London's Pokémon Center Will Return in 2020 (UPDATE)

UPDATE (November 22, 2019): After a wildly successful run, which saw thousands of fans lining up for hours just to step inside, London‘s pop-up Pokémon center is set to return in 2020.

Although an exact date has yet to be shared, the pop-up will likely coincide with the 2020 Pokémon World Championships set to take place in the city next summer. And like all Pokémon center pop-ups, expect exclusive items to be up for grabs. Maybe even the coveted Bowler Hat Pikachu will make a return. Keep it locked here for more details when they surface.

We've loved welcoming Trainers into the pop-up store over the last few days—huge thanks to everyone who's made the trip to see us! 💛

For those visiting #PokemonCenterLondon, please check out @PokemonPopUp for operational updates and answers to frequently asked questions. ⬇️ https://t.co/j36te1jX2D

— Pokémon UK (@PokemonNewsUK) October 21, 2019

UPDATE (October 18, 2019): After being announced earlier this summer, UK‘s first ever Pokémon Center has finally opened its doors to hundreds of fans located around the country.

Numerous fans waited for hours to step inside the special London pop-up, which is filled with limited edition merch and exclusive product being up for grabs, such as a Pikachu doll wearing a bowler hat. The pop-up will also allow visitors to demo the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, which won’t be released until November 15.

The experience will carry on outside of the pop-up as fans will be able to catch more Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Increased appearances around Westfield London of Psyduck, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Combee, and several other Pokémon will occur.

The Pokémon Center Pop-Up will run until November 15. Head over to PokemonCenter.com for more details and goods.

Pokémon Center Westfield London Pop-Up
Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush W12 7GF,
London, UK

Shout out to our very first customer from earlier today! This is going to be a fun four weeks! 💛

ℹ️: https://t.co/3dAkFiTHdI pic.twitter.com/B9LUkH0tMi

— Pokémon UK (@PokemonNewsUK) October 18, 2019

Crazy amount of people here for the Pokémon centre opening in London today! Hope everyone is ready to wait in a queue @davereid149 😂 #PokemonCenterLondon pic.twitter.com/4gx0B4rru9

— Smurfy (@MMSmurfy94) October 18, 2019

Original Story (August 6, 2019): To celebrate the release of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield for Nintendo Switch, The Pokémon Company is opening up a special pop-up store in Westfield, London.

United Kingdom’s Westfield locale was chosen because it was the inspiration behind the all-new Galar region players will be able to explore in the upcoming games. The Pokémon Center Pop-Up will run for a limited time starting this October 18 until November 15 and will feature new and exclusive designs, along with London-themed merchandise that can’t be found anywhere else. Although no products have been unveiled as of yet, fans can expect to see plushes, apparel, accessories, games, food and beverage items, and lots more.

Keep it locked here for more details on the exclusive products and in-store events. In the meantime, fans can also head over to PokemonCenter.com to purchase goods.

Pokémon Center Westfield London Pop-Up
Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush W12 7GF,
London, UK

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be released worldwide on November 15, 2019, exclusively for Nintendo Switch. The game will also feature Pokémon designed after “iconic” English animals like the corgi and sheep.

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