London, United Kingdom – 26 April 2016: 20 years of Pokémon celebrations continue as fans are invited to head to GAME stores this May to collect the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai.

Owners of Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X or Pokémon Y for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems can head into their local GAME and receive Darkrai, one of the Mythical Pokémon of the Sinnoh region for free.

Darkrai is the Pitch-Black Pokémon, which originally debuted in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl in 2007. Darkrai is said to chase people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers. This Darkrai is distributed with the following attributes:

· LEVEL: 100
· TYPE: Dark
· ABILITY: Bad Dreams
· MOVES: Dark Void, Ominous Wind, Nightmare, Feint Attack

Darkrai’s appearance at GAME will take place from 1–24 May, and fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game can also celebrate with the release of the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Darkrai, launching on 11 May. This collection includes a special Darkrai promo card, a pin of the Mythical Pokémon, two Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs and a code to unlock cards in the Pokémon TCG Online.

What’s more, Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide, the latest expansion to the XY Series, will also be available in store from 4 May! More information can be found here: http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-tcg/xy-fates-collide/explore-and-watch/

GAME stores will also have a selection of Pokémon merchandise, including the latest TCG products and the video games Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon and Pokkén Tournament, available to purchase. Darkrai fans can head to any of GAME UK’s shops and look for even more collectible items featuring the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai, including a plush, a Premier Ball and Darkrai figure from TOMY and an exclusive T-shirt designed by BIOWORLD Europe.

The official English Pokémon website has announced that an official Pokémon area will be setup at the Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio from June 15th until June 19th, 2016. Attendees will be able to play in official Video Game and TCG tournaments and can earn Championship Points in some of the competitions.

Press Release - Play Pokémon at Origins!

Compete for a trip to San Francisco at the Origins Game Fair in Ohio this June!

Pokémon returns to Origins in Columbus, OH, from June 15–19, 2016, with exciting Pokémon TCG and video game competitions throughout the event! The Origins Game Fair is held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and is open to players of all ages with paid admission.

With seven Pokémon TCG formats and six Pokémon video game formats being played, there will certainly be a tournament that suits you. There are even fun beginner events for players new to Pokémon competitive play! Prizes will be awarded to top players, including Championship Points for some of the competitions.

Be sure to compete in the featured Pokémon TCG and Pokémon video game Win-a-Trip tournaments at Origins, where the top prize in all three age divisions is a trip to San Francisco during the weekend of the Pokémon World Championships in August! The Pokémon TCG event will be played using the Standard format, and the Pokémon video game event will use the 2016 Video Game Championships format. Entry requires one tournament ticket, available at Origins.

A minimum of six players is required to hold a tournament, and only Win-a-Trip tournaments with 30 or more players can award a trip. Any Win-a-Trip tournament that doesn't meet this attendance threshold will instead award two boxes of Pokémon TCG booster packs from the latest expansion to the winner.

Good luck to everyone competing in Pokémon TCG and video game competitions at Origins this June!

Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/play-pokemon-at-origins/ and http://originsgamefair.com/

The official Pokémon website has announced the XY Fates Collide TCG expansion set on March 29th, 2016 and it was released on May 2nd, 2016 and featured over 120 cards. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

XY Fates Collide

Reality shifts and is remade in the Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide expansion! Mega Alakazam-EX sees the future—and shapes it to unify two worlds! The Legendary Pokémon Zygarde arrives in many different Formes to bring order, together with Lugia BREAK, Mega Altaria-EX, and Umbreon-EX. Fates are sealed, and two Pokémon worlds join together!

The Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide expansion includes:

• Over 120 cards
• 5 new Pokémon BREAK featuring a recently introduced game mechanic
• 13 new Pokémon-EX, including 3 Mega Evolution Pokémon

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/xy-fates-collide/explore-and-watch/

Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide

Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide is the latest expansion to the Pokémon Trading Card Game franchise, featuring the powerful BREAK Evolution mechanic. Mega Alakazam-EX sees the future—and shapes it to unify two worlds! The Legendary Pokémon Zygarde arrives in many different Formes to bring order, together with Lugia BREAK, Mega Altaria-EX, and Umbreon-EX. Fates are sealed, and two Pokémon worlds join together in XY—Fates Collide! Booster packs and two theme decks—Sky Guardian and Battle Ruler—will be available in stores on May 4, 2016, introducing more than 120 new cards to collect and play.

Key Features of the Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide expansion:

• Zygarde’s TCG Debut—Zygarde will appear in the Pokémon TCG for the first time. Various Formes of this Legendary Pokémon appear as two regular Pokémon and a Pokémon-EX, and there’s a Zygarde-specific Pokémon Tool card (similar to Genesect’s G Booster from Black & White—Plasma Blast). The latest season of Pokémon animation will have a Zygarde-focused storyline throughout, as well.
• 5 new Pokémon BREAK—These new cards feature landscape orientation, a unique foil pattern, and “gold-plated” art rendering, including Omastar BREAK, Lugia BREAK, Bronzong BREAK, Carbink BREAK, and Delphox BREAK. These cards give the evolved Pokémon more power, adding an HP boost and an extra attack or Ability to the Pokémon’s existing attacks (similar to the LV.X mechanic from the Diamond & Pearl Series).
• 13 new Pokémon-EX, including 3 new Mega Evolution Pokémon—Mega Alakazam-EX, Mega Audino-EX, and Mega Altaria-EX make their Pokémon TCG debut! The Mega Evolution rule adds strategic depth, and these cards feature devastating attacks.
• 24 Trainer cards—New Trainer cards and 2 Special Energy cards add new depth and tactics to the Pokémon TCG.
• Booster packs—Packs of 10 additional cards selected from the expansion.
• Two new theme decks—These 60-card precon

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/THE-BATTLE-RAGES-ON-AS-TWO-WORLDS-COMBINE-IN-POKEMON-TCG-XYFATES-COLLI

Pokémon TCG: XY Fates Collide Elite Trainer Box

The Pokémon TCG: XY Fates Collide Elite Trainer Box was released on May 2nd, 2016. Shape the fate of your next Pokémon TCG game with the awesome XY—Fates Collide Elite Trainer Box! This collection is packed with everything you need for your next major Pokémon TCG battle, including card sleeves, high quality dice and condition markers, extra Energy cards, and even a strategy guide to the XY—Fates Collide expansion. Take control of your next battles with the Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide Elite Trainer Box!

Join the Elite Trainers with the TCG: XY—Fates Collide Elite Trainer Box! Inside, you’ll find:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Mega Alakazam-EX
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the XY—Fates Collide expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers
• 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/xy-fates-collide-elite-trainer-box

The sell sheets for the 11th XY TCG expansion set in Japan have been released to retailers and it is called Pokémon Card Game - XY BREAK - The Heatburst Warrior / The Cold-Hearted Traitor (ポケモンカードゲームXY BREAK 爆熱の闘士 冷酷の反逆者). The set will be released in Japan on June 17th, 2016 and will contain at least 54 card per subset. This will be the Fourth XY BREAK set in Japan. The booster packs will feature Volcanion and alternate-colored Mega Sirknight artwork and will cost 150yen + tax for 5 cards.


The Mythical / Legendary Dream Holo Collection (幻・伝説 ドリームキラコレクション) set will be released on July 16th, 2016 to coincide with the release of the 19th Pocket Monsters Movie. The set will contain at least 36 holo cards, booster packs will contain 4 card and will sell for 186 yen + tax each.


A Special Pack Zygarde Special Set (スペシャルパック ジガルデ スペシャルセット) will also be released on July 16th, 2016 for 600 yen plus tax. The pack comes with a Mythical / Legendary Dream Holo Collection booster, a The Heatburst Warrior and a The Cold-Hearted Traitor as well as two promo cards, a Zygarde 10% and a Zygarde 50%.

Starting on March 18th, 2016, 4 different styles of Original Deck Shields for the Pokémon Card Game will go on sale at the Pokémon Centers. Each design will cost 362 yen each.




Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/03/160303_p03.html

Further details about the opening celebration of the Pokémon Center Kyoto have been announced by official Japanese Pokémon website.

From March 16th, 2016 until April 24th, 2016, players of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire can receive an alternate-colored Ho-oh. No details of the Ho-oh were announced though.

Kuge and Maiko Pikachu TCG Card

For shoppers that buy at least 5 booster packs as of March 16th, 2016 until supplies last, they will receive the special promo card Kuge and Maiko Pikachu (お公家さまと舞妓はんピカチュウ) 221/XY-P as a present.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_kyoto/present/

Toys"R"Us in Canada and the United States have announced that they will be hosting FREE TCG card giveaways throughout the year. Each month, a TCG card from the Generations will be given out.

Press Release - Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with FREE TCG card giveaways!

Starting on February 27, 2016 visit your local store on select dates to get a FREE Exclusive foil card from the 20th TCG expansion, Generations!

February 27th (Pokemon Day) – Pikachu Character Card
March 19th – Tangela Character Card
April 23rd – Magikarp Character Card
May 21st – Geodude Character Card
June 18th – Clefairy Character Card
July 16th – Pontya Character Card
August 20th – Meowth Character Card
September 17th – Slowpoke Character Card

*In store only. No purchase necessary. One per customer. While supplies last. Cards available at Toys"R"Us Customer Service.

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

ToyFair 2016 NY16 is being held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from February 13th, 2016 until February 16th, 2016. TOMY has a booth at 2271 where they are showcasing this years line of Pokémon toys and The Pokémon Company International, Inc. also has a booth at 646 showcasing the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Toy Fair 2015 opened its doors to thousands of registered global play professionals to explore a record-breaking 422,000+ net square feet of exhibit space filled with hundreds of thousands of toys, games and youth entertainment products.

Source: http://www.toyfairny.com/

TOMY Commemorates 20 Years of Pokémon; Debuts Exclusive Product at the 2016 International Toy Fair

Retailer-Exclusive Mythical Pokémon Figures and Plush to be Released Each Month in Honor of Milestone Anniversary

OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 11, 2016 - TOMY International, the master toy licensee and distributor for Pokémon in categories including figures, figure accessories, plush, playsets and role-play, debuts its all-new line for one of the world's leading entertainment franchises. With 2016 marking 20 years of Pokémon, TOMY introduces commemorative products and celebrates this milestone with retailer-exclusive promotions throughout the year. On February 27, 2016 Pokémon celebrates 20 years since the first video games, Pokémon Red and Green, launched in Japan for the Game Boy system.

To celebrate, TOMY will release one retailer-exclusive Mythical Pokémon each month, from February to December 2016. In the Pokémon universe, Mythical Pokémon are considered extremely rare. Select Mythical Pokémon will be released as 8" plush in a special crushed velvet material, and as 2" pearlescent-finished figures with their own unique pearlescent-finished Poké Balls. In addition to the monthly Mythical Pokémon, various limited-edition Pikachu products will also be featured as retailer-exclusives throughout the year. TOMY's attention-to-detail and unique stylizing captures Pokémon in a line that offers something for every Pokémon fan.

"The Pokémon property is seeing incredible momentum at retail and the 20th anniversary will only add more excitement to the brand for 2016," said Shehnaz Safiuddin, Senior Vice President of Toy & Hobby at TOMY. "This year the Mythical Pokémon and retailer-exclusives will bring even more attention to the property and we're thrilled that we get to bring the incredible Pokémon to life in a variety of figures, plush and more."

"TOMY is giving fans a new way to celebrate 20 years of Pokémon," said J.C. Smith, Senior Director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokémon Company International. "Their Mythical Pokémon and Pikachu products are a great addition to this year's festivities."

Over the past 20 years, fans have discovered over 700 Pokémon characters while buying more than 275 million video games and 21.5 billion trading card games. To commemorate 20 years of Pokémon, classic video games Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow will come to the Nintendo 3DS on February 27, 2016. Additionally, Pokkén Tournament for the Wii U will launch on March 18, 2016. Pokémon GO, a ground-breaking mobile game that will encourage fans to search far and wide in the real world to discover Pokémon, launches later this year.

Date	Product	Retailer
February 2016	2" Pikachu figure with Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Pikachu Plush, in a special crushed velvet material 10" Pikachu Plush, in a special jacquard weave with a step-and-repeat Poké Ball and Pikachu pattern	Toys "R" Us
February 2016	2" Mew figure with Great Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Mew Plush, in a special crushed velvet material 8" Pikachu Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
February 2016	(2) Pikachu Figure 4 Pack, with special pearlescent finish 10" Pikachu Plush, in a special jacquard weave with a special step-and-repeat Poké Puff and Pikachu pattern	Walmart
March 2016	2" Celebi figure with Great Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Celebi Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
April 2016	2" Jirachi figure with Premier Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Jirachi Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
May 2016	2" Darkrai figure with Premier Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Darkrai Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
June 2016	2" Manaphy figure with Poké Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Manaphy Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
July 2016	2" Shaymin figure with Ultra Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Shaymin Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
August 2016	2" Arceus figure with Master Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Arceus Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
September 2016	2" Victini figure with Master Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Victini Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
October 2016	2" Keldeo figure with Luxury Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Keldeo Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
November 2016	8" Genesect Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
December 2016	2" Meloetta figure with Quick Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Meloetta Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us

The Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion was revealed on January 12th, 2016 and it was released on February 22nd, 2016. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Generations

Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion, covering every stage of a Trainer’s journey, from the choice of a first partner Pokémon to the most Elite of Trainer battles. Featuring Pikachu, Snorlax, Ninetales-EX, and Jolteon-EX, plus Mega Charizard-EX, Mega Blastoise-EX, and Mega Venusaur-EX, the Generations expansion is a power to be reckoned with! Train On.

The Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion includes:

• Over 110 cards
• The second Radiant Collection, a 32-card subset with unique art
• 16 Pokémon-EX, including 4 Mega Evolution Pokémon
• Pokémon TCG Online code cards in special Pokémon TCG collections

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/generations

Pokémon Celebrates 20 Years with Ad in Super Bowl 50 - POKÉMON TCG

Celebration of iconic brand will continue throughout 2016 with special products and events

BELLEVUE, Wash. — January 12, 2016 — Pokémon is thrilled to announce that 2016 will be a year-long celebration of the past, present, and future of the 20 year-old brand. First introduced in Japan in 1996 with the video games Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for the Game Boy system, Pokémon has delighted fans of all ages around the world for two decades. With more than 275 million video games sold worldwide, 21.5 billion TCG cards shipped to 74 countries, and an animated series spanning 18 seasons, Pokémon is one of the most successful entertainment brands in the world.

To kick start the celebration, The Pokémon Company International announced today that it will air a new ad during Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, February 7, which will encourage fans to Train On. In that spirit, fans are encouraged to share their favorite Pokémon memories on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube using the hashtag #Pokemon20. On Pokémon Day, February 27, fans can join in on the fun at special events at participating retail locations across the country. More details can be found at Pokemon.com/20. Fans visiting the site throughout the year will find information about monthly Mythical Pokémon character distributions, retail events, special products, messages from some of Pokémon’s biggest fans, and the upcoming Pokémon Photo Booth app.

Pokémon TCG fans can celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion Pokemon.com/20. This special expansion covers every stage of a Trainer’s journey, from the choice of a first partner Pokémon to the most elite of Trainer battles. Featuring Pikachu, Snorlax, Ninetales-EX, and Jolteon-EX, plus Mega Charizard-EX, Mega Blastoise-EX, and Mega Venusaur-EX, the Generations expansion will be available in February. Generations booster packs will be available within specially labeled and designed Pokémon TCG products released as part of the Pokémon 20th celebration, starting with the first Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection coming in late February. A total of 11 Mythical Pokémon Collections will be released throughout 2016, each containing two Generations booster packs. In addition, four Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collections focused on the original superstars of the Pokémon world, each containing four Generations booster packs, will be released in 2016.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en-CA/releases/Pokemon-Celebrates-20-Years-with-Ad-in-Super-Bowl-50

Pokémon TCG: Generations Elite Trainer Box

The Pokémon TCG: Generations Elite Trainer Box was released on July 1st, 2016. The Pokémon TCG: Generations Elite Trainer Box is now available wherever Pokémon TCG products are sold! This impressive collection includes card sleeves, Energy, dice and condition markers, a guide to this special expansion, and 10 Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs, giving you all you need to kick-start your Generations collection. Plus, you’ll be able to capture a Shaymin-EX foil promo card!


The Pokémon TCG: Generations Elite Trainer Box includes:

• A foil promo card featuring Shaymin-EX
• 10 Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs
• 65 black-and-gold card sleeves featuring the Pokémon 20th logo
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards with a new look
• A player’s guide to the Generations expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers
• 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/generations-elite-trainer-box

Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Arceus

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Arceus was released on August 1st, 2016. The Mythical Pokémon Arceus arises in the next Pokémon TCG collection celebrating 20 years of Pokémon. The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Arceus includes a special Arceus promo card and an Arceus pin, so you can play and wear the Alpha Pokémon. Plus, keep building your collection of Pokémon TCG: Generations cards with two more booster packs.

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Arceus includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Arceus
• An Arceus collector’s pin
• 2 booster packs from the special Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mythical-pokemon-collection-arceus

Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Celebi

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Celebi was released on March 1st, 2016. Rare and mysterious, Mythical Pokémon arrive when they choose—and disappear just as quickly! Step forward into a new level of play with the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Celebi!

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Celebi includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Celebi
• A Celebi collector’s pin
• 2 special Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mythical-pokemon-collection-celebi

Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Darkrai

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Darkrai was released on May 1st, 2016. The Mythical Pokémon Darkrai is here to give your next opponent nightmares with the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Darkrai! Inside each collection, you’ll find not only a Darkrai collector’s pin and full-art foil card, but also two booster packs from the special Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion! Step forward into a new level of play with the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Darkrai!

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Darkrai includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Darkrai
• A Darkrai collector’s pin
• 2 special Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection!
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mythical-pokemon-collection-darkrai

Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Genesect

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Genesect was released on November 1st, 2016. Genesect shines in the next Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection! Make history with the Paleozoic Pokémon with a foil promo card featuring Genesect, as well as an awesome Genesect collector’s pin. Plus, add to your Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion collection with two more booster packs and a Pokémon TCG Online code card.

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Genesect includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Genesect
• An Genesect collector’s pin
• 2 booster packs from the special Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mythical-pokemon-collection-genesect

Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Jirachi

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Jirachi was released on April 1st, 2016. Rare and mysterious, Mythical Pokémon arrive when they choose—and disappear just as quickly! Step forward into a new level of play with the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Jirachi!

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Jirachi includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Jirachi
• A Jirachi collector’s pin
• 2 special Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mythical-pokemon-collection-jirachi

Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Manaphy

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Manaphy was released on June 1st, 2016. Harness the wondrous power of the Seafaring Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Manaphy! The collection comes with a cool Manaphy pin and promo card, as well as two Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion booster packs! Navigate your way to victory with the help of the Mythical Pokémon Manaphy!

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Manaphy includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Manaphy
• A Manaphy collector’s pin
• 2 special Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection!
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mythical-pokemon-collection-manaphy

Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Meloetta

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Meloetta was released on December 1st, 2016. Make your Pokémon TCG deck sing using the power of Meloetta with the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Meloetta. This collection wraps up the Pokémon 20th celebration with gusto, featuring the Melody Pokémon as both a special promo card and pin. Plus, every box includes two booster packs from the amazing Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion.

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Meloetta includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Meloetta
• A Meloetta collector’s pin
• 2 booster packs from the special Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mythical-pokemon-collection-meloetta

Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Mew

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Mew was released on February 22nd, 2016. The first Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection of the Pokémon 20th celebration features Mew! This collection includes a special full-art promo card and pin featuring the Mythical Pokémon. It also contains two booster packs from the special Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion and a Pokémon TCG Online code card.

Each Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Mew contains:

• A full-art card featuring the Mythical Pokémon Mew
• A Mew collector’s pin
• Two Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs
• A Pokémon TCG Online code card to unlock cards from the Generations expansion

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mythical-pokemon-collection-mew

Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Shaymin

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Shaymin was released on July 1st, 2016. The Mythical Pokémon Shaymin graces the next Pokémon TCG collection celebrating 20 years of Pokémon. The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Shaymin includes a special Shaymin foil promo card and Shaymin pin, so you can play and wear the Gratitude Pokémon. Plus, keep your collection of Pokémon TCG: Generations cards growing with two more booster packs.

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Shaymin includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Shaymin
• A Shaymin collector’s pin
• 2 booster packs from the special Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mythical-pokemon-collection-shaymin

Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Victini

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Victini was released on September 1st, 2016. The Mythical Pokémon Victini arrives in the next Pokémon TCG collection celebrating 20 years of Pokémon. The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Victini includes a special Victini promo card and a Victini pin, so you can play and wear the Victory Pokémon. Plus, keep building your collection of Pokémon TCG: Generations cards with two more booster packs.

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Victini includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Victini
• An Victini collector’s pin
• 2 booster packs from the special Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mythical-pokemon-collection-victini

Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Keldeo

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection Keldeo was released on October 3rd, 2016. Hit your stride with the Colt Pokémon in the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Keldeo. This awesome collection will help kick your deck into high gear with a collector’s pin and special foil promo card featuring Keldeo, as well as two Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion booster packs. Gallop toward a new level of play with the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Keldeo!

The Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Keldeo includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Keldeo
• An Keldeo collector’s pin
• 2 booster packs from the special Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mythical-pokemon-collection-keldeo

Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Charizard EX

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Charizard EX was released on March 16th, 2016. Charizard is one of the original superstars of the Pokémon world! Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Charizard-EX! In each collection, you’ll find a hot full-art Charizard-EX card, a cool oversize card, and booster packs from the Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion!

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Charizard-EX includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Charizard-EX
• A fantastic oversize card featuring Charizard-EX
• 4 Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/red-blue-collection-charizard-ex

Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Venusaur EX

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Venusaur EX was released on July 13th, 2016. Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Venusaur-EX! Venusaur is one of the original stars of the Pokémon world, and this awesome collection highlights Venusaur with a powerful Venusaur-EX promo card and oversize card. Plus, it’s a great way to increase your collection of cards from the special Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion, with four booster packs.

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Venusaur-EX includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Venusaur-EX
• A fantastic oversize card featuring Venusaur-EX
• 4 Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/red-blue-collection-venusaur-ex

Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Blastoise EX

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Blastoise EX was released on May 18th, 2016. Blastoise is one of the original superstars of the Pokémon world! Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Blastoise-EX! This cool collection features an awesome oversize card and a full-art Blastoise-EX card. Plus, each collection contains four Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs!

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Blastoise-EX includes:

• 4 Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection!
• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Blastoise-EX!
• A fantastic oversize card featuring Blastoise-EX!
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/red-blue-collection-blastoise-ex

Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Pikachu EX

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Pikachu EX was released on September 14th, 2016. Play with the power of the famous Pikachu in the Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Pikachu-EX! Each collection includes a special Pikachu-EX foil card, an oversize card, and four Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs.

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Pikachu-EX includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Pikachu-EX
• 4 Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection
• A fantastic oversize card featuring Pikachu-EX
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/red-blue-collection-pikachu-ex

Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Figure Box Venusaur EX

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Venusaur EX was released on July 13th, 2016. Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Venusaur-EX! Venusaur is one of the original stars of the Pokémon world, and this awesome collection highlights Venusaur with a powerful Venusaur-EX promo card and sculpted figure. Plus, it’s a great way to increase your collection of cards from the special Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion, with four booster packs.

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Venusaur-EX includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Venusaur-EX
• A sculpted figure of Venusaur
• 4 Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/generations-red-blue-collection-venusaur

Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Figure Box Charizard EX

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Charizard EX was released on March 16th, 2016. Charizard is one of the original superstars of the Pokémon world! Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Charizard-EX! In each collection, you’ll find a cool Charizard figure, a hot full-art Charizard-EX card, and booster packs from the Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion!

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Charizard-EX includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Charizard-EX
• 4 Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection
• A sculpted figure of Charizard
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/red-blue-collection-charizard-ex

Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Figure Box Pikachu EX

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Pikachu EX was released on September 14th, 2016. Play with the power of the famous Pikachu in the Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Pikachu-EX! Each collection includes a special Pikachu-EX foil card, a sculpted figure, and four Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs.

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Pikachu-EX includes:

• A never-before-seen foil promo cards featuring Pikachu-EX
• 4 Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection
• A sculpted figure of Pikachu
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/red-and-blue-collection-pikachu-ex

Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Figure Box Blastoise EX

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection Figure Box Blastoise EX was released on May 18th, 2016. Blastoise is one of the original superstars of the Pokémon world! Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Blastoise-EX! This cool collection features an awesome sculpted figure of Blastoise and a full-art Blastoise-EX card. Plus, each collection contains four Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs!

The Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collection—Blastoise-EX includes:

• 4 Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs to expand your collection!
• A never-before-seen foil promo card featuring Blastoise-EX!
• A sculpted figure of Blastoise!
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/red-blue-collection-blastoise-ex

Pokémon Celebrates 20 Years with Ad in Super Bowl 50

Celebration of iconic brand will continue throughout 2016 with special products and events BELLEVUE, Wash.—January 12, 2016— Pokémon is thrilled to announce that 2016 will be a year-long celebration of the past, present, and future of the 20 year-old brand. First introduced in Japan in 1996 with the video games Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for the Game Boy system, Pokémon has delighted fans of all ages around the world for two decades. With more than 275 million video games sold worldwide, 21.5 billion TCG cards shipped to 74 countries, and an animated series spanning 18 seasons, Pokémon is one of the most successful entertainment brands in the world.

To kick start the celebration, The Pokémon Company International announced today that it will air a new ad during Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, February 7, which will encourage fans to Train On. In that spirit, fans are encouraged to share their favorite Pokémon memories on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube using the hashtag #Pokemon20. On Pokémon Day, February 27, fans can join in on the fun at special events at participating retail locations across the country. More details can be found at Pokemon.com/20. Fans visiting the site throughout the year will find information about monthly Mythical Pokémon character distributions, retail events, special products, messages from some of Pokémon’s biggest fans, and the upcoming Pokémon Photo Booth app.

In addition to all of the great ways to celebrate 20 years of Pokémon, there is much more to come in 2016. This spring, Pokkén Tournament (Pokemon.com/PokkenTournament) for the Wii U console will bring Pokémon to life in a way never seen before, where Pokémon battle in direct response to the player’s actions. Pokémon GO (Pokemon.com/GO), a ground breaking mobile game that will encourage fans to search far and wide in the real world to discover Pokémon, launches later this year. To coincide with Pokemon Day on February 27, Nintendo will also make some of their best-selling Pokémon amiibo available again, at select retailers only. Fans should be on the look-out for Charizard, Jigglypuff, Greninja, and Lucario to join Pikachu at stores nationwide.

VIDEO GAMES

In a fitting tribute to where it all began, Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version and Pokémon Yellow Version will be released as digital downloads on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on February 27 . Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version will also be included in a New Nintendo 3DS bundle. The New Nintendo 3DS Pokémon 20th Anniversary bundle will come with Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version pre-installed, two unique cover plates featuring artwork from the original Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version game boxes and the Pokémon 20th logo, and a download code for an exclusive Nintendo 3DS Pokémon HOME Menu theme. The commemorative New Nintendo 3DS bundle will be available on February 27 at retail locations.

POKÉMON TCG

Pokémon TCG fans can celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion Pokemon.com/20. This special expansion covers every stage of a Trainer’s journey, from the choice of a first partner Pokémon to the most elite of Trainer battles. Featuring Pikachu, Snorlax, Ninetales-EX, and Jolteon-EX, plus Mega Charizard-EX, Mega Blastoise-EX, and Mega Venusaur-EX, the Generations expansion will be available in February. Generations booster packs will be available within specially labeled and designed Pokémon TCG products released as part of the Pokémon 20th celebration, starting with the first Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection coming in late February. A total of 11 Mythical Pokémon Collections will be released throughout 2016, each containing two Generations booster packs. In addition, four Pokémon TCG: Red & Blue Collections focused on the original superstars of the Pokémon world, each containing four Generations booster packs, will be released in 2016.

RETAIL

The celebration continues with special retail events. Four Mythical Pokémon video game character distribution events will take place at participating GameStop locations throughout 2016, with one being distributed each quarter. Fans will need to have Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y, and a system from the Nintendo 3DS family to receive Mew, Darkrai, Arceus, and Genesect.

On Pokémon Day, February 27, at participating Toys“R”Us locations, fans can receive special foil Pokémon TCG cards featuring Pikachu and Magikarp from the Generations expansion, a Pokémon activity book, and a poster of the original 151 Pokémon, while supplies last. Toys“R”Us will also have an exclusive Generations-themed folio available for purchase to collect the new expansion.

ANIMATION

Beginning in January and continuing throughout the year, 12 full-length Pokémon feature films will be available for digital download from iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon. The first two releases will be Pokémon: The First Movie and Pokémon the Movie 2000, both digitally remastered. In addition, Pokémon TV, available on Pokemon.com, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire platforms, will feature one film title per month to align with other Pokémon brand activities. The first three Pokémon films will also be available in both DVD and Blu-ray formatted bundles from licensee Viz Media.

A 48-page interactive digital reader will accompany Pokémon: The First Movie and can be viewed on any device that supports iBooks, including Mac, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.

MERCHANDISE

Fans can celebrate 20 years of Pokémon in style with new apparel, accessories, and souvenirs available only at PokemonCenter.com. They can find everything from a special Pokémon 20th baseball cap by New Era to a commemorative pin and lanyard set. Pokémon 20th TCG accessories, such as card sleeves, deck boxes, playmats, and much more, are available for fans of all ages. Limited-edition Pokémon 20th figures and plush items from TOMY International, Pokémon’s master toy licensee, will also be available at participating retail locations.

Pokémon. Twenty years. Train On.

Press Release - Europe UK - Pokémon Celebrates 20 Years of Gotta Catch ’Em All

Pokémon. Twenty Years. Train On. The Pokémon Company International announces a collection of activities to celebrate 20 years of the iconic brand

2016 will be a landmark year for the Pokémon Company International. On February 27, Pokémon celebrates 20 years since the first games launched in Japan. The company is gearing up for a period of festivities centered around the best-known Pokémon experiences—video games, Trading Card Game (TCG) and animation…plus much more!

Since the video games Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were first launched in Japan for the Nintendo Game Boy in 1996, Pokémon has delighted fans around the world. Over the past two decades it has become a hugely successful and popular entertainment brand and continues to be held dear by fans of all ages. More than 275 million copies of Pokémon video games have been sold worldwide, 21.5 billion TCG cards have been shipped to 74 countries in 11 languages and over 450,000 players take part in Pokémon events every year. There are also more than 800 episodes spanning 18 seasons of the animated TV show.

Pokémon fans can follow all the 2016 celebrations at Pokemon.co.uk/20, where they’ll find information about events, product details, and video messages from some of Pokémon’s best-known followers. They are also encouraged to join the conversation by sharing their own memories of Pokémon using the hashtag #Pokemon20 on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

To kick off the year-long celebrations in style, a new TV commercial will air during the US Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, February 7. From then on, a series of exciting activities are planned to mark Pokémon’s milestone year. A special app—Pokémon Photo Booth—has been designed for the occasion and will be available to download at no charge for iPhone and Android later this year. Numerous limited-edition toys, figurines and plush items from TOMY will be available to be discovered and collected at participating retail locations. The fun will continue throughout 2016 with new video game releases, TCG expansions, movies and more.

VIDEO GAME

Timed to coincide with the birth date of Pokémon on February 27, the games that started it all—Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow—will be relaunched on Nintendo eShop for systems in the Nintendo 3DS family .

On the same day, three new Nintendo 2DS Special Edition bundles, sure to trigger warm feelings of nostalgia, will also launch. The Special Edition bundles include a Nintendo 2DS system in transparent red, blue or yellow and are pre-installed with Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue or Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition, corresponding to the system’s colour. These Nintendo 2DS Special Edition bundles feature classic packaging reminiscent of the original Game Boy games, a sheet of 15 stickers that can be used to customise the system and a download code for a HOME Menu theme.

Numerous collectible Pokémon characters will be distributed to owners of the hugely successful Nintendo 3DS games Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y throughout the year . Mew, Darkrai, Arceus and other popular Pokémon will be distributed via various methods in Europe, bringing fans a number of Pokémon to collect throughout the 2016 celebrations!

POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME (TCG)

Pokémon TCG fans can celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion. It contains more than 110 cards to collect and play with, including Pikachu, Snorlax, Ninetales-EX, Jolteon-EX, plus Mega Charizard-EX, Mega Blastoise-EX and Mega Venusaur-EX. The expansion covers every stage of a Trainer’s journey, from the choice of a first partner Pokémon to the most elite of Trainer battles.

Pokémon TCG: Generations boosters will be available within the specially labelled and designed range for this special year, starting with the first Mythical Collection released in late February in the UK and Germany and slightly later in other European countries. New Mythical Pokémon Collections will be released throughout 2016, each containing additional Pokémon TCG: Generations boosters, and four Red & Blue Collection boxes will be released containing even more boosters.

TV ANIMATION

Pokémon fans can look forward to a programme of promotional stunts with broadcast and video-on-demand (VOD) platform partners screening the animated series and movies to celebrate 20 years of Pokémon. Beginning early 2016 and continuing throughout the year, several Pokémon full-length feature films will be screened by key broadcasting partners across Europe. The same films will also become available for digital download from key VOD platforms such as iTunes, Google Play and Amazon.* Pokémon movies will also be featured on Pokémon TV each month.

An interactive iBook will accompany the release of Pokémon: The First Movie on iTunes and can be viewed in English on any device that supports iBooks, including Mac, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

The year-long programme of screenings will kick off with digitally remastered versions of the first two feature-length Pokémon movies, Pokémon: The First Movie and Pokémon: The Movie 2000, with more slated to follow throughout the celebrations.

20 YEARS OF POKÉMON: IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING!

Pokémon is respected for its quality, adaptability and attention to detail. The joy of collecting, battling and trading runs through everything the company does. Consistently innovating and moving with the times, Pokémon is a brand that combines a deep and respected heritage with a strong and exciting future. Pokémon fans are a unique band, spanning a range of ages and interests; they have been—and continue to be—a positive, committed, sociable and interactive community like no other fan base.

2016 will be a landmark year for Pokémon in many ways. Not only will the Pokémon Company International celebrate a rich 20 years of history, it will also evolve by developing plans for a bright future!

New video game titles are slated for release during early 2016—Pokkén Tournament arrives in spring 2016 for Wii U, Pokémon Rumble World releases on January 22 and Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon releases on February 19 for the Nintendo 3DS family systems. 2016 will also see Pokémon fans catching ’em all in the real world with the release of Pokémon GO, a game for mobile devices which was announced in September 2015. The project is a collaboration between the Pokémon Company, Niantic, Inc., and Nintendo Co., Ltd. It is a groundbreaking mobile game designed to encourage fans to search far and wide in the real world to discover Pokémon. Pokémon GO will be available for download at no charge on the App Store and Google Play in 2016.