🔗 Share this article This Limited-Edition Pokémon Card Seeks to Be Super Effective Against Speculators To celebrate the launch of the fascinating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, a unique collaboration is underway. Pokémon's creators alongside London's Natural History Museum are opening a temporary store featuring special merchandise. Enthusiasts will find offerings including plush toys, art prints, and writing supplies that are inspired by the museum's theme. For collectors, though, will be a limited-edition Pikachu card, given as a gift with purchase for the pop-up. The store is scheduled both on-site at the museum and its web counterpart from January 26 to April 19. The Book Behind the Partnership Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology is a highly anticipated tome filled with stunning artwork depicting creatures in their natural habitats. It's essentially like what an in-world scientist could produce once adventurers provide field notes, alternatively what Charles Darwin might have created had the Galapagos teemed with Pidgeys instead of finches. Part of the charm lies in the book's serious treatment, presenting Pokémon as a legitimate scientific study. Writer Yoshinari Yonehara and illustrator Chihiro Kinoshita both hold PhDs in animal behavior and ecology. What Makes This Promo Card Different The company regularly to issue to release cards celebrating major tournaments and brand collaborations. A lot of these collector items often feature the famous electric rodent who serves as the series face. The factor setting this latest museum card however, is the distinctly bigger size. Although precise specs were not immediately shared, its distribution will certainly be strictly limited, with customers able to get just one card with each transaction. Limiting Speculator Interest According to an official announcement, a portion of the merchandise may also be available beyond the museum walls. However, a wider release will only be select retailers in the United Kingdom. Importantly, collectors will not be able to acquire this promo through the online Pokémon Center. Although reseller interest is inevitable, it appears they will have a difficult time hoarding mass quantities this time around. If you're feeling left out, consider the upcoming fossil-themed display headed to Chicago in the coming months. "All profits from purchases made in the Museum shop and its web shop, which covers these items, go toward the Natural History Museum’s non-profit work. That encompasses the efforts of hundreds of researchers dedicated to scientific inquiry and finding solutions to the planetary emergency," it says.