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The original Pokémon Center Tokyo opened on April 25, 1998<ref name="Pokémon Company History">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/history/ ''Company History'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (accessed January 5, 2020)</ref> in the Kawasakiteitoku Building, [[wp:Nihonbashi|Nihonbashi]], Tokyo (where [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures Inc.]] had their headquaters at the time<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010401201907/http://www.creatures.co.jp/ ''ようこそクリーチャーズのホームページへ (Welcome to Creatures Inc. homepage)'' - Creatures Inc.] (Japanese) (archived from the original April 1, 2001; accessed January 5, 2020)</ref>) and was the first ever location. A special [[Pokémon-themed console editions#Game Boy Light|Pokémon Center Tokyo Game Boy Light]] was available as a celebration of the opening and the release of the [[M01|first Pokémon movie]]. | The original Pokémon Center Tokyo opened on April 25, 1998<ref name="Pokémon Company History">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/history/ ''Company History'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (accessed January 5, 2020)</ref> in the Kawasakiteitoku Building, [[wp:Nihonbashi|Nihonbashi]], Tokyo (where [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures Inc.]] had their headquaters at the time<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010401201907/http://www.creatures.co.jp/ ''ようこそクリーチャーズのホームページへ (Welcome to Creatures Inc. homepage)'' - Creatures Inc.] (Japanese) (archived from the original April 1, 2001; accessed January 5, 2020)</ref>) and was the first ever location. A special [[Pokémon-themed console editions#Game Boy Light|Pokémon Center Tokyo Game Boy Light]] was available as a celebration of the opening and the release of the [[M01|first Pokémon movie]]. | ||
In January 2002, to celebrate the opening of Pokémon Center New York, special [[Pokémon Center Tokyo (P Promo 19)|ポケモンセンター トウキョー ''Pokémon Center Tokyo'']] promo cards where given to customers who made purchases at the store. | In January 2002, to celebrate the opening of [[Pokémon Center New York]], special [[Pokémon Center Tokyo (P Promo 19)|ポケモンセンター トウキョー ''Pokémon Center Tokyo'']] promo cards where given to customers who made purchases at the store. | ||
On July 16, 2007 the original Pokémon Center Tokyo closed and on July 20, 2007 reopened in [[wp:Hamamatsuchō|Hamamatsuchō]], Tokyo<ref name="second Tokyo opening">{{n|Pokémon Center Tokyo moving to new location|''Pokémon Center Tokyo moving to new location'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed January 5, 2020)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070811025348/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p070601_01.html ''ポケモンセンタートウキョーがおひっこしするよ！ (Pokémon Center Tokyo will be on your way!)'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (archived from the original August 11, 2007; accessed January 5, 2020)</ref>. To celebrate the opening of the store a special [[Nintendo DS Lite#Special Pokémon editions|Pokémon Center Pikachu edition Nintendo DS Lite]] was available to purchase via a lottery system<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070702031451/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p070601_02.html ''ポケモンセンタートウキョーおひっこし記念 「ポケモンセンターオリジナル ニンテンドーDS Lite ピカチュウエディション」が登場!! (Pokemon Center Tokyo Okidoshi Commemorative "Pokemon Center Original Nintendo DS Lite Pikachu Edition" Appears!!)'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (archived from the original July 2, 2007; accessed January 5, 2020)</ref> and those visiting the new store on their birthday were promised a gift if they brought their [[Nintendo DS]] and a copy of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond or Pearl]]. Also, a [[LaRousse's Munchlax (PCG-P Promo 25)|ラルースのゴンベ ''LaRousse's Munchlax'']] promo card was given to those making purchases at the store. | On July 16, 2007 the original Pokémon Center Tokyo closed and on July 20, 2007 reopened in [[wp:Hamamatsuchō|Hamamatsuchō]], Tokyo<ref name="second Tokyo opening">{{n|Pokémon Center Tokyo moving to new location|''Pokémon Center Tokyo moving to new location'' - Bulbanews}} (accessed January 5, 2020)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070811025348/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p070601_01.html ''ポケモンセンタートウキョーがおひっこしするよ！ (Pokémon Center Tokyo will be on your way!)'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (archived from the original August 11, 2007; accessed January 5, 2020)</ref>. To celebrate the opening of the store a special [[Nintendo DS Lite#Special Pokémon editions|Pokémon Center Pikachu edition Nintendo DS Lite]] was available to purchase via a lottery system<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070702031451/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p070601_02.html ''ポケモンセンタートウキョーおひっこし記念 「ポケモンセンターオリジナル ニンテンドーDS Lite ピカチュウエディション」が登場!! (Pokemon Center Tokyo Okidoshi Commemorative "Pokemon Center Original Nintendo DS Lite Pikachu Edition" Appears!!)'' - Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese) (archived from the original July 2, 2007; accessed January 5, 2020)</ref> and those visiting the new store on their birthday were promised a gift if they brought their [[Nintendo DS]] and a copy of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond or Pearl]]. Also, a [[LaRousse's Munchlax (PCG-P Promo 25)|ラルースのゴンベ ''LaRousse's Munchlax'']] promo card was given to those making purchases at the store. | ||
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'''Gallery''' | '''Gallery''' | ||
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PCNYPin.png|[[Pokémon Center New York Grand Opening Pin]] | PCNYPin.png|[[Pokémon Center New York#Grand Opening merchandise|Pokémon Center New York Grand Opening Pin]] | ||
Gold Pokemon GBA.png|[[Pokémon-themed console editions#Game Boy Advance| | Gold Pokemon GBA.png|Game Boy Advance - [[Pokémon Center New York]] [[Pokémon-themed console editions#Game Boy Advance|Edition]] | ||
Gotta Catch 'em All Station logo.png|[[List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Gotta Catch 'em All Station logo]] | Gotta Catch 'em All Station logo.png|[[List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Gotta Catch 'em All Station logo]] | ||
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station.jpg|[[List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|The Gotta Catch 'em All Station]] | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station.jpg|[[List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|The Gotta Catch 'em All Station]] | ||