The official Japanese Pokémon Card Game website has announced that starting on June 1st, 2018, those that purchase 500yen or more (tax included) of TCG products, they will receive a Theatrical Version Pocket Monsters Everyone's Story Lugia Clear Card with the movie poster illustration on the reverse side.

The clear card is available at participating: Aeon, Aeon Super Center, Ito-Yokado, Toys' R Us, Aita, Piago, Al Plaza, Heiwado, Fuji, Bic Camera. Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, 7/11' and theaters are excluded.

Source: http://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2018/20180525_001212.html

The Japanese Pokémon Centers are celebrating their 20th Anniversary with various promotions starting on April 25th, 2018 until June 30th, 2018 at all the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan as a thank you for the support they have received over the years. There will be tons of events and special gifts!

Shaymin Event Pokémon Distribution

From April 25th, 2018 until June 30th, 2018, Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan will be distributing a Shaymin to players of Pocket Monsters Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon. Shaymin can not be obtained during normal gameplay, so this is a great opportunity for players to get one!

Shaymin Promo TCG Card Illustrated by Shoko Nakagawa

During Pokénchi episode number 131, it was revealed that Shoko Nakagawa had illustrated a Shaymin TCG promo card that will be distributed by Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores staff members when a patron tells them the special phrase "Pokenchi wa!"「ポケんちは！」. A high resolution image of the TCG card is available on the Imageboard. Pokénchi airs weekly on Sunday's at 8am on TV Tokyo.

Special Clear Card

Starting on May 12th, 2018, those that visit the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan can receive a Special Clear Card as thanks for those that visited the store. The picture on the clear card depends on the time period that the patrons visit.

Clear Card #1 Distribution Time Period: May 12th, 2018 until June 1st, 2018
Clear Card #2 Distribution Time Period: June 2nd, 2018 until June 30th, 2018

Clear Card Holder

From April 25th, 2018 until June 30th, 2018, Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan will distribute a Clear Card Holder to those that spend at least 4000yen (including tax). The Clear Card Holder is the exact size to hold the Clear Cards distributed by the Pokémon Centers, so it's a great place to store all your collected Clear Cards from now on!

Pokémon Center 20th Anniversary Pikachu Promo TCG Card

Those that purchase 5 booster packs from the Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores or the Pokémon Center Online will receive a 20th Anniversary Pikachu Promo TCG Card.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_20th/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Center - 20th Anniversary Promotion Video

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmFuj1QpTpY

The official Pokémon website has announced the Pokémon Sun & Moon TCG Expansion set Forbidden Light on March 14th, 2018 and it was released in May 4th, 2018.

Pokémon Sun & Moon TCG Expansion - Forbidden Light

Necrozma continues to take the Pokémon world by surprise in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light expansion! The fierce and mysterious Legendary Pokémon has taken on a new form as Ultra Necrozma-GX, and other Pokémon gather to welcome this new light...or to resist it. Lucario-GX, Greninja-GX, Zygarde-GX, Yveltal-GX, Naganadel-GX, even Volcanion and the majestic Arceus must choose a side. This impressive expansion delivers more awesome Prism Star cards, which are so powerful, you can have only one of each in your deck—and once used, they go into the dreaded Lost Zone, never to return. Players can also look forward to lots of cool Pokémon and Supporters originally encountered in the beautiful Kalos region. Discover awesome Pokémon and mysterious treasures in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light expansion!

• Over 130 cards
• 5 Prism Star cards
• 8 Pokémon-GX and 6 Ultra Beasts
• 15 Trainer cards and 2 Special Energy cards

The complete Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light expansion will be available to play in the Pokémon TCG Online when the expansion launches.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/sun-moon-forbidden-light/explore-and-watch/

Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light Elite Trainer Box

Glow with confidence when you sit down for your next battle, thanks to the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light Elite Trainer Box! This impressive collection contains a plethora of game-enhancing accessories, including dice, high-quality condition markers, card sleeves, and a player's guide to the latest expansion, full of tips on how to construct your next competitive deck. Plus, you'll bulk up your card collection with eight booster packs from this epic expansion that features loads of amazing cards, Ultra Beasts, Pokémon-GX, and more. With the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light Elite Trainer Box, nothing is off-limits!

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Ultra Necrozma
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player's guide to the Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light 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

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light Elite Trainer Box will be available May 4, 2018, at PokemonCenter.com and other retailers where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

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

The Pokémon Company International announced today that Pokémon has followed up its record-breaking sales performance in 2016 with continued growth in Europe throughout 2017 for its Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and toys.

According to figures recorded by the NPD Group Toys retail tracking service, Pokémon is the number one Strategic Trading Card Game property in Europe, with total sales exceeding €100 million. Total sales for such games in Europe in 2017 were over €122 million, giving Pokémon a phenomenal 82% share of the market.

Pokémon TCG sales continued to rise in key territories, with growth of 42% in the United Kingdom, 56% in Spain and an incredible 644% in Italy. Pokémon toys [HB1] also saw a significant rise in sales in 2017, with an increase of 54% in the UK, 14% in Germany and 146% in Italy.

Pokémon gained additional recognition at the UK Toy Fair in London by winning two separate awards. The Pokémon Trading Card Game collected Pocket Money Toy of the Year at the Toy Industry Awards, organised by the British Toy & Hobby Association and Toy Retailers Association. Additionally, the new line of Pokémon toys [AD2] made by Wicked Cool Toys and distributed by Character Options was crowned the winner of the Toy Fair 2018 Editor’s Choice Award, which was voted on by media visiting the show.

Simon Benton, VP of Pokémon TCG Sales Europe, said: “2017 was another exceptional year for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. We are the number one Strategic Card Game in Europe, and the UK toy industry voted the Pokémon Trading Card Game the top Pocket Money Toy of the Year. The continued success is testament to the fantastic support of all our retailers and the Pokémon TCG's huge appeal, and with further expansions and promotions planned, we expect another strong performance in 2018.”

Peter Murphy, senior director of marketing at The Pokémon Company International, said: “Wicked Cool Toys’ first Pokémon master toy range has been fantastically well received by retailers and the media at the recent toy fairs in London and Nuremberg. The huge interest in the new toy line is hugely encouraging, and we expect sales to continue to rise when the range launches later this year.”

The global phenomenon of Pokémon was first launched in Japan in 1996 as a role-playing game for Nintendo’s Game Boy system and reached the United States and Europe in 1998–99. The first Pokémon games introduced the original 151 Pokémon. Today, the Pokémon universe includes more than 800 Pokémon that players can catch, trade, and battle against their opponents with in the quest to become a top Pokémon Trainer.

Pokémon has since grown into one of the most popular entertainment properties in the world. It is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, with more than 300 million video games sold worldwide. In addition, 23.6 billion TCG cards have been shipped to 74 countries in 11 languages, and over 450,000 players take part in Pokémon events every year. There are also more than 900 episodes of the animated TV series, soon starting its 21st season.

The NIHONBARE Campaign celebrating the opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo DX will take place from Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 through Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan. The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe will open on the fifth floor of Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018.

This is also the opening of the first Pokémon themed permanent cafe, where visitors can enjoy food and drinks inspired by Pokémon! Free gifts not found anywhere else will also be available here. Merchandise commemorating the opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo DX will be available, and fun events are also planned! (Reservations are required for the cafe. Reservations will be taken starting in early March.）

Free gifts include a Kabigon with the Sunny Day move and a Pikachu holding a Lemonade!

Visitors will receive a free gift of Kabigon with the Sunny Day move only at Pokémon Center Tokyo DX! To celebrate the Pokémon Cafe opening, a Pikachu holding a Lemonade will be given at no charge to visitors of Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan! Gifts can be redeemed in Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, and Pokémon Moon. It will be distributed from Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 until April 22nd, 2018.

Free gifts for visiting and shopping!

Visitors will receive one special clear card for free! The design depends on the date and store. Please note that quantities are limited and clear cards may run out during the promotional campaign!

TCG Booster Pack Promo Cards

Starting on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan, those that purchase 5 booster packs can receive a Cherry-Blossom Afro Pikachu (桜アフロのピカチュウ) TCG promo card while supplies last. Also starting on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at Pokémon Center Tokyo DX, those that make any purchase at that store can receive the Gentleman Pikachu (紳士風のピカチュウ) TCG promo card while supplies last.

Pokémon Center Tokyo DX Special Mini Folding Fan

Starting on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at Pokémon Center Tokyo DX, those that purchase at least 5000 yen worth of merchandise can get a Special Mini Folding Fan as a present.

Greetings from Gentleman Pikachu and Hakama Pikachu!

Pikachu is coming to visit Pokémon Centers nationwide! Hakama Pikachu can only be seen at Pokémon Center TOKYO DX!!


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_tokyodx/english/ and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_tokyodx/

YouTube Promo - Pokémon Center Hot Information "Pokémon Center Tokyo DX Opening Campaign"

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuwqoTe836s

The Pokémon Company and General Mills have teamed up for a Pokémon TCG card distribution. 12 different cards are available in this promo set and can be found in specially marked boxes of General Mills Fruit Flavored Snacks and Fruit Roll-Ups.

Enjoy a Snack and Some Exclusive Pokémon TCG Cards!

Pokémon and General Mills join forces to deliver delicious goodies and amazing foil Pokémon TCG cards.

For a limited time, Pokémon fans will be able to find 12 different collectible Pokémon Trading Card Game cards in boxes of participating General Mills Fruit Flavored Snacks and Fruit Roll-Ups. Look for specially marked boxes where you'll find tasty treats—and a pack of three Pokémon TCG cards! Inside each pack is two common cards and a special foil card that you can only find in these participating General Mills products.

Common cards you can find include Jigglypuff, Magikarp, Charmander, Riolu, Alolan Vulpix, Alolan Diglett, Alolan Sandshrew, and Alolan Geodude. And keep an eye out for the exclusive foil cards: Jangmo-o, Cosmog, Rockruff, and Pikachu. Ah, yes! There's nothing like the satisfaction of a full stomach and a bolstered Pokémon TCG deck! Start munching and collecting, Trainers!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/enjoy-a-snack-and-some-exclusive-pokemon-tcg-cards/

The February 2018 distributions for the Legendary Year of Pokémon are now available and Dialga or Palkia are available a store participating locations around the world.

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LEGENDARY POKÉMON DIALGA AND PALKIA NOW AVAILABLE AT GAME AND GAMESTOP; POKÉMON TCG: SUN & MOON—ULTRA PRISM EXPANSION HITS STORE SHELVES

Start a Legendary Year Off Right with Powerful New Additions to Pokémon TCG Decks and Video Game Lineups!

The Pokémon Company International today announced this year’s first Legendary Pokémon video game character distribution and launched the next expansion to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism. Starting today, UK based Trainers can visit a participating GAME retail location, while those in Ireland can visit Gamestop, to receive the Legendary Pokémon Dialga or Palkia for their Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moon games for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems, while supplies last. The brand-new Pokémon TCG expansion is available at participating retailers and hobby shop locations across both countries, bringing new cards and the all-new Prism Star mechanic into play.

Both Dialga and Palkia are powerful Legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, and each is a significant addition to any Trainer’s lineup. By visiting participating GameStop locations, players can receive a card with a secret code that can be redeemed in Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moon. Players will receive one of these Legendary Pokémon in their game, which one determined by the version they have, as well as an extra gift if redeeming in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon. Distribution codes are available for free starting today, and will be available until February 28.

Code Distributions:

US, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Italy: Gamestop until February 28th, 2018
Canada and Australia/NZ: EBGames until February 28th, 2018
UK and Spain: GAME until February 28th, 2018
France: Micromania until February 28th, 2018
Netherlands: GameMania until February 28th, 2018
Belgium: Smartoys
Portugal: FNAC stores

YouTube Trailer - Dialga and Palkia Lead the Way in 2018!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylbzDB1JdSc

The Pokémon Company International has announced an errata change to the Cyrus Prism Star card (120/156). Details of this change are below and have been added to our TCG Dex.

Errata for Cyrus Prism Star in Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Ultra Prism

This text change for the Supporter card Cyrus Prism Star will be effective immediately.

Due to an error in the card text for Cyrus (Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism, 120/156), the first part of this card will be changed. The original text for this Supporter card says:

You can't play this card if you don't have any or Pokémon in play.

Your opponent chooses 2 Benched Pokémon and shuffles the others, and all cards attached to them, into their deck.

The text will be changed to match the original intention of the card, which is that a player's Active Pokémon must be a or Pokémon.

The new Cyrus text will say:

You can play this card only if your Active Pokémon is a or Pokémon.

Your opponent chooses 2 Benched Pokémon and shuffles the others, and all cards attached to them, into their deck.

Effective immediately, Cyrus will use this updated text instead of the original text. This will be reflected in the Pokémon TCG Errata document.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/errata-for-cyrus-prism-star-in-pokemon-tcg-sun-moon-ultra-prism/

The Pokémon Company International announced that from Feburary 2018 until November 2018, various event Pokémon distributions, TCG product launches, anime promotions and mobile game events will take place during that time.

CELEBRATE A LEGENDARY YEAR OF POKÉMON IN 2018

Video Game Distributions, New Pokémon TCG Products, Mobile Updates, Retail Promotions and More Legendary Pokémon-Related Offerings Await Trainers in the Coming Year


The Pokémon Company International today announced plans to celebrate a legendary year in 2018, highlighting some of the most sought-after Pokémon yet to be discovered. From February to November, Legendary Pokémon will be featured across the franchise, including monthly video game character distributions, new Pokémon Trading Card Game products, mobile game retail and animation promotions.

Legendary Pokémon are extremely rare and powerful Pokémon, which exist across all regions of the Pokémon universe. Often elusive and incredibly hard to catch, Legendary Pokémon hold the answers to Pokémon lore and are deeply rooted to the regions from which they originate. Fans can learn more about these Pokémon at https://www.pokemonlegendary.com/

“As a thank-you to all the Trainers out there who have been so committed and passionate about Pokémon over the years, we want to make 2018 a legendary year,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “We’re offering fans a chance to access these powerful Legendary Pokémon across the brand while celebrating their role in the franchise’s legacy.”

Pokémon Video Game Distributions

Each month this year from February to November, players will be able to receive a different Legendary Pokémon as a free distribution through many of the Pokémon brand’s partners for owners of PokémonTM Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, and Pokémon Moon video games for the Nintendo 3DSTM family of systems. While fans can look forward to details about where and how to receive each of the distributions throughout the year, these Legendary Pokémon will be available to all players as part of the following schedule:

• February: Dialga, the Steel- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, or Palkia, the Water- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Sinnoh region
  • This first distribution will be available in the UK from Game and from Gamestop in Ireland. For further information please visit www.game.co.uk or www.gamestop.ie
• March: Regigigas, the Normal-type Legendary Pokémon, or Heatran, the Fire- and Steel-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Sinnoh region
• April: Raikou, the Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, or Entei, the Fire-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Johto region
• May: Xerneas, the Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon, or Yveltal, the Dark- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Kalos region
• June: Zygarde, the Dragon- and Ground-type Legendary Pokémon with three distinct Formes, from the Kalos and Alola regions
• July: Tornadus, the Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, or Thundurus, the Electric- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Unova region
• August: Groudon, the Ground-type Legendary Pokémon, or Kyogre, the Water-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Hoenn region
• September: Latios or Latias, the Dragon- and Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Hoenn region
• October: Reshiram, the Dragon- and Fire-type Legendary Pokémon, or Zekrom, the Dragon- and Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Unova region
• November: Ho-Oh, the Fire- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, or Lugia, the Psychic- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Johto region

YouTube Trailer - Solve Mysteries with Detective Pikachu!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNnaJZ8Z4EY

From January 20th, 2018 until March 11th, 2018, the Rainbow Rocket Gang Campaign (レインボーロケット団の野望 キャンペーン) will take place at the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan. A bunch of new goods, event Pokémon distributions and staff members dressed up as the bosses of Rainbow Rocket Gang will be part of the campaign.

What is Rainbow Rocket Gang

"Rainbow Rocket Gang" is an organization that appears in Nintendo 3DS software "Pocket Monster Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon." Bosses from the past Pocket Monsters games gathered together and have formed the greatest evil organization "Rainbow Rocket Gang". This time, at the Pokémon Centers, we will hold a campaign focused on the bosses of the "Rainbow Rocket Gang". Everyone who visits will become an honorary member of "Rainbow Rocket Gang", so please enjoy!

Rainbow Rocket Gang Bosses Pokémon Event Distribution

From January 20th, 2018 until March 11th, 2018, the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan will distribute the Rainbow Rocket Gang Bosses Pokémon to players of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The schedule for their distribution changes weekly so check the schedule to see when each will be distributed.

Rainbow Rocket Gang Merchandise

From Saturday, January 20th, 2018, those that purchase 2000yen (tax included) in merchandise at the Pokémon Centers or Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan can receive 1 of 6 different Boss Pikachu Message Cards given at random.


For every 5 Pokémon Card Game Booster packs that are purchased at the Pokémon Centers, the Pokémon Center Online or the Pokémon Stores, patrons can receive 1 of 7 different Boss Pikachu TCG Promo cards.


7 Pikachu plushies dressed as each of the Rainbow Rocket Gang bosses will be available to purchase at the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores.

Let's Meet Rainbow Rocket Gang Bosses at the Pokémon Centers

On Saturday's, Sunday's and holiday's from January 20th, 2018 until March 11th, 2018, the Leaders of Rainbow Rocket Gang will appear at the Pokémon Centers nationwide in Japan. In addition, the boss's Pikachu wearing the boss's uniform will also make appearances!

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/secret_teams_2018/