BELLEVUE, WA--(Marketwire - June 21, 2010) -  After months of intense head-to-head tournaments, some of America's best Pokémon^™ video game and Trading Card Game (TCG) players will be crowned National Champions this weekend -- June 25-27 -- at the 2010 Pokémon Video Game and Trading Card Game National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pokémon video game and TCG competitors from across the nation will converge on the Indiana Convention Center in hopes of enduring a weekend of action-packed battles. Those that prove victorious will then test their skills against the best players from across the globe at the 2010 Pokémon World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, August 14-15.

Pokémon Video Game National Championships
After using their remarkable talents and strategy for battles in Seattle, San Francisco, Phoenix, Dallas, Atlanta, and New York, 192 top Pokémon Trainers have emerged from over six thousand others to guarantee their places in the 2010 Pokémon Video Game National Championships. Divided equally into two divisions -- Junior (born in 1998 or later) and Senior (born in 1997 or earlier) -- the competitors have battled using the recently released, top-selling video game titles Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version. The U.S. National Championships will fill 32 coveted spots to compete on the ultimate stage -- the 2010 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Please visit www.pokemonvgc.com for more information about the 2010 Pokémon Video Game National Championships.

Last Chance Qualifier for Pokémon Video Game National Championships
The Pokémon Company International is offering fans one last chance to attend and compete at the 2010 Pokémon Video Game National Championships by holding a Last Chance Qualifier tournament on Friday, June 25, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. The event will open its doors to the public for entry with Senior Division Registration starting Friday at 8 a.m. and Junior Division Registration starting later in the day at 1 p.m. Hopefuls will need to show up for registration with their copy of Pokémon HeartGold Version or Pokémon SoulSilver Version for the Nintendo DS system. The top 16 players in each division will earn the right to play in the U.S. National Championships the following day.

Like last year's tournament, all attendees who bring their copy of Pokémon HeartGold Version or SoulSilver Version and their Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi™ system can walk away with a character distribution. This year, the Pokémon distribution is a rarely seen Shiny Eevee, presented in a different color than what's normally found in game play. Please visit www.pokemonvgc.com for more information about the Last Chance Qualifier for the 2010 Pokémon Video Game National Championships.

Pokémon Trading Card Game National Championships
The 7th annual Pokémon Trading Card Game National Championships, the culmination of the 9-month TCG season, will host over 1,000 players in the Junior (born in 1999 or later), Senior (born in 1995, 1996, 1997, or 1998), and Masters (born in 1994 or earlier) divisions. Players from across the nation are expected to compete in this weekend's three-day event, which is open to all U.S. residents who hope to secure seats at the 2010 Pokémon World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Players do not need to qualify for the Pokémon TCG National Championships; however, there will be a limited number of slots that will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Onsite pre-registration for the Pokémon TCG National Championships will take place on Thursday, June 24, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center and Friday, June 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. This year's tournament follows a record-setting attendance at the 2009 Pokémon Trading Card Game National Championships, which drew nearly 1,200 TCG competitors from across the nation.

Players finishing first through fourth place in each division will receive Travel Awards and invitations to the 2010 Pokémon World Championships, where they will compete against their counterparts from more than 25 countries around the world. Fifth- through eighth-place finishers will receive invitations to Worlds. Top finishers will receive scholarships totaling $40,000, with the first-place finisher receiving $5,000. Please visit www.pokemon.com for more information about the 2010 Pokémon TCG National Championships.

Make sure to follow all the action at the Pokémon U.S. National Championships, including winners announcements, at www.pokemon.com and www.pokemonvgc.com.

Source: http://www.marketwire.com/

Nintendo has released the press information from E3 announcing two new Pokémon games, PokéPark Wii Pikachu's Adventure and the third Ranger game, Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs for the Nintendo DS. Below are the press releases for the games.

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known among gamers as E3, has just begun, and already there's exciting news for Pokémon fans! Two new games have been announced, one each for the Nintendo DS and Wii systems. Both Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs and PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure will be in stores later this year.

PokéPark Wii Pikachu's Adventure

Only Pikachu Can Save the PokéPark! The first Pokémon adventure game on the Wii console puts Pikachu™ at the center of a fun, expansive playground filled with adventure, Attractions and Pokémon. The Rare Pokémon Mew™ summons Pikachu to the PokéPark to find the missing Sky Prism Pieces, leaving it up to Pikachu to save the day!

FEATURES:

• Playing as Pikachu, players start their adventure at the PokéPark and play a variety of Attractions that are in each Zone with the help of many different Pokémon. As Pikachu, players compete in Skill Games and Attractions in this action-packed adventure.
• Players interact with and befriend some Pokémon by defeating them in Skill Games. Once players befriend a Pokémon, they can play as them to compete in certain Attractions. Players can compete in the challenges multiple times to try and beat their high score.
• Players use the Wii Remote™ controller turned sideways to navigate through the PokéPark, while different motion controls are used in the various Attractions and Skill Games.
• Players can take photos of their favorite Pokémon in the game and save them to an SD Card (sold separately).

PokéPark Wii Pikachu's Adventure Press kit pictures are available on the Imageboard thread.

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs

Helping Pokémon Get Out of a Pinch - The third installment in the action-packed Pokémon Ranger™ series lets players take on the role of a Pokémon Ranger tasked with protecting Pokémon, people and nature in the Oblivia region. As a Pokémon Ranger, players investigate the nefarious actions of the Pokémon Pinchers, who have been disrupting the peace by chasing and catching Pokémon.

FEATURES:

• As a Pokémon Ranger, players set out to stop the Pokémon Pinchers with the help of their partner, Ukulele Pichu™ (an energetic Pichu that always carries a ukulele).
• Players use the Capture Styler to circle Pokémon on the touch screen. The further in the story players progress, the more powers and abilities their Capture Styler gains.
• By drawing special Ranger Signs on the touch screen, players can summon powerful Pokémon that they have befriended to help them progress in the game. Legendary Pokémon like Raikou™, Entei™ and Suicune™ can be summoned by drawing their Ranger Signs.
• Up to four players can play together on certain missions using the Nintendo DS Local Wireless Connection, and discover more about the history of the Oblivia region.

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Press kit pictures are available on the Imageboard thread.

Source: http://press.nintendo.com/E32010/ & http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/vg_e3_2010-2010-06-14/

The Pokémon TCG: HS Undaunted expansion was released on August 18th, 2010. Press release pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread.

HS Undaunted

The greatest Trainers are those who are fearless in the face of battle. In the Pokémon TCG: HS—Undaunted expansion, you'll discover battle-ready Pokémon just waiting to be summoned by the fearless Trainer in you! The powerful Rayquaza and Deoxys become Pokémon LEGENDs to be reckoned with and six Pokémon—from Raichu to Umbreon to Slowking—join the ranks of Pokémon Prime. Stadium cards like the Ruins of Alph and Trainer cards like Legend Box change every player's strategy. Are you ready to be Undaunted?


With 90 cards, the brand-new Pokémon TCG: HS—Undaunted expansion is now available in retail stores nationwide.


Features of the new Pokémon TCG: HS—Undaunted expansion:

• All new theme deck packaging featuring clear preview window to see first card in each deck.
• Introduction of Daybreak and Nightfall theme decks with bonus booster pack!
• Rare and Legendary Pokémon teamed up in pairs—Kyogre & Groudon and Rayquaza & Deoxys!
• New amazing Pokémon Prime cards including Houndoom and Scizor!

An Evolution Revolution!
Get ready to take your game in a bunch of new directions with Eevee and its many Evolved forms! Virtually all of Eevee’s Evolved forms are here, including Espeon (2/90), which comes with a Solar Suggestion attack that lets you move up to 4 damage counters among your opponent’s Pokémon in any way you like. And don’t miss out on Espeon Prime (81/90): its Evolution Memories Poké-Body will let you use the attacks of any of the Pokémon that you have in play that evolve from Eevee! Take your pick from a wide range of attacks to suit whatever situation you find yourself in!

The LEGENDs Continue!
Two more Pokémon LEGEND pairs take charge in HS—Undaunted: First, Kyogre & Groudon LEGEND (87/90 and 88/90) storms into play with a pair of powerful attacks that will fit into any Water- or Fire-themed decks. Not to be outdone, Rayquaza & Deoxys LEGEND (89/90 and 90/90) can also deliver punishing blows while—thanks to its Space Virus Poke-Body—taking an extra Prize card every time it Knocks Out one of your opponent's Pokémon! There's no end to the possibilities when you play these outstanding Pokémon LEGENDs!

Legendary Support!
Pokémon LEGENDs are extraordinarily powerful, but they can be a little difficult to get into play. Fortunately, HS—Undaunted solves that issue with a few of excellent Supporter and Trainer cards. First, the Legend Box (75/90) Trainer card lets you look at the top 10 cards of your deck. If you find both halves of a Pokémon LEGEND, you can play them directly onto your Bench. Plus, you also get to attach any of the Energy cards you revealed onto the Pokémon LEGEND! If that’s not enough, check out the Sage’s Training (77/90) Supporter card, which lets you look at the top 5 cards of your deck and keep any two of them...but the other three go in your discard pile. Costly, but one thing to consider: Sage’s Training is a worthwhile gambit if you’re looking to play Pokémon LEGENDs quickly!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/hs-undaunted

Press Release

No challenge too great, no battle too fierce: HS Undaunted. The greatest Trainers are those who are fearless in the face of battle. And that's you! In the Pokemon TCG: HS Undaunted expansion, you’ll discover battle-ready Pokémon just waiting to be summoned by the fearless Trainer in you! The powerful Rayquaza and Deoxys become a Pokémon LEGEND to be reckoned with...six Pokémon from Raichu to Umbreon to Slowking join the ranks of Pokémon Prime...and Stadium cards like the Ruins of Alph and Trainer cards like Legend Box change every player's strategy. Are you ready to be Undaunted? Pokémon HS Undaunted features 90 new Pokémon cards and remains compatible with previous releases.

• Exciting new Pokémon LEGENDs—Kyogre with Groudon and Rayquaza with Deoxys!
• Six Pokémon Prime, including Raichu and Slowking
• Brand-new Trainer, Supporter, and Stadium cards with new gameplay strategies!
• Features two theme decks built around the Sun Pokémon Espeon and the Moonlight Pokémon Umbreon
• Each theme deck now contains a BONUS booster pack and a deck box for storing the deck!
• Holographic parallel set for players and collectors alike
• 90 cards in all!

February 9, 2009 - Bellevue, WA -- February 9, 2009 - Today, Pokemon USA, Inc. announced that it has expanded its retail presence for Pokemon in Toys"R"Us stores nationwide through 2009. Dedicated areas at the entrance of the "R" Zone video game departments now showcase a variety of Pokemon merchandise, including the top-selling video games, the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG), TV and movie DVDs, select TOMY products that are making their U.S. debut, and a full range of Pokemon toys from JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Starting in April, Toys"R"Us Times Square, the company's International Flagship store, will highlight the Pokemon brand in a dedicated boutique through the remainder of the year. Toys"R"Us stores nationwide will also host retail events throughout 2009.

The expanded Pokemon area within Toys"R"Us stores spotlights several popular Pokemon video game titles, leading up to one of the most anticipated titles of the year-Pokemon Platinum Version for the Nintendo DS system. The dedicated area also features a wide selection of TCG expansion sets for the Pokemon: Diamond & Pearl Series and the newest Pokemon TCG: Platinum expansion. Additionally, the section includes a broad assortment of DVDs, strategy guides, and other toys from JAKKS Pacific.

The dedicated area establishes Toys"R"Us as the premier destination for fans looking for a wide selection of Pokemon products. Toys"R"Us will host video game events featuring character distributions for Pokemon Diamond Version & Pokemon Pearl Version (each sold separately), with the first event taking place from February 8 - February 14. A second event will take place in the spring. Toys"R"Us will also be the first retailer in the U.S. to carry select Pokemon toys by TOMY.

"Our partnership with Toys"R"Us speaks volumes about the unwavering popularity of the Pokemon franchise," said Caryl Liebmann, director, retail development and promotions, Pokemon USA, Inc. "We're excited that Toys"R"Us is offering our fans this first-class retail destination."

Pokemon is one of the most successful children's franchises in history and the #1 collectible trading card game of all time. The record-breaking TCG boasts 374 percent sales growth in the U.S. alone since 2005 and is sold in more than 30 countries around the globe. The Pokemon video game series has sold more than 186 million units worldwide through September 2008, with many more sales expected with the release of this spring's Pokemon Platinum Version. Other successful extensions of the property include eleven seasons on U.S. television with the debut of the series' 12th season this spring. Pokemon films and DVDs continue to reach fans in amazing numbers, often ranking at the top of the box office in Japan.

The Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Majestic Dawn expansion was released on May 21st, 2008 . Press release pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Info:

Far From All Things Ordinary, the Majestic Dawn Rises! A new day is emerging for the awesome powers that wait just beyond the horizon. In the Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl—Majestic Dawn expansion, the Evolution Pokémon Eevee is ready to be discovered in its ice and grass forms—Glaceon and Leafeon. With more new Pokémon, new Pokémon LV.X, a cool new Stadium card, and all seven powerful evolutions of Eevee, Majestic Dawn puts amazing origins right before your eyes!

Press Release

The all-new Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion Diamond & Pearl - Majestic Dawn hits store shelves nationwide on May 21, 2008. This latest installment features 100 cards and is guaranteed to change game strategy for Trainers everywhere. With more new Pokemon, new Pokemon LV.X, a cool new Stadium card, and the debut of two new powerful evolutions of Eevee, players can expect a titanic clash of some of the most powerful Pokemon ever!

Features:

• New powerful Pokemon LV.X cards - including Garchomp LV.X and Porygon-Z LV.X<
• Legendary Pokemon Darkrai and rare Pokemon Cresselia
• Seven evolutions of Eevee - including all-new Leafeon and Glaceon
• Features booster packs for collectors and players of all ages
• Booster packs include 10 randomly inserted game cards
• Features theme decks for beginner and intermediate players
• Theme decks will be available in two 60-card theme decks - "Polar Frost" and "Forest Force"
• Theme decks include one guaranteed foil card

The Diamond and Pearl Pre-release tournaments are coming to North America on the weekends of May 10th-11th and May 17th-18th, giving players a chance to play the cards in this new set, including all of Eevee's Evolutions and more Pokemon LV.X, it's a chance not to be missed!

The entry fee for the tournament includes 6 Diamond and Pearl - Majestic Dawn booster packs that are yours to keep. You can receive two additional packs by completing the event and while supplies last, all participants receive a free Mothim prerelease promo card and a Diamond and Pearl - Majestic Dawn promotional item! All players in good standing are welcome to attend, and players will compete in three divisions: Junior (born in or after 1997), Senior (born between 1993-1996), or Master (born in or before 1992). Bring your Pokemon Organized Play Card if you have one, and if not, you can register for one at the tournament.

Source: http://go-pokemon.com/tcg/news/articles/74.html

Diamond & Pearl Majestic Dawn

Find out what's beyond the newest horizon in Diamond & Pearl—Majestic Dawn!

Take It Eevee
One of the most anticipated groups of Pokémon has arrived! Eevee gains two more evolutions in Majestic Dawn, bringing the total number of evolutions it has to seven, and you'll find each of them in this set! Leafeon (7/100) traps the opponent’s Defending Pokémon in the battle, locking it in for future damage with Leaf Guard’s combination of hard hits and built-in defense. Glaceon (5/100) can nullify incoming attacks when using its Snow Cloak each turn, and then kicks into high gear with Speed Slide, which avoids all kinds of defenses. One of the best parts of using Eevee and its evolutions is the amount of options you have for adding extra Pokémon types to your deck—it's easy to do and fun besides!

There’s a New LV.X Pokémon on the Block, and It's Coming for You!
Garchomp LV.X (97/100) breaks all kinds of rules, but as it's one of the most powerful Pokémon out there, no one is stopping it! Its Dragon Pulse Poké-Power has the ability to damage all of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon when Garchomp comes into play. In addition to being able to use the regular Garchomp’s attacks, it has a no-cost Restore attack. Restore allows you to bring any 1 of your Pokémon back from the discard pile and put it directly into play—even a Stage 2. That Pokémon doesn’t come in empty-handed, either, as it gets up to 3 basic Energy cards from the discard pile as well. Garchomp LV.X is powerful and extremely useful in bringing back Pokémon that have been Knocked Out.

Latest News in Rock
Majestic Dawn introduces 3 new Fossils—Dome Fossil, Helix Fossil, and Old Amber. Dome Fossil (89/100) and Helix Fossil (91/100) offer speedy evolutions into their Stage 1 forms—just by attaching an Energy card! Old Amber (84/100) quickly evolves into Aerodactyl (15/100), whose Primal Claw Poké-Body puts 2 damage counters on your opponent’s Pokémon any time that Pokémon uses a Poké-Power. Get Aerodactyl out fast for some easy damage. Fossils offer a variety of strategies for your game—you'll want to check these out!

Energize Your Game!
Every deck uses Energy cards. Most often, these will be basic Energy cards to match the Pokémon types in the deck plus a couple of Special Energy cards. Majestic Dawn has new Special Energy cards that could go into any deck! Health Energy (94/100) and Recover Energy (96/100) offer recovery from damage and Special Conditions in addition to providing Colorless Energy. Perhaps even more sought-after will be Call Energy (92/100). Call Energy provides a Colorless Energy as well but also gives you the option of searching your deck for 2 Basic Pokémon, and putting them directly onto your Bench. Using this ability ends your turn, but it can easily set you up for the rest of the game!

Find these cards and more in theme decks and boosters of Diamond & Pearl—Majestic Dawn!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/majestic-dawn

Polar Frost / Forest Force Theme Decks

Don't miss the power inside the Polar Frost theme deck because if there's a chill in the air, Glaceon must be right around the corner! When the Fresh Snow Pokémon puts on the freeze with its Icy Wind attack, it just might blast your opponent into deep hibernation! Plus, Jolteon charges in with a signature attack that rarely needs to hit twice—Lightning Strike! With a Polar Frost theme deck, not only do you shock the competition, you put it on ice!

In the Forest Force theme deck, Leafeon surrounds itself in fresh air with a trick that breathes new life into your game plans! Wrapping up the opponents with its Spiral Drain attack—squeezing tightly while regaining health—Leafeon will take roots and dominate the competition! And get ready for another health boost when Espeon raises the HP for Leafeon and itself with its Sunlight Veil Poké-Body! When you play with the Forest Force theme deck, you put the enduring power of nature in your corner!

The Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Majestic Dawn expansion was released on May 21st, 2008 . Press release pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Press Release

The wait is over! A new day emerges for Pokemon when the all-new Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion Diamond & Pearl Majestic Dawn hits store shelves nationwide on May 21, 2008! This latest installment features 100 cards and is guaranteed to change game strategy for Trainers everywhere. With more new Pokemon, new Pokemon LV.X, a cool new Stadium card, and the debut of two new powerful evolutions of Eevee, players can expect a titanic clash of some of the most powerful Pokemon ever!

Features:

• New powerful Pokemon LV.X cards - including Garchomp LV.X and Porygon-Z LV.X<
• Legendary Pokemon Darkrai and rare Pokemon Cresselia
• Seven evolutions of Eevee - including all-new Leafeon and Glaceon
• Features booster packs for collectors and players of all ages
• Booster packs include 10 randomly inserted game cards
• Features theme decks for beginner and intermediate players
• Theme decks will be available in two 60-card theme decks - "Polar Frost" and "Forest Force"
• Theme decks include one guaranteed foil card

Source: http://www.go-pokemon.com/

The Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Great Encounters expansion was released on February 13th, 2008. Press release pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Press Release - Latest Card Release Reveals Powerful Diamond & Pearl Pokémon to Seek, Find, and Catch

In Great Encounters, many incredible Pokémon come together to battle in an epic confrontation that will be a triumph for Trainers everywhere. Who will stand victorious? Dialga? Palkia? Or is it Darkrai, a new Legendary Pokémon who rises up from the darkness? With more brand-new Pokémon cards, more Pokémon LV. X, and a titanic clash of some of the most powerful Pokémon ever, Great Encounters is every player’s chance to encounter greatness.

The Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl - Great Encounters expansion will be available in three 60-card theme decks - Eternal Time, Endless Night, and Infinite Space - as well as in booster packs. Theme decks, priced at $11.99, include a unique coin, an updated rulebook, card list, one-player playmat, and damage counters. Each booster pack, priced at $3.79, features 10 randomly inserted game cards.

Meet Darkrai (Great Encounters, 4/106), a pitch-black Pokémon known to lull people to sleep and make them dream during nights of the new moon. Making its grand debut in Diamond & Pearl - Great Encounters, Darkrai is a Darkness-type Basic Pokémon with great attacks and high HP. Its powerful Sleep Hole attack delivers 40 damage to the Defending Pokémon, plus 40 more damage if the Defending Pokémon is Asleep. If the Defending Pokémon is not Asleep, the attack causes it to be Asleep. Either way, your opponent won't be pleased with the outcome. Darkrai's entry into the Pokémon universe will definitely shake things up with a surplus of shadowy new strategies to explore.

Source: http://www.go-pokemon.com/tcg/news/articles/68.html

Diamond & Pearl Great Encounters

Check out the release of Great Encounters to find your new favorite Pokémon!

Darkrai Unleashed!
The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! Darkrai makes its first appearance in the Pokémon TCG. Darkrai (4/106) and Darkrai LV.X (104/106) both use powerful attacks that inflict the Asleep Special Condition on the Defending Pokémon. Darkrai LV.X not only has a possible Knock Out option because of that, but its Dark Shadow Poké-Body powers up your basic Darkness Energy cards to be just like Darkness Special Energy cards—10 more damage for each one!

More Cards for LV.X!
Not only does this set feature 4 powerful Pokémon LV.X, it also includes cards that interact with them as well. Milotic (25/106) has the Marvel Scale Poké-Body that protects Milotic from attacks by your opponent’s Pokémon LV.X, while the Trainer card Premier Ball (101/106) always finds a Pokémon LV.X, whether it’s in your deck or in your discard pile. Cresselia LV.X (103/106) adds an extra threat for your opponent to consider—if it Knocks Out a Pokémon with its Moon Skip attack, you draw an extra Prize card.

Get Your Own Energy Boost
There are some Pokémon abilities that just scream to be used in the next deck that you build. Togekiss (11/106) offers a one-shot use of Serene Grace as it comes into play; you can look at the top 10 cards of your deck and then attach the basic Energy cards you find to any of your Pokémon. Maybe you would like a different kind of Energy assist—Sceptile’s (8/106) Wild Growth Poké-Body doubles the effectiveness of Grass Energy attached to your Grass Pokémon. Porygon-Z (6/106) offers a trick for Energy cards instead—discard a basic Energy card for its Conversion Poké-Power, and Porygon-Z changes its type to match... a great tactic for beating the Defending Pokémon’s Weakness.

The Right Tools for the Job
Pokémon Tools appear for the first time in the Diamond & Pearl Series, raising the standard for cards that boost your Pokémon. Amulet Coin (97/106) allows you to draw a card at the end of your turn, if the Pokémon it’s attached to is your Active Pokémon. Maybe you don’t need the extra cards; try out Leftovers (99/106) instead! Leftovers will slowly remove damage counters, giving that Pokémon more time to Knock Out your opponent’s defenders!

Source: https://www.Pokémon.com/us/Pokémon-tcg/majestic-dawn

Eternal Time / Infinite Space / Endless Night Theme Decks

Eternal Time Theme Deck
Tick... Tick... Tick... BOOM! Set the timer to go when you behold the energy inside an Eternal Time theme deck! As Dialga races onto the scene, your opponents will bow before the pressure of its Flash Cannon attack as it forces them to devolve their Pokémon! And lurking in reserve, Primeape is all the backup you could want with its Anger Point Poké-Body: when it has any damage, it powers up with a strength that never ends!

Infinite Space Theme Deck
Prepare to blast through the atmosphere! When you play with an Infinite Space theme deck, the fantastic powers of the cosmos are at your command! Palkia's Transback attack knocks an opponent's forces off the battlefield—making it almost impossible to put together an offensive against you! And, once you've silenced your opposition, Exploud will rip space apart with its Ambient Noise attack that blasts them out into nothingness!

Endless Night Theme Deck
Get ready for the next Pokémon breakthrough—with Darkrai on your team, the opposition will fear the dark! Slipping from the shadows, Darkrai's Sleep Hole attack lulls your enemies to sleep, then hits them with a powerful impact where they lie! Loaded with Darkness, Fire, and Grass Pokémon at the ready, the Endless Night theme deck will make sure you have victory at hand against any opponent!

The Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Secret Wonders expansion was released on November 7th, 2007. Press release pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Info:

Uncover the Secret, Discover the Wonder. Make your opponents wonder what your secret power is! In Secret Wonders, you'll discover new Pokémon that will give your battles a powerful twist. Plus, with more exciting Pokémon LV.X, more strategy-changing Poké-Powers and Poké-Bodies, and brand-new Trainer cards, your best-kept secret will be surprise! The wonders never cease when you play the Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl—Secret Wonders expansion!

Diamond & Pearl Secret Wonders

Discover new Pokémon in Diamond & Pearl—Secret Wonders and unlock a new horizon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Never-before-seen Pokémon, new attacks, and cutting-edge Trainer cards will have you on the edge of your seat!

Legendary Pokémon
Catch up with the legendary trio of Entei (4/132), Raikou (16/132), and Suicune (19/132)! Each of them has special abilities that give you an advantage in battle… whether it’s Entei as it does damage, Raikou when a Lightning Energy is attached to it, or Suicune that recovers your Water-type Pokémon from your discard pile. Which one will fit best in your new strategies?

No-Cost Attacks
Here’s an excellent variety of attacks that don’t need any Energy to use. Smeargle (66/132) can search your deck for 3 basic Energy cards for free while Banette (23/132) can damage the Defending Pokémon, putting equal amounts of damage counters on both. There are many Pokémon in Secret Wonders that take advantage of these attacks, allowing you to save your Energy for the Pokémon that need it more!

Wondrous Items
This expansion introduces "items" for the first time. Items are part of the Pokémon’s card, giving that Pokémon a unique distinction. Murkrow's (95/132) Dusk Stone allows it to immediately evolve into Honchkrow (132/132) during any of your turns—including the very first turn of the game! So, what other Pokémon have items? Find out in booster packs of Secret Wonders!

Look for booster packs of Diamond & Pearl—Secret Wonders as well as the new Lavaflow and Powerhouse theme decks at your local store today!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/secret-wonders

Pokémon Fans Across North America Sneak a Peek at the Latest Cards!

Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl - Secret Wonders doesn't hit store shelves until November 7th, 2007, but many Pokémon enthusiasts across the U.S. and Canada have already been treated to an early look at the latest cards. How did they score such a sweet opportunity? Savvy Pokémon fans got to play with brand-new cards before anyone else by attending Secret Wonders Prerelease tournaments. Additional Secret Wonders Prerelease tournaments will be taking place November 3rd and 4th, 2007.

To get a feel for the excitement, go-pokemon.com attended a Secret Wonders Prerelease tournament held at Phoenix Games in Mukilteo, Washington. When we arrived, there was electricity in the air as dozens of Pokémon fans prepared to play with cards they had never seen before.

One of the best parts of playing and collecting Pokémon trading cards is the excitement you feel just before opening a booster pack. What will be inside? Your favorite Pokémon? A powerful Trainer card? An oddly alluring Bidoof? Imagine this same feeling, but now consider that after you open the pack, you'll immediately have to put these cards to use against another player in your same position. That's a thrilling experience, and that's what Pokémon Prerelease tournaments are all about.

After opening six booster packs each, competitors have an equal amount of time to construct 40-card decks with which to challenge their rivals. At the Secret Wonders Prerelease tournament, foil wrappers were flying as eager fans soaked up the new possibilities and formed their plans of attack. It didn't take long for strategies to be formulated, and before long, the competition was underway.

The tournament bracket was broken down into three divisions based on age: Junior, Senior, and Masters. As we wandered from table to table, it was clear that the competition was fierce in each age group.

Attacks were flying everywhere. We witnessed Charizard using Blast Burn to K.O. an opposing Pokémon. Wild Waves from Gastrodon West Sea wreaked havoc on Benched Pokémon on more than one occasion. Damage counters flew in all directions, and Prize cards were snatched up with glee. With ultimate victory or an unfortunate defeat hanging in the balance, time seemed to stand still as coins were flipped and fates were determined.

When the dust settled, three Pokémon Trainers stood above the rest as the champions of the day. There wasn't a loser in the room though, because all participants got to keep the cards they opened during the competition. On top of that, tournament goers each received a special foil-stamped Prerelease card, as well as a couple Secret Wonders booster packs when they completed the event. Everybody wins at Prerelease tournaments!

If you missed last week's tournaments, you're not out of luck. Additional Secret Wonders Prerelease tournaments will be taking place November 4th and 5th. For more information, and to find a tournament near you, visit the prerelease tournament page at go-pokemon.com.

While most Pokémon Organized Play tournaments are free, Prerelease tournaments require a minimum $25 entrance fee. For more details, visit the Secret Wonders prerelease tournament FAQ.

Source: http://www.go-pokemon.com/tcg/news/

Lavaflow / Powerhouse Theme Decks

Lavaflow
The Lavaflow theme deck is ready to explode! Use your Fire and Grass Pokémon to build up to the eruption, then let Magmortar use its Flame Body, Flame Blast, and Fireball Bazooka to send a wall of hot lava cascading down on your opponent!

Powerhouse
Show your opponents who’s in charge when you play the Powerhouse theme deck! Your Lightning and Fighting Pokémon will rumble like thunder while Electivire uses its Motor Drive Poké-Power to keep adding more Lightning Energy to itself... until it uses its Discharge attack to electrify your opponent!

The Toy Industry Association's Fall Toy Preview got underway this morning at the Dallas Market Center. Fall Toy Preview is the by-appointment-only event where toy manufacturers privately show their newest product lines to long-lead buyers.

First impressions from the Fall Toy Preview

Jakks Pacific, Malibu, Calif., is looking to continue to make its mark in the action figure market with extensions to its Pokemon line as well as new Plug It In & Play TV Games. The company's Pokemon introductions for spring '08 are centered on the Battle Links System of bases that connect to playsets. The assortment includes: Pokemon Single and Multi-Pack Battle Links & (3-inch) Figures; Pokemon Battle Bases with different attack features; the Pokemon Sinnoh Region Playset, a the large playset with lights and sounds; Pokemon Real Attacks Figures, 5-inch figures with programmed attack actions, special effects and projectiles; Pokemon Flip Open Playset, a portable, large book-style playset that opens to reveal 3-D, vertical play areas for all Pokemon figures; and Pokemon Mechs, mechanized Pokemon characters that introduce vehicle play to the toy line with a simple push and play pattern.

Source: http://www.playthings.com/