The Pokémon Company International has partnered with leading supermarket ASDA to bring customers special fun-filled events at six of its major stores across February and March. Celebrating Pokémon Day on February 27th, 2023, and heralding the launch of an exciting new Pokémon toy range and a new Trading Card Game (TCG) release, the Pokémon at ASDA events strengthen the growing partnership between the iconic pop culture brand and the retail giant.

POKÉMON TEAMS UP WITH ASDA FOR IN-STORE FUN TO CELEBRATE POKÉMON DAY

The immersive activity includes character visits from Pikachu along with a huge colouring wall bursting with Pokémon for shoppers to colour in. There are also special activity sheets and Pikachu sun visors for customers to take home. A selection of products from across the popular Pokémon toy line and the hugely successful Trading Card Game will be on display for shoppers to browse and purchase.

The ASDA stores staging the Pokémon events are:
25 Feb Wigan
26 Feb Sheffield
3 Mar West Bridgford
4 Mar Derby
10 Mar Pudsey
11 Mar Trafford Park

Master toy partner Jazwares’ award-winning range includes battle figures, 8” plush and the Clip and Go. The latest TCG release in January saw the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Series reach its towering peak with the Crown Zenith expansion, featuring an all-star assembly of Pokémon and Trainers to celebrate the era of Pokémon V. Over 160 cards include 3 brand-new Radiant Pokémon, 5 colossal Pokémon VMAX, 8 shining Pokémon VSTAR, and 17 powerful Pokémon V plus 70 cards with special artwork in the Galarian Gallery (available in store whilst stocks last). The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet expansion, which adopts an updated take on the Pokémon ex gameplay mechanic, launches worldwide on 31 March.

The Pokémon TCG: Kleavor VSTAR Special Collection is now available at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold as of February 17th, 2023.

Pokémon TCG: Kleavor VSTAR Special Collection

Kleavor VSTAR slashes and crashes its way out of the wilderness and into your deck with both arms swinging in the Kleavor VSTAR Special Collection! This powerful Pokémon VSTAR can do more damage for each Pokémon in your discard pile, so your opponent should tread lightly. Both Kleavor VSTAR and Kleavor V are here as playable foil promo cards, along with an oversize card and booster packs with more cards to complete your strategy. Watch out—Kleavor VSTAR is ready to rampage!

The Pokémon TCG: Kleavor VSTAR Special Collection includes:

• 1 etched promo card featuring Kleavor V
• 1 etched promo card featuring Kleavor VSTAR
• 1 etched oversize card featuring Kleavor VSTAR
• 1 acrylic VSTAR marker
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for online redemption

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/kleavor-vstar-special-collection/

The Pokémon TCG: Lucario VSTAR Special Collection is now available at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold as of February 17th, 2023.

Pokémon TCG: Lucario VSTAR Special Collection

Channeling all of its determination and might, Lucario VSTAR unleashes an Aura Star for the ages. In this collection, you get playable foil cards featuring Lucario V and Lucario VSTAR, plus an oversize version of Lucario VSTAR for display. You'll also find four Pokémon TCG booster packs with even more cool and powerful Pokémon.

The Pokémon TCG: Lucario VSTAR Special Collection includes:

• 1 etched promo card featuring Lucario V
• 1 etched promo card featuring Lucario VSTAR
• 1 etched oversize card featuring Lucario VSTAR
• 1 acrylic VSTAR marker
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for online redemption

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/lucario-vstar-special-collection/

The Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Special Collection—Pikachu VMAX is available in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold as of February 17th, 2023.

Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Special Collection—Pikachu VMAX

Get ready for a lightning storm of Gigantamax proportions! The Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Special Collection—Pikachu VMAX brings the beloved Mouse Pokémon into your deck in a big way. Pikachu appears as a promo card in two sizes. There's Pikachu VMAX, which can generate Energy with its Tail Charge before letting loose with a huge G-Max Thunder attack. The set also includes Pikachu V so you can quickly get Pikachu VMAX into play. There's also an oversize version of the Pikachu VMAX card that makes a great display piece.


Not only that, but you'll also get five booster packs from the special Crown Zenith expansion to fill out your deck even more. Set the power to maximum voltage—Pikachu VMAX wants to battle!

The Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Special Collection—Pikachu VMAX includes:

• 1 etched foil promo card featuring Pikachu VMAX
• 1 foil promo card featuring Pikachu V
• 1 oversize promo card featuring Pikachu VMAX
• 5 Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith booster packs
• A code card for online redemption

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/crown-zenith-special-collection-pikachu-vmax/

The Pokémon TCG: Cyrus and Klara Premium Tournament Collections will be available on March 24th, 2023, in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Cyrus and Klara Premium Tournament Collections

Enhance your Pokémon Trading Card Game deck with the personalities of a pair of popular Pokémon Trainers. Each of these Premium Tournament Collections includes a full-art foil Supporter card and three additional foil Supporter cards featuring the collection's star Trainer.


Join forces with Team Galactic's brooding leader Cyrus—a master manipulator who disrupts your opponent's finely tuned plans with his ruthless Boss's Orders, a card that allows you to switch one of their Benched Pokémon into the Active Spot for battle. Or choose the aspiring pop star Klara, who allows you to retrieve up to two Pokémon and two basic Energy cards from your discard pile.

No matter which collection you select, you'll also get 65 protective card sleeves, a deck box, and a metallic coin featuring the corresponding Trainer. Plus, you'll find a pair of condition markers, damage dice, and a stack of Pokémon TCG booster packs!

The Pokémon TCG: Cyrus and Klara Premium Tournament Collections include:

• 1 full-art foil Supporter card featuring Cyrus or Klara
• 3 additional foil Supporter cards featuring Cyrus or Klara
• 65 card sleeves featuring Cyrus or Klara
• A sturdy deck box featuring Cyrus or Klara
• A large metallic coin featuring Cyrus or Klara
• 2 coin condition markers
• 6 tournament-ready damage dice
• 7 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for online redemption

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/cyrus-and-klara-premium-tournament-collections/

The 2022 Pokémon TCG World Championships Decks will be available in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold on March 3rd, 2023.

2022 Pokémon TCG World Championships Decks

Grab a World Championships deck and play like a champion! Choose one of four powerful decks, each a card-for-card replica of an actual title-contender's deck from the 2022 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships. You'll find decks based on those used by Junior Division Champion Rikuto Ohashi (Japan), Senior Finalist Sebastian Lashmet (United States), Masters Division Quarterfinalist André Chiasson (Canada), and Masters Division Champion Ondřej Škubal (Czechia).

No matter which style you prefer, there's a deck for everyone. Sebastian Lashmet's deck features Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX and the calm, collected, and calculated Inteleon engine. Rikuto Ohashi's deck features the same Inteleon engine alongside the raw, ancient power of Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR. For those who prefer to put the pedal to the metal, André Chiasson's Mew VMAX speeds into action alongside the explosive draw power of Genesect V. And if you're into decks with a ton of options, World Champion Ondřej Škubal has you (and your opponent's Weaknesses) covered with a multitype deck featuring Arceus VSTAR, Hisuian Decidueye VSTAR, and Flying Pikachu VMAX.

These replica decks have a different card back than standard Pokémon TCG cards, as well as gray borders and the player's signature on each card. This means that the cards are not legal for tournament play, but they're perfect for diving into the world of competitive Pokémon TCG. Learn how the best Trainers in the world build their decks, and figure out how to execute their strategies. Once you're ready, why not prepare for your own World Championships bid?

Each 2022 Pokémon TCG World Championships Deck includes:

• 60-card World Championships Deck
• 2022 World Championships booklet
• Special 2022 World Championships pin
• 2022 World Championships coin
• 2022 World Championships deck box
• A playmat and poster
• A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/2022-pokemon-tcg-world-championships-decks/

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Online app will be removed from the App Store, Google Play, and Pokemon.com prior to the official global launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Live, which is now available in beta to players around the world on iOS and Android devices, as well as PCs and Macs.

Card Set Development Ending for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

To devote resources to the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, card set development for the Pokémon TCG Online will end on March 1, 2023.

With the upcoming sunsetting of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, no further card set development will be supported in the game as of March 1, 2023. Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith will be the final expansion to be incorporated into the Pokémon TCG Online in order to devote all resources to Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, which is now available in beta to players around the world on iOS and Android devices, as well as on Windows and macOS devices.

The in-game Versus Ladder reward tracks will continue to update leading up to an eventual game sunset, but no further updates will come to the Pokémon TCG Online outside of potential bug fixes. Also, the 2023 Standard format rotation and Pokémon Tool card errata will not be applied in the Pokémon TCG Online.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/card-set-development-ending-for-the-pokemon-trading-card-game-online

Pokémon TCG Online Sunset FAQ - When will the Pokémon TCG Online be sunsetted?

The Pokémon TCG Online app will be removed from the App Store, Google Play, and Pokemon.com—and game servers will be shut down—prior to the official worldwide launch of Pokémon TCG Live, which is now available in beta to players around the world on iOS and Android devices, as well as PCs and Macs.

While the Pokémon TCG Online will remain active during the Pokémon TCG Live beta, which is now available globally, no new Pokémon TCG products, cards, or deck accessories will be added to the game following March 1, 2023. This update will help ensure that more development resources are dedicated to making Pokémon TCG Live the best experience possible for players. While no new content will be supported, the Pokémon TCG Online will continue to support new Versus Ladder reward tracks (using items that were available in-game prior to March 1, 2023) and bug fixes, as necessary.

Will I still be able to redeem codes in the Pokémon TCG Online after March 1?

If the code comes from a product that’s already supported in the Pokémon TCG Online prior to March 1, 2023, it will continue to be redeemable up until the Pokémon TCG Online is sunsetted. Code cards from products that were not supported in the Pokémon TCG Online prior to March 1, 2023, will be redeemable in Pokémon TCG Live only.

Source: https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/4406895467668

The Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Collection—Regieleki V and Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Collection—Regidrago V are available to purchase on January 20th, 2023 at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold for an MSRP of $19.99 USD.

Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Collections - Regieleki V / Regidrago V

Two previously unknown Legendary Pokémon have awakened in the frozen tundra! Discover the power of the Lightning-type Regieleki V, whose Lightning Wall attack not only damages your opponent's Active Pokémon, but also protects Regieleki V from 100 damage during your opponent's next turn. There's also the Dragon-type Regidrago, who commands the powerful Dragon Laser attack that hits your opponent's Active Pokémon for 130 damage and does 30 damage to one of their Benched Pokémon.


Two previously unknown Legendary Pokémon have awakened in the frozen tundra! Discover the power of the Lightning-type Regieleki V, whose Lightning Wall attack not only damages your opponent's Active Pokémon, but also protects Regieleki V from 100 damage during your opponent's next turn. There's also the Dragon-type Regidrago, who commands the powerful Dragon Laser attack that hits your opponent's Active Pokémon for 130 damage and does 30 damage to one of their Benched Pokémon.


One of these two Pokémon appear as ready-to-play foil promo cards in these collections along with an oversize card for display and a foil card featuring their counterpart. You'll also find a handful of booster packs from the special Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith expansion.

No matter which of these collections you choose, your Pokémon TCG deck will be charged with legendary power!

Each Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Collection includes:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Regieleki V or Regidrago V
• 1 foil card featuring Regidrago or Regieleki
• 1 foil oversize card featuring Regieleki V or Regidrago V
• 4 Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith booster packs
• A code card usable in either the Pokémon TCG Online or Pokémon TCG Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/crown-zenith-collections-regieleki-v-regidrago-v/

Those that buy qualifying Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet products from the Pokémon Center can receive an Exclusive Lechonk Foil Card!

Preorder Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Products and Obtain a Pokémon Center-Exclusive Foil Card Featuring Lechonk

Kick off your collection of Paldean Pokémon with Lechonk!

Paldea is coming to the Pokémon TCG with the Scarlet & Violet expansion introducing new Pokémon from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games. To celebrate the beginning of a new generation of the Pokémon TCG, fans can get a special foil card featuring Lechonk by preordering select Pokémon TCG items from the upcoming expansion from Pokémon Center. These items include:

• Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Booster Display
• Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Booster Bundle
• Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box (Koraidon)
• Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box (Miraidon)

After the preorder period ends on March 31, 2023, the same foil card will apply to purchases of these same products. Fans can obtain multiple Lechonk foil cards for each additional item preordered at Pokémon Center, while supplies last.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/preorder-pokemon-tcg-scarlet-violet-products-and-obtain-a-pokemon-center-exclusive-foil-card-featuring-lechonk

The Pokémon Company International revealed more details about the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG): Scarlet & Violet expansion, launching worldwide beginning on March 31st, 2023. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet Brings Back Pokémon ex Mechanic, Introduces Tera Pokémon

The new expansion will adopt an updated take on Pokémon ex, a gameplay mechanic featuring Pokémon with high HP as well as powerful attacks and Abilities. Unlike Pokémon-EX from the Black & White and XY Series, which were all Basic Pokémon, the Pokémon ex in the Scarlet & Violet Series can be Basic, Stage 1 or Stage 2. Though powerful, Pokémon ex give up two Prize cards when Knocked Out.

Inspired by the Terastal phenomenon from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, the expansion will introduce Tera Pokémon ex featuring unique etched artwork that spotlights their Tera Types. These new cards follow the same rules as Pokémon ex but will take no damage from attacks when on the Bench.

In addition to the recently announced design updates for Pokémon TCG cards, Scarlet & Violet will feature full-art etched cards showcasing Pokémon in simple poses and bright colors. The expansion will also include illustration rare and special illustration rare Pokémon, which may show an entire Evolution line growing together. These cards will showcase Pokémon in their natural environments and offer a closer look at their unique personalities.

Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

• 12 double rare Pokémon ex, including two Tera Pokémon ex featuring Arcanine and Gyarados
• 12 ultra rare Pokémon ex and eight ultra rare Supporter cards
• 24 illustration rare Pokémon
• 10 special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
• Six hyper rare gold etched cards, which can include Pokémon ex, Trainer and Energy cards

Scarlet & Violet will be available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and special collections at Pokémon Center in the US, Canada and UK, as well as other participating retailers around the world. In addition, certain products are now available for preorder at Pokémon Center, including the Scarlet & Violet Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box, which includes two additional booster packs and two copies of a full-art promo card; one of the cards features the Pokémon Center logo.


Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/MEDIA-ALERT-New-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Scarlet-Violet-Brings-Back-P