Pokémon World Championships 2023 Yokohama Commemorative Deck

Overview

The Pokémon World Championships 2023 Yokohama Commemorative Deck was a Japan-only release made available via lottery — and featured an exclusive Pikachu promo card. With the raffle limited to Japanese residents, UK flippers had to get creative by using reshipping services and suite numbers to enter successfully. Each deck cost around £40 all-in, and within weeks of shipment, resale prices soared to £220+, driven purely by demand for the Pikachu card.

How the Flip Played Out

Raffle announced in Japan; members used reshipper suites to enter.

Full guides shared for creating Pokémon Center accounts and applying.

Winners paid around ¥3,500 (~£20) + £20 reshipping = ~£40 total.

Pikachu card alone was flipping for ~£200+ on eBay.

Members sold sealed decks or split and flipped the promo separately.

Timeline: From Raffle to Resell

Raffle Entry Deadline

16/08/2023

Members submit entries using Japanese reshippers and suite addresses to bypass region lock.

Winners Notified

25/09/2023

Emails confirm raffle wins. Successful applicants are charged immediately — no delays.

Shipping Begins

02/10/2023

Decks start arriving at reshippers. Members coordinate forwarding to the UK in preparation for resale.

Profits Locked In

30/10/2023

Listings land at £220+. The exclusive Pikachu promo proves the MVP, driving demand across collector circles.

Useful Links / Resources

▶️ Official Raffle Page – Pokémon Center JP

▶️ eBay Listings – Yokohama Pikachu Promo

Final Thoughts

This flip was about logistics, not luck. With a low-risk entry price and sky-high demand for a single card, the Yokohama Deck is proof that global exclusives = next-level flips. Reshipping, multiple suite numbers, and Discord prep made this a smooth win.