🔗 Share this article This Limited-Edition Pokémon Card Seeks to Be Super Effective Against Resellers Marking the launch of a captivating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, a unique partnership has been formed. The Pokémon Company alongside London's Natural History Museum are opening a temporary store stocked with exclusive merchandise. Fans will find products like stationery, plushes, and artwork all inspired by the institution's theme. For collectors, though, is a limited-edition Pikachu card, given as a gift with purchase for the pop-up. The store will operate from the physical location to its web counterpart between late January and mid-April. Pokécology That Inspires the Partnership Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology represents a much-awaited tome filled with beautiful illustrations that show Pokémon in their natural habitats. It's essentially like the kind of research a Pokémon Professor might publish once adventurers submit their data, or a naturalist's journal might have created if the Galapagos were populated by flying-types rather than birds. Part of the charm stems from the book's scholarly treatment, presenting Pokémon as worthy of scientific inquiry. Writer Yoshinari Yonehara and artist Chihiro Kinoshita each possess doctorate degrees in ecology and behavioral science. Why This Promo Card Stand Out It is common to issue to release cards celebrating big events and brand collaborations. Many such collector items often feature the famous electric rodent who serves as the franchise mascot. What distinguishes this latest museum card however, is the distinctly bigger dimensions. While precise specs have not been publicly disclosed, availability will certainly be strictly limited, with fans able to get only a single card per purchase. Curbing Speculator Activity Per a company announcement, a portion of the pop-up items will also be sold beyond the museum walls. But, broader availability will only be specific stores within the United Kingdom. Critically, collectors cannot purchase this promo via the online Pokémon Center. While reseller interest is a given, it appears they're going to have a difficult time hoarding mass quantities on this occasion. If you're feeling left out, there is an alternative like Pokémon Fossil exhibit coming to the Windy City in the coming months. "All profits from purchases made in the museum store and from its web shop, which covers Pokémon products, go toward the Natural History Museum’s non-profit work. That encompasses the research of hundreds of researchers who are scientific inquiry and finding solutions to the planetary emergency," the statement says.