The Pokémon Trainers Cup 2024 (포켓몬 트레이너스 컵 2024), PTC2024 Final Round, will be held in South Korea on May 5th and 6th, 2024 and will be broadcast on YouTube on the official Pokémon Korea channel. During the broadcast, a serial code will be announced for players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet to receive a Flutter Mane based on the one used by the 2023 Senior Division Pokémon Trainers Cup Champion Shin Yeo-myeong. The code will be valid from May 5th, 2024 until only May 7th, 2024.

Flutter Mane Details:

Level: 50
OT: 신여명 (Shin Yeo-myeong)
Tera Type: Fairy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Timid
Held Item: Choice Specs
Moves: Shadow Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast, Thunderbolt


Source: https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/ptc2024#sec3

Falinks is a melee All-Rounder that depends on positioning and using its various troopers to take out opponents. Falinks comes to Pokémon UNITE on April 25th, 2024.

Infogram:

YouTube Clip - Falinks Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xm8gHolDHs

YouTube Clip - Falinks Moves Overview | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abWdb-UZNP4

Squad Up with Falinks in Pokémon UNITE

Harness the power of teamwork with this unique All‑Rounder that can switch between different battle formations. Hup, two, three, four! Falinks is ready for battle as the latest All-Rounder in Pokémon UNITE. The Formation Pokémon brings a unique battle style to Aeos Island that emphasizes the strength of a squad working together as a single unit. Consisting of the brass, who stands at the front of column issuing orders, and five troopers, Falinks rushes headlong into battle with moves that become stronger when it stands its ground with No Retreat. If you prefer the divide-and-conquer approach instead, Falinks can use Beat Up to dispatch troopers for solo engagements! No matter what your approach is, teamwork makes the dream work for Falinks.

You can obtain a Unite license for the Melee All-Rounder Falinks for 14,000 Aeos coins or 575 Aeos gems at the Unite Battle Committee shop. Falinks will only be obtainable with Aeos gems for the first seven days of its release. Read on to learn more about the Formation Pokémon before squadding up on Aeos Island.

Falinks Basics

Ability: Battle Armor - When Falinks takes critical-hit damage, a set percentage of the damage is reduced. Falinks is a group comprised of the brass and five troopers, and they utilize three formations: Column formation, No Retreat formation, and Dispatch formation. When a move is used in No Retreat or Dispatch formation, the effect of the move changes. This Pokémon can hold a little more Aeos energy than other Pokémon.
Basic Attack - Falinks’s basic attacks become boosted attacks with every third attack, or after Falinks uses Tackle, Megahorn, or Iron Head. Boosted attacks also apply a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon they hit. When a boosted attack hits, the cooldown of Tackle, Megahorn, or Iron Head is reduced.

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

Tackle - Falinks charges in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon and shoving them. Falinks’s next basic attack becomes a boosted attack.

Bulk Up - Increases Falinks’s Attack, Defense, and basic attack speed for a short time.

Lv. 4 Moves

Megahorn - Falinks charges with its horns, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and shoving them. Immediately afterward, Falinks charges with its horns again and gains a shield. When Falinks is in No Retreat formation, it charges power before charging forward with its horns, dealing additional damage to opposing Pokémon it hits based on their max HP. When Falinks is in Dispatch formation, the troopers who are away from the column will also charge with their horns, along with the brass. Megahorn can be upgraded to strengthen the effect of the shield granted by this move.

Iron Head - Falinks attacks the designated area with its steel-hard heads, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon it hits, as well as granting itself a shield. When Falinks is in No Retreat formation, Iron Head’s range is shortened, but its area of attack is widened. Falinks’s next four basic attacks can be used while it’s moving. When Falinks is in Dispatch formation, dispatched troopers return to the column when Falinks attacks with this move. The returning troopers shove and deal damage to opposing Pokémon they hit on their way back to the column. Iron Head can be upgraded so that the troopers’ attacks also deal additional damage to opposing Pokémon based on the opposing Pokémon’s HP.

Lv. 6 Moves

No Retreat - Falinks switches to No Retreat formation while shoving opposing Pokémon in front of it. While in No Retreat formation, Falinks cannot change the direction it’s facing and its movement speed when moving backward is decreased, but its Attack is increased and damage it takes from the front is reduced. If this move is used while Falinks is in No Retreat formation, Falinks will switch to Column formation. No Retreat can be upgraded to further increase Falinks’s Attack and further reduce the damage it takes from the front.

Beat Up - Falinks charges in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. Falinks switches to Dispatch formation, sending out two troopers toward opposing Pokémon it hit. The dispatched troopers will continue to attack the opposing Pokémon for a while, but they will return to the brass after they take a set amount of damage or become separated from the brass by a set distance or greater. A maximum of two uses can be kept in reserve for this move. Beat Up can be upgraded to restore some of the user’s HP when this move hits.

Falinks’s Unite Move, Dust Devil Formation

The five troopers run continuously around the brass at great speed, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon they hit. While Dust Devil Formation is being used, damage taken by the troopers is reduced.

Metagame Watch

Strong Against: Blissey - Blissey is a Support Pokémon built like a Defender—it excels at keeping itself and its teammates in the battle with shields from Safeguard and Bliss Assistance. Blissey runs Soft-Boiled less often, but its healing can be equally strong in the right circumstances. Unfortunately for Blissey, Falinks excels at taking quick and efficient knockouts against bulky targets with the combination of No Retreat and Megahorn. This does a massive amount of damage that’s hard to react to with Blissey’s shields or heals while also giving Falinks a shield of its own. The Happiness Pokémon will want to play at arm’s length when Falinks is in the heat of battle.

Weak Against: Delphox - Falinks does huge amounts of damage while in No Retreat formation, but great power often comes with a lack of versatility. Because Falinks already moves slower when in No Retreat formation, it is likely to struggle even more against ranged attacks like Delphox’s Mystical Fire and Fire Spin. Fire Spin is especially troublesome for the Formation Pokémon, as it’s more likely to get swept up in Delphox’s fiery vortex. Falinks players will have to eschew brute force and work with their team to effectively knock out ranged Pokémon challenging this tiny garrison.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/squad-up-with-falinks-in-pokemon-unite

The legendary Pokémon Entei will appear in Pokémon Sleep in late May, 2024! Entei blazes across the lands, leaving behind flames hotter than magma! What type of Sleep Styles will Entei have?

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Sleep | Entei arrives in May 2024!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwbfS5fP1vg

Event Notice: Entei Research

Beginning in late May, 2024, we will be holding an event—Entei Research! You can exchange samples of Entei mane that you collect during the event for Entei Incense, which you can use to research Entei’s various sleep styles! Fire-type helper Pokémon will be particularly effective during this event, so we recommend raising your Fire-type helper Pokémon to get ready!

Fire-type helper Pokémon:
Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Growlithe, Arcanine, Flareon, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion

We’re also preparing some functions and rewards that will allow everyone—even Pokémon Sleep beginners—to research Entei’s sleep styles and befriend it more easily. More details and the event’s start date are coming in a later update. We hope you’re looking forward to this event!

Source: https://www.pokemonsleep.net/en/news/5639/

Just when you thought Pikachu couldn't get any cuter. The Pokémon Company has announced that they have collaborated with Bonpoint on a childrenswear collection using monpoké art previously only seen on products in Japan! Pictures and artwork from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread.

POKÉMON DEBUTS monpoké, A NEW BRAND EXPRESSION FOR KIDS AND BABIES

Available for First Time Outside Asia, monpoké Expansion Delivers Entertainment Series, Merchandise and Book Titles from Premium Partners to Families and Children Around the World


BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 23, 2024 — Today, The Pokémon Company International unveiled that monpoké, a delightful expression from the Pokémon brand featuring curated, Pokémon-branded baby and toddler offerings, has released in additional markets around the world. Previously exclusive to Asia, the popular monpoké expression has expanded its footprint to reach the littlest Pokémon Trainers with engaging content, licensed merchandise and adorable books highlighting fan-favorite Pokémon like Pikachu, Dedenne, Smeargle and more.

“Pokémon is an iconic cross-generational brand beloved by Trainers worldwide, with many having grown up with the brand and now sharing their fandom with their own children. With the expansion of the popular monpoké expression into more markets, parents around the world will have another playful and adorable way to introduce the Pokémon world to their little ones,” said Heather Dalgleish, senior director of publishing at The Pokémon Company International. “monpoké reflects The Pokémon Company International’s latest efforts to deliver innovative products and experiences that appeal to our diverse fanbase, and we can’t wait to welcome a new generation of young Trainers to the growing Pokémon community.”

“Fun Times on monpoké Island” Entertainment Series

To help parents introduce their young ones to the Pokémon world, The Pokémon Company International released “Fun Times on monpoké Island,” a series of videos starring fan-favorite Pokémon as adorable puppets. Available now on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, this series lets young Trainers join their new Pokémon pals on enthralling adventures across the island and discover the fun that awaits them.

YouTube Clip - Monpoké | When I Call Your Name

Dedenne, Pikachu, Mime Jr, Smeargle, and Ludicolo! Trying calling out their names and see what will happen! Let's sing and have fun together with Pikachu and friends!

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

YouTube Clip - Fun Times at Monpoké Island | The Other Side of the Sky

What could this be? Maybe you’re supposed to paint pictures with it? Oh no! It’s raining! What new thing will the Pokémon of Monpoké Island discover today?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z81uNXckKK0

YouTube Clip - Fun Times at Monpoké Island | Ticktock

Tick… Tock… What could this be? Let’s ask Ludicolo! Oh no! It looks like Ludicolo is taking a snooze. What new thing will the Pokémon of monpoké Island discover today?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEXBUk4raOs

YouTube Clip - Fun Times at Monpoké Island | Working Together

A very mysterious thing washed up on the shores of monpoké Island today! OK, everybody. Pull! What new thing will the Pokémon of Monpoké Island discover today?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJT3MzXPWkM

YouTube Clip - Fun Times at Monpoké Island | The Pretty Box

It looks like Dedenne has discovered something new today! Pikachu and the rest of the Pokémon seem to be having a great time too! What new thing will the Pokémon of Monpoké Island discover today?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG3UsSuixYM

YouTube Clip - Fun Times at Monpoké Island | What Is This?

A puppet show series you can enjoy with your kids, brought to you by the official Pokémon baby brand, “monpoké”! What new thing will the Pokémon of Monpoké Island discover today?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncme3WeAyHQ

monpoké-Adorned Apparel and Skincare from Bonpoint

Parents and their little ones can discover monpoké with a ready-to-wear collection for newborns, babies and children, as well as a nurturing skincare line, created in collaboration between The Pokémon Company International and French luxury childrenswear label Bonpoint. The capsule collection comprises eight pieces for Trainers between 1 month and 14 years old, and includes a pajama set, sweater, denim jacket, denim cap, tote bag and more. In addition, the skincare range consists of four special-edition products featuring an artfully stylized Pikachu. The Bonpoint skincare range is made in France and suitable for sensitive skin of all ages.

Capturing the playful nature of the monpoké expression with an elevated French touch, both collections are available now at Bonpoint limited locations, as well as bonpoint.com, with select items available at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. More information about this unique collaboration is available here.

Bonpoint × Pokémon: monpoké Boris Bodysuit - Infant - $180.00
Bonpoint × Pokémon: monpoké Timi Shirt & Pants - Infant - $120.00
Bonpoint × Pokémon: monpoké Tom T-Shirt - Infant - $95.00

monpoké Book Titles for Young Children from Scholastic

Young Trainers can explore the Pokémon world with a range of engaging monpoké titles from leading global publisher Scholastic. Featuring soft and sweet illustrations, the monpoké titles introduce young children to new Pokémon friends in a fun and interactive way. The range of picture books and board books star beloved Pokémon including Pikachu, Eevee, Piplup, Dedenne and more. Learn more about the monpoké collection from Scholastic here.


Parents can find Pokémon Playtime, a touch-and-feel adventure book, as well as Pikachu’s First Friends and Pikachu Loves available now where books are sold and at Pokémon Center in the U.S. and Canada, and coming soon to the U.K. The next monpoké title, Pokémon monpoké: Meet the Friends, will release on May 7 and is available for preorder now where books are sold.

Additional monpoké experiences and offerings will be released in the future to provide more ways for young Trainers to immerse themselves in the Pokémon world. Parents and fans can stay tuned for more details.

The 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States from June 7th, 2024 to June 9th, 2024. A pop-up Pokémon Center will open on June 6th, 2024 and run until June 9th, 2024 at 4pm.

2024 Pokémon North America International Championships

The Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) are the third and final International Championships event of the 2024 Championship Series season. This event is the final opportunity for competitors to earn Championship Points toward their World Championships invitation, and it features exciting competitions for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games (VGC), Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE.

This season’s NAIC event will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 7 to June 9, 2024. It will award high amounts of Championship Points and more than $500,000 USD in prizes, spread across the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon VGC, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE competitions.

Some tournaments begin on Friday, June 7, and others on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Event Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70130

YouTube Clip - Pokémon International Championships, New Orleans | NAIC 2024

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECBdQWz28Mo

Registration

All attendees, both spectators and competitors, will need to log in to the event registration portal with their Google account. First-time registrants will be prompted to create a profile, and prior registrants will be able to edit their profile information.

Users can choose to create or edit their account in advance of the opening of registration. When registration opens on April 25, attendees will need to log in, register, and pay to secure a pass. Online registration is required to participate and only a limited number of passes are available.

Registration will be divided into two waves at the following times:

• Wave 1: April 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT / 7:00 p.m. CDT
• Wave 2: April 26, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. PDT / 9:00 a.m. CDT

Notes:

• Registration for this event is open to all competitors in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program. Competitors must have an active Play! Pokémon account with current and accurate information.
• After registering on the event registration portal, competitors will need to finalize their tournament registration on RK9.gg. Team and deck lists will need to be submitted on RK9.gg at the appropriate time.
• Competitor registration will close on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 9:59 p.m. PDT (11:59 p.m. CDT) or when passes sell out.
• Competitors with Travel Awards and Travel Stipends will receive separate information about early registration.

Check-in and Badge Pickup

Badges for this event can be picked up on-site at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in the Hall H-J Lobby (enter via Hall I-1) or at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) at the Info Desk on Level 1, between doors 3 and 4. All attendees are highly encouraged to pick up their badges on Wednesday, June 5, or Thursday, June 6.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Badge Pickup Times

• Wednesday, June 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT
• Thursday, June 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Badge Pickup Times

• Thursday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT
• Friday, June 7, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT
• Saturday, June 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT
• Sunday, June 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT

Welcome Kit

All competitors will receive a welcome kit filled with Pokémon goodies including a cap, playmat, card sleeves, deck box, and more.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2024/north-america/about

Niantic has announced a major update to Pokémon GO with features being released over the next few months. Rediscover the adventure of Pokémon GO with a variety of new ways to express yourself, enhanced visuals, and a GO Snapshot upgrade! It’s time to refresh your Pokémon GO journey.

YouTube Clip - It’s time to Rediscover GO!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HquX9Ttt4eQ

Rediscover the adventure of Pokémon GO with new ways to express yourself, enhanced visuals, and a GO Snapshot upgrade!

Experience the thrill of Pokémon GO like never before with our latest updates! Discover a fresh new look with updates to the in-game map, encounter screens, battle screens, and more—all tailored to your location. From lush forests to bustling cities, tropical beaches to rugged mountains, you can immerse yourself in the diverse landscapes within Pokémon GO. Who knows what Pokémon await you on your journey?

Both your avatar options and the Style Shop have also received updates, allowing you to express yourself with more customization options than ever before. Plus, take your Pokémon photography to new heights with our updated GO Snapshot experience, which now allows you to include up to three Pokémon in a single photo! Don’t miss out on these exciting updates—dive into the adventure today!

Rediscover Yourself

April 17th, 2024 - Express yourself even more with new ways to personalize your avatar.

Rediscover Your World

April 22nd, 2024 - Pokémon GO has a new look, with refreshed visuals now dynamically enhancing your real-world surroundings in a fun and ecologically accurate way.

Rediscover Kanto

April 22nd, 2024 - Explore to find Pokémon first discovered in Kanto that make their homes in certain biomes.

Rediscover Your Reality

May 7th, 2024 - Turn your world into a backdrop for Pokémon photos with the revamped GO Snapshot feature. Certain Trainers in Australia may begin to see the update within the coming weeks.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/rediscovergo

Culture Convenience Club and The Pokémon Company have announced that a Pokémon Card Game authorized lounge called POKÉMON CARD LOUNGE will open on the 5th floor of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. High resolution photos from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - POKÉMON CARD LOUNGE Introductory Video

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgROG0NxgDs

POKÉMON CARD LOUNGE: Service Details and Fees

At the POKÉMON CARD LOUNGE, you can enjoy the Pokémon Card Game experience in a special space with a sophisticated design and original, carefully selected, high-quality seats to play the game. The minimum charge is 1,500 yen (excluding tax) per person for 60 minutes.


The walls of the POKÉMON CARD LOUNGE are designed with Basic Energy energy symbols and other designs, creating a space that features the Pokémon Card Game style. All desks and chairs are custom-made to provide a comfortable place to play the Pokémon Card Game.

In addition, you can enjoy free drinks and snacks (about 50 kinds of drinks and 30 kinds of individually wrapped snacks) at the table where you play against each other. You can play the Pokémon Card Game with the cards you brought, but they will also lend you decks such as a Pokémon Card Game Classic* deck and other necessary items such as supplies free of charge, so you can enjoy yourself even if you come in empty-handed.
(*) Please note that the number of Pokémon Card Game Classic decks is limited.

There is also one private room that can accommodate up to four people (see price plan for details), allowing groups to play without worrying about their surroundings or just relax.


And, as a commemorative novelty, visitors to the POKÉMON CARD LOUNGE will receive one of a total of 11 types of welcome cards at random with an energy mark on the front. The welcome card is a great size to use as a divider inside a deck case. The date of visit and the deck used can be written on the back, and the opponents names can be described on the back.

POKÉMON CARD LOUNGE: Original Goods

In the product sales area, they will be selling Pokémon Card Game related products and original POKÉMON CARD LOUNGE goods with the Basic Energy energy marks as the main design used on the products. A total of 30 different products will be available for sale, including clothing, stationery, and household goods that are luxurious yet can be used in everyday life, as well as products that can be used in competitive games, such as deck shields, deck cases, rubber play mats, and more.

Gallery Area: 6 special oversized cards to be exhibited

In the gallery area, six special oversized cards will be exhibited, with the texture and glitter of the cards reproduced. Visitors can enjoy the charm of Pokémon cards with these oversized cards.

POKÉMON CARD LOUNGE Rates

General Seating Fee (per person): First 60 min. 1,650 yen - Extension: 660 yen per 30 min.
PRIVATE ROOM (Max. 4 persons): First 60 min. 8,250 yen - Extension: 3,300 yen per 30 min.
3-hour package fee: General seating fee 3,650 yen
PRIVATE ROOM: 18,500 yen


Source: https://shibuyatsutaya.tsite.jp/pokemoncardlounge/

The next batch of Pokémon Horizons: The Series will air in the United States on May 10th, 2024 on Netflix. A second poster for the series was released with the press release.

New Episodes of Pokémon Horizons: The Series Premiering on Netflix in the U.S. in May 2024

April 10, 2024 — The Pokémon Company International announced a new batch of episodes from “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” will premiere on May 10, 2024, exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

On the heels of a highly anticipated series premiere in March, fans will be able to continue exploring the Pokémon world with dual protagonists Liko and Roy — and their partner Pokémon, Sprigatito and Fuecoco, respectively — as they continue their action-packed adventures with Friede, Captain Pikachu, and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers and discover what mysteries await them.

Fans can view a sneak peek of the new episodes for Pokémon Horizons: The Series on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part Two Synopsis:

Liko, Roy, and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers are charting a course toward the Galar region, seeking the truth about the legendary Ancient Adventurer and his Pokémon known as the Six Heroes. Along the way, Roy and Fuecoco find a new Pokémon partner, but an attack by the Explorers leaves Liko and Sprigatito feeling lost. Later, Dot and Quaxly team up, Roy and his Pokémon take on special training, and Friede reveals how he met Captain Pikachu. And when the Brave Olivine finally lands in Galar, friends both old and new await—along with fiery challenges from a Gym Leader and a seriously angry Galarian Moltres!

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-New-Episodes-of-Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-Premiering-on-

YouTube Clip - Hide-and-Seek: Find Liko! | Sneak Peek | Pokémon Horizons Part 2 Coming to Netflix May 10

Liko has lost her memory and gone missing! To search for her, Iono and Nidothing team up for a collab stream where they announce a special game of hide-and-seek! Will they find Liko and Sprigatito? Find out in new episodes of Pokémon Horizons: The Series, coming to Netflix in the US on May 10!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WCKqm30VxQ

Will, the first original Japanese song by Korean 6-member girl group IVE in about 11 months, will be the new opening theme for the TV Tokyo Network anime Pocket Monsters (airs every Friday at 6:55pm), and is going to be available digitally on April 12th alongside the premiere of the new chapter "Terastal Debut".


"Will" is IVE's very first anime tie-in song, and is a song themed around friendship and adventure, filled with a sparkling feel similar to that of Pocket Monsters. Japanese member Rei said with great joy that she's been very close to this anime ever since she was little, so she was extremely happy to hear they were doing an opening theme for it, and that all the members were really excited about it.

Wonyoung was visibly moved as she talked about how very happy and honored to get to sing the opening theme for an anime as extremely famous as Pocket Monsters, which she's a big fan of herself as well, having loved Pikachu since childhood and having wanted to live with Pokémon in real life back then.


A new trailer that shows what to expect from the beginning of the new chapter "Terastal Debut" was released today, March 29th, 2024, where you can hear part of IVE's "Will".

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters Anime Terastal Debut Starts in Friday, April 12th, 2024

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShQdAO_1aa0

Comments from IVE:

Yujin:
I'm very honored and very happy to be singing the opening theme for the Pocket Monsters anime. This is a very fun song, so I had fun recording it as well. My favorite Pokémon is Eievui, and I always keep an Eievui plushie I got from Rei in my room. I want all you viewers to listen to "Will" as soon as you can, and I'm truly grateful for all the constant support we've been getting.

Gaeul:
I've been a huge fan of Pokémon since I was a child, so I'm really happy I get to sing one of its opening themes. Pokémon is of course a famous anime everyone in Japan knows, and this is also the case in Korea, so I was really honored to get this assignment and knew I had to do my absolute best. There was a huge Pocket Monsters card game craze back when was in elementary school, so I played that a lot with my cousins, and also collected cute Pokémon menko in all kinds of colors. I sang this song with all my might in order to fill it with the kind of cheerfulness and energy that's so unique to the Pocket Monsters anime, so please look forward to it!

Rei:
I've been very close to this anime ever since she was little, so I was extremely happy to hear we were doing an opening theme for it. All the members were really excited about it, and couldn't believe they were actually doing the opening theme (smile). When I was little, I would always be sitting in front of the TV on the days the anime was airing, looking forward to learning what kind of adventure we'd be getting that day (smile). I'd be really happy if I could share all the dreams, courage and sparkling memories I gained from watching the anime back then with you all. Please look forward to seeing IVE alongside Pokémon.

Wonyoung:
I'm very happy and honored to get to sing the opening theme for an anime as extremely famous as Pocket Monsters, which I'm a big fan of myself as well. I've loved Pikachu since childhood and wanted to live with Pokémon in real life back then, so I'm very happy to get to sing the opening theme. We'll be singing a cheerful song that will make you happy as you watch the show!

Liz:
I've enjoyed the anime ever since I was a child, and also played the video games a lot and collected a ton of Pokémon cards, menko and plushies together with my little brother, so I was extremely honored when I learned we were singing the opening theme. It made me so excited and happy I can't even put it in words. Since I was so excited about this song, I did my absolute best when recording it as well! I hope you guys are all excited for it as well, and would be really happy if you'd root for us a lot!

Leeseo:
It was like a dream come true to learn we were getting to sing this song. We've been graced with the wonderful opportunity it is to get to sing an anime opening theme, so I really wanted to do a good job with it. I regularly have fun collecting the "Decochara seal" stickers that come with Pokémon Pan pastry, and would put the stickers featuring my favorite Pokémon on my cell phone. I did my absolute utmost singing "Will", so it'd make me happy if lots of people liked it.

IVE 新曲が『ポケモン』新OPに メンバー大感激「心からうれしかった」【全員コメント】

韓国の6人組ガールズグループ・IVEの約11ヶ月ぶりとなる日本オリジナル曲「Will」が、テレビ東京系アニメ『ポケットモンスター』（毎週金曜　後6：55）の新オープニングテーマに決定した。新章「テラスタルデビュー」が4月12日に放送開始となるのにあわせて、同日に配信リリースされる。

IVE初のアニメタイアップ曲となる「Will」は、友情や冒険をテーマに『ポケットモンスター』に寄り添ったキラキラとした世界観を詰め込んだ楽曲。日本人メンバー・レイは「小さい頃からとても親しみのある作品だったので、お話を聞いた時は心からうれしかったです。メンバーの皆とも『私たちがオープニングテーマを歌うだなんて！』とドキドキしていました」と歓喜した。

ウォニョンは「とても有名で私も好きなアニメ『ポケットモンスター』のオープニングテーマを歌うことができて、とてもうれしく光栄です。幼い頃からピカチュウが大好きで、実際にポケモンと一緒に暮らしてみたいと思っていたので、オープニングテーマを歌えることがとてもうれしいです」と感激している。

きょう29日には、新章「テラスタルデビュー」の始まりを予感させる最新映像も初公開。IVEが歌う「Will」を一部聴くことができる。

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▼ユジン
アニメ『ポケットモンスター』のオープニングテーマを歌うことになり大変光栄に思いますし、とても嬉しかったです。すごく楽しい曲なので、レコーディングも楽しく出来ました。ポケモンの中ではイーブイが一番好きなんですが、レイがプレゼントしてくれたイーブイのぬいぐるみを部屋にずっと置いています。視聴者の皆さんに、「Will」を早く聴いてもらいたいです！ いつもたくさん応援してくださって、本当にありがとうございます。

▼ガウル
子供の頃から大好きだったポケモンのオープニングテーマを歌うことができて、本当に嬉しかったです。日本はもちろん、韓国でも誰もが知っている有名なアニメなので、光栄でしたし頑張らなくてはと思いました。小学生の頃、ポケットモンスターのカードゲームが流行っていたので、いとこたちとよく遊んだし、いろんな色のかわいいめんこを集めるのが趣味でした。アニメ『ポケットモンスター』ならではの明るくてエネルギー溢れる感じを曲に盛り込むために一生懸命歌ったので、楽しみにしていてください！

▼レイ
小さい頃からとても親しみのある作品だったので、お話を聞いた時は心から嬉しかったです。メンバーの皆とも「私たちがオープニングテーマを歌うだなんて！」とドキドキしていました（笑顔の絵文字）小さい頃、アニメの放送日には欠かさずテレビの前に座って待機して、今日はどんな冒険をするんだろう？と楽しみに待っていました（笑顔の絵文字）私が小さい頃にアニメを見ながら育んだ夢や勇気、キラキラした思い出を皆さんにお届けできたら嬉しいです。これからポケモンと一緒になったIVEの姿にご期待ください☆

▼ウォニョン
とても有名で私も好きなアニメ『ポケットモンスター』のオープニングテーマを歌うことができて、とても嬉しく光栄です。幼い頃からピカチュウが大好きで、実際にポケモンと一緒に暮らしてみたいと思っていたので、オープニングテーマを歌えることがとても嬉しいです。このアニメを見ている間、みなさんが幸せになれるよう、明るい歌を歌います！

▼リズ 幼い頃からアニメを楽しく見ていましたし、ゲームもたくさんしていて、弟とポケモンカードとめんこ、ぬいぐるみをたくさん集めたりもしていたので、私たちがオープニングテーマを歌うと聞いて、とても光栄に思いました。言葉で表現できないほど楽しみで、嬉しかったです。個人的に楽しみにしていたので、レコーディングも頑張りました！皆さんにも楽しみにしていて欲しいですし、IVEの活動もたくさん応援してくださると嬉しいです。

▼イソ
この曲を私たちが歌えると聞いた時は本当に夢のようでした。アニメのオープニングテーマを歌えるという良い機会に恵まれたので、上手く歌いたいと思いました。普段から「ポケモンパン」の中に入っているデコキャラシールを集めるのが好きで、私の好きなポケモンのデコキャラシールが出た時は携帯電話にそのシールを貼ったりしていました。本当に一生懸命歌ったので、多くの方々に「Will」を気に入って頂けると嬉しいです。

Source: https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2320574/full/

Now that Pokémon TV has been discontinued, The Pokémon Company has released an infogram listing the streaming services and digital platforms where people can legally watch the English Pokémon dub. Unfortunately, the series is spread out over many different services, making it very difficult on viewers.

Infogram:

Where to Watch Pokémon Episodes & Movies

This guide shows where you can catch exciting episodes from the entirety of Pokémon the Series, as well as epic Pokémon movie adventures and other fun Pokémon animation. Episodes and movies are available via streaming services and via digital rental or purchase.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/where-to-watch-pokemon-episodes-movies