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Hobby News · Jul 15, 2026

MTG Star Trek First Look: Actor Autograph Cards, Textless Shock Lands, and Kirk vs Janeway

Tuesday's WeeklyMTG stream revealed the first cards from the November 13 Star Trek set, including a Magic first: autograph cards with real actor signatures. Here is everything coll…

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Hobby News · Jul 15, 2026

Spain Reaches the World Cup Final: Yamal's Card Market Hits Uncharted Territory

Spain beat France 2-0 to book a spot in Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, and England-Argentina decides the opponent tonight. Here is how collectors should navigate the biggest so…

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Hobby News · Jul 15, 2026

AL Shuts Out the NL 4-0 in Philadelphia: Bellinger Takes All-Star MVP and the Card Market Takes Notes

The American League rode a first-inning burst and a combined three-hitter to the first All-Star shutout since 2013. Here is what Cody Bellinger's MVP night, Miguel Vargas's homer, …

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Guides & How-To · Jul 14, 2026

Pitch Black Goes Digital First: Pokemon TCG Live Gets the Set July 16, a Day Before Shelves

Mega Evolution - Pitch Black launches in Pokemon TCG Live on July 16, a day ahead of the July 17 physical release, with maintenance today clearing the runway. Why digital ladder re…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 14, 2026

Card Show Weekend Preview July 18-19: Collect-A-Con Minneapolis, Fanatics Fest's Final Days, and Pitch Black Everywhere

Collect-A-Con brings 900-plus vendor tables to Minneapolis July 18-19 while Fanatics Fest NYC runs through Sunday, Pitch Black launches Friday, and the World Cup final caps the wee…

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

Mew Gold Star Hits $192,000 as Celebi ex Jumps Tenfold: The Gold Star Market Just Broke Its Ceiling

A PSA 10 Mew Gold Star sold for 192,000 dollars at Fanatics Collect, more than doubling its April record, while Celebi ex leapt from 7,500 to 78,000 dollars. Why EX-era Gold Stars …

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Events & Recaps · Jul 14, 2026

MagicCon Amsterdam Preview: Three New Set Announcements, The Hobbit Debut, and a $500K Pro Tour This Weekend

MagicCon Amsterdam runs July 17-19 with three brand-new Magic sets to be announced, The Hobbit's official spoiler debut, and Pro Tour Marvel Super Heroes. Plus the Star Trek first …

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

Jordan Walker Wins the 2026 Home Run Derby on the Final Pitch: What a Breakout Night Does to His Card Market

Jordan Walker beat Kyle Schwarber 12-11 on the last pitch of the final to become the first Cardinal ever to win the Home Run Derby. Here is what the breakout night means for his ro…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 14, 2026

This Week in Releases: Dynamic Duals and Immaculate Land July 15, Pitch Black Caps the Week July 17

Chrome Logofractor preorders open today, Topps Dynamic Duals and Panini Immaculate share a July 15 release day, and Pokemon Pitch Black arrives Friday. A priority guide to the hobb…

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

NVIDIA Is Printing Trading Cards Now: GeForce Series 1 Turns GPU History Into Free Collectibles

NVIDIA unveiled GeForce Trading Cards Series 1, a free numbered set celebrating GPU history from the NV1 to the RTX 2080 Ti, given away at QuakeCon, gamescom, and on social channel…

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

PSA Europe Is Live: Frankfurt Facility Opens to Dealers as the $200 Million Global Expansion Begins

PSA's first full-scale European grading facility has begun accepting submissions in Frankfurt, starting with authorized dealers before a wider August rollout. What the 200 million …

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

World Cup Semifinals Are Set: France-Spain and England-Argentina Put the Soccer Card Market on Edge

France meets Spain in Dallas on July 14 and England faces Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, with the World Cup final looming July 19. Here is the card market angle on Yamal vs Mbapp…

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