🔗 Share this article This Special Release Pokémon Card Seeks to Curb the Influence Against Speculators To celebrate the launch of the fascinating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, a unique partnership is underway. The Pokémon Company alongside the Natural History Museum are opening a temporary store featuring special items. Fans can look forward to products like stationery, plushes, and artwork that are inspired by the institution's aesthetic. The big draw, however, will be a limited-edition Pikachu card, offered as a gift with purchase for the pop-up. The store will operate from the physical location to online between late January and mid-April. The Book Behind the Collaboration Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology is a much-awaited volume filled with stunning artwork that show Pokémon in their wild environments. The concept is the kind of research an in-world scientist could produce once adventurers submit their data, alternatively what Charles Darwin might have created if the Galapagos teemed with Pidgeys instead of finches. A key appeal stems from the book's scholarly treatment, presenting Pokémon as a legitimate subject for study. Author Yoshinari Yonehara and artist Chihiro Kinoshita each possess PhDs in ecology and behavioral science. What Makes This Special Card Stand Out The company regularly to issue special edition promos celebrating major tournaments and brand collaborations. A lot of these collector items often feature the iconic electric rodent that acts as the franchise mascot. What distinguishes this new museum card however, is the unusually large size. While exact measurements have not been publicly disclosed, its distribution is guaranteed to be strictly limited, and fans limited to just one card per purchase. Limiting Reseller Interest Per an official announcement, a portion of the pop-up items may also be available outside the institution itself. However, broader availability is slated for specific stores in the United Kingdom. Critically, fans will not be able to acquire the card through the official web shop. Although reseller interest is a given, it appears they will have trouble hoarding mass quantities on this occasion. If you're unable to attend, consider the upcoming fossil-themed display coming to Chicago in the coming months. "All profits from purchases made in the Museum shop and from its web shop, which covers these items, support the Natural History Museum’s charitable mission. That encompasses the research of 400 scientists dedicated to scientific inquiry and finding solutions to the global ecological crisis," it notes.