🔗 Share this article A Special Release Pokémon Card Seeks to Be Super Effective On Speculators To celebrate the launch of the fascinating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, a unique collaboration is underway. The Pokémon Company alongside London's Natural History Museum are opening a temporary store stocked with special items. Enthusiasts will find products like stationery, plushes, and artwork that are inspired by the museum's aesthetic. For collectors, however, will be a limited-edition Pikachu card, given as a gift with purchase for the pop-up. This shop is scheduled from the physical location to online between late January and mid-April. The Book Behind the Partnership Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology represents a much-awaited volume filled with stunning artwork depicting creatures in their wild environments. The concept like what an in-world scientist could produce after trainers submit their data, or a naturalist's journal could have sketched if the Galapagos were populated by flying-types instead of birds. Part of the charm stems from the book's serious approach, treating Pokémon as a legitimate scientific inquiry. Writer Yoshinari Yonehara and illustrator Chihiro Kinoshita each possess doctorate degrees in ecology and behavioral science. Why This Special Card Different It is common for The Pokémon Company to release cards for big events or brand collaborations. Many such promotional cards often feature the famous electric rodent who serves as the series face. The factor setting this latest museum card is its unusually large size. Although exact measurements were not immediately shared, availability will certainly be highly restricted, with customers able to get only a single card per purchase. Limiting Reseller Activity According to a company announcement, a portion of the pop-up items may also be available beyond the institution itself. But, a wider release is slated for select retailers in the UK. Importantly, fans cannot acquire this promo via the official web shop. While speculator demand is inevitable, it appears they're going to have trouble stockpiling large numbers this time around. If you're feeling left out, consider an alternative like fossil-themed display coming to the Windy City in the coming months. "Every penny of sales made in the museum store and its online store, which covers Pokémon products, support the Natural History Museum’s charitable mission. That encompasses the research of hundreds of researchers who are conducting studies and finding answers to the planetary emergency," the statement says.