PokeKon

PokeKon is a Pokémon-focused trading card convention in Las Vegas, built to feel more like a fan convention than a dealer hall: more than 100 vendors, tournaments, trading, cosplay and special guests, with attendance topping 10,000 collectors across a two-day run. The fall 2026 edition, titled The Graveyard Shift, takes over the Tuscany Hotel & Casino on November 6 and 7.

What you'll find on the floor

The draw is the Pokémon hobby in all its forms. Vendors sell rare collectibles and trading cards, and the schedule is packed with more than 50 events, including tournaments and open trading. Cosplay is part of the crowd, and special guests are booked for each edition. Beyond the main floor there are ticketed side events. Mad Mike's The Prize is Right is a game show held in the showroom and limited to guests 21 and older, and a craft workshop runs with Krystine. The Graveyard Shift also carries a late-night theme, with Friday hours that run into the evening.

Dates and format

The show is a two-day weekend event. Friday runs as an evening session and Saturday as a full day, and VIP ticket holders get in an hour before general admission each day.

Tickets

Single-day general admission is $15.00 plus a $0.99 fee, good for either Friday or Saturday. A two-day pass with an exclusive badge is $25.00 plus a $1.25 fee. The VIP tier is $40.00 plus a $2.00 fee for two days and includes a lanyard, badge, exclusive art card and early entry. The game show is $20.00 plus a $1.00 fee, and the craft workshop is $25.00 plus a $1.25 fee. Two combo bundles pair a VIP ticket with either the game show ($50.00 plus a $3.00 fee) or the craft workshop ($55.00 plus a $3.25 fee). Inventory is limited, so the show asks buyers not to wait until the last minute.

Vendor tables and rules

Vendor space for The Graveyard Shift is booked online and includes lunch. Vendor space is non-refundable, which is worth weighing before you commit. Table pricing and layout details are handled during booking. A vendor list for the fall show has not been announced yet.

PokeKon also runs a smaller, all-ages trade night format under the name PokeKon After Dark. Its June 18, 2026 edition ran from 6 PM to 10 PM at The Beach Cafe, with its own vendor booking.

History

PokeKon held its first weekend of record on May 30 and 31, 2026, at the Ahern Hotel. The November edition moves to the Tuscany Hotel & Casino, a larger casino setting, which fits the stated attendance goal of more than 10,000.

Getting there

The Tuscany Hotel & Casino is at 255 E. Flamingo Rd in Las Vegas, minutes from the main Strip. Expect casino-style parking and a walk to the event space. Friday's session is built around the evening, so plan for late hours if you are coming straight from work.

Who it suits

PokeKon fits Pokémon collectors who want a convention atmosphere with side events rather than a quiet browse, families and younger fans who come for the cosplay and activities, and vendors looking for a high-traffic two-day room with lunch included. The Friday evening session and the VIP early entry give people with weekday schedules a way in. The Las Vegas Card Show, Genesis Card Show and Total Eclipse Card and Collectibles Show all sit within a couple of miles, so a card-focused weekend in the area can be built around them.