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As Trainers battle for the title of Pokémon GO World Champion in Yokohama, Japan, at the Pokémon GO Worlds 2023, Pokémon GO is bringing the WCS celebration to Trainers all over the world from August 11th, 2023 through 15, 2023!

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Celebrate the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Pokémon GO!

Crowning a World Champion! The 2023 Pokémon World Championships will take place from August 11 to 13, 2023, in Yokohama, Japan. The top qualifying Pokémon GO players from around the globe will compete to determine who will be crowned the 2023 Pokémon GO World Champion! Among other prizes, the Pokémon GO World Champion will receive an in-game World Champion 2023 outfit and pose!

Tune in to watch live!

Tune in and watch all the action beginning at 12:00 a.m. UTC each day!

English Stream:
Japanese Stream:
https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/wcs_event/2023/ja/howtowatch/

Avatar Items to celebrate

Keep your eyes on the broadcast—we’ll display a code for the following T-shirt for your avatar!

  • 2023 Worlds Tee (Yellow): Available globally via a code shared during the World Championships Stream on the first day of the competition.
The following item will be available beginning on August 11, 2023.
  • 2023 Worlds Tee (Gray): Available globally in the in-app shop at no cost.

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A 2023 Pokémon World Championships Celebration in Pokémon GO!

Friday, August 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon GO is celebrating the 2023 Pokémon World Championships and all things GO Battle League!

Pokémon debuts

Passimian, the Teamwork Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!

Passimian
Passimian

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

Pikachu
World Championships 2023 Pikachu

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

Battle Icon: The maximum number of sets you can play per day in the GO Battle League will go up from 5 to 10.
Battle Icon: Pokémon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.

Timed Research

World Championships–themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn an Elite Fast TM, an encounter with a World Championships 2023 Pikachu, and more!

Pikachu TM
World Championships 2023 Pikachu | Elite Fast TM

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Scraggy—if you’re lucky!

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Machop Shiny Icon, Chinchou Shiny Icon, Wooper Shiny Icon, Sableye Shiny Icon, Meditite Shiny Icon, Spheal Shiny Icon, Drilbur Shiny Icon, Scraggy Shiny Icon, Bunnelby Shiny Icon, Wooloo
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Onix Shiny Icon, Lickitung Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.

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One-Star Raids: World Championships 2023 Pikachu Shiny Icon, Alolan Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Gligar Shiny Icon, Scraggy Shiny Icon
Three-Star Raids: Skarmory Shiny Icon, Galarian Stunfisk Shiny Icon, Passimian
Five-Star Raids: Cresselia Shiny Icon
Mega Raids: Mega Gyarados Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

You can encounter the following Pokémon when you complete Field Research tasks!

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World Championships 2023 Pikachu Shiny Icon, Alolan Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Seel Shiny Icon, Magikarp Shiny Icon, Galarian Zigzagoon Shiny Icon, Spheal Shiny Icon, Passimian, Wimpod

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Featured attacks

Alolan Sandslash - Evolve Alolan Sandshrew during the event to get an Alolan Sandslash that knows the Fast Attack Shadow Claw.
Machamp - Evolve Machoke during the event to get a Machamp that knows the Charged Attack Payback.
Dewgong - Evolve a Seel during the event to get a Dewgong that knows the Fast Attack Ice Shard and the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
Walrein - Evolve Sealeo during the event to get a Walrein that knows the Fast Attack Powder Snow and the Charged Attack Icicle Spear.
Obstagoon - Evolve Galarian Linoone during the event to get an Obstagoon that knows the Charged Attack Obstruct.

Avatar Items

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The following items will be available beginning on August 11, 2023.

  • 2023 Worlds Jersey
  • 2023 Worlds Jacket

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/world-championships-event-2023/
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On August 5th, 2023, goods to liven up the Pokémon World Championships 2023 Yokohama Minato Mirai Events will be available at the Pokémon Center! Pikachu pop apparel and outdoor event items will be available. The apparel lineup includes T-shirts in a variety of sizes for adults and children, fashionable glasses with a Pikachu motif, shoulder bags, and more! You can enjoy coordinating your outfit that's full of Pikachu.

There is also a long cool towel made of contact-cooling material that is useful during the summer, and other items that glow in the dark! Wear your favorite items and enjoy the events to their fullest. The Pokémon Center Online will begin selling these items starting on August 3rd, 2023 at 10:00 a.m!

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

At the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store, pre-orders for products with a (★) will be starting on August 5th, 2023 with sales starting on August 12th, 2023 but due to the limited number of products available, they may be sold during the pre-order period.

Items:

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T-shirt PIKACHU Black 110 - 3,080 yen | T-shirt PIKACHU White 110 - 3,080 yen

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T-shirt Dress PIKACHU (free size) - 3,960 yen | Cool Long Towel PIKACHU - 1,980 yen (★)

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Cool Bottled Towel PIKACHU - 1,320 yen | Fashion Glasses Pikachu - 4,180 yen (★)

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Shoulder Bag PIKACHU - 3,960 yen (★) | Mist Fan PIKACHU - 2,750 yen (★)

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PET Bottle Holder PIKACHU - 1,870 yen (★) | Glow in the Dark Fan PIKACHU - 550 yen

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Glow in the Dark Pins Collection PIKACHU - 660 yen

Item List (English):

T-shirt PIKACHU Black 110 - 3,080 yen
T-shirt PIKACHU White 110 - 3,080 yen
T-shirt PIKACHU Black 130 - 3,080 yen
T-shirt PIKACHU White 130 - 3,080 yen
T-shirt PIKACHU Black S - 3,630 yen
T-shirt PIKACHU White S - 3,630 yen
T-shirt PIKACHU Black M - 3,630 yen
T-shirt PIKACHU White M - 3,630 yen
T-shirt PIKACHU Black L - 3,630 yen
T-shirt PIKACHU White L - 3,630 yen
T-shirt PIKACHU Black XL - 3,630 yen
T-shirt PIKACHU White XL - 3,630 yen
T-shirt Dress PIKACHU (free size) - 3,960 yen
Fashion Glasses Pikachu - 4,180 yen (★)
Shoulder Bag PIKACHU - 3,960 yen (★)
Cool Long Towel PIKACHU - 1,980 yen (★)
Cool Bottled Towel PIKACHU - 1,320 yen
PET Bottle Holder PIKACHU - 1,870 yen (★)
Mist Fan PIKACHU - 2,750 yen (★)
Glow in the Dark Fan PIKACHU - 550 yen
Glow in the Dark Pins Collection PIKACHU - 660 yen
*6 types in total. Can't choose pattern

Item List (Japanese):

Tシャツ PIKACHU Black 110 3,080円
Tシャツ PIKACHU White 110 3,080円
Tシャツ PIKACHU Black 130 3,080円
Tシャツ PIKACHU White 130 3,080円
Tシャツ PIKACHU Black S 3,630円
Tシャツ PIKACHU White S 3,630円
Tシャツ PIKACHU Black M 3,630円
Tシャツ PIKACHU White M 3,630円
Tシャツ PIKACHU Black L 3,630円
Tシャツ PIKACHU White L 3,630円
Tシャツ PIKACHU Black XL 3,630円
Tシャツ PIKACHU White XL 3,630円
Tシャツワンピース PIKACHU(フリーサイズ) 3,960円
ファッショングラス ピカチュウ 4,180円(★)
ショルダーバッグ PIKACHU 3,960円(★)
ひんやりロングタオル PIKACHU 1,980円(★)
ボトル入りひんやりタオル PIKACHU 1,320円
ペットボトルホルダー PIKACHU 1,870円(★)
ミストファン PIKACHU 2,750円(★)
暗闇で光るうちわ PIKACHU 550円
暗闇で光るピンズコレクション PIKACHU 660円
※全6種。絵柄は選べません

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2023/07/230728_to02.html
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The Amphibious Bus SKY Duck Yokohama will have a Pokémon WCS2023 design to tie-in with Pokémon World Championships 2023 being held in the Minato Mirai district of Yokohama from August 11th, 2023 to August 13th, 2023. The SKY Duck amphibious bus, which operates in Yokohama, will be decorated with the Pokémon WCS2023 design from Saturday, July 15th, 2023 to Tuesday, August 29th, 2023. During the above period, you can receive a ticket for the ride and a sticker with an original design.

Tickets costs per route: Adults 3,600 yen - Children 1,800 yen

Source: https://www.skybus.jp/topics/?ca=1&p=1#n1688355163-063138
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Details about the Drink & Ice Shop by Pikachu Sweets (ドリンク&アイスショップ by ピカチュウスイーツ) at Pokémon WCS2023 Yokohama Minato Mirai Events have been announced. The Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe pop-up stores will be at the Pokémon World Championships 2023 Yokohama Minato Mirai Events from August 8th, 2023 to August 14th, 2023 in the Minato Mirai area of Yokohama City. A variety of summer menu items such as Pikachu's tail shaped drink and a Korippo ice cream will be available to purchase. Recharge your energy with Pikachu Sweets original menu and enjoy the Pokémon World Championships 2023 Yokohama Minatomirai Events to their fullest!

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Pikachu's Tail Pikapika Pineapple Juice - 800 yen (tax included)
ピカチュウのしっぽのピカピカパインジュース 800円(税込)
A drink in the shape of Pikachu's tail is now available! It's a pineapple-flavored drink perfect for summer.

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Korippo's Cool Ice Cream ~Slightly Salty Soda Flavor~ - 900 yen (tax included)
コオリッポのひんやりアイス ~ほんのりしょっぱいソーダ味~ 900円(税込)
An ice cream treat of the Ice-type Pokemon, Korippo, is now available! Korippo iced face tastes slightly salty when licked. As you continue to lick, will Korippo's fully appear...!?

It is recommended to order a menu set that allows you to enjoy a variety of dishes at once!

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Pikachu Sweets Pikachu Drink & Ice Cream Set - 1,700 yen (tax included)
ピカチュウスイーツのピカピカドリンク&アイスセット 1,700円(税込)

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Pikachu Sweets Pikapika Drink Set - 1,500 yen (tax included)
ピカチュウスイーツのピカピカドリンクセット 1,500円(税込)

The set includes the Pikachu's Tail Pikapika Pineapple Juice drink and the My PIKACHU Straw Charm! The straw with the Pikachu charm will look great in photos! Put it in your juice and enjoy taking pictures! The My PIKACHU Straw Charm is not sold separately.

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Pikachu Sweets' Pika Pika Pika Summer Set - 2,400 yen (tax included)
ピカチュウスイーツのピカピカサマーセット 2,400円(税込)

The set includes three gorgeous items: Pikachu's Tail Pikapika Pineapple Juice, My PIKACHU Straw Charm, and Korippo's Cool Ice Cream ~Slightly Salty Soda Flavor~! Enjoy summer to the fullest with this menu set that lets you fully enjoy Pikachu sweets!

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Each menu set comes with an original sticker! Be sure to get the sticker of Pikachu and its friends who are doing their best to help out the Drink & Ice Shop by Pikachu Sweets.

Menu Items:

Pikachu's Tail Pikapika Pineapple Juice - 800 yen (tax included)
Korippo's Cool Ice Cream ~Slightly Salty Soda Flavor~ - 900 yen (tax included)
Pikachu Sweets Pikachu Drink & Ice Cream Set - 1,700 yen (tax included)
Pikachu Sweets Pikapika Drink Set - 1,500 yen (tax included)
Pikachu Sweets' Pika Pika Pika Summer Set - 2,400 yen (tax included)
※ Each person may purchase up to 10 items of each product.

Locations:

MARK IS Minato Mirai 1F Minna no Atelier
Sales period: August 8th, 2023 to August 14th, 2023 - Open from 11:00 to 18:00

Landmark Plaza 5F
Sale period: August 5th, 2023 to August 14th, 2023 - Open from 11:00 to 18:00

Minatomirai Station Mirai Tube (Concourse outside Minatomirai Station ticket gate)
Sales period: August 8th, 2023 to August 14th, 2023 - Open from 11:00 to 18:00

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/cafe/news/230721_01.html
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To promote the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan, an animated commercial has been released entitled Challenge the World (I met you! キミに会えた!).

YouTube Clip - Challenge the World! | 2023 Pokémon World Championships


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3p5O0GaJZI

YouTube Clip - I met you! キミに会えた! CM


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgTJUUBEBS8

Summary:

The Pokémon World Championships brings the top Trainers from four competitive Pokémon game titles (Pokémon GO, Pokémon TCG, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon VGC) to an international grand stage every year. Enjoy this special animation celebrating Play! Pokémon competition as we head into the 2023 World Championships in Yokohama, this August 11-13th, 2023!

Credits:

Director・Storyboards: Asuka Dokai (土海明日香)
Girl: Maika Yoshida (吉田舞香)
Pikachu: Ikue Otani (大谷育江)
Character Designer・Chief Animation Director: Maho Takagi (髙木麻穂)
Direction: Masami Shimoda (下田正美)
Pokémon Animation Director: Shimpei Sawa (澤真平)
Animation Director: Minoru Ohashi (大橋実)
Prop Design: Rina Kagiyama (鍵山莉奈)
Background Art Director: Tasuku Watanabe (渡邉丞)
Color Director: Tomoko Yamamoto (山本智子)
CG Director: Yu Ueda (植田祐)
Photography Director: Ryosuke Tsuda (津田涼介) (TROYCA)
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima (Techno Sound inc.) 三間 雅文(テクノサウンド)
Music: Conisch (Soranone INC.) コーニッシュ(宙の音)
Animation Producer: Shuhei Hamasaki (濱﨑周平)
Produced in Cooperation with KIKO (騎虎)
Production: CoMix Wave Films Inc. (コミックス・ウェーブ・フィルム)
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The Pokémon Company has announced that a Stretchy Form Tatsugiri will be distributed at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships for players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Distributions - Stretchy Form Tatsugiri

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Get into the spirit of the 2023 Pokémon World Championships by obtaining one of the most prominent Pokémon of the 2023 season, Stretchy Form Tatsugiri! This Tatsugiri holds a Big Nugget and has the Commander Ability as well as a moveset tailored for double battles with a unique twist—it knows the move Celebrate!

Source: https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/at-event/
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A Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe's Pop-up Store called Drink & Ice Shop by Pikachu Sweets will open at the Pokémon World Championships 2023 Yokohama Minato Mirai Event to be held from August 8th, 2023 to August 14th, 2023 in the Yokohama Minato Mirai district.

Details about the menu and sales locations, will be announced at a later date. This news article will be updated with the menu when it is announced.

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/cafe/news/230623_01.html
Jun 22 2023 Road to Worlds
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What does it take to become a World Champion? Follow the journeys of past competitors as they experience the heat of battle on their path to the 2022 Pokémon World Championships. Experience the Road to Worlds mini-series which airs on Twitch.tv from June 26th to 29th, 2023.

Experience the Road to Worlds

Gear up for the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan, by watching the Road to Worlds documentary series coming soon!

Learn more about the yearlong grind to be the very best in the 2022 season as the excitement comes to a head in London, and what it means to be a part of a community that is both supportive and competitive at its core. Experience the trials and tribulations of four rising stars from North America, a former World Champion from Europe, and the Judges who support the players and monitor the gameplay along the way.

Check out the teaser before the series airs on Twitch.tv/Pokemon from June 26–29, 2023.

Source: https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/news/experience-the-road-to-worlds/

YouTube Clip - Road to Worlds | Official Trailer


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVzZAg0vfzE

YouTube Clip - Road to Worlds | Ep. 1: The Return


Pokémon Trading Card Game players and judges from across the world gather in Germany for the first Pokémon International Championships event in two years.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW2bVE3Skwk

YouTube Clip - Road to Worlds | Ep. 2: An Invitation


Tensions rise as the testing group struggles to claim their spots as top Pokémon TCG players. The youngest member, Regan, hits his stride, while veteran Sam fights to earn his invite to the Pokémon World Championships.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UY0TRB5fOo

YouTube Clip - Road to Worlds | Ep. 3: Family


Mikey pushes through personal loss with the help of his Pokémon family, while Kaya, Regan, and Isaiah persevere to prove themselves at the last international stop before the Pokémon World Championships: the North America International Championships.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_9X9Cr4_xo

YouTube Clip - Road to Worlds | Ep. 4: The Dream


After endless preparation, who will finally hoist up the coveted Pikachu trophy on the Pokémon World Championships stage in London?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGo_ZjRQl7k
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Pokémon Card Art Walk in Yokohama Minatomirai is a special summer vacation project to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Yokohama Landmark Tower, the 10th anniversary of MARK IS Minatomirai, and the 55th anniversary of the opening of the first Sky Building! The exhibit will also be operational through the 2023 Pokémon World Championships for visitors attending to check it out.

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Special events include an exhibition of Pokémon card illustrations focusing on cards of Pokémon from Pocket Monsters Red and Green, the original Pokémon games! POKÉMON COLORS YOKOHAMA, an interactive Pokemon exhibit, will also be held!

The Pokémon Card Art Walk in Yokohama Minatomirai exhibit will be held from June 27th, 2023 to September 30th, 2023. To kick off the event, a Pokémon Card 151 Illustration Collection will be held at MARK IS Minatomirai from June 27th, 2023. In addition, from July 15th, 2023, visitors will be able to enjoy large-scale exhibits of more than 1,000 different Pokémon cards.

Pokémon Card Museum (ポケモンカード 美術館)

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A special exhibition of over 1,000 Pokémon cards will be held, featuring a selection of the best Pokémon cards released since 1996.

Period: Saturday, July 15th, 2023 to Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Location: Sky Building 10F Central Square

Pokémon Cards: Legendary Corridor (ポケモンカード 伝説の回廊)

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A special exhibition featuring legendary Pokémon cards will be held at Landmark Plaza. Special oversized cards will be set up with the texture and glitter of the cards recreated exactly. Please enjoy the charm of Pokémon cards in a large scale.

Period: Saturday, July 15th, 2023 to Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Location: Landmark Plaza, 3rd Floor, Public Walkway

Pokémon Card Art Photo Spot (ポケモンカード アートフォトスポット)

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Three-dimensional card art featuring Pokémon cards will be located at some of Yokohama's most popular spots. While touring popular local spots such as historic Motomachi, Yamashita Park, and Marine and Walk Yokohama near the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, visitors can experience as if they were inside a Pokémon card. We hope you will enjoy taking pictures and having fun.

Make it with everyone! Pokémon Card Flower Carpet (みんなで作る!ポケモンカード フラワーカーペット)

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Using colorful flowers, sand, wood chips, and other materials, participants will try to recreate a Pikachu card at Landmark Plaza and a Lizardon card at MARK IS Minatomirai. Artificial flowers will be used for the flower carpet.

Pokémon Card 151 Illustration Collection (ポケモンカード151 イラストコレクション)

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An exhibition of Pokémon card illustrations focusing on the 151 Pokémon cards from Pokémon Red and Green is being held at MARK IS Minatomirai. The exhibition will be displayed in various locations throughout MARK IS Minatomirai, allowing visitors to enjoy the appeal of the highly artistic Pokémon cards throughout the entire facility.

Period: June 27th, 2023 to September 30th, 2023
Location: Inside MARK IS Minatomirai

Source: https://pokemon-card-artwalk.com/
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The Pokémon WCS2023 Yokohama Minato Mirai Events (ポケモンWCS2023横浜みなとみらいイベント) will be held from August 8th, 2023 to August 14th, 2023! Various events will be held at Yokohama Minato Mirai to celebrate the Pokémon World Championships 2023 that will be held at Pacifico Yokohama from August 11th, 2023 to August 13th, 2023.

The Pokémon Summer Festival Park, Let's Celebrate The Pokémon Parade!!, We Move! and Imagination! Into the Next!! lottery ticket registrations are open on the reservation website until 14:59 on July 3rd, 2023. Tickets to the Pokémon x NHK Symphony Orchestra Special Orchestra 2023 concert will be available on the special e-plus website until 11:59 p.m. on July 2nd, 2023.

Pokémon Summer Festival Park (ポケモン夏祭りパーク)

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Enjoy lively fair stalls and Bon Odori dance performances related to Pokémon games! A Pokémon matsuri (Japanese styled summer festival) will be held at Rinko Park in Yokohama! There will be many fun yatai (festival stalls) themed around the Pokémon Video Game series, such as “Magikarp Fishing” and “Poké Ball Throw”. Enjoy the festive Bon Dance around an extravagant yagura stage with arranged tracks from the Pokémon Video Game series and Japanese taiko drum performances!

Yatai (Festival Stalls)

Magikarp Fishing - “Oh! A bite!” Grab a rod and catch yourself a Magikarp!
Poké Ball Throw - “Gotcha! Pokémon was caught!” Throw Poké Balls at all kinds of Pokémon! Try and catch 'em all!
Dondozo's Order Up - “It teams up with a Tatsugiri to catch prey.” Aim your Tatsugiri and land it right in Dondozo's mouth!
Voltorb's Rollout - “What? VOLTORB is evolving!” Roll Voltorb along a precarious board and aim for the goal!
Stone Panel Puzzles - “Don't you wonder who'd make something like this? And why?” Solve the puzzle of the mysterious stone panels and discover the Pokémon they depict!

* Points are accumulated based on your accomplishments in the festival stall games.
* You can exchange your points for prizes. Regardless of the number of points accumulated, you may receive at least one prize for free.
* No promo cards will be distributed.

Pokémon Matsuri Park Event Overview

Event Title: Pokémon Matsuri Park
Dates: August 11th (Fri) - August 14th (Mon) 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
* Available on a session basis, each lasting 90 minutes.
* Dates and session durations are subject to change.
Location: Rinko Park, 1 Chome-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Pokémon Trainers Cruise (ポケモントレーナーズクルーズ)

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Enjoy Pokémon battles and trades on board the luxury cruise ship Nippon Maru! A luxury cruise ship is coming in to port in Yokohama! Climb aboard the NIPPON MARU for a Pokémon Trainer Cruise with special decorations. Pokémon Trainers from all over the world are waiting to meet you, so bring your Nintendo Switch™ or Pokémon Trading Card Game deck to enjoy some casual battles and trade!

* The ship will remain docked during the event. No sailing will take place.
* For the duration of this event, the accommodation and meal service normally provided on the NIPPON MARU will be unavailable. Additionally, there are no restaurants, cafes, or other facilities that sell food and drink on the ship.

Shipboard Overview

Pokémon Video Game Area - Pokémon Trainers can connect and play Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet with one another via their Nintendo Switch™ consoles in this area! The area will be divided into sections where players can battle, trade, and even help each other out in Tera Raid Battles.

Pokémon Trading Card Game area - Players can enjoy challenging each other to Pokémon Trading Card Game battles here!

Other - Take some photos to commemorate your trip on the Pokémon Trainer Cruise! Spaces decorated with Pokémon-themed artwork are abound on board. Feel free to take a break between battles and explore the ship!

About the NIPPON MARU - The NIPPON MARU (GT: 22,472 tons, LOA: 166.6 meters/546.6 feet), a cruise liner operated by MOL Group offers cruises varying in length, ports of call, and theme. These cruises range from short, round-Japan jaunts to lengthier overseas trips. In addition to the 199 guest cabins, each deck floor offers a restaurant, lounge, theater, main hall, swimming pool, and other facilities

Pokémon Trainers Cruise (ポケモントレーナーズクルーズ) Event Overview

Dates: August 11th (Fri) - 12th (Sat) 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
August 13th (Sun) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: NIPPON MARU Shinko Pier No. 9 Berth, 2-14-1 ShinkōNaka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Participation: Participation will be announced in the future.
Notes: * We plan to arrange for English speaking staff for this event. * No promo cards will be distributed.

We Move! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

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Pikachu and his friends will gather at Rinko Park in Yokohama! Once night falls, their luminescent stage show set in a serene forest may touch your heart! Let's have the best summer ever with Pikachu!

We Move! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show) Event Overview

Performance Dates: August 8th (Tue) - August 14th (Mon) *One show per day.
Performance Times: 8:30 PM - 8:55 PM *Dates and times are subject to change.
Location: Shioiri-no-Ike Pond Rinko Park, 1 Chome-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Participation: Preregistration lottery (free). Application Period: 2PM on June 19 (Mon) until 1:59PM on July 3 (Mon) *Japan Standard Time

YouTube Clip - We Move!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJmueVveh1U

Imagination! Into the Next!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

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A night show with water splashes and projections will be held! A new evolution of Pokémon live shows is coming this summer! Pikachu, Lucario, Greninja, and other Pokémon are coming to liven up Yokohama's historic Red Brick Warehouse! A luminescent night show with splash effects and projection mapping will make this summer one to remember!

Imagination! Into the Next!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show) Event Overview

Performance Dates: August 8th (Tue) - August 14th (Mon) *Two shows per day.
Performance Times: 1st showing: 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM / 2nd showing: 8:30 PM - 8:45 PM
* Dates and times are subject to change.
Location: Yokohama Red Brick Park 1-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Participation: Preregistration lottery (free). Application Period: 2PM on June 19 (Mon) until 1:59PM on July 3 (Mon) *Japan Standard Time

YouTube Clip - Imagination! Into the Next!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M6fWgy6NQE

Pikachu Gathering!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

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Pikachu and its friends in a cute march!

Pikachu Gathering!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show) Event Overview

Performance Dates: August 8th (Tue) - August 14th (Mon) *Two shows per day. Performance Times:
August 8th (Tue) - August 13th, 2023 (Sun)
1st showing: 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
2nd showing: 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
* Dates and times are subject to change.
August 14th, 2023 (Mon)
1st showing: 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
2nd showing: 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
* Dates and times are subject to change.
Location: Grand Mall Park 3 Chome Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Participation: Free admission. No registration is required to view the show. Depending on congestion, it may not be possible to view the show.

Let’s Celebrate! The Pokémon Parade!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

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A parade featuring many Pokémon will be held! A charged-up parade of Pikachu will be underway along Yokohama's Grand Mall Park! You won't want to miss their adorable march! A special Pokémon dance parade will be held on Monday, August 14th! See Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly—and maybe even some rare Pokémon! Enjoy the excitement of the final day of the 2023 Pokémon Worlds Celebration in Yokohama!

Let’s Celebrate! The Pokémon Parade!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show) Event Overview

Performance Dates: August 14th (Mon)
Performance Times: 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM * Dates and times are subject to change.
Location: Keyaki dori Ave Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Participation: Preregistration lottery (free). Application Period: 2PM on June 19 (Mon) until 1:59PM on July 3 (Mon) *Japan

YouTube Clip - Let’s Celebrate! The Pokémon Parade!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)


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

PokéGenic

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Pokémon photo spot in Yokohama! Pokémon sightings are popping up all over Yokohama! Photogenic decorations will be placed all over the Yokohama area, including themed areas featuring Pokémon from each region and more! Seek, snap, share, and enjoy!

Area Overview - Minatomirai 21 promenade
Themed areas modeled after the various Pokémon regions will be present around Yokohama's Minatomirai 21!

Placement Locations:
- Queen's Square Yokohama
- Navios Yokohama
- NIPPON MARU Memorial Park
- MARK IS Minatomirai
- Marine & Walk Yokohama
- Yokohama Cosmoworld
- Yokohama Hammerhead
- Yokohama World Porters
- Landmark Plaza
* Placement locations may be subject to change.

Various Pokémon will appear in artwork all around town! There will be many more other than these, so keep an eye out for them!

Pokémon x NHK Symphony Orchestra Special Orchestra 2023

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The Pokémon Company in cooperation with the NHK Symphony Orchestra, Japan's leading orchestra, will hold a special concert with a full orchestra on Thursday, August 10th, 2023. Full details are available in this news article.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2023/06/230619_e01.html