The Pokemon Company Addresses Prismatic Evolutions TCG Shortage

Summary

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

The Pokemon Company has addressed the widespread shortages of the eagerly anticipated Scarlet and Violet — Prismatic Evolutions set, thanking fans for their patience and detailing efforts to resolve the issue. This marks the first time the company has publicly acknowledged the challenges surrounding this new Pokemon TCG expansion.

Announced in early November 2024, Prismatic Evolutions was set to kick off 2025 with its international release on January 17. However, like many new Pokemon TCG expansions, it has faced significant global shortages, including in the United States. In response to weeks of fan outcry on social media, The Pokemon Company issued a statement to IGN, acknowledging the difficulty in obtaining some of its upcoming 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

The Pokemon Company is currently producing reprints of Prismatic Evolutions, which are expected to reach licensed distributors soon, though no specific timeline was provided. While some fans have pointed fingers at scalpers, the company attributed the shortages to "high demand" without further elaboration.

"We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans, and we are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokémon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity to address this."

More Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Products Are Also on the Horizon

In addition to the reprints, The Pokemon Company announced that new Prismatic Evolutions products will be available in the coming months, as initially mentioned during the set's announcement in November 2024. Upcoming releases include:

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

Fans eager to try out the new cards can do so by engaging with the Battle Pass in the Pokemon TCG Live mobile game, which will start awarding Prismatic Evolutions cards from January 16.