The official Japanese YouTube Channel posted a video for the Pikachu Mega Campaign (ピカチュウの メガキャンペーン) which will take place at the Pokémon Centers starting on December 12th, 2015. This is part one of the campaign and another part will be announced at a later date. Images from the video have been added to an Imageboard thread.


Patrons that spend at least 2,000 yen on merchandise at the store can receive 1 of 8 different Poncho Pikachu cards with an accompanying Clear File. The presents feature: Pikachu with Mega Rayquaza poncho, Pikachu with Mega Tabunne Poncho, Pikachu with Mega Tyltalis poncho, Pikachu with Mega Yadoran poncho, Pikachu with Mega Lizardon X poncho, Pikachu with Mega Lizardon Y poncho and Pikachu with Mega Lucario poncho.


Those that spend at least a 1,000 yen on TCG merchandise during the campaign, they can receive the Pokémon Center Poncho-wearing Pikachu (ポンチョを着たピカチュウ) 203/XY-P card. It features the artwork of Pikachu in Mega Tabunne, Mega Lucario and Mega Yadoran poncho's. Details of this card have been added to our TCG dex.


An alternate-colored Diancie will be distributed from December 12th, 2015 until December 31st, 2015 to players of Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. Details were not revealed.


Players of Pokémon Tretta Ultimate Z can also receive a Mega Lizardon X or Mega Gyarados trophy tretta.

Pikachu Mega Campaign Video

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KAmuiEaVY4

From November 7th, 2015 until December 6th, 2015, all Pokémon Center, Pokémon Stores and the Hokuriku Oyabe Pokémon Store Outlet will be distributing an alternate-colored Bangiras that matches the one that Kotone Yasue used to become the Junior Division Pokémon World Champion. It will be distributed to players of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.


According to the official Pokémon website, Kotone Yasue's Bangiras knew the Moves: Crunch, Rock Slide, Low Kick and Protect. Its Nature was Adamant, it was holding a Life Orb and its Ability was Sand Stream.

Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2015/teams/juniors/#team-kotone-yasue-japan-world-champion and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/10/151030_p01.html

As part of the Pokémon Center Halloween festivities, a Bakeccha will be distributed at all the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store locations from October 10th, 2015 until November 1st, 2015. It will be available to players of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Full details of this Bakeccha were not announced.

Pokémon Center Halloween

The Pokémon Centers will be decorated for Halloween from October 10th, 2015 until November 1st, 2015 and the Pikachu mascot will be visiting locations dressed in a cloak. On the weekends and public holidays, customers will also be able to get a Pikachu Halloween version sun visor as a gift.


Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/09/150917_p01.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/10/151002_p01.html

The official Japanese Pokémon Shuffle website announced a new event taking place this week for the 3DS version. Details of this event have been added to our event page and information of patch 1.2.15 has also been added to our database page.

Mega Sharpedo Competitive Stage - Nintendo 3DS Version

Compete against players from around the world for the highest score in the Mega Sharpedo Competitive Stage! The top 25,000 scorers in the US, 70,000 in Japan and 16,000 in Europe got two Attack Power ↑ items. Players within the top 18,000 scorers in the US, 50,000 in Japan and 11,000 in Europe got a Sharpedonite instead, so Sharpedo could Mega Evolve! Those that placed within the top 3,500 in the US, 2,500 in Europe and 10000 in Japan also received a Mega Speedup too! All scorers below 25,000 received a Jewel.

Distribution Dates: September 7th, 2015 until September 14th, 2015
Stage Info: 60 seconds

PokéToru Nintendo eShop Cards

Two new 1000yen Nintendo eShop cards will be available to purchase in Japan starting on September 7th, 2015. The cards feature PokéToru icon sprites from the game on the front of each card. The card on the left will be sold at Pokémon Centers and 7-11 Stores while the card on the right will be sold at Lawson stores.


Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/nintendo_eshop/posacard/krxa/index.html

To celebrate Slowpoke's PokemonCenter.com debut, The Official Pokémon Channel has posted the English dubbed version of The Slowpoke Song. The lyrics for the song have been added to our Song Database. High resolution images of the Slowpoke merchandise is available on the Imageboard thread.

Pokémon Center Slowpoke Merchandise

Slowpoke Belt Buckle - $19.99 - The Slowpoke belt buckle has that laid-back Slowpoke vibe! Relax, chill, and hang out with the mellow mood of Slowpoke: this metal buckle has got you covered. Made in the USA.


Slowpoke Glass Tumbler - $14.95 - Sip sip sip, there's no need to rush is what one of the most relaxed Pokémon of all is known for. And you can be just as chill as you take a sip of your favorite beverages from this Slowpoke glass tumbler. Made in the USA.


Slowpoke Relaxed Fit Crewneck T-Shirt - $24.95 - Feeling mellow? Like relaxing? The Slowpoke relaxed fit crewneck T-shirt is for you! Whether you are hanging out by the water's edge or many miles inland in a relaxed state of mind, you can get comfortable with Slowpoke, the Pokémon with the take-it-easy attitude. Relax, put your feet up, you're in for a smooth ride with Slowpoke! 100% Cotton Fiber. Made in Bangladesh.


Slowpoke Spiral Notebook - $19.95 - Show your friends what a relaxed and laidback personality is really like with the Slowpoke Spiral Notebook. There's no need to rush when you have one of the most relaxed Pokémon at your side. Stay organized and stay chill! Printed in the USA.

The Slowpoke Song - YouTube Clip

Sources: http://www.pokemoncenter.com/Slowpoke-T-Shirts-Collections/b/12591956011?searchSize=60 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOqy8cC72wA

To celebrate the Sendai Tanabata Festival (仙台七夕まつり), a level 100 Jirachi will be distributed at the Tohoku Pokémon Center from July 18th, 2015 until August 16th, 2015. It knows the moves: Wish, Cosmic Power, Play Rough and Heart Stamp. It is also holding a Destiny Knot. Players of X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire are eligible to receive this event Pokémon.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/07/150710_p01.html

Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store Promotion

Starting on July 18th, 2015 until supplies last, Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores will be distributing 1 of 4 different cards to those that spend at least 1000yen on Pokémon Card Game products. Rayquaza EX 158/XY-P, Reshiram, Regigigias and Hippopotas are the cards that will be distributed.



Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/06/150619_p02.html

Special Pack Hoopa (スペシャルパック フーパ)

The Special Pack Hoopa (スペシャルパック フーパ) will be released on July 18th, 2015 to promote the 18th Pocket Monsters movie. The pack includes 3 booster packs, 1 from Banded Rings and 2 from Legendary Holo Collection. The pack also comes with 2 Promo cards: Pikachu 156/XY-P and Hoopa 157/XY-P. The pack costs 600yen plus tax.


Source: http://www.pokemon-card.com/products/xy/hoopa_7andi.html

Shogakukan Pokémon BOOK Fair (小学館のポケモンBOOKフェア )

Starting in July 2015, bookstores nationwide in Japan will be be having a Shogakukan Pokémon BOOK Fair where people will be able to buy Pokémon related books. Altaria 162/XY-P will be distributed while supplies last to those that purchase merchandise at the fair.


Source: http://www.pokemon-card.com/special/shogakukan2015/

Marumiya Pokémon Products

Starting in July 2015, Marumiya Pokémon Furikake Mini Packs and Pokémon Curry - Pork and Sweet Corn (ポケモンふりかけミニパック ポケモンカレー<ポーク&コーン甘口>) products will contain 1 of 5 different Pokémon Cards. Dedenne 13/XY-P, Keromatsu 36/XY-P, Pikachu 64/XY-P, Harimaron 148/XY-P and Kabigon 149/XY-P are the cards that will be distributed. Furikake packs cost 220 yen plus tax and the Curry cost 130yen plus tax.


Sources: http://www.pokemon-card.com/special/marumiya2015/ and http://cp.marumiya.co.jp/kids2015/#prettyPhoto

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that the Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians Cafe by Sweets Paradise (ピカチュウとポケモンおんがくたいカフェ by Sweets Paradise) will be open in the Pokémon Mega Tokyo Pokémon Center from July 18th, 2015 until August 31st, 2015. The cafe will be open for a limited time and will feature exclusive items.


Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians Cafe Limited Edition Mug - 780yen / Apron - 2480yen


Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians Cafe Limited Edition Keychains - 371yen each


Menu details will be announced at a future date but the pictures above are a sample of what will be available to purchase.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/07/150703_p05.html

Sumitomo Mitsui President Ken Kubo was on-hand at a press conference on June 26th, 2015 to announce a collaboration with the Pokémon Company International to issue Pokémon VISA Credit Cards and Pokémon VISA Prepaid Cards. 3 different cards will be available featuring Pikachu as the cards artwork.

Prepaid cards feature Pikachu holding a gift and the other card features Pikachu and Hoopa and is branded as a Movie 18 The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa card. They are available to purchase on the WEB for 3000 to 29000yen each with an issuing fee of 540yen and a postage fee of 440yen including tax. They will also be sold in Pokémon Centers with fixed values of 5000yen, 10000yen and 15000yen with an issuing fee of 540yen.


The Pokémon Visa Credit card has up to 5 years expiration dates but have an annual fee. The first year is free of charge but each additional year cost 1250yen plus tax. The credit limit is between 100,000 and 800,000 yen with an interest rate of 15.0%. It is available starting on June 26th, 2015.


Shoko-tan and Little Glee Monster were also in attendance at the press conference to promote the Pokémon VISA Cards. Shoko-tan noted that people needed to be "Level 18" in order to get the credit card and she also explained that she had reached "Level 30" just last month.


Little Glee Monster performed Gaogao All Stars, the theme song to the short "Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians" and the current ending theme for the Pocket Monsters XY anime.


Sources: http://www.smbc-card.com/mem/company/news/news0001092.jsp and http://www.smbc-card.com/camp/lp14942/index.html

Bandai Namco Entertainment's official website has announced that POKKÉN TOURNAMENT will be released to arcades in Japan throughout July of 2015. The official POKKÉN TOURNAMENT website also announced another round of test locations. This time they will be at the Pokémon Centers. Our test locations page has been updated with the new information.


The Pokémon Centers host test locations: From June 13th, 2015 until June 14th, 2015 from 10:00~19:00 at Pokémon Center Tohoku, from June 20th, 2015 until June 21st, 2015 from 10:10~19:00 at Pokémon Center Nagoya and from June 27th, 2015 until June 28th, 2015 from 10:00~20:00 at Pokémon Center Fukuoka.

Sources: http://bandainamcoent.co.jp/am/bnaf11ls.php and http://pokkentournament.jp/#2