Question 1

What is Poké Tracker?

Accepted Answer

Poké Tracker is a real-time stock tracking service for Pokémon TCG products in the UK. We monitor 15+ major retailers including Argos, Smyths, GAME, Amazon UK, and John Lewis, and send instant alerts when products come back in stock so you can buy at retail price.

Question 2

How do Pokémon TCG stock alerts work?

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Poké Tracker checks retailer websites frequently throughout the day. When a product transitions from out of stock to in stock, we detect the change and send you a notification immediately — via email, push, or Discord, depending on your preferences.

Question 3

Which UK retailers does Poké Tracker monitor?

Accepted Answer

We monitor over 15 UK retailers including Argos, Smyths Toys, Amazon UK, GAME, John Lewis, Chaos Cards, Total Cards, Magic Madhouse, and more. Coverage is expanding regularly as new retailers are added.

Question 4

Is Poké Tracker free?

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Yes. Stock tracking, restock alerts (email, push, and Discord), watchlists, the release calendar, and expansion browsing are all free for anyone with a Poké Tracker account. We also offer an optional VIP membership at £4.99/month for an ad-free experience and additional perks — see below.

Question 5

What does VIP get me?

Accepted Answer

VIP is an optional £4.99/month membership that gives you an ad-free site, a VIP Discord role and badge, and automatic entry into our monthly giveaway. Cancel anytime.

Question 6

Can I cancel my VIP membership at any time?

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Yes. Manage or cancel your VIP membership from your account page (/account → VIP membership → Manage subscription). There are no cancellation fees or lock-in periods. Your VIP perks remain active until the end of your current billing period.

Question 7

How do I link Discord?

Accepted Answer

Connect Discord from your account page. Any linked user gets access to our public stock-alert channels in the Poké Tracker Discord server. VIPs also receive the VIP role and badge.

Question 8

How do I set up stock alerts?

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Create a free account, then browse products through the tracker or expansion pages. Add items to your watchlist and configure your notification preferences from your account page. Choose any combination of email, push, or Discord alerts.

Question 9

What types of products does Poké Tracker track?

Accepted Answer

We track all Pokémon TCG products available from UK retailers, including Elite Trainer Boxes, Booster Bundles, Booster Packs, tins, collection boxes, and special sets. If a UK retailer sells it, we’re likely monitoring it.

Question 10

Does Poké Tracker sell Pokémon cards?

Accepted Answer

No. Poké Tracker is a stock tracking and alert service only. We monitor retailer websites and notify you when products are available, but all purchases are made directly from the retailers themselves.

Question 11

Is Poké Tracker affiliated with The Pokémon Company?

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No. Poké Tracker is an independent fan-made service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Pokémon Company International, Nintendo, Game Freak, or Creatures Inc. All Pokémon trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Question 12

How do I contact the Poké Tracker team?

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You can reach us at hello@poketracker.co.uk for general enquiries, or join the Discord community for the fastest response. Visit the Contact page for all available contact methods.

Question 13

Can I use Poké Tracker on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Poké Tracker website works on any device with a web browser. You can also enable push notifications to receive alerts directly to your phone or browser, so you don’t need to have the site open to hear about restocks.

Question 14

What is the Poké Tracker Discord community?

Accepted Answer

The Discord server is where UK Pokémon TCG collectors share tips, discuss new sets, and help each other find stock. There are channels for general chat, set-specific discussion, local stock sightings, and live restock alerts (open to all linked users). VIPs also get a VIP role and badge.

Question 15

How do giveaways work?

Accepted Answer

Each month we run a giveaway, drawn at the end of the month. Active VIP members are automatically entered — there’s nothing else to do. Winners are contacted directly.

Question 16

Do you earn money from affiliate links?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Some links on Poké Tracker (notably to Amazon UK) include affiliate tags. If you click through and buy, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps cover the cost of running the site.

Question 17

How fast are Poké Tracker alerts?

Accepted Answer

Alerts go out within seconds of us detecting that a product has come back into stock. The actual time you receive one depends on the channel you've picked. Push notifications and Discord are usually the quickest because they land on your phone or desktop directly. Email is reliable but tends to lag a bit behind, since it goes through provider relays. Real-world speed also depends on each retailer — some sites update their stock status promptly, others take a minute or two to refresh. We monitor every retailer continuously, so the delay between stock returning and you finding out is as small as we can practically make it.

Question 18

What's the difference between email and Discord alerts?

Accepted Answer

Email is the dependable default. Every account gets it, every alert lands in your inbox, and you don't need any extra setup. Discord is faster — provided you have notifications turned on for the Poké Tracker server, an alert in the stock channel will ping your phone before the email arrives. Discord also has a community side: other collectors share sightings, links and tips, which sometimes means you'll see a deal a few seconds before our automated alerts pick it up. Both are free and you can use one, the other, or both.

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