CulturePokémon card resellers have turned collecting into an online blood sport

Pokémon card collecting is being reshaped by influencer culture and people seeking profits from the hobby. A deleted video by creator Natalie Roush sparked accusations over unreleased premium boxes, while resellers used bots to buy the 30th Celebration set and mark it up, leaving fans struggling to find cards and fueling confrontations, including an arrest over tracking a delivery worker.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 12:00Original