What preordering means
Preordering is paying for or reserving a product before its release date to secure stock on launch day. In TCGs the usual route is local card shops or specialty chains, not the manufacturer.
The confirmed precedent
The Palworld TCG's first wave (EBP01, ETD01 and ETD02, worldwide release 07/30/2026) opened preorders at partner stores, with milestones like the Manila presales of 06/27/2026. The specific terms —deposit, per-person limits— are set by each store.
How not to miss out
Follow the official site and Palpedia's news section for dates, ask at Demo Caravan stores (the 200+ taking part in July-August 2026) and distrust any channel promising prices or stock without store confirmation.
If you're late
Post-launch restocks are common in Bushiroad games. Do not pay resale premiums on the first weekend: check tcg/deals.html for the official products and tcg/news.html for distribution updates.