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Palworld TCG Prices Skyrocket as eBay Scalpers Profit Off of Card Game Launch
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Key Points:
- The Palworld Trading Card Game (TCG), developed by Pocketpair in partnership with Bushiroad, officially launched its first wave, Dawn of Palpagos, on July 30, 2026, drawing immediate comparisons to Pokémon.
- Scalpers quickly flooded online marketplaces like eBay, listing rare cards and booster box cases at inflated prices, with some individual cards selling for thousands of dollars even before the official launch date.
- Prices for highly sought-after cards, such as the rare Cattiva Gold Soul Card, initially reached nearly $4,000 but have since decreased to around $1,000 as more collectors and scalpers received their orders.
- Pocketpair reported strong early demand, with 3.5 million packs ordered by July 9, and plans to release a second booster set, Legends Awaken, in October, featuring over 50 uniquely illustrated Pals.
- Despite the scalping activity and Pokémon comparisons, the Palworld TCG has seen a successful start, captivating both fans and collectors eager to engage with the new collectible card game.
