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[[File:Pokémon Center Pokémon Store logo.png|thumb|Alternative Pokémon Center and [[Pokémon Store]] logos]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Pokémon Store logo.png|thumb|Alternative Pokémon Center and [[Pokémon Store]] logos]]
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]].


==Products==
==Products==
Pokémon Center stores sell many kinds of Pokémon merchandise. This includes [[Pokémon games]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG cards]], {{pkmn|anime}} videos and DVDs, {{pkmn|manga}} volumes, [[CD]]s, and a wide array of products such as clothes, accessories, bedding, sporting equipment, dishes, musical instruments, and toys. For a gallery of merchandise, see [[a:Category:Merchandise|Bulbagarden Archives]].
Pokémon Center stores sell many kinds of Pokémon merchandise. This includes [[Pokémon games]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG cards]], {{pkmn|anime}} videos and DVDs, {{pkmn|manga}} volumes, [[CD]]s, and a wide array of products such as clothes, accessories, bedding, sporting equipment, dishes, musical instruments, and toys. For a gallery of merchandise, see [[a:Category:Merchandise|Bulbagarden Archives]].


==Current stores==
==Current stores==
The following is a list of currently operating Pokémon Center stores.
The following is a list of currently operating Pokémon Center stores.
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===Japan===
 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| '''Sapporo'''
| '''Sapporo'''
| March 6, 2009<ref>{{n|Sapporo Pokémon Center to open March 6|''Sapporo Pokémon Center to open March 6'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
| March 6, 2009<ref>{{n|Sapporo Pokémon Center to open March 6|''Sapporo Pokémon Center to open March 6'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Sapporo logo Gen VIII.png|125px]]


|- style="background:#FFF"
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| '''Tohoku'''  
| '''Tohoku'''  
| June 30, 2017<ref name="Tohoku Opening">{{n|Pokémon Center Tohoku to move to new location|''Pokémon Center Tohoku to move to new location'' - Blubanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
| June 30, 2017<ref name="Tohoku Opening">{{n|Pokémon Center Tohoku to move to new location|''Pokémon Center Tohoku to move to new location'' - Blubanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Touhoku logo Gen VIII.png|125px]]


|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| '''Skytree Town'''  
| '''Skytree Town'''  
| July 6, 2016
| July 6, 2016
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Skytree Town logo.png|117px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| '''Mega Tokyo'''  
| '''Mega Tokyo'''  
| December 11, 2014<ref name="Pokemon.co.jp Mega Opening">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_megatokyo/ ''「ポケモンセンターメガトウキョー」が、池袋サンシャインシティ アルパ 2F にオープンするよ！'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref><ref name="Bulbanews Mega Opening">{{n|Pokémon Center Tokyo moving and reopening as Mega Tokyo|''Pokémon Center Tokyo moving and reopening as Mega Tokyo'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>  
| December 11, 2014<ref name="Pokemon.co.jp Mega Opening">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_megatokyo/ ''「ポケモンセンターメガトウキョー」が、池袋サンシャインシティ アルパ 2F にオープンするよ！'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref><ref name="Bulbanews Mega Opening">{{n|Pokémon Center Tokyo moving and reopening as Mega Tokyo|''Pokémon Center Tokyo moving and reopening as Mega Tokyo'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>  
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| '''Tokyo DX'''  
| '''Tokyo DX'''  
| March 13, 2018<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_tokyodx/ ''「ポケモンセンタートウキョーDX ＆ ポケモンカフェ」、日本橋髙島屋S.C.東館5階にオープン！'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (Accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
| March 13, 2018<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_tokyodx/ ''「ポケモンセンタートウキョーDX ＆ ポケモンカフェ」、日本橋髙島屋S.C.東館5階にオープン！'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (Accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo DX logo.png|125px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo DX logo.png|125px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Shibuya'''  
| '''Shibuya'''  
| November 22, 2019<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_shibuya_2019/ ''ポケモンセンターシブヤが、渋谷PARCO6Fにオープンするよ！'' | Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed November 1, 2019)</ref>
| November 22, 2019<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_shibuya_2019/ ''ポケモンセンターシブヤが、渋谷PARCO6Fにオープンするよ！'' | Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed November 1, 2019)</ref>
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Shibuya logo.png|125px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Shibuya logo.png|125px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Tokyo Bay'''  
| '''Tokyo Bay'''  
|  November 22, 2013
|  November 22, 2013
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo Gen VIII.png|125px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Yokohama'''  
| '''Yokohama'''  
| November 9, 2018<ref name="Yokohama Opening">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2018/07/180711_p01.html ''ポケモンセンターヨコハマが今秋、「マルイシティ横浜」に移転決定！'' | Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed October 31, 2019)</ref>
| November 9, 2018<ref name="Yokohama Opening">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2018/07/180711_p01.html ''ポケモンセンターヨコハマが今秋、「マルイシティ横浜」に移転決定！'' | Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed October 31, 2019)</ref>
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Yokohama logo Gen VIII.png|125px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Yokohama logo Gen VIII.png|125px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| '''Nagoya'''  
| '''Nagoya'''  
| March 20, 2013
| March 20, 2013
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya logo Gen VIII.png|125px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya logo Gen VIII.png|125px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Kyoto'''  
| '''Kyoto'''  
| March 16, 2019<ref name="Kyoto Move">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/01/190111_p04.html?i0010=news ''ポケモンセンターキョウトが、3月に「京都経済センター SUINA室町」に移転を決定！'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
| March 16, 2019<ref name="Kyoto Move">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/01/190111_p04.html?i0010=news ''ポケモンセンターキョウトが、3月に「京都経済センター SUINA室町」に移転を決定！'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Kyoto logo.png|120px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Kyoto logo.png|120px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| '''Osaka'''  
| '''Osaka'''  
| November 26, 2010
| November 26, 2010
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| '''Osaka DX'''  
| '''Osaka DX'''  
| September 20, 2019<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/06/190614_p01.html ''「ポケモンセンターオーサカDX ＆ ポケモンカフェ」が、大丸心斎橋店 本館にオープン！'' | Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed November 1, 2019)</ref>
| September 20, 2019<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/06/190614_p01.html ''「ポケモンセンターオーサカDX ＆ ポケモンカフェ」が、大丸心斎橋店 本館にオープン！'' | Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed November 1, 2019)</ref>
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Osaka DX logo.png|125px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Osaka DX logo.png|125px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Hiroshima'''  
| '''Hiroshima'''  
| June 26, 2015
| June 26, 2015
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo.png|117px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| '''Fukuoka'''  
| '''Fukuoka'''  
| March 3, 2011
| March 3, 2011
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** [[:File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo.png|Followed by]]: Torchic, Pikachu and {{p|Rowlet}}
** [[:File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo.png|Followed by]]: Torchic, Pikachu and {{p|Rowlet}}
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo Gen VII.png|125px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo Gen VII.png|125px]]
|}


|-
| colspan=5 |
===Singapore===
===Singapore===
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; width: 100%; text-align: center;"
! style="width:8em" | Name
! Opening Date
! Address
! style="width:10em;" | Contact Details
! Notes
! style="width:15em; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Logo


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Singapore'''
| '''Singapore'''
| April 17, 2019<ref>[https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/pokemon-center-singapore-jewel-changi-airport-11437010 ''Pokemon Center Singapore a monster hit at Jewel Changi Airport'' - CNA Lifestyle] (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
| April 17, 2019<ref>[https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/pokemon-center-singapore-jewel-changi-airport-11437010 ''Pokemon Center Singapore a monster hit at Jewel Changi Airport'' - CNA Lifestyle] (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
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* The logo mascots are {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Celebi}}
* The logo mascots are {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Celebi}}
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Singapore logo.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Singapore logo.png|117px]]
|-
|}
|}


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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]]
The following is a list of permanently closed Pokémon Center stores.
The following is a list of permanently closed Pokémon Center stores.
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 2px;"
 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
===Japan===
! style="width:8em; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; width: 100%; text-align: center;"
! style="width:8em" | Name
! Opening Date
! Opening Date
! Date Closed
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! style="width:15em; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Logo
! style="width:15em; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Logo


|-  
|-
| colspan=5 |
===Japan===
 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| '''Tohoku'''
| '''Tohoku'''
| December 4, 2011<ref>{{n|Official Japanese Pokémon site posts notice regarding Pokémon Center Tohoku|''Official Japanese Pokémon site posts notice regarding Pokémon Center Tohoku'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
| December 4, 2011<ref>{{n|Official Japanese Pokémon site posts notice regarding Pokémon Center Tohoku|''Official Japanese Pokémon site posts notice regarding Pokémon Center Tohoku'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tohoku logo old.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tohoku logo old.png|117px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Tokyo'''
| '''Tokyo'''
(First)
(First)
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old.png|117px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Tokyo'''
| '''Tokyo'''
(Second)
(Second)
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old 2.png|100px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old 2.png|100px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Yokohama'''  
| '''Yokohama'''  
| March 5, 2005
| March 5, 2005
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Yokohama logo old.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Yokohama logo old.png|117px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| '''Nagoya'''  
| '''Nagoya'''  
| October 11, 2002
| October 11, 2002
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya logo old.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya logo old.png|117px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Kyoto'''
| '''Kyoto'''
| March 16, 2016<ref>{{n|New Pokémon Center store to open in Kyoto|''New Pokémon Center store to open in Kyoto'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
| March 16, 2016<ref>{{n|New Pokémon Center store to open in Kyoto|''New Pokémon Center store to open in Kyoto'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Kyoto logo.png|120px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Kyoto logo.png|120px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Osaka'''  
| '''Osaka'''  
| November 14, 1998
| November 14, 1998
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Osaka logo old.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Osaka logo old.png|117px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| '''Fukuoka'''  
| '''Fukuoka'''  
| November 1, 2003
| November 1, 2003
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* The logo mascots were {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Totodile}}
* The logo mascots were {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Totodile}}
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo old.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo old.png|117px]]
|}


|-
| colspan=5 |
===United States===
===United States===
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; width: 100%; text-align: center;"
! style="width:8em" | Name
! Opening Date
! Date Closed
! Address
! Notes
! style="width:15em; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Logo


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''New York'''  
| '''New York'''  
| November 16, 2001
| November 16, 2001
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* Closed to became Nintendo World, a general Nintendo merchandise store. <br/>Nintendo World was open May 14, 2005 - January 19, 2016 and reopened as {{wp|Nintendo New York}} on February 19, 2016
* Closed to became Nintendo World, a general Nintendo merchandise store. <br/>Nintendo World was open May 14, 2005 - January 19, 2016 and reopened as {{wp|Nintendo New York}} on February 19, 2016
|[[File:Pokémon Center New York logo.png|117px]]
|[[File:Pokémon Center New York logo.png|117px]]
|-
|}
|}


==Temporary stores==
==Temporary stores==
Occasionally pop-up Pokémon Center stores are opened, often in conjunction with a special event or location, for a limited time only. The following is a list of these temporary stores.
Occasionally pop-up Pokémon Center stores are opened, often in conjunction with a special event or location, for a limited time only. The following is a list of these temporary stores.
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 2px;"
 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
===Japan===
! style="width:8em; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; text-align: center;"
! style="width:8em" | Name
! Opening Date
! Opening Date
! Date Closed
! Date Closed
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! style="width:15em; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Logo
! style="width:15em; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Logo


|-  
|-
| colspan=5 |
===Japan===
 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| '''Sapporo'''  
| '''Sapporo'''  
| July 1, 2005
| July 1, 2005
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| {{de|Datei:Pokémon_Center_Sapporo.gif|Logo}}
| {{de|Datei:Pokémon_Center_Sapporo.gif|Logo}}


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Chūbu Centrair International Airport'''
| '''Chūbu Centrair International Airport'''
(First)
(First)
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Centrair logo.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Centrair logo.png|117px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Chūbu Centrair International Airport'''
| '''Chūbu Centrair International Airport'''
(Second)
(Second)
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|| {{de|Datei:PC_Neu-Chitose_logo.jpg|Logo}}
|| {{de|Datei:PC_Neu-Chitose_logo.jpg|Logo}}


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Tokyo Character Street'''
| '''Tokyo Character Street'''
| October 10, 2012
| October 10, 2012
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo Character Street logo.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo Character Street logo.png|117px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Haneda International Airport International Terminal'''  
| '''Haneda International Airport International Terminal'''  
| August 4, 2012
| August 4, 2012
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|| [[File:Pokémon Center Haneda International Airport Terminal logo.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Haneda International Airport Terminal logo.png|117px]]


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Pokémon Game Show'''  
| '''Pokémon Game Show'''  
| August 17, 2013
| August 17, 2013
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* 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.
* 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.
|| [[File:Pokémon Center temporary logo.png|117px]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center temporary logo.png|117px]]
|}


|-
| colspan=5 |
===France===
===France===
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; text-align: center;"
! style="width:8em" | Name
! Opening Date
! Date Closed
! Address
! style="width:45%;" | Notes
! style="width:15em; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Logo


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Paris'''  
| '''Paris'''  
| June 4, 2014<ref name="Paris">{{n|Temporary Pokémon Center to open in Paris|''Temporary Pokémon Center to open in Paris'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
| June 4, 2014<ref name="Paris">{{n|Temporary Pokémon Center to open in Paris|''Temporary Pokémon Center to open in Paris'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
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* Sold a selection of merchandise brought over from the Japanese Pokémon Center stores
* Sold a selection of merchandise brought over from the Japanese Pokémon Center stores
| [[File:Pokémon Center Paris logo.png|130px]]
| [[File:Pokémon Center Paris logo.png|130px]]
|}


|-
| colspan=5 |
===United Kingdom===
===United Kingdom===
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; text-align: center;"
! style="width:8em" | Name
! Opening Date
! Date Closed
! Address
! style="width:45%;" | Notes
! style="width:15em; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Logo


|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''London'''  
| '''London'''  
| October 18, 2019<ref name="London">[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/a-pokemon-center-pop-up-store-opens-in-london-this-october/ ''A Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store Opens in London This October'' - Pokemon.com] (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref><ref name="Westfield London">[https://uk.westfield.com/london/entertainment/events/pokemon-center-london-pop-up/55974 ''Pokémon Center London Pop-Up at Westfield London'' - Westfield] (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
| October 18, 2019<ref name="London">[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/a-pokemon-center-pop-up-store-opens-in-london-this-october/ ''A Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store Opens in London This October'' - Pokemon.com] (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref><ref name="Westfield London">[https://uk.westfield.com/london/entertainment/events/pokemon-center-london-pop-up/55974 ''Pokémon Center London Pop-Up at Westfield London'' - Westfield] (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
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* The store sold an exclusive range of merchandise based on the store's mascot, London City Pikachu, as well as other Pokémon merchandise including collections from PokémonCenter.com, various [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]] items and a range of [[Nintendo Switch]] consoles, accessories and Pokémon [[Pokémon games|video games]]
* The store sold an exclusive range of merchandise based on the store's mascot, London City Pikachu, as well as other Pokémon merchandise including collections from PokémonCenter.com, various [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]] items and a range of [[Nintendo Switch]] consoles, accessories and Pokémon [[Pokémon games|video games]]
| style="width:15em;" | [[File:Pokémon Center London logo.png|170px]]
| style="width:15em;" | [[File:Pokémon Center London logo.png|170px]]
|-
|}
|}


==Vending Machines==
==Vending Machines==
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In 2018, [[The Pokémon Company]] announced the launch of a series of Pokémon Stand branded vending machines in Japan<ref>{{n|Pokémon Vending Machine announced|''Pokémon Vending Machine announced'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>. The vending machines feature a selection of popular Pokémon Center merchandise, including {{p|Pikachu}} plushies and exclusive Pikachu pilot plushies at the airport locations<ref name="Pokémon Stand Launch">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2018/06/180608_p04.html ''ポケモンセンターオリジナル商品が、自動販売機で買える！ 「ポケモンスタンド」登場！'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>. They also feature as [[Gym (GO)|Gyms]] in [[Pokémon GO]] and upon launch gave [[serial code|serial codes]] with each purchase that unlocked [[Rotom_Pokédex#Roto_Loto|Rotom Powers]] in [[Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]].
In 2018, [[The Pokémon Company]] announced the launch of a series of Pokémon Stand branded vending machines in Japan<ref>{{n|Pokémon Vending Machine announced|''Pokémon Vending Machine announced'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>. The vending machines feature a selection of popular Pokémon Center merchandise, including {{p|Pikachu}} plushies and exclusive Pikachu pilot plushies at the airport locations<ref name="Pokémon Stand Launch">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2018/06/180608_p04.html ''ポケモンセンターオリジナル商品が、自動販売機で買える！ 「ポケモンスタンド」登場！'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>. They also feature as [[Gym (GO)|Gyms]] in [[Pokémon GO]] and upon launch gave [[serial code|serial codes]] with each purchase that unlocked [[Rotom_Pokédex#Roto_Loto|Rotom Powers]] in [[Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]].


====Current Machines====
====Current machines====
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|-
! style="width:20em" | Location
! style="width:20em; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! Description
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Description
|-
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan="3" | '''Haneda Airport International Terminal'''
| rowspan="3" | '''Haneda Airport International Terminal'''
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* Opened June 8, 2018<ref name="Pokémon Stand Launch" />
* Opened June 8, 2018<ref name="Pokémon Stand Launch" />
* {{tt|2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041|〒144-0041 東京都大田区羽田空港２丁目６}}
* {{tt|2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041|〒144-0041 東京都大田区羽田空港２丁目６}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| style="text-align: left;" |  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
* 3rd Floor (Gate 107) - [https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/store/haneda_3F.jpg Location Map]
* 3rd Floor (Gate 107) - [https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/store/haneda_3F.jpg Location Map]
* Opened April 5, 2019<ref name="Pokémon Stand List">[https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/store/2019/04/post-9967.html ''ポケモンスタンド設置エリア一覧'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
* Opened April 5, 2019<ref name="Pokémon Stand List">[https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/store/2019/04/post-9967.html ''ポケモンスタンド設置エリア一覧'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (accessed November 2, 2019)</ref>
* {{tt|2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041|〒144-0041 東京都大田区羽田空港２丁目６}}
* {{tt|2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041|〒144-0041 東京都大田区羽田空港２丁目６}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| style="text-align: left;" |  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
* 3rd Floor (Gate 146)
* 3rd Floor (Gate 146)
* Opened April 5, 2019<ref name="Pokémon Stand List" />
* Opened April 5, 2019<ref name="Pokémon Stand List" />
* {{tt|2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041|〒144-0041 東京都大田区羽田空港２丁目６}}
* {{tt|2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041|〒144-0041 東京都大田区羽田空港２丁目６}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Aqua City Odaiba'''
| '''Aqua City Odaiba'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
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* Opened June 8, 2018<ref name="Pokémon Stand Launch" />
* Opened June 8, 2018<ref name="Pokémon Stand Launch" />
* {{tt|1-7-1 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo 〒135-0091|〒135-0091 東京都港区台場１丁目７−1}}
* {{tt|1-7-1 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo 〒135-0091|〒135-0091 東京都港区台場１丁目７−1}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''EXPASA Ebina Service Area (Upward)'''
| '''EXPASA Ebina Service Area (Upward)'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
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* Opened June 8, 2018<ref name="Pokémon Stand Launch" />
* Opened June 8, 2018<ref name="Pokémon Stand Launch" />
* {{tt|5-1-1 Oyaminami, Ebina, Kanagawa 〒243-0418|〒243-0418 神奈川県海老名市大谷南５丁目１−1}}
* {{tt|5-1-1 Oyaminami, Ebina, Kanagawa 〒243-0418|〒243-0418 神奈川県海老名市大谷南５丁目１−1}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''EXPASA Ashigara Service Area (Downward)'''
| '''EXPASA Ashigara Service Area (Downward)'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
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* Opened June 8, 2018<ref name="Pokémon Stand Launch" />
* Opened June 8, 2018<ref name="Pokémon Stand Launch" />
* {{tt|603-18 Kuwagi, Oyama, Sunto District, Shizuoka 〒410-1315|〒410-1315 静岡県駿東郡小山町桑木603-18}}
* {{tt|603-18 Kuwagi, Oyama, Sunto District, Shizuoka 〒410-1315|〒410-1315 静岡県駿東郡小山町桑木603-18}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Kansai International Airport Terminal 1'''
| '''Kansai International Airport Terminal 1'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
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|}


====Temporary Machines====
====Temporary machines====
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|-
! style="width:20em" | Location
! style="width:20em; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! Description
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Description
|-
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| '''Aeon Mall Natori'''
| '''Aeon Mall Natori'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
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* {{tt|5−3−1, Morisekinoshita, Natori, Miyagi 〒981-1227|〒981-1227 宮城県名取市杜せきのした５丁目3−1}}
* {{tt|5−3−1, Morisekinoshita, Natori, Miyagi 〒981-1227|〒981-1227 宮城県名取市杜せきのした５丁目3−1}}
|}
|}


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These vending machines sell various Pokémon [[Pokémon games|video games]], {{OBP|Poké Doll|plush}}s, [[Monster Collection]] figures, [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]] items, pins and charms. The kiosks also feature games and demos and an interactive Pokédex. The tags on the Pokédolls from these machines have unique North-West tags that are yellow, blue, and square in shape.
These vending machines sell various Pokémon [[Pokémon games|video games]], {{OBP|Poké Doll|plush}}s, [[Monster Collection]] figures, [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]] items, pins and charms. The kiosks also feature games and demos and an interactive Pokédex. The tags on the Pokédolls from these machines have unique North-West tags that are yellow, blue, and square in shape.


====Current Machines====
====Current machines====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; width: 50%; text-align: center;"
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:20em" | Location
! style="width:20em; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! Description
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Description
|-
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| '''Northgate Mall'''
| '''Northgate Mall'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
* Opened Summer 2010
* Opened Summer 2010
* 401 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125, USA
* 401 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125, USA
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Westfield Southcenter'''
| '''Westfield Southcenter'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
* Opened December 2010
* Opened December 2010
* 2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle, WA 98188, USA
* 2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle, WA 98188, USA
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-
| '''Tacoma Mall'''  
| '''Tacoma Mall'''  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
* Opening date unknown
* Opening date unknown
* 4502 S Steele St # 1177, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
* 4502 S Steele St # 1177, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
|-
|}
|}


The Tacoma Mall kiosk was previosuly a larger stand that was staffed by Pokémon Company employees who helped make sure the machines were running alright, answered questions, and rang up the sales of extra merchandise located outside of the vending machines.
The Tacoma Mall kiosk was previosuly a larger stand that was staffed by Pokémon Company employees who helped make sure the machines were running alright, answered questions, and rang up the sales of extra merchandise located outside of the vending machines.


====Previous Machines====
====Previous machines====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; width: 50%; text-align: center;"
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:20em" | Location
! style="width:20em; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! Description
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Description
! Reason for Closure
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Reason for Closure
|-
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| '''Alderwood Mall'''
| '''Alderwood Mall'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
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* 3000 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037, USA
* 3000 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037, USA
| Leasing Issues
| Leasing Issues
|-
|}
|}


This stand was the larger of the two in the Seattle-area, but it was still 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.
This stand was the larger of the two in the Seattle-area, but it was still 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.


==Online==
==Online==
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The Amazon.co.jp store opened on October 18, 2012 and uses the [[Pokémon Store]] brand and name. On February 16, 2016 the current [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/ pokemoncenter-online.com] website reopened for customers in Japan.
The Amazon.co.jp store opened on October 18, 2012 and uses the [[Pokémon Store]] brand and name. On February 16, 2016 the current [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/ pokemoncenter-online.com] website reopened for customers in Japan.
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===United States===
===United States===
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In the United States Pokémon Center goods are available from [http://pokemoncenter.com PokémonCenter.com].
In the United States Pokémon Center goods are available from [http://pokemoncenter.com PokémonCenter.com].


====Original Website====
====Original website====
[[File:Pokémon Center online.png|thumb|200px|The old US site the day before closing]]
[[File:Pokémon Center online.png|thumb|200px|The old US site the day before closing]]
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]].  
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]].  


====New Website====
====New 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 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.


===Collections===
===Collections===
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The Pokémon Center online store also has a series of collections that have been released over time.
The Pokémon Center online store also has a series of collections that have been released over time.


{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}"
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}; text-align: center;"
|-
! Collection
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Collection
! Release Date
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Release Date
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Charizard Pokémon Center promotion (2010)]]
| [[Charizard Pokémon Center promotion (2010)]]
| {{tt|April 2010|Japan only, Limited Time event}}
| {{tt|April 2010|Japan only, Limited Time event}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Blooming Flowers Pokémon Center promotion (2010)]]
| [[Blooming Flowers Pokémon Center promotion (2010)]]
| {{tt|May 2010|Japan only, Limited Time event}}
| {{tt|May 2010|Japan only, Limited Time event}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection]]
| [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection]]
| {{tt|June 14, 2014|Japan}}
| {{tt|June 14, 2014|Japan}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Back to School Collection]]
| [[Back to School Collection]]
| {{tt|August 2014|United States}}
| {{tt|August 2014|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Charizard Charcoal Collection]]
| [[Charizard Charcoal Collection]]
| {{tt|August 2014|United States}}
| {{tt|August 2014|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Fall Fennekin Collection]]
| [[Fall Fennekin Collection]]
| {{tt|September 2014|United States}}
| {{tt|September 2014|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Chillin' With Lucario Collection]]
| [[Chillin' With Lucario Collection]]
| {{tt|October 2014|United States}}
| {{tt|October 2014|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Eevee Essences Collection]]
| [[Eevee Essences Collection]]
| {{tt|March 2015|United States}}
| {{tt|March 2015|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Ditto Collection]]
| [[Ditto Collection]]
| {{tt|March 26, 2016|Japan}} <br> {{tt|January 30, 2017|United States}}
| {{tt|March 26, 2016|Japan}} <br> {{tt|January 30, 2017|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Johto Cuties Collection]]
| [[Johto Cuties Collection]]
| {{tt|June 2, 2016|United States}}
| {{tt|June 2, 2016|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Bellossom Tropics Collection]]
| [[Bellossom Tropics Collection]]
| {{tt|July 20, 2016|United States}}
| {{tt|July 20, 2016|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Silhouette Sync Collection]]
| [[Silhouette Sync Collection]]
| {{tt|September 28, 2016|United States}}
| {{tt|September 28, 2016|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Gengar Smirk Collection]]
| [[Gengar Smirk Collection]]
| {{tt|October 5, 2016|United States}}
| {{tt|October 5, 2016|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Mythical Mania Collection]]
| [[Mythical Mania Collection]]
| {{tt|November 16, 2016|United States}}
| {{tt|November 16, 2016|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Lapras Surf Collection]]
| [[Lapras Surf Collection]]
| {{tt|February 15, 2017|United States}}
| {{tt|February 15, 2017|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Brushwork Pikachu Collection]]
| [[Brushwork Pikachu Collection]]
| {{tt|March 15, 2017|United States}}
| {{tt|March 15, 2017|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Rotom Mystery Room Collection]]
| [[Rotom Mystery Room Collection]]
| {{tt|April 12, 2017|United States}}
| {{tt|April 12, 2017|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Alolan Raichu Collection]]
| [[Alolan Raichu Collection]]
| {{tt|April 27, 2017|United States}}
| {{tt|April 27, 2017|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Charizard Firestorm Collection]]
| [[Charizard Firestorm Collection]]
| {{tt|May 31, 2017|United States}}
| {{tt|May 31, 2017|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Mimikyu Collection]]
| [[Mimikyu Collection]]
| {{tt|June 14, 2017|United States}}
| {{tt|June 14, 2017|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Dragonite Sighting Collection]]
| [[Dragonite Sighting Collection]]
| {{tt|June 21, 2017|United States}}
| {{tt|June 21, 2017|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Lavender Town Collection]]
| [[Lavender Town Collection]]
| {{tt|August 29, 2018|United States}}
| {{tt|August 29, 2018|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[Team Rocket Collection]]
| [[Team Rocket Collection]]
| {{tt|March 27, 2019|United States}}
| {{tt|March 27, 2019|United States}}
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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** 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. Games from [[Generation V]] onwards 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. Games from [[Generation V]] onwards do not have a location index for the Nintendo World Store.
** Beginning in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the games no longer have individual indices for each store, with only the Pokémon Center Tohoku retaining a distinct location index.
** Beginning in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the games no longer have individual indices for each store, with only the Pokémon Center Tohoku retaining a distinct location index.


==See also==
==See also==
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* {{cat|English Pokémon Center collections}}
* {{cat|English Pokémon Center collections}}
* [[Pokémon Store]]
* [[Pokémon Store]]


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/ Pokémon Center (USA website)]
* [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/ Pokémon Center (USA website)]
* [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/ Pokémon Center Online (Japanese)]
* [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/ Pokémon Center Online (Japanese)]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Pokémon meta]]
[[Category:Pokémon meta]]

Revision as of 01:28, 16 February 2020

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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

The following is a list of currently operating Pokémon Center stores.

Name Opening Date Address Contact Details Notes Logo
Sapporo March 6, 2009[1] Daimaru Sapporo 8F,
4-7, Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo
Hokkaido 〒060-0005

Map

(+81) 011-232-3212

Website

Pokémon Center Sapporo logo Gen VIII.png
Tohoku June 30, 2017[3] PARCO Sendai 8F,
1−2−3, Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai
〒980-8484 Miyagi

Map

(+81) 022-716-6870

Website

Pokémon Center Touhoku logo Gen VIII.png
Skytree Town July 6, 2016 Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi East Yard 4F,
1−1−2, Oshiage, Sumida City
Tokyo 〒131-0045

Map

(+81) 03-6456-1221

Website

Pokémon Center Skytree Town logo.png
Mega Tokyo December 11, 2014[6][7] Sunshine City Alpa 2F,
3−1−2, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City
Tokyo 〒170-6002

Map

(+81) 03-5927-9290

Website

Throughout December 2019-March 2020, the store is currently being expanded, which will double the size of the store and include four extra facilities:

  • "Pokémon GO Lab" - A Pokémon GO dedicated store that also functions as a Gym.
  • "Pikachu Sweets" - A smaller Pokemon Cafe location focusing on take-away desserts.
  • "Pokemon Card Game" - A Pokémon Trading Card Game venue and store.
  • A small play area for young children.
Tokyo DX March 13, 2018[9] Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building 5F,
2−11−2, Nihonbashi, Chuo City
Tokyo 〒103-0027

Map

(+81) 03-6262-6452

Website

  • Located on the 5th floor of the Takashimaya Shopping Center[10]
  • The logo mascots are Pikachu and Mew
  • First Pokémon Center to include a Pokémon Cafe
 Pokémon Center Tokyo DX logo.png
Shibuya November 22, 2019[11] PARCO Shibuya 6F,
15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku,
Tokyo 〒150-8377

Map

Website Pokémon Center Shibuya logo.png
Tokyo Bay November 22, 2013 LaLaport Tokyo-Bay West Building 2F,
2-1-1, Hamacho, Funabashi City
Chiba 〒273-8530

Map

(+81) 047-421-7757

Website

Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo Gen VIII.png
Yokohama November 9, 2018[15] Marui City Yokohama 8F,
2−19−12, Takashima, Nishi Ward, Yokohama
Kanagawa 〒220-0011

Map

(+81) 045-453-3051

Website

Pokémon Center Yokohama logo Gen VIII.png
Nagoya March 20, 2013 Matsuzakaya Nagoya 5F,
3−16−1, Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya
Aichi 〒460-8430

Map

(+81) 052-264-2727

Website

Pokémon Center Nagoya logo Gen VIII.png
Kyoto March 16, 2019[18] SUINA Muromachi 2F,
78, Kankobokocho, Shimogyo Ward
Kyoto 〒600-8009

Map

(+81) 075-353-0250

Website

  • Located on the 2nd floor of the SUINA Muromachi mall[19]
  • The logo mascots are Ho-Oh and Pikachu
 Pokémon Center Kyoto logo.png
Osaka November 26, 2010 Daimaru Umeda 13F,
3−1−1, Umeda, Kita Ward
Osaka 〒530-8202

Map

(+81) 06-6346-6002

Website

Osaka DX September 20, 2019[21] Daimaru Shinsaibashi 9F
1-7-1, Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo Ward,
Osaka, 〒542-8501

Map

(+81) 06-4256-1125

Website

  • Located on the 9th floor of the Daimaru department store[22]
  • The logo mascots are Grookey, Pikachu and Meowth
  • Includes a Pokémon Cafe
 Pokémon Center Osaka DX logo.png
Hiroshima June 26, 2015 SOGO Hiroshima 6F,
6-27, Motomachi, Naka Ward
Hiroshima 〒730-8501

Map

(+81) 082-846-5093

Website

Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo.png
Fukuoka March 3, 2011 JR Hakata City AMU 8F,
1-1 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka
Fukuoka 〒812-0012

Map

(+81) 092-413-5185

Website

File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo Gen VII.png

Singapore

Name Opening Date Address Contact Details Notes Logo
Singapore April 17, 2019[25] 78 Airport Boulevard,
#04-201 & 202, Jewel Changi Airport,
Singapore 819666

Map

Website
  • First Pokémon Center in Asia (outside of Japan)
  • Located on the 4th floor of the Jewel mall at Changi Airport[26]
  • The logo mascots are Lapras, Pikachu and Celebi
 Pokémon Center Singapore logo.png

Previous stores

Exterior of the old Tokyo Pokémon Center

The following is a list of permanently closed Pokémon Center stores.

Japan

Name Opening Date Date Closed Address Notes Logo
Tohoku December 4, 2011[27] June 18, 2017[3] Shop and Wander AER 3F,
1-3-1 Chuo, Aoba,
Sendai 〒980-6103 		Pokémon Center Tohoku logo old.png
Tokyo

(First)

April 25, 1998 July 16, 2007[29] Kawasaki Teitoku Building Annex 1F,
3-2-5 Nihombashi, Chūō Ward,
Tokyo
  • First ever Pokémon Center location
  • Closed to relocate to the second Tokyo location
  • The logo mascots were: Poliwhirl, Pikachu and Charmander
 Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old.png
Tokyo

(Second)

July 16, 2007 [29] December 7, 2014 [6][7] Shiodome-Shiba Rikyū Building 2F,
1-2-3, Kaigan, Minato Ward,
Tokyo 		Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old 2.png
Yokohama March 5, 2005 October 28, 2018[15] Landmark Plaza 4F,
2-2-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi ku,
Yokohama 〒220-8172 		Pokémon Center Yokohama logo old.png
Nagoya October 11, 2002 March 16, 2013 Oasis 21 B1F,
1-11-1 Higashi-Sakura, Higashi Ward,
Nagoya 〒461-0005 		Pokémon Center Nagoya logo old.png
Kyoto March 16, 2016[30] February 17, 2019[18] Takashimaya Kyoto Store 5F,
52 Nishiiru Shincho,
Kawaramachi, Shijodori, Shimogyo-ku,
Kyoto 〒600-8520
  • Closed to relocate to current location
  • The logo mascots of Ho-Oh and Pikachu remained unchanged
 Pokémon Center Kyoto logo.png
Osaka November 14, 1998 November 23, 2010 Umeda Center Building B1F,
2-4-12 Nakazaki-Nishi, Kita Ward,
Ōsaka 		Pokémon Center Osaka logo old.png
Fukuoka November 1, 2003 February 25, 2011 Canal City OPA B1F
1-2-22 Labūn, Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward,
Fukuoka 		Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo old.png

United States

Name Opening Date Date Closed Address Notes Logo
New York November 16, 2001 January, 2005 10 Rockefeller Plaza,
New York,
NY 10020
  • The first Pokémon Center to open outside of Japan
  • Closed to became Nintendo World, a general Nintendo merchandise store.
    Nintendo World was open May 14, 2005 - January 19, 2016 and reopened as Nintendo New York on February 19, 2016
 Pokémon Center New York logo.png

Temporary stores

Occasionally pop-up Pokémon Center stores are opened, often in conjunction with a special event or location, for a limited time only. The following is a list of these temporary stores.

Japan

Name Opening Date Date Closed Address Notes Logo
Sapporo July 1, 2005

November 17, 2005

July 1, 2006

October 2, 2005

April 9, 2006

October 29, 2006

Sapporo ANA Hotel 1F,
1-2-9 West, Kita-3-jō, Chūō Ward,
Sapporo
  • Originally a temporary location. Eventually opened as a permanent store in a different location
 Logo
Chūbu Centrair International Airport

(First)

December 26, 2011 January 5, 2012 Chūbu Centrair International Airport 4F,
Tokoname, Aichi
  • This store sold original Pokémon merchandise and bingo games to play.
 Pokémon Center Centrair logo.png
Chūbu Centrair International Airport

(Second)

December 28, 2013 January 7, 2014 Chubu Centrair International Airport 4F,
Tokoname, Aichi 		Logo
Tokyo Character Street October 10, 2012 November 5, 2012 Number One Plaza,
First Avenue Tokyo Station, Chiyoda and Chūō,
Tokyo 		Pokémon Center Tokyo Character Street logo.png
Haneda International Airport International Terminal August 4, 2012 August 19, 2012 International Terminal,
Haneda International Airport, Ōta,
Tokyo
  • This store sold original Pokémon merchandise and bingo games to play.
 Pokémon Center Haneda International Airport Terminal logo.png
Pokémon Game Show August 17, 2013 August 18, 2013 Tokyo Big Sight,
Odaiba, Tokyo Bay,
Tokyo
  • 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.
 Pokémon Center temporary logo.png

France

Name Opening Date Date Closed Address Notes Logo
Paris June 4, 2014[31] June 21, 2014[31] Crémerie de Paris (Hôtel de Villeroy),
11-15, rue des Halles – angle 9,
rue des Déchargeurs 75001,
Paris
  • The first Pokémon Center in Europe
  • Opened almost a year after the release of Pokémon X and Y; the Kalos region in these games is based on France.[32]
  • Featured an exhibition of illustrations from the Pokémon games and interactive events for fans
  • Sold a selection of merchandise brought over from the Japanese Pokémon Center stores
 Pokémon Center Paris logo.png

United Kingdom

Name Opening Date Date Closed Address Notes Logo
London October 18, 2019[33][34] November 15, 2019[33][34] Westfield London,
Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush,
London W12 7GF

Website - Twitter

  • Opened in conjunction with the release of the Pokémon Sword and Shield games; the Galar region in the games in based on the United Kingdom[35]
  • The store had a demo area for with a 10 minute preview of the games.
  • The store sold an exclusive range of merchandise based on the store's mascot, London City Pikachu, as well as other Pokémon merchandise including collections from PokémonCenter.com, various Trading Card Game items and a range of Nintendo Switch consoles, accessories and Pokémon video games
 Pokémon Center London logo.png

Vending Machines

Japan

Rendering of a Pokémon Stand vending machine

In 2018, The Pokémon Company announced the launch of a series of Pokémon Stand branded vending machines in Japan[36]. The vending machines feature a selection of popular Pokémon Center merchandise, including Pikachu plushies and exclusive Pikachu pilot plushies at the airport locations[37]. They also feature as Gyms in Pokémon GO and upon launch gave serial codes with each purchase that unlocked Rotom Powers in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Current machines

Location Description
Haneda Airport International Terminal
  • 5th Floor - Location Map
  • Opened June 8, 2018[37]
  • 2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041
  • 3rd Floor (Gate 107) - Location Map
  • Opened April 5, 2019[38]
  • 2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041
  • 3rd Floor (Gate 146)
  • Opened April 5, 2019[38]
  • 2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041
Aqua City Odaiba
  • 3rd Floor - Location Map
  • Opened June 8, 2018[37]
  • 1-7-1 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo 〒135-0091
EXPASA Ebina Service Area (Upward)
  • 2nd Floor - Location Map
  • Opened June 8, 2018[37]
  • 5-1-1 Oyaminami, Ebina, Kanagawa 〒243-0418
EXPASA Ashigara Service Area (Downward)
  • 1st Floor - Location Map
  • Opened June 8, 2018[37]
  • 603-18 Kuwagi, Oyama, Sunto District, Shizuoka 〒410-1315
Kansai International Airport Terminal 1
  • 2nd Floor - Location Map
  • Opened October 26, 2018[39]
  • Senshukukonaka, Izumisano, Sennan District, Osaka 〒525-0029

Temporary machines

Location Description
Aeon Mall Natori
  • 1st Floor Natori Court
  • Open August 21 - November 24 2019[38]
  • 5−3−1, Morisekinoshita, Natori, Miyagi 〒981-1227

United States

Pokémon Center kiosk in the Northgate Mall in October 2010

The Pokémon Company International has it's United States headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. In neighboring cities Seattle and Tacoma there are a number of shopping malls with Pokémon Center branded vending machine kiosks.

These vending machines sell various Pokémon video games, Poké Dolls, Monster Collection figures, Trading Card Game items, pins and charms. The kiosks also feature games and demos and an interactive Pokédex. The tags on the Pokédolls from these machines have unique North-West tags that are yellow, blue, and square in shape.

Current machines

Location Description
Northgate Mall
  • Opened Summer 2010
  • 401 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125, USA
Westfield Southcenter
  • Opened December 2010
  • 2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle, WA 98188, USA
Tacoma Mall
  • Opening date unknown
  • 4502 S Steele St # 1177, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA

The Tacoma Mall kiosk was previosuly a larger stand that was staffed by Pokémon Company employees who helped make sure the machines were running alright, answered questions, and rang up the sales of extra merchandise located outside of the vending machines.

Previous machines

Location Description Reason for Closure
Alderwood Mall
  • Opened November 2010
  • Closed July 2012
  • 3000 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037, USA
 Leasing Issues

This stand was the larger of the two in the Seattle-area, but it was still 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.

Online

Pokémon Center Online logo.png

Japan

In Japan Pokémon Center goods are available from Pokémon Center Online and The Pokémon Store at Amazon.co.jp.

A desktop online store was originally available in Japan from March 21, 2001 and a store accessible via mobile phones was available from September 29, 2003. Both of these closed on November 30, 2006.

The Amazon.co.jp store opened on October 18, 2012 and uses the Pokémon Store brand and name. On February 16, 2016 the current pokemoncenter-online.com website reopened for customers in Japan.

United States

US site logo

In the United States Pokémon Center goods are available from PokémonCenter.com.

Original website

The old US site the day before closing

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.

New 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.

Collections

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The Pokémon Center online store also has a series of collections that have been released over time.

Collection Release Date
Charizard Pokémon Center promotion (2010) April 2010
Blooming Flowers Pokémon Center promotion (2010) May 2010
Sleeping Pikachu Collection June 14, 2014
Back to School Collection August 2014
Charizard Charcoal Collection August 2014
Fall Fennekin Collection September 2014
Chillin' With Lucario Collection October 2014
Eevee Essences Collection March 2015
Ditto Collection March 26, 2016
January 30, 2017
Johto Cuties Collection June 2, 2016
Bellossom Tropics Collection July 20, 2016
Silhouette Sync Collection September 28, 2016
Gengar Smirk Collection October 5, 2016
Mythical Mania Collection November 16, 2016
Lapras Surf Collection February 15, 2017
Brushwork Pikachu Collection March 15, 2017
Rotom Mystery Room Collection April 12, 2017
Alolan Raichu Collection April 27, 2017
Charizard Firestorm Collection May 31, 2017
Mimikyu Collection June 14, 2017
Dragonite Sighting Collection June 21, 2017
Lavender Town Collection August 29, 2018
Team Rocket Collection March 27, 2019

Trivia

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ Sapporo Pokémon Center to open March 6 - Bulbanews (accessed November 2, 2019)
  2. ↑ Daimaru Sapporo floor guide (accessed October 31, 2019)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pokémon Center Tohoku to move to new location - Blubanews (accessed November 2, 2019)
  4. ↑ PARCO Sendai store listing (Japanese) (accessed October 31, 2019)
  5. ↑ Tokyo Solamachi store listing (Japanese) (accessed October 31, 2019)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 「ポケモンセンターメガトウキョー」が、池袋サンシャインシティ アルパ 2F にオープンするよ！ - Pokemon.co.jp (accessed November 2, 2019)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Pokémon Center Tokyo moving and reopening as Mega Tokyo - Bulbanews (accessed November 2, 2019)
  8. ↑ Sunshine City store listing (accessed October 31, 2019)
  9. ↑ 「ポケモンセンタートウキョーDX ＆ ポケモンカフェ」、日本橋髙島屋S.C.東館5階にオープン！ - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (Accessed November 2, 2019)
  10. ↑ Nihombashi Takashimaya Shopping Center floor guide (accessed October 31, 2019)
  11. ↑ ポケモンセンターシブヤが、渋谷PARCO6Fにオープンするよ！ | Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed November 1, 2019)
  12. ↑ PARCO Shibuya store guide (accessed November 1, 2019)
  13. ↑ Japan's first official Nintendo store to open in Tokyo on November 22 | TimeOut (accessed November 1, 2019)
  14. ↑ LaLaport Tokyo-Bay store listing (accessed October 31, 2019)
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 ポケモンセンターヨコハマが今秋、「マルイシティ横浜」に移転決定！ | Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed October 31, 2019)
  16. ↑ Marui City Yokohama store listing (accessed October 31, 2019)
  17. ↑ Matsuzakaya Nagoya mall floor guide (accessed October 31, 2019)
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 ポケモンセンターキョウトが、3月に「京都経済センター SUINA室町」に移転を決定！ - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed November 2, 2019)
  19. ↑ SUINA Muromachi mall floor guide (Japanese) (accessed October 31, 2019)
  20. ↑ Daimaru Umeda floor guide (accessed October 31, 2019)
  21. ↑ 「ポケモンセンターオーサカDX ＆ ポケモンカフェ」が、大丸心斎橋店 本館にオープン！ | Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed November 1, 2019)
  22. ↑ Daimaru Shinsaibashi store listing (accessed November 1, 2019)
  23. ↑ SOGO Hiroshima store listing (accessed November 1, 2019)
  24. ↑ JR Hakata City store listing (accessed November 1, 2019)
  25. ↑ Pokemon Center Singapore a monster hit at Jewel Changi Airport - CNA Lifestyle (accessed November 2, 2019)
  26. ↑ Jewel Changi Airport store listing (accessed November 1, 2019)
  27. ↑ Official Japanese Pokémon site posts notice regarding Pokémon Center Tohoku - Bulbanews (accessed November 2, 2019)
  28. ↑ Pokémon Center Tohoku - POKÉMON with YOU - pokemon.co.jp (accessed November 2, 2019)
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Pokémon Center Tokyo moving to new location - Bulbanews (accessed November 2, 2019)
  30. ↑ New Pokémon Center store to open in Kyoto - Bulbanews (accessed November 2, 2019)
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Temporary Pokémon Center to open in Paris - Bulbanews (accessed November 2, 2019)
  32. ↑ Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Developer Roundtable Recap - YouTube (accessed November 1, 2019)
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 A Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store Opens in London This October - Pokemon.com (accessed November 2, 2019)
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Pokémon Center London Pop-Up at Westfield London - Westfield (accessed November 2, 2019)
  35. ↑ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield - Pokemon.com (accessed November 1, 2019)
  36. ↑ Pokémon Vending Machine announced - Bulbanews (accessed November 2, 2019)
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 ポケモンセンターオリジナル商品が、自動販売機で買える！ 「ポケモンスタンド」登場！ - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed November 2, 2019)
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 ポケモンスタンド設置エリア一覧 - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed November 2, 2019)
  39. ↑ ポケモンセンターの商品が、自動販売機で買える！ 「ポケモンスタンド」が関西空港に登場！ - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed November 2, 2019)
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