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{{Pokémon Center Infobox
| name = Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay
| logo = Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Gen IX logo.png
| logo_size = 150px
| location = LaLaport Tokyo-Bay West Building 2F, 2-1-1, Hamacho, Funabashi City, Chiba
| opened = November 22, 2013<ref name="opening">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131016102948/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_tokyobay/ ''Pokemon Official Shop “Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay” opens!'' - The Pokémon Company] (archived from the original October 16, 2013; retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref>
| mascot = {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Marill}} & {{p|Pikachu}}
| type = Permanent
| contact =<nowiki />
* (+81) 0120-049-725
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/tokyobay/ pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/tokyobay/]
}}
'''Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay''', officially known as '''Pokémon Center TOKYO-BAY''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンタートウキョーベイ''' ''Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay''), is a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] that opened in {{wp|Funabashi}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}, Japan, on November 22, 2013.<ref name="opening" /> The store includes a Pokémon Card Station.

==History==
On November 22, 2013 Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opened in the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay shopping center in in {{wp|Funabashi}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}. For the opening, an [[List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay|Inkay event Pokémon]] for [[Pokémon X and Y]] was first distributed at Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay<ref >{{n|Special Inkay for Tokyo Bay Pokémon Center|''Special Inkay for Tokyo Bay Pokémon Center'' - Bulbanews}} (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref> Customers were also given a [[Jumbo cards (TCG)|Jumbo]] size [[Inkay (XY-P Promo)|''Inkay'']] promo card and those who spent over ¥3000 were entered into a raffle to win either a Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening tumbler, clear file, or magnet.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131215195641/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_tokyobay/event/ ''4 gorgeous benefits! Open commemoration event!'' - The Pokémon Company] (archived from the original October 15, 2013; retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref> There was also a range of [[XY TCG Era merchandise#Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Opening accessories|goods]] and merchandise to purchase.

In celebration of the opening, the {{p|Inkay}} event Pokémon was made available at the other Pokémon Center stores in Japan,<ref>{{n|Happy Hour Inkay to be distributed at all Pokémon Centers|''Happy Hour Inkay to be distributed at all Pokémon Centers'' - Bulbanews}} (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref> along with a range of merchandise, and a similar raffle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131225033411/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/10/131018_p01.html ''A "Celebration Campaign" will be held at seven other Pokémon Centres to commemorate the opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay!!'' - The Pokémon Company] (archived from the original December 25, 2013; retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref>

On November 24, 2023, it was announced that Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay would be closing for refurbishment on January 8, 2024.<ref name="referb">[https://web.archive.org/web/20231127213907/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/ ''Pokémon Centre Tokyo Bay is set to be renovated and reopened'' - The Pokémon Company] (archived from the original November 27, 2023; retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref> In anticipation of this closure, customers at the store who spent ¥3000 or more between December 4, 2023 and closing day were given an original A4 clear file. After the store closed, from January 12 to March 4, 2024, a temporary store was opened within the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay shopping center.<ref name="referb" /><ref>[https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/tokyobay/2024/02/post-14249.html ''Notice regarding the closure of temporary store'' - Pokémon Center Staff Voice] (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref>

On March 1, 2024, it was announced that the refurbished store would be reopening on April 12, 2024, and a series of commemorative merchandise was announced.<ref name="reopen">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/ ''Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay has reopened!'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved April 28, 2024)</ref><ref name="reopen merch">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/goods/ ''Merchandise commemorating the reopening goes on sale!'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref> 400 people had the chance to attend a "pre-opening" preview of the store on April 11, 2024, and once the store opened, an entry ticket system was put in place to help prevent the expected overcrowding.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/preopen/ ''Pre-opening/priority admission information'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref>

===Timeline===
* '''November 22, 2013''' - Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opens in {{wp|Funabashi}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}.
* '''April 12, 2024''' - Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay reopens after a refurbishment.

==Exclusive merchandise==
===Opening day merchandise===
The following merchandise was available on opening day in commemoration of the event.
{| class="roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background: #{{bulba color}}; padding: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px;"
|-
! colspan=3 | Product list&nbsp;&nbsp;
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Product
! Japanese
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pikachu plush
| ぬいぐるみ ピカチュウ
| ¥1,200
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Mascot Pikachu plush
| マスコット ピカチュウ
| ¥680
|- style="background:#FFF"
| A4 clear file
| A4クリアファイル
| ¥210
|- style="background:#FFF"
| General-purpose notebook
| じゆうちょう
| ¥170
|- style="background:#FFF"
| A5 ring notebook
| A5リングノート
| ¥500
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Sticker
| シール
| ¥350
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Set of 5 2B pencils
| 2B鉛筆5本セット
| ¥350
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Ruler
| 定規
| ¥250
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Joined pencil caps
| ジョイント鉛筆キャップ
| ¥320
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Handkerchief
| ハンカチ
| ¥350
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Purse
| 巾着
| ¥580
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Playing cards
| トランプ
| ¥1,200
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Mug
| マグカップ
| ¥1,200
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Metal charm set
| メタルチャームセット
| ¥450
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Store logo pin badge
| ロゴピンズ
| ¥650
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Sunflower seed cookies
| ヒマワリの種入りクッキー
| ¥650
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Inkay LED lights
| LEDライト マーイーカ
| ¥3,200
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Deck case
| デッキケース
| ¥380
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Card file
| カードファイル
| style="{{roundybr}}" | ¥630
|}

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening Pikachu plush.jpg|{{p|Pikachu}} plush
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening mascot plush.jpg|Mascot plush
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening playing cards.jpg|Playing cards
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening charm set.jpg|Metal charm set
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening cookies.jpg|Sunflower seed cookies
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening logo pin.jpg|Store logo pin badge
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay OP Deck Case.jpg|[[XY TCG Era merchandise#Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Opening accessories|Opening Deck Case]]
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay OP Card File.jpg|[[XY TCG Era merchandise#Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Opening accessories|Opening Card File]]
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening carrier bags.jpg|Carrier bags
</gallery>

====Opening raffle====
Customers at the newly opened store who spent over ¥3000 were entered into a raffle where they could win either a drink tumbler (first prize), a B5 clear file (second prize), or a metallic sticker (last prize). Other Pokémon Center stores around Japan held a similar raffle.

[[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening raffle prizes.jpg|thumb|left|Raffle prizes]]
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===Refurbishment merchandise===
The following merchandise was created to celebrate the re-opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay after its refurbishment in 2024. The logo pin badge was only available in the store, while the other merchandise was also available on Pokémon Center Online.<ref name="reopen merch" />
{| class="roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background: #{{bulba color}}; padding: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px;"
|-
! colspan=3 | Product list&nbsp;&nbsp;
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Product
! Japanese
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''Leisure style Pikachu'' plush
| ぬいぐるみ レジャースタイルのピカチュウ
| ¥2,640
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''Leisure style Pikachu'' mascot
| ぬいぐるみ レジャースタイルのピカチュウ
| ¥2,640
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Ampharos, Pikachu & Marill plush
| ぬいぐるみ デンリュウとピカチュウとマリル
| ¥4,950
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Marill glowing acrylic charm 
| 光る！アクリルチャーム マリル
| ¥1,540
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pikachu glowing acrylic charm
| 光る！アクリルチャーム ピカチュウ
| ¥1,540
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Ampharos glowing acrylic charm
| 光る！アクリルチャーム デンリュウ
| ¥1,540
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Acrylic charm
| アクリルチャームコレクション
| ¥660
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Picnic sheet
| レジャーシート
| ¥3,300
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Cooling tote bag
| 保冷トートバッグ
| ¥2,970
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Marill water pistol
| マリルのみずでっぽう
| ¥770
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Mug
| マグカップ
| ¥1,650
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hand towel
| ハンドタオル
| ¥770
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bath towel
| バスタオル
| ¥3,300
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hat (54-56cm)/(57-59cm)
| ハット (54-56cm)/(57-59cm)
| ¥3,300
|- style="background:#FFF"
| T-shirt M/L
| Tシャツ M/L
| ¥3,850
|- style="background:#FFF"
| T-shirt 110cm/130cm
| Tシャツ 110cm/130cm
| ¥3,080
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Socks (19-21cm)/(23-25cm)/(25-27cm)
| 【選べる】ミドルソックス (19-21cm)/(23-25cm)/(25-27cm)
| ¥495
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Die-cut sticker
| ダイカットステッカー
| ¥385
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Assorted stickers
| アソートシール
| ¥660
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Roll of sticky notes
| ロールふせん
| ¥660
|- style="background:#FFF"
| A5 ring notebook
| A5リングノート
| ¥770
|- style="background:#FFF"
| A4 clear file
| A4クリアファイル
| ¥275
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Store logo pin
| ロゴピンズ
| style="{{roundybr}}" | ¥770
|}

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Pikachu plush.jpg|''Leisure style {{p|Pikachu}}'' plush
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Pikachu mascot.jpg|''Leisure style Pikachu'' mascot
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Ampharos plush.jpg|{{p|Ampharos}}, Pikachu & {{p|Marill}} plush
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Marill charm.jpg|Marill glowing acrylic charm
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Pikachu charm.jpg|Pikachu glowing acrylic charm
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Ampharos charm.jpg|Ampharos glowing acrylic charm
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment acrylic charms.jpg|Acrylic charms
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment picnic sheet (folded).jpg|Picnic sheet (folded)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment picnic sheet (unfolded).jpg|Picnic sheet (unfolded)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment cooling tote bag.jpg|Cooling tote bag
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Marill water gun.jpg|Marill water gun
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment mug (front).jpg|Mug (front)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment mug (back).jpg|Mug (back)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment hand towel.jpg|Hand towel
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment bath towel.jpg|Bath towel
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment hat.jpg|Hat
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment t-shirt.jpg|T-shirt M/L
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment kids t-shirt.jpg|T-shirt 110cm/130cm
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment socks 1.jpg|Socks (19-21cm)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment socks 2.jpg|Socks (23-25cm)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment socks 3.jpg|Socks (25-27cm)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment sticker.jpg|Die-cut sticker
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment assorted stickers.jpg|Assorted stickers
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment sticky note roll.jpg|Roll of sticky notes
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment A5 notebook.jpg|A5 ring notebook
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment clear file.jpg|A4 clear file
</gallery>

====A4 clear files====
After the store refurbishment announcement, customers who spent ¥3,000 or more in store between December 4, 2023 and January 28, 2024, received an A4 clear file featuring the then-logo's mascots.<ref name="referb" /> Once the store reopened a second A4 clear file, with a complimentary design featuring the new mascots, was given to customers who spent ¥3,000 or more between April 11 and April 29, 2024.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/campaign/ ''Campaign held'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved April 28, 2024)</ref>
<gallery>
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay referb closing clear file.jpg|Pre-closure A4 clear file
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay referb opening clear file.jpg|Post-closure A4 clear file
</gallery>

===Promo cards===
<gallery>
InkayXYPromo.jpg|Jumbo [[Inkay (XY-P Promo)|''Inkay'']] promo card
</gallery>

==Iconography==
The store opened in November 2013 in the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay mall, and a large statue of [[Surfing Pikachu]] was placed outside the mall. Prior to renovation, the stores mascots had always included {{p|Chespin}} as well as {{p|Pikachu}}, however, they are now {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Marill}} and Pikachu, as featured in the store's new logo. The store's new design is "inspired by bay area scenery, such as seaside parks and lighthouses".<ref name="reopen" />
<gallery>
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Pikachu statue.jpg|Statue of [[Surfing Pikachu]] outside the store.
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay original interior.jpg|Store interior prior to refurbishment
Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay 2024 Reopening Key Art.jpg|Store reopening key art
</gallery>

===Previous logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo Gen VI.png|Original logo featuring {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Inkay}}
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo.png|Second logo featuring Chespin, Pikachu and {{p|Litten}}
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo Gen VIII.png|Third logo featuring Chespin, Pikachu and {{p|Scorbunny}}
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{bulba color light}}|bordercolor={{bulba color}}
|ja=ポケモンセンタートウキョーベイ ''Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay''
|zh_cmn=Pokémon Center TOKYO-BAY
|ko=포겟몬센터 도쿄 베이 ''Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay''
}}

==External links==
{{bulbanews/2|Special Inkay for Tokyo Bay Pokémon Center|Happy Hour Inkay to be distributed at all Pokémon Centers}}

* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/tokyobay/ Official website]
** [https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/tokyobay/ Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay on Pokémon Center Staff Voice]
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==References==
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