London — 23 October 2024 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced a free-of-
charge, interactive pop-up experience taking place at Outernet London 9–10 November 2024. Trainers
can take part in immersive Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket pack openings, take photos with
Captain Pikachu and enjoy other Pokémon-related activities.
During the event, Trainers can open a booster pack of Genetic Apex from Pokémon Trading Card Game
Pocket on the giant digital screens in the Now Trending space. Lucky Trainers who manage to find an
immersive card in their booster pack can watch the thrilling animations unfold in front of them on a
grand scale. Genetic Apex is the first expansion available in the upcoming app Pokémon Trading Card
Game Pocket, available starting 30 October on iOS and Android devices.
1 Captain Pikachu from Pokémon Horizons: The Series will appear regularly throughout the event in the
Now Pop 2 area. Trainers can pose for photos with Captain Pikachu in front of a Pokémon Horizons: The Series digital backdrop and have their photo displayed on the digital wall. Additionally, Trainers can have hands-on experiences with Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet and Pokémon Legends: Arceus on
Nintendo Switch consoles.
Those who visit Outernet London during the event period will also be able to find exclusive PokéStops
around the event space in Pokémon GO, as well as Timed Research. Trainers can also experience the
new trailer for Gigantamax and its epic score created by Emmy Award–winning composer Ramin
Djawadi in the Now Pop 2 area.
The event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, 9 November, and from 11:15
a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, 10 November.
A hidden, 4 Diamond rarity Pikachu ex card can also be found in the digital experience event space. Find it and either take a photo or show the card to a staff member to receive a code you can redeem to
obtain a Sitting Pikachu Poké Plush with an eligible purchase 2 from PokemonCenter.co.uk, the premier
online destination for official Pokémon merchandise. Only 2,000 codes will be made available.
For more information on products mentioned above, please visit Pokemon.co.uk.
1 Trainers do not need to download Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket to take part in the event at
Outernet London.
2 Get one (1) Sitting Pikachu Poké Plush with all eligible purchases shipped to UK addresses from
PokemonCenter.com/en-gb using the code supplied. Preorders and digital products are not eligible for gift offer.
Offer starts at 12:01 GMT on 9 November 2024 and ends at 23:59 GMT on 18 December 2024. Returns must include the free gift item to be eligible for a refund.
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About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the
property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon
Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website.
Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment
properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.co.uk
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