The Pokémon Company International has announced an errata change to the Cyrus Prism Star card (120/156). Details of this change are below and have been added to our TCG Dex.

Errata for Cyrus Prism Star in Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Ultra Prism

This text change for the Supporter card Cyrus Prism Star will be effective immediately.

Due to an error in the card text for Cyrus (Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism, 120/156), the first part of this card will be changed. The original text for this Supporter card says:

You can't play this card if you don't have any or Pokémon in play.

Your opponent chooses 2 Benched Pokémon and shuffles the others, and all cards attached to them, into their deck.

The text will be changed to match the original intention of the card, which is that a player's Active Pokémon must be a or Pokémon.

The new Cyrus text will say:

You can play this card only if your Active Pokémon is a or Pokémon.

Your opponent chooses 2 Benched Pokémon and shuffles the others, and all cards attached to them, into their deck.

Effective immediately, Cyrus will use this updated text instead of the original text. This will be reflected in the Pokémon TCG Errata document.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/errata-for-cyrus-prism-star-in-pokemon-tcg-sun-moon-ultra-prism/

The Pokémon Company International announced that from Feburary 2018 until November 2018, various event Pokémon distributions, TCG product launches, anime promotions and mobile game events will take place during that time.

CELEBRATE A LEGENDARY YEAR OF POKÉMON IN 2018

Video Game Distributions, New Pokémon TCG Products, Mobile Updates, Retail Promotions and More Legendary Pokémon-Related Offerings Await Trainers in the Coming Year


The Pokémon Company International today announced plans to celebrate a legendary year in 2018, highlighting some of the most sought-after Pokémon yet to be discovered. From February to November, Legendary Pokémon will be featured across the franchise, including monthly video game character distributions, new Pokémon Trading Card Game products, mobile game retail and animation promotions.

Legendary Pokémon are extremely rare and powerful Pokémon, which exist across all regions of the Pokémon universe. Often elusive and incredibly hard to catch, Legendary Pokémon hold the answers to Pokémon lore and are deeply rooted to the regions from which they originate. Fans can learn more about these Pokémon at https://www.pokemonlegendary.com/

“As a thank-you to all the Trainers out there who have been so committed and passionate about Pokémon over the years, we want to make 2018 a legendary year,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “We’re offering fans a chance to access these powerful Legendary Pokémon across the brand while celebrating their role in the franchise’s legacy.”

Pokémon Video Game Distributions

Each month this year from February to November, players will be able to receive a different Legendary Pokémon as a free distribution through many of the Pokémon brand’s partners for owners of PokémonTM Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, and Pokémon Moon video games for the Nintendo 3DSTM family of systems. While fans can look forward to details about where and how to receive each of the distributions throughout the year, these Legendary Pokémon will be available to all players as part of the following schedule:

• February: Dialga, the Steel- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, or Palkia, the Water- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Sinnoh region
  • This first distribution will be available in the UK from Game and from Gamestop in Ireland. For further information please visit www.game.co.uk or www.gamestop.ie
• March: Regigigas, the Normal-type Legendary Pokémon, or Heatran, the Fire- and Steel-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Sinnoh region
• April: Raikou, the Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, or Entei, the Fire-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Johto region
• May: Xerneas, the Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon, or Yveltal, the Dark- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Kalos region
• June: Zygarde, the Dragon- and Ground-type Legendary Pokémon with three distinct Formes, from the Kalos and Alola regions
• July: Tornadus, the Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, or Thundurus, the Electric- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Unova region
• August: Groudon, the Ground-type Legendary Pokémon, or Kyogre, the Water-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Hoenn region
• September: Latios or Latias, the Dragon- and Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Hoenn region
• October: Reshiram, the Dragon- and Fire-type Legendary Pokémon, or Zekrom, the Dragon- and Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Unova region
• November: Ho-Oh, the Fire- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, or Lugia, the Psychic- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Johto region

YouTube Trailer - Solve Mysteries with Detective Pikachu!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNnaJZ8Z4EY

From January 20th, 2018 until March 11th, 2018, the Rainbow Rocket Gang Campaign (レインボーロケット団の野望 キャンペーン) will take place at the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan. A bunch of new goods, event Pokémon distributions and staff members dressed up as the bosses of Rainbow Rocket Gang will be part of the campaign.

What is Rainbow Rocket Gang

"Rainbow Rocket Gang" is an organization that appears in Nintendo 3DS software "Pocket Monster Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon." Bosses from the past Pocket Monsters games gathered together and have formed the greatest evil organization "Rainbow Rocket Gang". This time, at the Pokémon Centers, we will hold a campaign focused on the bosses of the "Rainbow Rocket Gang". Everyone who visits will become an honorary member of "Rainbow Rocket Gang", so please enjoy!

Rainbow Rocket Gang Bosses Pokémon Event Distribution

From January 20th, 2018 until March 11th, 2018, the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan will distribute the Rainbow Rocket Gang Bosses Pokémon to players of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The schedule for their distribution changes weekly so check the schedule to see when each will be distributed.

Rainbow Rocket Gang Merchandise

From Saturday, January 20th, 2018, those that purchase 2000yen (tax included) in merchandise at the Pokémon Centers or Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan can receive 1 of 6 different Boss Pikachu Message Cards given at random.


For every 5 Pokémon Card Game Booster packs that are purchased at the Pokémon Centers, the Pokémon Center Online or the Pokémon Stores, patrons can receive 1 of 7 different Boss Pikachu TCG Promo cards.


7 Pikachu plushies dressed as each of the Rainbow Rocket Gang bosses will be available to purchase at the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores.

Let's Meet Rainbow Rocket Gang Bosses at the Pokémon Centers

On Saturday's, Sunday's and holiday's from January 20th, 2018 until March 11th, 2018, the Leaders of Rainbow Rocket Gang will appear at the Pokémon Centers nationwide in Japan. In addition, the boss's Pikachu wearing the boss's uniform will also make appearances!

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/secret_teams_2018/

A new officially licensed Pokémon merchandise store called the Pokémon Hub opens on December 15th, 2017 at 11am at the K11 shopping mall in Hong Kong.

The Pokémon Hub will feature displays of rare Pokémon TCG Sun and Moon series cards as part of the extensive card display and the latest Pokémon anime series on their multiple TV screens. The store will also feature gaming with Pokkén Tournament DX and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon.


Source: https://www.facebook.com/pg/pokemonhubhk/posts

​​​​​​​The Pokémon Company International announced Sun & Moon Ultra Prism on December 13th, 2017 and it launched on February 2nd, 2018. High resolution artwork from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread.

POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME: THE STARS WILL BE ALIGNED FROM 2 FEBRUARY 2018 WITH THE RELEASE OF SUN & MOON—ULTRA PRISM

The Pokémon Company International today announced Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism, a brand-new expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, launching in the UK on 2 February 2018.

Echoing the story line from the recently released video games Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, this latest Pokémon TCG expansion is set in an alternate version of Sinnoh, one of the twisted parallel regions that players can reach by traveling through an Ultra Wormhole.

Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism will see a new gameplay mechanic coming to the Pokémon TCG with the introduction of Prism Star cards. These are powerful Pokémon and Trainer cards that, when played effectively, can dramatically alter the balance of a match. Due to their game-changing effects, a player can put only one Prism Star card with a given name in their deck (rather than the usual four).

The Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism expansion will feature:

• Over 150 cards, including:
• 6 Prism Star cards
• 5 Ultra Beasts
• 18 full-art cards
• Booster packs will consist of:
• 10 cards selected from the expansion, including at least 1 card of rare or higher rarity, plus an additional basic Energy card.

Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Ultra Prism Elite Trainer Box

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Ultra Prism Elite Trainer Box were available on February 2nd, 2018 in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.


The power of the Prism Pokémon and so much more is yours for the taking with the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism Elite Trainer Box. The ever-intimidating Necrozma is the star of this set, and the Prism Star cards that make their debut in Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism will change the way you play! This Elite Trainer Box is a great way to enhance your collection, thanks to its eight booster packs, a set of card sleeves adorned with Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma, high-quality dice and condition markers, a collector’s box, and more. See if you can handle the prismatic might with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism Elite Trainer Box!

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers and 1 acrylic 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-ultra-prism-elite-trainer-box

Pokémon players and fans from around the globe gathered at London’s ExCeL centre from November 17th to 19th, 2017 for the 2018 season Pokémon Europe International Championships. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Winners crowned at the Pokémon Europe International Championships

Pokémon players and fans from around the globe gathered at London’s ExCeL centre from 17–19 November 2017 for the 2018 season Pokémon Europe International Championships. Playing competitively in both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games, they battled valiantly across three days to find out who would take the titles across a number of categories.

European champions, alongside other successful attendees from around the world, boosted their Championships Points with the aim of securing a place at the 2018 Pokémon World Championships.

The final list of winners from the weekend is as follows:

Video Game Junior Division Top 4:
Champion: Justin Miranda-Radbord (CA)
Finalist: Erik Minniti (IT)
Semifinalist: Riccardo Cantrell (IT)
Semifinalist: Bilel Lakehal (FR)

Video Game Senior Division Top 4:
Champion: James Evans (USA)
Finalist: Thomas Gianola (IT)
Semifinalist: Victor Medina (ES)
Semifinalist: Benjamin Moxon (UK)

Video Game Masters Division Top 4:
Champion: Simone Sanvito (IT)
Finalist: Alex Gomez (ES)
Semifinalist: Davide Cauteruccio (IT)
Semifinalist: Carson Confer (USA)

Trading Card Game Junior Division Top 4:
Champion: Daniel Rosas (USA)
Finalist: Christopher Kaas (DK)
Semifinalist: Joao Gabriel Pentwado (BR)
Semifinalist: Maxence Feuillard (FR)

Trading Card Game Senior Division Top 4:
Champion: Owyn Kamerman (NL)
Finalist: Preston Ellis (USA)
Semifinalist: Connor Pedersen (USA)
Semifinalist: Raymond Long (CA)

Trading Card Game Masters Division Top 4:
Champion: Tord Reklev (NO)
Finalist: Zakary Krekeler (USA)
Semifinalist: Christopher Schemanske (USA)
Semifinalist: Michael Long (CA)

The Pokémon Company International has announced a special Pikachu plush will be available at select retailers to commemorate the 20th movie Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!. 6 special TCG cards will also be distributed to those that spend at least $25 on TCG products starting on November 8th, 2017.

Commemorate Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! with Pikachu!

Pikachu sports Ash’s iconic hat on Pokémon TCG cards and as a special plush available at select retailers.

To celebrate the release of the 20th Pokémon film, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, we've teamed up with select retailers to bring fans a fantastic new plush and cool Pokémon Trading Card Game goodies.

Starting November 8, 2017, Pokémon devotees will receive a pack of three random Ash's Pikachu promo cards for each $25 spent on Pokémon TCG products (tax and shipping not included). In all, there are six different promo cards to collect! This Pokémon TCG promotion will be offered at the following retailers:

Online Only:

• PokemonCenter.com
• Target.com
• Toysrus.com
• Toysrus.ca
• Walmart.com
• Walmart.ca

In Stores Only:

• GameStop
• EB Australia
• EB Canada

If Pokémon plush are more your speed, you won't want to miss the Pikachu Wearing Trainer Hat Poké Plush appearing at select retailers. This plush of the beloved Pikachu is 16 inches tall and features a detachable version of Ash's iconic hat that fits most teens and adults! You'll find this adorable plush at the following retailers:

Online Only:

• PokemonCenter.com
• Target.com

In Stores Only:

• Nintendo NY
• Toys“R”Us
• GameStop
• EB Australia

These wonderful tributes to the 20th Pokémon film won't be around forever, so don't miss out on your chance to collect these truly special Pikachu items.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/commemorate-pokemon-the-movie-i-choose-you-with-pikachu/

Special Offer! Free Pokémon TCG promo pack containing 3 Ash’s Pikachu cards

Yours when you spend $25 or more on Pokémon Trading Card Game products from Pokémon Center

Celebrate Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! with this special offer from Pokémon Center! For every $25 you spend on Pokémon Trading Card Game products, you will receive a Pokémon TCG promo pack containing three Ash’s Pikachu cards. Each card features an illustration of Pikachu with one of the hats worn by Ash during the pair’s adventures in the Pokémon animated series.


Details:

• While supplies last, receive one 3-card promo pack per $25 spent on Pokémon TCG products at PokemonCenter.com. For example, a customer who purchases $75 worth of Pokémon TCG products from PokemonCenter.com will receive three 3-card promo packs (9 cards total).
• Calculation of $25 minimum order of qualifying Pokémon TCG products excludes tax and cost of shipping.
• Promotion will be automatically applied to qualifying Pokémon TCG orders. No code is necessary. You will not see a separate line item for the promotion in your shopping cart.
• Promo card packs will be shipped separately from qualifying orders. Please allow approximately two weeks for delivery.
• Promo card pack contents are random; PokemonCenter.com cannot guarantee any specific packaging or contents.

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/ashspikachu

From November 7th, 2017 until December 4th, 2017, participating McDonalds locations will be selling Happy Meals with a Pokémon Toy and TCG card.

A Happy Meal with Pokémon Appeal!

McDonald’s Happy Meals are set to get even happier with Pokémon inside!

Hamburgers (or cheeseburgers…or chicken nuggets) are great, but everybody knows they're even better when you get a cool prize along with them. Good news: Pokémon is teaming up with McDonald's to bring you some fantastic Pokémon toys and Pokémon Trading Card Game cards featuring Pokémon from the Alola region of the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games.

Starting November 7, 2017, and running through December 4, 2017, be on the lookout for Happy Meal toys featuring Pikachu, Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Grubbin, Yungoos, Solgaleo, and Lunala. Hungry Trainers will also get one of 12 Pokémon TCG cards to collect and trade with their friends. So bring your appetite, and get ready to add some great new toys to your collection!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-happy-meal-with-pokemon-appeal/

McDonalds Happy Meal - November 2017 - Toys

McDonalds Happy Meal - Commercial

Source (As of November 8th, 2017): http://www.happymeal.com/videos/commercial/comm1.mp4

On Saturday November 11th, 2017 at participating Toys "R" Us locations, patrons can trade with fellow collectors plus receive a free collector's album a Jangmo-o foil card and a buildable Mega Construx Poké Ball. The first 50 attendees at each participating store will also get a free Togedemaru figure.


Source: https://www.toysrus.com/toys/events/in-store-events

The Pokémon Company International has announced that there will be two major Pokémon Championship Series events coming to Italy and Germany. The first event will be held on December 16th and 17th, 2017 in Turin, Italy and the second event will take place on January 27th and 28th, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany.

Two major Pokémon Championship Series events coming to Italy and Germany this winter

The Pokémon Company International invites players from around the world to compete in two major competitions for both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and video games.

The Turin Special Event will form part of the annual Xmas Comics & Games convention that takes place 16–17 December, 2017 at the Lingotto Fiere in Turin, Italy. This will be followed on 27–28 January, 2018 by the Leipzig Regional Championships that will run during DreamHack at the Leipziger Messe in Leipzig, Germany.

The Leipzig Regional Championships will be the first European event where video game players will battle using Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. Players at both events have the chance to win trophies, unique playmats, Pokémon TCG booster packs, up to 200 Championship Points and more.