# Pokémon Center Japan Online Term Changes & Membership (February 28, 2025) **URL:** \ **Category:** News & Links\ **Tags:** japan, pokemon-center\ **Created:** [February 10, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009 "2025-02-10T17:03:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![koala](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/koala/32/1805_2.png) [@koala](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/koala)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/1 "2025-02-10T17:03:39Z")
### Pokémon Center Online - New Terms [Pokémon Center Online - new terms](https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?s=newterms) * * * ![1](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/d/4/d468142a3bcd2fe1bfc539f6211528a400b700ba.png) > **Article 15 Members** > > 1. Those who wish to register as a member shall apply for membership registration from the membership registration page of this site in accordance with the method separately designated by our company. Only individuals residing in Japan can apply for membership registration. > 2. We will send an email confirming registration to those who apply for membership registration in accordance with the procedures stipulated in the preceding paragraph and have been approved by our company (hereinafter referred to as “members”). In addition, it may take some time to register as a member. * * * ### Membership Lottery applications now require membership and phone number authentication (SMS and automated voice call) ![1](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/f/a/fac0b2ca7ba3565e1ec6ef283c16ca6a32522533.png) [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/lottery/landing-page.html](https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/lottery/landing-page.html) To purchase **any products** on PCJ online, membership is now required ![2](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/8/5/85656deefd3d8487e3875a9580737d93c9fedccd.png) > **[ご利用ガイド　サービスのご利用にあたって｜【公式】ポケモンセンターオンライン](https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/guide/guide-notes.html)** > > ご利用ガイド　サービスのご利用にあたって。ポケモンセンターオンラインではポケモンセンターオリジナルグッズや最新ゲームソフト、ポケモンカードゲームなど、オフィシャルショップならではの最新情報をお届けします。 ---
**Author:** ![Will](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/will/32/223509_2.png) [@Will](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Will)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/2 "2025-02-10T17:09:31Z")
Curious if this will impact those using forwarding services, or if this is just rewrapping the existing policy. ---
**Author:** ![koala](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/koala/32/1805_2.png) [@koala](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/koala)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/3 "2025-02-10T17:12:02Z")
The terms refer to both users and members, and only Japanese residents can apply for membership. No details of this membership yet, but I assume there will be priority access or similar to make registering worthwhile ---
**Author:** ![Will](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/will/32/223509_2.png) [@Will](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Will)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/4 "2025-02-10T17:17:01Z")
Ah yeah, I see now that users can still do the basics: Article 3: This Service The “Service” refers to the following services that can be used by Users: ① Purchase of products ② Viewing information about products or services ③ Viewing and editing My Page ④ Enter the lottery using PokéPoints ⑤ Entering the lottery for lottery sales items ⑥ Other services related to the above ---
**Author:** ![ddk](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/ddk/32/233929_2.png) [@ddk](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ddk)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/5 "2025-02-10T17:18:10Z")
Wonder if phone verificaiton via a JP number is needed because that would be the main hurdle and way for them to determine who resides in Japan (since you could just put any JP address there). ---
**Author:** ![koala](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/koala/32/1805_2.png) [@koala](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/koala)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/6 "2025-03-03T11:19:16Z")
Lottery applications now require membership and phone number authentication (SMS and automated voice call) @ddk ![1](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/f/a/fac0b2ca7ba3565e1ec6ef283c16ca6a32522533.png) > **[抽選応募方法紹介｜【公式】ポケモンセンターオンライン](https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/lottery/landing-page.html)** > > 抽選応募方法紹介ページです。ポケモンセンターオンラインではポケモンセンターオリジナルグッズや最新ゲームソフト、ポケモンカードゲームなど、オフィシャルショップならではの楽しいお買い物ができます。ピカチュウ、イーブイなどポケモンたちのぬいぐるみもゲットしてみて。ポケットモンスターグッズ公式通販サイト。 To purchase **any products** on PCJ online, membership is now required ![2](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/8/5/85656deefd3d8487e3875a9580737d93c9fedccd.png) [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/guide-notes.html](https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/guide-notes.html) * * * This site renewal has become the next step of TPC’s commitment to ensuring Japanese residents receive full priority access over the newest Japanese products including online ---
**Author:** ![fourthstartcg](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/fourthstartcg/32/163893_2.png) [@fourthstartcg](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/fourthstartcg)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2025, 12:07pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/7 "2025-03-03T12:07:57Z")
Looks like you just need the convoluted membership in order to apply for a lottery. I just made a normal Pokemon Center order of in-stock products to my Tenso address with no problems. I needed to update my credit card information from the user page and there was a new confirmation prompt from my bank (3D Secure) but nothing else. Reshipper addresses haven’t been winning lotteries for years, unless you figured out some service they didn’t know about or had an actual middle man in Japan. So it looks like this membership system doesn’t really change much and just formalizes practices they’ve already had in place. ![Screenshot 2025-03-03 at 7.07.48 AM](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/6/5/6580c7c81a56cf6f07e31c4597b6e85fb78f150d.png) ---
**Author:** ![ddk](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/ddk/32/233929_2.png) [@ddk](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ddk)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2025, 1:02pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/8 "2025-03-03T13:02:07Z")
Yeah, not surprised. It’s pretty standard for any of the big 3 ticketing platforms in Japan. Will have to wait until the next time I’m in Japan to activate an account, which should be soon. ---
**Author:** ![koala](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/koala/32/1805_2.png) [@koala](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/koala)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 7:41am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/9 "2025-03-12T07:41:12Z")
It seems phone verification applies to non-lottery orders for the newest set as well [https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/news/?id=20250312](https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/news/?id=20250312) > Reposting Heads up for anyone trying to order SV9a Heat Wave Arena from Pokémon Center Japan online ( @joon), ![1](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/1/7/173f64ccd774dfa6e6b041341c9d4eac53a252dd.png) I’m expecting the same will happen with the newest sets from now onwards, including SV10 The Glory of Team Rocket next month c: Reddit ![1](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/0/5/05b9801ceabc925317c89ef33c1799bdf2ead8b1.webp) ![2](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/7/a/7adbbe8717277ef20eda85540eafc52cd2caba47.webp) ![3](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/7/c/7c9c1258ed92e051e1f96bf3de2a4c3b5272d8c0.webp) ---
**Author:** ![0ean](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/0ean/32/172996_2.png) [@0ean](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/0ean)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 7:57am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/10 "2025-03-12T07:57:58Z")
TLDR: So no more Pokémon Japan orders for me. ---
**Author:** ![Drew12](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/drew12/32/161497_2.png) [@Drew12](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Drew12)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 9:40am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/12 "2025-03-12T09:40:22Z")
But for anything other than cards can you still use a service like tenso or blackship? ---
**Author:** ![mrbubbles](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/mrbubbles/32/255723_2.png) [@mrbubbles](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/mrbubbles)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 10:34am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/13 "2025-03-12T10:34:59Z")
This seems to be correct. I think the rest of products should not be affected and hopefully this is only applicable to the very hot / in-demand products. Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![kemost](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/kemost/32/244_2.png) [@kemost](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/kemost)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 9:39am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009/14 "2025-05-01T09:39:40Z")
Hi, When it states only 1 item pr person, is this for each order, or total, can i order 1 today, and 1 tomorrow?