THE FUSE

This weekend marks the start of this year’s Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, California, as the best players from the trading card game, video games, Pokémon GO, and more compete to become the champion. As the series has grown, the event has expanded beyond a mere tournament into its own official convention, complete with special side events and, of course, exclusive merchandise. Many fans currently attending the event, however, have faced issues with long lines trying to enter the Pokémon Center store where these items are being sold, all while resellers are purchasing these exclusive items to tout in direct view of the venue itself.