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A month of Pokéween: check the store, then check the promo

Plan a local play or trading visit, then keep event promos separate from ordinary Chaos Rising cards in your collection.

TCGIndex editorial · 2026-10-06
Actual card comparison: A month of Pokéween: check the store, then check the promo
AI-created TCGIndex explanatory artwork, not a photograph of a real store or promo card. Dates follow the official UK announcement; confirm participation in your region.

One month does not mean one universal timetable

The official UK announcement places Pokéween activities at Play! Pokémon Stores from October 1 to 31, 2026. Open play, trading and tournaments are among the possibilities, with each store setting its own programme. Before making a trip, confirm that your chosen store is participating and ask about its actual session times. A regional announcement is not proof that every store worldwide is involved.

Zubat, Golbat and Crobat join the season

The announcement features Pokéween promo cards using the three bat Pokémon from Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising, plus a sticker sheet. Treat that as an introduction to the rewards, not a promise that one visit gets you every card. Ask the organiser about entry requirements, how rewards are distributed and availability.

A familiar Pokémon can still be a different card

TCGIndex’s English Chaos Rising catalogue includes Zubat 049/086, Golbat 050/086 and Crobat 051/086, alongside a separate Crobat 093/086. These are base-set references, not verified matches to an event promo. Compare the printed language, number, artwork, event marking and finish before attaching a market reference to the card in your hand.

Make a useful record of the visit

Keep the store’s address, booking details and entry requirements in your visit notes. For the collection record, photograph both sides of the card and note its printed identifiers and acquisition date. If a search returns only an ordinary set version, keep that price separate. We have not established a verified trading price for these event promos and do not assign one here.

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Try it yourself

  • Confirm local participation and session times
  • Ask about entry and reward distribution
  • Match language, number, artwork, event mark and finish
  • Keep base-set prices separate from promo prices

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