From ScreenRant · Bruno Yonezawa · · 1m 10s
Pokémon Centers Open Outside Asia For First Time
Official Pokémon stores will open in London and other global markets for the first time ever.
In brief
Official Pokémon stores will open in London and other global markets for the first time ever. The Pokémon Company will open the first non-Asian Pokémon Center in London by 2029, expanding international access to exclusive merchandise. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Pokémon Centers Expand Globally
Official Pokémon stores will open outside Asia for the first time ever, starting with London.
First Non-Asian Store in London
The Pokémon Center London will open by 2029 and be the first permanent store outside Asia.
Other Markets to Follow
The Pokémon Company plans to open stores in other countries after London, with details to come later.
Current Store Limitations
Most official Pokémon stores are in Japan, with Singapore and Taiwan having flagship stores only.
Upcoming Bangkok Store
The Pokémon Center Bangkok will open in Thailand in December for the first time.
Exclusive Merchandise
Store-exclusive items like Pikachu plushes and statues are highly sought after globally.
US Store Timeline
The first US Pokémon Center is expected to open in Los Angeles or New York soon, but no exact date is known.
The one thing
The Pokémon Company will open the first non-Asian Pokémon Center in London by 2029, expanding international access to exclusive merchandise.
