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Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa Vows to Tackle Pokémon Card Scalpers

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.