Giant Pokemon cards take over Tokyo skyline with viral night display

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Huge Pokémon cards are now displayed on buildings in Tokyo, featuring beloved characters on one of the city’s most famous sights.

The digital display is connected to the recent “Pokémon Trading Card Game: TOKYO LUMINOUS NIGHT” event, which began on March 20th with a projection show on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

For 30 minutes, giant Pokémon cards were displayed on the outside of the building, captivating a crowd of excited fans.

The event featured classic artwork of the original Pikachu card, and an Umbreon was displayed against a beautiful moonlit background.

Giant Pokemon cards appear in Tokyo

The opening ceremony lasted about half an hour and included performances by Japanese artists, as well as a surprise appearance by the Pokémon character, Pikachu.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is famous for having the world’s largest permanent projection-mapped display, making it the perfect place to see incredibly large Pokémon cards – you won’t find bigger ones anywhere else!

巨大な #ポケカ が、東京の夜を彩る……🌃

「ポケモンカードゲーム TOKYO LUMINOUS NIGHT」
上映中⚡️

スケジュールはこちらから👇

— 【公式】ポケモン情報局 (@poke_times) March 20, 2026

Pokémon often partners with real-world brands, from airplanes decorated with Pokémon designs to Pokémon-themed wedding rings. But seeing beloved card illustrations displayed on a skyscraper is one of their most impressive collaborations yet.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building has hosted large events before. For example, it was used to project the biggest Hatsune Miku image ever during last New Year’s Eve.

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2026-03-20 17:49