The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that on July 6th, 2016, the Pokémon Center Skytree Town (ポケモンセンタースカイツリータウント) will open at the TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN located at the base of the Tokyo Solamachi. It will be the 11th operating Pokémon Center to open in Japan.

TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN is a large shopping and entertainment facility packed with features. Here you'll find TOKYO SKYTREE®, Tokyo Solamachi, the shopping area with over 300 shops and restaurants, an aquarium, planetarium, and museum.

The mascots for the location will be Pikachu and Rayquaza. The Pokémon Center Skytree Town will stock all the normal goods and merchandise that other the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores carry. Further details about opening festivities will be announced closer to the opening date.



Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/04/160422_p02.html and http://www.tokyo-solamachi.jp/english/enjoy/

From April 20th, 2016 until May 8th, 2016, Japanese lingerie and women's apparel retailer Peach John will begin selling a new line of merchandise called the Yummy Mart Pokémon Collection. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Pocket Monsters games, this limited edition collection will be available at Shibuya Parco, Ikebukro Parco and Shibuya 109 locations. Images of the products and the photoshoot have been added to our Imageboard thread.


To promote this collection and serve the campaign models, Sahara Monica (佐原モニカ), Lisa Nakamura (中村里砂) and Tomoko Nozaki (野崎智子) were photographed in Pikachu Nuigurumi Bra's and panties. The set though is for promotional purposes only and will not be for sale.

Yummy Mart Pokémon Collection

1. Pikachu Poncho (ピカチュウオルポンチョ) - 5480yen + tax
2. Pikachu Eye mask (ピカチュウアイマスク) - 1680yen + tax
3. Pikachu Pyjamas (ピカチュウパジャマ) - 5980yen + tax
4. Pikachu Panties (ピカチュウパンティ) - 1680yen + tax
5. Monster Ball Laundry Pouch (モンスターボールランドリーポーチ) - 1680yen + tax

Sources: http://www.peachjohn.co.jp/pj/yummymart/pokemon/ and http://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000009170.html

Pokémon merchandise will be returning to Japan LA on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 from 6pm to 10pm for Pokémon Day.

Press Release - Pokémon Returns to Japan LA!

Visit the pop-up shop at Japan LA in Los Angeles starting on Pokémon Day—Saturday, February 27, 2016!

In collaboration with Pokémon, Japan LA Pop Culture Shop is once again hosting a pop-up shop featuring special Pokémon merchandise! Come check out cool Pokémon-themed products from a long list of specialty designers and companies, many of which you won't find anywhere else.

The fun kicks off with opening night activities on Pokémon Day, Saturday, February 27, including a Pokémon photo booth, trivia games, gifts with purchase, and more. If you're in Los Angeles and are interested in seeing Pokémon fashion like never before, don't miss this opportunity! The doors open at 6 p.m. This event is sure to be popular, so get there plenty early.

If you can't make it to opening night, the pop-up shop will be open every day until March 27. Don't miss your chance to visit the Pokémon pop-up shop at Japan LA and check out the awesome Pokémon merchandise!

Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-returns-to-japan-la/ and https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/700735526618288128

Further details about the opening celebration of the Pokémon Center Kyoto have been announced by official Japanese Pokémon website.

From March 16th, 2016 until April 24th, 2016, players of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire can receive an alternate-colored Ho-oh. No details of the Ho-oh were announced though.

Kuge and Maiko Pikachu TCG Card

For shoppers that buy at least 5 booster packs as of March 16th, 2016 until supplies last, they will receive the special promo card Kuge and Maiko Pikachu (お公家さまと舞妓はんピカチュウ) 221/XY-P as a present.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_kyoto/present/

ToyFair 2016 NY16 is being held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from February 13th, 2016 until February 16th, 2016. TOMY has a booth at 2271 where they are showcasing this years line of Pokémon toys and The Pokémon Company International, Inc. also has a booth at 646 showcasing the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Toy Fair 2015 opened its doors to thousands of registered global play professionals to explore a record-breaking 422,000+ net square feet of exhibit space filled with hundreds of thousands of toys, games and youth entertainment products.

Source: http://www.toyfairny.com/

TOMY Commemorates 20 Years of Pokémon; Debuts Exclusive Product at the 2016 International Toy Fair

Retailer-Exclusive Mythical Pokémon Figures and Plush to be Released Each Month in Honor of Milestone Anniversary

OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 11, 2016 - TOMY International, the master toy licensee and distributor for Pokémon in categories including figures, figure accessories, plush, playsets and role-play, debuts its all-new line for one of the world's leading entertainment franchises. With 2016 marking 20 years of Pokémon, TOMY introduces commemorative products and celebrates this milestone with retailer-exclusive promotions throughout the year. On February 27, 2016 Pokémon celebrates 20 years since the first video games, Pokémon Red and Green, launched in Japan for the Game Boy system.

To celebrate, TOMY will release one retailer-exclusive Mythical Pokémon each month, from February to December 2016. In the Pokémon universe, Mythical Pokémon are considered extremely rare. Select Mythical Pokémon will be released as 8" plush in a special crushed velvet material, and as 2" pearlescent-finished figures with their own unique pearlescent-finished Poké Balls. In addition to the monthly Mythical Pokémon, various limited-edition Pikachu products will also be featured as retailer-exclusives throughout the year. TOMY's attention-to-detail and unique stylizing captures Pokémon in a line that offers something for every Pokémon fan.

"The Pokémon property is seeing incredible momentum at retail and the 20th anniversary will only add more excitement to the brand for 2016," said Shehnaz Safiuddin, Senior Vice President of Toy & Hobby at TOMY. "This year the Mythical Pokémon and retailer-exclusives will bring even more attention to the property and we're thrilled that we get to bring the incredible Pokémon to life in a variety of figures, plush and more."

"TOMY is giving fans a new way to celebrate 20 years of Pokémon," said J.C. Smith, Senior Director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokémon Company International. "Their Mythical Pokémon and Pikachu products are a great addition to this year's festivities."

Over the past 20 years, fans have discovered over 700 Pokémon characters while buying more than 275 million video games and 21.5 billion trading card games. To commemorate 20 years of Pokémon, classic video games Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow will come to the Nintendo 3DS on February 27, 2016. Additionally, Pokkén Tournament for the Wii U will launch on March 18, 2016. Pokémon GO, a ground-breaking mobile game that will encourage fans to search far and wide in the real world to discover Pokémon, launches later this year.

Date	Product	Retailer
February 2016	2" Pikachu figure with Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Pikachu Plush, in a special crushed velvet material 10" Pikachu Plush, in a special jacquard weave with a step-and-repeat Poké Ball and Pikachu pattern	Toys "R" Us
February 2016	2" Mew figure with Great Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Mew Plush, in a special crushed velvet material 8" Pikachu Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
February 2016	(2) Pikachu Figure 4 Pack, with special pearlescent finish 10" Pikachu Plush, in a special jacquard weave with a special step-and-repeat Poké Puff and Pikachu pattern	Walmart
March 2016	2" Celebi figure with Great Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Celebi Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
April 2016	2" Jirachi figure with Premier Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Jirachi Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
May 2016	2" Darkrai figure with Premier Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Darkrai Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
June 2016	2" Manaphy figure with Poké Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Manaphy Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
July 2016	2" Shaymin figure with Ultra Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Shaymin Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
August 2016	2" Arceus figure with Master Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Arceus Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
September 2016	2" Victini figure with Master Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Victini Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
October 2016	2" Keldeo figure with Luxury Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Keldeo Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
November 2016	8" Genesect Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
December 2016	2" Meloetta figure with Quick Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Meloetta Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us

The official announcement for the Pokémon Center Online (ポケモンセンターオンライン) was posted on the official Japanese Pokémon website on February 5th, 2016. Most physical Pokémon Center locations had posters up since early January 2016 announcing the new service. The website will open at 10am on Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 at https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/.


In 2012, the Amazon Japan Pokémon Store was opened. That store will also be available for purchases online. The Pokémon Center Online originally opened in the early 2000's but the service did not last too long.

What is the Pokémon Center Online?

The Pokémon Center Online is the official shop for the Pokémon Centers. Original toys and miscellaneous goods such as stationery are available to purchase. In addition, it offers limited goods and will also have gift campaigns.

Those that sign-up for the membership before February 14th, 2016 at 23:59 will receive 100 PokéPoints (ポケポイント). The form to sign-up is available on the website for users to register.

The First Series: Pokémon Red and Green Campaign

From February 16th, 2016 at 10:00 until March 18th, 2016 at 23:59, patrons can purchase a GYM BADGES OF KANTO set for 19440 yen. It is a display case with the badges from the Pokémon Red and Green games. It will be delivers in mid-June 2016.

Shopping Present

During the Pokémon Red and Green Campaign, those that purchase at least 5000 yen worth of merchandise including tax will receive one of three different A4 sized Original Document Cases (オリジナルドキュメントケース) featuring Pokémon Center Online artwork.

Free Shipping

For those that order at least 3000 yen worth of merchandise during the Pokémon Red and Green Campaign will receive free shipping on their order. The normal purchase plateau to receive free shipping though will be 5000 yen.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/02/160205_p01.html

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the video games, Red and Green Nendoroid's (ねんどろいど　レッド&グリーン) will be available for pre-order reservation starting February 27, 2016 until to March 31st, 2016. The 10cm Nendoroid set will cost 7500yen. The delivery date is July 9th, 2016. The set of two also includes a Mew figure as well. This marks the fourth Pokémon branded Nendoroid's to be released as the N Nendoroid, Red Nendoroid and Shirona Nendoroid have been released.

The Red and Green Nendoroid's includes:

Red figure parts: 2 Face Parts (表情パーツ2個), 5 arm parts (腕パーツ5個) and 2 leg parts (脚パーツ2個).
Green figure parts: 2 Face Parts (表情パーツ2個), 6 arm parts (腕パーツ6個) and 2 leg parts (脚パーツ2個).


Included Pokémon: Mew (ミュウ) - Has movable head, feet and tail so its pose can be changed.
Accessory Items: 2 x Monster Balls (モンスターボール) and 1 Backpack (リュック)

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/02/160205_p03.html?i001=news

The official Japanese Pokémon webiste announced the details for Pikachu Mega Campaign Part 2 (強★カワ ピカチュウのメガキャンペーン第2弾) which will took place at the Pokémon Centers in January of 2016. Details of the first part of the campaign are available by clicking here.


From January 1st, 2016 until January 31st, 2016, players of Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire can receive 1 of 5 different Pokémon at random each period. There were 5 separate distributions periods, so players could return to try and get one of the other Pokémon. Tabunne, Lucario, Tyltalis, Yadoran and Yamirami where the distributed Pokémon, each of which could Mega Evolve from the Mega Stone they were holding.

Distribution Periods

Period 1: January 1st, 2016 until January 8th, 2016
Period 2: January 9th, 2016 until January 15th, 2016
Period 3: January 16th, 2016 until January 22nd, 2016
Period 4: January 23rd, 2016 until January 29th, 2016
Period 5: January 30th, 2016 until January 31st, 2016

Poncho Pikachu Figures

All seven Pikachu Poncho figures will be appearing in popular capsule toy vending machines at all the Pokémon Centers starting on January 16th, 2016.

Pokémon Card Game Limited Goods

Various Pokémon Trading Card Game goods will be available for a limited time in January 2016 only at the Pokémon Centers and are unattainable elsewhere. A box set of card shields featuring the artwork of Pikachu wearing Ponchos was available.

Business Cards and Events

Various business cards featuring the Pikachu wearing Ponchos were available while supplies lasted to patrons of the stores. Poncho wearing Pikachu mascots also appeared to allow people to take pictures with them.

Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/12/151211_p02.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/12/151211_p02.html

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction Now Available as Digital Download and iBook

The Pokémon Company International is excited to announce that Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction is now available for digital download from iTunes and Amazon and Pokémon Super Story! Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, an interactive companion to the movie, is available on iTunes. The movie is also available on Google Play.

This animated adventure takes place in the underground Diamond Domain where the Mythical Pokémon Diancie rules over the Carbink. The land is beginning to fall apart and Diancie is not strong enough to stop the destruction. Ash and his friends must help Diancie discover its true power and save the Diamond Domain.

The 48-page, A Pokémon Super Story! Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction interactive iBook will contain 15 video clips from the movie and features a dynamic layout so fans can easily explore the book. It's the first Pokémon digital reader of its kind, with exciting animated action featured alongside the beautifully illustrated story. A Pokémon Super Story! Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction can be viewed on any device that supports iBooks, including Mac, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction can be downloaded here:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/movie/pokemon-movie-diancie-cocoon/id1057747516?ls=1

Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pok%C3%A9mon-Movie-Diancie-Cocoon-Destruction/dp/B017YFQKBG/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1448030037&sr=1-1&keywords=Pok%C3%A9mon-Movie-Diancie-Cocoon-Destruction

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Pokemon_the_Movie_Diancie_and_the_Cocoon_of_Destru?id=JeTC0quwR3Q

A Pokémon Super Story! Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction can be downloaded here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/pokemon-super-story!-diancie/id1058012787?ls=1&mt=11

McDonalds and the official Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire website have announced that Hoopa will be available for players of Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire in the United States and Canada from November 27th, 2015 until December 23rd, 2015 at McDonald's via the Nintendo Zone. Hoopa is currently being distributed around the world.


Also being released around the same time as Hoopa at McDonald's is a new line of Pokémon Happy Meal toys and TCG cards. The toys being distributed are: Mega Latios, Pikachu, Lugia, Primal Groudon, Wobbuffet, Hoopa, Primal Kyogre and Rayquaza. There will also be 12 TCG cards distribution.

Get Hoopa for Your Game!

Get the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa at participating McDonald's! Hoopa comes with an awesome selection of moves, including the powerful Hyperspace Hole move, a Psychic-type attack that only Hoopa can learn! This is the first opportunity to get the newly discovered Mythical Pokémon, so don't miss out!

Hoopa is available at participating McDonald's between November 27 and December 23, 2015. You'll need a copy of Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby, or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire as well as a system in the Nintendo 3DS family. The Hoopa you receive will be in its Confined form. When Hoopa is in Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, it can transform into the powerful Hoopa Unbound!

Visit McDonald's to get the amazing Mythical Pokémon Hoopa while you can!

Promotional Video

Press Release

The Pokémon Company International and McDonald’s USA announced today that one of the world’s most popular entertainment franchises has partnered with the world’s leading food service provider to kick off the latest Happy Meal promotion. The Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Happy Meal will be available at participating McDonald’s locations in the US and Canada from Friday, November 27 to Wednesday, December 23.

The Happy Meal will include one of eight Pokémon figures from the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire video games: Pikachu, Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, Lugia, Rayquaza, Mega Latios, Wobbuffet, and the newly discovered Mythical Pokémon Hoopa. In addition to the toy, plus one of 12 Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards, fans in the United States will also be able to receive the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa for their Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby, and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire video games by bringing their game and Nintendo 3DS family system to participating McDonald’s locations and connecting to Nintendo Zone.

“The Pokémon Happy Meal is something our fans have enjoyed year after year,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “Receiving Hoopa while visiting McDonald’s makes this year’s program extra special.”

The Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Happy Meal promotion will be supported by McDonald’s through a fully integrated marketing campaign that includes television advertising, in-store POP, and online activities at HappyMeal.com. Fans who purchase a Pokémon Happy Meal can also unlock games and content via the McPlay app available on the App Store and Google Play.

Source: http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/hoopa