Pokémon Festa 2018 is being held at the Lotte Department Store in Jamsil, Seoul, South Korea from September 14th, 2018 until September 26th, 2018. A Pokémon Pop-Up Store, a Pokémon TCG School, a Pokémon Stamp Rally and a Pikachu Parade are some of the festivities that will take place during the festival.

Schedule:

∙ Pokémon Pop-Up Store in Jamsil: Friday, September 14th, 2018 to September 28th, 2018, Lotte Department Store, Jamsil Store, World Street (B1F)
∙ Pokémon TCG School: September 15th, 2018 to September 16th, 2018, Lotte Department Store, Jamsil Store Cultural Center (12F)
∙ Pokémon Stamp Rally: September 21th, 2018 to September 22nd, 2018, Lotte World Mall & Lotte Department Store Jamsil Store
∙ Pikachu Parade and Pikachu Meet and Greet: September 22nd, 2018 and September 25th, 2018, Avenue & Lotte Department Store Jamsil Store World Street

Source: https://story.kakao.com/ch/pokemonkorea/IFSwX5Ap0KA

Pokémon GO - Week in Korea 2018

Niantic has announced that from September 21st, 2018 until September, 23rd, 2018, players in Seoul will be able to encounter Feebas and Trapinch while Tropius and Unown can be encountered near the Lotte Department Store in Jamsil and the Lotte World Mall. These Pokémon were previously unavailable to catch in Korea.

From September 21st, 2018 until September 26th, 2018, a Pokémon GO strap will be distributed at the Lotte World Mall Outdoor Square on a first-come-first-served basis!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/ko/post/pokemonfesta2018

Korean National Champion - Suwoong Cheong's Metagross Event Pokémon Distribution

From September 15th, 2018 until September 26th, 2018, to promote the opening of the Pokémon Pop-Up Store, in the first floor basement of the Jamsil Lotte Department Store, the WCSK2018 Master Division Champion Suwoong Cheong's Metagross will be distributed to players of Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

The Metagross is Level 50, has the Ability Clear Body and knows the moves: Iron Head, Ice Punch, Bullet Punch and Stomping Tantrum.


Sources: https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/news/835 and https://www.facebook.com/PokemonCoKr/photos/a.990899457616089/1944953755543983/?type=3&permPage=1

A code card for a Shiny Poipole that can evolve into Naganadel as soon as it levels up is being distributed at participating GameStop locations from September 17, 2018 until October 7, 2018 in the United States.

United Kingdom: Smyths from September 17th, 2018 until October 15th, 2018
Europe: September 2018 Trainer Club Newsletter

Pick Up a Pearly Poipole at GameStop

For a limited time, you can get a code at your local GameStop store to add a Shiny Poipole to your game.

Most of the Trainers who encountered the Ultra Beast Poipole in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon found it as its usual violet color. Starting on September 17, you can get your hands on a Shiny Poipole, whose radiant white hue will surely stand out in your Pokémon collection.

From September 17 to October 7, when you visit your local participating GameStop store you can get a code that will let you receive a Shiny Poipole in your game. This special Poipole will already know the move Dragon Pulse, meaning it can evolve into Naganadel as soon as it levels up. Poipole knows several other crafty moves, too, including Venom Drench and Nasty Plot, making it ready for battle against your friends.

Code cards will be available at GameStop only between September 17 and October 7, so don't miss your chance to add the brilliant Shiny Poipole to your game!

Shiny Poipole

Lv. 40
Ability: Beast Boost
Moves:
Venom Drench
Nasty Plot
Poison Jab
Dragon Pulse

Use these steps, along with your code, to get Shiny Poipole.

1. Open your Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon game.
2. Select Mystery Gift on the main menu.
3. Select Receive Gift.
4. Select Get with Code/Password, then Yes, then Yes again to connect to the internet.
5. Enter your code.
6. Watch as Shiny Poipole arrives in your game.
7. Speak to the delivery person in any Pokémon Center to receive your Shiny Poipole.
8. Be sure to save your game!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pick-up-a-pearly-poipole-at-gamestop/

Get Shiny Poipole at GameStop!

Visit participating GameStop stores to add Poipole to your Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon game! What’s more, this Shiny Poipole will be a brilliant white color instead of the usual purple. It will also know the move Dragon Pulse, meaning it can evolve into Naganadel as soon as it levels up. You can get Poipole by picking up a code card at your local GameStop between September 17 and October 7, so don't miss your chance!

Available September 17–October 7, 2018

Source: https://drm.pokemontcg.com/en-us/?cid=tw:social:drm:poipoledistro&utm_source=tw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drm&utm_term=poipoledistro#distribution

YouTube Trailer - Celebrate Dragon Pokémon with This Special TCG Expansion!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jglmQQeK5SA

The Legendary duo of Kyogre and Groudon has dominated the land and seas since originally appearing in the Hoenn region. Now you can get one of them via a code from your local participating store. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Sun players can get Kyogre, and Pokémon Ultra Moon and Pokémon Moon players can get Groudon.


United States: GameStop - August 3rd to 26th, 2018
Canada: EB Games
UK: GAME
Ireland: GameStop
Germany: GameStop
Spain: GAME
France: Micromania
Italy: GameStop
Australia: EB Games
Mexico: Best Buy
Chile: weplay store
Guatemala: El Duende
Colombia: Alkosto HiperAhorro
Panama: Felix Estigames
Costa Rica: Vertigo
Peru: Phantom
Honduras: Game Station

How to Get Kyogre or Groudon

1. Open your Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moon game.
2. Select Mystery Gift on the main menu.
3. Select Receive Gift.
4. Select Get with Code/Password, then Yes, then Yes again to connect to the internet.
5. Enter your code.
6. Watch as the Legendary Pokémon arrives in your game!
7. Speak to the delivery person in any Pokémon Center to receive your Legendary Pokémon.
8. Be sure to save your game.

Kyogre and Groudon - Level / Moves:

YouTube Trailer - Kyogre and Groudon await you in August!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGWEd15g44U

The official Pokémon website has announced that Meloetta will be distributed to players of Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon who are attending the Pokémon World Championships 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States on August 24th, 2018 through August 26th, 2018.

Get the Melody Pokémon Meloetta at Worlds

The Mythical Pokémon Meloetta will raise its voice in Nashville this August at the Pokémon World Championships! Nashville is famous for the many talented musicians whose names were made there, making it the perfect place for Meloetta to take the stage. All Pokémon World Championship attendees can get a performance-ready Meloetta holding a Metronome and knowing a full set of musical moves. This is a momentous event, as Meloetta is the first Mythical Pokémon to be given out as a Pokémon World Championship event.

If you're attending the Pokémon World Championships on August 24–26 and want to add this special Meloetta to your Pokémon collection, remember to bring your system in the Nintendo 3DS family and your copy of Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon. You can get only one Meloetta per game. Meloetta will be available outside of the main event hall, so you don't need a Worlds entry badge to receive the Pokémon.

Look for signs at the Pokémon World Championships for distribution times and instructions on how to get Meloetta. Meloetta

Level: 50
Ability: Serene Grace
Held Item: Metronome
Moves: Celebrate, Relic Song, Round, Sing

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2018/pokemon-distribution/

The official Pokémon website has announced that a Krookodile based on the one used by Ryota Otsubo in the 2017's Pokémon World Championships Video Game Masters Division, will be distributed at the Pokémon North America International Championships at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, between Friday, July 6th, 2018 and Sunday, July 8th, 2018.

Get a Champion's Krookodile!

Stop by the North America International Championships to add last year’s champion's Pokémon to your game.

The Pokémon North America International Championships features some of the finest players in the world battling it out in fierce Pokémon Trading Card Game and video game competitions. To commemorate the hard work that goes into being the best, Pokémon fans will be able to get a Krookodile that matches the one that Ryota Otsubo used to become 2017's Pokémon World Championships Video Game Masters Division Champion. During his victory, Ryota's Krookodile held a Groundium Z Z-Crystal, which this Pokémon will not be holding. You can, however, let your Krookodile hold the Groundium Z that you earn from Hapu when you defeat her in the Poni Island grand trial.

Come to the Pokémon North America International Championships at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, between Friday, July 6 and Sunday, July 8, 2018, and look for signs there to find out how to get your Krookodile via local wireless. You'll need your own system in the Nintendo 3DS family and a copy of Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon to get Ryota's Krookodile. You can receive Ryota's Krookodile even if you don't have an event badge.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-champions-krookodile/

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entries follow:

Theater Event Information

The mythical Pokémon Zeraora arrives from the theater screen to your copy of Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Pocket Monsters Ultra Moon! Make sure you too bring your Nintendo 3DS to the movie theater and befriend the Zeraora that arrives from the screen!


Availability period: From Friday July 13th until that theater is done screening the Pokémon movie.
*Screening period varies depending on theater. Please contact your local theater for their schedule.
*Also note that even if the theater is still screening the movie, the availability period will end Sunday September 30th.

These are the Nintendo 3DS games you can be given "Zeraora" in!

The Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"

*Both the cartridge versions and the download versions can be used.
*You can not receive this giveaway in any other "Pocket Monsters" series game, like "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon".

Check out the Zeraora we're giving out!!


Zeraora, the mythical Pokémon you can't encounter during normal gameplay!

Species: Thunderclap Pokémon
Type: Electric
Height: 1.5m
Weight: 44.5kg
Level: 50
Ability: Volt Absorb
Moves: Plasma Fists, Thunder Punch, Close Combat, Thunder
Ball: Precious Ball
Ribbon: Wish Ribbon
Held Item: Air Balloon
Owner's name: Fura City

Zeraora is a mythical Pokémon discovered in the world of "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
that can't be met during normal gameplay.
Zeraora is able to move through the air at great speed thanks to the massive electric current it emits through the paw pads on both hands and both feet!
Not only is its speed is comparable to the speed of lightning and thus can't be followed by the naked eye, it is also said that the afterimages of the electricity it emits from its claws leave an imprint of its movements behind.
In addition, it is able to stockpile the external electric energy it takes in inside its body, then use this as its own energy!

Nullify damage with the Ability "Volt Absorb"!!

This Ability nullifies damage from Electric type moves and recovers one fourth of your HP. It's the perfect Ability for Zeraora, which is able to take energy into its body!






"Plasma Fists", the move only Zeraora can learn!!


During the turn this move is used,
Normal type moves become Electric type!
Type: Electric Category: Physical







Zeraora also knows these moves:

Thunder Punch


Attacks the target with an electrified punch. This may also cause the paralysis condition.
Type: Electric Category: Physical

Close Combat


Even though it lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def, this is a very powerful move where the user attacks the target up close without guarding itself.
Type: Fighting Category: Physical

Thunder


An attack that drops a wicked thunderbolt on the target. This may also cause the paralysis condition.
Type: Electric Category: Special

How to receive Zeraora

You make sure to bring your Nintendo 3DS to the movie theater to receive Zeraora as well!

Important: Make sure to receive "Zeraora" during the intermission right before or after the movie screening, while sitting in your audience seat. Also, make sure to keep your Nintendo 3DS series game system closed while the movie is being screened in order to not bother other members of the audience.

*These instructions will use the term "Nintendo 3DS series system" as a generic name referring to the following models: New Nintendo 3DS, New 3DS LL, New 2DS LL, 3DS, 3DS LL and 2DS.

Advance preparation: Get ready to receive "Zeraora"!
What you need to bring when receiving it:
*A sufficiently charged Nintendo 3DS series system
(You can use any of the following: New Nintendo 3DS, New 3DS LL, New 2DS LL, 3DS, 3DS LL and 2DS)
*A copy of either of the Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
(both the cart version and the download version can be used)
("Zeraora" can not be received in any other "Pocket Monsters" series game, like "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon")

Make preparations in the game itself as well:
*Make sure you won't have the max amount of wonder cards.
*Make sure the wireless communication on your Nintendo 3DS system is turned "ON"

Step 1: Receive the "Wonder Card" in the theater
Turn on the Nintendo 3DS series system after making the game accessible, then start the game, choose "Mystery Gift" from the menu screen, and receive the "Wonder Card" by following these steps:
*Choose "Mystery Gift" from the menu that appears after the title screen and press A.
*On the next screen, select "Receive Gift" and press A.
*On the next screen, select "Receive via local communication" and press A. Then select "Yes" to confirm you want the communication to start and press A.
*Once you've selected the "Gift" to receive and pressed A, you'll finally start to receive it.
*Do not turn off the power or the communication while the gift is being received.
*You will see a confirmations screen once the gift has been received. At this point, the gift has automatically been saved, so you can safely turn the power off.

This is all you need to do in the theater itself!

Step 2: Receive "Zeraora" from the Pokémon Center!
Once you have received the "Wonder Card", you can receive "Zeraora" from the Pokémon Center in the game. Choose "Continue Play" from the title screen to resume your game, then follow these steps to receive it:
*After resuming the game, ensure there is an "empty" space among your Pokémon on hand.
*Enter a nearby Pokémon Center.
(Pokémon Centers are located in various spots throughout the game. It is estimated you will have to play for about an hour and a half until you can first visit one)
*Talk to the delivery person in orange clothes with the A button to receive "Zeraora".
*After confirming you now have Zeraora, make sure to save the game.

For those who have not started playing yet:
*When you first start playing "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon", the "Mystery Gift" menu will not be avilable. Those of you playing for the first time will see a different title menu instead.
Choose a language from here and start the game, then play until the "Save" function becomes available to you and save the game.
Next, press the HOME button on your New Nintendo 3DS/New 3DS LL/New 2DS LL/3DS/3DS LL/2DS and end the game, then restart it and the standard title menu will display.

If you are unable to receive the gift, please check the following steps:

Step 1: If you are unable to receive the "Wonder Card"
If the game tells you you have too many gifts:
The game will tell you this if you have 48 "Wonder Cards". Please discard a "Wonder Card" to make room in your album, and you'll be able to receive "Gifts" again. If you don't have any "Wonder Cards" you can immediately discard, resume your adventure and receive any gifts you have yet to receive from the delivery person at the Pokémon Center. By doing this, you will be able to throw away "Wonder Cards".
How to discard "Wonder Cards":
*Select "View Album".
*Choose a card you don't need from your "Wonder Cards".
*Select "Discard card".
*You will be asked to confirm. Choose "Yes".

If the game tells you wireless communication is turned off:
If you have a New Nintendo 3DS/New 3DSLL/New 2DS LL/2DS, go to the "HOME menu settings" menu in the top left corner of the home menu, then to "Wireless Communication/NFC" from there, and activate it. If you have a Nintendo 3DS/3DSLL, set wireless communication to ON by sliding the wireless switch at the right hand side of the system marked WIRELESS.

Step 2: If you are unable to receive the Pokémon
If the delivery person tells you you have too many Pokémon on hand:
You will see this message if you talk to the delivery person in orange clothes when having 6 Pokémon on hand. In order to receive a giveaway Pokémon, ensure there is an "empty" space among your Pokémon on hand. Use the computer in the middle right side of the Pokémon Center to put one of your Pokémon on hand in one of the boxes in the computer. Then talk to the delivery person again, and you will be able to receive the Pokémon.

If you receive any other messages, please contact the Pokémon Customer Service Support Center. For contact information, click here.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/theater/

From June 1st, 2018 until June 24th, 2018, the Legendary Pokémon Shiny Zygarde will be available to get at participating stores around the world via a code to obtain it in Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon.


Canada / Australia: EB Games
Germany / Italy / United States: GameStop
United Kingdom / Spain: GAME
France: Micromania

Grab the Legendary Pokémon Shiny Zygarde This June!

Trainers can add the incredible Legendary Pokémon Shiny Zygarde to their collection in Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon this June. Zygarde is the Order Pokémon and was originally discovered in the Kalos region.

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, Shiny Zygarde will be distributed with the following characteristics:
Level: 100
Ability: Aura Break
Held Item: Gold Bottle Cap
Moves: Thousand Arrows, Outrage, Extreme Speed, Dragon Dance

In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, Shiny Zygarde will be distributed with the following characteristics:
Level: 60
Ability: Aura Break
Moves: Land’s Wrath, Glare, Safeguard, Dragon Breath

How to claim Shiny Zygarde:
1. Open your Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moon game.
2. Select Mystery Gift on the main menu.
3. Select Receive Gift.
4. Select Get via Internet, then Yes to connect to the internet.
5. Watch as Shiny Zygarde arrives in your game!
6. Speak to the delivery person in any Pokémon Center to receive your Shiny Zygarde.
7. Be sure to save your game.

Zygarde - Level / Moves:

YouTube Trailer - Shiny Zygarde Joins the Year of Legendary Pokémon in June 2018!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYYsy6ny1g0

From May 4th, 2018 until May 27th, 2018, Yveltal and Xerneas will be available to get at participating stores around the world via a code to obtain Yveltal in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Sun or Xerneas in Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon.


Canada / Australia: EB Games
Germany / Italy / United States: GameStop
United Kingdom / Spain: GAME
France: Micromania

LEGENDARY POKÉMON YVELTAL AND XERNEAS CHARACTER DISTRIBUTION COMING IN MAY

PLUS YVELTAL AND XERNEAS BOOSTERS ARE AVAILABLE IN LATEST POKÉMON DUEL BOOSTER The Pokémon Company International announced today that Yveltal and Xerneas will be the next Pokémon featured in the yearlong celebration of Legendary Pokémon. Beginning May 4 until May 26, players can receive either Yveltal or Xerneas* in their Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems. Code cards will be available at GAME in the UK and GameStop in Ireland.

In addition, both Yveltal and Xerneas are two of the 11 new Boosters available from today in Pokémon Duel as part of the game’s latest update.

These Legendary Pokémon first appeared in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. When the wings and tail feathers of Yveltal spread wide and glow red, it can absorb the life force of living creatures. Xerneas is a Fairy-type Pokémon, and it is said it can share eternal life when the horns on its head shine in seven colours.

Yveltal and Xerneas - Level / Moves:

YouTube Trailer - Add Xerneas or Yveltal to Your Pokémon Game in the Year of Legendary Pokémon!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4iX3qqwtTc

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

Shaymin Event Pokémon Distribution

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

Shaymin Promo TCG Card Illustrated by Shoko Nakagawa

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

Special Clear Card

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

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

Clear Card Holder

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

Pokémon Center 20th Anniversary Pikachu Promo TCG Card

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


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

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Center - 20th Anniversary Promotion Video

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

From April 4th, 2018 until April 25th, 2018, Entei and Raikou will be available to get wirelessly via the Nintendo Network on the Nintendo 3DS in Europe while players in the United States must obtain them from participating Target stores. Players in Canada can get them in the Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter. Players of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Sun will be able to get Entei while players of Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon can get Raikou.

LEGENDARY POKÉMON ENTEI AND RAIKOU CHARACTER DISTRIBUTION COMING VIA WIFI IN APRIL

The Pokémon Company International today announced that Entei and Raikou will be the next Pokémon featured in the yearlong celebration of Legendary Pokémon. Beginning April 4 until April 25, the Legendary Pokémon Entei or Raikou will be wirelessly distributed via Nintendo Network for Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moon games for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of system.

Both powerful Legendary Pokémon from the Johto region, Raikou can shoot bolts of lightning from the rain clouds on its back and Entei is thought to have been born inside an erupting volcano. Each is a significant addition to any Trainer’s lineup. Players will receive one of these Legendary Pokémon in their game, which one determined by the version they have, as well as an extra gift if redeeming in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon.

On April 6, The Pokémon TCG: Legends of Johto GX Collection will be available at participating retailers. This impressive collection includes never-before-seen foil promo cards featuring Entei-GX and Raikou-GX and much more.

Boosters featuring Entei and Raikou are also available for in-app purchase in Pokémon Duel, the exciting mobile strategy game in which fans deploy digital Pokémon figures and battle based on strategic moves to reach a goal in the opponent’s territory.

Entei and Raikou - Level / Moves:

YouTube Trailer - Entei and Raikou Join the 2018 Legendary Pokémon Celebration!

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