Sprint celebrates the new Johto update for Pokémon GO via nationwide “Lure-A-Thon” event

Sprint is celebrating the launch of new features and over 80 more Pokémon in Pokémon GO with a nationwide Lure-A-Thon on Friday, Feb. 17. The additional Pokémon that will appear in Pokémon GO for the first time were originally discovered in the Johto region from the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games. Lures will … Continue reading Sprint celebrates the new Johto update for Pokémon GO via nationwide “Lure-A-Thon” event

Pokémon GO’s major Johto update is now live, adds more than 80 new Pokémon and new features

Pokémon GO players can now discover more than 80 Pokémon that were originally discovered in the Johto region in Pokémon Gold and Silver, such as Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile. In addition, the latest game update implements several new features, including enhanced encounters, new Berries, gender-specific variations, Evolution items and Trainer customization options. All of these … Continue reading Pokémon GO’s major Johto update is now live, adds more than 80 new Pokémon and new features

Pokémon GO: Over 80 more Pokémon and new features are coming this week

Game Update Welcomes Pokémon Originally Discovered in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver Video Games and Introduces Updated Encounter Gameplay, Evolution Options, New Berries and Expanded Avatar Items Niantic, Inc. and The Pokémon Company International announced an additional 80 Pokémon will begin to appear in Pokémon GO later this week. These include Pokémon originally discovered … Continue reading Pokémon GO: Over 80 more Pokémon and new features are coming this week

Pokémon Trading Card Game sales experience exceptional growth in Germany

The Pokémon Company International announced today that it has achieved exceptional sales figures at retail in Germany throughout 2016 as reported by the NPD Group. According to figures recorded by the NPD Group Toys retail tracking service, the Pokémon property recorded a phenomenal 88% increase in sales throughout 2016 against market growth of 5% in … Continue reading Pokémon Trading Card Game sales experience exceptional growth in Germany

Record-breaking UK sales announced for Pokémon trading cards and toys

The Pokémon Company International announced today that Pokémon has achieved record-breaking sales figures at retail in the UK throughout 2016, for its Trading Card Game (TCG) and toys from master toy partner TOMY, as reported by the NPD Group. According to figures recorded by the NPD Group Toys retail tracking service, the Pokémon property recorded … Continue reading Record-breaking UK sales announced for Pokémon trading cards and toys

Pikachu joins the Doodle 4 Google panel of judges alongside Jimmy Kimmel, Simone Biles and Brenda Chapman

The one and only Pikachu has been chosen to help judge this year's Doodle 4 Google contest, which invites students in grades K–12 in the U.S. to design their own version of the Google logo. This year's theme is "What I See for the Future..." In addition to Pikachu and the creative staff at The … Continue reading Pikachu joins the Doodle 4 Google panel of judges alongside Jimmy Kimmel, Simone Biles and Brenda Chapman

Pokemon TCG website gets an amazing ’90s-inspired overhaul

The official website for the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) has been overhauled to pay homage to the 1990s, as part of the Pokemon franchise's ongoing 20-year celebration. “The Pokémon brand launched in the ’90s with the introduction of the first video games and quickly became a global sensation,” said J.C. Smith, director of consumer … Continue reading Pokemon TCG website gets an amazing ’90s-inspired overhaul

Video: Pokemon Sun and Moon starter Evolutions revealed for Popplio, Litten and Rowlet

As promised, The Pokemon Company has showcased brand-new information for Pokemon Sun and Moon. Through a new trailer, the first evolved forms of the games' three starters - Popplio, Litten and Rowlet have been unveiled. They evolve into Brionne (Water), Torracat (Fire) and Dartrix (Grass/Flying), respectively. Check out the official trailer below to see them … Continue reading Video: Pokemon Sun and Moon starter Evolutions revealed for Popplio, Litten and Rowlet