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Pokémon Launches Biggest Trading Card Set Ever as Target Sees Surge in Demand

The company releases its largest trading card expansion featuring a guaranteed Pikachu, driving scalpers to inflate prices and causing sold-out items at major retailers.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 16 Sept 2026 · updated 4h ago

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  1. Pokémon has turned 30, and Target is set to cash in on the anniversary craze MarketWatch
  2. Pokémon is launching its biggest trading card set ever — and scalpers are already driving up prices Quartz

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  • Target
  • Mizuho
  • Pokémon
  • Pikachu