CryoGenik
Family-run pop culture shop in Aberafan Shopping Centre selling comics, manga, figures, trading card games, Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer.
Game · Cardiff and South Wales
Pokémon card shops in Cardiff
Where to find Pokémon in Cardiff and South Wales: card shops, leagues, tournaments and casual nights.
We list 10 venues where you can buy or play Pokémon across Cardiff and South Wales, in 9 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 10 regular sessions, most often on Saturdays and Fridays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Seven have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Kraken Gaming, Llanelli 3 regular nights: PokeWednesdays (Wednesdays), Pokémon Club (Saturdays)
- Firestorm Games Cardiff, Cardiff 2 regular nights: Pokémon Friday Casual Play (Fridays), Pokémon Saturday Club: Meet, Trade and Play (Saturdays)
- The Gamers' Emporium, Swansea 2 regular nights: Pokémon tournament (Fridays), Pokémon League Challenge (Fridays)
- Duke's Gaming, Pontypool 1 regular night: Monday Pokémon TCG Night (Mondays)
- Firestorm Games Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil 1 regular night: Saturday Pokémon Club: Meet, Trade and Play (Saturdays)
10 venues
Destiny's Loot
Family-run fantasy gift and games shop on Sycamore Street in Newcastle Emlyn selling Dungeons & Dragons, roleplaying games, dice, Warhammer, trading cards, books and plush. A second shop opened in Cardigan in spring 2026.
Duke's Gaming
Community games shop in Pontypool focused on young players and families, with after-school clubs, casual gaming and ticketed weekly nights for Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Star Wars: Unlimited and other card games.
11 regular events
Firestorm Games Bridgend
Firestorm Games branch on Caroline Street in Bridgend with tables for wargames, board, card and roleplaying games. Runs Friday Night Magic, Lorcana and Yu-Gi-Oh! on Fridays, Final Fantasy TCG and ticketed casual wargaming several days a week.
13 regular events
Firestorm Games Cardiff
Firestorm Games flagship and the South Wales Gaming Centre on Sloper Road, Cardiff, with up to 60 wargaming tables, 75 tables for card, board and roleplaying games, a café and licensed bar. Organised play every week for Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited, D&D and Warhammer.
23 regular events
Firestorm Games Merthyr Tydfil
Firestorm Games branch on Merthyr Tydfil High Street with tables for wargames, board, card and roleplaying games. Runs ticketed casual wargaming, a Saturday Pokémon club, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Riftbound play.
11 regular events
Firestorm Games Newport
Firestorm Games branch inside Tesco Extra at Spytty Retail Park, Newport, with tables for tabletop, board and card games, free parking and late opening on Wednesday and Friday. Hosts monthly Pokémon League Challenges and Cups.
1 regular event
Kraken Gaming
Llanelli shop for TCGs, Warhammer and RPGs with weekly Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Riftbound and Commander events. Also runs ticketed Pokémon League Challenges and Cups.
8 regular events
Spawn Point Collectibles
Independent collectibles shop in Queens Arcade, Cardiff, selling Pokémon cards, Funko Pops, anime figures and Warhammer.
The Gamers' Emporium
Large TCG, wargaming and board game shop with gaming space across three floors and private hire rooms. A £4 daily play fee applies, with weekly tournaments most days of the week.
13 regular events
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Wednesday
From 11:30 Every Wednesday
Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:00 Last Friday of the month
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Pokémon Friday Casual Play
Firestorm Games Cardiff, Cardiff. Casual play
Pokémon Entry: £7 online / £10 in store Book ahead
Saturday
From 10:30 Every Saturday
From 14:00 Every Saturday
Ask the venue for times Every Saturday
Saturday Pokémon Club: Meet, Trade and Play
Firestorm Games Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil. Casual play and trading
Pokémon Entry: £4
Ask the venue for times Monthly, on a Saturday
Pokémon League Challenge
Firestorm Games Newport, Newport. League Challenge
Pokémon Entry: £7 online / £10 in store Book ahead
Ask the venue for times Every Saturday
Pokémon Saturday Club: Meet, Trade and Play
Firestorm Games Cardiff, Cardiff. Casual play and trading
Pokémon Entry: £5 online / £7 in store Book ahead
Common questions
Where can I play Pokémon in Cardiff?
The venues with the most regular nights are Kraken Gaming in Llanelli (3 nights), Firestorm Games Cardiff in Cardiff (2 nights) and The Gamers' Emporium in Swansea (2 nights). We list 10 venues in all across Cardiff and South Wales.
Which night of the week is busiest for Pokémon in Cardiff?
Saturdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. Eight sessions run every week. The Cardiff calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Pokémon in Cardiff?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Kraken Gaming. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play Pokémon in Cardiff?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £4 and £7, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.