5 Limited-Time Pokémon Card Stores to Open in Japan on Nov. 13… Facial Recognition Entry Limited to Once per Person per Day

The official Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game website announced five new limited-time "Pokémon Card Store" locations on Oct. 30, 2026. They will open simultaneously on Friday, Nov. 13 in shopping malls across Aichi, Shizuoka, Saitama, Osaka, and Wakayama. The official notice explained that these stores are opening ahead of the release of the MEGA expansion "Hadou Seeker (ハドウシーカー)." Hadou Seeker is scheduled to be released in Japan on Friday, Nov. 27.

Pokémon Card Store is a shop that sells Pokémon Trading Card Game items as well as Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Center original merchandise. It sells expansion packs, related products, and select plushies and novelty goods, while hosting free teaching events inside the store. The notice does not specify item names, prices, or purchase limit restrictions for sold products.

Schedule and Business Hours for the 5 Locations

| Store | Operating Period | Business Hours (Weekdays / Sat, Sun, Holidays) | Location | |---|---|---|---| | LaLaport Aichi Togo | 11/13 (Fri) – 11/29 (Sun) | 10:00–18:00 / 10:00–19:00 | 1F Center "Main Square" | | Shizuoka PARCO | 11/13 (Fri) – 11/29 (Sun) | 10:30–18:30 / 10:00–19:00 | 3F PARCO FACTORY | | LaLaport Fujimi | 11/13 (Fri) – 12/6 (Sun) | 10:00–18:00 / 10:00–19:00 | 1F Indoor Plaza | | AEON MALL Sakai Teppocho | 11/13 (Fri) – 12/6 (Sun) | 10:00–18:00 / 10:00–19:00 | 3F AEON Hall | | AEON MALL Wakayama | 11/13 (Fri) – 12/6 (Sun) | 10:00–18:00 / 10:00–19:00 | 1F Center Court |

On the opening day, Friday, Nov. 13, business hours will be extended as a special exception. Hours will be 10:30–19:00 for Shizuoka PARCO and 10:00–19:00 for the other four locations.

Class Events… Participation Prize is 'Eevee' Promo

Two free events will take place at the stores. The "Pokémon Card Game Class" is a roughly 30-minute session where participants can come empty-handed to learn the rules. Target audience, participation method, and participation prizes are identical across all five locations.

| Category | Pokémon Card Game Class | Step-Up Class | |---|---|---| | Dates | Aichi Togo & Shizuoka PARCO: 11/13–11/28 / Fujimi, Sakai Teppocho, & Wakayama: 11/13–11/28, 11/30–12/6 | 11/29 (Sun) | | Time | 10:30–17:30 (Shizuoka PARCO weekdays: 11:00–18:00) | Session 1: 11:30–14:30, Session 2: 14:30–17:30 (approx. 1 hr each) | | Target Audience | Elementary school students and younger (all ages on weekdays) | Elementary school students and younger | | How to Participate | First-come, first-served numbered ticket on the day | Registration on the day followed by lottery (Session 1 reg.: 10:00–10:45, results: 11:15; Session 2 reg.: 13:00–13:45, results: 14:15) | | Entry Fee | Free | Free | | Participation Prize | Promo Card "Eevee" | Official Independent Event Trainers Pack |

The Step-Up Class is an event where "Event Organizers" knowledgeable in the Pokémon Trading Card Game teach participants and lead battles. The notice stated that registration for both classes may close early if capacity is reached, and if a participant does not arrive within 5 minutes of the gathering time, vacant spots may be filled on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.

Facial Recognition Upon Entry, Limited to Once Per Person Per Day

For customers elementary school age or older, these stores will verify identity using a facial recognition system both when entering and when receiving numbered entry tickets. Entry and receipt of numbered tickets by the same individual is limited to once (one ticket) per day. If the system detects that the same person is attempting a second entry or receiving two or more tickets in a single day and triggers an alert, entry will be uniformly denied.

Entry and receipt of numbered tickets are not possible without consenting to the facial recognition process and rules. Customers who temporarily step out for restrooms or other reasons must notify staff in advance; re-entry will not be permitted if a customer leaves without notifying staff or leaves without making a payment. The notice stated that collected information includes entry frequency and facial image data, which will be managed within the scope necessary for its purpose and deleted after a certain period of time.

Key Points for Korean Readers

All five store locations are limited-time pop-ups in Japan. The notice contains no information regarding Korean stores or Korean-language releases. The Korean release schedule for Hadou Seeker was also not covered in this announcement. The rules regarding facial recognition and once-per-day entry apply to visitors elementary school age or older. The notice added that details are subject to change without prior notice.

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Sources

• Pokémon Card Game Official Website · ポケモンカードストア、新店登場！ (Updated 2026-10-30)
• Pokémon Card Game Official Website · ニュース一覧 (2026-10-30)