Rush for 30th-anniversary Pokémon cards in several French cities

On November 5 and 6, 2026, enthusiasts camped outside stores near Toulouse and in Arras to buy rare Pokémon cards. On November 6, new Pokémon collector editions went on sale for the 30th anniversary of the franchise, leading to overnight queues in several French cities, including Saint-Quentin, Lyon, Thillois near Reims, Troyes, Quévert, Cherbourg, Dijon and in the Vaucluse. Some buyers traveled long distances, while enthusiasts denounced speculation on these collector editions. On November 7, the Smyths store in Glisy was accused, like other retailers, of discriminating against customers with disabilities during this sale.