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August 28–30, 2026 · Moscone Center · San Francisco, California

2026 Worlds promo cards—and exactly how to get them

Four confirmed physical-card routes span qualified competitors, badged San Francisco attendees, local Play! Pokémon participants, and eligible division winners.

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Worlds
August 28–30
Local celebrations
August 21–30
Host city
San Francisco
Promos tracked
4

The confirmed 2026 Worlds promo lineup

The standard and Winner-stamped Pikachu share artwork but have different eligibility. Paradise Resort and Rayquaza are tied to San Francisco attendance.

MEP 092

2026 Worlds competitor promo

Paradise Resort

Distribution
Worlds competitors
How to obtain
Included with the welcome materials for qualified Worlds competitors.

Competitor-only; not a general attendee giveaway.

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PXP-stamped Rayquaza

PokémonXP-stamped attendee promo

Rayquaza

Distribution
Badged PokémonXP and Worlds attendees
How to obtain
Provided to badged PokémonXP and 2026 World Championships attendees, while supplies and event terms apply.

Tied to the San Francisco event rather than local store celebrations.

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MEP 093

2026 Worlds participation promo

Pikachu

Distribution
Eligible local Play! Pokémon celebrations
How to obtain
Participate in an eligible Worlds Celebration tournament at a local Play! Pokémon Store from August 21 through August 30, while supplies last.

Participation routes and inventory vary by country and store; confirm in the official Event Locator.

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MEP 093 Winner stamp

Winner-stamped local event promo

Pikachu — Winner

Distribution
Eligible local tournament division winners
How to obtain
Awarded to eligible division winners at participating Worlds Celebration tournaments; confirm the prize structure with the organizer.

Not every region or event format will use identical prizing.

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Card images are hosted identification copies of the officially revealed promos. Distribution claims are linked to Pokémon’s first-party announcements below.

Choose the route that actually applies to you

Location alone is not enough: each card has its own eligibility requirement.

  1. Local player

    Enter a Worlds Celebration tournament

    Eligible Play! Pokémon stores can run celebrations from August 21 through August 30. Participation earns the standard Pikachu while supplies last; organizer rules determine registration and prizing.

    Open the official Event Locator
  2. Badged attendee

    Attend PokémonXP or Worlds in San Francisco

    The PXP-stamped Rayquaza is for badged PokémonXP and Worlds attendees. A store event does not substitute for event admission.

    Check the official event site
  3. Qualified competitor

    Receive the Worlds competitor materials

    The 2026 Paradise Resort promo is commemorative competitor distribution. Spectator or PokémonXP admission does not qualify for this card.

    Read competitor information
  4. Division winner

    Earn the Winner-stamped Pikachu

    Eligible division winners at participating celebration tournaments can receive the stamped variant. Confirm the exact prize structure with the organizer before the event.

    Read the official celebration announcement

Distribution differs by region and organizer

The official US announcement confirms the local Play! Pokémon tournament route. It does not guarantee identical dates, inventory, entry terms, or Winner prizing in every country.

Confirm these before traveling

  • The event appears in the official Event Locator.
  • The store confirms registration, format, age divisions, and start time.
  • The participation promo is still available while supplies last.
  • The organizer confirms whether the Winner-stamped variant is in its prize kit.

Price tracking begins after real distribution

Pre-event listings can be thin, mismatched, or based on uncertain supply. MonZap will link exact card pages after collector records and reliable marketplace references are available.

What to match: standard versus Winner stamp, event stamp, language, sealed status, condition, and exact collector number.

Compare TCGplayer USD and Cardmarket EUR as separate regional signals, not interchangeable values.

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Scan the stamp, not just the Pokémon.

Promo stamps and collector numbers separate the exact Worlds printing from ordinary Pikachu or Rayquaza cards.

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2026 Worlds promo card FAQ

Eligibility and event facts from the official announcements available on August 6, 2026.

How do I get the 2026 Worlds Pikachu promo card?

Participate in an eligible Worlds Celebration tournament at a local Play! Pokémon Store from August 21 through August 30, 2026, while supplies last. Use the official Event Locator and confirm the event details with the store.

Who receives the 2026 Paradise Resort promo?

The commemorative 2026 Paradise Resort card is intended for qualified competitors at the Pokémon World Championships, not general spectators.

How do I get the PokémonXP Rayquaza card?

Pokémon has announced a PokémonXP-stamped Rayquaza card for badged PokémonXP and Worlds attendees in San Francisco. Event terms and supply still apply.

When and where are the 2026 Pokémon World Championships?

The 2026 Pokémon World Championships run August 28 through August 30 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.

When will MonZap track 2026 Worlds promo prices?

MonZap will link exact card pages and marketplace references after collector numbers, catalog records, and sufficiently reliable TCGplayer or Cardmarket data are available.

Official sources

Store inventory and prize eligibility can change. Follow the first-party event pages and verify with the organizer closest to the event date.