Dreaming of adding Pokémon Master to your resume? Well, your moment is now. Poké Court—New York’s most popular Pokémon card store (and home of those viral red envelopes)—is leveling up with a brand-new 2,000-square-foot flagship opening this November in the Meatpacking District, just steps from Chelsea Market.
Poké Court started in founder Courtney’s spare bedroom before evolving into a hidden 300-square-foot office space known only to insiders. After leaving her finance job to pursue her Pokémon dream full-time, Courtney built one of NYC’s most beloved hubs for collectors and fans and became an official distributor in the process.
You might remember their 3-day SoHo pop-up last summer, where over 4,000 fans lined up for limited-edition merch, vintage box breaks, and wild trade nights. This time, it’s permanent—and bigger than ever.
🎉 Inside Poké Court’s New Chelsea Flagship
The new location is set to become the ultimate paradise for Pokémon fans, complete with:
- Pack Bar – the legendary feature from the pop-up returns! Chat with a “Packtender” to help pick and open your next pack
- Card Walls & Singles Binders – thousands of cards and graded slabs, from dream pulls to budget-friendly finds
- Ripping Corner – a cozy space to open packs and protect your new treasures with penny sleeves
- VIP Lounge – for top collectors, creators, and community members, with future options for private ripping parties
- Expanded Hours – open earlier, later, and all weekend long
🌟 Grand Opening Weekend: November 1–2
To celebrate, Poké Court is hosting a two-day Grand Opening Party packed with surprises:
- Vintage box breaks, including a Base Set box from 1999, streamed live on Whatnot
- Packs for sale from every major English Pokémon set since the ’90s
- Exclusive Poké Court patches for early visitors—catch ‘em all while supplies last!
- Special guest creators like Powdr, Alcremie Sundae, MeesterKeem, Scott’s PC, Yunaverse, and more
- Poké Court Palooza (Nov. 1 evening) – a ticketed night with Pokémon trivia, a Pikachu Hunt, creator-led games, food, and drinks
- Claw machine by Partea filled with rare packs, merch, and prizes
- Giveaways all weekend long
🎊 Whether you’re a diehard collector or just want to relive your Pokémon nostalgia, Poké Court’s new Chelsea store (13th and 9th) is about to become NYC’s most exciting new spot for fans. Get ready to catch ’em all!
Learn more about The Poké Court.