Scalpers are reportedly at it once more, and this time they’re focusing on unique merch out there on the 2025 Pokémon World Championships.
As highlighted by Kotaku, there are already eBay listings popping up for the commemorative Pikachu plush, themed TCG playmats, card binders, and numerous different gadgets out there on the occasion going down in Anaheim, California this weekend.
Though there is a “one-per-person” rule in place on the venue, scalpers are nonetheless making the most of the very fact the merch is at the moment unique to this occasion. A number of the group is already highlighting the scenes on the World Championships, in addition to resellers on social media.
This is one publish, particularly, that is been referred to as out by the Pokémon group. Under this are some scenes from the Pokémon Middle pop-up on the occasion.
“Promoting 2025 worlds bearwalker and glossy gyarados statue. $1000 on bearwalker and $600 on shiny gyarados statue. Cost up entrance. Zelle/PP FF/cashapp ideally. Pm me if . Thanks”
Along with this themed merch, a commemorative Pikachu promotion card has additionally been made out there in choose places and areas.
Sadly, this follows a narrative earlier this week about McDonald’s Japan having to pull its Pokémon TCG Glad Meal promotion after 24 hours due to comparable points tied to scalping – with one buyer supposedly trying to purchase 40 Glad Meals.
It is unhappy to see this kind of behaviour, because it continues to break the passion for a lot of reputable Pokémon followers and collectors.
