The Pokémon Company International announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sun and Moon Unbroken Bonds set on March 7th, 2019 and it was released worldwide on May 3rd, 2019. High resolution images of the revealed cards from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

New TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX Introduced in the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds Expansion, Arriving May 3

More Pokémon battle teams await in the upcoming new expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds, releasing globally on May 3.

Showcasing the power of teamwork, Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds features seven brand-new pairings of powered-up Pokémon, including Reshiram & Charizard-GX, Marshadow & Machamp-GX, Gardevoir & Sylveon-GX, Greninja & Zoroark-GX, Muk & Alolan Muk-GX, and the Ultra Beasts Pheromosa & Buzzwole-GX. In addition, Lucario will partner with the recently discovered Melmetal.

Key highlights of the expansion include:

• Over 210 cards
• Seven new TAG TEAM Pokémon GX
• Seven more Pokémon GX
• More than 25 Trainer cards and a new Special Energy card

At launch, Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds will be supported in the Pokémon TCG Card Dex app, which offers an easy way to browse and discover cards from the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Series.

Fans will also have the opportunity to try out Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds before it’s available by participating in one of the many Prerelease tournaments taking place April 20–28.

Be the First to Get Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds at Prerelease Tournaments

Pokémon TCG Prerelease tournaments let players be the first to get their hands on the newest expansion and try out the latest cards in action. Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds Prerelease tournaments will be held April 20–28, 2019, shortly before the expansion launches on May 3. Check with your local game store to see when they’re hosting one of these events!

When you sit down to play at a Prerelease tournament, you’ll receive a Build & Battle Box containing a 23-card Evolution pack, which includes an exclusive foil promo card and is designed to give you a strong foundation for building a new deck. Each box also includes four 10-card booster packs from Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds. You’ll use these cards, plus basic Energy provided by the Tournament Organizer, to construct your own 40-card deck. You’ll get to keep all the cards from your Build & Battle Box, whether you use them in your deck or not. If you’re really lucky, you might even open one of the shining stars of this expansion: a TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX!

The promo card you’ll receive is a cool collector’s item, with a shiny foil stamp marking it as a Prerelease promo. It can also be used in your deck, and you’re likely to wind up with plenty of cards that match its type. Take a look at the four promo cards available at Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds Prerelease tournaments, and get some tips to make the most of the one you receive.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/be-the-first-to-get-sun-moon-unbroken-bonds-at-prerelease-tournaments

Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Unbroken Bonds Elite Trainer Box

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Unbroken Bonds Elite Trainer Box was available to purchase at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold on May 3rd, 2019.

Get a solid hold on your Pokémon TCG game with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds Elite Trainer Box! The collection is packed with everything a Trainer needs to compete, including card sleeves, high-quality dice and damage counters, and much more. It also includes eight Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds booster packs to help put you on the path to victory. And everything fits in the collector’s box, making it easy for you to compete with friends or head to your next big tournament. Victory is within your grasp with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds Elite Trainer Box!

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Unbroken Bonds Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Reshiram & Charizard
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers and 1 acrylic TAG TEAM GX marker
• A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/sun-moon-unbroken-bonds-elite-trainer-box

The Pokémon Company International has revealed the remaining cards for the Pokémon Detective Pikachu TCG card expansion set which will be released on March 29th, 2019 in Europe and April 5th, 2019 in North America. High resolution scans of the cards from the press release are available on an Imageboard thread.

New ‘POKÉMON Detective Pikachu’ Movie-Inspired Trading Cards Revealed, Including Mewtwo and More Standouts From Latest Film Trailer

Following the latest blockbuster trailer for “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu,” The Pokémon Company International has unveiled the remaining cards from the special Pokémon Trading Card expansion celebrating the upcoming movie. Pokémon fans can now get their first glimpse at favourites such as Bulbasaur and Charmander, as well as standouts from the trailer including Ludicolo and Mewtwo.

A second card featuring Detective Pikachu has also been revealed. The cards will feature all Pokémon in their CGI movie likeness and will be available at retail from March 29 in Europe in unique movie-themed sets. While the reveal of these cards complete the 18-card expansion, Pokemon.com will reveal special promotional cards celebrating the movie and discuss how to get them in the coming weeks. Between the expansion and promo cards, more than 25 cards will feature Pokémon as seen in the movie.

The new POKÉMON Detective Pikachu TCG cards revealed today include:

• Arcanine
• Bulbasaur
• Charizard
• Charmander
• Detective Pikachu
• Ditto
• Greninja
• Lickitung
• Ludicolo
• Machamp
• Magikarp
• Mewtwo
• Mewtwo-GX
• Morelull
• Slaking
• Snubbull

The official Pokémon website has announced some Pokémon Day 2019 Activities for Canada and the United States in addition to the ones that were previously announced for the Nintendo Store in New York City.

Fun Pokémon Day 2019 Activities Abound

Pokémon Day nears! Get ready for a bunch of awesome events and activities.

This Pokémon Day is sure to be huge, with exciting news and events celebrating more than 20 years of Pokémon fun. Pokémon Day itself is February 27, the anniversary of the release of the very first Pokémon games in Japan. But the events planned are too big to fit into just one day—look forward to exciting Pokémon Day festivities throughout the week and beyond.

Pokémon TCG fans, be sure to check out the Trade & Play events happening at GameStop and Best Buy in the United States, as well as at EB Games in Canada. Meet up with fellow players and collectors to battle and trade, and pick up a free oversize booster pack—containing a three-card mini pack and other fun goodies—while supplies last. The fun starts February 23. Click here for complete details on the Trade & Play events.

Settle in to watch all the Pokémon episodes you want when Twitch.tv offers another Pokémon the Series marathon from February 27 through May 5. Fans can head to Twitch.tv/twitchpresents to watch episodes from Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon the Series: Black & White, and Pokémon the Series: XY, as well as select movies. Twitch will also showcase some of their favorite episodes and movies all day on February 27, highlighting Pokémon such as Pikachu, Zekrom, Eevee, Snorlax, and others that appear as part of a TAG TEAM in the recently released Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion.

Disney XD in the US will join the fun by airing blocks of fan-favorite episodes on February 27 starting at 3:30 p.m. Plus, YTV in Canada will air a marathon of the final four episodes of Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures starting at 1 p.m. PST. Check your local listings to confirm time and channel.

To mark this year's Pokémon Day, the Pokémon Center is debuting a new line of premium apparel called Poké Ball Classics. The collection includes clothes and accessories featuring a clean Poké Ball pattern that's perfect for when you want to dress your best but also show off your Pokémon pride. The Poké Ball Classics collection launches February 27 at PokemonCenter.com.

Following last year's big Pikachu Funko Pop! reveal, Bulbasaur is the next Pokémon to get the Funko Pop! treatment. Look for this beloved first partner Pokémon to arrive in Pop! form on February 27.

Have fun celebrating Pokémon Day 2019!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/fun-pokemon-day-2019-activities-abound/

Pokémon TCG Trade & Play Day Heading to a Store Near You

Bring your Pokémon TCG cards to participating retailers to trade with other fans and get a special oversize pack.

Get an early start on Pokémon Day 2019 festivities by heading to select retailers for a Pokémon Trade & Play Day. Celebrate the fun of playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game with friends, as well as the recent release of the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Sun & Moon—Team Up.

Visit a participating Best Buy location on February 23 or a participating GameStop on February 23–24 to meet up with other Pokémon fans, receive a special oversize booster pack, and trade Pokémon TCG cards with other attendees. Canadian residents can head to Toys“R”Us on February 16 or EB Games on February 23 to take part in Pokémon Trade & Play Day.

The oversize booster packs contain a 3-card mini pack of Pokémon TCG cards, a Pokémon coin, a fun activity sheet, and a guide to the Pokémon TCG. Everyone is invited to bring their Pokémon TCG cards to trade and show off with other fans. Organizers at each store will also have Pokémon TCG cards that they can trade with guests. There is no cost to participate in this event, but please note that the giveaways are only available while supplies last.

So, organize your trade binders and get ready for Pokémon Trade & Play Day! And be sure to check out the selection of new Sun & Moon—Team Up cards while you're there.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-tcg-trade-play-day-heading-to-a-store-near-you/

Press Release - Pokémon Day 2019

Pokémon Day, the annual pop-culture holiday dedicated to all things Pokémon, arrives on February 27, and The Pokémon Company International has announced a variety of offerings to help fans celebrate. This year, Pokémon Trainers can look forward to Pokémon Trading Card Game events, curated animated content on Twitch and Pokémon TV, new merchandise from Pokémon Center, retail promotions, and more.

On February 27, 1996, the first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, released in Japan, kicking off a global phenomenon that would become one of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world for more than 20 years. In commemoration of this pop-culture milestone, The Pokémon Company International provides fans with activities, products, and promotions that give them additional opportunities to engage with the Pokémon brand.

“Pokémon Day is about celebrating the incredible fans that have made Pokémon one of the most beloved entertainment franchises in the world,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of consumer marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “As a thank-you to the community, we're excited to provide them with more ways to experience all things Pokémon.”

Key Pokémon Day highlights include:

Pokémon Trading Card Game Trade & Play Events
Select retailers, including GameStop and Best Buy in the US and EB Games in Canada, will host Trade & Play events for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in celebration of the latest expansion, Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up. Attendees will receive a free oversize booster pack containing cards and other goodies (while supplies last), and they'll have the opportunity to play the Pokémon TCG and trade cards with other fans. Event details for participating retailers are as follows:

• GameStop: Over 2,500 stores in the US will host events on February 23 and February 24. In addition, GameStop will release an exclusive Lapras plush by Wicked Cool Toys during the events.
• Best Buy: Over 100 stores in the US will host events on February 23.
• EB Games: Over 100 stores in Canada will host events on February 23.

Curated Animated Content on Twitch, Pokémon TV, and Broadcast
Trainers will be able to relive some of their favorite moments from the animated TV series and movies as the Twitch Pokémon Marathon returns on Pokémon Day. From February 27 through May 5, fans can tune in to twitch.tv/twitchpresents to watch Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon the Series: Black & White, Pokémon the Series: XY, and select movies.

Twitch will showcase some of their favorite episodes and movies all day on February 27, with content highlighting Pokémon like Pikachu, Zekrom, Eevee, Snorlax, and others that appear as TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX from the recently released Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion.

On Pokémon TV, available via the app for iOS and Android devices and on Pokémon.com, fans can watch episodes featuring Gengar and Mimikyu, which can also be found paired together as a TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX. Disney XD in the US and YTV in Canada will also join the fun by showcasing blocks of fan-favorite episodes on February 27.

Brand-New Collection from Pokémon Center
Pokémon Center will release Poké Ball Classics, a new collection of premium-quality apparel and accessories that are fitting for the workplace and dressy occasions. Sporting a clean and crisp Poké Ball pattern, the line includes a bifold wallet, tie, infinity scarf, polo shirt, messenger bag, and Fossil watches for women and men.


Poké Ball Classics will be available starting February 27 at PokemonCenter.com, the premier destination for Pokémon merchandise in the US.

Pokémon Streetwear Collaboration with 10.Deep
Pokémon will soon debut a US streetwear apparel collaboration with streetwear brand 10.Deep Clothing Inc. The Pokémon Company International and 10.Deep have partnered to create a capsule collection for spring/summer 2019, with apparel featuring the infamous Team Rocket.


The items will be available on February 27 at a pop-up event taking place at the 10.Deep flagship store in New York City and on 10Deep.com. Following the initial launch, the line will be available at select boutiques.

Special Toys and Retail Promotions
On February 27, The Pokémon Company International and Funko will add Bulbasaur to their roster of Funko Pop! Pokémon figures. Fans can sign up at Funko.com to receive updates on product availability.

In addition, Build-A-Bear Workshop will offer an online discount of up to 30 percent off all Pokémon bundles at buildabear.com and buildabear.co.uk from February 25 through February 27.

Today The Pokémon Company International revealed three new cards for the Pokémon Trading Card (TCG) game featuring Mr. Mime, JigglyPuff and Psyduck, as seen in the upcoming live-action movie, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.” These Pokémon were some of the breakout stars from the highly-viewed first trailer for the movie.

Like the Detective Pikachu, Charizard and Greninja TCG cards previously announced, the newly revealed cards depict the Pokémon in their CGI movie likenesses and will be available at selected retailers across Europe starting on March 29th, 2019.

A First Look at Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Cards

Fans everywhere are anxiously awaiting the theatrical release of the first live-action Pokémon movie, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. To celebrate the upcoming film, a special selection of 26 new Pokémon Trading Card Game cards will be released, inspired by some of the Pokémon that will appear on the big screen. Let's look at some of the cards that show off these Pokémon as they appear in the film.

Jigglypuff: With its big blue eyes, soft pink fur, and stylish curl, Jigglypuff is the epitome of adorable. This Fairy-type Pokémon isn't a heavy hitter, but its Healing Melody attack will heal 10 damage from each of your Pokémon.

Mr. Mime: Mr. Mime may be sporting a smile, but we can't help but feel a bit unnerved by its vacant stare. Still, we would definitely take advantage of its Pantomime Ability, which allows you to switch one of your face-down Prize cards with the top card of your deck. It's certainly a useful move if you have a powerful card trapped in your Prize cards.

Psyduck: Poor Psyduck seems to be suffering from a major headache! Given its soft-looking feathers, we wouldn't be against comforting it with a big hug. Perhaps Psyduck is suffering from the pain of knowing that it can't attack without becoming Confused. And that just makes us more sympathetic to the little Pokémon!

These are just a few of the cards that fans will be able to find in the Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu collection. Stay tuned for more fun reveals! Remember, booster packs for this special set will not be sold separately, so look for them in special collections starting March 29, 2019, where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/a-first-look-at-pokemon-tcg-detective-pikachu-cards/

The Pokémon Company recently announced that the Pokémon Center Kyoto would be relocating on March 16th, 2019 from its current location on the 5th floor of the Takashimaya Kyoto Store to its new location in the Kyoto Economic Center Suina Muromachi, where it will be double the size of the current store. From March 16th, 2019 until April 7th, 2019, there will be a Petal Dance Campaign (はなびらのまいキャンペーン) taking place where there will be plenty of fun events and gifts as well as Pikachu appearances.


A lottery will take place for 100 groups, with up to 3 people per group, to attend a pre-opening viewing of the Pokémon Center Kyoto on March 14th, 2019. Those that win the lottery will be able to purchase goods ahead of the official opening. In addition, for every order of at least 5000 yen, they can receive a charm. The lottery is open from February 8th, 2019 until February 15th, 2019 and those interested can apply on the Pokémon Center Online page.

Clear Card:

From March 16th, 2019 until April 7th, 2019, or until supplies last, a Petal Dance Campaign Clear Card will be distributed at all the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store locations. Visitors can receive one of these clear cards to celebrate the reopening.

Shopping Bags:

Starting on March 16th, 2019, those that purchase goods at all the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store locations nationwide in Japan will get their items packed in the limited Petal Dance Campaign designed shopping bag.

Pikachu Tea Ceremony TCG Card:

Starting on March 16th, 2019, those that purchase goods at all the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store locations nationwide in Japan as well as at the Pokémon Center Online store, they will receive a Pikachu Tea Ceremony (お茶会ごっこピカチュウ) 325/SM-P TCG promo card as a present.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Center Kyoto Relocation Celebration

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= wEC7jBbUzjk

The 2019 Pokémon Oceania International Championships will be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company online at Twitch.tv/Pokemon on February 14th, 2019 through February 16th, 2019.

2019 Pokémon Oceania International Championships Stream Info

Battles in the Pokémon Championship Series will heat up as competitors head down under for the second of this season's four International Championships February 14–16, 2019 (in US time zones). You can watch the breathtaking action from home even if you can't make it to Melbourne, as we'll be broadcasting matches from each round of the 2019 Pokémon Oceania International Championships on Twitch.tv.

The event runs Friday through Sunday in Australia, but because of the time difference, each day of tournament play will start the previous afternoon in American time zones. Viewers in the US can tune in to catch TCG and VGC matches starting Thursday afternoon, while the Pokkén Tournament DX matches will kick off Friday afternoon. Each game will have its own stream, so make sure to tune in to your favorite game as competitors battle toward the 2019 Pokémon World Championships and thousands of dollars' worth of prizes.

The final rounds for the Pokémon TCG and VGC will be broadcast consecutively on Twitch.tv/Pokemon on Saturday starting at 2:30 p.m. PST, while the Pokkén Tournament DX finals will be broadcast on Twitch.tv/PokkenTournament at the same time. Don't forget to check out the winning teams and decks at Pokemon.com/EventResults once the tournament is complete.

What to Watch: Pokémon TCG

Pokémon TCG stream: Twitch.tv/PokemonTCG
Commentators: Joe Bernard, Cora Georgiou, Ellis Longhurst, Kyle “Pooka” Sucevich

Thursday, February 14: 2:30 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. PST (approx.)
Friday, February 15: 2:30 p.m. – 1:45 a.m. PST (approx.)

Pokémon TCG competitors will really have their mettle tested, as this tournament will be the first event outside Asia to permit the Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion and the many TAG TEAM cards it brings. Magikarp & Wailord-GX has already enjoyed success in the Expanded format, but you'll have to tune in to see if the other five TAG TEAM cards will be able to make their mark in Standard. Keep an eye out for a number of other powerful cards from Sun & Moon—Team Up, including powerful Trainer cards Erika's Hospitality and Pokémon Communication and a surge of Pokémon that have performed well in Asia: Zapdos, Jolteon-GX, Tapu Koko Prism Star, Absol, and Jirachi.

What to Watch: Pokémon VGC

Pokémon VGC stream: Twitch.tv/Pokemon
Commentators: Labhaoisa Cromie, Adam Dorricott, Duy Ha, Gabby Snyder

Thursday, February 14: 2:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. PST (approx.)
Friday, February 15: 2:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. PST (approx.)

Competitors in the Video Game Championships have become very familiar with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, but they'll still have a new curveball in Melbourne as they take on the only International Championships featuring the Moon Series format. Trainers will still be able to include two of the most powerful Legendary Pokémon on their teams, but unlike at the last International Championships, they'll also be permitted to use Z-Moves. Making good use of these moves will be key—Trainers still won't be permitted to use Primal Reversion or Mega Evolution, so a good Z-Move can easily make or break a game. A variety of Legendary Pokémon have starred on teams so far in the Moon Series, with Groudon, Kyogre, Lunala, Xerneas, and Yveltal spending the most time in the spotlight.

What to Watch: Pokkén Tournament DX

Pokkén Tournament DX stream: Twitch.tv/PokkenTournament
Commentators: Michael “H2” Graf, Evan “WonderChef” Hashimoto, Michael “Midori” Tjong

Friday, February 15: 2:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. PST (approx.)
Saturday, February 16 (Finals): 2:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. PST (approx.)

The Pokkén Tournament DX season will be kicking off in Melbourne, and it, too, has a big change for competitors to adapt to. Matches this year will pit competitors head-to-head in the Team Battle format, where each player chooses their own team of three Battle Pokémon. The first player to knock out all three of their opponent's Battle Pokémon will win the game. Tune in to find out which competitors and Battle Pokémon will reign supreme in this exciting new format.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2019/oceania/streaming/

The Pokémon Company International has released Pokémon TCG Card Dex, a brand-new app available at no cost that offers an easy way to browse and discover cards from the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Series, including all expansions and promo cards available to date. The app has launched in Sweden and will be coming soon to additional markets worldwide.

Track Your Card Collection with the Pokémon TCG Card Dex!

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

New Pokémon TCG Card Dex Mobile App Released in Sweden and Coming Soon Worldwide

With Pokémon TCG Card Dex, fans can keep track of their Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Series collection, using the camera on compatible iOS and Android devices to create digital scans of their cards, which are then stored on the device for convenient offline viewing. Even damaged or partially obscured cards can be scanned and identified in the app, and cards in other languages will automatically be translated into the preferred language.

In addition, Pokémon TCG Card Dex provides a comprehensive database of all Sun & Moon Series expansions, with the ability to filter by expansion, card type and rarity, Pokémon type, Energy type, HP, and other options, so fans can easily search for and discover cards to add to their collection.

In Sweden, Pokémon TCG Card Dex is available to download at no cost from the App Store and Google Play. The app supports English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Brazilian Portuguese languages.

Track Your Pokémon TCG Cards on the Go

The Pokémon TCG Card Dex is coming soon to help you browse and scan your Pokémon TCG collection with your mobile device.

A new app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices is coming soon that will make managing your Pokémon TCG collection easier. The Pokémon Trading Card Game Card Dex, available at no cost, will let you browse all cards released since the launch of the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Series. By using your device's camera, you can scan and keep track of which cards are in your collection—right inside the app. Plus, you'll be able to look up cards in the built-in Pokémon TCG database, including cards you haven't added to your collection.

The Pokémon TCG Card Dex supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Scanned cards will appear in the app in the language the player has selected, even if the physical card is in a different language—a convenient translation tool for international players and collectors.

The app launches today in Sweden and will soon be available worldwide. Download the app soon for iPhone and iPad on the App Store, and for Android devices on Google Play.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/track-your-pokemon-tcg-cards-on-the-go/

The Pokémon Company International revealed some of the Pokémon Detective Pikachu Movie Merchandise on January 17th, 2019 and the first wave of Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu products were available beginning March 29th, 2019. High resolution pictures of the merchandise has been added to an Imageboard thread.

THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL UNVEILS “POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU” MOVIE MERCHANDISE

Fans Can Celebrate the First-Ever Live-Action Pokémon Movie with an Electrifying Range of New Pokémon Trading Card Game Collections, Toys and More

The Pokémon Company International today unveiled an extensive line of products inspired by the highly anticipated movie “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” from Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Entertainment, and The Pokémon Company, arriving in theaters beginning May 8, 2019, in Europe. Before the movie, fans can look forward to new Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) collections, action figures and interactive plush from Wicked Cool Toys, and more.

All items in the line are inspired by the movie, which begins when ace detective Harry Goodman goes missing amid mysterious circumstances, prompting his son Tim to investigate what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a wisecracking, adorable super-sleuth. Chasing clues together through Ryme City, where humans and Pokémon live side by side, they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful coexistence. The movie is already generating significant buzz, with a widely viewed trailer and an all-star cast including Ryan Reynolds as the voice of the title character.

“Pokémon is a global entertainment franchise that has delighted its fans with video games, trading cards, animation, and soon, live-action movies with the upcoming ‘POKÉMON Detective Pikachu,’” said Colin Palmer, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “The merchandise line we’ve developed for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as the amazing selection of licensed toys and more celebrates this remarkable milestone for the brand and is sure to delight Pokémon fans of all ages.”

The Pokémon TCG line and select other merchandise inspired by “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” will be on display at global toy fairs beginning this month. Below are retail availability dates and more detailed product highlights from the line.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game
The iconic Pokémon TCG, which has shipped 23.6 billion cards to date, is debuting new booster packs for the launch of “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.” These four-card boosters feature newly designed packaging based on the look and feel of Ryme City, and collectors and competitive Pokémon TCG players alike will enjoy looking through them and building their decks with Pokémon seen in the movie. In all, 26 new cards feature Pokémon such as Detective Pikachu, Charizard and Greninja depicted in their CGI movie likenesses. The first wave of Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu products will be available beginning March 29, 2019, across Europe. Highlights from the line include:

• Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Case File—Contains one promo card featuring Detective Pikachu, one metallic coin inspired by Detective Pikachu, two Detective Pikachu booster packs, and one additional Pokémon TCG booster pack.

• Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Charizard-GX Case File—Contains one foil promo card and one foil oversize card featuring Charizard-GX, four Detective Pikachu booster packs, and two additional Pokémon TCG booster packs.

• Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Greninja-GX Case File—Contains one foil promo card and one foil oversize card featuring Greninja-GX, one pin featuring Greninja, five Detective Pikachu booster packs, and two additional Pokémon TCG booster packs.

• Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Collector Chest—Contains seven Detective Pikachu booster packs, two additional Pokémon TCG booster packs, one collector’s pin inspired by Detective Pikachu, and one Pokémon notepad and sticker sheet, all in a sturdy metal case.

Wicked Cool Toys
Wicked Cool Toys, master toy licensee for the Pokémon brand, will offer a range of exciting movie items through its distributor, Character Options.

Publishing and More
In addition to the Pokémon TCG and licensed toys, The Pokémon Company International has developed licensed apparel and home décor through a variety of partners that will be available at mass retailers closer to the movie’s release. Availability will vary by market. There will also be a publishing program for POKÉMON Detective Pikachu, including a premium “making of” coffee table-style book from The Pokémon Company International’s in-house imprint, Pikachu Press, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the film production, available in select markets. Pokémon fans can look forward to more movie merchandise news in the coming months, follow @Pokemon on social media for the latest updates, and join in the #DetectivePikachu conversation online.

The official Japanese Pokémon Card Game website has revealed the Pokémon Card Game x Pokénchi - Great Reveal of Abareru-kun's Deck! "Let's become stronger together!". The deck features cards selected the: Night Unison (ナイトユニゾン) SM9A, Tag Bolt (タッグボルト) SM9, Dark Order (ダークオーダー) SM8A and Thunders GX Starter (雷のサンダースGX) SMI sets. The deck is built around 2 x Pikachu and Zekrom GX Tag Team 031/095 SM9 cards.


Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/ex/article/abareru-deck/

The official Pokémon website has announced that for a limited time until March 30th, 2019, specially marked boxes of General Mills breakfast cereals in the United States will include Pokémon Trading Card Game cards.

Breakfast with the Pokémon TCG

For a limited time, find Pokémon Trading Card Game cards in specially marked boxes of Big G Cereals.

The next time you sit down for a delicious breakfast, don't miss out on your chance to get some cool Pokémon Trading Card Game cards. For a limited time, select Big G Cereals will include a pack of three Pokémon TCG cards highlighting Pokémon that were originally discovered in the Kanto region. Each pack contains two common cards and one of four special foil cards featuring Pikachu, Eevee, Charmander, or Cubone. In family-size cereal boxes at Walmart stores, you can get one of five foil cards, including Bulbasaur.

Look for cards in specially marked boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, and Reese's Peanut Butter Puffs. There are 13 collectible cards in all (including the foil Bulbasaur), and you'll find them in stores through March 30, 2019.

So fill your bowl and start your day with the Pokémon TCG. Just make sure you don't accidentally drop those cards in your milk!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/breakfast-with-the-pokemon-tcg/