There are over 1,000 Pokémon out there, and with so many wonderful potential partners, it’s fun to take time to focus on one Pokémon to celebrate it and appreciate the joy it brings to the Pokémon world. Today, that honor falls on Lechonk, the lovable Hog Pokémon originally discovered in the Paldea region from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games. See Lechonk in action in the video above, then make sure to check out these other fun appearances the little Pokémon is making as we Discover Pokémon Together.

YouTube Clip - Discover Pokémon Together: Lechonk

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJSV8Jisrus

POKÉMON SPOTLIGHTS LECHONK WITH NEW MERCHANDISE AND EXPERIENCES AS PART OF “POKÉMON TOGETHER” CELEBRATION

As part of its yearlong brand campaign, The Pokémon Company International is giving Trainers around the world another way to “Pokémon Together” by spotlighting various Pokémon throughout 2023, inviting the community to discover and learn more about unique Pokémon across the franchise. The first “Discover Pokémon Together” program kicks off today and features the Normal-type Pokémon Lechonk, which was introduced in the hit Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games.

In celebration of “Discover Pokémon Together: Lechonk,” The Pokémon Company International released a new video highlighting the endearing Pokémon’s gourmand sensibilities as it searches for Berries in its natural environment. Fans can learn more about Lechonk here.

In addition, Trainers can discover Lechonk through a variety of product offerings and in-game events beginning today and continuing through April 2023.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Expansion Released with Celebratory Promotions

Trainers will have the opportunity to discover Lechonk by playing the newest expansion for the best-selling Pokémon TCG, Scarlet & Violet, available beginning today in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, and special collections at participating retailers worldwide, including Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Inspired by the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, the new expansion adopts an updated take on Pokémon ex, a gameplay mechanic featuring Pokémon with high HP as well as powerful attacks and Abilities, and introduces Tera Pokémon ex to the Pokémon TCG.

To celebrate the launch of the Scarlet & Violet expansion, from 31 March 2023 to 8 June 2023, subject to availability and while stocks last, Trainers in the UK will have the opportunity to obtain a promo card featuring Lechonk at participating retailers.


Furthermore, Trainers can add a Flying–Tera Type Lechonk to their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game by picking up a download code from GAME in the UK. Download codes will be available in-store and online while supplies last.

Pokémon Center Launches Lechonk-inspired Merchandise Collection

Fans can display their love for Lechonk with a new collection of Lechonk-inspired apparel and accessories, available now only at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. The collection includes shirts, hats, pins, plush and a Pokémon TCG playmat featuring Lechonk in its natural habitat while eating the most fragrant wild grasses and the richest Berries. In addition, all qualifying Pokémon Center purchases of £50.00 or more will receive a special Lechonk promo card while supplies last.

Lechonk-themed Activities in Pokémon UNITE

To discover Lechonk in Pokémon UNITE, players can throw a Berry among Lechonk to receive a Lechonk-themed frame, stickers, and other items at no cost from March 31, 2023, at 1:00 a.m. BST to April 18, 2023, at 1:00 a.m. BST.

Celebratory Animation Channel Available Now on Pokémon TV

In honor of Lechonk’s love of the richest berries, Trainers can find a special channel on Pokémon TV featuring episodes of the Pokémon animated series that spotlight Pokémon berries. Episodes are streaming from now until April 14 on the Pokémon TV app, available for mobile devices and the Nintendo Switch™ system, and at watch.pokemon.com.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/discover-pokemon-together-lechonk

To celebrate a unique partnership between Trafford Centre and Pokémon, a very special event; Pokémon: Art Through the Ages has been announced and will take place from October 17th, 2022 until November 13th, 2022 at the Trafford Centre in Manchester, United Kingdom. High resolution art has been added to an Imageboard thread.

New Partnership Sends Thunderbolt of Excitement Around Manchester! Pokémon and Trafford Centre Collaborate to Reveal ‘Pokémon: Art Through the Ages’

London, United Kingdom – 26 September 2022 – Following an artistically inspired reveal at Trafford Centre on 25 September, The Pokémon Company International today announced “Pokémon: Art Through the Ages,” a special partnership with retail and leisure destination Trafford Centre Manchester.

A special, treasure hunt-style event will take place from 17 October until 13 November throughout Trafford Centre, where visitors will be able to discover hidden art of the 151 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region. The Pokémon art will showcase a wide variety of artistic techniques and styles from across the ages, including cave paintings, stained glass and oil paintings for families and fans of all ages to enjoy free of charge.


Visitors who discover 10 hidden oil paintings and unscramble the secret code can visit GAME within Trafford Centre to collect a double-sided, limited-edition poster at no cost*. Additional activities will be offered within a booklet visitors can complete at their own leisure, and even more goodies will be up for grabs, including a certificate for finding all 151 Kanto Pokémon!*

Fans will also be able to hone their creative skills at the Orient Main Stage area where there will be special art workshops designed especially for children 6–11 years old**. Guests who want to take a break from art hunting can meet Pikachu at scheduled times or even watch Pokémon movies and episodes of the Pokémon animated series at the Orient Main Stage area*. Stay tuned for more details on the Trafford Centre website about schedules, bookings and availability for all of these activities!

Additionally, following the mysterious sightings from 21 September of Pikachu boarding a bus, Pikachu will make its way to Trafford Centre on the new Pokémon Bus to celebrate the event’s opening day on 17 October for one day only! Visit Trafford Centre for fantastic photo opportunities and the chance to see the new Pokémon Bus for the first time.

“We are thrilled to announce such a creative partnership with Trafford Centre,” said Peter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “Exploration is an element which is key to Pokémon, and we can’t wait for kids and families to embark on their own journey to complete the Kanto Pokédex and see Pokémon depicted in such unique art styles.”

Bruce Gardner, Brand Experience Director at Trafford Centre, said: “When initially sourcing a suitable location for this fantastic event, the Pokémon team were inspired by the unique architecture that is iconic of Trafford Centre. We have worked collaboratively with Pokémon, our Partners such as Transport for Greater Manchester, Clear Channel and our Retailers to ensure Pokémon fans can escape the ordinary and experience a unique, memorable and fun-filled day out. On behalf of the centre, we’re delighted to welcome Pokémon next month.”

For more information, please visit https://traffordcentre.co.uk/pokemon

*Subject to availability, while stocks last.
**Space subject to availability. Booking required.

About Trafford Centre
At the Trafford Centre we are passionate about creating compelling experiences that make our visitors smile, help our brands succeed and communities thrive.

We welcome 30 million visitors every year to our 280 brands, including Selfridges, John Lewis, Zara, Next, Marks & Spencer and a 20-screen ODEON cinema

Video game retailers around the world will be distributing serial codes to players of Pokémon Legends: Arceus for free and they can receive a Hisuian Growlithe and 20 Feather Balls.

Distribution Stores:
GameStop: Canada, USA - February 25th, 2022
GAME: UK, Spain - March 4th, 2022
GameStop: Ireland, Italy - March 4th, 2022
Micromania: France - March 4th, 2022
GameMania: Belgium, The Netherlands - March 4th, 2022

Get Hisuian Growlithe and 20 Feather Balls from GameStop

Visit a participating GameStop near you to receive a code card that’ll bring this Pokémon and bonus items into your Pokémon Legends: Arceus game.

Whether you've only just started your journey through the Hisui region in Pokémon Legends: Arceus or you've already been exploring the land for a while now, you're probably researching all kinds of different Pokémon...but have you found Hisuian Growlithe yet? No?! Well, starting February 25, 2022, Trainers in the US and Canada can visit a participating GameStop store in their region to pick up a special code card that will let them add a Hisuian Growlithe to their team—and you'll get 20 Feather Balls, to boot!

The Hisuian Growlithe you'll receive will arrive at Lv. 26, commemorating Pokémon's twenty-six-year history. The 20 Feather Balls you'll receive are great for catching Pokémon from a safe distance. They're also helpful for catching Pokémon that fly high up in the air.

While you're visiting a participating retailer, you can check out the new Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield—Brilliant Stars expansion, which releases on the same day!

To claim your in-game gift, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Pokémon Legends: Arceus game.
2. Press the Up Button to open the menu, scroll with the ZL or ZR Button until you reach the Communications screen, then select Mystery Gifts.
3. Select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.
4. Enter your code.
5. Watch as the gift arrives in your game.
6. Be sure to save your game.

No purchase is required to receive a code card, but the offer is only good while supplies last, so don't delay.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-hisuian-growlithe-and-20-feather-balls-from-gamestop/

To promote the release of the Sun & Moon Burning Shadows TCG expansion, the Pokémon Company International has announced that a Salazzle will be distributed to players of Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion is out now!

To celebrate, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon players can head into their local GAME store from 18 August to receive a battle-ready Salazzle for their Nintendo 3DS system.
London, UK—Friday, 4 August 2017—The third expansion in the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game series, Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows, is now available in stores across the UK. This expansion includes two new theme decks and over 140 cards, including brand-new Pokémon-GX and full-art Supporter cards.

What’s more, to celebrate Salazzle-GX appearing for the first time in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video game players can head into their local GAME store from 18 August to receive a battle-ready Salazzle for their Nintendo 3DS system, at no cost.

Salazzle evolve only from female Salandit, which are uncommon encounters in the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games. The venomous Poison- and Fire-type Pokémon Salazzle has its signature Corrosion Ability, which enables this Pokémon to make even usually resistant Steel- and Poison-type Pokémon badly poisoned using its potent Toxic move.

Salazzle will be distributed with the following attributes:

LEVEL: 50
TYPE: Poison and Fire
ABILITY: Corrosion
MOVES: Fake Out, Toxic, Sludge Bomb and Flamethrower
HELD ITEM: Focus Sash


From 18 August, Salazzle will be distributed battle-ready, so players can jump right into online or local battles to test their skills.

To receive Salazzle, fans must own a system in the Nintendo 3DS family and a Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game. Please ask staff in a GAME store for instructions on how to receive a special code to obtain Salazzle.*

Another treat for Trainers in celebration of Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows is an exclusive promo card featuring Stufful, available at Toys“R”Us as a gift with purchase from 4 August.

Source: http://sm3.pokemontcg.com/en-us/salazzle/

Codes to receive a Lycanroc Midnight Form will be available at participating GAME stores in the United Kingdom from May 5th, 2017 until May 31st, 2017 or until supplies last. GameStop in the United States between May 15th, 2017 and June 5th, 2017 will also be giving out a code.

Rock Your Battles with Lycanroc

Visit GameStop stores for a code to get Lycanroc (Midnight Form) for your game.

Add the dark strength of Lycanroc (Midnight Form) to your Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game with a code available at participating GameStop stores. Stop by your local GameStop between May 15 and June 5, 2017, and request a code, then enter it in your game to get this battle-ready Pokémon. This Lycanroc has the useful No Guard Ability, which makes sure that hard-hitting moves such as Stone Edge and Fire Fang will never miss. Plus, Lycanroc holds a Life Orb, adding even more bite to each attack!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/rock-your-battles-with-lycanroc/

Discover a battle-ready Lycanroc in Midnight Form for your Nintendo 3DS at GAME!

London, United Kingdom: 2 May 2017— To celebrate Midnight Form Lycanroc appearing for the first time in The Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon fans are invited to GAME stores across the country to receive Lycanroc (Midnight Form) for their Nintendo 3DS system.

Owners of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems can head into their local GAME store from 5 May and receive a Midnight Form Lycanroc, a Rock-type Pokémon from the Alola region that is ready for battle, for free.

Lycanroc evolves from Rockruff from Lv. 25 in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, but its form is decided depending on the time of day and which game it is evolved in. This special Lycanroc is battle-ready with its No Guard Ability, which makes sure hard-hitting moves such as Stone Edge and Fire Fang never miss.

Midnight Form Lycanroc are known for provoking their opponents and inviting their attacks. When opponents fall for this tactic, Lycanroc counter with their forte: a single devastating blow that finishes them off. The stronger its opponents, the more excited for battle Lycanroc become. They don’t mind getting hurt if it means victory in battle.

This Lycanroc is distributed with the following attributes:

LEVEL: 50
TYPE: Rock
ABILITY: No Guard
MOVES: Stone Edge, Fire Fang, Sucker Punch and Swords Dance
HELD ITEM: Life Orb

To receive Lycanroc, fans must own a system in the Nintendo 3DS family and Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon. Please ask staff in a GAME store for instructions on how to receive a Lycanroc code.*

The upcoming Pokémon TCG Sun & Moon – Guardians Rising, which features Midnight Form Lycanroc, launches in the UK on 5 May.

*For more information about the Lycanroc distribution at GAME, please see the following website: www.games.co.uk One per customer, while stocks last.

How to get the battle-ready Pokémon Lycanroc (Midnight Form) in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon:

1. Make sure your Nintendo 3DS system is connected to the internet. For Nintendo Customer Service, go to support.nintendo.uk.
2. Open your Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game.
3. Select MYSTERY GIFT on the main menu.
4. Select RECEIVE GIFT, then YES.
5. Select GET WITH CODE, then YES, then YES again to connect to the internet.
6. Enter your code.
7. Watch as you receive your Midnight Form Lycanroc.
8. Speak to the deliveryman in any Pokémon Center to receive your Lycanroc.
9. Be sure to save your game.


Source: http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/rock-your-battles-with-lycanroc/

YouTube Clip - Add the Might of Lycanroc to Your Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon Game!

London, United Kingdom: 2 August 2016— Pokémon 20th celebrations continue as fans are invited to head to GAME stores to collect the Mythical Pokémon Arceus and the latest Pokémon merchandise. Owners of Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X or Pokémon Y for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems can head into their local GAME store and receive Arceus, one of the Mythical Pokémon of the Sinnoh region, for free.

Arceus is the Alpha Pokémon which originally debuted in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl in 2007. According to the legends of Sinnoh, Arceus emerged from a Pokémon Egg and shaped all there is. Arceus has the power to become any Pokémon type while holding special corresponding plates, discovered in various locations across the Hoenn region in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. This Arceus is distributed with the following attributes:

· LEVEL: 100
· TYPE: Normal
· ABILITY: Multitype
· MOVES: Judgment, Recover, Hyper Beam, Perish Song


Arceus is available now at GAME. Fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game can join the celebration with the release of the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Arceus on 3 August. This collection includes a special Arceus promo card, a pin of the Mythical Pokémon, two Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs and a code to unlock cards in the Pokémon TCG Online.

London, United Kingdom – 26 April 2016: 20 years of Pokémon celebrations continue as fans are invited to head to GAME stores this May to collect the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai.

Owners of Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X or Pokémon Y for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems can head into their local GAME and receive Darkrai, one of the Mythical Pokémon of the Sinnoh region for free.

Darkrai is the Pitch-Black Pokémon, which originally debuted in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl in 2007. Darkrai is said to chase people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers. This Darkrai is distributed with the following attributes:

· LEVEL: 100
· TYPE: Dark
· ABILITY: Bad Dreams
· MOVES: Dark Void, Ominous Wind, Nightmare, Feint Attack

Darkrai’s appearance at GAME will take place from 1–24 May, and fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game can also celebrate with the release of the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Darkrai, launching on 11 May. This collection includes a special Darkrai promo card, a pin of the Mythical Pokémon, two Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs and a code to unlock cards in the Pokémon TCG Online.

What’s more, Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide, the latest expansion to the XY Series, will also be available in store from 4 May! More information can be found here: http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-tcg/xy-fates-collide/explore-and-watch/

GAME stores will also have a selection of Pokémon merchandise, including the latest TCG products and the video games Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon and Pokkén Tournament, available to purchase. Darkrai fans can head to any of GAME UK’s shops and look for even more collectible items featuring the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai, including a plush, a Premier Ball and Darkrai figure from TOMY and an exclusive T-shirt designed by BIOWORLD Europe.

The Pokémon Company launched a dedicated site for people in the United Kingdom to sign up for the The Great #EonTicketUK Relay Prize Draw. Basic details were announced in early November of 2014, but now residents can signup for their chance to participate in the Relay.

Be an Eon Ticket Ambassador to start the Great #EonTicketUK Relay!

Win a chance to attend an exclusive launch event in London and receive one of the first Eon Tickets!

The launch of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS systems is just around the corner—and we have an amazing competition for all Pokémon fans out there.

Winners will travel to a GAME store in London, meet Producer Junichi Masuda from GAME FREAK, be given either a Nintendo 2DS Transparent Red + Pokémon Omega Ruby or a Transparent Blue + Pokémon Alpha Sapphire bundle*, and then return to a local GAME store in their departure location's city to pick up a Pokémon goody bag and share the Eon Ticket with others via StreetPass!

The Eon Ticket is a special in-game item for the new Pokémon titles. With the Eon Ticket, you can revisit Southern Island in your game, where you'll have the opportunity to catch one of the Legendary Pokémon, Latios or Latias**. Most Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire players will have to wait to receive this ticket via StreetPass from someone who has it already. But to kick off the Eon Ticket distribution, we're giving 15 Pokémon fans the opportunity to be among the first in the UK to get hold of this brilliant item to start the Great #EonTicketUK Relay!

Fifteen winners, each with a parent/guardian or a friend, will travel to London on launch day, staying in a hotel overnight on 28 November. The following day in London, at an exclusive launch event at the GAME store in Westfield Shopping Centre, Stratford, the attendees will meet Junichi Masuda from GAME FREAK, the producer of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, before being among the first in the country to receive the Eon Ticket and win a Nintendo 2DS bundle.

The attendees will then return to their departure location city, where a local GAME store will provide a Pokémon goody bag and host a reception in their honour, offering local Pokémon fans the chance to come and collect the ticket via StreetPass from the winners' new Nintendo 2DS systems. Once players get the Eon Ticket, they can help spread the word to their friends by using social media to say "I've got the #EonTicketUK!"

Complete the entry form to enter, select your nearest preferred departure location, and leave your contact information. If you're under 18, please get the permission of a parent or legal guardian first. We'll be in touch with the winners on 20 November. Entrants must select their nearest departure location from the 15 listed below and will need to be available to travel to London on 28 November, returning to a GAME store in their departure location city on 29 November in time for a late-afternoon event.

Source: http://pokemoneonticketuk.com/

Images from the upcoming issue of Corocoro Comic have leaked on the Internet and reveal new information about the upcoming games Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

New Mega Evolutions

Sky Adventure

Eon Ticket

Mega Rayquaza

MultiNavi

Source: Corocoro Comic, November 2014 issue

6 hours into the Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire x NicoNico Live: Autumn Pokémon Special (ポケットモンスター オメガルビー・アルファサファイア × ニコニコ生放送　秋のポケモンスペシャル), Junichi Masuda was brought on to reveal new information on Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. He explained that Rayquaza would get a new Mega Evolution, and showed footage of it in action. Afterwards, the hosts Kosuke and Ayana Tsubaki had a quick link battle with a demo version of ORAS, where Mega Rayquaza's powers were demonstrated.

Shortly after, the official Pokémon websites updated with information on Mega Rayquaza as well:

Mega Rayquaza Revealed:

Rayquaza is said to be somehow connected with the mysteries of Mega Evolution. Now its Mega-Evolved appearance can be revealed at last! The Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza is said to achieve Mega Evolution in a unique way—unlike that of other Pokémon—due to its unique biology. What is this unique method? And what is the mystery of Mega Evolution? All will become clear in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

Rayquaza is a Pokémon distinguished by its high Attack and Sp. Atk. When it Mega Evolves, almost all of its stats get a boost, including these two, and it gains overwhelming power!

Delta Stream is an Ability that only Mega Rayquaza possesses: it fills the air with mysterious strong winds that affect the weather. These strong winds cannot be dispelled by changing the weather condition, except by a very limited number of Pokémon.



The Dragon Ascent move, which Rayquaza alone can use, is a powerful one. It boasts one of the greatest power ratings of all Flying-type moves, putting it at the top of its class. Not only will you be surprised by its overwhelming power—you\'ll be mesmerized by its majestic appearance! After soaring up toward the heavens in a great burst of speed, it crashes down in attack, dealing massive damage.

When Mega Rayquaza whips up strong winds with its Delta Stream Ability, this is what happens:

・The moves Rain Dance, Sunny Day, Sandstorm, and Hail will fail.
・The Abilities Drizzle, Drought, Sand Stream, and Snow Warning will fail to activate.
・Moves of a type that Flying-type Pokémon are usually weak to will only deal normal damage to any Flying-type Pokémon in the battle.

Also, with Delta Stream, weather effects last indefinitely as long as Mega Rayquaza remains in battle. When it is swapped out for another Pokémon on your team, the weather immediately returns to normal.

This is different than the Abilities Drizzle, Drought, Sand Stream, and Snow Warning, which can all affect the weather for five turns after being activated in battle, regardless of whether the Pokémon with these Abilities are still in battle or not.

The Delta Stream Ability and the Air Lock Ability are different in that Delta Stream fills the air with strong winds for as long as Mega Rayquaza remains in battle. Air Lock cancels out all weather-condition effects for all of the Pokémon in a battle as long as Rayquaza remains in the battle.



Source: http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary-pokemon/mega-rayquaza