the pokemon tcg community is getting its largest ever event in baltimore spring of 2026!

charm city, here we come. we are so proud to present you with a downtown, two-day massive convention on april 11-12, 2026!

vendors
Vendor tables are currently being filled, with tables starting at just $125 per day. We try and bring you the simplest ways possible to buy tables with an equitable process for all budgets. Prices are tiered based on location to the entrance, simple as that. All are 8 feet in length by 2.5 feet wide. You select the tables that are not shaded and sold, buy up to four at a time, grab any add-ons needed and check out, that's it. No hidden fees and you're locked into the location *YOU* chose. No promoters playing favorites or vendors greasing pockets for better tables. If you book with us and need a place to stay, this link is the perfect compliment of discounted hotels all throughout the area which also shows distance from the Baltimore Convention Center. Parking details will be sent out to vendors in the weeks leading up to the event. Still have questions? Contact us through social media DM's, email, or our web form.
You will see Corviknight themes all throughout our giveaways! It's an ode to the Baltimore Ravens, the perfect pairing of a Pokemon mascot for the city of Baltimore.
attendees
For those that don't know us, we avoid platform fees for the end user as much as possible, it's a core and long standing tenet of our business. General admission tickets are available for 10:01 AM entry both in advance and at the door. We have a discounted two day pass available for $30 (also includes sales tax). Simply pay in advance or day of the event at the door via cash, credit card or Venmo. VIP tickets for EARLY entrance are also available. All of these include in a bag you pick.....single cards with a ceiling up to $400, booster packs, random sealed product, a commemorative pin, exclusive serial numbered event cards, exclusive merch from sponsors, a cool VIP badge, and more. Professor Thomas will be hosting our Saturday Pokemon tournament with tons of sealed Perfect Order up for grabs. For $60, you get early VIP access both days (without the VIP bag), entry into our tournament in Rooms 314/316 on the top level and participation prizing. This Gengar below will be the biggest chase for VIP's in Baltimore!
media/social influencers
Have a solid following in the TCG space and want to attend our event for footage? Are you old media wanting a story about the exploding Pokemon market? We want to talk to you about a partnership! All we ask is that you reach out to us through social media so we can vet your content to see if you are a good match. Some of the most fun we have is content creators interacting with our vendors and event goers, coming up with creative ways to feature a massive deal or something really unique not seen all that often outside of conventions. Do you create Shorts? TikToks? Long form videos? ALL of it is welcome and encouraged! Numbered to 500 copies, this card below from the wonderful artistry of Sketchpad Creations will be in every single VIP bag.

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trade night 5:30 - 9:00 hosted by: costello cards erik from violet city
Come hang out with two of instagram's hilarious and rising Pokemon vendor stars, Jack and Erik! We will be giving away items throughout the event with their help throughout trade night. You won't need to go further for trade night beginning at 5:30 because this too will take place inside the Baltimore Convention Center and run from 5:30 - 9:00 in Rooms 314/316 directly above Hall D, right off the escalator. No ticket is needed as entry is free. Food/drink including alcoholic beverages will be offered inside the rooms as well. We will have plenty of seating available for people to mingle and conduct trades/sales through the night.

the tcg voice actors who will be joining us in baltimore for 2026 are...

emily bauer

Emily Ann Bauer also know as Emily Jenness is an American voice actress. She is best known for voicing both Dawn and Cynthia in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl and Zuzu Boyle, Celina, Rin, Lulu Obsidian and Ray Akaba in Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. Bauer has acted in Mona Lisa Smile with Julia Roberts and Long Distance with Monica Keena. In 2005, she voiced in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind with Alison Lohman, Patrick Stewart and Uma Thurman. In 2007, she was cast as the lead role of Dawn, as well as the Sinnoh League Champion Cynthia in the Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl anime series. In 2014, Bauer voiced main character Zuzu Boyle/Ray Akaba and her counterparts in Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. Bauer has an acting studio in New Jersey and continues to participate in productions in the New York City metro area.

matthew sussman

Matthew Sussman is an actor and director, known for his roles in films like "Kate & Leopold" (2001) and "The Peacemaker" (1997). In addition to acting and directing, he also voices characters, notably Meowth in the English dub of "Pokémon: Indigo League" as well as creating the voice of Slowking in “Pokémon the Movie.”.

RODGER PARSONS

Rodger Parsons (also known as Ken Gates) is an American voice actor for the English-language dub of the Pokémon anime. He is a graduate of New York University and holds a BFA degree in Television, Motion Pictures, Radio. He is affiliated with TAJ Productions and later DuArt, his major recurring role of the Pokemon series' narrator had been re-casted to Mike Pollock following the dub studio's relocation to 4Kids' personal studio for Series 6, Series 7, and Series 8; He then later returns to his role as the narrator from Season 9 to 25.

Frequently asked questions

What are you?
It's nice to meet you. We are The Best Flippin' Card Show. Known for our first rate sports and trading card game events that continue to grow in size and scope. This convention sized card show is going to focus on ONLY Pokemon/TCG cards plus some really cool Pokemon artists along with side items like plushies, figurines, etc. We hope to bring you 250+ tables of vendors selling Pokemon, One Piece, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering et al.
when does the fun take place?
Word on the street is, it's going to be on Saturday & Sunday, April 11th and 12th in the year of our Charizard, 2026. The full event runs from 9 AM - 5 PM (VIP only is 9-10) on Saturday and 9 AM - 4 PM (VIP only 9-10) on Sunday.
where do i need to go?
One of the busiest spots in Baltimore is the Central Business District, and this is where the Baltimore Convention Center is located. There are lots of Halls inside with other events going on at the same time, we will be in Hall D. We hope to have signs on the nearest doors pointing you in the right direction. There are plenty of parking garages around the downtown area. The BWI Airport is about 20 minutes away and a short ride using the light rail system. The Convention Center is less than 2 miles from Baltimore's Penn Station.
What can i do?
We don't have "card show" in our name for nothing, that is and always will be our main focus of the day. The hope is you love cardboard as much as the millions of others in America who do the same as a beloved hobby. But from there on out, you can eat/drink within the building from the concession stand at the front of the convention center, have autographs signed by TCG actors and take pictures with them, play in a Pokemon tournament Saturday, and hear a bunch of songs and other DJ sets from the crew with Poke Gangsta. Our goal is to provide an all day experience, we don't want people simply walking around for an hour and leaving. We are an EVENT inside a massive convention center, not a local 25-table show held at your VFW.
how much are you charging me?
General Admission doors open at 10 AM on Saturday and for all those attendees 13 years of age and up, the cost is $20 on Saturday. You can buy tickets through our exclusive partner, OnTreasure, or pay at the door via cash or credit. Either way, you're always paying $20 as we don't tack on those annoying fees and already include sales tax. For Sunday, general admission is also at 10 AM and will cost $15 for entry. Combined two-day tickets for GA can be had for a discounted price of $30. For those who want a more premium experience and 9 AM access, we will have exactly 500 special VIP bags made up for $140 each which includes 9 AM entry for both days. These are full of goodies for all those purchasing this type of early entry ticket. So quantities are limited. We don't skimp on VIP's. They come with everything from one hour early entry to get the best early deals to sealed Pokemon booster packs, VIP badges, special commemorative pins, an exclusive art card, giveaways from sponsors, and graded singles with a ceiling up to $400! Note most VIP bag graded singles will be in the $45-75 range. This is our EXCLUSIVE VIP pin all will receive, they cannot be purchased anywhere else.
got any of them hotel rooms?
We are partnered with a company that caters to us and you, giving you access to any and all available downtown Baltimore hotels that fit any budget. Many are within walking distance of the Baltimore Convention Center. Please click on this link to give you access to these rooms if you need them, no matter where are you are traveling in from.
so how do i vend?
We have partnered with OnTreasure to sell all vendor spots moving forward. Around 275 tables will be on sale in early 2026 and have tiered pricing based on location, starting at $250 for the entire two days. All orders (not per table) come with two vendor badges, purchase additional badges for a $15 add-on. You can also rent table coverings for $10. We will have a limited quantity of display cases for rent at $40 for the weekend. Vendors choose their actual spot and pay for it through the website on a first come first serve basis. Don't forget to create a profile if you are a new user. Many card events are moving to On Treasure so once you have a vendor profile, you can use it forever.
what if i'm a company that doesn't sell actual cards?
We for sure want to talk to you! Do you sell Pokemon binders or cases and want to match up with the perfect audience for your product? Are you an incredible artist of One Piece fan art and sell your prints? Do you make Piplup trinkets and want other Piplup fans to love them as much as you do? You will sign up just like any other vendor, based on how much you want to pay for a table. It's ok to be mixed in with card sellers, which will be the majority of vendors on hand. While the event is probably 85% or more cards, we love our "other" categories of TCG goods too!
where can i buy things?
Tickets to get into the event are sold exclusively through our trusted hobby event partner, On Treasure. Vendor tables are also sold through On Treasure. We want MORE than just Pokemon so if you are an alternative type seller, you will definitely have much less competition. Food and drink, both breakfast and lunch items, are all sold inside the convention center Hall D. There will be everything from pizza, hot dogs, to items that are very Chipotle-like. Specialty coffees and breakfast sandwiches will be available before 10 AM.
what kind of famous people can i meet?
Our TCG voice actor list is finalized. - Emily Bauer - Matthew Sussman - Megan Hollingshead - Rodger Parsons All of these amazing people will be on hand at the front of the convention to sign your own memorabilia or photos provided by the artist themselves. Come out and have excellent conversations or just take photos with the most respected names in the TCG industry.
i have kids and they get bored easily, how do i keep them busy?
As parents ourselves, kids can only take so much at a card show before they want to leave when you're not done yet. We are bringing several activities for kids to keep them busy. Look for photo ops with their favorite Pokemon characters like Charizard and a special kid zone with several activities in the main lobby of our event! We will have tables and chairs for parents to relax alongside them while they burn off some energy. Remember, kids 12 & under are FREE to enter the convention itself.
i love to play tcg's, what are you doing for me?

Professor Thomas is hosting our Saturday Pokemon tournament with tons of sealed Perfect Order up for grabs. For $60, you get early VIP access both days (without the VIP bag), entry into our tournament in Rooms 314/316 on the top level and participation prizing. More tourney info can be found on this poster. Registration closes at 9:45 AM sharp on 4/11 but remember you can get in early on Sunday to shop for cards.

door prizes

All entrants paying to get in or purchasing the VIP package will have one entry into our amazing door prizes listed here. Simply fill out your ticket upon arrival, leave a legible name and phone number. We will pull all winners around 3:30 Sunday and contact them to get the prizes in their hands, many will be mailed out.
  • Graded Pokemon singles
  • Riftbound Spiritforged Booster Box & One Piece Heroines Box
  • Hand made TCG rugs from RunNDuck
  • Hand crafted Corviknight binder from fufucollects

who we are and what you are in for

Hi! We are The Best Flippin' Card Show. By the time April 2026 rolls around, we will have had more than 80 events under our belt. Many of those have taken place in a hotel ballroom and a few in minor league ballparks. It was simply time to expand our reach and brand into convention halls. Best Flippin' TCG Shows already serves up the LARGEST events in all of New England and those have capped at 165 tables. It was simply time to go to more than 250 tables. Pokemon and the TCG market overall is having a time right now. Baltimore is skipped over by the largest TCG focused events on their annual tour. We wanted to marry our experience with that of the passionate collectors that may live in the downtown Baltimore area, giving you super easy access to get there. We will be inside Hall D. Here is a photo to the right of the inside and the 30,000 sq. ft. of floor plan we have access to where the event will officially take place. As of this writing, we are still envisioning what will go into the blank canvas provided by the convention center.
Year founded

2021

The owner has been back into cards for a decade after giving them and the card shows up he attended as a child to then be reintroduced to a long lost love in 2016. Once the pandemic room limits lifted, we acted immediately and founded Best Flippin Card Promotions LLC in 2021 after a careful amount of planning to ensure a unique and memorable experience for all.
Card lover attendees

38K+

This number grows larger by the month. Our first event ever only had 200 attendees but some we have thrown have 10x'ed that number per day. Our events have ranged from 30 tables to up to 375 tables and hundreds of card slingers involved.
Vendors entrusting us

400+

Vendors of all types, with baseball cards more than 100 years old on up to those that have the latest Japanese Pokemon on release day, we cover the entire spectrum at our exclusive events. We are easy to work with, inclusive, and realize the most important part of a card show is the vendor.
Door Prize Worth

$25k

The area we pride ourselves on the most is maximizing the value created just for attending our events. With more than 200 winners and everything from 65" TV's to vintage Pokemon packs worth $600, we try and bring the "wow factor" for simply showing up and getting lucky just by coming to our events.

join us on april 11th & 12th with 250+ tables of your favorite tcg companies and vendors. this is one not to be missed!