New Pokémon bath towels, Pikachu wet wipes and Poké Ball LED light now available in South Korea

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled a slew of new merchandise for fans in South Korea. First up are Pokémon bath towels shaped as Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and a Poké Ball. These towels are now available for purchase at the Pokémon pop-up store in Sinchon-dong, Seoul, South Korea: As part of a collaboration between The … Continue reading New Pokémon bath towels, Pikachu wet wipes and Poké Ball LED light now available in South Korea

Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Pokémon creators Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino and Atsuko Nishida

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Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu. Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino, and Atsuko Nishida. Two years prior to the release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue in the United States, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green launched in Japan in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy. It was a hit and drew many fans, especially children. The games' popularity spread beyond … Continue reading Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Pokémon creators Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino and Atsuko Nishida

The Pokémon Company teams up with Société Générale for official Pikachu credit cards in France

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The Pokémon Company has teamed up with Société Générale & Vous on a special promotion for fans in France. For a limited time, the French banking group is selling special-edition Pikachu-themed credit cards. To learn more about this collaboration, click here and check out the embedded posts below: Source: Société Générale & Vous website and … Continue reading The Pokémon Company teams up with Société Générale for official Pikachu credit cards in France

Pokémon Times shares special Kanto Pokémon artwork to celebrate 100,000 followers on Twitter

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The official Pokémon Times Twitter account has already accumulated more than 100,000 followers since it first launched earlier this year. To celebrate this milestone, The Pokémon Company has shared a special piece of artwork with its followers. The art features Snorlax, Bulbasaur, Jigglypuff, Charmander, Pikachu, Eevee, Oddish, Squirtle, Magikarp and Mew. You can check it … Continue reading Pokémon Times shares special Kanto Pokémon artwork to celebrate 100,000 followers on Twitter

Video: Watch the official Nintendo UK VS Showcase for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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As part of its esports-inspired Nintendo Versus program, Nintendo UK is hosting various tournaments in London featuring a number of its most popular multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokkén Tournament DX, Splatoon 2, Mario Tennis Aces, Fortnite and more. You can tune in to the embedded video below to catch up on some of the Super Smash … Continue reading Video: Watch the official Nintendo UK VS Showcase for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Video: Watch female Pokémon Trainer Leaf duke it out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at Nintendo UK VS Live in London

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As part of its esports-inspired Nintendo Versus program, Nintendo UK is hosting various tournaments in London featuring a number of its most popular multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokkén Tournament DX, Splatoon 2, Mario Tennis Aces, Fortnite and more. You can tune in to the embedded video below to catch up on some of the … Continue reading Video: Watch female Pokémon Trainer Leaf duke it out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at Nintendo UK VS Live in London

The Pokémon Company interviews Pokémon TCG illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita

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The Pokémon Company recently interviewed renowned Pokémon TCG illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, whom you can learn more about below: Pokémon Creator Profile: Mitsuhiro Arita. We talk with one of the most prolific illustrators in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Even if you don't recognize the name of artist Mitsuhiro Arita, you've almost certainly seen his … Continue reading The Pokémon Company interviews Pokémon TCG illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita

Pokémon GO Special Weekend continues and wraps up tomorrow, July 29, with Unown letters A, E and Bulbasaur at Aeon in Japan

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Niantic recently kicked off a massive event featuring Unown, Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. The Pokémon GO Special Weekend is set to kick off later this month at various sponsor locations throughout Japan. Fans will be able to purchase a ticket at participating locations to be granted access to special PokéStops. In addition, from 10:00 to 20:00 JST … Continue reading Pokémon GO Special Weekend continues and wraps up tomorrow, July 29, with Unown letters A, E and Bulbasaur at Aeon in Japan