Pokémon scalpers going to insane lengths simply to safe a brand new card assortment is not something new, however this story would possibly simply be the craziest we have heard for some time (thanks for the heads up, Polygon).
Reddit person Expensive_Age_3406 took to the r/GameStop group final weekend to share their expertise of making an attempt to nab the newest Prismatic Evolutions Tremendous Premium Assortment — a brand new bundle spun out from the immensely well-liked Eevee-focused set. As we’re positive you may think about, it does not sound like probably the most nice expertise.
In keeping with the put up, the day of the gathering’s launch was met with twister and thunderstorm warnings till round 2:30am. Expensive_Age determined to move to the shop after issues had died down at 3am, solely to seek out two individuals already there in tents — which, in case you want reminding, is about as removed from the beneficial twister recommendation as you will get.
Apparently, the 2 campers had been outdoors the GameStop in query since 8pm the day earlier than (sure, by means of the climate warnings) and, when requested, advised the Reddit poster that they could not get any of the Premium Assortment packing containers as soon as the shop opened as a result of “we’re getting all of it”.
In fact, there could also be two sides to this story, however the two “jerks” (the Reddit put up’s phrases, not ours) would not budge on Expensive_Age’s request to purchase the brand new assortment in retailer, and apparently ended up claiming the GameStop’s full inventory — solely 4 items, however nonetheless.
In fact, that is removed from the primary time that we have seen questionable behaviour out of a Pokémon TCG launch. Previously, we have seen hoards of individuals descend on the Louvre for the Pokémon x Van Gough crossover, fights escape in tremendous markets, and even McDonald’s implement Joyful Meal buy restrictions to keep away from all the tie-in children’ toys disappearing directly. *Sigh* we should always have identified somewhat factor like climate warnings would not be sufficient to cease the grind.
For these , the Prismatic Evolutions Tremendous Premium Assortment launched final week, bundling collectively 15 Prismatic Evolutions booster packs, a full-art foil Eevee promo card, card sleeves, a playmat and an Eevee deck field. Given the recognition of the set on launch, it can come as no shock that the Premium Assortment is now utterly offered out at retailers.
