Alchemists Workshops
Discount Warhammer and hobby retailer based in Winsford, selling Games Workshop, other wargames, trading card games, board games and roleplaying games.
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Pokémon card shops in Stoke
Where to find Pokémon in Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire: card shops, leagues, tournaments and casual nights.
We list 7 venues where you can buy or play Pokémon across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire, in 5 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 4 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Tuesdays. Three of those are marked as beginner friendly. Three have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- The Lizards Lair Gaming Co, Crewe 3 regular nights: Pokémon Battle League (Tuesdays), Pokémon TCG (Fridays)
- Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse), Telford 1 regular night: Glasshammer Pokémon Meet (Fridays)
7 venues
Card Tavern
Independent hobby and card game shop in the centre of Stone selling Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer 40,000, with a focus on welcoming newcomers.
Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse)
Large tabletop gaming centre in St George's with around 30 tables, a licensed bar and a fully stocked shop for Warhammer and trading card games. Table hire is £5 per person for the day and booking ahead is recommended; it is wheelchair accessible and five minutes' walk from Oakengates station.
2 regular events
Harold's Toy Store
Family toy, model and games shop in Church Stretton stocking Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, board games and models alongside toys. Pokémon stock is limited to booster packs.
The Game Cave
Oakengates shop for retro and new video games, consoles, collectables and Funko, which also sells Pokémon cards and Games Workshop models.
The Lizards Lair Gaming Co
Independent games shop in the Victoria Centre, Crewe, with free gaming tables and a cantina serving drinks and snacks. Runs weekly Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, D&D, board game and wargaming nights.
12 regular events
The Ork Forge
Independent wargaming and hobby shop on Stafford Park in Telford selling discounted Games Workshop and other wargames ranges plus trading card singles. Gaming tables can be booked through the website.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
From 18:30 Every Tuesday
Pokémon Battle League
The Lizards Lair Gaming Co, Crewe. Play! Pokémon league
Pokémon Beginner friendly
Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday; each meet confirmed on the Glasshammer Pokemon TCG Facebook page
Glasshammer Pokémon Meet
Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse), Telford. Casual play
Pokémon Beginner friendly
Saturday
From 14:00 Every Saturday
Common questions
Where can I play Pokémon in Stoke?
The venues with the most regular nights are The Lizards Lair Gaming Co in Crewe (3 nights) and Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse) in Telford (1 night). We list 7 venues in all across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire.
Which night of the week is busiest for Pokémon in Stoke?
Fridays and Tuesdays have the most regular sessions. Four sessions run every week. The Stoke calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Pokémon in Stoke?
Yes. Three regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Lizards Lair Gaming Co and Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse). Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.