Summary

• The Pokemon Company has acknowledged shortages of the Prismatic Evolutions set and thanked Pokemon TCG fans for their patience.
• Reprints of Prismatic Evolutions products are in production and will soon be available through licensed distributors.

The Pokemon Company has expressed gratitude to fans for their patience amid shortages of the Scarlet and Violet — Prismatic Evolutions set. This is the first time the company has publicly addressed the issues surrounding this eagerly anticipated Pokemon TCG expansion.

Prismatic Evolutions, announced in early November 2024, opened for pre-orders shortly after and is set for an international release on January 17, 2025. Designed to kick off the new year on a high note for Pokemon TCG enthusiasts, the set has unfortunately faced global shortages, impacting regions including the United States.

In response to widespread fan frustration expressed on social media, The Pokemon Company issued a statement acknowledging the difficulty in obtaining some of its upcoming products. "We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans, and we are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokemon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity to address this," a spokesperson told IGN.

Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Reprints Are Coming Soon

Reprints of the Prismatic Evolutions set are currently being produced and are expected to reach licensed distributors soon, though no specific timeline was provided. While some have pointed fingers at scalpers for the shortages, The Pokemon Company attributes the issue to "high demand" without further elaboration.

More Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Products Are Also on the Horizon

In addition to the reprints, The Pokemon Company announced that new Prismatic Evolutions products will be available in the coming months. These include a Mini Tin and Surprise Box, set to debut on February 7, 2025, followed by a Booster Bundle and Accessory Pouch Special Collection on March 7 and April 25, respectively. The Super-Premium Collection will launch on May 16, with a Premium Figure Collection arriving on September 26. Fans eager to try out the new cards can do so by engaging with the Battle Pass in the Pokemon TCG Live mobile game, which will begin distributing Prismatic Evolutions cards starting January 16, 2025.