To promote the launch of the Sun & Moon Burning Shadows Pokémon TCG expansion, Toys“R”Us will be distributing a Stufful Foil Card Promo as well as other promotional items on August 12th, 2017 from 1 to 3 p.m at participating locations.

Celebrate the Launch of Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows

Take a trip to Toys“R”Us, and get some fun stuff for the latest Pokémon TCG expansion!

The release of a new Pokémon TCG expansion is always exciting, and Toys“R”Us is getting in on the excitement with a special in-store event that highlights the launch of Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows. On August 12, from 1 to 3 p.m., Pokémon fans will be able to stop by their local Toys“R”Us store to pick up some fantastic (and free!) giveaway items.

Trainers will be able to get a special foil card featuring Stufful, a Pokémon coloring sheet, and a Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows collector's album. While you're at the store, be sure to check out the new Pokémon TCG expansion, Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows, so you have something to store in your new album! Remember that these collector's albums are available only while supplies last, so don't wait!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-the-launch-of-sun-moon-burning-shadows/

To promote the release of the Sun & Moon Burning Shadows TCG expansion, the Pokémon Company International has announced that a Salazzle will be distributed to players of Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion is out now!

To celebrate, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon players can head into their local GAME store from 18 August to receive a battle-ready Salazzle for their Nintendo 3DS system.
London, UK—Friday, 4 August 2017—The third expansion in the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game series, Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows, is now available in stores across the UK. This expansion includes two new theme decks and over 140 cards, including brand-new Pokémon-GX and full-art Supporter cards.

What’s more, to celebrate Salazzle-GX appearing for the first time in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video game players can head into their local GAME store from 18 August to receive a battle-ready Salazzle for their Nintendo 3DS system, at no cost.

Salazzle evolve only from female Salandit, which are uncommon encounters in the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games. The venomous Poison- and Fire-type Pokémon Salazzle has its signature Corrosion Ability, which enables this Pokémon to make even usually resistant Steel- and Poison-type Pokémon badly poisoned using its potent Toxic move.

Salazzle will be distributed with the following attributes:

LEVEL: 50
TYPE: Poison and Fire
ABILITY: Corrosion
MOVES: Fake Out, Toxic, Sludge Bomb and Flamethrower
HELD ITEM: Focus Sash


From 18 August, Salazzle will be distributed battle-ready, so players can jump right into online or local battles to test their skills.

To receive Salazzle, fans must own a system in the Nintendo 3DS family and a Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game. Please ask staff in a GAME store for instructions on how to receive a special code to obtain Salazzle.*

Another treat for Trainers in celebration of Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows is an exclusive promo card featuring Stufful, available at Toys“R”Us as a gift with purchase from 4 August.

Source: http://sm3.pokemontcg.com/en-us/salazzle/

The third Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion to the Sun & Moon series Burning Shadows was announced on June 20th, 2017 and it was released on August 4th, 2017. High resolution pictures from the press released have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Minions of Team Skull and a cavalcade of new Pokémon stand ready to battle in the dark of night and in the blazing sun! Battle with new titans like Necrozma-GX, and join forces with Machamp-GX and Charizard-GX to fight for victory in the Pokémon TCG: Sun and Moon - Burning Shadows expansion this August.

• More than 140 cards: Over 140 cards, including brand-new Pokémon-GX and full-art Supporter cards.
• Two new theme decks: Two 60-card preconstructed decks are designed to introduce players to the Pokémon TCG by letting them play straight from the get-go.
• Even more brand-new Pokémon: Many of the exotic and tropical Pokémon that Trainers have come to love in the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games join the Pokémon Trading Card Game, including Necrozma, Marshadow, and more!
• Alolan Pokémon: Regional variants of classic Pokémon who have a new look in the Alola region make their appearance.
• Booster packs: Each pack contains 10 cards selected from the expansion and includes at least one rare card.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Sun-MoonBurning-Shadows-expansion-launches-A

Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Burning Shadows Elite Trainer Box

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Burning Shadows Elite Trainer Box was released on August 4th, 2017 in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.


Step out of the darkness and kindle a new path to victory with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows Elite Trainer Box. You’ll find everything you need to compete in this extensive collection, including card sleeves featuring the Legendary Pokémon Necrozma, high-quality dice and condition markers, and more. Plus, get tips for how to put cards from the Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion to use with the special player’s guide. And everything fits in the collector’s box, making it easy for you to travel to battle with your friends or to your next big competition. Blaze ahead with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows Elite Trainer Box!

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Necrozma
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows 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-burning-shadows-elite-trainer-box

Toys R US in Canada and the United States will be giving out a Pokémon Sun and Moon TCG Guardian’s Rising Collector’s Album and a Foil Card featuring Alolan Vulpix as a promotion for the new TCG's set launch. In addition, the first 50 customers will receive a 2” Eevee Figure. The giveaway will take place in Canada on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 from 11am until 1pm while in the United States it will take place on Saturday, May 13th, 2017 from 1pm until 3pm.


Sources: http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=4311963 and http://www.toysrus.ca/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3373022&pokemon

Japanese retailers have revealed the sell sheets for the upcoming TCG Strengthening Set Shining Legends (ひかる伝説) which will be released in Japan on July 15th, 2017. Booster packs will contain 6 cards, one of which will be a holo card and will cost 230 yen plus tax. The set will have over 72 cards.


A Rotom Dex Collection File (Mini Card File ミニカードファイル　ロトム図鑑) will also be released on July 15th, 2017 for 477 yen plus tax. The binder can hold 104 cards.

The Pokémon Company International announced the second English TCG Expansion for Sun and Moon called Guardians Rising on March 21st, 2017 and it was released on May 5th, 2017.

Pokémon TCG: Sun and Moon - Guardians Rising expansion launches 5 May

London, UK — 21 March 2017— The second expansion in the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game series, Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising, will include over 140 cards and will launch in the UK on 5 May. Journey to the Alola region with the Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising expansion. Meet the island guardians Tapu Koko-GX and Tapu Lele-GX, and sharpen your skills with Kahuna Hala and Captain Mallow!

Features of the Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising expansion include:

• More brand-new Pokémon: Many of the exotic and tropical Pokémon that Trainers have come to love in the new Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games join the Pokémon Trading Card Game, including Lycanroc, Kommo-o, and more!
• New Alolan Pokémon: Regional variants of many classic Pokémon who have a new look in the Alola region will make an appearance!
• Over 140 cards: Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising includes more than 140 cards, including 12 new Pokémon-GX and 3 full-art Supporter cards!
• Introducing the island guardians: These super-powered Pokémon are expected to have a huge impact on the game.
• Two new theme decks: These 60-card preconstructed decks are designed to introduce players to the Pokémon TCG by enabling them to play right away.
• Booster packs: Each pack contains 10 additional cards selected from the expansion.

Lycanroc GX and Tapu Lele GX

Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising Elite Trainer Box

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Guardians Rising Elite Trainer Box was available in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold on May 5th, 2017.

Tap into the greatness of the island guardians of Alola with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising Elite Trainer Box. This outstanding collection contains all the tools you need to be ready for your next big battles, including stylish card sleeves featuring Tapu Koko, a player’s guide to the latest expansion, and much more. Compete in Alola style with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising Elite Trainer Box.

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Tapu Koko
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising 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-guardians-rising-elite-trainer-box

The official Japanese Pokémon website announced that there will be Kiteruguma themed events and presents distributed as part of the Sparkling Spring Festival Campaign (ピカピカ春祭りキャンペーン) from April 15th, 2017 to May 7th, 2017 at the participating Pokémon Centers and Stores in Japan. As part of the campaign, there will be a Kiteruguma Event Pokémon Distribution, a Kiteruguma Promo Card Present, Kiteruguma will visit the Pokémon Centers and Stores across the nation and there will be a battle event for the games as well. Pokémon Eggs were previously distributed as part of the Sparkling Spring Festival Campaign 2017.

Kiteruguma Event Pokémon Distribution

From April 15th, 2017 to May 7th, 2017, players of Pokémon Sun and Moon will be able to receive a Kiteruguma. Full details have yet to be revealed.

Kiteruguma Promo TCG Card

From Saturday, April 15th, 2017, Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores across Japan will be giving out the Kiteruguma 058/SM-P card as a gift at the cash register for customers visiting any participating location while supplies last. 1 promotional card per person will be given out but people can also receive the promo card on orders from the Pokémon Center Online. Details of this Kiteruguma promo card have been added to our TCG dex.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2017/03/170317_p01.html

The finalized box art for the Pokémon Card Game Sun and Moon 30-Card Battle Deck Set Satoshi VS Rocket Gang (ポケモンカードゲーム サン&ムーン 30枚デッキ対戦セット 「サトシVSロケット団」) has been revealed. The Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon anime tie-in TCG set features the artwork of: Satoshi, Pikachu, Nyarth, Musashi, Kojiro, Sonansu, Kapu-Kokeko, Māmane's Togedemaru, Kiteruguma, Musashi's Mimikkyu and Satoshi's Mokuroh on the box's cover.


The set will be released in Japan on April 21st, 2017 for the suggested retail price of 1,782 yen. It will include a Satoshi's Pikachu GX card, a Rocket Gang Mimikkyu GX card and a Rotom Dex coin.

Satoshi VS Rocket Gang TCG Set - Original Dummy Artwork

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced the Kapu-Kokeko Campaign (カプ・コケコキャンペーン) will be held starting on March 17th, 2017 in Japan. Kapu-Kokeko related products and promo presents will be available throughout the campaign. Kapu-Kokeko is a Pokémon that appears in the Nintendo 3DS games Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon as well as the TV anime series. It is known as the Guardian deity of Melemele Island.

Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko Event Pokémon Distribution

From March 17th, 2017 until April 9th, 2017, players of Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon will be able to obtain a serial code to get an Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko. Kapu-Kokeko normally has a yellow appearance but this special Black Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko cannot be obtained in regular gameplay. The serial code can be used from March 17th, 2017 until May 31st, 2017.

Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko Event Pokémon Distribution Details

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 60
	Poké ball: Cherish Ball
	Type: Electric/Fairy
	Ability: Electric Surge
	Held Item: Electric Seed
	Attack 1: Nature's Madness
	Attack 2: Discharge
	Attack 3: Agility
	Attack 4: Electro Ball

Z-Move - Guardian of Alola

If the player has obtained the Tapunium Z (Kapu-Z カプＺ) by battling Kapu-Kokeko at the Ruins of Conflict, they can upgrade Nature's Madness to the special Z-Move Guardian of Alola.

How to Obtain the Serial Code for Kapu-Kokeko

If a player purchases a copy of Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon or shows the title screen on their Nintendo 3DS at a participating shop, they will receive a paper with a serial code written on it. The following shops are offering the serial code at participating locations: Apita·Piago, Aeon·Aeon Supercenter·Aeon Style·Aeon retail stores, Ito Yokado, EDION, GEO, Joshin Denki, TSUTAYA, Toys R Us, Nojima, Bic Camera, Fuji, Tay Two, Heiwado, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera , WonderGOO, Pokémon Centers·Pokémon Stores, Amazon.co.jp, Rakuten Books and some 7-Eleven.


Players can also obtain the code digitally from a Nintendo Zone via the 7-Eleven DS via 7-Spot. Those wishing to obtain the code from 7-Eleven must bring their Nintendo 3DS to a participating DS via 7-Spot and obtain the code through the app by opening the campaign page and then touching the "Get the Serial code (シリアルコードをゲット！)" button. Write down the serial code on a piece of paper before proceeding to a different screen.

GET Pokémon Card Game Sun and Moon 5 Pack Campaign!

Starting on Friday, March 17th, 2017, when players buy 5 booster packs for the Pokémon Card Game, players can receive a promotinal card pack with at least 11 cards including: 9 energy cards, a Black Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko card and a Salandit card.

Kapu-Kokeko Appears on the March 23rd, 2017 Episode of Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon

The March 23rd, 2017 episode of the TV Anime series Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon titled: Intense Electric Shock Training! A Rematch with Kapu-Kokeko!! will feature Kapu-Kokeko. How will Satoshi and Pikachu fight against an opponent like Kapu-Kokeko who boasts overwhelming strength?! Don't miss this exciting episode!


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/kapu-kokeko/

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced the full details for Pikachu's Easter - Sparkling Spring Festival Campaign (ピカピカ春祭りキャンペーン) which will take place from March 18th, 2017 until April 9th, 2017 at the Pokémon Centers and Stores in Japan. As part of the campaign, new cute spring themed goods will be released and there will be battle events for the games as well.

Pokémon Egg Distribution

A Pokémon Egg will be distributed to players of Pokémon Sun and Moon during the campaign. It can hatch into one of six different Pokémon: Goomy, Mareanie, Oranguru, Passimian, Turtonator or Drampa.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/easter2017/present/

Pikachu's Easter - TCG Promo Card Promotion

From Saturday, April 1st, 2017, those that purchase a Pokémon Card Game Expansion Pack, a Reinforcement Expansion Pack or 5 of more booster packs can receive 1 Pikachu's Easter Pokémon Egg promo card at random as a present. There are 4 different cards to collect: Pikachu, Mareanie, Oranguru and Turtonator.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/easter2017/card/?sp=contents

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