GameStop has come under fire on social media for reportedly pricing the upcoming Pokemon card expansion, 30th Celebration, at triple the original MSRP. However, some of the Pokemon card products in question will not be available until months after the 30th Celebration expansion's initial release in September.
It's no secret that the Pokemon Trading Card Game is both a popular and lucrative hobby that is showing no signs of slowing down. However, the ongoing popularity of the Pokemon TCG has made it the target of scalpers and thieves across the globe. Although authorities have cracked down on Pokemon card thieves in the US and other nations, Pokemon TCG products continue to be sold at higher-than-usual rates through third-party resellers.
Set to release on October 27, 2026, Pokémon Adventures: Red and Blue, Deluxe Edition is officially available for pre-order.
While GameStop is known for hosting used game sales, that has not stopped the retailer from dabbling with Pokemon TCG products. However, as pointed out on Twitter by PokeTCGAlerts and Joe Merrick of Serebii.net, GameStop will reportedly sell the Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection: Day & Night box sets for $600, over triple the $180...
