The 2026 Pokémon World Championships are shaping up to be one of the most collector-friendly events in the franchise’s history. Taking place August 28–30 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center (with Championship Sunday at Chase Center), this year’s tournament shares the weekend with PokémonXP – a brand-new official fan convention featuring panels, signings, and exhibitors . For TCG collectors and plush enthusiasts alike, the event brings an unprecedented lineup of exclusive items. Here’s your complete guide to every promo card, display case, and limited-edition collectible dropping this August. The Four 2026 Promo Cards: Rarity Tiers & How to Get Them This year features four distinct promo cards, each with a different availability tier. Understanding the difference between them is crucial – one will be genuinely hard to land, while another will be sitting in bulk boxes by October . 1. Paradise Resort MEP 092 (Competitor Welcome Kit) The Grail – This is the card competitors receive in their welcome kits, continuing the tradition that began in 2022 when Paradise Resort replaced Champions Festival . Detail Info Artwork Pikachu and Psyduck on San Francisco’s Lombard Street, with Sylveon, Gimmighoul, Sudowoodo, Klawf, Fidough, Charjabug, Spheal, and Archaludon in the scene Illustrator Naoki Saito (has illustrated every print since 2023) Distribution Competitor welcome kits + 500 Championship Points earners at side events Languages 13 languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, German, Thai, and Korean Market Value (2025 comparable): English copies range from $125 to $400, with a median near **$190**. The three most recent 2025 English sales were $300, $302, and $400. Non-English copies settle around $30 to $50 . Collector’s tip: Stamped versions for Top 32 through champion finishers exist in far smaller numbers. If you see one of these, it’s a genuine investment piece. 2. Pikachu MEP 093 (Worlds Celebration Tournament) The Accessible One – This is the annual Worlds Pikachu that’s easiest to acquire. Detail Info Artwork San Francisco skyline behind Gardevoir, with a nod to Riley McKay’s Flutter Devo Gardevoir title run Illustrator DOM (returning from the 2025 print) Distribution Play! Pokémon Stores running Worlds Celebration tournaments from August 21–30 – participants receive one while supplies last. Select retailers also carry it. Market Value (2025 comparable): The 2025 equivalent trades between $5 and $19 raw, with a median near $10 – making this an accessible collectible rather than an investment piece . 3. Pikachu MEP 093 WINNER Stamp (Tournament Winner Variant) The Recognition Piece – Winners of the Junior, Senior, and Masters divisions at each Celebration tournament receive a variant featuring the Play! Pokémon logo at the lower right of the artwork. This is one copy per age division per tournament – significantly rarer than the participation print. NEW for 2026: Winning players also receive exclusive accessories – TCG winners get a deck box and sleeves, while VGC and Pokémon GO winners receive a screen cleaner. This is the first time league-level winners have been given exclusive accessories alongside the card . 4. Rayquaza 153/217 (PXP Stamp – Ascended Heroes) The Attendee Freebie – Every badged attendee at Worlds and PokémonXP receives an Ascended Heroes Rayquaza carrying a PXP stamp – a first for general attendees . Detail Info Card Stats 120 HP Basic Dragon, Breakthrough Assault + Dragon Claw Illustrator nagimiso Base Value Unstamped copies are bulk bin items under $1 Collector’s note: The stamp is carrying the value. Badge counts will determine supply – attendance will run far above the competitor pool receiving Paradise Resort but far below the nationwide league network handing out the standard Pikachu . Exclusive Display Cases & Storage Solutions While this year’s event doesn’t feature a dedicated “display case” product announcement as of yet, previous years have set clear expectations. The 2025 World Championships 8-Deck Display 6-Box Case – released June 5, 2026 – gives us a strong template : Item Specs Configuration 6 Display Boxes per Case, 8 Decks per Display Per Deck 60 cards + booklet + pin + coin + deck box + playmat/poster + code card Price $774.95 (currently out of stock) For 2026, collectors should watch for similar bulk display configurations – likely featuring the year’s winning decks as card-for-card replicas of title-contender builds . Event-Exclusive Plush: The Must-Have Merch This year’s pop-up Pokémon Center store is packed with exclusive plush that will only be available in San Francisco . The Main Four (Pokémon Center Exclusives) Plush Theme Accessories 2026 Worlds Pikachu Male – regal champion’s cape + elaborate crown — PokémonXP Pikachu Female – space jacket + star-filled helmet — PokémonXP Charizard Protective goggles + flame-spewing rocket backpack — PokémonXP Kirlia Posable – wide-brim hat + Butterfree charm + trunk bag Butterfree silhouette “Get ready to blast off with the PokémonXP Charizard plush as it wears protective goggles and a big ol’ backpack that looks like a flame-spewing rocket.”  Jazwares Plush & Cookie Trio (Exclusive Reveal) ComicBook.com exclusively revealed a limited-run Jazwares collection that will only be available at Worlds and PokémonXP : Detail Info Characters Popplio, Oshawott, and Psyduck (each holding a colorful plush sugar cookie) Size 8 inches each – soft, Squishmallow-style material Packaging Premium collectible art box with event logo Price $59.99 USD Availability In-person only, August 28–30, San Francisco PokémonXP: A New Fan Convention Experience PokémonXP runs alongside Worlds for the first time in 2026 – a fan-focused convention with panels, signings, and exhibitors rather than competitive play . Confirmed exhibitors include: LEGO, Santa Cruz, Crocs, Funko, Stern Pinball, Build-A-Bear, Jazwares, Bandai, Spirits, and Sideshow . For collectors, this means more exclusive opportunities – including the PXP-stamped Rayquaza and the Jazwares plush trio – than ever before. Quick Reference: Collectors’ Cheat Sheet Item Rarity Estimated Value How to Get Paradise Resort Very High $125–$400 Competitor welcome kit / side event points Pikachu Celebration Low $5–$19 Play! Pokémon Store tournaments Pikachu Winner Stamp Medium TBD Win Celebration tournament division Rayquaza PXP Medium Stamp-driven Badged attendee Jazwares Plush Trio High $60 retail In-person event purchase only Pokémon Center Plush High $TBD In-person pop-up store Final Thoughts: Plan Your 2026 Worlds Strategy For serious collectors, the math is simple: Best investment: Paradise Resort (especially stamped English copies) Best keepsake: The Jazwares plush trio – event-exclusive and display-ready Best value pickup: Rayquaza PXP – free with badge attendance Pro tip: If you can’t attend in person, monitor eBay and TCGPlayer for the Pikachu Celebration card – it will likely be the most widely available and affordable entry point into the 2026 Worlds collection . Are you attending Pokémon Worlds 2026 in San Francisco? Which promo card or plush are you most excited to pick up? Drop a comment below or tag us on social media – and don’t forget to subscribe for more Pokémon TCG collecting guides as the event approaches! Tags: Pokémon World Championships 2026, Pokémon TCG Promo Cards, Paradise Resort, PokémonXP, Pikachu Promo, Rayquaza PXP, Pokémon Plush, Pokémon Collecting, San Francisco Worlds Internal Links: Pokémon TCG Grading Guide – What’s Worth Sending In Complete Pokémon Event Promo Card Database Pokémon Plush Collecting 101 Disclaimer: Market values are based on 2025 comparables and are estimates only. Availability is subject to change. Always verify event details on the official Pokémon website before making travel plans.