Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand
Niantic has posted a new blog post and has announced that Pokémon GO field testing will expand to Australia and New Zealand later in April 2016. Below is the press release from that blog post. Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand April 7, 2016 - The Pokémon Company a...
Movie 19 website updates with announcement of theme song
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entry follows: The Singer of the Theme Song to Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna is YUKI! The Singer of the theme song to the movie "Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna",...
Movie 19 website updates with info on tie-in campaigns
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entries follows: The "Pokémon Movie Premiere Commemoration Campaign": When you Change Oil at Kygnus SS, You Can Win Pokémon Merchandise Through a Lottery In commemoration of the Saturday July 16th premiere of the Pokémon...
Koichi Yamadera's Final Oha Suta Episode after 19 Years on the Show
Koichi Yamadera's final episode of Oha Suta aired on April 1st, 2016. He has been the MC of the show since its premiere on October 1st, 1997. He indicated that he believed it was time for the next generation to take over the show. Replacing him as the MC's of the show are Hanae Natsuki （花江夏樹） / Hana...
Pokémon Scrap 2016 Course B Details
The Pokémon Scrap 2016 (ポケモンスクラップ2016) campaign Course B details have been revealed and starting on April 28th, 2016 until August 31st, 2016, participants can use their collected stamps to receive the gifts in that course. Course A details are available in the previous news article. Cours...
Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres Trio of Legendary Pokémon for North America
The official Pokémon website has revealed that Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres will be distributed via Serial code in the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter. Look for a Trio of Legendary Pokémon in Your Inbox! A chance to get Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres is arriving in the May Pokémon Trainer Clu...
Shadow Mewtwo amiibo Nintendo eShop Card Offer for Pokkén Tournament
For a limited time, players can receive a free Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card with their Nintendo eShop digital purchase of the Pokkén Tournament game. The offer expires July 31, 2016 and is only valid in US, Canada, and Mexico while supplies last and there is a limit of one amiibo card per purchase. ...
XY Fates Collide
The official Pokémon website has announced the XY Fates Collide TCG expansion set on March 29th, 2016 and it was released on May 2nd, 2016 and featured over 120 cards. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread. XY Fates Collide Reality shifts and is remade in the ...
Flash Clash
A new online tournament for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire has been announced called the Flash Clash. Details of this tournament have been added to our 6th Generation Online Tournaments page and are also listed below. Flash Clash Information Region: Inter...
Movie 19 website updates with note on AnimeJapan 2016
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entry follows: Take Pictures With Satoshi at "AnimeJapan 2016" "AnimeJapan 2016" is held at Tokyo Big Sight Saturday March 26th and Sunday March 27th! At the ShoPro booth, which is marked with the Pikachu balloon, a phot...
XY11 - The Heatburst Warrior / The Cold-Hearted Traitor
The sell sheets for the 11th XY TCG expansion set in Japan have been released to retailers and it is called Pokémon Card Game - XY BREAK - The Heatburst Warrior / The Cold-Hearted Traitor (ポケモンカードゲームXY BREAK 爆熱の闘士 冷酷の反逆者). The set will be released in Japan on June 17th, 2016 and will contain at lea...
A first look at Pokémon GO
Niantic has posted the first official screenshots and further details for the upcoming mobile game Pokémon GO on their blog. Below is the press release from that blog post. A first look at Pokémon GO We’re thrilled to provide a peek into Pokémon GO. Pokémon GO represents the next generati...
Pokémon Shuffle Versions 1.3.0/1.3.3 Nintendo 3DS
A significant update to Pokémon Shuffle for Nintendo 3DS was added to the eShop on March 23rd, 2016 bringing the game version up to 1.3.0. This large update add new elements to the game, new gifts for long time players as well as new features and items. An update was pushed later on in the day to up...
Korean XYZ Alternate-colored Xerneas
The Pokémon XY&Z TV anime series began airing on Tooniverse in South Korea on March 22nd, 2016. To celebrate the premiere, a Alternate-colored Xerneas was distributed via a serial code unlock to players of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The code was: TUE05PM. Xerneas is level 100, has the Abi...
20th celebrations continue as Pokémon enters the record books
A 12,987 TCG card mosaic was created in the United Kingdom to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Pokémon games. 20th celebrations continue as Pokémon enters the record books UK artist creates epic Pikachu mosaic using 12,987 Pokémon trading cards London, United Kingdom, 21 March 2016—The...
DreaDrea Serena version by Mayuki Makiguchi
The official Pokémon XYZ Character Song Project website has announced that a new cover version of the song Drea Drea sung by Serena's voice actor Mayuki Makiguchi will air as an insert song and the ending during XY&Z 20 which airs on Thursday, March 24th, 2016. The original version of the song was s...
Three Legendary Bird Pokémon at Smyths Toys Superstores in UK
Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres will be distributed with their Hidden Abilities at participating UK Smyths Toys Superstores from 22 March. London, United Kingdom: 16 March 2016— The Pokémon Company International has partnered with Smyths Toys to give fans the opportunity to obtain one of three s...
POKKÉN TOURNAMENT LAN Battle Mode / 1.1 Patch for Wii U
The official Japanese POKKÉN TOURNAMENT website announced the details for the LAN Battle Mode and a 1.1 Patch for the Nintendo Wii U version of the game. LAN Battle Mode LAN Battle Mode allows players to utilize two Nintendo Wii U systems to enjoy matches at 60 Frames per Second. There are t...
Japan Championships 2016 (ポケモンジャパンチャンピオンシップス2016)
A new online tournament for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire has been announced called the Japan Championships 2016 (ポケモンジャパンチャンピオンシップス2016). Details of this tournament have been added to our 6th Generation Online Tournaments page and are also listed below. Japan Championships 2016 (ポケモンジャパン...
Movie 19 website Updates with Details on Movie Preorder Event and Pokémon Elections
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entries follow: Special Pre-order Ticket Information The special pre-order ticket that comes with a "Volcanion" present code goes on sale Saturday April 16th! Get it via the Internet!! If you purchase a special pre-ord...
