Van Gogh Pikachu Proves Pokémon TCG Collectors Need To Slow Down

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What was supposed to be an adorable collaboration card for the with Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum became a chaotic frenzy for collectors and scalpers who wanted to get a copy of the special Van Gogh Pikachu card. On September 28, 2023, when The Pokémon Company debuted its collaboration collection with the museum, scalpers swarmed in to claim the cards, so they could be resold at exorbitant rates online rather than allowing true fans to be able to get access to them as intended. The Van Gogh collection merchandise was entirely sold out within the first 24 hours of the exhibit's opening, and promo cards were out of stock in minutes online.

cards have always been plagued by issues with scalpers causing prices of certain promos and rare cards to skyrocket. While many have ideas on how to prevent scalpers, the issue seems to be one that has not been addressed directly by and makes it difficult for lovers of the franchise who may not have thousands of dollars lying around. The volatile market around promotional events for may be slightly improved with some patience on the part of buyers in cases such as this one where restocks can occur and help to even out the values.

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Just a few weeks after the disastrous launch, the Pokémon Company has confirmed there will be another chance to get restocked cards of the artistic Pikachu card. At an unspecified start point, shoppers at the online Pokémon Center store who spend more than $30 will be able to receive a Pikachu With Grey Felt Hat Promo Card with their order. More information will be coming soon on when this will happen, but likely this new promotion will still sell out quickly, with the caveat of "". There is no word