The Pokémon Music Collective is a music project where various artists create and release music based on the sounds of the Pokémon games. The third single of the collection is by Michael Kaneko and was released on August 2nd, 2023. It is titled 1999. The song was named "1999" after the year when Michael Kaneko, who spent his childhood overseas, first played the Pokémon video game series.

Following imase's Utau released last September and ENHYPEN's One and Only released last month on July 12th, 2023, 1999 is the third song released from this project. Michael Kaneko is a talented singer-songwriter, who has has many listeners overseas and is known for the smash hit of the song Best Part of Us featuring AmPm.


Michael Kaneko: "I am honored to collaborate with Pokémon which is known around the world. I used to collect Pokémon cards and play the video games when I was in elementary school, so I am honored to be able to create related music. I sampled some of the sound effects and music from the Pokémon video games, so please listen to the song and pay attention for that."

「世界のポケモンとコラボさせて頂きました。小学生の時ポケモンカードを集めてたり、ビデオゲームをしていたのでこういう形で音楽を作れて光栄です。ポケモンのビデオゲームの効果音や楽曲をサンプリングしたのでその辺を注目しながら是非聴いてください。」

YouTube Clip - 1999 - Michael Kaneko

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doBQt7zOXog

Pokémon Music Collective CD's:

The Pokémon Music Collective, which includes Michael Kaneko's 1999, imase's Utau, ENHYPEN's One and Only, and other songs scheduled to be released through this project, will be released on September 27th, 2023 as both physical CD's and in digital download format. The Limited Edition physical CD will include a Blu-ray disc containing music videos, a special all-color photo booklet that introduces the artists and songs of the Pokémon Music Collective in more detail, and a Pokémon Music Collective logo sticker.

Sources: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/pokemon-music-collective/news/2023-08-02-2/ and https://store.universal-music.co.jp/product/uice4003/

Takara Tomy released the Pocket Monsters Camera Link! Pokémon Zukan Smartphone Rotom (ポケットモンスター カメラでリンク! ポケモン図鑑 スマホロトム) on July 15th, 2023 in Japan. It costs 10,990 yen (tax included) and requires 4 AA batteries (sold separately).

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Zukan Smartphone Rotom Commercial

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0vaDMkVw3w

Use the camera to register Pokémon in the Zukan

(1) While viewing your surroundings with the camera, search for colors around you and touch the screen!　The colors that can be used to identify are: Red, Green, Blue, Black, and White.
(2) When a color is loaded, the screen is linked to 20 different fields that are inspired by the color! For example: (Red => volcano, sunset, Green = flower garden, grassland, Blue => pond, underwater, Black => cave, thunder, White => snowstorm, sky, etc.)

The Pokémon that can be encountered change depending on the field and can be registered in the zukan.

Other Camera Dunctions

Pokémon that your friends have registered in their Pokémon Zukan appear when you view the Pokémon in your own Smartphone Rotom! You can enjoy exchanging information with your friends. You can also take pictures with the camera function, so you can create your own unique picture by decorating them with Pokémon!

Includes 500 Pokémon from all regions!

Pokémon from 9 regions appear! Pokémon from the Paldea region, including Legendary and Mythical Pokémon! The same authentic voice as used in the TV animation tell you information about the Pokémon!


There are 31 functions you can enjoy, such as battles with Pokémon registered in your Pokémon Zukan, cooking, fishing, rhythm games, and more! You can play with Liko, Roy, Friede, and the other members of the Rising Volt Tacklers who appear in the TV anime!


Sources: https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810903512/ and https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/camera_zukan_rotom/

At the end of PM2023 14, which aired in Japan on July 21st, 2023, a serial code for Friede's Dark Tera Type Lizardon, which was featured in this episode, was announced. The code was: DARKTERA0006 and was usable from July 21st, 2023 until September 1st, 2023 at 8:59 JST. The code was also announced on Monday, July 24th, 2023 around the world and tied in with an Obsidian Flames TCG promotional video.

YouTube Clip - Obsidian Flames | Special Charizard Distribution in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4-FOvO4ukY

Receive a Dark–Tera Type Charizard in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet

Charizard is appearing as a Darkness-type Tera Pokémon ex in the Pokémon TCG! Celebrate with a Dark–Tera Type Charizard distribution in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

Tera Pokémon ex are appearing as different types than usual and a Darkness-type Charizard ex is plunging the Pokémon TCG into a pitch-black blaze! Celebrate the release of Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames and witness the beauty of Terastallization with a Dark–Tera Type Charizard you can receive via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! You can add this Dark–Tera Type Charizard to your team until Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT by following these instructions and using the password DARKTERA0006!

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet
2. Select Poké Portal on the X menu.
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.
4. Enter the password DARKTERA0006.
5. Watch as the gift arrives in your game. (Pokémon will appear in your party or in your Pokémon Boxes.)
6. Be sure to save your game.

Get a first look at Darkness-type Charizard ex below, then prepare to add this powerful card to your collection when it arrives in Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames on August 11, 2023.

Lizardon Details:

Level: 50
Ability: Blaze
Tera Type: Dark
Moves: Crunch, Flare Blitz, Acrobatics, Belly Drum

Sources: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster2023/present/index03.html
https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-dark-tera-type-charizard-in-pokemon-scarlet-or-pokemon-violet
https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/dark_lizardon/

To promote the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan, an animated commercial has been released entitled Challenge the World (I met you! キミに会えた！).

YouTube Clip - Challenge the World! | 2023 Pokémon World Championships

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3p5O0GaJZI

YouTube Clip - I met you! キミに会えた！ CM

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgTJUUBEBS8

Summary:

The Pokémon World Championships brings the top Trainers from four competitive Pokémon game titles (Pokémon GO, Pokémon TCG, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon VGC) to an international grand stage every year. Enjoy this special animation celebrating Play! Pokémon competition as we head into the 2023 World Championships in Yokohama, this August 11-13th, 2023!

Credits:

Director・Storyboards: Asuka Dokai (土海明日香)
Girl: Maika Yoshida (吉田舞香)
Pikachu: Ikue Otani (大谷育江)
Character Designer・Chief Animation Director: Maho Takagi (髙木麻穂)
Direction: Masami Shimoda (下田正美)
Pokémon Animation Director: Shimpei Sawa (澤真平)
Animation Director: Minoru Ohashi (大橋実)
Prop Design: Rina Kagiyama (鍵山莉奈)
Background Art Director: Tasuku Watanabe (渡邉丞)
Color Director: Tomoko Yamamoto (山本智子)
CG Director: Yu Ueda (植田祐)
Photography Director: Ryosuke Tsuda (津田涼介) (TROYCA)
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima （Techno Sound inc.） 三間 雅文（テクノサウンド）
Music: Conisch (Soranone INC.) コーニッシュ（宙の音）
Animation Producer: Shuhei Hamasaki (濱﨑周平)
Produced in Cooperation with KIKO (騎虎)
Production: CoMix Wave Films Inc. (コミックス・ウェーブ・フィルム)

The Pokémon UNITE 2nd Anniversary starts on July 21st, 2023! Take a look at all the fun you can have on Aeos Island! Battle Pass 17 is now available in Pokémon UNITE! Obtain the Battle Pass to immediately unlock Marine Style: Greedent, and rank it all the way up to receive Captain Style: Zacian! High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Celebrate the Pokémon UNITE 2nd Anniversary!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2qyZwbapg

YouTube Clip - Mewtwo X Moves Overview | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIhLScHg1L4

YouTube Clip - Mewtwo X Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd1tiElRsWM

YouTube Clip - Battle Pass 17 - Captain Style: Zacian | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnN4oMW3ROQ

Press Release - Mewtwo Enters the Arena of Pokémon UNITE to Celebrate 2nd Anniversary

New Battle Pass and Limited-Time Battle Type Available Now

London, United Kingdom – 21 July 2023 – Today, the Pokémon Company International announced exciting updates coming to Pokémon UNITE to celebrate its 2nd Anniversary. Since its launch in 2021, Pokémon UNITE has amassed over 100 million downloads worldwide, and 56 playable Pokémon have joined the fray. To celebrate two years of exhilarating Pokémon UNITE battles, a brand-new type of battle and a fan-favourite returning Pokémon are available now!

Mewtwo Joins the Fray! Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X

The Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo is now available in Pokémon UNITE. Mewtwo can Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X during battle and can use its attacks in quick succession to attack relentlessly. Players can get a Unite license for Mega Mewtwo X at no cost in the Mewtwo’s Crystal Cave Challenge event that is currently under way.

Additionally, the Unite license for Mega Mewtwo Y is scheduled to become available in mid-August, giving Trainers additional ways to play as this fan-favourite Pokémon.

A New Type of Battle: Panic Parade

Different from the standard 5-on-5 battle format, Panic Parade has players work together to protect Tinkaton from an onslaught of attacks from panicking Pokémon. Some defeated Pokémon can even be called back for a burst of help in battle!

Event periods:

• First event: Friday, 21 July, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Tuesday, 1 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST
• Second event: Friday, 4 August, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 7 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST
• Third event: Friday, 11 August, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 14 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST​
• Fourth event: Friday, 18 August, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 21 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST

Battle Pass 17, Captain Style: Zacian Begins

Battle Pass 17 is also now available. Players can get the adorable Captain Style: Greedent and the chivalrous Captain Style: Zacian Holowear—as well as Captain Set Trainer fashion items—from this season’s premium pass.

Event period: Friday, 21 July, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 11 September, at 12:59 a.m. BST​

Additional Events

• Purchases made on Pokémon Center UK starting 21 July will include an Armor Style: Charizard 1-day Holowear rental code, available whilst stocks last.*
• A new ranked match season is also under way. Season period: Thursday, 20 July, at 5:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 11 September, at 12:59 a.m. BST
• WCS Prediction Event: Players can predict the top-ranked teams for the Pokémon World Championships 2023 and win fantastic rewards. This is a great opportunity to obtain popular Trainer fashion items. Available Friday, 28 July, at 8:00 a.m. BST to Friday, 11 August at 12:59 am. BST

* Excludes preorders. UK purchases only. 18+. First 14,500 customers only. Code redemption instructions printed on the card.

Celebrate Pokémon UNITE’s 2nd Anniversary with Mega Mewtwo X

Log into Pokémon UNITE during the 2nd Anniversary to play a new type of battle, level up a new battle pass, and witness the power of the Genetic Pokémon on Aeos Island.

Feel the power of Mega Evolution with Mewtwo in Pokémon UNITE! Mewtwo will be the first Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution on Aeos Island. This Mewtwo specializes in powerful basic attacks and can Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X by filling its Mega gauge after reaching Lv. 5. The Legendary Pokémon from the Kanto region makes its debut during Pokémon UNITE’s 2nd Anniversary as part of a special event: Mewtwo’s Crystal Cave Challenge. In this event, a Unite license for Mewtwo can be obtained without spending Aeos coins or Aeos gems. The Mewtwo’s Crystal Cave Challenge event will be held in Pokémon UNITE until Tuesday, August 15, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Pokémon UNITE’s 2nd Anniversary

It’s Pokémon UNITE’s 2nd Anniversary and as part of the celebration, players can enjoy a new type of battle: Panic Parade! These clashes are different from the usual 5-on-5 battles enjoyed in Mer Stadium and the Theia Sky Ruins—players will work together to protect Tinkaton as panicking Pokémon attempt to disrupt the Hammer Pokémon. Players can even the odds by receiving a burst of help from certain Pokémon they defeat in battle and receiving special buffs using the new Aeos Shooter feature.

A new battle pass season has also begun! Through Sunday, September 10, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, the battle pass for season 17 will offer exciting new rewards, stylish Trainer fashion items, and new Holowear such as Captain Style: Greedent and Captain Style: Zacian.


Each Pokémon UNITE battle pass consists of 200 battle pass levels, with thrilling missions and corresponding rewards until level 100. After level 100, players can earn bonus items including Trainer fashion items and boost emblems every 10 levels. Completing daily, weekly, and seasonal battle pass missions to obtain battle pass points will increase your battle pass level and unlock new rewards. Players can also exchange Aeos gems for a premium pass, which automatically increases the battle pass level by 10 and provides additional rewards, such as rare Holowear, each time the battle pass level increases thereafter.

Read on to learn more about everything Mewtwo has to offer in Pokémon UNITE’s latest update—and to pick up some tips before you Psystrike the competition.

Mewtwo Basics

Ability: Pressure - When Mewtwo deals damage to an opposing Pokémon with a basic attack, the Mega gauge increases. The more the Mega gauge increases, the more Mewtwo’s Attack, Defense, and Sp. Def increase. If the Mega gauge becomes full when Mewtwo is Lv. 5 or higher, Mewtwo Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo X for a set amount of time. When Mewtwo Mega Evolves, its Attack, Defense, and Sp. Def increase even more, and its movement speed increases.

Basic Attacks

When Mewtwo’s basic attacks deals damage to an opposing Pokémon, the Mega gauge increases. When Mega Evolved, Mega Mewtwo X’s basic attacks become melee attacks that restore a portion of its HP based on the amount of damage they deal.

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

Confusion - Mewtwo deals damage to an opposing Pokémon and leaves it unable to act for a short time.
Barrier - Grants Mewtwo a shield for a short time. While the shield effect is active, Mewtwo’s movement speed is increased.

Lv. 5 Moves

Future Sight - Mewtwo pulls the designated opposing Pokémon toward itself and locks on to it. The locked-on Pokémon will have its movement speed decreased and take increased damage. After a set amount of time, this move deals damage to the locked-on Pokémon based on the amount of damage it took while locked on. Future Sight can be upgraded so that the locked-on opposing Pokémon takes increased damage.
Psystrike - Mewtwo directs psychic waves at the designated opposing Pokémon, dealing damage to it and decreasing its movement speed. While Mewtwo is directing psychic waves, it takes reduced damage. At the end of the move, Mewtwo hits the designated opposing Pokémon and nearby opposing Pokémon with a strong psychic wave, throwing and dealing damage to all opposing Pokémon it hits. Psystrike can be upgraded to strengthen the movement speed decrease.

Lv. 7 Moves

Recover - Grants the user a shield for a short time. While the shield effect is active, Mewtwo’s movement speed is increased, and Mewtwo recovers HP based on the amount of damage it takes from opposing Pokémon. When Mewtwo takes enough damage from opposing Pokémon for the shield effect to be removed, all of Mewtwo’s move cooldowns are reduced, and the Mega gauge increases. Recover can be upgraded to increase the amount of HP recovered.
Teleport - Mewtwo teleports to the designated location. For a short time, Mewtwo’s movement speed and damage dealt increase, and its basic attacks increase the Mega gauge by a greater amount. Teleport can be upgraded to increase the damage dealt to opposing Pokémon.

Mewtwo’s Unite Move, Infinite Psyburn

Mewtwo brings down one powerful psychic blast upon each opposing Pokémon. Opposing Pokémon around each point of impact take damage, are left unable to act, and have their Defense decreased for a short time.

Metagame Watch

Strong Against: Zoroark - Mewtwo’s moves allow it to deal consistent damage against Melee Pokémon that either have trouble responding with enough damage of their own or lack the defenses to challenge Mewtwo head-on. Speedsters such as Zoroark have plenty of damage and mobility, but a well-timed Future Sight or Psystrike combined with Mega Evolution can spell an easy knockout for the Genetic Pokémon. These moves also enable Mewtwo to create situations where its teammates can layer hindrances on an otherwise slippery target.

Weak Against: Umbreon - Ordinarily, All-Rounders struggle against Ranged Attackers, but Mewtwo has plenty of moves that can help it deal with them. Melee Defenders, however, can create space for those same Ranged Attackers to deal damage from a safe distance. Umbreon is one of the strongest Melee Defenders in Pokémon UNITE, and with the hindrances it can apply using Foul Play and Snarl, it can be a huge nuisance to Mewtwo in smaller team fights. Both Teleport and Recover can help Mewtwo in overcoming strong Melee Defenders in general, so good timing is important to knock this Pokémon out.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-pokemon-unites-2nd-anniversary-with-mega-mewtwo-x

The Legendary Pokémon Zygarde has been added to Pokémon GO. Chase the horizon and experience adventure in a whole new way. Explore Routes during the newest event, Blaze New Trails! Trainers need Zygarde Cells—found while exploring Routes—to change Zygarde’s form. Professor Willow has an item to help you store these cells: the Zygarde Cube! Collect enough cells to change Zygarde to its 10% Forme, 50% Forme, and Complete Forme!

Blaze New Trails Infogram:

Zygarde Infogram:

Zygarde is coming to Pokémon GO! Here’s everything we know about its appearance so far.

Celebrate the launch of Routes with the Blaze New Trails event!

Trainers,
It’s time to chase the horizon and experience a whole new way to adventure in Pokémon GO. We’re excited to announce a new feature rolling out today—Routes! To celebrate the launch of Routes, we’re hosting a brand-new event: Blaze New Trails!

Additionally, the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde, the Order Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in the Special Research story From A to Zygarde! It seems Zygarde might have some connection to Routes…

Blaze New Trails

Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 24, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Routes

Explore the globe with the Pokémon GO community as your guide! Chart a course to show off your favorite sights or follow in the footsteps of local Trainers to see what their communities have to share. Routes are here, and with them come a whole new level of adventure in Pokémon GO!

YouTube Clip - Chart New Paths in Pokémon GO with ROUTES

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qWwPe-ucRg

Pokémon debut

Zygarde, the Order Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Yungoos!


Growlithe , Ponyta , Doduo , Lillipup , Blitzle , Yungoos

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.


Rockruff , Skwovet, Falinks

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event bonuses

: 2/3 distance to earn Buddy Candy while exploring Routes with your buddy.
: Increased chance to encounter Shiny Yungoos.

Field Research task encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.


: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/routes-new-feature-blaze-new-trails/

On Thursday, July 20th, 2023 from 11:45am to 12:45pm in Room 6BCF at Comic-Con 2023 San Diego, The Pokémon Company International held a panel about localizing the Pokémon anime and showcased a clip from upcoming series Pokémon Horizons: The Series.

• Concept art from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread.
• Revealed character names and their voice actors have been added to our Character database.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Horizons: The Series | Ep. 1 Sneak Peek

Original Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKd6no_njyk

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Horizons: The Series | A New Pokémon Adventure

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7aa23yWmiI

Pokémon Offers Sneak Peek of First ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ Episode and Behind-the-Scenes Look at Production During Comic-Con International Panel

Final ‘Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series’ Episodes Sending Off Ash Ketchum and His Pikachu Coming Soon to Trainers in the U.S. and Latin America

Bellevue, Wash. — July 20, 2023 — During its first-ever Comic-Con International panel today, The Pokémon Company International unveiled new details and behind-the-scenes insights for the all-new “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” and the upcoming finale of “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” in a discussion celebrating the legacy and future of the iconic Pokémon animated series. The panel also provided fans a unique look into how the company delivers animated content from Japan to fans around the world.

For the first time since the show’s Japanese premiere, The Pokémon Company International screened the first 11 minutes of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” dubbed in English as a special surprise for panel attendees. A new trailer for the highly anticipated series was also featured during the panel.

Fans were delighted with a never-before-seen look at the animation development process of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” in a behind-the-scenes video showing how the production team in Japan works on the series. The panel also offered unique insights on the localization process of key characters such as dual protagonists Liko and Roy — and their respective partner Pokémon Sprigatito and Fuecoco — as well as the Rising Volt Tacklers, led by Friede and Captain Pikachu, and the antagonist group known as the Explorers, including Amethio and his partner Pokémon Ceruledge.

“We are incredibly grateful to the fans who joined us for our first Comic-Con International panel, and it was an absolute joy to connect with members of the Pokémon community who have contributed to making Pokémon animation the success that it is today, while providing a closer look at what’s to come for the series,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “As we gear up for the upcoming release of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series,’ we remain passionate about delivering animated content with captivating stories and lovable characters that appeal to fans across the globe and look forward to sharing more soon.”

Outside of new details for “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” The Pokémon Company International announced that fans in the U.S. and Latin America can look forward to “Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master,” a collection of special episodes that will conclude “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series,” when it launches on Netflix on Sept. 8, 2023. These nostalgic episodes will bring back fan-favorite Pokémon and characters, such as Misty and Brock, while providing a glimpse at what the future may hold for Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu in this final chapter of their 25-season journey.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Offers-Sneak-Peek-of-First-Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-Episode

NAKANO STYLING TANTO and the Pokémon Card Game have announced a special collaboration where 8 different hair styling products based off the TCG Energy Symbols will be released in Japan on August 1st, 2023.

YouTube Clip - NAKANO STYLING TANTO x Pokémon Card Collaboration Movie

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVgkel6mkM4

TANTO, which values the pursuit of personalized styling, and the Pokémon Card Game, where players pursue their own unique style of play by combining various cards, have collaborated to create new products with the aim of encouraging people to always remember their adventurous spirit and take on new challenges, while valuing their personal style, which is the common denominator of each brand. With these collaborative items, they hope to bring even more excitement to your daily hair styling and Pokémon Card Game play style.

Contents of Collaboration Products

① Nakano Styling Tanto Original Design - These originally designed bottles feature the Basic Energy energy symbols, which are indispensable in the Pokémon card game, on eight TANTO items in shades that closely resemble each energy.


② Two special promo cards with the TANTO logo - Each TANTO product comes with one promo card pack for the Pokémon card game that includes a Basic Energy card and a Pokémon promo card with the TANTO logo on them.


The cards in the promo card packs are distributed randomly regardless of the color of the TANTO product. The promo cards may be redistributed at a later date in a different manner.

Collaboration Items:

Nakano Styling Tanto Wax 5/6/7 PO - Achieves free movement and tousled look with selectable setting strength and is easy to spread - 90g each
Nakano Styling Tanto Airlight Wax 4/7 PO - Keeps an airy, light texture with delicate movement for a long time - 90g each
Nakano Styling Tanto Grease 4 PO - Fibers create playful movement and a wet look. - 90g each
Nakano Styling Tanto Clay 8 PO - Matte texture for free movement and volume - 90g
Nakano Styling Tanto Moist Cream 1 PO - Creates beautiful, natural hair with moisture at the ends and manageable tousled look - 90g

The setting strength of each item is indicated by a number, with the higher the number, the stronger the setting strength.

Stores:

On sale starting on August 1st, 2023:

• Welcia Holdings
• Hands
• Bic Camera
• Pokémon Centers
• Yodobashi Camera
• Loft
• ＠ｃｏｓｍｅ ＳＨＯＰＰＩＮＧ
• Amazon Japan
• ＠ｃｏｓｍｅ ＯＳＡＫＡ - Later August 2023

In-store Promotional Display:

An original TANTO x Pokémon Card Game sales stands will be deployed in stores.


Source: https://www.nakano-seiyaku.co.jp/products/tanto/pokemoncard23/

Do you have a favorite collection? Whether you exclusively collect Fire-type Pokémon or have a binder full of different favourites—there’s a collection in everyone! Welcome to the Pokémon TCG Collection Contest! This contest offers residents of the UK, France and Germany a different challenge every fortnight that will allow them to showcase their Pokémon Trading Card Game collections. However, global fans can offer their support and vote via the contest gallery for the collections that are the best!

In this round, we want to see their favorite Pokémon TCG collection and why they love collecting. It can be a pile of cards, pages from your binder, or even a small selection of your favorite cards. Share some love and cast a vote.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon TCG—There’s a Collection in Everyone

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_3ZrLS6g3Q

Calling all Pokémon TCG collectors! This summer, show off your Pokémon cards and win prizes with the Pokémon TCG Collection Contest

London — 7 July 2023 — Today, the Pokémon Company International announced the launch of the Pokémon TCG Collection Contest, an online competition for collectors in the U.K., France and Germany to showcase their Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) collections and win prizes.

The Pokémon TCG is one of the most popular trading card games in the world: since its launch in 1996 in Japan, the Pokémon TCG has shipped to 77 countries and regions in 13 languages, and its next expansion, Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames, will release at participating retailers worldwide beginning 11 Aug. 2023. This summer, the Pokémon TCG Collection Contest gives Pokémon TCG collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to show off their favourite cards, old or new, for everyone to see.

How to Enter

From 9 a.m. BST on 7 July 2023 until 8 a.m. BST on 1 Sept. 2023, Pokémon TCG collectors and fans in the U.K., France and Germany can submit photos of their prized collections and beloved cards on the Pokémon TCG Collection Contest website. The competition offers a different challenge every two weeks for Pokémon fans to proudly showcase their cards:

1. Round 1—Favourite Collection: entrants can show off their favourite Pokémon TCG collections.
2. Round 2—Storage & Display: entrants can show off how they store and display their Pokémon TCG collections.
3. Round 3—Coveted Cards: entrants can show off Pokémon TCG cards that are special to them.
4. Round 4—Favourite Pokémon: entrants can show off their Pokémon TCG collections featuring their favourite Pokémon.

Prizes

Winners and runners-up in the U.K., France and Germany will be announced every two weeks, starting with Round 1 on 24 July 2023, and they will receive exciting prizes to grow their Pokémon TCG collections, including products from the Scarlet & Violet Series and TCG accessories.


Source: https://www.collectioncontest.com/

Niantic has added a new feature to Pokémon GO called PokéStop Showcases! It allows Trainers to enter Pokémon into Showcases at select PokéStops and have them compete against other Trainers’ Pokémon! Are you ready to prove that you’re a top Trainer? Get ready to show what you’re made of in a new competitive update to PokéStops!

YouTube Clip - Introducing a new way to compete—PokéStop Showcases!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vs7T5wYdL4

Introducing a new way to compete—PokéStop Showcases!

Trainers,
Throughout all your adventures and travels, you probably have quite a few Pokémon that are particularly special. Maybe it’s a massive Snorlax or an itty-bitty Morelull.

And have you ever wanted to show off those extra-special favorites? Now you can!

We’re excited to announce PokéStop Showcases! In this new type of competition, Trainers will be able to enter Pokémon into Showcases at select PokéStops and have them compete against other Trainers’ Pokémon! Only a limited selection of Pokémon will be able to compete in a particular Showcase— these eligible Pokémon will be chosen from Pokémon featured in Pokémon GO’s current event.

The first PokéStop Showcases will take place during the Pokémon GO 7th Anniversary Party . Trainers will be able to enter Squirtle into Showcases at select PokéStops to see whose Pokémon is the biggest! There will be an icon above PokéStops to indicate where a Showcase is available.

Showcases will only run for a short time. Once a Showcase is over, all Trainers will get rewards based on their Pokémon’s rank, and the Trainer who takes home the number one spot will get a medal!

Stay tuned for more information on future Showcases. We hope you enjoy this new way to compete with your fellow Trainers!

Entering a Showcase

PokéStops hosting PokéStop Showcases will have a unique icon above them. Prior to entering a Pokémon, the Showcase icon above the PokéStop will be green. If you tap the PokéStop, you can then tap “Showcase” to enter a Pokémon. Once a Pokémon has been entered into that Showcase, the icon above the PokéStop will turn purple. You can only enter a Pokémon at a PokéStop that you are physically near.

Showcases will take place at the same PokéStops throughout the Season, so make sure to visit that PokéStop regularly!

Entering your Pokémon into the Showcase does not leave them at the PokéStop. Trainers will still be able to trade, transfer, change form, or evolve their Pokémon after entering them into a Showcase.

Each PokéStop Showcase can support 200 Pokémon. An individual Pokémon can only be entered into one Showcase at a time.

Switching Pokémon

You can catch Showcase-eligible Pokémon throughout the duration of the Showcase period. Trainers can also switch out the Pokémon they entered into the Showcase. Pokémon entered in a Showcase can be switched out remotely.

Checking where you rank

You’ll be able to see where your Pokémon ranks by checking the Leaderboard section on the PokéStop’s Showcase page.

Claim your rewards!

Once a Showcase concludes, all Trainers who participated will receive rewards, such as Stardust, XP, and more! The top three can receive rewards such as an Incubator, a Star Piece, and more. The Trainer that takes home the number-one spot will get a medal!

Trainers can claim their rewards via the Today View once the Showcase concludes, or they can claim them directly from the PokéStop! The icon on the PokéStop that hosted the Showcase will turn orange if there are rewards for Trainers to claim.


Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokestop-showcase-new-feature/