GameStop receives its own Pokemon card. PokeBeach reports that GameStop will be offering a Flapple Pokemon promotional card starting Friday, March 19th. The card is a non-holofoil version of Flapple from Rebel Clash, but has the GameStop logo stamped under the card. Although it’s not the first time GameStop has given Pokemon cards, it marks the first time it has given a stamped card. Cards will be given to any customer who buys at least $ 15 Pokemon trading card game goods.
PokeBeach also reports that GameStop could also provide a Gigantamax flapple for Pokemon Sword and Shield, although they could not confirm this or not. GameStop has previously offered several Pokemon Gigantamax for Pokemon Sword and Shield with Pokemon card gifts.
Gifts are probably an unofficial link for the upcoming launch of the “Fighting Styles” expansion for Pokemon trading card game. The set, which is inspired by the Isle of Armor DLC for Pokemon Sword and Shield, is set to appear this week and will add a new Battle Styles mechanic to the card game. Players can build around two different fighting styles, with the skills of the cards being synergistic with other cards using the same style. Like all Pokemon cards, the Fighting Styles expansion should be in high demand, so fans may want to head to GameStop sooner if they want to have both the promotional card and some cards from the new expansion.
Pokemon cards are relatively rare in many stores right now, due to a combination of higher than average demand due to the resurgence of popularity and reduced supply due to production problems caused by the pandemic. The issue of card supply is serious enough that the Pokemon Company has released a public statement stating that it will increase production and issue reissues of recent sets.