Pokemon fans should be prepared next time they take a trip to Walmart for more cards, because the massive retailer is now putting limits on how many packs can be purchased at a time. For nearly 30 years, Pokemon has continued to be a pop culture phenomenon, and that popularity sometimes draws the attention of scalpers.
From hardcore collectors to casual fans, Pokemon has amassed millions of fans over the years, and between the trading card game, a variety of animated series, and a long list of video games, the franchise has grown to massive heights. Scalping has plagued the Pokemon TCG community for a long time, and a viral TikTok that made waves last week showed a group of scalpers buying thousands of cards at once, clearing the store's shelves. It looks like this may be the last straw for Walmart, as the company is putting its foot down with new purchase limits.
A screenshot of the memo was shared on the official Walmart Reddit page, offering insight into what the limits entail. This purchase limit includes tins, booster packs, and all other Pokemon TCG-affiliated items. Even more interesting is that this limit doesn't seem to be exclusive to...
