Deep Cut Amiibo Dry in US, UK Has Plenty — Grab Them Now

For handheld gamers, the ritual of tapping an amiibo over a Joy-Con is a small but satisfying part of the portable experience — a tactile connection between the physical toy and the game on your lap. That ritual is now harder to perform for US-based Splatoon Raiders players: the new Deep Cut amiibo trio (Shiver, Big Man, and Frye) have run dry at GameStop, Amazon, Walmart, and Nintendo’s own store just days after launch. UK fans, however, are in a far better position, with plentiful stock still available directly from Nintendo and at Amazon.

Why Regional Scarcity Stings More for Handheld Collectors

NFC-based collectibles like these amiibo become part of the handheld gaming lifestyle — you toss them in a bag alongside your Switch 2, scan them during a commute, and unlock exclusive gear on the spot. When stock evaporates in one region, the alternatives get ugly: importing from the UK means higher shipping costs and longer waits, or you gamble on scalper prices. For US players who missed the initial wave, patience is the only option unless Nintendo announces a restock — the same region that already saw the Deep Cut Joy-Cons face similar scarcity. UK readers, meanwhile, can grab the triple pack for £49.99 at the Nintendo Store with free shipping for NSO members, or pay a small markup of around £5 on Amazon UK. Given the strong demand, this window won’t stay open long — especially for a game that’s already a standout on the Switch 2’s launch lineup.