Where to find Chinese Pokémon cards
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Pick a city
Every place is listed by mall, with the address, the nearest metro station and the floor. Stock changes all the time, so treat each place as a good place to look, not a promise. We only list places we are confident exist, and leave out anything uncertain or closed. ✨
- Beijing9 places to look3 Gyms · 4 vending machines · 2 KKV · 2 MINISO · 2 TOP TOY · 2 Toys"R"UsSee where ›
- Shanghai10 places to look3 Gyms · 4 vending machines · 2 KKV · 1 MINISO · 2 TOP TOY · 2 Toys"R"UsSee where ›
- Shenzhen10 places to look2 Gyms · 4 vending machines · 1 card market · 2 KKV · 1 MINISO · 1 TOP TOY · 2 Toys"R"UsSee where ›
- Guangzhou8 places to look1 Gym · 4 vending machines · 1 KKV · 1 MINISO · 1 TOP TOY · 2 Toys"R"UsSee where ›
- Hong Kong5 places to look3 card markets · 2 card shopsSee where ›
More cities
Official Gyms and vending machines only.
Nanjing · Chengdu · Chongqing · Hangzhou · Changsha · Dalian · Dongguan · Fuzhou · Harbin · Hefei · Ningbo · Qingdao · Shenyang · Tianjin · Wuhan
What kind of place is it?
Official Pokémon Gym Great stockThe official Pokémon stores in malls. Our best bet for cards and local items.
Pokémon vending machine Pre-order by WeChatMachines with packs and small items. Scan with WeChat to pre-order; you have 2 hours to collect.
Card market Best for singlesBuildings or districts full of small shops. Bring patience: stock is different in every shop.
KKV Mostly has someBig lifestyle chain. Look in the toy and collectible section.- MINISO About 50/50Lifestyle chain with Pokémon items. MINISO LAND flagships are the biggest.
- TOP TOY High chanceCollectibles chain from the MINISO group. Blind boxes and toys.
- Toys"R"Us About 50/50Toy chain. Check the toy floor.
How to search a mall
- Save the metro station and a screenshot of the map pin before you leave.
- Have Alipay or WeChat Pay ready. Many shops expect it.
- Go to the right floor. The floor is on every card below.
- Plan 2 or 3 stops in one mall. If one has nothing, the next one is close.
From abroad
Not in China? Chinese cards are mostly sold through apps: Taobao for new product, Xianyu for second-hand singles and Pinduoduo for low prices. Each has its own seller ratings and risks.
- Check the seller rating and how long they have been selling.
- Ask for a photo of the exact box or card, with today's date on paper.
- Pay inside the app, never by private transfer.
- Check the set code on the box against our set list.
Last updated: 6 Oct 2026
Quick questions
Where is the best place to start looking for Chinese Pokémon cards?
An official Pokémon Gym in a big mall. Pick your city, then check the metro station and the floor on the place card.
Do KKV, MINISO, TOP TOY and Toys"R"Us sell Pokémon cards?
Sometimes. Stock changes by store and by week, so treat them as a bonus when you walk past, not as a reason to travel.
Do I need Alipay or WeChat Pay?
Many shops expect one of them, so set it up and test it before you leave home.
Are the Pokémon vending machines worth a stop?
Yes, as an extra stop. Machines move and run empty, so do not plan a whole day around one.
