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[[File:Pokémon Center Pokémon Store logo.png|thumb|Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store logos]]
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[[File:Tokyo Pokemon Center exterior.jpg|thumb|300px|Exterior of the old Tokyo Pokémon Center]]
[[File:Tokyo Pokemon Center exterior.jpg|thumb|300px|Exterior of the old Tokyo Pokémon Center]]
A '''Pokémon Center''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンター''' ''Pokémon Center'') is a retail store that sells official [[Pokémon merchandise]]. Japanese stores are operated by [[The Pokémon Company]], while mall kiosks in the Seattle, Washington, area of the United States are run by [[The Pokémon Company International]].
A '''Pokémon Center''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンター''' ''Pokémon Center'') is a retail store that sells official [[Pokémon merchandise]]. Japanese stores are operated by [[The Pokémon Company]], while mall kiosks in the Seattle, Washington, area of the United States are run by [[The Pokémon Company International]].
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==Current stores==
==Current stores==
===Japan===
===Japan===
====Pokémon Centers====
From east to west:
From east to west:
=====Sapporo=====
====Sapporo====
[[File:Pokémon Center Sapporo logo.png|117px|right]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Sapporo logo.png|117px|right]]
* Open:
* Opened March 6, 2009
** July 1, 2005 - October 2, 2005
** July 1, 2006 - October 29, 2006
** from March 6, 2008
* Sapporo ESTA 9F, Kita 5 jo 2 chome Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, 060-0005
* Sapporo ESTA 9F, Kita 5 jo 2 chome Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, 060-0005
* Phone: 011-232-3200
* Phone: 011-232-3200


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=====Tohoku=====
====Tohoku====
[[File:Pokémon Center Tohoku logo.png|117px|right]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Tohoku logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened December 4, 2011
* Opened December 4, 2011
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=====Mega Tokyo=====
====Skytree Town====
[[File:Pokémon Center Skytree Town logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened July 6, 2016
* Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi East Yard 5F, 1 Chome-1-2, Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 131-0045
* Phone: ?
 
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====Mega Tokyo====
[[File:Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo logo.png|117px|right]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened December 11, 2014
* Opened December 11, 2014
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=====Tokyo Bay=====
====Tokyo Bay====
[[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo.png|117px|right]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened November 22, 2013
* Opened November 22, 2013
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=====Yokohama=====
====Yokohama====
[[File:Pokémon Center Yokohama logo.png|117px|right]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Yokohama logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened March 5, 2005
* Opened March 5, 2005
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=====Nagoya=====
====Nagoya====
[[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya logo.png|117px|right]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened October 22, 2002
* Opened March 20, 2013
* Matsuzakaya Main Building 5F, 3-16-1, Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 460-8430
* Matsuzakaya Main Building 5F, 3-16-1, Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 460-8430
* Phone: 052-264-2727
* Phone: 052-264-2727


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=====Osaka=====
====Kyoto====
[[File:Pokémon Center Kyoto logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened March 16, 2016
* Takashimaya Kyoto Store 5F, 52 Nishiiru Shincho, Kawaramachi, Shijodori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8520
* Phone: 075-254-8001
 
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====Osaka====
[[File:Pokémon Center Osaka logo.png|117px|right]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Osaka logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened November 26, 2010
* Opened November 26, 2010
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=====Fukuoka=====
====Hiroshima====
[[File:Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened June 26, 2015
* Sogo Hiroshima main building 6F, 6-27, Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 730-8501
* Phone: 082-846-5093
 
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====Fukuoka====
[[File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo.png|117px|right]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened November 1, 2003
* Opened March 3, 2011
* Amu Plaza, JR Hakata City 8F, 1-1, Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 812-0012
* Amu Plaza, JR Hakata City 8F, 1-1, Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 812-0012
* Phone: 092-413-5185
* Phone: 092-413-5185
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====Pokémon Stores====
[[File:Pokemonstore.png|thumb|200px|Logo]]
[[File:Pokemonstore2.png|thumb|200px|Another logo]]
The '''Pokémon Store''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンストア''' ''Pokémon Store'') is as described on the official site, a casual Pokémon shop. Pokémon Stores are smaller than Pokémon Centers, and sell some Pokémon Center products as well as exclusive products not sold at Pokémon Centers.
=====Tokyo Station=====
* 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005, Tokyo Character Street on First Avenues Tokyo Station B1F
* Phone: 03-5224-6121
=====Kansai Airport=====
* 1 Senshu-Kuko Naka, Tajiri-chou, Sennan-gun, Osaka, 549-0011, 2F, Terminal 2 Building at Kansai International Airport
* Phone: 072-456-6528
=====New Chitose=====
* 987 Bibi, Chitose, Hokkaido, 066-0012, New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal Building 2F
* Phone: 0123-45-5865
=====Amu Plaza Kagoshima=====
* 1-1 Chuuo-cho, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, 890-0053, Amu Plaza Kagoshima Main Building 4F
* Phone: 099-812-7287


===United States===
===United States===
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* 401 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, Washington, 98125
* 401 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, Washington, 98125


This standalone kiosk in the mall's common area is a vending machine that sells five types of {{OBP|Poké Doll|plush}}s, several [[Monster Collection]] figures, trading cards, and [[Nintendo DS]] games. It also features interactive games and a Pokédex for visitors to play with. The tags on the Pokédolls from this machine have unique North-West tags that are yellow, blue, and square in shape.
This standalone kiosk in the mall's common area is a vending machine that sells ten types of {{OBP|Poké Doll|plush}}s, several [[Monster Collection]] figures, trading cards, and pins. It also features interactive games and a Pokédex for visitors to play with. The tags on the Pokédolls from this machine have unique North-West tags that are yellow, blue, and square in shape.


====Tacoma, Washington====
====Tacoma, Washington====
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* 4502 S Steele St # 1177, Tacoma, WA 98409
* 4502 S Steele St # 1177, Tacoma, WA 98409


This shop is located in the mall common area. It features two vending machines, each offering a selection of up to ten Poké Dolls, the five [[Nintendo DS]] Pokémon games, thirteen miniature [[Monster Collection]] figures, seven different packs of trading cards, and five full decks of trading cards. The stand also includes two large displays of Poké Dolls, varying in sizes from 6" to 12", as well as a variety of other [[Pokémon merchandise]]. Each of the machines are also equipped with several interactive games as well as a touch-screen Pokédex for visitors to enjoy. The stand is no longer watched and operated by [[The Pokémon Company International]] employees (who helped make sure the machines were running alright, answered questions, and rang up the sales of merchandise located outside of the vending machines). The tags on the Pokédolls from this machine have unique North-West tags that are yellow, blue, and square in shape.
This shop is located in the mall common area. It features one vending machine, offering a selection of up to ten Poké Dolls, the five [[Nintendo DS]] Pokémon games, thirteen miniature [[Monster Collection]] figures, seven different packs of trading cards, and five full decks of trading cards. The stand also includes two large displays of Poké Dolls, varying in sizes from 6" to 12", as well as a variety of other [[Pokémon merchandise]]. The machine is also equipped with several interactive games as well as a touch-screen Pokédex for visitors to enjoy. The stand is no longer watched and operated by [[The Pokémon Company International]] employees (who helped make sure the machines were running alright, answered questions, and rang up the sales of merchandise located outside of the vending machines). The tags on the Pokédolls from this machine have unique North-West tags that are yellow, blue, and square in shape.


====New York, New York====
====New York, New York====
[[File:Pokémon Center New York logo.png|right]]
[[File:Pokémon Center New York logo.png|right]]
=====New York (Nintendo World Store)=====
=====New York (Nintendo New York)=====
* Opened November 16, 2001
* Opened November 16, 2001
* 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, 10020
* 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, 10020
* Phone: (212) 307-0900
* Phone: (212) 307-0900


In January 2005, Pokémon Center New York closed for remodeling. It reopened as a general Nintendo store called [[wp:Nintendo World Store|Nintendo World]] on May 14, 2005, no longer as a Pokémon-exclusive store. However, there is a section on the ground floor devoted to the franchise, where there is a large selection of Pokémon [[Pokémon games|video games]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|trading cards]], [[Poké Doll (plush)|dolls]] (which are either imports from Japan or old dolls from the old Pokémon Center), figures, DVDs, clothes and apparel, and other [[Pokémon merchandise|merchandise]]. Sometimes there might be Pokémon candies or edible foods available. On December 19, 2010, near Christmas time, there was a larger selection of Pokédolls and other collectibles. An event was held at the Nintendo World Store to celebrate the releases of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions]]. It also had Pokémon Black and White pre-orders available.
In January 2005, Pokémon Center New York closed for remodeling. It reopened as a general Nintendo store called Nintendo World on May 14, 2005. On January 19, 2016, the Nintendo World Store closed for remodeling and reopened as {{wp|Nintendo New York}} on February 19, 2016.
 
After Pokémon Center New York closed in January 2005, it has not been a Pokémon-exclusive store. However, there is a section on the ground floor devoted to the franchise, where there is a large selection of Pokémon [[Pokémon games|video games]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|trading cards]], [[Poké Doll (plush)|dolls]] (which are either imports from Japan or old dolls from the old Pokémon Center), figures, DVDs, clothes and apparel, and other [[Pokémon merchandise|merchandise]]. Sometimes there might be Pokémon candies or edible foods available. On December 19, 2010, near Christmas time, there was a larger selection of Poké Dolls and other collectibles. An event was held at the Nintendo World Store to celebrate the releases of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions]]. It also had Pokémon Black and White pre-orders available.


On the floor above is the merchandise of other Nintendo franchises; such as Mario, Kirby, and the Legend of Zelda; including t-shirts and exclusive Nintendo World collectibles. The store also sells video game strategy guides and issues of Nintendo Power. There are game stations where visitors may demo Wii, DS, and 3DS games, including demos of some of the Pokémon games.
On the floor above is the merchandise of other Nintendo franchises; such as Mario, Kirby, and the Legend of Zelda; including t-shirts and exclusive Nintendo World collectibles. The store also sells video game strategy guides and issues of Nintendo Power. There are game stations where visitors may demo Wii, DS, and 3DS games, including demos of some of the Pokémon games.
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====Nagoya====
[[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya logo old.png|117px|right]]
* Opened October 11, 2002
* Closed March 16, 2013
* Oasis 21 B1F, 1-11-1 Higashi-Sakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Chubu Region, 461-0005
* Phone: 052-950-0758
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====Fukuoka====
[[File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo old.png|117px|right]]
* Opened November 1, 2003
* Closed February 25, 2011
* Canal City OPA B1F Labūn, 1-2-22 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
* Phone: 092-282-7733
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====Sapporo====
* Open:
** July 1, 2005 - October 2, 2005
** November 17, 2005 - April 9, 2006
** July 1, 2006 - October 29, 2006
* Sapporo ANA Hotel 1F, West 1-2-9 Kita-3-jō, Chūō Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaidō
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===United States===
===United States===
=====Alderwood Mall=====
=====Alderwood Mall=====
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This store was run at the [[Pokémon Game Show]]. It had a capsule-toy vending machine selling [[Pokémon Rumble U]] NFC figures; special Black {{p|Kyurem}} and White Kyurem figures exclusive to the event were available here.
This store was run at the [[Pokémon Game Show]]. It had a capsule-toy vending machine selling [[Pokémon Rumble U]] NFC figures; special Black {{p|Kyurem}} and White Kyurem figures exclusive to the event were available here.


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===France===
===France===
====Pokémon Center Paris====
====Pokémon Center Paris====
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* Crémerie de Paris (Hôtel de Villeroy), 11-15, rue des Halles – angle 9, rue des Déchargeurs 75001 Paris / France
* Crémerie de Paris (Hôtel de Villeroy), 11-15, rue des Halles – angle 9, rue des Déchargeurs 75001 Paris / France


A temporary Pokémon Center store was scheduled to open in Paris, {{pmin|France}} from June 4 through June 21, 2014. The store featured an exhibition of illustrations from the [[Pokémon games]], interactive events for fans, and the opportunity to purchase merchandise brought over from the Japanese Pokémon Center shops.
A temporary Pokémon Center store was opened in Paris, {{pmin|France}} from June 4 through June 21, 2014. The store featured an exhibition of illustrations from the [[Pokémon games]], interactive events for fans, and the opportunity to purchase merchandise brought over from the Japanese Pokémon Center shops.


==Online==
==Online==
===Japan===
[[File:Pokémon Center Online logo.png|thumb|100px|right|Japanese site logo]]
An online store was available in Japan from March 21, 2001 to November 30, 2006, as well as a store which was accessible via mobile phones in Japan from September 29, 2003 to November 30, 2006.
An Amazon store that sold Pokémon Center goods opened at http://www.amazon.co.jp/b?node=2430277051 on October 18, 2012. On February 16, 2016, the Pokémon Center online store reopened for customers in Japan at [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/ pokemoncenter-online.com].
===United States===
[[File:Pokémon Center online.png|thumb|100px|The old site the day before closing]]
[[File:Pokémon Center online.png|thumb|100px|The old site the day before closing]]
[[File:Pokémon Center online logo.png|thumb|left|The current and former site logo]]
[[File:Pokémon Center online logo.png|thumb|left|US site logo]]
Online stores were available for Japan and North America, as well as an online store which is currently accessible via mobile phones in Japan.  Around mid-January 2008, the Pokémon Center online store in North America displayed a closing message, encouraging shoppers to take advantage of closing sales, because the store would be closing at the end of the month.  The store did close effective February 1st, but kept a Q & A site in place of the actual store.  The reason given for the closing was: "Pokémon USA, Inc. (now part of [[The Pokémon Company International]]) has decided to sell Pokémon merchandise exclusively through its retail partners."  The site continued to accept product returns that met their product return standards and were postmarked by February 21st of that year. If one visited [http://pokemoncenter.com pokemoncenter.com], it would redirect to [[Pokémon.com|the Pokémon website]]. On July 2, 2014, the website featured a countdown clock for the grand opening of the Pokémon Center online store and [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/Eevee-and-7-Evolution-Pokemon-Minis/dp/B00JKPI0C6 three] [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/Poke-Plush-Pikachu-Running/dp/B00JG17ZG6 different] [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/Mewtwo-Tumbler-Purple/dp/B00K5S43OG items] avaliable for early-access purchase.
Around mid-January 2008, the Pokémon Center online store in North America displayed a closing message, encouraging shoppers to take advantage of closing sales, because the store would be closing at the end of the month.  The store did close effective February 1st, but kept a Q & A site in place of the actual store.  The reason given for the closing was: "Pokémon USA, Inc. (now part of [[The Pokémon Company International]]) has decided to sell Pokémon merchandise exclusively through its retail partners."  The site continued to accept product returns that met their product return standards and were postmarked by February 21st of that year. If one visited [http://pokemoncenter.com pokemoncenter.com], it would redirect to [[Pokémon.com|the Pokémon website]]. On July 2, 2014, the website featured a countdown clock for the grand opening of the Pokémon Center online store and [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/Eevee-and-7-Evolution-Pokemon-Minis/dp/B00JKPI0C6 three] [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/Poke-Plush-Pikachu-Running/dp/B00JG17ZG6 different] [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/Mewtwo-Tumbler-Purple/dp/B00K5S43OG items] avaliable for early-access purchase.


On August 6, 2014, the Pokémon Center online store reopened for customers in {{pmin|the United States}} at the same URL. [[n:Pokémon Center website to return|Some fans]] were given advance access via mail, where they could access the Pokémon Center website starting July 2, 2014. These fans were given some special gifts from The Pokémon Company alongside the invitation: an iPhone 5 case, a notebook, a canteen, and a plush Special Delivery Pikachu.
On August 6, 2014, the Pokémon Center online store reopened for customers in {{pmin|the United States}} at the same URL. [[n:Pokémon Center website to return|Some fans]] were given advance access via mail, where they could access the Pokémon Center website starting July 2, 2014. These fans were given some special gifts from The Pokémon Company alongside the invitation: an iPhone 5 case, a notebook, a canteen, and a plush Special Delivery Pikachu.


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Every logo uses at least one [[starter Pokémon]], and the franchise mascot, {{p|Pikachu}}.
* The internal data of the [[core series]] games from Generation IV onwards contain [[Index number|location indices]] for all of the Pokémon Centers at the time.
* The internal data of the [[core series]] games from Generation IV onwards contain [[Index number|location indices]] for all of the Pokémon Centers at the time.
** The Japanese and Korean version of the [[Generation IV]] games still refer to the [[#New York (Nintendo World Store)|Nintendo World Store]] as PC New York (Japanese: {{j|PC}}ニューヨーク, Korean: {{k|PC}}뉴욕), even though they were released after the remodeling. The [[Generation V]] and {{gen|VI}} games do not have a location index for the Nintendo World Store.
** The Japanese and Korean version of the [[Generation IV]] games still refer to the [[#New York (Nintendo World Store)|Nintendo World Store]] as PC New York (Japanese: {{j|PC}}ニューヨーク, Korean: {{k|PC}}뉴욕), even though they were released after the remodeling. The [[Generation V]] and {{gen|VI}} games do not have a location index for the Nintendo World Store.
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* {{cat|Japanese Pokémon Center collections}}
* {{cat|Japanese Pokémon Center collections}}
* {{cat|English Pokémon Center collections}}
* {{cat|English Pokémon Center collections}}
* [[Pokémon Store]]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/ Official site for the Japanese Pokémon Centers (Japanese)]
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/ Official site for the Japanese Pokémon Centers (Japanese)]
** [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/english/ Official site for the Japanese Pokémon Centers (English)]
** [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/english/ Official site for the Japanese Pokémon Centers (English)]
** [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/store/english/ Official site for the Japanese Pokémon Stores (English)]
* [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/ Official site for Pokémon Center Online (English)]
* [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/ Official site for Pokémon Center Online]
* [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/ Official site for Pokémon Center Online (Japanese)]


[[Category:Pokémon meta]]
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[[ja:ポケモンセンター (店舗)]]
[[ja:ポケモンセンター (店舗)]]
[[zh:神奇宝贝中心(商店)]]
[[zh:宝可梦中心(商店)]]

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Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store logos
Exterior of the old Tokyo Pokémon Center

A Pokémon Center (Japanese: ポケモンセンター Pokémon Center) is a retail store that sells official Pokémon merchandise. Japanese stores are operated by The Pokémon Company, while mall kiosks in the Seattle, Washington, area of the United States are run by The Pokémon Company International.

Products

Pokémon Center stores sell many kinds of Pokémon merchandise. This includes Pokémon games, TCG cards, anime videos and DVDs, manga volumes, CDs, and a wide array of products such as clothes, accessories, bedding, sporting equipment, dishes, musical instruments, and toys. For a gallery of merchandise, see Bulbagarden Archives.

Current stores

Japan

From east to west:

Sapporo

Pokémon Center Sapporo logo.png
  • Opened March 6, 2009
  • Sapporo ESTA 9F, Kita 5 jo 2 chome Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, 060-0005
  • Phone: 011-232-3200


Tohoku

Pokémon Center Tohoku logo.png
  • Opened December 4, 2011
  • Shop and Wander AER, 3F, 3-1, Chuo 1-chome, Aoba, Sendai,980-6103
  • Opened as a part of the Pokémon with You campaign
  • Phone: 022-716-6870


Skytree Town

Pokémon Center Skytree Town logo.png
  • Opened July 6, 2016
  • Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi East Yard 5F, 1 Chome-1-2, Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 131-0045
  • Phone: ?


Mega Tokyo

Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo logo.png
  • Opened December 11, 2014
  • Sunshine City alpa 2F, 3-1-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-6002
  • Phone: 03-5927-9290


Tokyo Bay

Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo.png
  • Opened November 22, 2013
  • Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport TOKYO-BAY West Wing 2F, 2-1-1 Hama-cho, Funabashi, Chiba 273-8530
  • Phone: 047-421-7757


Yokohama

Pokémon Center Yokohama logo.png
  • Opened March 5, 2005
  • Landmark Plaza 4F, 2-2-1 Minato Mirai Nishi ku, Yokohama, 220-8172
  • Phone: 045-222-5533


Nagoya

Pokémon Center Nagoya logo.png
  • Opened March 20, 2013
  • Matsuzakaya Main Building 5F, 3-16-1, Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 460-8430
  • Phone: 052-264-2727


Kyoto

Pokémon Center Kyoto logo.png
  • Opened March 16, 2016
  • Takashimaya Kyoto Store 5F, 52 Nishiiru Shincho, Kawaramachi, Shijodori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8520
  • Phone: 075-254-8001


Osaka

Pokémon Center Osaka logo.png
  • Opened November 26, 2010
  • Daimaru Umeda Store 13F, 3-1-1, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-8202
  • Phone: 06-6346-6002


Hiroshima

Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo.png
  • Opened June 26, 2015
  • Sogo Hiroshima main building 6F, 6-27, Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 730-8501
  • Phone: 082-846-5093


Fukuoka

Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo.png
  • Opened March 3, 2011
  • Amu Plaza, JR Hakata City 8F, 1-1, Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 812-0012
  • Phone: 092-413-5185


United States

Seattle, Washington

The Pokémon Company International is headquartered in Bellevue, a city that neighbors Seattle.

Northgate Mall
Pokémon Center kiosk in the Northgate Mall in October 2010
  • Opened summer 2010
  • 401 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, Washington, 98125

This standalone kiosk in the mall's common area is a vending machine that sells ten types of Poké Dolls, several Monster Collection figures, trading cards, and pins. It also features interactive games and a Pokédex for visitors to play with. The tags on the Pokédolls from this machine have unique North-West tags that are yellow, blue, and square in shape.

Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma Mall
  • Opened ???
  • 4502 S Steele St # 1177, Tacoma, WA 98409

This shop is located in the mall common area. It features one vending machine, offering a selection of up to ten Poké Dolls, the five Nintendo DS Pokémon games, thirteen miniature Monster Collection figures, seven different packs of trading cards, and five full decks of trading cards. The stand also includes two large displays of Poké Dolls, varying in sizes from 6" to 12", as well as a variety of other Pokémon merchandise. The machine is also equipped with several interactive games as well as a touch-screen Pokédex for visitors to enjoy. The stand is no longer watched and operated by The Pokémon Company International employees (who helped make sure the machines were running alright, answered questions, and rang up the sales of merchandise located outside of the vending machines). The tags on the Pokédolls from this machine have unique North-West tags that are yellow, blue, and square in shape.

New York, New York

Pokémon Center New York logo.png
New York (Nintendo New York)
  • Opened November 16, 2001
  • 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, 10020
  • Phone: (212) 307-0900

In January 2005, Pokémon Center New York closed for remodeling. It reopened as a general Nintendo store called Nintendo World on May 14, 2005. On January 19, 2016, the Nintendo World Store closed for remodeling and reopened as Nintendo New York on February 19, 2016.

After Pokémon Center New York closed in January 2005, it has not been a Pokémon-exclusive store. However, there is a section on the ground floor devoted to the franchise, where there is a large selection of Pokémon video games, trading cards, dolls (which are either imports from Japan or old dolls from the old Pokémon Center), figures, DVDs, clothes and apparel, and other merchandise. Sometimes there might be Pokémon candies or edible foods available. On December 19, 2010, near Christmas time, there was a larger selection of Poké Dolls and other collectibles. An event was held at the Nintendo World Store to celebrate the releases of Pokémon Black and White Versions. It also had Pokémon Black and White pre-orders available.

On the floor above is the merchandise of other Nintendo franchises; such as Mario, Kirby, and the Legend of Zelda; including t-shirts and exclusive Nintendo World collectibles. The store also sells video game strategy guides and issues of Nintendo Power. There are game stations where visitors may demo Wii, DS, and 3DS games, including demos of some of the Pokémon games.

Previous stores

Japan

Tokyo (first)

Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old.png
  • Opened April 25, 1998
  • Closed July 16, 2007
  • 1F Kawasaki Teitoku Building Annex, 3-2-5 Nihombashi, Chūō Ward, Tōkyō Metropolis
  • Phone: 03-5200-0707


Tokyo (second)

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  • Opened July 16, 2007
  • Closed December 7, 2014
  • 2F Shiodome-Shiba Rikyū building, Kaigan 1-2-3, Minato Ward, Tokyo City, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto Region


Osaka

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  • Opened November 14, 1998
  • Closed November 23, 2010
  • B1F Umeda Center Building, 2-4-12 Nakazaki-Nishi, Kita Ward, Ōsaka City, Ōsaka Prefecture
  • Phone: 06-6373-8080


Nagoya

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  • Opened October 11, 2002
  • Closed March 16, 2013
  • Oasis 21 B1F, 1-11-1 Higashi-Sakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Chubu Region, 461-0005
  • Phone: 052-950-0758


Fukuoka

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  • Opened November 1, 2003
  • Closed February 25, 2011
  • Canal City OPA B1F Labūn, 1-2-22 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
  • Phone: 092-282-7733


Sapporo

  • Open:
    • July 1, 2005 - October 2, 2005
    • November 17, 2005 - April 9, 2006
    • July 1, 2006 - October 29, 2006
  • Sapporo ANA Hotel 1F, West 1-2-9 Kita-3-jō, Chūō Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaidō


United States

Alderwood Mall
  • Opened November 2010
  • Closed July 2012
  • 3000 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, Washington, 98037

This shop was the larger of the two Seattle-area shops, but it was still in the mall common area and limited in size. It featured a larger vending machine kiosk, a tower of Poké Dolls and DX Poké Dolls, and The Pokémon Company International employees who answered questions and rang up sales. It closed in July 2012, due to leasing issues.

Temporary stores

Japan

Chūbu Centrair International Airport

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  • Opened December 26, 2011
  • Closed January 5, 2012
  • 4F Chūbu Centrair International Airport, Tokoname, Aichi, Japan

This store sold original Pokémon merchandise and bingo games to play.

Tokyo Character Street

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  • Opened October 10, 2012
  • Closed November 5, 2012
  • Number One Plaza, First Avenue Tokyo Station, Chiyoda and Chūō, Tokyo Metropolis


Haneda International Airport International Terminal

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  • Opened August 4, 2012
  • Closed August 19, 2012
  • International Terminal, Haneda International Airport, Ōta, Tokyo Metropolis

This store sold original Pokémon merchandise and bingo games to play.


Pokémon Game Show

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  • Opened August 17, 2013
  • Closed August 18, 2013
  • Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba, Tokyo Bay, Tokyo Metropolis

This store was run at the Pokémon Game Show. It had a capsule-toy vending machine selling Pokémon Rumble U NFC figures; special Black Kyurem and White Kyurem figures exclusive to the event were available here.


France

Pokémon Center Paris

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  • Opened June 4, 2014
  • Closed after June 21, 2014
  • Crémerie de Paris (Hôtel de Villeroy), 11-15, rue des Halles – angle 9, rue des Déchargeurs 75001 Paris / France

A temporary Pokémon Center store was opened in Paris, France from June 4 through June 21, 2014. The store featured an exhibition of illustrations from the Pokémon games, interactive events for fans, and the opportunity to purchase merchandise brought over from the Japanese Pokémon Center shops.

Online

Japan

Japanese site logo

An online store was available in Japan from March 21, 2001 to November 30, 2006, as well as a store which was accessible via mobile phones in Japan from September 29, 2003 to November 30, 2006.

An Amazon store that sold Pokémon Center goods opened at http://www.amazon.co.jp/b?node=2430277051 on October 18, 2012. On February 16, 2016, the Pokémon Center online store reopened for customers in Japan at pokemoncenter-online.com.

United States

The old site the day before closing
US site logo

Around mid-January 2008, the Pokémon Center online store in North America displayed a closing message, encouraging shoppers to take advantage of closing sales, because the store would be closing at the end of the month. The store did close effective February 1st, but kept a Q & A site in place of the actual store. The reason given for the closing was: "Pokémon USA, Inc. (now part of The Pokémon Company International) has decided to sell Pokémon merchandise exclusively through its retail partners." The site continued to accept product returns that met their product return standards and were postmarked by February 21st of that year. If one visited pokemoncenter.com, it would redirect to the Pokémon website. On July 2, 2014, the website featured a countdown clock for the grand opening of the Pokémon Center online store and three different items avaliable for early-access purchase.

On August 6, 2014, the Pokémon Center online store reopened for customers in the United States at the same URL. Some fans were given advance access via mail, where they could access the Pokémon Center website starting July 2, 2014. These fans were given some special gifts from The Pokémon Company alongside the invitation: an iPhone 5 case, a notebook, a canteen, and a plush Special Delivery Pikachu.


Trivia

  • The internal data of the core series games from Generation IV onwards contain location indices for all of the Pokémon Centers at the time.
    • The Japanese and Korean version of the Generation IV games still refer to the Nintendo World Store as PC New York (Japanese: PCニューヨーク, Korean: PC뉴욕), even though they were released after the remodeling. The Generation V and VI games do not have a location index for the Nintendo World Store.

See also

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