Among the guests attending this year's Kingdom of the TCG, one stands out for his unique place in Pokémon history. Chris Maple is none other than the creator of the famous Pokémon logo, one of the most recognizable symbols in global pop culture. 

Chris Maple, the creator of the Pokémon logo, will be a featured guest at the 2026 Long Island TCG Show. The Long Island TCG Show is a major regional convention for Trading Card Game (TCG) enthusiasts, collectors, and players. While it focuses heavily on popular games like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, it also covers newer titles like Lorcana and One Piece.

Chris Maple, Pokémon Logo Creator—Featured Guest at TCG Legends Expo in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 30-31, 2026. The TCG Legends Expo is a high-end trading card convention specifically designed "by collectors, for collectors."

Chris Maple will be a Featured Guest at Miami TCG Invades West Palm, on March 7-8, 2026. Chris Maple is the Creator of the Pokemon Logo!! On March 7-8, 2026, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and have merchandise signed & sketched by Chris Maple at G Star Studios.