The Pokémon Company attains $3.3 billion in retail revenue in 2016

The Pokémon Company is among the many other companies that recently announced their 2016 results for brand licensing. The firm placed 19th with $3.3 billion in total retail sales of licensed products worldwide, which includes the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), video games, anime and video on demand (VOD). Pokémon enjoyed an incredibly strong year … Continue reading The Pokémon Company attains $3.3 billion in retail revenue in 2016

Don’t be fooled by Jessie’s seemingly charming demeanor

Unless you want to be met with a rude awakening.

Eggstravaganza helps Pokémon GO become the top grossing app on iOS

Pokémon GO's first-ever Easter-themed Eggstravaganza, which went live just yesterday, has helped the game regain the number-one spot in the top grossing charts on iOS devices, followed by Supercell's Clash Royale at number two. As part of the new in-game event, a greater variety of Pokémon can now be found in 2 km Egg. Players … Continue reading Eggstravaganza helps Pokémon GO become the top grossing app on iOS

Egg-shaped Pokémon feature at the Pokémon Center for spring 2017

The Spring Eggs line is currently featured at the Pokémon Center for spring 2017. It consists of two Egg-shaped cushions of Eevee and Pikachu for $29.99 each and a Spring Eggs Relaxed Fit Crewneck T-Shirt for $24.95. A four-pack set of egg-shaped Pokémon pins is also listed for $24.99, featuring Pikachu, Eevee, Piplup and Chansey. … Continue reading Egg-shaped Pokémon feature at the Pokémon Center for spring 2017

Special Ho-Oh distribution announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan

The first images from latest issue of CoroCoro have leaked online and have revealed the latest news on Pokémon Sun and Moon. According to the Japanese publication, a special distribution for Ho-Oh is scheduled to arrive in Japan later this year. Details on the Legendary Pokémon's level and moves have yet to be revealed, as … Continue reading Special Ho-Oh distribution announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan

Wooper, #194 – Water Fish Pokémon

Wooper usually lives in water. However, it occasionally comes out onto land in search of food. On land, it coats its body with a gooey, toxic film. Type: Water/Ground Category: Water Fish Ability: Damp, which prevents the use of self-destructing moves. Or Water Absorb, which restores HP if hit by a Water-type move. Hidden Ability: Unaware, which enables … Continue reading Wooper, #194 – Water Fish Pokémon

Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 20th week in a row

For the 20th consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the best selling games in Japan. Between April 3 and April 9, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold more than 7,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the 8th spot – an improvement over the previous week. The list … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 20th week in a row

Nintendo Badge Arcade adds six new panels of Pokémon badges

Nintendo Badge Arcade recently had its weekly update in Japan. The Japanese version of the Nintendo 3DS app has once again introduced six panels of Pokémon badges to earn, including various new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. This marks the release of all Pokémon badges, the most popular of which are Mega Evolutions and … Continue reading Nintendo Badge Arcade adds six new panels of Pokémon badges