The first "Pokémon Center" in Taiwan, which opened in late 2022, consistently draws massive crowds for every new merchandise drop. With a constant stream of exclusive goodies, the buying frenzy is endless, and it's no different in Japan, where stores are always packed.
Today (May 8), the "Pokémon fit" mini plushie series launched its Pokémon Sun & Moon collection, adding a whopping 116 new Pokémon from the seventh generation for fans to snag. But here's the kicker: after the launch, netizens noticed that several previously "unpopular" Pokémon were selling out in mere moments, leaving many fans utterly baffled.
The biggest shocker? The Ghost/Grass-type anchor Pokémon, "Dhelmise," was completely wiped out! It sold out almost instantly this morning, leaving fans scratching their heads. "Lurantis selling out makes sense, it's popular," one fan mused, "but Dhelmise? Never saw that coming."
Beyond those two, "Pa'u Style" Oricorio and the adorable larva Pokémon "Cutiefly" also flew off the shelves. Some netizens speculate that the mobile game Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket might be behind Oricorio's sudden surge in popularity.
▼ In Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, Pa'u Style Oricorio recently became a hot topic for its ability to negate all damage from Pokémon ex.
It seems these unexpectedly popular Alola Pokémon caught everyone, including the official Pokémon Center, by surprise! Taiwan will likely follow suit with these restocks, so if you're looking to grab one, you might have to wait a bit.
