Pokémon fans in South Korea have a new collectible to hunt, and this time it is something you can actually carry in your wallet.
The lineup reportedly ranges from Pokémon connected to the earliest generations of the franchise to legendary Pokémon, giving both longtime fans and newer collectors something to look forward to.
Because every card comes in random packaging, buyers will not know which Pokémon they have received until the package is opened.
That random format could make completing the full 30-card collection difficult, but it may also encourage fans to trade duplicate cards with one another.
More Than Just a Collectible
These cards are not only display items. They are also designed to work as transportation cards after money has been added to them.
That means owners can potentially use them on buses, subways, and other compatible public transportation services in South Korea.
Collectible transit cards have become popular because they combine practical everyday use with limited-edition character artwork. Some fans may choose to use their card daily, while others may prefer to keep it unused and sealed as part of their Pokémon collection.
CU Instagram Giveaway Event
CU is also holding a comment event to celebrate the release.
Participants are asked to follow CU’s official Instagram account and leave a comment naming the Pokémon they would most like to keep in their wallet.
- Event period: July 16 to July 23
- Winner announcement: July 30
- Prize: 5,000-won CU mobile gift certificate
- Number of winners: 10
CU says the winners will be contacted individually through direct messages.
Could These Cards Sell Out Quickly?
Pokémon merchandise often attracts a lot of attention in South Korea, especially when it is sold through convenience stores and includes random collectible designs.
Popular Pokémon cards may become harder to find once collectors begin searching for specific characters. Stores in busy areas may also sell through their available stock faster than smaller locations.
Anyone interested in the collection may want to check nearby CU stores early rather than waiting too long.
Tiny Build Desk Thoughts
This is the kind of collaboration that works especially well because it combines a useful everyday item with collectible Pokémon artwork.
The 5,000-won price is relatively affordable for a licensed Pokémon collectible, although the random packaging means collecting all 30 designs could become expensive.
For many fans, the most enjoyable approach may be to buy one or two cards and see which Pokémon appears rather than trying to complete the entire set.
It will also be interesting to see which designs become the most popular and whether any particular Pokémon becomes especially difficult to find.
Would you try to collect all 30 cards, or would you be happy with just one featuring your favorite Pokémon?
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