The official Pokémon has officially revealed the Pokémon TCG: Galarian Sirfetch’d V Box which will go on sale on September 25th, 2020.

Pokémon TCG: Galarian Sirfetch’d V Box

Ride forth on a journey of honor and bravery with the bold Galarian Sirfetch'd V! Its skill at wielding the mighty leek and its chivalrous character make it a paragon of power! In this box, you'll find that honest strength of Galarian Sirfetch'd V in both playable and display sizes, together with treasures from Pokémon TCG booster packs.

The Pokémon TCG: Galarian Sirfetch'd V Box includes:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Galarian Sirfetch'd V
• 1 foil oversize card featuring Galarian Sirfetch'd V
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

The Pokémon TCG: Galarian Sirfetch'd V Box will available on September 25 in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/galarian-sirfetchd-v-box/

Pokémon Trading Card Game Darkness Ablaze expansion and new Pokémon TCG accessories are coming to Pokémon Center Singapore on August 14th, 2020.

Items:

Card Deck Shield Pikachu Yellow - S$10.00
Card Deck Shield Pikachu Black - S$10.00
Card Deck Shield Mewtwo ver.3 - S$10.00
Card Deck Shield Mewtwo ver.3 Silhouette - S$10.00
Card Rubber Playboard Pikachu Black - S$36.00
Card Rubber Playboard Pikachu Face - S$36.00
Card Rubber Playboard Mewtwo ver.3 - S$36.00
Card Flip Deck Case Pikachu Yellow - S$30.00
Card Flip Deck Case Pikachu Black - S$30.00
Card Flip Deck Case Mewtwo ver.3 - S$30.00
Card Flip Deck Case Mewtwo ver.3 Silhouette - S$30.00
Damage Counter Tin Case Pikachu Yellow - S$6.00
Damage Counter Tin Case Pikachu Black - S$6.00
Damage Counter Tin Case Pikachu Face - S$6.00
Damage Counter Tin Case Mewtwo ver.3 - S$6.00
Damage Counter Tin Case Mewtwo ver.3 Silhouette - S$6.00
Sword&Shield Darkness Ablaze Booster (36-packs Box) - S$212.40
Sword&Shield Darkness Ablaze Booster (Single packs) - S$5.90
Sword&Shield Darkness Ablaze Sleeved Booster - S$5.90
Sword&Shield Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box - S$69.90
Sword&Shield Darkness Ablaze Three-Booster Blister - S$21.90
Sword&Shield Darkness Ablaze Theme Deck (Galarian Darmanitan) - S$29.90
Sword&Shield Darkness Ablaze Theme Deck (Sirfetch'd) - S$29.90
Sword&Shield Darkness Ablaze Build&Battle Box - S$34.90

※ All prices are including tax.
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※ Quantity of products are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis.
※ Products are only available while stocks last. In the event the item is out of stock, we apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
※ To ensure availability of items for all customers, a quantity restriction per item may be imposed on each customer.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2677880412538871

The Pokémon Company International announced on June 23rd, 2020, that the next expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Champion’s Path, would be available around the world starting September 25th, 2020. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Fans Can Relive their Adventures in the Galar Region in the New Champion’s Path Expansion

In Champion’s Path, Trainers will have the unique ability to “recreate” their journey through the Galar region in the Pokémon TCG by collecting various pins featuring Gym logos as well as foil cards representing the partner Pokémon of each Gym Leader—similar to what they’d experience in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games. Key highlights from the set include 11 Pokémon V plus four full-art Pokémon V, three Pokémon VMAX, and one full-art Supporter card. Trainers will be able to discover Venusaur, Lucario, and Incineroar as new Pokémon V—plus Gigantamax Pokémon like Drednaw VMAX and Alcremie VMAX.


Champion’s Path Pin Collection and Champion’s Path Special Pin Collection
The Champion’s Path Pin Collection includes six versions—each themed after a different Gym Leader in the Galar region with a corresponding pin and foil card. Pin collections based on Milo’s Turffield Gym, Nessa’s Hulbury Gym, and Kabu’s Motostoke Gym will release on September 25, 2020, while pin collections inspired by Opal’s Ballonlea Gym, Piers’ Spikemuth Gym, and Raihan’s Hammerlocke Gym will launch on November 13, 2020.

In addition, the Champion’s Path Special Pin Collection comes with two versions representing the Stow-on-Side Gym and Circhester Gym. In each of these pin collections, Trainers will find collector’s pins featuring each Gym’s two logos and two foil cards showcasing the partner Pokémon of both Gym Leaders. The Champion’s Path Special Pin Collection will be available on October 2, 2020.

Trainers can choose to represent their favorite Gym Leader or even collect the full lineup.


Champion’s Path Elite Trainer Box
Arriving on September 25, 2020, the Champion’s Path Elite Trainer Box features Gigantamax Charizard and comes with a full-art promo card of Charizard V, 10 Champion’s Path booster packs, and various gameplay accessories.

Champion’s Path Collection—Dubwool V and Champion’s Path Collection—Hatterene V
Trainers can also look forward to the Champion’s Path Collection—Dubwool V on September 25, 2020, and the Champion’s Path Collection—Hatterene V on October 23, 2020. These boxes include a foil promo card and foil oversize card of either Dubwool V or Hatterene V, as well as four Champion’s Path booster packs.

Champion’s Path Marnie Special Collection
Lastly, the Champion’s Path Marnie Special Collection will be available on October 23, 2020, and comes with two Pokémon V promo cards, eight Champion’s Path booster packs, two collector’s pins, and a Pokémon TCG playmat.

Champion’s Path

Embark on an exciting new adventure through the Galar region with the Pokémon TCG: Champion's Path expansion! In this special expansion, you'll encounter the region's many Gym Leaders and the Pokémon partners that battle alongside them. There are powerful Pokémon V like Eldegoss V, Lucario V, Duraludon V, and many others. That's not all, as you'll also find massive Pokémon VMAX, such as Drednaw VMAX and Alcremie VMAX. But you're not the only one on the path to the championship—your rivals are determined to make it to the top as well. Hit the Gyms and blaze your own path with the Pokémon TCG: Champion's Path expansion!


Champion's Path booster packs will not be sold separately, so look for them in special collections.

• Over 70 cards
• Cards featuring recently discovered Pokémon from the Galar region
• 15 awesome Pokémon V and 3 gigantic Pokémon VMAX
• 19 Trainer cards and a Special Energy card

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/champions-path/explore-and-watch/

The winners of the second Pokémon Card Game Illustration Grand Prix have been announced by Creatures. This year's theme was "Cool Pokémon Moments". The grand prize winner is Jiro and his Lizardon illustration will be made into a promo card which will be released in Japan.

Jiro (次郎 さん) - Grand Prize Winner's comments

I am so happy to receive such a wonderful award! I'm sure many of you have the same memories, but Lizardon was the first Pokémon I chose when I was a child, and it's my favorite Pokémon and I'm very attached to it. I had a lot of fun drawing it, wondering how I could express the coolness of the Lizardon that I imagined as a child, looking up at it and the tension of the battle, while remembering how dependable it always was.

Judges Comments:
The air around Lizardon, the way the flames flow through the air around Lizardon, the way the flames flow at the end of its tail, and the way the dust dances around its feet is amazing. I love the shadows that fall on the stadium, the color choices of the clouds, and the space and air that can be felt in the illustration. Lizardon's are often depicted in intense illustrations, but this one is still and gives us a sense of the intense battle to come.

The massive volume of the Lizardon and the tension just before the battle is beautifully expressed. While there were many dynamic entries, this work stands out for its elegant atmosphere. The way the composition is drawn and the detailing is also wonderful.

The scene of the Lizardon going into battle is depicted in a very cool manner. There is a high level of artistry in this illustration, with a variety of touches such as lighting, coloration, and the details.

San Kusunoki (楠木 燦) - 2D Illustration Award of Excellence - Winner's comment

Thank you very much for your selection. It's a great honor for me. I'm so happy that my favorite, Yowashi, was selected as one of the "Coolest Pokémon Moments". I will never forget this award, it's a lifetime memory and a treasure. I'll continue to work hard and strive to draw pictures that everyone can enjoy. Thank you again for the award.

Judges Comments:
Among the many entries of Yowashi, I thought this one was the most dramatic. The wall of water and the bottom of the water are painted with a rough touch, but I thought they matched the situation the Yowashi was in.

From the scratched appearance and facial expressions of Yowashi, it is a work that invites emotions and a story from a single image. I want to see what develops, perhaps it saves its friends in a pinch. The background is rough, but I think it captures the three-dimensional effect and transparency of the water.

The tears pouring out of its eyes and the wounds all over its body show how it overcame various hardships and it is depicted very well.

takuyoa - 3D Illustration Award of Excellence - Winner's comment

I love the illustrations of Pokémon that look alive on the cards and I thought that it would be fun if I could draw such a picture. I am very honored that the results have come to fruition and received this award. I have achieved one big goal, but I would like to continue to work hard.

Judges Comments:
I think this is one of those drawings that feels very much in motion, thanks to the staging of the torn cords and debris and the pose of the Genesect.

The creation of the picture with its depth caught my attention. The details of the Genesect itself is also made in a well-balanced scale. The shape is simple, but I felt that the texture is well expressed without looking off.

The blue lighting of the research facility in the background and the yellow light of the beam from Genesect really have contrasting color, and it is very cool.

Rianti Hidayat (ヒダヤト　リアンティ) - Zacian - Judges Comment

The boldly placed slash trajectory and unique touches are stylish and very cool. It looks simple at first glance, but it captures its characteristics and has a solid level of perfection that can only be achieved by the way it's drawn to place less emphasis on the paws.

Kani Shirasu (白砂かに) - Milokaross - Judges Comment

Milokaross staring at its opponent in a beautiful blue landscape is a fascinating image. By carefully framing the scene and painting the background, the viewer is able to feel the size and presence of Milokaross.

Suzuki Iori (スズキイオリ) - Bangiras - Judges Comment

It is an illustration with a unique taste. There is a skillful way of not making it look rough while still retaining the powerful touch of the brushstrokes.

Nozuru (ノズル) - Pikachu - Judges Comment

The red color is used effectively as an accent color, which is not common in a Pikachu image, and the illustration is very stylish.

Yuhi Hukumoto (雉本　ユーヒ) - Lizardon - Judges Comment

The three-dimensional feel and charming expression makes you want to touch the soles of its feet. There are interesting touches that shows off its personality, with details such as the shading effect of Lizardon's wings, and more.

Source: https://www.creatures.co.jp/igp2/prize-winners/

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Raid Battle is a fun and exciting game that lets you experience the Pokémon TCG in a new way. By using your Pokémon TCG collection and either the Digital Raid Battle Assistant or printable materials from this site, you and your friends can work together to take on a powerful Dynamax or Gigantamax Boss Pokémon!

Digital Raid Battle Assistant

The Digital Raid Battle Assistant will help track important information as you play. Gather 4 players, and make sure each player has 2 Pokémon cards. Choose 1 of those players to run the game. Then, use the Battle Assistant to track the Boss Pokémon and its attacks, your Cheer cards, and player turns. Playing the game will be much easier with the Digital Raid Battle Assistant!

What you need

In order to play Pokémon TCG Raid Battles, you'll need 4 players, each with two Pokémon cards (Pokémon only; no Trainer or Energy cards).

You will also need the following materials:

• 1 Boss Pokémon card
• 1 deck of 20 Boss Attack cards
• 1 deck of 5 Cheer cards
• 4 Knock Out counters
• 1 playmat
• Damage counters
• 1 coin

These materials can be downloaded and printed out, or you can use the Digital Raid Battle Assistant on the official website.

Game Components

If you want to play Pokémon TCG Raid Battle away from your computer, just download and print out these materials.

Backgrounds

Want some Raid Battle backgrounds? You can use them to keep track of each player’s position while playing online.


Source: https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/raid-battle/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Trading Card Game Raid Battle

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiPnJFgyx40

Denny's Japan has announced a nationwide campaign in Japan called "Pokémon Card Goods" which takes place from Friday, July 10th, 2020 until Monday, August 31st, 2020. To celebrate the summer season at Denny's, they are offering a special promotion to their customers with the purchase of a qualifying menu item. They will give away "Pokémon Card Goods". The target menus items are " Rice Omelet and Hamburger Plate" and "Okosama Shrimp Fried Curry".


Two Denny's Original A5 Clear Files will be distributed along with the purchase of one of the meals: a V Starter Deck clear card and a Pikachu and Eievui clear card. In addition, all nine Pokémon Card Game V Starter Decks, which will go on sale nationwide on the same day as the campaign, will be sold at Denny's stores. Also, a Denny's Select Card Pack will be given out which includes 1 of 5 different cards which are a selection from existing products. A Pikachu, Sarunori, Hibanny, Messon and Morpeko are the cards that will be available.



Sources: https://www.dennys.jp/entertainment/pokemon/ and https://www.atpress.ne.jp/news/217873

The Pokémon Company has announced the Pokémon TCG: Trainer’s Toolkit, a set of TCG items that will be very helpful for TCG players to make new decks. It will be released on June 26th, 2020 and sold where Pokémon TCG products are available.

Pokémon TCG: Trainer’s Toolkit

You can turn your Pokémon Trading Card Game collection into playable, fun, and winning decks with the Pokémon TCG: Trainer's Toolkit. Inside this box, you'll find a plethora of cards that will expand and boost the strength of your deck—cards like the powerful Dedenne-GX, which has proven to be quite formidable in competitive play, as well as strategic Trainer cards and useful Energy cards. There's also a Deck Builder's Guide that will help you assemble a deck that showcases your best Pokémon.

After all, Pokémon TCG players must make all sorts of decisions when building a deck: More big Pokémon? More strategic Trainer cards? How much Energy is too much? The Pokémon TCG: Trainer's Toolkit can help! You'll even get some accessories to use when you play, such as card sleeves, dice, and condition markers. Steer a course for completely new decks, original combos, and all the fun of head-to-head competition with the Pokémon TCG: Trainer's Toolkit.

The Pokémon TCG: Trainer's Toolkit includes:

• More than 50 useful cards to power up your decks, including dozens of Trainer cards and 2 Dedenne-GX
• Special versions of Pokégear 3.0, Pokémon Communication, and Reset Stamp with all-new art
• More than 100 Energy cards, including Special Energy
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• 65 card sleeves to protect your deck
• A Deck Builder's Guide
• A complete Pokémon TCG rulebook
• A set of 7 tournament-legal dice
• 2 condition markers
• A code card for the Pokémon TCG Online

The Pokémon TCG: Trainer's Toolkit is available in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/trainers-toolkit/

The Pokémon Company has officially announced that the Pokémon TCG: Galar Challengers Tin will be available starting on August 6th, 2020, at Walmart stores.

Pokémon TCG: Galar Challengers Tin

Launch: August 06, 2020

If you want to add a little more Pokémon V power to your Pokémon Trading Card Game collection, look no further than the Pokémon TCG: Galar Challengers Tin, coming to Walmart stores. There are three different tins to choose from, each with a different Pokémon V. Will you select the spectral chill of Polteageist V, the metallic might of Copperajah V, or the rebellious sneer of Toxtricity V? Or maybe all three to really boost your ranks! Each Galar Challengers Tin also includes four Pokémon TCG booster packs. No matter which you choose, you'll have some mighty Pokémon on your side in your next battle.

The Pokémon TCG: Galar Challengers Tin includes:

• 1 of 3 foil Pokémon V: Polteageist V, Copperajah V, or Toxtricity V
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card to unlock a promo card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

The Pokémon TCG: Galar Challengers Tin will be available August 6, 2020, at Walmart stores.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/galar-challengers-tin

Starting on Monday, June 1st, 2020, specially marked boxes of Adult size Garigari-kun Golden Pineapple (大人なガリガリ君 ゴールデンパイン) popsicles sold in Japan will have a special promotion with the 2020 Pokémon The Movie Coco where marked popsicle sticks have a chance to win a Gari-kun Pokémon TCG Card.


Made with 33% golden pineapple juice, you can enjoy the authentic taste of pineapple juice. By making the ice finer than the conventional Garigari-kun, it has a crispy texture like frozen pineapple. The suggested retail price of a box of 6 popsicles is 350 yen (excluding tax).


Although the release of the movie has been postponed, Gari-kun is looking forward to the annual Pokémon movie and believes we are all waiting for it too!

Source: https://www.akagi.com/news/2020/200521.html

Zarude Promo Card Revealed

Details of the collaboration card were announced on Friday, June 12th, 2020 on the official Akagi Twitter.


Source: https://twitter.com/akagi_cp/status/1271322676544458753

The official Pokémon website has announce the streaming information and schedule for the Pokémon Players Cup 2020.

Pokémon Players Cup: Stream Information

The Pokémon Players Cup will include broadcasts from June through August 2020. Matches from each competition—the Pokémon TCG Players Cup, the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Players Cup, and the Pokkén Tournament DX Players Cup—will be streamed. In addition to here on Pokemon.com, you can catch every broadcast on Twitch.tv/Pokemon and on Youtube.com/Pokemon, with commentary from our team of Pokémon experts.

VG commentators: Aaron Zheng, Rosemary Kelly, Adam Dorricott, Lou Cromie

Pokémon TCG commentators: Josue Rojano, Kyle Sabelhaus, Kenny Wisdom, Jeremy Jallen

Pokkén Tournament commentators: Michael “H2” Graf, Evan “WonderChef” Hashimoto, Brendan “Burnside” Hansen

Pokémon Players Cup Broadcast Schedule

All times Pacific. Times approximate and subject to change.

Event	Date	Time
Pokémon TCG Invitational—Day 1	June 13	11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pokémon TCG Invitational—Day 2	June 14	11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
VG Invitational—Day 1	June 20	11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
VG Invitational—Day 2	June 21	11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pokkén Tournament Invitational—Day 1	June 27	11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pokkén Tournament Invitational—Day 2	June 28	11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pokkén Tournament Region Qualifiers Week 1	July 16	3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
VG Region Qualifiers Week 1	July 16	5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Pokémon TCG Region Qualifiers Week 1	July 17	3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Pokkén Tournament Region Qualifiers Week 2	July 23	3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
VG Region Qualifiers Week 2	July 23	5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Pokémon TCG Region Qualifiers Week 2	July 24	3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Pokkén Tournament Region Qualifiers Week 3	July 30	3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
VG Region Qualifiers Week 3	July 30	5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Pokémon TCG Region Qualifiers Week 3	July 31	3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Pokkén Tournament Finals—Day 1	August 15	11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pokkén Tournament Finals—Day 2	August 16	11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
VG Finals Preshow	August 21	11 a.m. – noon
VG Finals—Day 1	August 22	11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
VG Finals—Day 2	August 23	11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pokémon TCG Finals Preshow	August 28	11 a.m. – noon
Pokémon TCG Finals—Day 1	August 29	11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pokémon TCG Finals—Day 2	August 30	11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-players-cup/streaming/