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NEWS ARTICLES
Spring! Is about to Begin! Pokémon Campaign

Across Japan, starting on Friday, March 18th, 2016, the Spring! Is about to Begin! Pokémon Campaign (春だ!ポケモン、はじめてみよう!キャンペーン) will take place. Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to receive the Pokémon XY&Z Nintendo 3DS Theme - Satoshi and Pikachu for free. Participating stores have a serial code card ...

Pokémon Center - TCG Original Deck Shields

Starting on March 18th, 2016, 4 different styles of Original Deck Shields for the Pokémon Card Game will go on sale at the Pokémon Centers. Each design will cost 362 yen each. Doble and Ho-oh / Blackie and Glacia Abyssal Hand / Occult Maniac Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/03/16...

Movie 19 Website Updates with Trailer and Character Profiles

The official Japanese Movie 19 website has updated. Translations follow: Character Profiles Picture Biography Volcanion:Lives on the Nebel Plateau together with Pokémon that have been injured by humans.It's a strong and kin...

Regirock, Regice and Registeel available via Pokémon Bank

From March 4th, 2016 until October 31, 2016, Pokémon Bank users that access their account can get Regirock, Regice, and Registeel. Regirock, Regice and Registeel available via Pokémon Bank Players who access their Pokémon Bank between March 4 and October 31, 2016, will receive a Regirock, Re...

2016 International Challenge March

A new online tournament for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire has been announced called the 2016 International Challenge March. Details of this tournament have been added to our 6th Generation Online Tournaments page and are also listed below. 2016 International Challenge March ...

Pokémon Direct - Friday, February 26th, 2016 - Pokémon Sun and Moon

Nintendo has announced that a 5 minute long Pokémon Direct will be held on Friday, February 26th, 2016 at 10:00EST / 15:00 UTC. Source: http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/02-26-2016/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Logos Trailer - Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Arrive in Late 2016! ...

Pokémon Photo Booth app

On Tuesday, February 27, 1996, video game fans were asked to choose between Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander. This would be the beginning of a global phenomenon that has continued for two decades, through different regions, on multiple platforms, and countless memorable moments. Exactly twenty ye...

Movie 19 Website Updates with Information on the Drawing Contest

The official Japanese Movie 19 website has updated with information on the annual movie drawing contest. Translations follow: The "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna Drawing Contest": Here is your chance to get your drawing shown in the movie! We are holding a mass commission for your Pokémon ...

Pokémon Returns to Japan LA!

Pokémon merchandise will be returning to Japan LA on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 from 6pm to 10pm for Pokémon Day. Press Release - Pokémon Returns to Japan LA! Visit the pop-up shop at Japan LA in Los Angeles starting on Pokémon Day—Saturday, February 27, 2016! In collaboration with Pok...

Pokémon Center Kyoto Opening Celebration Details - Ho-oh Distribution

Further details about the opening celebration of the Pokémon Center Kyoto have been announced by official Japanese Pokémon website. From March 16th, 2016 until April 24th, 2016, players of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire can receive an alternate-colored Ho-oh. No details of the Ho-oh were announced...

Masuda Autograph Sessions and Masuda's Koduck Distribution at Pokémon Centers

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launch of Pokémon Red and Green, GAME FREAK Director Junichi Masuda will be visiting some of the Pokémon Centers in Japan for autograph sessions and to distribute his Koduck. Those that are selec...

Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with FREE TCG card giveaways at Toys"R"Us

Toys"R"Us in Canada and the United States have announced that they will be hosting FREE TCG card giveaways throughout the year. Each month, a TCG card from the Generations will be given out. Press Release - Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with FREE TCG card giveaways! Starting on February 27, ...