The Pokémon Center has announced a new line of Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Fashion items including Hoodies and Caps. The goods also unlock digital gifts in Pokémon TCG Live.

New Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Fashion Line at the Pokémon Center

Wear passion for the Pokémon TCG with spirit and style. With the launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, players have an exciting new way to play and collect the Pokémon TCG. The Pokémon Center is celebrating with Pokémon TCG Live apparel that comes with matching digital gifts so players can twin with their in-game avatars.

Pokémon TCG fans are sure to stand out in the red, blue, and yellow pullover hoodies, with hats to match. The pairing of bold, sporty stripes running down the sleeves with an iconic Poké Ball on the chest of each hoodie makes a fashion statement that’s recognizable to fellow Pokémon fans around the world.

With each Pokémon TCG Live hoodie purchase, fans will receive the following digital gifts in Pokémon TCG Live:

• 1 of each red, yellow, and blue deck accessory item (9 items total)
• 1 booster pack from each of these Pokémon TCG expansions (7 total): Sword & Shield—Fusion Strike, Sword & Shield—Brilliant Stars, Sword & Shield—Astral Radiance, Pokémon GO, Sword & Shield—Lost Origin, Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest, and Crown Zenith
• 2 booster packs from each of these Pokémon TCG expansions (6 total): Scarlet & Violet, Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved, and Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames

Check out the new Pokémon Trading Card Game Live line at the Pokémon Center.

Items:

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Blue Pullover Hoodie - Adult - $34.99
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Red Pullover Hoodie - Adult - $34.99
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Yellow Pullover Hoodie - Adult - $34.99
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Red Cap (One Size-Adult) - $24.99
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Blue Cap (One Size-Adult) - $24.99

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/new-pokemon-trading-card-game-live-fashion-line-at-the-pokemon-center

The Pokémon TCG: Tinkaton ex Battle Deck and Chien-Pao ex Battle Deck will be available at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold on July 14th, 2023.

Pokémon TCG: Tinkaton ex Battle Deck & Chien-Pao ex Battle Deck

Powerful Pokémon ex are ready to charge onto the battlefield in the new Pokémon TCG: ex Battle Decks! Build up your hand size and swing the momentum of battle with Tinkaton ex and its Big Hammer attack, which does 30 damage for each card in your hand. If you prefer to slice through your opponent's defenses instead of bludgeoning them, look no further than Chien-Pao ex's Hail Blade attack, which does 60 damage for each Water Energy card you discard from any of your Pokémon.

Each of these sets contains a full 60-card deck—led by either Tinkaton ex or Chien-Pao ex—and it's ready to play right out of the box. You'll also get a variety of accessories to enhance your game such as a playmat, damage counters, a metallic coin, and more. No matter which you choose, you'll be taking the first step to unlocking the power of these Pokémon ex. Let the battle begin!

Each Pokémon TCG: Tinkaton ex Battle Deck and Chien-Pao ex Battle Deck includes:

• 1 ready-to-play 60-card deck
• 3 reference cards
• 1 rules booklet
• Single-player playmat
• Damage counters
• 1 large metallic coin
• 1 deck box
• 1 strategy sheet
• A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/tinkaton-ex-battle-deck-chien-pao-ex-battle-deck/

The Pokémon TCG: Annihilape ex Box will be available on July 14th, 2023, in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold. Whatever doesn’t Knock Out Annihilape ex makes it stronger!

Pokémon TCG: Annihilape ex Box

Your opponent will come to fear the Angry Grudge of Annihilape ex! This attack grows stronger for each damage counter you put on this powerful Pokémon ex, allowing Annihilape ex to both dish it out and take it. The Pokémon TCG: Annihilape ex Box features a foil promo card of this raging Pokémon along with foil cards of Mankey and Primeape to help you get it into play right away. You'll also get four Pokémon TCG booster packs to expand your collection.


The Pokémon TCG: Annihilape ex Box includes:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Annihilape ex
• 1 foil card featuring Primeape
• 1 foil card featuring Mankey
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/annihilape-ex-box/

New Pokémon Primers teach kids about Grass-type, Fire-type, and Water-type Pokémon. These books are filled with colorful illustrations and more than 100 lift-and-reveal flaps to educate and entertain your future Pokémon Trainer! The books were released on June 6th, 2023 for $14.99 USD each. Photos from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Raise a Reader with New Pokémon Primers

Three new Pokémon Primers offer fun adventures, learning opportunities, and cute Pokémon.


Pikachu Press strikes again with three new Pokémon Primers books designed to teach young Pokémon Trainers about the whimsical Pokémon world. In Pokémon Primers: Grass Types, Pokémon Primers: Fire Types, and Pokémon Primers: Water Types, Pikachu attends a music festival, goes camping, and enjoys a water park, respectively. Along the way, it befriends different kinds of Grass, Fire, and Water-type Pokémon, providing young readers the opportunity to learn about these different Pokémon types and their unique strengths and abilities.

All Pokémon Primers books boast sturdy designs and are filled with fun, colorful illustrations. With more than 100 lift-and-reveal flaps, Pokémon Primers are truly an interactive adventure for young minds. Pokémon Primers: Grass Types, Pokémon Primers: Fire Types, and Pokémon Primers: Water Types are available for preorder from Amazon US, Amazon Canada, Barnes & Noble, Chapters Indigo, Bam! Books-A-Million, Target.com, Amazon UK, and Walmart.com.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/raise-a-reader-with-new-pokemon-primers

Press Release - New “Pokémon Primers” Books Available for Preorder

Young Readers Can Explore Pokémon Types in the Latest Books from the Popular Series

Bellevue, Wash. — May 15, 2023 — Today, Pikachu Press, the in-house imprint from The Pokémon Company International, announced that the newest additions to the popular “Pokémon Primers” book series are available for preorder where books are sold and will be releasing around the world on June 6, 2023.

These three new books in the “Pokémon Primers” series — “Pokémon Primers: Grass Types,” “Pokémon Primers: Fire Types” and “Pokémon Primers: Water Types” — invite young Trainers to join Pikachu on an all-new journey as it embarks on different quests to find friends of these Pokémon types. Each book features a unique plot to highlight the qualities of each Pokémon type, as well as over 100 lift-and-reveal flaps for a fun and interactive experience for young Trainers. With 18 currently known Pokémon types, fans can look forward to more books exploring various Pokémon types in the future.

The “Pokémon Primers” book series is the first published product designed for preschoolers from Pikachu Press. Featuring adorable illustrations and captivating storylines, “Pokémon Primers” come in a high-quality board book style and provide children with a fun way to learn alongside Pokémon. For kids and parents new to Pokémon, each book includes pronunciation guides for each Pokémon named.

Started in 2012, Pikachu Press is the publishing imprint from The Pokémon Company International and delivers exciting titles and formats — such as activity, sticker and pop-up books — that are perfect for children and young-at-heart Pokémon fans.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en-CA/releases/New-Pokemon-Primers-Books-Available-for-Preorder

On Friday, June 16th, 2023, 11 new items that make the Pokémon Card Game even more fun will be released to coincide with the release of the enhanced expansion pack Pokémon Card 151 (ポケモンカード151)! Deck shields to protect your cards, deck cases to store and carry your deck, a play mat to use your cards, a collection file, a collection refills, and a display frame are perfect for collecting your precious cards!


Mew, the Mythical Pokémon that doesn't reveal itself often, but it's now in front of you, looking at you curiously. Behind Mew, there are colorful silhouettes of 151 Pokémon. Let's go get them!


Check out the Collection File Premium 151! The glittering surface is exactly what you think of for premium! It's a gorgeous design that makes you want to get it. When you open it, it contains 10 card pocket sheets.


The 10 sheets have 9 pockets each and have the zukan numbers from 0001 to 0151, which makes it perfect for collecting 151 Pokémon!


The index sheet also has a 151 Pokémon design.


The Collection File Premium 151 can hold up to 20 refill sheets, so in addition to the original 10, you can add another 10! The refill sheets for this product have a plain design and include an index sheet so you can easily organize them.


At the beginning of summer, when the hydrangeas are in bloom, a deck case and deck shields depicting Erika in the garden will be available! Both Erika and the Pokémon are entertaining you? You'll want to Monjara as it sits! Ruffresia is a little shy, sneaking a glance at us. The fresh air look in this illustration will make you feel calm.


Sakaki, the boss of the Rocket Gang, is such a strong and intimidating figure. With Sakaki are Dugtrio, Sidon, Persian, Nidoqueenn, and Nidoking. They all look so dignified. Can you stand up to this pressure?!


Lucky & Pukurin & Pixy look like they are angry about something? What has made them this angry? This deck shield shows a slightly different side of these cute and cuddly Pokémon!


A new type of display frame that allows you to display your three favorite cards side by side will be available! Do you want to display your cards featuring the evolved Pokémon line side by side? Do you want display three cards with a theme of your own?

Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003979.html

On Saturday, July 1st, 2023, the Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi (ジラーチ星つなぎ) line of goods focusing on Jirachi, will be available at Pokémon Centers! Jirachi, the Wish Pokémon, is the main character in the collection, along with Py, Meteno, and other Pokémon.

The lineup includes Jirachi's Glow-in-the-Dark plush toy and mascot, which glow faintly in the dark, as well as a star-shaped glass plate! Other items include a diorama pouch with a slider part depicting Py and Meteno, an easy-to-carry card mirror, and other goods that are easy to use in everyday life! The Pokémon Center Online will start selling them starting at 10:00 a.m. on June 29th, 2023.

Please note that the release of this product may be postponed or cancelled due to the situation in the production area and stores. Please be aware of this beforehand.

At the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store, pre-orders for products with a (★) will be starting on July 1st, 2023 with sales starting on July 8th, 2023 but due to the limited number of products available, they may be sold during the pre-order period.


Also on July 1st, 2023, a Jirachi Sweets Set Menu will be available at Pokémon Cafes in Tokyo and Osaka! The menu comes with a lunche mat featuring the Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi design. Be sure to check it out along with the goods. For more information about the Pokemon Café lineup, click here!


A special Jirachi Pokéffle will appear at Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Café in Tokyo! The Pokéffle features gold glitter and come with a sticker. Click here for more information about the Jirachi Pokéffle at Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Café!

Items:

Items (English):

Glow-in-the-Dark Plushie Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - Life-size Sleeping Jirachi - 3,850 yen (★)
Glow-in-the-Dark Mascot Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - Jirachi - 1,650 yen (★)
Star-shaped Glass Plate Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 1,980 yen (★)
Star-shaped Glass Canister Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 2,200 yen (★)
Star Plate Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 2,750 yen (★)
Dessert Glass Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 2,530 yen (★)
Yura Yura Glass Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 1,320 yen (★)
Spoon & Fork Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 1,540 yen (★)
Reversible Tote Bag Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 2,750 yen (★)
Diorama Pouch Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 2,640 yen (★)
Pass Case with Reel Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 2,090 yen (★)
Multi-Ring Plus Shoulder Strap Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 2,200 yen (★)
Clear Case Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 990 yen (★)
Card Mirror Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 1,320 yen (★)
Towel Blanket Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 7,480 yen (★)
Stretchy Pillow Cover Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 1,650 yen (★)
A4 Clear File with 5 Pockets Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 550 yen (★)
Sticker Roll Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 660 yen (★)
Markers 7-piece Set Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 1,540 yen (★)
Assorted Stickers Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 660 yen (★)
Acrylic Charm Collection Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 770 yen - 5 in total, chosen at random.
Earrings Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 1,320 yen (★)
Earrings Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 1,320 yen (★)
Hairpins Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 1,650 yen (★)
Necklace Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 1,430 yen (★)
Gummies in a Star lid Case Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 1,320 yen
[Selectable] Socks (23-25cm) Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 495 yen
[Selectable] Socks See-through (23-24cm) Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 495 yen
[Selectable] Hand Towel Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 660 yen
[Selectable] Hand Towel (Jacquard) Jirachi-Hoshi-Tsunagi - 660 yen

Items (Japanese):

蓄光ぬいぐるみ ジラーチ星つなぎ 等身大おねむりジラーチ　3,850円（★）
蓄光マスコット ジラーチ星つなぎ ジラーチ　1,650円（★）
星型ガラスプレート ジラーチ星つなぎ　1,980円（★）
星型ガラスキャニスター ジラーチ星つなぎ　2,200円（★）
星型プレート ジラーチ星つなぎ　2,750円（★）
デザートグラス ジラーチ星つなぎ　2,530円（★）
ゆらゆらグラス ジラーチ星つなぎ　1,320円（★）
スプーン＆フォーク ジラーチ星つなぎ　1,540円（★）
リバーシブルトートバッグ ジラーチ星つなぎ　2,750円（★）
ジオラマポーチ ジラーチ星つなぎ　2,640円（★）
リール付きパスケース ジラーチ星つなぎ　2,090円（★）
マルチリングプラスショルダーストラップ ジラーチ星つなぎ　2,200円（★）
クリアケース ジラーチ星つなぎ　990円（★）
カードミラー ジラーチ星つなぎ　1,320円（★）
タオルケット ジラーチ星つなぎ　7,480円（★）
のびのび枕カバー ジラーチ星つなぎ　1,650円（★）
A4クリアファイル5ポケット ジラーチ星つなぎ　550円（★）
ロールふせん ジラーチ星つなぎ　660円（★）
マイルドライナー7本セット ジラーチ星つなぎ　1,540円（★）
アソートシール ジラーチ星つなぎ　660円（★）
シャカシャカアクリルチャームコレクション ジラーチ星つなぎ　770円
※全5種。絵柄は選べません。
ピアス ジラーチ星つなぎ　1,320円（★）
イヤリング ジラーチ星つなぎ　1,320円（★）
ヘアピン ジラーチ星つなぎ　1,650円（★）
ネックレス ジラーチ星つなぎ　1,430円（★）
星ふたケース入りグミ ジラーチ星つなぎ　1,320円
【選べる】ミドルソックス ジラーチ星つなぎ(23-25cm)　495円
【選べる】ミドルソックス シースルー ジラーチ星つなぎ(23-24cm)　495円
【選べる】ハンドタオル ジラーチ星つなぎ　660円
【選べる】ハンドタオル ジラーチ星つなぎ ジャガード　660円

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2023/06/230602_to01.html

On Saturday, July 1st, 2023, the new Jirachi Sweets Set Menu (ジラーチのスイーツセットメニュー) will be available at the Pokémon Café! Glass tableware as sparkling as the starry sky Jirachi floats in, will also available for purchase as take home merchandise. The ordering tablets may also feature Jirachi.......?


A set of sweets featuring Jirachi and Pokémon in a glittering starry sky! Jirachi is a tropical fruit-flavored shortcake! The set also includes Py's strawberry mousse and fruit jelly, Meteno's chocolate ice cream and berry mini parfait, and panna cotta with star-shaped nata de coco.


The tableware used in the menu is from the Jirachi Hoshi Tsunagi merchandise that will be released on the same day at the Pokémon Center. The tableware can also be purchased at the Pokémon Café! The products and stock quantity may vary depending on the store. We apologize in advance if we run out of stock.


The menu comes with an original lunch mat based on the designs from Jirachi Hoshi Tsunagi (ジラーチ星つなぎ). Be sure to take a cute picture together with the menu!


The Jirachi part of the lunch mat can be detached. Please take it home as a souvenir and write your wishes on it. Maybe Jirachi will make your wish come true.......?


New designs will appear for the Selectable Pokémon Latte in which you can choose your favorite artwork from many Pokémon! A total of 11 Jirachi in various poses, which are depicted on the Jirachi Hoshi Tsunagi merchandise, will join the lineup.

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/cafe/news/230602_01.html

The Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest will be available on August 4, 2023, at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest (Summer 2023: Sprigatito/Fuecoco/Quaxly)

Discover a treasure trove full of Pokémon fun with the Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest. This sturdy metal case is packed with all sorts of delightful Pokémon valuables, including six Pokémon TCG booster packs and a trio of foil cards featuring the Paldea region's first partner Pokémon, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Plus, you'll get a variety of goodies, including some not found anywhere else.

The Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest includes:

• 6 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• 3 foil cards featuring Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly
• A cool Pokémon coin
• 4 colorful sticker sheets
• A mini portfolio to store your favorite cards
• A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/collector-chest-summer-2023-sprigatito-fuecoco-quaxly/

On June 10th, 2023, new plushies will join the Saiko Soda Refresh series! Saiko Soda Refresh is a series of retro-pop goods featuring the same design concept of the Saiko Soda series, but with illustrations by F*Kaori. Joining the series this time are 5 new plushies: Pikachu, Eievui, Uniran, Hitomoshi, and Amakaji! Look out for their characteristic dull eyes and squeezed mouths! The Pokémon Center Online will start selling them from 10:00 a.m. on June 8th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

Please note that the release of this product may be postponed or cancelled due to the situation in the production area and stores. Please be aware of this beforehand.

At the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store, pre-orders for these plushies will be starting on June 10th, 2023 and sales starting on June 17th, 2023 but due to the limited number of products available, they may be sold during the pre-order period.

F*Kaori （エフ カオリ）

With a touch and colors influenced by anime and fancy illustrations, she draws on the theme of retro pop, which is a mixture of nostalgia and newness. After working as a graphic designer for an apparel brand, she is now active as an illustrator. She has been working on illustrations and goods designs for various collaborations with celebrities, characters, and manga/anime works.

Items (English):

Plushie Saiko Soda Refresh - Pikachu - 1,760 yen
Plushie Saiko Soda Refresh - Eievui - 1,760 yen
Plushie Saiko Soda Refresh - Uniran - 1,760 yen
Plushie Saiko Soda Refresh - Hitomoshi - 1,760 yen
Plushie Saiko Soda Refresh - Amakaji - 1,760 yen

Items (Japanese):

ぬいぐるみ サイコソーダ・リフレッシュ ピカチュウ　1,760円
ぬいぐるみ サイコソーダ・リフレッシュ イーブイ　1,760円
ぬいぐるみ サイコソーダ・リフレッシュ ユニラン　1,760円
ぬいぐるみ サイコソーダ・リフレッシュ ヒトモシ　1,760円
ぬいぐるみ サイコソーダ・リフレッシュ アマカジ　1,760円

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2023/06/230602_to02.html

Funko Pop! has announced a new Holiday Calendar that features 24 Pokémon Pocket Pop! vinyl figures. It will be released on June 26th, 2023 for $49.99 USD. A previous Funko Pop! Pokémon Advent Calendar was released for 2021.

Description:

Your dream of becoming a Trainer is not out of reach! Countdown to your favorite holiday, or any special occasion, with the Pokémon 24 Day Advent Calendar! Open the tiny doors to reveal 24 unique Funko Pocket Pops! featuring some of your most beloved Pokémon! Which will you catch next for your collection? Pocket Pop! figures vary in height depending on character. The maximum figure height is 2-inches tall.

Product Details:

Funko Pop! Holiday Calendar: Pokémon 2023
Item Number: 70937
MSRP: $50.00 USD
Release Date: June 26th, 2023

Source: https://funko.com/pokemon-2023-advent-calendar/70937.html