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Pokemon Cards at WHSmith and TG Jones

WHSmith sold its UK high street shops in 2025. They now trade as TG Jones.

Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Former WHSmith high street shops now trade as TG Jones. Some reported good stock of new sets. WHSmith keeps its travel shops in stations, airports and hospitals.

Range varies by shop. New releases sell fast, so call your local branch on launch week.

Professional insight

Card shop buyers chase launch day stock at big chains. They check seals before anything else.

  • Chains often get larger allocations than small shops.
  • Launch week stock goes first, restocks are uneven.
  • Check booster packs for resealed or crimped edges.
  • Language on the pack must match your collection.

Check the label

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WH Smiths high street name change

Buyer
Modella Capital
Deal announced March 2025.
Shops sold
About 480 high street stores
Kept by WHSmith
Travel shops
Airports, stations and hospitals.

Types

Booster pack

Single sealed pack of random cards from one set.

Blister pack

One to three boosters plus a promo card on a card back.

Tin or collection box

Several boosters with a featured promo card.

Elite Trainer Box

Boosters plus sleeves, dice and storage for players.

Red flags

  • Loose packs sold out of the original box.
  • Wrap that is baggy, glued or has no seam pattern.
  • Text with spelling mistakes or odd fonts.
  • Resale price far above the shop shelf price.
  • Seller refuses photos of the actual item.

Common questions

Does WHSmith still sell Pokemon cards?
The former high street shops trade as TG Jones. Travel shop ranges vary.
Why are new sets sold out?
Demand spikes at launch. Wholesalers cap orders to spread stock.
Are TG Jones Pokemon cards genuine?
Shop stock comes through normal UK trade supply. Still check the seal.