Target launches lottery system for Pokémon card purchases
The first drawing closes Nov. 4 for a $14.99 Scarlet and Violet: Destined Rivals three-pack blister pack, Polygon reports.
Target has launched a lottery system for selling Pokémon trading cards on its website, according to Polygon. The system went live quietly after months of rumors, and the first drawing closes on Nov. 4.
Under the system, fans enter a time window to express interest and Target randomly selects winners. Winners are not charged automatically and receive a deadline to complete their purchases.
The first lottery tests a Scarlet and Violet: Destined Rivals three-pack blister pack priced at $14.99. Items won through the drawing cannot be returned or exchanged, and guests who are not selected may get another chance if more inventory becomes available.
Target's entry period is longer than the one-to-two-hour window Walmart uses for its similar Pokémon card lottery. Target typically releases new Pokémon products on weekdays after midnight, when bots often buy stock within milliseconds.
Quick answers
When does Target's first Pokémon card lottery close?
The first drawing closes on Nov. 4.
What item is in Target's first Pokémon card lottery?
A Scarlet and Violet: Destined Rivals three-pack blister pack priced at $14.99.
Can lottery winners return the cards?
No. Items won through the drawing cannot be returned or exchanged.