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GameStop Limits Pokémon TCG Purchases as Scalpers Exploit Scarcity

New one-box-per-customer policy aims to curb scalping, but collectors face ongoing shortages and heightened competition.

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A screenshot featuring Ash in the rain in the Pokemon anime.

Overview

  • GameStop has introduced a one-unit-per-customer policy for new Pokémon TCG releases to address escalating scalping issues.
  • The Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection release on May 16 saw extreme demand, with scalpers camping out for days, even during severe weather warnings.
  • Scalpers have leveraged inventory-tracking apps like Popfindr to monitor shipments, frustrating GameStop employees and intensifying competition.
  • GameStop has expanded its Pokémon TCG business, dedicating store space and offering card grading and resale services, despite ongoing scarcity concerns.
  • Collectors and fans express growing frustration, fearing the hobby's accessibility and enjoyment are being undermined by scalping and limited availability.