Pokemon Center released the Magikarp Playful Partners Fishing Rod Cat Toy on June 11, and the item sold out almost immediately. This rapid depletion has created a secondary market where buyers face significantly higher costs than the original retail price. We track these resale trends because they impact how fans access official merchandise and reveal the demand for specific franchise items.
Resellers flip the $29.99 toy for over three times its cost
The product is a cat toy designed to look like the Pokemon character Magikarp holding a fishing rod. It sold for $29.99 at the Pokemon Center when it first became available. The toy has been out of stock since its release, and the vendor has not provided a restock date.
Resellers are currently flipping the toy on eBay for prices that exceed the original cost by more than three times. Completed listings show that new standalone toys have sold for amounts ranging from $85 to $129.99. One specific bundle that included a bandana sold for $120 on July 24.
Live listings on eBay show asking prices between $100 and $200 for unopened toys. There is no evidence in the available listings that a buyer has actually paid the full $200 asking price. The market for this item remains active, but the highest price points are currently just offers rather than confirmed sales.
Source: DEXERTO
