GameStop’s attempt to criticize Walmart over Pokemon card scalpers has backfired, as fans quickly turned the spotlight on the retailer’s own trading card practices.
The official GameStop X account quote-retweeted a post showing someone hauling off a large number of Pokemon Mega Evolutions booster packs and tins. “Nothing says family fun like watching a scalper walk out with a cart full of booster packs while kids stare at bare shelves,” the company wrote. “This is why we have purchase limits. Walmart should do the same.”
While the jab at Walmart gained traction, the replies under GameStop’s post were filled with criticism. Fans accused the company of overcharging for cards, letting exclusive promos slip to resellers, and enforcing restrictive limits that still leave families empty-handed.
Fans call out GameStop “hypocrisy”
One user wrote: “Brother you have time to delete this, you’re the ‘for gamers’ store and you’re the first one overcharging for TCG. At least Walmart sells at MSRP, embarrassing.” Others referenced recent issues with Scarlet & Violet promo codes and accused employees of “backdooring” products meant for customers.
The backlash turned into a pile-on, with comments resurfacing frustrations about GameStop’s trade-in values and inconsistent supply of Pokemon products. As one viral reply put it: “lol GameStop tried to roast someone & the comments roasted them.”
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