Pokémon Card Scalpers Are Moaning That the 30th Anniversary Set Isn't Profitable Enough for Them, as Rare Cards Have Been Made Easier to Find
Pokémon card scalpers are unhappy with the 30th Anniversary set, as the rarity of certain cards has been reduced, making them easier to find and less profitable to resell. This change has reportedly led to frustration among resellers, with some claiming the set is overprinted. The dissatisfaction has also led to incidents, including a reported arrest of a scalper involved in a physical altercation over a Target drop. The 30th Anniversary set is part of a larger celebration, which includes events and merchandise releases, such as a Target event and an Adidas clothing collection.
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- First reported by IGN on September 21, 2026.
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The Best Competitive Cards from Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration
The Best Competitive Cards from Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration
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ADIDAS｜POKÉMON - 30th Anniversary Collection
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Target - Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebration
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Pokemon resellers fuming as “generous” 30th anniversary rare card hits keep prices down
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Pokémon Scalper Reportedly Arrested After Punching Man in the Face Over 30th Anniversary Target Drop
A Pokémon scalper has reportedly been arrested and trespassed after punching a man in a viral confrontation that resulted in a four-year-old child getting hurt in the chaos.
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Pokémon Card Scalpers Are Moaning That the 30th Anniversary Set Isn't Profitable Enough for Them, as Rare Cards Have Been Made Easier to Find
Pokémon scalpers are complaining that the franchise's new 30th Anniversary set has been too generous with its rare cards — leaving resellers unable to generate their usual profits.
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