Where to buy Pokémon cards in Australia
Pokémon TCG is sold all over Australia, but each retailer releases stock in its own way. Knowing who lists first, who sells in store only and who drops without warning is the difference between paying RRP and paying resale.
Updated . Figures come from PokéMafia tracking every Australian retailer listing.
Australian retailers that sell Pokémon TCG
JB Hi-Fi
Opens preorders for a whole set at once, about two months before release, usually around 10am Sydney time. Also stocks in store.
EB Games
Preorders open in the same window as JB Hi-Fi and are sometimes first. Online and in store, and EB also ships to New Zealand.
Big W
Lists new sets a few days to a week after JB Hi-Fi. Sells online and in store, and stock varies a lot from store to store.
Kmart
Online drops appear minutes before they can be bought, so there is nothing to watch in advance. Also sells in store.
Target
Mostly lists on release day rather than taking preorders. Online and in store.
Toymate
Usually lists preorders on the same day as JB Hi-Fi. Online and in store.
Myer and David Jones
Department store stock, usually close to release day.
Officeworks
Online and in store.
Costco
In the warehouse, for Costco members.
Woolworths and IGA
Mostly in store: blisters and small products near the checkouts.
Amazon Australia
Online only. Listings and prices change often, so check who the seller is.
Independent game stores
Good Games, Games World, General Games, Toyworld, Mr Toys, KidStuff and many more. Great for singles and events, and they often get sealed stock on release day.
Online or in store?
- Online is where preorders and big drops happen. They sell out in minutes, so be logged in with payment saved.
- In store stock often never goes online at all. It arrives with normal deliveries and varies by suburb and state.
- Release day is when Target and many stores put new product out, so it is worth a visit.
What you should pay
A new Elite Trainer Box is $100 and a booster bundle is $50 to $54 at RRP. See the full Pokémon TCG RRP guide for Australia, and when each retailer opens preorders.
Common questions
Where is the best place to buy Pokémon cards in Australia?
It depends on timing. JB Hi-Fi and EB Games open preorders first, about two months before a set releases. Big W follows within about a week. Target mostly sells on release day. After that, restocks appear across every major chain online and in store without notice.
Does Woolworths sell Pokémon cards?
Yes. Woolworths sells Pokémon TCG in store, mostly blisters and small products near the checkouts.
Does Costco sell Pokémon cards in Australia?
Yes. Costco Australia sells Pokémon TCG in its warehouses. You need a Costco membership to buy.
When does Kmart restock Pokémon cards?
There is no fixed schedule. Kmart online drops usually appear only minutes before they can be bought, and in-store stock arrives with regular deliveries, so the only reliable way to catch them is an alert.
Can I buy Pokémon cards at RRP online in Australia?
Yes. JB Hi-Fi, EB Games, Big W, Kmart, Target, Toymate, Myer, David Jones, Officeworks and Amazon Australia all sell Pokémon TCG online at or near RRP. Popular products sell out within minutes of going live.