The Pokémon Company reveals Pokémon DIY ice tumblers for South Korea

The Pokémon Company has revealed a new batch of Pokémon-themed DIY ice tumblers, just in time for the summer season. Available now in South Korea, these tumblers feature stickers that can be applied to them to create your own unique designs, featuring iconic Pokémon such as Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander. To learn more about … Continue reading The Pokémon Company reveals Pokémon DIY ice tumblers for South Korea

Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more

The Pokémon Company itself recently interviewed Game Freak co-founder Ken Sugimori, character designer Atsuko Nishida and game designer Koji Nishino — who talked about some of the inspiration behind the iconic Pokémon mascot Pikachu. Pikachu was specifically designed to be cute, Sugimori said, according to a translation of the interview. While Pokémon were originally envisioned … Continue reading Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more

Trainer Spotlight: Professor Oak key roles from Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow to Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Trainer Spotlight: Professor Oak - “Now tell me. Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?” Hello there! Welcome to the world of Pokémon! Professor Oak's familiar lab coat immediately brings to mind memories of a Pokémon journey's beginning. For new players, the Pokémon Professor was their first guide to the world of dreams … Continue reading Trainer Spotlight: Professor Oak key roles from Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow to Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Pikachu and Eevee are the only starters in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

You can bring Mew from the Poké Ball Plus into your Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! adventure and meet it in-game. This special Pokémon cannot be obtained through normal gameplay in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! In addition, if you caught Mew in Pokémon GO, you won’t be able to … Continue reading Pikachu and Eevee are the only starters in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Official look at the new Pokémon Snapchat lens for Squirtle featuring special water effect

The third of three new Pokémon Snapchat lenses, Squirtle, has been released for the popular messaging app. Bulbasaur was the first of the trio to be featured on Snapchat followed by Charmander. Each lens features emoji celebrating a Pokémon type, beautification effects to make your Snaps look extra glamorous and the featured Pokémon popping onto the screen. Naturally, the Squirtle lens activates a … Continue reading Official look at the new Pokémon Snapchat lens for Squirtle featuring special water effect

New Pokémon Snapchat lens for Squirtle now available featuring special water effect

The third of three new Pokémon Snapchat lenses, Squirtle, has been released for the popular messaging app. Bulbasaur was the first of the trio to be featured on Snapchat followed by Charmander. Each lens features emoji celebrating a Pokémon type, beautification effects to make your Snaps look extra glamorous and the featured Pokémon popping onto the screen. Naturally, the Squirtle lens activates … Continue reading New Pokémon Snapchat lens for Squirtle now available featuring special water effect

Your partner Pokémon stand by your side instead of inside a Poké Ball in Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are among the games that were recently announced as part of the Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference. The games will use Combat Power in battles akin to how the system works in Pokémon GO. They will include online in terms of battling and trading with other … Continue reading Your partner Pokémon stand by your side instead of inside a Poké Ball in Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Official Pokémon vending machine Pokémon Stand now available at Haneda Airport International Terminal

An officially-licensed Pokémon vending machine is now available at the Haneda Airport International Terminal. For a limited time, fans can visit the Pokémon Stand vending machine to purchase a slew of popular Pokémon products, including toys and figures. The Pokémon Company encourages fans to stop by for yourself to see what it has to offer. … Continue reading Official Pokémon vending machine Pokémon Stand now available at Haneda Airport International Terminal