Pokemon Center Pikachu promo cards are store-specific Pikachu that exist only because a Pokemon Center reopened. Japan’s regional promos run from a 2016 giveaway in Sapporo to a 2025 lottery trio, with two Kanazawa versions from 2020 in between.
Pokemon Center Japan has quietly built a parallel collecting lane around these cards: a different Pikachu illustration tied to one specific store, with each one a one-time release, released only around that store’s reopening or relaunch. Six of them are Sapporo (2016), Kanazawa (2020, in two versions people mix up constantly), and the 2025 trio of Tohoku, Hiroshima and Fukuoka. Tohoku’s original 2017 promo (088/SM-P) belongs to the same lineage.
The two Kanazawa versions differ by a logo, and the 2025 Special BOX trio is sealed product that ships the promo alongside a deck shield, deck case and card box.
Six Pokemon Center regional Pikachu promos, from Sapporo (2016) to the 2025 lottery trio. The Fukuoka Pikachu (289/SV-P) PSA 10 and the Hiroshima Special BOX are entry points into this regional lineup; Kanazawa’s two versions are told apart by the logo.
- Set reference: Japanese Pokemon card lists.
Store prices are our own listings, not third-party market prices; USD figures convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
Every Pokemon Center Regional Pikachu Promo
The six regional promos and the 2017 Tohoku lineage card:
| Promo | Number | Year | PSA 10 (visible listing) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo’s Pikachu | 005/SM-P | 2016 | — |
| Kanazawa Pikachu (with logo) | 144/S-P | 2020 | — |
| Kanazawa Pikachu (no logo) | 147/S-P | 2020 | — |
| Hiroshima’s Pikachu | 261/SV-P | 2025 | — |
| Tohoku’s Pikachu | 260/SV-P | 2025 | — |
| Fukuoka’s Pikachu | 289/SV-P | 2025 | ¥32,900 (~$214) |
| Tohoku’s Pikachu (2017 campaign) | 088/SM-P | 2017 | Lineage context only |
The pattern across all six is the same: each was a one-time release tied to one store’s reopening or relaunch, distributed through a limited window.
The 2025 Special BOX Trio: Tohoku, Hiroshima & Fukuoka
Pokemon Center Japan announced three regional Special BOX products in 2025 — ポケモンセンタートウホク (Tohoku), ポケモンセンターヒロシマ (Hiroshima) and ポケモンセンターフクオカ (Fukuoka) — each retailing at ¥2,090 (tax included) and commemorating that store’s reopening. Every box shared the same structure: one mirror-holofoil promo Pikachu, a 64-card deck shield, a deck case, and a long card storage box, sold exclusively by lottery on Pokemon Center Online.
| Promo | Number | Illustrator | Lottery / shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohoku’s Pikachu | 260/SV-P | Kouki Saitou | Applications June 13–17, 2025; shipped mid-August 2025 |
| Hiroshima’s Pikachu | 261/SV-P | REOspikee | Applications June 13–17, 2025; shipped early September 2025 |
| Fukuoka’s Pikachu | 289/SV-P | Nelnal | Applications June 13–17, 2025 (results 7/5); shipped late September 2025 |
Fukuoka’s Pikachu is numbered 289/SV-P. A different SV-P promo, 262, exists in the same series but is a Psyduck card — if a listing cites 262 for Fukuoka’s Pikachu, it’s using the wrong number.
Officially, each box was sold only by lottery on Pokemon Center Online.
| Special BOX | Contains | Our listing |
|---|---|---|
| Pokemon Center Tohoku Special BOX | Tohoku’s Pikachu 260/SV-P + deck shield + deck case + card box | — |
| Pokemon Center Hiroshima Special BOX | Hiroshima’s Pikachu 261/SV-P + same supply set | ¥14,885 (~$97) |
| Pokemon Center Fukuoka Special BOX | Fukuoka’s Pikachu 289/SV-P + same supply set | ¥13,696 (~$89) |
Buying a sealed box gets you the promo, deck shield and deck case together.
Kanazawa’s Two Pikachus: 144 vs 147
Kanazawa stands out for having two distinct Pikachu promos from a single release. On November 20, 2020, Pokemon Center released the スペシャルBOX ポケモンセンターカナザワオープン記念 (¥5,104, tax included), a 19-booster box that also included three kira promo cards — the Kanazawa Pikachu, Milotic (145/S-P), and Sobble (146/S-P) — plus a Kanazawa-art card storage box and a 64-card deck shield.
147/S-P is the one that came inside the BOX — mirror holofoil, no Pokemon Center logo anywhere on the card, illustrated by Fuzichoco. 144/S-P was distributed separately as a plain holofoil card, handed to customers who visited a Pokemon Center or Pokemon Store location, and carries the Pokemon Center Kanazawa logo printed in the bottom right.
Logo in the bottom right = 144, the plain holofoil card handed to store visitors. No logo anywhere on the card = 147, the mirror holofoil card from inside the BOX.
Sapporo 2016: Where the Regional Pikachu Series Began
The first store-specific Pikachu was Sapporo’s Pikachu, 005/SM-P, distributed starting December 1, 2016 to celebrate the reopening of Pokemon Center Sapporo. It carries an updated Pokemon Center Sapporo logo and was illustrated by kawayoo, under the campaign name アローラロコンとゆきまつりキャンペーン (the “Alolan Vulpix and Snow Festival” campaign). Distribution was nationwide plus online — one card per five booster packs purchased at any Pokemon Center, Pokemon Store, or Pokemon Center Online, while stocks lasted — not a Sapporo-store-only exclusive despite the name.
It is the oldest card in the regional Pikachu lineup.
A year later, Pokemon Center Tohoku ran its own reopening promo (088/SM-P, 2017) using the same “one per five packs” distribution model.
Which Regional Pikachu Fits Your Budget
By budget, from a sealed Special BOX to a graded single:
- Under ¥20,000 — a sealed Special BOX from the 2025 trio: Fukuoka at ¥13,696 (~$89), or the Hiroshima Special BOX. Either keeps an unopened promo with the deck shield and deck case sealed alongside it.
- ¥20,000–¥40,000 — Fukuoka’s Pikachu PSA10 single at ¥32,900 (~$214).
Why These Promos Command a Premium
None of these six cards is cheap relative to a standard set promo, and three things explain why:
- Lottery-only distribution. The 2025 trio sold exclusively through a lottery on Pokemon Center Online — applications ran June 13–17, 2025 — not through open retail. Anyone who didn’t win has to buy secondary.
- A one-time event finish. Every one of the six is a mirror holofoil or holofoil promo exclusive to that release.
- Permanent store-specific commemoration. Each card commemorates one specific store event and was never made available again.
That combination is the whole appeal for collectors who treat Pokemon Center regional promos as their own category, separate from set chase cards.
Where to Buy Pokemon Center Pikachu Promos from Japan
We ship Japanese sealed product and singles from Tokyo. If you want the promo, the deck shield and the deck case together, a sealed Special BOX keeps all three, such as the Hiroshima and Fukuoka Special BOXes.
For a graded single, the PSA 10 Fukuoka Pikachu; our PSA 10 collection shows the other graded cards on the store. Sourcing requests for a specific card go through Quick Order, and the broader Pikachu lineup is in our PSA 10 Pikachu buying guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fukuoka’s Pikachu 289/SV-P or 262/SV-P?
289/SV-P. A different promo, 262/SV-P, exists in the same SV-P series but is a Psyduck card — if a listing cites 262 for Fukuoka’s Pikachu, it’s using the wrong number.
What’s the difference between the two Kanazawa Pikachu promos?
144/S-P has the Pokemon Center Kanazawa logo printed in the bottom right and was given to customers visiting the store in 2020. 147/S-P has no logo and came packed inside the Kanazawa Special BOX. Both are from the same 2020 release; only the logo and original distribution method separate them.
How was the 2025 Tohoku/Hiroshima/Fukuoka trio sold?
By lottery on Pokemon Center Online only. Applications ran June 13–17, 2025, and each Special BOX (¥2,090 retail, tax included) shipped between August and September 2025 to commemorate that store’s reopening: Tohoku in mid-August, Hiroshima in early September and Fukuoka in late September. None were offered through open retail.
Which of these six regional Pikachu promos came first?
Of the six, Sapporo’s Pikachu (005/SM-P) came first, distributed from December 1, 2016 to celebrate the reopening of Pokemon Center Sapporo under the Alolan Vulpix and Snow Festival campaign. It carries an updated Pokemon Center Sapporo logo, was illustrated by kawayoo, and was given out at one card per five booster packs purchased at any Pokemon Center, Pokemon Store or Pokemon Center Online, while stocks lasted.
Are there other Pokemon Center regional Pikachu promos besides these six?
Likely — Pokemon Center has run store-specific promos beyond these six, including Tohoku’s 2017 reopening promo (088/SM-P). Treat the six as a selection rather than a complete list of every regional Pikachu ever made.
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