On May 25th, 2023, The Pokémon Company International unveiled the next expansion in the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet Obsidian Flames, which will launch at participating retailers worldwide beginning August 11th, 2023.

New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet Obsidian Flames Debuts Type-Shifted Tera Pokémon ex

The upcoming Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames expansion will introduce type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex to the Pokémon TCG, where certain Tera Pokémon ex cards will feature a different Energy type. For example, Trainers will see Charizard ex as a Darkness type versus its usual Fire type, as well as Tyranitar ex as a Lightning type versus its usual Fighting type or Darkness type. When attacking, type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex will use the same Energy as their usual type; however, they will have a different Weakness that corresponds with their shifted type. These cards will also follow the same rules as normal Pokémon ex — when Knocked Out, the type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex gives up two Prize cards instead of one.

Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

• 15 Pokémon ex and six Tera Pokémon ex
• 12 illustration rare Pokémon
• Six special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
• 12 ultra rare full-art etched Pokémon ex and Supporter cards
• Three hyper rare gold etched cards

Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames will be available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and special collections at Pokémon Center online and participating retailers worldwide. Equipped with two additional booster packs and one additional illustration rare style promo card featuring the Pokémon Center logo, the Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box is available for preorder now for Trainers in the US, Canada and UK alongside other products from the expansion.


In addition, ahead of the release of the tabletop version, Trainers will be able to play with Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices on Aug. 10, 2023. When logging in, the Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames Battle Pass will reward players with a new deck, featuring Darkness-type Charizard ex. Players can also unlock an additional premium deck featuring Toedscruel ex by redeeming Crystals, earned by completing daily quests.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/New-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Scarlet-VioletObsidian-Flames-Debuts-Typ

Johto fans, this one is for you! The next wave of limited edition Pokémon skateboard decks from Bear Walker are available at Pokémon Center UK, featuring Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile! High resolution photos from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon Center UK and Bear Walker Announce Brand-New Limited Edition Skateboard Designs Featuring Johto First Partner Pokémon Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile

London, United Kingdom – 24 May 2023 — Following the popular release of the Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu custom skateboard decks by industry craftsman Bear Walker earlier this year, The Pokémon Company International announced today that three new limited edition skateboard designs featuring the first partner Pokémon from Johto are now available exclusively at Pokémon Center in the UK.


Each skateboard deck features a built-in textured surface and natural wood accents that complement a bold design of Chikorita, Cyndaquil or Totodile, who fans will remember from the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games that originally launched in 2001 in Europe. Complete with stunning backgrounds that match each Pokémon’s type and limited to just 250 units of each design, the skateboard decks also ship with decorative numbered cards and two wall mounts for display.

“I loved the Johto region as a child for how it expanded the Pokémon world on from the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue games and introduced so many fun and interesting Pokémon,” Bear Walker said. “As Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver were so important to me, I wanted to do something fresh and exciting for this collection. We have completely reworked the entire board, right down to the shape and handles, while still having the focus of the design being on the Pokémon themselves to let them shine.”

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/Pokemon-Center-UK-and-Bear-Walker-Announce-Brand-New-Limited-Edition-S

Nanjamo, the Gym Leader of the Hakko Gym in Pokémon: Scarlet and Violet, is now available as a figure! The figure can be exclusively ordered from April 14th, 2023 at 10:00 until June 12th, 2023 at 23:59 for 29,700 yen through the Pokémon Center Online. An Imageboard thread has been added with pictures of the figure.

Based on Naoki Saito's illustration, Nanjamo's hair and outfit have been sculpted to recreate all of Nanjamo's charm, and we are sure that everyone will be very satisfied with the figure!

Description:

Iono is the Gym Leader of Levincia, one of the Paldea region’s prominent cities, and specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. She’s also known as the Supercharged Streamer, ​having gained popularity online as the host of a show called the Iono Zone.

Details:

Item Name: Nanjamo & Harabarie Figure (フィギュア ナンジャモ＆ハラバリ)
Order Period: April 14, 2023 at 10:00 to June 12th, 2023 at 23:59
Size and weight: approx. 21.8 x 21.8 x 18.5:cm 600g
Materials: PVC, ABS
Country of origin: China
Item Number: 4521329391298
Delivery: The products will be shipped starting in early April 2024.

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?p_cd=4521329391298

Patrons of the Pokémon Center who purchase a Pokémon Everyday Bag before June 15th, 2023 will also receive a Foldable Shopping Bag. The simple gray and yellow designs with a Poké Ball compass emblem ensures that the bags both stand out and pair well with your outfits.

Details:

Get one (1) Foldable Shopping back with all eligible purchases shipped to US, CA & UK addresses from PokemonCenter.com. Eligible purchases are orders containing any bag product. While supplies last. No code required. Preorders, digital products are not eligible for gift offer. Gift promotion ends June 15 11:59 PM PST. Get Free Shipping on orders over $20!

Items:

Item List:

Pokémon Everyday Bags: Gray & Yellow Small Shoulder Bag - $19.99
Pokémon Everyday Bags: Gray & Yellow Small Duffel Bag - $39.99
Pokémon Everyday Bags: Gray & Yellow Laptop Tote Bag - $34.99
Pokémon Everyday Bags: Gray & Yellow TCG Backpack - $59.99
Pokémon Everyday Bags: Gray & Yellow Toiletry Bag - $14.99
Pokémon Everyday Bags: Gray & Yellow Cinch Drawstring Bag - $14.99
Pokémon Everyday Bags: Gray & Yellow Waist Bag - $19.99

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/category/bags-and-backpacks

The Pokémon Company International has announced the details for the 2023 Pokémon North America International Championships. It will take place from Friday, June 30th, 2023, through Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.

2023 Pokémon North America International Championships

The Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) are the final International Championships event of the 2023 Championship Series season. It's the last major opportunity for players to earn the Championship Points they need to qualify for the World Championships, so players and fans can expect tough and exciting battles. NAIC features exciting competitions for Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Video Game Championship, and Pokémon GO players.

The event will also host the Pokémon UNITE North America Regional Finals. This is the final event to determine which teams will receive invitations to play at the Pokémon UNITE World Championships.

This season's NAIC event will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, from Friday, June 30, 2023, through Sunday, July 2, 2023. It will feature high Championship Point payouts and thousands of dollars' worth of prizes.

Event location:

Greater Columbus Convention Center
Halls A & B
400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
United States

Some tournaments begin on Friday, June 30, while others begin on Saturday, July 1. Please see pages for each game for their respective schedules.

Live coverage for this event will be hosted on Twitch and YouTube throughout the weekend. Please check the North America International Championships live streaming page for more details as they become available.

Event Registration

Registration will be managed by RK9 Labs at RK9.gg. Registration for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Video Game, and Pokémon GO events will be divided into three waves between May 17 and May 18 at the following times:

• Wave 1: May 17 at 6 a.m. PDT
• Wave 2: May 17 at 2 p.m. PDT
• Wave 3: May 18 at 10 a.m. PDT

Check back for full details on NAIC registration.

Spectator Information

Spectator badges for the North America International Championships can be purchased when registration opens (while supplies last).

Spectator badge purchases will also be divided into three waves between May 17 and May 18 at the following times:

• Wave 1: May 17 at 6 a.m. PDT
• Wave 2: May 17 at 2 p.m. PDT
• Wave 3: May 18 at 10 a.m. PDT

Spectators can pick up their badges at the following times near the Exhibit Hall A entrance:

• Thursday, June 29: 5:00–8:00 p.m.
• Friday, June 30: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 1: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday, July 2: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Side Events and Spectator Activities

A number of side events will be available for NAIC attendees. Various other on-site activities will also be offered, including demos of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the latest video games.

The always popular Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store returns with lots of event-exclusive Pokémon products. The Pop-Up Store is open to the public, so you don't need a badge to get in.

Attendees can also participate in Play Lab, a fun, hands-on Pokémon TCG learning experience guided by expert players. Like the Pop-Up Store, visitors won't need a badge to take advantage of this fun event. More details will be available at the event.

Check back for details and a schedule of side events and other activities as NAIC approaches. Best of luck to all the competitors at the North America International Championships!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2023/north-america/about/

On Saturday, May 20th, 2023, new plushies of the Legendary Pokémon Colaidon and Myraidon, which appear in the Nintendo Switch game Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, will be available at the Pokémon Center! Koraidon is in Sprinting Build, which looks like a motorcycle, and Miraidon is in Drive Mode, in which its tail and throat transform into tires. Be sure to enjoy adventures in the Paldea region with these two plush toys! They will be available at the Pokémon Center Online from 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 18th, 2023!

At the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store, pre-orders will be starting on May 20th, 2023, and sales starting on May 27th, 2023, but due to the limited number of products available, they may be sold during the pre-order period.

Please note that the release of the products may be postponed or cancelled due to the situation in the production area. Please be aware of this beforehand.

Item List (English):

Plushie Koraidon (Sprinting Build) - 5,500 yen
Plushie Miraidon (Drive Mode) - 5,500 yen

Item List (Japanese):

ぬいぐるみ コライドン(しっそうけいたい) 　5,500円
ぬいぐるみ ミライドン(ドライブモード) 　　5,500円

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2023/05/230512_to01.html

Bring home a souvenir from the Hoenn region with this new entry in The Wand Company’s line of Poké Ball replicas. The latest entry in The Wand Company’s series of Poké Ball replicas is available now at the Pokémon Center for $99.99USD/$129.99CAD. High resolution pictures of the product have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The Wand Company Dive Ball Replica at the Pokémon Center

Make a splash in your Pokémon collection with the latest release from The Wand Company, the Dive Ball. Available now at the Pokémon Center, the Dive Ball joins a collection of the company’s highly accurate, die-cast Poké Ball replicas. Originally developed in the Hoenn region’s Mossdeep City, Dive Balls are the ideal choice for catching Pokémon in water encounters, and now you can have one of your own.

Like The Wand Company’s other Poké Ball replicas, the Dive Ball features touch- and proximity-sensing technology that causes the front button to illuminate in response to nearby motion, becoming brighter when the Dive Ball is touched. Pressing the center button initiates a Pokémon-catching light sequence, adding an extra touch of realism. This beautiful replica also comes with an illuminated display case along with a display ring if you want to show off the Dive Ball on its own.

Whether you’re just diving into the ocean of Poké Ball replicas or you’re deep into collecting, The Wand Company’s Dive Ball is a fine catch. You’ll find it now at the Pokémon Center now along with other Poké Ball replicas from The Wand Company.

Product Details:

An Accurate, Detailed Die-Cast Replica
Introduced in the Hoenn region in the Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire video games, the Dive Ball is a unique type of Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon when surfing, fishing, or diving underwater. Now this useful item for Pokémon Trainers can be yours as a premium-quality replica from The Wand Company! Featuring touch- and proximity-sensing technology, the front button illuminates in response to nearby motion and becomes brighter when the Dive Ball is touched. For an extra touch of interactivity, pressing the button initiates a Pokémon-catching light sequence. This die-cast metal replica comes with an illuminated display case featuring the Pokémon logo, along with a display ring that lets you show off the Dive Ball on its own.

• Includes Dive Ball, matte black display case with polished Poké Ball icon on the lid, polished stainless steel display ring (hidden in the bottom of the display case), illustrated manual, 3 AA batteries installed in the display case, and 3 AAA batteries installed inside the Dive Ball
• Dive Ball measures nearly 3 inches (75 mm) in diameter—based on its actual size within the world of Pokémon
• Detailed, die-cast metal shell with a high-gloss lacquer finish
• Touch- and proximity-sensing technology with illumination
• Can be displayed in the presentation display case or separately on the included display ring
• Officially licensed by The Pokémon Company International and made by The Wand Company
• Item Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.7 x 3.5 IN
• Country Of Origin: Made in China
• Materials: Plastic / metal / electronics
• Item Weight: 1.3 LB
• SKU: 703-98665

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-wand-company-dive-ball-replica-at-the-pokemon-center

The Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Premium Figure Collection—Shiny Zacian/Zamazenta is available as of May 5th, 2023 at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold for $59.99 USD each.

Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Premium Figure Collection—Shiny Zacian/Zamazenta

Shiny Legendary Pokémon are among the most sought-after Pokémon of all, and now you can add Zacian or Zamazenta to your collection as a Shiny Pokémon V! In addition to an etched foil promo card, the star Pokémon also appears as a detailed figure and glossy enamel pin, and both Zacian and Zamazenta appear together on a full set of illustrated card sleeves. You'll even find a stack of booster packs from the Crown Zenith expansion to grow your collection even more!

Each Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Premium Figure Collection—Shiny Zacian/Zamazenta includes:

• 1 etched foil promo card featuring Shiny Zacian V or Shiny Zamazenta V
• 1 sculpted figure featuring Shiny Zacian or Shiny Zamazenta
• 1 collector's pin featuring Shiny Zacian or Shiny Zamazenta
• 65 card sleeves featuring both Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta
• 11 Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith booster packs
• A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Sources: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/crown-zenith-premium-figure-collection-shiny-zacian-zamazenta/

On April 29th, 2023, new plushies from the Paldea region, the setting of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will appear at the Pokémon Center! Available this time are: Upah (Paldean form), Pupimocchi, and Hulkujira. Enjoy the feeling of adventure with these three unique plushies! The Pokémon Center Online will start selling them on April 27th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.!

At the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store, pre-orders will be starting on April 29th, 2023, and sales starting on May 6th, 2023, but due to the limited number of products available, they may be sold during the pre-order period.

Please note that the release of the products may be postponed or cancelled due to the situation in the production area. Please be aware of this beforehand.

Item List (English):

Plushie Upah (Paldean form) - 2,200 yen
Plushie Pupimocchi - 2,200 yen
Plushie Hulkujira - 2,200 yen

Item List (Japanese):

ぬいぐるみ パルデアウパー　2,200円
ぬいぐるみ パピモッチ　2,200円
ぬいぐるみ ハルクジラ　2,200円

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2023/04/230421_to01.html

In July 2021, popular artist YU NAGABA, who has many fans in Japan and abroad, collaborated with the Pokémon Card Game. Yu Nagaba was also the responsible for the Character Design in the Celestial music video released in 2022. In response to that great reception, a second TCG collaboration will feature Eievui and its evolutions and will include a special set of goods newly drawn by Yu Nagaba as well as a promo card giveaway campaign!

Special BOX in collaboration with Yu Nagaba

The YU NAGABA x Pokémon Card Game Eievui Special BOX, a special set that includes a long card box, play mat, deck sleeves, and deck case, will be released on May 24th, 2023! This product features artwork by Yu Nagaba and includes Eievui and its evolutions. Each item has a different design! The Special BOX comes with a colorfully designed transparent sleeve. The long card box itself is designed with all black artwork on a white background, but you can enjoy a colorful design when it is placed in the transparent sleeve. The Special BOX costs 4800 yen (tax included).


This set is recommended for those who want to enjoy battles more with special artwork, as many of the items can be used in competitive games!

Starting today, April 21st, 2023, a lottery is being held at the Pokémon Center Online! The lottery will be open until 23:59 on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023.

YU NAGABA × Pokémon Card Game Eievui and its Evolutions Collection File

The YU NAGABA x Pokémon Card Game Eievui and its Evolutions Collection File will be released on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023! This product is a 9-pocket type with 4-holes that supports your collection and comes with 10 9-pocket refills for cards making it possible to store 180 cards. The Collection File costs 1980 yen (tax included).


The front cover features Eievui and its Evolutions drawn by Yu Nagaba. The back features a special design with bold artwork of the back of TCG cards! This product is recommended for those who like to collect Pokémon cards and makes collecting more fun!

YU NAGABA × Pokémon Card Game Eievui and its Evolutions Display Frame

The YU NAGABA x Pokémon Card Game Eievui and its Evolutions Display Frame will go on sale on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023! It is a strong, stable and freestanding ornamental frame that can be used to decorate specific cards. You can place your favorite card inside the display frame and display it on a table or on a shelf.


The cute design features Eievui and its Evolutions surrounding the frame and is drawn by Yu Nagaba. The simple monochrome view of the world is perfect for displaying the card as an interior decoration! Let's decorate your daily life with a card you like! The display frame costs 1490 yen (tax included).

Promo Cards Campaign

Starting Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, for every 1,000 yen (including tax) spent at Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, and the Pokémon Center Online nationwide in Japan, you will receive one of nine promo cards at random, newly drawn by Yu Nagaba and they are: Eievui, Showers, Thunders, Booster, Eifie, Blacky, Leafia, Glacia, and Nymphia! There is a limit 10 cards per person.


Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003911.html