New Pokémon Snapchat Lens feature Charmander and Squirtle in addition to Bulbasaur

Starting today and for a limited time, three new Snapchat Lenses featuring the first partner Pokémon from the Kanto region will start to roll out around the world, beginning with Bulbasaur. Charmander will arrive later, followed by Squirtle. The Bulbasaur filter enables users to summon a Razor Leaf effect upon opening their mouths. This is … Continue reading New Pokémon Snapchat Lens feature Charmander and Squirtle in addition to Bulbasaur

New interactive Pokémon app Pikachu Talk now available on Google Home in the US

Pokémon fans can now converse “live” with Pikachu as the iconic Pokémon makes its debut on Amazon Alexa and Google Home with Pikachu Talk. Fans can pose a question or request to Pikachu, and the much-loved Electric-type Mouse Pokémon will respond with classic lines like “pika?”, “pika pika!”, and “pikaaaaa.” Already released in Japan, Pikachu … Continue reading New interactive Pokémon app Pikachu Talk now available on Google Home in the US

Pokémon Day 2018 plans detailed featuring Pikachu Talk, new Snapchat Lens, Charizard Gallery Figure, special Pikachu in Pokémon GO and much more

Pokémon Day, every Trainer’s favorite pop-culture holiday, returns in 2018 on February 27 with a number of exciting new offerings from The Pokémon Company International. To help fans celebrate, Pokémon Trainers can now access the Pikachu Talk skill for Amazon Alexa and Pikachu Talk action for Google Home. Fans can also join Pokémon Day celebrations … Continue reading Pokémon Day 2018 plans detailed featuring Pikachu Talk, new Snapchat Lens, Charizard Gallery Figure, special Pikachu in Pokémon GO and much more

It’s officially Pokémon Day 2018 in Japan, Pokémon Red and Green are now 22 years old

It’s officially February 27, 2018, in Japan, which means today is Pokémon Day! This special day commemorates the milestone of launching the very first Pokémon games in Japan back in 1996 - Pokémon Red and Green for the original Game Boy. The Pokémon Company is celebrating this year with a slew of Pokémon-themed events and new … Continue reading It’s officially Pokémon Day 2018 in Japan, Pokémon Red and Green are now 22 years old

New Pokémon app Pikachu Talk now available for Amazon Alexa, allows you to ask Pikachu to use Thunderbolt and more

Pikachu Talk, a brand-new interactive Pokémon app for Google Home, Google Home Mini and Amazon Alexa devices, is now available on Amazon Alexa and can be enabled via Amazon.com. Pikachu Talk allows users of either device to communicate with Pokémon’s chief mascot – Pikachu. The app was originally released late last year in Japan. For a first … Continue reading New Pokémon app Pikachu Talk now available for Amazon Alexa, allows you to ask Pikachu to use Thunderbolt and more

New Pokémon Snapchat Lens features Bulbasaur and Razor Leaf for Pokémon Day

Another exciting year with Pokémon is almost in the books as Pokémon Day 2018 approaches. Whether you’re a fan of the Pokémon TCG, video games, Pokémon the Series, or anything in between, it’s a great time to be a Pokémon fan. This year’s Pokémon Day falls on Tuesday, February 27. Leading up to this highly-anticipated event, The Pokémon Company has teamed up with … Continue reading New Pokémon Snapchat Lens features Bulbasaur and Razor Leaf for Pokémon Day

Pokémon illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita shares fake Pokémon Direct on Twitter

Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita has shared a post about a fake Pokémon Direct presentation on Twitter. It appears as though this was done by mistake, but a number of fans are speculating that an official announcement related to Pokémon Switch could be right around the corner, possibly referring to Pokémon Day … Continue reading Pokémon illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita shares fake Pokémon Direct on Twitter

New Pokémon Day pic displays original Pokémon TCG cards of starters from Kanto to Alola

Another exciting year with Pokémon is almost in the books as Pokémon Day 2018 approaches. Whether you’re a fan of the Pokémon TCG, video games, Pokémon the Series, or anything in between, it’s a great time to be a Pokémon fan. This year’s Pokémon Day falls on Tuesday, February 27. Leading up to this highly-anticipated event, The Pokémon Company is sharing some of … Continue reading New Pokémon Day pic displays original Pokémon TCG cards of starters from Kanto to Alola