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To celebrate the arrival of a captivating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, an exciting collaboration has been formed. The Pokémon Company alongside the Natural History Museum will launch a pop-up shop stocked with exclusive merchandise. Fans will find offerings including stationery, plushes, and artwork that are inspired by the museum's theme. For collectors, however, is a limited-edition Pikachu card, offered as a free bonus at the pop-up. The store is scheduled from the physical location to its web counterpart between late January and mid-April.

The Book Behind the Collaboration

Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology represents a much-awaited volume packed with beautiful artwork depicting Pokémon in their wild environments. It's essentially like what a Pokémon Professor might publish once adventurers submit their data, alternatively a naturalist's journal could have sketched had the famous islands teemed with flying-types rather than birds. A key appeal stems from the book's scholarly treatment, presenting Pokémon as worthy of subject for study. Writer Yoshinari Yonehara together with artist Chihiro Kinoshita both hold PhDs in animal behavior and ecology.

What Makes This Promo Card Different

The company regularly for The Pokémon Company special edition promos for major tournaments or brand collaborations. A lot of these promotional cards typically highlight the famous mouse Pokémon that acts as the series face. What distinguishes this latest promotion apart is its distinctly bigger dimensions. Although exact measurements have not been publicly disclosed, its distribution will certainly be highly restricted, with fans limited to only a single card per purchase.

Curbing Speculator Interest

According to an official announcement, some of the merchandise may also be available beyond the institution itself. But, broader availability will only be specific stores within the UK. Importantly, collectors cannot acquire the card through the online Pokémon Center. While speculator demand is a given, the setup suggests they will have a difficult time hoarding mass quantities on this occasion. For those unable to attend, there is an alternative like fossil-themed display coming to Chicago in the coming months.

"Every penny of sales made in the Museum shop and its online store, which covers Pokémon products, support the Natural History Museum’s charitable mission. That encompasses the research of 400 scientists dedicated to scientific inquiry and finding solutions to the planetary emergency," the statement says.