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Pokémon 30th Celebration set sparks reseller backlash amid bot-driven shortages

The Pokémon Trading Card Game's 30th Celebration set launched to long lines and quick sellouts, driven partly by unusually strong odds of pulling rare cards. Separately, YouTuber Natalie Roush deleted a video after backlash over showing off unreleased premium boxes that other creators alleged were stolen from the manufacturer. Reports say automated bots let resellers buy up large quantities of the new set online before many fans could get access.

13-Year-Old Sells Rare Mariners 'Jimothy' Raccoon Card for $20,100 on eBay

A 13-year-old fan named Abby received a one-of-one gold trading card of Jimothy, a viral Seattle raccoon, during a Mariners promotional giveaway of 20,000 cards. After fans and even a team staffer tried to buy it on the spot, her family instead listed it on eBay, where it drew over 100 bids and sold for $20,100.