Pokémon Center Nagoya
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| Location | Nagoya PARCO, Naka Ward, Nagoya | |||
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| Opened | October 11, 2002 | |||
| Mascot(s) | Celebi & Pikachu | |||
| Type | Permanent | |||
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Pokémon Center Nagoya (Japanese: ポケモンセンターナゴヤ Pokémon Center Nagoya), is a Pokémon Center store located in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. The store first opened in October 2002, and moved to a second location in March 2013.[1] The store reopened in its current location on October 12, 2024.[2] The store includes a Pokémon Card Station.
History
On October 11, 2002, Oasis 21 opened in Sakae, Nagoya, and with it Pokémon Center Nagoya opened for the first time. This was the fourth permanent Pokémon Center store, after Tokyo, Osaka, and New York.
As part of the Pokémon 10th Anniversary celebrations, a Pikachu promo card was given to customers between June 16 and July 31, 2008, depicting Pikachu and an image of the store.
From October 6 to November 11, 2012, the store celebrated its 10th anniversary. For this, a range of exclusive merchandise based on two artworks was made available; "A Day at the Carnival" and "Blue Sky Parade".[3] There was also a garapon lottery for exclusive goods for every ¥3,500 spent, and meet-and-greet sessions with Pikachu.[4] The first 300 customers on October 6, 2012, also received a free "10th anniversary mini flag".[5]
The original Pokémon Center Nagoya closed on March 16, 2013, and reopened on the 5th floor of Matsuzakaya Nagoya Main Building on March 20, 2013. To celebrate the opening, a Shiny Gold Magikarp event Pokémon for Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, was distributed at the store until May 6, 2013.[1] Customers at the store received a Jumbo Pikachu promo card, and those who spent ¥3,000 or more at Pokémon Center stores across Japan between March 20 to April 7, 2013, were entered into a raffle for an exclusive drinks tumbler, A4 clear file or Gold Magikarp sticker.[6] Two waves of commemorative merchandise were also released; the first with the store's opening, and the second on April 27, 2013.[7]
It was announced on July 26, 2024, that Pokémon Center Nagoya would be relocating for a second time, and that the current location would be closing on September 8, 2024. Customers who shopped in the store between August 1 and closing day received one of three "original clear cards", featuring the then store mascots Chikorita, Pikachu, and Fuecoco.[8]
On September 6, 2024, it was announced that the new store would open on October 12, 2024. The store is located on the second floor of the Nagoya PARCO East Building.[2] 600 pairs of people had the chance to attend a "pre-opening" preview of the store on October 11, 2024, and a lottery for admission on October 12 and 13 was implemented to prevent overcrowding.[9] A series of commemorative merchandise was made available,[10] and those who made purchases at the store until November 17, 2024, received a free Celebi coaster.[11]
Timeline
- October 11, 2002 - Pokémon Center Nagoya opens in Oasis 21
- October 6, 2012 - 10th anniversary celebration begins
- March 20, 2013 - Pokémon Center Nagoya reopens in Matsuzakaya Nagoya
- October 12, 2024 - Pokémon Center Nagoya reopens in Nagoya PARCO
Exclusive merchandise
10th Anniversary merchandise
The following merchandise was released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the store's opening on October 6, 2012.
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| Product | Japanese | Price |
| Pikachu plush toy | ぬいぐるみ ピカチュウ | ¥1,280 |
| Metal charm set | メタルチャームセット | ¥450 |
| Emblem pin badge | ロゴピンズ | ¥630 |
| Emblem card sleeves | デッキシールド エンブレムデザイン | ¥380 |
| Magikarp card sleeves | デッキシールド コイキング | ¥380 |
| Emblem deck case | デッキケース エンブレムデザイン | ¥380 |
| A4 clear file | A4クリアファイル | ¥210 |
| Notebook | じゆうちょう | ¥170 |
| Handkerchief | ハンカチ | ¥350 |
| Drawstring bag | 巾着 | ¥580 |
| T-Shirt 130cm | Tシャツ 130㎝ | ¥2,400 |
| T-Shirt (S) (L) | Tシャツ（S）（L） | ¥2,800 |
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Pikachu plush toy -
Metal charm set -
Emblem pin badge -
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2013 reopening merchandise
- Main article: Pokémon Center Nagoya 2013 reopening merchandise
On March 20, 2017, the store reopened in a new location. To commemorate this, two waves of merchandise were released; one on opening day, and another on April 27, 2013.
2024 relocation merchandise
- Main article: Pokémon Center Nagoya 2024 reopening merchandise
On October 12, 2024, the store again reopened in a new location. Special merchandise was released at the store, and on Pokémon Center online, including a collaboration with Komeda's Coffee.
Promo cards
Iconography
The original store opened alongside Oasis 21, and the second location was inside Matsuzakaya Nagoya. From the original opening up until the 2024 relocation, the store mascots had always included Chikorita and Pikachu, but they are now Celebi and Pikachu. The new store features Celebi and Pikachu at the entrance, and a large Gold Magikarp statue within the store.
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10th anniversary emblem -
"A Day at the Carnival" 10th anniversary key art -
"Blue Sky Parade" 10th anniversary key art -
Logo for first relocation -
Key art for first relocation -
Key art for second relocation
Gold Magikarp
Since opening, the store has featured a Gold Magikarp as a secondary store mascot. When the store relocated in 2013, customers could obtain a Shiny (gold) Magikarp for Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, and the following "Legend of the Gold Magikarp" was shared on the Pokémon Japan website:[1]
The Magikarp legend of a certain region...
Somewhere, there was a boy who fished an extremely rare Gold Magikarp...
The delighted boy then raised the Magikarp...
The Magikarp, having been raised with love by the boy, was able to obtain the strength to jump higher than all the other Magikarp of the world. at the limit of its training, it learned a normally unlearnable powerful water-type move.
Magikarp, the epitome of a weak Pokémon.
However, because of the boy's love and the hard work of the Magikarp, it became the strongest Pokémon in the region, with no foe that could defeat it...
The resolutely bonded boy and the Magikarp were said to have always lived with happiness.
...The story became a legend, and the 'Golden Magikarp statue' became a symbol of the region.
Wishes that hard work will bring forth good fruits, wishes that one will be able to be fortunate enough to jump high like the Magikarp, those wishes were put into the statue...
Previous logos
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Second logo featuring Chimchar, Pikachu and Chikorita -
Third logo featuring Chikorita, Pikachu and Fennekin -
Fourth logo featuring Chikorita, Pikachu and Litten -
Fifth logo featuring Chikorita, Pikachu and Scorbunny -
Sixth logo featuring Chikorita, Pikachu and Fuecoco
In other languages
| Language | Title | |
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| Japanese | ポケモンセンターナゴヤ Pokémon Center Nagoya | |
| Mandarin Chinese | Pokémon Center Nagoya* 名古屋寶可夢中心 / 名古屋宝可梦中心SMUSUM 名古屋神奇寶貝中心* | |
| Korean | 포켓몬센터 나고야 Pokémon Center Nagoya | |
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pokémon Center Nagoya is moving from Oasis 21 to the 5th floor of the Matsuzakaya Nagoya Main Building! - The Pokémon Company (Japanese) (archived from the original April 16, 2013; retrieved September 13, 2024)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pokémon Centre Nagoya reopens after a refurbishment! - The Pokémon Company (Japanese) (retrieved September 13, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Nagoya 10th Anniversary Update! The 10th Anniversary Campaign is starting!! - The Pokémon Company (Japanese) (archived from the original November 7, 2012; retrieved September 14, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Nagoya's 10th anniversary! Commemorative products will be released and a "special Pikachu" will appear!! - The Pokémon Company (Japanese) (archived from the original December 11, 2012; retrieved September 14, 2024)
- ↑ Information just before the Pokémon Center Nagoya 10th anniversary ★ It's finally starting!! - Pokémon Center Staff Voice (Japanese) (retrieved September 14, 2024)
- ↑ 4 gorgeous grand opening campaigns! - The Pokémon Company (Japanese) (archived from the original March 2, 2013; retrieved September 14, 2024)
- ↑ Introducing Pokémon Center Nagoya's moving commemorative goods! - The Pokémon Company (Japanese) (archived from the original July 12, 2013; retrieved September 14, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Nagoya to reopen! - The Pokémon Company (Japanese) (archived from the original August 3, 2024; retrieved September 14, 2024)
- ↑ Pre-opening preview and priority entrance information - The Pokémon Company (Japanese) (retrieved September 14, 2024)
- ↑ Merchandise commemorating the reopening is now on sale! - The Pokémon Company (Japanese) (retrieved September 14, 2024)
- ↑ Campaign underway! - The Pokémon Company (Japanese) (retrieved September 14, 2024)
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