Column by Scott Thorne
January 17, 2021
This week, Scott Thorne offers some thoughts on the current Pokemon craze, and on a recent promotion.
'Pokemon TCG' Expansion Coming in March; New Card Images Included!
December 15, 2020
The Pokemon Company International announced that Sword & Shield: Battle Styles will be releasing on March 19, 2021.
A Treasure Chest Packed With Goodies for 'Pokemon TCG' Fans
September 3, 2020
The Pokemon Company International revealed Pokemon TCG: Fall 2020 Collector Chest for release on November 13.
Boosters, Elite Trainer Box, and More for 'Pokemon Trading Card Game'; Images Unveiled!
July 24, 2020
The Pokémon Company International announced Champion’s Path, the latest expansion for the Pokemon Trading Card Game, set to hit retail stores on September 25.
'Sword & Shield: Rebel Clash'
February 21, 2020
The Pokemon Company unveiled Sword & Shield: Rebel Clash, a new set for Pokemon Trading Card Game, on May 1.
Early Access to Largest Player Collection Ever
August 3, 2017
Exclusive: The Pokemon Company will offer a prerelease at Play! Pokemon stores (see two of the cards from the set in the Gallery).
On the State of Pokemon, Anime, and Manga Merchandising Tips
October 26, 2016
We talk about current Pokemon trends, the state of the anime business, and some tools and advice for geek culture retailers in the manga business.
Exclusive 'Pokemon' Reveals, Plus 'Yo-kai Watch,' Markets, More
May 4, 2016
We talk to Beth Kawasaki about the twin sales drivers of VIZ's kids sales.
'Manaphy' and 'Zygarde'
March 29, 2016
Pokemon USA has announced two more releases for their popular Pokemon TCG this June.
More 'BREAK' Monsters Join TCG
November 16, 2015
The Pokemon Company will release Pokemon TCG: XY-BREAKpoint for the popular Pokemon TCG in February.
