Pokémon Center Tokyo Relocates to Ikebukuro With Shiny Charizard and Pikachu Distribution on Nintendo 3DS
In a milestone move for Pokémon fans and the Japanese retail scene, Pokémon Center Tokyo will soon shift its location to the vibrant Sunshine City shopping center in Ikebukuro.
This transition marks not only a significant change for The Pokémon Company International’s flagship retail space, but also delivers an exciting limited-time event for Nintendo 3DS players. To commemorate the grand opening of their new venue, The Pokémon Company International has announced a special Pokémon distribution event.
Fans visiting Pokémon Center Tokyo between Friday, December 12th, 2014 and Friday, January 16th, 2015, will have the opportunity to receive two coveted Shiny Pokémon: Shiny Charizard (holding Charizardite Y, enabling Mega Evolution) and Shiny Pikachu.
The distributed Pokémon will alternate based on the time of day, encouraging trainers to drop by at different hours for a chance to collect both rare creatures. Although detailed move sets and levels for the distributed Pokémon have not been formally released, the event is expected to follow in the storied tradition of previous Pokémon Center giveaways in offering unique in-game experiences and collectables for dedicated fans.
The involvement of Charizardite Y highlights the trend of leveraging Mega Evolution in celebratory distributions, keeping the Nintendo 3DS generation at the forefront. Sunshine City in Ikebukuro is a well-known commercial hub, making it an optimal new location for the Pokémon Center Tokyo.
The move comes as The Pokémon Company continues to innovate with its brick-and-mortar presence amidst a rapidly evolving landscape of mobile and hybrid hardware platforms, such as the Nintendo Switch and ongoing updates to the Nintendo 3DS line. The Pokémon Center has a rich legacy as a must-visit destination for dedicated trainers, collectors, and series newcomers.
This relocation and the corresponding distribution event are seen as a testament to The Pokémon Company’s commitment to fan engagement and ongoing celebration of the Pokémon franchise. For those planning to attend, event specifics and further details on the distributed Pokémon’s level and movesets will be announced in future updates on official channels.
Fans are encouraged to follow The Pokémon Company’s news platforms and the official Pokémon Center website for the latest information. This special event offers another memorable moment for the franchise, reinforcing the Pokémon Center Tokyo’s legacy as a focal point for Pokémon culture in Japan.
Stay tuned for further details as The Pokémon Company ushers in a new era in Ikebukuro.
This transition marks not only a significant change for The Pokémon Company International’s flagship retail space, but also delivers an exciting limited-time event for Nintendo 3DS players. To commemorate the grand opening of their new venue, The Pokémon Company International has announced a special Pokémon distribution event.
Fans visiting Pokémon Center Tokyo between Friday, December 12th, 2014 and Friday, January 16th, 2015, will have the opportunity to receive two coveted Shiny Pokémon: Shiny Charizard (holding Charizardite Y, enabling Mega Evolution) and Shiny Pikachu.
The distributed Pokémon will alternate based on the time of day, encouraging trainers to drop by at different hours for a chance to collect both rare creatures. Although detailed move sets and levels for the distributed Pokémon have not been formally released, the event is expected to follow in the storied tradition of previous Pokémon Center giveaways in offering unique in-game experiences and collectables for dedicated fans.
The involvement of Charizardite Y highlights the trend of leveraging Mega Evolution in celebratory distributions, keeping the Nintendo 3DS generation at the forefront. Sunshine City in Ikebukuro is a well-known commercial hub, making it an optimal new location for the Pokémon Center Tokyo.
The move comes as The Pokémon Company continues to innovate with its brick-and-mortar presence amidst a rapidly evolving landscape of mobile and hybrid hardware platforms, such as the Nintendo Switch and ongoing updates to the Nintendo 3DS line. The Pokémon Center has a rich legacy as a must-visit destination for dedicated trainers, collectors, and series newcomers.
This relocation and the corresponding distribution event are seen as a testament to The Pokémon Company’s commitment to fan engagement and ongoing celebration of the Pokémon franchise. For those planning to attend, event specifics and further details on the distributed Pokémon’s level and movesets will be announced in future updates on official channels.
Fans are encouraged to follow The Pokémon Company’s news platforms and the official Pokémon Center website for the latest information. This special event offers another memorable moment for the franchise, reinforcing the Pokémon Center Tokyo’s legacy as a focal point for Pokémon culture in Japan.
Stay tuned for further details as The Pokémon Company ushers in a new era in Ikebukuro.
