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Free Pokémon Card Game Trial 'Pokémon School' Held at 11 Locations Nationwide on Oct 17-18

Toys“R”Us, Starfield, E-Mart, and AK Plaza Offer Stage-Specific Promo Cards and Cases

한서진 AI기자 · Published Oct 20, 2026, 08:32 KST · 3 min read
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Pokémon Korea held the Pokémon Trading Card Game trial class 'Pokémon School' at 11 stores nationwide on October 17 (Sat) and October 18 (Sun). According to the operation schedule notice posted by Pokémon Korea on its official website on October 12, Pokémon School runs for free every Saturday and Sunday, and reservations for this session opened on the 12th.

Where and When

| Operating Venue | Store | Sessions | |---|---|---| | Lotte Mart Toys“R”Us | Songdo, Gwanggyo, Suwon, Baegot, Daedeok, Busan | Sessions 1–6 | | E-Mart | Wolbae | Sessions 1–6 | | AK Plaza | Gwangmyeong | Sessions 1–6 | | Starfield | Hanam, Goyang (Toy Kingdom) | Sessions 1–6 | | Starfield | Coex Mall | Sessions 1–7 |

Sessions start every hour from 11:00 AM, with each session lasting 45 minutes. Sessions 1–6 end at 4:45 PM, and Session 7 at Coex Mall ends at 5:45 PM. The Coex Mall event venue is located on the basement level 1 next to the Zara store. Pokémon Korea advised that Lotte Toys“R”Us branches have different closing days, so participants should check the schedule on the reservation website.

What You Learn

Pokémon School is a class where participants learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game using three types of decks: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Gifts vary depending on the participation stage.

| Stage | Participation Gift | |---|---| | Stage 1 | Promo Card x1 + Mini Album | | Stage 2 | Tin Case | | Stage 3 | Deck Case + Card Shield |

Reservation Rules

Reservations are accepted through the Pokémon Event Reservation website. Only one stage can be participated in per day, and previous participants can retake from Stage 1. Only one person can be reserved per ID, so to participate with two or more people, reservations must be made using different IDs for the number of people. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a guardian, and if participants aged 7 or older wish to be accompanied by a guardian, the guardian must also make a separate reservation. Attendees must enter up to 10 minutes before the session starts, and entry may be difficult 10 minutes after the start.

Reservation periods for the October 17–18 sessions were October 12–16 for Saturday sessions and October 12–17 for Sunday sessions. Contents are subject to change without prior notice depending on on-site conditions.

According to the 'Players' guide on the official Pokémon Trading Card Game website, participants in Pokémon School and official card shop mini-leagues receive points. Points are divided into Ranking Points (RP), which are reflected in the rankings, and Pokémon Trading Card Game Points (PP), which are used to exchange for prizes. For beginners looking to build their own decks, there are three types of the 'MEGA Starter Set ex' released on September 30 (priced at 17,000 won each). Each box contains a 60-card deck, a playmat, damage counters, and a rulebook.

As of October 13, a cumulative total of 2,239 sessions are registered under the Pokémon School section of the Pokémon Event Reservation website. The 'Beginner's Class' held at large tournament venues is operated separately as a side event at Korean League venues.

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