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Hobby News · Aug 2, 2026

Skubal to the Dodgers: The 2026 Deadline Blockbuster Lands and the Card Market Reacts

The Dodgers acquired two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from Detroit late Saturday night for three prospects. Here is what a rental ace in Los Angeles does to his card market, w…

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Hobby News · Aug 2, 2026

The NWSL Gets Its First Flagship Set: Donruss Optic NWSL Soccer Arrives August 21 With Downtown and a New Case Hit

Panini's first product under its new National Women's Soccer League license drops August 21 with three hits a box, 16 Rated Rookies, and the debut of the Kismet case-hit insert. It…

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Hobby News · Aug 2, 2026

Pokemon Drops Six Surprise Tins for August 28: Ascended Heroes and Mega Forces Land on Worlds Weekend

Three Ascended Heroes Tins at $21.99 bring Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Meganium ex, and Mega Emboar ex. Three Mega Forces Tins add Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Darkrai ex, and Mega Zeraora…

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Hobby News · Jul 30, 2026

Pokemon TCG Pocket Ruler of the Skies Launches Tonight: Mega Rayquaza ex Headlines the Pity System's Debut

Ruler of the Skies goes live in Pokemon TCG Pocket today at 6:00 p.m. PDT, led by Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Metagross ex, and Mega Gallade ex. Here is the chase list and how the app's…

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Hobby News · Jul 30, 2026

Palworld OFFICIAL CARD GAME Launches Today After 3.5 Million Packs Sold Before Release

Bushiroad's Palworld card game hits shelves worldwide today, July 30, with more than 3.5 million packs already sold before launch. Here is every product in the BP01 Dawn of Palpago…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

SCP's Summer Premier Closes on Ohtani's Milestone Memorabilia as Auction Season Rolls Into The National

SCP Auctions closed its 2026 Summer Premier on Sunday, headlined by Shohei Ohtani's 30th home run jersey and 40th home run bat. With Heritage, Lelands, and Love of the Game all act…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

One Piece OP-17 Locks Its Dates: The World's Strongest Warriors Hits August 28 With the Game's First Manga Rares

Bandai has confirmed OP-17 for August 22 in Japan and August 28 in English, the first main One Piece booster to launch globally in the same week. The anniversary set brings the gam…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

Jonquel Jones Takes All-Star MVP in Front of a Record Chicago Crowd: The WNBA Card Market Reads the Room

Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122 before a record 19,783 fans at the United Center, and Jonquel Jones took MVP with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists. Here is what a veteran's …

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

One Piece Drops Five Structure Decks at Once on July 31: Luffy, Zoro, Kuzan, Katakuri, and Sabo

Bandai releases structure decks ST-31 through ST-35 in a single day on July 31, four weeks before OP-17 becomes the game's first worldwide simultaneous set. Which decks matter for …

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

The Jordan-Kobe Dual Logoman 1/1 Goes to Public Auction for the First Time at Heritage's Summer Platinum Night

Heritage Auctions will offer the only 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Dual Logoman Autographs card of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant at its August 22-23 Platinum Night sale. It has ne…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

WNBA All-Star Recap: Jonquel Jones Takes MVP in Front of a Record Chicago Crowd and the Card Market Reacts

Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122 as Jonquel Jones posted a 22-13-8 MVP night and 19,783 fans set a WNBA All-Star attendance record. Here is what the showcase means for Jones, Kels…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

MTG The Hobbit Spoiler Season: Smaug, The Arkenstone, and the Adventure Mechanic's Return Ahead of August 14

Daily previews for Magic: The Gathering's The Hobbit set are rolling out now, and the early chases are taking shape: Smaug the Magnificent, The Arkenstone, and a returning Adventur…

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Skubal to the Dodgers: The 2026 Deadline Blockbuster Lands and the Card Market Reacts

The NWSL Gets Its First Flagship Set: Donruss Optic NWSL Soccer Arrives August 21 With Downtown and a New Case Hit

Pokemon Drops Six Surprise Tins for August 28: Ascended Heroes and Mega Forces Land on Worlds Weekend

Pokemon TCG Pocket Ruler of the Skies Launches Tonight: Mega Rayquaza ex Headlines the Pity System's Debut

Palworld OFFICIAL CARD GAME Launches Today After 3.5 Million Packs Sold Before Release

SCP's Summer Premier Closes on Ohtani's Milestone Memorabilia as Auction Season Rolls Into The National

One Piece OP-17 Locks Its Dates: The World's Strongest Warriors Hits August 28 With the Game's First Manga Rares

Jonquel Jones Takes All-Star MVP in Front of a Record Chicago Crowd: The WNBA Card Market Reads the Room

One Piece Drops Five Structure Decks at Once on July 31: Luffy, Zoro, Kuzan, Katakuri, and Sabo

The Jordan-Kobe Dual Logoman 1/1 Goes to Public Auction for the First Time at Heritage's Summer Platinum Night

WNBA All-Star Recap: Jonquel Jones Takes MVP in Front of a Record Chicago Crowd and the Card Market Reacts

MTG The Hobbit Spoiler Season: Smaug, The Arkenstone, and the Adventure Mechanic's Return Ahead of August 14

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