Pokémon at ORB

The Pokémon Trading Card Game from The Pokémon Company.

Pokémon pairings and results are posted at the store.

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Never played? Perfect.

No experience or cards needed. Here's how a first visit goes.

Learn the basics
The official guide walks you through a turn.
How to play on pokemon.com (opens in a new tab)
Come to a relaxed game
Sunday Pokémon Casual PlayOpen play · Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PM PTFree to enter.
Borrow a deck
Ask at the counter to borrow one of ours for the day.
Meet people
Say hi and ask to join a game. Everyone at the table was new once.

What does it cost?: It depends on the event. Its ticket or sign-up listing shows the entry, or ask at the counter. Sunday Pokémon Casual Play on Sun, Oct 18 is free to enter.
Can I just come watch?: Yes. Stop by during an event and see how a game goes.
What should I bring?: Just yourself. You can borrow a deck at the store. Have a deck of your own? Bring it.
What if I get stuck?: Ask at the counter if you need help.

Open play, next event
Drop in and play relaxed games with any deck you have. A good way to meet other players.
Next: Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PM PT
All Open play dates
League Challenge, next event
A small official Pokémon tournament that awards Championship Points. Bring a Standard deck and your Play! Pokémon ID.
Next: Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PM PT
All League Challenge dates
Prerelease, next event
Play with cards from the newest set before its release day. You open packs at the event and build a deck from them, so you do not need to bring one.
Next: Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM PT
Pokéween League Celebration, next event
Drop in for relaxed games with other players.
Next: Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM PT