Popular Cheerleading Squad "Peach Girls" and TVB's "The Joy of Nature" Debut Collectible Cards with Live Appearances!
Collaboration with Renowned Local Artist Little Thunder: Buy a Ticket and Get a Limited-Time Card Pack While Stocks Last!
HKSAR, China 19 June 2026 —— Hong Kong's largest trading card event, Grade10 FEST Summer 2026, officially opens today at the Grand Ballroom, 16/F, Hopewell Hotel, Wan Chai. Organized by Grade10, a renowned Asian trading card brand under MemeStrategy (HKEX:2440), this summer extravaganza brings together over 120 local and international exhibitors. The event features several groundbreaking cross-industry collaborations, including a collaboration with renowned local artist Little Thunder offering limited card packs with ticket purchases, a multi-million-HKD vintage exhibition celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary, an immersive "A Journey Through Time" exhibition recreating classic eras, and the Hong Kong debut of popular cheerleading squad "Peach Girls". This seamless integration of card culture, art collecting, community engagement, and live entertainment makes Grade10 FEST Summer 2026 a must-visit immersive trendsetting celebration for the public and enthusiasts alike over the Dragon Boat Festival long weekend.
The opening ceremony was graced by prominent figures, including The Honourable Adrian Ho King-hong, Member of Legislative Council of the HKSAR; The Honourable Duncan Chiu, Member of Legislative Council of the HKSAR, Ray Chan, Chief Executive Officer of MemeStrategy and Grade10. Supporting partners and advisors present at the ceremony included Wesley Ng, Co-Founder of CASETiFY; Kun Gao, Co-Founder of Crunchyroll, which is the United States' largest Japanese anime streaming platform; Hanru Tang, Founder of POKECOLOR, a leading trading card platform in the mainland Chinese; Fiona Wan, Managing Partner of Grade10; Carvin Chan, Managing Director of Grade10; and Grade10's partners like Tommy Chen, Jerry Lam and Sherman Chan, amongst others.
As fans worldwide eagerly anticipate the "30th CELEBRATION" special merchandise, the most eye-catching highlight of this year's Grade10 FEST is the multi-million-HKD vintage card exhibition presented by a leading trading card platform in the mainland Chinese, POKECOLOR. The focal point is the highly coveted Umbreon Gold Star (CGC Pristine 10), one of the hardest cards to obtain in the Pokémon Gold Star series. Originally requiring 70,000 points in the PLAYERS membership system, the highest redemption threshold at the time, this is currently the only Umbreon Gold Star in the world to achieve the CGC Pristine 10 grade. Also on display is the 1996 first-edition Charizard hand-signed by original illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, which also holds a CGC Pristine 10 grade, making it the only one of its kind globally. The event also features the immersive "A Journey Through Time" exhibition, meticulously recreating classic scenes from four golden eras. From the original 1996 home settings and Game Boys to the animated series and card battle tables of 2006, all the way to the present day, card enthusiasts of all generations can relive their childhood memories and capture photos in familiar surroundings.
Grade10 FEST is making card culture more diverse and fun. The creative photo wall at this event was specially designed by renowned local artist Little Thunder, showcasing the expressions of females opening card packs through her unique brushstrokes. In recent years, card collecting is no longer just a male-dominated game or hobby. With major IPs launching an increasing number of special cards and merchandise, many female fans have joined the community. Another highlight of Grade10 FEST is its exclusive collaboration with Little Thunder. All ticket holders will receive a special welcome gift: a Little Thunder card pack. Each pack includes five cards designed by Little Thunder and is available exclusively with the purchase of VIP and standard tickets for Grade10 FEST, while stocks last.