Pokemon TCG Surges to 10 Billion Cards, Prompting Mega-Factory and Distribution Overhaul
TL;DR
Pokemon TCG printed 10 billion cards worldwide from March 2025 to March 2026 as demand outpaced production for a third straight year; to meet demand, The Pokemon Company announced a 1.27-million-square-foot printing facility to open by 2027 and acquired Excell Brands to tighten distribution, while Japan introduced government ID requirements to curb scalping—full supply stabilization is expected only after the new capacity comes online in 2027–2028.
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- Over 10% of All Pokémon Cards Ever Were Printed in The Last Year Insider Gaming
- Pokémon game sales cross 515m units as The Pokémon Company looks to Winds and Waves next year, and TCG production is ramping up too Eurogamer
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