Pentagon Adds Rare Pokémon Cards to its Loot Box Machine
A Lucky Box vending machine, reportedly installed in the Pentagon food court around Christmas, sells rare Pokémon cards through a loot-box/gacha-style system with draws costing $100–$200. Prizes cited include a Surging Sparks Pikachu and possibly a Charizard, though no major wins have been publicly confirmed, highlighting the gambling-like nature of collectible cards even in secure government spaces.