DeNA has announced that a 5★-Select Special Scout ×11 event will take place from June 21st, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until July 5t, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. in Pokémon Masters EX.

5★-Select Special Scout ×11

Scout 11 Sync Pairs PLUS a 5★ sync pair of your choice in the 5★-Select Special Scout ×11. A one-time only 5★-Select Special Scout ×11 will be available during the time period below. This special sync pair scout allows you to select a 5★ sync pair after scouting the initial 11.

Date/Time

June 21, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. - July 5, 2021 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• This sync pair scout can only be utilized once during the scout period.
• The special 5★ sync pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the scout period ends.
• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
• The pool of 5★ sync pairs available for selection in this sync pair scout is limited.
• To check the available sync pairs in this sync pair scout and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3050_4W_2

Niantic has announced that the COVID-19 bonuses that were implemented 15 months ago for Pokémon GO are coming to an end. There will be new exploration bonuses replacing them though.

Exploration Bonus Updates Coming to Pokémon GO

Trainers, One of the delights of Pokémon GO is finding Pokémon in the real world—walking around, discovering new places, meeting up with groups of friends to raid or battle together. At their core, all of Niantic’s games are built around the ideas of exploration, exercise, and playing with friends.

As we said last month, how we all play changed a lot in the past 15 months. With the onset of the global pandemic, we realized that we had to change the model for all of our games. We could no longer take going outside and meeting people for granted.

We learned a lot. Thank you for coming along with us as we continue to navigate through this together.

Today, as some parts of the world are moving toward recovery, we’re announcing:

• New exploration bonuses that make it more rewarding to play outside are coming over the next several months, including bonuses for spinning stops, playing at in-person raids, and getting in those steps.
• Bonuses introduced last year that we plan to remove or change, tested first in the U.S. and New Zealand, followed by other countries and regions based on local conditions.
• Bonuses introduced last year that we are planning on keeping, including first catch of the day bonuses, GO Battle League and Trainer Battle requirements, and more.

We’ll only remove temporary bonuses introduced last year after Pokémon GO Fest 2021, starting in the United States and New Zealand. We wanted to give you an advance heads up of what’s coming and our thinking behind it, as we said last November.

We’re committed to doing this in a staggered way, when it makes sense for each place in the world, to help people play safely. As we return to the outside world again, these changes are aimed at restoring the focus of Pokémon GO on movement and exploration in the real world. These changes will be introduced slowly and carefully to make it more exciting to explore the world around you.

New exploration bonuses for playing together in the real world
Starting at the end of July, the following exploration bonuses will roll out to Trainers for testing first in the U.S. and New Zealand. Trainers will:

• Receive up to two free Raid Passes per day from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
• Benefit from increased Incense effectiveness while moving.
• Be guaranteed gifts when spinning PokéStops so long as they have not reached their maximum gift inventory.
• Receive 10x bonus XP from spinning a PokéStop for the first time.

These bonuses will end when the Season of Discovery wraps up September 1, 2021. Some of these bonuses may stay rolling into the following season, and new bonuses will become available as well.

We’ll make these bonuses available in other countries and regions as it’s safe to do so. We understand that every place is different. Rest assured, we will be monitoring the situation and activating appropriate bonuses when and where available. Because of this, Trainers may experience different bonuses at different times. To see which exploration bonuses are available to you, check out your Today View.

Bonuses introduced last year that we plan to remove or change
Over the next few months, we’re planning to remove or change some of the bonuses introduced last year. We will not make these changes until after Pokémon GO Fest in July, and we will remove them first as a test in the U.S. and New Zealand starting at the end of July. We will remove or change them on a rolling basis in other countries and regions over time, and at the same time introduce new exploration bonuses.

• Over the past year, Incense effectiveness was increased to attract Pokémon to you more frequently, even if you weren't able to leave home. After the change, this effectiveness will be set at the standard level when you’re stationary and increased effectiveness will kick in when you are moving.
• Previously, your Buddy Pokémon brought you more Gifts each day, up to five gifts at once and up to three times a day. This was because we knew Trainers were running low on supplies like Poké Balls and berries to help them catch Pokémon. As we move to encouraging Trainers to play outside more, they can continue to receive supplies from spinning PokéStops. After the change, the frequency of these gifts from Buddy Pokémon will be reduced.
• Previously, PokéStop and Gym interaction distances were increased, to enable people to engage from further away. After this change the distance will revert back to the standard distance, when it makes sense in different places, though may be increased during future events and as part of certain features.

Remote Raids have become an important part of the game this past year and we’re going to continue evolving them. Our intention is to find the right balance between remote play and in-person play, so stay tuned for more details in the coming months. Many of these in-person raid changes will be to prepare for the eventual return of EX Raids.

Bonuses introduced last year that we are planning on keeping
Some of the changes that were introduced in the past year resonated well with our Trainers and will provide continued value as countries and regions begin to open back up. These changes will remain as standard parts of the game for the foreseeable future, some of which were previously announced:

• Incense duration will remain at 60 minutes.
• No walking requirement for GO Battle League.
• You can challenge any Trainer remotely with a QR Code, and the requirement to battle with friends remotely has been lowered to Good Friends.
• The maximum number of Gifts you can carry in your Item Bag at a time will remain at 20.
• Trainers will be able to open up to 30 Gifts per day, up from the previous 20.
• You will continue to receive three times the Stardust and XP for your first Pokémon catch of the day.

The path ahead will have some twists and turns, but we are committed to being clear about how and why Pokémon GO will evolve in the future.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/hello-world-pokemon-go

Niantic has announced that Tepig will be the July 2021 Community Day Pokémon and the event will take place on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Get fired up for Tepig Community Day!

Trainers, We’re excited to announce that Tepig, the Fire Pig Pokémon, will be featured during July’s Community Day event!

Date + Time
Saturday, July 3, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Tepig will be appearing more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
• Evolve Pignite (Tepig’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get an Emboar that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
• Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
• There’ll be a special one-time-purchase Community Day Box available for 1,280 PokéCoins, featuring 50 Ultra Balls, five Incense, five Star Pieces, and an Elite Charged TM.
• For US//media.pocketmonsters.net/news/5029/tepig.jpg.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Tepig Community Day-exclusive Special Research story, Roasted Berries.
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Roasted Berries Special Research story go live! Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.

Bonuses

• 3× Catch Stardust
• Incense activated during the event will last for three hours
• Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/communityday-jul21/?hl=en

On June 21st, 2021, The Pokémon Company announced a new project called the Pokémon Air Adventures - Flying Pikachu Project (そらとぶピカチュウプロジェクト), which aims to revitalize the aviation and tourism industries in Japan. This project is being carried out in cooperation with Skymark Airlines and other companies and organizations in Okinawa with various Pokémon appearing in tourist spots and as souvenirs. All the copyright fees for this project are free of charge, and Pokémon is covering some of the costs of the project. An Imageboard thread featuring press release pictures and photos from the announcement event has been added.

The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara was on hand to announce this project. The Pikachu Jet is currently scheduled to operate in various countries and regions around the world. This project is planned to expand to the rest of the world in the future, and the Pikachu Jet will connect the skies of the world.


In addition to Japan, there will be initiatives with Scoot, a low-cost carrier in the Singapore Airlines Group, and several other foreign airlines.


To commemorate the project, a Pikachu wearing kariyushi shirt and a different colored Sunnygo will appear in Pokémon GO starting July 22nd, 2021, the fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO's release in Japan. Kariyushi Pikachu is a Pokémon that can be found in the wild only in Okinawa, and is scheduled to appear for more than a year. Full details of this event were announced by Niantic.


Pikachu Jet BC (ピカチュウジェットBC) is a jumbo jet connecting Okinawa and various places. This is Skymark's first fully painted aircraft, and the painting fee was paid by The Pokémon Company. The first flight was at 3:35 p.m. JST on June 21st, 2021, departing from Haneda Airport and heading for Naha Airport.


In the flight cabin of the Pikachu Jet BC, you will be offered a KitKat with original design wrapping of the Flying Pikachu Project, an original mask of the Pikachu Jet BC provided by Medicom Japan, and paper cups. Pokémon will also be featured on the aprons of the flight attendants, boarding passes, and various other items to add color to your flight.



A.R. Medicom Inc. Asia Limited, in collaboration with Pokémon's Flying Pikachu Project is providing free masks with Pokémon designs for the Pikachu Jet BC.


Children who board the Pikachu Jet BC will receive an original sponge key ring, an acrylic stand, and coloring pages.


Pikachu Jet BC commemorative medals, Pikachu Jet BC mini pouches, and Pikachu Jet BC die-cast planes will also be available for purchase on board. Please be sure to get one to commemorate your flight on the Pikachu Jet BC.


To commemorate the inauguration of the project, an original song produced by HY, an artist from Okinawa Prefecture, will be released.

Special Shop at Naha Airport

A pop-up store, Flying Pikachu Project Special Shop (そらとぶピカチュウプロジェクト特設ショップ), will open at Naha Airport on Monday, June 21st, 2021. Original items for the Flying Pikachu Project and souvenirs of Okinawa Prefecture with Pokémon designs will be sold at a space in a department store on the 2nd floor of Naha Airport domestic flights area.

Pokémon Wrapped Public Transportation in Okinawa

Yui Rai, Okinawa's Urban Monorail system, which connects Naha Airport and Urasoe City, has wrapped some monorail cars with an original Flying Pikachu Project design. It depicts Pikachu and Shaymin (Sky Form) Flying. Please enjoy sightseeing in Naha by riding in a vehicle wrapped with Pokemon.

Highway and Route Buses with Pokémon Unveiled

Buses in Naha city (Toyo Bus, Ryukyu Bus Transportation, Naha Bus, and Okinawa Bus) will be running wrapped vehicles with the original designs based on the Flying Pikachu Project. Please enjoy sightseeing around Naha City with Pokemon. Express buses connecting Naha Airport and Nago Churaumi Aquarium will also have Pokémon painted on them. Please enjoy your trip around Okinawa Prefecture with Pokemon.

PokéLids - Okinawa Prefecture

To commemorate the launch of the Flying Pikachu Project, four new PokéLids were unveiled. PokéLids which depict Pokémon with an Okinawan flavor, will be installed at four locations in Okinawa Prefecture (Naha City, Okinawa City, Ginowan City, and Uruma City). The PokéLids in Okinawa are inspired by the Okinawan Landscape. More PokéLids will be installed at other locations in Okinawa Prefecture in the future.

Each PokéLids is an original design and each is unique. The PokéLids will continue to be installed for years to come. More than 160 PokéLids have been installed already in locations throughout Japan and they will serve as an opportunity for many people throughout Japan and around the world to learn about the charms of Pokémon and the locations the lids are installed at.

The PokéLids that are installed will gradually become PokéStops for the location-based game Pokémon GO for smartphones.

Let's find Pokémon during sightseeing in Okinawa!

Pikachu wearing Kariyushi wear, a prefectural product of Okinawa, will appear for the first time to promote Okinawa's attractions. Initiatives with tourist facilities in Okinawa Prefecture such as Okinawa World, Ocean Expo Park and Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Ocean Tower, Bios Hill, and Busena Underwater Park will start sequentially in July 2021. At these places, various Pokémon, including Kariyushi Pikachu, will greet visitors to liven up Okinawa. Visitors will be given stickers with Pokémon on them.

Ocean Expo Park and Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium - Located in the Ocean Expo Park, this aquarium allows visitors to experience the ocean of Okinawa, from the shallow waters to the offshore tide and the deep sea. There is also a spot where you can take a photo with Pikachu Flying. Take a ride on the Pokémon painted sightseeing car and tour around the park.

Pokémon Okinawa Sightseeing Tour

Reservations are now open for a Pokémon-filled sightseeing tours in Okinawa. The Flying Pikachu Project: Play with Pikachu in Okinawa, is a tour that allows you to fully enjoy Okinawa with Pikachu Flying and it is available for reservation on the HIS official website starting on June 21st, 2021 before the tour starts on July 17th, 2021. Specially designed Pokémon goods will be presented at the hotels where you stay. There will also be a photo spot where you can enjoy taking pictures with the Pokémon.


The following hotels are eligible:

• Double Tree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle (ダブルツリーbyヒルトン那覇首里城)
• Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort (ホテルモントレ沖縄スパ＆リゾート)
• Rizzan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay (リザンシーパークホテル谷茶ベイ)
• Lequ Okinawa Chatan Spa & Resort (レクー沖縄北谷スパ＆リゾート)
• Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort (ヒルトン沖縄北谷リゾート)
• Loisir Hotel Naha (ロワジールホテル那覇)

Pikachu Project LeaLea One-Day Sightseeing Tour Chura Bus

A bus tour called Flying Pikachu Project LeaLea One-Day Sightseeing Tour Chura Bus is also available. The bus, with a design of Pokémon playing happily in the ocean, will be operated by HIS and will take you to various tourist facilities that are involved in this project.

Flying Pikachu Project Digital Stamp Rally in OKINAWA

The Flying Pikachu Project Digital Stamp Rally in OKINAWA will be held starting on July 17th, 2021. You can collect stamps by visiting various facilities in Okinawa Prefecture where the Flying Pikachu Project is occuring. There are 14 stamp rally points in total, and if you collect stamps from at least three of them and bring them to the Flying Pikachu Project Special Shop at Naha Airport, you can get an original sticker. Collect stamps at various places as you tour around Okinawa.

Products featuring Pokémon on Okinawa's local specialties go on sale

Original products featuring Pikachu Flying of Okinawa will go on sale. We hope that these products will become a memento of your trip to Okinawa. These products will be sold at Naha Airport and at various facilities and stores in Okinawa Prefecture that sell souvenirs.

Kariyushi Wear
Sold by: Futaba Corporation
Kariyushi Wear, with the same pattern as the shirt that the Pikachu wearing Kariyushi Wear has, is now on sale. The Kariyushi wear is made of comfortable cotton material with a form-stabilizing finish for easy care. The silhouette of Pikachu is designed to blend in with the Bingata pattern.

Beni Imo Tart (紅いもタルト)

Distributed by: Okashi Goten Co., Ltd.
The exquisite combination of the paste made from 100% Okinawan red sweet potatoes and the tart dough baked with a unique formula is still as delicious as ever, 33 years after it was first sold. No preservatives or colorings are used to preserve the original flavor of the red sweet potatoes.

Peanut Tofu & Rich Mango Pudding
Distributor: Asahi Co., Ltd.
Jimami Tofu, which is made by solidifying peanut juice, is popular as a side dish and dessert in Okinawa. Rich Mango Pudding contains a generous 25% of apple mango juice, bringing out the flavor of the ingredients.


Jasmine Flower Tea (さんぴん花茶)
Distributed by: Okinawa Ito En Co.
Sanpin tea (Jasmine Flower Tea) has been loved in Okinawa for a long time, and we have made it more flavorful while maintaining the aroma of flowers. It has been on the market for about 20 years and has been a favorite drink in Okinawa.

Flying Pikachu Project Original Goods

A collection original goods indispensable for travel, will go on sale on Monday, June 21th, 2021 based on the Flying Pikachu Project.

The following products are scheduled to be released.
1. Plush Toys and Mascots - 2,530 yen and 1,650 yen
2. Neck pillows - 1,650 yen
3. Blanket - 2,970 yen
4. T-shirts - 3,190 yen each
5. Hair band - 2,200 yen
6. Room shoes - 2,420 yen
7. Eye mask - 1,980 yen
8. Laundry Case - 1,980 yen
9. Room wear - Men's: 4,400 yen, Women's: 4,180 yen, Kids: 3,960 yen
10. Pouch - 2,200 yen
11. Passport Case - 3,080 yen
12. Tote bag - 2,220 yen
13. Travel Pouch - 3,850 yen
14. Plastic Bottle Holder - 1,980 yen
15. Cap and Hat - 2,200 yen and 2,420 yen

Flying Pikachu Project Original Goods

On Saturday, July 17th, 2021, to commemorate the inauguration of the Flying Pikachu Project, a plush Pikachu wearing the Kariyushi wear will appear at the Pokémon Store AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom for 2,420 yen! The release of the product may be postponed or cancelled due to the situation in the production area. Please be aware of this beforehand.

Flying Pikachu Project

Skymark Airlines is a member of the Flying Pikachu Project and which has goal of contributing to society by connecting people and communities. Skymark Airlines has collaborated with The Pokémon Company to make a Pikachu Jet that they hope that many people will see looking up in the sky and will get people to enjoy air travel.


Pikachu and its friends will liven up the skies over Japan! There's even a hidden Pikachu! Can you find it? On the bottom of the plane, there is a Pikachu peeking through the window, so look for it when you see the plane in the sky.


Pikachu's are all over the airport and the plane! It is on the check-in kiosks and boarding passes.

Sources: https://flying-pikachu.com/jp/ and https://smart.skymark.jp/ja/campaign/flying-pikachu/inflight.html

YouTube Clip - oricon news

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

The Triple Feature Spotlight Scout featuring Dawn, Plumeria, and Lyra will take place from June 20th, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until July 7th, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. and the Grass and Poison-Type Egg Event will be held from June 20th, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until July 4th, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. in Pokémon Masters EX.

Triple Feature Spotlight Scout

Increased chance to scout Dawn, Plumeria, and Lyra! Triple Feature Spotlight Scout Under Way! Featuring 5★ Dawn & Turtwig, 5★ Plumeria & Salazzle, and 5★ Lyra & Chikorita! In this sync pair scout, you can use the daily discount for only 100 paid gems per scout up to 3 times per day.

You can also receive up to 15 Custom ★ Power-Ups for 5★ Dawn & Turtwig, 5★ Plumeria & Salazzle, and ★5 Lyra ＆ Chikorita depending on how many times you scout them using this sync pair scout!


5★ Plumeria & Salazzle can now be raised to 6★ EX in conjunction with this sync pair scout.

About Dawn & Turtwig

This confident Trainer from Sinnoh supports her team by offering an ally full recovery!

About Plumeria & Salazzle

This Special Strike sync pair unleashes a poisonous Sludge Wave that drenches all opponents at once!

About Lyra & Chikorita

This skilled Trainer from Johto defends her allies with Light Screen!

Sync Pair Scout + Present!

Receive the following items as presents according to the number of times you obtain 5★ Dawn & Turtwig, 5★ Plumeria & Salazzle, and 5★ Lyra & Chikorita from this sync pair scout!

1 Time(s)

• Acquired sync pair's Custom ★ Power-Up ×3

2 Time(s)

• Acquired sync pair's Custom ★ Power-Up ×3

3 Time(s)

• Acquired sync pair's Custom ★ Power-Up ×3

4 Time(s)

• Acquired sync pair's Custom ★ Power-Up ×3

5 Time(s)

• Acquired sync pair's Custom ★ Power-Up ×3

Date/Time

June 20, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. - July 7, 2021 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• The sync pairs featured in this sync pair scout may also appear in future sync pair scouts.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may appear as well.
• You will not receive the present if you obtain 5★ Dawn & Turtwig, 5★ Plumeria & Salazzle, or 5★ Lyra & Chikorita outside of the scout period.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The applicable presents will be sent to you upon obtaining 5★ Dawn & Turtwig, 5★ Plumeria & Salazzle, or 5★ Lyra & Chikorita in this sync pair scout during the scout period.
• You will not receive any additional presents if you obtain 5★ Dawn & Turtwig, 5★ Plumeria & Salazzle, or 5★ Lyra & Chikorita from this sync pair scout more than the specified number of times during the scout period. Note: Presents will be sent to the Temp Storage section of the Present Box.
• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3050_4W_1

Grass and Poison-Type Egg Event

Grass and Poison-Type Egg Event under way! Hatch Grass-type and Poison-type Eggs! You can check out the Grass- and Poison-Type Egg Event during the time period below. In this event, you can receive an Egg from Professor Bellis that hatches into a Pokémon that is either Grass type or Poison type!

Note: During this event period, you cannot receive Eggs from Professor Bellis by completing areas outside of this event.

Pokémon Hatchable from Eggs During This Event

• Tangela*
• Bulbasaur*
• Nidoran♀*
• Zubat

Note: Pokémon listed with an * may hatch as Shiny Pokémon.

Event Details

Opponent sync pairs in this event are weak against Grass types and Poison types. You can prepare your favorite Grass-type and Poison-type sync pairs and take them on!

Limited-Time Incubator

One limited-time incubator will be added to Bellis’s Lab for the duration of this event only. Try hatching lots of Eggs during the event period! Note: If an Egg is still in the limited-time incubator when the event ends, the limited-time incubator will remain active until that Egg hatches.

Lineup Bonuses

You have an increased chance of receiving Eggs if you take on event battles using teams that feature specific sync pairs. The more of these sync pairs you place in your lineup, the higher your Egg reward rate will be!

Applicable Sync Pairs

• Player Character Sync Pairs Egg reward rate: ×1.4!
• Grass-type and Poison-type Player Character sync pairs Egg reward rate: ×1.8!
• Grass-type and Poison-type sync pairs Egg reward rate: ×1.2!

The lineup bonus is ×1 by default and varies according to which sync pairs are on the team.
Example: If you place a ×1.8, a ×1.2, and a ×1.2 sync pair on your team, your chances of receiving an Egg will be increased by ×2.2.

Event Missions

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Date/Time

June 20, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. - July 4, 2021 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_3050_4W_2

A special Pikachu wearing an Okinawan kariyushi shirt will be appearing in Pokémon GO starting July 22nd, 2021. Shiny Corsola will also be appearing in Pokémon GO for the first time starting July 22nd, 2021.

Shiny Corsola is appearing for the first time in Pokémon GO!

Trainers, The Pokémon Company has launched Pokémon Air Adventures, an initiative started in Japan that helps create wonderful travel memories. To celebrate, in Okinawa, Japan, a special Pikachu wearing an Okinawan kariyushi shirt will be appearing in Pokémon GO starting July 22! This Pikachu will be appearing for over a year, so if you are able to travel and get the chance to visit Okinawa, you can try looking for one! Just like with the Pikachu wearing a kariyushi shirt, we’re looking to introduce more costumed Pokémon that are available only in certain regions of the world, so please keep an eye out for more news!

Shiny Corsola will also be appearing in Pokémon GO for the first time starting July 22! Corsola can be encountered only in certain regions. If you're lucky, you might soon find a Shiny Corsola! There is no time limit planned for this appearance, so when you're able to travel to a region where Corsola appears in the wild, you can venture out to search for a Shiny one!

Pokémon Air Adventures is an initiative that helps create wonderful travel memories. We hope that when people can travel, Pokémon Air Adventures can be an opportunity to help them enjoy traveling even more.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/flying-pikachu-2021/?hl=en

Easy and simple assembly! The brand that is perfect for your first plastic model experience, "Pokémon PLAMO Collection Quick! Eievui" is now available with a good night sleeping pose! There are only a few parts to assemble, and you don't need to use any tools, so even if you've never made a plastic model before, don't worry. It's very easy to make a posed Eievui. The Pokémon PLAMO Quick! series will have a new items added to the lineup in the future! Let's collect as many as we can and play with them! Pictures of this product have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Product Details:

Distributed by: BANDAI SPIRITS
Release Date: Saturday, June 19th, 2021
Price: 715 yen (tax included)
Size: A total of 16 parts make up this 115mm long Eievui figure.
Accessories: 1 x Foil stickers

Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2021/06/210618_to02.html and https://bandai-hobby.net/item/4386/

The official Pocket Monsters SPECIAL Twitter account posted a message indicating that the latest chapter of Pocket Monsters SPECIAL: Sword Shield will not be published on time. Due to Hidenori Kusaka health, the latest chapter of Sword Shield, which was scheduled to be published in the August 2021 issue of Corocoro Ichiban, will be postponed.

Message Translation:

Pocket Monsters SPECIAL: Sword Shield Notice of Publication Postponement
Due to Hidenori Kusaka's health, we will not be publishing the manga "Pocket Monsters SPECIAL Sword Shield" in the August issue as scheduled.
We are very sorry to all the readers who were looking forward to it.
Please wait for the resumption of the series in next month's issue.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Japanese Tweet Message Transcription:

「ポケットモンスターSPECIALソード・シールド」
休載のお知らせ
8月号に掲載を予定していました、
まんが「ポケットモンスターSPECIALソード・シールド』は、
日下秀憲先生の体調不良により休載させていただきます。
楽しみにされていた読者のみなさま、大変申し訳ありません。
来月号の連載再開をお待ちください。
よろしくお願い申し上げます。

Source: https://twitter.com/pokesp_special/status/1405720080550219776

Starting Monday, June 28th, 2021, the Pokémon Center Shibuya and BEAMS will release new collaborative items. A variety of items have been created based on the theme of "Shibuya, a changing city (変化する街、渋谷)", including fashion items such as T-shirts and accessories, as well as mugs and figures. To celebrate the collaboration, a pop-up store will be opened at the Pokémon Center Shibuya. Please look forward to the new line at the Pokémon Center Shibuya. High resolution images of these products have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Items:

Item List (English):

SALLIES Pocket Pal Minimal Wallet MM - 4,400 yen
SALLIES Pocket Pal Minimal Wallet MM - 4,400 yen
SALLIES Pocket Pal Minimal Wallet MM - 4,400 yen
K14 Silhouette Watch PK - 20,900 yen
K14 Silhouette Watch MM - 20,900 yen
K14 Silhouette WATCH MW - 20,900 yen
Shoulder Bag PK - 7,810 yen
Mug - 3,630 yen
T-shirt PK BLACK - 6,380 yen
T-shirt MM BLACK - 6,380 yen
T-shirt MW BLACK - 6,380 yen
T-shirt PK WHITE - 6,380 yen
YOSEMITE MOBILE STRAP PK - 7,480 yen
YOSEMITE MOBILE STRAP MM - 7,480 yen
YOSEMITE MOBILE STRAP MW - 7,480 yen
REVOMAX (355ml) - 6,600 yen
Figure - 19,800 yen
SILVER PENDANT PK - 17,600 yen
SILVER PENDANT MM - 17,600 yen
SILVER PENDANT MW - 17,600 yen
SILVER RING PK - 25,300 yen
SILVER RING MM - 25,300 yen
SILVER RING MW - 25,300 yen
SILVER earrings PK - 11,000 yen
SILVER Earrings MM - 11,000 yen
SILVER Earrings MW - 11,000 yen
SILVER BRACELET PK - 15,400 yen
SILVER BRACELET MM - 15,400 yen
SILVER BRACELET MW - 15,400 yen
Roo Garbage Set - 3 pieces - 4,180 yen
Tarp Pouch L PK - 2,750 yen
Tarp Pouch L MM - 2,750 yen

Item List (Japanese):

SALLIES Pocket Pal ミニマルウォレット PK - ¥4,400
SALLIES Pocket Pal ミニマルウォレット MM - ¥4,400
SALLIES Pocket Pal ミニマルウォレット MW - ¥4,400
K14 シルエットWATCH PK - ¥20,900
K14 シルエットWATCH MM - ¥20,900
K14 シルエットWATCH MW - ¥20,900
ショルダーBAG PK - ¥7,810
マグカップ - ¥3,630
Tシャツ PK BLACK - ¥6,380
Tシャツ MM BLACK - ¥6,380
Tシャツ MW BLACK - ¥6,380
Tシャツ PK WHITE - ¥6,380
YOSEMITE MOBILE STRAP PK - ¥7,480
YOSEMITE MOBILE STRAP MM - ¥7,480
YOSEMITE MOBILE STRAP MW - ¥7,480
REVOMAX（355ml） - ¥6,600
フィギュア - ¥19,800
SILVER PENDANT PK - ¥17,600
SILVER PENDANT MM - ¥17,600
SILVER PENDANT MW - ¥17,600
SILVER RING PK - ¥25,300
SILVER RING MM - ¥25,300
SILVER RING MW - ¥25,300
SILVERピアス PK - ¥11,000
SILVERピアス MM - ¥11,000
SILVERピアス MW - ¥11,000
SILVER BRACELET PK - ¥15,400
SILVER BRACELET MM - ¥15,400
SILVER BRACELET MW - ¥15,400
Rooガービッジ3個セット - ¥4,180
タープポーチ L PK - ¥2,750
タープポーチ L MM - ¥2,750

Sources: https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/lp/210618_01/ and https://www.facebook.com/BEAMS.co.jp/posts/5773437109398020

At the Pokémon Cafe, new Pikachu food and sweets are now on sale! In order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the hours of operation, date of release, and content may be subject to change based on guidance and policy statements from the government, local authorities, regulatory agencies, and public health centers.


Select "Everyone loves it! Pikachu Plate!", then choose the "Pokémon Cafe's Berry Chocolate Parfait" for dessert, and enjoy a Pikachu-filled menu! This is a great way to enjoy lunch or dinner.


For snack time, we recommend ordering a set of Pokémon Cafe's Pikachu Soufflé Pancakes and a drink of your choice, and just sit back and enjoy the sweets!







The menu lineup is irresistible to Pikachu lovers. In addition, the walls and displays of the Pokémon Cafe are filled with Pikachu characters from the Pokémon Cafe. Bring your favorite Pikachu plushie and enjoy the Pikachu-filled menu and store together!

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/cafe/news/210618_01.html