Who's That Pokémon!? This Pokémon Card Pack Scanner Can Tell You

A recent promo video showcasing a CT scanner that reveals the contents of unopened Pokémon card packs has ignited a firestorm of debate among collectors. Let's explore the fan reaction and potential market impact.

Pokémon Card Pack Scanning: A Controversial New Service

Your Pokémon Guessing Skills Might Be in Demand

Industrial Inspection and Consulting (IIC) is offering a service to identify the Pokémon cards within unopened packs using a CT scanner for around $70. This has sparked lively discussion on social media, with fans expressing a wide range of opinions.

IIC's YouTube video demonstrating the technology has divided the Pokémon trading card community. The ability to see inside packs before opening them raises serious questions about the future of the market.

The high value of rare Pokémon cards, some fetching hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, has created a volatile market. The intense demand, especially for cards signed by designers, has even led to reported harassment of illustrators by scalpers.

The Pokémon card market is a significant investment niche, with many hoping for long-term appreciation of their collections.

While some see the scanning service as a potential advantage, allowing for strategic purchasing, others express concern. Comments on IIC's video range from feeling "threatened" and "disgusted" by the potential market manipulation to outright skepticism.

One humorous comment highlights the potential shift in value of "Who's That Pokémon?" guessing skills, suggesting they might become highly sought after in this new landscape.