Pokémon Crystal and New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition releasing in Australia and New Zealand on January 26 and 27

When it launched in Japan 17 years ago, Pokémon Crystal introduced many new and exciting elements to the Pokémon franchise. An expanded version of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, it was the first Pokémon game to allow players to choose between a male or female playable character, as well as being the first game to … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal and New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition releasing in Australia and New Zealand on January 26 and 27

Video: Pokémon Rescue Team saves Pokémon by transferring them to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via Pokémon Bank

Pokémon Bank was recently updated for use with the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games. To celebrate the latest update, The Pokémon Company has released another dramatic live-action promo, in which the Pokémon Rescue Team has a mission of rescuing Pokémon by transferring them to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via Pokémon Bank. You can see these … Continue reading Video: Pokémon Rescue Team saves Pokémon by transferring them to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via Pokémon Bank

Multiple Pokémon themes reappear on Nintendo 3DS theme shop charts for the week ending December 17

Several Pokémon themes have once again managed to achieve high ranks on the latest Nintendo 3DS theme charts. The themes that appear in the top 25 list between December 11 and December 17 in Japan are as follows: Pokémon Solar Eclipse・Lunar Eclipse Necrozma Himouto! Umaru-chan R Super Mario Odyssey: World Trekking Splatoon: Squid Sisters Pokémon: Hide and Seek in … Continue reading Multiple Pokémon themes reappear on Nintendo 3DS theme shop charts for the week ending December 17

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players can receive Shiny Groudon and Shiny Kyogre from January 13 in Japan

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players in Japan will be able to receive Shiny Groudon and Shiny Kyogre via special serial codes that will be distributed next month. The codes will be available from January 13, 2018, at various locations, including Aeon, Tsutaya, Amazon, WonderGoo, Yodobashi and Pokémon Centers until March 5, 2018. Shiny … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players can receive Shiny Groudon and Shiny Kyogre from January 13 in Japan

Nintendo on track to sell more 3DS systems this year than 2016 thanks to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

In a recent interview with Forbes, Nintendo said that it is seeing robust demand for its Nintendo 3DS family of handheld game consoles, which have exceeded lifetime worldwide sales of more than 20.4 million units, thanks to a strong lineup of first-party games such as Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. "In the United States … Continue reading Nintendo on track to sell more 3DS systems this year than 2016 thanks to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

New Pokémon Nendoroid figure revealed for Team Rocket boss Giovanni

Next up in the official Pokémon Nendoroid lineup is Nendoroid Giovanni, head of Team Rocket and Team Rainbow Rocket in Pokémon Ultra Sun Sun and Ultra Moon. The Nendoroid version of Giovanni is equipped with his stern look and smug face. To see more pictures of Nendoroid Giovanni, click here. This figure has only been announced for Japan so far, … Continue reading New Pokémon Nendoroid figure revealed for Team Rocket boss Giovanni

New Pokémon: Winter Hide-and-Seek theme now available on Nintendo 3DS in Europe for €1.99/£1.79

The new Pokémon: Winter Hide-and-Seek theme by Nintendo is now available to purchase in European territories for €1.99/£1.79. Its official description from Nintendo of Europe is as follows: See Pikachu and its Pokémon pals frolic in the tranquil snowy woods! Pikachu will shake its head as you scroll the Touch Screen! To get a look at this … Continue reading New Pokémon: Winter Hide-and-Seek theme now available on Nintendo 3DS in Europe for €1.99/£1.79

New video: Team Rainbow Rocket’s Pokémon will be distributed to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players in Japan from January 20

Various new distributions are to be available in Japan in celebration of Team Rainbow Rocket From January 20 to March 11, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players will be able to get certain Pokémon based on the signature Pokémon of each of the Team Leaders. These will rotate each week and vary depending on each Pokémon Center. You can … Continue reading New video: Team Rainbow Rocket’s Pokémon will be distributed to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players in Japan from January 20