Various retailers have revealed the Pokémon TCG: Victini V and Gardevoir V Battle Decks which will be released on May 7th, 2021 with an MSRP of $14.99 USD each. A separate Double V Battle Deck box which includes both Victini V and Gardevoir V Battle Decks will also be released for an MSRP of $29.99 USD.

Product Description:

Command a New Battle Deck—with Victini V or Gardevoir V!

Get ready to ignite a massive blaze with Victini V, or unleash the powers of the mind with Gardevoir V—they're ready to charge onto the battlefield in two new Pokemon TCG: V Battle Decks! Each 60-card deck is led by a valiant Pokémon V and includes everything you need to play right away. Let the battle begin!

Each Pokémon V 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 Quick Guide to unlock the strategies within
• 1 code card to play this deck online

Double Deck Bundle Product Description:

Two Strong Pokémon V Stand Ready!

Get ready for a major Pokémon battle with a ready-to-play double deck bundle—with extra Trainer cards! The Pokémon TCG: V Battle Deck—Victini vs. Gardevoir includes a deck for you and one for a friend, so you can face off. You can choose either Victini V or Gardevoir V to lead your team in a heads-up battle against another Trainer. Then, switch up the decks and see what things look like from the other side—can you win with both powerful Pokémon V?

The Pokémon TCG: V Battle Deck—Victini vs. Gardevoir includes:

• 2 ready-to-play V Battle Decks (60 cards each)
• Each deck includes a powerful special Pokemon: Victini V or Gardevoir V!
• 8 additional Trainer cards, including 2 foil cards
• 2 large metallic coins
• 2 deck boxes
• 2 Quick Guides to unlock the strategies within
• 2 single-player playmats
• 6 reference cards
• Damage counters
• 1 guide to upgrading your decks
• 1 code card for the Pokemon Trading Card Game Online

Various retailers have revealed the Pokémon TCG: Galarian Rapidash V Box which will be released on May 7th, 2021 with an MSRP of $19.99 USD.

Product Description:

Unleash the Psychic Prowess of Galarian Rapidash V!

Galarian Rapidash V is known for the devastating Psychic-type attacks it sends out from its long, spiraling horn—and now that power can be yours! Alongside a playable foil promo card featuring this pretty pastel Pokémon, plus an oversize card suitable for display, you'll find extra treasures in a handful of Pokémon TCG booster packs. Chase down this forest beauty with the Pokémon TCG: Galarian Rapidash V Box!

The Pokémon TCG: Galarian Rapidash V Box includes:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Galarian Rapidash V
• 1 foil oversize card featuring Galarian Rapidash V
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

On Friday, March 19th, 2021, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Expansion Pack: Matchless Fighters - Klara and Savory Set (強化拡張パック 双璧のファイター クララ＆セイボリーセット) will be released in Japan. This product will feature a newly drawn illustration of Klara and Savory camping with a Galarian Yadon at a scenic spot.


In addition to the two boxes which includes 60 packs of Matchless Fighters cards, this gorgeous set includes two types of deck shields, a deck case that can hold decks and a card box that can hold up to 700 cards. Both of them are included in the set, with a zoomed-in view of Klara taking a selfie in her pursuit of cuteness and Savory trying their best to eat his curry in a polite manner.


Also, the deck case has a large picture of these two unique people enjoying camping together.


Watch out for the Pokémon surrounding the two of them! While the Galarian Yadon seem to be going at their own pace, the Galarian Yadoran and the Galarian Yadoran Yadoking are giving Savory a look as if they want something from him......


This one Galarian Yadon is wearing Savory's hat and is looking very cute as it relaxes!


The back side of the deck case has the silhouettes of Klara and Savory. You can tell who these two unique people are just by their silhouettes.


The card box has a large two-sided illustration of everyone enjoying camping together.


Oh, here's a Galarian Yadon trying to eat a curry! There may be other Pokémon hiding in the large illustration on the card box, so be sure to check out the real thing and discover them! If you purchase this product, which gives you a lot of powerful cards from the Matchless Fighters collection, along with the wonderful goods featuring Klara and Savory, you'll be ready for battle!

Klara and Savory Set Details:

Pokémon TCG - Expansion Pack: Matchless Fighters - Klara and Savory Set
Available at: Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, Pokémon Center Online, Pokémon Card Gym
Release Date: March 19th, 2021
Suggested Retail Price: 11,550 yen (tax included)

Klara and Savory Set Contents:

• 2 x Matchless Fighters boxes (60 packs)
• 2 x Deck Shields (64 card sleeves)
• 1 x Deck case
• 1 x Card box (outer box)

Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2021/20210219_002797.html

Pokémon Center Singapore has announced how patrons can buy Pokémon TCG: Shining Fates products which are launching at the Pokémon Center Singapore on February 19th, 2021. Many of these restrictions are in place due to the surging popularity of the Pokémon TCG worldwide and to comply with local COVID-19 heath and safety procedures.

Important Notice

Attention to all Trainers! As Pokémon TCG: Shining Fates products are launching at Pokémon Center Singapore tomorrow, please take note of the following queue guide and regulations:

How to queue
1) Queue for purchase ticket collection will open at 7:00 AM SGT, Friday on 19th February 2021.
2) Guests are to form an orderly line along with a 1-meter distance between each other to receive purchase tickets for their product of choice.
3) After the collection of purchase tickets, guests are encouraged to leave the queue and return during operational hours to make their purchase.
4) Guests may proceed straight to the cashier to process their purchase during store operating hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM SGT on Friday, 19th February 2021.
5) Physical tickets must be presented to the staff for the purchase.

Queuing regulations
※ To comply with safe distancing measures in the mall, no queues will be allowed before 7:00 AM SGT, Friday on 19th February 2021.
※ Please do not queue before 7:00 AM.
※ Queue for purchase ticket collection will close once all tickets have been distributed. Continued queuing before the store opens will not be allowed.
Purchase Tickets
※ Tickets for purchase of each product will be distributed to the guests, subject to the limited quantity available, on a first-come-first-serve basis.
※ Guests will be able to choose the product of their choice, each guest limited to the purchase of 1 piece per product.
※ Each ticket allows the purchase of 1 piece of stated product, and physical tickets must be presented in-store within the stipulated period.
※ Tickets will not be returned after purchase
※ Tickets shown outside of the stipulated period will be deemed invalid and forfeited.
※ Guests must be physically present in the queue to be able to collect the tickets. No collection on behalf or proxy queuing will be allowed.

Purchase Tickets Terms & Conditions
* This ticket guarantees the purchase and purchase quantity of the stated items listed above.
* This ticket is strictly valid for 1 transaction of the product listed above.
* This ticket is limited to 1 per guest, guests that are found to be in possession of 2 of the same ticket will be refused the sales of the specific product, and the tickets will be deemed invalid and will be collected back.
* Tickets found to be torn, or appear to have been forged, damaged, defaced, duplicated, or otherwise tampered with will be considered invalid, and will be collected back.
* This ticket is only valid for the date 19 February 2021, from 10 am - 10 pm, in the event the ticket is presented for purchase outside of the stated time, it will be deemed invalid.
* No exchange of the ticket type is allowed upon issuing of the ticket.
* No returns, exchanges, or refunds will be accepted.
* Sales of Pokémon Trading Card Game: Shining Fates products start on 19 February 2021, Friday at 10 am.
* This ticket is to be handed over to Pokémon Center Singapore Staffs upon purchase of Pokémon Trading Card Game: Shining Fates.
* Guests will not be allowed to collect additional tickets on behalf of other guests.
* In the event of lost tickets, we will not be able to reissue the ticket.
* We seek your cooperation when given instructions by our staff.
* Pokémon Center Singapore reserves the right to refuse admission/evict any guest(s) whose conduct is disorderly or inappropriate or who poses a threat to our staff or security personnel.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2836255520034692

Play professionals and toy fans from around the globe gathered virtually on February 12th, 20201 to honor the year's most outstanding playthings and inspiring individuals at The Toy Association's 21st annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards and Toy Industry Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Proceeds from the TOTY awards program support the charitable work of The Toy Foundation. The Pokémon Company International won Game of the Year for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy.

The Pokémon Company International Wins Game of the Year at the 2021 Toy of the Year Awards

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy Recognized for Being an Ideal Board Game for Families

Bellevue, Wash.—Feb. 15, 2021—The Pokémon Company International announced today that the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Battle Academy, the first-ever board game adaptation of the iconic Pokémon TCG, has been awarded Game of the Year at The Toy Association’s 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.

Known as the “Oscars” of the toy industry, the annual TOTY Awards celebrate the top toys, games, and children’s properties, with winners decided by votes cast by the public and industry, based on a pool of finalists determined by expert judges. The coveted Game of the Year category is evaluated based on the product’s creativity, design, playability, and marketing.

“The Pokémon TCG is a cornerstone of the brand, and with Battle Academy, our mission is to give families a fun and accessible way to spend quality time together,” said Barry Sams, vice president of Pokémon Trading Card Game at The Pokémon Company International. “We are thrilled that Battle Academy has been recognized for these efforts, and it’s rewarding to see so many kids bonding with parents over their love of Pokémon TCG cards.”

Battle Academy reimagines the classic Pokémon TCG, one of the most beloved and best-selling trading card games in the world, as an easy-to-learn and fun-to-play experience for the whole family, including parents and children who may be new to the game, by providing everything a “Trainer” needs to master the basics of the Pokémon TCG.

The recent resurgence in popularity of the Pokémon Trading Card in combination with the 25th Anniversary TCG sets being released, has made obtaining Pokémon Trading Cards very hard. Scalping prices have made it very unaffordable for many to get cards. As a way to combat this issue, The Pokémon Company has announced that they will be reprinting products. This should help devalue currently scalped TCG prices and make the cards less desirable to scalpers.

Twitter Statement - Play Pokémon (@playpokemon)

We’re aware that some fans are experiencing difficulties purchasing certain Pokémon TCG products due to very high demand. In response, we are reprinting impacted products at maximum capacity to ensure more fans can enjoy the Pokémon TCG.

Source: https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1359548922780213249

Update on Pokémon Trading Card Game Product Availability

We’re aware that some of you are experiencing difficulties purchasing certain Pokémon Trading Card Game products due to very high demand and global shipping constraints impacting availability. We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans, and we are working to address it where it is within our control.

In situations where there is limited availability, we are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokémon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity to support this increased demand. Reprinted products are expected to be available at retailers as soon as possible.

For new Pokémon TCG expansions launching in the future, we are maximizing production to increase product availability upon release, and we will continue to reprint the products to replenish stock at retailers as soon as possible.

We’d like to thank the community for their continued support and patience as we work to deliver more Pokémon TCG products to fans.

Source: https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360056644571-Update-on-Pok%C3%A9mon-Trading-Card-Game-Product-Availability

The official Pokémon website and the official McDonald’s Happy Meal website have revealed a 25th Anniversary Pokémon TCG set. Each McDonald’s Happy Meal includes a 4 pack of cards that are exclusive to this set.

Collect 25th Anniversary Pokémon TCG Cards in McDonald’s Happy Meals

Celebrate 25 years of Pokémon with a collection of Pokémon TCG cards featuring Pikachu and first partner Pokémon.

Just because it's mealtime, that doesn't mean you have to stop celebrating 25 years of Pokémon. Starting today, McDonald's Happy Meals will include a 25th Anniversary Special Edition McDonald's booster pack of Pokémon Trading Card Game cards.

Each of these packs includes four exclusive cards. You'll have the opportunity to collect cards featuring all 24 first partner Pokémon from the many regions in the Pokémon world, plus Pikachu. There are standard and foil versions of each card, and all the cards sport the Pokémon 25th logo. In total, there are 50 cards in this set, so have fun collecting and trading with your friends.

These cool Pokémon TCG cards will only be available in McDonald's Happy Meals for a limited time, so don't wait to start your collection.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/collect-25th-anniversary-pokemon-tcg-cards-in-mcdonalds-happy-meals/

Happy Meal Website

The official McDonald’s Happy Meal website posted a couple videos and an activity sheet to promote this 25th Anniversary Pokémon Happy Meal.


Original Happy Meals Activity Sheet Download Link (PDF): Click Here
Archived Happy Meals Activity Sheet Download Link (PDF): Click Here

25th Anniversary Pokémon McDonald’s Happy Meal Commercial

25th Anniversary Pokémon McDonald’s Happy Meal Unboxing

Source: https://www.happymeal.com/

Full details of the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Battle Styles Elite Trainer Box have been announced and they will be available on March 19th, 2021, in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Battle Styles Elite Trainer Box

No matter how you approach a Pokémon Trading Card Game battle, the Sword & Shield—Battle Styles Elite Trainer Box is a great way to charge into this new expansion. This set is packed with eight Sword & Shield—Battle Styles booster packs and 45 Energy cards that will bolster your team. Keep your deck looking pristine with the 65 included card sleeves that feature either Gigantamax Single Strike Urshifu or Gigantamax Rapid Strike Urshifu. You'll also get handy accessories like dice and acrylic condition markers along with a sturdy collector's box to hold everything. Head into battle in style with the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Battle Styles Elite Trainer Box.

The Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Battle Styles Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Battle Styles booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Gigantamax Single Strike Urshifu or Gigantamax Rapid Strike Urshifu
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player's guide to the Sword & Shield—Battle Styles expansion
• A Pokémon TCG rulebook
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers
• A collector's box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/sword-shield-battle-styles-elite-trainer-box/

The Pokémon Company is launching a new weekly TCG Twitch and YouTube series called Top Deck Academy. It debuts February 4th, 2021, at 2 p.m. PST and each week it will introduce new decks, teach viewers how to create their own custom decks, offer tips to develop solid strategies, and much more.

Get Tips and Strategy with the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s Top Deck Academy

Learn everything you need to know to play the Pokémon TCG with a weekly Twitch and YouTube series launching February 4.

If you've ever wanted to get better at the Pokémon Trading Card Game, a new weekly series is here to help you learn and improve your game. Top Deck Academy debuts February 4, 2021, at 2 p.m. PST on Twitch and YouTube, featuring prominent members within the Pokémon TCG community. The series will introduce new decks, teach viewers how to create their own custom decks, offer tips to develop solid strategies, and much more.

While Pokémon TCG players of all experience levels can enjoy Top Deck Academy, the series offers beginning and intermediate players an excellent opportunity to dive into the nuances of strategy and deck building. New episodes stream every Thursday at 2 p.m. and feature Pokémon TCG experts who have been playing and commenting on matches for years.

Check out Top Deck Academy on Twitch and YouTube starting February 4!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-tips-and-strategy-with-the-pokemon-trading-card-games-top-deck-academy/

7-Eleven opened a new location on January 31st, 2021 in Fuzhong, New Taipei, Taiwan near the Banqiao Fuzhong MRT Station. It is the highly awaited Pokémon-themed store for Pokémon Trainers. The whole store is designed with cute Pokémon and it looks like a Pokémon Center. It is also an official Pokémon Game Gym location. High resolution pictures of the store have been added to an Imageboard thread.


The first thing you see outside the store is the most popular Pokémon Pikachu, as well as the fire breathing Dragon Charizard, and Lapras. Follow Pikachu's footprints on the ground into the store and you'll find:
• 808 Pokémon painted on the walls allowing fans to search for their favorite Pokémon.
• The glass tables as a seating area where there built-in displays of the Pokémon Cards from the past. The chairs are different PokéBalls.
• Looking up at the ceiling, you can still see the strongest Pokémon Eternatus.
• The floor of the overall seating area is designed to look like a large Pokémon Card Battle Mat.
• There are also popular Pokémon Ga-Olé and Nintendo Switch machines stations to immerse you in the world of Pokémon.
• The store also sells physical Nintendo Switch machines and games.
• The Pokémon Boutique Collection (寶可夢精品集點送) items are also available for purchase, be it a lunch box or a cold storage bag, they are popular with everyone!
• Walk along the footprints and you will see the shelf area where the starter Pokémon of each generation are on the wall. At the end of the footprints, you'll find a super cute Pikachu Forest mural.


Store Location:
Fuzhong Store (82 Fuzhong Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City) 府中門市(新北市板橋區府中路82號)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/711open/posts/10157679039827190

YouTube Clip - TVBS News

Original YouTube Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSQBkIHHfhc