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Daily Brief  ·  23 May 2026

The May 2026 Japanese Pack Price Hike Is the Most Important Number in Pokémon TCG

Why US Pokémon prices are about to move, and how the 2022→2023 precedent tells us exactly when

By The Tokyo Bureau · 7 min read Read →
The May 2026 Japanese Pack Price Hike Is the Most Important Number in Pokémon TCG

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