Pokemon TCG 151 Restock Chaos: Fans Reveal Secret Cart Trick!

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Currently, it’s hardly necessary to sign up for alerts to find out when a fresh batch of Pokemon cards is available at the Pokemon Center website. If you encounter a queue when attempting to access the site, chances are that there’s been a restock of the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG). The queue system is designed to limit the impact of bots and scalpers, yet it can sometimes make it difficult to check if popular releases like the recent Scarlet & Violet – 151 are still in stock. Even upon reaching the store page, users often discover that the website doesn’t always reflect the true availability of Pokemon TCG, causing further confusion.

Today, the Pokemon Center has replenished the sought-after “Scarlet & Violet – 151” booster packs. This collection showcases new cards for the original Kanto Pokemon, making it highly desirable. Unfortunately, many fans attempting to secure a set on the Pokemon Center website find themselves in a queue. This is an all-too-familiar inconvenience when monitoring restocks of the “Pokemon Trading Card Game”. Yet, those who manage to gain access have discovered another aspect that adds complexity to the hobby of collecting Pokemon cards.

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It turns out that some Pokemon Center delays, as mentioned in various comments on this post, are not straightforward when it comes to restocking the cards. While navigating through the queue, many enthusiasts find that the cards appear grayed-out and labeled ‘Unavailable’. However, a more persistent group of collectors claim they can still add the Scarlet & Violet – 151 booster bundle to their cart and proceed with checkout, despite this ‘Unavailable’ label.

The “Cart Trick” For Pokemon Center TCG Purchases, Explained

In this latest Pokemon card resupply, fans have once more encountered an inconsistency – a problem similar to what happened with the reintroduction of Surging Sparks sets last week. Despite being labeled as ‘Unavailable’, it appears that some users can still add these items to their shopping carts and even make purchases. This occurrence has become so frequent that some are now calling it the “cart trick”. It might be worth trying this method before concluding you’ve missed another restock.

Due to the fast pace of Pokemon TCG restocks, the website might struggle to match the speed at which items are being sold. This could lead to certain sets appearing as Unavailable even when they’re still in stock. If you find yourself unable to purchase a set after waiting in the Pokemon Center queue, some customers have reported success by attempting to add it to their cart using a specific method.

First, click the product link that says ‘Unavailable’. Then, navigate to your cart on the Pokemon Center. After that, press the “Back” button to get back to the product page. If the item is in stock but was showing as Unavailable earlier, you should see an option to add it to your cart. It appears that following these steps might help the site correct its issue and show the accurate availability of Pokemon TCG restocks on the Pokemon Center website. Although it seems like the latest Scarlet & Violet – 151 booster set has run out, remember to use this method when checking for future Pokemon card restocks.

I’m hoping that increased regular restocks at the Pokemon Center and various stores will alleviate heavy traffic and correct problems such as the “Out of Stock” button displaying inaccurately. For now, it might be wise to verify twice before assuming the most recent restock has sold out.

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2025-04-15 23:09