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The Pokémon Company is responding to the limited supplies of Prismatic Evolutions and is aiming for rapid reproduction of the popular cards.
Fans of the Pokémon TCG are having a hard time after the release of the “Prismatic Evolutions” special set. As some of the most expensivecards of all time have sold for millions of dollars, it's understandable that both collectors and investors are jumping on limited edition sets. Those hoping to resell Prismatic Evolutions products or individual cards have been buying up as much stock as possible in the hope of making a fortune - but perhaps in vain: Now the Pokémon Company has responded to the criticism.
The Pokémon Company will be printing more Prismatic Evolutions
In an announcement posted on the social media platform X, the Pokémon Company showed sympathy for the fans of the TCG and shared their solution. “We understand that due to high demand, some fans may have difficulty purchasing certain Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet - Prismatic Evolutions products at launch“, the announcement began.
„We understand that this inconvenience may be disappointing to fans, and we are actively working to reprint the affected Pokémon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity to acknowledge this." The Pokémon Company confirmed that the newly printed supply "as quickly as possible“will arrive at the dealers. But why was Prismatic Evolutions so popular?
Why are Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Set and Elite Trainer Boxes so expensive?
A key factor is the enormous popularity of Eevee and its developments. They are the focus of this set and are part of the Pokémon Company's so-called "Year of the Eevee." All eight "Eeveeelutions" have received special full-art promo variants in Prismatic Evolutions, which have become valuable collector's items. There are currently eBay listings for ungraded copies of the Umbreon EX card from the set for $2,800. Elite Trainer Boxes are selling for almost $600 - even though the original price was only $60.
New Prismatic Evolutions products will be available soon
Fortunately, since the announcement that more Prismatic Evolutions products will be printed, there has been a noticeable decrease in overpriced offerings. It remains to be seen whether this will also affect the value of the coveted cards. Offers like this could soon come to an end. However, until the products are replenished, Pokémon fans can buy Pokémon in the
