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The Ongoing Pokemon TCG Scandal: Fraud, Theft, and Uncertainty
gaming2 years ago

The Ongoing Pokemon TCG Scandal: Fraud, Theft, and Uncertainty

The Pokémon TCG community is embroiled in a potential fraud scandal after a photo surfaced on social media showing an excessive amount of hyper-rare Pokémon cards, leading to speculation that they were either fake or stolen. The Pokémon Company has confirmed an ongoing investigation into the matter, but claims that the integrity of their products was not impacted by any confirmed or unconfirmed theft. The incident has raised concerns about the legitimacy of the company's products and the impact on pull rates, with additional images of similar quality surfacing online.

Unraveling the Controversy: The Truth Behind the Viral Pokemon TCG Fusion Strike Card Theft
gaming2 years ago

Unraveling the Controversy: The Truth Behind the Viral Pokemon TCG Fusion Strike Card Theft

A viral post showing hundreds of rare "stolen" Pokemon TCG Fusion Strike cards caused panic among fans, but it turns out the cards were seized by an individual, likely a private investigator hired by The Pokemon Company International, in January 2022. The cards were likely disposed of to prevent any impact on the market value of the cards in the future. The alleged thief's identity is still unknown, but it's unlikely that they affected the number of rare cards distributed in the Fusion Strike expansion.