The DexHaul Blog: Page 7
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.
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: What's Inside the Eevee Foil Box Arriving Sep 16
The 30th Celebration Knockout Collection arrives Sep 16 with an Eevee foil promo card and two booster packs. Here's what's inside, how it compares to other formats, and whether it's the right buy for Sep 16.
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.
Japanese Mega Rayquaza ex Prices: What Storm Emeralda Singles Tell You About ME06 Delta Reign
The Japanese M6 Storm Emeralda set has been trading for weeks. Here is what the live secondary market prices for Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Golurk ex, and Mega Malamar ex tell you before the English ME06 Delta Reign launches November 6.
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.
Japanese Art Rare Pokémon Cards: The SV Rarity Most Western Collectors Overlook
Art Rare (AR) is the Japanese Scarlet & Violet rarity tier that sits between Double Rare and Super Art Rare. Here is what it is, how it differs from English Illustration Rare, and how collectors are buying it in 2026.
Snorlax Collector's Guide 2026: Every Plush Line, Key TCG Cards, and What to Prioritize
Snorlax has five distinct licensed plush lines and a TCG card history stretching back to 1999. This guide maps every option from $20 to $127, so you know exactly what to add to your collection.
Pokémon Squishmallows in 2026: Every Character and Size, Explained
The complete guide to Pokémon Squishmallows: which characters exist, how the six sizes compare, and which one to buy for your collection or as a gift in 2026.
ME07 Aura Seeker: Every Format Compared, From $9 to $325
ME07 Aura Seeker has five buying formats: Checklane Blister, Booster Bundle, ETB Wave 1, ETB Wave 2, and Booster Box. Here is the per-pack math and which one fits your budget and goals.
Pokémon TCG Half Booster Boxes: When 18 Packs Makes More Sense Than 36
A half booster box is 18 packs split from a factory 36-pack box by a specialty retailer. Here is the per-pack math, when the format is worth it, and why sold-out sets flip the calculation entirely.
Aura Seeker ME07: What the English Pre-Order Prices Tell Collectors Right Now
English ME07 Aura Seeker pre-orders are already live at specialty retailers, months before the expected 2027 release. Here is what the pricing signals, what is confirmed about the ex★ rarity, and how to think about buying now versus waiting.
Kanto Power Mini Tins: All 5 Variants Ranked for 2026
The Kanto Power Mini Tins come in five variants: Charizard, Mewtwo, Dragonite, Vulpix+Pikachu, and Psyduck+Mew. Here is how each ranks for collectors and which buying path actually saves you money.
Giratina Collector's Guide 2026: VSTAR, Fit Plush, and the Two-Forme Challenge
A complete guide to collecting Giratina in 2026: Lost Origin VSTAR cards, both Pokémon Fit plush formes, and what to buy at every budget.