Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Canada have announced Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Starter Trainer’s Packs which includes the game, 12x Revives and a keychain! They will be sold at select retailers in the United States and Canada. Despite the packaging stating that the keychains are Solgaleo and Lunala respectively, they are technically Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma keychains. Nintendo of America has taken down the posts announcing these packs due to the box art error.

Original Twitter Announcement Post

The #PokemonUltraSunMoon Starter Trainer’s Pack includes the game, 12x Revives, and a keychain. Available at select retailers! pic.twitter.com/Hasdx0fh5K

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 26, 2017

Updated Box Art Twitter Announcement Post

The #PokemonUltraSunMoon Starter Trainer’s Pack includes the game, 12x Revives, and a keychain. Available at participating retailers! pic.twitter.com/WzNDVz8b5h

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 26, 2017

Source: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/912708553944727552

Nintendo has announced that My Nintendo account holders can use their points towards the purchase of a digital version of some Pokémon games or they can also be used towards a Pokkén Tournament DX wallpaper. If you don't want to waste your 50 My Nintendo Platinum points, download our custom made Pokkén Tournament DX wallpaper for free, available in multiple resolutions including 8k!

Wallpaper - Pokkén Tournament DX

This wallpaper can be downloaded in eleven different resolutions. It costs 50 My Nintendo Platinum Points to download.


Available sizes:
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3840x2160・ 2560x1440・1920x1080・1366x768・1280x1024

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Source: https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/a591ec0e1bf52172

Celebrate the launch of Pokémon games with My Nintendo rewards

Pokkén Tournament™ DX is here, plus two classic Pokémon titles return!

Available today, the Pokkén Tournament DX game lands on the Nintendo Switch™ console with added Pokémon fighters and new enhancements. With Nintendo Switch, you can battle at home or on the go to become the Ferrum League champion! Plus, two of the most beloved Pokémon games of all time, Pokémon™ Gold Version and Pokémon™ Silver Version, are now available on the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems.

To help celebrate, My Nintendo is offering some deluxe rewards inspired by the Pokémon series of games. You can use your points and redeem these rewards:

• Pokkén Tournament™ DX wallpaper
• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire* (30% off)
• Pokémon Puzzle Challenge* (30% off)
• PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure (20% off)

Redeem your points now and get the new wallpaper to help celebrate the big day!

Source: https://my.nintendo.com/news/f16471214d192bbe

YouTube Clip - Nintendo Switch - Answer the Call to Battle in Pokkén Tournament DX

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM3QkBnkP_c

A Nintendo Direct was broadcast on September 13th, 2017 at 6pm EST. Notes from this Nintendo Direct have been added to our content page. High resolution pictures from the press videos and press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Nintendo Direct - September 13th, 2017 - Highlights

• In Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon, legendary Pokémon Necrozma has transformed into two new forms Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma.
  
  
  
  
  
• Two brand new Pokémon revealed: Ultra Beasts - UB Burst and UB Assembly.
  
  
  
  
  
• New Nintendo 2DS XL Poké Ball Edition revealed. Released date of November 3rd, 2017.
  
  
  
  
  
• Players that buy Pokémon Gold or Pokémon Silver Virtual Console can receive 3DS themes.
  
  
  
  
  
• Those that purchase Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon between November 17th, 2017 and January 10th, 2017, players will receive a Special Rockruff that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc from November 17th, 2017 to January 10th, 2018.
  
  
  
  
  
• Those that purchase Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon Digital Versions will receive 12 Quick Balls.
  
  
  
  
  
• Those that purchase Pokémon Gold or Silver Versions for the Virtual Console can then receive Celebi as a special gift for Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon.
  
  
  
  
  

Press Release - Nintendo Details a Massive Lineup of Games Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS

Pokémon Ultra Sun / Pokémon Ultra Moon: The new games feature customizable main characters who embark on a new adventure. An untold story unfolds on a grand scale, where the Legendary Pokémon that steals light, Necrozma, has transformed into two new forms: Dusk Mane Necrozma, who took over Solgaleo, and Dawn Wings Necrozma who took over Lunala. Fans who purchase and activate the game by Jan. 10 can get a special gift Rockruff, who will evolve into a Dusk Form Lycanroc, new to the world of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. Fans who download the digital version of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon by Jan. 10 will receive 12 Quick Balls. Finally, a cool Poké Ball-themed New Nintendo 2DS XL system will launch separately two weeks prior on Nov. 3.

Source: https://press.nintendo.com/en-CA/Nintendo-Details-a-Massive-Lineup-of-Games-Coming-to-Nintendo-Switch-a

Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Double Pack / Pokémon Center Pre-order Presents

Those that pre-order two copies of Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon between September 22nd, 2017 and November 16th, 2017 at a Pokémon Center, a Pokémon Store, the Pokémon Store Online or the Pokémon EXPO Gym Official Shop can receive Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma Figures as well as a Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Alola Art Book. Two copies of the games are required to be ordered in order to receive these presents but any combination including the Double Pack qualify. For example, people could purchase two copies of Ultra Sun to receive the presents.


The Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Double Pack costs 9960yen while each game purchased separately costs 4980 yen. The Double pack also comes with 2 serial codes to get 100 Monster balls.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2017/09/170914_p01.html

YouTube Trailer - Uncover More Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Secrets!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rQLqeX_LcQ

YouTube Trailer - Uncover More Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Secrets!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJdwPU-SylM

Yuji Nakamura of Bloomberg Technology interviewed The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara and talked about the future of Pokémon video games. Below are excerpts from that interview.

Pokémon GO:

The interview confirmed once again that Trading and one-on-one battles are coming to Pokémon GO.

• “We’ve only accomplished 10 percent of what Pokémon and Niantic are trying to do, so going forward we will have to include fundamental Pokémon experiences such as Pokémon trading and peer-to-peer battles, and other possibilities.”
• “Depending on location, there are many Pokémon with different characteristics. So what do we do with those and the real world? One view is to have chilly Pokémon in a cold climate, but then that would also mean that people born on a tropical island won’t be able to catch them. So we are always thinking of how to find the right balance between game design, how our Pokémon should exist, and how players feel about their collections.”
• “Right now, if you go to the coast you can catch water Pokémon. For example, if you have a setting for electric-type Pokémon (such as Pikachu) to appear at power plants, is that really a good idea for you to find one in such a location -- is it safe, and is it OK regionally? We see it as a very realistic problem.”
• “On the other hand, it has created a lot of social problems. When too many people gather, it causes mass confusion. Also this isn’t limited to Pokémon Go, but the issue of staring at smartphones while walking is something we have to focus on and think about.”

Pokémon Game for the Nintendo Switch:

• The announcement caused Nintendo’s stock price to jump as much as 3 percent in U.S. trading, as investors bet the new title will boost Switch sales.
• “With the Switch, we see it as a chance to create Pokémon that goes deeper and with a higher level of expression. As a result, that makes it an extremely important platform.”
• “Right now we’re using 7 to 8 inch screens, but on a high-definition TV you can express a whole different world with graphics and sound.”
• “Until now, games were made as one for one person, but now you can go home and play with everyone -- so how do we tackle these themes, and how do we make sure it’s not complicated?”
• “I can’t say that we’ll release accessories, but I’d like to think of that possibility.”
• “Unlike smartphones, the Switch is not a game device that assumes that there’s constant network connectivity. So from our perspective, it’s really not that different from DS or 3DS in terms of connectivity.”

Augmented Reality and the Future of Pokémon

Augmented Reality could play a significant role in games other than Pokémon GO.

• “With current AR, even if you say Pikachu is there, no one really thinks that. But that reality is just one step away. For example, you’ll be able to find Pikachu, and it can sense this table and jump on it, and you can see its shadow on the table, and then it faces you and starts talking to you. We will see the birth of this reality that is another step up from the current Pokémon Go. And I’ve only mentioned the visual aspect, but you can add haptic and rumble technology to that.”
• “Voice-activated assistants are increasing. Whether it is Google Home or Amazon or Apple Homepod, there are many of them and we could see these dialogue-based devices give birth of a new form of entertainment.”
• “Switch is just one of the possible platforms. I think we will open up more possibilities from all these platforms. Playing in a more realistic way should be possible.”

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-05/pokemon-s-ceo-hints-at-big-plans-for-games-on-smartphone-switch

The Official Nintendo UK Store has revealed 2 new packs to pre-order for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Both packs cost £169.99 each and each include 1 copy of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon, a New Nintendo 2DS XL system and a Pokémon Pikachu Hard Pouch. Both packs come out on November 17th, 2017. The Nintendo Official UK Store offers an extended 2 year warranty on all New Nintendo 2DS XL consoles.

New Nintendo 2DS XL Pokémon Ultra Sun Pack

Take on the role of a Pokémon Trainer and uncover new tales, and unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the Legendary Pokémon. With new story additions and features this earns Pokémon Ultra Sun the name "Ultra!" Another adventure is about to begin!

This bundle includes a New Nintendo 2DS XL White and Orange console, Pokémon Ultra Sun and a Pokémon Pikachu Hard Pouch.

New Nintendo 2DS XL Pokémon Ultra Moon Pack

Take on the role of a Pokémon Trainer and uncover new tales, and unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the Legendary Pokémon. With new story additions and features this earns Pokémon Ultra Moon the name "Ultra!" Another adventure is about to begin!

This bundle includes a New Nintendo 2DS XL Black and Turquoise console, Pokémon Ultra Moon and a Pokémon Pikachu Hard Pouch.

Sources: https://store.nintendo.co.uk/new-nintendo-2ds-xl-console/new-nintendo-2ds-xl-pokemon-ultra-moon-pack/11536059.html and https://store.nintendo.co.uk/new-nintendo-2ds-xl-console/new-nintendo-2ds-xl-pokemon-ultra-sun-pack/11536062.html

Nintendo of America announced on Twitter that a Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Veteran Trainer's Dual Pack will be released on November 17th, 2017. It will contain both games, 16 art cards and a digital download card for 200 Poké Balls.

The #PokemonUltraSunMoon Veteran Trainer’s Dual Pack will be available Nov. 17th. It includes both games, 16 art cards, and more! pic.twitter.com/1VaoutVfoP

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 28, 2017

Source: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/902287257268355072

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo have announced a brand-new form of the Pokémon Lycanroc, along with information on how to obtain it in the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon video games.

In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, the Pokémon Rockruff could evolve into either Midday Form Lycanroc or Midnight Form Lycanroc. In the upcoming video games Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, however, a new version of Lycanroc will be available: Dusk Form Lycanroc.


Dusk Form Lycanroc
Type: Rock
Ability: Tough Claws

Dusk Form Lycanroc features characteristics of both Lycanroc Midday Form and Lycanroc Midnight Form. It stands on all fours and has behavioral traits similar to Midday Form, but when it attacks, its eyes glow red, much like Midnight Form. Dusk Form Lycanroc has a tranquil demeanor and always remains calm. This Pokémon is obedient towards a Trainer that it trusts. It has an intense fighting spirit, and as a result, prefers to do combat at close quarters.

Rockruff caught through normal gameplay cannot evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc. A unique Rockruff that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc will be wirelessly distributed via Nintendo Network as a special early purchase bonus for owners of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon. Players will be able to receive their Rockruff from the games’ launch on 17 November until 10 January 2018. More details are planned to be announced later this year.

Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/895997922461876224

September 2017 Corocoro

Scans of the September 2017 issue of Corocoro which were leaked earlier this week revealed that the Rockruff Distribution will run from November 17th, 2017 through to January 10th, 2018 in Japan, the same days as in North America.

Secrets of Lycanroc Dusk Form Revealed

Find out how to get a special Rockruff that will evolve into this incredible Pokémon.


We recently got our first look at the newly discovered Dusk Form Lycanroc. Now more details have been revealed, including how you can add this cool Pokémon to your Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon game.

A Unique Look and Attitude

Dusk Form Lycanroc shares some of the aspects of Midday Form, such as a four-legged stance and obedience toward its trusted Trainer. But it's also like Midnight Form—at the moment it attacks, its eyes turn red! Around its neck are four rocks like those of Midday Form, while the mane on its head matches that of Midnight Form.

Little things don't shake the tranquil demeanor of Dusk Form Lycanroc, but it has a well of intense fighting spirit hidden within, and as a result, it relishes combat at close quarters. It also tries to use Counter when battles get intense.

A New Battle Formation

The moves that Dusk Form Lycanroc can learn also seem to reflect the characteristics of both Midday and Midnight Forms. Dusk Form Lycanroc learns both Accelerock and Counter—moves favored by Midday Form and Midnight Form Lycanroc, respectively.

Accelerock is a Rock-type physical move that always goes first. In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, only Midday Form Lycanroc could learn this move. Midday Form could learn this move when it evolved from Rockruff. Counter is a Fighting-type move that inflicts double the damage received by an opponent's physical attack. In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, Midnight Form Lycanroc learned this move when it evolved from Rockruff.

Dusk Form Lycanroc has the Ability Tough Claws, a different Ability than either Midday Form or Midnight Form. Tough Claws greatly increases the power of moves that make direct contact. A Dusk Form Lycanroc with this Ability would likely favor a different style of battle than Midday Form or Midnight Form.

Get Dusk Form Lycanroc!

Only special Rockruff can evolve into a Dusk Form Lycanroc, and neither this Rockruff nor Dusk Form Lycanroc can be caught in normal gameplay. But you can get a special gift of this Rockruff as an early purchase bonus with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. Players will be able to receive a special Rockruff that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc via Nintendo Network from Friday, November 17, 2017, until Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Evolve this special Rockruff and have an adventure in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon together with your Dusk Form Lycanroc!

You'll be able to get this Rockruff only for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. Details on the ways to get this special Rockruff will be announced soon, so keep checking back for more information on it and on the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games, launching November 17 for systems in the Nintendo 3DS family.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/secrets-of-lycanroc-dusk-form-revealed/

YouTube - Dusk Form Lycanroc Appears! Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon 8/11 Latest Information

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xw9cCBlncQ

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon will offer a fresh adventure through the tropical Alola region when they launch exclusively for Nintendo 3DS family systems on November 17th. On the same day, the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon – Ultra Dual Edition, as well as Fan Editions of both individual games, will also be available in the United Kingdom.

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon – Ultra Dual Edition

Contains: retail versions of both Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, a SteelBook and two download codes each containing 50 potions.

Pokémon Ultra Sun – Fan Edition

Contains: retail version of Pokémon Ultra Sun and a SteelBook.

Pokémon Ultra Moon – Fan Edition

Contains: retail version of Pokémon Ultra Moon and a SteelBook.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon will be available in shops and as downloadable versions from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems on November 17th, 2017.

Source: https://www.nintendo.co.uk

Nintendo, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak revealed during the Nintendo Spotlight: E3 2017 that Game Freak is developing a "core" Pokémon game for the Nintendo Switch. Tsunekazu Ishihara of The Pokémon Company announced the game during the broadcast.

YouTube Clip - Nintendo Spotlight: E3 2017 - Transcript

"I have one more announcement. Game Freak has begun developing a core RPG Pokémon title on Nintendo Switch. It may not release for more than a year but we hope you'll look forward to it all the same." (Tsunekazu Ishihara ,The Pokémon Company)

YouTube Clip - Nintendo Spotlight: E3 2017

Source: https://youtu.be/M2mZS_p4A7Y?t=520

On May 16, 2017, new update data for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon became available bringing the game up to version 1.2. This update must be applied in order to use the Internet features of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. The Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update but do not delete the update data. The update data can be viewed in the "Downloadable Content" area of the Data Management menu.

Patch Notes - Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Version 1.2

• Fixed the issue that occurred when attacking with Sky Drop on a Pokémon using Spiky Shield.
• Fixed the issue where Scatterbug didn’t learn Egg Moves properly.
• Various fixes to improve gameplay.
• Once version 1.2 has been installed, any Battle Videos saved prior to this cannot be played or shared.

Source: http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25400/~/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-sun-and-pok%C3%A9mon-moon