Pokemon Company Addresses TCG Prismatic Evolutions Supply Issues

Apr 18,25

Summary

  • The Pokemon Company has acknowledged the shortages of the Scarlet and Violet — Prismatic Evolutions set and expressed gratitude to Pokemon TCG fans for their patience.
  • Reprints of Prismatic Evolutions products are in production and will soon be available through licensed distributors.

The Pokemon Company has taken a significant step by addressing the widespread shortages of the upcoming Scarlet and Violet — Prismatic Evolutions set. In a recent statement, they thanked Pokemon TCG enthusiasts for their patience and outlined their efforts to mitigate the issue. This marks the first time the company has publicly acknowledged the challenges surrounding this highly anticipated expansion.

Prismatic Evolutions, announced in early November 2024 with pre-orders opening shortly after, is set to launch internationally on January 17, 2025. The set was intended to kick off the new year on a high note for the Pokemon TCG community. However, the expansion has faced global shortages, impacting fans in the United States and beyond.

In response to weeks of fan complaints on social media, The Pokemon Company issued a statement to IGN. They acknowledged the difficulty in obtaining some of the new products and emphasized their commitment to resolving the issue. "We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans, and we are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokemon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity to address this," a spokesperson said.

Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Reprints Are Coming Soon

Reprints of Prismatic Evolutions are currently being produced and are expected to reach licensed distributors soon, although no specific timeline was provided. While some fans have pointed fingers at scalpers, The Pokemon Company attributed the shortages to high demand without further elaboration.

More Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Products on the Horizon

In addition to the reprints, The Pokemon Company announced that new Prismatic Evolutions products will be available in the coming months. These were initially mentioned during the set's announcement in November 2024. Upcoming releases include:

  • A Mini Tin and Surprise Box, set to debut on February 7, 2025.
  • A Booster Bundle and Accessory Pouch Special Collection, scheduled for March 7 and April 25, 2025, respectively.
  • A Super-Premium Collection arriving on May 16, 2025.
  • A Premium Figure Collection slated for September 26, 2025.

Fans eager to try out the new cards can also participate in the Pokemon TCG Live mobile game's Battle Pass, which will start rewarding Prismatic Evolutions cards from January 16, 2025.

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