A board game and collectible card store in Lille, France, was robbed during the night of Tuesday, September 15, as reported in a social media post by the business. The theft occurred just before the store was set to begin selling special Pokémon card sets to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the popular franchise. These limited-edition cards are highly sought after by collectors and fans, often carrying significant value. On Wednesday, September 16, the store had planned to put the Pokémon 30th-anniversary card sets on sale, but the robbery disrupted these plans. The store, which specializes in board games and collectible cards, is one of the recognized sellers in the Lille region. According to the store’s post, all individual cards and collectible products from its stockrooms were stolen, with the damage estimated at around 40,000 euros. However, the store reassured customers that the thieves were unable to take the highly anticipated Pokémon 30th-anniversary products, which had not yet arrived at the store. The store had previously mentioned that it was behind on deliveries and would not be able to offer the Pokémon products for sale until Thursday, September 17. However, due to the robbery, the store has now announced that it will remain closed until further notice. The incident highlights the vulnerability of small businesses that deal in high-value collectibles, which are often targeted by thieves due to their market value. The store has not yet provided details on whether the stolen items have been recovered or if there are any leads in the investigation.