🔗 Share this article This Special Release Pokémon Card Aims to Curb the Influence On Speculators Marking the launch of a captivating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, a unique collaboration has been formed. The Pokémon Company alongside London's Natural History Museum are opening a pop-up shop featuring special items. Enthusiasts will find offerings including plush toys, art prints, and writing supplies that are inspired by the museum's aesthetic. The big draw, though, will be a limited-edition Pikachu card, given as a free bonus for the pop-up. The store will operate from the physical location and its web counterpart between late January and mid-April. The Book That Inspires the Collaboration Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology represents a much-awaited volume filled with stunning illustrations that show Pokémon in their natural habitats. The concept like the kind of research a Pokémon Professor might publish once adventurers provide field notes, or a naturalist's journal could have sketched if the famous islands teemed with Pidgeys instead of birds. Part of the charm lies in the book's serious approach, treating Pokémon as worthy of scientific study. Author Yoshinari Yonehara together with artist Chihiro Kinoshita both hold PhDs in ecology and behavioral science. Why This Promo Card Different It is common to issue to release cards celebrating big events or crossover partnerships. A lot such collector items often feature the famous electric rodent who serves as the franchise mascot. What distinguishes this new promotion apart is its distinctly bigger dimensions. While exact measurements were not publicly disclosed, its distribution will certainly be strictly limited, and fans able to get just one card per purchase. Curbing Speculator Activity According to an official statement, a portion of the merchandise may also be available outside the museum walls. However, broader availability will only be specific stores within the UK. Critically, collectors will not be able to acquire the card via the official web shop. Although reseller interest is inevitable, it appears they're going to have a difficult time stockpiling large numbers this time around. If you're feeling left out, there is an alternative like fossil-themed display headed to the Windy City later this year. "All profits from purchases from the museum store and from its online store, including Pokémon products, go toward the Natural History Museum’s non-profit work. That encompasses the efforts of hundreds of researchers dedicated to conducting studies to discover solutions to the global ecological crisis," the statement notes.