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Pokemon TCG to Introduce My Number Card Identity Verification at Pokemon Centers and Events from Around August 2025
The Pokemon Company is considering introducing a personal identification system using Japan's My Number Card (government-issued ID) for purchases and events related to the Pokemon Trading Card Game. The rollout is being eyed for around August 2025, targeting Pokemon Centers and similar retail and event venues. The move is widely understood as a countermeasure against the escalating resale and scalping problem that has plagued Pokemon card sales in Japan.
First seen May 21 ago8 sources covering
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「ポケモンカードゲーム」商品販売・イベントでのマイナンバーカードを使用した本人確認システムの導入を検討。2026年8月ごろの開始を視野に
4Gamer.netMay 21
ポケモンカードゲームの購入などに「マイナンバーカードで本人確認システム」導入へ、今年8月をめどに。過熱する転売に対策か automaton-media.com/articles/new...
AutomatonMay 21
『ポケカ』マイナンバーカードによる本人確認システム導入を検討―ポケセンなどで8月頃開始を視野
Game*SparkMay 21
『ポケカ』今後の商品販売・イベントでマイナンバーカードによる本人確認システム導入を検討―ポケセンなどで8月頃開始を視野
INSIDEMay 21
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What we know
- The Pokemon Company is planning to implement a My Number Card-based identity verification system for Pokemon TCG purchases and events.
- The system is currently under consideration, with an approximate launch target of August 2025.
- Pokemon Centers are among the primary venues expected to adopt the new verification system.
- The initiative is seen as a direct response to rampant scalping and resale activity surrounding Pokemon card products in Japan.
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