The Pokemon TCG store sale was canceled due to the massive crowd

Pokemon TCG fans lined up in advance to pick up one of the latest releases in the series, but the crowd was so huge that the store decided not to sell them at all for safety reasons. Pokemon TCG releases draw crowds around the world, but in some cases it can become dangerous for retailers and customers themselves.

Many fans enjoy playing Pokémon TCGbut for others, the cards are collectibles that can potentially be sold for outrageous prices. Rare Pokémon TCG cards can be extremely valuable, selling for hundreds, thousands or, in rare cases, millions of dollars. Recently, a crowd has formed expecting to buy a new one Pokemon TCG The launch of Prismatic Evolutions, however, was eventually canceled altogether.

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Pokemon TCGThe Scarlet and Violet Prismatic Evolutions sets were set to launch on January 17th and fans were ready for them as a huge crowd formed to purchase the sets at the store at the Pokemon Center at Jewel Airport in Singapore. However, according to Mothership, the crowd became so huge that the Pokemon Center changed plans and posted a sign that none of the Prismatic Evolutions sets would be sold in the store that day. The caption noted that the change was due to security concerns, and added that players can still purchase the sets through the Pokémon Center online store.

Pokemon TCG Craze can be dangerous

Needless to say, fans who took a chance were not thrilled with this sudden change. However, it's also easy to find out where the Pokémon Center staff came from. Pokemon TCG rarity led to extreme demand, with an early release Pokemon TCG Blooming Waters set leading to fights at Costco. Ensuring the safety of staff and customers is probably the number one priority for the Pokémon Center. However, some pointed out that the seller could have handled the situation better.

Unfortunately, the demand for rare Pokemon cards were not limited to trade stacks. The target was many thefts and burglaries Pokemon cards lately. This included stores that were actively open for business as well as warehouses for retailers that had been broken into. As demand continues, retailers may have to find ways to adapt to keep their staff and inventory safe, such as limiting the number of customers allowed in the store and the purchases they can make.

Pokemon TCG

Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a collectible and strategy-based card game based on Nintendo's Pokemon franchise. Two players face off, battling one Pokémon at a time and trying to knock them out to claim one of six prize cards. The cards have also become highly collectible, with some notably selling for thousands of dollars.

Original release date

October 20, 1996