The two companies have been working together since 2015 for its Pokemon Trading Card Game and The Pokemon Company expects the buyout will only further its capabilities and "scale to become a premier printer of trading cards." Although the statement also notes that the printing company will continue to function as a separate, autonomous organization while gaining "both investment and industry expertise from The Pokemon Company International." The boost in demand for Pokemon cards was notably high during the pandemic with the company selling over 34 billion cards in 2020, which was 3.7 billion more than the previous year
With a foil card body with reflective properties, getting one without visible scratches or dents is a rarity
If you happen to be a Yanmega fan, though, this is a gift at its current price point
- Grade: CGC Universal Grade Mint 9
At any rate pre-releases can still be a great deal of fun, and if that's what your after then knock yourself out
Pokmon Art in the banner is, clockwise from the upper right, by Tika Matsuno, Kokui Saitou, Oswaldo KATO, Mitsuhiro Arita You Iribi, and Hasuno
