Niantic has announced that they will be an official partner of MAG, an anime convention that is taking place this year in Erfurt, Germany from Friday, October 5th, 2018 until Sunday, October 7th, 2018. There will be a Niantic booth and many Pokémon GO related events taking place during the convention.

Don’t Miss Niantic at MAG Erfurt!

We’re excited to share that Niantic is an official partner of MAG, a weekend-long anime and animation convention in Erfurt, Germany from Friday, October 5 to Sunday, October 7. MAG is the perfect place to meet Niantic–our booth can be found in Hall 1! Come over and talk with us about our games, and meet Twitch streamers, YouTubers or fellow anime fans.

We also have a few special events planned that go well beyond the Niantic booth. For our Ingress Agents, there will be exclusive demonstration of Ingress Prime, and a special three-day Mission Day experience that includes exclusive badges. Meanwhile, Pokémon GO Trainers will have a special opportunity to trade Pokémon with German YouTube personalities Sturmwaffel and the Pietsmiet Collective.

Plus, we’ll have special swag on hand, and plenty of surprises for attendees!

Pokémon GO Trading Meetup
Friday: 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Saturday: 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Location: Adam Ries room


Meet other Pokémon GO Trainers to trade Pokémon at MAG Erfurt! During this two-hour meetup, you can work on your Pilot medal and meet other Pokémon enthusiasts! You can also meet Niantic’s APAC Community Manager, Fumi Yamasaki!

Influencer Pokémon GO Trading
Select Weekend Times
Friday & Saturday Lottery Times: 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Friday & Saturday Meetup and Trade Times: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Location: Niantic Booth in Hall 1


Visit the Niantic booth to win an exclusive chance to trade Pokémon with famous YouTubers and Twitch streamers. Come to the Niantic Booth in the morning and early afternoon to participate in the meetup lottery. Then, return later in the afternoon to meet the influencer and trade with him. Enter to win a chance to meet Sturmwaffel and Chris from the Pietsmiet Collective on Friday, and Br4mm3n and SEP from Pietsmiet on Sunday.

Pokémon GO Raid Bus
Friday: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Saturday: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Location: Main entrance of MAG

Are you ready to go on the the ultimate Pokémon GO raid tour? Hop on a bus and explore the city with other Trainers, hosted over the weekend by Sturmwaffel and the guys from the Pietsmiet Collective! Stock up on Raid Passes and other useful items as the tour will encounter as many Legendary Pokémon in Raid Battles as possible in an hour! Spearheading the bus will be Br4mm3n and SEP on Friday. On Saturday you can go on tour with Chris and Sturmwaffel. Additional Influencers will join the bus as a surprise!

Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/magerfurt2018/

Niantic has announced that a Pokémon GO Safari Zone Event will take place in Tainan, Taiwan from Thursday, November 1st, 2018 until Monday, November 5th, 2018. Trainers will be able to encounter Pokémon not normally seen in Taiwan, such as Relicanth, Unown, Bagon, Swablu, Anorith and event a Shiny Pinsir!

Please Join Us for the Pokémon GO Safari Zone Event in Tainan, Taiwan!

Trainers, A Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Tainan, Taiwan, is taking place from Thursday, November 1, to Monday, November 5, at the Tainan Metropolitan Park and the Chimei Museum! Dubbed Taiwan’s oldest city, Tainan is famous for its long history and rich culture. The city boasts many historic buildings, heritage sites, and temples, as well as an abundance of local festivals, culinary delicacies, and gourmet snacks. Plus, throughout the city of Tainan, Trainers will be able to find Pokémon not normally seen in Taiwan, such as the Water- and Rock-type Pokémon Relicanth, the Psychic-type Pokémon Unown, and more! And if you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Pinsir!

This is a free event to be enjoyed by all Trainers, so make plans early to ensure you obtain transportation and accommodations for the event.

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

On July 24th, 2018, it was revealed that Shoko Nakagawa, one of the host of Pokénchi, would be making her second appearance and concert performance of 2018 in the United States, this time in New York City as part of Anime NYC 2018 and Anisong World Matsuri.


Anime NYC 2018 takes place in the Javits Center on Manhattan’s West Side from Friday, November 16th, 2018 until Sunday, November 18th, 2018. Shoko Nakagawa performs at the Anisong World Matsuri concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Day 2, November 17th, 2018 but she will also be at a panel and autograph signing inside Anime NYC.

ANISONG WORLD MATSURI

Anime NYC is proud to welcome the globally renowned Anisong World Matsuri concert series to New York City for the first time! Anisong World Matsuri brings together headlining Japanese pop stars for show-stopping concerts, and the inaugural Anisong World Matsuri at Anime NYC will feature major performances from Luna Haruna, Shoko Nakagawa, Morning Musume。’18, and more for two nights on November 16 and 17, 2018 in New York’s historic Hammerstein Ballroom.

Anisong World Matsuri at Anime NYC is a partnership between Anime NYC and leading Japanese entertainment companies including BANDAI NAMCO Arts, Inc., Amuse, Inc., and Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

Anisong World Matsuri’s mission is to bring Japanese pop music popularized by anime (anisong) to new audiences around the world, and it has conducted major event concerts in cities including Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Washington DC since its launch in 2016. This November, Anime NYC and Anisong World Matsuri will host the largest Japanese pop concerts in the history of New York City!

Source: http://animenyc.com/anisongworld2018/

TICKET PRICING

• Anisong VIP Tickets: $138
• General (Standing): $53
• 1st Balcony: $48

Please note: This price includes a Hammerstein Ballroom Fee, and there are Ticketmaster fees on top of this.

VIP TICKETS INCLUDE (details subject to change):

• Early concert entry – Plus reserved section in front of stage!
• Anisong VIP Badge – Separate design for each day!
• Artist Goodbye Event (high-five) – All artists will attend!
• Signed Poster – Hand-signed by Anisong World Matsuri performers!

SHOKO NAKAGAWA

Shoko Nakagawa (Shokotan) made her debut in show business in 2002 at the age of 17 and has worked in various fields as a singer, TV personality, voice/movie actress, and illustrator. She held her first live concert at Budokan in 2009 and has appeared at international events across America, Europe, and Asia.

She is most known for “Sorairo Days”, the theme song for Gurren Lagann, and she has also performed themes for series including Akiba’s Trip, Beelzebub, Eyeshield 21, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Pokemon XY, and Star Blazers 2199.

In 2017, she performed the ending theme of TV Tokyo’s anime Magical Circle Guru-Guru and released the CD single “Magical Circle”. This July, she performed at Anisong World Matsuri in Los Angeles.

She has also performed in many TV shows and stage musicals, and she is participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics mascot selection committees.

Anime NYC Reveals Anisong World Matsuri Concert Lineup

There's plenty planned already for this year's Anime NYC Powered by Crunchyroll, which is set to take place at New York City's Javits Center November 16-18. The latest event to be announced is Anisong World Matsuri, bringing the concert series to NYC for the first time along with a full lineup of concerts from Anisong artists.

NYC's inaugural Anisong World Matsuri will take place over two nights—November 16 and 17—with performances by Luna Haruna, Shoko Nakagawa, Morning Musume。’18, and more. Here's a breakdown of who's performing when, and you can hit up the official page for more on each individual artist.

Friday, November 16 Concert Performers:

• Konomi Suzuki
• TRUE
• Luna Haruna
• And More

Saturday, November 17 Concert Performers:

• Hironobu Kageyama
• Hiroshi Kitadani
• Shoko Nakagawa
• Morning Musume。’18

Source: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2018/07/24-1/anime-nyc-reveals-anisong-world-matsuri-concert-lineup

Twitter Promotional Video for Shoko Nakagawa's Anisong World Matsuri Concert:

Source: https://twitter.com/AnisongWorld/status/1046135587885932544

The Pokémon Company International and Fathom Events announced that tickets for this years Movie 21 Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us are now on sale in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. The movie will be in theaters for a limited time with showings on November 24th, 26th, and 28th, and December 1st, 2018.

Purchase Tickets Now for Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

The new Pokémon animated film arrives in theaters this November. Don’t miss it!

Ash and Pikachu are returning to the big screen for a limited time in the latest Pokémon animated film, Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us, on November 24, 26, and 28, and December 1. Tickets for these screenings can now be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater box offices.

In Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us, Ash and Pikachu journey to a seaside city filled with a delightful cast of characters, including a young athlete, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret. They're sure to encounter unique challenges and plenty of thrilling Pokémon battles while learning the value of teamwork and putting aside their differences.

Check out the trailer for Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us above. For more information including participating theater locations and to purchase tickets, visit www.FathomEvents.com.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/purchase-tickets-now-for-pokemon-the-movie-the-power-of-us/

Niantic have announced the details for the 10th Pokémon GO Community Day which takes place on October 21st, 2018 at 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM Haiti Daylight Time. The featured Pokémon for this day is Beldum. If you evolve a Metang into Metagross during those three hours or up to one hour after the event, it will know the attack Meteor Mash! Beldum will appear in the wild more frequently for three hours that day. The 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance and 3-Hour Lure bonuses will also be available that day.

Beldum Shines on Community Day

Get a Metagross that knows Meteor Mash, track down Shiny Beldum, and hatch Eggs more quickly on Sunday, October 21.

This month's Pokémon GO Community Day will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2018, and Beldum will be the featured Pokémon of the day. During a three-hour window, wild Beldum will appear with much greater frequency than normal.

You'll want to catch as many as you can during that time period—Beldum evolve into Metang, and if you evolve a Metang into Metagross during those three hours or up to one hour after the event, it will know the attack Meteor Mash! Only Metagross that evolve or are caught during the Community Day festivities will learn this awesome move.

In addition to all the Beldum excitement, all Eggs will hatch four times as quickly during the event hours. Plus, Lure Modules will remain active for three hours, helping Trainers get the most out of the occasion. You might even encounter a Shiny Beldum on your adventure!

Check below to find out when the event hours fall in your region of the world:

• The Americas: October 21, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT
• The Asia-Pacific region: October 21, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST
• Europe, the Middle East, and Africa: October 21, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. UTC

Stock up on Poké Balls, get your Lure Modules ready, and prepare to meet up with fellow Trainers to celebrate the Pokémon GO community! When you share your experiences on social media, remember to use the hashtag #PokemonGOCommunityDay so everyone sees your accomplishments. We'll see you on Sunday, October 21!

Sources: https://pokemongolive.com/events/community-day/ and https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/beldum-shines-on-community-day/

The Pokémon Company International, Niantic, Inc., and Nintendo announced today that a new Mythical Pokémon has been discovered in the world of Pokémon GO: Meltan! Meltan had been appearing in Pokémon GO starting on September 22nd, 2018 during the Chikorita Community Day and then all through the weekend before the official announcement today. High resolution screenshots and artwork from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread.

MYSTERIOUS NEW POKÉMON APPEARS IN POKÉMON GO

Reported Sightings of Ditto as New Mythical Pokémon, Meltan


Meltan is a Steel-type Pokémon with a body made mostly of liquid metal, which makes its shape very fluid. This Pokémon can use its liquid arms and legs to corrode metal and absorb it into its body. Meltan can generate electricity using the metal it absorbs from outside sources. It uses this electricity as an energy source and for an attack it fires from its eye.

Name: Meltan
Category: Hex Nut Pokémon
Height: 0'08"
Weight: 17.6 lbs.
Type: Steel

In Pokémon GO, sightings of Ditto that have transformed into Meltan have been reported. Professor Oak and Professor Willow have started research on Meltan. Professor Oak, one of the leading authorities in the field of Pokémon research, is based in the Kanto region’s Pallet Town. In Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, he gives a Pokédex to both you and your rival—entrusting you with his dream of completing it. Meanwhile, with the help of Pokémon GO players around the world, Professor Willow conducts his research in the field to fully understand the habitats and distribution of Pokémon. He was once an assistant to Professor Oak, and he talks to Oak, his mentor, whenever he runs into a hitch in his research.

It has been determined that Pokémon GO is somehow key to meeting Meltan in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Updates will be provided as more is discovered about this mysterious Mythical Pokémon.


Pokémon GO, a mobile game that encourages fans to discover and catch Pokémon in the real world, is available for download both for iPhone in the App Store and for Android devices on Google Play.

YouTube Trailer - New Pokémon Discovered: Introducing Meltan!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvLDA70ZvbU

YouTube Trailer - W Professors Profile01 - New Pokémon Discovered

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT1J_cEELR8

The Pokémon Company International announced the Sun & Moon Lost Thunder on October 1st, 2018 and it was released on November 2nd, 2018. To promote the TCG release, Zeraora was distributed at participating retailers from October 1st, 2018 until November 15th, 2018 to players of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. High resolution images from the press release have been added on an Imageboard thread.

Unleash the Power of the Skies with Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder

Latest Pokémon Trading Card Game Expansion Launches This November! Plus, Add Zeraora to Your Team in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon

The Pokémon Company International today confirmed details of the forthcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder. Set against a backdrop of forested hills, alive with the fragrance of incense from ancient shrines and the sparks of high-voltage Pokémon, Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder fuses the new with the traditional.

Scheduled to release on 2 November, this latest expansion includes Prism Star variants of Celebi and Ditto, alongside Blacephalon-GX, Lugia-GX, Tyranitar-GX and the newest Mythical Pokémon, Zeraora-GX.

Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder will feature:

• Over 210 cards
• Seven powerful Prism Star cards, including three Stadium cards
• 13 Pokémon-GX and four Ultra Beasts
• More than 20 Trainer cards

GameStop Zerora Event Pokémon Distribution

In addition, Zeraora will also be available for owners of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon from October. Simply visit a participating retailer between 1 October and 15 November to receive a secret code and add this lightning-fast Mythical Pokémon to your team.

Zeraora will come with the following stats:

• Level: 50
• Moves: Plasma Fists, Thunder Punch, Close Combat, Thunder
• Ability: Volt Absorb
• Held Item: Air Balloon

YouTube Trailer - Mythical Pokémon Zeraora Strikes at GameStop

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGxf-c80TDM

Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder Elite Trainer Box

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Lost Thunder Elite Trainer Box launched on November 2nd, 2018 at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

An electric discovery awaits in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder Elite Trainer Box! This incredible collection contains everything you need to play, including damage-counter dice, condition markers, and card sleeves. It also includes a player’s guide to the latest expansion, full of tips on how to build your next competitive deck. Plus, increase your card collection with eight booster packs from the immense Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder expansion that’s loaded with awesome Prism Star Pokémon and Pokémon-GX. Bring a spark of energy to your next match with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder Elite Trainer Box!

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Zeraora
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• player’s guide to the Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers and 1 acrylic GX marker
• A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/sun-moon-lost-thunder-elite-trainer-box

The official Pokémon website confirmed the in-game push notification that Deoxys Normal Forme will be available in upcoming EX Raids in Pokémon GO.

Deoxys Approaches in EX Raids!

Share an EX Raid Pass with a friend and try to catch Deoxys for the first time!

With Mewtwo appearing in Raid Battles for a limited time, it's time for a new challenger in EX Raids. Deoxys, a powerful Mythical Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region, will be the next opponent in EX Raid Battles. This challenge begins with the next cycle of EX Raid invitations.

EX Raids will be more fun than ever thanks to some exciting improvements. When you receive an EX Raid Pass, it'll be easier to participate in EX Raids because you can now invite one of your Ultra Friends or Best Friends to go with you! By working together with your friends, it'll be easier to defeat Deoxys.

You need to win a Raid Battle at a qualifying Gym to become eligible to receive an EX Raid Pass, so working with your friends will also make it easier to get a pass. And now you can see which Gyms may host an EX Raid through a handy tag when you look at the Gym's details. Don't forget to battle at these Gyms if you'd like the chance to take on Deoxys!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/deoxys-approaches-in-ex-raids/

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced new information about the highly anticipated Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! games, including Legendary Pokémon battles, GO Park information, a new Candy system and more! High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Exciting New Details Unveiled in Latest Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Trailer!

In Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, you’ll be able to use a Bluetooth connection to bring Pokémon you’ve caught in Pokémon GO into the Kanto region to join you on your adventures. Pokémon that are transferred from Pokémon GO will appear in a place called the GO Park complex, which is located in Fuchsia City. The GO Park complex is made up of 20 individual GO Parks, and you can keep up to 50 Pokémon in each one. To take Pokémon stored in the GO Park complex on your journey across the Kanto region, you will have to find and catch them within a GO Park first. You are not limited to connecting with just your own Pokémon GO account, though—there is no limit to the number of Pokémon GO accounts that can be tied to a single save file, so you can receive Pokémon from your friends and family, too. Once you have 25 of the same species of Pokémon in the GO Park complex, you will be able to play a special minigame to win Candies. By using the GO Park complex, you can even transfer Alolan form Pokémon into Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!


By using Candies in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, players will be able to power up their Pokémon. Pokémon will grow stronger after taking part in battles, but by giving your Pokémon Candies, you will be able to raise the specific stats of that Pokémon. Different types of Candies will have different effects—for example, some can increase a Pokémon’s Attack and others can increase a Pokémon’s Speed or Defense. These Candies can be obtained in a variety of ways, including by transferring Pokémon to Professor Oak, by successfully completing games in the GO Park complex’s Play Yard or by taking your Pokémon for a stroll via the Poké Ball Plus* device. By collecting and utilizing these Candies, you can create a very strong Pokémon team.


In the Pokémon world, there are incredibly powerful Pokémon that are rarely seen but are spoken about in the region’s myths. These are known as Legendary Pokémon. In the Kanto region, players will be able to find several Legendary Pokémon, including the Legendary bird Pokémon—Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. The way to catch these Pokémon in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! is different from how you would catch most other Pokémon. You have to defeat these Pokémon in intense battle before you can have a chance to catch them. It won’t be easy, but once you manage to catch them, these Pokémon can follow you throughout your adventure.

YouTube Trailer - A Whole New Way to GO!

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

YouTube Trailer - Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Eevee! What's New September 19th, 2018

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

After announcing that new features would be coming to Pokémon GO in the fall of 2018, Niantic has announced that they will be beta testing PokéStop Nominations in Brazil and South Korea.

PokéStop Nomination Beta Comes to Brazil and South Korea!

Trainers, Coming soon, we’ll be rolling out the first beta test of the new PokéStop nomination system! This will be the first time that Trainers will be able to submit locations in Pokémon GO. Submissions will be evaluated for future inclusion in the game.

This feature will initially be limited to level 40 Trainers (child accounts excluded) in Brazil and South Korea.

Trainers who meet these initial requirements will be able to nominate potential PokéStops by submitting photographs and descriptions of the locations. Submissions will be reviewed by experienced users in the Ingress Operation Portal Recon (OPR) project.

You can find rules and guidelines on how to submit a PokéStop in our Help Center. Stay tuned for more news as this program expands to other countries, and please accept our thanks for working to make Pokémon GO an even better experience!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/poi-submission-beta