Pokémon fans across Germany queued for hours outside toy shops to get their hands on a new anniversary trading card set, according to reports from several German outlets. Merkur reports that one retai
The rush was not limited to one city. According to MOPO, fans in Hamburg crowded into a shop, prompting strict limits on how many items each customer could buy. BR also reported a heavy run on the ann
The scale of the queues reflects how strong demand remains for Pokémon trading cards, particularly around milestone releases. The anniversary set marks 30 years of the franchise, which is why so many
The mixed reaction described by Merkur suggests the set itself, and the way it was sold, left some fans pleased and others disappointed. Details of the retailer's specific complaints were not availabl
What to watch next: whether retailers extend purchase limits and whether more stock reaches shelves in the coming weeks.
German retailers report long lines and strict purchase limits for the new Pokémon anniversary set, with fans both excite