Summary
- A package containing Pokemon cards was swapped in the mail for Japanese/Korean cards.
- The value of the new cards matched that of the original set, leading to theories about postal service involvement.
- Players speculate that a postal worker replaced the cards due to damage in transit.
One person attempted to send a Pokemon starter kit through the mail, but the envelope was intercepted by someone who opened it and swapped the cards. Taking to social media, the person shared their story with the Pokemon community, noting that the value of the cards taken was the same as the new ones, prompting the community to theorize about this bizarre situation.
Pokemon cards have been around since the '90s when Pokemon Trading Card Game was first released. Players face off using a 60-card deck, assuming the role of a Pokemon trainer. The Pokemon Trading Card Game features many different types of cards inspired by the Pokemon franchise, becoming a collectible item among fans. Players can acquire them through official storefronts as well as from e-commerce websites and individual sellers, with some cards being very expensive and highly sought after. One person recently experienced a bizarre situation involving a handful of Pokemon cards.
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Taking to Reddit, a user known as JuicySpark shared a strange incident that occurred when they were mailed their son’s Pokemon TCG cards. As the person explained, they mailed a Pokemon starter kit and some protective sleeves for the cards, along with other gifts, to their mother’s house in Florida, where they would be going for vacation. The cards were meant to be a present for their sons, which they didn’t want to carry around. However, once there, the child forgot the cards, and the grandmother sent them back through the mail. But when the package arrived, instead of 15 cards, there were only 3.
Pokemon Cards Swapped in the Mail for Japanese/Korean Cards
At first, it seemed like someone had stolen the Pokemon TCG cards. However, the envelope now contained 3 different cards that didn’t belong to the original set that was sent. Adding to the strangeness of the situation, the cards were written in Japanese (the ones they originally mailed were in English) and came with hard-cover sleeves.
After doing some research, the person found out that the swapped cards couldn’t be found in the English set they had bought before, only through third-party retailers. What completely puzzled the person was that the value of the Pokemon TCG set they originally mailed was pretty much the same as the 3 new cards they received. The player's conclusion about this weird situation is that maybe someone in the postal service swapped them because the cards were severely damaged, or someone stole them but wanted to replace them with something else.
A player in the comments noticed that only one of the three new cards was Japanese, while the other two were Korean. Many other Reddit users supported the theory that an office worker saw the cards were damaged and decided to replace them with cards from another lost package. Whatever the explanation may be, it's good to know the replaced cards were worth the same as the stolen ones.
- Released
- October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
- DeNA, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- The Pokemon Company
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. Has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally.
Pokémon cards, played with by people in 89 countries, are now closer to you than ever!
Enjoy Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere, on your mobile device!
■ You can open packs every day to get cards!
Collect cards every day! You can open two booster packs every day at no cost to collect Pokémon cards featuring heartwarming illustrations from the past as well as all-new cards exclusive to this game.
■ New Pokémon cards!
Immersive cards, a brand-new kind of card, make their debut here! With new illustrations that have a 3D feel, immersive cards will make you feel like you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration!
■ Trade cards with friends!
You can trade certain cards with friends. Use the trade feature to collect even more cards!
■ Show off your collection!
You can use binders or display boards to showcase your cards and share them with the world!
■ Casual battles—alone or with friends!
You can enjoy casual battles during quick breaks in your day! Ranked matches are now available for players who'd like to battle even more.
