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Pokémon Card Scarcity Fuels Shift to Virtual Collecting

11/1/2025

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Scarcity of physical Pokémon Trading Card Game boosters is pushing fans toward virtual collecting.
The Phantasmal Flames expansion will include three exclusive promo cards featuring Legendary Pokémon, available only through specific retailers with a minimum purchase.
The expansion will include over 120 cards, new gameplay mechanics, and Mega Charizard X and Mega Gengar.
Collectors face challenges obtaining these products due to high demand and limited stock before the November 14, 2025 release.

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Story summary

Scarcity of physical Pokémon Trading Card Game boosters is pushing fans toward virtual collecting.
The Phantasmal Flames expansion will include three exclusive promo cards featuring Legendary Pokémon, available only through specific retailers with a minimum purchase.
The expansion will include over 120 cards, new gameplay mechanics, and Mega Charizard X and Mega Gengar.
Collectors face challenges obtaining these products due to high demand and limited stock before the November 14, 2025 release.