Niantic has announced that to promote the release of Pokémon the Movie AG Mew and the Hero of the Wave Lucario on January 22nd, 2025 in cinemas in South Korea, players of Pokémon GO can participate in a commemorative event featuring Lucario from 10:00 a.m. on January 1st, 2025 to 8:00 p.m. on January 31st, 2025 (Korean time)

Pokémon the Movie AG Mew and the Hero of the Wave Lucario Release Commemorative Event!

Trainers,
A special event is coming to celebrate the release of Pokémon the Movie AG Mew and the Hero of the Wave Lucario on January 22, 2025! During the event, there will be Timed Research and Field Research that you can participate in. You can also find stickers featuring Lucario, so don't miss it!


Pokémon the Movie AG Mew and the Hero of the Wave Lucario Release Commemorative Event - From 10:00 a.m. on January 1st, 2025 to 8:00 p.m. on January 31st, 2025 (Korean time)


When you complete the Timed Research, you will receive XP, Stardust, Lucario Candy, Revive, and stickers featuring Lucario as rewards.

You can also encounter the following Pokémon: Lucario

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

The Timed Research task must be completed and rewards collected by 20:00 on February 10th, 2025, Korean time.

Field Research

You can receive event-related Field Research tasks by spinning PokéStops or Gyms. When you complete Field Research, you can receive Lucario Mega Energy, Lucario Candy, and Lucario-themed stickers as rewards.

Lucario Stickers

You can get stickers inspired by Lucario by spinning the following PokéStops or Gyms.

Lotte Cinema:
Lotte Cinema Gwangbok (롯데시네마 광복)
Lotte Cinema Gunsan Mall (롯데시네마 군산몰)
Lotte Cinema Gimpo Airport (롯데시네마 김포공항)
Lotte Cinema Nowon (롯데시네마 노원)
Lotte Cinema Suwon (롯데시네마 수원)
Lotte Cinema World Tower (롯데시네마 월드타워)
Lotte Cinema Incheon Asiad (롯데시네마 인천 아시아드)
Lotte Cinema Jeju Yeondong (롯데시네마 제주연동)

Megabox:
Megabox Mokdong (메가박스 목동)
Megabox COEX (메가박스 코엑스)

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/ko/post/ko-movie-2025/

U-Treasure began selling the Pocket Monsters Captain Pikachu Lightning Bolt Silver Necklace (ポケットモンスターキャプテンピカチュウ　いなずまネックレス　シルバー) on December 24th, 2024 at 11:00 JST for 16,500 yen (including tax). The new "Captain Pikachu ver." lightning necklace has a surface texture reminiscent of electricity and the back is engraved with Captain Pikachu. The necklace is shaped like a lightning bolt and is comprised of Silver 925 with a Yellow Gold outer layer. A 18k Yellow Gold version is also available for 132,000 yen.

Pictures:

Sources: https://u-treasure.jp/product/PO0200405200 and https://u-treasure.jp/product/PO0200402200

The official Anipoke Korea account has announced that those who attend a Movie 8 showing in theaters starting on January 22nd, 2025, can get Aaron's Lucario for Scarlet or Violet. Also, a Mew ex promo card will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. The Mew ex card has a Movie 8 logo stamp on the left corner. Full distribution details will be announced on the official website soon.

Source: https://x.com/AnipokemonKorea/status/1870970793410412690

On January 17, 2025, the Pokémon Card Game officially enters the Scarlet & Violet (朱&紫) series in China with the first set being the Pokémon Trading Card Game Gem Pack Volume 1, which aims to provide a new collecting experience for Trainers who love collecting Pokémon cards. Each pack contains 4 cards, all of which are Holo cards. Try to collect all the Holo cards of your favorite Pokémon!

The first volume of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Gem Pack includes many Pokémon including Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly from the Paldea region. Which one do you like the most? No matter which Pokémon it is, it will be presented as a Holo card in the first volume of Gem Pack. Not only can the illustrations of the Pokémon be different, but there are also many different variants of the same card. Try to collect all the Holo cards of your favorite Pokémon!

Take Sprigatito for example. The first volume of gem packs includes the following Sprigatito cards. There is a Holo card with Grass Energy icon pattern as well as a Holo card with the Poké Ball pattern. If you are lucky enough, you may also get the following Holo cards.




Comparing with the cards included in the set shows that the rarity markings of the cards included in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Gem Pack are also different. There are 5 types of rarity markings, specifically: ●, ◆, ★, ★★, ★★★. Of the 4 cards in each pack, 3 are of ● or ◆ rarity, and the other 1 is one of ★, ★★, or ★★★ rarity.

New Holo cards with illustrations depicting the bond between Pokémon and Trainers

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Gem Pack also includes Pokémon Holo cards with full illustration art of Trainers and their Pokémon from the Pokémon Horizons anime. For example, Liko and Sprigatito. The illustration features Sprigatito nestling up to its Trainer.

In addition to Sprigatito, the following Pokémon Holo cards with full art illustrations of Trainers and their Pokémon are also included.


In addition to the Poké Ball, Great Ball and Ultra Ball cards, the set also includes Energy cards and the Supporter card Nemona.

Promo Card

Starting on January 17th, 2025, if you buy 30 booster packs of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Gem Pack Volume 1 or 2 full boxes (15 packs per box), you can get 1 of the following Promo cards for free.


Sources: https://www.pokemon.cn/tcg/product/2024122205.html

The CD's for the TV anime Pocket Monsters ending theme, Pikkaan! Giga & TeddyLoid meets Rina Matsuda & Hikaru Morita (Sakurazaka46), will be released on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.

Pikkaan is an unique collaboration that has been talked about a lot, with Giga & TeddyLoid as the producers, DECO*27 as the lyrics writer, and features Sakurazaka46's Rina Matsuda and Hikaru Morita as the vocalists. Kei Mochizuki was the CD jacket designer.

The CD will be available in two versions, limited editions A and B, each in analog-sized packaging, with luxurious content that includes a CD, Blu-ray, and an acrylic stand.

The limited edition A version includes a new jacket design with Captain Pikachu throwing a Thunder Punch, a creditless video of Pikkaan, and an original acrylic stand of the Pokémon that appear in the creditless video. The Limited Edition B version includes a jacket design by Kei Mochizuki and includes the animated music video based on the illustration, and comes with an acrylic stand of the original characters from the jacket illustration. In addition, there are special bonuses for purchasing them at different stores.

Both packages will also include serial numbers, and 10 winners from each edition will be chosen in a raffle to receive a poster (featuring different designs) signed by Giga & TeddyLoid, Rina Matsuda, and Hikaru Morita, for a total of 20 winners.

Special Bonuses for Limited Edition A (SRCL-13150~13152)
Amazon.co.jp: Mega Jacket - Original Pokémon Illustration
Giga & TeddyLoid meets Matsuda Rina & Morita Hikaru (Sakurazaka46) Support Store: Original Smartphone-sized Sticker - Original Pokémon Illustration

Special Bonuses for Limited Edition A (SRCL-13153~13155)
Amazon.co.jp: Mega Jacket - Limited Edition B Jacket Illustration
Seven Net Shopping: Original Tin Badge - Limited Edition B Jacket Illustration
Rakuten Books: Original Acrylic Keychain - Limited Edition B Jacket Illustration
Sony Music Shop: Original Smartphone-sized Sticker - Limited Edition B Jacket Illustration

テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」エンディングテーマ Giga ＆ TeddyLoid meets 松田里奈 & 森田ひかる(櫻坂46)「ピッカーン！」2025年2月5日(水)にCD発売決定！

テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」のエンディングテーマGiga & TeddyLoid meets 松田里奈 & 森田ひかる(櫻坂46)「ピッカーン！」のCDが2025年2月5日(水)に発売することが決定した。

プロデューサーにGiga & TeddyLoid、歌詞にDECO*27、歌唱に櫻坂46の松田里奈と森田ひかる、そして配信ジャケットデザインに望月けいを迎えた異色の最強コラボが話題となった「ピッカーン！」。
CDは完全生産限定盤A/Bの２形態となりそれぞれアナログサイズのパッケージ仕様で、CD、Blu-rayにアクリルスタンドが付属した豪華な内容となっている。

完全生産限定盤Aは「かみなりパンチ」をはなつキャプテンピカチュウが印象的な書き下ろしジャケットデザインに、「ピッカーン！」のノンクレジット映像が収録され、ノンクレジット映像に登場するポケモンのオリジナルアクリルスタンドが付属する。完全生産限定盤Bは対照的に望月けい書き下ろしのジャケットデザインに、イラストをもとにしたアニメーションミュージックビデオが収録され、ジャケットイラストのオリジナルキャラクターのアクリルスタンドが付属する。さらに、ランダムで蛍光バージョンのアクリルスタンドが封入されているというサプライズな内容。

そして、両パッケージにはそれぞれシリアルナンバーが封入され、Giga ＆ TeddyLoid、松田里奈、森田ひかる4名のサインが入ったポスター(絵柄別)が抽選で10名様ずつ合計20名様に当たる特別企画も実施。テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」のエンディングテーマ「ピッカーン！」のCDは本日より予約スタート！
さらに、店舗購入特典も一挙に公開！それぞれの今回のコラボレーションでしか手に入らないオリジナルイラストの豪華特典も併せてチェックしてほしい。

対象店舗/特典内容

＜完全生産限定盤A（SRCL-13150～13152）付与対象特典＞
Amazon.co.jp　・・・　メガジャケ　※ポケットモンスターオリジナルイラスト
Giga & TeddyLoid meets 松田里奈 & 森田ひかる (櫻坂46)応援店　・・・　オリジナルスマホサイズステッカー　※ポケットモンスターオリジナルイラスト

＜完全生産限定盤B（SRCL-13153～13155）付与対象特典＞
Amazon.co.jp　・・・　メガジャケ　※完全生産限定盤Bジャケット絵柄
セブンネットショッピング　・・・　オリジナル缶バッジ ※完全生産限定盤Bジャケット絵柄
楽天ブックス　・・・　オリジナルアクリルキーホルダー　※完全生産限定盤Bジャケット絵柄
Sony Music Shop　・・・　オリジナルスマホサイズステッカー ※完全生産限定盤Bジャケット絵柄

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004412.000013546.html

Shogakukan has announced that a new anime series featuring the monpoké Pokémon baby brand will begin airing on the Japanese Pokémon KidsTV YouTube channel on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025!

Press Release - The first short anime series has been announced featuring the official Pokémon baby brand, monpoké!

The first monpoke animated short will be released on the official Pokémon KidsTV YouTube channel on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Shogakukan Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. (ShoPro)
December 18, 2024 12:00

This is the first series based on monpoké, the official Pokémon baby brand, and the anime series features 10 episode shorts, each 5 minutes long. Episodes 1 and 2 will be released on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, Pokémon Kids TV, on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, and one episode will be released every Wednesday thereafter.

When Pikachu arrives on monpoké Island, it meets many friends, including Dedenne, Manene, Doble, and Runpappa, and they have many new encounters. The series depicts Pikachu and its friends on monpoké Island, with its beautiful forests and sparkling sandy beaches, and it can be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. Viewers will get excited along with Pikachu and its friends as they encounter things, and you'll be touched by the moments of everyday life... It's a heartwarming series.

Be sure to pay attention to the adorable expressions and movements of the Pokémon at every moment, as well as the beautiful background art, such as the houses and forest where Pikachu lives, which are drawn with a soft touch and gentle colors.

The theme song music video was released today ahead of the release of anime series!

The music video for the anime's theme song, "Nice to Meet You, Let's Gather." was released today! It's a bright song that you'll find yourself humming along to. Be sure to check out the lively video, which also uses footage from the series! Watch the music video here!

YouTube Clip - monpoké Theme Song

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmERQ5ECuVM

Series Construction / Screenplay by Reiko Yoshida. The Animation Production is handled by Fanworks!

The Series Construction and Screenplay are handled by Reiko Yoshida, who has worked on numerous anime series. The Animation Production is handled by Fanworks, a studio that has produced many hits that are enjoyed by both children and adults.

Story

Pikachu arrives at Monpoke Island.
It's a wonderful place with beautiful forests, flower fields, crystal clear water, and sparkling sandy beaches.
Pikachu falls in love with monpoké Island and decides to live there for a while.
Pikachu meets lots of new friends.
Dedenne, Manene, Doble, and Runpappa...
They all play and have adventures together...
Who will be "Nice to meet" today?
We plan to release more information, mainly from the monpoké Official X account, in the future!
Stay tuned until episodes 1 and 2 are released on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025!

ポケモン公式ベビーブランド「モンポケ」から、はじめてのショートアニメが誕生！

モンポケのショートアニメ作品が2025年2月19日（水）からポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル「ポケモンKidsTV」にて公開！
株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション(ShoPro)
2024年12月18日 12時00分

ポケモン公式ベビーブランド「モンポケ」が初めてお届けする本作は、各5分×全10話のショートアニメシリーズです。
2025年2月19日（水）に1話と2話をポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル「ポケモンKidsTV」にて公開し、以降は毎週水曜日に1話ずつ公開予定です。
もんぽけ島にやってきたピカチュウは、デデンネ、マネネ、ドーブル、ルンパッパなど、たくさんのなかまたちと出会い、様々な「はじめまして」を見つけていきます。
美しい森やきらきらとした砂浜が広がるもんぽけ島を舞台に、ピカチュウたちの楽しい日々が描かれる本作は、子どもから大人まで幅広い年代が楽しめる作品です。
ピカチュウたちが出会う新しい体験に一緒にわくわくしたり、なにげない日常の一幕にほっこりとさせられたり…そんな温かみのある作品に仕上がりました。

そして、どの瞬間を切り取っても可愛らしいポケモンたちの表情や動き、
またピカチュウがくらす家や森など柔らかなタッチと優しい色合いで描かれた美しい背景美術にも、
是非ご注目ください。

ピカチュウは船にのって、もんぽけ島にたどりつきます。

どんなわくわくが待っているかな？

アニメ本編公開に先駆け、テーマソングのMVを本日解禁！

アニメのテーマソング「はじめまして、をあつめよう。」のMVを本日解禁！
思わず口ずさみたくなる明るい楽曲に仕上がりました。本編の映像も使った賑やかな映像にもご注目ください！
MVはこちらから！
https://youtu.be/vmERQ5ECuVM

シリーズ構成・脚本は吉田玲子さん。アニメーション制作はファンワークスが担当！

シリーズ構成・脚本をつとめたのは、数々の名作アニメを手がけた吉田玲子さん。
そして子どもから大人まで楽しめるヒット作を生み出してきたファンワークスがアニメーション制作を担当しました。

ストーリー

ピカチュウたちのいろんな「はじめまして」の物語―
もんぽけ島にやってきたピカチュウ。
そこは美しい森やお花畑、透き通った川や、きらきらした砂浜があるとっても素敵な場所でした。
ピカチュウはもんぽけ島が大好きになり、ここでしばらく暮らすことにしました。
デデンネ、マネネ、ドーブル、ルンパッパ・・・
ピカチュウはたくさんの新しいおともだちと出会います。
みんなでたくさん遊んだり、ぼうけんしたり・・・
きょうはどんな「はじめまして」とであえるかな？
今後もモンポケ公式Ｘを中心に、情報を公開予定！
2025年2月19日（水）の1話と2話の公開まで、引き続きご注目ください！

モンポケとは

2019年に誕生したポケモン公式ベビーブランドです。
ブランドテーマは“はじめまして、をあつめよう。”
お子様に向けては、“はじめて”の経験をたくさん積んで豊かな心に成長してほしい。親御様にむけては、お子様の一度きりの“はじめて”というかけがえのない瞬間をたくさん集めてほしい。という願いがこめられています。ベビー・マタニティ向けのアパレルや玩具、雑貨など幅広い商品を展開しているブランドです。

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001402.000002610.html

Soft vinyl Water Gun toys based on Pokémon featured in the Rayquaza Rising went on sale on December 16th, 2024 for 352 yen each (including tax). Product pictures have been added to and Imageboard thread.

Description:

Pokémon that shoot Water Gun are now available in soft vinyl! They are soft and easy to hold. When you fill them with water and press the main body, water will come out. This product is great for playing in the bath. The lineup includes 5 different Pokémon that are active on the TV anime Pocket Monsters! 1 piece of gum (soda flavor), is included with each toy.

Items:
1. Captain Pikachu
2. Nyarote
3. Welkamo
4. Nuoh
5. Syaritatsu (Curly Form)

Source: https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/products/2024/4570117918025000.html

For those who purchase Pokémon toys at Toys R Us in Japan, an Original Pokémon Special Sticker is being given out as a present! This sticker features Captain Pikachu, Black Rayquaza and Terapagos from the Pocket Monsters anime series. Limit 1 per person. Take your eligible receipt to the service counter in the store.

Period: Monday, December 2nd, 2024 until Wednesday, December 25th, 2024. While supplies last.
Number of Stickers: 80,000 in total distributed at all Toys R Us stores on a first-come, first-served basis.

Source: https://www.toysrus.co.jp/ja-jp/events/event-177.html

The Pokémon Company International has revealed a new Pokémon TV YouTube channel. The official Pokémon TV YouTube channel will begin posting full length episodes on December 6th, 2024. Viewers can explore the world of Pokémon with Ash & Pikachu! Experience some of the most iconic moments from their adventure with full episodes, live streams, compilations, and so much more!

According to the about page, the account was made on September 16th, 2024, so this project was in the works for a few months before the reveal on December 3rd, 2024. Pokémon TV discontinued in March 2024 and on October 22nd, 2024, WildBrain and Pokémon launched a Fast Channel on Pluto TV, so more ways are returning to watch the anime series.

Source: https://m.youtube.com/@OfficialPokémonTV

In Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 The Search for Laqua, our heroes undergo Tera Training, take on Paldea’s Gym Leaders, and continue their pursuit of the remaining Six Heroes. Tune in and watch their exciting adventures starting February 7th, 2025 on Netflix in the US. It will start airing on February 8th, 2025 on Cartoon Network in Canada. It will air in January 2025 in the UK on BBC iPlayer and CBBC.

Poster:

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 | Coming February 7 to Netflix | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxPmGur7Gqk

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 | Coming February 8 to Cartoon Network | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aILB5FhZNfc

YouTube Clip - UK: Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 | Coming January to BBC iPlayer | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzLSlEBw8Vk

Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ to Return in February 2025 for Second Season on Netflix in the U.S.

Fans Can Catch Up on the Popular Pokémon Animated Adventure with New Season 1, Part 4 Episodes Premiering Nov. 22

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Nov. 20, 2024 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that the second season of the latest Pokémon animated series, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” will premiere Feb. 7, 2025, in the U.S. exclusively on Netflix. The series follows dual protagonists Liko and Roy — and their respective partner Pokémon, Sprigatito and Fuecoco — on their exciting adventures across the Pokémon world, and in Season 2, titled “Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua,” these fan-favorite characters will continue their journey to uncover the mysteries of the Pokémon world while growing as Trainers.

Debuting earlier this year as the first new mainline Pokémon animated series in over 25 years, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” marks a fresh chapter for the Pokémon franchise, engaging a new generation of fans and propelling the brand forward with new stories and characters. The hit series has continued to make waves in the U.S., where it reached the top 10 English TV list in eight countries on Netflix and has delighted fans with new waves of content throughout 2024.

“‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ represents everything fans love about the beloved Pokémon animation, including themes of exploration, friendship and teamwork that resonate with fans around the world,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing and media for The Pokémon Company International. “Season 2 will see Liko and Roy encounter more fun adventures, and we can’t wait for Trainers to tune in to more captivating stories featuring lovable characters and Pokémon.”

"Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua" Synopsis:
The adventure continues for Liko and Roy as they travel the world in search of the remaining Six Hero Pokémon and the legendary land of Laqua. But to grow as Pokémon Trainers, a new challenge awaits — Tera Training! Journeying through Paldea, Liko, Roy and Dot must hone their Terastallization skills and battle the region’s powerful Gym Leaders. Then, Liko, Roy and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers resume their pursuit of the Six Heroes, including the black Rayquaza, as both they and the Explorers race to uncover the secrets behind Terapagos and finally find the path that will lead them to Laqua.

Fans can find an all-new trailer for the second season of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” for a closer look at the adventures ahead. Additionally, Trainers in the U.S. can watch the latest “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” Season 1 episodes exclusively on Netflix, with Part 4 available Nov. 22, 2024.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-to-Return-in-February-2025-for-Second-Seas