🚨 Weekly Drop Radar: October 12th–16th 🚨
🔴 Pokémon Center
Historically, they always host UPC and SPC pre-orders—just like they did for Prismatic Evolutions and Mega Charizard. Potentially Expect them to load up the 30th Anniversary UPCs sometime this week, likely dropping on Wednesday since they heavily favor mid-week releases. Keep a close watch on the site!
🎯 Target
Target had a massive drop last Friday, opening pre-orders for both Delta Reign and 30th UPCs alongside huge restocks of 30th ETBs and other items. We should see a few more waves of those pre-orders surface over the coming weeks, so definitely keep those product pages saved and checked regularly.
🔵 Best Buy
Stores have been actively restocking Destined Rival ETBs, 30th Bundles, and OP-17 Single Booster packs in-store. While they generally prefer releasing new inventory on Fridays, several locations have been putting stock out randomly right at open. Ask your local store associates if they follow a dedicated shelf schedule!
🛒 Walmart
Walmart appears to have fully committed to the raffle/draw system for high-profile drops. They recently loaded up product pages for Delta Reign ETBs, so keep an eye out to see if those go live as pre-order draws. Manual buyers continue to see the highest success rates on these entry drawings!
📦 Costco
Ascended Heroes Mini-Tin 5-packs and 10-packs have been popping up randomly inside warehouses, so take a quick look if you stop by. Meanwhile, the 30th ETB + Booster Bundle combo appears slightly delayed until the third week of October. West Coast warehouses will receive stock first, followed by the Midwest and East Coast roughly two to three days later.
🏢 Sam's Club
Clubs are restocking Ascended Heroes ETB + Pokéball Bundles along with Focused Fighters boxes, though rollouts remain entirely at store management's discretion. These typically hit the floor either right at store open or just after 12:00 PM local time. Insider tip: Scan the upper storage steel around the store to see if full pallets are sitting up top; managers usually drop half or full pallets randomly throughout the day.
📅 Looking Ahead & Ongoing
🔸 Dollar General: Locations are expected to steadily restock inventory over the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye on your neighborhood stores.
🔸 Future Drop: Costco is slated to carry 30th Celebration UPC 2-packs in 2027, with official dates still to be announced.
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Had a nice break from X this weekend but it’s time to get back to predicting Pokemon Center drops 😏 they are for sure going to drop UPCs today probably 👀