Pokémon vending machines

This article is about the real world vending machines. For the objects in the Pokémon games, see Vending machine. For the Pokémon Trading Card Game collection, see Vending Machine cards.

Around the world there are a series of official Pokémon vending machines that are maintained by The Pokémon Company, or one of its subsidiaries, which sell a range of Pokémon merchandise. Items sold by these machines include Pokémon Center branded goods and Pokémon Trading Card Game merchandise.

Rendering of a Pokémon Stand vending machine


Japan

 
Pokémon Stand logo

Pokémon Stand vending machines

In 2018, The Pokémon Company announced the launch of a series of Pokémon Stand (ポケモンスタンド) branded vending machines in Japan[1]. The vending machines feature a selection of popular Pokémon Center merchandise, including Pikachu plushies and exclusive Pikachu pilot plushies at the airport locations[2]. They also feature as Gyms in Pokémon GO and upon launch gave serial codes with each purchase that unlocked Rotom Powers in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The machines contain facial recognition cameras[3] and large LCD screens that feature a Pikachu who can interact with customers and sometimes dresses for different holidays[4].

Locations

Location Description
Haneda Airport International Terminal
  • 5th Floor - Location Map
  • Opened June 8, 2018[2]
  • 2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041
  • 3rd Floor (Gate 113)
  • 2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041
Haneda Airport Terminal 2
  • 1st Floor
  • 2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041
EXPASA Ebina Service Area (Upward)
  • 2nd Floor - Location Map
  • Opened June 8, 2018[2]
  • 5-1-1 Oyaminami, Ebina, Kanagawa 〒243-0418
EXPASA Ashigara Service Area (Downward)
  • 1st Floor - Location Map
  • Opened June 8, 2018[2]
  • 603-18 Kuwagi, Oyama, Sunto District, Shizuoka 〒410-1315
Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku
  • Shinjuku Station – West Exit
  • 1-11-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 〒160-0023
Shikoku Shop 88
  • Within Maritime Plaza Takamatsu
  • 2-1 Sunport, Takamatsu, Kagawa 〒760-0019

Previous Locations

Location Description
Aeon Mall Natori
  • 1st Floor Natori Court
  • Open August 21 - November 24, 2019[5]
  • 5−3−1, Morisekinoshita, Natori, Miyagi 〒981-1227
JR Nagoya Takashimaya
  • 8th Floor Rose Patio
  • Open December 7 - December 27, 2020[6]
  • 1-1-4, Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi 〒450-6001
Haneda Airport International Terminal
  • 3rd Floor (Gate 107) - Location Map
  • Opened April 5, 2019[5]
  • 2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041
  • 3rd Floor (Gate 146)
  • Opened April 5, 2019[5]
  • 2-6 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 〒144-0041
Aqua City Odaiba
  • 3rd Floor - Location Map
  • Opened June 8, 2018[2]
  • 1-7-1 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo 〒135-0091
Kansai International Airport Terminal 1
  • 2nd Floor - Location Map
  • Opened October 26, 2018[7]
  • Senshukukonaka, Izumisano, Sennan District, Osaka 〒525-0029

South Korea

 
Promotional image for Pokémon Card Game vending machines and the exclusive Random 30 Card Deck

Pokémon Card Game vending machines

포켓몬 카드 게임 자판기 Pokémon Card Game vending machine are vending machines in South Korea managed by Pokémon Korea, Inc. that sell a selection of Pokémon Trading Card Game products. The first machine went into service at the e-mart branch in Jayang, Seoul, on December 24, 2019[8] and they began rolling out nationwide by January 8, 2020[9]. As an opening promotion, on December 24 - 25, 2019, the first 150 customers (who spent over a certain amount) had a chance to get a special Pikachu doll[8]. The machines sell a range of Trading Card Game products including an exclusive 포켓몬 썬&문 「랜덤30장덱」 Pokémon Sun & Moon "Random 30 Card Deck"[10][11]

Locations

As of April 12, 2020[11], there were machines installed at 35 locations across South Korea:

Seoul

  • e-mart Gayang - 559 Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
  • e-mart Mok-dong - 299 Omok-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
  • e-mart Sindorim - 97 Saemal-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
  • e-mart Yongsan - 55 Hangang-daero 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
  • e-mart Wangsimni - 17 Wangsimnigwangjang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
  • e-mart Jayang - 272 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
  • Lotte Mart Gimpo International Airport - 38 Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
  • Lotte Mart Guro - 482 Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
  • Lotte Mart Seoul Station - 426 Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
  • Lotte Mart Eunpyeong - 79-15 Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
  • Lotte Mart Jamsil - 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
  • Lotte Mart Cheongnyangni - 214 Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Gyeonggi Province

  • e-mart Dongtan - 376 Dongtanjungang-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • e-mart Suji - 203 Suji-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • e-mart Suwon - 270 Gyeongsu-daero, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • e-mart Osan - 181 Gyeonggi-daero, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • e-mart Paju-Unjeong - 123 Hanul-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Lotte Mart Gimpo Han River - 2031 Gigi-dong, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Lotte Mart Guri - 57 Donggureung-ro 136beon-gil, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Lotte Mart Suwon - 134 Sehwa-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Lotte Premium Outlets Giheung - 124 Shingomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Lotte Premium Outlets Icheon - 177-74 Premium Outlet Road, Hobeop-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Lotte Mall Suji - 38 Seongbok 2-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Toy Kingdom - Starfield Goyang - 3F, 1955 Goyang-daero, Deokyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Toy Kingdom - Starfield City Wirye - 2F, 200 Wirye-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Sejong

  • e-mart Sejong - Garam-dong, Sejong Special Autonomous City

Daejeon

  • e-mart Daejeon Terminal - 1689 Dongseo-daero, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Gwangju

  • e-mart Gwangju - 61 Jukbong-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju
  • e-mart Bongseon - 198 Bongseon-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
  • Lotte Mart Suwan - 98 Jangsin-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Ulsan

  • e-mart Ulsan - 48 Namjung-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
  • Lotte Mart Jinjang - 64 Jinjangyutong-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan

South Gyeongsang Province

  • e-mart Gimhae - 2232 Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Busan

  • e-mart Haeundae - 511 Jwadonghwanhwan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
  • Lotte Mart Busan - 241 Sincheon-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan


United States

 
Pokémon Center kiosk in the Northgate Mall in October 2010

Pokémon Center vending machines

The Pokémon Company International, whose United States headquaters are located in Bellevue, Washington, have installed a small number of Pokémon Center branded vending machines in nearby shopping malls. These machines sell a range of Pokémon merchandise including: "plush, video games, figures, Trading Card Game, and charms"[12]. The tags on the Pokédolls from these machines have unique North-West tags that are yellow, blue, and square in shape. The machines also feature games and demos via screens built into the sides[13], along with an interactive Pokédex.

Previously, the machines at the Tacoma and Alderwood malls were part of a larger kiosk that was staffed by Pokémon Company International staff who helped ensure the machines were running correctly, answered questions, and rang up the sales of a wide range of other merchandise located outside of the vending machines[14][15]. The Alderwood mall location closed in July 2012 due to leasing issues and the remaining machines are all now stand alone units.

Locations

As of April 11, 2020[12], there were machines installed at 4 malls in the Seattle area, although one has since closed:

Location Description
Westfield Southcenter
  • Opened December 2010
  • 2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle, WA 98188
Tacoma Mall
  • 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98409
South Hill Mall

Previous Locations

Location Description
Alderwood Mall
  • Open November 2010 - July 2012
  • 3000 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037
Northgate Mall
  • Opened Summer 2010
  • 401 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125


Pokémon Trading Card Game vending machines

Beginning in late 2017, The Pokémon Company International began trialling new vending machines in Washington state Fred Meyer stores[16]. These machines exclusively stock Trading Card Game items[17], ranging from individual booster packs to Elite Trainer Boxes[18].

Locations

As of April 9, 2020[17] there were machines installed at 68 stores in 4 states:

Colorado

  • King Soopers Arvada - 14967 Candelas Pkwy, Arvada, CO 80007
  • King Soopers Aurora - 25701 E Smoky Hill Rd, Aurora, CO 80016
  • King Soopers Brighton - 100 N 50th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
  • King Soopers Castle Rock - 5544 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80108
  • King Soopers Commerce City - 15051 E 104th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022
  • King Soopers Erie - 1891 State Highway 7, Erie, CO 80516
  • King Soopers Fort Collins - 1842 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  • King Soopers Greeley - 6922 W 10th St, Greeley, CO 80634
  • King Soopers Parker - 17761 Cottonwood Dr, Parker, CO 80134

Idaho

  • Fred Meyer Boise - 5230 W Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83705
  • Fred Meyer Coeur D Alene - 560 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
  • Fred Meyer Meridian - 1850 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
  • Fred Meyer Meridian - 1400 W Chinden Blvd, Meridian, ID 83646
  • Fred Meyer Pocatello - 800 Yellowstone Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201

Oregon

  • Fred Meyer Beaverton - 15995 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006
  • Fred Meyer Brookings - 325 5th St, Brookings, OR 97415
  • Fred Meyer Clackamas - 16301 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR 97015
  • Fred Meyer Grants Pass - 1101 Grants Pass Pkwy, Grants Pass, OR 97526
  • Fred Meyer Hillsboro - 22075 NE Imbrie Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124
  • Fred Meyer Klamath Falls - 2655 Shasta Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
  • Fred Meyer Portland - 7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225
  • Fred Meyer Roseburg - 929 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97471
  • Fred Meyer Troutdale - 22855 NE Park Ln, Wood Village, OR 97060
  • Fred Meyer Tualatin - 19200 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR 97062
  • Fred Meyer Warrenton - 695 S Highway 101, Warrenton, OR 97146

Washington

  • Fred Meyer Auburn - 801 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002
  • Fred Meyer Bellevue - 2041 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007
  • Fred Meyer Bonney Lake - 20904 State Route 410 E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
  • Fred Meyer Bothell - 21045 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98021
  • Safeway Bothell - 24040 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98021
  • Safeway East Wenatchee - 510 Grant Rd, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
  • Fred Meyer Ellensburg - 201 S Water St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
  • Fred Meyer Everett - 8530 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98208
  • Fred Meyer Everett - 12906 Bothell Everett Hwy, Everett, WA 98208
  • Fred Meyer Federal Way - 33702 21st Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
  • H Mart Federal Way - 331217 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Safeway Federal Way - 1207 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Fred Meyer Issaquah - 6100 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Issaquah, WA 98029
  • Safeway Issaquah - 735 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA 98027
  • Fred Meyer Kennewick - 2811 W 10th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
  • Fred Meyer Kent - 16735 SE 272nd St, Covington, WA 98042
  • Fred Meyer Kent - 25250 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, WA 98032
  • Fred Meyer Kirkland - 12221 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
  • Safeway Kirkland - 10020 NE 137th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
  • Fred Meyer Lynnwood - 4615 196th St SW Ste 175, Lynnwood, WA 98036
  • Fred Meyer Lynnwood - 2902 164th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98087
  • H Mart Lynnwood - 3301 184th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037
  • Fred Meyer Maple Valley - 26520 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038
  • Fred Meyer Monroe - 18805 State Route 2, Monroe, WA 98272
  • Safeway Olympia - 1243 Marvin Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516
  • Fred Meyer Puyallup - 1100 N Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Fred Meyer Puyallup - 17404 Meridian E, Puyallup, WA 98375
  • Safeway Puyallup - 13308 Meridian E, Puyallup, WA 98373
  • Fred Meyer Redmond - 17667 NE 76th St, Redmond, WA 98052
  • Fred Meyer Renton - 365 Renton Center Way SW, Renton, WA 98057
  • Safeway Renton - 4300 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98059
  • Fred Meyer Richland - 101 Wellsian Way, Richland, WA 99352
  • Fred Meyer Seattle - 18325 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
  • Fred Meyer Seattle - 14300 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98168
  • Fred Meyer Seattle - 100 NW 85th St, Seattle, WA 98117
  • Fred Meyer Seattle - 13000 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125
  • Fred Meyer Seattle - 915 NW 45th St, Seattle, WA 98107
  • Safeway Seattle - 2622 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
  • Fred Meyer Snohomish - 2801 Bickford Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290
  • Safeway Spokane - 3919 N Market St, Spokane, WA 99207
  • Fred Meyer Tacoma - 4505 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Safeway Wenatchee - 501 N Miller St, Wenatchee, WA 98801
  • Safeway Yakima - 2204A W Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902


See also

Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:


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