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Target's Pokémon Anniversary Jackets Flip to $300 Resale

5/7/2026

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Target opened the Pokémon 30th Anniversary collection on Saturday, emptying shelves by 8 a.m. after receiving only one Kanto Starter Jacket per size.
The jackets, originally $130, now list on eBay for $300 or more.
Most other items, priced under $30 and made in children’s sizes, were quickly resold on eBay by scalpers.
A free Charmander pin the author received now sells for $25 on eBay.

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Story summary

Target opened the Pokémon 30th Anniversary collection on Saturday, emptying shelves by 8 a.m. after receiving only one Kanto Starter Jacket per size.
The jackets, originally $130, now list on eBay for $300 or more.
Most other items, priced under $30 and made in children’s sizes, were quickly resold on eBay by scalpers.
A free Charmander pin the author received now sells for $25 on eBay.