the other thing to remember about this is i imagine a LOT of these sales are from parents just wanting to get their kid "the new pokemon game" - not really caring about the quality or even knowing anything about pokemon at all. i'm NOT saying the whole "oh relax it's just a game for kids it...
"According to the press release, the Galarian Gallery will introduce nine different cards that can be combined to reveal a larger image."
you said *9* that combine?? soooooo that's gonna be another glorious set of eeveelutions right?... right?? ?