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Pokémon 30th cards crash scalpers' market after generous pull rates

Disorder and arrests reported as crowds clash at retail locations

Overnight camping and the frenzied launch led to fights and arrests at stores. Kotaku reported the chaos intensified by the realization that cards held no resale value, undermining the speculative incentive that had driven the disorder.

Disorder and arrests reported as crowds clash at retail locations
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The Pokémon Company International Card set publisherPokémon card scalpers and speculators Secondary market buyersCollectors and children End consumers

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