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Best Buy celebrates Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with trading cards, Trade and Play event

Today marks the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, and Best Buy is bringing the Poke-Fun to celebrate. On Feb. 28, Best Buy stores across the country will host in-store Trade & Play events, plus in-store availability of exciting Pokémon card packs. 

Card drops to shop 

In celebration of the event, select Best Buy stores will carry the latest trading card packs from Pokémon, including an exclusive Pokémon Day collection. Take a look at the card packs available to purchase in select stores during the event: 

In-store experience  

Feeling confident you’re a Pokémon master? Join us in-store at select locations on Feb. 28 from noon to 2 p.m. local time for our Trade & Play event. Activities will include: 

  • Hands-on gameplay: Demo the latest from Pokémon titles, like Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch 2. 
  • Trading card fun: Level up your card collection by trading cards with other fans. Plus, if you’re just getting into Pokémon cards, we’ll have event leaders who can share tips on how to play. 
  • Epic giveaways:  To celebrate 30 years, we’re giving away 3-card fun packs, Bandai Pikachu Model Kits, visors, and stickers (while supplies last). 

Plus, Pokémon Trainers can explore our expanded Pokémon display at participating stores. Check out displays featuring favorite characters, like Pikachu and Charizard, that capture the magic of Pokémon.  

Check out our Pokémon page here to find a Trade & Play event at a store near you. 

Visit BestBuy.com to shop for all things Pokémon trading cards, figurines and collectibles