Pokémon Inc. announced that it is considering the introduction of an identification verification system using a personal number card for Pokémon Card Gameproduct sales and events. The company is considering starting the system around August 2026 for online sales of some products and events.
Pokémon Card Game announced plans to implement identification verification using my number card. For some product sales and events.
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ポケモンカードゲームの商品販売・イベントにおいて、マイナンバーカードを使用した本人確認システムの導入を予定しております。
詳細はこちらをご確認ください。https://t.co/OdgllUa36l pic.twitter.com/3sVP4Pdbam— ポケモン公式 (@Pokemon_cojp) May 21, 2026
Pokémon Inc. announced that it is considering the introduction of an identification verification system using "My Number Card" in order to make it possible to play Pokémon Cards safely and securely.
The scope of the system is...
- Merchandise: Priority drawings and sales of certain products at the official Pokémon Center Online, the official online shopping site for Pokémon merchandise.
- Events: Registration for some official tournaments and other events held in Japan
The following is a list of events.
The system will use an external service to authenticate your Player's Club account by reading the IC chip on your My Number Card with your smartphone. The system will not obtain or store the personal information on the card.
Players who do not have a my number card may consider acquiring one. The specific timing of the introduction of the system, the products and events covered by the system, the authentication method, and the rules for age-based operations will be announced as soon as the details are finalized. For details and further information, please visit the official Pokémon Card Game website.
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