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Guides & How-To · Apr 27, 2026

PSA Grading Specials End April 30: Last Three Days to Lock in Spring 2026 Submission Rates

PSA's current grading specials expire Thursday, April 30, 2026, and standard 2026 pricing is now $15 to $20 higher per card after February's tier increase. Here is the math on what…

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Collecting Tips · Apr 27, 2026

Sylveon, Espeon, and the Eeveelution SIR Family Catch a Bid as Pulsing Aura Drops Today

With Pulsing Aura launching in Pokemon TCG Pocket today, the entire Eeveelution Special Illustration Rare family is finally moving with Umbreon. Here is where Sylveon, Espeon, Vapo…

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Hobby News · Apr 27, 2026

2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome WWE Pre-Orders Open April 27 With Cosmic Refractors and Hard-Signed Autos

Topps Cosmic Chrome WWE pre-orders go live at 4 PM UTC on Monday, April 27 at $229.99 per hobby box. Here is the full breakdown of the Blue Moon, Black Eclipse, and Red Flare ladde…

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Hobby News · Apr 27, 2026

Goldin Spring TCG and Manga Elite Auction Opens With Sealed 1996 Japanese Pokemon, MTG Gamma Sheets, and Manga First Appearances

Goldin's 2026 Spring TCG and Manga Elite Auction is live through May 17, anchored by a sealed 1996 Japanese Pokemon Base Set Booster Box, a 1992 MTG Gamma Playtest uncut sheet coll…

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Hobby News · Apr 27, 2026

Wayne Gretzky's Final Oilers Jersey Sells for Record $2.8 Million at Goldin

Wayne Gretzky's Edmonton Oilers jersey from Game 4 of the 1988 Stanley Cup Final hammered at $2,806,000 over the weekend, the highest public sale ever for a hockey jersey. Here is …

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Guides & How-To · Apr 24, 2026

Lost Thunder Judge Spikes After Iono Rotates Out of Pokemon TCG Standard

Pokemon TCG's April 11 Standard rotation removed Iono from the format, and players have rushed to rebuild their hand disruption plans. The Lost Thunder full-art Judge is the early …

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Collecting Tips · Apr 24, 2026

Umbreon ex SIR Surges to $1,500 as Modern Pokemon Chase Cards Heat Up This Spring

Umbreon ex Special Illustration Rare from Prismatic Evolutions has climbed to roughly $1,500 in early April 2026, up from about $882 in February. Here is what is driving the move, …

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Collecting Tips · Apr 24, 2026

One Piece OP-15 Adventure on Kami's Island: Three Weeks In, Here Are the Chase Cards to Watch

OP-15 EB-04: Adventure on Kami's Island hit shelves earlier this month, and the secondary market is starting to settle. Here is a look at the Skypiea-themed alternate arts, SEC and…

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Hobby News · Apr 24, 2026

Cooper Flagg Headlines 2025-26 Bowman Basketball Return with Blockbuster Rookie Class

Bowman returned to basketball April 22 with 2025-26 Bowman Basketball, and Cooper Flagg is already the most talked-about 1st Bowman card of the season. Here is a breakdown of the b…

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Collecting Tips · Apr 24, 2026

2026 Leaf Metal Baseball Releases Today with 4 Autographs Per Hobby Box

The 2026 Leaf Metal Baseball release lands on April 24 with four on-card autographs per hobby box, a fresh mix of 2025 MLB Draft signatures, and the return of die-cut Hit Kings, Vi…

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Hobby News · Apr 24, 2026

Disney Lorcana Wilds Unknown Drops May 15 With Toy Story, Brave, and Incredibles Cards

Ravensburger's next Lorcana set, Wilds Unknown, releases May 15, 2026, and debuts Pixar glimmers for the first time — Woody, Buzz, Merida, and the Parr family are all in. Plus a …

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Hobby News · Apr 24, 2026

Collectors Holdings Hit With Antitrust Class Action Over PSA, SGC, and Beckett Roll-Up

A California class action is accusing Collectors Holdings of monopolizing the card grading market through its acquisitions of SGC and Beckett. The lawsuit asks for damages — and …

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