Summary
- The Pokemon Company is “maximizing production” of future Pokemon TCG sets and expansions to meet heavy demand.
- There will be reprints of certain Pokemon TCG products and replenished stock at Pokemon Center and retailers.
- The company is exploring measures to improve the Pokemon Center shopping experience.
The Pokemon Company revealed its plans for “maximizing production” of future Pokemon TCG sets following reports of Destined Rivals pre-orders being canceled. In recent months, the increasing and surging demand for Pokemon TCG has made it difficult for Pokemon fans to acquire new packs and boxes on launch day.
Despite the success of the Pokemon TCG Pocket mobile game, many Pokemon fans still turn to the real-life Pokemon TCG tabletop game to collect cards, prepare a very competitive deck, and battle their friends. However, recent weeks have shown that it’s becoming more difficult to buy and collect new cards and packs due to heavy demand and profit-based practices by scalpers. To combat resellers, GameStop discontinued pre-orders for Pokemon TCG products, and purchase limits were set for certain products. A queue system at the Pokemon Center also helps ensure that Pokemon fans are given a chance to purchase new Pokemon TCG products at launch. However, the Pokemon TCG community’s concerns were exacerbated when fans noticed their Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals pre-orders being quietly canceled.
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The Pokemon Company is aware that fans are having problems purchasing Pokemon TCG products due to high demand, according to the official Pokemon website’s latest news post. For future Pokemon TCG sets and expansions, The Pokemon Company is maximizing production in order to increase product availability upon release. In addition, the company is planning to print more Pokemon TCG products, including those impacted by heavy demand and low availability. Reprinted products, such as packs and boxes, will be available at participating retailers and the Pokemon Center online store as soon as possible.
The Pokemon Company Plans on “Maximizing Production” of Future Pokemon TCG Sets and Expansions
Moreover, The Pokemon Company wants to improve the purchasing experience and “employ technology” that helps Pokemon TCG fans get the products first and prevent a situation like the cancelation of Destined Rivals pre-orders. The current virtual queue system was implemented to give fans access to products and facilitate the purchase process during periods of heavy site traffic. Although alternative measures weren’t announced, the company is exploring new ways to improve Pokemon Center.
It remains to be seen if the increase in production will make a difference for frustrated Pokemon TCG fans, but many product releases are still planned to release without any changes to release dates. The new Pokemon TCG The Glory of Team Rocket expansion will bring new Team Rocket cards to fans in Japan this April, and the aforementioned Destined Rivals will bring Team Rocket cards to fans outside of Japan in May.
