Pokémon TCG Implements Measures to Curb Scalping

The Pokémon Company introduces packaging removal and vending machine limits to address reselling issues in its trading card game.

The Pokémon Center in Singapore is now removing plastic wrapping from Pokémon TCG products at the point of sale to deter resellers, marking the first time this policy has been applied to English-language products.
This practice, previously used in Japan, aims to reduce buyer confidence in unsealed products sold on secondary markets like eBay.
Vending machines selling Pokémon TCG cards will now feature purchase limits and periodic restocking to prevent bulk buying by scalpers.
Scalping has intensified due to high demand for the upcoming 'Journey Together' set, which introduces sought-after features like Trainer Pokémon and full-art variants.
While these measures are seen as steps in the right direction, fans and collectors are calling for increased production to address broader supply shortages.