George Kittle opens a rare Pokémon pack after the 49ers’ big victory: ‘That was awesome’
George Kittle’s Unexpected Post-Game Adventure After the 49ers’ victory over the Browns at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, George Kittle found himself in an unexpected situation—trading in football for Pokémon. On the team plane heading home, kicker Matt Gay helped him open a highly sought-after first edition fossil pack. The packs can be quite pricey, […]
Luigi Mangione’s ‘Pokémon’ joke about a prostitute months prior to the NYC shooting
Details Emerge About Luigi Mangione’s Travels Before Alleged Murder In the months leading up to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, Luigi Mangione, the primary suspect, made some unusual comments. Reportedly, he joked with friends about using rare Pokémon trading cards to pay for prostitutes during what he called […]
DHS stands firm on deportation video themed around ‘Gotta Catch ‘Em All’ despite backlash from Pokémon company
Controversy Over DHS Use of Pokémon Theme There’s a little uproar happening over the Department of Homeland Security’s recent social media posts. Some Pokémon enthusiasts aren’t too pleased, and honestly, who could blame them? The DHS sparked backlash with a post echoing, “Gotta Catch ‘Em All,” in a video aimed at promoting immigration enforcement actions. […]
Iowa man receives sentence for purchasing $140K in Pokémon cards using company funds
Iowa Man Sentenced for Fraud Over Pokemon Cards An Iowa man has been sentenced to four months in federal prison for wire fraud, having scammed over $140,000 through the purchase of Pokemon cards and other gaming items using illegally charged company credit cards. Mitch William Gross, who is 34, misused credit cards issued by his […]
McDonald’s in Japan cancels Happy Meal Pokemon card offer after collectors leave uneaten food and trash behind
A McDonald’s in Japan has had to halt its Happy Meal promotion due to an overwhelming response from collectors eager for limited edition Pokémon cards. The fast-food chain revealed that each “Happy Set,” which is similar to the Happy Meal, would include two exclusive cards. Customers could expect at least one Pikachu card with every […]
Brewers star Jacob Misiorowski finds a rare Pokémon card in the clubhouse
Jacob Misiorowski’s Remarkable Start Jacob Misiorowski is making quite an impression. The Brewers’ rookie is not only dazzling fans with his performance on the mound, but he’s also caught a little luck off the field. After a recent win over the Mets, he pulled a rare Pokémon card from a pack released back in 1999. […]
Police in Massachusetts find valuable Pokémon cards valued at $113,000 following a theft.
A man from Massachusetts has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $113,000 worth of Pokémon cards and collectibles from a store called Smash and Grub. Richard Jovern Nunez, 24, was apprehended in Taunton on Monday and is facing six charges related to receiving stolen property valued over $1,200, according to the New Bedford Police Department. […]
Thief steals $100,000 in rare Pokemon cards during burglary
A rare Pokémon trading card, valued at over $100,000, was stolen from a small store in Massachusetts by a collector who looked somewhat familiar. The New York Times reported that the thief used a hammer to break into the first edition collectibles store in New Bedford, Massachusetts. According to William Gilmore, one of the store’s […]
New information revealed in the murder of college baseball pitcher who was killed in a California park while playing Pokémon GO in 2016
New details emerged on Tuesday regarding the 2016 murder of Calvin Riley, a 20-year-old college baseball player who was shot while playing Pokemon GO in San Francisco. The FBI unveiled a new sketch of a second person of interest believed to be associated with Riley’s murder, which occurred at Aquatic Park. The sketch depicts a […]
Breakthrough in unsolved murder of college athlete who was killed while playing Pokémon Go
Nearly a decade after the tragic murder of college baseball player Calvin Riley, federal authorities have revealed new information in hopes of solving the case. On Tuesday, they shared a fresh sketch of a second individual believed to be linked to the crime. Calvin Riley, just 20 years old, was considered a promising talent for […]