Pokémon GO Study Finds Players are Happier, Friendlier / Pokémon GO Wins Multiple Awards
A study conducted by media researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison concluded that players of Pokémon GO players are happier and friendlier than non-Pokémon GO players. This is the second major study to conclude that Pokémon GO has healthy benefits for players despite the negative attent...
Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Revealed!
To coincide with the official reveal of Marshadow as part of the 20th Anniversary Pokémon Movie trailer release in Japan, the official English Pokémon website has also announced the first details and artwork for this Pokémon. Marshadow is the 802nd Pokémon and is a Fighting/Ghost-type. More details ...
Movie 20 Website Updates with Story, Character Profiles and New Trailers
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow: Story To all Pokémon fans: This is the story of the duo's "meeting" and "promise". This is the creation of the 20th anniversary movie! Pocket Monsters, or "Pokémon" for short: Mysterious lifeforms that hide many secrets...
Pokémon Nintendo 3DS Themes - March 22nd, 2017
Nintendo Japan has revealed 2 new Pokémon Nintendo 3DS themes: Sinister Organization - Skull Gang (敵組織～スカル団) and Alternate-colored Kapu-Kokeko (色違いのカプ・コケコ). Each theme costs 200yen. All themes are available for purchase as of March 22nd, 2017 on the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop store. Sinister Org...
Corocoro April 2017 Issues
The April 2017 Issue of Corocoro Ichiban! was released on February 21st, 2017 while the April 2017 Issue of Corocoro Comics was released in Japan on March 15th, 2017. These issues have a lot of extras that will interest Pocket Monsters fans including: a serial code to get a Lizardon in the Japanese ...
Pokémon Japan Championships 2017 Qualifying
The fifth online competition for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon has been announced. Pokémon Japan Championships 2017 Qualifying (ポケモンジャパンチャンピオンシップス2017予選) will take place from April 28th, 2017 until May 8th, 2017 at 8:59 JST. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competitions ...
Movie 20 Website Updates with Story Information and New Trailers
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow: Story Do you know how these two met? Satoshi and Pikachu are currently the best of partners. But the truth is, their initial meeting went as badly as it could possibly have! A Pikachu that won't listen to Satoshi,...
Oha Suta - March 2nd, 2017 - Movie 20 Trailer
A new trailer for the 20th Pocket Monsters movie I Choose You! (キミにきめた！) debuted on Oha Suta on March 2nd, 2017. The trailer was locked in a treasure chest and was teased about until it was finally opened and shown to viewers. The trailer featured Satoshi, Pikachu and Ho-oh and the new logo for ...
You are challenged by Team Skull Usain Bolt！
Olympic Gold Medalist Usain Bolt is featured in the latest batch of commercials for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan. He is portrayed as a Team Skull member and during one of the commercials he instructs Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, an obvious pun on his name. The commercials began airing on Japanese TV...
ARTFX J Serena with Fokko
A new figure has been announced that is part of the Pokémon Figure Series. ARTFX J Serena with Fokko was revealed on February 14th, 2017 for pre-order in Japan. It is the third figure in the series with Red and Haruka already released. High resolution pictures of this figure have been added to an Im...
Johto Pokémon coming to Pokémon Go / Trading, Real-world Events and PvP Battling Later in 2017
Niantic has announced numerous updates are coming to Pokémon Go in 2017 starting with Johto Pokémon coming to the game later this week. In an interview with Niantic CEO John Hanke, Waypoint confirmed that Trading, Real-world Events and PvP Battling will hopefully be added to the game later in 2017. ...
Saori's Kairiky - Event Pokémon Distribution
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced a tie-in Event Pokémon Distribution with an advertising campaign for Pokémon Sun and Moon with Olympic Gold Medalist Saori Yoshida (吉田 沙保里) that began in late January 2017. Saori is a highly decorated Japanese freestyle wrestler and the commerc...
Pokémon Duel Launches on the App Store and Google Play
The Pokémon Company International announced today that Pokémon Duel is now available for download at no charge on the App Store and on Google Play. The game is a rebranded and renamed version of Pokémon Komaster. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread. Action-Pa...
Nintendo Fully Reveals Nintendo Switch
Nintendo announced the full Nintendo Switch details as part of their Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 which was streamed online on January 13th, 2017 from Japan. Despite the rumours, no Pokémon related games or products for the Nintendo Switch were announced as part of the launch presentation but N...
Pokémon Nintendo 3DS Themes - December 28th, 2016
Nintendo Japan has revealed 2 new Pokémon Nintendo 3DS themes: Full Power Z-Moves (ゼンリョクのＺワザ) and Adventure Partner (冒険のパートナー). Each theme costs 200yen. All themes are available for purchase as of December 28th, 2016 on the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop store. Full Power Z-Moves (ゼンリョクのＺワザ) Fe...
Pokémon GO version 0.51.0 for Android and 1.21.0 for iOS / 200,000 trips around the Earth
Niantic has announced new patches, game statistics and partnerships in their latest press news posts. Pokémon GO Statistics - As of December 7th, 2016 8.7 Billion KM Walked 88 Billion Pokémon Caught Pokémon GO updated to version 0.51.0 for Android and 1.21.0 for iOS Trainers, Pokémon...
Oha Suta - Dec 15th, 2016 - Pocket Monsters - Movie 20 - I Choose You!
The December 15th, 2016 episode of Oha Suta revealed the trailer and poster for the 20th Pocket Monsters Movie - I choose you!. The title of the movie shares a similar name as the first episode of the original series of Pocket Monsters. The movie will debut in Japan on July 15th, 2017. The official ...
More Pokémon and a limited edition Pikachu are coming to Pokémon GO
Niantic has announced the much anticipated update to Pokémon GO that adds some Johto Region Pokémon to the game. Also, a limited edition Pikachu will be available all over the world and these Pikachu are wearing a festive hat to celebrate the Christmas season. More Pokémon and a limited editi...
January 2017 Issue of CoroCoro Comics Packed with tons of Iwanko Based Extras
The January 2017 Issue of CoroCoro Comics will be packed with tons of Iwanko based extras when it's released on December 15th, 2016 on Japanese newsstands. ① Iwanko Enhancement Tools Serial Code A serial code is included with the issue that gives players items to help Iwanko. Different item...
Pokémon European International Championships: Final Call for Early Registration
The inaugural International Championships event occurs this Friday, marking the opening milestone of an all-new Play! Pokémon competitive season London, UK—6 December 2016—The Pokémon Company International have today released a promotional video of the previous Play! Pokémon season, which culmina...
