Pokémon cards to introduce My Number Card verification for official lottery sales and more, starting in August, likely as a resale countermeasure

Pokémon will introduce My Number Card-based identity verification for some lottery sales of official online merchandise and for applications to domestic official tournaments.

The system is expected to begin operating around August.

The move is aimed at preventing unfair purchases, resale abuse, and other fraud involving popular Pokémon cards.

It should help make official sales and event participation more fair and secure.