TKO Centre | Calling All Card Enthusiasts! TKO Centre Presents 'Summer Card Festival' Featuring Pokémon, One-Piece, Dragon Ball, and Riftbound TCG Cards

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This summer, TKO Centre will be hosting the 'Summer Card Festival' from 25 July to 9 August, featuring popular card games in recent years. The event will bring together popular card vendors, rare shiny cards, and large-scale photo spots. There will also be card battle tournaments and interactive workshops, creating a one-stop venue for collectors to explore, trade, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

The market booths will cover a wide range of card collections, including Japanese, Western, and locally designed cards. Expect to find popular series such as Pokémon, One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Riftbound (Legends of Runeterra)*. Sports fans will also be delighted to discover sports cards featuring their favorite athletes. Vendors will be showcasing rare shiny cards, variant art cards, and early limited-edition cards, with different themes each week. The total estimated value of the cards on display is up to HK$5 million, attracting collectors from all over the city.

In addition to the extensive card trading, the market will also feature an on-site exchange area where children and adults alike can freely swap duplicate cards with fellow collectors, embracing the unique 'card friendship' culture. Several vendors will also be offering limited-time lucky bags at designated times, adding more surprises for card enthusiasts. TKO Centre will also be launching a special 'Card Enthusiast Flash Reward' campaign: The Point members who spend HK$300 or more in a single transaction with electronic payment# at designated 'Instant Points' merchants in TKO Centre, PopDeli, or PopFood, or at the 'Summer Card Market', will receive a reward of 1 pack of Pokémon Trading Card Game and a HK$20 TKO Centre dining e-voucher, in addition to earning points. Offer is available on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last.

Pokémon GO Champion Trophy Unveiled: Shrimp Reveals His Victory Collection for the First Time

The festival has the honor of inviting Cheng Yeuk Hoi (nickname 'Shrimp'), the 2024 Pokémon World Championships Pokémon GO World Champion and Hong Kong representative, to publicly exhibit his world championship collection for the first time. The collection includes the 2024 World Champion Trophy, Certificate of Championship, Player Kit, and TCG cards commemorating his position as a top competitor. As one of the few local esports representatives to achieve international acclaim, Shrimp's road to victory and the support he received from various sectors of society have generated much buzz. The exhibition will also share his gaming strategies, personal collection, and competition experiences, allowing visitors to interact and exchange insights with players from different Pokémon departments.

As the first player from Hong Kong to win the world championship in this competition, Shrimp's journey to the top is nothing short of legendary. In addition to displaying the physical awards, the exhibition will also feature graphic panels to review his key competitions, from his early days as a local player to his rise as a world-class competitor. Visitors will not only be able to admire the champion's collection up close but also understand the competitive significance and stories of perseverance behind each exhibit.

The highlight of the 'Summer Card Festival'—the Card Battle Tournament—will be held from 1 to 9 August (Saturdays and Sundays). Four intense physical battle tournaments will be organized, inviting card game masters from all over Hong Kong to showcase their skills. A range of valuable prizes are up for grabs, including a Nintendo Switch 2 console, the rare card 'Abyssal Eye', and TKO Centre retail e-vouchers.

The tournament will follow the Swiss-system format, with a daily limit of 16 participants. Multiple rounds of matches will be held, with each round lasting 25 minutes and a single-game format to determine advancement and rankings. This format tests the players' consistent performance while ensuring that each participant faces opponents of similar skill levels, increasing the fairness and strategic depth of the competition.

A viewing area will be set up at the competition venue for card enthusiasts and supporters to witness the intense battles up close and feel the thrilling atmosphere. Players interested in participating in the tournament should stay tuned to official channels for the latest information and prepare their decks and strategies in advance, seizing this rare opportunity to connect with fellow card game enthusiasts.

Card Game Workshops: Unraveling the Secrets of Physical and Digital Cards

To promote card culture to a wider audience, TKO Centre will be hosting four card game workshops on 25 and 26 July. The workshops will cover card game basics, differences between physical and mobile card games, and insights into the appreciation and market trends of card collections. Led by experienced card game instructors, the workshops will combine classroom explanations with hands-on demonstrations by real players, allowing participants to grasp both theoretical and practical aspects of card games.

The Point members can sign up for one of the workshops by spending HK$800 or more at designated participating merchants in TKO Centre, earning membership points at the same time. Each workshop has limited spots, and registration will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Card enthusiasts and beginners are advised to plan their trips in advance.