The Paradise Card Show returns to The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu, on Sunday, November 22, 2026, for its Thanksgiving-week edition. Organized by Javin and backed by ToyLynx and the GetNutz brand, Paradise is one of Hawaii's marquee Pokemon-focused shows, and the November date is traditionally where the holiday shopping season kicks off for the island's collector community, with vendors stocking sealed product, gift bundles, and graded cards priced for the season.
Pokemon rules the floor. Expect singles from every era, from current Scarlet & Violet chase cards and illustration rares to vintage Base Set holos, along with Japanese booster boxes, promos, and exclusives that Paradise vendors are known for sourcing. Graded slabs from PSA, CGC, and BGS are abundant, and sealed product is everywhere in November: elite trainer boxes, booster bundles, tins, and collection boxes that make ideal gifts. The show's keiki programming is a signature, with kid-friendly activities, giveaways, and affordable dollar boxes that turn the day into a real family outing. Beyond Pokemon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, and Dragon Ball all have tables, and a handful of sports card dealers bring NBA and NFL rookies. Local streetwear and collectibles brands set up too.
Paradise shows at The Republik have run from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM; confirm the November hours on the organizer's Instagram, since the holiday schedule can shift. The afternoon start lets vendors set up properly and gives attendees the morning free, and the busiest stretch runs from opening until about 4:00 PM. The final two hours are best for deals.
The Republik is a concert venue in the Republik Plaza on the Kapiolani corridor between Ala Moana and Kakaako. Parking is available in the plaza garage at hourly rates and in nearby lots and metered street parking; Ala Moana Center's free garages are a short walk away. The venue is indoor, air conditioned, and has a bar, and the surrounding blocks have plenty of restaurants for a pre-show lunch.
Admission is set by the organizer per edition, historically a modest cover charge with kids free or discounted. Confirm on the Paradise Card Show Instagram or the hawaiicardshows.com listing.
This show is ideal for Pokemon collectors of every level, families with young fans, and holiday shoppers who want to buy gifts from local vendors rather than big-box stores. Serious buyers should be in line at opening; the vendor count is high and the best Japanese product goes early.
Tips: bring cash and a want list, pack sleeves and top loaders, and bring your trade binder since trading in the standing areas is part of the Paradise experience. If you are gift shopping, ask vendors about bundle pricing on sealed product. Wear comfortable shoes; the floor gets packed.
Follow Paradise Card Show, ToyLynx, and @hawaiicardshows on Instagram for updates. The final 2026 edition is Sunday, December 27.