The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) is gearing up for one of its most highly anticipated releases yet, the Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection. Set to hit the shelves on May 16, 2025, this exclusive collection promises to deliver collectible items compelling enough to appeal to both old-school fans and newcomers alike.
With shelves often cleared of stock amid soaring demand, EB Games has stepped forward announcing their commitment to making this coveted collection available to EB World PLUS members as part of their exclusive offerings. While not strictly limited to EB Games, the retailer will likely provide the best chance for fans to get their hands on the Super-Premium Collection, as Australian retailers usually receive lesser allocations.
The buzz around the Prismatic Evolutions expansion has reached unprecedented heights, and with The Pokémon Company itself warning of impending stock shortages, excitement has only intensified. Retailers are doing their utmost to deter scalping, instituting purchase limits across various platforms. Yet, even with these measures in place, products related to this expansion are currently being resold at outrageous prices on secondary markets thanks to persistent demand.
The Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection brings to fans what could be considered treasure trove of merchandise, including:
- 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Eevee EX
- A plush Eevee deck box
- A playmat illustrating Eevee and its various evolutions
- 65 card sleeves showcasing Eevee and its evolutions
- 15 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions booster packs
- A code card for Pokémon TCG Live
Despite the excitement surrounding this new collector's item, the community remains increasingly apprehensive. Over on Reddit, many fans have openly admitted they're feeling defeated before even trying to secure the Super-Premium Collection. One user lamented, "Bots and aoles will snatch them up immediately. Unfortunately, us average Joes are fed." Another user captured the sentiments of many when they stated, "They will drop them on in the middle of the day on a random weekday, and they’ll sell out in six minutes." The frustration over the difficulties presented by scalpers and bots looms large as anticipation builds for the release date.
What the Pokémon community hopes for is to witness change around product availability, granting devoted players and collectors fair chances at acquiring these exclusive items. With past experiences indicating how supply can evaporate within moments, many suspect these boxes will find their way onto eBay at thrice their original retail prices almost immediately. The plight of gamers hoping to engage with the new Prismatic Evolutions set has never felt as challenging as it does today.
While avid fans await May 16, 2025, they remain hopeful yet skeptical about their chances to add the Super-Premium Collection to their stash. Will the social media outcry and community frustrations lead to any changes? Or will the usual resurgence of bots and resellers overshadow the ambitions of collectors? Only time will reveal how this thrilling chapter of the Pokémon TCG will unravel.