Ito En becomes an official Pokémon GO sponsor in Japan

Ito En has become the latest sponsor of Pokémon GO in Japan. The company operates 1,800 vending machines - the plan is for all of them to become PokéStops and Gyms as part of this partnership between Ito En and Niantic. Pokémon GO’s first Valentine’s Day event is currently underway, allowing players to earn more … Continue reading Ito En becomes an official Pokémon GO sponsor in Japan

Giant Lapras plushie announced for Japan, costs more than $200

A giant Lapras plushie has been announced for release this July in Japan. It measures in at 70 × 93 × 69cm, weighs in at 22kg and costs a whopping ¥27,000 ($237). Pokémon Center stores across the region and online will begin accepting pre-orders on February 16 until April 2. You can check out the … Continue reading Giant Lapras plushie announced for Japan, costs more than $200

Pokémon Sun and Moon glitch blocks entry from Friendly Competitions

The Pokémon Company has sent out a note regarding an issue with Friendly Competitions in Pokémon Sun and Moon. When a player scans a QR code for a Friendly Competition before the competition actually starts, the issue in question sometimes removes players from eligibility to enter the competition and prevents them from playing when the … Continue reading Pokémon Sun and Moon glitch blocks entry from Friendly Competitions

Did Seviper just bite Jessie’s hair off?

That was its way of telling her to back off, but maybe it went too far.

Arby’s creates Pokémon Sun and Moon-inspired valentine: “You’re so Mimikyute”

Arby's staff have created a number of valentines inspired by Japanese culture, including video games and anime. One such valentine was inspired by Pokémon Sun and Moon's Mimikyu. It displays an image of the Pokémon, a couple hearts and the following phrase: "You're so Mimikyute." You can check it out in the image above. To … Continue reading Arby’s creates Pokémon Sun and Moon-inspired valentine: “You’re so Mimikyute”

CoroCoro announces Charizard distribution for Pokémon Sun and Moon players in Japan

The first images from the latest edition of CoroCoro magazine have leaked and have revealed a new distribution featuring Charizard. Because Charizard won a recent poll held by CoroCoro, the Japanese publication will be distributing a Charizard to Pokémon Sun and Moon players in Japan via a serial code in their next issue, which is … Continue reading CoroCoro announces Charizard distribution for Pokémon Sun and Moon players in Japan

Mythical Mania line at the Pokémon Center adds its first set of Pokémon TCG products

The Mythical Mania line at the official Pokémon Center has added its first set of Pokémon TCG products. The new Pokémon TCG: Mythical Mania Playmat is now available for $24.99, the Pokémon TCG: Poké Doll Mythical Mania Card Sleeves can be purchased for $7.99, while the Mythical Mania Trading Card Binder goes for $16.95. All … Continue reading Mythical Mania line at the Pokémon Center adds its first set of Pokémon TCG products

Ditto, #132 – Transform Pokémon

Ditto rearranges its cell structure to transform itself into other shapes. However, if it tries to transform itself into something by relying on its memory, this Pokémon manages to get details wrong. Type: Normal Category: Transform Ability: Limber, which protects the Pokemon from paralysis. Hidden Ability: Imposter, which enables the Pokemon to transform into the Pokemon it's … Continue reading Ditto, #132 – Transform Pokémon