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Unveiling Ninja Spinner: The Latest Buzz in Pokémon TCG Japan

Early March is set release season in Japan, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game TCG community there is counting down the days. As we move through March 2026, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch for the next major Japanese release, and t…

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TCG News 2026 Japan: March's Hottest Releases and Market Shifts

Japan has set the tone for the card game world again this March. A new Mega Evolution expansion for Pokémon, a Skypiea themed One Piece set that has shaken up the leader rankings, and fresh Magic: The Gathering products have all arrived…

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The Horizon Ahead: Liko, Roy, and the Pokémon Anime in 2026

Nearly thirty years after Pikachu first sparked on TV screens, the Pokémon anime is still finding new stories to tell. Ash Ketchum's epic journey has ended, and Pokémon Horizons: The Series has handed the spotlight to Liko and Roy. As fa…