There are stories that grow together. For thirty years, Pokémon has accompanied generations of Trainers through cards traded on school desks, shared matches, joint video game sessions, and friendships born around a game. For sixty years, Lucca Comics & Games has been the place where those who love comics, gaming, and imagination gather every autumn to feel part of something big. In 2026, these two paths meet and celebrate together. For the very first time, the Lucca Comics & Games community will be able to collect a Pokémon promo card in Lucca during the festival days, created specifically to celebrate this double anniversary and designed for those who, edition after edition, bring life to the city's walls, squares, and pavilions.
The card features a Pikachu , with the Lucca60 logo.
The card will not be for sale, neither in Lucca nor anywhere else, and it cannot be pre-ordered. To get it, you simply need to be there. From October 28th to November 1st, every person with a Lucca Comics & Games 2026 ticket—whether a daily ticket or a season pass—will be able to collect their card, one for each ticket, at the dedicated distribution points across the city.
30 Years of Pokémon: Pokémon at the Palestra Bacchettoni
The card is just one of the surprises that The Pokémon Company international has prepared to celebrate its thirtieth birthday together with the Lucca community. For five days, the Pokémon pavilion at the Palestra Bacchettoni—a real gym in the heart of the city walls—will be a meeting point open to every Trainer, from life-long fans to those about to catch their very first Pokémon.
At the Play Lab, visitors can take their first steps into the Pokémon Trading Card Game, challenge each other in friendly matches, and take home an exclusive mini-deck. Stations dedicated to Pokémon Champions and the latest updates from Pokémon TCG Pocket await video game fans. An interactive booster pack opening experience from Pokémon TCG Pocket will gift fans with exclusive in-app code.
The public will get to experience firsthand the characters from Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu and be amazed by the large LEGO® Pokémon™ installations dedicated to Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise. Roaming photographers, armed with Pokémon × Polaroid cameras, will immortalise Trainers on the spot, turning every encounter into a memory to take home.
For those looking to complete their collection, the Pokémon Store will offer a selection of Pokémon TCG accessories and plush. The Pokémon × Dolly Noire pop-up will showcase items available exclusively for the occasion. Furthermore, the celebration will expand beyond the Palestra Bacchettoni to take over the entire city: Pokémon GO Trainers will find more PokéStops and Gyms throughout the streets and squares of Lucca.
How to Collect the Card
The Pikachu card for Lucca60 will be available in Lucca from October 28th to November 1st, 2026. It will be distributed at:
- Welcome Desks: Santa Croce, San Regolo, and Polo Fiere (Open from 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM);
- Ticket Offices: Santa Croce, San Regolo, and Polo Fiere (Open from 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM);
- The 4 "Card Collection Points": Santa Croce, San Regolo, Polo Fiere (Open from 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM), and additionally the point located in front of the Palestra Bacchettoni (Open from 06:30 AM to 10:00 PM, except on Sunday when it closes at 06:30 PM).
To receive it, present your access ticket (daily ticket, subscription, or pass) for Lucca Comics & Games 2026 and show your wristband. Each access ticket entitles the holder to one card only. The wristband alone will not be valid for collection.
All distribution points will be marked on the paper and online maps of Lucca Comics & Games 2026, as well as on the festival's official app. The dedicated FAQ section for this activity already contains all the information needed to collect the card, including guidelines for families with children under 10 and for those with accessibility needs.
Starting from October 31st until November 8th, if you are unable to attend Lucca Comics & Games 2026, this promo card will also be available at participating Play! Pokémon Stores, many stores will offer activities and play sessions throughout the weekend. Check the Event Locator to find a participating store near you. As at the event, this offer is only available while supplies last.
- Read the FAQ
- Contact our Help Desk for assistance
- Visit Pokémon website
- Read all the news about The Pokémon Company International at Lucca60
Where to collect the card
