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The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Receive a Striking Back Mewtwo in Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Eievui with the special pre-order ticket!
Experience what "The Strongest" means!
On sale Friday April 14th!
You can receive it with a serial code!!
On sale: Friday April 14th to Thursday July 11th
The "Striking Back Mewtwo" can be redeemed: Friday April 12th to Monday September 30th
*Take particular note of the fact that the serial code becomes unusable the instant this period is up.
Standard ticket: 1,400yen
Junior ticket: 800yen
*Ticket types, prices and age restrictions vary by theaters.
*Special pre-order tickets still up for sale can be turned into mvtkcards.
For inquiries concerning mvtk, go here.
*Parent-and-child pair tickets are not available.
*For details on the tickets, please inquire at the theater/store itself.
*If you purchase a special pre-order ticket at 7-Eleven, the ticket can be split into two parts, one with the "movie admission ticket" and the "Striking Back Mewtwo serial code", and one with an explanation of how to use it.
*Each serial code will let you receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo".
*If you have multiple special pre-order tickets, you can receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo" for each ticket in a single save data file.
These are the games you can be given the "Striking Back Mewtwo" in!
*Both the cartridge versions and the download versions can be used.
*You can not receive this giveaway in any other "Pocket Monsters" series game.
If you enter the serial code printed on the back of the special pre-order ticket in one of the two games listed above using a Nintendo Switch that's connected to the Internet, you'll receive a "Striking Back Mewtwo".
If you scratch the silver portion on the back of the special pre-order ticket w/ "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code, a 16-character alphanumeric code will appear. This is the "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code.
*In order to receive the giveaway with the serial code, you must connect your Nintendo Switch system to the Internet.
For info on how to connect to the Internet:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/switch/internet/index.html
*You will need to acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
A Nintendo Account is an account required to use the various services Nintendo offers, and is free to create.
If the system is used by multiple users, each user will need to be linked to their respective Nintendo Accounts.
For info on Nintendo Accounts:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/nintendo_account/index.html
*It is not necessary to subscribe to "Nintendo Switch Online" (paid service).
*Confirm in advance that you are logged in as the user you want to receive the giveaway, then receive it.
Please update to the latest version of the game you are using:
"Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" ver.1.0.1 (as of March 2019)
*You will receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo" per serial code.
*Please note that you can not use the same serial code to receive the giveaway on a different save data file, nor can you use it to receive the giveaway a second time if you delete the save data file you received it in.
*A serial code can not be used after the listed period is up.
*If you enter the serial code wrong 10 times, you will be unable to enter a serial code for a limited period of time. Please try again after 24 hours.
This is how amazing the "Striking Back Mewtwo" is!
Experience what "The Strongest" means!
Striking Back Mewtwo
Species: Genetic Pokémon
Type: Psychic
Height: 2.0m
Weight: 122.0kg
Level: 70
Nature: Quiet
Moves: Psychic, Shadow Ball, Barrier, Calm Mind
Owner's name: Professor
Ball: Precious Ball
A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
All the "capabilities" of the "Striking Back Mewtwo" we're giving out are among the strongest as far as all Pokémon are concerned!
Believe it or not, its CP is an overwhelming "10000"!
Its power in comparison to a freshly caught Mewtwo is clear as day.
It takes pride in its overwhelming power and thinks nothing of any opponent.
A comparison between the "Striking Back Mewtwo" we're giving out and a Mewtwo that was just caught in the Hanada Cave.
The moves it knows
Psychic
Type: Psychic
Classification: Special
Attacks by sending a strong telekinetic force at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Ball
Type: Ghost
Classification: Special
Attacks by hurling a lump of black shadow at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Barrier
Type: Psychic
Classification: Status
Creates a sturdy wall and sharply raises the user's Defense stat.
Calm Mind
Type: Psychic
Classification: Status
By quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit, the user raises its own Sp. Atk and Sp. Def.
How to receive the "Striking Back Mewtwo"
The gift can be received by entering the serial code into the game you want to receive it in at a location where you can connect your Nintendo Switch system to the Internet.
*You do not receive the gift directly at the place where you bought the special pre-order ticket.
What you need to receive the gift:
*A special pre-order ticket w/ "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code
(when you scratch off the silver portion on the back of the ticket, a 16-character alphanumeric code will appear. This is the "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code.)
(If you purchase a special pre-order ticket at 7-Eleven, the ticket can be split into two parts, one with the "movie admission ticket" and the "Striking Back Mewtwo serial code", and one with an explanation of how to use it.)
*A Nintendo Switch system.
(Have a properly charged Nintendo Switch system prepared)
*A copy of either of the Nintendo Switch games "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui"
(the gift can not be received in other games in the "Pocket Monsters" series)
Advance preparations:
*Make your Nintendo Switch system capable of connecting to the Internet
In order to receive the gift, you need to connect your Nintendo Switch series system to the Internet. Please check the following page for how to connect to the Internet:
For info on how to connect to the Internet:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/switch/internet/index.html
*Acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
You will need to acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
A Nintendo Account is an account required to use the various services Nintendo offers, and is free to create.
If the system is used by multiple users, each user will need to be linked to their respective Nintendo Accounts.
For info on Nintendo Accounts:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/nintendo_account/index.html
*It is not necessary to subscribe to "Nintendo Switch Online" (paid service).
*Confirm in advance that you are logged in as the user you want to receive the giveaway, then receive it.
Enter the serial code in the game you want the gift in and receive the "Mystery Gift" Start your "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" game, and enter the series code using the "Mystery Gift" feature. You will receive the "Striking Back Mewtwo".
For those who have just started playing:
*When you first start playing "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui", the "Link" option will not be listed in the menu. In order to use the link function, please play up to the point where you deliver the "Delivery" to Professor Okido in-game. (will take approx. 1 hour *depends the player)
Step 1: Press the X button to open the menu.
Step 2: Choose "Link".
Step 3: Choose "Mystery Gift".
Step 4: Choose "Receive via serial code/password".
Step 5: Enter the serial code. (Take your time to avoid making a mistake. Note that the serial codes do not use the characters I, O or Z.)
Step 6: The message "Searching for a gift" will be displayed.
Step 7: Choose the gift you want to receive.
Step 8: The gift has been received. The game saves this automatically, so the process is now done. (Do not turn the power off until this point.)
The "Striking Back Mewtwo" you received will be in your "Pokémon Box". Press the X button on the field screen to open the menu, then choose "Pokémon on hand" -> "Pokémon Box" to see that you have it.
If you are unable to receive the gift:
These are the messages that may be displayed if you are unable to receive the gift, and what to do in each case. Try the listed solution:
Case A: The serial code you entered is wrong:
If the game tells you "The serial code or password is wrong. Please double check the serial code or password you have." when you entered the serial code during step 5, some numbers or letters have been entered wrong.
Check the serial code written on the special pre-order ticket again and enter it one more time.
*Serial codes do not use the characters I, O or Z.
*If you enter the serial code wrong 10 times, you will be unable to enter a serial code for a limited period of time. Please try again after 24 hours.
Case B: The serial code has already been used:
If the game tells you "This serial code has already been used. Serial codes that have been used can not be used again in other save data files." when you entered the serial code during step 5, the serial code has already been used (once you have used a serial code, you can not use it again, not even in another save data file). If you have multiple games, please check that you haven't already received the gift in another game. If multiple users are playing the same game on the same Nintendo Switch, please check that another user hasn't used the serial code. You can check this by selecting "Link" -> "Mystery Gift" -> "Check Gifts" from the menu screen.
Case C: Airplane Mode is "ON":
If the game tells you "Please set Airplane Mode to "OFF". You can change this is the Quick Settings menu." when you entered the serial code during step 5, you are unable to connect to the Internet because the Nintendo Switch's Airplane Mode is set to "ON".
Please set Airplane Mode to "OFF" either by holding down the HOME button to access the Quick Settings or by using the "Airplane Mode" option in "Settings" on the Nintendo Switch HOME menu.
Case D: Your copy of "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" is not the latest version:
If the game tells you "You will need to update your game. Please restart the game and update (when you restart, all data that has not been saved will be lost)." when you entered the serial code during step 5, your "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" game's update data may not be the latest version. Please place the cursor on the game's icon on the HOME menu and press the + button.
When the menu appears, please select the "Update software" option, then choose "Update via the Internet" to receive the most recent update date.
*Updating is free.
"Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" ver.1.0.1 (as of March 2019)
Case E: Your Nintendo Switch is not the latest version:
When you connect your Nintendo Switch to the Internet, the message "Update data found. Downloading." may appear. If so, your Nintendo Switch system may not be the latest system version. Please follow the onscreen instructions to update it.
*Updating is free.
You can also update your system's data via the HOME menu. Connect your Nintendo Switch to the Internet, then choose the "Settings" icon on the HOME menu, then use the "System update" option in "System".
If you receive any other messages, please contact the Pokémon Customer Support Center. Contact information can be found here
If you buy the special pre-order ticket at the theater, you'll receive a "Striking Back Pikachu"!
Pikachu strikes back as well?
Pikachu, wearing Satoshi's hat, is striking the same pose as Mewtwo!
This mascot is exclusive to theaters!
It will be given out to a total of 300,000 customers all across Japan.
(Distribution will end once stock runs out)
The special pre-order ticket can be bought at:
7-Eleven, Aeon, Aeon Supercenter, Ito-Yokado, Toys R Us, Apita, Piago, Bic Camera and Tsutaya Records stores, Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores and theaters screening the Pokémon movies.
*some stores exempt
Detailed info on which stores will sell the ticket will be posted in early April.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/
Special Pre-order Ticket Information
Receive a Striking Back Mewtwo in Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Eievui with the special pre-order ticket!
Experience what "The Strongest" means!
On sale Friday April 14th!
You can receive it with a serial code!!
On sale: Friday April 14th to Thursday July 11th
The "Striking Back Mewtwo" can be redeemed: Friday April 12th to Monday September 30th
*Take particular note of the fact that the serial code becomes unusable the instant this period is up.
Standard ticket: 1,400yen
Junior ticket: 800yen
*Ticket types, prices and age restrictions vary by theaters.
*Special pre-order tickets still up for sale can be turned into mvtkcards.
For inquiries concerning mvtk, go here.
*Parent-and-child pair tickets are not available.
*For details on the tickets, please inquire at the theater/store itself.
*If you purchase a special pre-order ticket at 7-Eleven, the ticket can be split into two parts, one with the "movie admission ticket" and the "Striking Back Mewtwo serial code", and one with an explanation of how to use it.
*Each serial code will let you receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo".
*If you have multiple special pre-order tickets, you can receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo" for each ticket in a single save data file.
These are the games you can be given the "Striking Back Mewtwo" in!
*Both the cartridge versions and the download versions can be used.
*You can not receive this giveaway in any other "Pocket Monsters" series game.
If you enter the serial code printed on the back of the special pre-order ticket in one of the two games listed above using a Nintendo Switch that's connected to the Internet, you'll receive a "Striking Back Mewtwo".
If you scratch the silver portion on the back of the special pre-order ticket w/ "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code, a 16-character alphanumeric code will appear. This is the "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code.
*In order to receive the giveaway with the serial code, you must connect your Nintendo Switch system to the Internet.
For info on how to connect to the Internet:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/switch/internet/index.html
*You will need to acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
A Nintendo Account is an account required to use the various services Nintendo offers, and is free to create.
If the system is used by multiple users, each user will need to be linked to their respective Nintendo Accounts.
For info on Nintendo Accounts:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/nintendo_account/index.html
*It is not necessary to subscribe to "Nintendo Switch Online" (paid service).
*Confirm in advance that you are logged in as the user you want to receive the giveaway, then receive it.
Please update to the latest version of the game you are using:
"Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" ver.1.0.1 (as of March 2019)
*You will receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo" per serial code.
*Please note that you can not use the same serial code to receive the giveaway on a different save data file, nor can you use it to receive the giveaway a second time if you delete the save data file you received it in.
*A serial code can not be used after the listed period is up.
*If you enter the serial code wrong 10 times, you will be unable to enter a serial code for a limited period of time. Please try again after 24 hours.
This is how amazing the "Striking Back Mewtwo" is!
Experience what "The Strongest" means!
Striking Back Mewtwo
Species: Genetic Pokémon
Type: Psychic
Height: 2.0m
Weight: 122.0kg
Level: 70
Nature: Quiet
Moves: Psychic, Shadow Ball, Barrier, Calm Mind
Owner's name: Professor
Ball: Precious Ball
A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
All the "capabilities" of the "Striking Back Mewtwo" we're giving out are among the strongest as far as all Pokémon are concerned!
Believe it or not, its CP is an overwhelming "10000"!
Its power in comparison to a freshly caught Mewtwo is clear as day.
It takes pride in its overwhelming power and thinks nothing of any opponent.
A comparison between the "Striking Back Mewtwo" we're giving out and a Mewtwo that was just caught in the Hanada Cave.
The moves it knows
Psychic
Type: Psychic
Classification: Special
Attacks by sending a strong telekinetic force at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Ball
Type: Ghost
Classification: Special
Attacks by hurling a lump of black shadow at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Barrier
Type: Psychic
Classification: Status
Creates a sturdy wall and sharply raises the user's Defense stat.
Calm Mind
Type: Psychic
Classification: Status
By quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit, the user raises its own Sp. Atk and Sp. Def.
How to receive the "Striking Back Mewtwo"
The gift can be received by entering the serial code into the game you want to receive it in at a location where you can connect your Nintendo Switch system to the Internet.
*You do not receive the gift directly at the place where you bought the special pre-order ticket.
What you need to receive the gift:
*A special pre-order ticket w/ "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code
(when you scratch off the silver portion on the back of the ticket, a 16-character alphanumeric code will appear. This is the "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code.)
(If you purchase a special pre-order ticket at 7-Eleven, the ticket can be split into two parts, one with the "movie admission ticket" and the "Striking Back Mewtwo serial code", and one with an explanation of how to use it.)
*A Nintendo Switch system.
(Have a properly charged Nintendo Switch system prepared)
*A copy of either of the Nintendo Switch games "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui"
(the gift can not be received in other games in the "Pocket Monsters" series)
Advance preparations:
*Make your Nintendo Switch system capable of connecting to the Internet
In order to receive the gift, you need to connect your Nintendo Switch series system to the Internet. Please check the following page for how to connect to the Internet:
For info on how to connect to the Internet:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/switch/internet/index.html
*Acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
You will need to acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
A Nintendo Account is an account required to use the various services Nintendo offers, and is free to create.
If the system is used by multiple users, each user will need to be linked to their respective Nintendo Accounts.
For info on Nintendo Accounts:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/nintendo_account/index.html
*It is not necessary to subscribe to "Nintendo Switch Online" (paid service).
*Confirm in advance that you are logged in as the user you want to receive the giveaway, then receive it.
Enter the serial code in the game you want the gift in and receive the "Mystery Gift" Start your "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" game, and enter the series code using the "Mystery Gift" feature. You will receive the "Striking Back Mewtwo".
For those who have just started playing:
*When you first start playing "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui", the "Link" option will not be listed in the menu. In order to use the link function, please play up to the point where you deliver the "Delivery" to Professor Okido in-game. (will take approx. 1 hour *depends the player)
Step 1: Press the X button to open the menu.
Step 2: Choose "Link".
Step 3: Choose "Mystery Gift".
Step 4: Choose "Receive via serial code/password".
Step 5: Enter the serial code. (Take your time to avoid making a mistake. Note that the serial codes do not use the characters I, O or Z.)
Step 6: The message "Searching for a gift" will be displayed.
Step 7: Choose the gift you want to receive.
Step 8: The gift has been received. The game saves this automatically, so the process is now done. (Do not turn the power off until this point.)
The "Striking Back Mewtwo" you received will be in your "Pokémon Box". Press the X button on the field screen to open the menu, then choose "Pokémon on hand" -> "Pokémon Box" to see that you have it.
If you are unable to receive the gift:
These are the messages that may be displayed if you are unable to receive the gift, and what to do in each case. Try the listed solution:
Case A: The serial code you entered is wrong:
If the game tells you "The serial code or password is wrong. Please double check the serial code or password you have." when you entered the serial code during step 5, some numbers or letters have been entered wrong.
Check the serial code written on the special pre-order ticket again and enter it one more time.
*Serial codes do not use the characters I, O or Z.
*If you enter the serial code wrong 10 times, you will be unable to enter a serial code for a limited period of time. Please try again after 24 hours.
Case B: The serial code has already been used:
If the game tells you "This serial code has already been used. Serial codes that have been used can not be used again in other save data files." when you entered the serial code during step 5, the serial code has already been used (once you have used a serial code, you can not use it again, not even in another save data file). If you have multiple games, please check that you haven't already received the gift in another game. If multiple users are playing the same game on the same Nintendo Switch, please check that another user hasn't used the serial code. You can check this by selecting "Link" -> "Mystery Gift" -> "Check Gifts" from the menu screen.
Case C: Airplane Mode is "ON":
If the game tells you "Please set Airplane Mode to "OFF". You can change this is the Quick Settings menu." when you entered the serial code during step 5, you are unable to connect to the Internet because the Nintendo Switch's Airplane Mode is set to "ON".
Please set Airplane Mode to "OFF" either by holding down the HOME button to access the Quick Settings or by using the "Airplane Mode" option in "Settings" on the Nintendo Switch HOME menu.
Case D: Your copy of "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" is not the latest version:
If the game tells you "You will need to update your game. Please restart the game and update (when you restart, all data that has not been saved will be lost)." when you entered the serial code during step 5, your "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" game's update data may not be the latest version. Please place the cursor on the game's icon on the HOME menu and press the + button.
When the menu appears, please select the "Update software" option, then choose "Update via the Internet" to receive the most recent update date.
*Updating is free.
"Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" ver.1.0.1 (as of March 2019)
Case E: Your Nintendo Switch is not the latest version:
When you connect your Nintendo Switch to the Internet, the message "Update data found. Downloading." may appear. If so, your Nintendo Switch system may not be the latest system version. Please follow the onscreen instructions to update it.
*Updating is free.
You can also update your system's data via the HOME menu. Connect your Nintendo Switch to the Internet, then choose the "Settings" icon on the HOME menu, then use the "System update" option in "System".
If you receive any other messages, please contact the Pokémon Customer Support Center. Contact information can be found here
If you buy the special pre-order ticket at the theater, you'll receive a "Striking Back Pikachu"!
Pikachu strikes back as well?
Pikachu, wearing Satoshi's hat, is striking the same pose as Mewtwo!
This mascot is exclusive to theaters!
It will be given out to a total of 300,000 customers all across Japan.
(Distribution will end once stock runs out)
The special pre-order ticket can be bought at:
7-Eleven, Aeon, Aeon Supercenter, Ito-Yokado, Toys R Us, Apita, Piago, Bic Camera and Tsutaya Records stores, Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores and theaters screening the Pokémon movies.
*some stores exempt
Detailed info on which stores will sell the ticket will be posted in early April.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Friday March 15th: "Monthly Corocoro Comic" - The latest illustration & information on the movie
Friday March 15th: "Corocoro Aniki" - The latest illustration & information on the movie
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3603
Media Information
Magazines:
Friday March 15th: "Monthly Corocoro Comic" - The latest illustration & information on the movie
Friday March 15th: "Corocoro Aniki" - The latest illustration & information on the movie
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3603
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Masachika Ichimura is returning as a guest voice actor
in "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution", which premieres Friday July 12th!
He will be playing the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, just like he did in the first movie.
Ichimura gave us the following comment regarding his enthusiasm towards the second Pokémon movie he'll be appearing in,
as well as the Mewtwo role!
Mewtwo, the Pokémon that's a legend to everyone, is evolving further and returning once again.
This movie saw me waking my internal "Mewtwo soul" back up to perform the role.
This year's "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution", resurrected after 21 years, is the first ever Pokémon movie to be animated entirely in full 3DCG.
I want to bring the power of the legendary Pokémon "Mewtwo" to absolutely everyone...
both those of you that saw the first movie and those of you that didn't!
Come, come to the theater!
Those of you that can't wait for the premiere on Friday July 12th, check out the new trailer!
https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/movie/
Sources: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3598
Masachika Ichimura Will be Playing the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo!
Masachika Ichimura is returning as a guest voice actor
in "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution", which premieres Friday July 12th!
He will be playing the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, just like he did in the first movie.
Ichimura gave us the following comment regarding his enthusiasm towards the second Pokémon movie he'll be appearing in,
as well as the Mewtwo role!
Mewtwo, the Pokémon that's a legend to everyone, is evolving further and returning once again.
This movie saw me waking my internal "Mewtwo soul" back up to perform the role.
This year's "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution", resurrected after 21 years, is the first ever Pokémon movie to be animated entirely in full 3DCG.
I want to bring the power of the legendary Pokémon "Mewtwo" to absolutely everyone...
both those of you that saw the first movie and those of you that didn't!
Come, come to the theater!
Those of you that can't wait for the premiere on Friday July 12th, check out the new trailer!
https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/movie/
Sources: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3598
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Let the entire world know of this.
About the ultimate starting point.
The mythical Pokémon Mew is said to only show itself to adventurers who possess both "a pure heart and a strong desire to meet it". It is said to be the "origin" of all Pokémon, and as Pokémon researchers all over the world seek its whereabouts, a scientist finally discovers a Mew fossil and starts tempting God, involving himself in a forbidden act based around said fossil.
"Where is this? Who am I...?"
A legendary Pokémon born unto this world by the ego of a human that wanted to create a strong Pokémon. Its name is even Mewtwo. And as Mewtwo, serving as the ultimate weapon, repeatedly carried out experiments without even understanding why it existed, it harbored a hatred towards the human that had birthed it.
"I hereby strike back at the mankind that birthed me!"
At long last, the complete, immortal masterpiece STRIKES BACK all over the world in full 3DCG the summer of 2019!!
Trailer 1:
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ and https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/
Story
Let the entire world know of this.
About the ultimate starting point.
The mythical Pokémon Mew is said to only show itself to adventurers who possess both "a pure heart and a strong desire to meet it". It is said to be the "origin" of all Pokémon, and as Pokémon researchers all over the world seek its whereabouts, a scientist finally discovers a Mew fossil and starts tempting God, involving himself in a forbidden act based around said fossil.
"Where is this? Who am I...?"
A legendary Pokémon born unto this world by the ego of a human that wanted to create a strong Pokémon. Its name is even Mewtwo. And as Mewtwo, serving as the ultimate weapon, repeatedly carried out experiments without even understanding why it existed, it harbored a hatred towards the human that had birthed it.
"I hereby strike back at the mankind that birthed me!"
At long last, the complete, immortal masterpiece STRIKES BACK all over the world in full 3DCG the summer of 2019!!
Trailer and teaser
Teaser 2:Trailer 1:
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ and https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/
Feb 28 2019
Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon Ultra Legends
The official Pokémon website has announced that a new English dub season will start in March 2019 in North America and it is called Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon Ultra Legends. It will air first in Canada on Teletoon starting on March 2nd, 2019.
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends, the 22nd season of the animated series, is set to debut soon. This new season continues the adventures of Ash and Pikachu in the Alola region, alongside Professor Kukui and all their friends from the Pokémon School. Of course, you can expect our heroes to encounter all sorts of colorful new characters and many wonderful Pokémon during this season, and you can bet that Team Rocket will be there to cause trouble!
Check out the trailer for the new season above, and look for Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends to premiere on Disney XD on March 23, 2019. Canadian fans can catch it on Teletoon on March 2, 2019.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-season-of-pokemon-the-series/
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUwJnBdguPI
A New Season of Pokémon the Series
Ash and Pikachu’s adventures in the Alola region continue when Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends debuts.Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends, the 22nd season of the animated series, is set to debut soon. This new season continues the adventures of Ash and Pikachu in the Alola region, alongside Professor Kukui and all their friends from the Pokémon School. Of course, you can expect our heroes to encounter all sorts of colorful new characters and many wonderful Pokémon during this season, and you can bet that Team Rocket will be there to cause trouble!
Check out the trailer for the new season above, and look for Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends to premiere on Disney XD on March 23, 2019. Canadian fans can catch it on Teletoon on March 2, 2019.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-season-of-pokemon-the-series/
YouTube Clip - Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon Ultra Legends Trailer
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUwJnBdguPI
Feb 28 2019
Movie 22 Twitter Account Announces First Trailer
The official Japanese Movie 22 Twitter account has updated with information on the movie's first trailer. Translations follow:
The new trailer for Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" will be shown during the Oha Suta episode airing tomorrow, Friday March 1st.
Oha Suta airs at 7:05am on the TV Tokyo network.
Source: https://twitter.com/pokemon_movie/status/1101044336005771265
The new trailer for Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" will be shown during the Oha Suta episode airing tomorrow, Friday March 1st.
Oha Suta airs at 7:05am on the TV Tokyo network.
Source: https://twitter.com/pokemon_movie/status/1101044336005771265
The official Japanese Movie 22 website has updated with information on the annual movie drawing contest. Translations follow:
We are holding a mass commission for your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the specified submission forms, draw whatever Pokémon and pictures your want around them, and complete the drawing according to the provided theme!
Believe it or not, the drawings selected as the grand prize winners will appear in this year's movie alongside the names of the winners!
Draw wonderful drawings and send them in en masse!
Themes
For Pokémon Fan, Kindergartener Magazine, Shogakukan Kids, TV-kun, Corocoro Comic, Corocoro Ichiban!, Shonen Sunday and Corocoro Aniki: Draw a cool battle scene featuring "Mewtwo", the Pokémon that appears in this year's movie!
For First Grader Magazine, Pucchigumi and Cíao: Draw a scene featuring "Mew", the Pokémon that appears in this year's movie, happily playing!
For Sunday Web Every X Pixiv: Draw freeform, using "Mewtwo" and "Mew" as your themes!
The Grand Prize (1 winner from each magazine, for a total of 12 winners)
*The Nintendo Switch game "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu / Let's Go! Eievui" (pick one) + one "Monster Ball Plus"
Prize provided by: Pokémon
*Your drawing and your name will be presented in the movie
The Runner-Up Prize (5 winners from each magazine, for a total of 60 winners)
*A set of MonCollé EX "Mewtwo" and "Mew" figures
This is a set of Mewtwo and Mew, who both play a role in the movie!
Prize provided by: Takara Tomy
Submission rules (read through these with an adult):
If sending in the specified submission forms included with the various magazines:
Cut out the submission form from one of these magazines, finish your drawing, fill in your address, name, phone number, gender, grade and name of other person in the household, then send it in.
If sending in a downloaded submission forms:
Download one of the submission forms from below, print it out, cut it out following the dotted lines, finish your drawing, fill in your address, name, phone number, gender, grade and name of other person in the household, then paste in on the front (the part you write the address on) of a postcard or standardized postcard. Paste your drawing on the back of the postcard, then send it in.
If you're not using a standardized postcard, don't forget to add a 62 yen stamp.
Pokémon Fan, on sale February 28th
Kindergartener April issue, on sale February 28th
TV-kun April issue, on sale February 28th
First Grader April issue, on sale February 28th
Pucchigumi April issue, on sale March 1st
Ciao April issue, on sale March 3rd
Corocoro Comic April issue, on sale March 15th
Corocoro Aniki Spring 2018 issue, on sale March 15th
Shonen Sunday, on sale March 20th
Corocoro Ichiban May issue, on sale March 20th
Shogakukan Child Education Division Web Site Shogakukan Kids, starts taking submissions March 4th
Sunday Web Every X Pixiv, starts taking submissions March 15th
"Sunday Web Every" allows you to submit freeform drawings online, no paper needed!
*All rights relating to the winning drawings (including the rights provided in Article 27 and Article 28 of the Copyright Law) shall belong to The Pokémon Company.
Winners will not exercise any moral rights to winning drawings.
*Please note that submitted drawings can not be returned.
*Please go here for information on the handling of personal information sent with the drawings.
Announcement of winners:
Winners of the grand prizes will be announced in the movie itself alongside the winnners' names and drawings. All winners will be announced in each magazine and on the official movie website.
Jury:
Tsunekazu Ishihara, Kunihiko Yuyama, Ken Sugimori, Masakazu Kubo, Junya Okamoto, Hidenaga Katakami, Toho's advertising managers, each magazine's editor-in-chiefs (listed in no particular order)
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
Organized by 12 Shogakukan magazines! The Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Drawing Contest
We are holding a mass commission for your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the specified submission forms, draw whatever Pokémon and pictures your want around them, and complete the drawing according to the provided theme!
Believe it or not, the drawings selected as the grand prize winners will appear in this year's movie alongside the names of the winners!
Draw wonderful drawings and send them in en masse!
Themes
For Pokémon Fan, Kindergartener Magazine, Shogakukan Kids, TV-kun, Corocoro Comic, Corocoro Ichiban!, Shonen Sunday and Corocoro Aniki: Draw a cool battle scene featuring "Mewtwo", the Pokémon that appears in this year's movie!
For First Grader Magazine, Pucchigumi and Cíao: Draw a scene featuring "Mew", the Pokémon that appears in this year's movie, happily playing!
For Sunday Web Every X Pixiv: Draw freeform, using "Mewtwo" and "Mew" as your themes!
The Grand Prize (1 winner from each magazine, for a total of 12 winners)
*The Nintendo Switch game "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu / Let's Go! Eievui" (pick one) + one "Monster Ball Plus"
Prize provided by: Pokémon
*Your drawing and your name will be presented in the movie
The Runner-Up Prize (5 winners from each magazine, for a total of 60 winners)
*A set of MonCollé EX "Mewtwo" and "Mew" figures
This is a set of Mewtwo and Mew, who both play a role in the movie!
Prize provided by: Takara Tomy
Submission rules (read through these with an adult):
If sending in the specified submission forms included with the various magazines:
Cut out the submission form from one of these magazines, finish your drawing, fill in your address, name, phone number, gender, grade and name of other person in the household, then send it in.
If sending in a downloaded submission forms:
Download one of the submission forms from below, print it out, cut it out following the dotted lines, finish your drawing, fill in your address, name, phone number, gender, grade and name of other person in the household, then paste in on the front (the part you write the address on) of a postcard or standardized postcard. Paste your drawing on the back of the postcard, then send it in.
If you're not using a standardized postcard, don't forget to add a 62 yen stamp.
Pokémon Fan, on sale February 28th
Kindergartener April issue, on sale February 28th
TV-kun April issue, on sale February 28th
First Grader April issue, on sale February 28th
Pucchigumi April issue, on sale March 1st
Ciao April issue, on sale March 3rd
Corocoro Comic April issue, on sale March 15th
Corocoro Aniki Spring 2018 issue, on sale March 15th
Shonen Sunday, on sale March 20th
Corocoro Ichiban May issue, on sale March 20th
Shogakukan Child Education Division Web Site Shogakukan Kids, starts taking submissions March 4th
Sunday Web Every X Pixiv, starts taking submissions March 15th
"Sunday Web Every" allows you to submit freeform drawings online, no paper needed!
*All rights relating to the winning drawings (including the rights provided in Article 27 and Article 28 of the Copyright Law) shall belong to The Pokémon Company.
Winners will not exercise any moral rights to winning drawings.
*Please note that submitted drawings can not be returned.
*Please go here for information on the handling of personal information sent with the drawings.
Announcement of winners:
Winners of the grand prizes will be announced in the movie itself alongside the winnners' names and drawings. All winners will be announced in each magazine and on the official movie website.
Jury:
Tsunekazu Ishihara, Kunihiko Yuyama, Ken Sugimori, Masakazu Kubo, Junya Okamoto, Hidenaga Katakami, Toho's advertising managers, each magazine's editor-in-chiefs (listed in no particular order)
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Thursday February 28th: "TV-kun" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "Pokémon Fan" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "Kindergartener Magazine" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "First Grader Magazine" - Information on the movie
Friday March 1st: "Pucchigumi" - Information on the movie
Friday March 1st: "Cíao" - Information on the movie
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3595
Media Information
Magazines:
Thursday February 28th: "TV-kun" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "Pokémon Fan" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "Kindergartener Magazine" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "First Grader Magazine" - Information on the movie
Friday March 1st: "Pucchigumi" - Information on the movie
Friday March 1st: "Cíao" - Information on the movie
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3595
Feb 21 2019
Pokémon TV Redesigned
The official Pokémon TV redesigned app was launched on February 20th, 2019 for Apple iOS and Android. The updated Pokémon TV app makes it easier than ever to watch your favorite episodes and movies. There are also apps for Kindle, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.
Easily Watch Across Devices!
When you sign in with your Pokémon Trainer Club account, your episode and season progress will be saved across all of your devices.
Watch Full Seasons!
Catch up on full seasons at a time. Current full seasons include: Season 1: Indigo League, Season 20: Sun & Moon, and Season 21: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures (all aired episodes).
Stay Up to Date with Push Notifications!
We’ve also added push notifications to alert you when new movies and episodes have been added. With push notifications enabled, you’ll be the first to know what awesome adventures await the next time you watch!
Watch Offline!
If you’re planning to be without internet service for a while, don’t worry! With the updated app, you can download episodes or a movie for offline viewing. This video will be stored to your device, so you can watch on that long airplane flight!
The Pokémon TV app is the perfect way for fans to watch their favorite episodes.
Catch the adventures of Ash, Pikachu, and many amazing characters and Pokémon as they explore, battle, and spar against Team Rocket. Dozens of episodes are available for you to watch and re-watch as much as you like, all at no charge.
The updated Pokémon TV app is available for many mobile devices, including the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android devices, and Kindle Fire. The apps for Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and select smart TVs will be updated soon.
If you're heading somewhere without a reliable internet connection, you can download an episode, movie, or feature for offline viewing. This video will be stored to your device so you can watch it any time. There's no limit to how many downloads you can store—with the Pokémon TV app, you're ready to watch wherever and whenever! The video will automatically be removed from the download section of the app after one week.
Optional push notifications let you know when more movies and episodes have been added. With push notifications enabled, you'll be the first to know what awesome adventures await the next time you watch!
Have fun watching the amazing adventures of Ash and friends now on the Pokémon TV app!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/app/pokemon-tv/
Pokémon TV Redesigned Details:
Download the redesigned Pokémon TV app, complete with awesome new features and even easier navigation! Watching your favorite Pokémon animated adventures on all of your devices has never been easier. Stream movies, episodes, and special animated features starring Ash, Pikachu, and all of their friends, all at no cost!Easily Watch Across Devices!
When you sign in with your Pokémon Trainer Club account, your episode and season progress will be saved across all of your devices.
Watch Full Seasons!
Catch up on full seasons at a time. Current full seasons include: Season 1: Indigo League, Season 20: Sun & Moon, and Season 21: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures (all aired episodes).
Stay Up to Date with Push Notifications!
We’ve also added push notifications to alert you when new movies and episodes have been added. With push notifications enabled, you’ll be the first to know what awesome adventures await the next time you watch!
Watch Offline!
If you’re planning to be without internet service for a while, don’t worry! With the updated app, you can download episodes or a movie for offline viewing. This video will be stored to your device, so you can watch on that long airplane flight!
The Pokémon TV app is the perfect way for fans to watch their favorite episodes.
Press Release - Pokémon TV Mobile App
Watch your favorite Pokémon episodes, movies, and more on the updated Pokémon TV app! Enjoy a fresh new interface that makes it easier to browse and watch. When you finish watching a video, the Pokémon TV app will give you suggestions on what to watch next. Plus, new Pokémon Trainer Club integration lets you start an episode on one mobile device and continue watching on another.Catch the adventures of Ash, Pikachu, and many amazing characters and Pokémon as they explore, battle, and spar against Team Rocket. Dozens of episodes are available for you to watch and re-watch as much as you like, all at no charge.
The updated Pokémon TV app is available for many mobile devices, including the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android devices, and Kindle Fire. The apps for Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and select smart TVs will be updated soon.
If you're heading somewhere without a reliable internet connection, you can download an episode, movie, or feature for offline viewing. This video will be stored to your device so you can watch it any time. There's no limit to how many downloads you can store—with the Pokémon TV app, you're ready to watch wherever and whenever! The video will automatically be removed from the download section of the app after one week.
Optional push notifications let you know when more movies and episodes have been added. With push notifications enabled, you'll be the first to know what awesome adventures await the next time you watch!
Have fun watching the amazing adventures of Ash and friends now on the Pokémon TV app!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/app/pokemon-tv/
Feb 20 2019
Pokémon Day 2019 Activities
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The official Pokémon website has announced some Pokémon Day 2019 Activities for Canada and the United States in addition to the ones that were previously announced for the Nintendo Store in New York City.
Pokémon Day nears! Get ready for a bunch of awesome events and activities.
This Pokémon Day is sure to be huge, with exciting news and events celebrating more than 20 years of Pokémon fun. Pokémon Day itself is February 27, the anniversary of the release of the very first Pokémon games in Japan. But the events planned are too big to fit into just one day—look forward to exciting Pokémon Day festivities throughout the week and beyond.
Pokémon TCG fans, be sure to check out the Trade & Play events happening at GameStop and Best Buy in the United States, as well as at EB Games in Canada. Meet up with fellow players and collectors to battle and trade, and pick up a free oversize booster pack—containing a three-card mini pack and other fun goodies—while supplies last. The fun starts February 23. Click here for complete details on the Trade & Play events.
Settle in to watch all the Pokémon episodes you want when Twitch.tv offers another Pokémon the Series marathon from February 27 through May 5. Fans can head to Twitch.tv/twitchpresents to watch episodes from Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon the Series: Black & White, and Pokémon the Series: XY, as well as select movies. Twitch will also showcase some of their favorite episodes and movies all day on February 27, highlighting Pokémon such as Pikachu, Zekrom, Eevee, Snorlax, and others that appear as part of a TAG TEAM in the recently released Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion.
Disney XD in the US will join the fun by airing blocks of fan-favorite episodes on February 27 starting at 3:30 p.m. Plus, YTV in Canada will air a marathon of the final four episodes of Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures starting at 1 p.m. PST. Check your local listings to confirm time and channel.
To mark this year's Pokémon Day, the Pokémon Center is debuting a new line of premium apparel called Poké Ball Classics. The collection includes clothes and accessories featuring a clean Poké Ball pattern that's perfect for when you want to dress your best but also show off your Pokémon pride. The Poké Ball Classics collection launches February 27 at PokemonCenter.com.
Following last year's big Pikachu Funko Pop! reveal, Bulbasaur is the next Pokémon to get the Funko Pop! treatment. Look for this beloved first partner Pokémon to arrive in Pop! form on February 27.
Have fun celebrating Pokémon Day 2019!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/fun-pokemon-day-2019-activities-abound/
Bring your Pokémon TCG cards to participating retailers to trade with other fans and get a special oversize pack.
Get an early start on Pokémon Day 2019 festivities by heading to select retailers for a Pokémon Trade & Play Day. Celebrate the fun of playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game with friends, as well as the recent release of the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Sun & Moon—Team Up.
Visit a participating Best Buy location on February 23 or a participating GameStop on February 23–24 to meet up with other Pokémon fans, receive a special oversize booster pack, and trade Pokémon TCG cards with other attendees. Canadian residents can head to Toys“R”Us on February 16 or EB Games on February 23 to take part in Pokémon Trade & Play Day.
The oversize booster packs contain a 3-card mini pack of Pokémon TCG cards, a Pokémon coin, a fun activity sheet, and a guide to the Pokémon TCG. Everyone is invited to bring their Pokémon TCG cards to trade and show off with other fans. Organizers at each store will also have Pokémon TCG cards that they can trade with guests. There is no cost to participate in this event, but please note that the giveaways are only available while supplies last.
So, organize your trade binders and get ready for Pokémon Trade & Play Day! And be sure to check out the selection of new Sun & Moon—Team Up cards while you're there.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-tcg-trade-play-day-heading-to-a-store-near-you/
On February 27, 1996, the first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, released in Japan, kicking off a global phenomenon that would become one of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world for more than 20 years. In commemoration of this pop-culture milestone, The Pokémon Company International provides fans with activities, products, and promotions that give them additional opportunities to engage with the Pokémon brand.
“Pokémon Day is about celebrating the incredible fans that have made Pokémon one of the most beloved entertainment franchises in the world,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of consumer marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “As a thank-you to the community, we're excited to provide them with more ways to experience all things Pokémon.”
Key Pokémon Day highlights include:
Pokémon Trading Card Game Trade & Play Events
Select retailers, including GameStop and Best Buy in the US and EB Games in Canada, will host Trade & Play events for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in celebration of the latest expansion, Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up. Attendees will receive a free oversize booster pack containing cards and other goodies (while supplies last), and they'll have the opportunity to play the Pokémon TCG and trade cards with other fans. Event details for participating retailers are as follows:
Curated Animated Content on Twitch, Pokémon TV, and Broadcast
Trainers will be able to relive some of their favorite moments from the animated TV series and movies as the Twitch Pokémon Marathon returns on Pokémon Day. From February 27 through May 5, fans can tune in to twitch.tv/twitchpresents to watch Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon the Series: Black & White, Pokémon the Series: XY, and select movies.
Twitch will showcase some of their favorite episodes and movies all day on February 27, with content highlighting Pokémon like Pikachu, Zekrom, Eevee, Snorlax, and others that appear as TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX from the recently released Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion.
On Pokémon TV, available via the app for iOS and Android devices and on Pokémon.com, fans can watch episodes featuring Gengar and Mimikyu, which can also be found paired together as a TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX. Disney XD in the US and YTV in Canada will also join the fun by showcasing blocks of fan-favorite episodes on February 27.
Brand-New Collection from Pokémon Center
Pokémon Center will release Poké Ball Classics, a new collection of premium-quality apparel and accessories that are fitting for the workplace and dressy occasions. Sporting a clean and crisp Poké Ball pattern, the line includes a bifold wallet, tie, infinity scarf, polo shirt, messenger bag, and Fossil watches for women and men.
Poké Ball Classics will be available starting February 27 at PokemonCenter.com, the premier destination for Pokémon merchandise in the US.
Pokémon Streetwear Collaboration with 10.Deep
Pokémon will soon debut a US streetwear apparel collaboration with streetwear brand 10.Deep Clothing Inc. The Pokémon Company International and 10.Deep have partnered to create a capsule collection for spring/summer 2019, with apparel featuring the infamous Team Rocket.
The items will be available on February 27 at a pop-up event taking place at the 10.Deep flagship store in New York City and on 10Deep.com. Following the initial launch, the line will be available at select boutiques.
Special Toys and Retail Promotions
On February 27, The Pokémon Company International and Funko will add Bulbasaur to their roster of Funko Pop! Pokémon figures. Fans can sign up at Funko.com to receive updates on product availability.
In addition, Build-A-Bear Workshop will offer an online discount of up to 30 percent off all Pokémon bundles at buildabear.com and buildabear.co.uk from February 25 through February 27.
Fun Pokémon Day 2019 Activities Abound
Pokémon Day nears! Get ready for a bunch of awesome events and activities.
This Pokémon Day is sure to be huge, with exciting news and events celebrating more than 20 years of Pokémon fun. Pokémon Day itself is February 27, the anniversary of the release of the very first Pokémon games in Japan. But the events planned are too big to fit into just one day—look forward to exciting Pokémon Day festivities throughout the week and beyond.
Pokémon TCG fans, be sure to check out the Trade & Play events happening at GameStop and Best Buy in the United States, as well as at EB Games in Canada. Meet up with fellow players and collectors to battle and trade, and pick up a free oversize booster pack—containing a three-card mini pack and other fun goodies—while supplies last. The fun starts February 23. Click here for complete details on the Trade & Play events.
Settle in to watch all the Pokémon episodes you want when Twitch.tv offers another Pokémon the Series marathon from February 27 through May 5. Fans can head to Twitch.tv/twitchpresents to watch episodes from Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon the Series: Black & White, and Pokémon the Series: XY, as well as select movies. Twitch will also showcase some of their favorite episodes and movies all day on February 27, highlighting Pokémon such as Pikachu, Zekrom, Eevee, Snorlax, and others that appear as part of a TAG TEAM in the recently released Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion.
Disney XD in the US will join the fun by airing blocks of fan-favorite episodes on February 27 starting at 3:30 p.m. Plus, YTV in Canada will air a marathon of the final four episodes of Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures starting at 1 p.m. PST. Check your local listings to confirm time and channel.
To mark this year's Pokémon Day, the Pokémon Center is debuting a new line of premium apparel called Poké Ball Classics. The collection includes clothes and accessories featuring a clean Poké Ball pattern that's perfect for when you want to dress your best but also show off your Pokémon pride. The Poké Ball Classics collection launches February 27 at PokemonCenter.com.
Following last year's big Pikachu Funko Pop! reveal, Bulbasaur is the next Pokémon to get the Funko Pop! treatment. Look for this beloved first partner Pokémon to arrive in Pop! form on February 27.
Have fun celebrating Pokémon Day 2019!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/fun-pokemon-day-2019-activities-abound/
Pokémon TCG Trade & Play Day Heading to a Store Near You
Bring your Pokémon TCG cards to participating retailers to trade with other fans and get a special oversize pack.
Get an early start on Pokémon Day 2019 festivities by heading to select retailers for a Pokémon Trade & Play Day. Celebrate the fun of playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game with friends, as well as the recent release of the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Sun & Moon—Team Up.
Visit a participating Best Buy location on February 23 or a participating GameStop on February 23–24 to meet up with other Pokémon fans, receive a special oversize booster pack, and trade Pokémon TCG cards with other attendees. Canadian residents can head to Toys“R”Us on February 16 or EB Games on February 23 to take part in Pokémon Trade & Play Day.
The oversize booster packs contain a 3-card mini pack of Pokémon TCG cards, a Pokémon coin, a fun activity sheet, and a guide to the Pokémon TCG. Everyone is invited to bring their Pokémon TCG cards to trade and show off with other fans. Organizers at each store will also have Pokémon TCG cards that they can trade with guests. There is no cost to participate in this event, but please note that the giveaways are only available while supplies last.
So, organize your trade binders and get ready for Pokémon Trade & Play Day! And be sure to check out the selection of new Sun & Moon—Team Up cards while you're there.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-tcg-trade-play-day-heading-to-a-store-near-you/
Press Release - Pokémon Day 2019
Pokémon Day, the annual pop-culture holiday dedicated to all things Pokémon, arrives on February 27, and The Pokémon Company International has announced a variety of offerings to help fans celebrate. This year, Pokémon Trainers can look forward to Pokémon Trading Card Game events, curated animated content on Twitch and Pokémon TV, new merchandise from Pokémon Center, retail promotions, and more.On February 27, 1996, the first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, released in Japan, kicking off a global phenomenon that would become one of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world for more than 20 years. In commemoration of this pop-culture milestone, The Pokémon Company International provides fans with activities, products, and promotions that give them additional opportunities to engage with the Pokémon brand.
“Pokémon Day is about celebrating the incredible fans that have made Pokémon one of the most beloved entertainment franchises in the world,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of consumer marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “As a thank-you to the community, we're excited to provide them with more ways to experience all things Pokémon.”
Key Pokémon Day highlights include:
Pokémon Trading Card Game Trade & Play Events
Select retailers, including GameStop and Best Buy in the US and EB Games in Canada, will host Trade & Play events for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in celebration of the latest expansion, Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up. Attendees will receive a free oversize booster pack containing cards and other goodies (while supplies last), and they'll have the opportunity to play the Pokémon TCG and trade cards with other fans. Event details for participating retailers are as follows:
- GameStop: Over 2,500 stores in the US will host events on February 23 and February 24. In addition, GameStop will release an exclusive Lapras plush by Wicked Cool Toys during the events.
- Best Buy: Over 100 stores in the US will host events on February 23.
- EB Games: Over 100 stores in Canada will host events on February 23.
Curated Animated Content on Twitch, Pokémon TV, and Broadcast
Trainers will be able to relive some of their favorite moments from the animated TV series and movies as the Twitch Pokémon Marathon returns on Pokémon Day. From February 27 through May 5, fans can tune in to twitch.tv/twitchpresents to watch Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon the Series: Black & White, Pokémon the Series: XY, and select movies.
Twitch will showcase some of their favorite episodes and movies all day on February 27, with content highlighting Pokémon like Pikachu, Zekrom, Eevee, Snorlax, and others that appear as TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX from the recently released Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion.
On Pokémon TV, available via the app for iOS and Android devices and on Pokémon.com, fans can watch episodes featuring Gengar and Mimikyu, which can also be found paired together as a TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX. Disney XD in the US and YTV in Canada will also join the fun by showcasing blocks of fan-favorite episodes on February 27.
Brand-New Collection from Pokémon Center
Pokémon Center will release Poké Ball Classics, a new collection of premium-quality apparel and accessories that are fitting for the workplace and dressy occasions. Sporting a clean and crisp Poké Ball pattern, the line includes a bifold wallet, tie, infinity scarf, polo shirt, messenger bag, and Fossil watches for women and men.
Poké Ball Classics will be available starting February 27 at PokemonCenter.com, the premier destination for Pokémon merchandise in the US.
Pokémon Streetwear Collaboration with 10.Deep
Pokémon will soon debut a US streetwear apparel collaboration with streetwear brand 10.Deep Clothing Inc. The Pokémon Company International and 10.Deep have partnered to create a capsule collection for spring/summer 2019, with apparel featuring the infamous Team Rocket.
The items will be available on February 27 at a pop-up event taking place at the 10.Deep flagship store in New York City and on 10Deep.com. Following the initial launch, the line will be available at select boutiques.
Special Toys and Retail Promotions
On February 27, The Pokémon Company International and Funko will add Bulbasaur to their roster of Funko Pop! Pokémon figures. Fans can sign up at Funko.com to receive updates on product availability.
In addition, Build-A-Bear Workshop will offer an online discount of up to 30 percent off all Pokémon bundles at buildabear.com and buildabear.co.uk from February 25 through February 27.
