Shining Legends TCG Expansion / Team Skull vs. Team Pikachu Dance Battle!
The Pokémon Company International announced details for the Shining Legends TCG Expansion on August 24th, 2017 and it was released on October 6th, 2017. Also announced was a Team Skull vs. Team Pikachu Dance Battle video. Retailers have also revealed that a Pokémon TCG: Shining Legends Super-Pre...
2017 Pokémon World Champions / 2018 Worlds to be held in Nashville
The 2017 Pokémon World Champions were crowned on the final day of competition during the closing ceremonies and the 2018 Worlds were announced to be held in Nashville, TN, United States. Congratulations to all those that participated in the tournament. THE VERY BEST POKÉMON PLAYERS ARE CROWNE...
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon - Story Details, Main Characters, Z-Power Ring
The Pokémon Company International announced more details for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon including: Story Details, Main Characters, a new Z-Power Ring and an new accompanying Z-Power Ring toy by Takara Tomy. Kommo-o has an incredible new Z-Move called Clangorous Soulblaze which can make...
Mewtwo Coming to Exclusive Raid Battles Soon! / Pokémon GO Park Events at Pikachu Outbreak
Niantic announced that visitors to the Pokémon GO Stadium event in Yokohama, Japan for the Pikachu Outbreak 2017 were able to battle against the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. The new exclusive Raid Battle feature will also become available to players around the world in the near future. Mewtwo Co...
Rockruff Distribution for Pokémon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon
The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo have announced a brand-new form of the Pokémon Lycanroc, along with information on how to obtain it in the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon video games. In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, the Pokémon Rockruff could evolve into either M...
Alolan Exeggutor Event Pokémon Distribution at 2017 Pokémon World Championships
The official Pokémon website has announced that visitors to the 2017 Pokémon World Championships at the Anaheim Convention Center will be able to get an Alolan Exeggutor from August 18th, 2017 until August 20th, 2017. Get an Alolan Exeggutor! Anaheim, California is covered with palm trees, b...
Toys“R”Us Stufful Foil Card Promo - Sun & Moon Burning Shadows
To promote the launch of the Sun & Moon Burning Shadows Pokémon TCG expansion, Toys“R”Us will be distributing a Stufful Foil Card Promo as well as other promotional items on August 12th, 2017 from 1 to 3 p.m at participating locations. Celebrate the Launch of Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows Take ...
Dusk Form Lycanroc Revealed on Pokénchi 95
GAME FREAK Pokémon Sun and Moon Director Shigeru Ohmori (大森滋) was on Pokénchi 95 and he revealed Dusk Form Lycanroc on the show. The official Japanese and English website updated with some info confirming this new form alittle while after the show aired in Japan. It was also revealed on the s...
Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion is out now! / Salazzle Event Pokémon Distribution
To promote the release of the Sun & Moon Burning Shadows TCG expansion, the Pokémon Company International has announced that a Salazzle will be distributed to players of Pokémon Sun and Moon. Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion is out now! To celebrate, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon players ...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.69.1 for Android and 1.39.1 for iOS / Safari Zone Events in Europe
Niantic has announced that Pokémon GO has been updated to version 0.69.1 for Android and 1.39.1 for iOS and that the previously announced Pokémon GO Safari Zone Events in Europe have been postponed. An update on the upcoming Pokémon GO Safari Zone Events in Europe Trainers, In order to guarantee...
Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch release in "2018 or later"
On June 26th, 2017, Nintendo announced their Earnings Release: Three Months Ended June 30, 2017. The Nintendo Switch is selling faster than Nintendo can produce the system and has sold 4.7 million units. The Nintendo Co., Ltd. Earnings Release for the Three-Month Period Ended June 2017 - Supplementa...
John Hanke Gives an Update regarding Pokémon GO Fest Techincal Issues in Chicago
Niantic CEO John Hanke responded to the criticism regarding the Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago. Cell phone provider Verizon told Business Insider that they were not responsible for the issues at the event and that their network was working. John Hanke though said that part of the issue was caused by the...
Niantic Pokémon GO Fest Chicago Update
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago was held in downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA at the beautiful Grant Park on July 22nd, 2017 but the event did not go as planned as it was plagued with technical issues. Cell phone networks from Verzion, Sprint and AT&T were overloaded and did not function properly causing peop...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.69.0 for Android and 1.39.0 for iOS
Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.69.0 for Android and 1.39.0 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from the development team. Added icons to the Pokémon information screen to indicate how the Pokémon was caught. Added the ability for Trainers to s...
Tapu Koko Shines This Summer!
Tapu Koko will be available via Nintendo Network from July 14th, 2017 to August 14th, 2017. Be sure to get it while you can! Tapu Koko Shines This Summer! Celebrate the Legendary Pokémon Shiny Tapu Koko in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, the Pokémon TCG, and beyond! Add the majestic Shiny v...
Nintendo Fans and Fighting Game Pros Invited to Join the Pokkén Tournament DX Academy at EVO
Nintendo will be promoting Pokkén Tournament DX at EVO July 14th, 2017 and July 15th, 2017. They are hoping to get some professional players signed up into the Academy "which provides a direct line of communication between Nintendo and the Pokkén Tournament DX players". Nintendo Fans and Fighting...
Pokémon GO events around the World - July, August and September 2017
Niantic has announced further details about Pokémon GO events that will take place around the world during July, August and September of 2017. The Chicago event was previously announced during the First Anniversary of Pokémon GO press release. Pokémon GO events around the world! Trainers, Ov...
Big Heritage and Pokémon GO team up in the ancient city of Chester, UK
Niantic has announced that they have partnered with Big Heritage in the United Kingdom to encourage community engagement and education. Pokémon GO event will take place Saturday July 22nd, 2017 and Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 across Chester, United Kingdom including activities at Chester Castle which wi...
Original Pokémon Episodes from Indigo League Now Available in HD
The Pokémon Company International announced that the first 52 episodes from Indigo League are now available for purchase on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon. Individual episodes cost $2.99 USD / £2.49 or $21.99 USD / £19.99 for the whole season. Press Release - Original Pokémon Episodes Now A...
Sceptilite, Blazikenite, Swampertite, Cameruptite and Banettite Mega Stone Distribution
The Official Pokémon Website has announced a distribution code for players of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon to receive Sceptilite, Blazikenite, Swampertite, Cameruptite and Banettite Mega Stones. Add a Handful of Mega Stones to Your Game Use the following special code to unlock five powerful ...
