Pokemon TCG news roundup

The clearest collector signal right now is how many independent listings (official + store pages) agree on a tight UK prerelease window for Mega Evolution—Perfect Order. When dates line up across Pokemon.com and multiple shops, you can plan travel, budgets, and ticket drops with way more confidence—and avoid the “is this real?” headache.

Pokemon.com (UK) event directory shows March 14, 2026

The official Play! Pokémon event directory has a UK “Perfect Order Prerelease” entry dated March 14, 2026, with an event page live. (pokemon.com)

If you’re trying to confirm whether a local prerelease is genuinely on the Play! Pokémon system, this directory is the gold standard. It’s also a good sanity check when store socials are vague or tickets sell out fast.

The Gamers Emporium lists March 20 ticket at £22.50

The Gamers Emporium’s event listing shows “Perfect Order Prerelease” on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 18:00, priced at £22.50. (thegamersemporium.co.uk)

Their page also frames it as a Build & Battle–style kit event, which is useful for newer players: your entry typically includes the sealed kit you’ll build from, so your “ticket” isn’t just a seat fee.

CoolStuffGames Miami posts March 15 prerelease details

CoolStuffGames (Miami) has Prerelease #1 scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, and explicitly notes that entry includes a Build & Battle kit. (coolstuffgames.com)

That matters for collectors because kit-included events tend to have the most consistent “all-in” pricing. It’s also another datapoint showing prereleases clustering right after the March 14 start.

P9 Card Game (London) shares ticket path + Friday League

P9 Card Game’s London events site calls out their Canary Wharf location and points players to a separate ticket link for a Perfect Order prerelease, alongside a Pokémon Friday League listing. (uk.p9cardgame.com)

For London collectors, that combo is handy: league nights are often the easiest way to meet trade partners and learn what people are actually chasing before the set’s wider release.

Antics prerelease page goes live (Warehouse, March 20 at 6pm)

Antics has a dedicated prerelease event product page for the Antics Warehouse: Friday, March 20, 2026, from 6pm. (anticsonline.uk)

The page also notes advance payment required for paid Pokémon event reservations—worth knowing if you’re used to walk-in signups.

Smyths Toys UK confirms Perfect Order 3-pack promo is Chikorita

One of the most practical retail confirmations: Smyths’ Perfect Order Booster 3 Pack listing confirms the included promo card is Chikorita (with three booster packs). This helps you pin down which promo is tied to the standard 3-pack configuration. (miniaturemarket.com)