Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023

The Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023 (Japanese: ) was a temporary Pokémon Center that opened on-site in Yokohama, Japan for the 2023 Pokémon World Championships. The store was open from August 9-13, 2023 and was located in the North Hall of the PACIFICO Yokohama Convention Center.2023 Pokémon World Championships | Pokémon Center | Official webpage (archived copy)
The store featured two lines of World Championships-exclusive merchandise as well as a curated selection of products from the English Pokémon Center website. This additional selection included English language TCG products from the and , products from the Team Rocket HQ Collection, the debut of a variety of later released on the English Pokémon Center website, and a selection of Sitting Cuties plush from Generations I-V.
==Access==
Entry to the Pokémon Center Worlds Store was available via a reservation lottery system due to expected congestion. Reservations were taken from June 19-July 3, 2023, and winners were notified on July 13 at 2:00p.m. JSTポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2023 ポケモンセンター・横浜みなとみらいイベント予約抽選受付サイト | Reservation website The store was open during the following time periods:
Wednesday, Aug. 9: Noon – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 10: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 11: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 12: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., last appointment at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 13: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., last appointment at 5 p.m.
Staff, and influencers were allowed entry on Wednesday night. Players were on Thursday night. Winners of the lottery, players, and paid spectators were given wristbands and allowed to bring along three guests. Children under 5 years of age are exempt from the count. Paid spectators chose one of five time slots (Fri, Aug 11, 12:00 p.m.–~4:00 p.m., Fri, Aug 11, 4:00 p.m. –~7:00 p.m., Sat, Aug 12, 12:00 p.m. –~4:00 p.m., Sat, Aug 12, 4:00 p.m. –~7:00 p.m., or Sun, Aug 13, 10:00 a.m. –~5:00 p.m.) when picking up their badge. Payments at the center were cashless.
==Merchandise==
The World Championships-exclusive merchandise featured two separate themes. The Pokémon World Championships 2023 theme (Japanese: ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2023) featured and the three Paldea first partner Pokémon in their commemorative designs. The Yokohama 2023 theme (Japanese: ヨコハマ2023) featured Lapras and a costume Pikachu dressed as a sailor.
A small selection of the World Championships themed merchandise was available starting August 5, 2023 in Pokémon Centers nationwide ahead of the tournament.ポケモンWCS2023開催記念の一部グッズが、全国のポケモンセンターに登場！｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト | Official announcement (archived copy) Each product in the nationwide Pokémon Centers was limited to one per person.Twitter | In-store notice (archived copy) Items were restocked each day throughout the duration of the tournament. At the Worlds Store, popular items were offered via a ticket system at the entrance, and were replenished once a day before store open. Other items were restocked throughout the day.
The following three items were cancelled ahead of the release.
*Deck Case Yokohama 2023 (Japanese: デッキケース ヨコハマ2023) ¥500
*Double Deck Case Pokémon World Championships 2023 (Japanese: ダブルデッキケース ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2023) ¥1,527
*Pikachu & Lapras Hoodie (Blue) Yokohama 2023 (Japanese: パーカー ピカチュウ&ラプラス ブルー ヨコハマ2023) ¥8,800
===Product list===
The following is a list of the exclusive merchandise available within the Worlds Store. This list abbreviates Pokémon World Championships 2023 (Japanese: ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2023) as WCS23. Items with a silver background were also available in Pokémon Centers nationwide starting August 5, 2023. Only sizes 2XL+ were only available at the Worlds Store.
Product 	Japanese	Price
Plush WCS23 	 	¥2,640
Plush WCS23 	 	¥2,640
Plush WCS23 	 	¥2,640
& Plush Yokohama 2023 	 	¥5,500
Pikachu Figure WCS23 	 	¥2,750
Sprigatito Figure WCS23 	 	¥2,750
Fuecoco Figure WCS23 	 	¥2,750
Quaxly Figure WCS23 	 	¥2,750
Pikachu Pin WCS23 	 	¥660
Sprigatito Pin WCS23 	 	¥660
Fuecoco Pin WCS23 	 	¥660
Quaxly Pin WCS23 	 	¥660
Pins & Lanyard WCS23 	 	¥4,400
Pikachu Acrylic Keychain WCS23 	 	¥825
Sprigatito Acrylic Keychain WCS23 	 	¥825
Fuecoco Acrylic Keychain WCS23 	 	¥825
Quaxly Acrylic Keychain WCS23 	 	¥825
Pikachu Bag Charm WCS23 	 	¥1,100
Sprigatito Bag Charm WCS23 	 	¥1,100
Fuecoco Bag Charm WCS23 	 	¥1,100
Quaxly Bag Charm WCS23 	 	¥1,100
Pikachu Magnet WCS23 	 	¥990
5-set Poster WCS23 	 	¥2,750
 	 	¥3,500
Pikachu Deck Sleeves WCS23 	 	¥990
Sprigatito & Fuecoco & Quaxly Deck Sleeves WCS23 	 	¥990
Deck Sleeves Yokohama WCS23 	 	¥990
Deck Case WCS23 	 	¥500
Pokémon & Damage Counter Dice & VSTAR Marker Set WCS23 	 	¥5,500
Pokémon & Damage Counter Dice & VSTAR Marker Set Yokohama 2023 	 	¥5,500
Damage Counter Case WCS23 	 	¥330
Pikachu Rubber Playmat & Bag WCS23 	 	¥3,630
Pikachu & Sprigatito & Fuecoco & Quaxly Rubber Playmat & Bag WCS23 	 	¥3,630
Rubber Playmat & Bag Yokohama 2023 	 	¥3,630
Pikachu T-Shirt (White) Yokohama 2023 S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Pikachu T-Shirt (Black) WCS23 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Pikachu T-Shirt (Navy) Yokohama 2023 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Pikachu T-Shirt (Royal Blue) Yokohama 2023 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Pikachu T-Shirt (Turquoise) Yokohama 2023 S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Pikachu T-Shirt (Multi-Color) WCS23 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Sprigatito & Fuecoco & Quaxly T-Shirt (Yellow) WCS23 S/M/L/XL 	 	¥3,850
Sprigatito & Fuecoco & Quaxly T-Shirt (Blue Youth) WCS23 S/M/L/XL 	 	¥3,850
Sprigatito & Fuecoco & Quaxly T-Shirt (Gray) WCS23 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL	 	¥3,850
Sprigatito T-Shirt (Green) WCS23 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Fuecoco T-Shirt (Red) WCS23 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Quaxly T-Shirt (Blue) WCS23 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Pikachu & Lapras T-Shirt (Black) Yokohama 2023 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Pikachu & Lapras T-Shirt (Navy) Yokohama 2023 S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Lapras T-Shirt (Blue) Yokohama 2023 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥3,850
Lapras Button-Down Shirt (Blue) Yokohama 2023 S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥7,700
Pikachu Hoodie (Blue) WCS23 S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL 	 	¥8,800
Pikachu Hoodie (Multi-Color Youth) WCS23 XS/S/M/L/XL 	 	¥7,150
Sprigatito & Fuecoco & Quaxly Hoodie WCS23 S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL 	 	¥8,800
Pikachu & Lapras & Hoodie Yokohama 2023 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL 	 	¥8,800
Pikachu & Lapras Cropped Hoodie Yokohama 2023 S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥9,900
Pikachu Jersey WCS23 XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥7,150
Pikachu Jersey (Youth) WCS23 S/M/L/XL 	 	¥5,500
Bomber Jacket WCS23 M/L/XL/2XL 	 	¥22,000
Denim Jacket Yokohama 2023 S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL 	 	¥19,800
Pikachu Hat WCS23 	 	¥3,300
Pikachu & Lapras Hat (Blue) Yokohama 2023 	 	¥3,300
Lapras Hat (Blue) Yokohama 2023 	 	¥3,300
Pikachu & Lapras Bucket Hat (Navy) Yokohama 2023 	 	¥3,300
Pikachu Crew Socks WCS23 S/M/L 	 	¥1,650
Sprigatito Crew Socks WCS23 S/M/L 	 	¥1,650
Fuecoco Crew Socks WCS23 S/M/L 	 	¥1,650
Quaxly Crew Socks WCS23 S/M/L 	 	¥1,650
Crew Socks Yokohama 2023 S/M/L 	 	¥1,650
Tabi Socks (23-25cm) WCS23 	 	¥550
Tabi Socks (25-27cm) WCS23 	 	¥550
Pikachu Backpack WCS23 	 	¥6,600
Shupatto Compact Bag (Medium) WCS23 	 	¥2,728
Shupatto Compact Bag (Large) WCS23 	 	¥3,728
Shupatto Compact Bag (Medium) Yokohama 2023 	 	¥2,728
Mask Case WCS23 	 	¥550
Mask Case 	 	¥550
Coin Purse WCS23 	 	¥2,200
Hand Towel WCS23 	 	¥880
Hand Towel Yokohama 2023 	 	¥880
Tenugui Towel WCS23 	 	¥1,430
Wrapping Cloth WCS23 	 	¥2,420
Folding Fan WCS23 	 	¥1,980
Wind Chime WCS23 	 	¥2,750
A4 Clear File WCS23 	 	¥330
A4 Clear File Yokohama 2023 	 	¥330
A5 Ring Notebook WCS23 	 	¥935
Sketch Book WCS23 	 	¥770
Figure Pen WCS23 	 	¥1,320
SARASA 5-Pen Set WCS23 	 	¥1,320
Pen Case WCS23 	 	¥1,540
5-Sheet Sticker WCS23 	 	¥1,650
Assorted Stickers WCS23 	 	¥374
Masking Tape WCS23 	 	¥660
Masking Tape Yokohama 2023 	 	¥660
Ramen Bowl WCS23 	 	¥2,750
Rice Bowl WCS23 	 	¥1,650
Soup Bowl WCS23 	 	¥1,430
Tea Cup WCS23 	 	¥1,540
Glass Tumbler WCS23 	 	¥2,200
Pikachu Mug WCS23 	 	¥1,980
Pikachu Water Bottle WCS23 	 	¥3,630
Chopsticks (16.5cm) WCS23 	 	¥770
Pikachu Chopsticks (16.5cm) WCS23 	 	¥770
Chopsticks (21cm) WCS23 	 	¥770
Pikachu Chopsticks (21cm) WCS23 	 	¥770
Sprigatito Chopstick Rest WCS23 	 	¥1,485
Chopstick Rest WCS23 	 	¥1,210
Cutlery Set WCS23 	 	¥1,100
Lunch Box WCS23 	 	¥1,650
Pikachu Mini Candy Tin WCS23 	 	¥330
Sprigatito Mini Candy Tin WCS23 	 	¥330
Fuecoco Mini Candy Tin WCS23 	 	¥330
Quaxly Mini Candy Tin WCS23 	 	¥330
Wafer Cookies WCS23 	 	¥1,512
Wafer Cookies Yokohama 2023 	 	¥1,512
Nintendo Switch Family-Compatible Combination Pouch WCS23 	 	¥2,970
Dock Cover for Nintendo Switch WCS23 	 	¥1,848
Skateboard Deck World Championships 2023 	 	¥49,500
===Product images===
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====Home====
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==References==
Worlds Store 2023
Category:Exclusive merchandise