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

The Pokémon Company has taken a significant step to address the frustrations many fans have experienced in acquiring the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) sets. In an official statement, the company announced plans for reprints to tackle the ongoing issues with product availability. They acknowledged the challenges fans faced with the release of the "Destined Rivals" set, including shortages, pre-order difficulties, and the impact of scalpers. Other popular sets like "Prismatic Evolutions" and the "Blooming Waters" box have also been hard to come by due to high demand.

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According to the statement on the Pokémon website, The Pokémon Company (TPC) is fully aware that "some fans are experiencing difficulties purchasing certain Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) products due to very high demand impacting availability." They expressed their understanding of the disappointment this causes and assured fans that they are "actively working to print more of the impacted Pokémon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity."

Reprinted products are expected to reach participating retailers soon. Furthermore, TPC plans to "maximize production" for upcoming TCG expansions to ensure better product availability right from the launch. They also committed to continuously reprinting the affected products to restock the Pokémon Center and other outlets.

In response to scalping, The Pokémon Company emphasized their dedication to improving the purchasing experience at the Pokémon Center. They are using technology to prioritize fans in product acquisition, including a virtual queue system during high-traffic periods. "We will continue to explore measures that help create the best possible experience for Pokémon Center customers," the statement added, thanking the community for their patience and support as they strive to meet the demand for Pokémon TCG products.

With these assurances from The Pokémon Company, fans are hopeful that collecting and playing the Pokémon TCG will become a smoother and less stressful experience with each new set release.