Pokémon Center

2023 Pokémon Center Worlds Store Information

The Pokémon World Championships are coming to Japan for the first time, and to help celebrate, the Pokémon Center Worlds Store will be open to fans with reservations during the tournament. The store will feature two lines of World Championships-exclusive merchandise as well as a curated selection of products from Pokémon Center. Stay tuned to Pokémon news channels for updates!

Opening Dates:

  • Wednesday, August 9
  • Thursday, August 10
  • Friday, August 11
  • Saturday, August 12
  • Sunday, August 13

Opening Times:

  • Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., last appointment at 5 p.m.

Location and Hall Number:
North Hall, PACIFICO Yokohama Convention Center, Yokohama, Japan

How to Attend:
The lottery system for the Pokémon Center Worlds Store at the 2023 World Championships is now closed.

The deadline for lottery applications is July 2, 2023, at 9:59 p.m. PDT / July 3, 2023, at 5:59 a.m. BST / July 3, 2023, at 1:59 p.m. JST

The lottery results will be announced after July 12, 2023, at 10 p.m. PDT / July 13, 2023, at 6a.m. BST / July 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. JST, and entrants will be notified about whether their application was successful or not via email. For more information, please visit the reservation lottery system website.

To reduce wait times to enter the store, fans can now make a reservation to enter. Please note that the number of individuals who sign up for any specific time may exceed the available capacity.

Product Exclusive Preview

Sneak a Peek at Exclusive Products!

Get excited for exclusive merchandise at the Pokémon Center Worlds Store! These products, and many more, will be available at the Pokémon Center Worlds Store in Yokohama, Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dates will the store be open?

  • Wednesday, August 9
  • Thursday, August 10
  • Friday, August 11
  • Saturday, August 12
  • Sunday, August 13

What times will the store be open?

  • Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., last appointment at 5 p.m.

Where is the store located?

North Hall
PACIFICO Yokohama
1-1-2 Minato Mirai Nishi-Ku
Yokohama Kanagawa 220-0012
For more information on getting to the Pokémon Center Worlds Store, please visit the PACIFICO Yokohama website here.

How to shop at the store?

Due to expected congestion during the event, an advance lottery will be held for entering the store. You will not be able to enter the Pokémon Center Worlds Store, or the North Hall, without a reservation. Please ensure that you have your pass ready. To sign up for the lottery, and for more information, please visit the reservation lottery system website.

Applications for the reservation lottery system will close on on July 2, 2023, at 9:59 p.m. PDT / July 3, 2023, at 5:59 a.m. BST / July 3, 2023, at 1:59 p.m. JST..

Is the venue accessible?

There is accessible access to the venue via an elevator from the upper level. Please ask staff on the day of the event for guidance, and we will be happy to assist you.

How do I enter the lottery system?

The lottery system for the Pokémon Center Worlds Store at the 2023 World Championships is now closed.

How many people per QR code?

Each QR code grants access for up to four people (including the person registered). Please make sure to arrive as a group and present your QR code to staff at the entry for access into the Pokémon Center Worlds Store.

When will I find out if my application was successful?

Email will be used to notify all entrants on if they were successful or unsuccessful in their application. Please make sure to set up your email account to accept emails from the following domain name: @worlds-reservation.pokemon.co.jp

How will I get my tickets?

Your ticket will be a QR code that will be available on the reservation lottery system website in your “My Page.” You will need to use this QR code to check in to your shopping slot on the day of entry. Please arrive at your designated time and present the QR code to a staff member for access into the Pokémon Center Worlds Store.

If I`m a paid spectator, how will I be able to enter the store?

If you are a paid spectator, there will be specific store entry time slots from which you can choose. These are as follows:

Time Slots:

  • ① Fri, Aug 11, 12:00 p.m.–~4:00 p.m.
  • ② Fri, Aug 11, 4:00 p.m. –~7:00 p.m.
  • ③ Sat, Aug 12, 12:00 p.m. –~4:00 p.m.
  • ④ Sat, Aug 12, 4:00 p.m. –~7:00 p.m.
  • ⑤ Sun, Aug 13, 10:00 a.m. –~5:00 p.m.

Please note:

  • When you pick up your badge, you will be able to choose one time slot on a first come, first served basis.
  • Certain time slots may no longer be available when you pick up your badge due to capacity.
  • Certain items may be out of stock when you enter the store.
  • The spectator badge purchaser and up to three guests will be able to enter together. Children under 5 years of age are exempt from the count.
  • If you prefer to reserve a specific time to shop other than the time slots presented above, please enter the separate Pokémon Center Worlds Store lottery reservation system, below. (Please be aware that entering the lottery reservation system does not guarantee you a desired time slot.)

Lottery Reservation System:

  • URL: https://worlds-reservation.pokemon.co.jp/s/pk1/?wovn=en
  • LOTTERY OPENS: June 18, 2023, at 10 p.m. PDT / June 19, 2023, at 6 a.m. GMT / June 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. JST
  • LOTTERY CLOSES: July 2, 2023, at 9:59 p.m. PDT / July 3, 2023, at 5:59 a.m. GMT / July 3, 2023, at 1:59 p.m. JST
  • LOTTERY NOTIFICATIONS: July 12, 2023, at 10 p.m. PDT / July 12, 2023, at 6a.m. GMT / July 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. JST

If I’m a competitor in the World Championships, how will I be able to enter the store?

If you are a competitor, a specific time slot will be available for you to enter the store.

Time Slots:

  • Thu, Aug 10, 5:00p.m. –~8:00p.m.

Please note:

  • Certain items may be out of stock when you enter the store.
  • A competitor and up to three guests will be able to enter together. Children under 5 years of age are exempt from the count.
  • If you prefer to reserve a specific time to shop other than the time slots presented above, please enter the separate Pokémon Center Worlds Store lottery reservation system below. (Please be aware that entering the lottery reservation system does not guarantee you a desired time slot.)

Lottery Reservation System:

  • URL: https://worlds-reservation.pokemon.co.jp/s/pk1/?wovn=en
  • LOTTERY OPENS: June 18, 2023, at 10 p.m. PDT / June 19, 2023, at 6 a.m. GMT / June 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. JST
  • LOTTERY CLOSES: July 2, 2023, at 9:59 p.m. PDT / July 3, 2023, at 5:59 a.m. GMT / July 3, 2023, at 1:59 p.m. JST
  • LOTTERY NOTIFICATIONS: July 12, 2023, at 10 p.m. PDT / July 12, 2023, at 6a.m. GMT / July 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. JST

Does the shop accept returns or exchanges?

Unfortunately, we are only able to accept returns, refunds, and exchanges for defective products. Exchanges are only available at the venue, while the store is open, and we are unable to send products for exchange or accept any exchanges post-event. Additionally, once the store closes permanently, we are only able to issue refunds, and only for defective product. Please contact us through the enquiry form on your receipt within 14 days of your purchase.

Will there be purchase limits?

Yes, there will be purchase limits in place on certain products, and we will have a restock of these items each day. Please be aware that as stock is limited, some items may not be available all day.

What kind of payments methods can I use to shop?

The payment methods that will be available are as below.

  • Credit card: VISA / Mastercard / JCB / AMERICAN EXPRESS / Diners Club / DISCOVER
  • QR code payment: Pay Pay / LINE Pay / d payment / Rakuten Pay / au PAY / メルペイ / Yucho Pay / ALIPAY / WeChat Pay
  • Electronic money: Kitaca / Suica / PASMO / TOICA / manaca / ICOCA / SUGOCA / nimoca / はやかけん / QUICPAY / R Edy / iD / nanaco / WAON

*The Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023 only accepts cashless payment.
*You may not be able to charge money within the venue if you use QR code payment or electronic money. We recommend you charge money beforehand.

If I`m a resident outside of Japan, will my shopping be tax-free?

Tax-free shopping will not be available at the Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023.

Can child enter the store unaccompanied?

Due to safety restrictions, children under the age of thirteen (on the day of entry) cannot enter the Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023 on their own. Please enter the store with a person over thirteen, such as a parent or guardian.

Is there a place where I can leave my luggage?

Unfortunately, luggage storage is unavailable at the venue, and due to restrictions, you will not be able to bring large luggage inside the store.

Will there be any walk-ins available for the Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023 other than the reservations made through the advance lottery?

Due to expected congestion for each day, we will be only accepting customers with reserved time slots earned through the lottery system.

*Please note: Paid Spectators and competitors will have alternative ways to enter the store.