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Weekly recap: week of October 14, 2026

Written when that week's list was published. The list above is live and changes daily.

Chimchar from DP Black Star Promos Is Trending

Promo Chimchar is trending on Pooka this week, boosted by starter nostalgia and Fire-card buzz alongside Charizard ex and Charizard, with POP Series copies echoing demand.

Why Chimchar Is Climbing

Chimchar from DP Black Star Promos is surging on Pooka this week as starter collectors target early Sinnoh-era cards.

Released in May 2007, this Promo stands out as an accessible entry point that still feels vintage.

Broader Momentum You Can See

Supporting signals line up across Fire favorites, with Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare from 151 pulling attention back to flame icons while the 30th Celebration: Classic Collection Charizard Rare Holo keeps nostalgia in the feed.

Parallel interest in budget copies like Chimchar Common from POP Series 6 and POP Series 8 suggests set builders are moving alongside promo hunters.

Collector and Market Watch Notes

Modern hype from Pitch Black, headlined by Mega Darkrai ex Double Rare and Mega Excadrill ex Double Rare, keeps pack-open chatter high and can spill interest into earlier eras.

Collectors also track adjacent promos such as Treecko Promo from Nintendo Black Star Promos and popular chase cards like Sylveon ex Special Illustration Rare and Alolan Meowth Common from 30th Celebration to gauge breadth of demand.

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