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Latest card game news
MTG Star Trek arrives November 13 with four Commander decks and signed Headliner cards
Prereleases run November 6 to 12. Picard, Spock, Worf and the Borg Queen lead the Commander decks, and Collector Boosters can hold cards signed by Star Trek actors.
Pokémon TCG November 2026 releases: Delta Reign, three 30th Celebration collections and a Mega Greninja ex deck
Nine products arrive this month. Eight of them land on November 6, led by the Delta Reign expansion, and a League Battle Deck follows a week later.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Magnificent Maestros arrives November 13 with 1,800 serial-numbered Grand Master Rares
Konami's sequel to Magnificent Monsters reimagines rival cards from Kaiba, Zane, Jack Atlas and Kite, and adds 21 new Toon, Witchcrafter and Unchained cards.
Pokémon TCG Delta Reign: Mega Rayquaza ex returns, prereleases start October 24
The sixth Mega Evolution set lands November 6 with more than 135 cards and four new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex.
Pokémon 30th Celebration: every product releasing in October 2026
Mini Tins, a Gengar blister, a Deck Crafter's Collection and Espeon ex and Umbreon ex Battle Decks arrive across the month.
MTG Reality Fracture is out: echoed pairs, shattered mirror cards and the Bloodline Recollector
Jace rewrites the Multiverse in the finale of Magic's current story, and every Play Booster carries an echoed pair.
New Joey Wheeler cards: Yu-Gi-Oh! Beyond the Brave arrives October 9
Konami's new core booster rebuilds Joey's deck around Dark Time Wizard, with Destiny HERO and Atlantis support.
Dragon Ball Super Fusion World: Brightness of Hope and Goku and Vegeta starter decks out October 16
Bandai adds booster FB11 plus two starter decks led by Goku and Vegeta, with Reach the God due this winter.
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Yu-Gi-Oh!
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Dragon Ball Super
Singles and sealed product from the original Dragon Ball Super Card Game.
Supplies
Sleeves, binders, deck boxes and playmats to keep your cards near mint.
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See what we pay for cards before you bring your collection in.
Pokémon cards
Shrine of Punishment - SV90/SV94 - Secret Rare
Sun & Moon 11.5 : Hidden Fates$27.50
Sun & Moon - Unified Minds Booster Box
Pokemon Booster Boxes$444.17
Kingdra Prime - 85/95 - Super Rare Holo
$24.14
Fossil 1st Edition Booster Pack Pokemon Booster Packs $399.91
$399.91
Mega-Swampert-EX - XY87 - Mega Swampert-EX Premium Collection
XY Promos$20.29
Fossil Unlimited Booster Pack Pokemon Booster Packs $249.91
$249.91
Landorus - BW43 - Full Art Promo
$9.20
Sword & Shield - Battle Styles Booster Box
$109.99
Reshiram-EX - BW36 - Promotional
$8.86
Zekrom EX - BW38 - Promotional
$7.04
XY Furious Fists Enchanted Echo Theme Deck Pokemon Theme Decks $99.99
$99.99
Black Kyurem-EX - BW62 - Promotional
$4.73XY Furious Fists Enchanted Echo Theme Deck
Pokemon Theme Decks$99.99
White Kyurem-EX - BW63 - Promotional
$4.41
Mega Venusaur - Collector’s Pin 3-Pack Blister Pokemon Blister $84.99
$84.99
Keldeo-EX - BW61 - Promotional
$4.31
Alolan Ninetales GX - 22/145 - Ultra Rare
Sun & Moon 2: Guardians Rising$4.22Magic: The Gathering
Relentless Assault
$101.36
Modern Horizons 2 Collector Booster Box
MTG Booster Boxes$419.93
Rankle, Master of Pranks - Foil - Extended Art
$54.51
Magic The Gathering Ajani Goldmane Legacy Action Figure
Legacy Figures$24.99Modern Horizons 2 Collector Booster Box MTG Booster Boxes $412.68
$412.68
Magic The Gathering Legacy Garruk Wildspeaker Legacy Action Figure
Legacy Figures$24.99
Modern Horizons 2 Draft Booster Box
MTG Booster Boxes$289.98
Magic The Gathering Liliana Vess Legacy Action Figure
Legacy Figures$24.99
Modern Horizons 2 Set Booster Box
$266.41
Godsend
$13.36Modern Horizons 2 Set Booster Box MTG Booster Boxes $262.58
$259.00
Godless Shrine
$13.00
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Collector Booster Pack Display (12 Packs) - Japanese
MTG Booster Boxes$247.95
Sheep Token
$9.27Modern Horizons 2 Draft Booster Box MTG Booster Boxes $249.00
$246.98
Renegade Troops
$5.68
Human Soldier Token // Wurm Token (029) - Foil Double Masters $5.23
$5.23Yu-Gi-Oh!
Crystron Halqifibrax - OP15-EN003 - Ultimate Rare - Unlimited Edition
$106.78
Genesis Impact 1st Edition Booster Case (12 Booster Boxes)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Sealed Cases$719.99
Snake Rain - ANGU-EN051 - Collector's Rare - 1st Edition
$95.44
Blazing Vortex 1st Edition Booster Case (12 Booster Boxes)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Sealed Cases$699.99
2011 Nationals Legendary Six Samurai Playmat
Yu-Gi-Oh! Playmats$59.43
Legendary Duelists: Synchro Storm Booster Box (12 Display Box)
$699.93
Amunessia, the Ogdoadic Queen - ANGU-EN008 - Collector's Rare - 1st Edition
$58.86
The Dark Side of Dimensions: Movie Pack Booster Box
$499.93
Aron, the Ogdoadic King - ANGU-EN007 - Collector's Rare - 1st Edition
$58.70
Dragons of Legend Series 2 1st Edition Booster Box
Yu-Gi-Oh! Booster Boxes$489.89
Ursarctic Grand Chariot - ANGU-EN035 - Collector's Rare - 1st Edition
$52.98
Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End - IOC-000 - Secret Rare - Unlimited Edition
Invasion of Chaos$43.50
Player's Choice Yu-Gi-Oh Sleeves Pack of 60 in Silver
Player's Choice Small Sleeves$22.07
2021 Tin of Ancient Battles Sealed Case (12 Tins)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Collector Tins$179.93Yu-Gi-Oh! Sneak Peek
Special Events$20.00
Ogdoabyss, the Ogdoadic Overlord - ANGU-EN009 - Ultra Rare - 1st Edition
$14.02Almost Gone!
Floowandereeze and the Magnificent Map - BODE-EN058 - Ultra Rare - 1st Edition
Burst of Destiny$8.48
Floowandereeze & Empen? - BODE-EN017 - Secret Rare - 1st Edition
Burst of Destiny$15.83
Crystal Clear Wing Synchro Dragon - LED8-EN005 - Ultra Rare - 1st Edition
Legendary Duelists 8: Synchro Storm$9.36
Schoolgirl - 262/264 - Full Art Ultra Rare
SWSH08 - Fusion Strike$11.75
Shauna - 263/264 - Full Art Ultra Rare
SWSH08 - Fusion Strike$12.06
Featured Products
Floowandereeze and the Magnificent Map - BODE-EN058 - Ultra Rare - 1st Edition
Burst of Destiny$8.48Floowandereeze & Empen? - BODE-EN017 - Secret Rare - 1st Edition
Burst of Destiny$15.83
Infinite Impermanence - SDCS-EN036 - Super Rare - 1st Edition
Structure Deck: Cyber Strike$17.44Crystal Clear Wing Synchro Dragon - LED8-EN005 - Ultra Rare - 1st Edition
Legendary Duelists 8: Synchro Storm$9.36Deals Under $5
The Phantom Knights of Rusty Bardiche - LEHD-ENC00 - Ultra Rare - 1st Edition
Legendary Hero Decks$1.92
Leavanny - 12/113 - Holo Rare - Reverse Holo
Black & White 11: Legendary Treasures$1.54
Drytron Meteonis Draconids - GEIM-EN029 - Ultra Rare - 1st Edition
Genesis impact$3.55
Unending Nightmare - MACR-EN079 - Secret Rare - 1st Edition
Maximum Crisis$4.04
Lady - 109/131 - Uncommon
Sun & Moon 06: Forbidden Light$2.02Deals Under $20
Pop! - Overwatch - Reinhardt - 6" - #178 - Common
Pop! Vinyl$15.00
Bonsly - 71/130 - Common - Reverse Holo
Diamond & Pearl Base Set$14.48
Return of the Dragon Lords - SR02-EN025 - Super Rare - 1st Edition
Rise of the True Dragons$10.80
Aqua Patch - 161/145 - Secret Rare
Sun & Moon 02: Guardians Rising$7.70
Urgent Schedule - LDS2-EN125 - Secret Rare - 1st Edition
Legendary Duelists: Season 2$7.38Deals Under $100
Gagaga Cowboy - AP05-EN002 - Ultimate Rare - Unlimited Edition
Astral Pack 5$76.22Pop! - Stranger Things - Upside Down Eleven and Barb - 2-Pack - - Emerald City Comic Con
Pop! Vinyl$25.60
Mr. Mime - 6/64 - Holo Rare - Unlimited Edition
WOTC02 - Jungle$25.02
Drytron Meteonis Quadrantids - GEIM-EN030 - Collector's Rare - 1st Edition
Genesis impact$27.69
Dark Blade the Dragon Knight - Ultimate - RDS-EN035 - Ultimate Rare - Unlimited Edition
Rise of Destiny$18.56
Accessories
Magic 2013 Nicol Bolas (Yellow) Playmat (MTG)
$23.97
Journey into Nyx Keranos, God of Storms Playmat (MTG)
$22.85
Journey into Nyx Pharika, God of Affliction Playmat (MTG)
$19.16
Gatecrash Stomping Ground PlayMat (MTG)
$16.74
Mana Flip Box - Blue (New Material)
$16.29
Mana Flip Box - White (New Material)
$14.92
Gatecrash Watery Grave Playmat (MTG)
$8.48Visit Near Mint Games
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Near Mint Games?
Near Mint Games is at 4023 W Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641, in the Irving Park neighborhood on the city's Northwest Side.
Which card games does Near Mint Games stock?
Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh! make up most of the catalogue, alongside Dragon Ball Super, Force of Will, Star Wars Destiny and other card games, plus sleeves, binders, deck boxes and playmats.
Can I sell my cards to Near Mint Games?
Yes. The buylist shows what the store pays for individual cards and sealed product, and prices depend on the condition of each card.
How does Near Mint Games report card game news?
News articles are led by David Anderson, a Pokémon collector for nearly 25 years. Every article lists its sources, and dates are checked against the publisher's own announcements.