Mohsen Baqery is a Staff Writer at GameRant based in Turkey. He mainly covers video game news and industry features while occasionally publishing guides and listicles. Mohsen started his journey into ...

Even if you're an experienced Pokemon Trading Card player, TCG Pocket’s rarity system might initially confuse you. The Pokemon Company has simplified the card rarity mechanics to make the game more ...

Pokémon cards have exploded in value in the past year similar to the growth of sports cards early in the pandemic. The result is a shift at card shows that once typically were the sole province of ...

Matthew is a journalist in the news department at GameRant. He holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University and has been an avid gamer since 1985. Matthew formerly served as a ...

For nearly three decades, Pokémon cards have been a sensation in the hobby. In 2025, Pokémon still rules the Trading Card Game space and has a dominant place in the hobby overall, with 97 of the top ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Nearly 30 years ago, Pokémon released ...