Pokémon Company Tackles TCG Shortages, Scalpers Post-Destined Rivals Launch

The Pokémon Company has taken a significant step in addressing the persistent issues fans have faced in securing recent Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) sets. In a recent statement, the company announced plans for reprints and emphasized their ongoing efforts to ensure that products reach the fans who eagerly await them.

The launch of the latest Pokémon TCG set, Destined Rivals, was marred by a series of challenges including shortages, pre-order complications, and the inevitable presence of scalpers. This set, along with other recent releases like Prismatic Evolutions and the Blooming Waters box, have been extremely popular, making them hard to come by for many collectors and players.

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In their official statement on the Pokémon site, The Pokémon Company (TPC) acknowledged the difficulties fans have encountered in purchasing certain TCG products due to overwhelming demand. "We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans, and we are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokémon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity to address this," the statement conveyed. They reassured fans that reprinted products will be available at participating retailers soon.

The company also committed to "maximizing production" for future TCG expansions to enhance product availability right from the launch. Additionally, they pledged to "continue to reprint impacted products" to restock inventory, including at the Pokémon Center.

In a subtle nod to the issue of scalping, The Pokémon Company outlined their approach to managing product releases on the Pokémon Center. They are "committed to providing a smooth purchasing experience and employ technology that helps get products into the hands of fans first and foremost." This includes the use of a virtual queue system during peak traffic times to prioritize genuine fans.

"We will continue to explore measures that help create the best possible experience for Pokémon Center customers," the company affirmed. They expressed gratitude to the community for their continued support and patience as they strive to deliver more Pokémon TCG products to fans.

With these initiatives, The Pokémon Company aims to alleviate the frustrations associated with acquiring new Pokémon TCG sets, making the experience of collecting and playing more enjoyable and less stressful for everyone involved.