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Long running independent comic and games shop on Gloucester Road, open since 1997 and a Games Workshop stockist. It also buys and sells second hand games, comics, roleplaying books, Warhammer miniatures and trading cards.
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Pokémon card shops in Bristol
Where to find Pokémon in Bristol and Bath: card shops, leagues, tournaments and casual nights.
We list 9 venues where you can buy or play Pokémon across Bristol and Bath, in 3 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 2 regular sessions, most often on Wednesdays and Fridays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Six have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Cryptic Cabin Bristol, Bristol 1 regular night: TCG Wednesdays: Pokémon (Wednesdays)
- Norton TCG, Midsomer Norton 1 regular night: Under 13's Pokémon Kids Club (Fridays)
9 venues
Bath TCG
Bath TCG is a trading card game shop on Lower Bristol Road selling Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more, plus board games and Warhammer. It has a game space for casual and competitive events, including Pokémon League Cups and Magic events.
Bristol Independent Gaming
Bristol Independent Gaming (BIG) is a large wargaming shop and gaming venue on Cater Road in south Bristol with bookable tables, private rooms, a food menu and a board game library. It hosts weekly club nights and meetups for Warhammer 40,000, Kill Team and Warcry, regular tournaments, RPG sessions and Blood on the Clocktower on Fridays.
5 regular events
Card Catcher Shop
Trading card shop in Staple Hill with a dedicated play area for TCGs and board games. Runs a Play! Pokémon league and Magic and Riftbound events.
Cryptic Cabin Bristol
Gaming shop on Hanham High Street selling discounted Warhammer, trading card games, board games and RPGs, with table hire and weekly evening events. Weekly Pauper, Pokémon, Flesh and Blood and Friday Night Magic Commander nights cost £3 and need no booking.
5 regular events
Excelsior! Bristol
Excelsior! is an independent comic and games shop on Merchant Street in central Bristol, running a busy programme of card game events including Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited and Yu-Gi-Oh!, with Friday Night Magic Commander.
1 regular event
Forbidden Planet Bristol Megastore
Pop culture megastore in Bristol listed on the Wizards store locator, selling Magic and other card games.
Norton TCG
Trading card game shop on Midsomer Norton High Street selling Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana and more, plus Games Workshop products. It hosts casual and tournament events and an under 13s Pokémon kids club on Friday afternoons.
1 regular event
The Home Crafters
Independent arts, crafts and hobby shop in Yate Shopping Centre stocking Warhammer, Citadel paints, Vallejo and Tamiya, plus board games, card games and D&D. It also sells work by local makers and runs craft workshops.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Wednesday
18:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday except bank holidays
TCG Wednesdays: Pokémon
Cryptic Cabin Bristol, Bristol. Casual play
Pokémon Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
Friday
16:00 to 17:30 Every Friday, under 13s
Common questions
Where can I play Pokémon in Bristol?
The venues with the most regular nights are Cryptic Cabin Bristol in Bristol (1 night) and Norton TCG in Midsomer Norton (1 night). We list 9 venues in all across Bristol and Bath.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Pokémon in Bristol?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Cryptic Cabin Bristol. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.