Pokémon TCG: Trainers After Dark - 30th Celebration & Midnight Launch
Pokémon TCG: Trainers After Dark - 30th Celebration & Midnight Launch
Trainers After Dark – Pokémon 30th Celebration
Tuesday 15th September 2026 | Pop Culture Larrikin, Bayswater
The Deluxe tickets are SOLD OUT — but your chance to join us After Dark has only just begun!
Join Pop Culture Larrikin, Larrikin & Lantern and Obsession Gaming for Trainers After Dark, a celebration of 30 years of Pokémon built for the collectors, players, traders and fans who have grown up alongside it.
We're turning Pop Culture Larrikin into a Pokémon celebration for the afternoon and evening, with local artists, trading, Pokémon TCG play, giveaways, prizes and plenty of fellow Trainers to celebrate with.
Then, when the sun goes down, Trainers After Dark begins.
⚡ FROM 4PM — EVERYONE'S INVITED
You do not need a ticket to join us between 4pm and 9pm.
Come down and enjoy:
🎨 Local Artist Alley & Pop-Ups
Discover Pokémon-inspired work and products from local artists and creators.
🔄 TCG Trading Area
Bring your binder and meet other collectors and Trainers.
⚔️ Pokémon Play Area
Play with other local Trainers or get some tips on how to play the Pokémon TCG.
🏆 Pokémon TCG Tournament hosted by Obsession Gaming
Tournament begins at 8pm, with a $25 tournament entry purchased separately through Obsession Gaming. Every participating player receives a booster pack, with a Pokémon 30th Anniversary Elite Trainer Box for 1st place and prizes for 2nd and 3rd.
🎁 Giveaways, activities and more throughout the celebration.
🌙 FROM 9PM — TRAINERS AFTER DARK — 18+
At 9pm, the public celebration finishes and Trainers After Dark becomes a ticket-holder-only event.
This is your chance to stick around after hours, celebrate with the community and be part of the countdown as we head towards the midnight release of the Pokémon TCG's 30th Anniversary products.
Expect giveaways, prizes, Pokémon, games and plenty of surprises throughout the night.
And, of course...
🎉 MIDNIGHT RELEASE ACCESS IS INCLUDED
Trainers After Dark ticket holders will be there as the clock strikes midnight, with access to the Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary release as part of the night's celebration.
🎟 GENERAL ADMISSION — $75
Every General Admission ticket includes:
✨ 1 × Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebrations Knock Out Collection
✨ 1 × Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Booster Pack
✨ 1 × Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Booster Pack
✨ 1 × Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames Booster Pack
✨ 1 × Mystery Booster Packs (from sets released prior to Mega Evolution)
✨ Trainers After Dark admission from 9pm
✨ Access to event giveaways & activities
✨ Midnight launch access
That's a stack of Pokémon goodies plus an entire night celebrating 30 years of Pokémon with the local community.
🏆 GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES
We've got some seriously special Pokémon prizes up for grabs throughout Trainers After Dark, including anniversary products such as a Pokémon Celebrations Pikachu V-UNION Special Collection and Pokémon 30th Anniversary Elite Trainer Box, alongside more prizes and surprises throughout the event.
Some prizes may be linked to particular activities or competitions and eligibility may vary.
Pre-Order Products
Pre-Order dates are subject to change. See manufacturer for up to date release information.
Pre-Order rules apply. Please read the Refund Policy and Terms of Service for Pre-Order Rules.
Products with Pre-Order in the name indicate that the product may not be available for shipping or collection right away but will be made available or shipped for the Australian release date.
Shipping & Returns
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.
We are committed to ensuring a positive shopping experience for all our customers. If for any reason you wish to return an item, we invite you to reach out to our team for assistance, and we will evaluate every return request with care and consideration.
Please keep in mind we do not offer change of mind returns for any Pre-Orders, TCG Products or made to order products like our apparel etc. In line with ACCC requirements.
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