Water Day (水の日) and Water Week (水の週間) were established by the Japanese government in 1977 to raise public awareness and understanding of the importance of water and water resource development. Water Day is the first day of August, when water consumption is highest throughout the year and usage of water rises. The first week of August is designated as Water Week, during which various water-related educational events are held every year.

During Water Day and Water Week, national and local governments, businesses, and private organizations work together to conduct awareness-raising activities nationwide every year about the importance of water.

In July 2021, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism appointed Pokémon's Showers as a Water Day Ambassador. Showers has been working to raise awareness of Water Day through a variety of activities, including appearances in Water Day PR videos.

This year, Miss Water Japan 2024 Minami Yasui (安井南) will be promoting Water Day along with Water Day Ambassador Showers.

Source: https://www.mlit.go.jp/mizukokudo/mizsei/tochimizushigen_mizsei_tk1_000012.html

YouTube Clip - Water Day 2024

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0O_cFYZXM

Variety has exclusively announced a new Pokémon Series called Trainer Tour which will begin airing on Prime Video and the Roku Channel on July 31st, 2024. The first episode will also be on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. The series was developed by The Pokémon Company International and produced with The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC). Last year, TPCi released the series How Do You Play? that focused on three unique stories from the Pokémon TCG fandom. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon Series ‘Trainer Tour’ Sets Release Date on Prime Video and Roku

Pokémon is hitting the road in a yellow Pikachu bus with “Trainer Tour,” a new series that interviews and showcases mega fans across the country.

The series will be available to stream worldwide on Prime Video and the Roku Channel on July 31. The first episode will also be on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Pokémon content creators Meghan Camarena, aka Strawburry17, and Andrew Mahone, aka Tricky Gym, host the show to “meet and mentor aspiring trainers looking to foster connections with family and friends through their love of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.” Across eight episodes, the hosts travel far and wide in an electrifying Pikachu-themed tour bus to meet the Pokémon fans.

“‘Pokémon: Trainer Tour’ is a first-of-its-kind entertainment series for The Pokémon Company International, spotlighting individuals from Pokémon’s incredibly diverse fan base. While the Trainers recount their own unique life experiences in each episode, they all share a love for the Pokémon brand and Pokémon TCG. We hope that this passion extends to our viewers, providing a glimpse of what it means to be part of the Pokémon community,” said Andy Gose, senior director of media production at The Pokémon Company International. “This series offers fans an inside look into the varied experiences and heartfelt stories of some of the Trainers who make up the diverse array of Pokémon fans, and we’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to showcase how connections are fostered through the Pokémon TCG.”

“We’re always looking for ways to engage yur audience, things that our audience will relate to and to bring “Pokémon” out to the world and connect with our fans,” Gose told Variety. “This is just one example, and we’ll continue on that quest. There’s really no limitations.”

Source: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/pokemon-trainer-tour-show-release-date-1236088724/

Press Release - The Pokémon Company International Launches “Pokémon: Trainer Tour,” a New Entertainment Series Spotlighting the Passionate Pokémon Trading Card Game Community

Series available to stream on Prime Video and The Roku Channel beginning today

BELLEVUE, Wash. — July 31, 2024 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced the premiere of “Pokémon: Trainer Tour,” a brand-new series streaming around the world on Prime Video and The Roku Channel beginning today. Developed in-house at The Pokémon Company International and produced with production partner The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), “Pokémon: Trainer Tour” is the latest entertainment series to be released as part of the brand’s commitment to delivering engaging content for fans to experience the Pokémon brand in unique ways.

In this heartfelt new series, show hosts and popular content creators Meghan Camarena (also known as Strawburry17) and Andrew Mahone (also known as Tricky Gym) meet and mentor aspiring Trainers looking to foster connections with family and friends through their love of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), highlighting the ever-growing Pokémon community. “Pokémon: Trainer Tour” invites fans to learn more about the beloved Pokémon TCG alongside Camarena and Mahone as they travel across the U.S. in an electrifying Pikachu-themed tour bus. Fans can take a closer look at “Pokémon: Trainer Tour” in a new trailer on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

“‘Pokémon: Trainer Tour’ is a first-of-its-kind entertainment series for The Pokémon Company International, spotlighting individuals from Pokémon’s incredibly diverse fan base. While the Trainers recount their own unique life experiences in each episode, they all share a love for the Pokémon brand and Pokémon TCG. We hope that this passion extends to our viewers, providing a glimpse of what it means to be part of the Pokémon community,” said Andy Gose, senior director of media production at The Pokémon Company International. “This series offers fans an inside look into the varied experiences and heartfelt stories of some of the Trainers who make up the diverse array of Pokémon fans, and we’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to showcase how connections are fostered through the Pokémon TCG.”

Fans can stream “Pokémon: Trainer Tour” on Prime Video and The Roku Channel beginning today. Those interested in learning more about the series can also watch the first episode on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Launches-Pokemon-Trainer-Tour-a-New-

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Trainer Tour | Episode 1 | Creative Evolution

In this episode of Pokémon: Trainer Tour, 15-year-old Dori wants to improve her skills at the Pokémon Trading Card Game to grow closer to her cousin Alex. With Meghan and Andrew’s help, Dori takes on some special training, ultimately challenging Alex in battle. Will Dori’s training pay off? And where will Meghan, Andrew, and the Pokémon: Trainer Tour team end up next?

The Pokémon: Trainer Tour team is hitting the road, and you’re invited to what promises to be a memorable adventure. In Pokémon: Trainer Tour, hosts Meghan Camarena and Andrew Mahone travel in the Elite Trainer Bus, meeting Pokémon Trainers and giving them the advice and training to become the very best Trainers they can be!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcnitU1jJJQ

At the very end of the original airing of PM2023 59, a serial code was announced for Roy's Hogator which could be used in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The code was: 909TEAMUP06 and was officially available to use from July 26th, 2024 to January 31st, 2025. The code was first revealed on a card given out at San Diego Comic Con 2024 on July 24th, 2024.

Get Roy’s Fuecoco in Your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet Game via Mystery Gift

Use the password below to add this sizzling Pokémon to your team.

One of the standout Pokémon in the new Pokémon Horizons: The Series animation is Fuecoco, whose Trainer is Roy. Now you can have Roy’s Fuecoco join your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet adventures. When you assign the Partner Ribbon to Fuecoco, it will be imparted with the title “Roy’s Fuecoco” when sent into battle.

Roy’s Fuecoco joins Liko’s Sprigatito and Dot’s Quaxly as the final part of the iconic Pokémon Horizons trio. These Pokémon joined the Rising Volt Tacklers alongside their Trainers to have grand adventures across Paldea and beyond. You can tune in to Pokémon Horizons now on Netflix.


Use these steps to claim your in-game gift.

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Select Poké Portal on the X menu.
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.
4. Enter the password 909TEAMUP06.
5. Watch as the Pokémon arrives in your game. (Pokémon will appear in your party or in your Pokémon Boxes.)
6. Be sure to save your game.

This password expires on January 31, 2025, at 3:59 p.m. PST.

Pick up Roy’s Fuecoco, then tune in to Pokémon Horizons to watch it in action! And remember: you can still get Liko’s Sprigatito and Dot’s Quaxly! Liko’s Sprigatito is available until September 30. Dot’s Quaxly is available until November 30.

Details:

OT: Roy ロイ
ID: 230512
Ability: Blaze
Tera Type: Fire
Held Item: No Item
Nature: Hardy
Level: 5
Moves: Tackle, Ember
Ribbons: Classic Ribbon, Partner Ribbon

Sources: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-roys-fuecoco-in-your-pokemon-scarlet-or-pokemon-violet-game-via-mystery-gift and https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster2023/present/index09.html

Pokémon UNITE's 3rd Anniversary festivities start on July 19th, 2024 and players can obtain the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh by participating in the Ho-Oh Commemorative Event.

YouTube Clip - The Pokémon UNITE 3rd Anniversary is here!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLc1kEIIlJM

YouTube Clip - Moves Overview - Ho-Oh | Pokémon UNITE

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

Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh Soars into Pokémon UNITE to Celebrate 3rd Anniversary

New Battle Pass, Activities and Celebratory Game Mode Also Available Now

Bellevue, Wash. — July 19, 2024 – Today, the Pokémon Company International announced that exciting in-game events and activities are now available to mark the third anniversary of Pokémon UNITE on both Nintendo Switch™ systems and mobile devices.

Ho-Oh Joins the Fray in Pokémon UNITE

Fan-favourite Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh makes its Pokémon UNITE debut today as a ranged Defender. Ho-Oh’s exciting Ability, Regenerator, allows it to gradually recover HP if it does not take damage from Pokémon on the opposing team for a set amount of time.

Ho-Oh’s moves will keep players on their toes the entire match, and its Unite Move, Rekindling Flame, allows it to spread its wings wide and consume all the Aeos energy in its possession to revive knocked-out allied Pokémon. The more Aeos energy Ho-Oh consumes, the more ally Pokémon are revived and returned to battle.

Time-Limited Events to Celebrate Three Years of Pokémon UNITE

Trainers can take part in a host of thrilling activities to celebrate three years of Pokémon UNITE, including:


Ho-Oh Commemorative Event (From July 19 at 00:00 UTC to August 11 at 23:59 UTC) – Trainers can obtain one free die each day during the event period. Roll the die to advance a number of spaces on a game board, then complete the corresponding mission on space you land on to be able to roll another die. Trainers who collect 1000 Divine Forest coins can exchange these coins for Ho-Oh’s Unite license!


Panic Parade Revival (From July 19 at 00:00 UTC to September 4 at 23:59 UTC) – The thrilling tower-defense game mode returns! Protect Tinkaton from an onslaught of attacks from advancing wild Pokémon. Some Pokémon can even be called back to provide a quick burst of help to turn the tide of battle!


Charizard Unite License Distribution (From July 19 at 00:00 UTC to September 2 at 23:59 UTC) – Trainers can obtain either a Charizard-themed hat fashion item, Charizard’s Unite license, or 100 Aeos coins the first time they log in during the event period. Only one of these three choices can be obtained per account log-in during the event period.


New Battle Pass (From July 21 at 00:00 UTC to September 4 23:59 UTC) – This latest Battle Pass is themed around black flames. Trainers can celebrate Pokémon UNITE’s anniversary in style and obtain the regal Dark Lord Style: Charizard holowear by purchasing the premium pass and levelling up.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Legendary-Pokemon-Ho-Oh-Soars-into-Pokemon-UNITE-to-Celebrate-3rd-Anni

Ho-Oh Arrives during Pokémon UNITE’s Third Anniversary Event

Celebrate by adding the Legendary Pokémon’s Unite license to your collection and earn Charizard’s Dark Lord Style Holowear by purchasing the latest battle pass.

Come celebrate Pokémon UNITE’s third anniversary with a bevy of exciting events and bonuses. Starting on July 19, 2024, and continuing into the following days, you’ll find the arrival of the fan-favorite Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh, awesome new Holowear for Charizard, the return of a thrilling battle type, and more. Read on to see what’s in store!

Get Ho-Oh in Pokémon UNITE

The Rainbow Pokémon makes its Pokémon UNITE debut as a Ranged Defender whose Regenerator Ability lets it gradually recover HP after a set amount of time of not taking damage from Pokémon on the opposing team. Ho-Oh’s Unite Move, Rekindling Flame, can revive knocked-out ally Pokémon by consuming all the Aeos energy in its possession. The more Aeos energy Ho-Oh consumes, the more ally Pokémon are revived and returned to battle.

Trainers can obtain Ho-Oh from July 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to August 11, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. During this time, you’ll obtain one free die each day that you can roll to advance a number of spaces along a game board. Complete the mission on the space you land on, and you’ll be able to roll another die. Trainers who collect 1,000 Divine Forest coins can exchange these coins for Ho-Oh’s Unite license.

Obtain Dark Lord Style: Charizard Holowear

Black flames begin to swirl as Charizard is decked out for this anniversary event in some stunning new Holowear in the latest battle pass. From July 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to September 4, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, you can obtain the regal Dark Lord Style: Charizard Holowear by purchasing the premium pass and increasing your battle pass level.

Get Charizard’s Unite License

Do you want that slick Dark Lord Style Holowear but still need to add Charizard to your team? Never fear, because from July 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to September 2, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, you can obtain Charizard’s Unite license, a Charizard-themed hat fashion item, or 100 Aeos coins the first time you log in to Pokémon UNITE during the event period. Just remember that you’ll only be able to choose one of those items per account log-in.

Play the Panic Parade Revival

Panic Parade, the exciting tower-defense battle type, returns for this anniversary event from July 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to September 4, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. In Panic Parade, players work together to protect Tinkaton from an onslaught of attacks from advancing wild Pokémon. Some Pokémon can even be called back to provide a quick burst of help to turn the tide of battle.

That’s not all the fun to be had during Pokémon UNITE’s third anniversary event. Be on the lookout for opportunities to use the Prize Machine at no cost and earn rewards such as popular Holowear from past battle passes, new anniversary challenges, and special coupon distributions.

Thanks for celebrating three years of Pokémon UNITE with us, Trainers!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/ho-oh-arrives-during-pokemon-unites-third-anniversary-event

Starting July 26th, 2024, Roy’s Fuecoco from Pokémon Horizons makes its way onto your Pokémon Scarlet or Violet team! Going to Comic-Con International? Come visit Pokémon at Booth 235.

Add Roy’s Fuecoco to Your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet Game Soon

The final Paldean First Partner Pokémon from Pokémon Horizons: The Series is on the way. The cast of adventurers in Pokémon Horizons has begun their travels across Paldea and beyond. To celebrate the start of their incredible journey, fans have been given the opportunity to add Liko’s Sprigatito and Dot’s Quaxly to their Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games via Mystery Gift—and starting July 26, players will be able to round out this trio of First Partner Pokémon with Roy’s Fuecoco!


Speaking of exciting Pokémon Horizons activity, if you’re planning on attending Comic-Con International, be sure to stop by the Pokémon booth #235, where you can catch the latest Pokémon animation and check out what else we’ve got going on at the event.

The Pokémon Company International Returns to Comic-Con International 2024 with Official Booth Presence Bringing ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ to Life

Pokémon to Celebrate Its Globally Popular Animated Series with Interactive Photo Opportunities, Activities and Giveaways—Including a Special Video Game Distribution Featuring Roy’s Fuecoco

Pokémon Licensing Partners to Offer More Fan-Focused Experiences and Merchandise at Premier Pop Culture Event

Bellevue, Wash. — July 12, 2024 — Following its debut presence and panel at Comic-Con International 2023, The Pokémon Company International today announced its upcoming return to San Diego with an interactive booth at Comic-Con International 2024, starting with Preview Night on July 24 and running through July 28. The booth, which features a “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” theme, invites Trainers to learn more about the first new mainline Pokémon animated series released in more than 25 years with exciting photo opportunities, interactive experiences and fun giveaways.

Discover Interactive “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” Experiences

Located in the Exhibit Hall of the San Diego Convention Center, the Pokémon booth #235 will transport Trainers to the Pokémon world, where they’ll learn more about “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” including its dual protagonists Liko and Roy and their respective partner Pokémon, Sprigatito and Fuecoco. With an interactive walkthrough design and fun activities, Trainers will set off on their own Pokémon adventure while discovering other Pokémon and characters from the show, including Friede, Captain Pikachu and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

Visitors at the Pokémon booth will also have the opportunity to obtain goodies themed after “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” through booth giveaways, while supplies last, and discover additional product offerings from Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise.

Trainers in the U.S. can watch the latest “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” episodes exclusively on Netflix, with Part 3 premiering soon on Aug. 9, 2024.

Receive Roy’s Fuecoco in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet Video Game

Comic-Con International attendees visiting the Pokémon booth can add Roy’s Fuecoco, as seen in “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” to their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet team by picking up a card containing a Mystery Gift[i] password. Cards will be available beginning on Preview Night on July 24, while supplies last. Trainers unable to attend Comic-Con International will be able to get Roy’s Fuecoco in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet beginning July 26, 2024. More details will be revealed at a later date.

Explore Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet with Live Demonstrations

Attendees interested in learning more about Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet for Nintendo Switch™ systems will have the opportunity to view live demonstrations conducted by Pokémon video game experts at the Pokémon booth. The demonstrations will introduce attendees to various features of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, such as catching, training and battling Pokémon, and exploring the vast areas of the Paldea region.

Explore Additional Pokémon Experiences

Trainers can engage in more Pokémon experiences and products on the show floor, including a fun photo opportunity with a fiery Pokémon at the Jazwares booth #3513, in addition to Jazwares’ event-exclusive Kanto Region Team Figure Set featuring premium figures of popular Pokémon. Trainers will also have the opportunity to purchase an array of other Pokémon goodies on-site, including the event-exclusive Pokémon Book Bundle that comes with both the “My Pokémon Cookbook” Gift Set and “Amazing Pokémon Paper Crafts” at a discounted price at the Insight Editions booth #2129, as well as the Pokémon Premier Ball Ornament at the Hallmark booth #3348. This ornament is exclusive to Comic-Con International and New York Comic Con.

Furthermore, Trainers can check out the Pop! Jumbo Arceus at the Funko booth #5341, the new Pokémon COLLECTIV line of accessories from the Loungefly booth #5145 and plastic model kits from the Bandai Spirits booth #3837.

Mystery Gift Details:

• You need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet to claim this gift.
• To connect to the internet, your user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account. (This does not require a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.)
• This password can only be used once per save data.
• It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you can access the Mystery Gift feature, where you can input the password.

Sources: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Returns-to-Comic-Con-International-2 and https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/add-roys-fuecoco-to-your-pokemon-scarlet-or-pokemon-violet-game-soon

The 1-year anniversary of Pokémon Sleep is being celebrated on July 10th, 2024 and to mark the milestone, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly are arriving!

Infograms:

YouTube Clip - Its the 1-year anniversary! Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly are on the way! | Pokémon Sleep

It's the 1-year anniversary of Pokémon Sleep! Celebrate with us by logging in for up to 1,050 bonus sleep points! And on July 15, 2024 Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly are arriving! Let's continue to get the best sleep, Researchers!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAPQ2lkbFhY

YouTube Clip - Its the 1-year anniversary! Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly are on the way! | Pokémon Sleep (Japanese)

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

Pokémon Sleep Celebrates One-Year Anniversary and Twenty Million Downloads

Enjoy Commemorative In-Game Gifts and Events to Mark the Milestones

Bellevue, Wash. — July 10, 2024 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that exciting in-game gifts and events will be available in Pokémon Sleep to commemorate its one-year anniversary. Trainers can also get in-game gifts to commemorate that the sleep tracker app has been downloaded more than 20 million times worldwide across iOS and Android devices since its launch in July 2023.

One-Year Anniversary Celebrations

To mark one year of Pokémon Sleep, Trainers can look forward to the following in-game events and gifts.

• Three New Sleep Styles – To play Pokémon Sleep, players sleep with their smart device or Pokémon GO Plus + device by their pillow, then check their sleep tracking results upon waking and collaborate with Professor Neroli to record Pokémon sleep styles. Completion of daily research tasks increase the chance of discovering these three new sleep styles.
• Sprigatito’s Tucked Sleep
• Fuecoco’s One-Eyed Sleep
• Quaxly’s Seated Sleep
• First Anniversary Fest – Trainers can participate in the First Anniversary Fest from Monday, July 15, until Monday, July 29, 2024. During this time, players are more likely to encounter Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly in game. Complete special missions to receive Sprigatito Incense, Fuecoco Incense, and Quaxly Incense. Details on First Anniversary Bundles and Pokémon Befriending Bundles can be found on the Pokémon Sleep web page or by checking the in-game News.
• First Anniversary Lead-Up Gift Week – The First Anniversary Lead-Up Gift Week is currently underway and lasts until Saturday, July 13, 2024. Fans can claim up to 1,050 bonus sleep points by logging in during the seven-day period. To receive these gifts, log in during the event period and tap Main Menu from the home screen. Then tap the gift box icon on the upper-right side of the menu screen.

In-Game Gifts to Celebrate 20 Million Downloads

To celebrate 20 million downloads, the following in-game gifts are available for all Pokémon Sleep players from now until 9:00 p.m. PDT on Sunday, August 25​.

• Sleep Points ×1,000
• Main Skill Seed ×1
• Dream Cluster M ×1
• Poké Biscuit ×5

To receive these gifts, log in during the distribution period and tap Main Menu from the home screen. Then tap the gift box icon on the upper-right side of the menu screen.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Sleep-Celebrates-One-Year-Anniversary-and-Twenty-Million-Downl

The 3rd batch of episodes for Pokémon Horizons: The Series will air in the United States on August 9th, 2024 on Netflix. A third poster for the series was released with the press release.

New Episodes of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ Coming Soon to Netflix in the U.S.

July 10, 2024 — The Pokémon Company International announced that Part 3 of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” will premiere Aug. 9, 2024, exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

In the latest batch of episodes, more action-packed adventures await dual protagonists Liko and Roy — and their partner Pokémon, Sprigatito and Fuecoco, respectively — as they continue exploring various regions of the Pokémon world alongside Friede, Captain Pikachu and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers. In Part 3, Liko and Roy will make new discoveries about Pokémon Trainer Lucius and the Six Heroes while fending off the formidable Explorers.

Fans can view a sneak peek of the upcoming episodes on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. In addition, fans can gear up for the launch of Part 3 by catching up on current “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” episodes via Netflix.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 3 Synopsis:

After meeting up with her grandma, Liko finally learns the identity of the Pokémon who transformed from her pendant — Terapagos! But the family reunion is disrupted when the Explorers go on the offensive, first pursuing Terapagos and then setting their sights on the black Rayquaza. Meanwhile, the Rising Volt Tacklers try to learn more about the Ancient Poké Ball as they look for clues about the Six Heroes, Liko and Roy continue training to get stronger and the Brave Olivine gains two new Pokémon residents. Then, a rumor about a singing Pokémon leads the crew to another of Lucius’s Six Heroes — and the black Rayquaza isn’t far behind!

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/New-Episodes-of-Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-Coming-Soon-to-Netflix-in-

YouTube Clip - Curious Terapagos! | Sneak Peek | Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 3 Coming to US Netflix August 9

Ready for a sneak peek into Part 3? Join Liko as she learns more about Terapagos and uncovers its mysteries! And don’t forget to mark your calendars for August 9 as our heroes continue their adventures in new episodes of Pokémon Horizons: The Series on US Netflix!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaCsCobG5iU

Namco Bandai Amusement has announced that their print sticker specialty stores EGGNAM, operating in Osaka and Yokohama, will hold the #Pokémon after school×eggnam campaign from Saturday, July 20th, 2024 to Monday, October 14, 2024. It is a cute spot where Pokémon appear and where you can take videos and photos while wearing matching Pokémon headbands with your friends. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The key visual for the event is an illustration by artist Hanabushi (@hanabushi_). Visitors to eggnam that rent a headband or cosplay costume will be given an original event card with a key visual illustration, and those who present two prints taken with the print sticker machine in the store will receive an original eggnam pouch from the event.

At the same time, Gashapon items themed around the event's key visuals will be available at the capsule toy specialty stores Gashapon Bandai Official Shop and Gashapon Department Store nationwide in Japan.

In addition, an amusement campaign commemorating the event is scheduled to be held at Namco arcades nationwide later in 2024.

Event information for print sticker specialty store eggnam

From Saturday, July 20th, 2024, eggnam (Osaka HEP FIVE store and Yokohama World Porters store) will have a #Pokémon after school studio where you can enjoy making dance videos and take photos with your friends. At each photo booth, you can take photos and videos of you dancing with Pokémon.



You can rent Pokémon headbands and plushies for free in the store, and you can enjoy taking photos in each photo booth or inside the eggnam store wearing matching headbands with your friends.


In addition, visitors to eggnam during the campaign period can receive original items based on the event.
① eggnam pouch - Given to those who present two print stickers taken with the in-store Print Sticker Machine.
② Event original card - (2 kinds in total, distributed weekly) - Given to all customers who use any of the rental items at eggnam, including Pokémon costumes. * One card will be distributed per visit.



Also, customers who purchase Pokémon-related products at the Bandai Namco Cross Store Osaka Umeda and Bandai Namco Cross Store Yokohama, which have eggnam locations at them, will receive their products in a special shopping bag.

Gashapon Product Information

①#Pokémon after school　#hashtag Keychain　(5 types)　Price: 300 yen/each time
②#Pokémon after school　Capsule hair clip　(6 types)　Price: 300 yen/each time
③#Pokémon after school　Light Wristband　(5 types)　Price: 300 yen/time　*Scheduled for release in August 2024

Sources: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001428.000033062.html and https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/pokemon-afterschool/

The Pokémon Company has announced the initial details for the 2025 Pokémon Championship Series that include adjustments to the World Championships qualifications system, Championship Points (CP) updates, and more.

2025 Pokémon Championship Series Update

Learn about the changes coming to the 2025 Pokémon Championship Series and prepare for your competitive journey this season.

After another exciting season of battles across the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video games, and Pokémon GO, we’re ready to announce a suite of changes coming to the 2025 circuit that include adjustments to the World Championships qualifications system, Championship Points (CP) updates, and more. The 2025 Pokémon Championship Series will run from July 2024 to May 2025, with the exceptions of the 2025 North America International Championships and the 2025 Pokémon World Championships.

More information regarding the 2025 Pokémon UNITE Championship Series and its place in the broader 2025 Pokémon Championship Series will be shared after the 2024 World Championships in August.

Table of Contents:

• World Championships Qualification Update
• Pokémon VGC Event Names
• Booster Packs and Cash Prizing
• International Championships Travel Prize Update
• Adjusting Swiss Tournament Format and Top Cut
• At-Home Competitions
• Regional Championships and Special Championships Schedule
• International Championships Schedule

World Championships Qualification Update

The qualification system for the Pokémon World Championships is changing for the 2025 season. In 2025, a set number of players from each rating zone, age division, and game will earn an invitation to the World Championships based on their Championship Points leaderboard standings. This update applies to Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO players. Most recently, invitations were based on a fixed CP threshold that players needed to accumulate to receive an invitation.

In addition to the players who qualify via Championship Points, individual top performers at major events will earn automatic invitations to the Pokémon World Championships. Regional and Special Champions will receive an invitation, and the top four finishers of each International Championships will earn an invitation. Invites earned through this method will not count against the total invitation slots for that player’s rating zone.

As the Pokémon Championship Series continues to grow, this adjustment will provide a variety of long-term benefits. This includes balancing player qualification across all rating zones to foster diverse competition, ensuring that we’re prepared to provide the best competitor experience possible at the Pokémon World Championships, and better supporting the growth of the Pokémon Championship Series as a whole.
We also look forward to sharing more about a Championship Points Season Reward program for Trainers who show great dedication to the Play! Pokémon program, which will operate similar to the fixed CP threshold from recent years.

Pokémon TCG Championship Invitations

Age Division	Junior	Senior	Masters
US and Canada	75	100	125
Europe	75	100	125
Latin America	50	50	100
Oceania	10	10	20
Middle East and South Africa	5	5	10

Pokémon VGC and Pokémon GO Championship Invitations

	Pokémon VGC			Pokémon GO
Age Division	JR	SR	MA
US and Canada	20	20	75	75
Europe	20	20	75	50
Latin America	15	15	50	50
Oceania	10	10	20	10
Middle East and South Africa	–	–	–	–

In conjunction with the new Worlds qualification system, CP tables have been realigned for greater parity across games. Best Finish Limits, Kickers, and prizing have all been updated for clarity. See below for a full CP Table that encompasses Pokémon TCG, Pokémon VGC, and Pokémon GO competitors:

2025 Championship Points: League and Global Challenge

Placement		LEAGUE		VGC Global Challenge
		Challenge	Cup
	BFL →	4	4	3
	Kicker (# of participants)
1	0	15	50	170
2	4	12	40	160
3–4	8	10	32	150
5–8	17	8	25	140
9–16	33	6	20	130
17–32	65	4	16	120
33–64	129		13	80
65–128	257			65
129–256	513			50
257–512	1025			35
513–1024	2049			20

2025 Championship Points: Championship Events

Placement		CHAMPIONSHIPS
		Regional and Special	International
	BFL →	6
	Kicker (# of participants)
1	0	350	750
2	4	325	700
3–4	8	300	650
5–8	17	280	600
9–16	33	160	400
17–32	65	125	350
33–64	129	100	250
65–128	257	80	150
129–256	513	60	120
257–512	1025	40	80
513–1024	2049	20	40

Pokémon VGC Event Names

Pokémon VGC players, take note: two store-level competitions are getting a name change. The Midseason Showdown is now called the Video Game League Cup, and the Premier Challenge is now known as the Video Game League Challenge. This aligns the names more closely to equivalent Pokémon TCG and Pokémon GO events.

Booster Packs and Cash Prizing

Players will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs for competing in Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO Championship Events. The number of booster packs earned is based on individual placement, as well as the number of participants in an event. Prizing that is dependent on the attendance of the event is referred to as a Kicker. We’re expanding the booster pack prize Kicker in the 2025 season for the majority of Championship Events. Here is the breakdown of booster pack prizes:

	Players per Division
Placement	<33	33–64	65–128	129–256	257–512	513–1024	1025–2048	2049+
1	108	108	108	108	108	108	108	108
2	72	108	108	108	108	108	108	108
3–4	36	72	72	108	108	108	108	108
5–8	18	36	36	72	108	108	108	108
9–16	9	18	36	36	72	72	72	108
17–32			18	18	72	72	72	72
33–64				9	36	36	36	36
65–128					18	18	36	36
129–256						9	18	18
257–512								9

Cash prizes are also on the line at Regional, International, and World Championships. Last year saw a substantial increase, and we’re maintaining these prize values for the 2025 Championship Series season. The format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient.

18 years of age and older:

• Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or cash
• Awards under $5,000: Cash

Under 18 years of age:

• Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
• Awards under $5,000: Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card

Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change. Unless otherwise specified, all prizes are paid in US dollars and are subject to applicable tax withholding. Prize winners should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their tax obligations.

Pokémon TCG Cash Prizes

Regional Championships
Placement	Junior and Senior Division	Masters Division
1	$2,500	$10,000
2	$2,000	$7,000
3–4	$1,000	$5,000
5–8	$750	$3,000
9–16	-	$2,000
17–32	-	$1,000
33–64	-	-

International Championships
Placement	Junior and Senior Division	Masters Division
1	$7,000	$25,000
2	$5,000	$15,000
3–4	$3,000	$10,000
5–8	$2,000	$7,000
9–16	$1,000	$5,000
17–32	$750	$3,000
33–64	-	$2,000

World Championships
Placement	All Age Divisions
1	$50,000
2	$30,000
3–4	$20,000
5–8	$15,000
9–16	$10,000
17–32	$5,000

Pokémon VGC Cash Prizes

Regional Championships
Placement	Junior and Senior Division	Masters Division
1	$1,000	$6,000
2	$750	$4,000
3–4	$500	$2,000
5–8	-	$1,000
9–16	-	$750

International Championships
Placement	Junior and Senior Division	Masters Division
1	$5,000	$15,000
2	$3,000	$10,000
3–4	$2,000	$7,000
5–8	$1,000	$5,000
9–16	-	$3,000
17–32	-	$2,000

World Championships
Placement	All Age Divisions
1	$30,000
2	$20,000
3–4	$15,000
5–8	$10,000
9–16	$5,000

Pokémon GO Cash Prizes

Placement	Regional Championships	International Championships	World Championships
1	$2,500	$5,000	$20,000
2	$2,000	$3,000	$15,000
3	$1,500	$2,000	$13,000
4	$1,200	$1,500	$12,000
T-5	$1,000	$1,200	$9,000
T-7	$750	$1,000	$5,000
T-9	-	$800	$2,000
T-13	-	$600	$1,000
T-17	-	$500	-
T-25	-	$400	-

Prizes and products are subject to change, and substitutions may be made due to unforeseen inventory shortages.

International Championships Travel Prize Updates

We’re also making updates to Travel Prizes for qualifying players in the 2025 season. We are expanding the Travel Rewards program to Pokémon GO competitors, and have also added new prize tiers for Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO players that provide Priority Registration for top participants. Priority Registration was already a part of the Travel Award and Travel Stipend benefit and will be maintained for those tiers as well.

	TCG		VGC		GO
	Out of Region	In Region	Out of Region	In Region	Out of Region	In Region
1st – 4th	$3,500 (18+)	$2,000 (18+)	$3,500 (18+)	$2,000 (18+)	$3,500 (18+)	$2,000 (18+)
	$5,000 (U-18)	$2,500 (U-18)	$5,000 (U-18)	$2,500 (U-18)	$5,000 (U-18)	$2,500 (U-18)
5th – 8th	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	Priority Registration	Priority Registration
9th – 16th	$1,000	$1,000	Priority Registration	Priority Registration	Priority Registration	Priority Registration
17th – 32nd	Priority Registration	Priority Registration

Players can qualify for Travel Prizes to the International Championships based on their performance and their standing in Championship Points in their home rating zone during stand-alone qualification periods. Players in the Russia, Middle East, and South Africa rating zone are not eligible for Travel Awards, Travel Stipends, or Priority Registration. To ensure there are no delays in receiving Travel Awards, players should check to make sure the information on their Play! Pokémon accounts is accurate and up to date. Players are fully responsible for booking their own hotel and travel.

Adjusting Swiss Tournament Format and Top Cut

Similar to the 2024 World Championships, shifts to the Swiss tournament format and method for determining which players advance to the top cut will continue throughout the rest of the 2025 Championship Series season.

For Special Championships, Regional Championships, International Championships, and the World Championships, Pokémon TCG and video game tournaments will be played in a more conventional Swiss round count plus an additional round, rather than the modified version of the Swiss format used in recent seasons.

Number of Participants	Total Swiss Rounds	Day 1 Swiss Rounds	Day 2 Match Points Threshold	Day 2 Swiss Rounds
33–64	7	7	N/A	0
65–128	8	6	12	2
129–256	9	7	15	2
257–512	10	8	18	2
513–1024	11	8	18	3
1025–2048	12	8	18	4
2049–4096	13	9	21	4
4097–8192	14	9	21	5

Swiss round breakdown details for tournaments with fewer than 33 participants will be clarified at a later date. After all Swiss rounds are completed, the Top 8 competitors, plus all competitors with the same number of match points as 8th place (to a maximum of 32), will advance into an asymmetrical top cut single-elimination bracket to determine the winner of the event.

Overall, this change to Swiss will promote more streamlined tournament days to improve both the flow of the event and potential daily fatigue. For top cut, this update allows competitors a way to better advance in a tournament based on their skills while reducing factors that are partially out of their control, such as the opponent’s match win percentage.

At-Home Competitions

More online tournaments are coming in the 2025 season, giving players more opportunities to make progress toward earning an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet players can look forward to more Global Challenge events throughout the season.

Pokémon UNITE will also continue to be supported by online tournaments as a part of its path to Worlds, with additional details to be announced alongside the rest of the UNITE Championship Series information.

Regional Championships and Special Championships

All Regional Championships and Special Championships are planned to feature the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video games, and Pokémon GO.

Regional Championships main events will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Event listings that include a Friday date feature side events and smaller competitions on that day.

Special Championships award the same number of Championship Points as a Regional Championships, but all other rewards are at the discretion of the event organizer. Special Championships are noted in green on the schedule below.

The event schedule will be updated as more events are announced.

Regional Championships and Special Championships Schedule

Date	Venue	Location
Sept. 13–15, 2024	Baltimore Convention Center	1 W Pratt St Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
Sept. 28–29, 2024	Westfalenhallen	Rheinlanddamm 200 44139 Dortmund Germany
Sept. 28–29, 2024	Convention and Exhibition Center Expoville	R. XV de Novembro 4315 – Glória Joinville - SC, 89216-201 Brazil
Oct. 5–6, 2024	Centro de Convenciones de la Cámara de Comercio de Lima, Perú	v. Giuseppe Garibaldi 396 Jesús María 15072 Lima Peru
Oct. 11–13, 2024	Kentucky International Convention Center	221 S 4th St Louisville, KY 40202 USA
Oct. 19–20, 2024	Lille Grand Palais	1 Bd des Cités Unies 59777 Lille France
Nov. 2–3, 2024	Amberexpo	Żaglowa 11 80-560 Gdańsk Poland
Nov. 9–10, 2024	Centro Vasco - Salon Basaldua	Av. Belgrano 1144 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires Argentina
Nov. 22–24, 2024	SAFE Convention Center	1401 K St Sacramento, CA 95814 USA
Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2024	Messe Stuttgart	Messepiazza 1 70629 Stuttgart Germany
Dec. 7–8, 2024	Radisson Bogotá Metrotel	74 St 13-27 Localidad de Chapinero Bogotá Colombia
Dec. 13–15, 2024	Metro Toronto Convention Centre	255 Front St W Toronto, ON M5V 2W6 Canada

Dates, locations, and formats subject to change. Check back for additional Regional Championships and Special Championships as they are announced.

International Championships Schedule

The International Championships return to their host cities from the 2024 season. Once again, the Latin America International Championships will take place in São Paulo, Brazil, in November 2024. Then London will play host to the Europe International Championships in February 2025, a couple months earlier in the year than it has been recently. Meanwhile, the North America International Championships will return to New Orleans in June 2025.

Fans planning to head to New Orleans for the 2025 North America International Championships can also take advantage of a special benefit—you can get discounted rates at hotels close to the event location and get a head start on planning for next year's competition! We will be sharing more details on this later to support those booking travel.

International Championships Dates and Locations

Event	Date	Venue	Location
Latin America International Championships	Nov. 15–17, 2024	Expo Center Norte – Vermelho Hall 1	José Bernardo Pinto Street 333 – Vila Guilherme São Paulo – SP 02055-000 Brazil
Europe International Championships	Feb. 21–23, 2025	ExCeL Center London	1 Western Gateway London E16 1XL United Kingdom
North America International Championships	June 13–15, 2025	Ernest N. Morial Convention Center	900 Convention Center Blvd New Orleans, LA 70130 USA

The Play! Pokémon program is committed to creating the best possible experience for Pokémon competitors and fans. We look forward to the 2025 Championship Series season and working with our global community as the program continues to evolve for years to come.

Many more exciting updates are in store for the Championship Series, including information about the 2025 Pokémon UNITE Championship Series, community-focused side event experiences, as well as the remaining 2025 season Regional and Special Championships. Please expect to hear more after the 2024 World Championships!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/2025-pokemon-championship-series-update#world-championships-qualification-update

The Pokémon Company International announced on June 27th, 2024 that the next expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet Stellar Crown would launch on September 13th, 2024, at participating retailers around the world. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown Debuts Stellar Tera Pokémon ex Featuring Crystal-themed Card Artwork

In Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown, players will be able to immerse themselves in the Terastal phenomenon, first seen in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, with the introduction of Stellar Tera Pokémon ex to the Pokémon TCG. Each Stellar Tera Pokémon ex will have a special stellar attack with names inspired by various gemstones, which will cost three different types of Energy to use. In addition, the upcoming expansion also features unique illustrations highlighting the brilliant crystalline qualities of the Stellar Tera Pokémon ex.


Players can also look forward to encountering Archaludon, Hydrapple and the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos, originally discovered in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, making their official debut in the Pokémon TCG.

Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

• Three ACE SPEC rare Trainer cards
• 10 Pokémon ex and four Stellar Tera Pokémon ex
• 13 illustration rare Pokémon
• Six special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
• Three hyper rare gold etched cards

Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown will be available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and special collections at Pokémon Center and participating retailers worldwide. Select products from the expansion are now available for preorder at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., including the Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box, which comes with two additional booster packs and one additional illustration rare-style promo card featuring the Pokémon Center logo.


Pokémon TCG players will also have the opportunity to play with Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown before launch by attending one of the many Prerelease tournaments held as part of the Play! Pokémon competitive program, taking place beginning Aug. 31 at participating independent retailers.

In addition, ahead of the release of the tabletop version, Trainers will be able to play with Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown digitally starting Sept. 12, 2024, via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Trainers can collect and battle with new Stellar Tera Pokémon ex and receive in-game bonuses when logging in to the app.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-New-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Scarlet-VioletStellar-Crown-