Scalpers are reportedly at it again, and this time they’re targeting exclusive merch available at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships.
As highlighted by Kotaku, there are already eBay listings popping up for the commemorative Pikachu plush, themed TCG playmats, card binders, the jukebox and various other items available at the event taking place in Anaheim, California this weekend.
Although there’s a “one-per-person” rule in place at the venue, scalpers are still taking advantage of the fact the merch is currently exclusive to this event. Some of the community is already highlighting the scenes at the World Championships, as well as the resellers and online listings.
Here’s one post, in particular, that’s been called out by the Pokémon community. And below this are some scenes from the Pokémon Center pop-up at the event.
“Selling 2025 worlds bearwalker and shiny gyarados statue. $1000 on bearwalker and $600 on shiny gyarados statue. Payment up front. Zelle/PP FF/cashapp preferably. Pm me if interested. Thanks”
It’s sad to see this sort of behaviour, as it continues to ruin the hobby for many legitimate Pokémon fans and collectors.
Unfortunately, this follows a story earlier this week about McDonald’s Japan having to pull its Pokémon TCG Happy Meal promotion after 24 hours because of similar issues tied to scalping – with one customer supposedly attempting to buy 40 Happy Meals. The fast food giant even issued a formal apology.
If you want to find out more about the schedule for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships, check out our previous post.
