{
  "id": 15619716,
  "title": "Pokémon Skateboards Officially Launch, and Scalpers Are Already Buying Them Up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/pokemon-skateboards-officially-launch-and-scalpers-are-already-buying",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T15:40:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-skateboard-santa-cruz-restock-shape-prices-charizard-eevee/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pokémon Trading Card Game has introduced Santa Cruz skateboard blind bags featuring artwork from popular Pokémon cards. Unfortunately, these limited edition skateboard decks are unlikely to be found in physical stores due to high demand and quick sales to both eager fans and scalpers. There are 30 decks in total, including three rare golden foil variants with only 500 copies worldwide. The skateboards, priced at $139.99, fetch significantly higher prices on resale sites, ranging from $250 to $9,000 depending on desirability. Fans have two options: setting up restock alerts on the official website or checking local skate shops. However, it's likely that most or all retail locations will be sold out. There's a possibility that The Pokémon Center may release a new wave of skateboards or the 30th Anniversary Ultra Premium Collection, but scalpers will undoubtedly prepare their bots for any upcoming drops.",
  "summary": "The Santa Cruz Pokémon blind bags depicting fan favorite TCG designs are being resold on websites like eBay and Facebook for exorbitant amounts",
  "key_points": [
    "Pokémon Trading Card Game introduces Santa Cruz skateboard blind bags.",
    "Limited edition decks include three rare golden foil variants with 500 copies worldwide.",
    "Skateboards priced at $139.99 resell for $250 to $9,000 on resale sites."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}