From June 1st, 2018 until June 24th, 2018, the Legendary Pokémon Shiny Zygarde will be available to get at participating stores around the world via a code to obtain it in Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon.


Canada / Australia: EB Games
Germany / Italy / United States: GameStop
United Kingdom / Spain: GAME
France: Micromania

Grab the Legendary Pokémon Shiny Zygarde This June!

Trainers can add the incredible Legendary Pokémon Shiny Zygarde to their collection in Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon this June. Zygarde is the Order Pokémon and was originally discovered in the Kalos region.

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, Shiny Zygarde will be distributed with the following characteristics:
Level: 100
Ability: Aura Break
Held Item: Gold Bottle Cap
Moves: Thousand Arrows, Outrage, Extreme Speed, Dragon Dance

In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, Shiny Zygarde will be distributed with the following characteristics:
Level: 60
Ability: Aura Break
Moves: Land’s Wrath, Glare, Safeguard, Dragon Breath

How to claim Shiny Zygarde:
1. Open your Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moon game.
2. Select Mystery Gift on the main menu.
3. Select Receive Gift.
4. Select Get via Internet, then Yes to connect to the internet.
5. Watch as Shiny Zygarde arrives in your game!
6. Speak to the delivery person in any Pokémon Center to receive your Shiny Zygarde.
7. Be sure to save your game.

Zygarde - Level / Moves:

YouTube Trailer - Shiny Zygarde Joins the Year of Legendary Pokémon in June 2018!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYYsy6ny1g0

The 2018 International Challenge June online competition for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been announced on the Pokémon Global Link website. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competitions page which will be updated as new tournaments are announced.

2018 International Challenge June

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, June 7th, 2018 at 00:00 (UTC) through Thursday, June 14th, 2018 at 23:59 (UTC) Tournament Period: Friday, June 15th, 2018 at 00:00 (UTC) through Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at 23:59 (UTC) Ranking Results Announcement: July 2018 Player divisions: Junior Division: Born 2003 or later Masters Division: Born 2002 or earlier Junior Division players are limited to playing between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., based on the easternmost time zone in each player’s country. Compatible Games: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Eligible Pokémon are restricted to those that were caught, traded, hatched from Eggs, or received as a Mystery Gift inPokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon. Each Pokémon must have the black clover symbol on its Summary page. Pokémon from the National Pokédex No. 001 through 806 are permitted. Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna, Marshadow, and Ash-Greninja cannot be used. Entry Gift: Qualified participants will receive 50 Battle Points.
Description
In the 2018 International Challenge June, Pokémon throughout the National Pokédex—excluding Mythical Pokémon and some Legendary Pokémon—are permitted in battle. Put together your best team and shoot for the top of the leaderboards! The 2018 International Challenge June Online Competition promises exciting online battles using the 2018 Championship Series format. This competition features Double Battles with teams of six Pokémon, of which four will participate in each match. Pokémon brought in via Poké Transporter are not permitted. See the competition regulations for a complete list of eligible Pokémon. All Pokémon will be set to Lv. 50 for the duration of the battles. There are no item restrictions except that no duplicate items are allowed. There will be a 5-minute player clock and 45-second turns. The top players in each age division will receive Championship Points, which contribute toward the chances of earning an invitation to the 2018 Pokémon World Championships. Players must be opted in to the Play! Pokémon program and have a Player ID at the time the competition begins to be eligible for Championship Points. All qualified competitors will also earn 50 Battle Points.
Competition Rules
• Items are allowed, but Trainers may not have duplicate items in their Battle Team. • Register four to six of your Pokémon to your Battle Team. • No two Pokémon on your team may have the same National Pokédex number. • All Pokémon in this competition will automatically become Lv. 50 for the duration of each match. • Four of the Pokémon you register to your Battle Team will be chosen to battle in each match. • A 5-minute time limit for each player will automatically be enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. When a player’s time limit expires, that player will lose the game. • At the beginning of each battle, players have 90 seconds to select four Pokémon to battle with. • At the beginning of each turn, players have 45 seconds to select a move or change the Pokémon in battle. If a player’s selections have not been made by the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player. • Players may battle up to 15 times per day of the competition. Any unplayed games will carry over to the following day. A new day begins at 00:00 (UTC).

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/82a0eddc-b87c-40ea-bf02-4c94b4bbc7d4

From May 4th, 2018 until May 27th, 2018, Yveltal and Xerneas will be available to get at participating stores around the world via a code to obtain Yveltal in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Sun or Xerneas in Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon.


Canada / Australia: EB Games
Germany / Italy / United States: GameStop
United Kingdom / Spain: GAME
France: Micromania

LEGENDARY POKÉMON YVELTAL AND XERNEAS CHARACTER DISTRIBUTION COMING IN MAY

PLUS YVELTAL AND XERNEAS BOOSTERS ARE AVAILABLE IN LATEST POKÉMON DUEL BOOSTER The Pokémon Company International announced today that Yveltal and Xerneas will be the next Pokémon featured in the yearlong celebration of Legendary Pokémon. Beginning May 4 until May 26, players can receive either Yveltal or Xerneas* in their Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems. Code cards will be available at GAME in the UK and GameStop in Ireland.

In addition, both Yveltal and Xerneas are two of the 11 new Boosters available from today in Pokémon Duel as part of the game’s latest update.

These Legendary Pokémon first appeared in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. When the wings and tail feathers of Yveltal spread wide and glow red, it can absorb the life force of living creatures. Xerneas is a Fairy-type Pokémon, and it is said it can share eternal life when the horns on its head shine in seven colours.

Yveltal and Xerneas - Level / Moves:

YouTube Trailer - Add Xerneas or Yveltal to Your Pokémon Game in the Year of Legendary Pokémon!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4iX3qqwtTc

The Ultra No Holds Barred online competition for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been announced on the Pokémon Global Link website. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competitions page which will be updated as new tournaments are announced.

Ultra No Holds Barred

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, May 17th, 2018 at 00:00 (UTC) through Thursday, May 24th, 2018 at 23:59 (UTC) Tournament Period: Friday, May 25th, 2018 at 00:00 (UTC) through Sunday, May 27th, 2018 at 23:59 (UTC) Ranking Results Announcement: June 2018 Player divisions: Junior Division: Born 2003 or later Masters Division: Born 2002 or earlier Junior Division players are limited to playing between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., based on the easternmost time zone in each player’s country. Compatible Games: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Battle Type: Single Battle Banned Pokémon: Eligible Pokémon are restricted to National Pokédex No. 001 through 806, except Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Arceus, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Solgaleo, and Lunala. Entry Gift: Qualified participants will receive 50 Battle Points. To qualify, players must complete at least one battle.
Description
In the Ultra No Holds Barred Online Competition, Trainers create a team using Pokémon from the National Pokédex No. 001 through 806, excluding Arceus and some Legendary Pokémon.
Competition Rules
• Duplicate Pokémon are permitted. • Duplicate items are permitted. • Register three to six of your Pokémon to your Battle Team. • All Pokémon in this competition will automatically become Lv. 100 for the duration of each match. • A 10-minute time limit for each player will automatically be enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. When a player’s time limit expires, that player will lose the game. • At the beginning of each battle, players have 90 seconds to select three Pokémon to battle with. • At the beginning of each turn, players have 30 seconds to select a move or change the Pokémon in battle. If a player has not made their selections at the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player. • Players may battle up to 15 games per day of the competition. Any unplayed games will carry over to the following day. A new day begins at 00:00 (UTC).

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/6681d4f2-b6c6-44f7-82c9-255b6fb21859

The 7th Global Misssion for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon called Get BP at the Battle Tree! will take place from May 1st, 2018 until May 14th, 2018. The goal is to collect 2,000,000 Battle Points.

Climb to the Top in the Next Global Mission!

Get ready to put your battle skills to the ultimate test during the “Get BP at the Battle Tree!” global mission in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. During this challenge, the goal is to collect 2,000,000 Battle Points (BP) worldwide between May 1, 2018, at 00:00 (UTC) and May 14, 2018, at 23:59 (UTC). If this lofty goal is reached, every participant will receive 2,000 Festival Coins as a reward for their battle prowess.

Even if the goal isn’t reached, everyone will get a participation prize of 1,000 Festival Coins. Trainers who have registered their game at the Pokémon Global Link before the end of the global mission will receive double the number of Festival Coins—4,000 when the goal is reached, and 2,000 even if it isn’t. You’ll need a Pokémon Trainer Club account to register your game and collect the bonus Festival Coins, so be sure to sign up for a free account today.

In order to compete in the Battle Tree in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon, you will need to play the game until you become Champion. The Battle Tree can then be accessed on Poni Island to the west of Poni Gauntlet. At the Battle Tree, Trainers will face a gauntlet of challengers. The goal is to defeat as many opponents in a row as possible without suffering a defeat. The more opponents you conquer, the more BP you earn.

So gather up a party of your most skilled Pokémon and prepare to battle your way to victory and glory! Together, we can make this global mission a success!

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/2da95cd9-ebae-497e-bf49-7942ff5f4474

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Challenge the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora in a Battle!

The mythical Pokémon Zeraora appears in "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story", which premieres Friday July 13th.
We've released a battle video where we've recorded Zeraora fighting in a battle
in the Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"!

In the battle video, you can of course watch a battle where Zeraora plays a major role fighting Ultra Beasts,
but you'll also be able to battle against Zeraora in a mock battle!
Make sure to take this opportunity to see what it's like to battle against Zeraora!



Important note:
You can only watch the Zeraora battle video in "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"

Come on, watch the battle video right away!

In "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
you can look back at older battles, as well as replicate your opponent and have a mock battle against them
by connecting to battle videos via the Internet.

We will now explain how to connect to the Zeraora battle video, so make sure to try it out!

How to connect to a battle video:

This is what you need to connect to a battle video!
*A Nintendo 3DS series system
(Prepare a sufficiently charged Nintendo 3DS series system (New Nintendo 3DS／New 3DS LL／New 2DS LL／3DS／3DS LL／2DS)
*A copy of the Nintendo 3DS game "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
(Note that you can not watch the Zeraora battle video in "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon")

Advance preparations:

Make your Nintendo 3DS series system capable of connecting to the Internet:
In order to watch the Zeraora battle video,
you need to connect your Nintendo 3DS series system to the Internet.
You can connect to the Internet via wireless LAN in your own home,
or via Nintendo Zone or Nintendo 3DS Station.
Nintendo Zone: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendozone
Nintendo 3DS Station: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/trial/station.html

Step 1: Access the battle video via the Fes Circle























Step 2: Watch the Zeraora battle video!





Step 3: Try challenging Zeraora to a battle!











It turns electric energy into power! Here's how Zeraora battles!

The Zeraora that appears in "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
is a great battler as well, making use of the electric energy it has taken into its body.
We will now present Zeraora's newly discovered Ability, as well as the move "Plasma Fists", which only Zeraora can learn!



The mythical Pokémon
Zeraora
Species: Thunderclap Pokémon
Height: 1.5m
Weight: 44.5kg
Type: Electric
Ability: Volt Absorb

Unlike your average Electric type Pokémon, Zeraora doesn't have an internal organ that generates electricity.
It is, however, capable of stockpiling electric energy it takes in externally, then using this as its own electric energy.
When it uses high voltage electric energy, the fur all over its body bristles.
*Zeraora is a mythical Pokémon that can't be encountered during normal gameplay.



It nullifies damage with the Ability "Volt Absorb"!



Zeraora has the Ability "Volt Absorb",
which nullifies damage from Electric type moves and recovers one fourth of its HP!!
It's the perfect Ability for Zeraora, which is able to take energy into its body!



Pikachu uses Volt Tackle!
This is a powerful move where the user rushes at the opponent covered in electricity, however...



Thanks to Volt Absorb's effect, Zeraora recovers HP without taking any damage!

"Plasma Fists", the move only Zeraora can learn



During the turn Plasma Fists is used,
Normal type moves become Electric type!
This is a move only Zeraora can learn!
(Type: Electric Category: Physical)



Zeraora uses Plasma Fists! It attacks with fists covered in electricity!



Plasma Fists causes a shower of electrons to pour down, and...



Normal type moves become Electric type!
Tekkaguya's "Explosion" has its move type changed as well,
so Zeraora, which has the Ability "Volt Absorb", is able to recover HP instead of taking damage!

You try out battling against Zeraora too!

Check out Zeraora's role in the movie here:
Watch trailer 2
Look at the character information

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3254

Nintendo revealed its Nintendo's Consolidated Results for the Years Ended March 31, 2017 and 2018 report which indicted that Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon sold 7.51 million units or just about 50% less of what Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon sold last year in a shorter time span.

Operating Results and Financial Positions for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2018

Nintendo 3DS hardware sales remained solid in each region even after the launch of Nintendo Switch, with sales during this fiscal year reaching 6.40 million units. For the Nintendo 3DS software, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon sold 7.51 million units, while overall sales for this fiscal year totaled 35.64 million units.

Source: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2018/180426e.pdf

Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch Still Scheduled for Release in "2018 or later"

Nintendo also revealed in the Earnings Release for Fiscal Year Ended March 2018 - Supplementary Information in the Launch Schedule of Primary Nintendo Products by Region (extracts: Apr. 2018〜) section that a Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch (temp.) is still scheduled for release in "2018 or later".

Source: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2018/180426_4e.pdf

The Japanese Pokémon Centers are celebrating their 20th Anniversary with various promotions starting on April 25th, 2018 until June 30th, 2018 at all the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan as a thank you for the support they have received over the years. There will be tons of events and special gifts!

Shaymin Event Pokémon Distribution

From April 25th, 2018 until June 30th, 2018, Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan will be distributing a Shaymin to players of Pocket Monsters Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon. Shaymin can not be obtained during normal gameplay, so this is a great opportunity for players to get one!

Shaymin Promo TCG Card Illustrated by Shoko Nakagawa

During Pokénchi episode number 131, it was revealed that Shoko Nakagawa had illustrated a Shaymin TCG promo card that will be distributed by Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores staff members when a patron tells them the special phrase "Pokenchi wa!"「ポケんちは！」. A high resolution image of the TCG card is available on the Imageboard. Pokénchi airs weekly on Sunday's at 8am on TV Tokyo.

Special Clear Card

Starting on May 12th, 2018, those that visit the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan can receive a Special Clear Card as thanks for those that visited the store. The picture on the clear card depends on the time period that the patrons visit.

Clear Card #1 Distribution Time Period: May 12th, 2018 until June 1st, 2018
Clear Card #2 Distribution Time Period: June 2nd, 2018 until June 30th, 2018

Clear Card Holder

From April 25th, 2018 until June 30th, 2018, Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan will distribute a Clear Card Holder to those that spend at least 4000yen (including tax). The Clear Card Holder is the exact size to hold the Clear Cards distributed by the Pokémon Centers, so it's a great place to store all your collected Clear Cards from now on!

Pokémon Center 20th Anniversary Pikachu Promo TCG Card

Those that purchase 5 booster packs from the Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores or the Pokémon Center Online will receive a 20th Anniversary Pikachu Promo TCG Card.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_20th/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Center - 20th Anniversary Promotion Video

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmFuj1QpTpY

The Ultra Kalos Classic online competition for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been announced on the Pokémon Global Link website. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competitions page which will be updated as new tournaments are announced.

Ultra Kalos Classic

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at 00:00 UTC through Thursday, April 26th, 2018 at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, April 27th, 2018 at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, April 29th, 2018 at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: May 2018 Player divisions: Junior Division: Born 2003 or later Masters Division: Born 2002 or earlier Junior Division players are limited to playing between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., based on the easternmost time zone in each player’s country. Compatible Games: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Battle Type: Single Battle Banned Pokémon: Eligible Pokémon are restricted to Pokémon found in the Kalos Pokédex. Regional variants of eligible Pokémon are prohibited. Mythical and some Legendary Pokémon cannot be used. Entry Gift: Qualified participants will receive 50 Battle Points. Players must complete at least one battle to qualify.
Description
We’re going back to Kalos with the Ultra Kalos Classic Online Competition hosted at the PGL. Only Pokémon from the Kalos region will be allowed in this tournament, but no region symbol is required, so you can bring in Pokémon from other games via Poké Transporter as long as they’re in the Kalos Pokédex. For this Single Battle competition, players will make a team of six Pokémon, of which three will compete in each match. Although Greninja is famously from the Kalos region, the special Ash-Greninja will not be allowed to battle. Mythical Pokémon, some Legendary Pokémon, and the Alolan variants of any Pokémon will not be permitted. All Pokémon above and below Lv. 50 will be set to Lv. 50 for the duration of the battles.
Competition Rules
• Z-Crystals are prohibited. • Duplicate items are prohibited. • Register three to six of your Pokémon to your Battle Team. • All Pokémon in this competition will automatically become Lv. 50 for the duration of each match. • A 10-minute time limit for each player will automatically be enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. When a player’s time limit expires, that player will lose the game. • At the beginning of each battle, players have 90 seconds to select three Pokémon with which to battle. • At the beginning of each turn, players have 60 seconds to select a move or change the Pokémon in battle. If a player has not made their selections at the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player. • Players may battle up to 15 times per day of the competition. Any unplayed games carry over to the following day. A new day begins at 00:00 UTC.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/1c8c3a4e-9b91-4199-be1f-8485e10705b8

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

We're Revealing the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora, which Appears in the Movie!!

The mythical Pokémon Zeraora, which appears in
"Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story", has been revealed!!

In the latest trailer for "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story", the mythical Pokémon Zeraora showed itself.
It was shown with a grim look on its face, with the young Largo desperately calling out for it as it ran off. Why was Largo crying?!
It seems like Zeraora will be a key factor in the movie's story, so keep paying attention to it!



The mythical Pokémon
Zeraora
Species: Thunderclap Pokémon
Height: 1.5m
Weight: 44.5kg
Type: Electric

Check out the latest trailer!
Check out the character presentation!

What is the mythical Pokémon Zeraora,
which appears in "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"?

The mythical Pokémon Zeraora appears in the world of the Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon". It's a Pokémon you can't encounter during normal play.

*It's as quick as lightning!

It emits a massive electric current from the pads on its arms and legs, generating a powerful magnetic field.
It's also capable of using this magnetic field to float, letting it move through the air at high speed.
Its top speed is said to be roughly equivalent to that of a lightning strike.

*Its body takes in electric energy!

Unlike your average Electric type Pokémon, Zeraora doesn't have an internal organ that generates electricity.
It is, however, capable of stockpiling electric energy it takes in externally, then using this as its own electric energy.
When it uses high voltage electric energy, the fur all over its body bristles.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3223