Pokemon TCG surprise drop sold out quickly, frustrating players

Pokemon TCG players have struggled to find cards in stores, with shelves often empty. Recently, a surprise drop of the Scarlet & Violet – Prismatic Evolutions Super Premium Collection occurred at Target, but it happened at 2 AM Central Time without prior notice. Many fans were unaware of the drop and reported that the cards sold out almost instantly. Some who were awake could not complete their purchases in time, leading to suspicions that bots were buying the cards quickly. The preorder process lacked purchase limits, allowing for rapid claims by both bots and customers. GameStop has since halted Pokemon TCG preorders due to these issues. The physical release of the Super Premium Collection is scheduled for May 16.