Pokémon TCG’s Cutest Accessory Has One Glaring Problem

The Center has been on a roll lately with its merchandise releases, with their newest accessory being no exception. From life-sized plushes or trinkets of every character, the team seemingly has its sights on cornering the market for all things cute. Fans of the card game haven't been forgotten either, with plenty of interesting sets and an array of unique accessories on the way.

While getting creative with TCG accessories can be challenging, there's always room for improvement. The card game has already been innovating the market with its Halloween treat packs and art competitions, letting fans see even more unique art styles on playable cards. Recently, 'smarketing team has found the perfect way to bring the cuteness of its game characters into a card game player's hands, but there's a catch.

Originally released last year in Japan, the Plush Deck Box is finally available worldwide at a much more affordable price. The compact and friendly deck box will hold up to 90 sleeved and 180 unsleeved cards, being the perfect size for any card game needs, or otherwise. While this versatile and adorably fluffy Pikachu container is great for storing and displaying cards, it might not be the best for consistent play.

The Pokémon Center has just re-released a Galar-region Pokémon as a jumbo-size plush. It's round and huggable, and it's been out of stock for years.

Some fans have pointed out that while this box is the cutest yet and looks great on a shelf, it will likely get dirty quite quickly from standard use. Even for players taking care of their furry friends, sweat and grease buildup from long play sessions can cause problems down the line, on top of getting knocked around and scuffed in a backpack. While many players have expressed their concerns over the longevity of a damage-prone accessory like this, even more are hoping this style of deck box is more than a one-off trend.

There are countless that could easily be made into a cute deck box companion for players of all