Super Ugly Mew Cards Are The Chase For Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary, And One’s Already Sold For $20k
Super Ugly Mew cards have emerged as the primary chase item for the Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th anniversary celebration packs, with one copy already selling for $20,000. The full card list for the 30th celebration confirms the inclusion of these RGB Mew cards. Retailers nationwide launched the new celebration packs, drawing massive queues of collectors and prompting strict purchase limits to deter scalping. Target is reportedly implementing unusually strict measures for the set release, while participating retailers are also offering Mewtwo promo cards.
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- ✓ Pokémon celebration packs were released to mark the trading card game's 30th birthday.
- ✓ The 30th Celebration full card list confirms the inclusion of RGB Mew cards.
- ✓ One Super Ugly Mew card has already sold for $20,000.
What changed
Retailers released Pokémon 30th anniversary celebration packs featuring RGB Mew cards, which have already commanded prices up to $20,000 on the secondary market.
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Super Ugly Mew Cards Fetch $20k for Pokémon 30th Anniversary
Super Ugly Mew cards have emerged as the primary chase item for the Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th anniversary celebration packs, with one copy already selling for $20,000. The full card list for the 30th celebration confirms the inclusion of these RGB Mew cards. Retailers nationwide launched the new celebration packs, drawing massive queues of collectors and prompting strict purchase limits to deter scalping. Target is reportedly implementing unusually strict measures for the set release, while participating retailers are also offering Mewtwo promo cards.
Why it matters
Major milestone releases by The Pokémon Company reliably trigger massive demand and hobby-wide disruption, prompting retailers to enforce strict inventory controls. The frantic rush for limited merchandise has already sparked public disputes over queue-jumping and stock hoarding among prominent figures. These anniversary launches continue to shape the secondary market, where rare promotional items command exceptional prices shortly after release.
What is confirmed
- Pokémon celebration packs were released to mark the trading card game's 30th birthday.
- The 30th Celebration full card list confirms the inclusion of RGB Mew cards.
- One Super Ugly Mew card has already sold for $20,000.
Still unconfirmed
- Target will be unusually strict for the Pokémon 30th anniversary TCG set release.
What to watch next
- Official sales data and price trends for the remaining Super Ugly Mew cards on the secondary market
- Additional retailer announcements regarding purchase limits and stock security measures
- Official statements from Target regarding their specific TCG release rules
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (8)
- kotaku.com — Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku
- Kotaku — Super Ugly Mew Cards Are The Chase For Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary, And One’s Already Sold For $20k
- Pokemon.com — Get a Mewtwo Pokémon TCG Promo Card at Participating Retailers
- Good Morning America — Where to shop Pokémon 30th anniversary cards, toys and merch
- lifestyleasia.com — Pokémon 30th Celebration full Card List confirms RGB Mew cards
- Polygon.com — Target Will Be Unusually Strict For Pokémon's 30th Anniversary TCG Set Release
- sports.yahoo.com — The Most Expensive Pokémon Cards From the 30th Anniversary Set
- www.dailymail.com — Stacey Solomon hits out at 'absolute lies' as she and Joe Swash are accused of 'queue-jumping' for special Pokemon cards and 'buying all the stock'
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