The DexHaul Blog: Page 19
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.
Pokémon GameBoy Games: The Collector's Price Guide for Gen 1, 2, and 3
A generation-by-generation price guide for Pokémon GameBoy cartridges in 2026: Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby, and more. What the price spread means and what to look for before you buy.
Kangaskhan in 2026: Jungle Holo, Mega Evolution, and the Collector's Price Ladder
Kangaskhan spans WOTC vintage to modern Mega Evolution in 2026. From a $5.50 Double Rare to a $400 graded Jungle holo, here is every collector entry point.
Pokémon Scale World Figures: Every Region's Entry Point, From $11 to $137
Bandai's Scale World line covers every main-series Pokémon region at 1/20 scale. Here's which region to start with, what each price tier gets you, and which Sinnoh pre-orders are live now.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Merchandise: Every Official Item Still Available
GO Fest 2026 ran in Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen. The official hoodie, lapel pin, T-shirt, and tote are still available online. Here's what to buy and how to spot the in-venue exclusives.
UNIQLO x Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT: Both Collections Explained, From $19 to $65
UNIQLO's Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT line released two distinct collections for 2026. Here's what separates them, why the kids' tier at $19 matters, and which Japan importers carry the full range.
Meowscarada in 2026: TCG Cards, Plush, and Every Collector Entry Point
Meowscarada collector guide for 2026: SV01 singles at $0.99, Paldea Partners Tin promo, Paldean Fates Premium Collection, graded PSA 10s, and the best licensed plush from independent shops.
TCG Pocket vs Physical Pokémon TCG: A Complete Bridge Guide for September 2026
TCG Pocket and physical Pokémon TCG look similar but work very differently. Here's how both systems work, where they overlap in September 2026, and which product bridges the two worlds best.
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1: Why Chimchar MEP #041 Is the Sinnoh Promo Collectors Are Chasing
Every First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 box contains three MEP Black Star Promos: Turtwig #040, Chimchar #041, and Piplup #042. Here's why Chimchar commands the highest price, and how to decide between sealed and singles.
Mega Evolution ME01 vs ME04 Booster Box: Which $260+ Box Should You Buy?
ME01 Enhanced Booster Box costs $25 more than ME04 Chaos Rising, yet ME04 has the higher-ceiling chase card. Here is how to choose between the two.
Typhlosion Collector's Guide: Every TCG Era, the Hisuian Twist, and What to Own in 2026
Typhlosion spans every major Pokémon TCG era from Neo Genesis through VSTAR, plus a Fire/Ghost Hisuian form no other Johto starter can claim. Here is what collectors need to know in 2026.
Pokémon Center Halloween Plush 2026: Zorua, Zoroark, and the Full Spooky Lineup
The Pokémon Center has unveiled its 2026 Halloween plush lineup, led by Zorua and Zoroark in a spooky tea party setting. See every confirmed Pokémon, the Night Daze Dark Noise merch connection, and what to buy now.
30th Celebration: Your 7-Day Countdown Checklist Before September 16
Seven days to the Pokémon 30th Celebration launch. Here is what to check each day, from the Wave 1 ETB allocation closing today to exactly what to do on September 16.
30th Celebration Knockout Collection: Eevee Promo, Contents and MSRP (2026)
The 30th Celebration Knockout Collection includes an Eevee foil promo card, two booster packs, and a coin at $19.99 MSRP. What is inside, current independent shop prices, and how it compares to the 30th Celebration Mini Tin.
Polaroid x Pokémon: Go or Now, and Which Film Works With Your Camera
The Polaroid x Pokémon lineup has three cameras and three film editions that aren't all compatible. Here's exactly which film fits which camera, and whether the bundle saves you money.
30th Celebration September 16: A Launch Day Action Plan for Collectors
September 16 is seven days away. Here is the exact priority order for checking 30th Celebration products on launch day, and why the sequence matters.
Empoleon Collector's Guide: TCG Cards, Sealed Tins, and Plush in 2026
Empoleon's TCG history runs from a 2007 Diamond & Pearl holo to a permanently retired BREAK promo and a modern V Strikers Tin. Here's every collector entry point across TCG, sealed product, and plush.
Pokémon ARTFX J Trainer Figures: Every Generation Mapped to Price
Kotobukiya's ARTFX J line covers trainers from Gen 3 to Gen 9, with prices from $81 to $470+. Here's how to pick the right figure based on your generation and budget.
Pokémon MEP Black Star Promos: The Product-Bundled Cards Most Collectors Miss
MEP Black Star Promos are Pokémon TCG cards bundled into specific ME series products, not pullable from any pack. Here's every promo, what it costs, and which product includes it.
30th Celebration's 30 Pikachu Variants: The Completion Math Every Collector Needs
Every 30th Celebration pack guarantees a foil Pikachu, but 30 distinct variants means one booster box won't finish the set. Here's the math and the smartest way to collect.
Garchomp TCG Cards: Every Era's Chase Pick and What to Buy in 2026
Garchomp has a chase card in three separate TCG eras. Here's how to tell them apart, which print matters for your budget, and where to find them.
30th Celebration Poster Collection: Kanto’s Legendary Birds Are the Promo Trio Nobody Talked About
The 30th Celebration Poster Collection ships September 16 with foil promos for Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres: all three Kanto Legendary Birds in one box. Here is why that matters for collectors.
The Pokémon x 73Studio Collection: Every T-Shirt in the Range, Ranked
The Pokémon x 73Studio collection at Culture Kings spans 10 designs from $39 to $42. Here's what makes each tee different, from Charizard to the Kanto Legendary Birds.
30th Celebration After Sep 10: What to Buy When the ETB Allocation Closes
The 30th Celebration ETB allocation window closes Sep 10–12. Here's what every format still available on Sep 16 costs and which one fits your budget.
Zoroark in 2026: Four TCG Eras, Four Entry Points
Zoroark has appeared in TCG sets from Black & White Base Set through SV White Flare. Here is where each version stands in 2026, from $2 to $145.
Pokémon TCG Neo Era: Johto’s First Print Run and the Cards That Invented Secret Rares
The four Neo era Pokémon TCG sets from 2000 to 2002 introduced Johto to English collectors and created the first cards ever numbered above a set’s total, the direct ancestor of today’s Special Illustration Rares.
Team Rocket's Nidoking ex: Three Rarity Tiers, Three Prices, One Pokémon
Nidoking ex in Destined Rivals spans from a $5 alt art to a $300 Special Illustration Rare. Here is every entry point across English and Japanese, plus the Team Rocket Tin promo and a vintage detour.
White Flare (SV10.5): Korean Edition Has the Same Cards for a Third of the Price
White Flare is available in Japanese, Korean, and English. The Korean SV11W booster box at $61.99 carries identical cards to the $185 Japanese edition. Here is what to buy and why.
Infernape in 2026: From $1 Common to $72 LV.X, Every Collector Entry Point
Chimchar's 30th Celebration promo is driving searches for the full Sinnoh Fire line. Here's the complete map for Infernape collectors: TCG singles, the LV.X mechanic card, the Japanese Crimson Haze AR, and plush.
Zacian and Zamazenta in 2026: Which Sealed Product Is Worth the Price?
The Sword and Shield Ultra-Premium Collection pairing Zacian and Zamazenta starts at $349.95. Here is how the UPC, the ETB Plus boxes, and Crown Zenith singles compare for collectors in 2026.
Mega Chandelure ex in 2026: One Set, Three Rarity Tiers, and $49 Between Them
Chandelure appears at three distinct rarity levels in ME05 Pitch Black: a $1 Double Rare, a $9 Full Art, and a $50 Special Illustration Rare. Here's how to choose, and which plush belongs on your shelf.
Silver Tempest SWSH12: The Last Sword & Shield Set and Its Lugia VSTAR
Silver Tempest is the final Sword & Shield set. Lugia VSTAR is its chase card, with three numbered variants spanning $40 to $100+ raw. Here's everything collectors need to know now that SWSH is a closed era.
Eevee Poncho Plush Series: Every Eeveelution Ranked from Flareon to Sylveon
The Pokemon Center Eevee Poncho Series ranks each eeveelution plush by secondary-market price and collector demand. Sylveon leads at $172.99. Here is how the full lineup stacks up.
Mega Rayquaza ex in Delta Reign: Which of the Three Cards Is Right for You?
Delta Reign (ME06) gives Mega Rayquaza ex three distinct variants: $62, $521, and $1,388. Here is what each card is, who it is for, and what it means for the Rayquaza collector.
The ex★ Era Is Coming: What Mega Evolution Collectors Should Buy Right Now
Aura Seeker's ex★ cards aren't out yet, but the collection window is open now. Here's which ME01 and ME04 products serious collectors are targeting first.
Pokémon Center Exclusive ETBs: ME01 Through ME06 Compared
Pokémon Center exclusive Elite Trainer Boxes for the Mega Evolution series don't all behave the same. Here's how ME01 through ME06 Delta Reign compare, and what collectors should know before pre-ordering.
Pokémon Collector Chest Tins: Every Season in Stock, Ranked
The Pokémon Collector Chest Tin is part booster bundle, part storage box. Here is every seasonal edition still available in 2026, what each one contains, and which version is worth buying now.
30th Celebration Mini Tins: Day Pikachu or Night Pikachu?
The 30th Celebration has two Pikachu mini tin variants at different prices across merchants. Here's the honest comparison: what's inside, which promo art each carries, price range from $34.95 to $89.99, and whether you need both.
30th Celebration ETB: Sep 10 Is the Last Day to Lock In MSRP Pre-Orders
Specialty-channel pre-order windows for the Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box close Sep 10–12. Here's where MSRP listings still exist, what changes after the window shuts, and how to act before Sep 16.
Blaziken in 2026: Which Card Is Right for Your Budget?
Blaziken cards in 2026 span $2 to $400, all from a single set era. Here is the honest guide to Chilling Reign VMAX, Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery, Destined Rivals IR, and the key Blaziken merchandise.
Silver Tempest Lugia: V Alt Art, VSTAR Secret Rare, and the End-of-SWSH Collector Case
Silver Tempest (SWSH12) is the last Sword & Shield set, and Lugia owns its chase card tier. Here's what separates the $40 Rainbow Secret from the $500+ Alternate Art, and which to target in 2026.
Before ex Star Launches: ME01 Mega Lucario ex and ME04's Greninja SIR to Own Right Now
Mega Lucario Z ex is confirmed as the first ex★ card in Aura Seeker ME07. Two in-stock ME products connect directly to this arc: the ME01 Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection and ME04 Chaos Rising's Mega Greninja ex SIR.
30th Celebration ETB Case: Is a Sealed 10-Box Worth $1,750?
A sealed 10-ETB case for the Pokémon 30th Celebration costs $1,750–$2,360 from independent sellers. Buying 10 individual ETBs can be cheaper. Here is the math and who should actually order a case.
Pokémon Sanei All Star Collection: The Complete Plush Collector's Guide
Sanei's All Star Collection is the only licensed plush line aiming to cover every Pokémon species. Here's how the PP number system works, why sizes vary by design, and where independent shops stock them today.
ME05 Pitch Black: Every Chase Card Ranked and What They're Worth Right Now
Mega Darkrai ex SIR sits at $230, but ME05 Pitch Black has three Special Illustration Rares at very different price points. Here's the full chase card ladder, what each pull is worth, and whether opening packs or buying singles makes sense right now.
Storm Emeralda English vs Japanese M6: Mega Rayquaza ex Prices Before ME06 Delta Reign
Japanese M6 Storm Emeralda (Jul 31) and English ME06 Delta Reign (Nov 6) share the same Rayquaza ex pulls. Here is what live singles prices from the Japanese set tell buyers about value before the English launch.
Mega Charizard X ex or Y ex Tin? How to Pick the Right One in 2026
Mega Charizard X ex and Y ex tins are both in stock from $44. Here's what separates the two variants, which one to buy first, and when the cheaper random listing makes no sense.
Pokémon TCG Specialty Allocation Explained: Why Some Products Sell Out Before Launch Day
Specialty allocation is why 30th Celebration ETBs and UPCs close pre-orders weeks before September 16. Here is how the system works and what it means for your pre-order.
Dragapult ex in 2026: League Battle Deck, Prismatic Evolutions SIR, and Shining Fates Sealed
Dragapult ex spans five years of Pokémon TCG products: Shining Fates sealed, a Prismatic Evolutions SIR at $109, and a League Battle Deck priced as low as $29.99. Here is how to collect each era.