The Pokémon Company teams up with SoftBank for massive Pikachu campaign in spring 2018

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The Pokémon Company is teaming up with SoftBank on a massive Pikachu-themed campaign for during the spring for Pokémon fans in Japan. Participating SoftBank locations will host a bunch of events throughout the season featuring various Pokémon prizes, as well as giving visitors an opportunity to take a picture with Pikachu. There are a slew … Continue reading The Pokémon Company teams up with SoftBank for massive Pikachu campaign in spring 2018

Video: Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe introduction

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The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe combo has officially opened its doors in Tokyo, Japan. While there have been small Pokémon-themed cafes every now and then, this is the first permanent establishment. To commemorate this occasion, The Pokémon Company and Pokémon Center executives hosted an opening ceremony event, where Pokémon Center president and representative director Yoshinobu Kamogo … Continue reading Video: Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe introduction

Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe opening ceremony takes place today, March 14, with special guests Yoshinobu Kamogo and Ami Kikuchi in Japan

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The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe combo has officially opened its doors in Tokyo, Japan. While there have been small Pokémon-themed cafes every now and then, this is the first permanent establishment. To commemorate this occasion, The Pokémon Company and Pokémon Center executives hosted an opening ceremony event, where Pokémon Center president and representative director Yoshinobu Kamogo … Continue reading Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe opening ceremony takes place today, March 14, with special guests Yoshinobu Kamogo and Ami Kikuchi in Japan

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear atop the latest Japanese sales charts for 17th week in a row

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Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the very top of the latest software charts in Japan for the 17th consecutive week. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) 3/5/18 – 3/11/18 [PS4] Hokuto ga Gotoku (Limited Edition Included) (Sega, 03/08/18) – 123,116 (New) [PS4] Monster Hunter: World (Limited and Bundle Editions Included) (Capcom, 01/26/18) – 25,382 (1,954,272) [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Bundle … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear atop the latest Japanese sales charts for 17th week in a row

New Pokkén Tournament Arcade update I03 now live, plus new Support Pokémon sets, skills, avatar items, new titles and more tomorrow, March 15

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The original arcade version of Pokkén Tournament has been updated to the software version I03 in Japan. In addition, starting tomorrow, March 15, players will be able to get various in-game items as part of another Special Bonus, including new Support Pokémon sets, skills, customization items for your avatar, new outfits, new titles and more. To see … Continue reading New Pokkén Tournament Arcade update I03 now live, plus new Support Pokémon sets, skills, avatar items, new titles and more tomorrow, March 15

Gym Badges of Sinnoh collection now available for pre-order at the official Pokémon Center in Japan

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Pokémon fans can now pre-order the official Gym Badges of Sinnoh collection, inspired by the real things as shown in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It consists of a complete set of all eight badges from the Sinnoh region, including the Coal Badge, Forest Badge, Cobble Badge, Fen Badge, Relic Badge, Mine Badge, Glacier Badge and … Continue reading Gym Badges of Sinnoh collection now available for pre-order at the official Pokémon Center in Japan

New PokéDel-Z toy line features functioning Poké Balls with Pokémon like Pikachu, Charizard, Ho-Oh and Lugia

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A brand-new Pokémon toy line from Takara Tomy is now available in Japan. It's called PokéDel-Z, which features unique Poké Balls that open up and contain iconic Pokémon within them, such as Pikachu, Charizard, Ho-Oh or Lugia. Fans can use these toys to pretend they're in a real Pokémon battle by launching their partner Pokémon … Continue reading New PokéDel-Z toy line features functioning Poké Balls with Pokémon like Pikachu, Charizard, Ho-Oh and Lugia

Official pictures for new Pikachu’s Closet line of Pikachu wearing adorable motorcycle rider and parker outfits

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The Pikachu’s Closet line at the official Pokémon Center consists of a bare Pikachu that can be dressed up into adorable outfits. Two of the latest additions feature a Pikachu with a stylish motorcycle rider outfit, as well as a full-fledged parker costume complete with a hoodie, hat and shoes. These Pikachu outfits are now available for purchase via the … Continue reading Official pictures for new Pikachu’s Closet line of Pikachu wearing adorable motorcycle rider and parker outfits