Also known as: Pokémon TCG
Collectible card game facing scalping issues
Pokémon TCG artist Akira Egawa shared an emotional response after 12-year-old influencer Avery the Poké Kid pulled her Jirachi Special Illustration Rare card during his final pack opening before passing away from pancreatic cancer. The moment resonated deeply with the community, drawing parallels to Jirachi's lore about awakening to a voice of purity.
The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon: Wild Card, the franchise's first theatrical animated film since 2020, set to arrive in 2027 and beyond. Produced by CloverWorks and directed by Katsuhiko Kitada, the 25th movie in the series will center on a Pokémon TCG player and their Mimikyu partner, marking the first animated film without Ash Ketchum.
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has pledged to address the rampant scalping issue plaguing the Pokémon Trading Card Game, acknowledging the crisis at a recent AGM. Despite printing 10 billion cards in 2025, demand outstrips supply, fueling a lucrative resale market marked by scams and violence. Furukawa promises tighter platform cooperation and enhanced delivery methods to combat these issues.
