Who's That Pokémon!? This Pokémon Card Pack Scanner Can Tell You

A new CT scanner service is causing a stir in the Pokémon trading card community. This technology allows for the identification of cards within unopened packs, sparking debate about its impact on the market. Let's explore the fan reaction and potential consequences.

Pokémon Card Scanning: A Controversial New Service

Is Your Pokémon Guessing Ability About to Become Highly Valuable?

IIC's YouTube promotional video demonstrates the scanner's ability to identify the Pokémon within the packs without opening them. This technology raises concerns about its effect on the Pokémon card market, already known for its highly inflated values for rare cards – some fetching hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars. The intense demand, as evidenced by recent reports of harassment faced by a prominent Pokémon card illustrator from scalpers, highlights the market's volatility.

The Pokémon card market is a significant investment niche for many, fueling the hunt for valuable cards with potential for appreciation.

Reactions to IIC's service are mixed. Some see the pre-opening scan as a beneficial tool, while others express concern about the potential disruption and inflation it could cause in the market. Negative comments on the YouTube video range from "threatened" to "disgusted." One humorous comment suggests that guessing Pokémon cards will become a highly sought-after skill!