Summary
- The Pokémon Company acknowledges widespread shortages of Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions and thanks fans for their patience.
- Reprints of Prismatic Evolutions products are underway and will soon be distributed to retailers.
The Pokémon Company has officially addressed the significant shortages impacting its highly anticipated Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions expansion. This is the first public acknowledgment of the issue, following weeks of fan concerns on social media.
Originally announced in early November 2024, with pre-orders opening shortly after, Prismatic Evolutions was slated for international release on January 17th, 2025. However, widespread shortages have affected global availability, including the United States.
In response to the outcry from the Pokémon TCG community, The Pokémon Company issued a statement confirming the product scarcity and assuring fans that they are working diligently to increase production: "We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans, and we are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokémon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity."
Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions Reprints Imminent
The Pokémon Company confirmed that reprints of Prismatic Evolutions are currently in production and will be distributed to licensed retailers as quickly as possible. While a precise release date for these reprints wasn't provided, the statement indicates a commitment to resolving the shortage. Although many online discussions attribute the shortages to scalpers, The Pokémon Company attributed the issue to "high demand."
"We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans, and we are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokémon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity."
More Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions Products on the Way
Beyond the reprints, The Pokémon Company also reassured fans that additional Prismatic Evolutions products are planned for release in the coming months, as previously announced.
These include a Mini Tin and Surprise Box (February 7th), a Booster Bundle and Accessory Pouch Special Collection (March 7th and April 25th respectively), a Super-Premium Collection (May 16th), and a Premium Figure Collection (September 26th). Players eager to experience the new cards can also obtain them through the Pokémon TCG Live mobile game's Battle Pass, starting January 16th.
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