Johto fans, this one is for you! The next wave of limited edition Pokémon skateboard decks from Bear Walker are available at Pokémon Center UK, featuring Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile! High resolution photos from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon Center UK and Bear Walker Announce Brand-New Limited Edition Skateboard Designs Featuring Johto First Partner Pokémon Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile

London, United Kingdom – 24 May 2023 — Following the popular release of the Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu custom skateboard decks by industry craftsman Bear Walker earlier this year, The Pokémon Company International announced today that three new limited edition skateboard designs featuring the first partner Pokémon from Johto are now available exclusively at Pokémon Center in the UK.


Each skateboard deck features a built-in textured surface and natural wood accents that complement a bold design of Chikorita, Cyndaquil or Totodile, who fans will remember from the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games that originally launched in 2001 in Europe. Complete with stunning backgrounds that match each Pokémon’s type and limited to just 250 units of each design, the skateboard decks also ship with decorative numbered cards and two wall mounts for display.

“I loved the Johto region as a child for how it expanded the Pokémon world on from the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue games and introduced so many fun and interesting Pokémon,” Bear Walker said. “As Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver were so important to me, I wanted to do something fresh and exciting for this collection. We have completely reworked the entire board, right down to the shape and handles, while still having the focus of the design being on the Pokémon themselves to let them shine.”

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/Pokemon-Center-UK-and-Bear-Walker-Announce-Brand-New-Limited-Edition-S

The TOKYO FLOWER CARPET 2023 was held from May 20th, 2023 to May 22nd, 2023 on Gyoko-dori in Marunouchi, Tokyo. As part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s arts and culture creation subsidy project, the Hanae Culture Association aims to create a new landscape with Tokyo as the capital of flower paintings. The theme of the exhibition is "Flowers have no borders!"

Flower painter Yasuhiko Fujikawa, who has been creating flower paintings all over the world, created four flower paintings (about 300 ㎡) with 70,000 roses and Gyoko-dori Avenue was covered with a carpet of roses. The original designs are a fusion of traditional Ukiyo-e works with a modern flare, and the Hana-Kabuki works will be presented in a new style, the first of its kind in the world.


The main work is Pokémon Suzumi (ぽけもんのすずみ), a collaboration with The Pokémon Company and Japanese-style painter Akira Shiozaki. It is based on the work Cat Suzumi (猫のすずみ) by Kuniyoshi Utagawa, an Ukiyo-e artist active in the late Edo period and known for his love of cats. Please enjoy the world of Pokémon based in Ukiyo-e, in which a male and female Pikachu enjoy boating.


Junichi Masuda was in attendance to promote the flower painting and he posted a few pictures on his Twitter feed. High resolution pictures of the flower display have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Sources: https://www.infiorata88.com/tokyoflowercarpet/, https://twitter.com/Junichi_Masuda/status/1659903294205198341 and https://twitter.com/pokemon_pdc/status/1659884244708253696

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced that Pokémon HOME, the cloud service designed as a place where all Pokémon can gather, will be updated to version 3.0.0 and was initially announced to come out on May 24th, 2023, but on May 19th, 2023, they announced that it was not the release date and that it would come out soon. Screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Get special Pokémon when you link Pokémon HOME with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! You’ll be able to receive a Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly with Hidden Abilities as Mystery Gifts in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.

NEW UPDATE TO POKÉMON HOME COMING SOON

Connectivity with the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games will arrive!
Compatibility between Pokémon HOME, Pokémon Scarlet, and Pokémon Violet is included in this update. After players link their game to Pokémon HOME, they will be able to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet to Pokémon HOME and bring select Pokémon from other games to the Paldea region. [1] The Tera Type of Pokémon moved to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet from other games will be determined by their original type or types.

Get Special Pokémon After Linking Your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet Game

By transferring a Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet into Pokémon HOME for the first time, players will be able to receive a Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly with Hidden Abilities as Mystery Gifts in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.

Version 3.0.0 Update Highlights

• Convert Pokémon HOME Points into LP (League Points): Players will be able to exchange Pokémon HOME Points, which they receive based on the number of Pokémon in their Boxes, for LP that they can use in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.
• View Game-Specific Details: Players will be able to change a Pokémon’s summary page to display information from other games the Pokémon has been in. Additionally, in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME, the summary page of Pokémon transferred from Pokémon Bank will now show its stats and information as they were in Pokémon Bank.[2]
• Changing Moves: From version 3.0.0 onward, when bringing a Pokémon from Pokémon HOME into a linked game, players will be able to change the moves it knows from among a list of moves it has learned up to that point.[3] This will allow players to have their Pokémon know moves before moving it out of Pokémon HOME.
• Added Challenges and Stickers: If certain challenges are completed in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME, you can obtain stickers as rewards. You can use the stickers you obtain to customize your profile, so be sure to complete all sorts of challenges to create designs that are uniquely “you”!
• Bring Along Gimmighoul (Roaming Form): Players will be able to bring Gimmighoul (Roaming Form) from Pokémon GO into Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet via Pokémon HOME.

[1] Please see here for a list of other titles compatible with Pokémon HOME. The Pokémon able to be transferred to each game via Pokémon HOME are limited to Pokémon that can appear in those games.
[2] In the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME, this feature can be used while viewing your Pokémon HOME Boxes without being connected to a game. Also, please be aware that Pokémon sent to Pokémon HOME from Pokémon Bank cannot be returned to Pokémon Bank.
[3] Limited to moves that can be learned in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl (some moves excluded), Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

Sources: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/NEW-UPDATE-TO-POKEMON-HOME-COMING-SOON and https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/connectivity-between-pokemon-home-pokemon-scarlet-and-pokemon-violet-is-coming-soon

The Eevee Festival is coming to Pokémon UNITE! Umbreon and Leafeon will join the battle on Aeos Island soon, and an Eevee-filled Quick Battle will become available soon!

Eevee Are Everywhere! Eevee Festival Coming to Pokémon UNITE

​​​​​​​Umbreon and Leafeon Also Coming Soon to Pokémon UNITE

Bellevue, Wash. – May 10, 2023 – Today, the Pokémon Company International announced that the Eevee Festival—a spotlight on the Evolution Pokémon—is coming soon to Pokémon UNITE. Trainers can look forward to an exciting new type of quick battle, the in-game arrival of the Eevee Evolutions Umbreon and Leafeon, Battle Pass 16 and more.

Umbreon, Leafeon, and More Join the Fray

To celebrate the Eevee Festival, Umbreon will join the fray on May 25, and Leafeon will join on June 8. Enjoy the Eevee Festival along with these newly added Evolutions!

Additionally, Trainers can look forward to Inteleon joining at a later date. To learn more, stay tuned to the official Pokémon social media channels.

Eevee Appeal-o-rama Debuts

As part of the Eevee Festival, Eevee Appeal-o-rama battles will be available from Thursday, May 25, at 12:00 a.m. PDT to Thursday, June 22, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. In this new type of quick battle, all players (on both teams) play as Eevee Evolutions, such as Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, or Sylveon. Wild Eevee will be scattered all over the map, with Gigantamax Eevee also making an appearance. Players can also obtain prizes, such as Unite license puzzle pieces, which can be used to unlock the Unite license for Espeon, Glaceon, or Sylveon once 10 puzzle pieces have been obtained.

Matching Fashion with Checkered Style Holowear

Adorable matching Holowear for these Eevee Evolutions will be available in-game.

• Checkered Style: Glaceon – Available May 11
• Checkered Style: Espeon – Available May 18
• Checkered Style: Sylveon – Available May 25
• Checkered Style: Umbreon – Available May 25
• Checkered Style: Leafeon – Available June 8

Battle Pass 16

A new battle pass will be available soon, via which players can complete challenges and earn rewards. Sunday, June 11, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Thursday, July 20, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Trainers can get Aristocrat Style: Mr. Mime and Knight Style: Scizor Holowear, along with Knight Style Trainer fashion items from this season’s premium pass.

More Events Coming Soon

• Pika Party Returns – Thursday, June 22, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Thursday, July 20, at 4:59 p.m. PDT
• Upcoming Pokémon UNITE Weekend – June 3 and June 4

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Eevee-Are-Everywhere-Eevee-Festival-Coming-to-Pokemon-UNITE

It’s all come down to this. Mark your calendars—the final battles from the Masters Eight Tournament unfold in exciting episodes of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, coming 6/23 to US Netflix!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 3 | Coming 6/23 to US Netflix

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

Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Is Coming to Netflix

Starting June 23, 2023, tune in to see Ash battle Leon in the Masters Eight Tournament for the title of World Champion.

The final season of Ash and Pikachu’s adventures continues when Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series comes to Netflix on June 23, 2023. The Masters Eight Tournament is underway in this collection of 15 episodes, and friends (both human and Pokémon) come together to support Ash and Pikachu as they face some of their toughest opponents ever. This, of course, all leads to Ash’s dramatic battle against Galar Champion Leon for the title of World Champion!

When they’re not cheering on our hero, Ash’s current traveling companions are having some adventures of their own. Goh continues his work with Project Mew, but his quest to find the Mythical Pokémon is complicated by an appearance by the Legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre. Chloe and Eevee continue their exploration, as well, learning about the infinite possibilities that the world of Pokémon has to offer.

Check out the latest trailer now, and be sure to tune in to Netflix on June 23 to see Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/part-3-of-pokemon-ultimate-journeys-the-series-is-coming-to-netflix

From May 1st, 2023 until September 30th, 2023, visitors to Mount Faber Peak, Harbourfront and Sentosa in Singapore can ride in Poké Ball cable car to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Singapore Cable Car. Pictures from the press release have been added here.

SINGAPORE CABLE CAR KICKS OFF A YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION FOR ITS 50 TH ANNIVERSARY, STARTING WITH A POKÉMON EXPERIENCE

From 1 May to 30 September 2023, visitors to Mount Faber Peak, Harbourfront and Sentosa will catch a glimpse of a rare sight – an eye-catching line of 67 Poké Ball cabins soaring 100 metres above sea level. The exteriors of cable car cabins on the Mount Faber Line will be wrapped in the recognisable red and white colours of Poké Balls.


Much like the inspiration behind their outward appearance, inside each cabin awaits a surprise -- five different interior designs, each themed around first-generation Pokémon like Pikachu and Eevee, as well as Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly from the latest Pokémon video games. Families and fans of Pokémon will experience something new each time they ride on the Singapore Cable Car, marvelling at a vibrant assemblage of newly-installed beautiful, multicoloured lights at Mount Faber Station, Harbourfront Station and Sentosa Station.

Mr Buhdy Bok, Managing Director, Mount Faber Leisure Group (MFLG), said, “Even as we look back on our past with immense pride and reminisce the many beautiful memories that led us to this historic milestone of the Singapore Cable Car’s Golden Jubilee, we must look to the future. Beyond celebrating the momentous birthday of a national icon, we are also welcoming a time when the global appetite for travel is stronger than ever. Through our exciting year-long line-up of activities, we hope guests will rediscover the Singapore Cable Car while recreating newer and even more beautiful memories that they can cherish for many years to come.”

Atop the verdant hilltop destination of Mount Faber Peak, visitors will also be able to snap pictures at various photo points – including vintage cable car cabins – with a variety of Pokémon like Pikachu, Pichu, Snorlax and Psyduck to capture beautiful memories with their loved ones.

Tickets to the Singapore Cable Car are available at counters and on the MFLG website at the regular price of $35 for adults and $25 for children aged between 4 and 12 for a round-trip ride on the Mount Faber Line and Sentosa Line. Visitors can also choose to do a $10 top up for one-day unlimited rides. Children aged 3 and below ride for free.

All over-the-counter purchases of Mount Faber Line cable car tickets and bundles will also entitle visitors to receive a complimentary collectible Pokémon-themed sun visor, while stocks last. The visors are available in four designs -- Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly.

Icy treats to beat the heat

There is nothing like a refreshing mango or strawberry-flavoured ice-cream on a hot summer day, and visitors can win themselves a free icy treat by taking part in a social media giveaway. All visitors need to do is post photos of themselves with at least two different Pokémon featured on the Singapore Cable Car on their personal Instagram or Facebook accounts with the hashtag #SGCableCar50 and tag @MountFaberLeisure. Their complimentary ice-cream can be

redeemed at the Singapore Cable Car Gift Shop @ Mount Faber Peak and Singapore Cable Car Gift Shop @ Imbiah Lookout, limited to one redemption per visitor and while stocks last.

Celebrate with the iconic Singapore Cable Car

Since its inception in 1974, the Singapore Cable Car has cemented its iconic status as one of the nation’s most recognisable attractions, having served more than 60 million visitors over the decades as the most scenic way to travel between Mount Faber Peak and Sentosa. Ahead of its Golden Jubilee in February 2024, MFLG will begin a year-long celebration to commemorate 50 years of delightful experiences on the Singapore Cable Car – Mount Faber Line while allowing visitors to create countless more unforgettable memories. Starting with a special Pokémon experience on the Mount Faber Line, visitors can also look forward to a series of activities and F&B delights for the whole family that will debut later in the year.

Source: https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/topics/event/post_20.html and https://www.mountfaberleisure.com/attraction/singapore-cable-car

The Pokémon Company International has announced that the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live will officially launch around the world on June 8th, 2023 after being in beta since 2022.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live to Officially Launch Alongside Digital Release of Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved Expansion

Bellevue, Wash. — May 3, 2023 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Live will officially launch around the world on June 8, 2023, on iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices following the current beta period.


Ahead of the release of the tabletop version, the latest expansion of the best-selling Pokémon TCG, Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved, will be playable in Pokémon TCG Live beginning June 8, 2023, at 10 a.m. PDT, allowing players to collect and battle with new Pokémon ex and Tera Pokémon ex cards. In addition, to celebrate the official launch of Pokémon TCG Live, players who log in to the game between May 2, 2023, at 10 a.m. PDT, and June 6, 2023, at 10 a.m. PDT, will receive special customization accessories, including a coin, card sleeves and deck box.

Developed and published by The Pokémon Company International, Pokémon TCG Live allows players to enjoy the Pokémon TCG in an updated digital format. Releasing as a free-to-play game, Pokémon TCG Live offers beginner and veteran players a fun and accessible way to experience the Pokémon TCG, including various gameplay modes, daily quests, customizable avatars and Pokémon TCG accessories, as well as fan-favorite activities like building decks and battling friends.

Players around the world can download Pokémon TCG Live on mobile devices via the App Store and Google Play, or on PC and Mac at Pokemon.com/TCGL. More information about the game and how to migrate accounts from the Pokémon TCG Online can be found on the Pokémon customer support page here.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-trading-card-game-live-launches-on-june-8-2023

BYD Japan has delivers two J6 compact EV buses to Mie Kotsu and they have started operation on the Tsujikuru/Fujisato Line, Shikaumi/Asama Line, Futami Line, Higashi Oyodo/Akeno/Omata Line, as community buses on April 24th, 2023 in Ise City.

The EV buses that are operated by Mie Kotsu were designed by The Pokémon Company. The EV buses are wrapped with designs of Electric-type Pokémon, including Mijumaru, which has been appointed as a Mie Support Pokémon. The EV buses will be powered by Mie Umashikuni Green Electricity, a renewable energy source provided by Chubu Electric Power Company. Compared with ordinary electricity, this electricity is expected to reduce CO2 by approximately 29 tons per year by creating energy derived from the hydroelectric power plants located in the Kushida River and Miya River and other water systems in Mie Prefecture.


BYD has delivered a total of approximately 90,000 EV buses globally and has been a driving force behind the electrification of public transportation around the world, and BYD Japan, BYD's Japanese subsidiary, became the first Chinese automaker to deliver EV buses in Japan in 2015. Since then, BYD Japan has been playing a key role in the transportation infrastructure throughout Japan with the J6, a small EV bus for the Japanese market, and the K8, a large 10.5-meter EV bus that is ideal for use as a route bus.

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000043078.html

Narita International Airport will participate in the Flying Pikachu Project conducted by The Pokémon Company and will liven up the Narita Airport terminals. Please feel free to come and see the Pokémon at Narita Airport even when you are not traveling!

Locations (Scheduled):

Terminal 1 - 4th Floor Departure Lobby: May 3rd, 2023 - April 2025
Terminal 2 - 3rd Floor Departure Lobby: April 29th, 2023 - April 2025
Terminal 3 - Access Corridor: April 29th, 2023 - April 2025

Sending off wall with Pokémon -Have a nice day-

At Terminal 1, we will see off passengers departing from Narita Airport with cute Pokémon. Please look forward to seeing what kind of Pokémon you can meet!

Pikachu's Farewell Wall -Always Together-

Many Pikachus will see you off at Terminal 2. If you find the POKÉGENIC mark on the right, you may see a Pikachu that brings you happiness!

Pokémon and Memories Photo Wall -Enjoy photos of the four seasons in Japan-

The scenery of Japan's four seasons and energetic Pokémon will surely soothe your heart. Let's find six Unknown's! Hey, could this be...?

Pikachu and Advancing Wall -Walking Together, Meeting Together-

Experience the feeling as if you are walking in the world of Pokémon with the 150-meter-long pathway decorated with Pokémon. You can enjoy walking with Pikachu and meet many Pokémon. You can enjoy walking with Pikachu and meet many Pokemon.


Source: https://www.naa.jp/jp/docs/20230428_sorapika.pdf

Pokémon GO Fest takes over August 2023 with a month packed with events! The biggest Pokémon GO event of the year is back, and Trainers can look forward to two gameplay areas in each city! Join with millions of Pokémon GO fans from around the world and get ready for double the adventures, double the exclusive gameplay opportunities, and even some mythical surprises—welcome to Pokémon GO Fest 2023!

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 Real-World Locations

The best way to experience Pokémon GO Fest is in-person, and we’re excited to announce the three cities hosting GO Fest 2023 events!

London, England - August 4, 5, and 6, 2023

Fresh from hosting the 2022 Pokémon World Championships, England’s exciting capital city will welcome Trainers to help kick off the opening weekend of Pokémon GO Fest 2023! Get ready to head to London and enjoy exploring the European host city for Pokémon GO Fest 2023!

Early Bird Discounted Pricing: £27
Park Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. BST
City Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. BST
LOCATION: Brockwell Park, London, England

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is coming to London, and we’re planning a capital event for England’s capital! GO Fest 2023: London is split into different experiences between two locations: Brockwell Park and throughout Greater London!

Attendees will enjoy exclusive gameplay, special bonuses, and more as they adventure alongside thousands of fellow Trainers and spend half their day in Brockwell Park and half exploring the larger London area!

Tickets purchased include both the Brockwell Park AND London experience—the only difference is the time of day Trainers are at each location.

Special early bird ticket pricing is available NOW until Thursday, 15 June 2023. These discounted tickets are limited, so snag them early to take advantage of this cheaper ticket price!

Osaka, Japan - August 4, 5, and 6, 2023

Our Asia region host city for Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is Osaka, Japan! Osaka is hosting a GO Fest event for the first time. We can’t wait to bring GO Fest adventures back to Japan!

Early Bird Discounted Pricing: ¥3,000
Park Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. JST
City Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. JST
LOCATION: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Osaka, Japan
One-day tickets are ¥3,500 (including applicable taxes)

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is coming to Osaka, and we have big plans for one of the largest urban areas in the world! Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka is split into two different experiences between two locations: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park and in Suita City & Osaka City*!

Attendees will enjoy exclusive gameplay, special bonuses, and more as they adventure alongside thousands of fellow Trainers and spend half their day in Expo ’70 Commemorative Park and half exploring the larger Osaka area!

Tickets purchased include both the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park AND Osaka experience—the only difference is the time of day Trainers are at each location.

Special early bird ticket pricing is available NOW until June 15, 2023. These discounted tickets are limited, so snag them early to take advantage of this cheaper ticket price!

New York City, USA - August 18, 19, and 20, 2023

Kicking off the second weekend of Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is our New York City event! Join thousands of Trainers from all over the world and experience all the Big Apple has to offer!

Early Bird Discounted Pricing: $25USD
Park Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
City Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Randall’s Island Park, New York City, USA
One-day tickets are US$30 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is coming to New York City, and we’re planning a big event for the Big Apple! GO Fest 2023: New York City is split into different experiences between two locations: Randall’s Island Park and throughout New York City!

Attendees will enjoy exclusive gameplay, special bonuses, and more as they adventure alongside thousands of fellow Trainers and spend half their day in Randall’s Island Park and half exploring the larger New York City area!

Tickets purchased include both the Randall’s Island Park AND New York City experience—the only difference is the time of day Trainers are at each location.

Special early bird ticket pricing is available NOW until June 15, 2023. These discounted tickets are limited, so snag them early to take advantage of this cheaper ticket price!

Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global

There will also be a concluding two-day digital event available to Trainers around the world! Join millions of other Trainers and play from anywhere during this special digital GO Fest 2023 event.

Global event tickets are also available now! Global tickets will be available to purchase up until the last day of the event—unlike the in-person events, Trainers don’t need to worry about the global event selling out!

More information for all four events will be shared at a later date.

Worldwide - August 26 – 27, 2023

A global event will crown the final weekend of Pokémon GO Fest 2023! Join millions of Trainers and experience your slice of the world in a whole new way!

Sources: https://pokemongolive.com/events/gofest-2023