Pokemon TCG Implements Anti-Scalping Measures to Address Product Shortages

The Pokemon Company enforces purchase limits and removes plastic packaging to curb reselling as fans struggle to access popular trading card products.

The Pokemon Company has introduced purchase limits and periodic restocking for vending machines to prevent scalpers from clearing out stock.
Plastic packaging is being removed from products at official Pokemon Center stores to reduce resale value and deter scalping.
Fans continue to express frustration over persistent shortages, with reports of physical altercations and harassment linked to vending machine restocking.
The company's focus on increasing production aims to alleviate shortages and meet growing demand for highly sought-after sets like 'Journey Together.'
Scalping has raised concerns about the long-term health of the brand, potentially driving some fans to competitors like Magic: The Gathering or Lorcana.