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Pokémon Center Singapore Targets Scalpers with New Policy

3/17/2025

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Pokémon Center's Strategy

Pokémon enthusiasts in Singapore are feeling the sting of scalpers snatching up limited edition TCG products, such as the coveted Prismatic Evolutions Booster, only to resell them at outrageous prices. To combat this issue, Pokémon Center Singapore plans to strip plastic wrapping from TCG items starting March 2025, hoping to diminish resale value and restore trust among buyers.

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Pokémon Battles Surge

In 2025, the Pokémon Trading Card Game exploded in popularity, igniting fierce in-store battles for coveted limited editions. Fueled by nostalgia, 70% of collectors cherish childhood memories tied to the cards. The competitive scene flourished, drawing 15,000 participants to the World Championships, yet the rise of scalping and counterfeit cards sparked urgent calls for reform in the industry.

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Pokémon Center's Strategy

Pokémon enthusiasts in Singapore are feeling the sting of scalpers snatching up limited edition TCG products, such as the coveted Prismatic Evolutions Booster, only to resell them at outrageous prices. To combat this issue, Pokémon Center Singapore plans to strip plastic wrapping from TCG items starting March 2025, hoping to diminish resale value and restore trust among buyers.

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