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Top Pokémon Deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025

Originally Published 1 month ago — by Mashable

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The article highlights the best Pokémon deals for Cyber Monday 2025, including discounts on trading cards, Nintendo Switch games, collectibles, toys, plushies, and Funko Pops, with ongoing savings following Black Friday, and provides specific product deals and price comparisons.

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Cards: Restocked, Valuable, and Unique Insights

Originally Published 3 months ago — by IGN

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Amazon has restocked Mega Evolution Pokémon TCG Elite Trainer Boxes and Booster Bundles at significantly marked-up prices, with alternative options available on resale sites like TCGPlayer. The article also discusses upcoming Black Friday deals and tips for securing rare Pokémon cards, emphasizing the volatility of TCG pricing and the benefits of memberships like Walmart+ for early access to deals.

Amazon Reintroduces 50-Pack Pokemon Cards at Record Low Price

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kotaku

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Amazon has reintroduced a 50-pack Pokemon card lot at a record low price of $5, offering a cost-effective way for collectors and players to build their decks and collections, with a diverse mix of cards from across the Pokemon series and the potential for high trading value, but stocks are limited and the deal may not last long.

Pokémon and Sports Cards Shift from Nostalgia to Retail Gold

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios

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Trading cards, especially Pokémon and sports cards, are driving a retail boom with sales soaring across major retailers like Target, Walmart, and eBay, fueled by collecting and investing trends among adults, with sales expected to surpass $1 billion in 2025, though the sustainability of this growth remains uncertain.

Nintendo Switch 2 and Pokémon Legends Z-A Bundle Launching October 16

Originally Published 5 months ago — by IGN

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The article highlights today’s deals including preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle at $499.99, a significant discount on the Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box, and various other tech and gaming discounts such as the Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle and The Empyrean book series. It emphasizes the availability of the Switch 2 and its exclusive game upgrades, along with deals on Pokémon TCG products, tech accessories, and collectibles.

Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Cards Surge in Value and Popularity

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku

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A new Pokémon TCG card, the Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare, is currently selling for $500, driven by its debut in the ex-era and its appealing artwork. Despite its high price, experts advise against purchasing cards immediately after release due to typical price spikes followed by declines. The card's popularity is part of a self-perpetuating cycle of demand and rarity, with other cards in the set also seeing high prices. The upcoming Prismatic Evolutions set, featuring Eeveelutions, is expected to further fuel the Pokémon TCG market frenzy.

eBay's Acquisition of Goldin Auctions and Sale of Vault Sparks Collectibles Showdown

Originally Published 1 year ago — by eBay Inc.

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eBay and Collectors, parent company of PSA, have entered into a series of transactions including a commercial agreement, the sale of Goldin from Collectors to eBay, and the sale of the eBay vault from eBay to PSA. The partnership aims to streamline buying, selling, grading, and storage experiences for trading card collectors in the United States. eBay's acquisition of Goldin will expand inventory offerings, while PSA's acquisition of the eBay vault will maintain seamless access to vault services for eBay's U.S. customers. The transactions are expected to close simultaneously in Q2 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

"Iowa Basketball Star Caitlin Clark Signs Exclusive Endorsement Deal with Panini America"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY

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Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark becomes the first female athlete to have an exclusive partnership with Panini, signing a multi-year contract with the sports collectibles company, which will feature trading cards and memorabilia celebrating her career milestones. This deal adds to her expanding list of partnerships as she prepares for her final college basketball games and the WNBA, including endorsements with State Farm, Nike, and others.

Caitlin Clark Makes History with Panini America Endorsement Deal

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business

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Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark has signed an exclusive, multi-year partnership with Panini America, making her the company's first multi-year exclusive female athlete. The partnership will feature her memorabilia and trading cards, with her first collection set to include a Panini Instant Card celebrating her becoming the all-time leading scorer in women’s basketball. Pre-orders for a dedicated trading card set around Clark will begin in April, and her memorabilia exclusivity is effective immediately, while her trading card exclusivity will start on April 1.

"Unopened 1979 Hockey Cards Case Sells for Record $5M"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com

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An unopened case of 1979-80 ice hockey cards found in a Canadian basement has fetched $3.7m at auction, potentially containing over 20 rookie cards of Wayne Gretzky. The discovery, described as "the greatest unopened find of the 21st Century" by Heritage Auctions, has sparked excitement among collectors due to the potential value of the cards. The family who found the case, originally intended to be sold to stores, were "ecstatic" at the sale and chose to remain anonymous.

"LeBron James and Bronny Collaborate on Exclusive Fanatics Trading Card"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN

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LeBron James has signed a multiyear trading card partnership with Fanatics Collectibles, which will feature a 1-of-1 card with images of himself in his high school uniform and his son, Bronny, in his USC Trojans jersey, along with dual on-card autographs. The card will be part of the 2023-24 Bowman University Chrome Basketball set. This partnership marks a shift from James' previous collaboration with Upper Deck. The announcement comes after a James "Triple Logoman" card sold for $2.4 million and one of his rookie cards sold for $1.8 million at auction.