Walmart’s Pokémon 30th Anniversary Week Has Left Many Fans Disappointed This week, Walmart began celebrating the Pokémon 30th Anniversary  with daily online product drops scheduled for 10:00 AM EST (7:00 AM PST). The promotion generated major excitement across the collecting community, as fans hoped to secure special anniversary Pokémon TCG products. Unfortunately, for many collectors, the experience has been more frustrating than celebratory. Bots Continue to Dominate Online

Friday, January 30, 2026, was supposed to be a great day. It was Pokémon Ascended Heroes release day , and I had everything planned perfectly. PTO was approved. Morning strategy mapped out. The goal was simple: grab at least one  pack of the new set on release day and enjoy the hype. What I didn’t know was that this would turn into one of the most confusing, frustrating, and oddly memorable Pokémon hunts I’ve ever had. The Early Morning Optimism The alarm went off early, but