2019 Pokémon Video Game and TCG Championship Points system and awards

Earn Championship Points when you compete in Championship Series events! Players with enough Championship Points earn invitations to the annual Pokémon World Championships, as well as the ability to earn awards for travel to Pokémon International Championships events. Championship Points are awarded based on the event, with larger events such as Regional Championships awarding more … Continue reading 2019 Pokémon Video Game and TCG Championship Points system and awards

Nintendo is shutting down the Wii U Facebook page this Friday, November 9

Nintendo has announced that it will close the official Facebook page for Wii U this Friday, November 9. The company's statement is as follows: From Nintendo Land, right through to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, thank you for being part of our Wii U journey. We’ll be closing this page on Friday, … Continue reading Nintendo is shutting down the Wii U Facebook page this Friday, November 9

Pokémon Center Yokohama renewal promos feature lots of Pikachu, teases, festive decorations and more

The Pokémon Company recently announced plans to move the major Pokémon Center location in Yokohama to Marine City, also located in Yokohama, on November 9, 2018. The updated store is significantly larger than the original and will house a more modern ocean-style theme. The previous location closed its doors on October 28, 2018. From September 3 until closing day, The … Continue reading Pokémon Center Yokohama renewal promos feature lots of Pikachu, teases, festive decorations and more

Streaming information revealed for revealed for the 2019 Pokémon Latin America International Championships

Pokémon Latin America International Championships Streaming Information Tune in to watch exciting matches live from São Paulo, Brazil, at the Pokémon Latin America International Championships from November 16–18, 2018, on Twitch.tv/Pokemon and Twitch.tv/PokemonTCG. This is the first International Championships of the 2019 Championship Series season. Players will be looking to get off to a good start toward the Pokémon World Championships … Continue reading Streaming information revealed for revealed for the 2019 Pokémon Latin America International Championships

Pokémon Shuffle adds Celesteela, Alolan Exeggutor, Spiritomb stages, recycles 15th week of event cycle and more

Pokémon Shuffle has begun recycling the 15th week of its event cycle. This cycle continues the Escalation Battle from last week as well as the following stages that will run for a week: The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Celesteela The Great Challenge Stages are Alolan Exeggutor, Bellossom, Cresselia, Comfey and Kommo-o The … Continue reading Pokémon Shuffle adds Celesteela, Alolan Exeggutor, Spiritomb stages, recycles 15th week of event cycle and more

Rating Battle Season 13 now officially underway for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and original Sun & Moon, only permits Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

Powerful Pokémon Clash in Rating Battle Season 13 Rating Battle Season 13 is coming, and you’ll be able to put your battling skills to the ultimate test as you compete with other Trainers from around the world. The Rating Battle leaderboards reset each Rating Battle Season, so everyone starts on equal footing. As you battle, … Continue reading Rating Battle Season 13 now officially underway for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and original Sun & Moon, only permits Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

2018 International Challenge November Online Competition announced, Shiny Tapu Lele will be given to all qualified participants

Battle in the 2018 International Challenge November Online Competition Battle in the 2018 International Challenge November Online Competition, where players can earn Championship Points toward the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. All qualified participants will also receive a Shiny Tapu Lele for their game. This fun competition will use the regulations from the Sun Series, the … Continue reading 2018 International Challenge November Online Competition announced, Shiny Tapu Lele will be given to all qualified participants

Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, November 5

The Pokémon Global Link (PGL) is currently unavailable due to maintenance, which is scheduled to last until 11 p.m. EST – so hopefully it shouldn’t be for much longer. During maintenance, all services on the PGL are unavailable, including the official website, features related to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, Game Sync and Rating Battles. … Continue reading Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, November 5