WEEKLY POKEMON DROP WATCHLIST - 04/25 TO 05/01 - FREE SAUCE
This week has activity across multiple retailers with in store restocks, scheduled online drops, and preorder windows getting closer.
Best Buy is expected to restock throughout the week with products like
• Ascended Heroes ETBs
• Booster Bundles
• EX Boxes
• Other modern Pokémon TCG items
There is also watchlist potential for the Heavy Hitters Collection on May 1, a date that previously appeared on Best Buy before being removed.
First Partner Collection Series 2 is getting closer to release, which means preorders should begin soon. This wave is expected to feature starters from Generations 2, 5, and 8, and card reveals could happen at any time.
Costco recently went live with the Ascended Heroes 3 Pack Bundle online. Those stayed in stock for a bit, so more restocks are possible this week. We are also getting closer to the Prismatic SPC release, especially after Canada already received theirs.
Pokémon Center is another store to watch this week. They did not drop last week, but they were testing new invite code systems that may relate to text or newsletter signups. Typical queue windows tend to fall between
• 10 AM Central
• 1 PM Central
If you are trying to catch these releases at retail, this is the kind of week where real-time alerts and store stock updates can make a major difference when pages go live unexpectedly.
Target is expected to restock online and in store throughout the week. Possible products include
• Chaos Rising preorders
• Ascended Heroes items
• First Partner Collections
Target online drops usually happen between
• 12 AM Central
• 2 AM Central
The most common online drop days are often Thursday and Friday, while in store timing depends on location.
CVS locations have also been seeing reports of Ascended Heroes Mini Tins in store.
Walmart Wednesday is expected this week at 8 PM Central. Possible listings include
• Ascended Heroes Booster Bundles
• EX Boxes
• Random surprise products
It is still considered a little early for Chaos Rising preorders there.
Barnes & Noble is another place worth checking, with reports of restocks including
• Ascended Heroes ETBs
• Booster Bundles
• EX Boxes
Overall this is another strong week for collectors with several retailers showing movement at once.
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