Are You a Pokémon Scalper? Take the Quiz to Find Out

Every Pokémon collector has said it at least once.

"I'm not a scalper."

Maybe that's true. Maybe you're the kind of person who buys a single Elite Trainer Box to open with your kids. Or maybe you've memorized every Costco restock day within a 100-mile radius and can smell fresh booster boxes before they hit the shelves.

Either way, it's time to settle the debate.

Are You a Pokémon Scalper? Take the Quiz to Find Out

This completely unscientific quiz asks 20 important questions about your collecting habits, shopping strategies, and questionable life choices. Add up your score to discover whether you're Professor Oak, a Weekend Collector, a Poké Investor, a Shelf Sweeper, or the legendary Team Rocket CEO.

Remember, this quiz is all in good fun. Whether you're ripping every pack you buy or proudly stacking sealed ETBs in the closet, the Pokémon TCG is supposed to be enjoyable. So answer honestly... if you dare.

Ready? Let's find out if you might be a Pokémon scalper.

Think You're Not a Pokémon Scalper? Let's Find Out.

Bonus Round: You Might Be a Pokémon Scalper If...

If you know the Target employees better than your neighbors...

...you might be a Pokémon scalper.

If your grocery shopping somehow includes stops at three Walmarts and two Costcos...

...you might be a Pokémon scalper.

If you hear the words "restock today" and suddenly remember an important appointment...

...you might be a Pokémon scalper.

If your family reunion doubles as a strategy for getting around purchase limits...

...you might be a Pokémon scalper.

If your browser history looks like Pokémon Center, TCGplayer, eBay, Walmart, Costco...

...you might be a Pokémon scalper.

If you've ever asked, "Do you have any more in the back?" before saying hello...

...you might be a Pokémon scalper.

If you've ever described booster boxes as "a diversified investment portfolio"...

...you might be a Pokémon scalper.

If your significant other says, "Where are we going today?" and you answer, "Every Target within fifty miles."

...you might be a Pokémon scalper.

If your closet contains more sealed ETBs than actual clothes...

...you might be a Pokémon scalper.

If the cashier says, "See you tomorrow," and they're usually right...

...you might be a Pokémon scalper.

Final Results

So... what did you get?

Whether you finished as Professor Oak, Weekend Collector, Poké Investor, Shelf Sweeper, or the infamous Team Rocket CEO, remember that this quiz is all in good fun. Most Pokémon collectors are simply passionate about the hobby, and there's a big difference between enjoying the thrill of the hunt and clearing an entire store shelf.

If this quiz made you laugh, share your score with your friends and challenge them to take it. Who knows? The person who insists they're "just buying one ETB" might secretly be planning a six-store road trip tomorrow morning.

Happy collecting, good luck on your next pull, and may your favorite Pokémon always be in stock.