Pokemon TCG Fans Overwhelm Pokemon Center As Mega Evolutions Pre-Orders Begin

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Today’s the day! Pre-orders for the Pokemon TCG Mega Evolutions expansion are now live. But if you were hoping to grab a Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box or snag a Booster Box of cards, you might be disappointed. The long lines for digital queues have already started moving, leaving players waiting indefinitely.

In the year 2025, as a dedicated Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) enthusiast, one of my constant battles is the scarcity of new cards. Whether it’s snagging launch day releases, securing in-store stocks, or pre-ordering online, acquiring any fresh expansion feels like an almost insurmountable task.

In order to handle server crashes and bot attacks from resellers on The Pokemon Center’s website, a virtual queue system has been implemented. This line requires authentication, but it doesn’t display the number of people in line or the estimated wait time. As a result, fans frequently spend hours waiting as items get sold out. Regrettably, it seems that this will be the situation for Mega Evolution expansion pre-orders as well.

Players Wait Hours in Pokemon Center Queue

Some fortunate participants in the comments proudly showcased their victories, many of whom displayed receipts for Pokemon Center Collector’s Tins (ETBS), Booster Boxes, and Booster Bundles. The ETBs from the Pokemon Center are highly sought after due to their unique box designs, extra booster packs, and additional trinkets. When they run out of stock, they are rarely restocked, making each set a rare collector’s item for each expansion pack.

At the moment, there are still available products in the Pokemon Center Store. Some of the items you can purchase include:

1. A Booster Box containing 36 packs, priced at $161.64 each.
2. Mega Gardevoir ex ETB and Mega Lucario ex ETB, individually priced at $59.99.
3. A 6-pack Booster Bundle for just $26.94.

Happy shopping!

It seems highly unlikely that there will be enough stock available throughout the day, especially considering that numerous retailers like GameStop have stopped accepting pre-orders. As a result, this could be the sole opportunity for numerous gamers to secure a copy on release day.

Several commenters expressing annoyance about having to wait for a turn to access the website upon announcement of the pre-order queue. For many, it’s unreasonable to spend hours merely checking if items are still in stock. Yet, due to the high probability of stores being overrun by resellers on release day, potentially blocking standard ETB purchases or other products, this might be the sole chance to guarantee a copy is obtainable.

Furthermore, users have been unexpectedly logged out from the site due to a message indicating “site maintenance,” which subsequently places them at the end of the virtual line for reentry. We encountered this issue ourselves when trying to verify inventory on the platform.

It’s quite possible that the stock for these sets will be replenished eventually, but due to persistent shortages and high demand for the Pokemon Trading Card Game, even older sets might prove hard to find.

The upcoming expansion of Mega Evolution is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling for the TCG era of Scarlet & Violet. As Legends: Z-A draws near, now’s the ideal moment to stir anticipation for Megas. With Mega Lucario and Mega Gardevoir serving as the main attractions for this set, it promises to be spectacular. Here’s hoping that those planning to pre-order can successfully navigate the queue and secure a ETB before they run out.

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2025-07-15 22:10