Select Pokémon Card Pre-Orders Cancelled After New Expansion’s Disastrous Launch

Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Expansion Order Cancellation

Recently, the Pokémon Company released its newest Trading Card Game expansion, Destined Rivals, on its online store. The response was overwhelming, leading to site crashes and long wait times for those trying to purchase Elite Trainer Boxes.

Unfortunately, it has come to light that even customers who successfully placed orders may not receive their Elite Trainer Box, as some orders are being retroactively canceled by The Pokémon Company. This news has left many fans disappointed and frustrated.

Customers still awaiting order confirmation are discovering the cancellations by checking their order status on the Pokémon Center website. If you believed your Destined Rivals purchase was on its way, it’s advisable to verify the status of your order.

Reports on social media indicate that this issue is widespread, with multiple customers facing similar order cancellations. Social media posts from affected customers express their disappointment and frustration over the situation.

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After yesterday’s chaos, Elite Trainer Boxes for Destined Rivals quickly appeared on eBay at significantly inflated prices, a clear indication of scalping and bot activity impacting another TCG launch.

The Pokémon Company has taken steps to address these profit-driven schemes by making changes to orders in some regions. Despite these efforts, until demand stabilizes, the challenges related to obtaining popular TCG products are likely to persist.

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[source videogameschronicle.com]