The Pokemon Company Addresses Prismatic Evolutions TCG Shortage

The Pokemon Company has officially addressed the widespread shortages of the eagerly awaited Scarlet and Violet — Prismatic Evolutions set, expressing gratitude to Pokemon TCG fans for their patience. This acknowledgment marks the first time the company has publicly discussed the issues surrounding this highly anticipated expansion.

Announced in early November 2024, with pre-orders opening shortly thereafter, Prismatic Evolutions is set to launch internationally on January 17, 2025. The set was designed to kick off the new year with a bang for Pokemon TCG enthusiasts. However, the global demand has led to significant shortages, affecting fans in the United States and beyond.

In response to weeks of fan feedback and complaints on social media, The Pokemon Company issued a statement to IGN, acknowledging the supply issues. "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

To combat the shortages, reprints of Prismatic Evolutions are currently in production and are expected to reach licensed distributors soon. While no specific timeline was provided, the company is committed to resolving the issue promptly. Although some have pointed fingers at scalpers, The Pokemon Company attributes the shortages 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 new Prismatic Evolutions products will be available in the coming months. These include a Mini Tin and Surprise Box, set to debut on February 7, 2025. Following these, a Booster Bundle and Accessory Pouch Special Collection will be released on March 7 and April 25, respectively. The Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection is scheduled for May 16, and a Premium Figure Collection will follow on September 26. Fans eager to try out the new cards can do so by playing the Battle Pass in the Pokemon TCG Live mobile game, which will start distributing Prismatic Evolutions cards from January 16, 2025.