Everything You Need To Know About the 2025 Pokemon Stamp Rally

Tokyo Weekender

22-07-2025

Pokemon Stamp Rally season is officially back. This annual tradition — a summer-long collaboration between JR East and The Pokemon Company — invites fans to crisscross Tokyo and neighboring regions by train, collecting special stamps at participating stations. Think of it as a real-world Pokedex adventure: pick up a booklet, travel to train stations and collect custom Pokemon stamps. Complete the course, and you'll earn exclusive Pokemon-themed rewards.
The 2025 edition of the
JR East Pokemon Mega Stamp Rally
spans 36 stations across the Tokyo metropolitan area. Like the games, where you build your team one Pokemon at a time, this rally challenges you to collect stamps while exploring new neighborhoods and leveling up your travel experience.
From July 18 to August 31, aspiring trainers can gather stamps and earn tiered rewards, from limited-edition merchandise to trading cards and toys. With dozens of stations, stamps, Pokemon and prizes to keep track of, the sheer scale of the rally can be a little overwhelming.
Here's your definitive guide to navigating this year's Mega Stamp Rally like a pro.
List of Contents:
Rally Station Map
Stage 1: The Starter Course
Stage 2: Trainer Tier
Stage 3: Pokemon Master Challenge
Extra Stage
Merchandise and Extra Campaign Activities
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Rally Station Map
This year, 36 Pokemon character stamps are scattered across JR East stations in and around Tokyo. Below is a full list of participating stations and where to find each stamp. We also included both the characters' official English names and their official Japanese names for your reference.
Be warned that most stamps are located outside the ticket gates, meaning that you must tap your IC card to officially exit and collect the stamp. Your card will be charged even if you exit and re-enter the station to move on to the next location. If you are planning on catching all of the Pokemon, it might be a good idea to invest in a
JR Tokyo Free Ticket
to access unlimited JR East lines throughout the day.
Stations marked with * are Stage 2 locations.
Akabane Station
(Mega Venusaur/
Mega Fushigibana
): Outside the north exit ticket gate
Ageo Station
(Scream Tail/
Sakebushippo
): Outside the ticket gate, on the left side inside the Midori no Madoguchi ticket office
Asagaya Station
(Mega Kangaskhan/
Megagarura
): Outside the ticket gates, near the north exit
Ikebukuro Station *
(Meowscarada/
Masukanya
): Outside the south ticket gate
Itabashi Station
(Mega Gengar/
Megagenga
): Outside the ticket gate
Ueno Station *
(Quaxwell/
Uerukamo
): Outside Iriya ticket gate
Urawa Station
(Mega Absol/
Megaabusoru
): Outside the central ticket gate, near the Midori no Madoguchi ticket office
Ebisu Station *
(Gimmighoul/
Korekure
): Outside the west ticket gate
Osaki Station
(Ceruledge/
Soubureizu
): Outside the north ticket gate
Ofuna Station
(Mega Steelix/
Megahaganeru
): On the left side after exiting the south ticket gate
Omiya Station *
(Dot's Tinkatuff/
Dottononakanukyan
): Near the central ticket gate, outside the police station
Omori Station *
(Charcadet/
Karubou
): Outside the central ticket gate
Kashiwa Station
(Mega Gardevoir/
Megasanaito
): Outside the central ticket gate
Kanda Station
(Rhyhorn & Golduck/
Saidon & Gorudakku
): outside the south exit ticket gate
Kita-Senju Station *
(Hattena/
Teburimu
): Outside the south ticket gate
Koshigaya-Laketown Station
(Maushold/
Ikkanezumi
): On the left side after exiting the ticket gate
Sakuragicho Station *
(Terapagos/
Terapagosu
): Outside the south ticket gate
Shinagawa Station *
(Kilowattrel/
Taikaiden
): Outside the central ticket gate, near the Midori no Madoguchi ticket office
Shin-Urayasu Station
(Mega Gyarados/
Megagyaradosu
): On the life side after exiting the central ticket gate
Shinjuku Station *
(Yellow Mega Lucario/
Kiiroimegarukario
): On the right side after exiting the east ticket gate
Shinmatsudo Station
(Mega Slowbro/
Megayadoran
): Outside of the ticket gate
Takanawa Gateway Station
(Mega Charizard X/
Megarizadon X
): Outside of the north ticket gate
Tachikawa Station
(Medicham/
Charemu
): Outside of the west ticket gate
Chiba Station
(Tasugiri/
Sharitatsu
): On the right side after exiting the central ticket gate
Tokyo Station *
(Captain Pikachu/
Kyaputenpikachu
): Outside the Marunouchi south exit ticket gate
Nippori Station
(Pawmi/
Pamo
): Outside the north ticket gate
Hasuda Station
(Mega Altaria/
Megachirutarisu
): On the right side after exiting the ticket gate
Haneda Airport
(Mega Charizard Y/
Megarizadon Y
): Inside the ticket gate of Terminal 3 Station, inside the Platform 2 waiting room
Funabashi Station
(Mega Blastoise/
Megakamokkusu
): Outside the central ticket gate, in front of the Midori no Madoguchi ticket office
Machida Station
(Garganacl/
Kyojion
): Outside of the central ticket gate, in front of the Midori no Madoguchi ticket office
Mitaka Station *
(Mega Sableye/
Megayamirami
): Outside of the ticket gate, in front of the Midori no Madoguchi ticket office
Musashi-Urawa Station
(Umbreon/
Burakki
): On the right side after exiting the ticket gate
Yokohama Station
(Mega Tyranitar/
Megabangirasu
): Outside the central north ticket gate
Yotsuya Station *
(Crocalor/
Achigeta
): On the left side after exiting the Yotsuya exit ticket gate
Yoyogi Station
(Mega Ampharos/
Megadenryu
): On the right side after exiting the west exit ticket gate
Ryugasakishi Station
(White Zygarde/
Shiroijigarude
): Outside the ticket gate
The Pokemon stamp rally consists of various stages of participation — you can pick your own level of commitment, from collecting just a few stamps for fun to catching all 36 characters. Each stage has its own unique prizes.
Stage 1: The Starter Course
To complete Stage 1, collect any six character stamps. Once you have them, head to one of the nine designated
NewDays 'Goal Shops'
(locations listed below) and exchange your booklet for your first reward. Conveniently, most of these stores are inside the stations, usually near the stamp area.
By completing Stage 1, you can receive a jumbo Pokemon Trading Card Game promo card featuring Pikachu EX as well as booklets for Stage 2 and Stage 3.
Prize redemption locations
NewDays Akabane
: Outside the north ticket gate
NewDays Ikebukuro
: Outside the central west exit ticket gate
NewDays Ueno
: Outside the entrance ticket gate
NewDays Omiya
: Second floor, central ticket gate outside of the north exit
NewDays Gransta Marunouchi Tokyo
: Outside the Marunouchi underground south exit ticket gate
NewDays CIAL Yokohama
: Outside the central north and south ticket gates, corner of the west exit
NewDays Shinagawa Chuo
: Second floor north ticket gate, next to the ticket machine
NewDays Shinjuku
: Outside the east ticket gate
NewDays Tachikawa
: Outside the east ticket gate concourse
Stage 2: Trainer Tier
Stage 2 requires you to collect all 12 stamps from a special set of stations. These 12 'Stage 2' stations are marked with an asterisk (*) in the rally station list above.
Already visited some during your first stage journey? Good news: you're allowed to cut and paste previously collected stamps from Stage 1 into your Stage 2 booklet. But if you're aiming to complete all 36 eventually, it's worth collecting new ones.
Once you've completed Stage 2, visit the Tokyo Station Goal Counter to claim your next rewards: a Pokemon Frienda Yellow Mega Lucario arcade game card, a clear multi-case featuring this year's Pokemon and an entry ticket for a lottery giveaway — 50 winners will receive a Yellow Mega Lucario plush toy.
Stage 3: Pokemon Master Challenge
To become an ultimate Pokemon Master, catch all 36 Pokemon! If you get all 36 stamps in your booklet, bring it to the Tokyo Station Goal Counter to receive an exclusive keychain.
Extra Stage
This extra stage of the rally ventures outside of the Tokyo metropolitan area, into the Tohoku region. You can collect stamps of the legendary Six Heroes at designated shinkansen stations.
Sendai Station
(Lapras/
Rapurasu
): Outside of the shinkansen ticket gate, near the
Midori no Madoguchi ticket office on the third floor
Morioka Station
(Galarian Moltres/
Gararufaiya
): Outside of the ticket gate, near the south
Midori no Madoguchi ticket office on the second floor
Yamagata Station
(Kleavor/
Basagiri
): Outside of the shinkansen ticket gate on the second floor
Akita Station
(Rayquaza/
Rekkuza
): Near the central ticket gate
Niigata Station
(Gouging Fire/
Ugatsuhomura
): Outside of the shinkansen east ticket gate, in front of the east
Midori no Madoguchi ticket office
Shin-Aomori Station
(Arboliva/
Oriva
): In front of the waiting room outside of the shinkansen ticket gate
You only need one stamp for the shinkansen course. Collect any of these six special stamps and present it to the Tokyo Station Goal Counter to receive an exclusive medal featuring Black Rayquaza.
Merchandise and Extra Campaign Activities
Limited-edition Pokemon items — including rally-themed merchandise and snacks — will be available at participating NewDays stores.
A special premium edition of the stamp booklet (¥2,420) is also on sale. It includes s
paces for all 36 metro and six shinkansen stamps, a
stamp booklet holder and a
pouch for your IC card.
Please note that if you use the premium booklet, all prizes must be redeemed at Tokyo Station.
The nine prize redemption locations will also have Pikachu-edition Tokyo Banana, a popular sponge cake with banana custard filling. The Pikachu version of the treat comes with four pieces inside the box and has adorable Pikachu designs on the cakes and the packaging.
Additionally, the Tokyo Station Goal Counter will be distributing Captain Pikachu paper sun visors from July 18 to September 1, until supplies last.
Finally, select trains will be getting a Pokemon makeover. From August 4, the Yamanote Line will be themed around Masukanya (Meowscarada), the Keihin-Tohoku Line will showcase Uerukamo (Quaxwell) and the Chuo Line will feature Achigeta (Crocalor). These trains will remain Pokemon-themed until late August.
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