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Two Weeks on Whatnot: What Held Up, What Changed, and What Nobody Warns You About
A follow-up to my first Whatnot show. After two weeks and a handful of shows, here is the honest update — what I tested, what actually sells, why I moved to $2 starts, and the one thing that is harder than it looks: staying in flow on camera.
Trevor · June 26, 2026
Latest
The 5 Biggest Pokémon Card Price Movers of June 2026
The five Pokémon cards that climbed the most in June 2026 — from Bubble Mew crossing $1,000 to a Team Up GX riding 30th-anniversary reprint hype.
StatLineTCG Team · June 27, 2026
Selling Guides
Whatnot vs eBay: What I Learned Selling Pokémon Cards on Both
A Top Rated eBay seller of 5+ years runs his first Whatnot show. Here is the honest breakdown — what sells where, how to price for live auctions, and how to find deals as a buyer without overpaying.
Trevor · June 13, 2026
Value Guides
The 5 Most Valuable 1st Edition Base Set Pokémon Cards
The five most valuable 1st Edition Base Set Pokémon cards and their PSA 10 values in 2026 — led by the Charizard, plus why gem-mint copies sell for five and six figures.
StatLineTCG Team · June 9, 2026
Market Updates
Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration: Release Date, Cards & New Rarity
The Pokémon TCG turns 30 with 30th Celebration — the first-ever simultaneous worldwide release (Sept 16, 2026), an all-foil set, a guaranteed Pikachu in every pack, and a brand-new Futuristic Rare rarity.
StatLineTCG Team · June 7, 2026
Market Updates5 Pokémon Cards Spiking in Price Right Now (June 2026)
Five Pokémon cards on a tear in the latest market data — from a Tag Team GX nearly tripling to a cluster of Black Bolt cards moving together — with approximate market values and what may be driving each.
StatLineTCG Team · June 7, 2026
Market Updates
Pokémon TCG 30th First Partner Illustration Promos: Full List
All 27 starter Pokémon get special Illustration Rare promos for the TCG's 30th anniversary. Here's every First Partner Illustration Collection — Series 1, 2, and 3 — with dates, contents, and the cards.
StatLineTCG Team · June 7, 2026
Value Guides
The 5 Most Valuable Sword & Shield Pokémon Cards
The five most valuable cards from the Sword & Shield era (2020–2022) — the alt-art secret rares and promos collectors pay the most for, with approximate market values.
StatLineTCG Team · June 6, 2026
Selling Guides
How to Sell Pokémon Cards (Without Getting Lowballed)
A practical, no-nonsense guide to selling your Pokémon cards in 2026 — how to figure out what they are worth, sort bulk from singles, and pick the right place to sell.
Trevor · June 6, 2026