Pikachu Outbreak 2018: Science is Amazing adverts and props now popping up throughout Yokohama

This year's Pikachu Outbreak is set to kick off later this week in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, from August 10 to August 16, 2018. A total of 1,500 Pikachu and numerous Eevee will take over Yokohama’s streets for the upcoming festival. For its fifth anniversary this year, fans can also expect a longer day-to-night event, complete … Continue reading Pikachu Outbreak 2018: Science is Amazing adverts and props now popping up throughout Yokohama

Niantic confirms Pokémon GO plans to implement PvP by the end of this year

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has confirmed plans to implement the long-awaited PvP feature by the end of the current year. In a recent interview with polish magazine Gram, Anne Beuttenmüller, Niantic’s Head of Product Marketing in the EMEA region, shared the following: “Now we are working on the PvP mode, which will soon appear. In … Continue reading Niantic confirms Pokémon GO plans to implement PvP by the end of this year

The Pokémon Company explores ups and downs in the 2019 Pokémon TCG rotation

With the North America International Championships behind us, many Pokémon TCG players are now looking ahead to the 2019 season format rotation. Six expansions, including XY—BREAKthrough to XY—Evolutions and the special Generations expansion, are departing the Standard format this year. Expect to see some dramatic changes to deck construction after the rotation, despite the impact made by some of the cards from … Continue reading The Pokémon Company explores ups and downs in the 2019 Pokémon TCG rotation

15 Kanto Pokémon trademarks filed, suggesting brand-new Mega Evolutions for Golem, Dragonite, Machamp, Raichu, Jynx, Weezing, Persian, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon, Starmie and Arbok

A total of 15 different Pokémon-related trademarks have been filed in Japan. They are for Golem, Dragonite, Machamp, Raichu, Jynx, Weezing, Persian, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon, Starmie and Arbok. These filings strongly suggest that the aforementioned Pokémon will debut their Mega-Evolved forms in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. A strikingly … Continue reading 15 Kanto Pokémon trademarks filed, suggesting brand-new Mega Evolutions for Golem, Dragonite, Machamp, Raichu, Jynx, Weezing, Persian, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon, Starmie and Arbok

Brand-new Electric Rock collection now available at the Pokémon Center

A brand-new line of merchandise has appeared at the official Pokémon Center. The Electric Rock collection currently consists of four items in total: Electric Rock Raglan Baseball Shirt - Adult for $29.99, Electric Rock 9FORTY Baseball Cap by New Era (One Size-Adult) for $34.99, Electric Rock Tote Bag for $24.99, and Electric Rock 27 oz. … Continue reading Brand-new Electric Rock collection now available at the Pokémon Center

Rumor: First wave of Sinnoh Pokémon coming this week to Pokémon GO including Chimchar, Turtwig, Piplup, Glaceon, Leafeon and more

Niantic recently confirmed that Sinnoh Pokémon are heading to Pokémon GO. Although the developer hasn't announced a specific drop date, many are speculating that the first batch will be made available as early as this week. New additions include Chimchar, Turtwig, Piplup, Glaceon and Leafeon just in time for the Eevee-themed Pokémon GO Community Days … Continue reading Rumor: First wave of Sinnoh Pokémon coming this week to Pokémon GO including Chimchar, Turtwig, Piplup, Glaceon, Leafeon and more

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct announced for this Wednesday, August 8, brand-new information coming straight from Masahiro Sakurai

During Evo 2018 this weekend, Nintendo of America announced the first-ever Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct. The upcoming broadcast is set to take place this Wednesday, August 8, at 7 a.m. PT. Brand-new game information will be unveiled, straight from series director Masahiro Sakurai. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is launching later this year, on December … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct announced for this Wednesday, August 8, brand-new information coming straight from Masahiro Sakurai

Last chance to participate in the Let’s Go! Cup Online Competition in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

The latest Online Competition is now live and features the stars of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Only Pikachu and Eevee are eligible for this unique competition. The tournament goes from Friday, August 3, at 00:00 UTC, until Sunday, August 5, 2018, at 23:59 UTC. Trainers are limited to 10 battles per … Continue reading Last chance to participate in the Let’s Go! Cup Online Competition in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon