A Special Release Pokémon Card Seeks to Be Super Effective On Speculators
Marking the arrival of a captivating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, an exciting partnership is underway. The Pokémon Company and London's Natural History Museum are opening a pop-up shop featuring special merchandise. Enthusiasts can look forward to offerings including plush toys, art prints, and writing supplies that are drawing from the museum's theme. For collectors, though, is a limited-edition Pikachu card, offered as a gift with purchase for the pop-up. The store is scheduled from the physical location and its web counterpart between late January and mid-April.
The Book That Inspires the Collaboration
Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology is a highly anticipated tome packed with stunning artwork that show Pokémon in their natural habitats. The concept like what a Pokémon Professor could produce once trainers provide field notes, or what Charles Darwin might have created if the Galapagos were populated by Pidgeys instead of birds. Part of the charm stems from the book's scholarly treatment, treating Pokémon as a legitimate scientific study. Writer Yoshinari Yonehara and artist Chihiro Kinoshita each possess PhDs in ecology and behavioral science.
Why This Promo Card Different
The company regularly for The Pokémon Company special edition cards for big events or crossover partnerships. Many such promotional cards often feature the famous mouse Pokémon that acts as the series face. What distinguishes this latest museum card however, is the distinctly bigger dimensions. While precise specs have not been publicly disclosed, availability will certainly be highly restricted, and fans limited to just one card per purchase.
Curbing Speculator Activity
According to an official statement, some of the merchandise may also be available beyond the institution itself. But, a wider release is slated for specific stores in the UK. Critically, fans cannot purchase the card through the official web shop. While reseller interest is inevitable, the setup suggests they will have trouble hoarding mass quantities on this occasion. For those unable to attend, consider the upcoming fossil-themed display headed to the Windy City later this year.
"All profits from purchases made in the museum store and from its online store, which covers Pokémon products, support the Natural History Museum’s non-profit work. This includes the efforts of hundreds of researchers dedicated to conducting studies to discover answers to the global ecological crisis," it says.
