Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions: The Pokemon Company Addresses Shortage

Summary

• The Pokemon Company has acknowledged shortages of the Prismatic Evolutions set and expressed gratitude for the patience of Pokemon TCG fans.
• Reprints of Prismatic Evolutions products are in production and will soon be available through licensed distributors.

The Pokemon Company has officially addressed the shortages affecting the eagerly awaited Scarlet and Violet — Prismatic Evolutions set, thanking fans for their patience and outlining their efforts to resolve the issue. This acknowledgment marks the first time the company has publicly discussed the challenges with this latest Pokemon TCG expansion.

Prismatic Evolutions, announced in early November 2024 with pre-orders opening shortly after, is set to launch internationally on January 17, 2025. This expansion was designed to kick off the new year with excitement for Pokemon TCG enthusiasts. However, like many new releases in the trading card game, it has faced global shortages, impacting fans in the United States and beyond.

In response to weeks of fan feedback and complaints on social media, The Pokemon Company issued a statement to IGN, recognizing the difficulty in obtaining certain products. "We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans, and we are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokemon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity to address this," a company spokesperson stated.

Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Reprints Are Coming Soon

Reprints of the Prismatic Evolutions set are currently being produced and are expected to reach licensed distributors soon, though no specific timeline was provided. While some have pointed fingers at scalpers for the shortages, The Pokemon Company attributes the issue to "high demand," without further elaboration.

More Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Products Are Also on the Horizon

The Pokemon Company also announced that additional Prismatic Evolutions products will be released in the coming months. Initially mentioned during the set's announcement in November 2024, these upcoming products include:

• A new Mini Tin and Surprise Box, both set for release on February 7.
• A Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle and Accessory Pouch Special Collection, scheduled for March 7 and April 25, respectively.
• The Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection, arriving on May 16.
• A Premium Figure Collection, slated for September 26.

Fans eager to experience the new cards can start by playing the Pokemon TCG Live mobile game, where the Battle Pass will begin rewarding Prismatic Evolutions cards from January 16, 2025.