Pokémon Trading Card Game has officially announced a price increase for booster packs that will effectively start in 2027, so some players and collectors will have to prepare themselves if they intend to continue buying products. It has been a huge year for the game, and the final Pokémon TCG set of 2026, Aura Seeker, is set to be released in Japan later in November. This set will then be adapted into English and released in other markets as Flowing Fists in February 2027. Even though new cards always sound great, there is grim news on the horizon.
According to a new report by PokéBeach, Creatures has officially announced a major price hike for Pokémon TCG booster packs starting in May 2027. This will affect the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of booster packs, exclusively in Japan. While booster packs now cost ¥ 200 yen, starting in May 2027, that price will increase to ¥ 230 yen. This represents a 15% price increase for Japanese booster packs. As highlighted by the outlet, a 30-pack booster box will have its price increased from ¥ 6,000 yen to ¥ 6,900 yen with the overall price hike.
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