GameStop will get its own Pokemon card. PokeBeach reports that GameStop is giving away a promotional Flapple Pokemon card starting Friday, March 19. The card is a non-holofoil version of Rebel Clash’s Flapple, but has the GameStop logo stamped beneath the card. While this isn’t the first time GameStop has given away Pokemon cards, this is the first time they’ve given away a stamped card. The cards are given to any customer who buys for at least $ 15 Pokemon trading card game merchandise.
PokeBeach also reports that GameStop may also be giving away a Gigantamax Flapple for Pokemon sword and shieldalthough they could not confirm this or not. GameStop previously gave away several other Gigantamax Pokemon for Pokemon sword and shield with Pokemon card giveaways.
The giveaways are likely an unofficial link to the upcoming release of the “Battle Styles” expansion for the Pokemon trading card gameThe set, which is inspired by the Isle of Armor DLC before Pokemon sword and shield, comes out this week, adding a new Battle Styles mechanic to the deck. Players can build around two different combat styles, with card skills working synergistically with other cards that use the same style. Like all Pokemon cards, the Battle Styles expansion should be in high demand, so fans may want to head to GameStop early if they want a chance to snag both the promotional card and some of the cards from the new expansion.
Pokemon cards are relatively scarce in many stores right now, due to a mix of higher-than-average demand due to a resurgence in popularity and low supply due to manufacturing issues caused by the pandemic. The ticket delivery problem is so serious that The Pokemon Company issued a public statement noting that it would increase its production and release reprints of recent sets.