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Marking the arrival of a captivating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, an exciting collaboration has been formed. Pokémon's creators alongside the Natural History Museum are opening a temporary store stocked with special items. Enthusiasts will find products like stationery, plushes, and artwork that are drawing from the institution's theme. For collectors, though, will be a specially made Pikachu card, given as a free bonus for the pop-up. The store will operate from on-site at the museum to online between late January and mid-April.

Pokécology That Inspires the Collaboration

Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology is a highly anticipated tome filled with stunning artwork depicting Pokémon in their wild environments. The concept like the kind of research an in-world scientist could produce once trainers submit their data, or a naturalist's journal could have sketched if the famous islands were populated by Pidgeys rather than birds. Part of the charm stems from the book's serious approach, presenting Pokémon as worthy of scientific study. Author Yoshinari Yonehara and artist Chihiro Kinoshita each possess PhDs in ecology and behavioral science.

Why This Promo Card Stand Out

The company regularly for The Pokémon Company to release promos celebrating big events and brand collaborations. A lot of these collector items often feature the famous electric rodent that acts as the franchise mascot. The factor setting this new museum card is its unusually large size. Although precise specs were not immediately shared, its distribution will certainly be strictly limited, with customers able to get just one card with each transaction.

Limiting Reseller Activity

According to an official statement, some of the merchandise will also be sold beyond the museum walls. However, broader availability will only be select retailers in the UK. Importantly, fans cannot acquire the card through the online Pokémon Center. Although speculator demand is inevitable, it appears they will have a difficult time hoarding mass quantities on this occasion. If you're unable to attend, there is the upcoming fossil-themed display coming to Chicago later this year.

"Every penny from purchases made in the museum store and its web shop, including these items, support the Natural History Museum’s non-profit work. That encompasses the research of hundreds of researchers who are scientific inquiry to discover answers to the planetary emergency," the statement says.