Discover Pokémon Card Magic: Scan, Identify, and Collect with Ease

A recent promo video showcasing a CT scanner that can identify the contents of unopened Pokémon card packs has ignited a firestorm of debate within the Pokémon community. Let's delve into the fan reactions and potential market implications.

Pokémon Card Pack Scanning: A Controversial New Service

Your Pokémon Guessing Game Just Got a Whole Lot More Valuable

Industrial Inspection and Consulting (IIC) is offering a service to reveal the cards within unopened Pokémon packs using advanced CT scanning technology for approximately $70. This has sparked considerable discussion among collectors and enthusiasts.

IIC's YouTube demonstration unveiled the scanner's capability to identify the Pokémon within a pack without opening it. This has raised concerns about the future of the Pokémon card market.

The market for rare Pokémon cards is notoriously volatile, with some cards fetching astronomical prices. The high demand, especially for designer-signed cards, has even led to reported stalking and harassment of illustrators by scalpers.

The Pokémon card market has become a significant investment sector for many hoping to capitalize on appreciating card values.

While some see the pre-opening scan as a potential advantage, many YouTube commenters expressed feelings of unease, even disgust. Concerns range from the potential erosion of market integrity to the possibility of further price inflation. Skepticism also abounds.

One humorous comment highlighted the unexpected benefit: "Finally, my 'Who's That Pokémon?' skills are going to be highly sought after!"