BASINGSTOKE, UK – 17th June 2021 – GAME proudly confirms today that the third in its series of special Pokémon England Futsal trading cards will be available from 18th June 2021. Fans across the country can head online or to their local GAME store throughout England to get their hands on this GAME exclusive Scorbunny on the Ball Promo Card – subject to availability and whilst stocks last.
The first of the exclusives, Eevee England Futsal Promo Card, and the second, Grookey England Futsal Promo Card, were a huge hit with Pokémon and football fans alike, keen to secure the exclusive cards featuring popular Pokémon wearing the England national team football shirts.
Pokémon TCG is a collectible card game based on the ever-popular Pokémon video game series. The highly collectible England Futsal Promo Cards are only available online with selected bundles and throughout English GAME stores when spending £15 on a Pokémon Trading Card Game product. The release of the third England Futsal Promo Card on 18 June 2021 also ties in with the launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield—Chilling Reign.
The four England Futsal Promo cards are only available to GAME customers, but to stand a chance of getting a fifth special card all you have to do is register your Club for The FA Pokémon Youth Futsal Programme and you’ll be in with the chance to receive the Pikachu England Futsal Promo Card. Find out more here - https://www.mastertheball.com
These special Pokémon England Futsal trading cards mark Pokémon’s partnership with England Football to promote Youth Futsal and encourage participation in this highly skilful and exciting version of football. For more details on the programme and how to get involved, please visit thefa.com/pokemonfutsal.
GAME is also offering a second promotion – a chance to encounter and battle Gigantamax Sandaconda from 18th June to 18th July 2021. This GAME exclusive will be available across all stores and online, with no purchase required. Get your special code to receive a Dynamax Crystal in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield – whilst stocks last. Using this Dynamax Crystal will create a special Max Raid Battle available in your game where you’ll be able to face Gigantamax Sandaconda and attempt the Max Raid Battle as many times as it takes to win, or until midnight on the day that the Dynamax Crystal was used.
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GAME Digital Ltd is dedicated to delivering an authoritative range of specialist gaming products and services to the gaming communities of the UK, Spain and beyond, providing more ways for gamers to enjoy more games and unique gaming experiences, more often. GAME's UK and Spanish retail businesses are the market leaders in those geographical areas, operating a total of over 540 stores across the two areas, a fully integrated multichannel offer including the multi-award winning GAME App, and over 4.4 million active customers across its Reward programmes. GAME is developing its proposition with the continued expansion of BELONG, the Group's leisure experience, which brings video-gaming to high streets, shopping centres and communities nationwide. Through its esports and events activities the Group is delivering unparalleled consumer gaming experiences directly, and on behalf of third parties, including its flagship event, Insomnia, the UK's largest gaming festival.
About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.co.uk.
About England Football
England Football represents, unites, and promotes football participation in England with the aim of creating more chances for people to play, coach and support football. For more information go to EnglandFootball.com.