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Pokémon Preorders Open: Mega Kangaskhan, Discounts, and Rising Prices!

9/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

Preorders for the 'Mega Kangaskhan ex Box' are now open, releasing on December 5, 2025, with a foil promo card and booster packs.
Walmart has discounted the Scarlet & Violet – Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box from $160 to $108, including a full-art foil promo card.
The Birthday Pikachu card's average price has risen by 114% since March, now at $13.58, driven by nostalgia.
Malamar is gaining attention on official Pokémon social media, possibly indicating a new Mega Evolution in Pokémon Legends Z-A, releasing October 16.

History

Historical Context

The Pokémon Trading Card Game debuted in 1996, quickly gaining popularity and selling over 20 million cards in the U.S. by 1999. This surge was fueled by the Pokémon craze, which revitalized the collectible card game market. Today, rising card prices, such as the Birthday Pikachu's 114% increase, highlight ongoing collector demand and nostalgia, indicating a thriving market for Pokémon memorabilia.

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Story summary

Preorders for the 'Mega Kangaskhan ex Box' are now open, releasing on December 5, 2025, with a foil promo card and booster packs.
Walmart has discounted the Scarlet & Violet – Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box from $160 to $108, including a full-art foil promo card.
The Birthday Pikachu card's average price has risen by 114% since March, now at $13.58, driven by nostalgia.
Malamar is gaining attention on official Pokémon social media, possibly indicating a new Mega Evolution in Pokémon Legends Z-A, releasing October 16.

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