Pokémon TCG Pocket Merch Now Available in Japan

Pokémon TCG Pocket has stirred a mix of reactions among fans. While the trading feature has been a notable point of contention, the game itself has been praised as an excellent digital adaptation of the popular trading card game. However, for those eager to show their love for the game through merchandise, there's a bit of bad news.

Official Pokémon TCG Pocket merchandise is now available, but with a catch—it's exclusively for those in Japan. The lineup, which went live over the weekend, can be found on the Japan Pokémon Center site. A quick look at the international site shows no sign of these items yet, though there's hope they might become available worldwide soon.

For those feeling a bit down about missing out, let's take a closer look at what Japan-based fans have access to.

Mercandise me, captain The exclusive lineup includes unique desk accessories such as paper theatre pieces—mini 3D dioramas resembling cards—smartphone shoulder straps, keychains, and a Sacoche featuring the Pikachu EX immersive card art on its interior lining.

It's no secret that Japan often enjoys a larger slice of the fandom pie, with numerous limited-time pop-up shops, cafes, and events that fans outside the country often miss out on. However, given the global popularity of Pokémon TCG Pocket, there's a good chance these items could make their way internationally. This could be a great opportunity for those looking for unique stocking fillers for the Pokémon enthusiast in their life.

For more intriguing news and ideas, why not check out the latest episode of the Pocket Gamer Podcast?