Pokemon Company Cracks Down on Scalpers as Websites Ban Bulk Pokemon Card Listings
The Pokémon Company is introducing new restrictions on Pokémon Trading Card Game resales in Japan, partnering with major online marketplaces to combat scalping and potentially fraudulent listings. Beginning October 13, 2026, Yahoo! Auctions and Yahoo!
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