🔗 Share this article A Limited-Edition Pokémon Card Aims to Be Super Effective Against Speculators To celebrate the launch of the fascinating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, a unique partnership is underway. Pokémon's creators alongside the Natural History Museum will launch a pop-up shop featuring special merchandise. Enthusiasts will find offerings including stationery, plushes, and artwork all drawing from the museum's theme. The big draw, however, is a limited-edition Pikachu card, offered as a free bonus at the pop-up. This shop will operate from the physical location to its web counterpart from January 26 to April 19. The Book That Inspires the Partnership Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology is a highly anticipated tome packed with stunning artwork that show Pokémon in their wild environments. The concept like the kind of research a Pokémon Professor might publish after trainers provide field notes, or what Charles Darwin might have created if the Galapagos were populated by flying-types instead of finches. A key appeal lies in the book's serious approach, treating Pokémon as worthy of scientific inquiry. Writer Yoshinari Yonehara together with illustrator Chihiro Kinoshita each possess doctorate degrees in animal behavior and ecology. What Makes This Special Card Different The company regularly for The Pokémon Company to release cards celebrating major tournaments and crossover partnerships. Many of these promotional cards often feature the iconic electric rodent that acts as the series face. What distinguishes this latest museum card however, is the unusually large dimensions. While precise specs were not immediately shared, availability is guaranteed to be strictly limited, and customers limited to only a single card per purchase. Curbing Reseller Interest According to a company announcement, a portion of the pop-up items may also be available beyond the institution itself. But, broader availability will only be specific stores in the UK. Critically, fans cannot acquire the card through the official web shop. While speculator demand is a given, it appears they will have a difficult time stockpiling large numbers on this occasion. For those feeling left out, there is the upcoming fossil-themed display coming to Chicago in the coming months. "All profits from purchases made in the Museum shop and its web shop, including Pokémon products, go toward the Natural History Museum’s non-profit work. That encompasses the research of 400 scientists dedicated to scientific inquiry to discover solutions to the global ecological crisis," it notes.