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{{Pokémon Center Infobox
| name = Pokémon Center Nagoya
| logo = Pokémon Center Nagoya 2024 logo.png
| logo_size = 150px
| location = [https://maps.app.goo.gl/A6rDb2zEgKdqAHEF9 Nagoya PARCO, Naka Ward, Nagoya]
| opened = October 11, 2002
| mascot = {{p|Celebi}} & {{p|Pikachu}}
| type = Permanent
| contact_title = Contact details
| contact =  <nowiki />
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/nagoya/ pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/nagoya/]
* (+81) 052-264-2727
}}
'''Pokémon Center Nagoya''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンターナゴヤ''' ''Pokémon Center Nagoya''), is a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] located in {{wp|Nagoya}}, {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}, {{pmin|Japan}}. The store first opened in October 2002, and moved to a second location in March 2013.<ref name="secondstore">[https://web.archive.org/web/20130416010010/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_nagoya/ ''Pokémon Center Nagoya is moving from Oasis 21 to the 5th floor of the Matsuzakaya Nagoya Main Building!'' - The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (archived from the original April 16, 2013; retrieved September 13, 2024)</ref> The store reopened in its current location on October 12, 2024.<ref name="thirdstore">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/nagoya_2024/ ''Pokémon Centre Nagoya reopens after a refurbishment!'' -  The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (retrieved September 13, 2024)</ref> The store includes a Pokémon Card Station.

==History==
On October 11, 2002, {{wp|Oasis 21}} opened in {{wp|Sakae, Nagoya}}, and with it Pokémon Center Nagoya opened for the first time. This was the fourth permanent Pokémon Center store, after [[Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo|Tokyo]], [[Pokémon Center Osaka|Osaka]], and [[Pokémon Center New York|New York]].

As part of the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary]] celebrations, a [[Pikachu (DP-P Promo 98)|''Pikachu'']] promo card was given to customers between June 16, 2008 and July 31, 2008, depicting {{p|Pikachu}} and an image of the store.

From October 6 to November 11, 2012, the store celebrated its 10th anniversary. For this, a range of exclusive merchandise based on two artworks was made available; "A Day at the Carnival" and "Blue Sky Parade".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121107101357/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/09/120928_p01.html?a001=news ''Pokémon Center Nagoya 10th Anniversary Update! The 10th Anniversary Campaign is starting!!'' - The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (archived from the original November 7, 2012; retrieved September 14, 2024)</ref> There was also a ''garapon'' lottery for exclusive goods for every ¥3,500 spent, and meet-and-greet sessions with Pikachu.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121211095320/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/09/120915_p02.html ''Pokémon Center Nagoya's 10th anniversary! Commemorative products will be released and a "special Pikachu" will appear!!'' - The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (archived from the original December 11, 2012; retrieved September 14, 2024)</ref> The first 300 customers on October 6, 2012, also received a free "10th anniversary mini flag".<ref>[https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/nagoya/2012/10/post-2435.html ''Information just before the Pokémon Center Nagoya 10th anniversary ★ It's finally starting!!'' - Pokémon Center Staff Voice] (Japanese) (retrieved September 14, 2024)</ref>

The original Pokémon Center Nagoya closed on March 16, 2013, and reopened on the 5th floor of {{wp|Matsuzakaya}} Nagoya Main Building on March 20, 2013. To celebrate the opening, a [[Shiny Pokémon|shiny]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp|''Gold Magikarp'' event Pokémon]] for [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, and White 2]], was distributed at the store until May 6, 2013.<ref name="secondstore" /> Customers at the store received a [[Jumbo cards (TCG)|Jumbo]] [[Pikachu (Nagoya BW-P Promo)|''Pikachu'']] promo card, and those who spent ¥3,000 or more at Pokémon Center stores across Japan between March 20 to April 7, 2013, were entered into a raffle for an exclusive drinks tumbler, A4 clear file or Gold Magikarp sticker.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130302124656/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_nagoya/event/ ''4 gorgeous grand opening campaigns!'' - The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (archived from the original March 2, 2013; retrieved September 14, 2024)</ref> Two waves of commemorative merchandise were also released; the first with the store's opening, and the second on April 27, 2013.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130712024047/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_nagoya/goods ''Introducing Pokémon Center Nagoya's moving commemorative goods!'' - The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (archived from the original July 12, 2013; retrieved September 14, 2024)</ref>

It was announced on July 26, 2024, that Pokémon Center Nagoya would be relocating for a second time, and that the current location would be closing on September 8, 2024. Customers who shopped in the store between August 1 and closing day received one of three "original clear cards", featuring the then store mascots {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Fuecoco}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163722/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/nagoya_2024/ ''Pokémon Center Nagoya to reopen!'' - The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (archived from the original August 3, 2024; retrieved September 14, 2024)</ref>

On September 6, 2024, it was announced that the new store would open on October 12, 2024. The store is located on the second floor of the Nagoya {{wp|Parco (retailer)|PARCO}} East Building.<ref name="thirdstore" /> 600 pairs of people had the chance to attend a "pre-opening" preview of the store on October 11, 2024, and a lottery for admission on October 12 and 13 was implemented to prevent overcrowding.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/nagoya_2024/preopen/ ''Pre-opening preview and priority entrance information'' - The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (retrieved September 14, 2024)</ref> A series of commemorative merchandise was made available,<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/nagoya_2024/goods/ ''Merchandise commemorating the reopening is now on sale!'' - The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (retrieved September 14, 2024)</ref> and those who made purchases at the store until November 17, 2024, received a free {{p|Celebi}} coaster.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/nagoya_2024/campaign/ ''Campaign underway!'' - The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (retrieved September 14, 2024)</ref>

===Timeline===
* '''October 11, 2002''' - Pokémon Center Nagoya opens in {{wp|Oasis 21}}
* '''October 6, 2012''' - 10th anniversary celebration begins
* '''March 20, 2013''' - Pokémon Center Nagoya reopens in {{wp|Matsuzakaya|Matsuzakaya Nagoya}}
* '''October 12, 2024''' - Pokémon Center Nagoya reopens in {{wp|Parco (retailer)|Nagoya PARCO}}

==Exclusive merchandise==


===Promo cards===
<gallery>
019507 P PIKACHUU.jpg|[[Pikachu (DP-P Promo 98)|''Pikachu'']] Pokémon Center 10th Anniversary promo card
PikachuNagoyaBWPromo.jpg|Jumbo [[Pikachu (Nagoya BW-P Promo)|''Pikachu'']] promo card
</gallery>

==Iconography==

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Nagoya 10th anniversary emblem.jpg|10th anniversary emblem
Pokémon Center Nagoya - A Day at the Carnival.jpg|"A Day at the Carnival" 10th anniversary key art
Pokémon Center Nagoya - Blue Sky Parade.jpg|"Blue Sky Parade" 10th anniversary key art
Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp art.png|Logo for first relocation
Pokémon Center Nagoya 2013 key art.jpg|Key art for first relocation
Pokémon Center Nagoya 2024 key art.jpg|Key art for second relocation
</gallery>

===Gold Magikarp===
[[File:Pokémon Center Nagoya Gold Magikarp.png|thumb|The legend of the Gold Magikarp]]
<blockquote>''<ab>The Magikarp legend of a certain region...

Somewhere, there was a boy who fished an extremely rare Gold Magikarp...
The delighted boy then raised the Magikarp...

The Magikarp, having been raised with love by the boy, was able to obtain the strength to jump higher than all the other Magikarp of the world. at the limit of its training, it learned a normally unlearnable powerful [[Hydro Pump (move)|water-type move]].

Magikarp, the epitome of a weak Pokémon.
However, because of the boy's love and the hard work of the Magikarp, it became the strongest Pokémon in the region, with no foe that could defeat it... 
The resolutely bonded boy and the Magikarp were said to have always lived with happiness.

...The story became a legend, and the 'Golden Magikarp statue' became a symbol of the region.
Wishes that hard work will bring forth good fruits, wishes that one will be able to be fortunate enough to jump high like the Magikarp, those wishes were put into the statue...</ab>''</blockquote>

===Previous logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Center Nagoya logo old.png|Original logo featuring {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Chikorita}}
Pokémon Center Nagoya logo Gen IV.png|Second logo featuring {{p|Chimchar}}, Pikachu and Chikorita
Pokémon Center Nagoya logo Gen VI.png|Third logo featuring Chikorita, Pikachu and {{p|Fennekin}}
Pokémon Center Nagoya logo.png|Fourth logo featuring Chikorita, Pikachu and {{p|Litten}}
Pokémon Center Nagoya logo Gen VIII.png|Fifth logo featuring Chikorita, Pikachu and {{p|Scorbunny}}
Pokémon Center Nagoya Gen IX logo.png|Sixth logo featuring Chikorita, Pikachu and {{p|Fuecoco}}
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{bulba color light}}|bordercolor={{bulba color}}
| ja = ポケモンセンターナゴヤ ''Pokémon Center Nagoya''
| zh_cmn = Pokémon Center Nagoya
| ko = 포켓몬센터 나고야 ''Pokémon Center Nagoya''
}}

==External links==
{{bulbanews|Shiny Magikarp to be released in Japan}}

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