Japan to Restock Highly Sought-After Pokémon Center Pikachu Special Boxes
Pokémon collectors and fans, get ready — the Pokémon Center Pikachu Special Boxes are making a return! According to PokéBeach, Japan has announced plans to reprint the wildly popular Pokémon Center Pikachu Special Boxes due to overwhelming demand. Originally launched earlier this year to celebrate the opening of new Pokémon Centers in Japan, these boxes sold out almost instantly and quickly became collector’s gold.
What’s Inside the Box?
Each Special Box features:
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A full-art promo card showcasing Pikachu in a Pokémon Center uniform (with slight regional design variations)
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An exclusive deck box and card sleeves
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A themed playmat
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A collector’s storage box
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Booster packs from the latest Japanese set
These boxes combine functional accessories with a stunning promo that has become a centerpiece in many Pikachu-focused collections. The artwork is adorable and regionally themed, giving each version a unique charm.
Why This Reprint Matters
The first wave of these boxes was met with massive demand and significant resale markups, with prices on the secondary market sometimes doubling or tripling retail. By reprinting the boxes, The Pokémon Company aims to make them more accessible to everyday fans and reduce scalping pressure — a move that echoes similar reprint strategies used for sets like VMAX Climax and Shiny Star V.
For collectors and investors alike, this reprint:
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Lowers entry barriers for fans who missed out
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Temporarily softens secondary market prices, creating a buying opportunity
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Provides more sealed product to keep or open, especially for Pikachu collectors
What to Watch For
While details on the reprint quantities remain limited, Japanese Pokémon Center lotteries are expected to handle distribution again. International fans may need to rely on middleman services or trusted resellers.
If you're planning to add one (or more) of these to your collection:
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Set up alerts with your favorite import sites
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Follow Pokémon Center Japan's lottery announcements
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Monitor reputable resellers and consider acting fast when prices dip
Final Thoughts
Reprints like these show that Pokémon is listening to fans and trying to strike a balance between collectibility and accessibility. Whether you're chasing the promos, building a sealed collection, or just love Pikachu in cute uniforms, this restock is one worth watching closely.
Have you managed to snag one of the original Special Boxes? Are you planning to buy one from the reprint? Let us know in the comments — and stay tuned for more Pokémon TCG updates!
