Takara Tomy Arts and Marvelous announced Pokémon FRIENDA on April 15th, 2024. Pokémon FRIENDA is a new arcade game that follows in the footsteps of Pokémon MEZASTAR.

Introducing a new arcade machine equipped with a touch panel! Pokémon FRIENDA is scheduled to start operating in July of 2024. Touch it! Hit it repeatedly! An intuitive experience for getting Pokémon! High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The most impressive large screens ever in the series! Also equipped with a touch panel!

Pokémon FRIENDA is the latest arcade machine where you battle against Pokémon, catch them, and collect FRIENDA Picks (フレンダピック) distributed from the cabinet. While inheriting the feature of the "twin cabinet" that allows you to enjoy simultaneous play that is popular in the currently running Pokémon MEZASTAR, some of gameplay takes advantage of the touch screens, allowing you to experience a higher degree of immersion between the game and real action. Equipped with two 50-inch monitors in one cabinet chassis, you can enjoy exciting games even during normal single play. Furthermore, when tag play (simultaneous play) occurs with the cabinet next to you, the image on the screen connects with the screen on the cabinet next to you, allowing you to enjoy a powerful battle that fill both screens.

The Pokémon you catch will appear as a FRIENDA Pick!

FRIENDA Pick is a small rectangular handout that is easy to hold in your hand, with a large illustration of a Pokémon on the front and various information about the Pokémon printed on the back. The bottom right of the surface has a monster ball engraved on it, so when you hold it in your hand and open it in a fan shape, you can easily spread it apart.

In addition, the FRIENDA Pick has rarities ranging from "Grade 2" to "Grade 5", while the Grade 5 FRIENDA Pick is called a Super Treasure Pokémon (スーパートレジャーポケモン), as it has a special molded color and an impressive appearance. It alkso has as an impressive illustration on it.

Enjoy intuitive operation actions with the touch panel and buttons!

Pokémon FRIENDA is a game where you have 3-on-3 Pokémon battles and collect FRIENDA Picks, which are handout disks. You can play with an intuitive touch panel and buttons, and enjoy actions that make you feel closer to the Pokémon.

Insert 100 yen (tax included) and place your FRIENDA Pick to start a battle with wild Pokémon. You can select which Pokémon to attack by directly touching an allied Pokémon that appears on the touch panel, increase damage by repeatedly pressing a button when performing a move, and perform various actions by operating the touch panel.

As the battle progresses, there will be a time to catch wild Pokémon. If you insert an additional 100 yen at that time and throw a ball, you will be sure to catch at least one of the three wild Pokémon on the screen, and the Pokémon that is caught will be distributed from the arcade cabinet as a FRIENDA Pick. Battles generally last three turns, but special battles that feature powerful Pokémon such as Legendary Pokémon or a Mythical Pokémon may occur in succession.

Tags from Pokémon MEZASTAR

Pokémon FRIENDA allows you to scan some of the Tags that have been distributed in Pokémon MEZASTAR, as well as Pokémon MEZASTAR Memory tags, to obtain special benefits. The plans are to implement features that will allow players who played Pokémon MEZASTAR to have even more fun with the new Pokémon FRIENDA game. Details will be announced on the official page.

Product Overview

Product Name: Pokémon FRIENDA (ポケモンフレンダ)
Form: Arcade Cabinet for kids
Playing fee: 100 yen (including tax) + 100 yen per FRIENDA pick (including tax) / Max. 600 yen per play (including tax)
Number of players: 1 to 2
Operating period: Scheduled for July 2024
Machine size: (W)1237mm x (D)846mm x (H)1796mm / (W)210kg
FRIENDA Picks size: (W)38.9mm x (H)62.9mm x (D)4.2mm
Playing time: approx. 8 to 10 minutes *Depends on playing conditions
Production: Takara Tomy Arts, Marvelous
Sales: TAKARA TOMY, Marvelous
Official HP: https://pokemonfrienda.com
Rights: ©2024 Pokémon. ©1995-2024 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
Developed by T-ARTS and MARV
Pokémon, Pokémon, Pokémon Monster are registered trademarks of Nintendo/Creatures Inc./Game Freak Inc.

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000009185.html

Takara Tomy will release the Pocket Monsters Pokémon Plushie Terapagos (Normal Form) in Japan on November 25th, 2023 for 3,850 yen (tax included). The plushie is based off of the Terapagos from the animated series. High resolution pictures of the plushie have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Description:

Terapagos (Normal Form) is now available as a Pokémon Plushie!! It is a Pokémon Plushie of Terapagos from the Pocket Monsters anime! Let's play with Terapagos! It's a plushie in an easy-to-carry size!

Details:

Product: Pocket Monsters Pokémon Plushie Terapagos (Normal Form) [ポケットモンスター ポケモンぬいぐるみ テラパゴス(ノーマルフォルム)]
Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
Release Date: November 25th, 2023
Package Size: W160 x H230 x D140mm

Sources: https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/nuigurumi_terapagos/ and https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810919254/

Takara Tomy has announced the Pokémon Plushie Yawn Together... Resting with Dooh Plushie sets. There are three different sets to purchase and each set increases the number of Paldean Upah included. Each set contains a Dooh. Pre-orders are available from November 2nd, 2023 until November 24th, 2023. They will be shipped in late April 2024. High resolution photos have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Set Contents:

• Set 1: 1 Dooh, 2 Paldea Upah (Sitting Pose) - 19,800 yen (tax included)
• Set 2: 1 Dooh, 10 Paldea Upah (5x Sitting Pose & 5x Sleeping Pose) - 27,500 yen (tax included)
• Set 3: 1 Dooh, 10 Paldea Upah (15x Sitting Pose & 15x Sleeping Pose) - 42,900 yen (tax included)

Description:

From the tip of its mouth to its tail, the Dooh plush is approximately 90 cm long! Dooh is in a yawning pose with its mouth wide open, and comes with Paldean Upah plushies!

Details:

Name: Pokémon Plushie Yawn Together... Resting with Dooh Plushie (ポケモンぬいぐるみ いっしょにあくび…いやされドオーぬいぐるみ)
Pre-orders: November 2nd, 2023 at 12:00 until November 24th, 2023 at 17:00
Release Date: Late April 2024

Sources: https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/akubi_dooh/, https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g8100000000674/, https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g8100000000673/ and https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810932765/

Takara Tomy will release the Pocket Monsters Pokémon Plushie Captain Pikachu in Japan on December 27th, 2023 for 3,300 yen (tax included). The plushie is based off of Friede's Pikachu (Captain Pikachu) from the animated series. High resolution pictures of the plushie have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Description:

Captain Pikachu is now available as a Pokémon Plushie!! It is a Pokémon Plushie of Captain Pikachu from the Pocket Monsters anime! The hat can also be removed! Let's play like Captain Pikachu during battles! Size is approximately 22cm in height.

Details:

Product: Pocket Monsters Pokémon Plushie Captain Pikachu (ポケットモンスター ポケモンぬいぐるみ キャプテンピカチュウ)
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Release Date: December 27th, 2023
Package Size: W160 x H270 x D110mm

Sources: https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810930365/

Takara Tomy released the Pocket Monsters Good Mood Hogator Sings a Lot plushie in Japan on October 21st, 2023 for 4,950 yen (tax included). The plushie is based off of Roy's Hogator, which likes to sing to get in a good mood. High resolution pictures of the plushie have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Takara Tomy - Hogator Plushie

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyvrW5ZOFqg

Description:

Let's play by talking and petting!
① Let's have a lot of fun chatting with Hogator! Talk to Hogator and it will talk to you in various ways.
② Hogator is equipped with a voice recognition function! Hogator will respond to the words "Hogator" and "Hinoko".
③ Let's pet it a lot! If you stroke its belly for about 5 seconds, it will respond in a sweet and cuddly manner.

Details:

Product: Pocket Monsters Good Mood Hogator Sings a Lot (ポケットモンスター いっぱいうたって♪ごきげんホゲータ)
Price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
Release Date: October 21st, 2023
Batteries: AAA alkaline batteries x 3 (sold separately)
Package Size: W185 x H190 x D180mm

Sources: https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810916918/ and https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/gokigen_hogator/

Takara Tomy released the Pocket Monsters Camera Link! Pokémon Zukan Smartphone Rotom (ポケットモンスター カメラでリンク! ポケモン図鑑 スマホロトム) on July 15th, 2023 in Japan. It costs 10,990 yen (tax included) and requires 4 AA batteries (sold separately).

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Zukan Smartphone Rotom Commercial

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0vaDMkVw3w

Use the camera to register Pokémon in the Zukan

(1) While viewing your surroundings with the camera, search for colors around you and touch the screen!　The colors that can be used to identify are: Red, Green, Blue, Black, and White.
(2) When a color is loaded, the screen is linked to 20 different fields that are inspired by the color! For example: (Red => volcano, sunset, Green = flower garden, grassland, Blue => pond, underwater, Black => cave, thunder, White => snowstorm, sky, etc.)

The Pokémon that can be encountered change depending on the field and can be registered in the zukan.

Other Camera Dunctions

Pokémon that your friends have registered in their Pokémon Zukan appear when you view the Pokémon in your own Smartphone Rotom! You can enjoy exchanging information with your friends. You can also take pictures with the camera function, so you can create your own unique picture by decorating them with Pokémon!

Includes 500 Pokémon from all regions!

Pokémon from 9 regions appear! Pokémon from the Paldea region, including Legendary and Mythical Pokémon! The same authentic voice as used in the TV animation tell you information about the Pokémon!


There are 31 functions you can enjoy, such as battles with Pokémon registered in your Pokémon Zukan, cooking, fishing, rhythm games, and more! You can play with Liko, Roy, Friede, and the other members of the Rising Volt Tacklers who appear in the TV anime!


Sources: https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810903512/ and https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/camera_zukan_rotom/

Gourton and Pamo have been added to Takara Tomy's Play with Pokémon Plushies! (ポケモンぬいぐるみ あそんで!グルトン) line of plushies. They were released in Japan on February 18th, 2023 and cost 3000 yen each (including tax).

Play together in various poses and situations by moving Gourton's ears! Move your hands to play with Pamo in various positions! Enjoy them with other Pokémon from the Paldea region in this plushie series!

Product Details (Gourton):

Name: Pocket Monsters Play with Pokémon Plushies! Gourton (ポケットモンスター ポケモンぬいぐるみ あそんで!グルトン)
Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Release Date: February 18th, 2023
Item Number: 4904810905516
Manufacturer: Takara Tomy
Package Size: W160×H260×D110mm
Plushie Size: 15cm tall, 14cm wide, and 19cm length

Product Details (Pamo):

Name: Pocket Monsters Play with Pokémon Plushies! Pamo (ポケットモンスター ポケモンぬいぐるみ あそんで!パモ)
Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Release Date: February 18th, 2023
Item Number: 4904810905936
Manufacturer: Takara Tomy
Package Size: W160×H260×D110mm
Plushie Size: 18cm tall, 15cm wide, and 22cm length

Sources: https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/paldea_plush/, https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810905516/ and

The Pokémon Company and Takara Tomy have announced a new line of goods called Pokémon Peaceful Place. The lineup features plushies, mascots, LINE stickers, shared house modules and other miscellaneous items. The Pokémon Peaceful Place line will go on sale in October 2022. High resolution pictures of the PokéPeace House have been added to an Imageboard thread.

What is a PokéPeace?

Somewhere in the world, in a small town,
There is a shared house where Pokémon and humans meet.
Life here is laid-back, and carefree.
Everyone takes a nap, or has a party on special occasions.
The "peaceful" life of Pokémon.
Why don't you take a peek?

Pikachu

A serious, hard-working Pokémon who is always at the center of everyone's attention. It is happy when everyone is having fun. But lately, it feels that it likes to spend time alone. If it tries too hard, it sometimes loses its charge.

Pochama

The self-proclaimed king of the shared house. It is proud and competitive. But it is also a bit of a klutz, and is a beloved character that you can't help but admire. It is a glutton and eats a lot.

Hibanny

Energy explosion! Always full of energy, it is the mood maker of the shared house! It is interested in many things and is always running around. Recently, it seems to be into dancing. It is always ready to pose for the camera.

Mokuroh

The most laid-back Pokémon in the shared house. It usually sleeps during the daytime, but wakes up when it feels like having fun. It seems to feel at home in a small quiet space. It watches everyone very closely.

Nyasper

It has a mysterious personality. It is very fashionable, so checking its fur in the morning is part of its daily routine. When she is thinking, it has a habit of speaking out. When it thinks too much, it sometimes overflows with psycho power...!

Pichu

It is a hard worker who wants to quickly grow up. As the youngest child in the shared house, it is loved by everyone. It tries its hand at many things, but it still can't seem to get things right. When it gets excited, it sometimes gets shocked from its own electricity.

Mahomil

It was born from the sweet smell of the kitchen. Fluffy and twirling around, it has a smiling face and a good fragrance. Mahomil is the reason why the shared house is filled with a friendly atmosphere. Sometimes, you can find it hiding in the goodie case.

YouTube Clip - PokéPeace

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJwaMCX02gE

GOODS

Item List (English):

PokéPeace Plush Pikachu - 2,750 yen
PokéPeace Plush Pochama - 2,750 yen
PokéPeace Plush Hibanny - 2,750 yen
PokéPeace Plush Mokuroh - 1,980 yen
PokéPeace Plush Nyasper - 2,750 yen
PokéPeace Plush Pichu - 1,980 yen
PokéPeace Plush Mahomil - 1,430 yen
PokéPeace Plush Ball Chain Mascot Pikachu - 1,650 yen
PokéPeace Plush Ball Chain Mascot Pochama - 1,650 yen
PokéPeace Plush Ball Chain Mascot Hibanny - 1,650 yen
PokéPeace Plush Ball Chain Mascot Mokuroh - 1,650 yen
PokéPeace Plush Ball Chain Mascot Nyasper - 1,650 yen
PokéPeace Plush Ball Chain Mascot Pichu - 1,650 yen
PokéPeace Plush Ball Chain Mascot Mahomil - 1,100 yen
Pokémon PokéPeace House Living Room Pikachu & Pichu - 3,000 yen
Pokémon PokéPeace House Bathroom Pochama & Mokuroh - 3,000 yen
Pokémon PokéPeace House Kitchen Mahomil & Pikachu - 3,000 yen
Pokémon PokéPeace House Lounge Hibanny & Nyasper - 3,000 yen
Pokémon PokéPeace MY PAD Tablet - 17,600 yen
PokéPeace Felt Sewing Machine - 7,678 yen
PokéPeace Felt Sewing Machine Set - 2,640 yen
Millefi Charm Shot PokéPeace - 3,300 yen
Millefi Charm Shot PokéPeace Set - 1,320 yen

Item List (Japanese):

ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ピカチュウ 2,750円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ポッチャマ 2,750円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ヒバニー 2,750円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ モクロー 1,980円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ニャスパー 2,750円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ピチュー 1,980円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ マホミル 1,430円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ボールチェーンマスコット ピカチュウ 1,650円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ボールチェーンマスコット ポッチャマ 1,650円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ボールチェーンマスコット ヒバニー 1,650円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ボールチェーンマスコット モクロー 1,650円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ボールチェーンマスコット ニャスパー 1,650円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ボールチェーンマスコット ピチュー 1,650円(税込)
ポケピース ぬいぐるみ ボールチェーンマスコット／マホミル 1,100円(税込)
ポケモン ポケピースハウス リビング ピカチュウ&ピチュー 3,000円（税込）
ポケモン ポケピースハウス バスルーム ポッチャマ&モクロー 3,000円（税込）
ポケモン ポケピースハウス キッチン マホミル&ピカチュウ 3,000円（税込）
ポケモン ポケピースハウス ラウンジ ヒバニー&ニャスパー 3,000円（税込）
ポケモン ポケピース MY PAD(マイパット) 17,600円（税込）
フェルティミシン ポケピース 7,678円（税込）
フェルティミシン ポケピース 専用たっぷりセット 2,640円（税込）
ミルフィーチャームショット ポケピース 3,300円（税込）
ミルフィーチャームショット専用別売りセット ポケピース 1,320円（税込）

Sources: https://www.pokemon.jp/special/pokepeace/ and https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/pokepeace/

High quality Pokémon Figures featuring Satoshi, Dande, Shirona and Daigo are now part of the Moncolle series! Monster Collection is a series of high-quality figures by Takara TOMY that perfectly reproduce the appearance of characters from Pokémon. From the top of their head, to the way they are dressed, to the soles of their shoes, these characters have been faithfully reproduced! The figures will be released on September 29th, 2022 and prices range from 1,100 yen to 1,650 yen each including tax. High quality pictures of the figures have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pocket Monsters Moncolle Trainer Collection - Satoshi

Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Item Number: 4904810214236
Package Size: W80 x H150 x D40mm

Pocket Monsters Moncolle Trainer Collection - Dande

Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Item Number: 4904810214243
Package Size: W80×H150×D40mm

Pocket Monsters Moncolle Trainer Collection - Shirona

Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
Item Number: 4904810214250
Package Size: W80×H150×D40mm

Pocket Monsters Moncolle Trainer Collection - Daigo

Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
Item Number: 4904810214267
Package Size: W80×H150×D40mm

Source: https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/trainer_figure/

Takara TOMY is proud to announce the arrival of a large-sized Inteleon plushie, measuring approximately 120 cm in height! It's not quite life-size as Inteleon's are 1.9m (190cm) tall. The plushie is available for pre-order at Takara TOMY Mall and Pokémon Center Online from July 28th, 2022 until August 21st, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. JST. The plushie costs 16,500 yen (tax included) and will be delivered in January 2023. High resolution pictures of this plushie have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Product Description:

The reliable agent Inteleon is coming to you... A large-sized plushie of Inteleon is now available to freely pose! The movable arms and legs allow you to create your own ideal pose! The eyes, tail, and other details of this plushie are all carefully crafted. The product measures approximately 120 cm in height, 26 cm in width, 32 cm in depth, and the tail is approximately 110 cm in length, giving it a great sense of presence.

Product Details:

Product Name: Inteleon Secret Agent Pokémon Plushie (ポケモンぬいぐるみ エージェントポケモン! インテレオン)
Pre-order Period: July 28th, 2022 until August 21st, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. JST. Quantities are limited. Please note that the pre-order period may close as soon as the limited number is reached.
Size: 120 cm in height, 26 cm in width, 32 cm in depth
Weight: 1800g
JAN: 4904810900689
Delivery: January 2023

Sources: https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810900689/, https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?s=special/inteleon6900 and https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810900689/