An artbook bearing the full title of "The Works of Ken Sugimori: A 25 Year Portfolio Going from Quinty to Jerry Boy and Pocket Monsters" (杉森建の仕事 『クインティ』から『ジェリーボーイ』『ポケットモンスター』 25年間の作品集) has been announced.

For the first time, the works of Game Freak graphics designer Ken Sugimori, primarily known as the official illustrator and co-creator of the Pokémon franchise, will be collected in a dedicated artbook. The book will contain a large selection of illustrations, concept art and other material from Sugimori's 25 year long career, including parts of his work on the comic "Quinty", and will also come with a 32 page long interview with the artist.

The book will be in softcover format, will be 360 pages long, and will be released May 27, 2014 for the price of 1,998 yen.


Source: http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4198638063/

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that the temporary Pokémon Store Outlet (ポケモンストア アウトレット) will reopen from April 11th, 2014 until July 21st, 2014 at the Mitsui Outlet Park, Sapporo, Kitahiroshima, Japan (三井アウトレットパーク 札幌北広島). The outlet sells original Pokémon Center products at outlet prices. The store will be open daily from 10:00 until 20:00.


The Mitsui Outlet Park outlet store was previously open from December 16th, 2012 until March 3rd, 2013 and was extended to Sunday May 19th, 2013 due to the popularity of the store and to take advantage of Golden Week.

Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/03/140328_e01.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/12/121207_gd02.html

The details and covers for the Nintendo 3DS Pokemon XY Official Guide Book Complete Story Strategy Guide (ニンテンドー３ＤＳ ポケモンＸ・Ｙ 公式ガイドブック 完全ストーリー攻略ガイド) and the Complete Kalos Zukan Guide (完全カロス図鑑完成ガイド) have now been released. The strategy guide book contains 624 A5 pages and will cost 1,260yen. The book will be available for purchase in Japan on Saturday November 11th, 2013. The ISBN-10 is: 4906866387 and the ISBN-13 is: 978-4906866380.

The Complete Kalos Zukan Guide is 880 A5 Pages and will cost 1,575yen. The book will be available for purchase in Japan on Friday December 6th, 2013. The ISBN-10 is: 4906866395 and the ISBN-13 is: 978-4906866397.


Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: The Official Kalos Region Guidebook: The Official Pokémon Strategy Guide will be released in Canada and the United States on October 16th, 2013. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon for $16.29 and is 416 pages. The ISBN-10 is: 0804161992 and the ISBN-13 is: 978-0804161992. Here’s what you’ll find inside:

• Premium hardcover binding—dust jacket includes region map!
• A complete walkthrough of all the Gym Badges!
• Detailed information on all the new game features, from Sky Battles and Horde Encounters to Pokémon-Amie and more!
• A guide to where to find hidden items and special Pokémon—with a location index!
• Hints on the best ways to use Roller Skates, ride Pokémon, and challenge Gym Leaders!
• A super effective 4.78” x 7.18” premium fiber Pokémon screen cleaner to keep your Nintendo 3DS™ system looking sharp!
• Helpful tips and tricks for getting the most out of the PSS and online play!
• An updated type matchup chart that includes the all-new Fairy type!
• Pullout map to guide you through the Kalos region!

Source: http://over-lap.co.jp/book/xy/

The official Pokémon Tretta website has announced a few new accessories for the game that will go on sale July 13th, 2013. Below is a list of the new items that will be for sale.




Source: http://www.pokemontretta.com/goods/trettacase.html

Amazon has posted information about the upcoming Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: The Official Pokémon Strategy Guide on their site. The description reveals a new aspect to the games: Super Training. No further details regarding this feature were revealed. The guide goes on sale October 12, 2013 for $17.99 USD.

Here’s what's include inside the guide:

• A complete walkthrough of all the Gym Badges and through the Hall of Fame!
• Detailed information on all the new game features, from Sky Battles and Horde Encounters to Super Training and Pokémon-Amie!
• A guide to where to find hidden items, TMs and HMs, and special Pokémon—with a location index!
• Hints on the best ways to use Roller Skates, ride Pokémon, and challenge Gym Leaders!
• A super effective Pokémon screen cleaner to keep your Nintendo 3DS system looking sharp!
• Helpful tips and tricks for getting the most out of the PSS and online play!
• An updated type matchup chart that includes the all-new Fairy type!
• Pullout map to guide you through the Kalos region!

Source: http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Official-Strategy-Guide/dp/0804161992/

The Pokémon Scramble U NFC Figures Series 3 (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ NFCフィギュア) set of figures was announced today by the official site and it will be released on June 21th, 2013. The figures are found in a gachapon machines at the Pokémon Centers in Japan. People can randomly receive a figure for 200 yen. We have made a list of the figures that will be available in Series 3 which will be updated when the full details are revealed.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/scrambleU/nfc/nfc_05.html

A Banpresto booth at the 32nd Prize Fair (第32回プライズフェアレポ　バンプレブース) has revealed the upcoming lineup of merchandise that will be released by the company. A new line of toys called I Love Gothic will be released later in the year in Japan. The I Love Eievui promotion will continue in November and December of 2013 as well.

Also confirmed was a new anime series will launch in Japan in October of 2013 which will be directly related to Pokémon X and Y. No other details about the series was revealed.


Source: http://piropinoko.blog116.fc2.com/blog-entry-4426.html

More merchandise has been announced for the Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary. A Premium Card Set (ポケモンセンター15周年　カードプレミアムセット) will go on sale June 8th, 2013 for 2500 yen. The set includes the first official 100 damage counters (アクリル製ダメカンは、ポケモンカードゲーム史上初となる「100ダメカン」が2個ついているよ!!). The full set includes the following:

Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Premium Card Set (ポケモンセンター15周年　カードプレミアムセット)

• One Premium Pikachu Card (プレミアムキラカード・・・１枚（ピカチュウ）)
• 30 Acrylic Damage Counters (Two 100 damage counters, Six 50 damage counters and Twenty-two 10 damage counters) (アクリル製ダメカン・・・30個（100ダメカン：2個／50ダメカン：6個／10ダメカン22個）)
• Damage Counter Container(ダメカンケース・・・1個)
• One Deck Case (デッキケース・・・1個)
• 62 Card Shields for 1 set (デッキシールド（62枚）・・・1セット)

Pokémon Center 'Pokémon of the Area' Figure Beaded Straps (ポケモンご当地 ビーズストラップ)

Also for sale for a limited time at the Japanese Pokémon Centers from June 22nd, 2013 until July 7th, 2013 is a set of Pokémon Beaded Strap Figures in the 'Pokémon of the Area' merchandise line. They are sold separately for 525yen each. Like the other products in this line, each Pokémon Center sells specific figures with designs based on the region that Center is located in.


Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_15th/card.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/05/130531_p01.html

The Pokémon Centers in Japan will begin selling Eievui and Nymphia products starting on June 1st, 2013 to tie into their appearances in this years 16th Pocket Monsters movie. Below are the products that will be for sale.

Items / Prices

A4 Double Clear Pocket File Eiuvei and Friends' Fun Gathering (A4ダブルポケットクリアファイル　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会) - 350yen
B6 Ring Notebook (B6リングノート　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会) -　550yen
Letter Set (レターセット　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会) - 450yen
Postcard (ポストカード　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 150yen
B7 Notepad with Stickers (シールつきB7メモ帳　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会) - 480yen
Mechanical Pencil (シャープペンシル　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会) - 600yen
Ballpoint Pen (ボールペン　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会) -　600yen
15cm Ruler (15cm定規　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会) - 250yen
Correction Tape (修正テープ　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 400yen
Soft Jacket iPhone 5 Case (ソフトジャケット iPhone 5専用　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会) - 1,880yen
Metal Charm Set (メタルチャームセット　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会) - 450yen
Pins (ピンズ　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 630yen
Coaster Set of 2 (コースター2個セット　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 500yen
Glasses Set of 2 (グラス2個セット　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 1,200yen
Glass Bowl Set of 2 (ガラスボウル2個セット　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 1,200yen
Cushion Strap (クッションストラップ　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 700yen
Folding Mirror Stand (折りたたみスタンドミラー　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 1,280yen
Canvas Tote Bag (キャンバストートバッグ　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 2,500yen
Canvas Bottle Case (キャンバスボトルケース　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 1,260yen
Canvas Multi Pouch (キャンバスマルチポーチ　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 1,200yen
Canvas Vanity Pouch (キャンバスバニティポーチ　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 1,500yen
Hand Towel (ハンドタオル　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　-　500yen
Face Towel (フェイスタオル　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会)　- 850yen
T-shirt (Tシャツ　イーブイたちのお楽しみ会) （Women's S／Women's M／Women's L）　2,800yen

More Stylish Merchandise

Items / Price

Plushie Charm Mascot - Nymphia (チャーム付きぬいぐるみマスコット　ニンフィア) -　700yen
Plushie Charm Mascot - Pikachu (チャーム付きぬいぐるみマスコット　ピカチュウ) -　700yen
Plushie Charm Mascot - Eievui (チャーム付きぬいぐるみマスコット　イーブイ) -　700yen
Square Pouch Nymphia (スクエアポーチ　ニンフィア) -　1,200yen
2Way Boston Bag (2Wayボストンバッグ　ニンフィア) -　1,980yen
Hair Turban Eievui (ヘアターバン　イーブイ) -　1,200yen
Scrunchy Nymphia and Eievui (シュシュ　ニンフィア＆イーブイ) -　500yen
Scrunchy Pikachu and Eievui (シュシュ　ピカチュウ＆イーブイ) -　500yen
Scruncy Nymphia and Pikachu (シュシュ　ニンフィア＆ピカチュウ) -　500yen
Folding Comb Nymphia (折りたたみコーム　ニンフィア) -　450yen
Pokémon Stamp Set Nymphia (ポケモンスタンプセット　ニンフィア) -　680yen
Die Cut Stickers (ダイカットシール　ニンフィア) -　400yen
Glitter Pen Pink Nymphia (ラメ入りペン　ピンク　ニンフィア) -　200yen
Glitter Pen Orange Nymphia (ラメ入りペン　オレンジ　ニンフィア) -　200yen
Glitter Pen Light Blue Nymphia (ラメ入りペン　ライトブルー　ニンフィア) -　200yen
Glitter Pen Red Nymphia (ラメ入りペン　レッド　ニンフィア) -　200yen
Memo Pad Nymphia (3段メモ　ニンフィア) -　450yen
Handmade Sticker kit (手作りシールキット　ニンフィア) -　800yen

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/05/130524_gd01.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/05/130524_gd02.html

The official Pokémon Tretta website has announced a few new goods that will be released in April and May of 2013. The Pokémon Tretta - Collection Trunk (ポケモントレッタ　コレクショントランク) stores 99 Tretta's and 1 Tretta Report card. It has a large Monster Ball on the front and a carrying handle to make it easier for players to bring their Tretta's to a gaming unit. It will be released in Japan on April 25th, 2013 for the suggested retail price of 2,604yen (tax included).


The Pokémon Tretta - Tretta Sleeves (ポケモントレッタ　トレッタスリーブ) protect a players Tretta's from scratches and dirt. Packs of 15 will be sold starting on May 16th, 2013 for the suggested retail price of 420 yen (tax included).



Additionally, 12 more tretta from the upcoming expansion Search For That Trio Alongside Nyarth have been revealed, including a Legend class Rayquaza tretta, a Lizardon tretta that marks the very first non-legendary/mythical Pokémon to receive a Master class tretta, the first Poison-type tretta in Gureggru and Tamagetake, and another couple tretta with the Search mark, which has been revealed to be a function that allows the player to manipulate the Search Roulette to a certain degree.

Sources: http://www.pokemontretta.com/goods/trettacase.html#p04, http://www.pokemontretta.com/goods/etc.html#p06 and http://www.pokemontretta.com/tretta/t05/index.html