The Pokémon Company has teamed up with Ed Sheeran on a new track! Celestial will be featured in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! Lyrics and details on the Celestial (Limited Signed CD Edition) available in the United Kingdom have been added to our database.

YouTube Clip - Ed Sheeran, Pokémon - Celestial [Official Video]

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23g5HBOg3Ic

YouTube Clip - Ed Sheeran × Pokémon | Celestial (Official Behind the Scenes)

Take a peek at what went down behind the scenes when we teamed up with Ed Sheeran on a new track! ‘Celestial’ will be featured in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4TogkBl-gs

Credits:

Produced by Genki Kawamura
Director: Yuichi Kodama
Character Design: Yu Nagaba
CG Animation Production: MORIE Inc.
VFX Production: Khaki
Production: AOI Pro.
Animation Production: ENISHIYA inc.

Press Photo

Press Release - ED SHEERAN TEAMS UP WITH POKÉMON FOR NEW SONG AND VIDEO

“Celestial” Recorded for Upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Video Games

Bellevue, WA – September 29, 2022 – The stars have aligned as Pokémon mega-fan and international music superstar, Ed Sheeran, has collaborated with The Pokémon Company group on a new song, “Celestial”. His special track will appear in the highly-anticipated video games, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, launching November 18 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch family of consoles. Fans can get an early listen and enjoy the music video for the song which launches today on Ed’s official YouTube channel.

The “Celestial” video is inspired by Ed’s childhood fascination with the franchise and features some of his favorite Pokémon such as Pikachu, Squirtle, Machamp, Snorlax, and more. It follows a typical day in Ed’s life with a Pokémon twist and was directed by the award-winning Yuichi Kodama. Featuring a unique ‘sketch’ themed art direction from Yu Nagaba, whose style is reminiscent of the doodles that Ed drew of his Pokémon as a child, the video is full of surprises for fans to discover and transports viewers back to a simpler time in their childhood when the sky was the limit.

“I’ve played Pokémon since I was in primary school,” commented Ed. “Me and my brother used to have different versions of the games and would trade Pokémon together ‘til we each completed our Pokédex. I loved the cards but the games are what I lost myself in. I loved the whole world they created; it kept me distracted if there was negative stuff happening in my life/school that I wanted to avoid. It was a world I could escape into and I’ve played it ever since. Even though I'm 31 now, I still own the same Game Boy Color and play Pokémon Yellow or Pokémon Silver on planes and trains when I'm on tour. It’s such an honor to add a song into a Pokémon game and shoot a nostalgic video too. I hope you guys enjoy the song and video - it was a blast to film!”

“Working with a superstar like Ed has been a dream come true for us at Pokémon,” added Kenji Okubo, President of The Pokémon Company International. “We are all such big fans of his and, not only was he a joy to work alongside, his authentic love of everything Pokémon really shines through. Yuichi Kodama has done a fantastic job of capturing a feeling of pure childlike joy and sense of adventure within the video too. Both of their genuine adoration for Pokémon makes this a truly special collaboration and we can't wait to see Pokémon fans and music fans singing along to Celestial. I hope everyone is also looking forward to enjoying the track later this year in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.”

The Pokémon Company International announced that the Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series will be approximately 54 episodes and will continue on into 2023.

Press Release Editors note: Details about the number of episodes in the newest season were included in the original issuing of this press release in error. Fans can stay tuned for more details.

“POKÉMON ULTIMATE JOURNEYS: THE SERIES” TO PREMIERE OCTOBER 21 EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX IN THE US

25th Season of Animated Pokémon Series Featuring Ash, Pikachu, and Friends Gets US Premier Date
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Animated Special “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” Premieres on Netflix Tomorrow

Bellevue, Wash. – September 22, 2022 – The Pokémon Company International announced that the upcoming season of “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” will premiere October 21, 2022, exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. The 25th season of the globally popular animation will follow Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu, as well as Goh and Chloe, as they embark on their latest adventures in the Pokémon world. The season features approximately 54 episodes, with an initial release of 12 episodes this October followed by three additional episode releases on Netflix in 2023. The dates for the subsequent episode releases will be announced closer to their launches.

“Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” Synopsis:
The stakes are higher than ever for Ash, Goh and Chloe as they advance toward their goals! As the Pokémon World Coronation Series tournament heats up, intensive training is in store for Ash, Pikachu and their Pokémon friends. Meanwhile, Goh embarks on a series of challenging trial missions to become a member of Project Mew. And as Chloe and Eevee learn about the different evolutionary paths that Eevee can take, will they be able to come to a decision about its future? Get ready for nonstop action, familiar faces from journeys past and more Pokémon discoveries to be made!

Fans can stay tuned to the official Pokémon YouTube channel for future “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” trailer reveals in the coming weeks.

Before the 25th season launch, a new Pokémon animated special “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” will also debut exclusively on Netflix tomorrow, September 23. Inspired by the popular Pokémon Legends: Arceus video game, “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” follows Ash, his Pikachu, and friends on exciting adventures through the Sinnoh region. The English-language version of “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” premiered at a screening event at the 2022 Pokémon World Championships in London and now fans can stream it beginning tomorrow in most markets around the world outside of Japan and Korea, exclusively on Netflix.

“Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” Synopsis:
A visit to the Sinnoh region turns into a high-stakes adventure when Ash, Pikachu, and friends join forces with powerful Pokémon to confront a looming threat! When Ash, Goh, and Dawn receive a mysterious message from the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, they meet up with Brock and head to Mount Coronet to investigate. There, they find a rampaging Heatran and the commanders of Team Galactic, who are determined to find their missing leader by opening a gate between dimensions. With a trio of Legendary Pokémon and Sinnoh Champion Cynthia on their side, our heroes have lots of help, but they’ll need all they can get to save Sinnoh from being destroyed!

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle is now available to view digitally in stereo only on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon. The movie has been available on Netflix since October 8, 2021 in 5.1 surround. The Blu-ray is available in Japan, Australia and Germany now and will be released in North America on October 4th, 2022.

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle Comes to iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon

Meet the Mythical Pokémon Zarude in the latest animated Pokémon film, now available to purchase or rent digitally.

You can enjoy Ash and Pikachu’s encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Zarude whenever you want now that Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle is available to purchase or rent on iTunes and Google Play in the US, Canada, and Australia, as well as on Amazon in the US.

In this big screen adventure, we meet a troop of Zarude that live deep within the Forest of Okoya where they maintain a strict rule that forbids outsiders from entering their territory. Elsewhere in the jungle lives Koko, a human boy raised by a lone Zarude who left the troop. Koko has grown up never doubting that he is a Zarude, but one day, a chance meeting with Ash and Pikachu leaves Koko with his first human friend. Is Koko truly a Pokémon? Or is he, in fact, a human? When danger threatens the jungle, the bonds between Pokémon and humans—and the love between parent and child—will be put to the test.

You can enjoy Ash and Pikachu's encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Zarude whenever you want now that Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle is available to purchase or rent on iTunes and Google Play in the US, Canada, and Australia, as well as on Amazon in the US.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-the-movie-secrets-of-the-jungle-comes-to-itunes-google-play-and-amazon/

The race to save Sinnoh is on in Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles! Join Ash and friends as they work to defeat the remnants of Team Galactic! Watch the English premiere on August 19th, 2022 at the 2022 Pokémon World Championships or tune in on September 23rd, 2022 to stream it on Netflix. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon Announces Animated Special, ‘Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles’

New Pokémon Animation Premiering at the Pokémon World Championships, Releasing on Netflix in September 2022

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Aug. 9, 2022 — Today, The Pokémon Company International unveiled a new Pokémon animated special, “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles,” which is inspired by the popular Pokémon Legends: Arceus video game and follows Ash, his Pikachu, and friends on exciting adventures through the Sinnoh region.

The English-language version of “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” will premiere at a screening event at the 2022 Pokémon World Championships in London around 6 p.m. BST on Aug. 19, 2022, available on a first come first served basis. Outside of the 2022 Pokémon World Championships, fans around the world (excluding Asia) will be able to watch “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” exclusively on Netflix on Sept. 23, 2022.

In anticipation of the “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” premiere, The Pokémon Company International offered fans a sneak peek at the upcoming animated special by unveiling first-look screenshots and an official synopsis, as well as debuting the trailer on the Pokémon YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/rHimPkAq5V8.

“Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” Synopsis:

A visit to the Sinnoh region turns into a high-stakes adventure when Ash, Pikachu, and friends join forces with powerful Pokémon to confront a looming threat! When Ash, Goh, and Dawn receive a mysterious message from the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, they meet up with Brock and head to Mount Coronet to investigate. There, they find a rampaging Heatran and the commanders of Team Galactic, who are determined to find their missing leader by opening a gate between dimensions. With a trio of Legendary Pokémon and Sinnoh Champion Cynthia on their side, our heroes have lots of help, but they’ll need all they can get to save Sinnoh from being destroyed!

Coming Soon: Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles on Netflix

Adventure with Ash, Pikachu, Goh, and Dawn as they aid the Mythical Pokémon Arceus.

A visit to Sinnoh turns into a high-stakes adventure when Ash, Pikachu, Goh, and Dawn find themselves aiding a powerful Pokémon to confront a looming threat in an upcoming special, Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles. The special is set to premiere before a live audience at the 2022 Pokémon World Championships in London, and then it will become available to stream on Netflix on September 23.

When Ash, Pikachu, and friends receive a mysterious message from the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, they meet up with their old friend Brock and head to Mount Coronet to investigate. There, they find a rampaging Heatran and the group responsible—Team Galactic, previously thought to be dismantled. The team’s commanders are determined to find their missing leader by opening a gate between dimensions. With a trio of Legendary Pokémon and Sinnoh Champion Cynthia on their side, our heroes have a lot of help, but they’ll need all they can get to save Sinnoh!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/coming-soon-pokemon-the-arceus-chronicles-on-netflix/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHimPkAq5V8

In the anime Pocket Monsters, Satoshi is participating in the Masters Tournament of the Pokémon World Championships, a tournament to determine the greatest of Pokémon Trainers! To commemorate this, a campaign will be held to get Satoshi's Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield.


From August 12th, 2022 to September 16th, 2022, the campaign will reveal a password each week during the broadcast of the TV anime Pocket Monsters that will allow players to receive Satoshi's Gangar, Satoshi's Kairyu, Satoshi's Lucario, Satoshi's Negigaknight, and Satoshi's Uonoragon in Pokémon Sword and Shield! Don't miss it!


Players can also get Satoshi's Pikachu (World Cap) by attending a showing of one of the movies in the Get a summer of memories! The 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival from August 11th, 2022 to September 8th, 2022 at theaters nationwide in Japan.

Date and Distribution Times:

Satoshi's Uonoragon
Scheduled Broadcast Date of Code: Friday, August 12th, 2022
Serial Code Expiration Date: August 25th, 2022
Serial Code: GANJ 0UAG 0882


Satoshi's Kairyu
Scheduled Broadcast Date of Code: Friday, August 26th, 2022
Serial Code Expiration Date: September 8th, 2022
Serial Code: UM1N 0KES H1N


Satoshi's Gangar
Scheduled Broadcast Date of Code: Friday, September 2nd, 2022
Serial Code Expiration Date: September 15th, 2022
Serial Code: GENN GER0 GE94


Satoshi's Negigaknight
Scheduled Broadcast Date of Code: Friday, September 9th, 2022
Serial Code Expiration Date: September 22nd, 2022
Serial Code: H1SS ATSU NEG1


Satoshi's Lucario
Scheduled Broadcast Date of Code: Friday, September 16th, 2022
Serial Code Expiration Date: September 29th, 2022
Serial Code: HAD0 UW0C ATCH

Dex Screenshots:

Note: The official website replaced the initial screenshot featuring Satoshi's Kairyu with a male gender symbol to one with a female gender symbol.



Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2022/08/220805_cm01.html and https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster/news/index.html#230707

The official ExCeL London website has revealed details of an outdoor Pokémon Worlds Square where events will be taking place during the 2022 Pokémon World Championships including the World Premiere of the English dub anime Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles.

ExCeL London - 2022 Pokémon World Championships

The very best Pokémon Trainers will be vying for the title of World Champion, but that's only the beginning of the fun.

Side tournaments, special events, and other activities will be available for all Pokémon fans. You can have a great time at the Pokémon World Championships even if you aren't competing in the main event by attending as a spectator. We will have an outdoor “Pokémon Worlds Square” where you can meet Pikachu and Eevee, get your face painted like Charmander and make your own Pokémon card amongst other things. Visit the Play Lab to learn how to play Pokémon TCG like the champions and take your very own deck home. Participate in a Pokémon GO Scavenger Hunt and win cool prizes, play Video Game demos, and of course shop at the Pokémon Center Worlds Pop Up Shop to snag exclusive merchandise specific to the London competition. On Friday night, 19th August, join us at 6:30pm for the World Premier of Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles at the Worlds Square.

Entry to the Tournament will require a badge for all attendees, both competitors and spectators. Entry to Pokémon Center will require a complimentary reservation, available online in advance or by joining the virtual queue once onsite. Entry to the Worlds Square is first come, first served.

Source: https://www.excel.london/visitor/whats-on/2022-pokemon-world-championships

High quality Pokémon Figures featuring Satoshi, Dande, Shirona and Daigo are now part of the Moncolle series! Monster Collection is a series of high-quality figures by Takara TOMY that perfectly reproduce the appearance of characters from Pokémon. From the top of their head, to the way they are dressed, to the soles of their shoes, these characters have been faithfully reproduced! The figures will be released on September 29th, 2022 and prices range from 1,100 yen to 1,650 yen each including tax. High quality pictures of the figures have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pocket Monsters Moncolle Trainer Collection - Satoshi

Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Item Number: 4904810214236
Package Size: W80 x H150 x D40mm

Pocket Monsters Moncolle Trainer Collection - Dande

Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Item Number: 4904810214243
Package Size: W80×H150×D40mm

Pocket Monsters Moncolle Trainer Collection - Shirona

Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
Item Number: 4904810214250
Package Size: W80×H150×D40mm

Pocket Monsters Moncolle Trainer Collection - Daigo

Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
Item Number: 4904810214267
Package Size: W80×H150×D40mm

Source: https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/trainer_figure/

At the end of PM2019 117, the three movies that won the voting for the 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival were announced with a special teaser video. A longer version of the video was available to watch on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel but it is region locked to Japan. Full details were revealed on the official Pocket Monsters movie website and Toho has a list of theaters that will be holding the film festival.

Get a summer of memories! The 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival (夏の思い出、ゲットだぜ！ 25周年ポケモン映画祭)

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Satoshi and Pikachu's adventures, the "Get a summer of memories! The 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival" will be held! Everyone's votes have been counted and the results are in for the three films that will be screened at movie theaters.

Voting Results

• August 11th, 2022 to August 18th, 2022 - Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters The Guardian Gods of the Water Capital Latias and Latios 「劇場版ポケットモンスター 水の都の護神 ラティアスとラティオス」
• August 19th, 2022 to August 25th, 2022 - Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Wishing Star of the Seven Nights 「劇場版ポケットモンスター アドバンスジェネレーション 七夜の願い星 ジラーチ」
• August 26th, 2022 to September 1st, 2022 - Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai 「劇場版ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド・パール ディアルガVSパルキアVSダークライ」
• From September 2nd, 2022 to September 8th, 2022, theaters screened all three movies. Viewers were asked to check the website of the theater for the screening schedule.

Present Distribution:

• Starting on August 11th, 2022 until supplies last, serial codes for a Latias and Satoshi's Pikachu (World Cap) were distributed in theaters and the codes could be redeemed in Pokémon Sword or Shield until September 30th, 2022. A Pikachu Pokémon Mezastar Tag was also distributed.
• Starting on August 19th, 2022 until supplies last, serial codes for a Jirachi and Satoshi's Pikachu (World Cap) were distributed in theaters and the codes could be redeemed in Pokémon Sword or Shield until September 30th, 2022. A Pikachu Pokémon Mezastar Tag was also distributed.
• Starting on August 26th, 2022 until supplies last, serial codes for a Dialga that could be redeemed in Pokémon Shield or a Palkia that could be redeemed in Pokémon Sword were distributed in theaters in addition to the Satoshi's Pikachu (World Cap) code. A Pikachu Pokémon Mezastar Tag was also distributed.

Event Pokémon Details:

Latias: Level 70 - Moves: Mist Ball, Dragon Pulse, Dive, Sweet Kiss. Holding: Soul Dew. OT: Altomare (アルトマーレ)
Jirachi: Level 70 - Moves: Meteor Mash, Psychic, Rest, Wish. Holding: Comet Shard. OT: Wishing Star (ネガイボシ)
Dialga: Level 70 - Moves: Roar of Time, Flash Cannon, Metal Burst, Overheat. Holding: Adamant Orb. OT: Álamos (アラモス)
Palkia: Level 70 - Moves: Spacial Rend, Hydro Pump, Aura Sphere, Earth Power. Holding: Lustrous Orb. OT: Álamos (アラモス)
World Cap Pikachu: Level 80 - Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Electroweb. Holding: Light Ball. OT: Satoshi (サトシ)

Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/filmfes/

From Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 to Sunday, August 21st, 2022, the Pika Pika Anime Fest (ピカピカアニメフェス), an event focusing on the Pocket Monsters TV animation series, will be held at Pokemon Centers nationwide in Japan! This event will not be held at Pokémon Center Okinawa or Pokémon Stores.

Talking Standby Panels of the Masters Eight!

The Masters Eight are the top eight trainers in the Pokémon World Championships, a tournament to determine the strongest Pokémon Trainers, and they are: Dande, the Galar Champion, Shirona, the Sinnoh Champion, Daigo, the Houen Champion, Wataru, the Kanto/Johto Champion, Carne, the Kalos Champion, Alan, the Kalos League Miare Tournament Champion, Iris, the Isshu Champion, and Satoshi, the first Alola League Champion.


The Masters Eight will be held during this period and during this period, Talking Standby Panels of these Masters Eight will appear at the Pokémon Centers. Look forward to hearing what they have to say! Please note that not all of the Talking Standby Panels of the Masters Eight may appear at some stores or all be on display depending on how crowded the stores are. Please be aware of this in advance.

The "Find Satoshi's Pikachu! Photo Rally" will be held!

During the event period, Pokémon Centers nationwide in Japan will hold the Find Satoshi's Pikachu! Photo Rally (サトシのピカチュウを探せ！フォトラリー)! Scan the 2D code in the store with your smartphone or other devices to access the "Find Satoshi's Pikachu! Photo Rally".

Once you have accessed the site, hold your smartphone or other device over the panels of Masters Eight other than Satoshi in the store to collect clues as to the location of Pikachu, who has become separated from Satoshi! If you are able to find Pikachu, show the "Pikachu Found Screen" to a staff member at the store. You will receive 1 of 4 original stickers at random on the spot!

Listen to in-store announcements from the animated TV series Pocket Monsters!

During this period, in-store announcements will be made by characters from the Pocket Monsters TV animation series at Pokémon Centers nationwide in Japan. Be sure to visit a Pokémon Center to find out who is making the announcements!

Battle Event for Pokémon Sword and Shield!

On Saturday, August 20th, 2022 and Sunday, August 21st, 2022, they will hold a game battle event for Pokémon Sword and Shield on the Nintendo Switch, open to kids of elementary school age and younger! Put one of Satoshi's on-hand Pokémon: Pikachu, Gangar, Kairyu, Lucario, Negigaknight, or Uonoragon on your battle team and fight win Single Battles. If you win three battles, you will receive a Reflector Keychain (リフレクターキーホルダー) with designs of Satoshi and his Pokémon!


Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2022/07/220708_p01.html and https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1545301698796785665

To commemorate the release of the final episode of the original web animation Pokémon: Hisuian Snow, the Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus game is giving away a Shiny Baneful Fox mask!

The Baneful Fox mask is a mask based on the Hisuian Zoroark. In the Pokémon: Hisuian Snow story, Alec met a Shiny Zoroark. The color of the masks presented to you this time is based on the color of the Shiny Hisuian Zoroark, the evolved form of Shiny Zorua. Wear this mask and enjoy your adventures in the Hisui Region!


The Shiny Baneful Fox mask can be obtained by selecting "Receive via Internet" from the Mystery Gift menu in the game from June 22nd, 2022 until May 31st, 2023.

To receive the Mystery Gifts, the Nintendo Switch must be connected to the Internet. To connect to the Internet, the console must be linked to a Nintendo Account (subscription to Nintendo Switch Online (paid) is not required). It takes approximately 2 hours of play time to be able to use the Mystery Gift option.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_arceus/ja/news/220622_01/