Mewtwo: The Prologue to Its Awakening (ミュウツー ～覚醒への序章～)
An official site has launched for Mewtwo: The Prologue to Its Awakening (ミュウツー ～覚醒への序章～), an OVA that will be airing as part of the 2-hour special on July 11th, 2013. Story Translation Having finished his mountain rescue mission, Virgil of the Pokémon Rescue Squad is on the way back to his b...
Pokémon Scramble U NFC Figures Series 3
The Pokémon Scramble U NFC Figures Series 3 (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ NFCフィギュア) set of figures was announced today by the official site and it will be released on June 21th, 2013. The figures are found in a gachapon machines at the Pokémon Centers in Japan. People can randomly receive a figure for 200 yen. ...
Official X and Y Site Updated - June 14th, 2013
The official Pokémon X and Y site updated today with more details on the upcoming games. Below are new newly revealed details. Vaniville Town! Vaniville Town is the players new home at the beginning of their adventure! The start of the players journey waits just past the ornate town gates. Befor...
Jirachi Event Distribution in Japan
The July 2013 issue of Corocoro revealed that a special Jirachi event distribution will take place in Japan from July 1st, 2013 until July 31st, 2013 for the players of Black, White, Black 2 and White 2. The official website has revealed the details and it will coincide with the airing of the anime ...
Movie 16 - Press Reading
The press reading for this years movie Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo (神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒) took place on June 11th, 2013. In attendance was Shoko Nakagawa (中川翔子) who voices Nymphia, Kōichi Yamadera (山寺宏一) who voices Red Genesect, Reiko Takashima (高島礼子) who voices Mewtwo, former AKB48 m...
Pokémon X and Y Trailer 2 - Nintendo Direct - E3 - July 2013 Corocoro
On June 11th, 2013's Nintendo Direct, Satoru Iwata revealed that Pokémon X and Y has added a new Fairy-type (フェアリータイプ in Japanese) which is super effective against Dragon types. It was also revealed that Sylveon, Gardevoir, Jigglypuff and Marill are Fairy-type Pokémon. Sylveon can use the move Moonb...
Manaphy and Jirachi Poké Dolls Announced
The Japanese Pokémon Global Link Website has revealed that a Jirachi Poké Doll will be distributed to players on the Pokémon Dream World. The unlock password will be sent to members of the Daisuki Club on June 21st, 2013. The official English Pokémon website has also distributed the code to Pokémon ...
'Sing' Eievui to be Released as a Tie-in Event with the Upcoming Short
The most recent episode of the JFN radio show Ikimono-gakari's garden party (いきものがかりのgarden★party) mentioned that a special Eievui that knows the move Sing will be released to tie into Ikimono-gakari's vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka's role in the upcoming movie short Pikachu and its Eievui Friends. Further...
Banpresto booth at the 32nd Prize Fair reveals new Merchandise and confirms new Anime series
A Banpresto booth at the 32nd Prize Fair (第32回プライズフェアレポ バンプレブース) has revealed the upcoming lineup of merchandise that will be released by the company. A new line of toys called I Love Gothic will be released later in the year in Japan. The I Love Eievui promotion will continue in November and Decemb...
Pokémon TCG - Black and White - Plasma Blast
The product sheet for the upcoming Pokémon TCG expansion set - Black and White - Plasma Blast has revealed that the set will be released in stores in the United States on August 14th, 2013. Below is the revealed information. Unbroken, Unbowed, Undefeated - Unova Blasts Back! Challenges ring out, ...
Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Premium Card Set / 'Pokémon of the Area' Figure Beaded Straps
More merchandise has been announced for the Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary. A Premium Card Set (ポケモンセンター15周年 カードプレミアムセット) will go on sale June 8th, 2013 for 2500 yen. The set includes the first official 100 damage counters (アクリル製ダメカンは、ポケモンカードゲーム史上初となる「100ダメカン」が2個ついているよ!!). The full set includes the...
Pokémon Smash 137
Episode 137 of Pokémon Smash, Marvel! Mountain of the Giant Kekking!! / A Special Feature on Mewtwo, with a Mighty Battle Starring the Mewtwo You Get with the Special Pre-Order Ticket! / Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku Perform 'Let's Hold Hands'! (驚異！ 巨大ケッキングの山！！ / ミュウツー大特集、映画特別前売券で貰えるミュウツーの強力バトルも！ / 私立恵比寿中学...
Pokémon Center - Eievui and Friends' Fun Gathering Merchandise
The Pokémon Centers in Japan will begin selling Eievui and Nymphia products starting on June 1st, 2013 to tie into their appearances in this years 16th Pocket Monsters movie. Below are the products that will be for sale. Tote Bag (トートバッグ), Pouches Eievui, Nymphia and Pikachu Metal K...
E3 Pokémon X and Y Presentation / Q and A - June 11th at 6pm
Nintendo has sent out special invitations via e-mail to media outlets for a Pokémon X & Y Presentation / Question and Answer at E3 on June 11th, 2013 at 6pm Pacific Time. Game Freak Director Junichi Masuda and The Pokémon Company International President Tsunekazu Ishihara will both be in attendance....
Pokémon Smash 136
Episode 136 of Pokémon Smash, Stray Pokémon Hitokage / A Special Report on 'Pokémon X & Y', Where Masuda Announces Surprising News! / A Collaboration Project with the Pokémon Center, Which will Soon Celebrate its 15th Anniversary, Comes to Fruition!? / The Latest Movie News! ( はぐれポケモン・ヒトカゲ / 「ポケモンXY...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Available in the United Kingdom and Europe
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is now available for purchase in the United Kingdom and Europe. Below is the press release. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Available Today in Stores and to Download from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS!LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwired...
Pokémon Manga's Launch in the United Kingdom and Ireland
VIZ Kids has announced that the popular manga series Pokémon Black and White, Pokémon Adventures Diamond and Pearl/Platinum and Pokémon Adventures: HeartGold and SoulSilver will launch in the British and Irish Markets. Press Release San Francisco, CA, May 20, 2013 – Viz Media, LLC (Viz Media) b...
Red Genesect Movie 16 Event Distribution
The event download for Movie 16 - Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo (神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒) has been announced. An alternate colored Genesect will be distributed to players of the Japanese versions of Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 that visit participating theaters that are showing the mo...
15th Anniversary Pokémon Center Event Distributions
The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that the Pokémon Centers in Japan will each offer a special event Pokémon during the summer of 2013. A battle strategy card will also be distributed with each Pokémon. One of the seven Pokémon will also be distributed randomly from July 3rd, 2013 un...
2013 June International Challenge / 2013 Spring Friendly
Two new tournaments have been announced for players of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Below are the details for both tournaments. Our B2W2 tournament page has also been updated with the details. 2013 June International Challenge Region: InternationalRegistration Period: June 14th, 2013 at 13:0...
