{"id":505161,"date":"2026-02-04T12:15:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T04:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=505161"},"modified":"2026-02-04T12:15:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T04:15:33","slug":"pokemon-tcg-newspokemon-center-hiroshima-special-box-prices-skyrocket-why-collectors-are-chasing-this-exclusive-reopening-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/02\/04\/pokemon-tcg-newspokemon-center-hiroshima-special-box-prices-skyrocket-why-collectors-are-chasing-this-exclusive-reopening-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon TCG News:Pok\u00e9mon Center Hiroshima Special Box Prices Skyrocket! Why Collectors are Chasing This Exclusive Reopening Set."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On April 11, 2025, the <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Center Hiroshima<\/strong> celebrated its grand relocation and reopening on the second floor of <strong>ekie<\/strong> (a popular shopping mall at the Hiroshima Station North Exit).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stepping into the new store, fans are greeted by a breathtaking sight: the iconic <strong>Shiny Red Gyarados<\/strong>\u2014the store&#8217;s legendary mascot\u2014rising from a digital lake. Beside this fierce guardian, a playful <strong>Pikachu<\/strong> rides on the back of a leaping <strong>Magikarp<\/strong>, a nod to the region&#8217;s famous imagery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To commemorate this milestone, the <strong>&#8220;Special BOX Pok\u00e9mon Center Hiroshima&#8221;<\/strong> was released, and lottery winners are finally receiving their highly anticipated sets. The secondary market is already feeling the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Inside the Box?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This limited-edition collector\u2019s set is a &#8220;love letter&#8221; to Hiroshima fans, featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exclusive Promo Card:<\/strong> &#8220;Hiroshima\u2019s Pikachu&#8221; (featuring the regional logo).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium Accessories:<\/strong> Deck shields (sleeves) and a deck case featuring the same vibrant store-opening artwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of its status as a regional exclusive, the <strong>unopened (sealed) box<\/strong> is currently commanding a premium, with market prices surging past <strong>25,000 JPY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional &#8220;Renewal&#8221; Battle: Hiroshima vs. Tohoku vs. Fukuoka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroshima isn\u2019t the only city feeling the Pok\u00e9mon fever. Similar &#8220;Special BOX&#8221; sets were released for the reopening of <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Center Tohoku<\/strong> (Sendai) and <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Center Fukuoka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:Market Selling Price is average price you&#8217;ll pay on platforms like Mercari or at specialty Japanese card shops.<br>Note:Buy Price is The cash offer from Japanese hobby shops for those looking to liquidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special BOX Pok\u00e9mon Center Hiroshima<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/618443\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20251016093844-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market Selling Price:<\/strong> <strong>28,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy Price:<\/strong> <strong>20,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/618446\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250613060629-3.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market Selling Price:<\/strong> <strong>25,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy Price:<\/strong> <strong>22,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special BOX Pok\u00e9mon Center Tohoku<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/618442\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20251016093928-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market Selling Price:<\/strong> <strong>22,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy Price:<\/strong> <strong>15,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/618445\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250613060628-2.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market Selling Price:<\/strong> <strong>15,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy Price:<\/strong> <strong>15,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special BOX Pok\u00e9mon Center Fukuoka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/618444\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20251016094010-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:841px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market Selling Price:<\/strong> <strong>30,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy Price:<\/strong> <strong>22,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/618447\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250613060628-1.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market Selling Price:<\/strong> <strong>25,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy Price:<\/strong> <strong>25,000 JPY\u301c<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Item Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Special Box Region<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Release Context<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Featured Promo<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Vibe<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Hiroshima<\/strong><\/td><td>Reopening April 2025<\/td><td>Hiroshima\u2019s Pikachu<\/td><td>Iconic Shiny Gyarados &amp; Magikarp motifs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tohoku<\/strong><\/td><td>Reopening March 2025<\/td><td>Tohoku\u2019s Pikachu<\/td><td>Inspired by the region&#8217;s vibrant summer festivals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fukuoka<\/strong><\/td><td>Reopening June 2025<\/td><td>Fukuoka\u2019s Pikachu<\/td><td>Celebrates the local gourmet and &#8220;Yatai&#8221; street food culture<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow us on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/snkrdunk\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 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Stepping into the new store, fans are greeted by a breathtaking sight: the iconic Shiny Red Gyarados\u2014the store&#8217;s legendary mascot\u2014rising from a digital lake. 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