Pokémon TCG guides & notes
Pokémon TCG guides: ETB and booster boxes, pull rates and expected hits by set, chase cards and SIR odds, Amazon sealed picks and spend planning. Short articles refreshed as the catalog and expansions change.
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Pull Rates9 minBlack Bolt pull rates: are packs worth it in 2026?
Black Bolt is a recent, highly sought-after set. Here's how to interpret its pull rates, which purchase formats to prioritize, and what you can reasonably expect when ripping packs.
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Pull Rates9 minMega Evolution pull rates: real probabilities explained
Mega Evolution is one of the most-opened sets right now. Here's how to correctly read its pull rates, interpret expectations per box, and avoid wrong conclusions from a small sample.
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Pull Rates7 minPrismatic Evolutions (sv8pt5) Pull Rates: SIR Odds & Probabilities 2026
Prismatic Evolutions (sv8pt5) is the most unique expansion in the Scarlet & Violet era: its slot structure is radically different from other sets, with a record SIR rate. Here's the complete pull rate analysis to optimize your openings.
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Pull Rates6 minPhantasmal Flames (me02) Pull Rates: SIR & Mega Hyper Rare 2026
Phantasmal Flames (me02) is the second expansion in the Mega Evolution series. Its rare+ slot follows the me_standard model, with Mega Hyper Rare (0.5%) and SIR (4.5%) cards, including the highly sought-after Mega Charizard X-ex chase cards on the 2026 TCG market.
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Pull Rates5 minJourney Together (sve) Pull Rates: SIR Odds & Chase Cards 2026
Journey Together (sve) is a Pokémon TCG set centered on the adventures of iconic Pokémon-Trainer duos. Here's the complete pull rate analysis to know what you're really getting in each booster.
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