The Wire · 89 stories
Industry news, as it happens.
Curated headlines from across the hobby — auction results, release announcements, grading pop reports — with clear attribution and links to original reporting. In-house guides and analysis live under Guides.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Pokémon Cards Beat Bitcoin and S&P 500 in 2026 as Collectibles Move Onchain
The headline reports that Pokémon cards outperformed Bitcoin and the S&P 500 in 2026. It also says collectibles are moving onchain.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
[Pokémon TCG] Raikou ex SAR Price Guide: Japanese Storm Emeralda Chase Card Analysis
SNKRDUNK published a price guide and chase card analysis for the Japanese Storm Emeralda Raikou ex SAR in the Pokémon TCG category.
[Pokémon TCG] Mega Rayquaza ex SAR Price Guide: Japanese Storm Emeralda Chase Card Analysis
The headline reports a price guide and chase card analysis for the Mega Rayquaza ex SAR from the Japanese Pokémon TCG set Storm Emeralda.
Monday, August 3, 2026
Big Pokémon Center update could make 30th anniversary pre-orders less miserable
A major Pokémon Center update could improve the pre-order experience for 30th anniversary Pokémon products.
Friday, July 31, 2026
[Pokémon TCG] “Storm Emeralda” Launch Day Price Guide: Top 20 Hits & Release Day Market Trends
SNKRDUNK reports a launch-day price guide for Pokémon TCG’s “Storm Emeralda,” focusing on the top 20 hits and release-day market trends.
Pokemon Card Grader PSA Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Alleging It's Manipulating The TCG Market
The headline reports that Pokemon card grader PSA has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging manipulation of the TCG market.
Pokemon Grader PSA Hit With New Class Action Lawsuit
The headline reports that PSA, a grader associated with Pokemon cards, has been hit with a new class action lawsuit.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Price Trends: Pokémon Cards Dropping in Price - 07/29/2026
TCGplayer reports that Pokémon cards are dropping in price as of 07/29/2026.
Friday, July 10, 2026
EB Games Has Walked Back Its Pokemon 30th Anniversary TCG Prices Stating This Was Planned
EB Games has walked back its Pokemon 30th Anniversary TCG prices and stated that the change was planned.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Pitch Black’s Investing Potential: Which Mega Evolution Chases Hold Value
The headline reports on Pitch Black’s investing potential and asks which Mega Evolution chase cards may hold value. It frames the topic around Pokemon TCG value retention rather than short-term price movement.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Sports Card Grading Trends For March 2026
The headline reports on sports card grading trends for March 2026.
[Pokémon TCG] Top 10 Most Expensive Rayquaza Pokemon Cards: Latest Japanese Market Trends (2026)
The headline reports a 2026 look at the ten most expensive Rayquaza Pokémon cards and the latest Japanese market trends.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Price Trends: Pokémon Cards Climbing in Price - 06/23/2026
The headline reports that Pokémon cards are climbing in price as of 06/23/2026.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Why did Amazon Prime Day shift to June? Here's what the company has said (and not said).
Amazon Prime Day shifted to June, and the article examines what Amazon has and has not said about the move.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
[Pokémon TCG] The Umbreon Effect: Tracking the Insane Value Growth of Japanese Eeveelution Cards
The headline reports on significant value growth in Japanese Pokémon TCG Eeveelution cards, framed around an “Umbreon Effect.” It focuses on tracking how Umbreon-related demand may be influencing broader Eeveelution card values.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Price Trends: Magic: The Gathering Cards Climbing in Price - 06/17/2026
The headline reports that Magic: The Gathering cards are climbing in price, presented as a price-trends update dated 06/17/2026.
World Cup 2026 Card Chase Guide: The Players Whose Cards Are Moving Right Now, Group by Group
A World Cup 2026 card chase guide identifies players whose cards are moving right now, organized group by group.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
[OPCG] Dortmund Luffy (ST13-003) Price Guide: Current Market Value & History
SNKRDUNK reports a price guide for Dortmund Luffy (ST13-003), covering current market value and price history.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Price Trends: Disney Lorcana Cards Climbing in Price - 06/09/2026
The headline reports that Disney Lorcana cards were climbing in price as of 06/09/2026.