Niantic has announced that from Friday, November 6th, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time, an Animation Week 2020 event—based on Pokémon Journeys: The Series will take place in Pokémon GO.

Celebrate Pokémon Journeys: The Series with the Animation Week 2020 event!

Trainers, The Animation Week 2020 event—based on Pokémon Journeys: The Series—is coming soon to Pokémon GO! During this event, Pokémon encounters and other content with ties to the two main characters—Ash and Goh—will be available in Pokémon GO. You’ll also be able to participate in event-exclusive Timed Research inspired by the animated series’ storyline!

Date + Time
From Friday, November 6, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time

Features

• World Cap Pikachu will be appearing in the wild. Some lucky Trainers may even encounter a Shiny one!
• From Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Monday, November 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8), Lugia will be returning to five-star raids—this time with the attack Aeroblast!
• Pokémon like Ivysaur, Pinsir, Snorlax, Golurk, and others will be appearing in raids.
• You can look forward to encountering the following Pokémon more frequently in the wild: Bulbasaur, Exeggcute, Cubone, Scyther, Dratini, Cyndaquil, and more! If you’re lucky, you may even encounter a Shiny Cubone! *Pichu, Mantyke, Riolu, and Cubone will be hatching from 7 km Eggs. Lucky Trainers may even hatch a Shiny Cubone!
• Take on new Timed Research inspired by multiple episodes of the ongoing series Pokémon Journeys: The Series!
• Goh might appear in GO Snapshot! Be sure to take a snapshot during the event!
• Goh-inspired avatar items will be available! Check out the Style Shop to get yours for free.

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/en/post/animationweek2020/

The official Pokémon website has announced that another special episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings will air on November 5th, 2020 at 14:00UTC on YouTube.

A Special New Episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings Is Coming Soon

Meet new characters from the Galar region in Pokémon: Twilight Wings—The Gathering of Stars.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings, the limited animated series set in the Galar region, recently concluded with the release of the seventh episode on Pokémon TV and the official Pokémon YouTube channel. However, fans are in for a treat thanks to the upcoming release of a new episode titled Pokémon: Twilight Wings—The Gathering of Stars.

Currently scheduled for release this November, this special episode will feature familiar characters alongside new faces from the Galar region. The Twilight Wings production staff reunited to produce The Gathering of Stars, so it will remain true to the previous episodes. Like those episodes, this new chapter in the Pokémon: Twilight Wings story will be available on Pokémon TV and the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/a-special-new-episode-of-pokemon-twilight-wings-is-coming-soon/

A special Pokémon Trading Card of the main character of the movie Coco will be distributed at theaters in Japan to the first 3 million viewers of the Coco movie, which is scheduled to premiere on December 25th, 2020.


Coco has 90 HP and knows the moves Forest Call (もりのよびごえ) and Tarzan Kick (ターザンキック). Until now, the only cards with this kind of HP and moves were Pokémon cards. This card is also a "Pokémon" in the card game classification, reflecting the unique characteristics of Coco, who was raised by a Pokémon and thinks of themselves as a Pokémon.

The cards illustrations were done by Tetsuo Yajima (矢嶋哲生), the director of the movie. In the background, Zarude, who raised Coco, is also drawn, making this card a fun card to enjoy the atmosphere of the film.

Note: This present will be given to a total of 3 million theatergoers nationwide in Japan. A limited number of tickets are available at each theater. This present is open to all ages. Presents are not for sale. No resale is permitted.

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

Pokémon the Movie Coco x Pokémon Card Game Illustration Contest

The Pokémon the Movie Coco x Pokémon Card Game Illustration Contest will be held from October 15th, 2020 until November 15th, 2020. Participants must have a Twitter account. Applicants must agree to all the terms and conditions of the Pikachu Project's "Application Rules". Applicants must agree to allow their work to be used on the website or social networking services operated by Pikachu Project and its affiliated companies.


55 entries will be nominated from among those that have drawn an illustration on the entry form provided in the contest's entry form, followed the official Twitter page, and submitted the entry with the hashtag #ポケモン映画カードイラコン. Nominees will receive a Pokémon Card Game paper play mat with the original movie design. In addition, the "Director's Award", "Creatures Award", and "Parent and Child Award" will be selected from among them through a strict screening process. The winners will receive a jumbo card with the illustration of the winning entry and Pokémon merchandise.


Illustration Contest Entry Form (PDF) Official Link: Click Here
Illustration Contest Entry Form (PDF) Backup Link: Click Here

Illustration Contest Application Process

1. Follow "Pokémon the Movie Coco" official Twitter (@pokemon_movie).
2. Get an entry form at the official Pokémon Movie website, the official Pokémon Movie Twitter page or a Pokémon Center or Pokémon Store.
3. Please use the drawing provided on the entry form and use your imagination to create your own illustration. For the Parent and Child Award, your child will be responsible for coloring in Coco and Zarude's line art and your family will be responsible for adding illustrations and decorations around the drawings.
4. When you have completed your illustration, please scan or photograph it and post it on your Twitter account or your family's Twitter account with the hashtag #ポケモン映画カードイラコン
If you want to enter the Parent and Child Prize, add the hashtags #ポケモン映画カードイラコン and #親子賞 to your Twitter account. Minors must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian and agree to the contest's "Entry Rules" before submitting your work.

Please keep your illustration on the piece of paper for future reference. You will be asked to submit the original or the data of the winning entry for the production of the jumbo card. Please do not discard them until the contest results are announced. Please be aware that if the original work and data are discarded, the award may be cancelled. In the case of a jumbo card, please note that a logo will be placed in the lower right corner of the illustration.

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

Niantic has announced that during the Pokémon Spotlight Hours on October 6th, 2020 and October 13th, 2020, special Pikachu wearing the same caps worn by Ash will be appear in the wild in Pokémon GO.

Encounter special Pikachu wearing one of Ash’s caps during Pokémon Spotlight Hour!

Trainers, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time during the month of October.

For the Pokémon Spotlight Hours on October 6 and October 13, special Pikachu wearing the same caps worn by Ash, the protagonist of the Pokémon anime series, will be appearing in the wild! Other special bonuses will also be active.

On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Pikachu wearing the World Cap worn by Ash in the ongoing anime series Pokémon Journeys: The Series will be available in Pokémon GO for the first time! You’ll also earn twice the XP for catching Pokémon.

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Pikachu wearing the Original Cap worn by Ash in previous series will be returning to Pokémon GO! You’ll also earn twice the Candy for catching Pokémon.

Be sure to jot down these dates so you don’t miss out on adding these special behatted Pikachu to your team!

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/en/post/spotlight-oct20/

During POKENCHI 256, which aired on Sunday, September 27th, 2020, Taiiku Okazaki was on the show to promote the theme song for the upcoming movie Pocket Monsters the Movie: Coco and he showed off a dance which is choreographed by Koki. The cast of Pokénchi and Taiiku recorded a dance video to help those at home learn the dance moves. A supplementary video was also posted on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel which features the Pokémon Kids 2019 doing the dance.

The movie is now scheduled to be in theaters in Japan on Friday, December 25th, 2020, and the theme song is called Song of the Law (掟の歌). It is produced by Taiiku Okazaki. It is played during a key scene in the film and has been handed down from long ago by the Zarude troops.

Song Details:

Theme Song: Song of the Law (掟の歌) featuring vocals by SiNRiN
Lyrics: Tetsuo Yajima (矢嶋哲生)
Composed and arranged by: Taiiku Okazaki (岡崎体育)
Choreography: Koki Azuma (皇希)

YouTube Clip - Song of the Law - 4 Pokenchi Cast Members and Taiiku Okazaki Dance

Original YouTube Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5VOpxb3Y6c

YouTube Clip - Song of the Law - Pokémon Kids 2019 Dance

Original YouTube Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcbZZiWYxvA

PM2019 Sword and Shield Chapter Trailer

A trailer showcasing the upcoming Sword/Shield Chapter of the Pocket Monsters Anime also aired on Sunday, September 27th, 2020 during PM2019 39. The series will change time slots starting on with PM2019 40 which airs on October 9th, 2020.

YouTube Clip - Anime "Pocket Monsters" Moving Promotional Video 2

Original YouTube Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLtYEMv8Dl0

The official Japanese Pokémon website and Premium Bandai have officially revealed the G.E.M. Sleeping with Kabigon (G.E.M. カビゴンとおやすみ) figure which can be pre-ordered from now until the end of October 2020 for 14,850 yen including tax. It will be released in February of 2021. High resolution photos of the model have been added to an Imageboard thread.


From the G.E.M. series Pocket Monsters, the bond between Trainer and Pokémon comes to life with a figure of Satoshi and his Kabigon! One of the largest items ever made in the G.E.M. Pocket Monster series! A three-dimensional figure of everyone sleeping together in the forest. Look at their peaceful sleeping faces and the angry Jigglypuff! Put them side by side with the past series on sale and expand the world of Pokémon even further!

A Premium Bandai limited edition Jigglypuff Doodle Decal is included! It's going to look just like that scene in the production where Jigglypuff gets angry and doodles!

Product Details:

Pre-colored finished figures
Limited Edition Jiggly Doodle Decal
Product Material: PVC
Target Age: 15 years old and up.
Product Size: Total length 210 mm
Price: 14,850 yen (tax included)

Sources: https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000149416 and https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2020/09/200925_to02.html

On October 23rd, 2020, the Pokémon anime will begin its "Sword/Shield Chapter", which will explore the legends and secrets of the Galar region! A new key visual has been released

A new key visual has been unveiled for the popular anime "Pocket Monsters", which air every Sunday, in order to mark its move to a Friday evening timeslot. The new key visual depicts the legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta that appear in the video game "Pocket Monsters Sword/Shield."


It was also announced that the "Sword/Shield Chapter", which will see Satoshi and Go explore the legends and secrets of the Galar region, will begin on Friday October 23rd and run for 4 weeks. We will now present a synopsis and selection of screenshots from this Sword/Shield Chapter. Make sure not to miss these story developments, which are unique to the anime?!

Sword/Shield Chapter synopsis
Pokémon that has grown gigantic are running wild?!
Satoshi and Go head to the Galar region in order to investigate an incident that has taken place there. And when they arrive, they see groups of Pokémon that have grown gigantic running wild! To resolve this crisis, Satoshi joins up with Dande, the Greatest of Them All, while Go tries solving the mystery alongside Sonia, who aims to become a Pokémon Professor. An organization that intends to bring back the Black Night, the disaster that struck the Galar region in the distant past, are working behind the scenes of this incident!
When all the mysteries are unraveled, the horrific howl of the disaster's return can be felt!
And as all of Galar becomes a site of chaos, two heroes wake from a long sleep.

We were also given details on an extravagant giveaway program taking place during the show for these four weeks, as well as on the participants of an online talk event that would take place over the same period:

The first new key visual has been unveiled! Extravagant voice actors and special guests will appear during an online "Pocket Monsters" talk event for 4 weeks straight!

It has been decided that the TV Tokyo anime "Pocket Monsters" will be moving to Fridays at 6:55pm starting Friday October 9th! A new key visual has been unveiled to mark this move to "Golden Friday". It has also been decided to hold an extravagant giveaway program during the show for these four weeks, as well as to give details on the participants of an online talk event that would take place over the same period!

The new key visual depicts Thunder and Suicune, as well as the legendary Pokémon that appear in the latest video games, "Pocket Monsters Sword/Shield". and hints towards upcoming story elements. In addition, the "Sword/Shield Chapter", which will see Satoshi and Go explore the legends and secrets of the Galar region, will begin on Friday October 23rd and run for 4 weeks! Believe it or not, the Lucario and Aceburn you can see on the key visual are actually...?! Make sure to pay attention to this story arc, which you just can't miss out on watching as it airs!

In addition, details on the first ever 4 week long online live talk event in Pokemon anime history have been made public as well! It's going to feature extravagant voice actors that provide the voices of popular characters that have become the talk of the town thanks to their appearances in the Pocket Monsters anime, starting with Satoshi's voice actor Rica Matsumoto and Koharu's voice actor Kana Hanazawa, but also including Kibana's voice actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Saito's voice actor Yoko Hikasa, and more! We've also prepared all kinds of segments,including a "lines I want the characters to say" segment the voice actors will try their hands on that will also feature members of the production staff like executive director Daiki Tomiyasu and sound director Masafumi Mima, comment videos from secret guests, and a riddle segment with Ryogo Matsumaru. In addition, during the 3rd and 4th installment, you'll get to enjoy exclusive commentary from the voice actors and production staff as the episodes air! Please make sure to follow this audience participation live talk that will also include an extravagant giveaway program! The event will be streamed live on the show's official Twitter and the official Pokémon Youtube channel.


Installment 1: Friday September 25th at 6:55pm-7:25pm - featuring Tatsuhisa Suzuki (voice of Kibana), Shoko Nakagawa and Abareru-kun
Installment 2: Friday October 2nd at 6:55pm-7:25pm - featuring Rica Matsumoto (voice of Satoshi), Yoko Hikasa (voice of Saito) and Noriaki Kanze (voice of Renji and Otosupus)
Installment 3: Friday October 9th at 6:55pm-7:45pm - featuring Rica Matsumoto (voice of Satoshi), Kana Hanazawa (voice of Koharu), Ryogo Matsumaru and Daiki Tomiyasu
Installment 4: Friday October 16th at 6:55pm-7:45pm - featuring Megumi Hayashibara (voice of Musashi), Inuko Inuyama (voice of Nyarth), Yuji Ueda (voice of Sonansu) and Masafumi Mima

Source: https://www.famitsu.com/news/202009/20206199.html

Pokédel-z (ポケデルゼ) is a toy game by Takara Tomy that ties into the Moncolle Monster Collection and new products were released in Japan on September 19th, 2020. When a ball is rolled, it opens up and the placed Moncolle flies out of the middle of it and Pokédel-z! Zacian and Zamazenta are available in a set as are Aceburn and Lucario in a Satoshi vs Go anime tie-in set.


You can even enjoy Pokémon battles by comparing the numbers of the ball's sides! Each side has a number on the inside of the ball and when it opens and stops rolling, the number on the top face is the battle number. If the player has a higher number than the other player, they win the battle! There are additional tags with types on them which can be used to increase the players overall battle number. Put your favorite Pokémon Moncolle in the ball and turn yourself into a Pokémon trainer!

Items:

Moncolle Pokédel-z Zacian (Premier Ball): 1,980 yen
Moncolle Pokédel-z Zamazenta (Gorgeous Ball): 1,980 yen
Moncolle Pokédel-z Satoshi vs. Go Set (Lucario and Aceburn): 3,850 yen
Moncolle Pokédel-z Satoshi vs. Go Set (Pikachu and Hibanny): 3,850 yen

Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2020/09/200918_to02.html and https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/pokedel-z/

YouTube Clip - Pokédel-z (ポケデルゼ)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOsHEYy1pDo

As part of the Pokémon Plushie Series, Zarude from Pokémon the Movie Coco is now available from Takara TOMY. An official Pokémon Center Zarude plushie was released in August of 2020. The Pokémon Plushie series is a series of soft-to-touch stuffed Pokémon that are made to look cute. There's a wide range of Pokémon in the lineup, mainly the most popular ones!

Release Date: September 19th, 2020
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2020/09/200918_to03.html

TV Tokyo has announced that the Pocket Monsters 2019 series will switch time slots from Sunday's at 6pm to Friday's at 6:55pm starting with the October 9th, 2020 episode. The announcement was confirmed in the end sponsor segment of PM2019 37.


To celebrate, the official TV Tokyo website is giving away some great prizes! Starting next week, for four weeks in a row, they will be announcing keywords during the anime! Check back on week 4 on Friday, October 16th, 2020 for more information on how to apply! Gather your four keywords and enter!

Keyword Dates:
1. PM2019 38 - September 20th, 2020 at 6:00pm JST
2. PM2019 39 - September 27th, 2020 at 6:00pm JST
3. PM2019 40 - October 9th, 2020 at 6:55pm JST
4. PM2019 41 - October 16th, 2020 at 6:55pm JST

Source: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster/news/index.html#221755