Pokemon TCG news roundup — Mar 23, 2026
Mega Evolution—Perfect Order orders are moving from "maybe" to "it's real": collectors on r/PokemonTCG_UK are reporting Pokémon Center charges and preorder statuses flipping to "processing." At the same time, Houston Regionals just wrapped, LA registration details are live, and UK collectors have a solid trade date locked in for the post-release stretch.
Perfect Order 3-pack promo is Chikorita
Smyths' product copy for the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Booster 3 Pack confirms the box includes three booster packs plus a foil promo card featuring Chikorita. 3-pack promos can vary by region and product wave, so this helps UK buyers pin down which promo ships with the standard retail configuration for Mega Evolution—Perfect Order.
Houston Regionals wraps up, LA registration opens March 11
RK9 lists the 2026 Houston Pokémon TCG Regional Championships for March 20–22, and Limitless has the event logged with results processing underway. If you're waiting on decklists for buy-list decisions, check back once Limitless finishes populating Day 2 lists.
Looking ahead, the Los Angeles Regional is set for May 8–10 with registration having opened March 11 at 7:00 pm PDT.
Pokémon Center UK charges signal Perfect Order shipping soon
Collectors on r/PokemonTCG_UK are reporting new credit-card charges and preorder statuses flipping to "processing." Historically this is the phase where you want your payment method current and delivery address correct, especially if you stacked multiple items in one order.
US Pokémon Center ETB preorder cancellations
Over on r/PokemonTCG, multiple buyers report receiving cancellation emails for Perfect Order Pokémon Center ETB preorders. Pokémon Center's support docs note orders can be cancelled for availability-related reasons, which is why collectors treat PC exclusives as "not final until shipped."
Buckinghamshire Card Show: March 29 in High Wycombe
Hikari League lists a Buckinghamshire Card Show in High Wycombe for Sunday, March 29. That's two days after the Perfect Order release — fresh pulls hit binders fast, and duplicates tend to move cheaply while hype is still high.