Pokémon TCG vending machines being pulled amid scalper drama

The Pokémon Company is removing some Pokémon TCG vending machines from select stores.

Support notices say the move is meant to improve stock consistency and reduce shortages.

The kiosks had become flashpoints for scalping, fights, and abuse of purchase limits.

The pullback may improve fairness for some customers, but it also reduces another retail access point for hard-to-find products.