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10 Digital Trading Card Games Better Than Marvel Snap

Though Marvel Snap is fun, trading card games like Magic: The Gathering Arena and Hearthstone may give it a run for its money.

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10 Pokémon Missing From The Paldea Evolved TCG Set

Pokémon S&V's newest TCG expansion, Paldea Evolved, left out Gen 8 favorites like Palafin and Iron Valient and even Gen 1 classics like Diglett.

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Hugh Hefner's Son Goes to Extreme Lengths to Land Rare Pokémon Card

Marston Hefner, son of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, is not afraid to bare all for the internet and work hard to get his hands on a rare Pokémon card.

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Pokémon Thieves Steal Nearly $25,000 in Cards From a Single Store

Two thieves stole a 4,000-count box of valuable Pokémon cards, valued at almost $25,000, from a Card Empire store in England.

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Everything Legacy Pokémon TCG Players Need For TCG Live's Official Launch

With Pokémon TCG Online shutting down and TCG Live taking its place, there's a plethora of things players need to know ahead of the switch.

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8 Best Things About the Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic offers fans exciting new features and heartwarming nostalgia.

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A Hobby Store Just Banned Adults From Buying Pokémon Cards - Here's Why That's a Good Thing

A Japanese hobby store controversially banned adults from buying Pokémon cards, but this was an important decision to help keep the TCG alive.

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Everything You Need To Know About The Scarlet & Violet Expansion In Pokémon TCG

Pokémon TCG continues its massive collection with its newest Scarlet & Violet expansion, which means there will be various changes to the game.

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The Best New Decks In Pokémon TCG Live

The vast array of Pokémon may make it an overwhelming experience to enter the world of TCG live, but each player has plenty of options.

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10 Best Cards In Pokémon TCG: Base Set, Ranked

The Pokémon TCG: Base Set is a beloved nostalgia gem that has select overpowered cards that every skilled player wants to get their hands on.

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Pokémon Fusion Strike Had No Hits Due to Massive Internal Theft

An employee at a printing factory commits the largest act of internal theft in the Pokémon Trading Card game’s history, stealing tons of hits.

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The 10 Rarest Charizard Pokémon Cards

Charizard is one of the most popular Pokémon of all time, and its rare and valuable TCG cards help prove it.

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Scarlet & Violet TCG Is Perfect for Retro Pokémon Fans

Pokémon TCG's new set, Scarlet & Violet, brings back classic evolution-based gameplay, and it's perfect for old-school Pokémon fans to jump back in.

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The 10 Rarest Umbreon Pokémon Cards, Ranked

Thanks to their rare status, Umbreon Pokémon cards like Hidden Fates GX Shiny Vault have captured the attention of players and collectors alike.

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Pokémon TCG Classic Can't Come Soon Enough

The upcoming Pokémon TCG Classic box set is a blast from the past, and it's perfect for new players and retro fans alike. Here's what to expect.

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Everything You Need To Know About Pokémon TCG Live

Attention Pokémon Masters! Pokémon TCG Online is officially being replaced by Pokémon TCG Live sometime in 2023. Here are the most important details.

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Pokémon TCG's Scarlet & Violet Brings Back a Divisive Mechanic - Here's Why Fans Aren't Happy

Pokémon TCG's new Scarlet & Violet set brings back the controversial Trainer-lock mechanic. Here's how it works and why fans are worried.

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Pokémon TCG's Multi-Prize Cards are Hurting the Game

Newer Pokémon TCG sets focus less on evolution and more on Basic Pokémon that reward multiple prize cards, but this isn't good for the game overall.

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How Attacking Works in Pokémon TCG

Attacks are the driving force of Pokémon TCG's mechanics, but how exactly do they work? Here's everything to know about attacking in Pokémon TCG.

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Klefki Could Break Pokémon TCG's Meta

Pokémon TCG's Scarlet & Violet set introduces the Klefki card with a disruptive Pokémon Ability that will shake up the meta like never before.

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