Pokémon Company Japan Reveals TCG 30th Anniversary Packs For "Japanese Citizens Only" - Geeks + Gamers
The Pokémon 30th anniversary logo and one of the Pikachu promo cards from the Futuristic Box - The Pokémon CompanyAs previously reported, four Pokémon TCG30th Celebrationanniversary products arerequired in. . .
The Pokémon 30th anniversary logo and one of the Pikachu promo cards from the Futuristic Box - The Pokémon CompanyAs previously reported, four Pokémon TCG30th Celebrationanniversary products arerequired in Japan for consumers to have a "My Number Card" IDto purchase, preventing overseas scalpers from swooping in. Now, to further restrict these "bulk buyers," The Pokémon Company has introduced a new measure that limits these packs to Japanese citizens only. A promotional image for the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration - The Pokémon CompanyMore times than anyone can count, especially over these past few years, fans have always been unable to buy merchandise of the fandom they love due to scalpers (who are usually not fans at all) buying up every last piece of Pokémon merch, be it in person at a brick-and-mortar store or from an online retailer, and reselling it at astronomical prices online. Many companies have resorted to cutting seals on boxes or limiting the number of items one can purchase to prevent their stocks from being wiped clean in a blink; therefore, Japan has now implemented this new rule limiting these products solely to Japanese citizens. Now, here is the list of Pokémon TCG 30th anniversary items only available to citizens of Japan:Pokémon TCG Mega Expansion Pack 30th Celebration BoxPokémon Card Game MEGA 30th Celebration Expansion Pack - The Pokémon CompanyThe Pokémon TCGMEGA Expansion Pack 30th Celebrationis an expansion created to commemorate the Pokémon TCG 30th anniversary. The Pokémon Card Game MEGA 30th Celebration Expansion Pack will have 20 booster packs with six cards each. Pokémon TCG Mega 30th Celebration Futuristic BoxThe Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Futuristic Box - The Pokémon CompanyREAD:Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Claims Disney’s ‘Moana’ Failure Is Fine Because of Representation — ‘The Culture Really Stood Up’To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Pokémon TCG30th Celebration Futuristic Boxis a battle accessory set featuring exclusive cyberpunk-style designs created by renowned graphic artist YOSHIROTTEN. The set features two Pikachu ex promo cards, two coins, dice, metal status markers, deck sleeves, a flip deck case, a display frame, and a rubber playmat with a case. Pokémon TCG Mega 30th Celebration Espeon and Umbreon Premium Deck SetPokémon Card Game Mega 30th Celebration Premium Deck Set (Espeon and Umbreon) - The Pokémon CompanyThe Pokémon Card GameMEGA 30th CELEBRATION Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreonis a special anniversary product centered around two of the most beloved Eeveelutions, Espeon and Umbreon. The set includes exclusive cards, gameplay accessories, and commemorative designs created specifically for the milestone celebration, along with some reprints of older cards. Pokémon Card Game Mega 30th Celebration Card Sets (9-Type Complete Set)Pokémon TCG Mega 30th Celebration Card Set (9-type complete set) - The Pokémon CompanyThis exclusive collection features the iconic starter Pokémon from every generation, celebrating the franchise's history. There are nine sets in all, each featuring three Pokémon; each Pokémon gets a full-illustration holo promo card. The sets also include two30th Celebrationbooster packs and a paper card stand. ***Of course, there will be Pokémon30th Celebrationsets available outside of Japan for fans to purchase; however, in this case, they're limiting key boxes and sets in an effort to avoid these rampant scalpers overseas. Pre-orders for thePokémon Card Game Mega Expansion Pack 30th Celebration Box,30th Celebration Futuristic Box, and30th Celebration Espeon and Umbreon Premium Deck Setwill be open starting today, August 10th, with a shipping date of September 15th. ThePokémon Card Game Mega 30th Celebration Card Setswill begin pre-orders on August 28th, and a release date of October 15th. A promotional image for the Pokémon "What's Your Favorite" campaign - The Pokémon CompanyNow, the floor is open to all of you. What do you think of these measures to prevent scalping of Pokémon TCG 30th anniversary merchandise? Do you feel these measures will tamp down the "hype" or make scalpers feel even more emboldened? Please share this out and let us know your thoughts!UP NEXT:Sonic the Hedgehog is Officially Coming to FortniteAuthor:Jessika LindstromWriter and nerd of many things