German dub of Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest launches June 15 on Blu-ray and DVD

The official German dub of Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest is set to launch on June 15 in both Blu-ray and DVD formats, with pre-orders available now via Amazon. The official synopsis for season 18 is as follows: Ash and Pikachu continue their epic journey in the next exciting season of Pokémon the Series: … Continue reading German dub of Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest launches June 15 on Blu-ray and DVD

Shelmet, #616 – Snail Pokémon

When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve. It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown. Type: Bug Category: Snail Ability: Hydration, which heals status conditions if it's raining. Or Shell Armor, which protects the Pokemon from critical hits. Hidden Ability: Overcoat, … Continue reading Shelmet, #616 – Snail Pokémon

New official Pokémon Baby products line revealed by ShoPro, coming to Japan in 2019

The Pokémon Company has once again teamed up with Japanese manufacturer ShoPro to create an extensive line of Pokémon-themed baby products. The Pokémon Baby line consists of soft toys and apparel designed exclusively for babies. It is scheduled to launch sometime in 2019, with more details to be announced in the future. For a first … Continue reading New official Pokémon Baby products line revealed by ShoPro, coming to Japan in 2019

Your partner Pokémon stand by your side instead of inside a Poké Ball in Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are among the games that were recently announced as part of the Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference. The games will use Combat Power in battles akin to how the system works in Pokémon GO. They will include online in terms of battling and trading with other … Continue reading Your partner Pokémon stand by your side instead of inside a Poké Ball in Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Official Pokémon vending machine Pokémon Stand now available at Haneda Airport International Terminal

An officially-licensed Pokémon vending machine is now available at the Haneda Airport International Terminal. For a limited time, fans can visit the Pokémon Stand vending machine to purchase a slew of popular Pokémon products, including toys and figures. The Pokémon Company encourages fans to stop by for yourself to see what it has to offer. … Continue reading Official Pokémon vending machine Pokémon Stand now available at Haneda Airport International Terminal

Koji Nishino served as the model for the Sleeping Pokémon Snorlax

In a recent interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri, Pokémon art director Ken Sugimori confirmed that planner Koji Nishino served as the model for the iconic Sleeping Pokémon, Snorlax. Nishino has worked on the series since the original Pokémon Red and Green for Game Boy. “(Nishino), with this (huge) appearance, was the model for the Snorlax … Continue reading Koji Nishino served as the model for the Sleeping Pokémon Snorlax

The Pokémon Company made over $80 million during its last fiscal year, major drop from previous year

The Pokémon Company has revealed some details in regard to its financial gains within the fiscal year ending 2017. Official Pokémon Center locations throughout Japan managed to generate nearly $1 million and The Pokémon Company made about $80.8 million in total during the same period. This massive figure happens to be the company's second greatest … Continue reading The Pokémon Company made over $80 million during its last fiscal year, major drop from previous year

Pokémon director Junichi Masuda of Game Freak is on the way to E3 2018

E3 2018 is just around the corner and Junichi Masuda has confirmed that he is on his way to Los Angeles, California, for the upcoming expo. The Game Freak director is expected to appear during Nintendo's livestreams to showcase Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, which will be playable for attendees at the … Continue reading Pokémon director Junichi Masuda of Game Freak is on the way to E3 2018