Last year, The Pokemon Company announced Pokemon Center Kyoto is going to move to a bigger and better location on March 16 as part of their “renewal” process.

To celebrate this joyous event, The Pokemon Company has announced “Pokemon Center Kyoto Moving Renewal: Flower Petal Campaign” in Japan. Let’s take a look at what activities are in store:

Lugia is now in store

The Legendary Pokemon Lugia will be present at the new Pokemon Center Kyoto Renewal. See how Lugia looks like above.

Pre-opening Event announced

As with any other Pokemon Center opening, a pre-opening event will be held on March 14, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm, two days before the store. 100 lucky winners (who each can bring up to 3 people in their party) will be invited to the pre-opening event.

During the pre-opening event, attendees will be able to purchase exclusive Pokemon Center Kyoto Renewal merchandise before the rest of the world. For every 5000 yen spent at the store, customers will receive a Dancing Flower Petal Charm, and all customers who attend the pre-opening event will receive a Dancing Flower Petal Clear Card.

To participate in the lottery for free, click here (opens February 8, closes February 15).

Pokemon Center Kyoto Renewal Merchandise confirmed!

All Pokemon Center and Pokemon Store locations in Japan will celebrate the renewal of Pokemon Center Kyoto with new commemorative merchandise based on the artwork above. Of course, some of it will be exclusive to Pokemon Center Kyoto Renewal. Stay tuned for more details on the merchandise!

Pokemon Center Kyoto Renewal Freebies confirmed!

Starting March 16, 2019, all Pokemon Center and Pokemon Store locations in Japan will give away a Dancing Flower Petal Clear Card as shown above. No purchase required, while stocks last (ends April 7).

From March 16, 2019, all Pokemon Center and Pokemon Store locations in Japan will use special Pokemon Center Kyoto design plastic bags to pack products. While stocks last.

Starting March 16, 2019, purchase any Pokemon TCG product (of any value) from any Pokemon Center or Pokemon Store location in Japan to receive the “Make Believe Tea Party Pikachu” promo card. While stocks last.

Receive this Dancing Flower Petal charm exclusively at Pokemon Center Kyoto Renewal for every 5000 yen spent at the store. Begins March 16, 2019, while stocks last.

New Kyoto Style Pikachu mascots unveiled!

During the weekends and public holidays from March 16 to April 7, 2019, Green Grass Hat Pikachu will visit all Pokemon Center locations in Japan! Elegant Kimono Pikachu will also visit Pokemon Center Kyoto Renewal! Meet both Green Grass Hat Pikachu and Elegant Kimono Pikachu at Pokemon Center Kyoto Renewal.

Schedule for Green Grass Hat Pikachu

March 16/17: Pokemon Center Nagoya, Pokemon Center Osaka, Pokemon Center Fukuoka

March 23/24: Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo, Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay, Pokemon Center Hiroshima

March 30/31: Pokemon Center Tohoku, Pokemon Center Skytree Town, Pokemon Center Yokohama

April 6/7: Pokemon Center Sapporo, Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo DX

Schedule for Green Grass Hat Pikachu and Elegant Kimono Pikachu

March 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 and April 6, 7: Pokemon Center Kyoto

Please note on the day of appearance the Pikachu mascot(s) will appear at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm for about 15 minutes.