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Pokemon Center cancels countless reseller orders, but TCG fans seem to have been burned as well
The Pokemon Center is canceling numerous reseller and bot orders for Pokemon cards, a move celebrated by fans frustrated with inflated prices. However, genuine fans are also reporting that their legitimate orders are being caught in the cancellations, leading to widespread disappointment and speculation about the cause.
Inside the Pokémon Center Merch Drop for PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships
The Pokémon Center is releasing exclusive merchandise for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP fan convention in San Francisco. Highlights include a Steiff Pikachu plush, themed product lines for PokémonXP, the World Championships, and San Francisco, as well as glow-in-the-dark items and collaborations with brands like Reyn Spooner.
Pokémon Center in the UK and Germany hit with the same data breach suffered by Valve's Steam hardware
The Pokémon Center's official stores in the UK and Germany have been affected by a data breach originating from their shipping partner, CEVA Logistics. This breach, which also impacted Valve's Steam hardware customers, may have exposed customer names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and order details. Payment information was not compromised, but some affected orders have been cancelled, leading to potential delays and the unavailability of limited-edition items.
Pokemon Quagsire Table Looks Friendly and Helpful
The Pokemon Center in Japan is offering a limited-time pre-order for a miniature table shaped like the Pokemon Quagsire. The table costs 35,200 JPY and is expected to ship in late January 2027. It has a weight limit of 10 kilograms and is not suitable for outdoor use or direct sunlight.
Pokemon Quagsire Table Looks Friendly and Helpful
The Pokemon Center in Japan is offering a limited-time pre-order for a miniature table shaped like the Pokemon Quagsire. The table costs 35,200 JPY and is expected to ship in late January 2027. It has a weight limit of 10 kilograms and is not suitable for outdoor use or direct sunlight.
The Pokemon Pokopia plushies are so cute that they're about to transform my bank account into a big pile of zero…
The Pokemon Center is releasing new plush toys based on characters from Pokemon Pokopia, including two versions of Ditto and a Castform Weather Charm Plush. These items are available for purchase online in the US and UK for $29.99 and $19.99 respectively. Additional plushies like Peakychu, Mosslax, and Professor Tangrowth are expected to be released later in the summer.
Killer of Pokémon Store Clerk Was Ex-Boyfriend Who Was Arrested for Stalking Her Earlier This Year, Japanese Media Report
A former boyfriend fatally stabbed a female clerk at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Japan before taking his own life. Japanese media reports indicate the perpetrator had been previously arrested for stalking the victim.
Pokémon Center Store Clerk in Tokyo Fatally Stabbed
A store clerk at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Japan was fatally stabbed by a man on March 26. The assailant then turned the knife on himself, resulting in both individuals dying from their injuries.