Mewtwo Y is available in Pokémon UNITE as of August 17th, 2023. Mewtwo X was added earlier in the year.

YouTube Clip - Mewtwo Y Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

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

YouTube Clip - Mewtwo Y Moves Overview | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06ENvBhFIM0

Mega Mewtwo Y is Now Available in Pokémon UNITE

Take aim and overwhelm the competition with a Mewtwo that can dominate opponents from afar.

A Mewtwo that can Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X debuted on Aeos Island as a Melee All-Rounder for Pokémon UNITE’s 2nd Anniversary. Now, players can see another side of the Genetic Pokémon by obtaining a Mewtwo Unite license that allows them to unleash the awesome power of Mega Mewtwo Y! Whereas Mega Mewtwo X specializes in melee basic attacks and bolstering its defenses, Mega Mewtwo Y specializes in ranged basic attacks and raising its damage. They’re the same Pokémon but unlock completely different playstyles through unique differences in their basic attacks, moves, and Mega Evolutions.

Both Mewtwo are available as separate Unite licenses, but only one Mewtwo can be picked by each team. You can obtain Unite License Y: Mewtwo by taking part in the Mewtwo’s Crystal Cave Challenge event—where you obtain daily dice and complete missions to advance on a game board. Mewtwo’s Unite license can be obtained without using Aeos coins or Aeos gems, but you have the option to advance progress on the board more quickly by using Aeos gems.

Read on to learn more about everything this Mewtwo has to offer and to pick up some tips before you take aim and Psystrike the competition.

Mewtwo Basics

Ability: Pressure - When Mewtwo deals damage to an opposing Pokémon with a basic attack, the Mega gauge increases. The more the Mega gauge increases, the more the Pokémon’s Sp. Atk and basic attack speed increase. If the Mega gauge becomes full when Mewtwo is Lv. 5 or higher, Mewtwo Mega Evolves for a set amount of time. When Mewtwo Mega Evolves, its Sp. Atk and basic attack speed increases even more, and its movement speed increases.

Basic Attacks - When Mewtwo’s basic attacks deal damage to an opposing Pokémon, the Mega gauge increases. When Mega Evolved, Mega Mewtwo Y’s basic attacks have increased range and deal damage in an area of effect centered on opposing Pokémon. When a basic attack deals damage to an opposing Pokémon, it decreases that Pokémon’s movement speed.

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

Confusion - Mewtwo deals damage to an opposing Pokémon and leaves it unable to act for a short time.
Barrier - Grants Mewtwo a shield for a short time. While the shield effect is active, Mewtwo’s movement speed is increased.

Lv. 5 Moves

Future Sight - Mewtwo shoves the designated opposing Pokémon and locks on to it. The locked-on Pokémon will have its movement speed decreased and take increased damage. After a set amount of time, this move deals damage to the locked-on opposing Pokémon based on the amount of damage it took while locked on. Future Sight can be upgraded so that the locked-on opposing Pokémon takes increased damage.

Psystrike - Mewtwo directs psychic waves at the designated opposing Pokémon, dealing damage to it and decreasing its movement speed. At the end of the move, Mewtwo hits the designated opposing Pokémon and nearby opposing Pokémon with a strong psychic wave, throwing and dealing damage to all opposing Pokémon it hits. The farther Mewtwo is from the designated Pokémon, the more damage this move deals. Psystrike can be upgraded to strengthen the movement speed decrease.

Lv. 7 Moves

Recover - Grants Mewtwo a shield for a short time. While the shield effect is active, Mewtwo’s movement speed is increased, and Mewtwo recovers HP based on the amount of damage it deals with basic attacks. When the shield effect is removed after a set amount of time, all of Mewtwo’s move cooldowns are reduced, and the Mega gauge increases. Recover can be upgraded to increase the amount of HP recovered from basic attacks.

Teleport - Mewtwo teleports to the designated location. For a short time, Mewtwo’s movement speed and damage dealt increase, and its basic attacks increase the Mega gauge by a greater amount. After using this move, for a short time, this move can be used again once only. Teleport can be upgraded to increase the damage dealt to opposing Pokémon.

Mewtwo’s Unite Move, Infinite Psyburn

Mewtwo brings down one powerful psychic blast upon each opposing Pokémon. Opposing Pokémon around each point of impact take damage, are left unable to act, and have their Sp. Def decreased for a short time.

Metagame Watch

Strong Against: Buzzwole - Mega Mewtwo X is a Melee All-Rounder that loves to brawl up close and personal in team fights, but Mega Mewtwo Y prefers to fire off damage from a safe distance. Recover and Teleport both provide Mewtwo with plenty of movement tools when facing powerful Melee All-Rounders like Buzzwole, who struggles to keep up with Ranged Attackers that can deal continuous damage from a safe distance. Future Sight and Psystrike help Mewtwo to chase down and seriously punish any Pokémon that can’t quickly knock it out.

Weak Against: Zoroark - Ranged Attackers thrive against slow-moving Melee Pokémon but can easily be shut down by Melee Speedsters with high damage output and exceptional movement tools. Zoroark is one of the strongest Speedsters in Pokémon UNITE and can quickly take out most Pokémon with its powerful Feint Attack combo. Still, Mewtwo can answer back with a well-timed Future Sight or Psystrike, making any battle involving the two Pokémon far from a foregone conclusion.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/mega-mewtwo-y-is-now-available-in-pokemon-unite

The 2023 Pokémon World Championships have come to a close and the closing ceremonies had new announcements for the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon UNITE, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero and the 2024 Pokémon World Championships.

2023 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremonies Recap

Look back at the reveals made for the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon UNITE, and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero as the 2023 Pokémon World Championships come to an end.

The 2023 Pokémon World Championships have come and gone, but not before Tsunekazu Ishihara, President of The Pokémon Company, shared some exciting news during the event’s closing ceremonies. In addition to announcing the return of a classic Pokémon Trading Card Game mechanic, exciting Pokémon coming to Aeos Island in Pokémon UNITE, and an update on The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, Mr. Ishihara also revealed the location of the 2024 Pokémon World Championships!

Paradox Pokémon are shrouded in mystery, but we now know that their Ancient and Future powers will be making their Pokémon TCG debut in fall 2023 as part of an upcoming expansion. Not only that, but the Scarlet & Violet era of the Pokémon TCG will continue its trend of bringing back old mechanics with the return of ACE SPEC cards, a powerful class of Trainer cards that are limited to a single copy per deck.

YouTube Clip - 2024 Pokémon World Championships Location Reveal

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH1cI0f3aOQ

TCG Trailer

More Pokémon are joining the fray in Pokémon UNITE! Blaziken, Mimikyu, and Meowscarada are the next Pokémon slated to show off their skills on Aeos Island. Look forward to seeing how these Pokémon change the landscape of each match!

YouTube Clip - Paradox Pokémon Arrive in the Pokémon TCG

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoWJZ9J1JUI

UNITE Trailer

If you’re itching to get into more battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, you’ll be pleased to know that further details were announced for the upcoming The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Part 2: The Indigo Disk will feature new Pokémon, new moves, and a brand-new Tera Type—all of which are certain to shake up the Battle Stadium.

YouTube Clip - Three new Pokémon are coming to Aeos Island soon!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qf_372f8TI

Scarlet Violet Trailer

The location of the 2024 Pokémon World Championships was also announced during the closing ceremony on Sunday evening. Trainers from around the world can look forward to the next exciting Pokémon World Championships to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

YouTube Clip - Many Surprises Await in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VLPfiX5VJU

“Our hearts go out to all those who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in Hawai’i,” said Colin Palmer, vice president of Premier Events at The Pokémon Company International. “Our immediate priority is to aid children, families, and their affected communities. To support relief efforts, The Pokémon Company International is making an immediate monetary donation of $200,000 to its partner at GlobalGiving through its Hawai’i Wildfire Relief Fund.”

In addition, The Pokémon Company International will also be matching employee donations dedicated to Hawai’i wildfire relief efforts through Grants Central Station.

Source: https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/news/2023-pokemon-world-championships-closing-ceremonies-recap/

Announced during the Pokémon Presents broadcast on August 8th, 2023, Paldea region Pokémon will be added to the game in September 2023.

Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region are coming to Pokémon GO!

Trainers,
A new adventure is on the horizon! Get ready to encounter even more Pokémon on your journey!

Pokémon originally discovered in the Paldea region of the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games for Nintendo Switch are coming to Pokémon GO starting this September.

Stay tuned for more details!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/paldea-region-pokemon-announcement/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region are coming to Pokémon GO!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ5-jc4KZTA

The Pokémon Company announced a Pokémon Presents that aired on August 8th, 2023 at 9:00 am EST / 6:00am PDT. The broadcast was about 35 minutes long.

Highlights:

• High resolution press release pictures added to an Imageboard thread
• Paldea Pokémon coming to Pokémon GO in September 2023
• Get Mew for the SV event with the code: GETY0URMEW
• Pokémon Trading Card Game for GameBoy and Pokémon Stadium 2 available on the Nintendo Switch Online
• The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask will launch on September 13, 2023
• Part 2: The Indigo Disk will be released in Winter 2023
• Pokémon: Path to the Peak short animated series release on the official Pokémon YouTube on August 11, 2023
• Pokémon: Paldean Winds animated web series airs on the official Pokémon YouTube channel starting September 6, 2023
• Pokémon Masters EX code for Rental Licenses and Platinum Boost Emblems for Mew and Mewtwo: 2NDANNIVERSARY

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 8.8.2023

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QiLe4pTHAE

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 8.8.2023 - Japanese

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH--UfpfeSs

Tweet Announcement

The next Pokémon Presents arrives soon, Trainers! Tune in to our official YouTube channel at 6:00 a.m. PDT on August 8 for 35 minutes of Pokémon news and updates!

Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1687449174021660672

MEDIA ALERT: TUNE IN AUGUST 8 FOR ALL-NEW POKÉMON PRESENTS

Bellevue, Wash. — Aug. 4, 2023 — The Pokémon Company International is inviting fans around the world to tune in to a special Pokémon Presents video presentation, streaming on August 8, 2023, at 6:00 a.m. PDT on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Fans can look forward to around half an hour of Pokémon news and a spotlight on the latest happenings across the brand. A new teaser for the upcoming presentation can be viewed here.


Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-TUNE-IN-AUGUST-8-FOR-ALL-NEW-POKEMON-PRESENTS

Press Release - POKÉMON REVEALS NEW ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES AND UPDATES ACROSS THE FRANCHISE IN LATEST “POKÉMON PRESENTS”

Highlights include release date for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet DLC, as well as a special in-game event featuring Mew and Mewtwo
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Two new animated series—Pokémon: Paldean Winds and Pokémon: Path to the Peak—plus digital preorders for Detective Pikachu Returns, and mobile game updates

Bellevue, Wash. — August 8, 2023 — Today, The Pokémon Company International streamed the latest Pokémon Presents to fans around the world, revealing exciting announcements and new experiences across the franchise. Further details were also shared about the highly anticipated downloadable content for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, which were released in November 2022 as the newest video games in the core Pokémon series.

Details from today’s Pokémon Presents are below.

POKÉMON SCARLET AND POKÉMON VIOLET:

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask
The first adventure in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, the new DLC for the blockbuster Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, will launch on September 13, 2023. In Part 1: The Teal Mask, players take a school trip to the land of Kitakami, where they join an outdoors study program held jointly between their academy and another school. Players can look forward to meeting Pokémon not found in the Paldea region while unearthing the mysteries behind an old Kitakami folktale. A new trailer for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero can be seen here. More details about Part 2: The Indigo Disk will be revealed at a later date.

Get Mew & Mewtwo! In-Game Event

A special in-game event, Get Mew & Mewtwo!, will take place in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, marking the debut of the Mythical Pokémon Mew and the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo in the Paldea region. Beginning today through September 18, 2023, at 7:59 a.m. PDT, players can add Mew to their team by entering the password GETY0URMEW in the Mystery Gift menu. In addition, a special Tera Raid Battle event will take place between August 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT and September 17, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. In this event, players can challenge and catch a Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark.


Train up your very own Mew, then challenge Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark in a special Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Tera Raid Battle event!

The Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon Has Been Discovered in Its Terastallized State!

Ogerpon has recently been sighted in its Terastallized state in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask, but its appearance seems to differ from that of most other Tera Pokémon. Exactly what sort of power this Legendary Pokémon possesses is still unknown.

Search for Pokémon to Photograph in the Timeless Woods!

During your adventure in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask, you will encounter Perrin, a young woman who is visiting Kitakami in hopes of encountering and photographing a certain Pokémon.


Your search for this mysterious Pokémon will take you into the Timeless Woods, a place where the people of Kitakami rarely tread. With Perrin by your side, you’ll be able take snapshots of Pokémon in the area as you seek out the mysterious Pokémon together!

Perrin

Perrin is a camera-loving traveler with an easygoing personality. It seems she’s in search of a certain Pokémon and wants to take a photo of it.

Two Forms of the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos!

It’s become clear that this recently discovered mystery Pokémon is, in fact, the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos in its Normal Form! It turns out that the form Terapagos was first discovered in is its Terastal Form. Apparently Terapagos is capable of taking on multiple distinct appearances.

Newly Discovered Paradox Pokémon in Paldea: Raging Bolt and Iron Crown!

Newly discovered Paradox Pokémon will be appearing in the Paldea region. It seems you’ll be able to encounter Raging Bolt in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokémon Scarlet and Iron Crown in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokémon Violet.

Enter the Blueberry League and Take on Blueberry Academy’s Elite Four!

In The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, Blueberry Academy has its own Pokémon battling league called the Blueberry League—aka the BB League—where students battle each other and climb the ranks based on their skills. The school’s top four Trainers are known as the BB League Elite Four, and they’re looked up to by the entire student body.

You’ll receive an invitation to join the Blueberry League from Drayton, a member of the BB League Elite Four. You'll be able to take on the BB League Elite Four in the Terarium, where each biome is occupied by a different member of the BB League Elite Four.

Elite Trials: Preludes to BB League Elite Four Battles

To battle one of the BB League Elite Four, you must first pass their Elite Trial. Each trial is different. Aim to defeat the BB League Elite Four and become the best Trainer in Blueberry Academy!

Flying

In order to tackle the Elite Trial set by Amarys, your Legendary Pokémon—Koraidon or Miraidon—can take a supplement that will grant it the power to fly! It seems this power is only temporary, but perhaps someday this hidden potential will be fully unleashed...

The Members of the BB League Elite Four

Lacey - Lacey is earnest and caring. She will show you around Blueberry Academy once you arrive.
Crispin - Crispin enjoys cooking and red-hot battles! After club activities are finished, he often puts his cooking skills to work so that he and the other three members of the Elite Four can all enjoy a meal together.
Amarys - Amarys is taciturn and keeps her cool in any situation—but underneath that ironclad exterior, she seems to really care about her friends.
Drayton - Drayton may act lackadaisical, but apparently he’s a force to be reckoned with in battle. He doesn’t seem to go to class often, and rumor has it he’s had to repeat a year thrice already.

Train Your Pokémon and Battle as a Member of the League Club!

In Blueberry Academy’s League Club in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, Trainers participating in the BB League—including the Elite Four—get together and train through Pokémon battles. You can also visit the clubroom to meet up with people you’ve encountered at Blueberry Academy and deepen your bonds with them.

The Clubroom Computer

You can use the computer in the clubroom to lend a hand to other clubs that need funding for their activities. If you donate Blueberry Points (BP), a currency used within the academy, you may receive thank-you gifts from clubs you’ve donated to. For example, if you donate BP to the Blueberry Academy art club, you’ll be able to redecorate the League Club room.

Special Guests

During your time at Blueberry Academy, you’ll be able to invite familiar faces from the Paldea region for a visit. When you invite a Trainer over, you can talk to them and take photos together. If you defeat one of these Trainers in battle, you’ll also be able to trade Pokémon with them—and you might just see a side of them you hadn’t seen before.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

The Pokémon Company International announced a new animated web series titled Pokémon: Paldean Winds, which brings the Paldea region to life in an all-new way. This limited original series follows three academy students—Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma—on their journey of growth and learning while attending school. Fans can look forward to watching Pokémon: Paldean Winds on the official Pokémon YouTube channel starting September 6, 2023.


A four-episode original animated web series set in the Paldea region, featuring animation from WIT STUDIO, here on our YouTube channel!

NEW GAME EXPERIENCES AND ENTERTAINMENT:

Detective Pikachu Returns
Releasing exclusively for Nintendo Switch on October 6, 2023, the Detective Pikachu Returns video game is now available for preorder on Nintendo eShop and at participating retailers and online stores. This new title stars the one and only tough-talking, coffee-loving, great Detective Pikachu and his trusty partner, Tim Goodman. With the help of many other Pokémon, Tim and Pikachu work together to solve a series of mysterious incidents occurring in Ryme City, a place where humans and Pokémon live side by side.

Pokémon: Path to the Peak

As revealed in today’s Pokémon Presents, The Pokémon Company International will premiere a short animated series titled Pokémon: Path to the Peak on August 11, 2023, during a special screening at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships, taking place at the PACIFICO Yokohama. Viewers will follow Ava and her partner Pokémon, Oddish, on their journey to rise to the top in the world of competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game play. Fans around the world will also be able to watch the first episode on the official Pokémon YouTube channel on August 11.

2023 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon players from around the world will gather at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan, from August 11 to 13. Chris Brown from The Pokémon Company International and Rikiya Watanabe from The Pokémon Company shared new information about a special Pokémon TCG promo card and Pikachu plush that competitors will receive, as well as some of the activities visitors can enjoy at the event, including the Pokémon Trainer Cruise and Pikachu parades.

Nintendo Switch Online

A pair of classic Pokémon games was just released on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Experience the world of the Pokémon TCG in video game form with Pokémon Trading Card Game, now on Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online, and battle in exciting head-to-head matches (and play fun minigames!) in Pokémon Stadium 2 on Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online.

Pokémon Sleep

Hopefully you’ve been resting your very best with Pokémon Sleep. You’ll be able to meet even more sleepy Pokémon during the upcoming Good Sleep Day in-game event, which will occur on the night of the full moon. On Good Sleep Days, Drowsy Power will be powered up, which should help you encounter Pokémon with rare sleep styles.

Pokémon UNITE

A new type of battle—Panic Parade—has come to Pokémon UNITE. In Panic Parade, you and your teammates protect Tinkaton from wild Pokémon. Plus, the mighty Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo is joining the fray in Pokémon UNITE. With Unite License X: Mewtwo, you can Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo X. And starting August 17, Unite License Y: Mewtwo will also be available, which allows players to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo Y, who battles differently. There will also be a variety of special events tying into the game’s 2nd Anniversary, as well as the 2023 Pokémon World Championships!

Pokémon Café ReMix

No, you’re not serving up sushi in Pokémon Café ReMix—it’s just the appearance of the Mimicry Pokémon, Tatsugiri, at the café. Other special Pokémon are arriving on the scene as well, including a “summer fun” Jigglypuff and a five-star chef “tropical” Vaporeon. Plus, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly have returned and are being featured in deliveries. An express delivery bonus is now available to celebrate all this good news.

New updates and experiences were also revealed for popular mobile games across the franchise, including Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX, and Pokémon Café ReMix. In addition, The Pokémon Company International also announced that today, the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game video game will be coming to Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online, as well as Pokémon Stadium 2 to Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online. To learn more about all these latest announcements, Trainers can tune in to today’s Pokémon Presents.

Chinese singer Lay Zhang has released a new single titled Pokémon Party and a music video for the song was also released. Pokémon Party was produced by a creative team from China and was arranged and produced by Lay Zhang. He is one of the hottest artists in China, as his 9 albums/EPs released so far still hold the record for the highest cumulative album sales by a Chinese artist on Tencent Music. His favorite Pokémon is Kabigon, the sleeping Pokémon.

The single has been added to our Audio database and is available on the following platforms: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music

The main character and his Pokémon friends prepare delicious food and throw a party. The song and music video depicts a serious and sincere protagonist, who lives surrounded by Pokémon, and his lively and energetic Pokémon friends enjoy a party together as part of their everyday life.

YouTube Clip - Lay Zhang - Pokémon Party

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

Press Release - Chinese pop icon Lay Zhang partners with Pokémon on new single

Chinese pop sensation Lay Zhang has teamed up with the globally beloved entertainment franchise Pokémon to launch a new single and accompanying music video titled "Pokémon Party," scheduled for release on Aug. 4.

In this upbeat track, Zhang takes on the role of a "Pokémon trainer" and brings together the worlds of music and Pokémon fandom. Produced by Capitol Records China, a preeminent label under Universal Music Group China, this groundbreaking collaboration underscores the strengthening relationship between the international franchise and Chinese creatives.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the partnership, Zhang stated, "I'm thrilled to have been invited by Pokémon and Universal Music to co-create this musical piece. It not only fulfilled my dream of becoming a Pokémon trainer, but I'm even happier that I can bring my favorite Pokémon into my musical world. I hope everyone can feel the joyous energy of Pokémon from the music, and I hope more people fall in love with Pokémon alongside me."

As an internationally recognized Chinese pop superstar, Lay Zhang has carved out a multifaceted career as a singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and dancer. With nine original albums/EPs in his discography, he has accumulated over 13 million sales, more than any other Chinese mainland artist on the Tencent Music platform. Notably, he ranked sixth on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list and was the first Chinese artist to break into the top five on the iTunes World Album Chart. He also ranked in the top 25 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. Collaborations with renowned artists such as Steve Aoki, Jason Derulo, and 24kGoldn, along with roles in films amassing over $430 million at the box office, bolster his profile. His upcoming film, "No More Bets," is set for release on Aug. 11.

The "Pokémon Party" music video combines live-action performance with CGI, portraying Zhang as a meticulous Pokémon trainer living alongside a delightful group of Pokémon. The visuals and sound of "Pokémon Party" encapsulate the inclusive and family-oriented spirit synonymous with Pokémon, delivering a heart-warming experience. Zhang, with his deep knowledge and passion for the Pokémon universe, was deeply involved in the creative process, contributing to every facet of the production. Chinese director Qian Ninghuang, known for the popular animated mini-series "Egg Yolk Man," wrote and directed the video's script. The production signifies Pokémon's innovative approach to promoting localized creativity within China.

Managing director of Capitol Records China, Tom Tang, added, "We're honored to team up with Pokémon and invite Lay Zhang to participate in this special music project. Pokémon's persistent refining of creativity and Lay Zhang's relentless pursuit of quality made the creation process full of challenges and fun. We look forward to Pokémon fans worldwide experiencing Lay's immense talent and charm through this new track, as well as appreciating the high quality of Chinese creativity as they join this joyous party. We are further excited about building more creative bridges between local artists and international brands through the medium of music."

Capitol Records China, a crucial player in this innovative collaboration, has facilitated the production and distribution of the new song, marking a substantial milestone as Pokémon expands its global relationship with Universal Music Group in the Chinese market.

Source: http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2023-08/04/content_98516471.htm

The Pokémon Music Collective is a music project where various artists create and release music based on the sounds of the Pokémon games. The third single of the collection is by Michael Kaneko and was released on August 2nd, 2023. It is titled 1999. The song was named "1999" after the year when Michael Kaneko, who spent his childhood overseas, first played the Pokémon video game series.

Following imase's Utau released last September and ENHYPEN's One and Only released last month on July 12th, 2023, 1999 is the third song released from this project. Michael Kaneko is a talented singer-songwriter, who has has many listeners overseas and is known for the smash hit of the song Best Part of Us featuring AmPm.


Michael Kaneko: "I am honored to collaborate with Pokémon which is known around the world. I used to collect Pokémon cards and play the video games when I was in elementary school, so I am honored to be able to create related music. I sampled some of the sound effects and music from the Pokémon video games, so please listen to the song and pay attention for that."

「世界のポケモンとコラボさせて頂きました。小学生の時ポケモンカードを集めてたり、ビデオゲームをしていたのでこういう形で音楽を作れて光栄です。ポケモンのビデオゲームの効果音や楽曲をサンプリングしたのでその辺を注目しながら是非聴いてください。」

YouTube Clip - 1999 - Michael Kaneko

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doBQt7zOXog

Pokémon Music Collective CD's:

The Pokémon Music Collective, which includes Michael Kaneko's 1999, imase's Utau, ENHYPEN's One and Only, and other songs scheduled to be released through this project, will be released on September 27th, 2023 as both physical CD's and in digital download format. The Limited Edition physical CD will include a Blu-ray disc containing music videos, a special all-color photo booklet that introduces the artists and songs of the Pokémon Music Collective in more detail, and a Pokémon Music Collective logo sticker.

Sources: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/pokemon-music-collective/news/2023-08-02-2/ and https://store.universal-music.co.jp/product/uice4003/

Takara Tomy released the Pocket Monsters Camera Link! Pokémon Zukan Smartphone Rotom (ポケットモンスター カメラでリンク! ポケモン図鑑 スマホロトム) on July 15th, 2023 in Japan. It costs 10,990 yen (tax included) and requires 4 AA batteries (sold separately).

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Zukan Smartphone Rotom Commercial

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0vaDMkVw3w

Use the camera to register Pokémon in the Zukan

(1) While viewing your surroundings with the camera, search for colors around you and touch the screen!　The colors that can be used to identify are: Red, Green, Blue, Black, and White.
(2) When a color is loaded, the screen is linked to 20 different fields that are inspired by the color! For example: (Red => volcano, sunset, Green = flower garden, grassland, Blue => pond, underwater, Black => cave, thunder, White => snowstorm, sky, etc.)

The Pokémon that can be encountered change depending on the field and can be registered in the zukan.

Other Camera Dunctions

Pokémon that your friends have registered in their Pokémon Zukan appear when you view the Pokémon in your own Smartphone Rotom! You can enjoy exchanging information with your friends. You can also take pictures with the camera function, so you can create your own unique picture by decorating them with Pokémon!

Includes 500 Pokémon from all regions!

Pokémon from 9 regions appear! Pokémon from the Paldea region, including Legendary and Mythical Pokémon! The same authentic voice as used in the TV animation tell you information about the Pokémon!


There are 31 functions you can enjoy, such as battles with Pokémon registered in your Pokémon Zukan, cooking, fishing, rhythm games, and more! You can play with Liko, Roy, Friede, and the other members of the Rising Volt Tacklers who appear in the TV anime!


Sources: https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810903512/ and https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/camera_zukan_rotom/

At the end of PM2023 14, which aired in Japan on July 21st, 2023, a serial code for Friede's Dark Tera Type Lizardon, which was featured in this episode, was announced. The code was: DARKTERA0006 and was usable from July 21st, 2023 until September 1st, 2023 at 8:59 JST. The code was also announced on Monday, July 24th, 2023 around the world and tied in with an Obsidian Flames TCG promotional video.

YouTube Clip - Obsidian Flames | Special Charizard Distribution in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4-FOvO4ukY

Receive a Dark–Tera Type Charizard in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet

Charizard is appearing as a Darkness-type Tera Pokémon ex in the Pokémon TCG! Celebrate with a Dark–Tera Type Charizard distribution in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

Tera Pokémon ex are appearing as different types than usual and a Darkness-type Charizard ex is plunging the Pokémon TCG into a pitch-black blaze! Celebrate the release of Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames and witness the beauty of Terastallization with a Dark–Tera Type Charizard you can receive via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! You can add this Dark–Tera Type Charizard to your team until Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT by following these instructions and using the password DARKTERA0006!

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet
2. Select Poké Portal on the X menu.
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.
4. Enter the password DARKTERA0006.
5. Watch as the gift arrives in your game. (Pokémon will appear in your party or in your Pokémon Boxes.)
6. Be sure to save your game.

Get a first look at Darkness-type Charizard ex below, then prepare to add this powerful card to your collection when it arrives in Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames on August 11, 2023.

Lizardon Details:

Level: 50
Ability: Blaze
Tera Type: Dark
Moves: Crunch, Flare Blitz, Acrobatics, Belly Drum

Sources: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster2023/present/index03.html
https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-dark-tera-type-charizard-in-pokemon-scarlet-or-pokemon-violet
https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/dark_lizardon/

To promote the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan, an animated commercial has been released entitled Challenge the World (I met you! キミに会えた！).

YouTube Clip - Challenge the World! | 2023 Pokémon World Championships

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3p5O0GaJZI

YouTube Clip - I met you! キミに会えた！ CM

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgTJUUBEBS8

Summary:

The Pokémon World Championships brings the top Trainers from four competitive Pokémon game titles (Pokémon GO, Pokémon TCG, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon VGC) to an international grand stage every year. Enjoy this special animation celebrating Play! Pokémon competition as we head into the 2023 World Championships in Yokohama, this August 11-13th, 2023!

Credits:

Director・Storyboards: Asuka Dokai (土海明日香)
Girl: Maika Yoshida (吉田舞香)
Pikachu: Ikue Otani (大谷育江)
Character Designer・Chief Animation Director: Maho Takagi (髙木麻穂)
Direction: Masami Shimoda (下田正美)
Pokémon Animation Director: Shimpei Sawa (澤真平)
Animation Director: Minoru Ohashi (大橋実)
Prop Design: Rina Kagiyama (鍵山莉奈)
Background Art Director: Tasuku Watanabe (渡邉丞)
Color Director: Tomoko Yamamoto (山本智子)
CG Director: Yu Ueda (植田祐)
Photography Director: Ryosuke Tsuda (津田涼介) (TROYCA)
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima （Techno Sound inc.） 三間 雅文（テクノサウンド）
Music: Conisch (Soranone INC.) コーニッシュ（宙の音）
Animation Producer: Shuhei Hamasaki (濱﨑周平)
Produced in Cooperation with KIKO (騎虎)
Production: CoMix Wave Films Inc. (コミックス・ウェーブ・フィルム)

The Pokémon UNITE 2nd Anniversary starts on July 21st, 2023! Take a look at all the fun you can have on Aeos Island! Battle Pass 17 is now available in Pokémon UNITE! Obtain the Battle Pass to immediately unlock Marine Style: Greedent, and rank it all the way up to receive Captain Style: Zacian! High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Celebrate the Pokémon UNITE 2nd Anniversary!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2qyZwbapg

YouTube Clip - Mewtwo X Moves Overview | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIhLScHg1L4

YouTube Clip - Mewtwo X Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd1tiElRsWM

YouTube Clip - Battle Pass 17 - Captain Style: Zacian | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnN4oMW3ROQ

Press Release - Mewtwo Enters the Arena of Pokémon UNITE to Celebrate 2nd Anniversary

New Battle Pass and Limited-Time Battle Type Available Now

London, United Kingdom – 21 July 2023 – Today, the Pokémon Company International announced exciting updates coming to Pokémon UNITE to celebrate its 2nd Anniversary. Since its launch in 2021, Pokémon UNITE has amassed over 100 million downloads worldwide, and 56 playable Pokémon have joined the fray. To celebrate two years of exhilarating Pokémon UNITE battles, a brand-new type of battle and a fan-favourite returning Pokémon are available now!

Mewtwo Joins the Fray! Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X

The Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo is now available in Pokémon UNITE. Mewtwo can Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X during battle and can use its attacks in quick succession to attack relentlessly. Players can get a Unite license for Mega Mewtwo X at no cost in the Mewtwo’s Crystal Cave Challenge event that is currently under way.

Additionally, the Unite license for Mega Mewtwo Y is scheduled to become available in mid-August, giving Trainers additional ways to play as this fan-favourite Pokémon.

A New Type of Battle: Panic Parade

Different from the standard 5-on-5 battle format, Panic Parade has players work together to protect Tinkaton from an onslaught of attacks from panicking Pokémon. Some defeated Pokémon can even be called back for a burst of help in battle!

Event periods:

• First event: Friday, 21 July, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Tuesday, 1 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST
• Second event: Friday, 4 August, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 7 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST
• Third event: Friday, 11 August, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 14 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST​
• Fourth event: Friday, 18 August, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 21 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST

Battle Pass 17, Captain Style: Zacian Begins

Battle Pass 17 is also now available. Players can get the adorable Captain Style: Greedent and the chivalrous Captain Style: Zacian Holowear—as well as Captain Set Trainer fashion items—from this season’s premium pass.

Event period: Friday, 21 July, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 11 September, at 12:59 a.m. BST​

Additional Events

• Purchases made on Pokémon Center UK starting 21 July will include an Armor Style: Charizard 1-day Holowear rental code, available whilst stocks last.*
• A new ranked match season is also under way. Season period: Thursday, 20 July, at 5:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 11 September, at 12:59 a.m. BST
• WCS Prediction Event: Players can predict the top-ranked teams for the Pokémon World Championships 2023 and win fantastic rewards. This is a great opportunity to obtain popular Trainer fashion items. Available Friday, 28 July, at 8:00 a.m. BST to Friday, 11 August at 12:59 am. BST

* Excludes preorders. UK purchases only. 18+. First 14,500 customers only. Code redemption instructions printed on the card.

Celebrate Pokémon UNITE’s 2nd Anniversary with Mega Mewtwo X

Log into Pokémon UNITE during the 2nd Anniversary to play a new type of battle, level up a new battle pass, and witness the power of the Genetic Pokémon on Aeos Island.

Feel the power of Mega Evolution with Mewtwo in Pokémon UNITE! Mewtwo will be the first Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution on Aeos Island. This Mewtwo specializes in powerful basic attacks and can Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X by filling its Mega gauge after reaching Lv. 5. The Legendary Pokémon from the Kanto region makes its debut during Pokémon UNITE’s 2nd Anniversary as part of a special event: Mewtwo’s Crystal Cave Challenge. In this event, a Unite license for Mewtwo can be obtained without spending Aeos coins or Aeos gems. The Mewtwo’s Crystal Cave Challenge event will be held in Pokémon UNITE until Tuesday, August 15, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Pokémon UNITE’s 2nd Anniversary

It’s Pokémon UNITE’s 2nd Anniversary and as part of the celebration, players can enjoy a new type of battle: Panic Parade! These clashes are different from the usual 5-on-5 battles enjoyed in Mer Stadium and the Theia Sky Ruins—players will work together to protect Tinkaton as panicking Pokémon attempt to disrupt the Hammer Pokémon. Players can even the odds by receiving a burst of help from certain Pokémon they defeat in battle and receiving special buffs using the new Aeos Shooter feature.

A new battle pass season has also begun! Through Sunday, September 10, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, the battle pass for season 17 will offer exciting new rewards, stylish Trainer fashion items, and new Holowear such as Captain Style: Greedent and Captain Style: Zacian.


Each Pokémon UNITE battle pass consists of 200 battle pass levels, with thrilling missions and corresponding rewards until level 100. After level 100, players can earn bonus items including Trainer fashion items and boost emblems every 10 levels. Completing daily, weekly, and seasonal battle pass missions to obtain battle pass points will increase your battle pass level and unlock new rewards. Players can also exchange Aeos gems for a premium pass, which automatically increases the battle pass level by 10 and provides additional rewards, such as rare Holowear, each time the battle pass level increases thereafter.

Read on to learn more about everything Mewtwo has to offer in Pokémon UNITE’s latest update—and to pick up some tips before you Psystrike the competition.

Mewtwo Basics

Ability: Pressure - When Mewtwo deals damage to an opposing Pokémon with a basic attack, the Mega gauge increases. The more the Mega gauge increases, the more Mewtwo’s Attack, Defense, and Sp. Def increase. If the Mega gauge becomes full when Mewtwo is Lv. 5 or higher, Mewtwo Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo X for a set amount of time. When Mewtwo Mega Evolves, its Attack, Defense, and Sp. Def increase even more, and its movement speed increases.

Basic Attacks

When Mewtwo’s basic attacks deals damage to an opposing Pokémon, the Mega gauge increases. When Mega Evolved, Mega Mewtwo X’s basic attacks become melee attacks that restore a portion of its HP based on the amount of damage they deal.

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

Confusion - Mewtwo deals damage to an opposing Pokémon and leaves it unable to act for a short time.
Barrier - Grants Mewtwo a shield for a short time. While the shield effect is active, Mewtwo’s movement speed is increased.

Lv. 5 Moves

Future Sight - Mewtwo pulls the designated opposing Pokémon toward itself and locks on to it. The locked-on Pokémon will have its movement speed decreased and take increased damage. After a set amount of time, this move deals damage to the locked-on Pokémon based on the amount of damage it took while locked on. Future Sight can be upgraded so that the locked-on opposing Pokémon takes increased damage.
Psystrike - Mewtwo directs psychic waves at the designated opposing Pokémon, dealing damage to it and decreasing its movement speed. While Mewtwo is directing psychic waves, it takes reduced damage. At the end of the move, Mewtwo hits the designated opposing Pokémon and nearby opposing Pokémon with a strong psychic wave, throwing and dealing damage to all opposing Pokémon it hits. Psystrike can be upgraded to strengthen the movement speed decrease.

Lv. 7 Moves

Recover - Grants the user a shield for a short time. While the shield effect is active, Mewtwo’s movement speed is increased, and Mewtwo recovers HP based on the amount of damage it takes from opposing Pokémon. When Mewtwo takes enough damage from opposing Pokémon for the shield effect to be removed, all of Mewtwo’s move cooldowns are reduced, and the Mega gauge increases. Recover can be upgraded to increase the amount of HP recovered.
Teleport - Mewtwo teleports to the designated location. For a short time, Mewtwo’s movement speed and damage dealt increase, and its basic attacks increase the Mega gauge by a greater amount. Teleport can be upgraded to increase the damage dealt to opposing Pokémon.

Mewtwo’s Unite Move, Infinite Psyburn

Mewtwo brings down one powerful psychic blast upon each opposing Pokémon. Opposing Pokémon around each point of impact take damage, are left unable to act, and have their Defense decreased for a short time.

Metagame Watch

Strong Against: Zoroark - Mewtwo’s moves allow it to deal consistent damage against Melee Pokémon that either have trouble responding with enough damage of their own or lack the defenses to challenge Mewtwo head-on. Speedsters such as Zoroark have plenty of damage and mobility, but a well-timed Future Sight or Psystrike combined with Mega Evolution can spell an easy knockout for the Genetic Pokémon. These moves also enable Mewtwo to create situations where its teammates can layer hindrances on an otherwise slippery target.

Weak Against: Umbreon - Ordinarily, All-Rounders struggle against Ranged Attackers, but Mewtwo has plenty of moves that can help it deal with them. Melee Defenders, however, can create space for those same Ranged Attackers to deal damage from a safe distance. Umbreon is one of the strongest Melee Defenders in Pokémon UNITE, and with the hindrances it can apply using Foul Play and Snarl, it can be a huge nuisance to Mewtwo in smaller team fights. Both Teleport and Recover can help Mewtwo in overcoming strong Melee Defenders in general, so good timing is important to knock this Pokémon out.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-pokemon-unites-2nd-anniversary-with-mega-mewtwo-x