Pokémon Local Acts - ITO EN's Disaster Response Vending Machines Now Available Featuring Pokémon
As part of the Pokémon Local Acts, ITO EN's disaster response vending machines wrapped with Pokémon on them are appearing in municipality! In addition, the vending machines will appear as a Gym in the Pokémon GO game. 7 machines have been made for the participating regions and have been wrapped ...
Pokémon GO - Friendship Day
Niantic has anouced that they are introducing Friendship Day, a new event where players can get a lot of experience and bonuses. Update - April 21st, 2021: Niantic Support announced that there would be some adjustments to the Friendship Day event: - The Collection Challenge reward will be in...
Pokémon Center Singapore - New Pokémon Snap Postcard Campaign
From April 9th, 2021 until April 30th, 2021, patrons of the Pokémon Center Singapore can take part in a quiz in-store and test their knowledge on the New Pokémon Snap game! That's not all! You can win a New Pokémon Snap postcard that fits perfectly into their premium photo album when you partici...
Pokémon Shirts - Customizable Aprons
Pokémon and the online custom shirt brand Original Stitch have collaborated to create Pokémon Shirts customizable aprons, which can be made by freely combining Pokémon patterns! The aprons will be available for purchase from 12:00 on April 9th, 2021. The aprons come in two types, halter and cafe...
Pokémon Stores Closing - Chubu International Airport Store / Ryubo Department Store
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that they will be closing two Pokémon Stores on Sunday, May 9, 2021. No reason was officially given but the high cost of rental spaces in the Chubu airport and the lack of travelers over the last year due to the coronavirus may have had a signi...
Pokémon Center - BALL FREAK
On Saturday, April 24th, 2021, items that allow you to combine Master Balls and other Monster Balls with Pokémon in a stylish way will be available at the Pokémon Center! The new goods feature a perfect combination with a Pokémon for each Monster Ball such as: the Master Ball and Mewtwo, Moon Ba...
My Nintendo Store Japan - New Pokémon Snap Platinum Point Items
The Japanese My Nintendo Store has added two New Pokémon Snap Platinum Point items! A set of two zipper pouches with the Pokémon Institute of Natural Science logo and silhouettes of Pokémon, and a letter set that includes an envelope that can also be used as a photo frame. Players can exchange t...
Studio Alice - Pokémon Kimono Rentals for Photoshoots
The first Pokémon kimono rentals costumes from Studio Alice featuring Pikachu, Eievui, Lizardon and Rayquaza for Shichi-Go-San outings are available for reservation starting on April 20th, 2021. A special background for the Pikachu costume is also available. Photos with the special Pikachu baby cost...
Composer Ralph Schuckett has Died at Age 73
Ralph Schuckett, a composer and keyboard player best known as a member of Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, died on Sunday April 4th, 2021 at age 73. No cause of death was given but he was known to have been sick. Pokémon fans knew him as the co-composer for the first three Pokémon anime dub movies and also w...
Pokémon Masters EX - May and Brendan Spotlight Scout / Legendary Event The Dragon That Rules the Sky
DeNA has announced that the May and Brendan Spotlight Scout will take place from April 7th, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until April 21st, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. The Legendary Event The Dragon That Rules the Sky will be available from April 7th, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until May 17th, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. in Pokémon Mas...
Pokémon GO - Rivals’ Week / Therian Forme Landorus in 5-Star Raids!
Niantic has announced that Rivals’ Week will take place from Tuesday, April 13th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 18th, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time in Pokémon GO. Therian Forme Landorus will be coming to five-star raids! Note: On April 12th, 2021, Niantic removed the Team GO Rocket line fr...
Pokémon Masters EX - Leaf and Gladion Spotlight Scout / Morty, Jasmine, and Glacia Spotlight Scout
DeNA has announced that the Leaf and Gladion Spotlight Scout will take place from April 4th, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until April 16, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. and that the Morty, Jasmine, and Glacia Spotlight Scout will take place from April 4th, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until April 21st, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. in Pokémo...
Project Pochama - Pochama's Support Visits
The Pokémon Company President and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara was pleased to announce that the company will launch Project Pochama - Pochama's Support Visits (ポッチャマの“おうえん”訪問 | プロジェクトポッチャマ) in the spring of 2021. They will select companies to visit from among those that have applied, and Pochama will ...
Pokémon TCG - Silver Lance / Jet-Black Spirit - Special Art Promo Cards
The official Japanese Pokémon TCG website has announced a new promo campaign to distribute Special Art promo cards. Players that buy 2 boxes (60 packs) of the expansion pack Silver Lance can get a Sadaija V Special Art promo card. Players that buy 2 boxes (60 packs) of the expansion pack Jet-Black S...
Pokémon Sword and Shield - Gigantamax Cinderace Max Raid Battles
The official Pokémon website has announced that an increased chance of encountering Azumarill, Lopunny, Diggersby, and Gigantamax Cinderace will occur in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield from April 2nd, 2021 through April 4, 2021. Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Offers Gi...
Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event Pasio Eggsplorers / Burgh Seasonal Scout / May Seasonal Scout
DeNA has announced that the Story Event Pasio Eggsplorers will be available from April 1st, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until April 15th, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. The Burgh Seasonal Scout and May Seasonal Scout will also take place from April 1st, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until April 22nd, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. Story Ev...
Ichiban KUJI - Pokémon anytime ～Sunny picnic～
The Ichiban KUJI Lottery Pokémon anytime ～Sunny picnic～ series is now available for you to enjoy various Pokémon items! The theme this time is "Picnic". The lineup includes plushies of Pikachu, Wanpachi and Eievui wearing a scarf as well as cute mascot plushies with a drawstring! There are also...
Pokémon Center Shibuya - Pikachu Collection
The Pikachu Collection is coming to the Pokémon Center Shibuya starting on April 5th, 2021. If you go to the display in the store, you will see a Pikachu that is coordinated with your fashion. Pikachu's coordination will change depending on the color of your clothes and the items you are wearing...
Pokémon Pikachu Silicone Case for iPhone 12
Here comes a cute phone case featuring Pikachu's back with its ears popping out! The case is made of a soft silicone material, so it fits your hand and is easy to hold. You can connect a lightning cable and earphones while the case is on the phone, so you can charge your phone or listen to music...
Pokémon Center - Tanita Pedometers - Pokémon GO and Pokémon Sword and Shield
On Thursday, July 22nd, 2021, pedometers in collaboration with Tanita will appear at the Pokémon Center! The pedometer is equipped with a 3D sensor that counts the number of steps you take even if you leave it in your bag, and has the emblems of Team Instinct, Team Mystic, and Team Valor from P...
