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Events & Recaps · Jun 8, 2026

Pokemon NAIC 2026 Hits New Orleans June 12-14: The Last Stop Before Worlds, With Pokemon Champions Making Its Debut

The 2026 North America International Championships land in New Orleans June 12-14 with a 500,000-dollar-plus prize pool, four games under one roof, and the competitive debut of Pok…

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Hobby News · Jun 7, 2026

Goldin's June 2026 Auction Slate: World Soccer Ends June 13, Vintage Elite June 20, and The Goldin 100 June 28

Goldin has three marquee auctions closing through June, from elite soccer to pre-war vintage to the curated Goldin 100. Here is the calendar, the context, and why it matters even i…

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Guides & How-To · Jun 7, 2026

Pokemon TCG Pocket June 2026 Community Week Is Live: What to Grind Before It Ends June 12

Pokemon TCG Pocket's June Community Week runs through June 12 with stacked daily bonuses and time-limited missions. Here is exactly what to prioritize before the window closes.

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Hobby News · Jun 7, 2026

UFC Cards Heat Up This Summer: Topps Chrome Sapphire Lands June 5, Topps Knockout Follows June 26

Topps is bookending June with two big UFC releases: premium Chrome Sapphire early in the month and the hit-driven Knockout to close it out. Here is what to chase and why MMA cards …

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Events & Recaps · Jun 7, 2026

Card Show Weekend Preview June 13-14: LA Card Show, Megafest Explosion, Silicon Valley, and Collect-A-Con KC

June 13-14 is one of the busiest in-person weekends of the summer, with 700-plus-table shows on both coasts plus a deep slate of regional events. Here is where to go and how to wor…

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Collecting Tips · Jun 7, 2026

WNBA Prizm 2026 and the Caitlin Clark Effect: Inside the Hobby's Fastest-Growing Category

Women's basketball cards have gone from niche to benchmark in 2026, and Caitlin Clark is the engine. Here is what is driving the WNBA boom, what is actually holding value, and how …

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Collecting Tips · Jun 7, 2026

June 2026 Sports Card Releases: Topps Series 2, Bowman Sapphire and WNBA

Topps Series 2, Bowman Sapphire, Panini Select WNBA, and Donruss Elite all drop this month. Here is the release calendar plus a look at a trading card market nearing $15 billion.

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Hobby News · Jun 7, 2026

Sports Card Market Update: Rookie Risers and a Major Merger

NFL rookie cards are rising on minicamp performance, Wembanyama is spiking after a Finals run, and CardsHQ just merged with Sports Card Investor. Here is the June market snapshot.

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Hobby News · Jun 7, 2026

Marvel Super Heroes Brings the Avengers to Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set debuts June 26 with Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and more. Here is what collectors need to know about the crossover.

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Collecting Tips · Jun 7, 2026

Pokemon TCG June 2026: Tins, World Championship Decks, and More

June packs the Pokemon TCG calendar with Chaos Rising Build and Battle Boxes, 2025 World Championship deck replicas, Lumiose City Mini Tins, and more. Here is the full rundown.

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Hobby News · Jun 7, 2026

PSA Pauses Value Grading Tiers as Backlog Nears 10 Million Cards

PSA has temporarily shut down its four Value grading tiers as its backlog approaches 10 million cards. Here is what stayed open, why it happened, and what collectors should grade i…

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Guides & How-To · Jun 7, 2026

Pokemon TCG Live Turns Three: The Anniversary Codes, Build and Battle Events, and Shop Bundles to Grab

Pokemon Trading Card Game Live turns three on June 8, and the celebration is loaded with free rewards. Passcodes drop June 5, 8, and 12 (expiring July 12), Destined Rivals and Twil…

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