Summary
The Pokemon Company revealed its plans for “maximizing production” of futurePokemon TCGsets following reports of Destined Rivals pre-orders being canceled. In recent months, the increasing and surging demand forPokemon TCGhas made it difficult forPokemonfans to acquire new packs and boxes on launch day.
Despite the success of thePokemon TCG Pocketmobile game, manyPokemonfans still turn to the real-lifePokemon TCGtabletop 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 forPokemon TCGproducts, and purchase limits were set for certain products. A queue system at the Pokemon Center also helps ensure thatPokemonfans are given a chance to purchase newPokemon TCGproducts at launch. However, the Pokemon TCG community’s concerns were exacerbated when fans noticed theirPokemon TCGDestined Rivals pre-orders being quietly canceled.
The Pokemon Company is aware thatfans are having problems purchasingPokemon TCGproductsdue to high demand, according to the officialPokemonwebsite’slatest news post. For futurePokemon TCGsets and expansions, The Pokemon Company is maximizing production in order to increase product availability upon release. In addition, the company is planning to print morePokemon TCGproducts, 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 helpsPokemon TCGfans get the products first and prevent a situation likethe 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 frustratedPokemon TCGfans, but many product releases are still planned to release without any changes to release dates. The newPokemon TCGThe Glory of Team Rocket expansionwill 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.
