A Pokemon gathering that was set to take place at the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo is no longer happening, as The Pokemon Company (TPC) canceled and apologized for the event. The Pokemon event that was scheduled to take place at the Yasukuni Shrine was themed around the franchise's popular trading card game.
Given the popularity of the Pokemon TCG, events have long been a way for players to come together. Although Pokemon TCG events hosted by The Pokemon Company are held periodically, anyone with official Pokemon Play credentials can host local events at various locations, including card shops and venues. These events can range from a Pokemon TCG expansion launch to a competitive tournament of different sizes. With the recent arrival of Pokemon TCG's Ascended Heroes expansion, trainers will have various opportunities to participate in events and trade cards with their peers.
Build-a-Bear introduces a popular starter Pokemon to its collection, and fans of this particular Pokemon can buy it right away.
Although the Pokemon TCG and its many expansions are popular for collectors and scalpers alike, a meetup that was scheduled to happen in Japan has already been called off. On January 30, The Pokemon Company...
