Nintendo is stepping up to tackle the chaos surrounding Pokémon card scalping, a headache for fans trying to get their hands on these collectibles. With over 10 billion cards printed last year, you’d think there’d be enough to go around, right? Wrong. From eBay profiteers to store thefts, the card frenzy has reached a fever pitch.
During a shareholder meeting, Nintendo’s president Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged the issue and highlighted the steps The Pokémon Company is taking to curb the madness. They’re looking at made-to-order sales and teaming up with marketplace operators to keep scalpers in check. Plus, for our friends in Japan, they’re introducing an account verification using My Number Cards, which is like a government ID.
With the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s popularity soaring, it’s no surprise there’s still a mad dash for these cards. Just look at the whopping 85 billion cards printed to date! And as the brand gears up for its 30th anniversary set, we can expect more demand. If you’re a gamer keeping an eye on deals, check out our guide to snagging huge discounts on gaming gear. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for any updates from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company on how they plan to make these cards more accessible.
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