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/

A new poster has been released for Chapter 2 of the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"), "Terapagos' Shine".


The new poster depicts the members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, including protagonists Liko and Roy, standing together on the airship Brave Asagi. In the background we see the Black Rayquaza, as well as silhouettes representing a certain group of characters. In addition, Liko as depicted as holding a shining Terapagos, representing the new subtitle "Terapagos' Shine"

The story of Liko, Roy and their companions will continue to develop as they set off on a new adventure with Terapagos "To Places Far Far Away".


The ending theme "RVR: Rising Volt Tacklers Rap" is also getting an update as we enter Chapter 2.

"RVR: Rising Volt Tacklers Rap" is a song where the members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, the team the anime's protagonists Liko and Roy belong to, learn about Pokémon by rapping about them. This song, which viewers are familiar with from Chapter 1: Liko And Roy Set Off, has changed with episode 26 that aired today, with the melody remaining the same but the lyrics and line distributions changing.

The lyrics in this new RVR will change depending on which character is singing, as every week will see the different members of the Rising Volt Tacklers perform a personalized rap that relates to their Partner Pokémon. Just like the previous version, the lyrics are handled by the tremendously popular rapper Fuma no KTR, as well as Ryogo Matsumaru, Kaiyu Fujimoto and the Pokémon Rap Yattemi-tai from the riddle creator team RIDDLER Inc.


A comment from Ryogo Matsumaru:
When I was writing the lyrics for the first version of this song, I wanted to make a song that the listeners would love for years to come and want to hum to themselves no matter how old they were, so it made me really happy that I got to make another version of it too!

Just like the previous lyrics, these new ones are really fun and will make you want to try rapping along just by hearing them. While the first version was airing on TV the "Pokémon to Doko Iku?" show received a lot of videos of Pokénds singing the song, so I'd be delighted to see lots of Pokénds sing this new one too. I'm looking forward to it already!

The anime has finally started a new chapter too! Liko's pendant, the mystery of the Black Rayquaza, the Six Hero Pokémon... there are so many intriguing mysteries in this show that I can't help but go "Nice, it's Pokémon anime day today!" every Friday!

More than anything, seeing Liko and Roy, two characters that had so much to learn at first, gradually grow and mature thanks to their Pokémon really tugs at my heart and encourages me! "Kore kara donna Pokémon ni aeru no ka na, boken ga tanoshimi"!!


A comment from Minori Suzuki, the voice of Liko:
It's been half a year since the new series started, and I feel like I'm in the middle of a rich adventure both as Liko and as myself. Liko used to keep her thoughts and emotions to herself, but her encounter with Nyahoja led to her gradually starting to become able to express them with words.

In this second chapter, she sets off on a new adventure alongside Roy, Hogator and all the Rising Volt Tacklers in order to grant Terapagos' wishes. I want you to continue to follow the show and see what new Pokémon they'll encounter; I believe we'll be able to showcase even more of the fascinating world of Pocket Monsters, so I hope you'll look forward to it.


A comment from Yuka Terasaki, the voice of Roy:
I think the reason Roy set off on his adventure was specifically because of his fateful encounter with Hogator, an encounter that felt like getting struck by lightning. Please look forward to the battles in Chapter 2 as well, where you'll get to see how this duo that act more like siblings than like Trainer and Partner Pokémon will grow from here!

There are still lots of aspects of the show that are shrouded in mystery, like the legend of the Ancient Adventurer Lucius, as well as the whereabouts of the Black Rayquaza, one of the Six Hero Pokémon. There are tons of amazing twists and turns waiting for you, so I hope you'll watch the show and feel like you're on an adventure with Liko and Roy yourself.

アニポケのエンディングテーマ”RVR”がリニューアル！

テレビ東京系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、エンディングテーマの『RVR～ライジングボルテッカーズラップ～』が、第2章突入とともにリニューアルすることを発表しました！
『RVR～ライジングボルテッカーズラップ～』は、アニメの主人公リコとロイが所属するチーム、ライジングボルテッカーズのメンバーたちが、ラップでポケモンを学んでいく楽曲です。
第1章「リコとロイの旅立ち」編でもお馴染みのRVRが、本日放送した第26話「テラパゴスの冒険」より、メロディーはそのままに、歌詞やパート分けが新しくなりました！
新RVRでは歌うキャラクターによって歌詞が異なり、ライジングボルテッカーズのメンバーが、それぞれのパートナーポケモンに関連した個性あふれるラップを週替わりで披露します！エンディングテーマも毎週目が離せません！

作詞は前回に引き続き、若者から絶大な支持を得るラッパー・Fuma no KTRさんと、謎解きクリエイター集団RIDDLERの松丸亮吾さん、藤本海右さん、ポケモンラップやってみ隊が担当します。

新エンディングテーマの作詞を担当する「ポケモンとどこいく！？」ポケリーダーの松丸亮吾さんからコメントが到着しました！
第1弾の作詞の時は、聴いてくれた人たちが子どもから大人まで口ずさみたくなるような、長く愛してもらえる曲にしたいという思いで作っていたので、今回新たなバージョンを作ることができて本当に嬉しいです！
新たな歌詞も、思わずラップに挑戦したくなるような楽しい歌詞になっています。第1弾の時も「ポケモンとどこいく！？」の番組に、たくさんのポケだちから歌っている映像が届いていたので、またたくさんのポケだちが歌ってくれたら幸せです。今から楽しみです！

そしてアニメもついに新章に突入しました！ リコのペンダント、黒いレックウザの謎、六英雄のポケモン…
気になる謎が多すぎて、毎週金曜になると「あ、今日はアニポケの日だ！」と楽しみで仕方ないです！

そして何より、最初は未熟なところも多かったリコとロイが、ポケモンを通して次第に成長していく姿がグッと来て、勇気をもらっています。「これからどんなポケモンに会えるのかな、冒険が楽しみ」です！！

さらに、雄大な空を征くライジングボルテッカーズと、黒いレックウザを描いた新たなビジュアルも初公開！

主人公のリコとロイをはじめとしたライジングボルテッカーズのメンバーが、飛行船・ブレイブアサギ号と共に描かれています。そして、後方には黒いレックウザに加え、あのキャラクターたちを想起させるポケモンのシルエットも...！
リコは輝きを放つテラパゴスを抱えており、新たな副題「テラパゴスのかがやき」を想起させる新ビジュアルとなっています。
テラパゴスとともに「はるか、遠くまで」新たな冒険へ旅立つ、リコとロイたちの物語にご期待ください！
リコ役の鈴木みのりさん、ロイ役の寺崎裕香さんから新章開幕に向けたコメントも到着！
ぜひこの機会にご紹介のご検討を頂けますよう、お願いいたします。

【リコ役・鈴木みのりさん】
新シリーズが始まって半年が経ちましたが、リコとしても、そして私自身としても濃い冒険をしている最中のような感覚です。自分の思いを心に秘めたままだったリコが、ニャオハとの出会いをきっかけに少しずつ自分の気持ちを言葉にできるようになりました。

そして第2章は、テラパゴスの願いを叶えるため、ロイとホゲータ、ライジングボルテッカーズのみんなと一緒に新たな冒険へと旅立ちます。これから出会うポケモンたちにも注目して頂きたいですし、「ポケットモンスター」の魅力あふれる世界をもっと皆さんにお届けできると思いますので、ぜひ楽しみにして頂けると嬉しいです。

【ロイ役・寺崎裕香さん】
まるで雷が落ちるような運命的な出会いをして、その相手がホゲータだったからこそロイは冒険に出たのだと思います。トレーナーとパートナーポケモンというよりは、まるで兄弟のような関係のふたりがこれからどのように成長していくのか、第2章はバトルも楽しみにしてください！

そして、六英雄ポケモンの1匹である黒いレックウザの行方や、いにしえの冒険者・ルシアスの伝説など、まだまだ謎に包まれていることがたくさんあります。この後もすごい展開が待っているので、リコやロイたちと一緒に冒険しているような気持ちで見て頂けたらと思います。

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001072.000002610.html

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/

It has been announced that chapter 1 of the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"), "Liko and Roy Set Off", is about to reach its climax. A new trailer depicting upcoming events was also released.

YouTube Clip - Terapagos' Shine Arc Trailer (Japan Region Locked)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMJBx_HTuB8

Episode 23, "Galar Fire Blazes Up", which aired on the 22nd, featured not the Black Rayquaza, but a Galar Fire carrying an ancient monster ball, the proof of being one of the Six Heroes that traveled with Lucius! Liko and the others want to close in on this Galar Fire somehow, but it's burning with anger and keeps everyone at arm's length, so they came up with a plan that incorporated Gym Leader Kabu's advice that winning battles isn't the only way to be a Trainer.

The new trailer finally reveals the tale of the Ancient Adventurer Lucius' adventures, as well as the true identity of the mysterious Pokémon the pendant turned into. The story centered around this mysterious Pokémon starts taking some sudden twists and turns as the executives of the Explorers, the organization Amethio belongs to, begin taking personal action.

The next episode, episode 24, "Reunion at the Old Castle", will air October 13th. Liko's pendant has turned into a mysterious Pokémon, as, wanting to learn the truth about this Pokémon, she and the others head for Liko's grandmother Diana's location and finally reunite with her at a hidden old castle. Diana tells them the tale of Lucius' adventures, and of the mysterious Pokémon "Terapagos". Meanwhile, Amethio and his fellow Explorers approach the old castle, having followed Liko and the others there...

Weekly sets of episodes of the Pocket Monsters anime will be available on the official Pokémon Youtube channel from Friday September 29th to Friday October 27th! This allows you to binge the "Liko and Roy Set Off" arc in time for the upcoming "Terapagos' Shine" arc, so make sure to check it out!

It has been decided that Nanase Nishino, who plays the protagonist in the original Pokémon live action serial Pokétsume, will join the Pokémon anime as a guest voice actor in December. She will be playing an Eteboth. Further details will be announced later.

A comment from Nanase Nishino:
I've loved the Pokémon video games ever since I was a child, so I was extremely happy to learn that I would be appearing in the Pocket Monsters anime TV show. I was initially surprised that I had been cast as an Eteboth, since I wasn't expecting that I'd play an actual Pokémon, but I'm considering this a great honor.
I actually found it to be quite difficult since the way I had to approach my lines was so different from when I'm doing live action. It required a strong sense of imagination since I needed to get across my character's thoughts and current situation purely through making noises.
I got the hang of it little by little though, and it made me really happy when the sound director told me I was "getting close to an Eteboth now"! This entire thing was a really good experience for me, and one that really made me fall in love with Eteboth. The episode won't be airing for a while though, but look forward to it!
-Nanase Nishino, the voice of Eteboth

Terapagos' Shine

The popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") is about to enter its second chapter, which is going to be subtitled "Terapagos' Shine". A new poster depicting the Pokémon Terapagos, which holds the key to the protagonists Liko and Roy's adventure, has been released, as has a new trailer.

In Chapter 2, "Terapagos' Shine", a new adventure begins for Liko and Roy when they meet Terapagos, the mysterious Pokémon that has just transformed from its pendant form.


Liko has previously learned about the legend of the "Ancient Adventurer Lucius" from her grandmother Diana, and the trailer released today shows her pledging to grant Terapagos' wish by searching for "Rakua", a place filled with its memories of Lucius.

It has also been revealed that the Black Rayquaza Roy is chasing down was one of the Six Hero Pokémon that went on an adventure with Lucius in the distant past, and that the Explorers, the organization Amethio belongs to, have started their pursuit of the Black Rayquaza as well.


But what is the true goal of the Explorers...? The curtain goes up for a new adventure for Liko, Roy and the others centered around Lucius, the Six Heroes, as well as Terapagos.

It has also been revealed that the new opening theme that will adorn the story of Chapter 2 will be "Hello". Outstanding creators yama and Botchi Boromaru, who have recently been getting really popular on the Internet, primarily on social media, have teamed up as the special unit "yama x Botchi Boromaru" in order to vigorously sing this fast-paced song!

The new opening theme "Hello" will debut on October 27th with episode 26, "Terapagos' Adventure", and can also be heard in the trailer that released today.


A comment from yama:
When I was little, I was particularly fond of the Pokémon movies, which moved me to tears as I kept watching them over and over. This wasn't because I was a particularly emotional child, but because I found the deep bond between Pokémon and humans, along with the music in these movies, to be so moving. I still play video games even as an adult, and Pokémon ones give me these therapeutic, warm and exciting memories. It's a genuine honor to be allowed to handle the theme song this time.
It will make me really happy if this song wil help ease its listeners' anxieties and insecurities and make them recall how cheerful and exciting their daily life can be, even if just a little. Botchi Boromaru-san and I poured our hearts and souls into this song, so I hope its message will reach as many people as possible.


A comment from Botchi Boromaru:
Pokémon has been there with me in some shape or form ever since I was little, not just as video games, but also as a card game, stickers included with sweets, and plushies. I was especially into the anime, taping it every week and watching the episodes over and over, and singing the opening and ending themes at karaoke competitions during grade school. I even used to draw manga starring Pikachu that I'd show to my friends.
But I never even dreamed that I'd one day get to sing a theme song for the Pokémon anime I loved so much! If I tried telling this to my past self that hadn't even started playing the guitar yet, it'd probably sound too ridiculous to believe. This is hands down the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, no exaggeration! yama-san and I took great care in creating this song as we remembered our past selves and thinking about our present selves at the same time. Please enjoy!!!

Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode 2 is available to watch on YouTube and Character Details and Voice Actor information has been added to our Episode Guide. To help promote the series, a Sweet Herba Mystic or Spicy Herba Mystica are being distributed. The password is: SWEET0RSP1CY and players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can claim it from October 18th, 2023 to September 30th, 2024.

Breathe In | Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode 2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24jkD5LodAc

Breathe In | Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode 2 (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svmERbEv2AI

Episode 2 of Pokémon: Paldean Winds Now Available

Watch Aliquis and his partner Pokémon, Meowscarada, strive to win against the always-energetic Nemona. The second episode of Pokémon: Paldean Winds, a four-episode original animated web series, is available now on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. The series is produced by WIT STUDIO, the animation studio behind the award-winning Pokémon: Hisuian Snow web series.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds is set in the Paldea region and tells the story of three academy students—Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma—as they pursue their respective dreams. The second episode focuses on Aliquis, a hard-headed student who loves to battle alongside his partner Pokémon, Meowscarada. Despite his skills, however, Aliquis has never been able to win against his fellow academy student Nemona. His brother advises him to avoid sending out a Pokémon who has already lost in battle—will Aliquis decide to leave Meowscarada behind?

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/episode-2-of-pokemon-paldean-winds-now-available

Receive a Random Herba Mystica in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet

Use this password to randomly receive a Spicy Herba Mystica or Sweet Herba Mystica and make your sandwiches shine.

Life is like a bag of Herba Mystica—you never know what you’re going to get. Find out if your fortune is looking sweet or spicy by randomly receiving a Sweet Herba Mystica or Spicy Herba Mystica in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game. Regardless of which flavor you find, you’ll still be able to make a delectable sandwich with the coveted Sparkling Power or Title Power. Enter the password below via Mystery Gift and get cooking as you chase your next Shiny Pokémon or Pokémon with a mark!


Password: SWEET0RSP1CY

This password expires on September 30, 2024, at 7:59 a.m. PDT.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-random-herba-mystica-in-pokemon-scarlet-or-pokemon-violet

The Pokémon Company is celebrating Oddish today and it has appeared in all aspects of the franchise recently. Below are some of the things being promoted about Oddish.

Discover Pokémon Together: An Oddish Tale

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqg2zwPDWjo

Discover Pokémon Together: Oddish

Find out how this little Grass and Poison-type Pokémon has had a huge impact on Pokémon history for over 25 years.

The happy and humble Oddish has been fan-favorite Pokémon since players first stepped into the Pokémon world. It has the distinction of being one of the first version-exclusive Pokémon, catchable only in Pokémon Red. Trainers exploring Kanto in Pokémon Blue would have to trade for the Grass- and Poison-type Pokémon if they wanted it.

Oddish’s legacy goes well beyond the video games, with it and its evolved forms making important appearances in the Pokémon TCG, animation, and much more. So, let's celebrate Oddish with the video “An Oddish Tale” and in many other fun ways as we Discover Pokémon Together.

Path to the Peak: Ava and Oddish

The recently released limited series Path to the Peak showcases Ava’s inspiring discovery of the fun of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Joined by her partner, Oddish, she tests her skills and pushes her talents to see how great of a player she can be. All four episodes of Path to the Peak are now on Pokémon TV and the official Pokémon YouTube channel. Catch Oddish and Ava in action today.

Path to the Peak Promo Card: Oddish

The Path to the Peak fun isn’t done—players can get a special Pokémon TCG promo card featuring the Oddish from the series. Stay tuned for information on how to get this special card. Plus, look for Oddish in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion, which features every Pokémon from the original Kanto Pokédex.

Pokémon GO: Oddish Research Day

Trainers might even find an Oddish in their own backyard—Oddish has appeared in Pokémon GO since 2016, and it’s still making its mark. Look for a special Research Day on September 17, where Oddish will appear more frequently, and players can earn in-game bonuses and rewards.

Twitch Marathon: Oddish

With such a long history it’s little surprise that Oddish has made a number of appearances in Pokémon animation. To celebrate its exciting roles, be sure to catch a special marathon featuring Oddish on Twitch. The marathon will take place on September 7 on the Twitch.tv/Pokemon.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/discover-pokemon-together-oddish

Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode 1 is available to watch on YouTube and Character Details and Voice Actor information has been added to our Episode Guide. To help promote the series, a special Cetitan is being distributed. The password is: L1KEAFLUTE and players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can claim it from September 6th, 2023 to August 31st, 2024.

Breathe Out | Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode 1

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

Breathe Out | Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode 1 (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyMxQl-PeJE

Episode 1 of Pokémon: Paldean Winds Now Available

Go on a Pokémon-filled adventure through the Paldea region.

The first episode of Pokémon: Paldean Winds, a four-episode original animated web series, is available now on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. The series is produced by WIT STUDIO, the animation studio behind the award-winning Pokémon: Hisuian Snow web series.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds is set in the Paldea region and tells the story of three academy students—Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma—as they pursue their respective dreams. The first episode features Ohara, a flutist, as she prepares for an upcoming concert. Can Ohara overcome her nerves with her partner Pokémon, Fuecoco, at her side?

Check out the first episode on YouTube, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for information about future episodes of Pokémon: Paldean Winds.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/episode-1-of-pokemon-paldean-winds-now-available

Add a Special Cetitan to Your Team!

Use this password to have this Terra Whale Pokémon lumber into your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.

Add some heft to your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet team with a special Cetitan! This Pokémon will join you at Lv. 50 and has the Ferocious Mark, imparting with the title “Cetitan the Rampaging.” Enter the password below via Mystery Gift and have a whale of a time together with this powerful Terra Whale Pokémon!

Password: L1KEAFLUTE

This password expires on August 31, 2024.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/add-a-special-cetitan-to-your-team

The Pokémon Company announced a Pokémon Presents that aired on August 8th, 2023 at 9:00 am EST / 6:00am PDT. The broadcast was about 35 minutes long.

Highlights:

• High resolution press release pictures added to an Imageboard thread
• Paldea Pokémon coming to Pokémon GO in September 2023
• Get Mew for the SV event with the code: GETY0URMEW
• Pokémon Trading Card Game for GameBoy and Pokémon Stadium 2 available on the Nintendo Switch Online
• The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask will launch on September 13, 2023
• Part 2: The Indigo Disk will be released in Winter 2023
• Pokémon: Path to the Peak short animated series release on the official Pokémon YouTube on August 11, 2023
• Pokémon: Paldean Winds animated web series airs on the official Pokémon YouTube channel starting September 6, 2023
• Pokémon Masters EX code for Rental Licenses and Platinum Boost Emblems for Mew and Mewtwo: 2NDANNIVERSARY

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 8.8.2023

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QiLe4pTHAE

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 8.8.2023 - Japanese

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH--UfpfeSs

Tweet Announcement

The next Pokémon Presents arrives soon, Trainers! Tune in to our official YouTube channel at 6:00 a.m. PDT on August 8 for 35 minutes of Pokémon news and updates!

Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1687449174021660672

MEDIA ALERT: TUNE IN AUGUST 8 FOR ALL-NEW POKÉMON PRESENTS

Bellevue, Wash. — Aug. 4, 2023 — The Pokémon Company International is inviting fans around the world to tune in to a special Pokémon Presents video presentation, streaming on August 8, 2023, at 6:00 a.m. PDT on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Fans can look forward to around half an hour of Pokémon news and a spotlight on the latest happenings across the brand. A new teaser for the upcoming presentation can be viewed here.


Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-TUNE-IN-AUGUST-8-FOR-ALL-NEW-POKEMON-PRESENTS

Press Release - POKÉMON REVEALS NEW ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES AND UPDATES ACROSS THE FRANCHISE IN LATEST “POKÉMON PRESENTS”

Highlights include release date for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet DLC, as well as a special in-game event featuring Mew and Mewtwo
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Two new animated series—Pokémon: Paldean Winds and Pokémon: Path to the Peak—plus digital preorders for Detective Pikachu Returns, and mobile game updates

Bellevue, Wash. — August 8, 2023 — Today, The Pokémon Company International streamed the latest Pokémon Presents to fans around the world, revealing exciting announcements and new experiences across the franchise. Further details were also shared about the highly anticipated downloadable content for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, which were released in November 2022 as the newest video games in the core Pokémon series.

Details from today’s Pokémon Presents are below.

POKÉMON SCARLET AND POKÉMON VIOLET:

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask
The first adventure in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, the new DLC for the blockbuster Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, will launch on September 13, 2023. In Part 1: The Teal Mask, players take a school trip to the land of Kitakami, where they join an outdoors study program held jointly between their academy and another school. Players can look forward to meeting Pokémon not found in the Paldea region while unearthing the mysteries behind an old Kitakami folktale. A new trailer for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero can be seen here. More details about Part 2: The Indigo Disk will be revealed at a later date.

Get Mew & Mewtwo! In-Game Event

A special in-game event, Get Mew & Mewtwo!, will take place in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, marking the debut of the Mythical Pokémon Mew and the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo in the Paldea region. Beginning today through September 18, 2023, at 7:59 a.m. PDT, players can add Mew to their team by entering the password GETY0URMEW in the Mystery Gift menu. In addition, a special Tera Raid Battle event will take place between August 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT and September 17, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. In this event, players can challenge and catch a Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark.


Train up your very own Mew, then challenge Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark in a special Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Tera Raid Battle event!

The Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon Has Been Discovered in Its Terastallized State!

Ogerpon has recently been sighted in its Terastallized state in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask, but its appearance seems to differ from that of most other Tera Pokémon. Exactly what sort of power this Legendary Pokémon possesses is still unknown.

Search for Pokémon to Photograph in the Timeless Woods!

During your adventure in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask, you will encounter Perrin, a young woman who is visiting Kitakami in hopes of encountering and photographing a certain Pokémon.


Your search for this mysterious Pokémon will take you into the Timeless Woods, a place where the people of Kitakami rarely tread. With Perrin by your side, you’ll be able take snapshots of Pokémon in the area as you seek out the mysterious Pokémon together!

Perrin

Perrin is a camera-loving traveler with an easygoing personality. It seems she’s in search of a certain Pokémon and wants to take a photo of it.

Two Forms of the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos!

It’s become clear that this recently discovered mystery Pokémon is, in fact, the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos in its Normal Form! It turns out that the form Terapagos was first discovered in is its Terastal Form. Apparently Terapagos is capable of taking on multiple distinct appearances.

Newly Discovered Paradox Pokémon in Paldea: Raging Bolt and Iron Crown!

Newly discovered Paradox Pokémon will be appearing in the Paldea region. It seems you’ll be able to encounter Raging Bolt in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokémon Scarlet and Iron Crown in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokémon Violet.

Enter the Blueberry League and Take on Blueberry Academy’s Elite Four!

In The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, Blueberry Academy has its own Pokémon battling league called the Blueberry League—aka the BB League—where students battle each other and climb the ranks based on their skills. The school’s top four Trainers are known as the BB League Elite Four, and they’re looked up to by the entire student body.

You’ll receive an invitation to join the Blueberry League from Drayton, a member of the BB League Elite Four. You'll be able to take on the BB League Elite Four in the Terarium, where each biome is occupied by a different member of the BB League Elite Four.

Elite Trials: Preludes to BB League Elite Four Battles

To battle one of the BB League Elite Four, you must first pass their Elite Trial. Each trial is different. Aim to defeat the BB League Elite Four and become the best Trainer in Blueberry Academy!

Flying

In order to tackle the Elite Trial set by Amarys, your Legendary Pokémon—Koraidon or Miraidon—can take a supplement that will grant it the power to fly! It seems this power is only temporary, but perhaps someday this hidden potential will be fully unleashed...

The Members of the BB League Elite Four

Lacey - Lacey is earnest and caring. She will show you around Blueberry Academy once you arrive.
Crispin - Crispin enjoys cooking and red-hot battles! After club activities are finished, he often puts his cooking skills to work so that he and the other three members of the Elite Four can all enjoy a meal together.
Amarys - Amarys is taciturn and keeps her cool in any situation—but underneath that ironclad exterior, she seems to really care about her friends.
Drayton - Drayton may act lackadaisical, but apparently he’s a force to be reckoned with in battle. He doesn’t seem to go to class often, and rumor has it he’s had to repeat a year thrice already.

Train Your Pokémon and Battle as a Member of the League Club!

In Blueberry Academy’s League Club in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, Trainers participating in the BB League—including the Elite Four—get together and train through Pokémon battles. You can also visit the clubroom to meet up with people you’ve encountered at Blueberry Academy and deepen your bonds with them.

The Clubroom Computer

You can use the computer in the clubroom to lend a hand to other clubs that need funding for their activities. If you donate Blueberry Points (BP), a currency used within the academy, you may receive thank-you gifts from clubs you’ve donated to. For example, if you donate BP to the Blueberry Academy art club, you’ll be able to redecorate the League Club room.

Special Guests

During your time at Blueberry Academy, you’ll be able to invite familiar faces from the Paldea region for a visit. When you invite a Trainer over, you can talk to them and take photos together. If you defeat one of these Trainers in battle, you’ll also be able to trade Pokémon with them—and you might just see a side of them you hadn’t seen before.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

The Pokémon Company International announced a new animated web series titled Pokémon: Paldean Winds, which brings the Paldea region to life in an all-new way. This limited original series follows three academy students—Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma—on their journey of growth and learning while attending school. Fans can look forward to watching Pokémon: Paldean Winds on the official Pokémon YouTube channel starting September 6, 2023.


A four-episode original animated web series set in the Paldea region, featuring animation from WIT STUDIO, here on our YouTube channel!

NEW GAME EXPERIENCES AND ENTERTAINMENT:

Detective Pikachu Returns
Releasing exclusively for Nintendo Switch on October 6, 2023, the Detective Pikachu Returns video game is now available for preorder on Nintendo eShop and at participating retailers and online stores. This new title stars the one and only tough-talking, coffee-loving, great Detective Pikachu and his trusty partner, Tim Goodman. With the help of many other Pokémon, Tim and Pikachu work together to solve a series of mysterious incidents occurring in Ryme City, a place where humans and Pokémon live side by side.

Pokémon: Path to the Peak

As revealed in today’s Pokémon Presents, The Pokémon Company International will premiere a short animated series titled Pokémon: Path to the Peak on August 11, 2023, during a special screening at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships, taking place at the PACIFICO Yokohama. Viewers will follow Ava and her partner Pokémon, Oddish, on their journey to rise to the top in the world of competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game play. Fans around the world will also be able to watch the first episode on the official Pokémon YouTube channel on August 11.

2023 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon players from around the world will gather at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan, from August 11 to 13. Chris Brown from The Pokémon Company International and Rikiya Watanabe from The Pokémon Company shared new information about a special Pokémon TCG promo card and Pikachu plush that competitors will receive, as well as some of the activities visitors can enjoy at the event, including the Pokémon Trainer Cruise and Pikachu parades.

Nintendo Switch Online

A pair of classic Pokémon games was just released on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Experience the world of the Pokémon TCG in video game form with Pokémon Trading Card Game, now on Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online, and battle in exciting head-to-head matches (and play fun minigames!) in Pokémon Stadium 2 on Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online.

Pokémon Sleep

Hopefully you’ve been resting your very best with Pokémon Sleep. You’ll be able to meet even more sleepy Pokémon during the upcoming Good Sleep Day in-game event, which will occur on the night of the full moon. On Good Sleep Days, Drowsy Power will be powered up, which should help you encounter Pokémon with rare sleep styles.

Pokémon UNITE

A new type of battle—Panic Parade—has come to Pokémon UNITE. In Panic Parade, you and your teammates protect Tinkaton from wild Pokémon. Plus, the mighty Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo is joining the fray in Pokémon UNITE. With Unite License X: Mewtwo, you can Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo X. And starting August 17, Unite License Y: Mewtwo will also be available, which allows players to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo Y, who battles differently. There will also be a variety of special events tying into the game’s 2nd Anniversary, as well as the 2023 Pokémon World Championships!

Pokémon Café ReMix

No, you’re not serving up sushi in Pokémon Café ReMix—it’s just the appearance of the Mimicry Pokémon, Tatsugiri, at the café. Other special Pokémon are arriving on the scene as well, including a “summer fun” Jigglypuff and a five-star chef “tropical” Vaporeon. Plus, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly have returned and are being featured in deliveries. An express delivery bonus is now available to celebrate all this good news.

New updates and experiences were also revealed for popular mobile games across the franchise, including Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX, and Pokémon Café ReMix. In addition, The Pokémon Company International also announced that today, the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game video game will be coming to Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online, as well as Pokémon Stadium 2 to Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online. To learn more about all these latest announcements, Trainers can tune in to today’s Pokémon Presents.

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/

At the end of PM2023 14, which aired in Japan on July 21st, 2023, a serial code for Friede's Dark Tera Type Lizardon, which was featured in this episode, was announced. The code was: DARKTERA0006 and was usable from July 21st, 2023 until September 1st, 2023 at 8:59 JST. The code was also announced on Monday, July 24th, 2023 around the world and tied in with an Obsidian Flames TCG promotional video.

YouTube Clip - Obsidian Flames | Special Charizard Distribution in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4-FOvO4ukY

Receive a Dark–Tera Type Charizard in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet

Charizard is appearing as a Darkness-type Tera Pokémon ex in the Pokémon TCG! Celebrate with a Dark–Tera Type Charizard distribution in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

Tera Pokémon ex are appearing as different types than usual and a Darkness-type Charizard ex is plunging the Pokémon TCG into a pitch-black blaze! Celebrate the release of Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames and witness the beauty of Terastallization with a Dark–Tera Type Charizard you can receive via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! You can add this Dark–Tera Type Charizard to your team until Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT by following these instructions and using the password DARKTERA0006!

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet
2. Select Poké Portal on the X menu.
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.
4. Enter the password DARKTERA0006.
5. Watch as the gift arrives in your game. (Pokémon will appear in your party or in your Pokémon Boxes.)
6. Be sure to save your game.

Get a first look at Darkness-type Charizard ex below, then prepare to add this powerful card to your collection when it arrives in Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames on August 11, 2023.

Lizardon Details:

Level: 50
Ability: Blaze
Tera Type: Dark
Moves: Crunch, Flare Blitz, Acrobatics, Belly Drum

Sources: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster2023/present/index03.html
https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-dark-tera-type-charizard-in-pokemon-scarlet-or-pokemon-violet
https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/dark_lizardon/