Google and Niantic have announced the details for the three months of YouTube Premium promotion as part of Google Play’s sponsorship of Pokémon GO Fest 2021. Note: At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.99USD.

Get three months of YouTube Premium on us!

Trainers, As part of Google Play’s sponsorship of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, and in celebration of Pokémon GO’s fifth anniversary, we’re excited to share that eligible Trainers can receive three months of YouTube Premium on us!*
You can claim your trial here. For more info on what you can look forward to with YouTube Premium, read on below.

• Watch your favorite videos with no commercial breaks.
• Play videos and music seamlessly whether you’re on the move, you’re using other apps, or your screen is turned off.
• Download your favorite videos and view them on the go, wherever and whenever you want.
• Enjoy the largest music catalog in the world through YouTube’s streaming app, YouTube Music. Easily toggle between video and audio and enjoy official albums, playlists, singles, music videos, and covers you can find only on YouTube.

Be sure to catch the latest videos from Pokémon GO on YouTube!


Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

*This offer is for new YouTube Premium users only. Terms and conditions apply.

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in the United States. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 05, 2021 at 11:59pm PST. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Canada. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium, or YouTube Music Premium subscribers, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 2:59 AM PDT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy Mountain View, CA 94043

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Great Britain. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 4:59pm GMT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently £11.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Australia. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 5:59am AEST. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $14.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 8 Marina View #03-01 Asia Square 1 Singapore, 18960 Singapore

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Singapore. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 2:59pm SGT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.98. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. For refunds check our Refund Policy. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 70 Pasir Panjang Road #03-71 Mapletree Business City Singapore 117371

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-youtubepremium/?hl=en

Niantic has announced that Google Play is an official sponsor of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and that Trainers using Android devices will be eligible for a special Sponsored Gift on Day 1 of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 on July 17th, 2021. This bundle will include one Incense, one Super Incubator, and 30 Ultra Balls!

Make the most of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 with exclusives from Google Play!

Trainers, We’re excited to welcome Google Play as the official sponsor of Pokémon GO Fest 2021! Read on to learn more about the exclusive perks and surprises you can look forward to.

Leading up to Pokémon GO Fest 2021

• Three months of YouTube Premium: To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO, eligible trainers will get three months of YouTube Premium for free! YouTube Premium is everything viewers love about YouTube—uninterrupted. The service enables users to enjoy both YouTube and YouTube Music ad-free, offline, and in the background. Look out for more news on this next week!
• Google Play Points multiplier: From Monday, July 12, 2021, to Sunday, July 18, 2021, Google Play subscribers will earn 4× Google Play Points on all purchases made in Pokémon GO—including tickets to Pokémon GO Fest 2021. Google Play Points can be redeemed for Pokémon GO coupons and more. If you use an Android device and don’t have a Google Play subscription, you can sign up for one here.
• Exclusive content with The Try Guys: To help you get ready for Pokémon GO Fest 2021, we teamed up with The Try Guys to bring you the ultimate Pokémon GO Fest 2021 training experience. Full of Pokémon GO tips and celebrity cameos (like Jordan Fisher and Chloe Kim!), you’ll choose your own adventure and the topic you want to focus on, whether that’s fitness, music, exploration, or all of the above! Jump into the challenge and get ready for an epic Pokémon GO Fest experience!

During Pokémon GO Fest 2021

• Google Play Sponsored Gift: Trainers using Android devices will be eligible for a special Sponsored Gift on Day 1 of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, July 17. This bundle will include one Incense, one Super Incubator, and 30 Ultra Balls!

We hope you’re excited for Pokémon GO Fest 2021—we certainly are!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Google Play Points disclaimer: Google Play Points are available only in select countries. YouTube Premium disclaimer: New users only. Terms apply.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-googleplay/?hl=en

YouTube Clip - Try Guys Train for Pokémon GO Fest ● Choose Your Own Adventure

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TkjKV76PeY

The Pokémon Company International has announced the United States premiere of Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series will be exclusively on Netflix on September 10th, 2021. The series currently airs weekly in Canada on Teletoon as well as iTunes and Google Play releases in Canada, NZ, and Australia. An exclusive trailer was released today to promote the announcement. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

POKÉMON UNVEILS INTERNATIONAL TRAILER FOR NEW SEASON OF ANIMATED SERIES

‘Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series’ to Premiere Exclusively on Netflix in the US

Bellevue, Wash. — July 7, 2021 — The Pokémon Company International announced that the upcoming season of “Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series” will premiere Sept. 10, 2021, exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. This follows the exclusive launch of the previous season in 2020 on the streaming platform in the U.S.

“Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series” is the 24th season of the globally popular animated series and features the newest adventures of Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu. The latest season features approximately 42 episodes, with an initial release of 12 episodes followed by quarterly releases on Netflix for the duration of the season. Beginning today, fans can watch a new trailer for the upcoming season on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

“Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series” Synopsis:

It’s a big, big world, but you know where to find Ash and Goh—battling and catching Pokémon from Kanto to Galar! With Pikachu, Cinderace, and their other Pokémon beside them, our heroes continue to travel all over the world to research Pokémon for Cerise Laboratory. Along the way, Ash climbs higher in the World Coronation Series rankings, and Goh adds more Pokémon to his Pokédex in his quest to catch Mew. Meanwhile, Chloe takes her first steps as a Pokémon Trainer when she meets a mysterious Eevee. New friends, returning rivals, and exciting adventures await—as the journey continues!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faKoYc2qHEQ

Nintendo has finally announced a long rumoured new Nintendo Switch (OLED model) which brings the versatility of the Nintendo Switch experience with a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, and more. The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) releases on October 8th, 2021 for an MSRP of $349.99 USD. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Press Release - Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

Nintendo Switch (OLED model) has a similar overall size to the Nintendo Switch system, but with a larger, vibrant 7-inch OLED screen with vivid colors and crisp contrast. Nintendo Switch (OLED model) also features a wide adjustable stand for tabletop mode, a new dock with a wired LAN port, 64GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio for handheld and tabletop play. Just like Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch (OLED model) allows players to play on the TV and share the detachable Joy-Con controllers for right-out-of-the-box multiplayer fun. And just like both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, with Nintendo Switch (OLED model), the system can be taken on the go to enjoy its play-anywhere versatility. A carrying case and screen protector set for Nintendo Switch (OLED model) will also be available.


Nintendo Switch (OLED model) launches on Oct. 8, the same day as the Metroid Dread game, the next entry in the 2D Metroid saga that kicked off with the original Metroid on NES. With the vibrant OLED screen and enhanced audio, embarking on the latest adventure of intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in Metroid Dread while playing in handheld or tabletop mode will feel even more immersive.


“The new Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is a great option for players who want to experience the new vibrant screen when playing in handheld and tabletop mode,” said Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser. “With the addition of this new model to the Nintendo Switch family of systems, people have an additional choice of a system that best fits the gaming experience they desire – whether it’s Nintendo Switch (OLED model), Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite.”

Nintendo Switch (OLED model) will let players experience enhancements in all three play modes:


TV mode: Set the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) system into the dock to play Nintendo Switch games on the TV. By using the built-in wired LAN port, players can enjoy another way to connect online in TV mode.

Tabletop mode: Flip the stand on the back of the system and use the system’s screen to play multiplayer games using two Joy-Con controllers right out of the box. A wide adjustable stand makes for a solid and sturdy foundation. It allows players to freely tilt the system and adjust the viewing angle, so it makes it easier to see the screen.

Handheld mode: Players can bring the system wherever they go in handheld mode and play local* or online** multiplayer with friends. The system’s 7-inch OLED screen provides vivid color and crisp contrast.

When the system launches, it will come in two color options:


Nintendo Switch (OLED model) white set, which features white Joy-Con controllers, a black main unit and a white dock.
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) neon red/neon blue set, which features neon red and neon blue Joy-Con controllers, a black main unit and a black dock.

All previously released Joy-Con for Nintendo Switch are compatible with this new model. Additionally, Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is compatible with the full library of Nintendo Switch games.***

Nintendo Switch (OLED model) - Technical Specs

Size: 4 inches high, 9.5 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep (with Joy-Con attached)
*The depth from the tip of the analog sticks to the tip of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.12 inches
Weight: Approximately .71 lbs (Approximately .93 lbs with Joy-Con controllers attached)
Screen: Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 7.0 inch OLED screen / 1280x720
CPU/GPU: NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor
Storage: 64 GB - Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).
Wireless: Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1
Video output: Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode. Up to 720p via built-in screen in Tabletop mode and Handheld modes
Audio output: Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output. Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
Speakers: Stereo
Buttons: Power button / Volume button
USB connector: USB Type-C - Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock.
Headphone/mic jack: 3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard)
Game card slot: Nintendo Switch game cards
microSD card slot: Compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards *Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An internet connection is required to perform this system update.
Sensor: Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor
Operating environment: 41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity
Internal battery: Lithium-ion battery / 4310mAh
Battery life: Approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.
The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Charging time: Approximately 3 hours. *When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode

Source: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/oled-model/

YouTube Clip - Nintendo Switch (OLED model) - Announcement Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mHq6Y7JSmg

Studio Colorido's new animation Wait here, Koiking! (まっててね！コイキング), was released on July 2nd, 2021 on the Pokémon Kids TV YouTube channel! This film depicts the bond between a boy and his Pokémon at a Day Care facility that takes care of Pokémon. The animation features a watercolor style with a silent story with only music which richly expresses emotions. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Staff

Director/Character Design: Cedric Herole (エロール・セドリック)
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima (三間雅文)
Music: Yuri Habuka (羽深由理)
General Director: Shingo Yamashita (山下清悟)
Animation Production: Studio Colorido (スタジオコロリド)

Director: Cedric Herole Comments

I love animals, so it's very sad to imagine that owners and their pets are separated from each other. Pokémon are very different from pets, but when I read the script for the first time, I was reminded that it is equally sad when partners are separated. I feel sorry for the Koiking who waited in anticipation, wondering if Rikuo would come back. Koiking are always expressionless, but I'm sure it was sad. I wanted to make a cheerful film, so I didn't push the sadness too hard, but I wanted to convey the loneliness of the Pokémon and the children. Even so, the Koiking dances cheerfully and Rikuo plays the recorder reassuringly. I'm happy to have friends! Because you're never alone.

監督：エロール・セドリック コメント

僕は動物が大好きなので、飼い主とペットが離れ離れになってしまうことを想像すると、とても悲しいです。ポケモンはペットとは違いますが、脚本を初めて読んだとき、パートナーが離れ離れになってしまうのも同じように悲しいことだと改めて感じました。リクオが戻ってくるかなと期待しながら待つコイキングは可哀想です。コイキングは常に無表情ですが、きっと悲しんでいたと思います。明るい作品にしたかったので、その悲しみを強くプッシュしていませんが、ポケモンたち、子供たちの一人ぼっちさのさみしい気持ちは伝えたいことのひとつでした。それでもコイキングは元気に踊り、リクオは心強くリコーダーを奏でます。やっぱり友達増えると幸せ！だって一人じゃないですから。

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H81MSo_3DqA

The nature adventure Pokémon WONDER, to search for Pokémon hidden in nature, opens on Saturday, July 17, 2021! Feel the excitement of coming into contact with Pokémon and nature in an unprecedented adventure filled with a "Sense of Wonder"! It will be located in a nature area deep inside Yomiuri Land, which has never been open to the public. The exhibition period is scheduled to be from July 17th, 2021 to April 3rd, 2022. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Everyone should enjoy nature through Pokémon!

Everyone from children to adults should experience the joy of communing with nature through Pokémon. Make your way through the grass and trees and work together with your family and friends to search for Pokémon. Immerse yourselves in the vastness of nature and develop a "sense of wonder", which is a sensitivity to the mysteries and wonders of nature. It is with this in mind that Pokémon WONDER was born.

Pokémon that harmonize with nature

No CG, no animation, no plush toys. With the concept of harmony with "nature," from plants to sunlight, the Pokémon are expressed in a variety of unprecedented ways.

Transel

Mokuroh

Omnite

Taneboh

A forest untouched for nearly 20 years becomes the stage for adventure!

Deep in the heart of Yomiuri Land, a 4,500㎡ forest that has been untouched for about 20 years, is now the stage for Pokémon WONDER. From grasslands to bamboo groves, the scenery changes from one to another as you search for Pokémon.

Become a Pokémon Researcher and dive into nature

Participants will become Pokémon Researchers and become a part of Professor Creso's (クレソ博士) research team. Read the research notes carefully and dive into nature to search for Pokémon in the grass, water, and soil, wading through plants and trees.

Receive an orientation from Dr. Creso (CV: Maaya Sakamoto 坂本真綾) and Pikachu (CV: Ikue Ōtani).

Two courses to find over 50 types of Pokémon

More than 50 types of Pokémon are hidden in two different courses. Up to six participants can take part at the same time. During about 90 minutes, you will search for Pokémon in three different areas. Except for the first area, each course can be explored by a single group.

New connections are born between nature and Pokémon from creativity that crosses domains

The origin of Pokémon is from the creators passion for collecting insects when he was a boy. Creators and artisans across generations and domains who resonate with the project have come together to bring back the authentic contact with nature through Pokémon that is being lost in our daily lives. Creators and craftspeople who resonated with the project came together to create a new experience of nature that could only be achieved with Pokémon.


Planning / Direction / Creator
Keiichi Motoyama (本山敬一)
Creative Director, SIX INC.
Keiichi Motoyama founded the creative company SIX in 2013. With the theme of "A Fusion of Technology with Humanity", he creates memorable experiences regardless of media.
His major works include the Pokémon GO global trailer, Pokémon Sword and Shield global commercial, the 2018 Kohaku Uta Gassen grand opening, BEAMS 40th MV Boogie Back Tonight and Google Chrome Hatsune Miku commercial. He has won numerous awards at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the Japan Media Arts Festival, and as well as other domestic and international awards.


Ryogo Matsumaru (松丸亮吾)
President of RIDDLER Corporation, creator of riddles
After entering the University of Tokyo, Ryogo Matsumaru became the head of a riddle-solving production circle, and has since become a "riddle-solver" who has created a huge boom in various fields. His book series has sold over 1.55 million copies. He is also the author of many other books. (As of May 2021)

Ticket Details

Adult (junior high school student and older) Regular price: 4,900 yen per person, Elementary school student Regular Price: 1,800 yen per person
Yomiuri Land admission fee and consumption tax included (separate fees are required for use of the pool and attractions)

Time required: about 90 minutes
Maximum of 6 people per group.
For safety reasons, preschool children are not allowed to participate.
Please note that if you arrive late at the reception venue, it will be treated as a cancellation. It takes about 10 minutes from the entrance to the reception hall. Please allow plenty of time for your visit. We will refund you only if we have to cancel due to weather conditions or other reasons.

Important: If the amusement park is closed due to an outbreak of the coronavirus, this event will also be cancelled. In this case, we will refund your money. Please understand this in advance.

Source: https://wonder.pokemon.jp/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon WONDER - Coming Soon

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

The POKÉMON COLORS exhibition will be held at Matsuya Ginza from July 22nd, 2021 until August 11th, 2021 at the Event Square on the 8th floor. The POKÉMON COLORS event celebrates the 25th anniversary of Pokémon's release this year. The event will first be held at Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo, and will then travel nationwide, including Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.


Pokémon began in 1996 with the games Pocket Monsters Red and Green. The game was a huge hit, packed with unprecedented elements of fun, such as collecting Pokémon and the social aspect of exchanging Pokémon with friends and playing against each other. Many more games in the series have been released, and the number of Pokémon has increased from 151 to more than 800. In addition, various media such as card games, character merchandising, animations and movies have been developed, and the game is still popular even after 25 years.

This exhibition, titled POKÉMON COLORS, is an interactive project where visitors can enjoy four activities and one installation with Pokémon. In the activities, Pokémon will appear on the screen as you experience each activity, and the world you are experiencing will be filled with a wide range of colors. In the installation, Pokémon will appear in the images on the monitors arranged in a circle, and the venue will be flooded with various colors through light and sound effects. The logo and artwork were newly created with the theme of "COLORS" and the unique worldview of this project. The venue was designed with a circular shape in mind, taking advantage of the large space. It is hope that visitors will experience the feel of the exhibition venue as it is changes colors and it resonates with the visitors through the activities.

At the merchandise corner, they plan to sell goods with original art from this exhibition.

In addition, a Pokémon Center Branch Outlet will open for the first time for a limited time on the first floor at the Space of Ginza in Matsuya Ginza. The plush toy line Pokémon fit and other original products from the Pokémon Center will be on sale.

YouTube Clip - POKÉMON COLORS CONCEPT MOVIE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PECyDf-haM

Event details and Highlights

① Design - Logo and Artwork - The logo is symbolized by a monster ball as a motif for this exhibition, which is based on the theme of "COLORS". It is a simple yet powerful design that expresses the blending of various colors with a transparent gradient.

As with the logo, they also created original artwork featuring silhouetted Pokémon for this project. The multi-colored graphics using various color gradient are not only used for posters and other promotional materials and venue designs, but also for the exhibition's original goods.

② Experiential Project - Activities to be experienced in four areas and one installation

COLORS ROAD　(カラーズロード): As you pedal your bike along the path on the experience screen, press the buttons on the handlebars when you pass Pokémon, and the world you experience will be filled with a variety of colors.


COLORS LAKE　(カラーズレイク): You lower your fishing rod into the tranquil lake, and when you feel a response, you reel in and hoist the Pokémon. Each time you lift up, the world you are experiencing is flooded with tons of colors.


COLORS FOREST　(カラーズフォレスト―): When you shake the balloon-shaped tree, nuts will fall on the screen and hidden Pokémon will appear. Each time a Pokémon appears, the world you are experiencing will be filled with a variety of colors.


COLORS CITY　(カラーズシティ): When you throw the ball at the screen, the hidden Pokémon will pop out. Each time a Pokémon appears, the city becomes more and more colorful and vivid.


COLORS CIRCLE　(カラーズサークル―): Using the artwork from the exhibition, this circular installation consists of an interactive part where the Pokémon on the screen move across 12 monitors lined up around in a circle, and it has a light and sounds show part that plays periodically.

About Ticket Sales:

Admission to this exhibition is by date and time only. Please decide the date and time of your visit in advance and purchase your tickets. Please note that the number of tickets available for each date and time is limited and may be sold out depending on the date and time of admission.

Advance Tickets: General admission 1,000 yen / Junior high and high school students 800 yen / Elementary school students 500 yen
Day Ticket: General admission: 1,200 yen / Junior high and high school students: 1,000 yen / Elementary school students: 500 yen

Sales Schedule

1. Lottery Advance Registration - First round of lottery application takes place from June 26th, 2021 at 12:00 until July 1st, 2021 at 23:59
Announcement of winners Saturday July 3rd, 2021 at 15:00～ (Deadline for pickup: Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 at 23:00)
2. Advanced General Sales - July 10th, 2021 at 10:00 until July 21st, 2021 at 23:59
The day of the event admission: Starts Thursday, July 22nd, 2021
If the number of tickets is sold out during advance registration, there will be no general sale. The tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pokémon Center Branch Outlet at Matsuya Ginza

ポケモンセンター出張所 in 松屋銀座　概要
Period: July 20th, 2021 until August 3rd, 2021
Venue: Space of Ginza, 1st floor
Free admission

The producer of Pokémon Master Yu Sasaki posted an open letter about the game on the Pokémon Master's official website. The letter addresses the upcoming changes to the game including: Zero Stamina Consumption for the Main Story, Day Care Limit Increased to 500, Move and Passive Skill Text Improvements and the Story Event: All Aboard the Victory Train.

A Message from the Pokémon Masters EX Team (Vol. 22)

Greetings, Trainers. We’re the producers of Pokémon Masters EX, Yu Sasaki and Tetsuya Iguchi, here with a new message for you. Today, we’ll tell you about updates from June through late July.

App Update for Late June

After taking into consideration your feedback and the current state of the game, we’ll be making the following three changes with late June’s update.

Zero Stamina Consumption for the Main Story
We will make it so that playing the Main Story does not consume Stamina.The next Main Story update is planned for late July, so we hope you take this opportunity to play through the latest chapters if you haven’t done so already.

Day Care Limit Increased to 500
The Day Care limit will be increased from 200 to 500. This means that you’ll be able to keep up to 500 Pokémon hatched from Eggs in the Day Care.

Move and Passive Skill Text Improvements
We’re going to improve some of the descriptions for Moves and Passive Skills that use ambiguous expressions.For example, the phrase “has a small chance” will be changed to “has a chance (20%),” and the phrase “restores a bit of the user’s HP” will be changed to “restores the user’s HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP.”These improvements will apply to the text only. No changes will be made to actual capabilities.For more detailed examples, have a look at the Move and Passive Skill Text Improvements notification, which will be sent before the changes are made.

Story Event: All Aboard the Victory Train

The Story Event All Aboard the Victory Train will begin on June 29, 2021. At the same time, two sync pairs featuring the Unova region’s Subway Bosses, Ingo and Emmet, will be coming to the Scout: Ingo & Excadrill and Emmet & Archeops.


Ingo & Excadrill are a Support Sync Pair that can really make an impact by using Sandstorm.Thanks to their Passive Skill, they can nullify damage from sandstorms, and their Defense and Sp. Def will rise during a sandstorm.They also have a Move called All Aboard! This move raises the Attack and critical-hit rate of all allies—and it applies the Free Move Next effect to all allies if used during a sandstorm.Since this would enable Sync Pairs with powerful Moves to use those Moves more frequently, Ingo & Excadrill could be valuable to have on your team.


Emmet & Archeops are another Sync Pair that shines during sandstorms.They can’t use the Sandstorm move themselves, but they have several Passive Skills that can be a huge help in battle:
- One Passive Skill nullifies damage from sandstorms and boosts the power of the Sync Pair’s Moves (such as Stone Edge and Rock Slide) during a sandstorm.
- Another increases the move gauge cost of Moves while boosting their power, which can give this Rock-type Strike Sync Pair a lot of potential.
- A third increases their Attack by 50% when their HP is at half or above, so if they have the Damage Guard Next effect applied, they’ll be able to deal a lot of damage while withstanding an opponent’s attack.Emmet & Archeops also have a Move called Right on Track! This move lowers their Defense but raises their Attack and accuracy—and grants them the Damage Guard Next effect.

Rock-Type Gear Event

A Rock-Type Gear Event will begin on July 7, 2021. In this event, you can collect 3★ Rock-type gear, and all of the battles will be co-op battles.Three kinds of gear will be obtainable, so we hope you enjoy battling with other players as you collect the gear.

Rock and Ground-Type Egg Event

A Rock- and Ground-Type Egg Event will begin on July 11, 2021.This time, you’ll be able to get Eggs that hatch Omanyte, Cubone, or Aerodactyl.

Legendary Arena: Moltres

Also on July 11, 2021, Moltres will arrive in the Legendary Arena.Moltres is weak to Rock- and Water-type attacks. If you don’t have Sync Pairs of those types, try forming one with a Pokémon from the Rock- and Ground-Type Egg Event before you take on this battle. Strategy tips will be available this time as well, so give them a look if the battle is challenging. You’ll be able to find them in a notification for this event or from Battle Tips in the bottom right corner of the Legendary Arena’s difficulty selection screen.

Mid-July Story Event

A new Story Event will begin in mid-July. At the same time, seasonal Sync Pairs will appear. More details will be available when the event arrives, so stay tuned.

Sync Pair-Up Event

A Sync Pair-Up Event will begin in late July. Just like the Daily Region Rotation, this event is one of our plans to give players more chances to add Sync Pairs to their teams.In this event, you’ll be able to team up with Sync Pairs without using the Sync Pair Scout. We hope you stay tuned for more details when this event arrives.

What to Expect in the Next Message

Our next message is scheduled for late July. In it, we plan to share info about our two-year anniversary, as well as updates from late July to late August. We’re always working hard to deliver updates and improvements that make the world of Pokémon Masters EX as fun as possible.

We prioritize Trainers’ feedback throughout the development process, so don’t hesitate to let us know what you think.

Until next time, thank you for playing Pokémon Masters EX.

Pokémon Masters EX Producer: Yu Sasaki
Operations Producer: Tetsuya Iguchi

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Other_3060_1W_1

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Masters EX: Nobori and Kudari Appear!

Original YouTube Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyX90447p6o

Bandai will release the Pokémon Kids - Aim for the Masters Eight! Set (ポケモンキッズ 目指せ！マスターズエイト編) in Japan on June 28th, 2021. This Pokémon Kids collection includes Pokémon and Trainers from the animated TV series Pocket Monsters. The lineup includes 13 different Pokémon, including Champion Dande, Gym Leader Kibana, and their on-hand Pokémon. This product is eligible for the GET the Pokémon Center Figure Storage Box Campaign. This product will be sold at retailers nationwide in Japan and include 1 piece of chewing gum. High resolution images of this figure set have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Product Details:

Price: 180 yen (198 yen tax included)
Release Date: June 28th, 2021
Target age: 3 years and older

15 Colored Soft Vinyl Dolls

1. Lizardon
2. Dande
3. Duraludon
4. Kibana
5 Uonoragon
6. Patchiragon
7. Floette (White Flower)
8. Ononokus
9. Showers
10. Blacky
11. Korippo (Ice Face)
12. Tairetsu
13. Fire (Galarian Form)
14. Freezer (Galarian Form)
15. Thunder (Galarian Form)

Source: https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/products/2021/4549660582403000.html

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Kids - Aim For the Masters Eight! Set

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

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Kids - GET the Pokémon Center Figure Storage Box Campaign

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9a5Vz1nvjc

On June 21st, 2021, The Pokémon Company announced a new project called the Pokémon Air Adventures - Flying Pikachu Project (そらとぶピカチュウプロジェクト), which aims to revitalize the aviation and tourism industries in Japan. This project is being carried out in cooperation with Skymark Airlines and other companies and organizations in Okinawa with various Pokémon appearing in tourist spots and as souvenirs. All the copyright fees for this project are free of charge, and Pokémon is covering some of the costs of the project. An Imageboard thread featuring press release pictures and photos from the announcement event has been added.

The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara was on hand to announce this project. The Pikachu Jet is currently scheduled to operate in various countries and regions around the world. This project is planned to expand to the rest of the world in the future, and the Pikachu Jet will connect the skies of the world.


In addition to Japan, there will be initiatives with Scoot, a low-cost carrier in the Singapore Airlines Group, and several other foreign airlines.


To commemorate the project, a Pikachu wearing kariyushi shirt and a different colored Sunnygo will appear in Pokémon GO starting July 22nd, 2021, the fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO's release in Japan. Kariyushi Pikachu is a Pokémon that can be found in the wild only in Okinawa, and is scheduled to appear for more than a year. Full details of this event were announced by Niantic.


Pikachu Jet BC (ピカチュウジェットBC) is a jumbo jet connecting Okinawa and various places. This is Skymark's first fully painted aircraft, and the painting fee was paid by The Pokémon Company. The first flight was at 3:35 p.m. JST on June 21st, 2021, departing from Haneda Airport and heading for Naha Airport.


In the flight cabin of the Pikachu Jet BC, you will be offered a KitKat with original design wrapping of the Flying Pikachu Project, an original mask of the Pikachu Jet BC provided by Medicom Japan, and paper cups. Pokémon will also be featured on the aprons of the flight attendants, boarding passes, and various other items to add color to your flight.



A.R. Medicom Inc. Asia Limited, in collaboration with Pokémon's Flying Pikachu Project is providing free masks with Pokémon designs for the Pikachu Jet BC.


Children who board the Pikachu Jet BC will receive an original sponge key ring, an acrylic stand, and coloring pages.


Pikachu Jet BC commemorative medals, Pikachu Jet BC mini pouches, and Pikachu Jet BC die-cast planes will also be available for purchase on board. Please be sure to get one to commemorate your flight on the Pikachu Jet BC.


To commemorate the inauguration of the project, an original song produced by HY, an artist from Okinawa Prefecture, will be released.

Special Shop at Naha Airport

A pop-up store, Flying Pikachu Project Special Shop (そらとぶピカチュウプロジェクト特設ショップ), will open at Naha Airport on Monday, June 21st, 2021. Original items for the Flying Pikachu Project and souvenirs of Okinawa Prefecture with Pokémon designs will be sold at a space in a department store on the 2nd floor of Naha Airport domestic flights area.

Pokémon Wrapped Public Transportation in Okinawa

Yui Rai, Okinawa's Urban Monorail system, which connects Naha Airport and Urasoe City, has wrapped some monorail cars with an original Flying Pikachu Project design. It depicts Pikachu and Shaymin (Sky Form) Flying. Please enjoy sightseeing in Naha by riding in a vehicle wrapped with Pokemon.

Highway and Route Buses with Pokémon Unveiled

Buses in Naha city (Toyo Bus, Ryukyu Bus Transportation, Naha Bus, and Okinawa Bus) will be running wrapped vehicles with the original designs based on the Flying Pikachu Project. Please enjoy sightseeing around Naha City with Pokemon. Express buses connecting Naha Airport and Nago Churaumi Aquarium will also have Pokémon painted on them. Please enjoy your trip around Okinawa Prefecture with Pokemon.

PokéLids - Okinawa Prefecture

To commemorate the launch of the Flying Pikachu Project, four new PokéLids were unveiled. PokéLids which depict Pokémon with an Okinawan flavor, will be installed at four locations in Okinawa Prefecture (Naha City, Okinawa City, Ginowan City, and Uruma City). The PokéLids in Okinawa are inspired by the Okinawan Landscape. More PokéLids will be installed at other locations in Okinawa Prefecture in the future.

Each PokéLids is an original design and each is unique. The PokéLids will continue to be installed for years to come. More than 160 PokéLids have been installed already in locations throughout Japan and they will serve as an opportunity for many people throughout Japan and around the world to learn about the charms of Pokémon and the locations the lids are installed at.

The PokéLids that are installed will gradually become PokéStops for the location-based game Pokémon GO for smartphones.

Let's find Pokémon during sightseeing in Okinawa!

Pikachu wearing Kariyushi wear, a prefectural product of Okinawa, will appear for the first time to promote Okinawa's attractions. Initiatives with tourist facilities in Okinawa Prefecture such as Okinawa World, Ocean Expo Park and Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Ocean Tower, Bios Hill, and Busena Underwater Park will start sequentially in July 2021. At these places, various Pokémon, including Kariyushi Pikachu, will greet visitors to liven up Okinawa. Visitors will be given stickers with Pokémon on them.

Ocean Expo Park and Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium - Located in the Ocean Expo Park, this aquarium allows visitors to experience the ocean of Okinawa, from the shallow waters to the offshore tide and the deep sea. There is also a spot where you can take a photo with Pikachu Flying. Take a ride on the Pokémon painted sightseeing car and tour around the park.

Pokémon Okinawa Sightseeing Tour

Reservations are now open for a Pokémon-filled sightseeing tours in Okinawa. The Flying Pikachu Project: Play with Pikachu in Okinawa, is a tour that allows you to fully enjoy Okinawa with Pikachu Flying and it is available for reservation on the HIS official website starting on June 21st, 2021 before the tour starts on July 17th, 2021. Specially designed Pokémon goods will be presented at the hotels where you stay. There will also be a photo spot where you can enjoy taking pictures with the Pokémon.


The following hotels are eligible:

• Double Tree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle (ダブルツリーbyヒルトン那覇首里城)
• Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort (ホテルモントレ沖縄スパ＆リゾート)
• Rizzan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay (リザンシーパークホテル谷茶ベイ)
• Lequ Okinawa Chatan Spa & Resort (レクー沖縄北谷スパ＆リゾート)
• Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort (ヒルトン沖縄北谷リゾート)
• Loisir Hotel Naha (ロワジールホテル那覇)

Pikachu Project LeaLea One-Day Sightseeing Tour Chura Bus

A bus tour called Flying Pikachu Project LeaLea One-Day Sightseeing Tour Chura Bus is also available. The bus, with a design of Pokémon playing happily in the ocean, will be operated by HIS and will take you to various tourist facilities that are involved in this project.

Flying Pikachu Project Digital Stamp Rally in OKINAWA

The Flying Pikachu Project Digital Stamp Rally in OKINAWA will be held starting on July 17th, 2021. You can collect stamps by visiting various facilities in Okinawa Prefecture where the Flying Pikachu Project is occuring. There are 14 stamp rally points in total, and if you collect stamps from at least three of them and bring them to the Flying Pikachu Project Special Shop at Naha Airport, you can get an original sticker. Collect stamps at various places as you tour around Okinawa.

Products featuring Pokémon on Okinawa's local specialties go on sale

Original products featuring Pikachu Flying of Okinawa will go on sale. We hope that these products will become a memento of your trip to Okinawa. These products will be sold at Naha Airport and at various facilities and stores in Okinawa Prefecture that sell souvenirs.

Kariyushi Wear
Sold by: Futaba Corporation
Kariyushi Wear, with the same pattern as the shirt that the Pikachu wearing Kariyushi Wear has, is now on sale. The Kariyushi wear is made of comfortable cotton material with a form-stabilizing finish for easy care. The silhouette of Pikachu is designed to blend in with the Bingata pattern.

Beni Imo Tart (紅いもタルト)

Distributed by: Okashi Goten Co., Ltd.
The exquisite combination of the paste made from 100% Okinawan red sweet potatoes and the tart dough baked with a unique formula is still as delicious as ever, 33 years after it was first sold. No preservatives or colorings are used to preserve the original flavor of the red sweet potatoes.

Peanut Tofu & Rich Mango Pudding
Distributor: Asahi Co., Ltd.
Jimami Tofu, which is made by solidifying peanut juice, is popular as a side dish and dessert in Okinawa. Rich Mango Pudding contains a generous 25% of apple mango juice, bringing out the flavor of the ingredients.


Jasmine Flower Tea (さんぴん花茶)
Distributed by: Okinawa Ito En Co.
Sanpin tea (Jasmine Flower Tea) has been loved in Okinawa for a long time, and we have made it more flavorful while maintaining the aroma of flowers. It has been on the market for about 20 years and has been a favorite drink in Okinawa.

Flying Pikachu Project Original Goods

A collection original goods indispensable for travel, will go on sale on Monday, June 21th, 2021 based on the Flying Pikachu Project.

The following products are scheduled to be released.
1. Plush Toys and Mascots - 2,530 yen and 1,650 yen
2. Neck pillows - 1,650 yen
3. Blanket - 2,970 yen
4. T-shirts - 3,190 yen each
5. Hair band - 2,200 yen
6. Room shoes - 2,420 yen
7. Eye mask - 1,980 yen
8. Laundry Case - 1,980 yen
9. Room wear - Men's: 4,400 yen, Women's: 4,180 yen, Kids: 3,960 yen
10. Pouch - 2,200 yen
11. Passport Case - 3,080 yen
12. Tote bag - 2,220 yen
13. Travel Pouch - 3,850 yen
14. Plastic Bottle Holder - 1,980 yen
15. Cap and Hat - 2,200 yen and 2,420 yen

Flying Pikachu Project Original Goods

On Saturday, July 17th, 2021, to commemorate the inauguration of the Flying Pikachu Project, a plush Pikachu wearing the Kariyushi wear will appear at the Pokémon Store AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom for 2,420 yen! The release of the product may be postponed or cancelled due to the situation in the production area. Please be aware of this beforehand.

Flying Pikachu Project

Skymark Airlines is a member of the Flying Pikachu Project and which has goal of contributing to society by connecting people and communities. Skymark Airlines has collaborated with The Pokémon Company to make a Pikachu Jet that they hope that many people will see looking up in the sky and will get people to enjoy air travel.


Pikachu and its friends will liven up the skies over Japan! There's even a hidden Pikachu! Can you find it? On the bottom of the plane, there is a Pikachu peeking through the window, so look for it when you see the plane in the sky.


Pikachu's are all over the airport and the plane! It is on the check-in kiosks and boarding passes.

Sources: https://flying-pikachu.com/jp/ and https://smart.skymark.jp/ja/campaign/flying-pikachu/inflight.html

YouTube Clip - oricon news

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

YouTube Clip - Flying Pikachu Project

Original YouTube Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUZC7r-pgj0