🔗 Share this article This Limited-Edition Pokémon Card Seeks to Be Super Effective Against Speculators To celebrate the launch of a captivating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, an exciting partnership has been formed. The Pokémon Company and London's Natural History Museum are opening a pop-up shop stocked with exclusive merchandise. Fans will find products like plush toys, art prints, and writing supplies all inspired by the institution's theme. The big draw, though, will be a limited-edition Pikachu card, given as a free bonus at the pop-up. This shop will operate both on-site at the museum to online from January 26 to April 19. The Book Behind the Collaboration Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology is a much-awaited tome filled with beautiful artwork that show creatures in their wild environments. The concept is the kind of research a Pokémon Professor might publish once adventurers submit their data, or what Charles Darwin could have sketched had the Galapagos teemed with Pidgeys rather than finches. Part of the charm lies in the book's serious approach, presenting Pokémon as worthy of scientific study. Author Yoshinari Yonehara and artist Chihiro Kinoshita each possess doctorate degrees in animal behavior and ecology. What Makes This Special Card Different The company regularly for The Pokémon Company special edition promos for big events and crossover partnerships. A lot such promotional cards typically highlight the iconic mouse Pokémon who serves as the franchise mascot. The factor setting this latest museum card however, is the distinctly bigger dimensions. While precise specs have not been publicly disclosed, availability is guaranteed to be highly restricted, with fans able to get only a single card per purchase. Limiting Reseller Activity According to an official announcement, some of the merchandise will also be sold outside the museum walls. But, a wider release will only be select retailers within the United Kingdom. Critically, collectors cannot acquire this promo through the official web shop. Although speculator demand is a given, it appears they will have trouble stockpiling large numbers this time around. If you're feeling left out, there is the upcoming fossil-themed display coming to the Windy City in the coming months. "Every penny from purchases made in the Museum shop and from its online store, including Pokémon products, support the Natural History Museum’s charitable mission. This includes the efforts of hundreds of researchers who are conducting studies to discover solutions to the planetary emergency," the statement says.