The Pokémon Center Yokohama will be celebrating its relocation from the Yokohama Landmark Plaza to its new location on the 8th floor of Marui City Yokohama near the east exit of Yokohama Station. The new location will open on Friday, November 9th, 2018 and the new store features a design that combines Yokohama's "Port District" sea style with Pokémon's style. The new Game Sation room will make playing Pokémon games more comfortable and enjoyable than ever! When walking into the shop, the Legendary Pokémon Sea Basin Pokémon Kyogre is front and center to greet visitors.
A pre-opening sneak peak of the new Pokémon Center Yokohama will take place on November 8th, 2018. 180 people in total will be able to attend, 60 groups of people with a maximum of 3 people per group. Those wishing to attend this special exhibition can apply here between October 5th, 2018 and October 21st, 2018 for the chance to get a lottery position to attend. In addition to the chance of shopping for the commemorative goods ahead of the general public opening, a special clear card will be given to all visitors that day and for every purchase of 5000yen or more, an Original Mini Charm will be given out.
Pokémon Center Yokohama Merchandise
On Friday, November 9th, 2018, merchandise commemorating the relocation opening of Pokémon Center Yokohama will be released at the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon stores nationwide in Japan. In addition, merchandise limited to just the Pokémon Center Yokohama will also be available! The merchandise will feature Pikachu wearing cute sea captain's uniforms and sailor uniforms. Further details will be revealed on the Official Japanese Pokémon website on October 26th, 2018.
Special Clear Card Present
Starting on Friday, November 9th, 2018, the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon stores nationwide in Japan will be giving out a special clear card as a present. The clear cards design is based off of the new Pokémon Center Yokohama theme of being near the sea.