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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]].


==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]].


===Collections===
===Collections===
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==Current stores==
==Current stores==
===Japan===
===Japan===
From east to west:
From east to west:
====Sapporo====
 
[[File:Pokémon Center Sapporo logo.png|117px|right]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10em;" | Name
! Description
! style="width:15em;" | Logo
|-
| '''Sapporo'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
* Opened March 6, 2009
* Opened March 6, 2009
* 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 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/sapporo/ Website]
 
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Sapporo logo.png|117px]]
{{-}}
|-
====Tohoku====
| '''Tohoku'''
[[File:Pokémon Center Tohoku logo.png|117px|right]]
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened December 4, 2011
* Opened December 4, 2011
* Shop and Wander AER, 3F, 3-1, Chuo 1-chome, Aoba, Sendai,980-6103
* Shop and Wander AER, 3F, 3-1, Chuo 1-chome, Aoba, Sendai,980-6103
* Phone: 022-716-6870 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/tohoku/ Website]
* Opened as a part of the [[Pokémon with You]] campaign
* Opened as a part of the [[Pokémon with You]] campaign
* Phone: 022-716-6870
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tohoku logo.png|117px]]
 
|-
{{-}}
| '''Skytree Town'''
====Skytree Town====
| style="text-align: left;" |
[[File:Pokémon Center Skytree Town logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened July 6, 2016
* Opened July 6, 2016
* Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi East Yard 4F, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 131-0045
* Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi East Yard 4F, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 131-0045
* Phone: 03-6456-1221
* Phone: 03-6456-1221 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/skytreetown/ Website]
 
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Skytree Town logo.png|117px]]
{{-}}
|-
 
| '''Mega Tokyo'''
====Mega Tokyo====
| style="text-align: left;" |
[[File:Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened December 11, 2014
* Opened December 11, 2014
* Sunshine City alpa 2F, 3-1-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-6002
* Sunshine City alpa 2F, 3-1-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-6002
* Phone: 03-5927-9290
* Phone: 03-5927-9290 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/megatokyo/ Website]
 
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo logo.png|117px]]
{{-}}
|-
====Tokyo Bay====
| '''Tokyo Bay'''
[[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo.png|117px|right]]
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened November 22, 2013
* Opened November 22, 2013
* Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport TOKYO-BAY West Wing 2F, 2-1-1 Hama-cho, Funabashi, Chiba 273-8530
* Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport TOKYO-BAY West Wing 2F, 2-1-1 Hama-cho, Funabashi, Chiba 273-8530
* Phone: 047-421-7757
* Phone: 047-421-7757 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/tokyobay/ Website]
 
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo.png|117px]]
{{-}}
|-
====Tokyo DX====
| '''Tokyo DX'''
 
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened March 13, 2018
* Opened March 13, 2018
* Nihombashi 2-11-2, Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building (5th Floor), Chuo, Tokyo
* Nihombashi 2-11-2, Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building (5th Floor), Chuo, Tokyo
* Includes a Pokemon-themed Cafe
* Phone: 81 3-6262-6452 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/tokyodx/ Website]
* Phone: 81 3-6262-6452
 


{{-}}
* Includes a Pokémon Cafe
====Yokohama====
|| -
[[File:Pokémon Center Yokohama logo.png|117px|right]]
|-
| '''Yokohama'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
* Opened November 9, 2018
* Opened November 9, 2018
* Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama City Nishi-ku Takashima 2-19-12 Marui City Yokohama 8F
* Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama City Nishi-ku Takashima 2-19-12 Marui City Yokohama 8F
* Phone: 81 45-453-3051
* Phone: 81 45-453-3051 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/yokohama/ Website]
 
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Yokohama logo.png|117px]]
{{-}}
|-
====Nagoya====
| '''Nagoya'''
[[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya logo.png|117px|right]]
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened March 20, 2013
* 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 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/nagoya/ Website]
 
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya logo.png|117px]]
{{-}}
|-
====Kyoto====
| '''Kyoto'''
[[File:Pokémon Center Kyoto logo.png|117px|right]]
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened March 16, 2016
* Opened March 16, 2016
* Takashimaya Kyoto Store 5F, 52 Nishiiru Shincho, Kawaramachi, Shijodori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8520
* Takashimaya Kyoto Store 5F, 52 Nishiiru Shincho, Kawaramachi, Shijodori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8520
* Phone: 075-254-8001
* Phone: 075-254-8001 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/kyoto/ Website]
 
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Kyoto logo.png|120px]]
{{-}}
|-
====Osaka====
| '''Osaka'''
[[File:Pokémon Center Osaka logo.png|117px|right]]
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened November 26, 2010
* Opened November 26, 2010
* Daimaru Umeda Store 13F, 3-1-1, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-8202
* Daimaru Umeda Store 13F, 3-1-1, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-8202
* Phone: 06-6346-6002
* Phone: 06-6346-6002 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/osaka/ Website]
 
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Osaka logo.png|117px]]
{{-}}
|-
 
| '''Osaka DX'''
====Osaka DX====
| style="text-align: left;" |
 
* Opened September 20, 2019
* Opened September 20, 2019
* Osaka, Osaka City Chuo-ku Shinsaibashi - suji 1-7-1 Daimaru Shinsaibashi Main Building 9F
* Osaka, Osaka City Chuo-ku Shinsaibashi - suji 1-7-1 Daimaru Shinsaibashi Main Building 9F
* Includes a Pokemon-themed Cafe
* Phone: 06-4256-1125 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/osakadx/ Website]
 


====Hiroshima====
* Includes a Pokémon Cafe
[[File:Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo.png|117px|right]]
|| -
|-
| '''Hiroshima'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
* Opened June 26, 2015
* Opened June 26, 2015
* Sogo Hiroshima main building 6F, 6-27, Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 730-8501
* Sogo Hiroshima main building 6F, 6-27, Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 730-8501
* Phone: 082-846-5093
* Phone: 082-846-5093 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/hiroshima/ Website]
 
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo.png|117px]]
{{-}}
|-
 
| '''Fukuoka'''
====Fukuoka====
| style="text-align: left;" |
[[File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened March 3, 2011
* 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 - [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/fukuoka/ Website]
{{-}}
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo.png|117px]]
|}
 


===Singapore===
===Singapore===
====Singapore====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"
[[File:Pokémon Center Singapore logo.png|117px|right]]
|-
| style="width:10em;" | '''Singapore'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
* Opened April 17, 2019
* Opened April 17, 2019
* 78 Airport Boulevard, #04-201 & 202, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
* 78 Airport Boulevard, #04-201 & 202, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
{{-}}
* [https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/special/pokemoncenter/ Website]
| style="width:15em;" | [[File:Pokémon Center Singapore logo.png|117px]]
|-
|}
 


===United States===
===United States===
====Seattle, Washington====
====Vending Machines====
The Pokémon Company International is headquartered in [[wp:Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]], a city that neighbors [[wp:Seattle, Washington|Seattle]].
 
=====Northgate Mall=====
[[File:Pokémon Center Northgate.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Pokémon Center kiosk in the Northgate Mall in October 2010]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Northgate.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Pokémon Center kiosk in the Northgate Mall in October 2010]]
* Opened summer 2010
[[The Pokémon Company International]] is headquartered in [[wp:Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue, Washington]]. In neighboring cities [[wp:Seattle, Washington|Seattle]] and [[wp:Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]] there are a number of shopping malls with Pokémon Center branded vending machine kiosks.
* 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 {{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.
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.


=====Westfield Southcenter=====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10em;" | Location
! Description
|-
| '''Northgate Mall'''
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened Summer 2010
* 401 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125
|-
| '''Westfield Southcenter'''
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened December 2010
* Opened December 2010
* 2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle, WA 98188, USA
* 2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle, WA 98188
 
|-
====Tacoma, Washington====
| '''Tacoma Mall'''
=====Tacoma Mall=====
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened ???
* Opening date unknown
* 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 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.
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.
 
====New York, New York====
[[File:Pokémon Center New York logo.png|right]]
=====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 {{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, previously, 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==
==Previous stores==
===Japan===
===Japan===
====Tokyo (first)====
 
[[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old.png|right]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10em;" | Name
! Description
! style="width:15em;" | Logo
|-
| '''Tokyo'''
(First)  
| style="text-align: left;" |  
* Opened April 25, 1998
* Opened April 25, 1998
* Closed July 16, 2007
* Closed July 16, 2007
* 1F Kawasaki Teitoku Building Annex, 3-2-5 Nihombashi, Chūō Ward, Tōkyō Metropolis
* 1F Kawasaki Teitoku Building Annex, 3-2-5 Nihombashi, Chūō Ward, Tōkyō Metropolis
* Phone: 03-5200-0707
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old.png|117px]]
 
|-
{{-}}
| '''Tokyo'''
====Tokyo (second)====
(Second)
[[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo.png|117px|right]]
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened July 16, 2007
* Opened July 16, 2007
* Closed December 7, 2014
* Closed December 7, 2014
* 2F Shiodome-Shiba Rikyū building, Kaigan 1-2-3, Minato Ward, Tokyo City, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto Region
* 2F Shiodome-Shiba Rikyū building, Kaigan 1-2-3, Minato Ward, Tokyo City, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto Region
 
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo.png|117px]]
{{-}}
|-
====Osaka====
| '''Osaka'''
[[File:Pokémon Center Osaka logo old.png|117px|right]]
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened November 14, 1998
* Opened November 14, 1998
* Closed November 23, 2010
* Closed November 23, 2010
* B1F Umeda Center Building, 2-4-12 Nakazaki-Nishi, Kita Ward, Ōsaka City, Ōsaka Prefecture
* B1F Umeda Center Building, 2-4-12 Nakazaki-Nishi, Kita Ward, Ōsaka City, Ōsaka Prefecture
* Phone: 06-6373-8080
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Osaka logo old.png|117px]]
 
|-
{{-}}
| '''Nagoya'''
====Nagoya====
| style="text-align: left;" |
[[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya logo old.png|117px|right]]
* Opened October 11, 2002
* Opened October 11, 2002
* Closed March 16, 2013
* Closed March 16, 2013
* Oasis 21 B1F, 1-11-1 Higashi-Sakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Chubu Region, 461-0005
* Oasis 21 B1F, 1-11-1 Higashi-Sakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Chubu Region, 461-0005
* Phone: 052-950-0758
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya logo old.png|117px]]
 
|-
{{-}}
| '''Fukuoka'''
====Fukuoka====
| style="text-align: left;" |
[[File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo old.png|117px|right]]
* Opened November 1, 2003
* Opened November 1, 2003
* Closed February 25, 2011
* Closed February 25, 2011
* Canal City OPA B1F Labūn, 1-2-22 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
* Canal City OPA B1F Labūn, 1-2-22 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
* Phone: 092-282-7733
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo old.png|117px]]
 
|-
{{-}}
| '''Yokohama'''
 
| style="text-align: left;" |
====Yokohama====
[[File:Pokémon Center Yokohama logo.png|117px|right]]
* Opened March 5, 2005
* Opened March 5, 2005
* Closed October 28, 2018
* Closed October 28, 2018
* Landmark Plaza 4F, 2-2-1 Minato Mirai Nishi ku, Yokohama, 220-8172
* Landmark Plaza 4F, 2-2-1 Minato Mirai Nishi ku, Yokohama, 220-8172
* Phone: 045-222-5533
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Yokohama logo.png|117px]]
 
|-
{{-}}
| '''Sapporo'''
 
| style="text-align: left;" |
====Sapporo====
* Open Between:
* Open:
** July 1, 2005 - October 2, 2005
** July 1, 2005 - October 2, 2005
** November 17, 2005 - April 9, 2006
** November 17, 2005 - April 9, 2006
** July 1, 2006 - October 29, 2006
** July 1, 2006 - October 29, 2006
* Sapporo ANA Hotel 1F, West 1-2-9 Kita-3-jō, Chūō Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaidō
* Sapporo ANA Hotel 1F, West 1-2-9 Kita-3-jō, Chūō Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaidō
|| -
|-
|}


{{-}}


===United States===
===United States===
=====Alderwood Mall=====
====Retail Stores====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"
|-
| style="width:10em;" | '''New York'''
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened November 16, 2001
* Closed January, 2005
* 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
| style="width:15em;" | [[File:Pokémon Center New York logo.png|117px]]
|-
|}
 
Pokémon Center New York opened November 16, 2001 and closed January 2005 for remodeling into Nintendo World, a general Nintendo merchandise store. Nintendo World opened 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.
 
While no longer a Pokémon exclusive store Nintendo New York continues to offer a wide selection of Pokémon merchandise including Pokémon [[Pokémon games|video games]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|trading cards]], [[Poké Doll (plush)|dolls]], figures, DVDs, clothes and apparel.
 
 
====Vending Machines====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10em;" | Location
! Description
|-
| '''Alderwood Mall'''
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened November 2010
* Opened November 2010
* Closed July 2012
* Closed July 2012
* 3000 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, Washington, 98037
* 3000 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, Washington, 98037
|-
|}
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. It closed in July 2012, due to leasing issues.


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==
==Temporary stores==
===Japan===
===Japan===
====Chūbu Centrair International Airport====
 
[[File:Pokémon Center Centrair logo.png|117px|right]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10em;" | Name
! Description
! style="width:15em;" | Logo
|-
| '''Chūbu Centrair International Airport'''
| style="text-align: left;" |  
* Opened December 26, 2011
* Opened December 26, 2011
* Closed January 5, 2012
* Closed January 5, 2012
* 4F Chūbu Centrair International Airport, Tokoname, Aichi, Japan
* 4F Chūbu Centrair International Airport, Tokoname, Aichi, Japan


This store sold original Pokémon merchandise and bingo games to play.
{{right clear}}


====Tokyo Character Street====
*This store sold original Pokémon merchandise and bingo games to play.
[[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo Character Street logo.png|117px|right]]
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Centrair logo.png|117px]]
|-
| '''Tokyo Character Street'''
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened October 10, 2012
* Opened October 10, 2012
* Closed November 5, 2012
* Closed November 5, 2012
* Number One Plaza, First Avenue Tokyo Station, Chiyoda and Chūō, Tokyo Metropolis
* Number One Plaza, First Avenue Tokyo Station, Chiyoda and Chūō, Tokyo Metropolis
 
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo Character Street logo.png|117px]]
{{right clear}}
|-
====Haneda International Airport International Terminal====
| '''Haneda International Airport International Terminal'''
[[File:Pokémon Center Haneda International Airport Terminal logo.png|117px|right]]
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened August 4, 2012
* Opened August 4, 2012
* Closed August 19, 2012
* Closed August 19, 2012
* International Terminal, Haneda International Airport, Ōta, Tokyo Metropolis
* International Terminal, Haneda International Airport, Ōta, Tokyo Metropolis


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


{{right clear}}
*This store sold original Pokémon merchandise and bingo games to play.
====Pokémon Game Show====
|| [[File:Pokémon Center Haneda International Airport Terminal logo.png|117px]]
[[File:Pokémon Center temporary logo.png|117px|right]]
|-
| '''Pokémon Game Show'''
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Opened August 17, 2013
* Opened August 17, 2013
* Closed August 18, 2013
* Closed August 18, 2013
* Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba, Tokyo Bay, Tokyo Metropolis
* 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 {{p|Kyurem}} and White Kyurem figures exclusive to the event were available here.


{{right clear}}
*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.
|| [[File:Pokémon Center temporary logo.png|117px]]
|-
|}
 
 
===France===
===France===
====Pokémon Center Paris====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"
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* Opened June 4, 2014
* Opened June 4, 2014
* Closed after June 21, 2014
* Closed June 21, 2014
* 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
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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.
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.


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===United Kingdom ===
===United Kingdom ===
====Pokémon Center London====
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* Opens October 18, 2019
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* Opened October 18, 2019
* Closes November 15, 2019
* Closes November 15, 2019
* Westfield London, Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush W12 7GF
* Westfield London, Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush W12 7GF
* [https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/a-pokemon-center-pop-up-store-opens-in-london-this-october/ Website] - [https://twitter.com/PokemonPopUp Twitter]
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A pop-up Pokémon Center store opened in London, {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}} on October 18, 2019 and will close on November 15, 2019. The store sells a range of exclusive merchandise themed around London City Pikachu, the store's mascot. It also sells other Pokémon Center merchandise from [http://pokemoncenter.com 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 also has a demo area for the upcoming [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] games.


A pop-up Pokémon Center store will be opened in London, {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}} from October 18 through November 15, 2019.


==Online==
==Online==
===Japan===
===Japan===
[[File:Pokémon Center Online logo.png|thumb|100px|right|Japanese site logo]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Online logo.png|117px|right]]
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.
In Japan Pokémon Center goods are available from [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/ Pokémon Center Online] and [http://www.amazon.co.jp/b?node=2430277051 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.  


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].
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===
[[File:Pokémon Center online.png|thumb|100px|The old site the day before closing]]
[[File:Pokémon Center online logo.png|thumb|right|US site logo]]
[[File:Pokémon Center online logo.png|thumb|left|US site logo]]
In the United States Pokémon Center goods are available from [http://pokemoncenter.com PokémonCenter.com].
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.
 
====Original Website====
[[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]].  
 
====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 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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** 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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* [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/ Official site for Pokémon Center Online (Japanese)]
* [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/ Official site for Pokémon Center Online (Japanese)]
* [https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/special/pokemoncenter/ Official site for Pokémon Center Singapore (English)]
* [https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/special/pokemoncenter/ Official site for Pokémon Center Singapore (English)]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Pokémon meta]]
[[Category:Pokémon meta]]

Revision as of 05:25, 30 October 2019

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Reason: Full addresses for temporary Pokémon Centers, more info on online stores
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.


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


Current stores

Japan

From east to west:

Name Description Logo
Sapporo
  • Opened March 6, 2009
  • Sapporo ESTA 9F, Kita 5 jo 2 chome Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, 060-0005
  • Phone: 011-232-3200 - Website
 Pokémon Center Sapporo logo.png
Tohoku
  • Opened December 4, 2011
  • Shop and Wander AER, 3F, 3-1, Chuo 1-chome, Aoba, Sendai,980-6103
  • Phone: 022-716-6870 - Website


 Pokémon Center Tohoku logo.png
Skytree Town
  • Opened July 6, 2016
  • Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi East Yard 4F, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 131-0045
  • Phone: 03-6456-1221 - Website
 Pokémon Center Skytree Town logo.png
Mega Tokyo
  • Opened December 11, 2014
  • Sunshine City alpa 2F, 3-1-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-6002
  • Phone: 03-5927-9290 - Website
 Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo logo.png
Tokyo Bay
  • 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 - Website
 Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo.png
Tokyo DX
  • Opened March 13, 2018
  • Nihombashi 2-11-2, Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building (5th Floor), Chuo, Tokyo
  • Phone: 81 3-6262-6452 - Website


  • Includes a Pokémon Cafe
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Yokohama
  • Opened November 9, 2018
  • Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama City Nishi-ku Takashima 2-19-12 Marui City Yokohama 8F
  • Phone: 81 45-453-3051 - Website
 Pokémon Center Yokohama logo.png
Nagoya
  • Opened March 20, 2013
  • Matsuzakaya Main Building 5F, 3-16-1, Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 460-8430
  • Phone: 052-264-2727 - Website
 Pokémon Center Nagoya logo.png
Kyoto
  • Opened March 16, 2016
  • Takashimaya Kyoto Store 5F, 52 Nishiiru Shincho, Kawaramachi, Shijodori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8520
  • Phone: 075-254-8001 - Website
 Pokémon Center Kyoto logo.png
Osaka
  • Opened November 26, 2010
  • Daimaru Umeda Store 13F, 3-1-1, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-8202
  • Phone: 06-6346-6002 - Website
 Pokémon Center Osaka logo.png
Osaka DX
  • Opened September 20, 2019
  • Osaka, Osaka City Chuo-ku Shinsaibashi - suji 1-7-1 Daimaru Shinsaibashi Main Building 9F
  • Phone: 06-4256-1125 - Website


  • Includes a Pokémon Cafe
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Hiroshima
  • Opened June 26, 2015
  • Sogo Hiroshima main building 6F, 6-27, Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 730-8501
  • Phone: 082-846-5093 - Website
 Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo.png
Fukuoka
  • Opened March 3, 2011
  • Amu Plaza, JR Hakata City 8F, 1-1, Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 812-0012
  • Phone: 092-413-5185 - Website
 Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo.png


Singapore

Singapore
  • Opened April 17, 2019
  • 78 Airport Boulevard, #04-201 & 202, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
  • Website
 Pokémon Center Singapore logo.png


United States

Vending Machines

Pokémon Center kiosk in the Northgate Mall in October 2010

The Pokémon Company International is headquartered 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.

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

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 stores

Japan

Name Description Logo
Tokyo

(First)

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

(Second)

  • 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
 Pokémon Center Tokyo logo.png
Osaka
  • Opened November 14, 1998
  • Closed November 23, 2010
  • B1F Umeda Center Building, 2-4-12 Nakazaki-Nishi, Kita Ward, Ōsaka City, Ōsaka Prefecture
 Pokémon Center Osaka logo old.png
Nagoya
  • 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
 Pokémon Center Nagoya logo old.png
Fukuoka
  • Opened November 1, 2003
  • Closed February 25, 2011
  • Canal City OPA B1F Labūn, 1-2-22 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
 Pokémon Center Fukuoka logo old.png
Yokohama
  • Opened March 5, 2005
  • Closed October 28, 2018
  • Landmark Plaza 4F, 2-2-1 Minato Mirai Nishi ku, Yokohama, 220-8172
 Pokémon Center Yokohama logo.png
Sapporo
  • Open Between:
    • 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

Retail Stores

New York
  • Opened November 16, 2001
  • Closed January, 2005
  • 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
 Pokémon Center New York logo.png

Pokémon Center New York opened November 16, 2001 and closed January 2005 for remodeling into Nintendo World, a general Nintendo merchandise store. Nintendo World opened 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.

While no longer a Pokémon exclusive store Nintendo New York continues to offer a wide selection of Pokémon merchandise including Pokémon video games, trading cards, dolls, figures, DVDs, clothes and apparel.


Vending Machines

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

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. It closed in July 2012, due to leasing issues.


Temporary stores

Japan

Name Description Logo
Chūbu Centrair International Airport
  • 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.
 Pokémon Center Centrair logo.png
Tokyo Character Street
  • Opened October 10, 2012
  • Closed November 5, 2012
  • Number One Plaza, First Avenue Tokyo Station, Chiyoda and Chūō, Tokyo Metropolis
 Pokémon Center Tokyo Character Street logo.png
Haneda International Airport International Terminal
  • 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 Center Haneda International Airport Terminal logo.png
Pokémon Game Show
  • 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.
 Pokémon Center temporary logo.png


France

Paris
  • Opened June 4, 2014
  • Closed June 21, 2014
  • Crémerie de Paris (Hôtel de Villeroy), 11-15, rue des Halles – angle 9, rue des Déchargeurs 75001, Paris, France
 Pokémon Center Paris logo.png

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.


United Kingdom

London
  • Opened October 18, 2019
  • Closes November 15, 2019
  • Westfield London, Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush W12 7GF
  • Website - Twitter
 Pokémon Center London logo.png

A pop-up Pokémon Center store opened in London, United Kingdom on October 18, 2019 and will close on November 15, 2019. The store sells a range of exclusive merchandise themed around London City Pikachu, the store's mascot. It also sells other Pokémon Center merchandise from PokémonCenter.com, various Trading Card Game items and a range of Nintendo Switch consoles, accessories and Pokémon video games. The store also has a demo area for the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield games.


Online

Japan

Pokémon Center Online logo.png

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.


Trivia


See also


External links


References

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