GameStop Is Taking Pokemon Card Gambling To The Masses
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GameStop Is Taking Pokemon Card Gambling To The Masses
"GameStop's Power Packs service, which first launched in early 2025, allows users to purchase packs containing PSA-graded cards, with a digital version launching in 2026."
"The Power Packs program features six tiers of cards, ranging from a $25 'Starter' tier to a $2,500 'Lunar' tier, with varying values and limited information on lower tiers."
"GameStop advertises the potential of a $2,500 Lunar pack containing a PSA 10 graded Celebi #145 card, valued at an estimated $31,332, highlighting the program's gambling-like nature."
"Despite the announcement of the Power Packs program being available to the 'general public', it is likely that the service will still be limited to the United States."
GameStop is set to expand its digital Power Packs program, launching on April 15, 2026. This program allows users to purchase digital trading card packs, which include various tiers of PSA-graded cards. Initially launched as a physical product in 2025, the digital version offers six tiers, with prices ranging from $25 to $2,500. The program is expected to primarily serve customers in the United States, and the value of the cards varies significantly, with limited information on lower-tier cards.
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