Pokémon Creator Faces Backlash for Opening Early-Release 30th Anniversary Cards

Prominent Pokémon content creator Natalie Roush opened two unreleased 30th Anniversary Ultimate Premium Collection boxes on video well before their official release, sparking backlash and questions about sourcing as listings for the set circulated as stolen property; Roush defended the purchase as her own money, but the incident drew criticism from peers and highlighted ongoing tensions around early access and scalping in the Pokémon community.