Official artwork for the new Kanto region map in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo have provided further details on the highly anticipated games Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, releasing worldwide on November 16 for Nintendo Switch. Brand-new trailers have also been unveiled, showcasing some never-before-seen gameplay footage. As players travel throughout the Kanto region, they will meet some familiar faces … Continue reading Official artwork for the new Kanto region map in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Trainer Red and Pikachu merch featuring artwork by Ken Sugimori commemorates 20th anniversary of the Pokémon Center

The original Pokémon Center celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 25, 2018, in Japan. The Pokémon Company marked this occasion in a variety of ways, including by releasing a wide range of merchandise that commemorates the momentous milestone. A new batch of products is set to launch on July 13 at Pokémon Centers and Amazon … Continue reading Trainer Red and Pikachu merch featuring artwork by Ken Sugimori commemorates 20th anniversary of the Pokémon Center

Official Pokémon GO artwork for Articuno and Shiny Articuno Day, coming soon to Japan

The first round of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge took place on June 30 and July 1 during the Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Dortmund, Germany. Since all of the requirements of the challenge were met, players unlocked XP bonuses for catching Pokémon, hatching Eggs and participating in Raid Battles. Trainers also unlocked a bonus that made Lucky Eggs … Continue reading Official Pokémon GO artwork for Articuno and Shiny Articuno Day, coming soon to Japan

Japanese publication reveals exactly how a Pokémon card is made for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)

Japanese publication CGWORLD has put together a special feature that describes the extensive process behind creating a Pokémon card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). The process includes working with a 3D model of the Pokémon displayed on the respective card, moving it around to match a suitable pose that fits, creating a unique … Continue reading Japanese publication reveals exactly how a Pokémon card is made for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)

Niantic postpones Pokémon GO Special Weekend event due to severe weather conditions at SoftBank in Japan

Niantic recently announced 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 on … Continue reading Niantic postpones Pokémon GO Special Weekend event due to severe weather conditions at SoftBank in Japan

Pokémon GO Special Weekend event takes place on July 29 in Korea featuring Unown letters S, L, T, Dratini, Farfetch’d and more

A Pokémon GO Special Weekend event is scheduled to take place later this year in Korea. It is similar to the one that was recently announced for Japan, featuring special spawns of certain letters of Unown, Dratini, Farfetch’d and other rare Pokémon. The ticket exchange for the upcoming Korean event is scheduled to take place on July 29 … Continue reading Pokémon GO Special Weekend event takes place on July 29 in Korea featuring Unown letters S, L, T, Dratini, Farfetch’d and more

Beautiful new artwork unveiled for Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story featuring Ash, Pikachu, Lisa, Eevee and more

With the official premiere of Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story just around the corner, The Pokémon Company has been promoting its latest film in various ways. One such campaign recently took place in Harajuku, Japan, where the mascot versions of Pikachu and Eevee joined forces with a number of models to heavily promote the movie, which is set … Continue reading Beautiful new artwork unveiled for Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story featuring Ash, Pikachu, Lisa, Eevee and more

Legendary Pokémon distributions for Thundurus and Tornadus begin July 13 in the US

Starting July 13, Trainers visiting participating Target stores across North America will be able to grab one of two Legendary Pokémon—Thundurus or Tornadus—via a code and add them to their Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon game. Thundurus will be available to Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Sun players and … Continue reading Legendary Pokémon distributions for Thundurus and Tornadus begin July 13 in the US