Pokémon (Not-So) Griefing Thread - Scarlet and Violet Released with 10 Million Copies in First 3 Days in Buggy States

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Archeops said:
Preorders for Black Bolt/White Flare dropped on Target's online store last night and they surprisingly stayed up for a lot longer than I anticipated, that might hint at the theory of TPCi cutting out LGSs from the loop to curb scalping and slap distributors a bit.
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The distribution for LGSs should remain that the stores that have organized play and spaces to play should be the ones getting top priority and the ones that sell alongside other hypebeast shit like sneakers and labubu should be bottom priority. They strayed away from that around the time of the pandemic and it just became a free for all. The other thing is I’m starting to believe that scalpers are not as big of a problem as people like to imply. They’re used as a boogeyman by people who also will buy out stores and fight at restocks in order to consume more product.

Another hilarious thing now is this sudden interest in Chinese cards. All of a sudden, after years of bashing people for collecting Chinese and Korean cards, people suddenly have this interest and are trying to drum up hype and fomo. They’re printed in the same facilities as the Japanese, but there was always that fear of encountering counterfeit cards. Taiwan got a promo to promote their organized play program and all of these retards are trying to get a hold of these promos.
Then there’s the gem packs that all of a sudden are being hyped up. Nobody touched them at first, but the hype and fomo train picked up on them.

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chimpSculpture said:
Anyone try PokéMMO? I've heard good things for years.
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Last time i touched it, I started a Gen5 playthrough and got really fucking annoyed at the level cap they set so you can't go any higher than the gym leader's pokemon. Before that it was worse, if you can believe it, where if you exceeded a recommended level, your pokemon would outright disobey you, as if all of a sudden it acted like a pokemon you got in a trade without having the correct badge.
 
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TLDR: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet actually have technically superior and mo realistic lighting and graphics compared to the old Xenoblade games. The reason why the Xenoblade games look better comes down to them using very old techniques that had been in use in 3D games. Moreover, while Pokémon Scarlet and Violet try to render, say, trees, realistically, the Xenoblade games instead would try to communicate the idea of a tree then rely on the viewer already knowing what a tree is. The Xenoblade games also used several artistic techniques: they made sure tha there was never a plain, boring horizon, bu tried to 'break the line'.
 
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The Ultimate Ramotith said:
TLDR: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet actually have technically superior and mo realistic lighting and graphics compared to the old Xenoblade games. The reason why the Xenoblade games look better comes down to them using very old techniques that had been in use in 3D games. Moreover, while Pokémon Scarlet and Violet try to render, say, trees, realistically, the Xenoblade games instead would try to communicate the idea of a tree then rely on the viewer already knowing what a tree is. The Xenoblade games also used several artistic techniques: they made sure tha there was never a plain, boring horizon, bu tried to 'break the line'.
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SV is so poorly designed that the game will always crash after a while due to a memory leak(every time you reload a cell, the entire world loads at once, making the game run worse after you enter and leave an interior or another cell). That alone makes any point where those games are technically superior to anything else irrelevant.
 
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https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-ceo-says-the-companys-future-isnt-in-games/1100-6532407/

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So GameStop is doubling down on TCGs after having success with both selling Pokemon and being a (shitty) middleman for PSA submissions for people too stupid to send in their own shit. I don’t see this model being sustainable as the interest in the cards is declining due to dropping prices on the hits of a set that’s not even a month old.

The PSA thing is hilariously bad, like people submitting cards that are worth much less than the fees as well as hurrying to submit chase cards such as moonbreon/sunbreon or whatever the chase of the day was and then getting it back and paying fees to get a slab that’s not even worth more than the raw card because there’s so many of them out there.
 
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Computer God Autism said:
Gamestop hasn't had a sustainable model since the mid-2010s, they'll do whatever can net them the most immediate profit at this rate.
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That’s what makes this so bad and funny. These newer Pokemon card collectors on average have dented skulls from being dropped on their heads as infants. Once the dopamine from ripping packs and having to wait in line for yet another mediocre SV era set at a 4x markup goes away and once there’s no more cards being submitted, then the business model will show its true colors as everything crashes worse than it did prior to r/wallstreetbets niggers trying to get retards to buy GME.
 
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30+GameOvers said:
SV is so poorly designed that the game will always crash after a while due to a memory leak(every time you reload a cell, the entire world loads at once, making the game run worse after you enter and leave an interior or another cell). That alone makes any point where those games are technically superior to anything else irrelevant.
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I haven't had ot crash yet. But I've had lots of glitches. Particularly with the picnic table not showing up. Yeah. I can't make sandwiches or check up on egg progress like that. So I have to reset every time due to the glitch being persistent. I really wish the game ran better. Despite the jank I did like exploring the different environments.
 
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TPCi just listed a set of activities and side events happening at this year's World Championships in Anaheim on the event's official site.
  • Cosplay Showcase: Do you have an amazing Pokémon Cosplay that you’re looking to show off on stage? Look no further than the Cosplay Showcase! Applications are open now and will be closing on July 28, 2025. Costumes must be of human characters from official Pokémon Animated Series, Video Games, or other official related products and media. If you are planning on applying, please remember that you will need a valid badge for Friday, August 15, 2025. Full rules for the Cosplay Showcase can be found here.
  • Collect and Trade: Are you looking to showcase and trade your Pokémon items with other trainers? Join us at Collect and Trade where you can do just that! Guests can trade their official Pokémon items like plush, play accessories like play mats or sleeves, or Pokémon Trading Card Game Cards singles. We are also so thrilled to announce that for the first time, we will have a dedicated area where guests can trade cards in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app!
  • Pin Trading: Calling all Pin Traders! We're so excited to be partnering with our friends at Pokémon Center to bring you a dedicated space to Pin Trade! In this area you can trade official Pokémon pins with other guests to complete your pin collections. Be sure to keep an eye out for staff wearing lanyards with pins to trade with too!
  • Panels: Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Pokémon World Championships 2025! We're thrilled to announce our Programming Stage, with offerings designed to excite and inspire fans. Join us for exclusive panels featuring some of our amazing trading card game artists, an exclusive look at Pokémon Center's highly anticipated fall line, our Cosplay Showcase featuring incredible handcrafted designs, and much more!
  • Special Guests: We're thrilled to announce that some of our most beloved Special Guests, including VIPs, Pokémon Artists, Pokémon Partners, and Notable Trainers will be joining us at this event! These incredible individuals have significantly contributed to the Pokémon legacy and will be part of the fun. Stay tuned for an official announcement revealing which Special Guests will be present.
  • Autograph Room: We are proud to feature a dedicated Autograph Room at this event where select fans can meet some of our Special Guests — including VIPs, Pokémon Artists, Pokémon Partners, and Notable Trainers — and walk away with a print that is personalized and signed just for them! A limited number of autograph sessions will take place throughout the event. More details on how to participate in this opportunity are coming soon.
  • Creator Meet and Greet: Looking to meet some of your favorite Creators? We will be hosting meet and greet sessions with amazing Pokémon Partners and Notable Trainers all weekend long! Check back soon for a full schedule of all the meet and greets.
  • Character Meet and Greet: Get ready for an unforgettable experience as your favorite Pokémon appear for a visit! Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering the magic, this is your chance to meet Pokémon up close. More details are coming soon, so stay tuned for all the fun that's headed your way!
  • Workshops: Looking for a space to get creative? Join us for Workshops all weekend long! We can't tell you all the exciting details just yet but, check back soon for a full schedule.
  • Merchants: Shop game and card shops onsite for some of the best Pokémon products! Whether you’re a dedicated collector, an enthusiast or just looking for unique items, the Merchant Area has something for everyone!
  • Activity Zone: Fun and games for the whole family!
A lot of these were present last year but the I believe the Pin Trading event is new, kind of ironic it's being done here due to the event's close proximity to the Disneyland Resort and the lack of decent official non-Pokemon Center Pokémon pins.
The following side events have also been listed:

  • The Switch Series: Saturday, August 16 - 9:30 a.m. The Switch Series is a set of large scheduled events held on Saturday morning in same three formats as the World Championships. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet players can team up to compete in a Regulation I Event, Pokémon GO players will compete in a Great League event, and Pokémon TCG players will play in a TCG Standard Tournament. These are larger and longer events with some of the best prizes of the weekend on the line, including promos, Pokémon Center merchandise, and the top prize of a Nintendo Switch series system for each tournament's champion.
  • The Pokémon Sisterhood League: Saturday, August 16th - 2:00 p.m. The Pokémon Sisterhood League is a side event series to celebrate the women and nonbinary Trainers that are a part of our community! An inclusive tournament open to all women trainers in attendance, we hope that these events serve to create a safe and welcoming space for our Trainers.
  • Pokémon TCG Pocket Double Deck Open Championships: Saturday, August 16th - 10:00 a.m. Pokémon's newest mobile game gets its own casual Championship event this weekend! Players will play in the Double Deck format - using two different decks to win two game with no Pokémon shared across both decks. Number of rounds determined by attendance, no prize wall tickets awarded but additional prizes for top finishers, the Top 8, and Champion of this event.
  • Mystery Tournaments: Looking for new, exciting ways to play your favorite game? Come try the unique rules on offer for these events. Players should make sure to bring a Standard-legal deck or team with them (or Great League team for GO players) and be prepared to play with them in unexpected ways (or need to use something new altogether). No Prize Wall tickets are awarded for these events, but players will receive prizes for each round played!
A lot of these are standard fare but this is the first time a TCG Pocket side event has been featured at a TPCi-sanctioned tournament. Oh, and that Sisterhood League sounds like it'll prime lolcow watching by the description alone.
 
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Archeops said:
that Sisterhood League
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Archeops said:
celebrate the women and nonbinary Trainers
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if this were anywhere but California, I'm sure this would lead to a fucking torrent of sexual harassment cases
as-is, I'm sure they'll happen but the police won't do shit about them
I wonder if this was added as some kind of qualifier for the event to be in California? This is the first time I'm hearing of anything like it at any official event, which is especially interesting given that the last world championship was in a nearly as-blue state (Hawaii) but didn't have this kind of side event
 
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Anonitolia said:
if this were anywhere but California, I'm sure this would lead to a fucking torrent of sexual harassment cases
as-is, I'm sure they'll happen but the police won't do shit about them
I wonder if this was added as some kind of qualifier for the event to be in California? This is the first time I'm hearing of anything like it at any official event, which is especially interesting given that the last world championship was in a nearly as-blue state (Hawaii) but didn't have this kind of side event
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A quick Twitter search says that it’s been a side event at other smaller-but-still-kind-of-important tournaments like Europe’s SPEs, NAIC, and LAIC and have been held since last year. That said it IS the first time Worlds has hosted this kind of side event before.

As far as it being a last-chance qualifier (which haven’t been a thing in Pokémon for years, I think the last time they did them was back in 2022 and even then it was only for Pokken) for Worlds that’s something even the V-Pass/Rainbow Pass can’t give you, you have to compete in the big leagues like everyone else.
 
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