Japan's new Slowpoke themed Pokémon Center reveals exclusive merch

The first-ever official “Pokémon Center” retail store on the island of Shikoku, “Pokémon Center Kagawa,” is set to have its grand opening.

The new store will feature a unique design, exclusive merchandise, and a variety of promotional campaigns.

The entrance to the new store will be decorated with a statue of a relaxed Pikachu and a yawning Slowpoke, and a photo spot inside will feature a special “Udon Pikachu.”

An extensive line of exclusive merchandise will be released to celebrate the grand opening, including a variety of goods that are collaborations with local, traditional Kagawa crafts.

Some of the new commemorative merchandise available from the Pokémon Center Kagawa will include:

Plush Toys & Mascots

Plush – Udon Pikachu: ¥2,750

Plush – Slowpoke & Pikachu: ¥4,400

Carabiner Mascot – Pikachu: ¥1,760

Keychain – Slowpoke Well: ¥1,760

Tableware (Udon-themed)

Udon Tub: ¥4,400

Pikachu and Slowpoke Bowl: ¥2,200

Square Plate: ¥1,870

Glass: ¥1,980

Soy Sauce Dispenser – Horsea: ¥3,080

Traditional Crafts

Marugame Bamboo Fan – Slowpoke: ¥3,850

Marugame Bamboo Fan – Pokémon Center Kagawa: ¥2,420

Sanuki Lantern – Slowpoke: ¥59,400

Other Goods

Olive Oil Bottle – Smoliv: ¥3,080

Pokémon Center Kagawa Logo Pin: ¥750

A variety of promotional campaigns will also be held to celebrate the launch.

A lottery will be held to invite 100 groups to a special, pre-opening preview event.

A nationwide campaign will also be held at all Pokémon Centers, where customers can receive a serial code for a special Slowpoke in a Cherish Ball for their Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A game by saying “Ya~n” (Slowpoke’s cry) to the staff.

Another nationwide event, the “Pikatto Koharubiyori Ya~n Campaign,” will feature a new “Slowpoke’s Fun Fishing” mini-attraction at all Pokémon Centers, as well as a “Yucky Rainy Day” sticker giveaway.