A new officially licensed Pokémon merchandise store called the Pokémon Hub opens on December 15th, 2017 at 11am at the K11 shopping mall in Hong Kong.

The Pokémon Hub will feature displays of rare Pokémon TCG Sun and Moon series cards as part of the extensive card display and the latest Pokémon anime series on their multiple TV screens. The store will also feature gaming with Pokkén Tournament DX and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon.


Source: https://www.facebook.com/pg/pokemonhubhk/posts

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced the Kapu-Kokeko Campaign (カプ・コケコキャンペーン) will be held starting on March 17th, 2017 in Japan. Kapu-Kokeko related products and promo presents will be available throughout the campaign. Kapu-Kokeko is a Pokémon that appears in the Nintendo 3DS games Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon as well as the TV anime series. It is known as the Guardian deity of Melemele Island.

Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko Event Pokémon Distribution

From March 17th, 2017 until April 9th, 2017, players of Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon will be able to obtain a serial code to get an Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko. Kapu-Kokeko normally has a yellow appearance but this special Black Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko cannot be obtained in regular gameplay. The serial code can be used from March 17th, 2017 until May 31st, 2017.

Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko Event Pokémon Distribution Details

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 60
	Poké ball: Cherish Ball
	Type: Electric/Fairy
	Ability: Electric Surge
	Held Item: Electric Seed
	Attack 1: Nature's Madness
	Attack 2: Discharge
	Attack 3: Agility
	Attack 4: Electro Ball

Z-Move - Guardian of Alola

If the player has obtained the Tapunium Z (Kapu-Z カプＺ) by battling Kapu-Kokeko at the Ruins of Conflict, they can upgrade Nature's Madness to the special Z-Move Guardian of Alola.

How to Obtain the Serial Code for Kapu-Kokeko

If a player purchases a copy of Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon or shows the title screen on their Nintendo 3DS at a participating shop, they will receive a paper with a serial code written on it. The following shops are offering the serial code at participating locations: Apita·Piago, Aeon·Aeon Supercenter·Aeon Style·Aeon retail stores, Ito Yokado, EDION, GEO, Joshin Denki, TSUTAYA, Toys R Us, Nojima, Bic Camera, Fuji, Tay Two, Heiwado, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera , WonderGOO, Pokémon Centers·Pokémon Stores, Amazon.co.jp, Rakuten Books and some 7-Eleven.


Players can also obtain the code digitally from a Nintendo Zone via the 7-Eleven DS via 7-Spot. Those wishing to obtain the code from 7-Eleven must bring their Nintendo 3DS to a participating DS via 7-Spot and obtain the code through the app by opening the campaign page and then touching the "Get the Serial code (シリアルコードをゲット！)" button. Write down the serial code on a piece of paper before proceeding to a different screen.

GET Pokémon Card Game Sun and Moon 5 Pack Campaign!

Starting on Friday, March 17th, 2017, when players buy 5 booster packs for the Pokémon Card Game, players can receive a promotinal card pack with at least 11 cards including: 9 energy cards, a Black Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko card and a Salandit card.

Kapu-Kokeko Appears on the March 23rd, 2017 Episode of Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon

The March 23rd, 2017 episode of the TV Anime series Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon titled: Intense Electric Shock Training! A Rematch with Kapu-Kokeko!! will feature Kapu-Kokeko. How will Satoshi and Pikachu fight against an opponent like Kapu-Kokeko who boasts overwhelming strength?! Don't miss this exciting episode!


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/kapu-kokeko/

An alternate-colored Mewtwo will be distributed at the Korean Nationals Qualifying event held at the Pangyo Hyundai Department Store in Seongnam, South Korea from May 5th, 2016 until May 8th, 2016 to players of X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. The level 100 Mewtwo has the ability Unnerve, know the moves Psystrike, Psychic, Recover and Aura Sphere and is holding the item Mewtwonite Y.


Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/wcs2016/

Yveltal and Zygarde - Serial Code Distribution - Pokémon XYZ

To promote the airing of Pokémon XYZ on various kids stations in Korea, Yveltal and Zygarde serial codes were given out during broadcasts of the series for use in Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. On April 20th, 2016, during the 8pm broadcast of the anime on Daekyo Kids TV and at 4pm on Animax, the serial code POKEMONXYZ was revealed to unlock Yveltal.


The alternate-colored Yveltal is level 100, has the ability Dark Aura and know the moves Oblivion Wing, Sucker Punch, Dark Pulse and Foul Play.

On April 20th, 2016, during the 6pm broadcast of the anime on KBS Kids, the serial code ZYGARDE was revealed to unlock Zygarde. The alternate-colored Zygarde is level 100, has the ability Aura Break and know the moves Land's Wrath, Extreme Speed, Glare and Outrage.

Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10622

Our friends over at TSG (TheSpeedGamers) is once again hosting a Pokémon Marathon for charity. This time they will be playing through the first two generations of Pokémon games on the Game Boy/Game Boy Color in a period of 72 hours.

TSG has been holding video game charity marathons since 2008, and they have raised over $500,000 for over a dozen different charities.

This Pokémon Marathon is raising money for Rocking H Ranch (Est. 1992), which in turn supports many different charities, including:

Paws for Reflection Ranch
Tara Sawyer Foundation
Trent's Retreat Nonprofit Foundation
Backpacks for Kids

If you would like to donate to Rocking H Ranch, click here.

We wish the best of luck to TSG during this marathon and we hope all donation goals are met. Game on!

Source: TSG.tv

The official Japanese Pokémon website announced a Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Gift Pack (ポケットモンスター オメガルビー・アルファサファイア ギフトパック). The pack comes with both Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire games, 2 sticker sheets and 2 type compatibility charts. The gift pack will be released in Japan on December 10th, 2015 for 6500yen.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/11/151120_gm01.html

On November 12th, 2015, Nintendo broadcasted their first Nintendo Direct since the death of former Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. A lot of new Pokémon game information was revealed. Images from the press kit have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Nintendo Direct - November 12th, 2015

Latest Nintendo Direct Announces Pokémon Games—Including the Games That Started It All—Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version and Pokémon Yellow Version for Virtual Console

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon launch date and limited edition Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card revealed for Pokkén Tournament

The Pokémon Company International announced several new games today during the latest Nintendo Direct. The new games include Pokémon Picross and the relaunch of Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version and Pokémon Yellow Version on the Virtual Console for systems in the Nintendo 3DS family. Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon and Pokkén Tournament were also featured in the presentation.

Nintendo 3DS

Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version and Pokémon Yellow Version: On February 27, 2016, the games that started it all, Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version and Pokémon Yellow Version, will be relaunched on the Virtual Console for systems in the Nintendo 3DS family. This time there is no need for a Game Boy link cable as fans can battle and trade just like they did in 1999, but now via wireless communication on Nintendo 3DS.


Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: The latest installment of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series that has sold more than 13 million units worldwide is launching for Nintendo 3DS on February 19. With turn-based battles and ever-changing dungeons, players can encounter every single known Pokémon in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon—all 720 of them!


Pokémon Picross: The popular Picross series meets the world of Pokémon when Pokémon Picross launches in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS in early December. Pokémon Picross will be downloadable at no charge and will have over 300 stages plus an advanced mode. After solving number puzzles to complete pictures of Pokémon, fans will be able to add them to their collection in the game.

Wii U

Pokkén Tournament: Developed in collaboration with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., producers of TEKKEN®, one of the most successful fighting-game franchises in history, Pokkén Tournament brings Pokémon to life in a way never seen before where Pokémon move in direct response to the player’s actions while battling. Fans who purchase a first-run version of the game at retail will receive a limited-edition Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card that immediately unlocks the character in the game after tapping it to the Wii U GamePad. Pokkén Tournament launches for Wii U in spring 2016.

Nintendo Direct - November 12th, 2015 Video

The LET CHU GO DDP! event will be held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, South Korea from October 7th, 2015 until October 11th, 2015. Four different events will take place as part of the festivities. The LET CHU GO DDP! event will be similar in style to the Great Pikachu Outbreak! event that took place in Japan and will have mascot Pikachu's doing parades.

Event 1: Special performances by Gamblerz (갬블러크루) will take place at 13:30 to 14:00, 15:00 to 15:35 and 16:15 to 16:45 on Saturday October 10th, 2015.
Event 2: A Pikachu sun hat will be distributed.
Event 3: An alternate-colored Pikachu will be distributed to players of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire from October 9th, 2015 until October 11th, 2015 from 11:00 to 19:00 each day. It is Level 10 and knows the moves Teeter Dance, Play Nice, Tail Whip and Nuzzle, has the ability Static and is holding a Persim Berry.
Event 4: A Pokémon Store will be open from October 7th, 2015 until October 11th, 2015 and will sell official Pokémon Center merchandise.


Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10500

The Australian Classification Board is a statutory body which makes rating decisions for films, computer games and certain publications. On March 17th, 2015, they posted their rating for Pokémon Rumble World, a new video game from Ambrella and Nintendo. The game was rated PG for Mild Violence and Online Interactivity. The game was given a File Number of T15/0564 and a Classification Number of 265456 by the Classification Board. Submitting a game to a government rating board is generally one of the last steps before a game is released. Nintendo nor Ambrella have yet to announce this game but should be in the not to distant future. Details might be announced in an upcoming Nintendo Direct.


Source: http://www.classification.gov.au/

Nintendo of Canada has announced that a special screening of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon will take place in Toronto for Canada's Pokémon Video Game Event and it is free for the first 650 people.

Canada's Pokémon Video Game Event

Join Nintendo of Canada at Bloor HotDocs Cinema in Toronto on November 8th from 11:00am to 2:30pm to celebrate all things Pokémon! Whether you are a fan of the games or the movies, everyone is invited to bring their friends and family to Canada’s Pokémon Video Game Event.

A free download code for a Special Demo Version of the Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire games will be given to event guests!

Other activities on-site include photos with Pikachu, Pokémon-themed face painting, Pokémon Art Academy demo stations, and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire demo stations.

The first 650 guests will receive a free ticket to a showing of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction that will play from 2:30pm - 4:00pm after the main event. Arrive early if you are keen to watch the special screening as tickets will be given on a first come, first served basis.

When: November 8th – Main event: 11:00am - 2:30pm, Movie screening: 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Where: Bloor HotDocs Cinema at 506 Bloor St W, Toronto

Source: http://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/whatsnew/detail/xU9UVur5oyumhkrOurHk8_rxDTfUluQI

The Pokémon Company International announced a lot of new license deals with merchandise companies today in Europe. Below is the press release with the full details.

European Licensing Programme takes shape with new team at The Pokémon Company International

Evergreen brand going strong with the launch of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire on November 28, multimillion-euro marketing campaign planned, and numerous licensees on board London, UK—October 6, 2014—The Pokémon Company International announced today several new deals with European licensees. Ten new deals have been confirmed with players as diverse as:

· Arguydal: Food & Drinks
· Aventure Diffusion: Footwear
· Bon Bon Buddies: Confections
· Cartorama: Back-to-School Supplies
· Fashion UK: Apparel
· GB eye: Posters, Wall Art & Accessories
· HORI: Video Game Accessories
· RDS Industries: Video Game Accessories
· Vadobag: Back-to-School Supplies
· Winning Moves: Board Games

These new European licensees join existing partners such as global master toy partner TOMY, whose range includes figures, feature figures, role play and plush, Ultra PRO for trading card game accessories, Sun City for apparel, CTI for bedding, and CyP for back-to-school supplies.

The recent wave of partnerships was spearheaded by a newly established European Market Development team at The Pokémon Company International in London, responsible for licensing, retail, and brand promotions across the continent. The team is headed by Mathieu Galante and has just been expanded by the arrival of Samantha Mortimore and Romina Ialongo. The team will be meeting prospective partners throughout the Brand Licensing Europe 2014 expo at The Pokémon Company International Stand (F070).

“Following the enormous success of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, which launched on Nintendo 3DS a year ago, and the subsequent introduction of the latest Trading Card Game generation, Pokémon TCG: XY, we’re enjoying a large resurgence in sales and interest in the brand. And across CITV, Netflix, and Disney XD and on iTunes, the TV show is being watched by a huge and ever-growing following,” said Marketing Director Anthony Cornish.

“The newly expanded Market Development team, based in our European headquarters in Chiswick, has been hard at work bringing on board new partners, and we’re very excited to announce the first wave of new partners who will help us bring world-class consumer products to our passionate fans,” added Mathieu Galante, Senior Manager of Marketing Development.

The expansion of the European licensing programme follows a period of growth for the Pokémon brand globally. Pokémon has enjoyed a stellar year following the launch of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y in October 2013 with combined sales of nearly 12 million copies globally in the first four months. Today it is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, with more than 260 million games sold worldwide since its launch in 1996.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game perennially remains the market leader in trading card games worldwide—more than 21.5 billion cards have been shipped to 74 countries in 10 languages. Recent NPD reports from the UK market have suggested that sales of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) have risen in 2014 by 51%. New Pokémon TCG expansions launch regularly throughout the year, and the next expansion, Pokémon TCG: XY—Phantom Forces, is set to hit stores in early November.

Future projects for The Pokémon Company International and its partners include the launch of the much anticipated video games Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS systems on November 28, 2014 . This title is a fresh take on Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, which launched in 2003 and were fan favourites for the Game Boy Advance system. The launch will be supported by a multimillion-euro marketing campaign.

The Pokémon Company International will be exhibiting at BLE this year at stand F070.