The “Pokémon Center: Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together!” campaign, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, will be held at Pokémon Centers nationwide from November 20, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
The first phase of the campaign will feature free stickers showcasing partner Pokémon from past generations, holiday greetings, and hands-on events for *Poko a Pokémon* and *Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A*.
・Visit a store to receive stickers featuring 27 partner Pokémon from throughout the series (the reverse side features one of the 27)
・Holiday greetings from Pikachu dressed as Santa or in a hakama
・Hands-on events for *Poko a Pokémon* and *Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A*
・Receive a gift bag with the purchase of eligible software; the second round begins December 5
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Pokémon Center: Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together! Event Overview
This winter, marking Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, the “Pokémon Center: Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together!” campaign will be held at Pokémon Centers nationwide. The theme for Part 1 is “Let’s Enjoy the Holiday Season with Pokémon! ,” featuring partner Pokémon from past generations as the stars.
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| Event Period | November 20, 2026 – January 31, 2027 Phase 1: Starting November 20 / Phase 2: Starting December 5 |
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| Participating Stores | Pokémon Centers nationwide (depending on the event, Pokémon Stores, Pokémon Center Online, and others) |
| Event Details | Gifts for Visitors / Holiday Greetings / Game Events / Shopping Gifts |
| Special Website | Pokémon Center: Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together! |
| Pokémon Center Official X | @pokemoncenterPR |
*Campaign details may vary by store
*Some stores may have changed their business hours or are implementing entry restrictions. For details, please check the Pokémon Center official website
This winter, celebrate Christmas with “Poko a Pokémon” Christmas (starting November 19) at various Lumine locations, as well as the PokéPeace event(starting November 16) at Sunshine City will also be held around the same time.
Gifts You Can Get Just for Visiting
“Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together!” Sticker
If you speak to a staff member at a Pokémon Center, you’ll receive a “Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together!” sticker featuring a design that brings together all the starting Pokémon from past games. The reverse side features one of the 27 Pokémon you first encounter across all 9 regions.
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| Promotion Period | November 20, 2026 – January 31, 2027 (while supplies last) |
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| Participating Stores | Pokémon Centers nationwide |
| Conditions | Ask a staff member at the store (one sticker per person per day) |
*This promotion is not available at Pokémon Stores, Pokémon Center Branch Offices, Pokémon Cafés, Pokémon Center Yokohama Satellite, or Pokémon Center Online.
*You cannot choose the design on the back.
Special Medal in “Pokémon HOME”
Hold your smartphone’s “Pokémon HOME” app up to the dedicated in-store panel to receive a special “Pokémon Center: Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together!” logo medal.
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* Medals can be claimed once per day and reset daily at 9:00 AM. You can receive two copies of the same medal with each claim.
* Since the design is the same at all stores, you cannot claim them at two different stores on the same day. You can claim them separately from the medals featuring each store’s logo
*You can check the details of the medal featurehere
Pokémon Store Shopping Sticker
At Pokémon Stores nationwide, customers who make a purchase will receive a “Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together! Sticker (Pokémon Store Ver.)” featuring the Pokémon Center 30th Anniversary logo (one per transaction).
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Holiday Greeting
Pikachu in a special outfit and one of the 27 Pokémon that have served as starting partners throughout the series will be visiting Pokémon Centers. The Pokémon appearing and the dates and times vary by store.
| November 21–December 25 | Pikachu in a Santa outfit td> |
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| December 26–January 31, 2027 | Pikachu in a Hakama |
| Appearing Together | Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Chikorita, Hinoarashi, Totodile, Treecko, Chimchar, Mudkip, Froakie, Hikoza, Pochama, Tsutarja, Pokabu, Mijumaru, Harimaron, Focco, Keromatsu, Mokuro, Nyabee, Ashimari, Sarunori, Hibani, Messon, Nyoha, Hogeeta, or Kwasu (one of these) |
| Participating Stores | Eligible Pokémon Centers (Check each store’s event calendar for dates) |
*Please refrain from contacting stores regarding appearance times or which Pokémon will appear
*Content is subject to change or cancellation depending on crowd conditions
Pokémon Center Game Events
During this period, game events will be held at Pokémon Centers nationwide. Event details and times vary by store.
“Poko a Pokémon” Town-Building Workshop
Let’s Take on the Challenge Together! Z-A Battle Club
“Are You Part of Team Rocket?” Experience Event
| Become a Ditto! “Poko a Pokémon” Town-Building Workshop th> | Multiplayer for up to 4 players via local wireless connection (approx. 15 minutes per session) Participate using one of two Nintendo Switch consoles provided for the event On November 24, experience the event alongside the host of “Pokérun TV” |
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| Take on the Challenge Together! Z-A Battle Club | Compete with up to 4 players to see who can defeat the most Pokémon in the “Z-A Battle Club” from *Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A* (approx. 5 minutes per session) Participate using your own console and game or a loaner unit On December 21, experience the game alongside the host of “Pokérun TV” |
| “Are You, by Any Chance, Team Rocket?” Trial Event | A trial event for the board game released on November 12 (approx. 40 minutes per session) Participants will receive a “Oma-Roke” Dragonite as a gift |
*Depending on the store, you may be directed to use a numbered ticket to participate
*Participation is limited to a certain number of people
*If you’re participating in the Z-A Battle Club with your own console, please make sure your console and game software are updated to the latest versions
Gifts You Can Get with Your Purchase
| Holiday Gift Bag to Share | One per eligible game purchased Eligible titles: “Poko a Pokémon,” “Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A,” “Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition,” “Pokémon Scarlet & Violet,” and more |
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| Pokémon Center Original Software Pouch | Purchase a Nintendo Switch 2 console and an eligible game at the same time |
| Gift Box (Pokémon Center Online) | One per transaction for purchases of 8,000 yen (tax included) or more per transaction November 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM – January 11, 2027, at 11:59 PM Pokémon Center Online |
“Let’s Celebrate” Holiday Gift Bag
Soft Pouch
Gift Box
*Gift bags and soft pouches are available at Pokémon Centers nationwide, Pokémon Center Yokohama Satellite, Pokémon Stores, Pokémon Center Online, and select Pokémon Center branch locations
* “Download codes” currently sold on Pokémon Center Online are not eligible for this promotion
*The gift box measures approximately 11 × 33 × 23 cm and is available in one design
*All gifts are available while supplies last
Phase 2 begins on December 5
Phase 2 begins on December 5. The theme is “Stay Together Forever with Your Traveling Partner!” and includes gifts with plush toy purchases as well as events. Details are scheduled to be announced on the special website on November 27.
Frequently Asked Questions about “Pokémon Center: Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together!”
When does “Pokémon Center: Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together!” start?
Phase 1 starts on November 20, 2026, and Phase 2 starts on December 5. The campaign runs through January 31, 2027.
What can I get just for visiting the store?
If you speak to a staff member at a Pokémon Center store, you’ll receive an “Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together! Sticker” (one per person per day, while supplies last). You’ll also receive a special medal in the smartphone version of “Pokémon HOME.”
Which Pokémon will be there to greet you?
From November 21 to December 25, you’ll see Pikachu dressed as Santa; from December 26 to January 31, 2027, you’ll see Pikachu in a hakama, along with one of the 27 classic starter Pokémon. The selection varies by store.
Are there any gifts available online?
If you spend 8,000 yen (tax included) or more at Pokémon Center Online, you’ll receive a gift box (through January 11, 2027, at 11:59 PM).
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Please check the official website for details.
*Please note that the information in this article may be outdated; we ask that you check the official website for the latest details.
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