Can you still purchase Pokémon trading cards at Argos, how have Reddit users reacted to their announcement?
Reddit users have reacted to an announcement by Argos on changes they are making to accessing Pokémon trading cards.
On February 27 2026, Pokémon celebrated its 30th anniversary and in January of this year, the Pokémon website wrote: “Every year on February 27, Pokémon fans around the world celebrate Pokémon Day to commemorate the release of the very first Pokémon video games in Japan. You can mark the occasion with a specially stamped foil promo card featuring Pikachu and a metallic coin featuring a special logo, plus three booster packs from different Pokémon TCG expansions.”
A year ago Reddit users discussed why Pokémon fans like trading cards and one wrote: “Pokemon cards can be played as a game so some people like collecting them for that reason.
But some people also just enjoy the way they look and the artwork on them, they collect them so they can admire their art.”
Another Reddit user said: “I just think they're cool and I love Pokémon. I loved them when I was a kid. I don’t buy them anymore though too expensive.”
Agos has shared an update on Facebook about changes they are making to accessing Pokémon trading cards. The update reads: “🚨 Pokémon fans ⚡
“We’re making changes to how you can access Pokémon Trading Cards moving forward...
“We are currently out of stock of Pokémon Trading Cards. Moving forward, no Pokémon cards will be available for purchase via any Argos store.
“When Pokémon cards are re-stocked, they will only be available for purchase via the Argos app. You will be able to Click & Collect your in-app purchase at your nearest Argos store, however home delivery is not available.”
In reaction to the news, one Reddit user wrote: “I think this announcement will make the Argos experience better, not easier though. I think a large problem with Argo releases recently was that some stores were adhering to app only, and some were not.
“Stock is shared between a lot of stores (at least for me locally) so people waiting in store for opening in one store could mess with the app ordering for other stores inadvertently by spinning the app out thinking it had stock when it didn't.”
However other Reddit users were less than impressed and one said: “That’s the worst thing to happen , I have 0 luck nowadays unless I can ask staff instore as the only time it’s ever limited 1pp 🥲.
“I’m close to quitting the hobby at this point anyways and moved onto other things as impossible to get sealed and can still pick up a few single cards on rare occasion anyways.”