The DexHaul Blog: Page 2
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 Legends Z-A: Switch vs Switch 2, Which Version Should You Buy
Pokémon Legends Z-A has been out on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 since October 2025. Here is the price breakdown, the backward compatibility question, and how to decide which version makes sense for you.
30th Celebration Binder Collection: Post-Launch Price Check and the Wave 2 Question
The 30th Celebration Binder Collection shipped October 2. The pre-order floor was $60–65; it is now $69.95 at the cheapest seller. Here is what changed, what Wave 2 actually means, and whether to buy now.
30th Celebration Wave 2: What the October Calendar Looks Like Now That It's Live
30th Celebration Wave 2 launched October 2. Here's what floor prices look like 24 hours in, what the Battle Deck situation actually is, and why November 6 is the date to watch.
Pachirisu Collector's Guide 2026: The 2014 World Champion, the Illustration Rare, and Every Plush
Pachirisu won a Pokémon World Championship in 2014 and later earned one of the most distinctive Illustration Rare cards in the Scarlet and Violet base set. Here is every collector-relevant product available now.
Corphish and Crawdaunt Collector's Guide 2026: Three EX Cards in Three Years
Crawdaunt earned an EX-era Ultra Rare in EX Dragon (2003), EX Deoxys (2005), and Holon Phantoms (2006). Here's what those three cards cost now, and the best plush to pair with them.
Ichiban Kuji Pokémon "Mega Evolution": Complete Prize Guide 2026
All five Ichiban Kuji Pokémon Mega Evolution prizes ranked and explained: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Gengar, Mega Gardevoir, and Mega Lucario. Current secondary market prices and where to buy from independent shops.
Delta Reign ME06: ETB October Price Check and the PC ETB Sellout
ME06 Delta Reign retail ETBs start at $104.95 while the Pokémon Center ETB has moved to $287 on secondary. Here's the full price picture five weeks before the November 6 launch.
Marill and Azumarill Collector's Guide 2026
Everything to collect for the Azurill, Marill, and Azumarill family in 2026: plush tier breakdown, TCG arc from Neo Genesis to Ascended Heroes, the Worlds Honolulu 2024 venue-exclusive, and the one TCG fact most collectors miss.
EX FireRed & LeafGreen (2004): The Kanto Set Collectors Are Revisiting in 2026
EX FireRed & LeafGreen launched in 2004 alongside the Kanto remakes. Here’s what Charizard ex, Gyarados ex, Blastoise ex, and Snorlax EX are worth now, and what the 30th Celebration revival means for this set.
ME07 Aura Seeker: Four Confirmed ex★ Cards, Oct 2 Pre-Order Prices, and the Legends Z-A Bridge
ME07 Aura Seeker is due in Japan on Nov 27, 2026. Four ex★ cards are confirmed, pre-orders are open at multiple retailers, and the Booster Bundle carries Mega Lucario Z from Legends Z-A. Here is where things stand on Oct 2.
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Mini Portfolio 2026: Q4 Lands This Month at Under $7
The Q4 2026 Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Mini Portfolio is out this month at $6.95–$7.00. Here's how it compares to the Q1 2026 booster-pack bundle, where to find floor pricing, and who should pick up which version.
Spritzee and Aromatisse Collector's Guide 2026: Pokémon Fit, Sitting Cuties, and the Fairy Transfer Legacy
The complete collector's guide to Spritzee and Aromatisse: Pokémon Fit and Sitting Cuties plush, the Fairy Transfer competitive card, their Mega Evolution set appearance, and where the line sits a year after Legends Z-A.
Pokémon Scale World Kalos Region: Every Trainer-Paired Figure Ranked for 2026
The Kalos Scale World series is the only regional set where every premium figure pairs a trainer with their Mega Evolution. Diantha, Sycamore, and Lysandre's Mega Gyarados ranked by story weight, with current prices, for Kalos fans of Pokémon Legends Z-A.
Hoopa and Hoopa-Unbound Collector's Guide 2026: Two Forms, the Japanese Movie Promo, and the Kalos Legacy
The complete collector’s guide to Hoopa and Hoopa-Unbound: which plush lines exist for each form, the full TCG arc from Shining Legends to the Hoopa V Box, and the 155/XY-P Japanese theater promo that has no English equivalent.
Mewtwo SVP052 GWP Is Live: Oct 2 Prices, In-Store Math, and the Secondary Market Floor
The Mewtwo SVP052 GWP window opened today across US and AU retailers. Here is what the secondary market floor looks like on launch day, what the Mini Tin trigger math means for in-store shoppers, and what international buyers should do right now.
Team Rocket's Ambition: Tin vs League Battle Deck
The Team Rocket Tin and the League Battle Deck look similar on the shelf but serve completely different goals. This comparison breaks down what each gives you, who should buy which, and why the $45 price gap is not a surprise.
30th Celebration Wave 2: Which Launch-Day Product Fits Your Budget
Wave 2 is live on October 2: Knockout Collection, EX Boxes, Booster Bundle, and Mini Tins. Here is the per-pack math, the bundle price trap, and which product wins at every spend level.
Pokémon Legends Z-A: Switch, Switch 2, and the Lumiose Steelbook Ranked for 2026
Pokémon Legends Z-A has been out since October 16, 2025, and three formats are worth comparing. The Switch 2 edition is undercutting the Switch edition at import sellers. Here is where every version stands now.
Polaroid × Pokémon Three Days Out: What's In Stock, What's Overpriced, and What to Order Now
Oct 5 is three days away and the cameras are already in stock. Here's which Polaroid × Pokémon products to order now, which bundles cost more than buying separately, and which presale listings to skip entirely.
30th Celebration Classic Collection Singles: Three Price Points for the Same Vintage Artwork
30th Celebration Classic Collection singles explained: why Charizard 4/102 now trades at three separate price points, where Pikachu & Zekrom GX sits at $34–90, and how Raikou at $16 works as a budget entry.
Mega Evolution Checklane Blisters: Every Set's Budget Entry Ranked
ME01 through ME06 checklane blisters ranked by floor price and promo card. The cheapest route into any Mega Evolution set starts at $5.65, and most collectors never even look at these.
Journey Together Enhanced vs Non-Enhanced Booster Box: What the Box Topper Costs
Journey Together Enhanced and Non-Enhanced Booster Box compared: per-pack math, what the exclusive Box Topper is worth, and whether the sealed case saves you anything.
Delta Reign ME06 Booster Bundle Preorder Guide: Price Spread, Wave 2, and the Six-Pack Math
The Delta Reign ME06 Booster Bundle ships 6 packs at a $42-wide preorder price spread. Wave 2 allocation is already live. Here is the full breakdown before November 6.
Swirlix and Slurpuff Collector's Guide 2026: Three Plush Lines, the Radiant Collection Inversion, and the Kalos Connection
Swirlix RC19/RC32 runs CA$30 while Slurpuff RC20/RC32 from the same Generations Radiant Collection sells for $6. This guide covers three plush formats, the full TCG arc, and where the line sits a year after Legends Z-A.
Pokémon 30th Celebration Japanese Starter Card Sets: Johto and Hoenn's Import-Only Tier
Johto and Hoenn starter trios have Japanese 30th Celebration promo card sets with no English equivalent. Here's what they cost, where to buy, and why the price spread is so wide.
Pokémon Legends Z-A and Mega Dimension: The Collector's Checklist
Pokémon Legends Z-A has been out since October 16, 2025. From the Switch vs Switch 2 edition call to the Mega Lucario Z plush and ME06 pre-order timing, here are the purchase decisions worth making now.
30th Celebration Wave 2 Is Live: FUR Floors, Booster Bundle Pricing, and the Two Pikachu SIRs
Mewtwo ex FUR dropped to a $54.60 floor on October 2. The Booster Bundle settled at $84.95, 13% above MSRP. And the 30th Celebration set has two distinct Pikachu ex SIRs priced $36 apart. Here is the full Oct 2 price snapshot.
Wailord and Wailmer Collector's Guide 2026: The Biggest Pokémon's Smallest Plush and the Journey Together Record
Wailord stands 14.5m tall. The Pokémon Fit plush is 6.5 inches. Here's how to collect the largest Pokémon in the franchise, from the 2003 EX Sandstorm HP record to the Journey Together Illustration Rare.
30th Celebration Wave 2 Is Live: Booster Bundles, Mini Tins, and the GWP Window
October 2 is here. Booster Bundles floor at $84.95, Mini Tins hit shelves, and the Mewtwo SVP052 GWP window opens in-store today. Here is what to buy and what can wait.
Pokémon 2026 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Picks Across Every Category and Budget
The best Pokémon gifts for 2026: plush toys, games, TCG sets, and countdown calendars ranked by budget. From $19.99 character plush to pre-order ETBs, here's the full cross-category picture.
Pokémon 30th Celebration Nov 6 Pre-Orders: UPCs, Figure Collections, and Ditto Ranked
Five 30th Celebration products land on November 6, 2026. Here's which to pre-order first: UPC Night vs Day, Figure Collection bundle math, Ditto Premium pack value, and the Delta Reign conflict.
Skrelp and Dragalge Collector's Guide 2026: The Kalos Poison Line and Mega Dragalge ex
Skrelp evolves into Dragalge with a rare type gain: Poison/Water to Poison/Dragon. Legends Z-A gave Dragalge a Mega Evolution, and ME04 Chaos Rising put it on cards. Every card, plush, and entry point for 2026.
Carbink and Diancie: Kalos Stone Twins in Legends Z-A
Carbink and Diancie share the same Fairy/Rock typing and a lore bond no other Pokémon pair has. Here's the full collector's price map for both, now that Legends: Z-A has put the pair back in Kalos.
30th Celebration Battle Decks: English vs Japanese Premium Deck Sets
30th Celebration Battle Decks launch Oct 2. Espeon ex and Umbreon ex cost $37-$45. But there's a Japanese version starting at $123. It's a completely different product. Here's what separates them.
Helioptile and Heliolisk Collector's Guide 2026: Pokémon Fit, Sitting Cuties, and the Kalos Electric Line After Z-A
Helioptile and Heliolisk have full two-tier plush coverage for both stages, plus a TCG ceiling that stops at Illustration Rare. Here is what is in stock now and where the line stands a year after Legends Z-A.
Litleo and Pyroar Collector's Guide 2026: Two Genders, Two Forms, and Kalos After Legends Z-A
Pyroar is the only Pokémon line where gender produces entirely different adult designs. Here's the full plush and TCG collector path for Litleo and Pyroar, a year after Legends Z-A added Mega Pyroar.
Gogoat and Skiddo Collector's Guide 2026: The Lumiose City Ride Pokémon After Legends Z-A
Gogoat and Skiddo are Kalos ride Pokémon tied to Lumiose City, the setting of Legends Z-A. Full collector guide: plush tiers, TCG coverage, and the best finds available now.
Delta Reign ME06 Prereleases: How They Work, What Cards to Chase, and Whether to Buy In
ME06 Delta Reign prereleases run October 24 through November 1 at local game stores. Here is what the Build-and-Battle kit includes, the three Rayquaza ex tiers to understand, and whether the prerelease window or pre-order is the smarter entry point.
Deck Crafter's Collection Oct 23: Foil Meowth ex Promo, Three Pre-Order Tiers, and When to Buy
The Pokémon TCG Deck Crafter's Collection launches October 23 with a foil Meowth ex promo, 40 curated tournament cards, and one booster pack. Pre-orders run $9.99 to $75. Here's what each tier means and whether to buy now or wait.
TCG Pocket Mega Mewtwo X ex: First Dual-Type Card and Its Physical Counterparts
TCG Pocket's Mega Mewtwo X ex is the first dual-type card in the digital format. Here's what that means for physical Mewtwo collectors, and the entry points available right now.
30th Celebration Mini Tins: Every Variant Ranked for Oct 2
All nine confirmed 30th Celebration Mini Tin variants ranked for the Oct 2 launch: which art card to target, the composite Pikachu pair, and how the per-pack rate compares to the Booster Bundle.
Mega Lucario Z: The Anime Arc, the Legends Z-A DLC, and the ME07 Collector Play
Mega Lucario Z came to Legends Z-A in the Mega Dimension DLC and has plush tied to Roy from Pokémon Horizons. With ME07 set for its Japanese release on November 27, here is the full collector picture.
Legends: Z-A, Year One: The Kalos Collector's Action Plan
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been out since October 16, 2025. Here's the Kalos collector plan for year one: the Switch game, Pokémon Fit plush, and the Mega Evolution cards worth pairing with it.
Furfrou Collector's Guide 2026: Ten Trim Forms, Two Plush Tiers, and the Lumiose City Connection
Furfrou is the only Pokémon with a complete Pokémon Fit plush for every one of its trim forms. Here's how to collect them, what each form costs, and why its Lumiose City roots matter a year after Legends Z-A.
Flabébé, Floette, and Florges Collector's Guide 2026: AZ's Eternal Flower and Its Legends Z-A Return
The complete collector's guide to Flabébé, Floette, and Florges in 2026: plush range from $18 to $69, the Phantom Forces EX arc, and how Legends Z-A made Eternal Flower Floette obtainable for the first time.
Hawlucha Collector's Guide 2026: Mega Hawlucha ex, Two Plush Lines, and Kalos Cards Under $5
Hawlucha is a rare Fighting/Flying type, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A gave it a Mega Evolution. Here is every entry point, from $2 Radiant cards to posable PC Japan plush.
Altaria and Swablu in Legends Z-A: The Dragon/Fairy Collector's Guide
Altaria and Mega Altaria are part of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which puts the character back in focus. Here's every collector entry point from the Swablu Fit plush and Paradox Rift Double Rare to the Fates Collide Full Art and vintage delta species card.
Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary Volume 2: Prize Tiers, Paldea Starters, and Navigating the Lottery Outside Japan
A complete prize-tier guide to Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary Volume 2: the G Prize Paldea starter trio, K Prize metal charms, J Prize Rubber Collection, the Last One Pikachu, and the full-set math.