TCG Blog

Welcome to the TCG blog from TCG PokeVault. This is where we explain the sets, cards and sealed products we stock, in plain English and with the facts checked. Whether you are deciding between an Elite Trainer Box and a booster box, hunting for the chase cards in a new expansion or just getting started, our TCG guides are written to help you make a confident choice.

What you'll find on our TCG blog

Every post on this trading card blog falls into one of five groups: Pokémon set guides, complete card lists, product guides, Disney Lorcana guides and One Piece guides. Each one links to the related products, so you can go from reading about a set to seeing what's in the vault in a single click. Here are four good places to start:

• Pitch Black set guide
• Surging Sparks card list
• Ascended Heroes ETB guide
• Disney Lorcana for beginners

Pokémon set guides

Our set guides cover what each expansion is about, how many cards it has, the headline Pokémon, the rarities and the products it comes in. Start with the Mega Evolution explainer, then dive into Ascended Heroes, Perfect Order and Pitch Black. For the Scarlet & Violet era, the TCG blog has guides to Surging Sparks, Journey Together, Destined Rivals and the much-loved Pokémon 151.

Card lists and chase cards

Want to know every card in a set before you open a pack? Our card lists include the full checklist with card numbers, types and rarities, plus a rundown of the chase cards worth watching for. Browse the Perfect Order card list, the Pitch Black card list and the Surging Sparks card list.

Product guides for ETBs, bundles and boxes

Product guides answer the questions collectors ask most: what's inside, how it compares with the other products from the same set, and who it suits. They cover Elite Trainer Boxes such as the Ascended Heroes ETB, Perfect Order ETB, Chaos Rising ETB, Pitch Black ETB, Prismatic Evolutions ETB and 30th Celebration ETB, along with booster boxes and bundles. Our booster box guide is the place to start if you are weighing up a full box.

Disney Lorcana and One Piece guides

Pokémon isn't the only game in the vault. New to Ravensburger's Disney trading card game? Read Disney Lorcana for beginners and our look at the Disney characters in Lorcana. One Piece fans can explore how the One Piece Odyssey RPG connects to the One Piece Card Game.

How we write our TCG guides

Every guide on the TCG blog is researched before it is published. Set sizes, release dates, card numbers and product contents are checked against official sources, such as the official Pokémon TCG website, The Pokémon Company's press releases, the official Disney Lorcana site and the official One Piece Card Game site.

• We only publish facts we can verify. If something hasn't been confirmed, it stays out of the guide.
• We don't guess at pull rates or the future value of cards. A trading card blog should help you enjoy the hobby, not speculate on it.
• We write in Australian English and give release dates in full, so there's no confusion between regions.
• Prices change, so you won't find them in our TCG guides. Every product page shows the current price in AUD.

When a set or product changes, for example when a new edition of a box is announced, we update the relevant guide so the information stays useful.

Using the TCG blog before you shop

A little reading goes a long way when you're choosing sealed product. Here's a simple way to use our TCG guides:

• Start with the set guide to see whether the theme, headline Pokémon and chase cards appeal to you.
• Open the card list to check exactly which cards you are hoping to pull and how rare they are.
• Read the product guide to compare an ETB, Booster Bundle and booster box from the same set.
• Head to the product page for current stock, the price in AUD and the official contents, or browse the full Pokémon TCG range.

New to trading card games?

If you're brand new, our Pokémon TCG beginners guide walks through card types, how a game is won, which sealed products suit a first-time buyer and how to protect your cards. It's the perfect first stop on the TCG blog, and it links to everything else you need. Lorcana newcomers can start with our Lorcana beginners guide instead, then browse the Disney Lorcana range or the One Piece Card Game range.

Bookmark this page and check back regularly: new set guides, card lists and product explainers are added as each release arrives.

TCG blog FAQs

What does the TCG blog cover?

Pokémon set guides, full card lists and product guides, plus beginner-friendly guides to Disney Lorcana and the One Piece Card Game.

How often are new guides added?

We add new TCG guides as sets and products are released, and we update existing guides when official information changes.

Are the card lists complete?

Yes. Each card list post includes every card in the set, with its number, type and rarity, plus notes on the chase cards.

Where do your facts come from?

From official sources such as The Pokémon Company, the official Pokémon card game site in Japan, Ravensburger's Disney Lorcana site and Bandai's One Piece Card Game site, cross-checked against card databases.

Do the guides include prices?

No. Prices change, so the guides link to product pages, which always show the current price in Australian dollars.