Pokémon Bank subscribers can receive a special Decidueye, Incineroar and Primarina from March 9th, 2018 until October 31st, 2018. These Pokémon come with their Hidden Ability and it is the first time that these Pokémon have been distributed with their Hidden Abilities.

A New Bonus for Pokémon Bank Subscribers

Everyone who has registered for Pokémon Bank can get a special Decidueye, Incineroar, and Primarina.

Pokémon Bank is the paid service for your Nintendo 3DS family of systems that allows you to store and transfer your Pokémon online! And for a limited time, if you sign up or are already registered for Pokémon Bank, you'll receive three cool Pokémon originally discovered in the Alola region for your Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon game. The three Pokémon will each arrive with a Hidden Ability that is not available through normal gameplay. This is the first chance to get these Pokémon with their Hidden Abilities, making this a special opportunity!

Decidueye's Hidden Ability is Long Reach, an Ability that no other obtainable Pokémon has had before. It allows the Pokémon to use its moves without making contact with its opponents, so Decidueye won't take damage from Abilities like Rough Skin or held items like Rocky Helmet.

Incineroar's Hidden Ability, Intimidate, lowers its opponent's Attack when Incineroar enters battle. With Intimidate, you can cut down on the attacking power of opponents that rely on physical attacks.

Primarina's Liquid Voice Hidden Ability has also never been available for a Pokémon until now. With Liquid Voice, all of Primarina's sound-based moves become Water type. Because these moves become the same type as Primarina, their power is increased!

To receive these Pokémon, become an active Pokémon Bank subscriber by October 31, 2018. The cost for Pokémon Bank is $4.99 for a one-year subscription. You can sign up and download Pokémon Bank via Nintendo eShop.

To receive Decidueye, Incineroar, and Primarina:

1. Start Pokémon Bank and select the game in which you would like to receive the gift.
2. After receiving your gift in Pokémon Bank, start up the game you previously selected.
3. You will receive your Pokémon as a Mystery Gift from the delivery person in any Pokémon Center.
4. Remember to save your game!

Note: You will receive only one trio of Pokémon per Pokémon Bank account.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-bonus-for-pokemon-bank-subscribers/

The NIHONBARE Campaign celebrating the opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo DX will take place from Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 through Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan. The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe will open on the fifth floor of Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018.

This is also the opening of the first Pokémon themed permanent cafe, where visitors can enjoy food and drinks inspired by Pokémon! Free gifts not found anywhere else will also be available here. Merchandise commemorating the opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo DX will be available, and fun events are also planned! (Reservations are required for the cafe. Reservations will be taken starting in early March.）

Free gifts include a Kabigon with the Sunny Day move and a Pikachu holding a Lemonade!

Visitors will receive a free gift of Kabigon with the Sunny Day move only at Pokémon Center Tokyo DX! To celebrate the Pokémon Cafe opening, a Pikachu holding a Lemonade will be given at no charge to visitors of Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan! Gifts can be redeemed in Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, and Pokémon Moon. It will be distributed from Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 until April 22nd, 2018.

Free gifts for visiting and shopping!

Visitors will receive one special clear card for free! The design depends on the date and store. Please note that quantities are limited and clear cards may run out during the promotional campaign!

TCG Booster Pack Promo Cards

Starting on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan, those that purchase 5 booster packs can receive a Cherry-Blossom Afro Pikachu (桜アフロのピカチュウ) TCG promo card while supplies last. Also starting on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at Pokémon Center Tokyo DX, those that make any purchase at that store can receive the Gentleman Pikachu (紳士風のピカチュウ) TCG promo card while supplies last.

Pokémon Center Tokyo DX Special Mini Folding Fan

Starting on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at Pokémon Center Tokyo DX, those that purchase at least 5000 yen worth of merchandise can get a Special Mini Folding Fan as a present.

Greetings from Gentleman Pikachu and Hakama Pikachu!

Pikachu is coming to visit Pokémon Centers nationwide! Hakama Pikachu can only be seen at Pokémon Center TOKYO DX!!


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_tokyodx/english/ and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_tokyodx/

YouTube Promo - Pokémon Center Hot Information "Pokémon Center Tokyo DX Opening Campaign"

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuwqoTe836s

From March 1st, 2018 until March 24th, 2018, Heatran and Regigigas will be available to get wirelessly via the Nintendo Network on the Nintendo 3DS in Europe while players in the United States will have to get the code via the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter. Players of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Sun will be able to get Regigigas while players of Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon can get Heatran.

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LEGENDARY POKÉMON HEATRAN AND REGIGIGAS CHARACTER COMING IN MARCH VIA WIFI DISTRIBUTION

The Pokémon Company International today announced that Heatran and Regigigas will be the next Pokémon featured in the yearlong celebration of Legendary Pokémon

The Pokémon Company International today announced that Heatran and Regigigas will be the next Pokémon featured in the yearlong celebration of Legendary Pokémon. Heatran and Regigigas will be wirelessly distributed via Nintendo Network on the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems from 1 March to 24 March. Trainers playing Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Sun will be able add the colossal Regigigas to their game, and Trainers playing Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon will receive the fiery power of Heatran.

YouTube Trailer - Celebrate the Legendary Pokémon Heatran and Regigigas in March!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6b0nVu4hzM

From Friday, March 2nd, 2018 until Monday, April 9th, 2018, the Alternate Colored Ultra Beast Campaign (輝くウルトラビーストキャンペーン) will be held! If you purchase Pocket Monster Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon at a participating store, you will receive a serial code that will unlock an Alternate Colored Bebenomu Ultra Beast. Those that already own a copy of Pocket Monster Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon are also eligible to get this present.

Participating Stores: Aeon, Aeon Super Center, Aeon Style, Ito Yokado, Edion, Geo, 7/11, Koshin Electric, TSUTAYA, Toys R Us, Nojima, Bic Camera, Kozima, Soft Map, Futaba Books, Heiwado, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Wondergoo, Amazon.co.jp, Rakuten, Pokémon Stores and Pokémon Centers.


This Alternate Colored Bebenomu knows the move Dragon Pulse. If Bebenomu levels up while knowing Dragon Pulse, it will evolve into Agoyon.


From March 2nd, 2018 until supplies last, those that purchase 5 TCG booster packs can receive promo cards. 6 different cards are available with a special Alternate Colored Ultra Beast Campaign (輝くウルトラビーストキャンペーン) logo on the cards.



Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2018/02/180216_cm01.html and http://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2018/20180216_001094.html

The February 2018 distributions for the Legendary Year of Pokémon are now available and Dialga or Palkia are available a store participating locations around the world.

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LEGENDARY POKÉMON DIALGA AND PALKIA NOW AVAILABLE AT GAME AND GAMESTOP; POKÉMON TCG: SUN & MOON—ULTRA PRISM EXPANSION HITS STORE SHELVES

Start a Legendary Year Off Right with Powerful New Additions to Pokémon TCG Decks and Video Game Lineups!

The Pokémon Company International today announced this year’s first Legendary Pokémon video game character distribution and launched the next expansion to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism. Starting today, UK based Trainers can visit a participating GAME retail location, while those in Ireland can visit Gamestop, to receive the Legendary Pokémon Dialga or Palkia for their Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moon games for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems, while supplies last. The brand-new Pokémon TCG expansion is available at participating retailers and hobby shop locations across both countries, bringing new cards and the all-new Prism Star mechanic into play.

Both Dialga and Palkia are powerful Legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, and each is a significant addition to any Trainer’s lineup. By visiting participating GameStop locations, players can receive a card with a secret code that can be redeemed in Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moon. 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. Distribution codes are available for free starting today, and will be available until February 28.

Code Distributions:

US, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Italy: Gamestop until February 28th, 2018
Canada and Australia/NZ: EBGames until February 28th, 2018
UK and Spain: GAME until February 28th, 2018
France: Micromania until February 28th, 2018
Netherlands: GameMania until February 28th, 2018
Belgium: Smartoys
Portugal: FNAC stores

YouTube Trailer - Dialga and Palkia Lead the Way in 2018!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylbzDB1JdSc

The Pokémon Company International announced that from Feburary 2018 until November 2018, various event Pokémon distributions, TCG product launches, anime promotions and mobile game events will take place during that time.

CELEBRATE A LEGENDARY YEAR OF POKÉMON IN 2018

Video Game Distributions, New Pokémon TCG Products, Mobile Updates, Retail Promotions and More Legendary Pokémon-Related Offerings Await Trainers in the Coming Year


The Pokémon Company International today announced plans to celebrate a legendary year in 2018, highlighting some of the most sought-after Pokémon yet to be discovered. From February to November, Legendary Pokémon will be featured across the franchise, including monthly video game character distributions, new Pokémon Trading Card Game products, mobile game retail and animation promotions.

Legendary Pokémon are extremely rare and powerful Pokémon, which exist across all regions of the Pokémon universe. Often elusive and incredibly hard to catch, Legendary Pokémon hold the answers to Pokémon lore and are deeply rooted to the regions from which they originate. Fans can learn more about these Pokémon at https://www.pokemonlegendary.com/

“As a thank-you to all the Trainers out there who have been so committed and passionate about Pokémon over the years, we want to make 2018 a legendary year,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “We’re offering fans a chance to access these powerful Legendary Pokémon across the brand while celebrating their role in the franchise’s legacy.”

Pokémon Video Game Distributions

Each month this year from February to November, players will be able to receive a different Legendary Pokémon as a free distribution through many of the Pokémon brand’s partners for owners of PokémonTM Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, and Pokémon Moon video games for the Nintendo 3DSTM family of systems. While fans can look forward to details about where and how to receive each of the distributions throughout the year, these Legendary Pokémon will be available to all players as part of the following schedule:

• February: Dialga, the Steel- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, or Palkia, the Water- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Sinnoh region
  • This first distribution will be available in the UK from Game and from Gamestop in Ireland. For further information please visit www.game.co.uk or www.gamestop.ie
• March: Regigigas, the Normal-type Legendary Pokémon, or Heatran, the Fire- and Steel-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Sinnoh region
• April: Raikou, the Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, or Entei, the Fire-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Johto region
• May: Xerneas, the Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon, or Yveltal, the Dark- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Kalos region
• June: Zygarde, the Dragon- and Ground-type Legendary Pokémon with three distinct Formes, from the Kalos and Alola regions
• July: Tornadus, the Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, or Thundurus, the Electric- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Unova region
• August: Groudon, the Ground-type Legendary Pokémon, or Kyogre, the Water-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Hoenn region
• September: Latios or Latias, the Dragon- and Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Hoenn region
• October: Reshiram, the Dragon- and Fire-type Legendary Pokémon, or Zekrom, the Dragon- and Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Unova region
• November: Ho-Oh, the Fire- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, or Lugia, the Psychic- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Johto region

YouTube Trailer - Solve Mysteries with Detective Pikachu!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNnaJZ8Z4EY

From January 20th, 2018 until March 11th, 2018, the Rainbow Rocket Gang Campaign (レインボーロケット団の野望 キャンペーン) will take place at the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan. A bunch of new goods, event Pokémon distributions and staff members dressed up as the bosses of Rainbow Rocket Gang will be part of the campaign.

What is Rainbow Rocket Gang

"Rainbow Rocket Gang" is an organization that appears in Nintendo 3DS software "Pocket Monster Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon." Bosses from the past Pocket Monsters games gathered together and have formed the greatest evil organization "Rainbow Rocket Gang". This time, at the Pokémon Centers, we will hold a campaign focused on the bosses of the "Rainbow Rocket Gang". Everyone who visits will become an honorary member of "Rainbow Rocket Gang", so please enjoy!

Rainbow Rocket Gang Bosses Pokémon Event Distribution

From January 20th, 2018 until March 11th, 2018, the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan will distribute the Rainbow Rocket Gang Bosses Pokémon to players of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The schedule for their distribution changes weekly so check the schedule to see when each will be distributed.

Rainbow Rocket Gang Merchandise

From Saturday, January 20th, 2018, those that purchase 2000yen (tax included) in merchandise at the Pokémon Centers or Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan can receive 1 of 6 different Boss Pikachu Message Cards given at random.


For every 5 Pokémon Card Game Booster packs that are purchased at the Pokémon Centers, the Pokémon Center Online or the Pokémon Stores, patrons can receive 1 of 7 different Boss Pikachu TCG Promo cards.


7 Pikachu plushies dressed as each of the Rainbow Rocket Gang bosses will be available to purchase at the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores.

Let's Meet Rainbow Rocket Gang Bosses at the Pokémon Centers

On Saturday's, Sunday's and holiday's from January 20th, 2018 until March 11th, 2018, the Leaders of Rainbow Rocket Gang will appear at the Pokémon Centers nationwide in Japan. In addition, the boss's Pikachu wearing the boss's uniform will also make appearances!

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/secret_teams_2018/

The Pokémon Company International has announced that a Shiny Silvally will be distributed in North America and Europe at participating GameStop, GAME and EB Games locations.

Add a Shiny Silvally to Your Ranks

Don’t miss out on your chance to collect a uniquely colored version of the Synthetic Pokémon Silvally.

Power up your Pokémon party with a bit of Legendary Pokémon flair by visiting a participating GameStop and EB Games where you can pick up a code card that allows Trainers to receive a Shiny Silvally in their copy of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon. Shiny Silvally radiates in battle with its RKS System Ability, and you can give it a memory disc to hold to change its type, then unleash its signature Multi-Attack! Act fast! These code cards will only be available from October 23 to November 13, 2017 while supplies last, and the codes must be entered by February 13, 2018. Don't miss out on Shiny Silvally!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/add-a-shiny-silvally-to-your-ranks/

Add Shiny Silvally to Your Team in Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon from 3 November at GAME

The Pokémon Silvally will be making its debut in the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Sun & Moon—Crimson Invasion, when it launches on 3 November

London—Tuesday, 17 October 2017—The Pokémon Silvally will be making its debut in the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Sun & Moon—Crimson Invasion, when it launches on 3 November.

To celebrate the launch of Sun & Moon—Crimson Invasion and Silvally’s first appearance in the Pokémon TCG, owners of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon video games can head down to their local GAME store between 3–16 November and receive a special code for a battle-ready Shiny Silvally at no cost.

Silvally has the Ability RKS System, which causes this Pokémon to change type when holding specific type-related items. It also has the exclusive move Multi-Attack, an attack that changes type depending on which type of memory disc it is holding.

To receive a Shiny Silvally, fans must own a system in the Nintendo 3DS family and a copy of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon. For more information about the Shiny Silvally distribution at GAME, please see the following website: www.game.co.uk

YouTube Video - Bring the Power of Shiny Silvally to Your Pokémon Team!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G08roPvwZZg

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo revealed that more than 400 Pokémon will be discoverable in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. Also revealed was the new feature Alola Photo Club and a brand-new Mantine Surf.

NEW DETAILS REVEALED FOR POKÉMON ULTRA SUN AND POKÉMON ULTRA MOON

Plus Pokkén Tournament DX and Pokémon Gold Version & Pokémon Silver Version are OUT NOW!

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo have revealed more details for the highly anticipated games Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Trainers took part in the Island Challenge. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, the Island Challenge returns but this time some of the challenges are different and there is an additional new Trial. As players work through the Island Challenge they will be confronted with trouble involving the Legendary Pokémon Necrozma. Trainers will meet mysterious people and Pokémon as they witness the new dangers closing in on the Alola region.


More than 400 Pokémon will be discoverable in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, many of which were not available in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Some of these Pokémon will only appear depending on which version of the game is played. For example, in the same patch of tall grass where Houndoom will appear in Pokémon Ultra Sun, Manectric will appear in Pokémon Ultra Moon.

In the Alola region you can ride Pokémon in many areas and have them help you out on your journey. Now, in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon you can ride the waves on the vast ocean with Mantine, thanks to the brand-new Mantine Surf. Mantine Surf isn’t just a way to get between the islands of Alola, but it is also a sport in its own right, with Trainers competing for the highest score by pulling off a variety of radical moves. Become a pro and pull off some super cool tricks across Alola’s sea with Mantine Surf!

Another new feature making its way to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon is the Alola Photo Club. Trainers can now take photos together with their Pokémon and choose backgrounds, camera angles, Trainer outfits, poses and more to capture amazing images. After the shoot, players can decorate the photos with cool frames and over 100 different stickers to create the perfect photo. These photos can then be shared with other players through communication features on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. When players take photos with their Pokémon, their Pokémon will become more affectionate towards them.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon are also scheduled to be compatible with the Pokémon Global Link, a linked website that allows users to connect with other players all over the worlds using saved and gameplay data from their Pokémon series games, when they launch globally on 17 November 2017.

Today also sees the launch of three Pokémon video games. The first of these is Pokkén Tournament DX for the Nintendo Switch Console, which includes all the content from both the Wii U and arcade versions of Pokkén Tournament. Pokkén Tournament DX introduces an array of exciting new features to create the ultimate Pokkén experience. Features include the brand new fighter Decidueye, new support Pokémon Litten and Popplio, new battle modes, daily challenges and more. Thanks to the Nintendo Switch, you can now play Pokkén anytime and anywhere. Play Pokkén Tournament DX in TV mode, handheld mode, or share a Joy-Con controller with another Trainer to battle one-on-one in tabletop mode anywhere. Pokkén Tournament DX is available to purchase at retail and in Nintendo eShop.


The second titles in the Pokémon Series, Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version, are also launching today on Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Fan favourite titles, and originally among the first mainstream RPG games to appear on the Game Boy Color, Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver continued to expand the Pokémon universe, adding 100 Pokémon, held items and real-time events, thanks to an internal game clock. Featuring wireless communication functionality, the new Virtual Console versions of the games allow Trainers to trade and battle wirelessly and both games are compatible with Pokémon Bank. Through Pokémon Bank, players will be able to bring the Pokémon that they catch in the Virtual Console versions of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver into Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon when those games launch. Fans who purchase Pokémon Gold or Pokémon Silver at retail or in Nintendo eShop before 21 September 2018 will receive a special code which will grant them the Mythical Pokémon Celebi in the Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon video games.

YouTube Video - Surf's Up in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon!

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

The official Pokémon website has revealed the code to get one of six exclusive Pikachu. The code is: PIKACHU20 but it can only be used once.

Pikachu Dons a Classic Chapeau

This exclusive Pokémon distribution grants Trainers a Pikachu wearing Ash’s original hat.

With the 20th Pokémon film, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, making a limited theatrical run, we're celebrating by giving Trainers the opportunity to receive one of six exclusive Pikachu into their copy of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon. These Pikachu are unique as they are wearing one of Ash's hats—each one reflecting the hat Ash wore in the various regions that the famous duo has explored in the twenty years of Pokémon TV and movies.

The first of these Pikachu is wearing a hat in the style of Ash's first adventures in the Kanto and Johto regions. Ash's simple and iconic original hat is instantly recognizable by Pokémon fans, and looks perfect on Pikachu, too. Enter your code by September 25, 2017, to get a Pikachu wearing this hat.

In addition to wearing Ash's original hat, this Pikachu is equipped with a set of moves inspired by the attacks it would frequently use in the Kanto and Johto regions. This Pikachu also, amusingly, comes inside a Poké Ball, a nod to the one that the Pokémon constantly refuses to travel within in the animated adventures.

PLEASE NOTE: Although there are six different behatted Pikachu to choose from, you will only be able to get one of them via this special code. The Pikachu you get will vary depending on when you enter this code. To receive Pikachu wearing Ash's original hat from the Kanto and Johto regions, you must enter the code between 0:00 UTC on September 19 and 23:59 UTC on September 25, 2017.

To get original hat Pikachu via a special code:

• Open your Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game.
• Select Mystery Gift on the main menu.
• Select Receive Gift.
• Select Get with Code/Password, then Yes, then Yes again to connect to the internet.
• Enter the code PIKACHU20.
• Watch as you receive your Pokémon.
• Speak to the delivery person in any Pokémon Center to receive your Pokémon.
• Be sure to save your game.

Pikachu Details:

Level: 1
Nature: Hardy
Gender: Male
Ability: Static
Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Thunder, Agility

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pikachu-dons-a-classic-chapeau/