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How to Enter Pokemon Card Lotteries in Japan

What chuusen means, which accounts are needed, how to read shop conditions, and how to avoid common lottery mistakes.

Aug 15, 2026
5 min
KidNihon
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What Is Chuusen?

Chuusen (抽選) means lottery entry. You register first; only selected users can buy or pay later.

What You Need

  • Japanese shop accounts such as Amazon, Rakuten Books, 7net, Nojima, Pokemon Center Online, or chain-store apps.
  • A Japan shipping address, phone number, and valid payment method.
  • Purchase history or member rank when required by the store.
  • Ability to read conditions such as 1世帯1名まで (one person per household), 購入履歴 (purchase history), and 店頭受取のみ (in-store pickup only).

Common Mistakes

  • Do not enter with multiple accounts when household or duplicate-entry rules apply.
  • On Amazon, always verify that the seller is Amazon.co.jp.
  • For 先着 first-come sales, be logged in beforehand because stock may vanish quickly.
  • Check deadline, result date, and payment window after winning.
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