The Pokémon Company addresses ongoing shortages of its highly anticipated Scarlet and Violet—Prismatic Evolutions trading card game expansion. Acknowledging widespread supply issues impacting global availability, including the US, the company issued a statement expressing gratitude for fans' patience.
The statement confirms that reprints of Prismatic Evolutions products are currently underway and will soon be distributed to licensed retailers. While the exact timeframe for increased availability remains unspecified, the company assures fans that they are working at maximum capacity to address the high demand. The Pokémon Company attributes the shortages to "high demand," avoiding specifics regarding potential contributing factors such as scalping.
Beyond reprints, the Pokémon Company also reiterated its plans for additional Prismatic Evolutions product releases throughout 2025. These include a Mini Tin and Surprise Box (February 7th), a Booster Bundle and Accessory Pouch Special Collection (March 7th and April 25th respectively), a Super-Premium Collection (May 16th), and a Premium Figure Collection (September 26th). Players can also acquire Prismatic Evolutions cards in the Pokémon TCG Live mobile game starting January 16th.
In summary, while acknowledging the frustration caused by the shortages, The Pokémon Company assures fans that they are actively working to increase supply and offers a roadmap of upcoming product releases to satisfy the high demand for Prismatic Evolutions.
