What’s New
The trading card game landscape in 2026 features a diverse lineup of new and expanding sets from major brands. Titles include Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited, and Gundam. The Beckett TCG New Release Calendar provides updates on release dates, product details, and checklists for these sets as they become available.
Configuration at a Glance
- Each product features unique box and pack configurations, varying by brand and set.
- Key hits may include chase cards, rare inserts, parallels, autographs, and memorabilia, depending on the game.
- Some products offer notable case hits or short-printed cards.
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pokémon sets typically feature alternate art cards, full-art trainers, and rainbow or gold parallels.
- Magic: The Gathering releases may include foil treatments, extended art, and serialized cards.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! sets often contain Secret Rares, Ultra Rares, and Starlight Rares.
- One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and other games introduce their own thematic inserts and parallel variations, with some cards featuring unique serial numbering or special finishes.
Autographs & Relics
- Autograph cards are available in select sets, such as Flesh and Blood and Star Wars: Unlimited.
- Some products offer memorabilia or relic cards, typically featuring game-used or character-themed items.
- Themes and tiers for autographs and relics vary by brand, with some offering multiple rarity levels or parallel versions.
Collector Notes
- Release dates, print runs, and odds are provided by manufacturers and updated as announced.
- Design elements, such as holographic finishes, alternate arts, and parallel treatments, are key distinguishing features in many sets.
- Short print (SP) and super short print (SSP) cards are present in select products, with rarity indicated by set documentation.
- Variations and special versions may include language, border, or art differences, depending on the product.
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