By CostcoFan | Updated July 2026
Costco Pokémon TCG Cards | 20+ confirmed products since 2020 | In-store prices from $24.99 to $89.99 | Most drops sell out within minutes
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Costco has quietly become one of the best places to buy Pokémon cards — and one of the most frustrating. The warehouse drops exclusive bundles at prices that beat game stores and online retailers, and then they sell out before most people know they exist. Fights have broken out over 151 collections. People line up in the parking lot before dawn for the big Ultra-Premium drops. And then weeks go by with nothing on the shelves at all.
I’ve been tracking Costco Pokémon drops since 2020 — item numbers, prices, and what’s inside each bundle. This page is the complete history: every confirmed Pokémon TCG product Costco has carried, organized newest to oldest, with the item numbers you need to check stock at your own warehouse.
📣 Spotted a drop I don’t have? Help keep this list current. I track these myself, but Costco inventory moves fast and varies by region — your local warehouse isn’t mine. If you see a new drop, a fresh item number, or a price I’m missing, drop it in the comments. I verify every tip and update this page regularly, and your intel helps every other reader hunting the same product.
Current Status
**Coming Soon: 30th Celebration (Late 2026)**
The biggest Pokémon TCG release of the year is landing this fall, and it’s the one to watch for Costco drops. The Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration set launches worldwide on September 16, 2026 — the first-ever simultaneous global launch, breaking the usual pattern where some regions get product months early.
It rolls out in waves through the fall, with the priciest, most sought-after products landing last:
- September 16, 2026 — main launch wave (Elite Trainer Box $49.99 MSRP, Pokémon ex Boxes, Tech Sticker Collections, Mini Tins from $9.99, blisters)
- October 2, 2026 — second wave
- October 30, 2026 — third wave
- November 6, 2026 — the flagship drops: Ultra-Premium Collections (Day/Espeon ex & Night/Umbreon ex), $179.99 MSRP each, plus the Ditto Premium Collection and the Mew & Mewtwo Figure Collection
Will Costco carry it? Almost certainly. Costco carried the 25th Anniversary Ultra-Premium Collection back in 2021 and has stocked every major anniversary and flagship set since — including the 151 UPC and the Mega Charizard X UPC. Major retailers including Costco are expected to carry the 30th Celebration lineup, though Costco hasn’t confirmed specific products, item numbers, or pricing yet.
Based on Costco’s history, the most likely Costco drops are the Elite Trainer Box and the Ultra-Premium Collections — Costco tends to favor the premium bundles and often prices them below MSRP or packages them as exclusive multi-packs. Given the November 6 release of the UPCs and Costco’s habit of heavy Q4 Pokémon stock, expect the best shot at these in November–December 2026.
What makes this set special: every card is foil (down to the basic Energy), each booster pack guarantees one of 30 different Pikachu cards each drawn by a different artist, and the set introduces a brand-new “Futuristic rare” rarity.
I’ll update this section with confirmed Costco item numbers and pricing the moment these hit warehouses. Bookmark the page and check back as the fall waves drop — or drop a comment if you spot one before I do.
Costco Pokémon stock is intermittent and sells out fast. There’s no permanent shelf presence — products drop, sell out within minutes to hours, and then the shelves sit empty until the next shipment. The fastest way to check for current availability is to look up the specific item numbers below in the Costco app (Warehouse tab) or on Costco.com.
I check multiple Bay Area warehouses several times a week and update this page when new products appear. If a drop is live, it won’t stay live long — so if you see one, move.
Every Costco Pokémon Drop (Newest → Oldest)
Every product below is verified with Costco item numbers, real in-store or online pricing, and confirmed contents. Note that Costco frequently sells different versions in-store vs. online (the online version is often a higher-priced 2-pack with its own item number), and Costco Canada uses different item numbers than the U.S. — both are flagged where they apply.
Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes ex Box — 3-Pack (2026)
Item #1992235 | $57.99 | 1-unit limit | online queue drop
Three Ascended Heroes ex boxes bundled together from the Mega Evolution era. At roughly $25 MSRP per box individually, the $57.99 bundle works out to about a 20% discount — and roughly $5 per booster pack across the three boxes. Sold through Costco’s online queue with the usual massive lineup; buyers reported queue positions in the tens of thousands and a fast sellout, though stock loaded in waves.
Status: Sold out — watch for restocks.
Pokémon Unova Heavy Hitters Premium Collection (2025)
In-store: Item #1943157 | $45.99 | 2-unit limit Online 2-pack: ~$98.99
6 Black Bolt booster packs + 6 White Flare booster packs (12 total), 4 stamped promo cards (Zekrom, Reshiram, Victini, and Zoroark), and 1 jumbo Kyurem oversized card. Dropped in stores in mid-December 2025 — West Coast on the 19th, East Coast the 20th — and sold out within hours at the 2-pack limit. The online version was sold as a 2-pack via the queue system.
Status: Sold out.
Mega Charizard X Ultra-Premium Collection (2025)
Item #1930406 | ~$89.99 (U.S. online) | 2-unit limit
The blue Charizard UPC that had collectors lined up — but how you got it depended heavily on where you live. In the U.S. this was primarily an online queue drop; many warehouses didn’t stock it on the floor at all, and several regions (parts of SoCal and the Midwest) deliberately skipped in-store sales to avoid crowd problems. In Canada, it showed up in-store by the pallet. If you’re checking U.S. stock, use the app with #1930406, but expect online rather than shelf availability.
Status: Sold out at retail; heavily printed, so secondary prices have softened.
Pokémon Heavy Hitters Premium Collection — Costco Canada (2025)
Item #2468102 (costco.ca) | $57.99 CAD | Model 290-85671
A Costco Canada exclusive — the box features Lucario V and Tyranitar V. Important for U.S. readers: #2468102 is the Canadian item number, so it won’t pull up in the U.S. Costco app. If a U.S. version ran under a different number, check your local app directly.
Status: Sold out.
Prismatic Evolutions Mini Tins 8-Pack — Costco Exclusive (2025)
In-store: Item #1851422 | $59.99 Online 2-pack: Item #1930402 | $131.99
8 Prismatic Evolutions mini tins per pack, each containing 2 booster packs + 1 Eevee coin + 1 foil promo. The 8 tins feature Jolteon, Espeon, Glaceon, Sylveon, Leafeon, Umbreon, Vaporeon, and Flareon — and all 8 line up to form a single connected image. This is a Costco-exclusive configuration not available at other retailers.
Status: Sold out. Secondary prices run well above retail.
Prismatic Evolutions ETB + Booster Bundle (2025)
In-store: Item #1898462 | $57.99 | 1-unit limit per membership per day Online 2-pack: Item #1930400 | $121.99
The in-store version includes 1 Elite Trainer Box (9 booster packs) + 1 Booster Bundle (6 booster packs) = 15 total Prismatic Evolutions packs. The online 2-pack doubles that. Prismatic Evolutions was the hottest set of the year, and this was the most affordable sealed-product route — which is exactly why it sold out within minutes at most locations and online.
Status: Sold out everywhere. Secondary prices well above retail.
Pokémon Holiday Calendar + PokéBall Bundle (2025)
Item #1930403 | $48.99 in-store
A 25-day holiday advent calendar with daily Pokémon TCG surprises (promo cards, booster packs, holiday items) + 1 collectible PokéBall tin (color varies). A Costco-exclusive bundle format — the calendar alone retails around $39.99 elsewhere, so the PokéBall tin is effectively a freebie.
Status: Sold out (seasonal — expect a new version for Holiday 2026).
Charizard ex Super-Premium Collection (2025)
Item #1861371 | $54.99 online (shipping included) | 4.8 stars (103 reviews)
10 Pokémon TCG booster packs from various expansions, 1 foil Charizard ex promo, 2 foil cards (Charmander and Charmeleon), and 1 card-display figure featuring Charizard with translucent fire effects — the figure doubles as a stand to show off a favorite card. Ages 6+. Includes 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card. One of the highest-rated Pokémon products Costco has carried.
Status: Listed on Costco.com; availability varies by warehouse.
Surging Sparks ETB + Booster Bundle (2025)
Item #1898458 | $57.99 in-store | 2-unit limit
15 TCG booster packs (Elite Trainer Box + Booster Bundle), 1 foil promo card, 6 damage-counter dice, and 1 online TCG code card — same bundle format as the in-store Prismatic Evolutions version, from the Surging Sparks expansion.
Status: Sold out.
151 Blooming Waters Premium Collection (2025)
In-store: Item #1739873 | $44.99 (MSRP $59.99) Online 2-pack: Item #1916742 | $99.99
12 booster packs from the Scarlet & Violet 151 expansion, 4 foil promo cards (Venusaur ex, Blastoise ex, Bulbasaur, Squirtle), and 1 oversized foil Blastoise ex card. This is the drop that turned chaotic enough to make national news — the LA Times and other outlets reported on fights breaking out at Costco locations in January 2025. At $44.99 in-store versus the $59.99 MSRP, the savings plus the scarcity of 151 product made this the most sought-after Costco Pokémon drop to date.
Status: Sold out. Secondary prices $100–150+ per box.
151 5-Pack Mini Tins + 4 Promo Cards (2024)
In-store: Item #1785131 | $37.99 (some locations $38.99) Online 2-pack: Item #1923786 | $77.98
5 mini tins from the 151 expansion (each with 2 booster packs + 1 energy coin + 1 art card) + 4 Costco-exclusive cosmos reverse-holofoil promos (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu). Two box variants (a Meowth set and a Magneton set) with different tin lineups. The exclusive promos made this a must-buy for 151 master-set collectors.
Status: Sold out. Restocked sporadically through early 2025.
Paldean Fates 5-Pack Mini Tins + 4 Promo Cards (2024)
Item #1839128 | $37.99 in-store | $39.99 online | 4.4 stars (21 reviews)
5 Paldean Fates mini tins + 4 foil promo cards. Booster packs vary by product. Same format as the 151 Mini Tins, from the Paldean Fates expansion. Online stock lasted about a day before selling out, then restocked intermittently.
Status: Sold out.
151 Ultra-Premium Collection (2024)
Item #2455412 | $89.99 online
16 booster packs from the 151 expansion, 1 etched foil Mew ex promo, 1 full-art foil Mewtwo promo, 1 etched metal Mew ex card, 1 playmat, 1 deck box, 1 metallic Mew coin, 6 damage-counter dice, 2 condition markers, and a TCG Live code card. The UPC is the flagship 151 product — at $89.99 through Costco versus $120+ at game stores, the value was significant. Availability was highly inconsistent: the product page stayed live on Costco.com for long stretches without reliable in-stock drops, so many buyers ended up sourcing it elsewhere at MSRP.
Status: Listed on Costco.com but availability has been unpredictable.
Crown Zenith ETB + Koraidon ex Tin + Miraidon Window Tin (2023)
In-store: Item #1828988 | $72.99 Online: Item #1828995 | $79.99 | 4.6 stars (14 reviews)
A Crown Zenith Elite Trainer Box + Koraidon ex Tin + Miraidon Window Tin bundled together. Crown Zenith was the capstone of the Sword & Shield era and held strong secondary value. Costco’s bundle price beat buying the three pieces separately by a meaningful margin.
Status: Sold out.
V-Tin Assortment 4-Pack (2022)
Item #1631802 | $64.99 in-store | $74.99 online
4 tins (V Heroes, V Strikers, and V Powers variants), each with 5 booster packs + 1 foil V card. Featured Espeon V, Umbreon V, Sylveon V, Pikachu V, Eternatus V, Eevee V, Empoleon V, and Tyranitar V across the variants. Two box styles. Costco.com ran a “buy 4+ online and save $30” promo that effectively covered the shipping markup.
Status: Sold out.
Chilling Reign Elite Trainer Box + Window Tin (2022)
Item #1631799 | $37.99 in-store | $48 online
Sword & Shield: Chilling Reign ETB (12 booster packs, 45 energy cards, 65 card sleeves, collector’s box, dice, online codes) + a Window Tin with unique Pokémon artwork. Found in the middle toy aisle at most locations. Both Evolving Skies and Chilling Reign variants circulated under the same item number at different warehouses.
Status: Sold out.
Urshifu VMAX Premium Box (2022)
Item #1617804 | $29.99 in-store | $59.99 online (2-pack)
8 booster packs, 1 foil Urshifu V promo, 1 etched Urshifu VMAX promo, 1 oversize card, 1 TCG Online code card, and 1 special Strike Energy card. Available in Single Strike or Rapid Strike variants. Often found on the side aisle next to marked-down toys rather than the main toy section. Costco.com sold the 2-pack (one of each variant) for $59.99 with shipping included.
Status: Sold out.
3-Pack Treasure Chest Tin + Eevee Promos (2021)
Item #1540887 | $33.99 in-store | Limit 5 per membership
1 Treasure Chest tin (5 booster packs + 3 exclusive Eevee foil promos: Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon) + 2 Poké Ball tins (3 booster packs each) = 11 total booster packs. The Eevee promos were Costco-exclusive and became collectible after the bundle sold out.
Status: Sold out.
5-Pack Mini Tins w/ 4 Cards (2021)
Item #1486495 | $29.99 in-store
5 mini tins (each with 2 booster packs + 1 metallic Pokémon coin + 1 art card) + 4 Pokémon promo cards. Much harder to find than the prior year’s Poké Ball tins — most locations had very limited stock and sold out within a day or two. In-store only at launch.
Status: Sold out.
3-Pack Poké Ball Trading Cards Assortment (2020)
Item #1427693 | $24.99 in-store
3 Poké Ball tins containing 9 booster packs total (Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY series) + 3 Pokémon coins. The original Costco Pokémon product — and still one of the best entry-level values Costco has offered. Sold out quickly and kicked off years of “where can I find these?” emails.
Status: Sold out.
How Costco Pokémon Drops Work
If you’re new to hunting Pokémon cards at Costco, the system is different from every other retailer. Here’s how it actually works.
How to Check Stock
The fastest way to check a specific product: open the Costco app, tap the Warehouse tab, and enter the item number. The app shows whether your local warehouse has it. Calling the store works too — give them the item number (not just “do you have Pokémon cards”) and they can check inventory instantly.
Where to Find Them In-Store
Pokémon products show up in different spots depending on season and store layout: the main toy aisle (center of the warehouse), the seasonal/holiday section (front of store in Q4), and occasionally the side aisles near marked-down toys. If it’s not in the obvious spot, walk every aisle — these get tucked in odd places.
The Online Queue System
Big online drops use a virtual queue, and understanding it is the difference between scoring and striking out. Collectors generally rate Costco’s queue as the fairest online system among the big-box retailers — but it’s not first-come-first-served. Here’s what regulars report:
- It’s randomized at the start. If you’re in the waiting room before the queue opens, the system drops everyone into a random order the moment it goes live. Someone who joined at the last second can land ahead of someone who waited an hour. Joining after the start sends you to the back.
- Queue position varies wildly. People report everything from 7,000 to 550,000+ in line on the same drop. Lower isn’t guaranteed by being early — it’s the luck of the shuffle.
- Stock often loads late. A recurring pattern: the item shows out of stock for the first several minutes, then loads in a wave. Many buyers who waited 20–25 minutes instead of backing out ended up checking out successfully. Don’t bail too early.
- Some report list-based workarounds. Costco tends to patch these between drops, so don’t rely on them.
Watch for Order Cancellations
A big one people learn the hard way: Costco cancels orders that don’t match the membership. Using a credit card with a different name than the member, or putting the same card on two different accounts, can get your order canceled after the fact. Keep the membership name and payment name aligned.
The .97 Clearance Signal
When a Pokémon product’s price tag ends in .97 (e.g., $14.97), Costco is clearing it out and not reordering. That’s the best price you’ll ever see — and the signal to buy up to the limit before it’s gone for good.
In-Store vs. Online
Costco frequently sells different versions of the same product in-store and online. In-store is typically a single unit at a lower price; online is often a 2-pack at roughly double, with shipping included — and a different item number. The in-store price is almost always the better per-unit deal.
Purchase Limits
Recent drops carry 1- to 2-unit limits (the hottest, like Prismatic Evolutions, have been 1 per membership per day). Costco added these after scalpers started clearing pallets. Limits are enforced at checkout.
Restock Patterns
There’s no fixed schedule. Drops happen when Costco receives shipment from The Pokémon Company, and timing varies by region and product. General patterns:
- October–December is the heaviest period for new products
- Major set releases get dedicated Costco bundles within a few months of retail launch
- Restocks of sold-out products can happen weeks or months later with no warning
- West Coast warehouses often get stock first, with the East Coast following days to weeks later
The honest answer to “when does Costco restock Pokémon cards” is: unpredictably. Check the app regularly using the item numbers above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Costco sell the Pokémon 30th Celebration set?
Costco hasn’t officially confirmed it yet, but it’s very likely. Costco carried the 25th Anniversary Ultra-Premium Collection in 2021 and has stocked every major flagship set since. The 30th Celebration launches September 16, 2026, with the Ultra-Premium Collections (Day and Night, $179.99 MSRP each) following November 6, 2026. Expect Costco’s best stock in November–December 2026. This page will be updated with confirmed Costco item numbers and pricing as soon as they drop.
Does Costco sell Pokémon cards?
Yes — Costco regularly carries Pokémon TCG products, often in Costco-exclusive bundle formats at prices below game stores and other retailers. Availability is inconsistent and products sell out quickly. Check the item numbers above in your Costco app for current stock.
When does Costco restock Pokémon cards?
There’s no fixed schedule. Restocks happen when Costco receives shipment from The Pokémon Company and vary by region. The heaviest period for new drops is October through December. Monitor the Costco app using specific item numbers, or call your warehouse with the item number.
Are Costco Pokémon cards worth buying?
Almost always, yes. Costco’s per-pack pricing consistently beats game stores, Target, Walmart, and Amazon. The Costco-exclusive bundles (like the 151 Mini Tins or the Prismatic Evolutions 8-Pack Mini Tins) often include cards you can’t get anywhere else, adding collector value on top of the savings.
Does Costco sell Pokémon cards online?
Yes, but online versions are often different from in-store — typically 2-packs at roughly double the in-store price with shipping included, sold through a virtual queue. Online drops can sell out in minutes. The in-store price is usually the better per-unit deal.
Why do Costco Pokémon cards sell out so fast?
Three factors: below-market pricing attracts collectors and scalpers alike, purchase limits are relatively new, and Pokémon TCG demand has surged since 2020. The mix of genuine scarcity and price advantage makes drops feel like events.
Is there a purchase limit on Pokémon cards at Costco?
Recent drops have carried 1- to 2-unit limits per membership, with the highest-demand products limited to 1 per membership per day. Older drops allowed up to 5. Limits are enforced at checkout.
Does Costco Canada sell Pokémon cards?
Yes, and Canada often gets its own drops — sometimes in-store by the pallet — but Costco Canada uses different item numbers than the U.S. (for example, the Heavy Hitters Premium Collection is #2468102 on costco.ca). Use costco.ca and Canadian item numbers if you’re shopping north of the border.
What Pokémon products does Costco have right now?
Costco Pokémon stock is intermittent and sells out fast, so “right now” changes constantly. Check the item numbers listed above in your Costco app to verify current stock at your local warehouse — that’s always more accurate than any static list.
Where to Buy When Costco Is Out
When Costco doesn’t have Pokémon cards in stock (which is most of the time), these are the best alternatives:
Pokemon Cards – 3 Booster Packs (Random packs) on Amazon -> Boost Your Collection with 100% Authentic Booster Packs Includes 3 Random Blister Card Packs for Pokemon The Trading Card Game. Each Booster Pack Includes 10 game cards. That’s a total of 30 cards!
Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box on Amazon -> The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box includes 9 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions booster packs, 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Eevee, and 65 card sleeves featuring Eevee as a Stellar Tera Pokémon.
Pokemon TCG: 3 Booster Packs & 1 Random Foil on Amazon -> Three Booster Packs: Dive into a world of mystery and anticipation with three booster packs.
Other Pokémon Products at Costco
Costco has also carried non-TCG Pokémon products worth knowing about:
- Costco Pokémon Switch Games: Every Title, Price & Item Number
- Costco Pokémon Plush: The 8″ Galar Region 4-Pack (Item 1554506)
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