A rare Magikarp Pokémon card promo sparked a near riot in South Korea. As a result, a Pokémon GO event had to be suspended. Could this be the end of Pokémon TCG promo cards being given out at live events? Screenshot: The Pokémon Company, Niantic Pokémon TCG fever is still at an all-time high, and scalpers are apparently still ruining the hobby. This latest fiasco happened in Seoul, South Korea. On March 1, a Pokémon GO Mega Festa 2026 event was held to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary. However, the live event quickly became so overcrowded that it had to be shut down. The reason? A promotional Magikarp Pokémon card. Videos by VICE According to reports, scalpers descended on the event to try to get their hands on the new Pokémon card promo, which was being given out to attendees. Following a scary crowd surge, the event was quickly called off. The official Pokémon Korea social media account announced the cancellation in a post on X.…