Oof. That hurts. Obviously not every kid has to grow up enjoying the same things I did, but it does feel sad to know that there’s a generation of kids who may end up mostly associating Pokémon with the scalper nonsense that has plagued the series in recent years, rather than the adventures and friendships that have defined it for decades. The youngsters no longer care for the joys of “comfy shorts” and the power of friendship, only the resale value of cardboard. Go outside, little king. Adventure awaits outside of the scummy corners of the internet, which are ruining this series for everyone else.