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IGN: Nintendo president says The Pokémon Company is addressing widespread card scalping

During a shareholder meeting, Shuntaro Furukawa noted that Nintendo is monitoring high-volume purchases and resale issues affecting the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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AI summary

Nintendo's leadership acknowledged the social impact of Pokémon card shortages and confirmed that The Pokémon Company is seeking better ways to supply legitimate customers.

Why this matters

Widespread scalping and crime related to card drops have reached a boiling point, prompting rare public commentary from Nintendo's president.

Confidence reason

The report attributes specific quotes from Shuntaro Furukawa during an official shareholder meeting.

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