Shu Uemura cosmetics has announced a collaboration with The Pokémon Company to release a line of makeup for the 2019 holiday. The first batch of makeup will be available nationwide in Japan starting on November 1st, 2019 and the second set on November 15th, 2019. Prior to their release, the official online shop will have pre-orders for all the products on Friday, October 18th, 2019 and there will be some limited quantity products. In 2019, Shu Uemura teamed up with Pokémon to do collaborations featuring Pikachu. The nickname of a Pikachu, who loves fashion and makeup, is “Pikashu (ピカシュウ)”! High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pre-Orders Official Online Shop - Limited Release

Batch #1 - November 1st, 2019

Batch #2 - November 15th, 2019

Source: https://sp.shuuemura.jp/?s=news/holiday-collection

Niantic has announced that Regirock, Regice, and Registeel will reunite in raids from Friday, November 1st, 2019 until November 4th, 2019 and that a Special Research story event will be available on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. which requires a ticket purchase to this access this unique experience. The ticket costs £7.99/$7.99/€8.99/980¥.

Regirock, Regice, and Registeel reunite in raids! Prepare for a colossal discovery!

Trainers, Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are reuniting and returning to raids! If you haven’t caught all of them yet, this is the perfect chance to fill your Pokédex. You can also find Pokémon to counter them in the wild and in Eggs to help build a formidable team to take on these forces of nature.

Regigigas, the Colossal Pokémon, will be appearing in EX Raids, starting in November. If you purchase a ticket, you can get the chance to encounter Regigigas earlier through a special event that will feature Regigigas’s first-ever appearance in Pokémon GO!


Regirock, Regice, and Registeel reunite and return to raids!
Date + Time

• From Friday, November 1, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. to Monday, November 4, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT

Features

• Regirock, Regice, and Registeel will be available to encounter in five-star raids.
• The following Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild: Geodude, Magnemite, Swinub, Aron, and Spheal.
• The following Pokémon will be hatching more often from Eggs: Aerodactyl, Shuckle, Sneasel, Skarmory, Snorunt, and Beldum.
• If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Skarmory, Shiny Regirock, Shiny Regice, or Shiny Registeel!

Bonus

• 2× Incubator effectiveness

A Colossal Discovery—a Special Research story event
A Colossal Discovery introduces a Pokémon originally from the Sinnoh region that’s closely related to Regirock, Regice, and Registeel—Regigigas! You can purchase a ticket to gain access to a unique limited-time experience where you’ll be challenged with a variety of tasks to earn an encounter with the Colossal Pokémon before it debuts in EX Raids later in November. This event does not have a set location—if you have a ticket, you can take part wherever you can play Pokémon GO.

Date + Time

• This Special Research story event will be available on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in your local time zone with a ticket purchase.

Features A ticket to this Special Research story event will grant you access to a unique experience for you to play through during the specified time period! Access to this event comes with the following.

• A new Special Research story event, featuring an early-access encounter with Regigigas, appearing in Pokémon GO for the very first time!!
• A Colossal Discovery medal
• Up to 10 additional Raid Passes at no cost during the Special Research story event time period when you spin a Photo Disc at a Gym. These Raid Passes will not be available after the event period is over. You cannot hold more than one Raid Pass at once.
• A Unova Stone, a Sinnoh Stone, and an exclusive avatar pose (see below!) from conducting the Special Research

Ticket details

• To receive the Special Research titled A Colossal Discovery, you must open Pokémon GO during the event on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in your local time zone. After you have collected it, you can complete the Special Research at any point.
• The ticket is US$7.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency) and can be purchased directly from the shop. The ticket cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
• Tickets can be purchased from when they go live until Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. in your local time zone. Stay tuned for when they go live!
• The ticket to this Special Research story event is nonrefundable. (Subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service)

How to purchase a ticket and access the Special Research Stay tuned to our channels for when tickets go live. Then, follow these steps to get a ticket for A Colossal Discovery.

1. Tap on the Learn More button in the shop.
2. Tap on the Purchase button.
3. You will then receive a pop-up indicating that you have received a ticket for A Colossal Discovery. Once you click OK, the ticket will appear in your Item Bag.
4. Before the event, you will receive a medal. When the event begins and you open the app during the event time, you’ll receive access to the Special Research titled A Colossal Discovery.

Once you receive the Special Research on November 2, you will be able to finish it at a later time if you don’t complete it by the end of the event. However, for an optimal gameplay experience, we recommend trying your best to complete the research on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in your local time zone. Don’t worry, Trainers—if you’re unable to participate in this colossal event, you can look forward to Regigigas coming to EX Raids next month!

Our new in-game event-ticketing system combined with the location-based gameplay that we’re known for has opened the door to new ways of creating innovative and fun experiences for players worldwide. Plan accordingly to take down Regirock, Regice, and Registeel in five-star raids, as you’ll need to catch them to help complete your Special Research! Gather fellow Trainers and be prepared to take on a lot of Raid Battles in order to complete the Special Research.

As you dive into your adventures, remember to be respectful of your surroundings and of others nearby. Get ready for an exciting weekend of raids in November! Let’s GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/a-regi-return-2019

The Pokémon Center Singapore has announced that from October 14th, 2019 until October 31st, 2019, they will be holding a Trick or Treat game in-store to celebrate Halloween. 6 new pin badges will be distributed to those that make a purchase at the store during the promotional period.

Halloween Trick or Treat

Get a chance to own all 6 new pin badges for the Halloween season by simply playing a game of Trick or Treat from the 14th October 2019 to 31st October 2019 with any purchase made in Pokémon Center Singapore!
Trick:
We hope your eyesight is good!
Play a simple Spot-The-Difference Game with us within the time limit to get a tin badge as a prize!

Treat:
How well do you know your Pokémon?
Spell the Pokémon's name correctly to get a tin badge from us too!

For both Trick and Treat games, new tin badge designs will be made available each week at the following dates:

1) From 14th October 2019 to 19th October 2019:
Halloween Pokémon Badge or Halloween Gengar Badge are available for redemption!

2) From 20th October 2019 to 25th October 2019:
Halloween Snorlax Badge or Halloween Pikachu and Eevee Badge are available for redemption!

3) From 26th October 2019 to 31st October 2019:
Halloween Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Eevee and Pikachu Badge is available for redemption!

So what are you waiting for?
Dress up in your best Halloween costume on the 25th, 26th, 27th, and 31st October and get a tin badge from us too!
Come down to Pokémon Center Singapore for a Trick or Treat from us from the 11th of October till the 31st of October! See you there!

*Redemption is on a first-come-first-serve basis, while stocks last.
*Terms and conditions apply, please check in store for more details.
*The campaign is from 11th October 2019 until 31st October 2019, or while stocks last.
*Images shown are for illustration purposes only.
*Not valid with other promotions, discounts, vouchers and eCoupons unless otherwise stated.
*Valid for one redemption per customer only.
*Other T&Cs may apply, please check in-store for more details.
*Pokémon Center Singapore reserves the right to amend/withdraw the promotion, terms & conditions without prior notice.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Halloween 2019 festivities which take place from Thursday, October 17, 2019 until November 1st, 2019.


Trainers, October is here, which means it’s almost time to make things a bit spookier! This year, you’re all in for a spine-chillingly good treat. Starting Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Rescue more Shadow Pokémon from Team GO Rocket — Be ready to rescue the following Pokémon from Team GO Rocket Grunts at PokéStops near you: Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill, Electabuzz, Magmar, Lapras, Mareep, Seedot, Nuzleaf, Sableye, Trapinch, Cacnea, Shuppet, and Duskull.
• Thrilling threads in the Style Shop — Play dreadful dress-up with new avatar items, including a Zubat Bag, a Pikachu Onesie, a Cubone Cap, a Litwick Cap, and a Mimikyu Bag!
• A Spooky Shiny Pokémon makes its debut — If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Yamask.

From Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Friday, November 1, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Don’t be scared! More Ghost- and Dark-type Pokémon will be appearing in the wild, in Eggs, and in raids — Gastly, Murkrow, and more will be appearing. Making its Halloween debut is Yamask, the Spirit Pokémon!
• Pokémon wearing creepy-cute Halloween costumes arrive in raids and in the wild! — Some Pokémon have donned costumes to celebrate Halloween this year! Look forward to Bulbasaur wearing Shedinja costumes, Charmander wearing Cubone costumes, and Squirtle wearing Yamask costumes in raids. In the wild, be on the lookout for Pikachu wearing Mimikyu costumes! If you’re lucky, you might even encounter these alarmingly adorable Pokémon as Shiny Pokémon!
• The Pitch-Black Pokémon makes its ominous debut in Pokémon GO! Darkrai will be appearing in five-star raids!
• Frightful and fun Field Research tasks will be available for a limited time during this event.
• You’ve received a spooky message. Check out your Special Research when the Halloween event begins, Trainer, and you might face a Forbidden Pokémon...

Bonuses

• 2× Catch Candy
• 2× Hatch Candy
• 2× Transfer Candy

Have fun, stay safe, and have a spooky good time, Trainers! Let’s GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/halloween2019/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO Halloween is back!

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

The official Facebook page for the Pokémon Center Singapore has announced that a Galar Pokémon Trainer Certification exam will be available to take at a booth in the Pokémon Center Singapore starting on October 14th, 2019. Those that pass the exam can get a unique Pokémon Trainer Certificate.

Galar Pokémon Trainer Certification

'Tis the season for exams! But worry not Trainers, for this is not a stressful examination! This might just be the most fun and enjoyable test you have ever had! For the very first time in Pokémon Center Singapore, we are hosting a Galar Pokémon Trainer Certification, to sieve out the very best from the best!

Test your knowledge on the soon-to-be-released Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield with this quiz-like certification to see if you qualify to be a Trainer! Pass the test to receive a unique Pokémon Trainer Certificate of your own!

A booth will be set up on selected dates. Approach our friendly Trainer in store to obtain the quiz!

The first certification will take place tomorrow, 14th October 2019, Monday! Do come on down and challenge yourself! Who knows, you might just become a Galar Pokémon Trainer!

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore

Starting on October 26th, 2019, the Pokémon Centers and some Pokémon Stores in Japan will begin selling a line of merchandise called TAIKI-BANSEI. The line features 8 Pokémon including: Miniryu, Yogiras, Tatsubay, Dumbber, Fukamaru, Monozu, Numera and Jyarako and their evolved forms all drawn with plenty of charm. Don't miss these great itesm including the mini neck pillow and Monozu. Some of the items will also be available on the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store starting on November 2nd, 2019 and are denoted with a （★） in the items list.

Items:

Item List:

Plushie TAIKI-BANSE Miniryu and Kairyu - 3,000 yen （★）
Plushie TAIKI-BANSE Yogiras and Bangiras - 3,000 yen （★）
Plushie TAIKI-BANSE Numera and Numelgon - 3,000 yen （★）
Mascot TAIKI-BANSEI Miniryu - 1,200 yen (★)
Mascot TAIKI-BANSEI Yogiras - 1,200 yen (★)
Mascot TAIKI-BANSEI Tatsubay - 1,200 yen (★)
Mascot TAIKI-BANSEI Dumbber - 1,200 yen (★)
Mascot TAIKI-BANSEI Fukamaru - 1,200 yen (★)
Mascot TAIKI-BANSEI Monozu - 1,200 yen (★)
Mascot TAIKI-BANSEI Numera - 1,200 yen (★)
Mascot TAIKI-BANSEI Jyarako - 1,200 yen (★)
Neck Pillow TAIKI-BANSEI Miniryu - 2,500 yen (★)
Tissue Box Cover TAIKI-BANSEI Tatsubay 2,500 yen (★)
Puppet TAIKI-BANSEI Monozu - 1,600 yen (★)
Bath Sponge TAIKI-BANSEI Numera - 1,000 yen (★)
Hourglass TAIKI-BANSEI Yogiras and Bangiras - 2,000 yen (★)
Coin Case TAIKI-BANSEI Fukamaru - 1,500 yen (★)
Key Case TAIKI-BANSEI Jyarako and Jyararanga - 2,100 yen (★)
Wooden Box with Mug TAIKI-BANSEI - 1,700 yen (★)
Acrylic Charm collection TAIKI-BANSEI - 500 yen each
* 8 types selected at random.
Hybrid Glass Case for iPhone 8/7/6s/6 TAIKI-BANSEI - 2,880 yen (★)
Multi smartphone Cover TAIKI-BANSEI - 3,000 yen (★)
Mini Drawstring Pouch TAIKI-BANSEI - 450 yen (★)
Drawstring Pouch TAIKI-BANSEI - 650 yen (★)
Blanket TAIKI-BANSEI - 2,800 yen (★)
Hand Towel TAIKI-BANSEI - 500 yen (★)
Face Towel TAIKI-BANSEI - 1,000 yen (★)
A4 clear file set TAIKI-BANSEI - 460 yen
Sticky note with case TAIKI-BANSEI - 700 yen (★)
Assorted Stickers TAIKI-BANSEI - 500 yen (★)
Masking Tape Set TAIKI-BANSEI - 600 yen (★)
Charm Set TAIKI-BANSEI Miniryu and Kairyu - 700 yen (★)
Charm Set TAIKI-BANSEI Yogiras and Bangiras - 700 yen (★)
Charm Set TAIKI-BANSEI Tatsubay and Bohmander - 700 yen (★)
Charm Set TAIKI-BANSEI Dumbber and Metagross - 700 yen (★)
Charm Set TAIKI-BANSEI Fukamaru and Gablias - 700 yen (★)
Charm Set TAIKI-BANSEI Monozu and Sazandora - 700 yen (★)
Charm Set TAIKI-BANSEI Numera and Numelgon - 700 yen (★)
Charm Set TAIKI-BANSEI Jyarako and Jyararanga - 700 yen (★)
Card Pouch TAIKI-BANSEI - 1,500 yen (★)
Tote Bag with Mini Bag TAIKI-BANSEI - 1,800 yen (★)
Pouch TAIKI-BANSEI - 1,800 yen (★)
Container Set TAIKI-BANSEI - 1,200 yen (★)
Mini Stainless Bottle TAIKI-BANSEI - 2,000 yen (★)
Happy Chocolate Egg TAIKI-BANSEI - 700 yen
2-Drawer BOX TAIKI-BANSEI Cookies and Candy - 1,250 yen

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191011_p02.html