Lifelike Poké Balls by the Silph Company revealed for Japan

Another set of lifelike Poké Balls has been revealed by Bandai. They are being marketed as if they were made by the actual Silph Company, the in-game manufacturer found in the original Pokémon Red and Blue. This new Poké Ball collection is scheduled to ship in March 2018, with pre-orders now available for customers in … Continue reading Lifelike Poké Balls by the Silph Company revealed for Japan

How to become Pokémon GO Expert Handler

Catching Pokémon has never felt more real than in the Pokémon GO AR+ update for newer iPhones and iPads running iOS 11. Instead of just throwing Poké Balls at wild Pokémon, you'll be able to track them down in tall grass and sneak up so close that you can almost touch them. Not only is … Continue reading How to become Pokémon GO Expert Handler

Pokémon Crystal and New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition out now

Originally released for the Game Boy Color system in 2000, the Pokémon Crystal game added several new features to the Pokémon franchise. For the first time, players could choose a female or male character, Pokémon battles featured animation, and more. And now, this Virtual Console™ release is available for the first time in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal and New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition out now

All qualified 2018 International Challenge January participants receive 50 Battle Points in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players are now battling using Pokémon from the entire National Pokédex in the 2018 International Challenge January Online Competition, which is officially underway. This is the first Online Competition where Trainers will use the 2018 Championship Series rules. The competition goes until Sunday, January 28, 2017, at 23:59 UTC. Participants are limited … Continue reading All qualified 2018 International Challenge January participants receive 50 Battle Points in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Special Toys “R” Us event celebrates Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism with exclusive poster and Piplup foil card on February 3

The latest Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) expansion, Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism, is almost here! To celebrate, Toys“R”Us stores are hosting a special event for fans across North America. Visit your local Toys“R”Us from noon–2 p.m. on February 3, 2018, to pick up some exciting giveaways—including a special foil Piplup card, Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism … Continue reading Special Toys “R” Us event celebrates Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism with exclusive poster and Piplup foil card on February 3

Full-page ad for Pokémon Crystal on Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console now features in Weekly Famitsu

Originally released for the Game Boy Color system in 2000, the Pokémon Crystal game added several new features to the Pokémon franchise. For the first time, players could choose a female or male character, and Pokémon battles featured animation.  And now, this game is available in 2D via the Virtual Console service and invites you to explore … Continue reading Full-page ad for Pokémon Crystal on Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console now features in Weekly Famitsu

New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition now available in stores for a limited time

It's officially January 26, which means the adorable New Nintendo 2DS XL system featuring Pikachu’s iconic face is now available in stores at a suggested retail price of $159.99. The New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition system is just as electric as the Pokémon itself, with an eye-catching yellow design featuring a stylized close-up of Pikachu’s face. This special edition system … Continue reading New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition now available in stores for a limited time