Brawl Erupts Over Discounted Pokémon Cards at Los Angeles Costco

Shoppers clashed over the sought-after 151 Blooming Waters Premium Collection, prompting Costco to impose purchase limits.

A physical altercation broke out at the Atwater Village Costco in Los Angeles on January 16 over Pokémon 151 Blooming Waters Premium Collection card sets.
The collectible card sets, originally priced between $120 and $150, were discounted to under $60, leading to a surge in demand.
Footage shared on social media shows two men fighting over the cards, with one elbowing the other in the face during the scuffle.
Costco has since implemented a limit of one box per membership per day to manage demand and prevent further incidents.
The cards, featuring popular Pokémon from the original 151, have become a hot commodity for resellers, with some being sold online for up to $200 per box.