Pokemon TCG store sales have been canceled due to massive overcrowding

Pokemon TCG fans lined up early to pick up one of the latest releases in the series, but the crowd was so large that the store decided not to sell them at all for safety's sake. Pokemon TCG launches draw crowds around the world, but in some cases, it can become dangerous for retailers as well as customers themselves.

Many fans like to play Pokemon TCGbut for others, books are a collectible that can be resold at outrageous prices. rare Pokemon TCG cards can be extremely valuable, selling for hundreds, thousands or, in rare cases, even millions of dollars. Recently a crowd has formed expecting to buy the new one Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions is released, but ended up being canceled entirely.

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Pokemon TCGThe Scarlet and Violet Prismatic Evolutions sets were expected to be released on January 17, and fans were ready for them, with a massive crowd forming to purchase the sets at the Pokemon Center store in Singapore's Jewel Airport. However, according to Mothership, the crowd got so big that the Pokemon Center had a change of plans and posted a sign indicating that none of the Prismatic Evolutions sets would be sold in the store that day. The sign noted that the change was due to safety concerns and added that players could still purchase the sets through the Pokemon Center's online store.

Pokemon TCG Craze can get dangerous

Needless to say, the fans who lined up for their chance were not happy about this sudden change. However, it's also easy to see where the Pokemon Center staff are coming from. Pokemon TCG rarity drove extreme demand, with the early release of Pokemon TCG The Blooming Waters set leads to fights at a Costco store. Ensuring the safety of staff and customers is probably the first priority for the Pokemon Center. However, some pointed out that the situation could have been handled better by the retailer.

Unfortunately, the request is rare Pokémon cards was not limited to abuse in the store. They targeted numerous thefts and burglaries Pokémon cards lately. This included stores that were actively open for business as well as retailer warehouses that were broken into. As demand does not abate, retailers may need to find ways to adapt to ensure their staff and supplies are safe, such as limiting the number of customers allowed in a store and the purchases they can make .

Pokemon TCG

Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a trading and strategy based card game based on the Nintendo Pokemon franchise. Two players face off against each other, battling one Pokemon at a time and trying to eliminate them to claim one of six prize cards. The books have also become highly collectible, with some notably selling for thousands of dollars.

Date of initial release

October 20, 1996