Like earlier years, Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) will be holding a tie-in campaign related to the upcoming Pokémon movie, starting Saturday March 23rd.



The popular 'Pokémon Stamp Rally Along the Meitetsu 2013 Spring', where children can gather stamps from various stations along the line to qualify for prizes, will run from Saturday March 23rd all the way up through Golden Week, ending on Monday May 6th.



Two separate contests will be held.
Those who have gathered at least two of the 7 different stamps are eligible for the 'Extremespeed Award', where 100 winners will be given sets of Pokémon Center merchandise; 20 winners will receive a 'Pikachu Set', while 80 winners will receive a 'Pokémon Center Nagoya Set'.
Those having gathered all 7 stamps will be eligible for the 'Spring Master Award', where 10 winners will receive a Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo DVD, and 2 winners will receive the grand prize: Giving the departure signal for the train during a special event to be held Sunday July 14th.

Additionally, "The Extremespeed Genesect" (神速のゲノセクト号), a train sporting a design featuring Pokémon from the upcoming movie, will be running throughout the campaign period. A departure ceremony will be held at the Central Japan International Airport Station Sunday March 24th.


In addition, various other tie-in events, like a coloring contest, will be held throughout the campaign period.

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=695 and http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/osusume/shohin/1227227_1244.html

McDonalds Happy Set Campaign

McDonalds will also be hosting a movie tie-in campaign next week.
Those buying a Happy Set Saturday March 30th or Sunday March 31st will be given a promotional Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo double poster as long as supplies last.

The front side of the poster will feature an Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo illustration with a calendar for April, May, June and July, with important dates (start of the ticket preorder period, start of the ticket preorder Mewtwo event download period, and movie premiere date) marked.
The back side will feature a Pikachu and its Eievui Friends illustration and a maze game. Correctly solving the maze makes you eligible to win various tie-in prizes.



Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=700

The Pokémon TCG: Black and White—Plasma Freeze expansion is the newest addition to the Pokémon Trading Card Game and will be available in stores from May 8, bringing more than 110 new cards to collect and play.

Key Features of the Pokémon TCG: Black and White—Plasma Freeze expansion:

• Team Plasma cards—A unique blue border and Team Plasma shield adorn each Team Plasma card.
• Six new Pokémon-EX cards and six full-art Pokémon-EX rare Ultra cards—New, powerful Pokémon-EX include Deoxys-EX, Thundurus-EX, Latios-EX, and Latias-EX.
• Two new ACE SPEC cards—Incredibly powerful Trainer cards. Only one ACE SPEC card is allowed in each player’s deck.
• Booster packs—Packs of 10 additional cards selected from the expansion.
• Theme decks—60-card preconstructed decks are designed to introduce players to the Pokémon TCG by enabling them to play right away.

Black and White - Plasma Freeze theme decks and booster packs include an in-pack code card that unlocks virtual cards from the Black and White- Plasma Freeze expansion for play in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online at www.pokemon.co.uk/tcgo.

Theme Decks - Frost Ray and Psy Crusher

The Pokémon TCG: Black and White - Plasma Freeze expansion will also feature two theme decks: Frost Ray Theme Deck and Psy Crusher Theme Deck.

Booster Packs

Viz has revealed more manga volumes that will be released during 2013. Below are the details for each of the books.

BW Volume 9	BW Volume 10	Adventures Volume 16	Adventures Volume 17
Release date: April 2, 2013 Author: Hidenori Kusaka Illustrator: Satoshi Yamamoto Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (April 2, 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1421558939 ISBN-13: 978-1421558936	Release date: June 4, 2013 Author: Hidenori Kusaka Illustrator: Satoshi Yamamoto Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (June 4, 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1421558947 ISBN-13: 978-1421558943	Release date: May 7, 2013 Author: Hidenori Kusaka Illustrator: Satoshi Yamamoto Paperback: 208 pages Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (May 7, 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1421535505 ISBN-13: 978-1421535500	Release date: July 2, 2013 Author: Hidenori Kusaka Illustrator: Satoshi Yamamoto Paperback: 208 pages Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition Language: English ISBN-10: 1421535513 ISBN-13: 978-1421535517

Pokémon Adventures, Vol. 17

Adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon video games! All your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga!

On an accidental seafaring adventure in a submarine, Ruby discovers something mysterious deep beneath the waves. Then fishing nets him another Pokémon. But is his growing team bringing him closer to—or farther from—his dream? Next, Ruby must face his scariest opponent yet...his father! Meanwhile, Sapphire is having trouble getting in her quota of Gym battles. One Gym Leader wants to just hand her a badge without a proper fight! And another has been...kidnapped?!

Pokémon Black and White, Vol. 10

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games!

Meet Pokémon Trainers Black and White! His entire life, Black has dreamed of winning the Pokémon League! Now he embarks on a journey to explore the Unova region and fill a Pokédex for Professor Juniper. White has an exciting career as the Trainer of a talented troupe of performing Pokémon. She dreams of making her Tepig Gigi a star! Together, Black and White continue on their journey... What surprising new Pokémon—and people—will they meet next?!

After a fierce battle with Black, Gym Leader Clay reveals a dangerous secret. Now Black must prove himself to the other Unova Gym Leaders so he can join their team to fight a common enemy—an evil organization that might jeopardize the Pokémon League Championship itself!

Will Black earn the trust of the Unova Gym Leaders by...ringing a bell?! Plus, meet Krokorok, Tirtouga, Palpitoad, Excadrill, Pidove and Swoobat!

The Pokémon Centers in Japan will begin selling Red Genesect products based on this years 16th Pocket Monsters movie starting on Saturday March 23rd, 2013 and Saturday March 30th, 2013. Below are the products that will be for sale.

Saturday March 23rd, 2013 Merchandise

Red Genesect Plushie (赤いゲノセクトぬいぐるみ)　1,800yen
Red Genesect Handkerchief (ハンカチ 赤いゲノセクト) 350yen
Red Genesect Drawstring Pouch (巾着 赤いゲノセクト) 580yen
Red Genesect Large Drawstring Pouch (大判巾着 赤いゲノセクト) 1,580yen
Red Genesect Wristband (リストバンド 赤いゲノセクト) 680yen
Red Genesect A4 Clear File (A4クリアファイル 赤いゲノセクト) 210yen
Red Genesect General-purpose Notebook (じゆうちょう 赤いゲノセクト) 170yen
Set of 5 2B Red Genesect Pencils (2B鉛筆5本セット 赤いゲノセクト) 350yen
2 Sets of 7 Red Genesect Colored Pencils (7色鉛筆2本セット 赤いゲノセクト) 180yen
Red Genesect Pencil Cap Set of 5 (ジョイント鉛筆キャップ5本セット 赤いゲノセクト) 320yen
Red Genesect Eraser (消しゴム 赤いゲノセクト) 160yen
Red Genesect Ruler (定規 赤いゲノセクト) 250yen
Red Genesect Pencil Case (ペンケース 赤いゲノセクト) 500yen
Red Genesect Metal Seal (メタリックシール 赤いゲノセクト) 300yen
Red Genesect T-shirt (size 130) [Tシャツ 赤いゲノセクト (サイズ130)] 2,400yen
Red Genesect Metal Charm 649-2 [メタルチャーム 649-2 (赤いゲノセクト)] 290yen

Saturday March 30th, 2013 Merchandise

Red Genesect Shoulder Bag (ショルダーバッグ 赤いゲノセクト)　2,100yen
Red Genesect Wallet (ウォレット 赤いゲノセクト) 　1,380yen

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/03/130315_p02.html

Official Pokémon Magazine will be releasing a printed version of the magazine starting on March 20th, 2013 in the United Kingdom. The magazine will cover the videogames, the Trading Card Game, the TV shows, the films and a lot more. The first issue costs £3.99 but if people subscribe now, they can get the first three issues for £5. A years subscription costs £40.

The first magazine comes with four free Pokémon gifts. There's a massive double-sided poster featuring Emboar, Serperior and Samurott. There is a Pokémon sticker sheet featuring Kyurem, Reshiram, Zekrom and many more. Then there are some Pokémon door hangers with Pikachu on one side and Meowth on the other. Finally, there is four Pokémon badges featuring Tepig, Snivy, Oshawott and Pikachu.

13 issues of the Official Pokémon Magazine will be released a year, all edited by ONM Editor-in-Chief Chandra Nair.

Magazine Subscription Details

Official Pokémon Magazine is your one-stop shop for everything Pokémon! It's your ultimate guide to all the latest videogame, TV series, film and trading card info, and also comes with amazing Pokémon-themed gifts every single month. So don't miss out, subscribe today!

The amazing launch issue brings the first details of brand new Nintendo 3DS videogame Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. It also boasts a pullout Pokémon X and Pokémon Y poster, a separate, double-sided Pokémon poster, a set of four Pokémon Pin Badges and an awesome page of Pokémon vinyl stickers. It's a Pokémon extravaganza!

*Take advantage of this special launch offer and try the first 3 issues for just £5!

Plus, continue to subscribe and continue to save! There's no obligation and you're free to cancel at any time, but if you like what you read then your subscription will continue at the low rate of just £9.99 every three months. That's a saving of 23% off the cover price!

Pre-order now: Official Pokémon Magazine launches on the 20th March! Subscribe by the 6th March to ensure you receive the very first issue!

Sources: http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/pokw13/ and http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/47208/were-launching-the-official-pokemon-magazine-next-month-subscribe-now-for-pound5/

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that Masuda Deoxys will be distributed again, this time at participating Aeon (イオン), Ito-Yokado (イトーヨーカドー), Daiei (ダイエー), Toys"R"Us (トイザらス), Al-Plaza (アル・プラザ), Heiwado (平和堂), Fuji (フジ), Apita (アピタ), Piago (ピアゴ) and Pokémon Center (ポケモンセンター) locations. It is the same Deoxys that was distributed at Aeon Mall locations and the Jump Festa 2013.


Players of the Japanese versions of Pocket Monsters Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 will be able to receive this Dexoys from March 30th, 2013 until May 6th, 2013.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/02/130215_g01.html

Deoxys Plushies

In addition to the Deoxys that will be distributed for the games, the 4 Deoxys formes will be available as plushies at the Pokémon Centers starting on March 20th, 2013 for 980 yen each.



Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/02/130215_p01.html

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that a bunch of Lizardon related goods, some of which are for adults, will be going on sale at the Pokémon Centers on March 9th, 2013. Lizardon was made popular when it debuted on the cover of Pocket Monsters Red. Below are the revealed items.

Other Lizardon Items

A4 Double Pocket Clear File Lizardon (A4ダブルポケットクリアファイル LIZARDON) -　350yen
Spiral Notebook Lizardon (リングノート LIZARDON) -　500yen
General-purpose Notebook Lizardon (じゆうちょう LIZARDON) -　170yen
Lizardon Underlay (下敷き LIZARDON) -　230yen
2B Pencil set of 5 Lizardon (2B鉛筆5本セット LIZARDON) -　350yen
Pencil Cap Set Lizardon (鉛筆キャップセット LIZARDON) -　280yen
Lizardon Eraser (消しゴム LIZARDON) -　160yen
Ruler Lizardon (定規 LIZARDON) -　250yen
Lizardon Sticker (ステッカー LIZARDON) -　300yen
Ballpoint Pen 6 Colors (6色ボールペン LIZARDON) -　600yen
Pencil Case Lizardon (筆入れ LIZARDON) -　1,800yen
Lizardon Handkerchief (ハンカチ LIZARDON) -　350yen
Lizardon Purse (巾着 LIZARDON) -　580yen
Lizardon Wristband (リストバンド LIZARDON) -　680yen
Bandana LZ (バンダナ LZ) - 600yen
T-Shirt LZ (Ｔシャツ LZ) - 2,400yen Each
Socks LZ (ソックス LZ) - 500yen Each

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/02/130215_p02.html

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced a bunch of Genesect merchandise will go on sale on December 26th, 2012 at the Pokémon Centers.

List of Genesect Goods

A4 Clear File Genesect (A4クリアファイル ゲノセクト)　 210yen
General-Purpose Notebook Genesect (じゆうちょう　ゲノセクト) 　170yen
3D Spiral Notebook Genesect (3Dリングノート　ゲノセクト)　 500yen
3D Underlay Genesect (3D下敷き　ゲノセクト) 　400yen
Eraser Genesect (消しゴム　ゲノセクト) 　160yen
Ruler Genesect (定規　ゲノセクト) 　250yen
Set of 5 Genesect 2b Pencils (2B鉛筆5本セット　ゲノセクト)　 350yen
Pencil Cap Set Genesect (鉛筆キャップセット　ゲノセクト) 　320yen
Sharp Ball Pen Genesect (シャープボールペン　ゲノセクト)　 600yen
Metallic Seal Genesect (メタリックシール　ゲノセクト) 　300yen
Pen Case Gensect (ペンケース　ゲノセクト) 　1,000yen
Handkerchief Genesect (ハンカチ　ゲノセクト)　 350yen
Pouch Genesect (巾着　ゲノセクト) 　580yen
T-Shirt Genesect (Ｔシャツ　ゲノセクト)　each 2,400yen
National Zukan Metal Charm 649 (全国ずかんメタルチャーム649) 　150yen
Metal Key Holder Genesect (メタルキーホルダー　ゲノセクト) 　650yen
Card Case 12 Genesect (カードケース１２　ゲノセクト) 　880yen
Strap Genesect (ストラップ　ゲノセクト) 　500yen
Genesect Plushie (ゲノセクトぬいぐるみ) 　1,800yen
Game Dot Charm (ゲームドットチャーム)　DC174 350yen

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/12/121214_p01.html

McDonalds Japan has announced that they will be distributing Pokémon figure toys in their Happy Set meals nationwide for about four weeks starting on December 14, 2012, while supplies last. There are 15 different toys to collect including: Talking Type: Pikachu, Meloetta, Light Up Type: Pokabu, Victini, Emonga, Lucario, Running Type: Keldeo, White Kyurem, Black Kyurem, Kyurem, Mijumaru, Moving Type: Pochama, Tsutarja, Eievui and Sazandora. All the figures are on a pedestal.


Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/12/121214_c02.html and http://www.garbagenews.net/archives/2005100.html

The famous t-shirt of the day site, Teefury has gone Pokémon themed for the day. And not only that, it's a BATTLE. Lend Charmander your support, and get a rather cool tee at the same time!


Source: http://www.teefury.com