The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that a set of Cosplay Pikachu Plushies will be available for purchase at the Pokémon Centers starting December 20th, 2014 for 1800yen each. Pikachu Rock Star (ぬいぐるみ　ハードロック), Pikachu Belle (ぬいぐるみ　マダム), Pikachu Pop Star (ぬいぐるみ　アイドル), Pikachu, Ph. D. (ぬいぐるみ　ドクター) and Pikachu Libre (ぬいぐるみ　マスクド) will all be available.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/12/141205_p02.html

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that as a grand finale event before the Pokémon Center Tokyo closes, Pochama and Keromatsu will be distributed to players of Pokémon X and Y as well as Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Pochama will be distributed on December 6th, 2014 while Keromatsu will be distributed on December 7th, 2014. Both Pokémon will be Level 7 and their OT will be Hamamatsu-cho (はままつちょ).

When the Pokémon Center Tokyo reopened in Hamamatsu in 2007, its mascots were Pikachu, Hitokage and Pochama. With the release of Pocket Monsters XY in 2013, the logo got revamped and Pochama got replaced by Keromatsu.

The original logo for the initial Pokémon Center Tokyo in Nihonbashi featured Pikachu, Hitokage and Nyorozo. All three of these generational water Pokémon are currently featured in promotional artwork showcasing the Pokémon Center's move.


Source: http://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/2014/12/post-721.html

The official Japanese website has revealed that starting on December 12th, 2014 until January 16th, 2015, Pikachu and Mega Lizardon Y will be distributed to players of Pokémon X and Y as well as Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire at all 8 Pokémon Center locations as part of the opening celebrations for the new Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo which opens on December 12th, 2014. The Mega Lizardon Y is a Alternate-colored Lizardon holding a Lizardonite Y.



Lizardon and Pikachu will be distributed throughout the day on an alternating hourly cycle. Below are the times of the day each Pokémon will be available at.

Mega Lizardon Y (メガリザードンY)： 10:00~11:00, 12:00~13:00, 14:00~15:00, 16:00~17:00,18:00~19:00, 20:00~21:00
Pikachu (ピカチュウ)： 11:00~12:00, 13:00~14:00, 15:00~16:00, 17:00~18:00, 19:00~20:00

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_megatokyo/present/

Mega Tokyo Pikachu TCG Promo Card

Also being distributed starting on December 12th, 2014 until January 16th, 2015 is a Mega Tokyo Pikachu TCG Promo Card (メガトウキョーのピカチュウ). It is available while supplies last to those that make a purchase at one of the Pokémon Centers. Pikachu has the special move Mega Open! (メガオープン！) which requires both players show their hands to each other.

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that on Friday December 12th, 2014, the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo (ポケモンセンターメガトウキョー) will open. It will be located on the second floor of the Ikebukuro Sunshine City alpa commercial complex. To celebrate the opening day, Pikachu dressed in a Mega Charizard Y hoodie will be there. The current Pokémon Center Tokyo in Hamamatsu is closing on December 7th, 2014.


From October 15th, 2014 until December 7th, 2014, everyone who makes a purchase at the Pokémon Center Tokyo will receive a free "Moving Pikachu" sticker (おひっこしピカチュウ」ステッカー). For those that spend 3000yen or more will also receive a "Moving Pikachu" Clear File (「おひっこしピカチュウ」クリアファイル).


Events to commemorate the opening will be held at Pokémon Center locations across Japan, including the new Mega Tokyo. Full details about the events will be announced in mid-November.


Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/10/141015_p01.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/10/141015_p02.html

The official Pokémon Center Online has announced its Halloween Collection for 2014. Four Halloween themed plushies have been released.




Pumpkaboo Halloween Poké Plush (Standard Size) - 6 1/4" - $14.99 - Pumpkaboo is round and orange and also just a little bit spooky! This Pokémon Center original is the perfect companion for chill fall nights.

Gourgeist Halloween Poké Plush (Large Size) - 14 1/4" - $34.99 - The biggest Pumpkin Pokémon is the best: Gourgeist becomes the plush of the season! This Pokémon Center original is the perfect companion for spookiness and haunted rooms.


Pikachu Halloween Poké Plush (Standard Size) - 6" - $14.99 - This Halloween Pikachu is ready to rock! This Pokémon Center original brings guitar attitude to your fall nights.

Dedenne Halloween Poké Plush (Standard Size) - 7" - $14.99 - The Antennae Pokémon Dedenne makes sure that the signal comes through! This Pokémon Center original is the perfect companion for fall nights.

Source: http://www.pokemoncenter.com/Halloween-Collections/b/10106854011

A new Pokémon Store location has been announced by the official Japanese Pokémon website. The Amu Plaza Oita location will open in the spring of 2015 and it will be the 5th announced Pokémon Store in Japan. The location will be smaller than a standard Pokémon Center and will only carry the most popular official items.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/10/141002_p01.html

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed two New Nintendo 3DS cover cases which will be included as part of the Pokémon Center Original New Nintendo 3DS Groudon and Kyogre Editions (ポケモンセンターオリジナル「Newニンテンドー3DS グラードン エディション カイオーガ エディション」. The New 3DS editions will be sold only at Japanese Pokémon Centers for 19000yen each for those that reserve a purchase and the Amazon Pokémon Store will not be stocking them. They come with a download card for a Pokémon Dashboard theme as a special bonus. Both editions will be available for purchase on November 21st, 2014, the same day Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire is released.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire are both sold separately and are not included with the New 3DS editions but a free shipping special offer is being given to those that buy either game or the double pack. The systems cost 800yen to deliver if not pre-ordered with a copy of one of the games.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/09/140912_p02.html

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced the special offers for those that pre-order the Japanese versions of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire at a Pokémon Center. Starting on September 20th, 2014, in addition to the Groudon and Kyogre model figures, those that pre-order either game will also get a Super Shining Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre underlay.


Those that pre-order both games for 9,142yen plus tax will also receive the New Hoenn ART Book (ニュー ホウエン アートブック).


Players that purchase the special game double pack will also receive a two serial codes to unlock 100 Potions.


Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/09/140904_p01.html and http://www.4gamer.net/games/256/G025650/20140904042/

The Pokémon Center online website has updated with a new line of products called the Pikachu Stationary Collection [sic]. The products all feature Pikachu somewhere on the item. A Luxury Ballpoint Pen with Pikachu Pattern (Silver) features a warning that states: "This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Not recommended for use by children." It is unclear which chemical included in the pen is a carcinogen as the warning doesn't state what it is.

Luxury Ballpoint Pen with Pikachu Pattern (Silver)

Pikachu Stationary Collection

Source: http://www.pokemoncenter.com/Pikachu-Stationary-Collections/b/9876693011

The Japanese Pokémon Centers will begin selling Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Hoenn Starters and Hoenn Legendaries Plushies starting on September 20th, 2014. They will also be available on the Amazon Pokémon Store starting on September 27th, 2014.





Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/09/140904_p03.html