🔗 Share this article A Limited-Edition Pokémon Card Seeks to Curb the Influence Against Speculators Marking the launch of the fascinating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, an exciting partnership has been formed. The Pokémon Company alongside London's Natural History Museum are opening a temporary store stocked with exclusive merchandise. Fans can look forward to offerings including stationery, plushes, and artwork all drawing from the institution's theme. The big draw, though, will be a limited-edition Pikachu card, offered as a free bonus at the pop-up. This shop is scheduled from on-site at the museum and online from January 26 to April 19. The Book Behind the Partnership Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology is a highly anticipated tome packed with stunning illustrations depicting Pokémon in their wild environments. It's essentially is what a Pokémon Professor might publish once trainers submit their data, or a naturalist's journal could have sketched had the Galapagos teemed with Pidgeys instead of finches. A key appeal lies in the book's serious approach, presenting Pokémon as worthy of scientific inquiry. Writer Yoshinari Yonehara together with illustrator Chihiro Kinoshita each possess doctorate degrees in animal behavior and ecology. Why This Special Card Different It is common to issue special edition promos celebrating big events or brand collaborations. A lot such promotional cards typically highlight the famous mouse Pokémon that acts as the franchise mascot. The factor setting this latest museum card is its distinctly bigger size. Although precise specs have not been immediately shared, its distribution will certainly be strictly limited, and customers able to get only a single card per purchase. Limiting Reseller Interest According to a company statement, some of the pop-up items will also be sold outside the museum walls. But, broader availability will only be specific stores within the UK. Importantly, collectors will not be able to purchase the card through the online Pokémon Center. Although speculator demand is a given, it appears they're going to have trouble stockpiling large numbers this time around. For those feeling left out, consider the upcoming Pokémon Fossil exhibit coming to the Windy City later this year. "Every penny from purchases made in the Museum shop and from its web shop, including these items, support the Natural History Museum’s non-profit work. That encompasses the research of hundreds of researchers dedicated to scientific inquiry to discover answers to the planetary emergency," the statement says.