The Pokémon Company has announced that they have become an Official Partner of the Mumbai Indians cricket team. Pikachu will be visiting the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India for 7 home matches in April and May of 2024.

Meet Pikachu in Mumbai at Wankhede Stadium!

We are happy to announce that Pokémon has become an OFFICIAL PARTNER of the MUMBAI INDIANS! In celebration of our partnership, Pikachu will be present at the Wankhede Stadium for all 7 home matches during IPL season 2024. (Match schedule below)

Come visit the Pokémon booth at the west side concourse to meet Pikachu. Pikachu will be waiting for you from 90 minutes prior to each match. Be sure to bring your friends and family along! (There also may be a little surprise awaiting you...!)

*Details including date, time, location and contents may change without notice.
*A match ticket will be necessary to enter the venue. Tickets are available on BookMYShow.

Pikachu With Mumbai Indians

Match#1 1st APR, 2024 (MON) - 7:30PM
Match#2 7th APR, 2024 (SUN) - 3:30PM
Match#3 11th APR, 2024 (THU) - 7:30PM
Match#4 14th APR, 2024 (SUN) - 7:30PM
Match#5 3rd MAY, 2024 (FRI) - 7:30PM
Match#6 6th MAY, 2024 (MON) - 7:30PM
Match#7 17th MAY, 2024 (FRI) - 7:30PM

Source: https://in.portal-pokemon.com/topics/event/meet_pikachu_in_mumbai_at_wankhede_stadium.html

Will, the first original Japanese song by Korean 6-member girl group IVE in about 11 months, will be the new opening theme for the TV Tokyo Network anime Pocket Monsters (airs every Friday at 6:55pm), and is going to be available digitally on April 12th alongside the premiere of the new chapter "Terastal Debut".


"Will" is IVE's very first anime tie-in song, and is a song themed around friendship and adventure, filled with a sparkling feel similar to that of Pocket Monsters. Japanese member Rei said with great joy that she's been very close to this anime ever since she was little, so she was extremely happy to hear they were doing an opening theme for it, and that all the members were really excited about it.

Wonyoung was visibly moved as she talked about how very happy and honored to get to sing the opening theme for an anime as extremely famous as Pocket Monsters, which she's a big fan of herself as well, having loved Pikachu since childhood and having wanted to live with Pokémon in real life back then.


A new trailer that shows what to expect from the beginning of the new chapter "Terastal Debut" was released today, March 29th, 2024, where you can hear part of IVE's "Will".

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters Anime Terastal Debut Starts in Friday, April 12th, 2024

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShQdAO_1aa0

Comments from IVE:

Yujin:
I'm very honored and very happy to be singing the opening theme for the Pocket Monsters anime. This is a very fun song, so I had fun recording it as well. My favorite Pokémon is Eievui, and I always keep an Eievui plushie I got from Rei in my room. I want all you viewers to listen to "Will" as soon as you can, and I'm truly grateful for all the constant support we've been getting.

Gaeul:
I've been a huge fan of Pokémon since I was a child, so I'm really happy I get to sing one of its opening themes. Pokémon is of course a famous anime everyone in Japan knows, and this is also the case in Korea, so I was really honored to get this assignment and knew I had to do my absolute best. There was a huge Pocket Monsters card game craze back when was in elementary school, so I played that a lot with my cousins, and also collected cute Pokémon menko in all kinds of colors. I sang this song with all my might in order to fill it with the kind of cheerfulness and energy that's so unique to the Pocket Monsters anime, so please look forward to it!

Rei:
I've been very close to this anime ever since she was little, so I was extremely happy to hear we were doing an opening theme for it. All the members were really excited about it, and couldn't believe they were actually doing the opening theme (smile). When I was little, I would always be sitting in front of the TV on the days the anime was airing, looking forward to learning what kind of adventure we'd be getting that day (smile). I'd be really happy if I could share all the dreams, courage and sparkling memories I gained from watching the anime back then with you all. Please look forward to seeing IVE alongside Pokémon.

Wonyoung:
I'm very happy and honored to get to sing the opening theme for an anime as extremely famous as Pocket Monsters, which I'm a big fan of myself as well. I've loved Pikachu since childhood and wanted to live with Pokémon in real life back then, so I'm very happy to get to sing the opening theme. We'll be singing a cheerful song that will make you happy as you watch the show!

Liz:
I've enjoyed the anime ever since I was a child, and also played the video games a lot and collected a ton of Pokémon cards, menko and plushies together with my little brother, so I was extremely honored when I learned we were singing the opening theme. It made me so excited and happy I can't even put it in words. Since I was so excited about this song, I did my absolute best when recording it as well! I hope you guys are all excited for it as well, and would be really happy if you'd root for us a lot!

Leeseo:
It was like a dream come true to learn we were getting to sing this song. We've been graced with the wonderful opportunity it is to get to sing an anime opening theme, so I really wanted to do a good job with it. I regularly have fun collecting the "Decochara seal" stickers that come with Pokémon Pan pastry, and would put the stickers featuring my favorite Pokémon on my cell phone. I did my absolute utmost singing "Will", so it'd make me happy if lots of people liked it.

IVE 新曲が『ポケモン』新OPに メンバー大感激「心からうれしかった」【全員コメント】

韓国の6人組ガールズグループ・IVEの約11ヶ月ぶりとなる日本オリジナル曲「Will」が、テレビ東京系アニメ『ポケットモンスター』（毎週金曜　後6：55）の新オープニングテーマに決定した。新章「テラスタルデビュー」が4月12日に放送開始となるのにあわせて、同日に配信リリースされる。

IVE初のアニメタイアップ曲となる「Will」は、友情や冒険をテーマに『ポケットモンスター』に寄り添ったキラキラとした世界観を詰め込んだ楽曲。日本人メンバー・レイは「小さい頃からとても親しみのある作品だったので、お話を聞いた時は心からうれしかったです。メンバーの皆とも『私たちがオープニングテーマを歌うだなんて！』とドキドキしていました」と歓喜した。

ウォニョンは「とても有名で私も好きなアニメ『ポケットモンスター』のオープニングテーマを歌うことができて、とてもうれしく光栄です。幼い頃からピカチュウが大好きで、実際にポケモンと一緒に暮らしてみたいと思っていたので、オープニングテーマを歌えることがとてもうれしいです」と感激している。

きょう29日には、新章「テラスタルデビュー」の始まりを予感させる最新映像も初公開。IVEが歌う「Will」を一部聴くことができる。

■IVEメンバーコメント
▼ユジン
アニメ『ポケットモンスター』のオープニングテーマを歌うことになり大変光栄に思いますし、とても嬉しかったです。すごく楽しい曲なので、レコーディングも楽しく出来ました。ポケモンの中ではイーブイが一番好きなんですが、レイがプレゼントしてくれたイーブイのぬいぐるみを部屋にずっと置いています。視聴者の皆さんに、「Will」を早く聴いてもらいたいです！ いつもたくさん応援してくださって、本当にありがとうございます。

▼ガウル
子供の頃から大好きだったポケモンのオープニングテーマを歌うことができて、本当に嬉しかったです。日本はもちろん、韓国でも誰もが知っている有名なアニメなので、光栄でしたし頑張らなくてはと思いました。小学生の頃、ポケットモンスターのカードゲームが流行っていたので、いとこたちとよく遊んだし、いろんな色のかわいいめんこを集めるのが趣味でした。アニメ『ポケットモンスター』ならではの明るくてエネルギー溢れる感じを曲に盛り込むために一生懸命歌ったので、楽しみにしていてください！

▼レイ
小さい頃からとても親しみのある作品だったので、お話を聞いた時は心から嬉しかったです。メンバーの皆とも「私たちがオープニングテーマを歌うだなんて！」とドキドキしていました（笑顔の絵文字）小さい頃、アニメの放送日には欠かさずテレビの前に座って待機して、今日はどんな冒険をするんだろう？と楽しみに待っていました（笑顔の絵文字）私が小さい頃にアニメを見ながら育んだ夢や勇気、キラキラした思い出を皆さんにお届けできたら嬉しいです。これからポケモンと一緒になったIVEの姿にご期待ください☆

▼ウォニョン
とても有名で私も好きなアニメ『ポケットモンスター』のオープニングテーマを歌うことができて、とても嬉しく光栄です。幼い頃からピカチュウが大好きで、実際にポケモンと一緒に暮らしてみたいと思っていたので、オープニングテーマを歌えることがとても嬉しいです。このアニメを見ている間、みなさんが幸せになれるよう、明るい歌を歌います！

▼リズ 幼い頃からアニメを楽しく見ていましたし、ゲームもたくさんしていて、弟とポケモンカードとめんこ、ぬいぐるみをたくさん集めたりもしていたので、私たちがオープニングテーマを歌うと聞いて、とても光栄に思いました。言葉で表現できないほど楽しみで、嬉しかったです。個人的に楽しみにしていたので、レコーディングも頑張りました！皆さんにも楽しみにしていて欲しいですし、IVEの活動もたくさん応援してくださると嬉しいです。

▼イソ
この曲を私たちが歌えると聞いた時は本当に夢のようでした。アニメのオープニングテーマを歌えるという良い機会に恵まれたので、上手く歌いたいと思いました。普段から「ポケモンパン」の中に入っているデコキャラシールを集めるのが好きで、私の好きなポケモンのデコキャラシールが出た時は携帯電話にそのシールを貼ったりしていました。本当に一生懸命歌ったので、多くの方々に「Will」を気に入って頂けると嬉しいです。

Source: https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2320574/full/

It was announced on March 29th, 2024, that the utaite 9Lana, who primarily operates on TikTok and Youtube, will be making her major debut with Sony Music. Her debut song "Let me battle" is going to be used as the new ending theme for the TV Tokyo Network anime Pocket Monsters (airs every Friday at 6:55pm), and will be produced by Giga & TeddyLoid.

This highly surprising choice has a chameleon voice, being able to speak and sing in 9 entirely different ways, and is known for an expressiveness that almost makes you think the protagonist in the lyrics has taken possession of her. Her growling voice is particularly well regarded. Since the end of last year, she released 3 original songs in rapid succession; "Migi pocket", "Balalaika" and "Game", and was enjoying a steady increase in listeners as she announced her major debut.


"Let me battle", which is going to be the ending theme for the Pocket Monsters anime, was written by Giga & TeddyLoid, who have multiple hit songs on their resume. The lyrics are by TOPHAMHAT-KYO from FAKE TYPE. The song will premiere on April 12th, when the new chapter "Terastal Debut" begins, and will be available digitally on the 19th.


9Lana commented that it's such an honor both to do the ending theme for the Pocket Monsters anime, as well as to get to sing a song written by people she looks up to as much as Giga-san, TeddyLoid-san and TOPHAMHAT-KYO-san, that she still almost thinks this is just a dream.

A comment from 9Lana:
The first Christmas gift I ever got from Santa was a Pokémon video game, and I remember playing it for hours every day because it was so much fun I didn't know when to stop. It's such an honor both to do the ending theme for the Pocket Monsters anime, as well as to get to sing a song written by people I looks up to as much as Giga-san, TeddyLoid-san and TOPHAMHAT-KYO-san, that I still think this is just a dream.

９Lana,ソニーミュージックからメジャーデビュー！異例の大抜擢！デビュー曲「Let me battle」がアニメ「ポケットモンスター」エンディングテーマに決定！

プロデューサーはGiga ＆ TeddyLoid！株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ

TikTokやYouTubeを中心に活躍中の歌い手９Lana(ヨミ：クラナ)がソニーミュージックからメジャーデビューすることを発表した。９Lanaは様々な歌声を自在に操ることができるマルチな才能を持っており、楽曲ごとに歌詞の主人公が本当に憑依したと感じるほど表現力に長けていることが圧倒的な強みだ。９Lanaは現在、昨年末から短期期間にオリジナル楽曲を3曲配信リリース中。楽曲ごとに表現方法が変わるその歌声に着々とリスナーを獲得している発展途上なアーティストだ。そんな中のメジャーデビューなだけにより一層活躍が楽しみだ。そして、デビュー曲がアニメ「ポケットモンスター」のエンディングテーマと異例の大抜擢。

楽曲タイトルは「Let me battle」。さらに本楽曲のプロデューサーを務めたのは数々のヒット曲を手掛けるGiga＆ TeddyLoid、作詞はTOPHAMHAT-KYO (FAKE TYPE.)。今回の楽曲を最強メンバーで臨んだという彼らが手掛ける音楽が一体どんなポケモンの世界観を表現するのか、そしてそれを９Lanaがどう歌い上げるのか期待してほしい。今までのアニメ「ポケットモンスター」のエンディングとは全く別物になることは間違いなしだ。楽曲は4月12日(金)の放送時に初公開、楽曲のリリースは4月19日(金)の予定だ。

9Lana
クリスマス、サンタさんからもらった初めてプレゼントがポケモンのゲームでした。ゲームを進めていくのが面白くて、やめ時がわからず一日に何時間もポケモンをしていたことを覚えています。こうしてアニメ「ポケットモンスター」のエンディングテーマを担当させていただけること、Gigaさん、TeddyLoidさん、TOPHAMHAT-KYOさんといった憧れの方々が手がけた楽曲を歌わせていただけることが、本当に光栄で、今もまだ夢のようです。

Let me battle
April 19th, 2024 Digital Release
Vocal:９Lana
Music：Giga & TeddyLoid
Lyrics：TOPHAMHAT-KYO (FAKE TYPE.)
Arrangement：Giga & TeddyLoid

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004132.000013546.html

It has been announced that Terastal Debut, the new chapter of the popular anime Pocket Monsters airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke", will start airing April 12th, 2024. The main visual that's been presented depicts Orange Academy from the video game Pocket Monsters Scarlet, with Roy and Dot wearing Orange Academy uniforms. And for some reason Liko's Nyahoja is nowhere to be seen...

They're all surrounded by Elite Four members Aoki, Chili, Poppy and Hassaku, popular characters from the video games, as well as Nemo and Gym Leaders Colza and Nanjamo, who have all appeared in earlier episodes.

This new chapter will depict Liko, Roy and the others' Terastal Debut, as well as show how they'll interact with the popular characters from the video games now that they've decided to study on exchange at Orange Academy for Terastal training.

Then there is Explorer's Sango, who said in today's broadcast that she would "summon" Rayquaza. In the video released today, we can see the Explorers plotting as well as the Black Rayquaza. The climactic episode of Terapagos' Shine is also a must-see before the new chapter!

A special Pokémon anime trailer has also been released! The "Terapagos' Shine" chapter is hitting its climax! What is the Explorers' Plan for Capturing Rayquaza? Will Liko and Roy be able to stop it? ...And then it's on to an all new chapter!

2024-03-22 PM2023 44: The Plan for Capturing Rayquaza

The words Sango from the Explorers passed on were "summon Rayquaza". Friede pinpoints the island where the Explorers' hideout is located based on the clues he has, and he, Liko, Roy and Randou head there. However, they're met with a trap set by Spinel! Will Liko and the others be able to stop the Explorers' Plan for Capturing Rayquaza?

2024-03-29 PM2023 45: To Places Far Far Away

The Explorers' plan has led to the Black Rayquaza finally showing itself, and Liko and Roy get completely overwhelmed in the face of its incredible power! However, if they're going to get through to it and communicate how Terapagos, and they themselves, feel... it's now or never! It's time for a battle against Rayquaza where the two of them throw absolutely everything at it; All the encounters they've had and all the experience they've gained since they set off on their adventure with Pokémon!!

YouTube Clip - Animation Pocket Monsters Terapagos' Shine Climax PV

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2lCtqtQSQU

Press Release (Japanese): 新章突入！ 副題は「テラスタルデビュー」に決定

テレ東系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、リコとロイの物語が4月12日より第3章を迎えることとなり、副題が「テラスタルデビュー」に決定しました。テラスタルオーブを持つリコとロイ、ドットの制服姿や、ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット』に登場する人物が描かれた新たなメインビジュアルを初公開しました。

メインビジュアルには、ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット』に登場するオレンジアカデミーが描かれ、ロイ、ドットはオレンジアカデミーの制服を着ています。周りにはゲームの人気キャラクターである四天王のアオキ、チリ、ポピー、ハッサクの姿や、これまでの放送にも登場したジムリーダーのコルサ、ナンジャモ、そしてネモの姿も描かれました。

「テラスタル」を修得するため、オレンジアカデミーに留学することになった3人は、ゲームに登場する人気キャラクターとどう関わっていくのか！？　リコとロイたちのテラスタルデビューにご注目ください！

そして、本日の放送で「レックウザを呼び寄せる」と言い残した、エクスプローラーズ・サンゴ。本日公開された映像では、不穏な作戦をたくらむエクスプローラーズの姿と黒いレックウザが映されています。新章突入前、「テラパゴスのかがやき」編クライマックスのエピソードも必見です！

3月22日（金）放送／第44話「レックウザ捕獲計画」
サンゴが言い残した「レックウザを呼び寄せる」という言葉…フリードは、手がかりを元にエクスプローラーズのアジトがある島を突き止める。島に向かったリコ、ロイ、フリード、ランドウだったが、そこで待ち受けていたのはスピネルの罠だった―！エクスプローラーズのレックウザ捕獲計画を、リコたちは止めることができるのか…！？

3月29日（金）放送／第45話「はるか、遠くまで」
エクスプローラーズの作戦により、ついに姿を現した黒いレックウザ！ その強大な力を前に、圧倒されるリコとロイ。けれど、テラパゴスの、そして自分たちの想いを伝えるなら、今しかない―。ポケモンと冒険に出たあの日から、たくさんの出会い、経験をしてきたふたり…。その全てをぶつけるレックウザとのバトルが今、始まる―！！

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001180.000002610.html

The Pokémon Company International announced today that the next expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet Twilight Masquerade, will launch beginning May 24, 2024, at participating retailers around the world. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Welcome to the Twilight Masquerade—Ogerpon | Pokémon TCG

In this video, you’ll get a peek at Teal Mask Ogerpon along with four different Ogerpon ex, each wearing a different mask. Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex, Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex, and Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex show off different types as well as unique attacks and Abilities. Finally, the Ogre’s Mask Item card will help bring your various Ogerpon ex into play.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWshYxY-J7c

New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Expansion Marks Debut of Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon in Pokémon TCG

Six New Trading Cards Highlighting Ogerpon Revealed

In Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade, Pokémon originally discovered in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games will make their debut in the Pokémon TCG, including Okidogi, Munkidori, Fezandipiti and more.

The Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon will also appear in Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade as four different Tera Pokémon ex — with Grass, Fire, Water and Fighting types — based on its four masks. Players can enjoy battling with various types of Ogerpon ex by using Ogre’s Mask, a new Item card that allows players to swap any Ogerpon ex in play with another Ogerpon ex from the discard pile. In honor of Ogerpon’s debut in the Pokémon TCG, six new cards from the expansion featuring Ogerpon have been unveiled: Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex, Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex, Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex, Teal Mask Ogerpon and Ogre’s Mask.

Additional noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

• Six ACE SPEC rare Trainer and Special Energy cards
• Seven Pokémon ex and seven Tera Pokémon ex
• 21 illustration rare Pokémon
• 11 special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
• Six hyper rare gold etched cards

Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade 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—Twilight Masquerade 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—Twilight Masquerade before launch by attending one of the many Prerelease tournaments, held as part of the Play! Pokémon competitive program, taking place beginning May 11 at participating independent retailers.

In addition, ahead of the release of the tabletop version, Trainers will be able to play with Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade digitally starting May 23, 2024, via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Trainers can collect and battle with new cards featuring Ogerpon 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-VioletTwilight-Masqu

The TOYOTA Engineering Society, together with The Pokémon Company, have launched the TOYOTA MIRAIDON Project, a project to convey the joy of imagination and the power of manufacturing through future imagining by children.


The TOYOTA Engineering Society MIRAIDON will be exhibited for three days from March 15th, 2024 to March 17th, 2024 at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Atrium.

YouTube Clip - TOYOTA MIRAIDON Project

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF8PLRH_SGc

What is the TOYOTA MIRAIDON Project?

The Toyota Engineering Society is a voluntary organization within Toyota Motor Corporation, consisting of members appointed for a one-year term who are interested in the study of technology, and it has been running for more than 70 years. Every year, the group exhibits the results of the year's manufacturing project at Waku Waku World, a joint event between Toyota City and the Toyota Engineering Society.


This time, as we were considering the Toyota Engineering Society's 23rd year theme, "Future Mobility," while referring to 8,000 questionnaires collected from elementary school students in Toyota City, one picture caught our eye. A Miraidon was drawn very well. It is a Pokémon that many children wish to have in their future mobility: "A Pokémon that communicates like a friend and is fun to ride on its back." It is a Pokémon that clearly embodies the dreams of children.

The Pokémon Company motto is: "to enrich both the real world and the virtual world with the Pokémon characters" and the company strives to do interesting things and take on the challenge of new possibilities, and these pictures by the children are a help to inspire. Together with the Toyota Engineering Society, we started this project to convey the message that "adult's serious goals become children's dreams" and that "Dreams don't end as dreams, imagination creates the future."

In just six months starting in June 2023, manufacturing professionals gathered together with partner companies who supported this idea to created the TOYOTA Engineering Society MIRAIDON, a moving Miraidon that is almost life-sized.

What is TOYOTA Engineering Society MIRAIDON?

TOYOTA Engineering Society MIRAIDON is a future mobility idea in the shape of the Pokémon Miraidon that can be encountered in Pokémon Violet. It was created with the experience and technology of Toyota Engineering Society and the cooperation of The Pokémon Company. It is an almost life-sized reproduction of Miraidon in terms of weight and size with great attention to detail. It is also a product that showcases the power of manufacturing as it can be transformed into "drive mode" and "4-legged mode" and also has some movement.

What is Miraidon?

Miraidon is a Legendary Pokémon that appears in Pokémon Violet released in 2022. Miraidon, the main character's partner who battles and grows together, can change its appearance depending on the situation. It can walk on four legs or take the form of a two-wheeled motorcycle (Drive Mode), allowing the protagonist to ride to various locations.

Notes:

• Numbered tickets will be distributed for test rides. The order will be based on the numbered tickets.
• The number of tickets is limited. Please be aware of this.
• The times of the test-ride and exhibition may change on the day.
• Visitors weighing 65 kg or more are not allowed to test ride.
• For safety reasons, we reserve the right to refuse test rides.

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000104325.html

The Pokémon Company has announced that a Pokémon Presents broadcast will take place on Pokémon Day on February 27th, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. PST / 9:00 am EST / 23:00 JST. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the Press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

A New Pokémon Presents for Pokémon Day on February 27, 2024

Visit the official Pokémon YouTube channel on Pokémon Day to learn the latest Pokémon news. In celebration of Pokémon Day, there will be a new Pokémon Presents presentation on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 6:00 a.m. PST. Tune in to the official Pokémon YouTube channel at that time for the latest news and updates from the world of Pokémon.

Sources: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-pokemon-presents-for-pokemon-day-on-february-27-2024 and https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1759850378437198047

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 2.27.2024

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qi4COrQ7aA

POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A VIDEO GAME AND POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME POCKET APP REVEALED ON POKÉMON DAY

Pokémon Presents Video Presentation Unveils Upcoming New Ways to Enjoy Pokémon and Updates to Popular Favorites

The Pokémon Company International Also Gears Up for U.S. Premiere of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ with New Celebratory Experiences

Bellevue, Wash. — Feb. 27, 2024 — Today, The Pokémon Company group revealed Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a new video game, during a special Pokémon Presents video presentation. Streamed online to fans around the world on Pokémon Day — the annual fan-focused pop-culture holiday celebrating the launch of the original Pokémon video games on Feb. 27, 1996 — the presentation unveiled a slate of new experiences coming soon to the franchise.

Highlights include the announcement of a new video game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which will release exclusively on Nintendo Switch™ family of systems worldwide in 2025, and Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new app featuring a digital card collection — including “immersive cards” — arriving later in 2024. Details about these new titles as well as celebrations for the upcoming U.S. launch of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” are below:

“As fans around the world celebrate the joy of Pokémon today, it is once again our honor to join the festivities and unveil new video game and mobile experiences with Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket,” said Kenji Okubo, president of The Pokémon Company International. “This Pokémon Day also marks the final countdown to the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series,’ launching March 7 on Netflix. With new video games, innovative apps, and the launch of the first new mainline animated adventure in more than 25 years, The Pokémon Company International would like to wish all Trainers around the world a very happy Pokémon Day.”

NEW GAME EXPERIENCES COMING TO POKÉMON

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A, an ambitious new entry to the Pokémon video game series, will be released simultaneously worldwide on Nintendo Switch in 2025. An exciting new adventure awaits players within Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon.

For more information about Pokémon Legends: Z-A, please visit here.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Legends: Z-A releases simultaneously worldwide in 2025!​

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-Znr_jGIg

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

The beloved Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) franchise continues to evolve with the debut of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new app that reimagines the experience of collecting Pokémon TCG cards in an innovative digital format.

In Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, players will be able to enjoy the thrill of opening booster packs and collecting cards showcasing special visual effects unique to this digital adaptation of the Pokémon TCG. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket introduces “immersive cards,” which give players the experience of leaping into the world of the card’s illustration, providing a whole new way to enjoy the Pokémon TCG. Players will be able to open two booster packs every day at no cost, including cards with nostalgic illustrations as well as new cards found only in the app. In addition, players will be able to engage in quick battles featuring streamlined rules based on the classic Pokémon TCG battle system.

Developed in collaboration with Creatures Inc., the creators of the Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co. Ltd., partners in the development of Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will launch in 2024 as a free-to-start app for iOS and Android. For more details, please see here.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket | Announcement​

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlp6YePsalM

CELEBRATORY EXPERIENCES FOR ‘POKÉMON HORIZONS: THE SERIES’

Themed Activities Coming to Pokémon GO
In celebration of the upcoming U.S. premiere of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” — arriving March 7, 2024, exclusively on Netflix — fans around the world can enjoy special “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” events coming to Pokémon GO between March 5 and March 11. Players will be able to meet Liko and Roy, the dual protagonists of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” in GO Snapshot. In addition, Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat will make its debut in Pokémon GO, introducing an attack that’s also new to the app: Volt Tackle.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO x Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-E1WKlnfQo

Charcadet Makes Its Pokémon GO Debut During Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event

Celebrate the new Pokémon animated series with Pokémon GO debuts and costumed Pokémon. Pokémon’s new animated series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, hits Netflix on March 7, 2024, but the Pokémon GO party is kicking off a little early. From March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event is introducing Pokémon and characters from the animation to Pokémon GO. Charcadet, Armarouge, Ceruledge, and Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat will all appear for the first time in Pokémon GO. Pikachu will know the Electric-type Charged Attack Volt Tackle, which is also making its Pokémon GO debut in this event. Get fired up for Charcadet, which may hatch from 10 km Eggs. To make hatching Eggs even more exciting, Trainers will receive double XP for hatching Eggs during the event.

In addition to the fiery and adorable Charcadet and its two Evolutions, you may encounter the following Pokémon appearing more frequently in the wild during the event: Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat, Alolan Grimer, Scyther, Nosepass, Beldum, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Pawmi. The human characters will be joining the party as well, so take plenty of snapshots during the event—you may just get a surprise encounter with some of the characters and Pokémon you’ll meet in Pokémon H
orizons: The Series!

Show that you’ve got Liko and Roy’s courage and sense of adventure by taking part in raids to catch the following Pokémon.

One-Star Raids: Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat, Rhyhorn, Rockruff
Three-Star Raids: Chansey, Noctowl, Metagross

Reach for new horizons, Trainers!

Celebrate Pokémon Day with Miraidon in Pokémon UNITE

Bring the Thunder and shock the competition as this Legendary Pokémon from the Paldea region. Miraidon is Electro Drifting its way into Pokémon UNITE this Pokémon Day! This Dragon- and Electric-type Pokémon was first discovered in the Paldea region and accompanied Trainers throughout every step of their Treasure Hunt in Pokémon Violet. Now, the Legendary Pokémon is ready to lay down Electric Terrain and shock the competition on Aeos Island as a powerful Ranged Attacker. You’ll be able to add Miraidon to your roster as part of a special event: Miraidon’s Sandwich Challenge. In this event, Miraidon’s Unite license can be obtained without spending Aeos coins or Aeos gems.

The Miraidon’s Sandwich Challenge event will be held in Pokémon UNITE from Monday, February 26, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PST to Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Players can obtain dice by logging in (and through other means) and then roll them to advance squares on a board. As players advance squares, they can complete missions to earn Aeos Sandwiches that can then be exchanged for Miraidon’s Unite license.

Pokémon UNITE Miraidon License and Platinum Miraidon boost emblem

Players of Pokémon UNITE can get a 3-day limited license for Miraidon and a Platinum Miraidon boost emblem by entering the code: POKEDAY24

To commemorate Pokémon Day and Miraidon’s introduction to Pokémon UNITE, players can use the gift code POKEDAY24 to obtain a platinum Miraidon Pokémon boost emblem, which has useful effects in battle. This gift code is redeemable until March 31, 2024, at 4:59 PDT. To redeem this gift code, follow these steps:

• Launch Pokémon UNITE on your mobile device or Nintendo Switch.
• Select the events icon on the right side of the main menu.
• Select the Daily Events tab.
• Scroll down and select Gift Exchange.
• Select Exchange and then enter the gift code on the page that appears.

Pokémon Day at the Empire State Building

Outside of today’s Pokémon Presents, The Pokémon Company International is celebrating the upcoming U.S. premiere of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” by partnering with the iconic Empire State Building in New York City to illuminate its world-famous tower lights. Emulating the highly recognizable Pokémon logo, the world-famous landmark will light up New York’s skyline in yellow and blue tonight beginning at sunset. Additional details on how to celebrate Pokémon Day at the Empire State Building can be found here.

ADDITIONAL IN-GAME EVENTS COMING SOON

New experiences and updates were also announced for various games and apps, including the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX, and Pokémon Café ReMix. Fans can learn more about the latest announcements by viewing Pokémon Presents in its entirety on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Celebrate Pokémon Day at your participating local game store on February 27th, 2024 for special activities and reward opportunities! Earn goodies such as a promo set of damage-counter dice, Pikachu Moods figures, codes for in-game rewards, and more.

Celebrate Pokémon Day at a Local Play! Pokémon Event

Participating game stores will have special promos and prize giveaways to commemorate the big day.

Get into the competitive spirit to celebrate Pokémon Day by taking part in Play! Pokémon events at your local game store. On Pokémon Day (that’s February 27, 2024, of course), participating stores will be hosting events that can encompass the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon video games, and Pokémon GO. Some locations may also be holding Learn to Play sessions, so beginner players can take part in the fun too.

Your store may also have special promo items, like Pokémon coins and damage-counter dice, as well as prize giveaways that can include Pokémon TCG products, a figure from the Pikachu Moods collection, and Pokémon GO at League codes, which can be redeemed for in-game items.

Event times and details will vary depending on the participating store. Our Event Locator will help you find event locations, and you can contact stores for more details. Enjoy spending Pokémon Day socializing (and battling!) with other Pokémon fans, Trainers!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-pokemon-day-at-a-local-play-pokemon-event

In celebration of Pokémon Day 2024 and Pokémon Horizons: The Series, The Pokémon Company International teamed up with New York’s iconic Empire State Building to light up the tower lights on February 27th, 2024. Photos from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon and Empire State Building Celebrate Upcoming U.S. Premiere of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ with World-Famous Tower Lights on Pokémon Day

The Pokémon Company International Teams Up with The Toy Foundation™ to Support Children and Families in New York as Part of the Festivities

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Feb. 13, 2024 — In celebration of Pokémon Day 2024 and the upcoming U.S. premiere of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” The Pokémon Company International (TPCi), in collaboration with longstanding charitable partner The Toy Foundation™, has teamed up with New York’s iconic Empire State Building to illuminate its world-famous tower lights the evening of Feb. 27, 2024. The renowned landmark will light up New York’s skyline in blue and yellow, inspired by the highly recognizable Pokémon logo, between sunset and 2 a.m. EST.

In the spirit of giving back to the community on Pokémon Day, TPCi will donate $10,000 to New York-based charity The Toy Foundation™ to provide philanthropic support to children and families in need in New York and beyond. These efforts are part of TPCi’s long-term strategic partnership with The Toy Foundation™ in support of the organization’s critical mission to deliver the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need, which aligns with TPCi’s overarching goal of improving the lives of children and supporting social equity.

“Pokémon Day is about celebrating the Pokémon brand alongside its passionate fan community, and we couldn’t think of a better way to honor that than by making a positive impact on the lives of children and families in need,” said Raquel Daniels, chief diversity and social responsibility officer at TPCi. “As we look forward to the Empire State Building lighting, we are continuing our support of The Toy Foundation’s important work by furthering opportunities for children and families in New York to experience the comfort and joy of play.”

Pokémon Day 2024 marks the brand’s 28th anniversary since the first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, launched in Japan on Feb. 27, 1996, kicking off a global phenomenon that catapulted Pokémon into one of the most popular and successful entertainment franchises in the world. Since then, the community of global Pokémon fans — known as Trainers — come together to celebrate their love for the brand on Pokémon Day, the pop-culture holiday observed annually on Feb. 27. This year’s Pokémon Day ushers in the beginning of an exciting new era for the brand for both longtime and new Trainers, with the highly anticipated animated series “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” premiering in the U.S. on March 7, 2024, exclusively on Netflix.

“As the first new mainline Pokémon animated series released in over 25 years, ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ will ring in a new era for Pokémon, with unique characters and stories that will expand and evolve the franchise,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing at TPCi. “As we quickly approach the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of the series, we invite Trainers to help us commemorate this major milestone on Pokémon Day with a special lighting at the iconic Empire State Building.”

Trainers can join these Pokémon Day festivities by tuning in to the Empire State Building on TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Facebook for a special appearance by Captain Pikachu, one of the stars of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series.” Captain Pikachu will explore the world-famous observatory before setting off on more adventures when the series launches on Netflix next month.

In addition, Trainers who visit the Empire State Building anytime on Feb. 27, 2024, can complete exclusive Timed Research tasks in Pokémon GO to earn rewards including Incense, Lure Modules and an encounter with Pikachu wearing a party hat. Additional themed PokéStops will be available near the Empire State Building, and Lure Modules used on PokéStops will have a higher chance of attracting the Symbol Pokémon, Unown.

Tickets to the renowned Empire State Building Observatory, recently voted the No. 1 attraction in the U.S. by TripAdvisor travelers for two consecutive years, can be purchased at esbnyc.com. To receive real-time information about the Empire State Building’s tower lights, Trainers can text CONNECT to 274-16.

For additional details on the upcoming U.S. premiere of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” Trainers can stay tuned to Netflix and Pokemon.com/Horizons.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Empire-State-Building-2024

The Pokémon Company International has collaborated with GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum DJ and producer Jax Jones along with Zoe Wees to proforma a new song called Never Be Lonely alongside the beloved Pokémon Pikachu.

YouTube Clip - Jax Jones, Zoe Wees - Never Be Lonely (Official Video)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PoRVO741aM

Pikachu Appears in Jax Jones’s New Music Video, “Never Be Lonely”

The musician joins forces with Zoe Wees for this new song performed alongside the iconic Pokémon.

In the world of Pokémon, Trainers strive to achieve their dreams with their Pokémon friends by their side. That special sort of bond is the subject of GRAMMY®-nominated multi-platinum DJ and producer Jax Jones’s new single, “Never Be Lonely,” which also features German pop singer-songwriter Zoe Wees. You can watch the music video now to see Jax and Zoe play to a stadium audience in a future world. The two performers are joined on stage by Pikachu, and keep your eyes peeled for a brief appearance by Ceruledge!

Jax Jones is not only a double platinum-selling artist, but he’s also a huge Pokémon fan. Pokémon previously collaborated with Jax in 2021 on Pokémon 25: The Album, and we’re excited to share this latest project with Pokémon fans.

Enjoy the video, and remember to always keep your Pokémon partners close.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pikachu-appears-in-jax-joness-new-music-video-never-be-lonely

Press Release - JAX JONES MAKES 2024 DEBUT WITH “NEVER BE LONELY” FEATURING ZOE WEES

OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO IN COLLABORATION WITH THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL

London, UK, Friday 9 February 2024 — Jax Jones undeniably ruled the charts and radio airwaves in 2023 and now, GRAMMY®-nominated multi-platinum DJ and producer Jax Jones is back to set the stage ablaze in 2024 with his electrifying new single, “Never Be Lonely”, featuring the sensational German pop singer-songwriter Zoe Wees. Get ready to embark on an enchanting adventure that transcends music and imagination.

In the world of Pokémon, Trainers strive to achieve their dreams with their Pokémon partners by their side. In the official music video for “Never Be Lonely”, we journey to a future world where Jax Jones and Zoe Wees deliver a mesmerising performance. The real magic happens when the beloved Pokémon Pikachu makes a grand entrance. With electrifying sparks that illuminate the stadium, Pikachu unites the crowd in an awe-inspiring celebration of this remarkable new single including a special appearance from Ceruledge.

A huge Pokémon fan, Jax Jones enthuses, “This collaboration with Zoe Wees and Pikachu represents a dream come true for me. ‘Never Be Lonely’ is a sonic journey into the heart of music and friendship, and it’s a privilege to have Pikachu join us on this adventure.”

Zoe Wees adds, “Working with Jax Jones was an absolute joy. ‘Never Be Lonely’ is a testament to the power of unity through music, and I’m thrilled to be part of this magical experience.”

“Never Be Lonely” is the latest partnership between Jax Jones and The Pokémon Company International after he collaborated with them for Pokémon 25: The Album in 2021.

Jones capped off his phenomenal year with the exciting announcement of his forthcoming 2024 EP Midnight Snacks. This marks a thrilling evolution from his pop-centric Snacks collection to a dedicated focus on club-centric creations.

And now, with “Never Be Lonely” from his Snacks repertoire, Jax Jones invites you to join him on his journey with Zoe Wees and Pikachu; the first of a series of hits in 2024.

ABOUT JAX JONES

Beyond the beats and melodies, Jax Jones continues to cement his status as a trailblazer in the music industry. With an illustrious career boasting 8 UK Top 10 singles, 8 UK platinum singles, over 60 million single sales and a staggering 10 billion global audio streams, Jax Jones remains a powerhouse of electro-pop earworms, solidifying his place as a modern British music icon.

Step into the world of Jax Jones, the second biggest UK dance artist after Calvin Harris, praised by Hypebeast as "an all-round, multi-faceted musician" and lauded by Rolling Stone UK as "the UK dance super producer on a mission to break down barriers." His compelling journey, as described by The Guardian during his appearance on The High Performance Podcast, provides a moving account of his motivations and crediting the transformative moments of his teenage years.

Honoured with multiple GRAMMY, BRIT, and Ivor Novello nominations, he has become a mainstay in modern British music and continues to create genre-defying music for both the charts and specialist dance scene, working and collaborating with industry legends like Whitney Houston, Ed Sheeran, Diana Ross, RAYE and Mark Ronson while also nurturing the future of music through his own WUGD music label.

ABOUT ZOE WEES

Breakout star Zoe Wees has a knack for making her complex, emotional stories feel universally relatable. Her raw, powerful debut single “Control” amassed 2,5 billion streams and became a worldwide hit. It entered streaming- and radio charts across the globe, including top 20 at Pop radio in the US, and reached Gold- and Platinum status in more than 20 countries. “Girls Like Us”, Wees’ follow-up single, was highlighted in the New York Times Magazine tracing the lineage of “the sad banger,” and hailed by People as “a vulnerable pop anthem that pushed for togetherness and solidarity to girls around the world.” The also multi-platinum certified song reached #1 in Germany’s radio charts. She then released her debut EP "Golden Wings" which saw her songs gather a mass interest including Spotify’s Radar-, Apple’s UpNext- and YouTube’s Artist On The Rise program. She's featured on the likes of The Guardian, Forbes (30 Under 30), Gal Dem, Line Of Best Fit, and Clash whilst having cover stories written about herself on Notion, Euphoria, Hunger and Germany’s Glamour Magazine. Zoe has performed at the American Music Awards, "The Late Late Show with James Corden, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2021 and collaborated with top artists like 6LACK, Kygo, Felix Jaehn, Tom Walker and Calum Scott before finally releasing her Debut Album “Therapy” late 2023.

For the 21-year-old, writing and recording songs is her “Therapy”, so much so that she’s named her debut album just that. She needs this form of therapy especially in difficult situations of fear and insecurity. After each session, she sits in an old car seat and then reflects. It is within this same routine the word ‘therapy’ took a lasting, special and musical meaning for Zoe in a slew of impactful, emotional songs.

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/JAX-JONES-MAKES-2024-DEBUT-WITH-NEVER-BE-LONELY-featuring-ZOE-WEES