Some of the very best Pokémon players were crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

The 2017 Pokémon World Championships concluded yesterday, August 20, following three days of fierce matchups and friendly competition in Anaheim, Calif. The best Trainers from around the globe gathered for the 13th annual event to compete in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), video game battles in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, and Pokkén Tournament. Trainers from more than … Continue reading Some of the very best Pokémon players were crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

Official recap of day 3 and all finals winners at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

The final matches have concluded at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships and the new Champions have been crowned! Before cheering fans at the Anaheim Convention Center and online around the world, the best Pokémon TCG and video game players gave it their all to take home the title. Pokemon TCG Finals Junior Division Final: Tobias … Continue reading Official recap of day 3 and all finals winners at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon Video Game World Champions crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

All the Pokémon Video Game (VG) World Champions have officially been crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships. Nicholas Kan of Australia is the 2017 Pokémon VG Junior Division World Champion; Hong Juyoung of South Korea is the 2017 Pokémon VG Senior Division World Champion; and Ryota Otsubo of Japan is the 2017 Pokémon VG Masters Division World Champion. Congratulations to every winner … Continue reading Pokémon Video Game World Champions crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

First Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon distribution features special Rockruff that evolves into Dusk Form Lycanroc

Following the recent leak of Dusk Form Lycanroc via CoroCoro, a clearer image has now come showcasing the details of the upcoming distribution of a Rockruff, which is currently being listed as a "Special Rockruff" that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc. The distribution will run for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon from November … Continue reading First Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon distribution features special Rockruff that evolves into Dusk Form Lycanroc

First official artwork for Dusk Form Lycanroc leaks from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

It was recently confirmed that a new form of Lycanroc appears in the world of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon—Dusk Form. The colors of Dusk Form Lycanroc’s body and eyes differ from those of previously discovered Lycanroc, Midday Form and Midnight Form. You can’t get Dusk Form Lycanroc on your team by ordinary methods, such as discovering the … Continue reading First official artwork for Dusk Form Lycanroc leaks from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Thousands of counterfeit Pokémon plush toys confiscated in South Korea, worth over six million dollars

In South Korea, authorities have seized a massive haul of counterfeit Pokémon plush toys. Reports put the total at 530,000 phony plushies. The unofficial plushies were reportedly smuggled into South Korea between April 25 and June 2. They were then illegally circulated in arcades as crane game prizes. Once authorities caught on that unlicensed Chinese-made … Continue reading Thousands of counterfeit Pokémon plush toys confiscated in South Korea, worth over six million dollars

Female Pikachu lead dancer deflates multiple times in front of live audience at Pokémon World Festival

Things didn't go as planned at the recent Pokémon World Festival in Incheon, South Korea. During a Pikachu dance that lasted for about five minutes, the female Pikachu lead dancer somehow deflated multiple times in front of a live audience. The incident occurs at the 1:00 mark in the video below, posted by YouTube user … Continue reading Female Pikachu lead dancer deflates multiple times in front of live audience at Pokémon World Festival

Shiny Tapu Koko and Mew distributions announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea

Nintendo Hong Kong has confirmed that it will host a distribution event for special Shiny Tapu Koko in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Pokémon Sun and Moon players who visit participating stores and prove that they own a Chinese or Japanese version of either game, or purchase a new version, you'll get a serial code that … Continue reading Shiny Tapu Koko and Mew distributions announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea