Pokémon Could Soon Use National ID Verification In an Attempt to Fight Scalpers

The Pokémon Company has announced it is exploring the introduction of My Number Card identity verification for select Pokémon TCG product lotteries and official events in Japan, with an August 2026 target for initial rollout. The system will use smartphone IC chip reading to authenticate a player’s identity against their Players Club account, with a specific assurance that the My Number personal identification number itself will not be collected or stored by the company.







