Pokémon Center announces special campaign to celebrate its first anniversary in Kyoto

To celebrate the first anniversary of the Pokémon Center in Kyoto, Japan, The Pokémon Company has announced plans to kick off a special commemorative campaign. Starting Thursday, March 16, customers who purchase over 1,000 yen worth of in-store items, they will receive a set of original Pokémon stickers. In addition, those who spend over 5,000 … Continue reading Pokémon Center announces special campaign to celebrate its first anniversary in Kyoto

Pokémon With You charity goods line expands with several new products

The Pokémon Company has added several new products to its Pokémon With You charity goods line, which aims to support children affected by the Great East Japan earthquake in 2011. Available now at the Pokémon Center, the new line consists of an illustration that shows all starter Pokémon getting along together in flower garden shaped … Continue reading Pokémon With You charity goods line expands with several new products

Ditto Poké Plush Collection expands with Pichu, Espeon, Umbreon, Vulpix and Raichu

The official Ditto Poké Plush Collection has expanded with several Pokémon. Standard size versions of the Transform Pokemon as Pichu, Espeon, Umbreon, Vulpix and Raichu are now available at the Pokémon Center for $14.99 each. A miniature keychain version of each Pokémon can also be purchased for $8.99. All of these items are currently listed … Continue reading Ditto Poké Plush Collection expands with Pichu, Espeon, Umbreon, Vulpix and Raichu

Pokémon TCG: Legacy Evolution Pin Collection features promo cards to power up classic Pokémon

If you're a fan of the original 151 Pokémon, you're probably familiar with Onix, Poliwag, Slowpoke, Zubat, Chansey and Oddish - but did you know that each of those Pokémon had an Evolution that wasn't discovered until later? This collection brings you five foil promo cards to power up the classic Pokémon, plus a Crobat … Continue reading Pokémon TCG: Legacy Evolution Pin Collection features promo cards to power up classic Pokémon

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

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 TCG: Collector’s Pin 3-Pack Blister features Raikou, Entei or Suicune

Pokémon TCG players will soon be able to power up their collection with three booster packs, and show their Pokémon pride with one of three Legendary Pokémon collector's pins - Raikou, Entei or Suicune. The Pokémon TCG: Collector's Pin 3-Pack Blister (Raikou, Entei, or Suicune) will be available May 5, 2017, in the Pokémon Center … Continue reading Pokémon TCG: Collector’s Pin 3-Pack Blister features Raikou, Entei or Suicune

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

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

Shiny Tapu Koko event confirmed for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan

The recently-leaked special distribution event featuring Shiny Tapu Koko has been confirmed for Pokémon Sun and Moon players in Japan. The Pokémon Company has also unveiled more details about it. It is a level 60 Pokémon with the ability Electric Surge and hold item Electric Seed. It comes with the moves Nature's Madness, Discharge, Agility and Electro … Continue reading Shiny Tapu Koko event confirmed for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan