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Reported GameStop price for Pokémon 30th Celebration box sparks collector backlash

Pokémon TCG collectors are criticizing GameStop after a circulated image appeared to show a $599.99 price for a 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection, far above the expected $179.99 retail figure. The allegation remains unconfirmed and is based on a social-media-posted image rather than an official retailer statement.

Reported GameStop price for Pokémon 30th Celebration box sparks collector backlash
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Pokémon TCG fans are reacting angrily to an alleged GameStop listing that shows a 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection priced at $599.99. The figure has not been confirmed by GameStop, and the claim currently rests on an image shared online.

The 30th Celebration range is expected to roll out from September through December, with booster packs tied to sealed products rather than sold individually. The Espeon ex and Umbreon ex Day & Night Ultra-Premium boxes have been associated with a $179.99 retail price and a November 6 release, according to the circulated product details.

The debate intensified after Pokémon Alerts & News shared what it described as a GameStop price list, followed by a suggested retail list for several 30th Celebration products. Community criticism has focused on the gap between the alleged $599.99 listing and the expected UPC price, with Serebii creator Joe Merrick among those questioning the reported markup.

For editors, the key issue is verification: the community reaction is clearly documented, but the pricing claim itself is still based on a leaked or unofficial image. Until GameStop or another authoritative listing confirms the price, this should be treated as an allegation rather than a finalized retail decision.

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