Fans in London are about to enter a Poké-powered digital playground. The Pokémon Company International is returning to Outernet London for a bigger, brighter, and more interactive celebration in honor of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket’s first anniversary. Mark your calendar: the pop-up runs November 8 to 9, 2025, and brings new interactive zones, real-time digital battles, and encounters that will make any Trainer feel like they stepped inside the app itself.
It is free, it is immersive, and it is overflowing with Pokémon surprises.
A Mega-Sized Digital Takeover
Outernet London will once again become home to giant Pokémon displays and interactive surprises, including a dramatic takeover of the Now Building, known for housing the world’s largest digital screens. Think towering animations, electrifying card effects, and motion-controlled gameplay straight from Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Players will get to experience digital pack openings inspired by expansions released over the app’s first year. The spotlight shines bright on Mega Rising, the latest expansion, where Trainers will team up to create “mega-sized” pack openings and make choices that change what appears on screen. It is part game, part spectacle, and fully unforgettable.
DJ Pikachu, Meet-and-Greets, and In-Game Rewards
In the Now Pop 1 room, DJ Pikachu returns with beats that could power a Thunderbolt. Expect a music-driven countdown that builds up to special meet-and-greet appearances from Pikachu itself. Fans can also join a Wonder Pick experience and earn digital rewards ranging from 12 to 120 pack hourglasses, giving Trainers a chance to boost their in-game collecting spree.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Playable Demo Area
For those who want to go beyond cards, the Now Pop 2 room will feature hands-on demo stations for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the highly anticipated video game. Curious Trainers will get their first taste of gameplay, a sneak peek that is sure to draw long lines and loud gasps.
Collect, Explore, Complete: Event Binder Hunt
This year’s celebration is not just about flashy screens and hyped crowds. A special event collection binder will be on display in the Now Arcade, growing card by card as fans discover hidden QR codes scattered across the experience. The goal? Fill the entire binder together over the weekend. Think scavenger-hunt energy with digital Pokémon rewards and a dash of community teamwork.
When and Where to Catch the Action
Event hours:
- Saturday, November 8: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday, November 9: 11:15 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Outernet London, United Kingdom
Admission? Completely free. Just bring your enthusiasm, sharp reflexes, and maybe a portable battery for your phone. You will want photos. Lots of them.
For more details, visit the official Pokémon website.
A Year of Pocket Adventures
Pokémon TCG Pocket has sparked millions of digital pack openings since launch, making collecting faster, more accessible, and wildly satisfying for fans across the globe. This anniversary celebration feels like letting the app burst out into real life, giving Trainers everywhere a chance to live the thrill beyond their screens.
Ready to swipe, scan, collect, and cheer? Outernet London is about to become the ultimate Pokémon hangout.
