The Pokémon Company is hosting its 2019 Press Conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019. You can watch the event live on twitch at 9pm EST / 6 p.m. PDT. The press conference is expected to cover a number of topics of interest to Pokémon fans.


Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/press-conference/

Announcements:

• Detective Pikachu for Switch
• Pokémon Center Shibuya
• Pokémon Quest release in China by NetEase
• Pokémon Home to be released in early 2020
• Pokémon Sleep to be released in 2020
• Pokémon Masters for Smartphones to be released in the 2019 calendar year

Big Pokémon News from Tokyo

New mobile experiences, a new Detective Pikachu on Nintendo Switch, and more were announced at the Pokémon 2019 Press Conference.

The Pokémon Company held a press conference to announce lots of exciting projects for Pokémon fans around the world. Take a look at what was revealed.

Pokémon HOME

The world of Pokémon games is more diverse than ever, with exciting titles for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. Now Trainers can bring all their Pokémon together with Pokémon HOME, a new cloud service app that lets players continue their Pokémon adventures beyond a single platform. Pokémon HOME connects with Pokémon Bank as well as Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games, and also Pokémon GO.

With Pokémon HOME, Trainers can manage their collection of Pokémon across many of their games. Plus, they can trade with friends or with anyone around the world directly using Pokémon HOME via mobile device. A potential future addition will even allow multiple players in a single location to trade all at once.


Pokémon HOME is expected to launch in early 2020 on iOS and Android devices as well as Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Sleep

Soon, you'll be able to wake up with Pokémon every morning with Pokémon Sleep, a mobile app coming from The Pokémon Company. Pokémon Sleep brings a gameplay experience unlike any other. A new device based on the Pokémon GO Plus device uses an embedded accelerometer to track your time sleeping and sends this information to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This new device, called the Pokémon GO Plus +, also has the same functions as the original Pokémon GO Plus, so you can use it to play Pokémon GO during the day as well as with Pokémon Sleep at night!


Look forward to Pokémon Sleep launching for mobile devices in 2020.

Pokémon Masters

A new Pokémon mobile game called Pokémon Masters is on the way for iOS and Android devices from The Pokémon Company and DeNA. Pokémon Masters lets players experience a new type of Pokémon battling on the go, and it features many famous Pokémon Trainers from the long history of Pokémon video games. Gameplay has been optimized for smart devices, allowing anyone to casually pick it up and play.

Pokémon Masters is scheduled to launch in 2019. Fans can expect more details about this new mobile game in June!

A New Detective Pikachu Comes to Nintendo Switch

The release of the POKÉMON Detective Pikachu movie has left fans wanting more of the famous Pokémon sleuth. Creatures, Inc., has plans to create a new entry in the Detective Pikachu video game series for Nintendo Switch. The original Detective Pikachu game for the Nintendo 3DS ended on a cliffhanger and this upcoming game will be a conclusion to that story. The details of the game are still a mystery.

Pokémon Shirts

Tsunekazu Ishihara, president of The Pokémon Company, concluded the Pokémon 2019 Press Conference with one more interesting bit of news. He discussed a new service in Japan called Pokémon Shirts, which creates made-to-order original clothing designs featuring the first 151 Pokémon. While wearing one of the custom designs onstage, Mr. Ishihara announced that the service will expand to more regions, including the United States and Europe!

From new mobile apps to more fun with Detective Pikachu, the Pokémon 2019 Press Conference announced plenty of developments for Pokémon fans to look forward to! Keep checking Pokemon.com for more details on these exciting projects and everything happening in the world of Pokémon.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/big-pokemon-news-from-tokyo/

YouTube Clip - 2019 Pokémon Press Conference

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uisJg6qUFI

Press Release - POKÉMON CONTINUES TO EVOLVE WITH NEW INITIATIVES COMING SOON

The Pokémon Company Unveils New Mobile Apps, Innovative Hardware, and More

TOKYO—May 28, 2019—During a press conference in Tokyo today, Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, presented a glimpse into how the globally popular Pokémon brand will continue to be a trendsetter in gaming. Mr. Ishihara unveiled a broad range of offerings including mobile games, apps, and innovative connected hardware to show the variety of new ways Pokémon Trainers will be able to experience and enhance their Pokémon gameplay.

Pokémon HOME
The world of Pokémon games is more diverse than ever, with a range of titles for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. Now, Trainers can bring all their Pokémon together with Pokémon HOME, a new cloud service app that enables them to continue their Pokémon adventures beyond a single game system and manage their collection of Pokémon across many of their games. Smartphone users can also trade with friends or others around the world directly from Pokémon HOME. Pokémon HOME connects with Pokémon Bank as well as Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games, and also Pokémon GO. Pokémon HOME is expected to launch in early 2020 for iOS and Android devices as well as Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Sleep
Soon, Trainers will be able to wake up with Pokémon every morning with Pokémon Sleep, a mobile app from The Pokémon Company. Pokémon Sleep aims to turn sleeping into entertainment by having a player's time spent sleeping, and the time they wake up, effect the gameplay. While more details about the app’s functionality will be revealed at a later date, it was announced that a new device from Nintendo, Pokémon GO Plus +, will connect to Pokémon Sleep and launch with the app. The device will use an embedded accelerometer to track a user’s time sleeping and send this information to their smartphone via Bluetooth. This new device also has the same functions as the original Pokémon GO Plus, so Trainers can use it with Pokémon GO during the day and with Pokémon Sleep at night. Trainers can look forward to Pokémon Sleep launching for mobile devices in 2020. To celebrate this early look at Pokémon Sleep, Trainers around the world will have the chance to encounter Snorlax that are lying down and deep in sleep in Pokémon GO beginning today.

Pokémon Masters
A new Pokémon mobile game called Pokémon Masters is on the way for iOS and Android devices from The Pokémon Company and DeNA. Pokémon Masters enables players to experience a new type of Pokémon battling on the go and features many famous Pokémon Trainers from the long history of Pokémon video games. Gameplay will be optimized for smart devices for a casual but uniquely Pokémon experience. Fans can expect more details about Pokémon Masters in June.

A New Detective Pikachu game for Nintendo Switch
The release of the “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” movie has left fans wanting more of the famous Pokémon sleuth. The Pokémon Company announced today that Creatures Inc. has plans to create a new entry in the Detective Pikachu video game series, this time for Nintendo Switch. The original Detective Pikachu game for the Nintendo 3DS ended on a cliffhanger and this upcoming game will be a conclusion to that story.

Pokémon Comes to China with Pokémon Quest
Earlier in May, it was announced that the popular mobile game, Pokémon Quest, will be coming to China via NetEase, the second largest game developer in the world and a new partner for The Pokémon Company. Since then, more than 1.7 million players have pre-registered for the game in the country. Today it was revealed that Pokémon Quest in China will be an enhanced version of the game with new player vs. player and social features. While Pokémon Quest marks the first mobile Pokémon game in China, it was also announced that NetEase is working with The Pokémon Company to bring more Pokémon games to the country.

Pokémon Shirts
In addition to gaming news, Mr. Ishihara announced that Pokémon Shirts, a service currently available in Japan that creates made-to-order original clothing designs featuring the first 151 Pokémon, will be coming to the U.S. and Europe.

Niantic has announced that more Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region are coming to Pokémon GO!

Harness the power of special new lures, and meet more Pokémon!

Trainers, We’re excited to announce that more Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region are coming to Pokémon GO! From seas and beaches to mountains and beyond, be on the lookout for Cherubi, Gible, Hippopotas, and others. We hope you’ll enjoy the fun and surprises as you encounter these Pokémon in the wild and hatch them from Eggs. Also arriving in Pokémon GO is a powerful Ground-type move—Earth Power! Plus, we have more exciting news to share. Thanks to your dedication in helping Professor Willow with his research, he has made some amazing improvements to our favorite module—the Lure Module. Inspired by research collected from around the world, three upgraded Lure Modules have been developed. These modules attract Pokémon in the surrounding area while creating a temporary special habitat. Soon you’ll be able to harness the power of Glacial Lure Modules, Mossy Lure Modules, and Magnetic Lure Modules. These lures might even have the potential to cause Evolution in certain Pokémon! More details on these exciting additions:

• Additional Sinnoh Pokémon are now available to catch in the wild and hatch from Eggs.
• Earth Power is a powerful Ground-type Charged Attack that could lower your opponent’s defense in Trainer Battles.
• Certain Pokémon recently arrived from the Sinnoh region will know Earth Power.
• Other Pokémon that could know Earth Power include Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Aerodactyl, Camerupt, and Claydol.
• Glacial Lure Modules, Mossy Lure Modules, and Magnetic Lure Modules can be obtained in the in-game shop and will be available later this season as rewards for completing new Special Research tasks.
• These Lure Modules attract local Pokémon as well as bonus Pokémon based on the type of lure.
• Glacial Lure Modules attract certain Pokémon that love the cold, such as Water- and Ice-Type Pokémon.
• Mossy Lure Modules attract certain Pokémon that love to frolic among the leaves, such as Bug-, Grass-, and Poison-Type Pokémon.
• Magnetic Lure Modules attract certain Pokémon that are drawn to electromagnetic forces, such as some Electric-, Steel-, and Rock-type Pokémon.
• When Trainers are within range of a PokéStop with an active lure of the appropriate type, and they can successfully spin its Photo Disc, Evolution of Magneton and Nosepass will be enabled, as well as certain Evolutions of Eevee.
• You can choose whether or not to proceed with these special Evolutions on the Pokémon’s detail screen.

What other surprises will you discover? The only way to find out is to get out and GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/sinnohandlureupdate

Niantic has announced that from Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 until Tuesday, May 28th, 2019, players of Pokémon GO can participate in an Extraordinary Raid Week.

Jump-start your summer with Extraordinary Raid Week!

Trainers, Get ready for the summer with a special week of events! Prep your best teams, and get your Raid Passes ready for our upcoming Extraordinary Raid Week. To test your battle skills, we have a full week of exciting raids for you to show off your Trainer prowess.

Extraordinary Raid Week

Date + Time

• Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 1 p.m. to Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Raids

• ★: Machop, Slakoth, Shinx, Bronzor
• ★★: Misdreavus, Kirlia, Mawile, Feebas, Clamperl, Bibarel
• ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Chansey, Scyther, Aerodactyl, Floatzel
• ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Dragonite, Tyranitar, Absol, Metagross

Features

• If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Bronzor!

Bonuses

• 2× Raid Stardust
• 2× Raid XP

Raid Hour
Date + Time

• Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (local time)

Features

• The number of raids of all levels will increase during the event hour.

Lapras Raid Day
Date + Time

• The Americas, Greenland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: Saturday, May 25, 2019, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (local time)
• Asia-Pacific: Sunday, May 26, 2019, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (local time)

Features

• The Transport Pokémon, Lapras, will be joining Raid Battles for this event.
• Receive up to five Raid Passes from Gyms at no cost.
• If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Lapras!

This is your chance to add some awesome Pokémon like Tyranitar or Metagross to your team. We hope you’re up for the challenge, Trainers! Let’s GO raid!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/raidsonraidsonraids2019

The Pokémon Company International today confirmed a new entry in the Pokémon Rumble series, with the all new Pokémon Rumble Rush. This free-to-start beat-‘em-up is available for download today for owners of Android mobile devices in Australia via Google Play; with an iOS version and full worldwide release coming shortly. Screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

POKÉMON RUMBLE RUSH ANNOUNCED FOR SMARTPHONES

Latest Title in Rumble Series Coming to Android and iOS Devices

In Pokémon Rumble Rush players assume the role of an intrepid adventurer tasked with discovering new islands and the various Pokémon that inhabit each area. As they explore each island players must overcome the hordes of enemy Pokémon that stand in their way. By tapping the screen, the players’ partner Pokémon will rush in and attack each oncoming wave. During each of these encounters there is a chance one or more of the Pokémon will befriend a player and in turn use those Pokémon in future battles. Each island adventure features Super Boss fights and, if victorious, players have the chance to get items that power up their Pokémon.


As they play Pokémon Rumble Rush, players will have the chance to encounter hundreds of different species of Pokémon. The more players explore the game world and take part in special events, the more Pokémon they will discover—possibly including Legendary and Mythical Pokémon! Exploration may also lead to players finding a previously undiscovered stage, and as a reward, players get to name it.


When exploring an area on their own, a hint function can display the Pokémon that inhabit that area. Also, when players view a map of an island, occasionally they'll see some hot air balloons passing by. Tapping a hot air balloon will let players try a stage that other adventurers have already discovered, which means players may encounter Pokémon that they haven't found before.

Niantic has announced a Pokémon Detective Pikachu tie-in event for Pokémon GO which takes place from Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at 1 p.m. until Friday, May 17th, 2019 at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7). Players are able to obatain detective hats from the Style Shop.

Uncover mysteries in Pokémon GO with Pokémon Detective Pikachu!

Trainers, Get your detective hats ready and start looking for clues as we celebrate the one and only POKÉMON Detective Pikachu movie! Do you have what it takes to keep up with the famous caffeine-powered detective who’s about to electrify audiences all over the world?

Date + Time

• Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at 1 p.m. to Friday, May 17, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Select Pokémon featured in the movie will appear in raids.
• Pokémon that appear in the movie will show up more frequently in the wild.
• If you’re lucky, you could be photobombed by a Pikachu in a detective hat—with a chance to catch one of your very own!

Bonus

• Double XP for catching Pokémon

Field Research

• Specially themed Field Research will be available for a limited time during this event.

Avatar Items

• Themed avatar items will be available in the Style Shop.

Don’t miss out on the limited-time celebration of the new movie POKÉMON Detective Pikachu!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pikapika2019/

YouTube Clip - Celebrate the launch of POKÉMON Detective Pikachu with Pokémon GO!

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

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) 2019 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the industry's most anticipated annual event which happens Saturday, May 4, 2019 at participating comic book shops worldwide.

Comic shop retailers chose fifty-one titles overall to be available on Free Comic Book Day: twelve Gold Sponsor comics and thirty-nine Silver Sponsor comics that give fans a great opportunity to discover new titles and genres. This year's announcement of Silver Sponsor comics includes such great titles as Minecraft & Disney’s The Incredibles, Little Lulu, Bob’s Burgers, The Amazing Spider-Man, My Hero Academia, Star Wars Adventures, and more.

“Each year, we continue to push ourselves to bring fans the very best Free Comic Book Day experience,” said Joe Field, originator of FCBD, and owner of Flying Colors Comics in Concord, CA. “The caliber, strength and depth of this year’s comic book titles is fantastic and independent comic book shop retailers all over the world can’t wait to treat fans and customers to an incredible day of fun, discovery, and learning about comic books and comic book shops.”

Viz is participating this year and Pokémon: I Choose You! / Pokémon Adventures is a Gold Sponsor. High resolution scan samples of the manga being given out have been added to an Imageboard thread.


Source: https://www.freecomicbookday.com/Article/222154-Free-Comic-Book-Day-2019-Full-List-of-Comic-Books-Announced

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have announced that they will be running a Pokémon Detective Pikachu Pop-up at London’s Covent Garden. All workshop tickets have now sold out, but walk-ins can still come to visit the space between 12-8pm on May 3rd, 2019 and May 4th, 2019. The pop-up is located at 9-11 Shorts Gardens, Covent Garden, London, England. An Imageboard thread has been created with high resolution press release pictures of the pop-up.

Pokémon Detective Pikachu Pop-up - London’s Covent Garden

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures invite audiences to enjoy the sights, sounds, fun and flavours of the POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU Pop-up.

The pop-up will open its doors in London on the 3rd and 4th May, ahead of the release of the live-action Pokémon film, the comedy adventure “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu,” in UK cinemas Friday 10th May.

The ground floor, inspired by world-class private eye Detective Pikachu, offers numerous fun photo opportunities alongside bright yellow walls. As Detective Pikachu loves coffee to recharge and focus his sleuthing skills, fans can enjoy Detective Pikachu-printed coffee and hot chocolate drinks, yellow turmeric lattes or yellow bubble tea or fruit juice at the coffee bar.

The basement space reflects the neon noir style of the movie’s fictional Ryme City. Here, visitors can channel their inner Jigglypuff in interactive karaoke booths.

On top of exploring the space, visitors can also book in to nail art stands by WAH Nails for a look inspired by the vibrant colours of the film. If you miss out on tickets there will be a chance for walk ins at the venue.

There will also be workshops taking place at set times including cupcake icing with GBBO’s Kim-Joy, recharging yoga with Frame, Mr Mime inspired mime, Psyduck inspired massages. All workshops will be ticketed.

POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU MOVIE POP UP T&Cs

1) Tickets are subject to availability and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis via the Booking Website.
(2) Users who successfully claim tickets will need to print off the email with a valid booking number and take it along to the venue on the day of the event
(3) Possession of a ticket only guarantees entry in the specified time slot. Ticket holders will not be able to hold spaces for guests
(4) Unless otherwise stated, a maximum of 2 tickets are redeemable per user. Should a user exceed this maximum, See Film First Ltd reserves the right to revoke tickets without notice.
(5) No cash alternative.
(6) No late admittance.
(7) The venue reserve the right to refuse admission. In the event of a dispute, the event manager's decision is final.
(8) Each workshop has its own specific age restriction. Where this is known at the time of booking, this age restriction is given during the booking process. It is the user's responsibility to confirm this age restriction with the venue.
(9) Tickets are for the use of the user only. Emailing of tickets, distribution of personal login details, passwords, tickets, photocopying and multiple printing of tickets is strictly prohibited. Users found to be in violation of this rule may be barred from using the Booking Website.
(10) Tickets may not under any circumstances be resold for financial or any other material gain.
(11) See Film First Ltd will send transactional communications only by email and or SMS unless you actively opt in to receive invitations, offers and other promotions. Transactional communications relate directly to your actions on the websites or to an event you have booked and not cancelled. Transactional emails include (a) Booking confirmation email, (b) Ballot entry email, (c) Waiting list confirmation, (d) Reminders, (e) Ticket cancellation, (f) Password reset, (g) Feedback request, (h) Event information updates.
(12) Free tickets remain at all times the property of The Promoter
(13) The Promoter reserves the right to revoke or cancel tickets at any time
(14) The Promoter is not liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly (including special, incidental, or consequential loss or damage) from the user's use of the website. For any issues please contact support@weticketit.com. Promoter: See Film First Ltd, 62-70 Shorts Gardens, London WC2H 9A

POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU MOVIE – POP UP FAQ

- The Pokémon Detective Pikachu Pop-Up takes place on Friday 3rd May and Saturday 4th May.
- The Pop-Up will be near Covent Garden Station, please check your ticket for venue details.
- All workshops are free to attend but require a pre-booked ticket, please visit seeitfirst.com to secure your place.
- You will receive an email code which is valid for a one hour time slot, please turn up 5 minutes before your allocated time as entry cannot be guaranteed outside of the assigned hour.
- Whilst all workshops are ticketed only, there will be a small number of tickets available for the pop up itself on the day. There will be a queue outside the venue, and it will be first come first served.
- The Pokémon Detective Pikachu Pop-Up is suitable for children, but we ask that anyone under sixteen is accompanied by an adult.
- Due to limited space, if you wish to bring a pushchair please inform us in advance: wb.premiere@warnerbros.com
- The Pop-Up experience takes place over two floors, the ground floor is fully wheelchair accessible, whilst the basement is accessible by stairs only. If you have any access requirements or questions, we are happy to help: wb.premiere@warnerbros.com
- Please be aware that commercial filming and photography may be taking place over the course of this event and by entering the pop up, you consent to being filmed and photographed.
- Complimentary coffees, bubble tea, juice and water will be available at the event, and non-dairy options will also be on offer.
- Beverage cups are made from sustainable, recyclable materials –guests are also welcome to bring their own re-usable cups.
- Frame Recharge Yoga is suitable for beginners and all fitness levels. Participants will be asked to complete a short health questionnaire, please inform the instructor of any injuries or if you are pregnant. You must be over 16 years old to participate in this workshop.
- My Beauty Squad treatments are carried out at the therapist’s discretion, certain conditions will mean that you cannot have certain treatments, it is the therapist’s decision whether or not it is safe for you to have the treatment. Please discuss any health issues with your My Beauty Squad therapist ahead of your treatment.
- Cupcake icing will not be able to offer a vegan option.
- Please note there isn’t a toilet at the venue

Source: https://www.warnerbros.co.uk/whats-hot/articles/2019/april/pokemon-tickets

The Pokémon Company has announced a new app for Android and Apple iOS called Pokémon Pass which is free and links to your Pokémon Trainer Club account to get rewards. The iOS version requires iOS 11.0 or later with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The Android version requires Android 5.1 and up.

Pokémon Pass

Pokémon Pass connects you with great Pokémon reward activities when you visit participating retailers in your area. Sign in with your free Pokémon Trainer Club account, then get notified of upcoming events at a store near you. When you visit the store, use your phone’s camera to scan a code to unlock a gift—such as in-game items for Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! or Pokémon photo stickers for your camera.

To use the app, you’ll need to enable location services and grant permission for the app to use your phone’s camera. You’ll also need a free Pokémon Trainer Club account, which you can create on Pokemon.com.

Add a little Pokémon fun to your next trip to the store with Pokémon Pass!

Get Shiny Pikachu and Shiny Eevee at Target

Use the Pokémon Pass app to add one of these Shiny Pokémon to your Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! game.

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! players can add a uniquely colored Pokémon to their game by visiting a US Target store between May 11 and June 23, 2019. Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! players can get a Shiny Eevee, while those playing Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! can get a Shiny Pikachu.

To receive one of these Pokémon, you'll need to download the new Pokémon Pass app for select iOS and Android devices. Pokémon Pass is available to download from the App Store and Google Play at no cost. You'll even get a bonus Detective Pikachu photo sticker when you download the app, too!

This app delivers exclusive digital rewards to Pokémon Trainer Club account owners when they're at designated retail locations. If you're an account owner and enter a participating Target store, Pokémon Pass will use geolocation to automatically notify you of nearby reward offerings. The app will then guide you through several prompts, including one to scan a special QR Code found in-store, so you can claim your Shiny Pikachu or Shiny Eevee.

Shiny Pikachu
Game: Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
Level: 10
Moves: Thunderbolt, Double Kick, Double Team, Thunder

Shiny Eevee
Game: Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
Level: 10
Moves: Double-Edge, Iron Tail, Helping Hand, Facade

Additionally, if you visit Target on May 11, 2019, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in your local time zone, you can celebrate the release of the POKÉMON Detective Pikachu movie with a special giveaway. Fans can receive a new Psyduck promo card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game and a movie poster. Supplies are limited, though, so don't wait!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-shiny-pikachu-and-shiny-eevee-at-target/

YouTube Clip - Get Shiny Pikachu and Shiny Eevee at Target!

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

The 2019 Pokémon Europe International Championships took place from April 26th, 2019 until April 28th, 2019 at the Estrel Berlin, Germany. The official results were announced by The Pokémon Company. Official high quality press release images have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Winners Crowned at the Pokémon Europe International Championships

From April 26 to 28, Pokémon players and fans from around the globe gathered at the Estrel Berlin, Germany, for the 2019 Pokémon Europe International Championships. The premier event on the European calendar saw three days of competitive play in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon video games, and the Pokkén Tournament DX video game across a number of categories.

European champions, alongside other successful attendees from around the world, boosted their Championship Points with the aim of securing a place at this year’s Pokémon World Championships, taking place in Washington, DC, from August 16 to 18.

The final list of winners from the weekend is as follows:

Video Game Junior Division Top 4:
Champion: Teddy French [UK]
Finalist: Justin Miranda-Radbord [CA]
Semifinalist: Felipe Reyes Castro [CL]
Semifinalist: Pietro Nihal Kaludura Silva [IT]


Video Game Senior Division Top 4:
Champion: Alfredo Chang-Gonzalez [AU]
Finalist: Luca Paz [US]
Semifinalist: Artur Hoffmann [PL]
Semifinalist: Quentin Colon [US]

Video Game Masters Division Top 4:
Champion: Flavio Del Pidio [IT]
Finalist: Davide Carrer [IT]
Semifinalist: Melvin Keh [SG]
Semifinalist: Wolfe Glick [US]

Trading Card Game Junior Division Top 4:
Champion: Šimon Belanyi [SK]
Finalist: Daniel Magda [CZ]
Semifinalist: Noah Donen [CA]
Semifinalist: Roan Godfrey-Robbins [US]

Trading Card Game Senior Division Top 4:
Champion: Tanner Hurley [US]
Finalist: Lewis Mason [UK]
Semifinalist: Julius Mo Krag [DK]
Semifinalist: Kaya Lichtleitner [DE]

Trading Card Game Masters Division Top 4:
Champion: Gustavo Wada [BR]
Finalist: Philipp Leciejewski [DE]
Semifinalist: Alex Silva [BR]
Semifinalist: Ondrej Skubal [CZ]

Pokkén Tournament DX Senior Division Top 4:
Champion: Mantas Mickevicius – YvelX [LT]
Finalist: Emma Cox – Kitty [US]
3rd Place: Indigo Staples – Indigomega [UK]
4th Place: Reuben Staples – FruitPrime [UK]

Pokkén Tournament DX Masters Division Top 4:
Champion: Niklas Franz Laerbusch – DefenderOfEU (Wingtide) [DE]
Finalist: Masami Sato – Potetin [JP]
3rd Place: Kota Arakaki – TARUTARO [JP]
4th Place: Fabian Zahn -Fabilous [DE]

Niantic has announced that there will be Research Breakthrough and Egg changes coming to Pokémon GO.

Research Breakthrough and Egg changes coming to Pokémon GO

Trainers, We’re excited to share a few changes to Research Breakthrough rewards and Eggs in the coming weeks.

Research Breakthroughs

• Lugia, Ho-Oh, Latias, and Latios will be Research Breakthrough encounters starting May 1, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) through the end of June.

Eggs

• Different Pokémon will hatch from Eggs starting Apr. 26, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
• Trainers can expect 2 km Eggs to hatch Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Bonsly, and many more.
• Trainers can expect 5 km Eggs to hatch Cubone, Combee, Buizel, Glameow, Bronzor, Skorupi, Croagunk, and many more.
• Trainers can expect 10 km Eggs to hatch Mawile, Absol, Shinx, Cranidos, Shieldon, Riolu, and many more.

Time to head outside and see what amazing Pokémon you’ll encounter! Let’s GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/mayjuneresearch2019