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To celebrate the arrival of a captivating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, an exciting partnership is underway. The Pokémon Company alongside the Natural History Museum will launch a pop-up shop featuring special items. Enthusiasts can look forward to offerings including stationery, plushes, and artwork all drawing from the museum's theme. The big draw, though, is a limited-edition Pikachu card, offered as a gift with purchase at the pop-up. The store is scheduled from the physical location and online from January 26 to April 19.

Pokécology That Inspires the Partnership

Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology represents a much-awaited volume filled with beautiful illustrations depicting Pokémon in their natural habitats. The concept is the kind of research an in-world scientist might publish once adventurers provide field notes, alternatively a naturalist's journal might have created had the Galapagos were populated by flying-types rather than finches. Part of the charm stems from the book's serious treatment, presenting Pokémon as worthy of subject for study. Author Yoshinari Yonehara and artist Chihiro Kinoshita both hold doctorate degrees in ecology and behavioral science.

What Makes This Promo Card Stand Out

The company regularly for The Pokémon Company special edition cards celebrating major tournaments and crossover partnerships. Many of these promotional cards typically highlight the famous mouse Pokémon that acts as the series face. What distinguishes this new museum card however, is the unusually large size. While precise specs were not publicly disclosed, availability is guaranteed to be highly restricted, and customers limited to just one card with each transaction.

Limiting Speculator Interest

According to a company announcement, some of the merchandise may also be available outside the museum walls. But, broader availability will only be select retailers within the United Kingdom. Importantly, fans will not be able to acquire this promo through the online Pokémon Center. Although reseller interest is inevitable, it appears they will have trouble stockpiling large numbers this time around. If you're unable to attend, there is an alternative like Pokémon Fossil exhibit headed to the Windy City in the coming months.

"Every penny of sales made in the Museum shop and from its online store, which covers these items, support the Natural History Museum’s non-profit work. That encompasses the research of 400 scientists dedicated to conducting studies to discover answers to the planetary emergency," the statement notes.