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Kyral Collectables at Collector's Paradise VMAX
What a day: Kyral at Collector's Paradise VMAX!
A rainy Melbourne day couldn’t dampen the fun! Thank you to everyone who made Collector’s Paradise VMAX a wonderful day of collectables and community. Read more...
Mimikyu Delta Species (Sword & Shield Promo: SWSH136)
Spotlight: Mimikyu Delta Species (Sword & Shield Promo: SWSH136)
Mimikyu Delta Species (SWSH136) is equal parts charming and unsettling. Take a closer look at the artwork that makes this Celebrations promo a collector favourite. Read more...
Kyral Collectables is heading to Collector’s Paradise VMAX on 3 October 2026.
Kyral is heading to Collector's Paradise VMAX!!
Kyral is heading to Collector’s Paradise VMAX on Saturday, 3 October 2026! Find us at Table 251 for a huge day of trading card games, collectables, and community fun at... Read more...
Our 30th Celebration Experience!
Our 30th Celebration Experience!
A spectacular 30th anniversary set packed with beautiful artwork, Meowth mischief, and unforgettable hits like Mew ex, Greninja ex, and Pikachu. Read more...
Spotlight: Stoutland (Cosmic Eclipse: 248/236)
Spotlight: Stoutland (Cosmic Eclipse: 248/236)
A stoic Stoutland, an idyllic beach, and a piece of Pokémon TCG history. Here's why this Cosmic Eclipse secret rare deserves a spot in your collection. Read more...
Kyral Collectables at [CARDCORE] NIGHT MARKET!
Kyral Collectables at [CARDCORE] NIGHT MARKET!
Kyral Collectables hit the [CARDCORE] NIGHT MARKET, and what a night it was. Incredible cards, great company, and an atmosphere that still has us buzzing. One more night to go: September... Read more...
Spotlight: Squirtle (Scarlet and Violet: 151: 170/165)
Spotlight: Squirtle (Scarlet and Violet: 151: 170/165)
Mitsuhiro Arita, the artist behind Base Set Charizard and Batman Noivern, returns with a stunning illustration of Squirtle strolling along the shoreline. Find out why this SV151 illustration rare is... Read more...
Spotlight: Piplup (Phantasmal Flames: 098/094)
Spotlight: Piplup (Phantasmal Flames: 098/094)
Jiro Sasumo's Piplup (098/094) from Phantasmal Flames is a stunning illustration card, a reminder of why this format has captured collectors' hearts worldwide. Read more...
Kyral Remembers - Pokemon TCG Sword and Shield: Celebrations (2021)
Kyral Remembers - Pokemon TCG Sword and Shield: Celebrations (2021)
30th Celebration is almost here. Before it lands, here's why Celebrations (2021) still deserves a spot in your binder. Read more...
Spotlight: Galarian Moltres (VSTAR Universe Set: 190/172)
Spotlight: Galarian Moltres (VSTAR Universe Set: 190/172)
Shinji Kanda's Galarian Moltres (VSTAR Universe 190/172): minimalist, intricate, and one of modern Pokémon TCG's most underappreciated artworks. Read more...
Spotlight: Blaziken V (Silver Tempest: TG14/TG30)
Spotlight: Blaziken V (Silver Tempest: TG14/TG30)
Nagimiso's Blaziken V is all fire and fury. Here's our take on one of Silver Tempest's standout Trainer Gallery cards. Read more...
Kyral Remembers: Amazing Rares.
Kyral Remembers: Amazing Rares.
Amazing Rares are among the most underappreciated cards in the Sword and Shield era — nine Legendary Pokémon rendered in explosive colour and sparkle across Vivid Voltage and Shining Fates.... Read more...
Top 3 Sword and Shield Sets — Kyral's Picks
Top 3 Sword and Shield Sets — Kyral's Picks
No criteria, no objectivity. Just our picks for the top 3 Pokémon TCG Sword and Shield sets, and the cards that made them unforgettable. Read more...
New Arrivals: Scarlet and Violet 151 and More!
New Arrivals: Scarlet and Violet 151 and More!
Scarlet and Violet: 151 has arrived at Kyral Collectables! From Squirtle Illustration Rares to Mew Full Art Secret Rares, plus new singles from Heat Wave Arena, Star Birth, and more... Read more...
Mega Evolution: Pitch Black is Here!
Mega Evolution: Pitch Black is Here!
Mega Evolution: Pitch Black singles are now live! Grab Primarina, Dhelmise, Chandelure, and more — while we keep hunting that Mega Darkrai EX. Read more...
Underrated Sword and Shield Hits
Underrated Sword and Shield Hits
The Sword and Shield era gave us iconic grails — but some of its best cards fly under the radar. Here are three underrated gems worth adding to your collection. Read more...
Spotlight: Gengar VMAX (Fusion Strike: 157/264)
Spotlight: Gengar VMAX (Fusion Strike: 157/264)
Gengar VMAX (Fusion Strike: 157/264) is one of the most striking cards in the modern Pokemon TCG — a grisly, wide-mouthed depiction by 5ban Graphics that captures everything fans love... Read more...
Spotlight: Mewtwo & Mew GX (Tag Team GX All Stars: 052/173)
Spotlight: Mewtwo & Mew GX (Tag Team GX All Stars: 052/173)
Mewtwo & Mew GX (Tag Team GX All Stars: 052/173) is one of the most iconic cards from SM12a — a Japanese High-class set featuring legendary artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita.... Read more...
We're heading to Collector's Pit! - Kyral Collectables
We're heading to Collector's Pit!
Kyral Collectables is heading to Collector's Pit on Saturday, 4 July 2026. Come sort through our singles at Table A18, RecWest, Braybrook VIC.   Read more...
Growing up a Pokekid. - Kyral Collectables
Growing up a Pokekid.
A Pokémon TCG collector's story. From chasing Base Set Charizard to counting down to Mega Evolution: Pitch Black. Read more...
Kyral Collectables is Open for Business! - Kyral Collectables
Kyral Collectables is Open for Business!
We're open and raring to go! Read more...