Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions: The Pokemon Company Addresses Shortage

The Pokemon Company has officially addressed the widespread shortages of the highly anticipated Scarlet and Violet — Prismatic Evolutions set, expressing gratitude to Pokemon TCG enthusiasts for their patience during this period. This acknowledgment marks a significant step, as it's the first time the company has publicly discussed the challenges surrounding this new expansion.

Announced at the start of November 2024, with pre-orders opening shortly thereafter, Prismatic Evolutions was set to launch internationally on January 17, 2025. The set was poised to kick off the new year with a bang for Pokemon TCG fans worldwide. However, the excitement was dampened by global shortages, a common issue with new Pokemon TCG releases, particularly affecting the United States.

After weeks of fan outcry on social media platforms, The Pokemon Company released a statement to IGN, recognizing the difficulty fans have faced in securing the new 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 spokesperson stated, emphasizing their commitment to resolving the issue.

Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Reprints Are Coming Soon

In response to the shortages, The Pokemon Company confirmed that reprints of Prismatic Evolutions are currently in production and will soon be available through licensed distributors nationwide. While no specific timeline was provided, the assurance of increased supply offers hope to eager collectors and players. Despite speculation on social media attributing the shortages to scalpers, the company officially attributed the issue to "high demand" without further elaboration.

More Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Products Are Also on the Horizon

In addition to the reprints, The Pokemon Company announced that a variety of new Prismatic Evolutions products will be hitting the market in the coming months. These include:

• A Mini Tin and Surprise Box, both set to debut on February 7, 2025.
• A Booster Bundle and Accessory Pouch Special Collection, scheduled for release on March 7 and April 25, 2025, respectively.
• A Super-Premium Collection, slated for May 16, 2025.
• A Premium Figure Collection, expected on September 26, 2025.

For those eager to get their hands on the new cards, the Pokemon TCG Live mobile game will begin awarding Prismatic Evolutions cards through its Battle Pass starting January 16, 2025, providing an early opportunity to explore the new set.