The annual Pikachu Outbreak event kicked off yesterday, August 9, in Yokohama with a slew of Pikachu taking to the sea and the sky. Even though these events are now held each year, some would say that the 2017 event looked less like an “outbreak” and more like an “invasion.” To see why this is … Continue reading Photos prove why Pikachu Outbreak 2017 is more like a Pikachu invasion
Pictures of Pokémon GO Parks and Pikachu Outbreak 2017 in Yokohama
Various locations in the Japanese city of Yokohama are currently playing host to the annual Pikachu Outbreak event. This year's event consists of merchandise stalls, parades, air ship flyovers and a number of Pokémon GO Parks and stadiums, catering for fans of the phenomenally popular mobile game released last year. Pokémon GO fans can also … Continue reading Pictures of Pokémon GO Parks and Pikachu Outbreak 2017 in Yokohama
Mr. Mime and Unown now available via Pokémon GO Park at Pikachu Outbreak 2017
Pikachu Outbreak 2017 attendees now have an opportunity to find and catch some Pokémon rarely encountered in Japan, including Mr. Mime and Unown, at both Pokémon GO Park events. Additionally, spinning the Photo Disc at the PokéStops found at each of these parks may award Trainers special 2 km Eggs with the potential to hatch … Continue reading Mr. Mime and Unown now available via Pokémon GO Park at Pikachu Outbreak 2017
The Pokémon Company teams up with Facebook for special Pikachu filters in Japan
As part of its plans for Pikachu Outbreak 2017, The Pokémon Company has teamed up with Facebook to offer special Pikachu filters for a limited time in Japan. Until August 20, 2017, Facebook users can surround themselves with a bunch of adorable Pikachu, or they can alter their face to resemble various characteristics of Pikachu, … Continue reading The Pokémon Company teams up with Facebook for special Pikachu filters in Japan
Shiny Pikachu now available in Pokémon GO at Pikachu Outbreak 2017
Shiny Pikachu have begun appearing in Pokémon GO at the Pikachu Outbreak 2017 event today, August 9, in Japan. There are currently no sightings of Shiny Raichu, but Shiny Pikachu is capable of evolving into Shiny Raichu. Niantic has yet to announce when Shiny Pikachu will be released outside of Japan, but stay tuned for … Continue reading Shiny Pikachu now available in Pokémon GO at Pikachu Outbreak 2017
Learn more about the Pokémon GO Park Events at Pikachu Outbreak 2017
The Pokémon Company is hosting Pikachu Outbreak 2017 from Wednesday, August 9, through Tuesday, August 15. For the entire duration, Trainers will be able to visit two Pokémon GO Park events in the Minato Mirai area of Yokohama, Japan! During Pikachu Outbreak, Trainers will be able to explore two special Kanto and Johto-themed parks. At Red … Continue reading Learn more about the Pokémon GO Park Events at Pikachu Outbreak 2017
Real-life Meowth balloon offers rides to Pokémon fans next week in Japan
An actual Meowth balloon will be present in Yokohama to give rides to a select number of Pokémon fans in attendance. Rides are scheduled to be provided on August 9 and 10 - as part of the first-ever Pikachu Outbreak event in Yokohama. Of course, rides will be canceled if the weather doesn't cooperate, but … Continue reading Real-life Meowth balloon offers rides to Pokémon fans next week in Japan
Special Pikachu distribution announced for the first-ever Pokémon GO Park
A new Pokémon Sun and Moon distribution has been announced for Japan. During the Pikachu Outbreak 2017 event at the first-ever Pokémon GO Park in Yokohama, a special Pikachu will be distributed to all players at the event from August 9 through August 15. No further details have been announced for this distribution, such as the … Continue reading Special Pikachu distribution announced for the first-ever Pokémon GO Park
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