How to Get the ‘Pikachu at the Museum’ Jumbo Promo Card in the UK (2026)

A brand-new oversized (jumbo) Pokémon TCG promo card—“Pikachu at the Museum”—is coming to the UK as part of The Pokémon Company International x Natural History Museum, London collaboration. If you’re trying to plan your best shot at getting one (without overpaying later), here’s everything confirmed so far.

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Key dates (at a glance)

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Where to get the jumbo promo card

1) Natural History Museum pop-up shop (London)

• The pop-up runs 26 January to 19 April 2026 at the museum’s Cranbourne Boutique.
• The “Pikachu at the Museum” jumbo promo will be included as a gift with purchase in-store (not for walk-ins online).
• Tickets are required to access the pop-up (it’s free, but you must book). The museum has stated tickets are sold out, with only potential relisted tickets appearing later.

2) Select UK retailers (nationwide) — starting 30 January

If you couldn’t get a museum slot, there’s still a second route:

• From 30 January 2026, the jumbo promo will also be available as a gift with purchase at select UK retailers.
• Participating retailers haven’t been officially listed yet, so the best move is to watch announcements from UK retailers and local game stores.

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Important: you won’t be able to order the card online

Multiple announcements around the collaboration make the same point:

• The jumbo promo is not available online.
• It’s also not being distributed via Pokémon Center (even if some merchandise later appears there).

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Purchase limits (so you can plan your visit)

To help keep stock fair during the run:

• In-store and online merchandise: limited to 1 of each item per customer, with a maximum of 5 items per customer.
• Jumbo promo card: limited to 1 per customer.

(These limits can change if organisers update policies, so treat this as “confirmed at time of writing.”)

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What is “Pokécology” and what kind of merch is coming?

The pop-up’s theme is “Pokécology”, inspired by the Japanese publication Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology—blending Pokémon with a natural-history / scientific-illustration vibe.

Merchandise categories mentioned across official coverage include things like:

• stationery & prints
• clothing & accessories
• pins/badges, bags, posters
• decorative items (including premium-style pieces)
• an exclusive plush oai_citation:13‡License Global

Some of the range is also expected to appear online via the Natural History Museum shop (from midday 26 Jan 2026, while stocks last), and selected items may launch on Pokémon Center UK in early February. oai_citation:14‡pocketmonsters.net

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The Pokécology book (English release)

If the pop-up’s theme is your thing, the English-language Pokécology book is also confirmed:

• Title: Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology
• Release date: 21 April 2026
• Preorders: available via major book retailers

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FAQ

Do I need a museum ticket to shop the pop-up?

Yes—general museum entry doesn’t grant access to the pop-up shop area. You need a pop-up shop ticket.

Are there walk-ins?

The museum’s event info stresses booking and indicates tickets are sold out, with only the possibility of relisted tickets.

Will Pokémon Center UK sell the jumbo promo card?

No—coverage around the release states the promo card isn’t distributed via Pokémon Center, even if some merch later appears there.

Which UK retailers will have it on 30 January?

Not confirmed yet. As soon as retailers are announced, we’ll update this post.

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Collector tips (practical, not hype)

• If you have a museum slot: go early in your time window and decide your purchase in advance (limits are strict).
• If you’re relying on retailers: call ahead on/just before 30 January and ask:
  • “Are you participating in the Pikachu jumbo promo gift-with-purchase?”
  • “What’s the minimum spend (if any)?”
  • “How many promos did you receive?”