Pokémon
Pokémon and Beats launch Pikachu and Mimikyu special-edition speaker
The Pokémon x Beats Pill pairs Pikachu and Mimikyu on a special-edition speaker, with a Poké Ball charm and UK availability through Apple and Argos from 15 October.
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October 2026
Magic
Reality Fracture Secret Lair drops revealed as One Piece announces Heroines Battle Vol. 2
Wizards details two Reality Fracture Secret Lair drops and bundle pricing, while Bandai schedules a Heroines-only One Piece store tournament for November and December.
Magic
Alchemy: Reality Fracture brings 31 digital-only cards to MTG Arena
Alchemy: Reality Fracture launches on MTG Arena on 13 October with 31 digital-only cards, a Jace-focused spellbook and a run of themed draft events.
Magic
Magic bans Yuriko, Spider-Man 2099 and Light-Paws as Competitive Brawl commanders
Wizards bans Yuriko, Spider-Man 2099 and Light-Paws as Competitive Brawl commanders, changes nine cards to commander-only bans and removes Nashi’s flash. Changes took effect 12 October.
Magic
Magic reveals Marvel: Darkhold Destiny, an original story set for April 2027
Wizards dates Marvel: Darkhold Destiny for 9 April 2027, with prerelease from 2–8 April, an original Marvel story, a new character and four Commander decks.
Magic
Magic reveals 2026–27 RCQ promos and a new EMEA Regional Championship in Bilbao
Wizards sets the next RCQ window for 11 December to 28 March, reveals Strategic Betrayal and Archenemy’s Charm promos, and adds Bilbao to the route toward Pro Tour Tokyo.
One Piece
LUFFY’s One Piece Card Game figure pairs an 8.6cm collectible with a foil DON!! card
Bandai opened Japan orders for a LUFFY’s One Piece Card Game figure on 2 October. The set includes a holographic DON!! card, with Japan pricing and April 2027 shipping confirmed.
Pokémon
Delta Reign preview: Heat Rotom ex recycles Fire Energy as Delibird searches
Pokémon’s Delta Reign card preview details Heat Rotom ex’s Fire Energy loop, Delibird’s once-per-turn Energy search and Zinnia’s Trust. Here is what the cards could offer players.
Magic
Magic adds God Packs to 2027 boosters at 1-in-1,000 Booster Pack odds
Wizards has confirmed 2027 God Packs with 14 rare or mythic rare cards in a Booster Pack, plus a separate Collector Booster version. Here are the official odds, contents and other pack changes.
Magic
Secret Lair's Corn Maze Superdrop sets an October 12 sale
Eight Secret Lair drops bring Labyrinth, KPop Demon Hunters and Marvel Zombies to Magic on October 12. Wizards has also published queue guidance, bundle prices and a limited-spend promo.
Magic
Magic at NYCC brings a Star Trek preview, promo and reveal panel
Wizards' 8–11 October New York Comic Con programme includes a Star Trek play experience, a limited Borg Queen promo and a Friday panel with more Magic reveals.
Pokémon
Pokémon 30th Celebration adds bundles and mini tins as reactions split
The UK’s 2 October wave brings a £24.99 six-pack bundle and ten mini-tin designs. Early opening reports are upbeat, while collectors describe uneven access and falling singles prices.
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh! clarifies Past Lull correction, with separate US and EU exchanges
Konami’s updated US notice offers two corrected copies for one affected card. UK players should follow the separate European correction route already announced for Chaos Origins.
Magic
Secret Lair brings back The Zeta Set with a 24-hour order window
MSCHF’s Magic collaboration returns on 9 December. Existing UK orders have a separate shipping estimate, with a cancellation deadline next week.
Magic
MTG Arena adds rewards for playing at local Magic stores
Wizards’ new store integration links tabletop attendance to Arena achievements. Here are the account requirements and rewards to check before playing.
Pokémon
Pokémon Delta Reign: ETB price, release date and cards to know
Delta Reign lands in the UK on 6 November. Here is the £49.99 ETB price, prerelease schedule, confirmed promos and the cards shaping the set.
Magic
Reality Fracture rules update: empower Jace, Heartwood and the Oracle changes
Reality Fracture adds empower Jace and Heartwood to Magic's rules while updating several older cards. Here is what changes at the table.
September 2026
Pokémon
Pokémon 30th Celebration ETB: contents, release date and what to expect
A UK collector's guide to the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box, its nine packs, Nidorina promo, accessories and launch expectations.
Magic
Reality Fracture: the MTG mechanics, products and release-day picture
Reality Fracture brings Jace's Echoverse, echoed pairs, empower Jace and collector treatments to MTG. Here are the dates, products and delay notes.
Magic
Four cards, three formats: why MTG's latest bans still matter
Badgermole Cub, Stormchaser's Talent and Gran-Gran left Standard while The Fantasticar was hit in Legacy and Vintage. Here's what changed.