The Pokémon TCG’s next collectible tin has a date and a lineup: Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Darkrai ex, and Mega Zeraora ex all arrive August 28. Meanwhile, Mark Rosewater cracked open the door on Magic’s Hobbit set with a teaser full of mechanic tweaks.
Magic: The Gathering
Mark Rosewater dropped a teaser for The Hobbit, hinting at reworked old mechanics, some color pie breaks, and — most intriguingly — new territory for red. If you’ve been curious how Middle-earth’s next chapter shakes out mechanically, this is the first real look. Read the full breakdown of the Hobbit teaser.
Pokémon TCG
The Mega Forces Tin is official for August 28, headlined by Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Darkrai ex, and Mega Zeraora ex. Three Mega ex cards in one product is a strong pull for collectors chasing the new mechanic, and it slots right into the current Mega Evolution era. Check out the revealed tin contents and artwork.
Over on the digital side, Mega Evolution—Pitch Black is now live in Pokémon TCG Live, bringing new Battle Pass decks, Ranked Ladder rewards, and more. If you grind the ladder or just want to test the new cards before paper, it’s ready to play now. Here’s everything in the Pitch Black update.
See you at the prerelease table.