Jewelry brand K.uno (ケイ・ウノ) has partnered with The Pokémon Company in Japan to release an Eevee Collection Necklace line through the Pokémon Centers. There is 9 different designs, each based on Eevee and its evolutions. Each design also comes in three different metal types: Silver, 10karat Yellow Gold and 18karat Pink Gold. Silver necklaces retail for 15000yen each, 10karat Yellow Gold necklaces retail for 49000yen and 18karat Pink Gold necklaces retail for 65000yen each.

The Pokémon Centers will be taking reservations from June 6th, 2015 until July 12th, 2015 and the necklaces will be shipped for free. The necklaces make a perfect gift for that special someone that is also an adult fan of Pokémon. The images below are the silver versions.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/05/150529_p01.html

From June 6th, 2015 until July 5th, 2015, a special Pokémon Boutique shop will open that will be selling fashionable Pokémon products.

Visit the LA Pokémon Boutique Starting in June!

Check out the Pokémon Boutique capsule collection at the Japan LA Pop Culture Shop in Los Angeles!

If you’re in Los Angeles between June 6 and July 5, 2015, don’t miss your chance to visit a special Pokémon Boutique pop-up shop! Working in collaboration with Japan LA Pop Culture Shop, this capsule collection will feature fashionable Pokémon products. Specialty designers such as Japan LA, Onch Movement, and Omocat will be designing exclusive Pokémon-themed fashion that you won’t want to miss.

The Pokémon Boutique opens June 6 with lots of exciting opening-night activities! There will be character photo opportunities, appearances by featured designers, celebrity DJ Amy Pham, nail artists, and more. The event runs from 6–10 p.m. on June 6, and all Pokémon fans are invited!

Don’t miss the Pokémon Boutique pop-up shop at Japan LA Pop Culture Shop in Los Angeles, starting with an opening-night celebration on June 6 and running through July 5!

Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/visit-the-la-pokemon-boutique-starting-in-june/ and https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/601767626507833344

Starting on June 6th, 2015, a new pokémon time EIEVUI COLLECTION collaborative line of products by play set products will be available for purchase at the Pokémon Centers. As the title explains, the products will all feature Eievui and its evolutions.

pokémon time EIEVUI COLLECTION Products

Mascot (マスコット) - 860 yen each
Strap (ストラップ) - 560 yen each
A4 Clear File (A4クリアファイル) - 240 yen each
Die cut masking tape (ダイカットマスキングテープ) - 600 yen
Neck strap with card case (カードケース付ネックストラップ) - 1500 yen
Sketchbook S (クロッキーブックS) - 680 yen
Round Soft Jacket iPhone 6 Case (ラウンドソフトジャケット iPhone 6) - 1880 yen
Rubber Strap Collection (ラバーストラップコレクション) - 500 yen
Muffler Towel (マフラータオル) - 800 yen
Cotton Blanket (タオルケット) - 6800 yen
Hoodie (パーカー) - 5530 yen each
Room Pants (ルームパンツ) - 2800 yen each
T-shirt Collection (Tシャツコレクション) - 1000 yen
Bed cover three piece set (ベッドカバー3点セット) - 8500 yen
Headphones (ヘッドフォン) - 7000 yen
OUTDOOR Daypack (OUTDOOR デイパック) - 8200 yen
OUTDOOR Shoulder Bag (OUTDOOR ショルダーバッグ) - 7800 yen

Nymphia Promo Card

To celebrate the launch of the pokémon time EIEVUI COLLECTION, from June 6th, 2015 until supplies last, those that spend at least 1000 yen at a Pokémon Center or Pokémon Store can receive a Pokémon Center Nymphia promo card. Details of this promo card have been added to our TCG dex.

EIEVUI COLLECTION tote bag

Those that purchase 10000yen worth of products between June 6th, 2015 and June 14th, 2015 at a Pokémon Center can receive a pokémon time EIEVUI COLLECTION tote bag as a gift. It can fit A4 sized paper, can be used as a shopping bag, worn as a shawl and easily folds up for storage.


Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/04/150424_p02.html, http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/05/150522_p02.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/05/150522_p03.html

As we reported in April of 2015, Pokémon Center Hiroshima (ポケモンセンターヒロシマ) will be the 9th Pokémon Center to open in Japan and it will have its Grand Opening on Friday June 26th, 2015. New details about the exclusive Koiking and alternate-colored Gyarados distributions and some of the exclusive merchandise have been announced by the official Pokémon website.

A Koiking and an alternate-colored Gyarados will be available for player of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire from June 26th, 2015 until August 31st, 2015 at all Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store locations. This will be the first event distribution for Pokémon Store locations. No specific details were revealed but will be announced closer to the opening date.


Three Pikachu plushies will be available for 2000yen each: Pikachu Pretending to be Koiking (コイキングごっこピカチュウ), Pikachu Pretending to be Gyarados (ギャラドスごっこピカチュウ) and Pikachu Pretending to be Red Gyarados - Limited Pokémon Center Hiroshima (ギャラドスごっこピカチュウ 赤いギャラドスver. ポケモンセンターヒロシマ限定)


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_hiroshima/

According to the May 2015 Issue of License! Global Top 150 Global Licensors, The Pokémon Company International is now selling over $2 billion USD a year in licensed products worldwide and it is the 34th highest selling licensed brand in the world. The reason for this significant milestone is due to the fact that the company has now sold over 270 million video games, 21.5 billion TCG cards and the Pokémon Anime VOD sales are thriving on services like Netflix, Hulu, iTunes and Amazon.


Source: http://images2.advanstar.com/PixelMags/license-global/digitaledition/05-2015-top150.html#16

The Amu Plaza Oita location will open on April 16th, 2015 but it was announced on the official Japanese Pokémon website on October 2nd, 2014. The Grand Opening was announced on the official Japanese Pokémon website on March 27th, 2015. This will be the 7th Pokémon Store location to open in Japan. The shop will feature Pikachu Yukata merchandise. Details of this Pokémon Store have been added to our content database page.

Amu Plaza Oita Pokémon Store Exclusive Merchandise

Yukata Pikachu Plushie - 1500yen (ぬいぐるみ 浴衣ピカチュウ　1,500円)
Mascot Yukata Pikachu - 860yen (マスコット 浴衣ピカチュウ　860円)
Print Cookies Yukata Pikachu Pokémon Store Oita ver. (プリントクッキー 浴衣ピカチュウ ポケモンストア 大分ver.　463円)

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/03/150327_p01.html

The Pokémon Black Rayquaza Campaign (ポケモン 黒いレックウザキャンペーン) takes place in Japan from March 14th, 2015 until June 30th, 2015. Various promotions are being held throughout this time period related to Black Rayquaza.

Black Rayquaza Event Distribution

Corocoro Comics presents another opportunity for players to receive an alternate-colored Black Rayquaza. Players of Pokémon X or Y or ORAS can receive it. It is a different Rayquaza than the one that was distributed at the World Hobby Fair '15 and therefore players that received that Rayquaza may also receive this one. The serial code will be distributed from March 14th, 2015 until April 12th, 2015. Players can use the serial code to obtain Rayquaza from March 14th, 2015 until May 15th, 2015. Full details of this Rayquaza distribution have been added to our Event Database.

Players can obtain a serial code by visiting the following participating locations and showing the shop attendant the title screen of X or Y or ORAS on their Nintendo 3DS: Ito-Yokado (イトーヨーカドー)、Aeon (イオン)、 Aeon Supercenter (イオンスーパーセンター)、Toys"R"Us (トイザらス)、Apita (アピタ)、Piago (ピアゴ)、Al-Plaza (アル・プラザ)、Heiwado (平和堂)、 Daiei (ダイエー)、Fuji (フジ) and Pokémon Centers (ポケモンセンター).

7Spot Distribution

Players may also obtain a serial code from 7-11 stores that have a 7Spot. It can be wirelessly accessed in-store via the Nintendo 3DS and players can then obtain the serial code.

Moncollé Black Mega Rayquaza Lottery

Takara Tomy is holding a lottery contest where 1000 people will get a Moncollé Black Mega Rayquaza that will only be obtainable through this promotion. In order to enter, participants must send in 3 bar codes from Tomy's Pocket Monster Collection Series of products between March 14th, 2015 and July 31st, 2015. Winners will be announced and shipped the prize.

Emerald Break - Black Alternate-colored Rayquaza EX Promo Card

Specially marked Emerald Break (エメラルドブレイク) TCG expansion booster packs contain a Pokémon Card Chance (ポケモンカードチャンス) ticket. Those that collect three points could turn them in between March 14th, 2015 and May 7th, 2015 for a Rayquaza promo card. Players needed to send in their Chance cards in an envelope with their information and address in order to get this promo card. Not all Chance cards have points as some are listed as 0 points and can not be used to obtain the promotional card.


Rayquaza (レックウザEX) 122 XY-P is the promo card that can be obtained in the Pokémon Black Rayquaza Campaign promotion. Its stats and details are identical to the Rayquaza (レックウザEX) 123 XY-P promo card that was released around the same time in the April 2015 issue of Corocoro except the color of Rayquaza is different.

Pokémon Pan x Pokémon Kids - GET Alternate-colored Mega Rayquaza Campaign

Bandai and Daiichipan are holding a Pokémon Pan x Pokémon Kids - GET Alternate-colored Mega Rayquaza Campaign where people can purchase specially marked goods and product that have a ticked which can be used to enter the lottery where 1000 people will receive a Black Mega Rayquaza Pokémon Kids Pearl Version [黒いメガレックウザのポケモンキッズ（パールVer.）] figure.


During the campaign period which takes place from April 6th, 2015 until June 30th, 2015, people can print out the application card and attach their three product tickets from eligible Bandai Pokémon Kids and Daiichipan products and include their address, name, age, phone number and drawing of Pikachu and send it to the appropriate address.


Specially marked Pokémon Pan products from March 1st, 2015 until April 27th, 2015 will have a ticket affixed to the package.

Sources: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/xy_campaign/index.html, http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/kurorayquaza/, http://www.pokemon-card.com/campaign/pcc/, http://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/camp/pokemon2015/, http://www.daiichipan.co.jp/?p=3495

The latest Pokémon Store Okinawa (ポケモンストア沖縄通) opened in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture （沖縄県那覇市） on March 12th, 2015. The store is selling exclusive tropical vacation wear Pikachu merchandise as part of the grand opening celebration. It located on the first floor of the HAPINAHA mall. HAPINAHA is a combination of the English word "Happy" and "Naha". The store is open from 10am until 10pm daily. This is the 5th Pokémon Store location to open in Japan.

Limited Exclusive Vacation Pikachu Merchandise

Vacation Pikachu Pokémon Store Okinawa ver. (ぬいぐるみ バカンスピカチュウ ポケモンストア 沖縄ver.) - 1620 yen
Mascot with Chain Vacation Pikachu Pokémon Store Okinawa ver. (マスコット バカンスピカチュウ ポケモンストア 沖縄ver.) - 928 yen

Source: http://www.pokemon.jp/info/pokecen/detail/20150312_13222.html

Nintendo Japan has announced they will be releasing two sets of Pokémon Playing Card, one set based on Omega Ruby and the other set based on Alpha Sapphire. The sets will be released in March of 2015 and will sell for 500yen each. The Omega Ruby set features Deoxys as the Joker while the Alpha Sapphire set features Jirachi.


Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n09/chara_t/index.html

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that a Shirona Nendoroid (ねんどろいど　シロナ) will be available for pre-order reservation starting March 7th, 2015 until April 15th, 2015. The 10cm Nendoroid will cost 5000yen. The release builds on the popularity of last years Red Nendoroid which was also released on the Pokémon Center website in the United States.

The Shirona Nendoroid includes:

Shirona figure parts: 2 Face Parts (表情パーツ2個), 5 arm parts (腕パーツ5個), 5 hand parts (手首パーツ5個), and 3 leg parts (脚パーツ3個).
Included Pokémon: Gablias (ガブリアス)
Accessory Items: Monster Ball (モンスターボール)

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/02/150220_p01.html