Eggs Being Banned in Pokémon GO
Summary
Hosts Steve, Bobby, and Austin discuss the Pokémon TCG’s 30th Anniversary collection, criticizing its staggered release schedule and GameStop’s inflated pre-order prices. They analyze a Brazilian court ruling that banned Pokémon Go egg incubators, linking the controversy to The Pokémon Company’s refusal to disclose drop rates. The episode also covers Pokémon’s upcoming Legoland partnership and new Pokey Pins, with a bonus segment on GameStop’s booming card business.
Topics discussed
Intro, host banter, and show notes overview
Pokemon TCG 30th Anniversary set details and release dates
TCG market trends, rip-and-shippers, and GameStop pricing
Pokemon Go egg incubator ban and loot box gambling debate
Pokemon x Lego collaboration and new set reveals
Pokemon Poke Lids in Japan and closing thoughts
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