Pokémon Card Scanner Unveils Pokémon Identities
A recent promo video showcasing a CT scanner that reveals the contents of unopened Pokémon card packs has ignited a firestorm of debate among collectors. Let's delve into the fan reactions and the potential impact on the Pokémon card market.
Pokémon Card Pack Scanning: A Controversial New Service
Is Your Pokémon Guessing Ability About to Become a Hot Commodity?
Industrial Inspection and Consulting (IIC) is offering a service to identify the Pokémon cards within unopened packs using industrial CT scanning for roughly $70. This "crazy" service, as some fans have called it, has sparked heated discussions across social media.IIC's YouTube promo video demonstrates the scanner's ability to pinpoint the Pokémon within a pack without opening it. This has raised concerns about the potential disruption of the Pokémon card market.
The market for rare Pokémon cards is notoriously volatile, with some cards fetching hundreds of thousands, even millions, of dollars. The intense demand, particularly for cards signed by designers, has led to disturbing incidents, such as the reported stalking and harassment of a prominent illustrator by scalpers.
The Pokémon card market has become a significant investment niche, with many hoping to capitalize on the appreciating value of rare cards.
Reactions to IIC's service are mixed. Some see the pre-opening scan as a potential advantage, while others express feelings of disgust and threat, fearing it could compromise market integrity or even lead to inflation. Skepticism also abounds.
One humorous comment highlights the potential shift: "Finally, my 'Who's That Pokémon?' skills are going to be highly sought after!"
-
Jan 16,25Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium Tier List Released Another free-to-play gacha game, another character ranking to guide your investment choices. This Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium character tier list helps you prioritize which characters are worth your resources. Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium Character Tier List Here's a breakdown of currently available -
Jan 23,25Zen Sort: Match puzzle is Kwalee\'s newest release, out now on Android Zen Sort: Match Puzzle: A Relaxing Match-Three Game for Android Kwalee has released a new match-three puzzle game for Android, Zen Sort: Match Puzzle. This game takes a unique approach to the genre, focusing on the zen-like experience of organizing and decorating shelves. Unlike other match-three g -
Jan 30,25Upcoming Role-Playing Games People Are Excited For Quick Links Tales of Graces f Remastered Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Assassin's Creed Shadows Avowed Like a Dragon: Gaiden – The Man Who Erased His Name Monster Hunter Wilds Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisio -
Jan 26,25Project Mugen now has an official name and teaser trailer as NetEase shows off Ananta Ananta: NetEase's Open-World RPG Unveiled NetEase Games and Naked Rain have officially revealed the title and a captivating teaser for their previously enigmatic Project Mugen – now known as Ananta. This urban, open-world RPG offers a glimpse into its expansive world, diverse characters, and the lo