Summary
- Pokemon Company acknowledged Prismatic Evolutions shortages and thanked Pokemon TCG fans for their patience.
- Reprints of Prismatic Evolutions products are currently in production and will reach licensed distributors in the near future.
The Pokemon Company has thanked fans for their patience regarding Scarlet and Violet — Prismatic Evolutions shortages, in addition to outlining some steps it has taken to alleviate them. This move marks the first occasion on which the group acknowledged the issues with the next Pokemon TCG expansion in any capacity.
Prismatic Evolutions is an upcoming card set that was originally announced at the beginning of November 2024, with its pre-orders opening a few days later. It’s scheduled for international release on January 17, thus being intended to help Pokemon TCG start 2025 on a high note. But as is often the case with the trading card game’s new expansions, Prismatic Evolutions has been affected by widespread shortages across the globe, including the United States.
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Following weeks’ worth of Pokemon TCG fan complaints on social media, The Pokemon Company has issued a statement on the situation, acknowledging that some of its upcoming products are currently in short supply and difficult to order. “We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans, and we are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokemon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity to acknowledge this,” a company representative told IGN.
Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Reprints Are Coming Soon
The Prismatic Evolutions reprints currently in production are planned to reach licensed distributors across the country as soon as possible, the spokesperson said, without committing to a more concrete availability window. While many social media users have blamed the ongoing shortages on Pokemon TCG scalpers, The Pokemon Company merely characterized them as a result of “high demand,” not delving into any more specifics on the matter.
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 acknowledge this.
More Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Products Are Also on the Horizon
The Pokemon Company also said that fans will soon get a chance to purchase new Prismatic Evolutions products, which are planned to hit the market in the coming months. This was already mentioned as part of the expansion’s original announcement in November 2024.
The Pokemon TCG products from the Prismatic Evolutions set that have already been revealed but won’t be released in January 2025 include a new Mini Tin and Surprise Box, both of which are slated to debut on February 7. There will also be a Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle and Accessory Pouch Special Collection, scheduled for March 7 and April 25, respectively. The Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection is then set to arrive on May 16, followed by a Premium Figure Collection on September 26. Fans interested in testing the new cards will be able to do so by grinding the Battle Pass in the Pokemon TCG Live mobile game, which will be awarding Prismatic Evolutions cards starting January 16.
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