Sets · October 2, 2026
Craze scores
Heat, not vibes. Each score is an editorial mix of search demand, sealed premium, chase liquidity, and whether a reprint is mid-flight. It is not a price target.
- 90–100 Blazing
- 75–89 Hot
- 60–74 Warm
- 1–59 Watch
First worldwide same-day Pokémon TCG launch, all-foil packs, Futuristic Rares by YOSHIROTTEN, 30 Pikachu cards, and a Base Set Charizard reprint.
ME02.5 · 295 cards
Largest English set ever, 13 Mega Evolution ex, and a Mega Gengar ex SIR. Staggered SKUs (Jan–April) kept sealed tighter than a normal special set.
SV08.5 · 180 cards
Nine Eeveelution SIRs plus god packs. A year later it is still the blue-chip modern special set. Umbreon ex SIR remains the most valuable modern card.
SV03.5 · 207 cards
Every Gen I Pokémon, nothing else. Standard rotation in 2026 convinced the market reprints are done.
ME05 · 120 cards
Mega Darkrai ex is the chase. Dark-type special sets historically age well.
ME04 · 122 cards
Mega Greninja ex plus a connecting Froakie–Frogadier–Greninja triptych. Smaller set, better individual hit rates.
SV10 · 244 cards
Team Rocket + Gen I nostalgia, without being a 151 clone.
ME03 · 124 cards
Competitive staples plus Mega Zygarde ex Gold and Rosa's Determination SIR. Collectors ignored it in May to fund special sets — which is why it is interesting now.