At the Opening Ceremonies of the 2015 Pokémon World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would be released on the Nintendo Wii U in the Spring of 2016.

Pokkén Tournament Battles Its Way onto Wii U

Arcade Hit Comes to Nintendo’s Wii U in Spring 2016 - The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo today announced the upcoming release of Pokkén Tournament for Nintendo’s Wii U. Currently an arcade game available only in Japan, Pokkén Tournament for Wii U will be released worldwide in spring 2016.

Developed in collaboration with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., producers of TEKKEN®, one of the most successful fighting-game franchises in history, Pokkén Tournament brings Pokémon to life in a way never before seen, where Pokémon in battle move in direct response to the player’s actions. The intuitive controls make this fighting game accessible to players of all skill levels, and the stunning visuals emphasise the size and power of each Pokémon.

“Pokkén Tournament combines the best elements of a traditional fighting game with an authentic Pokémon experience,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “Fans will be thrilled to see their favourite Pokémon battle in a whole new way.”

YouTube Trailer

The official Japanese Pokémon TCG Website has announced details and revealed new cards that will be in the upcoming XY8 expansion set Blue Shock (青い衝撃) and Red Flash (赤い閃光) which will be released in Japan on September 26th, 2015.


This expansion introduces a new game mechanic called BREAK Evolution (BREAK進化) which allows players to evolve an in-play card with a gold bodied evolution version. The card is placed horizontally on top of the current in-play card unlike the previous evolutions in the chain which are still completely covered.

BREAK Evolution Rule (BREAK進化のルール)

BREAK Evolution inherits the previous [Pokémon]'s "Moves, Abilities, Weakness, Resistance, Retreat Cost".
(BREAK進化する前の[Pokémon]の「ワザ・特性・弱点・抵抗力・にげる」を引きつぐ。)

Blue Shock / Red Flash Commericals

Furo Promo Card

A Furo promo card will available nationwide in Japan starting on September 26th, 2015 to those that buy 2 boxes (40 booster packs) of the XY8 expansion Blue Shock / Red Flash. Details of this card have been added to our TCG dex.


Sources: http://www.pokemon-card.com/products/xy/xy8.html and http://www.pokemon-card.com/campaign/xy8_boxcp/

To celebrate the launch of the latest English TCG expansion set XY Ancient Origins, players of Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire will be able to receive a Shiny Rayquaza from August 12th, 2015 until September 14th, 2015. Details of this Event Distribution have been added to our Event Pokémon Database.

Get Shiny Rayquaza with Dragon Ascent

Soar into battle with Shiny Rayquaza, available via the Nintendo Network! This Shiny Rayquaza is not only rare, it is also amazingly powerful. Shiny Rayquaza knows the Dragon Ascent move, which allows it to Mega Evolve. When it does, Shiny Rayquaza will dominate its opponents!

Don’t miss this chance to get Shiny Rayquaza for your Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire video game!

A legacy of Shiny Pokémon

Shiny Pokémon have existed in Pokémon video games all the way back to Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, and they continue to be a mysterious part of Pokémon games today. Discovering a Shiny Pokémon in the wild is an extremely rare event—an occurrence that Pokémon Trainers never forget!

Shiny Pokémon have also been woven into key moments during a Trainer's adventure. Take a look at some of the amazing Shiny Pokémon that have appeared in Pokémon video game history.

Trailer

Source: http://xy7.pokemontcgxy.com/en-us/videogame.php

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed details on the upcoming TV special "The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act IV~".

The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act IV~ will air this fall! What is this green, Pokémon-like thing that appeared in the trailer for next year's Pokémon movie!?

A special episode of the currently airing, popular anime "Pocket Monsters XY", titled "The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act IV~", will air this fall! Incredibly, the green Pokémon-like thing that appeared in the trailer for next year's Pokémon movie has also been confirmed to appear! What kind of role will it play in the story? Play close attention to the upcoming information!

Story

Alan's journey in pursuit of becoming the strongest once again takes him to the Kalos region. Wanting to become even stronger, he bets his Mega Ring and Mega Stone on being able to defeat 10 Mega Evolution users in a row.
Alan throws himself into battle. Manon is worried sick about Alan. And Manon's partner, Hari-san the Harimaron, meets a mysterious being. It all leads up to something seriously major...
We've finally reached the final act of the story! Don't miss the shocking climax!!

Characters

"Alan"
A Trainer who travels around to "master Mega Evolution and stand on the top as the strongest".
Although he studied Mega Evolution with Professor Platane once, he...
His partner Lizardon can mega evolve into Mega Lizardon X.

"Manon"
A new Trainer just starting her journey.
She refers to her partner Harimaron as "Hari-san", and always asks it for help.
She travels together with Alan out of a desire to to one day mega evolve herself.

"Daigo"
The Champion of the Houen Region.
He spends his time researching the roots of Mega Evolution.
His partner is an alternate-colored Metagross,
and he has an amazing battle with Alan, using his mega evolved Mega Metagross against Alan's Mega Lizardon X.

"Fleur-de-lis"
A celebrity in the Kalos Region working for Fleur-de-lis Labs.
He gave Alan his Mega Ring and Mega Stone and told him to become stronger if he wanted to protect the people important to him.
It appears he's conducting research on Mega Evolution energy and the Kalos Region's legends, but......?

"Pachira"
A member of the Kalos Region's Elite Four, her partner is a Hellgar.
She and her mega evolved Mega Hellgar stand blocking Alan and Mega Lizardon X's way.
She has the appearance of a news anchor, but is also apparently on friendly terms with Fleur-de-lis!

Voice Cast

Alan: Kensho Ono
Manon: Mikako Komatsu
Daigo: Kenichi Suzumura
Platane: Hiroshi Tsuchida

Staff

Executive Director: Kunihiko Yuyama
Director: Tetsuo Yajima
Series Construction: Atsuhiro Tomioka
Character Design: Toshihito Hirooka
Executive Animation Director: Toshihito Hirooka
Art Director: Katsuyoshi Kanemura
Color Keys: Noriyuki Yoshino
Director of Photography: Tairin Suzuki
Editor: Toshio Henmi
Music: Shinji Miyazaki
Sound Recording Director: Masafumi Mima

This story is centered around a young Trainer named Alan and his partner Lizardon.
"To master Mega Evolution, to defeat all mega evolved Pokémon and stand on top as the strongest":
That is the goal of Alan's journey.

In order to accomplish this, they engage in Mega Evolution Battles against powerful opponents.
They even battle Zumi of the Kalos Region's Elite Four's Mega Kamex....

Also, on their journey they encounter the newbie Trainer Manon and end up traveling together with her.

Trailer

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/09/140919_a01.html?i001=news

The 9th Pocket Monsters Movie Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea - Manaphy (극장판 포켓몬스터 AG : 포켓몬레인저와 바다의 왕자 마나피) will be re-released in theaters on July 23rd, 2015. The movie originally opened on July 20th, 2006 in Korea and July 15th, 2006 in Japan. A DVD of the movie was also released in 2008 in South Korea.

To promote the movies re-release, a Manaphy will be distributed at participating cinemas in South Korea to players of Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Manaphy is Level: 1, has the OT: 물의일족, has the Ability: Hydration and knows the Moves: Tail Glow, Bubble, Water Sport and Heart Swap.

Manaphy Distribution Poster

Movie Poster

Movie Trailer

Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=movie-manaphy-main

Two new Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Themes are available to purchase on the Nintendo eShop. The themes cost 200yen or $1.99 USD.

Pokémon Mega Lizardon Y / Mega Rayquaza (ポケモン メガリザードンＹ・メガレックウザ)

Features: The Mega Charizard Y and Mega Rayquaza theme showcases the amazing Legendary Pokémon in their Mega-Evolved forms.
Music: Pokémon League (ポケモンリーグ)

Pokémon Eevee Collection: Espeon & Umbreon (ポケモン イーブイコレクション エーフィ＆ブラッキー)

Features: Displays the silhouettes of the Dark-type and Psychic-type Evolutions of Eevee..
Music: Game Sync (ゲームシンク)

Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pick-a-pair-of-pokemon-themes/, http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/theme/list/02014/index.html and http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/theme/list/02015/index.html

The latest information on POKKÉN TOURNAMENT was announced during the Summer Update NicoNico Stream. During the broadcast it was revealed that Lizardon and Manyula will be playable characters and that the game will officially be released on July 16th, 2015. Lizardon can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X. Jirachi and Elfuun were also revealed as Support Pokémon.

Opening Video

Lizardon Reveal Trailer

Manyula Reveal Trailer

Source: http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv225863904/

To promote the release of the 18th Pocket Monsters Movie The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa and the 18th movie short Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians, a rhythm game app called Dance? Pokémon Musicians (おどる？ポケモンおんがくたい) will be available for Apple iOS and Android for a limited time. The app involves players tapping to the music of Gaogao All Stars by Little Glee Monster, the theme song to the short "Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians" and the current ending theme for the Pocket Monsters XY anime.

The app's release was on June 30th, 2015 and is free. It can be used on devices with iOS 7.1 or later or Android OS 4.4 or later. The app requires about 80MB of space to install, in addition to about 250MB of space while playing. It is also recommended that the app is played where Wi-Fi internet access is available. The app will be available to download until September 30th, 2015 and the apps service will end on October 29th, 2015.

Screenshots

'Dance? Pokémon Musicians' App - YouTube Trailer

Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemon_ongakutai/, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.pokemon.android.odopoke and https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/odoru-pokemonongakutai/id993993700

The Pokémon Company International announced today that Pokémon Shuffle Mobile is currently in development for mobile devices and will launch later this year.

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile is a new mobile game where players will battle wild Pokémon with their wits and puzzle-solving skills. By matching three or more Pokémon, players can deal damage and whittle down their opponents. Fans can even battle through difficult stages by using Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Pokémon Shuffle for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has been downloaded more than 4.5 million times on the Nintendo eShop. Pokémon Shuffle Mobile will be downloadable at no charge on the Apple App Store™ and on Google Play™.

Introducing the Pokémon Jukebox Android App! - YouTube Trailer

The Pokémon Company International announced the Pokémon Jukebox app for regions outside of Japan. The app is the same as the Pokémon Ongaku Zukan (ポケモン音楽図鑑) one released in Japan earlier in the year. The app is free but tracks cost $0.99 for single tracks and $1.99 for medleys. We recommend though if people wish to listen to this Pokémon music that they buy the CD's or the iTunes tracks which are significantly cheaper and are more useful to use on other devices.

Pokémon Jukebox Launches on Google Play

New Android App Lets Pokémon Fans Listen to Music from Classic and Current Pokémon Video Games - The Pokémon Company International today announced the launch of Pokémon Jukebox, an Android app that lets users listen to music from their favourite Pokémon video games. The app can now be downloaded at no charge on Google Play at the following link: LINK

In Pokémon Jukebox, fans encounter three new Pokémon songs each day which they can listen to at no charge. Songs are also available for users to buy through in-app purchase. The app contains numerous features, including playlist creation, looping, keyword song search, custom tagging, medleys, and more. Everyone from the most committed Pokémon enthusiast to the newest Pokémon Trainer will be coming back for more.

In the first month, Pokémon fans can enjoy over 200 Pokémon songs from the adventures in Pokémon Red, Blue, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, and SoulSilver. Additional songs are planned to be released from the Pokémon series titles, including Pokémon X and Pokémon Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire!

Pokémon Jukebox features include:

• Daily Songs: Access three unlocked songs from various Pokémon series titles each day for no charge.
• In-App Song Purchases: Purchase specific songs to make them playable at any time.
• Keyword Song Search: Search for songs with keywords and concept tags like “Battle,” “Opening,” “Route,” and others.
• Playable Sound Effects: Play preset sound effects along with the music using a built-in sound effects button.
• Loop Functionality: Enable an endless loop for songs, just like during normal gameplay, or set the number of loops for each song.
• Custom Tagging: Create original tags, such as “Intense Songs,” and connect them to any song.
• Mix Feature: Set whether songs fade out when they end or immediately jump to the next song without a break.
• Medleys: Purchasable medleys play several songs together in one long collection based on themes such as “Battles” or “Routes.”
• Playlist Creation: Create a playlist of songs to listen to, including shuffle and repeat functionality.

Pokémon Jukebox is not available for Apple devices, but Apple users can continue to purchase Pokémon songs from the iTunes store.

Introducing the Pokémon Jukebox Android App! - YouTube Trailer