bulk to $1,100 graded.
Gallade Collector's Guide 2026: Fit Plush, Mega EX, and the English Product That Never Existed
The complete Gallade collector's guide for 2026: Pokémon Fit plush, Sanei All Star Collection, Mega Gallade EX (Japanese-only product), M Gallade EX from Roaring Skies, and every TCG entry point from Secret Wonders to the modern era.
Pokémon Mofugutto Plush: Three Sub-Lines, One Distinctly Soft Finish
What is Banpresto Mofugutto? This guide explains the three Mofugutto sub-lines, key character picks, and what sets each apart from Fit, Pokedoll, and Sitting Cuties plush.
Pokémon Worlds 2026 San Francisco: Every Exclusive Item Still Available
Pokémon World Championships 2026 was held in San Francisco under the PokémonXP banner. The exclusive plush, pins, and promo card are still on secondary market. Here's the full guide.
Pokémon TCG Jungle Set 1999: Booster Packs, Holo Singles, and What Collectors Pay in 2026
The complete 2026 price guide for the Pokémon TCG Jungle Set: sealed booster packs ($324–$936), the Eeveelution holo trio, complete sets ($550–$2,200), and the 1st Edition premium explained.
Jirachi Collector's Guide 2026: Five TCG Eras, Four Plush Lines, and the $727 Sealed Ceiling
From a $2.25 Radiant card to the $727 sealed Generations Mythical Collection: a complete Jirachi buying guide covering TCG cards, plush lines, and figures in 2026.
Pokémon TCG Champion's Path: The SWSH Set Without a Booster Box
Champion's Path (SWSH3.5) never had a standalone booster box. Every pack came from an ETB or Collection box, and that distribution choice still drives prices today. Here's what sealed product costs in 2026 and what to buy.
Pokémon TCG Jumbo Oversized Cards: What They Are, Where They Come From, and Which Are Worth Collecting
Every Mega Evolution ETB includes one. They cost as little as $1. And they will never be legal in a tournament. Here's what Pokémon TCG jumbo oversized cards actually are and which are worth owning.
Pokémon 151 in 2026: Three Charizard Tiers, the Mew ex SIR Premium, and the Language That Saves You $170
Pokémon 151 collector's guide for 2026: three Charizard ex price tiers, why Mew ex SIR outvalues Mewtwo by 50x, Korean vs Japanese sealed pricing, and the full SIR ladder from $85 to $440.
First Partner Illustration Collection: Which Series to Buy and the Region That's Missing
The Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection spans three series and eight regions. Here's how Series 1, 2, and 3 compare, which box to prioritize, and why Paldea collectors face a real dilemma.
Pokémon Pokédolls: How the Line Works, Which Characters to Chase, and Why Old Ones Cost $100–$450
Pokédolls are one of the oldest Pokémon plush lines. Here's how the standard and Mascot sub-lines differ, which current designs are worth buying, and why vintage ones reach $100–$450 on the secondary market.
30th Celebration Mewtwo Store Promo: How to Get the October 2 GWP at Every Retailer
Starting October 2, 2026, Pokémon is giving away a Mewtwo promo card at GameStop, Best Buy, Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble, and more. Here is exactly how to get it.
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault: The Collector's Guide for 2026
Hidden Fates (2019) introduced the Shiny Vault, the 94-card parallel set that invented today's Special Illustration Rare format. Learn which cards to target, what sealed product costs now, and how to approach it in 2026.
Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection 2026: Perfect Order's Legends Z-A Mega Form
ME03 Perfect Order's Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection ($49.95) contains a product-exclusive promo, a lenticular card, and 8 booster packs. The 124/088 SIR sells for $106–$153 raw. Here's how the price ladder breaks down.
Koraidon ex and Miraidon ex: Collecting Scarlet and Violet's Box Legendaries in 2026
Four ways to collect Koraidon ex and Miraidon ex in 2026: TCG singles from $0.80, Bandai model kits from $22, plush from $35, and sealed products to $160. Find all of them on DexHaul.
30th Celebration Knockout Collection vs Mini Tin: Same 2 Packs, Different Everything Else
The 30th Celebration Knockout Collection and Mini Tin both include 2 booster packs. But they launch on different dates, cost different amounts, and include different bonuses. Here's the complete comparison.
Clefairy Collector's Guide 2026: WOTC Prints, the Doll Trainer Card, and Lillie's ex
The complete Clefairy collector's guide for 2026: Base Set print variants from $13 to $526+, the Clefairy Doll Trainer card, Generations scarcity explained, Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR in two sets, and plush options.
LEGO Pokémon Sets in 2026: From $60 Starters to the $999 Kanto Trio
The complete LEGO Pokémon buyer's guide for 2026: standard character builds, SMART Play explained, and the premium Kanto Starter Trio timed to the 30th Celebration.
Pokémon TCG Rainbow Rares: What They Are, Why They Ended, and Which Cards to Buy in 2026
Rainbow Rares were retired after Silver Tempest in 2022 and do not appear in SV-era sets. Here is what the mechanic means, which sets have them, and the five worth owning in 2026.