Group Description

Whether you’re battling under bright lights at a local card shop or trekking across the Chain of Lakes on Pokémon GO, Minneapolis has a vibrant and growing community of Pokémon fans. This group brings together Pokémon players in Minneapolis looking for fun, connection, and some legendary pulls.

Minneapolis may be known for its winters, music, and lakes, but it also boasts one of the most welcoming gaming communities in the Midwest. This group exists to help Trainers meet one another, trade cards, compete, and enjoy Pokémon in all its forms—whether you’re raiding at Minnehaha Falls, playing in a TCG league, or organizing a cozy game night at home.

Whether you’re into shiny hunting, deck-building, lore-deep dives, or Pokémon GO raids, you’ll find friends who share your excitement. You don’t need to be a competitive expert to belong here—just a passion for Pokémon and a willingness to connect.

This group is perfect if you’re searching for:

Pokémon players in Minneapolis

Pokémon GO raids in the Twin Cities

Pokémon TCG meetups in Minnesota

Local Pokémon events and tournaments

Casual Pokémon groups in Minneapolis

Use this group to:

Organize GO Community Days at parks like Lake Calhoun, Boom Island, or Minnehaha Falls

Visit top shops like Dreamers Vault Games, Tower Games, or Universe Games for events and trade nights

Share card pulls, team builds, shiny catches, and memes

Attend or host game nights, tournament watch parties, or online meetups

Help new players learn, or find someone to show you the ropes

From snowy weekend tournaments to spring raids along the Mississippi River, there’s always something happening in the Twin Cities Pokémon scene. Many members meet up regularly at Dreamers Vault Games for TCG nights or swing by Tower Games for casual trading and league play. Universe Games is also a local favorite for picking up new packs and joining friendly in-store matches.

The spirit of this group is about accessibility, fun, and friendship. We welcome everyone—from returning players who haven’t picked up a card since Gen I to parents learning how to play with their kids. No gatekeeping, no pressure—just Poké-loving folks making real-world connections.

So if you’re ready to grow your Pokédex and your friend circle at the same time, come say hi. Whether you’re chasing shinies, perfecting your decklist, or just looking for others to share your hobby with, this is the spot for you.

Support your Minneapolis Pokémon community—click here to become a co-organizer or moderator of this group.