Increased Kabigon Appearances in Kumamoto and Ōita Prefectures
Niantic announced that from March 4th, 2017 until March 13th, 2017, Kabigon will appear more frequently than normal in Pokémon Go in the Kumamoto and Ōita Prefectures of Japan. They also warn players to be careful playing the game in those areas as there is still a lot of localized reconstructio...
Movie 20 Website Updates with Story Information and New Trailers
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow: Story Do you know how these two met? Satoshi and Pikachu are currently the best of partners. But the truth is, their initial meeting went as badly as it could possibly have! A Pikachu that won't listen to Satoshi,...
Oha Suta - March 2nd, 2017 - Movie 20 Trailer
A new trailer for the 20th Pocket Monsters movie I Choose You! (キミにきめた！) debuted on Oha Suta on March 2nd, 2017. The trailer was locked in a treasure chest and was teased about until it was finally opened and shown to viewers. The trailer featured Satoshi, Pikachu and Ho-oh and the new logo for ...
You are challenged by Team Skull Usain Bolt！
Olympic Gold Medalist Usain Bolt is featured in the latest batch of commercials for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan. He is portrayed as a Team Skull member and during one of the commercials he instructs Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, an obvious pun on his name. The commercials began airing on Japanese TV...
Kanto x Alola Regional Rumble (カントー×アローラ)
The fourth online competition for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon has been announced. Kanto x Alola Regional Rumble (カントー×アローラ) will take place from Friday, March 17, 2017 at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, March 19, 2017, at 23:59 UTC. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competiti...
Pikachu's Easter 2017 - Sparkling Spring Festival Campaign at the Pokémon Centers and Stores
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced the full details for Pikachu's Easter - Sparkling Spring Festival Campaign (ピカピカ春祭りキャンペーン) which will take place from March 18th, 2017 until April 9th, 2017 at the Pokémon Centers and Stores in Japan. As part of the campaign, new cute spring t...
North American International Championships / 2017 Pokémon World Championships Announced
The official Pokémon website has announced that the North American International Championships will take place June 30th, 2017 to July 2nd, 2017 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. It also announced that the 2017 Pokémon World Championships will take place from August 18th, 2017 to Au...
Pokémon Day - February 27th, 2017
The Pokémon Company International has announced the Pokémon Day 2017 festivities for the United States. It should be an exciting day for all fans of the franchise. It was also revealed that a new line of Pokémon Gallery Figures will be heading exclusively to the United States Pokémon Center website ...
SM3 TCG Expansion Set Announced
The Japanese retail sell sheets for the third Sun and Moon set have been revealed. It is called: Did You See the Fighting Rainbow? (闘う虹を見たか) / The Light Consuming Darkness (光を喰らう闇). The set will be released on June 16th, 2017 and will feature at least 51 cards. Booster packs will sell for 150yen pl...
Movie 20 Website Updates with Info on Drawing Contest
The official Japanese Movie 20 website has updated with information on the annual movie drawing contest. Translations follow: Aim to Become a Pokémon Drawing Master! The "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Drawing Contest Organizer: 10 Shogakukan magazines Sponsor: Pikachu Project ...
Splash! Magikarp (はねろ！コイキング)
A new Pokémon app for Apple iOS and Android has been announced and it is called Splash! Magikarp (はねろ！コイキング). The app is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2017 and it is being developed by SELECT BUTTON inc. A website has launched for the app but only teaser information was posted. ...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS
Niantic has posted the patch notes for Pokémon GO which has been updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS. Pokémon GO updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS ...
ARTFX J Serena with Fokko
A new figure has been announced that is part of the Pokémon Figure Series. ARTFX J Serena with Fokko was revealed on February 14th, 2017 for pre-order in Japan. It is the third figure in the series with Red and Haruka already released. High resolution pictures of this figure have been added to an Im...
Niantic Announces New Partnerships for Pokémon GO
Niantic has announced multiple partnerships around the world for Pokémon GO including Unibail-Rodamco Shopping Centers in Europe and Ito En in Japan and Tully's Coffee are now official partners. Stay Warm While Playing Pokémon GO This Winter at Unibail-Rodamco Shopping Centers in Europe Trai...
Johto Pokémon coming to Pokémon Go / Trading, Real-world Events and PvP Battling Later in 2017
Niantic has announced numerous updates are coming to Pokémon Go in 2017 starting with Johto Pokémon coming to the game later this week. In an interview with Niantic CEO John Hanke, Waypoint confirmed that Trading, Real-world Events and PvP Battling will hopefully be added to the game later in 2017. ...
Ash and Friends Move to Disney XD
As announced in November of 2016, the English dub anime's transition over to Disney XD from Cartoon Network continues on February 11th, 2017 when Pokémon the Series: XY Episode 1 airs on the channel and subsequent episodes of the XY series will air daily. Details about when Pokémon the Series: Sun a...
Pokémon Go Valentine’s Day 2017 Event
Niantic has announced a special event for Valentine’s Day 2017 where players can get double the amount of Candy. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Us! Trainers, With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we couldn’t think of a sweeter time to double the amount of Candy you’ll earn every time ...
Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku Member Rina Matsuno has died at age 18
Shiritsu Ebisu Chūgaku (私立恵比寿中学) member Rina Matsuno (松野莉奈) has died at age 18 on February 8th, 2017. The official website had posted that she was unable to attend a performance in Osaka with the group on February 7th, 2017 due to illness. Although she was taking medical treatment at her home in Tok...
Pokémon Sun and Moon: The Official Alola Region Pokédex and Postgame Adventure Guide
The Pokémon Company International has revealed that the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon: The Official Alola Region Pokédex and Postgame Adventure Guide will be available for purchase at various retailers on March 3rd, 2017 in North America. The hardcover version of the book will retail for $39.99USD wh...
Saori's Kairiky - Event Pokémon Distribution
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced a tie-in Event Pokémon Distribution with an advertising campaign for Pokémon Sun and Moon with Olympic Gold Medalist Saori Yoshida (吉田 沙保里) that began in late January 2017. Saori is a highly decorated Japanese freestyle wrestler and the commerc...
