Pokémon in the United Kingdom

The Pokémon franchise first reached the in 1999 with the release of Pokémon Red and Blue Versions and the airing of the dub, both in English.
==Pokémon video games==
All Pokémon games that have been released in have also been released in the UK, with the exception of Hey You, Pikachu!. Additionally, English-language versions of Pokémon Tetris and Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure have been released in the UK, despite these titles having never been released in North America. Prior to release dates becoming globally simultaneous, the UK release dates tended to be some time after those of North America, with the exception of , PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and , which were released in the UK before North America. The Generation I games, as well as their spin-offs, released during that time were handled by John Menzies (through THE Games), Nintendo's UK distributor until 2001.
Games that are released in the UK are inconsistent with . For example, spelling variations such as color and center are not changed for the UK releases. This is due to most games using a single English translation as localised by The Pokémon Company International in North America. However, the English translation of Pokémon Sword and Shield does contain some localised words such as "rubbish", "mum" and "chaps", as the Galar region is based on the UK.
Pokémon Battle Revolution's , , , and announcer lines were recorded here.
===Event Pokémon===
Prior to Generation IV, event Pokémon were sporadically released in the UK. An event in 2005 known as "The Hunt for Deoxys" was held at Vue cinemas for two days each across the country, where players of and were able to download the AuroraTicket. The introduction of Wi-Fi events in Generation IV has allowed UK players access to many events, including previously unavailable event Pokémon; prior to this, very few event Pokémon were made available to UK players, and when events at malls and other stores were held, many parts of the country were overlooked. Since Generation V, in-store events have become much more widespread across the country.
==Pokémon animated series==
===Sky One===
 was a British pay television channel owned and operated by , a subsidiary of ,Comcast completes Sky deal - Financial Times (retrieved 20 May 2020) that first began broadcasting on 26 April 1982 and served (along with sister channel ) as the flagship channel for and . The channel ceased broadcast on 31 August 2021 and was replaced with two new channels; and .
Season one of the animated series first began airing on Sky OnePOKEMON sold to Europe - Animation World Network (April 2, 1999) on 29 March 1999, on weekday mornings at 9am. Sky One was the first-run and main broadcaster for the Pokémon animated series for the first seven seasons.
In May 2004, Sky One's first-run pay rights to the first three seasons expired, with 4Kids Entertainment signing a third-window deal with Cartoon Network to also air the seasons on the Toonami channel in addition to Sky One. Sky One retained the rights to first-run season seven.3rd window UK deal for Pokemon - C21 Media (retrieved 18 September 2021) 
In 2005, 4Kids' deal with Cartoon Network was extended, which fully moved the pay-rights to new episodes of the Pokémon animated series to Toonami starting from season eight.4Kids in New U.K. Pokémon Deal - World Screen (archived from the original 14 March 2006; retrieved 22 February 2021) Despite this, Sky One continued to rerun older episodes on weekends until the channel's removal of all remaining children's programs following it's rebrand at the end of August 2008.
====Sky Replay====
 (originally Sky One Mix, then Sky Mix and Sky Two) is a British pay television channel operated by Sky as a sister channel to Sky Showcase, Sky Max and , and repeats programmes from these three networks.
The channel launched in December 2002, and between then and the animated series moving to Toonami, episodes were aired on Sky One Mix on an irregular basis.
===ITV===
 is a British television network first launched on 22 September 1955.On This Day - 1955: New TV channel ends BBC monopoly - BBC News (retrieved 20 May 2020) The network is split into 14 regional licences and a "national breakfast time" licence. These licences were originally awarded to separate companies that would produce local programming for their region as well as sharing programmes across the network. However, these companies eventually merged and by 2015ITV buys Irish broadcaster UTV for £100m - The Independent (retrieved 20 May 2020) the network was made up of three channels owned by two companies; and owned by and owned by the (with the UTV channel being fully absorbed into the ITV channel in 2020). The two channels broadcast largely the same content, although there continue to be local news broadcasts in the 14 regional areas.
From 1999 to 2001 and in 2003, the Pokémon animated series aired as part of the program , a Saturday-morning children's television programme which aired between 29 August 1998 and 27 December 2003 across the ITV network. Between 1999 and 2001, the Who's That Pokémon? segment of animated series episodes was replaced by former SMTV hosts (and often other celebrity guests) performing a "PokéRap"B*Witched - PokéRap - SM:TV Live 2000 - VHS-Portal (YouTube) (retrieved 20 May 2020) or "Pokéfight"Bryan Westlife Pokemon- Ant & Dec - Julesy83 (YouTube) (retrieved 20 May 2020) instead.
====GMTV====
Between 1 January 1993 and November 2009, the "national breakfast time" licence was held by (who were then acquired by ITV plc). 
Between September 1999 and April 2003, GMTV aired the Pokémon animated series as part of it's Sunday Up on the Roof block, airing episodes from season one, two, three, and four.
On 6 June 2004, the animated series returned to Up on the Roof when season six began airing, with one new episode every week. The series was removed from the block by mid-October, reaching up to the episode Brave the Wave. This was due to the news of the block being axed alongside it's sister Diggin' It in favor of a newly-merged block.Up On The Roof Axed! - PKMN.NET (retrieved 20 May 2020)
====CITV====
 (short for Children's ITV) was a late afternoon children's television block on the ITV network from 3 January 1983CITV set for classic kids TV weekend - BBC News (retrieved 21 May 2020) until late 2006. 
Beginning in 1999, Pokémon aired regularly during the block, starting with season one and two, mainly within the SMTV Live programme.
On 11 March 2006, CITV launched as a separate channel,CITV to launch on Sky in May - Media 247 (archived from the original 1 March 2006; retrieved 21 May 2020) owned and operated by ITV plc, that broadcasts from 6am to 6pm daily, until 22 February 2016 when the channel extended its on-air hours to 9pm. Between 2006 and July 2010, the CITV channel (including Pokémon episodes) was often simulcast on during that channel's GMTV2 block.
Since its launch, the CITV channel has shown the terrestrial premiere of season nine and was the main British broadcaster for Pokémon the Series: Black & White, Pokémon the Series: XY and Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, including their respective movies. In the mid-2010s, CITV also reaired Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl and Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, alongside their respective movies, and aired Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness.
Between 27 May 2014 and 30 May 2014, all four episodes of Pokémon Origins aired on the channel and on 9 April 2016, to mark the beginning of series 19, a mini-marathon including the Mega Evolution Specials, movie three and movie 18 aired. On 1 January 2019, the channel held the UK television premiere of movie 21.
On 23 April 2020, it was announced that season 23 of the animated series would air exclusively on rival channel POPThe Pokémon Company International Reveals New Animation Trailer and Details for Pokémon Journeys: The Series - The Pokémon Company International (retrieved 22 February 2021) from 1 September 2020. With this, the show no longer broadcasts on CITV.
The CITV channel closed down on 1 September 2023, in favour of an upcoming children's hub on ITVX, called ITVX Kids, which launched in July 2023. On 2 September 2023, the children's block was moved to feature every morning on during breakfast time, 05:00 to 09:00. Shows broadcast are from ITVX Kids, featured on the streaming service ITVX. This block retains the CITV branding after the channel's closure.
====ITVX====
 (formerly ITV Hub, and originally known as ITV Player) is an ad-supported streaming service, owned and operated by ITV plc, that launched as a unified service on 5 December 2008.ITV's Catch Up rebranded ITV Player - Campaign (retrieved 22 February 2021) The service offers programmes shown on the ITV network and its sister channels (including CITV). The service is available via the ITV website and dedicated apps for , or devices.
Episodes of the Pokémon animated series were available on the service for up to 30 days after their broadcast on the CITV channel. On 1 September 2020, season 23 began airing on POP, and Pokémon stopped being available on ITV Hub shortly thereafter.
===Cartoon Network===
 (commonly abbreviated as CN) is a British pay television channel aimed at children that airs animated programming targeting children and young aged 6 to 12. It is run by Warner Bros. Discovery under its EMEA division.
During the time of its parent company holding pay-rights to the animated series, Cartoon Network broadcast the UK premiere of season nine and the UK premieres of the films Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. It also ran season ten shortly after Cartoon Network Too's broadcast of it.
=====Cartoon Network Too=====
 was a children's channel owned and operated by (a subsidiary of ) that aired between 24 May 2007 and 1 April 2014 (having previously been broadcasting as since September 2003).
In May 2004, Toonami began re-airing the first three seasons of the animated series as part of a new third-window deal with 4Kids Entertainment.
Pokémon Chronicles held its world premiere on Toonami UK, airing between 11 May 2005 and 5 October 2005 and then broadcast the UK premieres of season eight (retrieved 22 February 2021) and ten. The channel later began to re-broadcast all other existing episodes of the animated series as well.
In 2008 season 11 premiered on rival channel Jetix, although Cartoon Network Too continued to show repeats of older seasons until late 2010.
===Disney XD===
 
 was a British children's channel owned and operated by Disney Channels Worldwide that aired between 2 October 1996 and 1 October 2020.Disney is eliminating Disney Channel in the UK, moving titles to Disney Plus - The Verge (retrieved 22 February 2021) Originally named , the channel was rebranded as in January 2005ABC Cable Networks Group, Fox Kids Europe And Fox Kids Latin America Launch Jetix As New Global Action-adventure Kids Programming Business - Jetix Europe (archived from the original 22 February 2015; retrieved 22 February 2021) and then as Disney XD in August 2009.Jetix to become Disney XD - Digital Spy (retrieved 22 February 2021)
Beginning in late 2008, season 11 premiered on Jetix as part of a global deal between Jetix Europe and Pokémon USA, Inc. The animated series continued to be broadcast on the rebranded Disney XD up until season 17 in 2014, with the channel also airing movies 10 - 16 during this time. The series was then dropped by the channel and CITV became the exclusive home of season premieres until season 23.
===POP===
 and sister channel , are children's television channels owned and operated by Narrative Capital. POP launched on 1 October 2002 as Toons & Tunes before rebranding in May 2003. POP Max launched as Kix! on 19 May 2008 before rebranding in August 2017. Both channels were launched by , which was acquired by on 15 August 2014.Sony closes CSC deal, ups Kate Marsh - Television Business International (retrieved 22 February 2021) On 25 May 2021, Sony Pictures Television sold its UK channels to Narrative Capital.Sony Pictures Television U.K. Channels Sold to U.S. Investment Firm Narrative Capital - Variety (retrieved 21 June 2021)
On 1 January 2018, POP Max began airing episodes from Pokémon the Series: Black & White, and from 29 October 2018, episodes from Pokémon the Series: XY. These seasons were also shown on POP, and beginning on 4 March 2019, POP and POP Max started airing Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl followed by the original series in May 2019. In May 2020, POP began airing Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, while POP Max re-aired Pokémon the Series: XY.
The POP website features a Pokémon Picture Puzzler game based on Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon,Pokémon Picture Puzzler - POP (retrieved 22 February 2021) as well as a page about the Pokémon 25th Anniversary.Pokémon Day | Celebrate the 25th anniversary - POP (retrieved 22 February 2021)
On 23 April 2020 it was announced that POP would gain the exclusive first-run rights to the Pokémon animated series, and on 25 May 2020 the first four episodes of season 23 aired on the channel as a preview. On 1 September 2020, the season premiered on the channel.
====POP Player====
POP Player is streaming service, owned and operated by Narrative Capital that launched on 4 December 2017. The service features shows from , POP and POP Max and is available via dedicated apps for , , and other platforms.POP Player - POP (retrieved 22 February 2021)
POP Player features episodes of Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series and Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.
===BBC===
The is the world's oldest national broadcaster, having been founded on 1 January 1927, and is the primary public service broadcaster in the UK.History of the BBC - 1920s - BBC (retrieved 22 February 2021) The BBC, and its subsidiary , operate several national and international television and radio services, extensive online services, and its division is the world's largest broadcast news organisation.
On 20 July 2021, the BBC acquired rights to Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl and Pokémon the Series: Black and White for and the rights to air the eight movies linked to those series on the as well as iPlayer.Pokémon is heading to the BBC for the first time as iPlayer catches series and movies - Licensing.biz (retrieved 18 September 2021)
In July 2022, the BBC acquired rights to Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon and the respective movies to the series.
On 9 November 2023, it was announced that CBBC and BBC iPlayer would become the official new home for the Pokémon animated series when they acquired the rights to Pokémon Horizons: The Series for a December air schedule.
====BBC iPlayer====
 is a service, owned and operated by the BBC, that launched on 25 December 2007.5 years on: How the BBC iPlayer sparked a TV revolution - TechRadar (retrieved 18 September 2021) The service is available to holders, offers programmes shown on the BBC's channels in the last 12 months, archived content, shows from Welsh-language broadcaster and programmes exclusively made or acquired for the platform and/or the BBC.
Since the acquisition of the animated series, seasons and films have been added to iPlayer on a periodic basis.
Season/Film name 	Premiere Date
Season 10 	2 August 2021
Season 11 	2 August 2021
The Rise of Darkrai 	2 August 2021
Giratina and the Sky Warrior 	2 August 2021
Season 12 	22 October 2021
Arceus and the Jewel of Life 	22 October 2021
Season 13 	3 December 2021
Zoroark: Master of Illusions 	3 December 2021
Season 14 	3 December 2021
Black—Victini and Reshiram 	3 December 2021
White—Victini and Zekrom 	3 December 2021
Season 15 	18 February 2022
Season 16 	18 February 2022
Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice 	18 February 2022
Genesect and the Legend Awakened 	18 February 2022
Season 20 	14 July 2022
I Choose You! 	14 July 2022
The Power of Us 	14 July 2022
Season 21 	11 November 2022
Season 22 	30 January 2023
Season 17 	1 November 2023
Season 18 	1 November 2023
Season 19 	1 November 2023
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction	1 November 2023
Hoopa and the Clash of Ages 	1 November 2023
Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel 	1 November 2023
Pokémon Horizons: The Series 	1 December 2023
====CBBC====
 (short for Children's BBC) is a children's television channel owned by the BBC. The channel launched on 11 February 2002,CBBC digital channels go live on Monday 11th February 2002 - BBC Press Office (retrieved 18 September 2021) and broadcasts from 7am to 7pm daily. Between 1985 and 2013, CBBC was also a block on the and channels. CBBC programmes returned to BBC Two on 30 September 2017, coinciding with the launch of , which aired on both CBBC and BBC Two for one year.Saturday Mash Up including Danger Mouse and brand new The Next Step - BBC Media Centre (retrieved 18 January 2025) Starting on 14 October of that year, select CBBC programmes were added to BBC Two's Saturday morning strand. Beginning on 3 September 2022, programmes from were added to the strand.
Initially, CBBC was only intended to broadcast the movies but later began airing the television series as well.
On 26 May 2022, the BBC announced plans for CBBC and to be discontinued as linear television services in 2025 as part of cutbacks and other changes focusing on creating a "digital-first" BBC. Under the plan, CBBC would exclusively operate as a content hub on iPlayer.BBC to move CBBC and BBC Four online - BBC News (retrieved 19 November 2023)BBC To Close CBBC & BBC Four As Linear Channels; 1,000 Jobs At Risk As Public Broadcaster Begins Its "Digital First" Push - Deadline (retrieved 19 November 2023)
=====Film Premiere Dates=====
Film name 	Premiere Date
The Rise of Darkrai 	7 August 2021Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai - CBBC (retrieved 18 September 2021)
Giratina and the Sky Warrior 	14 August 2021Giratina and the Sky Warrior - CBBC (retrieved 18 September 2021)
Arceus and the Jewel of Life 	23 October 2021
Zoroark: Master of Illusions 	11 December 2021
White—Victini and Zekrom 	18 December 2021
Black—Victini and Reshiram 	21 December 2021
Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice 	23 February 2022
Genesect and the Legend Awakened 	24 February 2022
I Choose You! 	30 July 2022
The Power of Us 	27 August 2022
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction	17 November 2023
Hoopa and the Clash of Ages 	1 December 2023
Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel 	16 December 2023
=====TV series premiere dates=====
The first four episodes of Season 10 premiered on CBBC on 1 January 2022, as part of a mini-marathon with Black—Victini and Reshiram. Two episodes aired on the channel's morning schedule every Saturday afterwards.
Season 11 began airing on 14 February 2022, with two episodes airing every weekday during the half term. The season has since aired in random blocks on the network.
Season 20 premiered on CBBC on 25 July 2022, with episodes airing every weekday during the summer holidays. Season 21 followed on 31 December 2022, and Season 22 on 13 February 2023.
Season 17 premiered on CBBC on 25 November 2023.
Pokémon Horizons premiered on CBBC on 4 December 2023.
====BBC Two====
 (previously known as BBC2 from 1964 to 1997) is a British free-to-air television channel owned by the BBC, serving as the corporation's second flagship television channel. The channel launched on 21 April 1964 at 11am after an infamous power cut in Central London, affected its launch night a day prior, marking this the third television channel in the UK overall.BBC Two's 50th anniversary: Disastrous launch remembered - BBC News (retrieved 18 January 2025) BBC Two became the first television channel in the UK to broadcast in colour on 1 July 1967 during the and became the first BBC channel to be switched-over to the digital multiplex during the 2012 digital switchover. BBC Two currently operates via three channels: the main BBC Two channel for & and two regional variations: for and for . A separate regional BBC Two channel for Scotland, known as launched on 9 July 1966 and aired until 17 February 2019 to make room for the launch of the channel, which occured a week later on 24 February. As a result, the main BBC Two channel expanded its coverage area to Scotland. A HD feed launched on 26 March 2013, replacing the channel.BBC Two HD Channel to launch 26 March - BBC Media Centre (retrieved 18 January 2025) HD versions of BBC Two in Northern Ireland and Wales were launched on 29 November 2018.BBC Two Wales to launch as a HD channel - BBC Media Centre (retrieved 18 January 2025) 
As part of its Saturday morning children's strand, the channel currently airs Pokémon Horizons since 13 April 2024. The channel previously aired Season 22 from 16 September 2023 to 23 March 2024.
===Other digital distribution===
The Pokémon animated series is also available on Pokémon TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, the iTunes Store and in the UK.
Service 	Available content
Pokémon TV 	See: Pokémon TV
Prime Video 	See: List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation
iTunes Store 	See: List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation
Google Play YouTube	See: List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation
Netflix 	See: Netflix
 	Animated series
* Season 10Watch Pokemon-Diamond And Pearl - Now TV (retrieved 22 February 2021)
Movies
* Arceus and the Jewel of LifeWatch Pokemon: Arceus And The Jewel of Life - Now TV (retrieved 22 February 2021)
* White—Victini and ZekromWatch Pokemon the Movie: White-Victini - Now TV (retrieved 22 February 2021)
* Black—Victini and ReshiramWatch Pokemon The Movie: Black-Victini - Now TV (retrieved 22 February 2021)
* Kyurem VS. The Sword of JusticeWatch Pokemon The Movie: Kyurem Vs. The Sword of Justice - Now TV (retrieved 22 February 2021)
* Genesect and the Legend AwakenedWatch Pokemon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened - Now TV (retrieved 22 February 2021)
* Watch Pokemon Detective Pikachu - Now TV (retrieved 22 February 2021)
 	
===Pokémon movies===
The first three Pokémon movies, Mewtwo Strikes Back, The Power of One and Spell of the Unown: Entei, as well as the 20th, I Choose You! and 21st, The Power of Us were released in theatres accompanied by the same TCG promotions as in the North America. Mewtwo Strikes Back was released on 14 April 2000, to coincide with the two week Easter school holidays, The Power of One on 22 December 2000, Spell of the Unown: Entei on 6 April 2001 and The Power of Us on 24 November 2019. The first three movies were released on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray while the 20th and 21st only DVD and Blu-ray.
Every movie after the first three would be released on an irregular basis. Both the 4th, Celebi: The Voice of the Forest and 5th, Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias movies were released directly to DVD in 2003 and 2005 respectively, while the 6th movie, Jirachi: Wish Maker was released on DVD in 2006. In the same year, the 8th, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and 9th movies, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea aired on Cartoon Network, but would not make video releases until 2015 when they were . In 2008, the 10th movie, The Rise of Darkrai was released on DVD. All Pokémon movies from the 11th, Giratina and the Sky Warrior onward would be aired on both CITV and Disney XD a short time after being aired in North America. In 2012, seven years after the North America release, the 7th movie, Destiny Deoxys, finally appeared in the UK when it was released on DVD.
Additionally, the special episode Mewtwo Returns, marketed as a direct-to-video movie outside of Japan, saw a UK release on VHS. It is unknown why a DVD version was never released.
, the live-action movie filmed in London, was released in the UK on 10 May 2019.
The 22nd movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution was released in the UK on Pokémon Day, 27 February 2020, while the 23rd, Secrets of the Jungle was released in the UK on 8 October 2021.
Movies 20 - 23 and Detective Pikachu are available for download on Netflix (Subscription required).
==Pokémon manga==
Pokémon manga licensed and translated into English is distributed in the UK by VIZ Media, including Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! and the popular Pokémon Adventures series.
==Pokémon Trading Card Game==
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is sold throughout the UK, with the same release dates as in North America.
When it was first released, the game was very popular among children worldwide. In many countries, the TCG was eventually banned in most schools, because it became a "classroom distraction". Conflict between students when trading also resulted in the cards being banned from some schools. Its popularity soon began to fade, to be replaced by other popular crazes like and Game Boys, although it does see a periodic resurgence with the release of each new card set or video game.
In 2000, the fourth print run mirrored the Unlimited print, with the only difference being the copyright date, which reads "1999-2000". The English version was released exclusively in the UK and in 2020, was also released exclusively in the UK.
==Pokémon merchandise==
The UK sees a lot of the same Pokémon merchandise that is available in North America, such as plush toys from many major department stores, though merchandise given away in fast food restaurants has seen a decline. Some collectibles, such as the Pokémon Advanced Action Cards, were sold throughout Europe but not in North America. The Pokémon brand remains as popular as ever and merchandise that can't be found in stores, such as , or , can be acquired online.
In 2001, a promotional CD-ROM was released in the . When played in a CD player, it would play a sample of the song by 50.Grind. When played in a computer, additional features could be accessed, such as desktop wallpapers, the music video to Gotta Catch 'Em All and other content.
First published in 2000, Pocket World, originally launched as Pokémon World, did not exclusively cover Pokémon, being made up of several other franchises that involve 'cartoon brands starring monsters' (such as , and ). It finished in 2015 with Issue 174.
In 2004, Pokémon Official Magazine was launched. It was intended to have a quarterly release schedule, but was cancelled after its second issue due to poor sales.
In February 2013, Future Publishing announced that it would begin publication of Official Pokémon Magazine from March that year with a publishing schedule of 13 issues per year. It was cancelled after 13 issues.
In March 2017, began publishing Pokémon Magazine.Immediate launches Pokémon Magazine - InPublishing (archived from the original 3 August 2021; retrieved 6 July 2021) Each issue includes information on the animated series, TCG and video games, and comes with posters and free gifts. The magazine is published monthly, and is still in publication as of April 2023.Pokémon magazine - GamesMags.com (archived from the original 3 April 2023; retrieved 3 April 2023)
Pokémon fan holds the for having the largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia, over 17 thousand items.The largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia - (archived from the original 16 March 2015; retrieved 3 April 2023)
==Events==
An eight-city tour was held in the UK in commemoration of the Pokémon 10th Anniversary. Ten were distributed at the events — , , , , , , , , and . These ten Pokémon were chosen by Nintendo of Europe following a popularity poll earlier in the year. Other activities at the events included Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Trading Figure Game stations and episode screenings.
Date 	Location
14-15 October 2006 	, West Quay
21-22 October 2006 	, Trafford Centre
23-24 October 2006 	, Metro Centre
26-27 October 2006 	, Lakeside
28-29 October 2006 	, Capitol
4-5 November 2006 	, Buchanan Galleries
11-12 November 2006	, The Centre
18-19 November 2006	, The Bull Ring
Between 18 October and 15 November 2019, a temporary Pokémon Center opened at the mall in , A Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store Opens in London This October - Pokemon.com (archived from the original 13 August 2019; retrieved 22 February 2021) to celebrate the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield games.We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield - Pokemon.com (archived from the original 14 June 2019; retrieved 22 February 2021)
===2022 World Championships===
The 2022 World Championships were held in , at , from 18 to 21 August 2022. It was the seventeenth invitation-only championships for Pokémon Trading Card Game players, the twelfth for Pokémon video games players, the fifth for Pokkén Tournament players and the first for players of Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE.
Initially intended to be held in August 2020, they were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, first moved to August 2021,2020 Pokémon Championship Series Canceled - Pokemon.com (archived from the original 3 April 2020; retrieved 20 March 2023)Play! Pokémon 2021 Championship Series Information - Pokemon.com (archived from the original 2 July 2020; retrieved 20 March 2023) subsequently moved to 2022.Next Pokémon TCG, Video Game, and "Pokkén Tournament DX" World Championships Moved to 2022 in London - Pokemon.com (archived from the original 9 February 2021; retrieved 20 March 2023)
A pop up was opened during the 2022 World Championships.Pokémon World Championships in London - Pokémon Center UK Official Site (archived from the original 20 March 2023; retrieved 20 March 2023)
===2023 Pokémon Europe International Championships===
The 2023 Pokémon Europe International Championships were held in ExCeL London, at Royal Victoria Dock, from 13 to 16 April 2023.
==Trivia==
* were represented in the UK by finalists . The group promoted the games through television commercials and concerts, and its members have been life-long Pokémon fans.X Factor star’s One Direction revealed as ambassadors for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version - TTKN (archived from the original 29 April 2011; retrieved 20 March 2023) They are one of a number of acts representing Nintendo as ambassadors in the UK, which has also included , , and .The Saturdays become Nintendo ambassadors in latest TV campaign - Nintendo Insider (archived from the original 30 July 2021; retrieved 20 March 2023)
* Despite the fact there is no British English dub of the Pokémon animated series, many clips and trailers on the English Pokémon YouTube Channel are marked with "UK". This is because those videos are uploaded by the UK office.
==External links==
* The official UK & Ireland Pokémon website
==References==
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