May 30-31, 2026—TCG Legends Expo
- Debi Bodett
- Mar 14
- 2 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
TCG Legends Expo
May 30-31, 2026
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Chris Maple to TCG Legends Expo in Pittsburgh! Chris is the original creator of the Pokémon logo, commissioned by Nintendo of America in 1998 to design the iconic blue-and-yellow typography for the North American launch of the games. With over 35 years of experience as a brand designer and creative director, Chris has built iconic visual identities for major companies across industries. He had one month to deliver the Pokémon logo, and what he created has remained virtually unchanged ever since, appearing on every card, game, and piece of merchandise for one of the biggest franchises on the planet.
That logo you’ve seen your entire life? Chris made that. Come meet the legend behind one of the most recognizable logos in pop culture history and grab a piece of that legacy for yourself!
The TCG Legends Expo is a high-end trading card convention specifically designed "by collectors, for collectors." While similar to other card shows, it differentiates itself by focusing heavily on the artists and illustrators behind the cards, rather than just the buying and selling aspect.
What to Expect
Artist Focus: The event frequently flies in international and domestic illustrators (from Pokémon, Lorcana, etc.) for rare autograph sessions and live sketches.
Curated Marketplace: Unlike massive, unguided shows, the Expo usually features around 200–250 vendor tables in a "ballroom setting," emphasizing higher-quality inventory including "grail" cards, graded slabs, and rare collectibles like PiggyBanx.
Media Guests: They often host original voice actors and narrators from TCG-related anime (such as Rodger Parsons, the original Pokémon narrator).
Local Legends vs. Legends Expo: You may see two versions of the event. The "Legends Expo" is their flagship event, while "Local Legends" is a newer, family-friendly spin-off that typically offers free admission for kids and more community-focused activities, such as "Learn to Play" sessions.
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