How to Preorder the 2025 Pokémon TCG Holiday Calendar
The annual Pokémon Trading Card Game 2025 Holiday Calendar is back, and just like in previous years, it’s already shaping up to be one of the hottest seasonal releases in the trading card game world. Even though it doesn’t officially launch until late August, early listings have already begun vanishing from retailer sites. If you’re a collector, a casual fan, or a parent trying to avoid last-minute holiday chaos, now’s the time to prepare.
The good news? You can absolutely still get your hands on one, but you’re going to need to act fast. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to lock down a 2025 Pokémon TCG Holiday Calendar before it’s gone.
What is the Pokémon TCG Holiday Calendar?
This festive calendar is part advent calendar, part collectible treasure chest. It’s $50, and it comes with a variety of goodies. Each day leading up to the holidays reveals a surprise item, including:
- 8 foil Pokémon cards with a snowflake stamp
- 6 booster packs
- 7 mini 3-card “fun packs”
- 2 coins
- 2 sticker sheets
- 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card
- Additional holiday-themed accessories and goodies
It’s designed to be both a fun countdown and a value-packed gift. Whether you’re collecting for yourself or surprising someone else, there’s plenty to get excited about here.
When does it release?
The official release date is August 22, 2025. But preorders will likely sell out long before then. In fact, Best Buy’s first wave of listings already disappeared in under 24 hours. Other major retailers are expected to open their listings over the next few weeks.
Where can you buy it?
Here are the major retailers expected to stock the calendar:
- Best Buy
- Amazon
- Walmart
- Target
- Local hobby shops
How to increase your chances of getting a Pokémon TCG Holiday Calendar
Create retailer accounts in advance. This lets you check out faster when the item becomes available. And to make sure you know when the boxes are available, set up restock alerts through StockX, Honey, or even Twitter/X accounts that track Pokémon product drops.
Bookmark product pages on Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, and refresh often in the early morning hours. And finally, check with your local game store. Some receive direct shipments and may allow prepayment or reservation lists.
Check early and often, and you’ll be unwrapping booster packs long before the snow starts to fall. Just don’t succumb to scalpers, as this box tops out at just $50. There’s no need to pay more than that.
