Pokemon Company Addresses Prismatic Evolutions TCG Shortage

Summary

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

The Pokemon Company has taken the significant step of acknowledging and addressing the shortages of the highly anticipated Scarlet and Violet — Prismatic Evolutions expansion for the Pokemon TCG. This marks the first time the company has publicly recognized the supply issues surrounding this new set.

Announced in early November 2024, with pre-orders opening shortly thereafter, Prismatic Evolutions was set to launch globally on January 17, 2025. This release was poised to kick off the new year with excitement for Pokemon TCG enthusiasts. However, the expansion quickly faced widespread shortages worldwide, including in the United States, prompting frustration and complaints from fans on social media.

In response, The Pokemon Company issued a statement to IGN, expressing understanding for the disappointment caused by the shortages and confirming that they are actively working to increase production. "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 representative stated.

Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Reprints Are Coming Soon

Reprints of the Prismatic Evolutions set are currently in production and expected to reach licensed distributors soon, although no specific timeline was provided. While some fans 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

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

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

Fans eager to experience the new cards can start earning Prismatic Evolutions cards through the Battle Pass in the Pokemon TCG Live mobile game, available from January 16.