Hi everyone! Let’s talk about Prismatic Evolutions and what to expect for its release at Curiosity. Here’s everything you need to know about pre-orders, availability, and more.
"I Pre-Ordered?"
That’s fantastic! We’re happy to let you know that we’ve fulfilled all pre-orders for this set (which isn’t always guaranteed—more on that later). You can come in and pick up your products.
We opened pre-orders for this set on November 1, 2024, and they closed on November 14, 2024. As you’ve probably noticed, pre-order windows for Pokemon TCG are short and often come up quickly. While “pre-order apathy” might be real, we assure you that pre-ordering is essential if you want to guarantee products from us. Unfortunately, we don’t receive much extra product beyond pre-orders. If something proves popular, reordering often means paying much higher prices—and that cost gets passed on to you. To avoid this, we strongly encourage you to pre-order next time if you didn’t this time around.
"I Didn’t Pre-Order, but I Still Want Product!"
No worries! The release date is Friday, January 17, 2025. Here’s what to expect:
Initial Wave
We will have a small initial wave of various products available for purchase starting at 2 PM on release day. These products will have limits per customer, depending on the item, and will be sold at MSRP as part of our initial wave promise.
Additionally, we’ll reserve a small amount of product for attendees of our Sunday Pokemon League event. So, if you miss out on Friday, you’ll still have a chance to grab something on Sunday—though quantities will be limited, and we cannot guarantee availability.
Second Wave Price Increase
Due to the popularity of this release, we expect a second wave of stock. However, as always, this wave comes with increased prices at the distribution level, which means we cannot offer it at MSRP. We haven’t finalized the pricing yet, but once the initial wave sells out, most (if not all) Prismatic Evolutions products will reflect these higher costs. If you’re frustrated by this, we encourage you to contact The Pokemon Company with your concerns, as these price increases originate from distribution and are beyond our control.
Journey Together Pre-Orders Open Until January 26, 2025
Pre-orders for Journey Together (Booster Boxes, and Elite Trainer Boxes) are now open and will close on January 26, 2025. While we can’t guarantee fulfillment (as distributors can short-ship us at any time), pre-ordering is still the best way to secure items stress-free and at MSRP.
Here are the pre-order guidelines:
Members with unrestricted accounts for at least three months can pre-order now and pay on release.
All other pre-orders require upfront payment, which is non-refundable and cannot be canceled for any reason.
We genuinely appreciate your support. Your enthusiasm fuels what we do! Now get out there and catch ‘em all!
FAQ
Q: Why do prices go up on some products?:
A:Unfortunately, this is an industry-wide issue. Some stores raise prices on initial stock, leading distributors to increase their costs to "capture" more profit. This supply-and-demand dynamic, combined with a touch of market manipulation, leaves us with no choice but to adjust our pricing based on our costs. We strive to keep prices as fair as possible.
Q: Are you just a greedy LGS A: That’s more of a statement than a question, but no, we’re not. If we were chasing maximum profit, we’d sell hot sets online to avoid backlash entirely. We’re passionate about the games we sell and aim to make them as affordable as we can within the constraints of the market.
Q: Another store has it cheaper/MSRP/etc.
A: That’s their prerogative, but be cautious. Some stores operate with side hustles or alternative revenue streams, allowing them to take losses on products. This is our sole business, and we run it transparently. If you choose to support us, know that we genuinely appreciate it and strive to make your experience worthwhile.
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