As the year winds down, Japan's stores are gearing up for the annual New Year's tradition of lucky bags, known as fukubukuro. It's a chance to test your luck for the coming year, but also a surefire way to lighten your wallet right after the holidays!
And guess who's joining the fukubukuro frenzy? The official Pokémon store, Pokémon Center! Today (11/21), they unveiled the lucky bag set "PikaPika Box 2026," absolutely bursting with Pokémon goodies. The star of the show? A limited-edition "Magikarp Shoulder Bag," with three random variations hidden inside! Applications for the lottery sale are open from today until November 27th on the Pokémon Center Online.
The "PikaPika Box 2026" comes in a super cool, Japanese-inspired box design, complete with Magikarp artwork. Talk about a collector's item!
Inside every lucky bag, you're guaranteed to snag one of the "Magikarp Shoulder Bag" variations. And get this – they've thoughtfully included male Magikarp, female Magikarp, and even the ultra-rare shiny gold Magikarp! You're definitely getting one of those. As for the rest of the contents? The official word is "packed with Pokémon merchandise," so it's a total surprise until you unbox it!
▼ Male Magikarp
▼ Female Magikarp
▼ Golden Magikarp
To get your hands on this lucky bag, you'll need to apply for the lottery on the Pokémon Center Online. If you're ready to try your luck, make sure to head over to the Pokémon Center Online lottery page to sign up!
via： 日本寶可夢官網