The Pokemon and Collectibles Event takes over a ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Bloomington on Sunday, December 13, 2026, running 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A hotel ballroom is an unusual setting for a Pokemon show in this market, where most trading card game events live in mall corridors, and it changes the experience meaningfully: controlled lighting for inspecting cards, carpet underfoot, quiet enough to actually hear a dealer, and a level of polish that suits the higher-end material that shows up here.
Pokemon is the anchor. Vendors bring English and Japanese singles spanning Base Set, Jungle, Fossil and the Neo era through every modern block up to current Scarlet and Violet releases. Graded slabs from PSA, CGC and BGS fill the cases, and December typically brings out stronger vintage than a routine date because sellers know the holiday crowd is buying. Sealed product is a major draw in mid-December, with booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, collection boxes, tins, blisters and Japanese sealed all in play. First edition cards, shadowless material, promos, error cards and Japanese exclusives surface regularly. Beyond Pokemon there are tables for Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Disney Lorcana, plus sports cards, comics, figures and other collectibles from crossover vendors, and supply dealers carrying sleeves, binders, magnetic holders and top loaders.
Admission pricing is not published in advance for this event, so bring a few dollars in case there is a door fee, and expect any charge to be modest. Parking is free in the hotel lot. There is no published early-entry tier, so plan to arrive near ten if you want first look.
The Hyatt Regency Bloomington sits in the 494 strip area of Bloomington, close to Interstate 494, Highway 100 and the Mall of America, and only minutes from MSP airport. That makes it one of the most convenient venues in the metro for collectors coming from anywhere in the south or west suburbs, and an easy stop for out-of-town visitors. The hotel has on-site dining and coffee, restrooms adjacent to the ballroom, full climate control and level accessible floors, all of which matter on a December Sunday in Minnesota.
The crowd is a mix of families, competitive players, adult collectors and investors. Kids are welcome and trading is common, but the ballroom format and the quality of the material also make this a serious buying show. If you have been holding out for a specific graded vintage Pokemon card, this is one of the better rooms in the metro to look for it.
A few tips. Look up recent comparable sales before you arrive so you can evaluate case pricing on the spot rather than guessing. Bring cash for negotiating leverage. Inspect raw cards carefully for centering, edge whitening, corner wear and surface scratches, and take advantage of the ballroom lighting to do it properly. Walk the full floor before you commit, because pricing varies between tables. And if you are buying sealed as an investment, check current market pricing on your phone before assuming the table price is a bargain.
Check the Trading Card Database Minnesota listing for confirmation of hours, admission and vendor details.
