Temporary Pokémon Center Paris
It was revealed that the Pokémon Company International will be opening the temporary Pokémon Center Paris (Le Centre Pokémon Paris) from June 4th, 2014 until June 21st, 2014. Fans will be able to purchase official merchandise and be able to see a gallery of unpublished illustrations and sketches...
Pokémon Center Battle Championships / Mega Evolving Pokémon Distribution
The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that the Pokémon Centers will be giving out Pokémon that can Mega Evolve as presents. From May 10th, 2014 until June 22nd, 2014, 6 different Pokémon will be distributed each week. The Pokémon being distributed come with the Mega Stone associated wit...
Pokémon Store Outlet - Mitsui Outlet Park, Sapporo, Japan
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that the temporary Pokémon Store Outlet (ポケモンストア アウトレット) will reopen from April 11th, 2014 until July 21st, 2014 at the Mitsui Outlet Park, Sapporo, Kitahiroshima, Japan (三井アウトレットパーク 札幌北広島). The outlet sells original Pokémon Center products at outl...
Pokémon Battle TROZEi Download Card
Nintendo has confirmed that a Pokémon Battle TROZEi Download Card (『ポケモンバトルトローゼ』のダウンロードカード) will be available to purchase at participating retail stores across Japan on March 12th, 2014 for 762yen (excluding tax). All Pokémon Centers will also sell the download card. Store Locations 7/11 (...
Gangar and Hassam Pokémon Center Distribution
All 8 Pokémon Center locations in Japan will be distributing Gangar (ゲンガー) and Hassam (ハッサム) to players of Pokémon X and Y. The previous Ghost (ゴースト) and Strike (ストライク) 2013 Christmas Exchange was a very popular event according to the official Japanese Pokémon website. From Saturday February 1st, 20...
Holo Caster campaign at the Pokémon Centers
The Pokémon Centers will be doing a special giveaway campaign between January 11th, 2014 and February 23rd, 2014. The event is being held to commemorate the naming of the Pokémon Holo Caster mascot: By showing a staff member at a Pokémon Center the special Hologram Mail that was sent out to the Holo...
The February Issue of Corocoro Provides Info on the Upcoming Movies and their Pre-Order Ticket Event
Pictures from the next issue of Corocoro Comic have surfaced on the internet, including a page on the Pokémon Movies for 2014. The article reads as follows: 2014's Pokémon Movies will be Filled with Legendary and Mythical Pokémon!! This year's movie presentation will be a double feature! Not only ...
November 2013 Pokémon Center Plushies
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced five new plushies that will be available at the Pokémon Centers starting on November 22nd, 2013. Shishiko (シシコ), Maaiika (マーイーカ), Peroppuff (ペロッパフ), Horubee (ホルビー) and Dedenne (デデンネ) will each will be available for 1200yen. They will also be availa...
O-Power Distributions
The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed two more O-Power (Ｏパワー) distribution periods. Players of Pokémon X and Y can visit the Pokémon Centers to get these powers. When O-Powers (Oパワー) are used, it allows players the ability to temporarily power up Pokémon in their party and provides othe...
Pokémon Center Tokyo-Bay to Open November 22nd, 2013 / Inkay Event Distribution
The Pokémon Company announced today that the Pokémon Center Tokyo-Bay will open for business on November 22nd, 2013. This will be the 8th main location Pokémon Center in Japan. Pokémon Center Tokyo-Bay Location Details Logo Map ...
Aurorus and Tyrantrum / Birthday Pokémon Center Event
The Pokémon Company in association with gaming websites IGN and Jeux Video has revealed two new Pokémon: Aurorus and Tyrantrum. Aurorus is a Rock/Ice type and it is the evolved form of Amaura. It can learn the new move Freeze Dry which is an Ice-type move that can freeze opponents but it is super ef...
Pokémon Center TOKYO-BAY / Decolora Adventure Event Pokémon Distribution
A new Pokémon Center will open in Japan in late November of 2013. The Pokémon Center TOKYO-BAY will be located on the second floor of the LaLaport TOKYO-BAY shopping mall. People can enjoy their shopping fun with their friends and family as the mall will offer a variety of products and services. Ove...
Pokémon Game Show Details / Champions' Pokémon Event Distribution
The official Pokémon website revealed last week that the first ever Pokémon Game Show （ポケモンゲームショー） will be held at Tokyo Big Site (東京ビッグサイト) August 17th, 2013 and August 18th, 2013. Admission is free to the event. Robert from Pokémon Smash will also be in attendance and there will be a lottery to de...
Pocket Monsters X and Y Nintendo 3DS LL Packs
Nintendo has revealed 4 Nintendo 3DS LL Pocket Monsters X and Y packs which will be released on October 12th, 2013 in Japan for 22000yen each. The packs include Pocket Monsters X or Y pre-installed on the system. The Xerneas and Yveltal - Blue Pack will be available for sale at most stores while the...
Pokémon Center Tohoku - Tanabata Jirachi
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that another Jirachi will be distributed at the Tohoku Pokémon Center from August 1st, 2013 until August 31st, 2013 to celebrate the Tanabata Festival. Players of the Japanese versions of Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 can receive the Jirachi. ...
FunFest Mission - Summer 2013 Japan
The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that four FunFest Mission will be made available at the Pokémon Centers from July 13th, 2013 until September 27th, 2013. In addition, during the same time period, Poké Power SPOT (ポケポワースポット) machines will be distributing Pass Powers. Find the Pok...
Pokémon Scramble U NFC Figures Series 3
The Pokémon Scramble U NFC Figures Series 3 (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ NFCフィギュア) set of figures was announced today by the official site and it will be released on June 21th, 2013. The figures are found in a gachapon machines at the Pokémon Centers in Japan. People can randomly receive a figure for 200 yen. ...
'Sing' Eievui to be Released as a Tie-in Event with the Upcoming Short
The most recent episode of the JFN radio show Ikimono-gakari's garden party (いきものがかりのgarden★party) mentioned that a special Eievui that knows the move Sing will be released to tie into Ikimono-gakari's vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka's role in the upcoming movie short Pikachu and its Eievui Friends. Further...
Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Premium Card Set / 'Pokémon of the Area' Figure Beaded Straps
More merchandise has been announced for the Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary. A Premium Card Set (ポケモンセンター15周年 カードプレミアムセット) will go on sale June 8th, 2013 for 2500 yen. The set includes the first official 100 damage counters (アクリル製ダメカンは、ポケモンカードゲーム史上初となる「100ダメカン」が2個ついているよ!!). The full set includes the...
Pokémon Center - Eievui and Friends' Fun Gathering Merchandise
The Pokémon Centers in Japan will begin selling Eievui and Nymphia products starting on June 1st, 2013 to tie into their appearances in this years 16th Pocket Monsters movie. Below are the products that will be for sale. Tote Bag (トートバッグ), Pouches Eievui, Nymphia and Pikachu Metal K...
