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Telecommunications & Media
SKT to distribute Pokemon 30th anniversary Magikarp promo card
SK Telecom will begin distributing a Pokemon 30th anniversary Magikarp promo card from July 7 at 520 T World stores nationwide and at T Factory. The card will be provided to all about 110,000 participants who completed a 1 km running mission in Pokemon Korea’s Pokemon Run Online Challenge held in June. Recipients must reserve a pickup location and date through a link sent by text message.
Games & Commerce
Baemin launches exclusive Pokemon metal badge menu with Isaac Toast
Baemin, the food delivery app, has teamed up with Isaac Toast to launch two exclusive menu sets that include Pokemon metal badges. Operator Woowa Brothers said the sets can be ordered only on Baemin. The menu includes the Pokemon French Set and the Pokemon Special Set, priced at 18,700 won and 19,800 won. Each order includes one of 10 badges at random. Sales run through June 7.
Crypto
Pokemon cards shift from collecting to investment, trade for millions of dollars
Pokemon cards are being traded like investment assets, with money that has profited from cryptocurrencies also flowing into the market. CNBC reported that rare cards trade for millions of dollars, while even regular products repeatedly sell out after release and are resold. Data cited by Collectors, which owns grading firm PSA, show prices rose 282% from 2004 to 2020 and jumped 1,350% since 2020, drawing short-term traders and ultra-wealthy demand.
