Pokémon Sun Moon: Solgaleo & Lunala atop the Nintendo 3DS theme charts between February 27 and March 5

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The latest Nintendo 3DS theme charts have revealed that Pokémon Sun Moon: Solgaleo & Lunala is at the number-one spot in Japan for the another consecutive week. Several other Pokemon themes appear as well. The top 25 list for the period between February 27 and March 5 is as follows: 01. Pokémon Sun Moon: Solgaleo & Lunala 02. … Continue reading Pokémon Sun Moon: Solgaleo & Lunala atop the Nintendo 3DS theme charts between February 27 and March 5

Pikachu wearing Ash’s hat distribution announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan

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Various Pikachu wearing Ash's hat have been confirmed as a special Pokémon Sun and Moon distribution for those who prebook tickets to Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in Japan. Those who do so will receive one serial code that comes with the special Pikashumium Z Crystal, which activates the special Z-Move called 10,000,000 Volt … Continue reading Pikachu wearing Ash’s hat distribution announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan

Special Pikachu distribution announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan

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To commemorate the sixth year since the massive earthquake in Sendai, The Pokémon Company has announced another charity promotion in as part of its "Pokémon With You" campaign in Japan. From today, March 11, until March 31, donors will be able to receive a special Pokémon Sun and Moon distribution of a Pikachu that knows … Continue reading Special Pikachu distribution announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan

Electric Pokémon and Pikachu battery packs being recalled for generating too much heat

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The Pokémon Company and Tokyo-based electronics maker Nearby Direct recently began selling Pikachu-themed mobile battery packs. However, a statement has since been issued warning consumers that due to inadequacies in the manufacturing process, some users have observed the batteries becoming abnormally hot and generating smoke. The problem affects not only Pikachu-patterned batteries, but those styled … Continue reading Electric Pokémon and Pikachu battery packs being recalled for generating too much heat

Pokémon Yellow and Red appear at numbers 2 and 5 on the latest 3DS eShop charts in Japan

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Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon Red are among the games that appear on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts in Japan. Between February 27 and March 5, Pokémon Yellow managed to claim the fifth spot and Pokémon Red took the fifth spot – an improvement over the previous week. The top 10 Nintendo eShop releases on both 3DS … Continue reading Pokémon Yellow and Red appear at numbers 2 and 5 on the latest 3DS eShop charts in Japan

Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 15th week in a row

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For the 15th consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the best selling games in Japan. Between February 27 and March 5, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold more than 12,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the 12th spot – a slight decline over the previous week. The list for … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 15th week in a row

Pokémon GO and Pikachu animation now plays before movies in TOHO Cinemas

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A special Pokémon animation now plays before movies in TOHO Cinemas across Japan, as part of a partnership between Pokémon GO developer Niantic and TOHO Cinemas. The clip features a PokéStop from Pokémon GO, lots of Poké Balls, Ash Ketchum's iconic cap and of course Pikachu. You can check it out in the video below: … Continue reading Pokémon GO and Pikachu animation now plays before movies in TOHO Cinemas

New Pokémon Sun and Moon plushies revealed for Tapu Koko, Shiny Tapu Koko and more

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new selection of plushies based on Pokémon that can be found in the Alola region of Pokémon Sun and Moon. Releasing on March 18 at Pokémon Center stores across Japan, the upcoming plushies feature Tapu Koko, Shiny Tapu Koko, Stufful, Alolan Persian and Alolan Dugtrio. There's currently no word on … Continue reading New Pokémon Sun and Moon plushies revealed for Tapu Koko, Shiny Tapu Koko and more