Bellevue, WA—June 17, 2021— The Pokémon Company International and TiMi Studio Group announced today that Pokémon’s first strategic team battle game, Pokémon UNITE, will release[1] in July 2021 on Nintendo Switch systems and in September 2021 on mobile devices. Pokémon UNITE will be free-to-start, with optional in-game purchases available.
Cross-platform play between Nintendo Switch and mobile devices is planned, which will allow players on both platforms to battle together. Additionally, players may use their Pokémon Trainer Club account or Nintendo Account on both Nintendo Switch and mobile to easily keep their progress synced between devices.
An all-new trailer has also been revealed, showing the game’s opening cinematic along with new gameplay footage. The trailer can be viewed on the Official Pokémon UNITE YouTube Channel.
Welcome to Aeos Island
Pokémon UNITE takes place on Aeos Island, a mythical island said to be on the ocean’s unexplored frontier. On Aeos Island, players will find the Unite Battle Committee (UBC), which runs a series of Unite Battle tournaments. In Unite Battles, players form teams of five and compete against each other to see who can score the most points before time runs out. Players also experience a mysterious new form of energy known as Aeos energy. Aeos energy can be used in Unite Battles to evolve Pokémon.
These Unite Battles have passionate fans all over the world, and Trainers everywhere long to join in on the action. You take on the role of a rookie Trainer who’s come to Aeos to take part in these battles.
The Rules of Unite Battles - Unite Battles are where Trainers and their partner Pokémon compete in 5-on-5 team battles. The key to victory in a Unite Battle is to have a higher score than the other team when time runs out. To earn points for your team, you must gather Aeos energy by defeating wild and opposing Pokémon and then deposit that energy in one of the opposing team’s goal zones. Unite Battles take place in various stadiums, and the rules for each stadium differ. There can be different numbers of team members, different match lengths, and even different Legendary Pokémon that appear.
Face Off against Skilled Teams - In Unite Battles, cooperating with teammates is important. When battling a skilled team or when at a disadvantage, you might be able to open a path to victory by coordinating with teammates. In ranked matches, you can earn performance points, which can increase—or decrease—your ranking depending on the results of the battle. When just starting out, you’ll battle at the Beginner Cup level and begin making your journey to Master Cup. Additionally, those who become ranked will be recorded on a global ranking board for all the world to see.
Level Up - Before every Unite Battle, participating Pokémon are returned to Lv. 1 through the power of Aeos energy, and throughout each battle, they gain Exp. Points and level up. As Pokémon level up, they learn powerful moves and evolve, and when a Pokémon reaches higher levels, it also learns its Unite Move—a powerful move that can only be learned and used in Unite Battles. Unite Moves can change the tide of battle!
Battle with a Fresh Look - In Pokémon UNITE, you can change the appearance of your Pokémon and Trainer. Take part in Unite Battles while showing off your own unique style! You can use Holowear, a special technology that uses Aeos energy, to dress your Pokémon in a variety of outfits. You can also customize your Trainer’s appearance, clothing, and accessories to make sure your Trainer always looks their best, both in and out of battle. You can update your profile with a Unite snapshot that features your Trainer’s avatar and partner Pokémon, and you can even customize the snapshot by changing your Trainer’s expression or pose or by adding stickers. Before entering a match, you and other players can see each other’s Unite snapshot, too!
Find Your Role - Many different Pokémon, such as Charizard, Pikachu, and Greninja, appear in Pokémon UNITE. Although type strengths and weaknesses do not exist in Unite Battles, each Pokémon has its own unique stats and role—Attacker, Defender, Speedster, Supporter, or All-Rounder—that reflects its play style. You’ll want to practice with various Pokémon to find out which best suit you. To use a Pokémon in Unite Battles, you need to have a Unite license for that Pokémon. Unite licenses can be obtained through the Unite Battle Committee, where you can exchange Aeos coins (earnable via Unite Battles) for your desired license.
Enjoy Even More Pokémon UNITE with the Battle Pass – You’ll have the opportunity to earn in-game rewards through the seasonal battle pass. To earn these rewards, you’ll need to level up the pass by completing missions. Additionally, players can upgrade their battle pass by using Aeos gems, enabling them to claim even more rewards.
Obtain Items via Shops - Pokémon UNITE has three types of in-game currency: Aeos gems (paid), Aeos coins, and Aeos tickets. Aeos coins and Aeos tickets can be acquired by playing the game. At the Unite Battle Committee, players can use Aeos coins or Aeos gems to obtain Unite licenses, which allow them to take Pokémon into Unite Battles. At Aeos Emporium, players can use Aeos coins or Aeos gems to obtain UBC-approved goods like Pokémon held items or Trainer fashion items (fashion items can also be obtained using Aeos tickets). Zirco Trading specializes in Holowear, which can be obtained using Aeos gems.
YouTube Clip - Pokémon UNITE is coming this summer!
Pikachu is cute! The perfect collaboration of sweets for summer, Sweets Trio Fruitchu (スイーツトリオ フルーチュウ) will be available for a limited time starting on Friday, June 11th, 2021 at participating McDonald's locations in Japan!
The Sweets Trio Fruitchu are the perfect summer sweets which come in a limited-quantity Pikachu package and will be available for a limited time! The McShake® Yellow Peach Flavor (No Juice) has a refreshing sweetness of yellow peach flavor and creamy texture, and the McFlurry® Chocolate Banana Flavor, fills your mouth with the taste of chocolate banana and its crunchy texture. The other treat is the Hot Apple Custard Pie which offers the perfect harmony of apple filling and sweet custard cream with a crunchy crust. We hope you enjoy the collaboration of the cute Pikachu and sweets.
McShake® Yellow Peach Flavor (no juice) and McFlurry® chocolate banana flavor are available from 10:30 in the morning to 1:00 the next day.
Due to the nature of the machine, other flavors may be mixed in with the McShake®. For this reason, the allergy information may differ from the normal information during the sales of these limited time products. Please make sure to check the latest information each time you use the product.
McShake® Yellow Peach Flavor (No Juice) (マックシェイク® 黄桃味(無果汁) - 120 yen S / 220 yen M
Enjoy the refreshing sweetness of yellow peach flavor, the sweet and sour aroma, and creamy texture that fills your mouth, all served in a limited time cute Pikachu cup, in S and M sizes, making it the perfect cool drink for summer.
McFlurry® Chocolate Banana Flavor (マックフルーリー® チョコバナナ味) - 290 yen
Smooth soft-serve ice cream with a rich milk flavor is mixed with banana sauce with a rich aroma and sweetness, rich chocolate sauce, and yellow crunchy corn crumbs with a banana flavor. Enjoy the mouth-watering taste of chocolate banana and the crunchy texture. This is a cool treat perfect for summer, available in three different cute Pikachu cups in limited quantities.
Hot Apple Custard Pie (ホットアップルカスタードパイ) - 150 yen
The crispy dough is stuffed with apple filling containing fleshy apple dices and smooth custard cream with vanilla bean. The sweet and sour apple filling has a hint of caramel and cinnamon and the sweetness of the custard cream create a perfect harmony.
Starting on June 11th, 2021, McDonald's Japan will be offering a new Happy Set featuring Pikachu toys. There will be 3 distribution periods, each offering different toys during the first two periods while the 3rd period will offer all the toys at random until supplies last.
KATY PERRY UNVEILS NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO—‘ELECTRIC’—IN COLLABORATION WITH POKÉMON
Track Is from ‘Pokémon 25: The Album’ Compilation, Set for Fall 2021 Release
Limited Edition ‘Electric’ Merchandise Line Launches Today
Pokémon’s 25th anniversary celebration continues with today’s release of iconic recording artist Katy Perry’s new single and video, “Electric.” Katy, whose love for all things Pokémon dates back to childhood, when she played the original video games on her Game Boy, created the track especially for Pokémon 25: The Album, which will be released this fall by Universal Music Group’s Capitol Records. “There’s no reason that this life can’t be electric,” sings Katy in the anthemic track, which celebrates the joy inherent in pursuing a dream, buoyed by the love and support of friends. Katy’s collaborators on the song include The Monsters & Strangerz and Jon Bellion – who teamed up with her on “Daisies,” a song from her new album, SMILE – and Bruce Wiegner. Listen to “Electric” here: http://katy.to/electricPR.
The official video for “Electric” — helmed by Carlos Lopez Estrada, who directed the Disney feature film Raya and the Last Dragon – received a YouTube Premiere with a fan watch party earlier today. The clip follows Katy and Pikachu as they take time out to enjoy nature and reflect on how they have evolved over the years. After a day of exploring, the pair stop at a lighthouse to meditate. Falling into a reverie, they’re taken back in time to the earliest days of Katy’s career. Thanks to encouragement from her friend Pichu, Katy goes from busking at a farmer’s market to her first club performance.
“When I visited the Pokémon Café while touring Japan, I got so nostalgic. It took me back to my junior high years. So when I got the call to be a part of the 25th anniversary celebration alongside Post Malone and J Balvin, I was elated,” says Katy Perry. “The song’s themes – resilience, igniting your inner light – have guided my life and also parallel Pokémon’s story and characters. Pikachu is the evolved form of Pichu, so in the video, you see the younger version of me with Pichu and myself in the present day with Pikachu. We both evolve, yet retain a sense of playfulness.”
“Katy Perry has created a vibrant anthem to help us celebrate 25 years of Pokémon with ‘Electric,’ an amazing song about recognizing one’s own journeys and evolving,” said Colin Palmer, vice president of marketing, The Pokémon Company International. “We also hope fans around the world enjoy seeing Pikachu team up with Katy in the music video for ‘Electric,’ which is a wonderful visual accompaniment to the inspirational song.”
A playful “Electric”-themed merchandise collection was also unveiled today. Explore the offerings of the limited edition line here: http://katy.to/electricmerchPR. It’s all part of P25 Music, a massive, yearlong music campaign from The Pokémon Company International in partnership with Universal Music Group.
Electric T-Shirt -
$30.00 - LIMITED RELEASE
Unisex, relaxed fit black t-shirt featuring Katy Perry ‘Electric’ with Pikachu printed on the front, and P25 logo printed on the back. Puff print cloud details. 100% cotton
Electric Color Block Pullover Hoodie - $65.00 - LIMITED RELEASE
Unisex, relaxed fit oxford/royal color block pullover hoodie featuring ‘Electric’ graphic printed on the front, Katy Perry ‘Electric’ with Pikachu printed on the back, and P25 logo printed on right sleeve. Puff print cloud details. 50% cotton/50% polyester
Electric Tote Bag - $30.00 - LIMITED RELEASE
Black tote bag featuring Katy Perry ‘Electric’ with Pikachu, and P25 logo printed graphics. 100% cotton
The YouTube channel Pokémon Kids TV is planning to release animations featuring various Pokémon as part of the "POKÉTOON" series. In addition to "The Yancham who wants to be a hero" which is now available, animations of various genres will be released in the future, so look forward to it!
POKÉTOON Episodes:
Wait here, Koiking! (まっててね!コイキング)
A Budding Dream (ユメノツボミ)
The Yancham who wants to be a hero (ヒーローになりたいヤンチャム)
I've turned into a Gangar!? (ゲンガーになっちやった!?)
Nice and Warm Magmag House (ぽかぽかマグマッグハウス)
A Jumbo card illustrated by Tokichan from Poké-lun TV is now available! Tokichan, who is an MC of the YouTube channel Poké-lun TV, has created a jumbo card based on an illustration she drew. The jumbo card, Poké-lun TV's Pikachu and Friends (ポケるんTVのピカチュウとなかまたち), is available at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide, so be sure to check them out. To see Tokichan create her first jumbo card illustration, check out the YouTube video below from Poké-lun TV!
All the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan will be distributing this card. The distribution will not be available at the Pokémon Center Online. Stores that are closed currently due to COVID-19 will start distributing them as soon as they reopen. This card cannot be obtained in conjunction with other campaigns and only one card per person will be distributed. The campaign will end as soon as it runs out.
Scheduled distribution period: May 8th, 2021 to July 8th, 2021
Distribution Requirements: Buy 3 or more Booster Packs, High Class Packs, or Special Movie Packs, and receive 1 card.
Poké-lun Friend - Other than the deck used in the match, choose one of your Pokémon from your Pokémon cards, and put it on your Bench.
ポケるんフレンド - 対戦で使っているデッキ以外の、自分の持っているポケモンカードの中から好きなポケモンを1枚選び、ベンチに出す。
Thunderbolt - Discard all Energy from this Pokémon. - 100 Damage
10まんボルト - このポケモンについているエネルギーを、すべてトラッシュする。
Niantic has announce that a legend will soon illuminate our world: Xerneas, the Life Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut during the upcoming Luminous Legends X event taking place from Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 17th, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Luminous Legends X: Xerneas makes its Pokémon GO debut alongside Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region!
Trainers, A legend will soon illuminate our world: Xerneas, the Life Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut during the Luminous Legends X event! Some Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region will be coming along for the journey as well, such as Spritzee, Swirlix, and Goomy! A new item will also be coming to Pokémon GO—the Rainy Lure Module, which can be used to evolve Sliggoo (the Evolution of Goomy) into Goodra. You can also evolve Sliggoo when the in-game weather is rainy.
Date + Time
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 17, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Features
Xerneas will make its Pokémon GO debut in five-star raids! This Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region has horns on its head that shine in seven different colors, and legends say it’s known to share everlasting life.
Spritzee, Swirlix, and Goomy will be making their Pokémon GO debuts! Spritzee and Swirlix will be appearing more frequently in the wild alongside other Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon, like Dratini, Ralts, Bagon, Cottonee, and more. If you’re extremely lucky, you might find a Goomy in the wild!
Rainy Lure Modules are coming to Pokémon GO! This Lure Module will attract certain Pokémon that like rain, such as Water-, Bug-, and Electric-type Pokémon. When you’re near a PokéStop with an active Rainy Lure Module, you can evolve Sliggoo (the Evolution of Goomy) into Goodra. You can also evolve Sliggoo when the in-game weather is rainy.
Complete event-exclusive Timed Research to encounter Fairy-type Pokémon, including Spritzee and Swirlix, as well as receive a Rainy Lure Module and other rewards.
The following Pokémon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: Cleffa, Igglybuff, Azurill, Gible, Swirlix, and Spritzee.
Psychic-, Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon like Galarian Ponyta, Alolan Exeggutor, Xerneas, and more will be appearing in raids!
Event-exclusive Field Research tasks will lead to encounters with Psychic-, Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon, including Galarian Ponyta, Gible, Spritzee, and Swirlix.
Event-exclusive AR Mapping tasks will lead to encounters with Galarian Ponyta!
Dragonite and Salamence will be able to learn certain attacks during this event! Evolve a Dragonair or use a Charged TM on a Dragonite to teach it Draco Meteor, and evolve a Shelgon or use a Charged TM on a Salamence to teach it Outrage.
In addition, you can work with other Trainers to catch Fairy-type Pokémon—by doing so, you can unlock rewards during the second half of the event! From Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday May 11, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time, you and other Trainers worldwide can work together to catch 500 million Fairy-type Pokémon in total. If the goal is met, special bonuses will be available from Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 17, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
A 3× Catch XP bonus will be active for the rest of the event.
Pancham will make its Pokémon GO debut, appearing in raids for the rest of the event.
If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Galarian Ponyta! Shiny Galarian Ponyta will continue to be available after the event.
You can also look forward to the Luminous Legends Y event, coming soon! In this event, the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal, the Destruction Pokémon, will be making its Pokémon GO debut, and Pancham will be hatching from Strange Eggs. More details to come soon!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.
The popular Kotobukiya Pokémon figure series continues with the long-awaited Sirona and Gablias figure being added to the lineup! The figures are based on the illustrations drawn by the well-known artist Hitoshi Ariga!
As the Pokémon League Champion, Shirona has the beautiful appearance of a champion, combining strength and dignity. Her hair and coat are flipped up, giving her a sense of volume! The figure of Gablias has its large wings raised as if to show it will protect Shirona with its full power! Each figure can be displayed separately, allowing for a wide range of display options.
If you display them together with the previously released Hikari with Pochama figures, your adventure in the Sinnoh Region will unfold before your eyes.
Product Details:
Series: ARTFX J
Release Month: Sep. 2021
Scale: 1/8
Product Size: Shirona: approx. 213mm in height, Gablias: approx. 207mm in height (including pedestal)
Price including tax: 16,280 yen
Price without tax: 14,800 yen
Product Specifications: Complete painted PVC figure
Material: PVC (Non-phthalate) / ABS / Iron
Sculptor: iTANDi
The Pokémon Company and several museums in Japan including the Mikasa City Museum and the National Museum of Nature and Science have joined forces to create the Pokémon Fossil Museum (ポケモン化石博物館) exhibition! The exhibition will be held at the Mikasa City Museum in the summer of 2021, and then travel around Japan! The exhibition will be held at the National Museum of Nature and Science in the Spring of 2022! Press release pictures have been added to an Imageboard thread.
This exhibition was created by Daisuke Aiba (相場大佑) of the Mikasa City Museum, and the efforts of the museum, other museums, and The Pokémon Company. The theme of the exhibition is Fossils and Fossil Pokémon from the popular game series Pokémon and fossils and paleontology found in our world. While experiencing the basic scientific methods of observation and comparison, visitors can discover the shapes and ecology of these creatures, as well as the similarities and differences between fossil research in each world, and learn about paleontology while having fun.
What is the Pokémon Fossil Museum?
Some of the mysterious Pokémon that appear in the popular game series Pokémon are known to be resurrected from fossils, therefore being known as Fossil Pokémon.
In this exhibit, visitors can enjoy learning about paleontology by comparing the Fossil Pokémon with fossils and paleontology found in our real world and discover the similarities and differences.
Be sure to take a tour of the exhibition, guided by Professor Kaseki (Fossil Professor カセキ博士) from the Pokémon world with their assistant Excavation Pikachu (発掘ピカチュウ), and compare the fossils of the Pokémon world and our world!
Mikasa City Museum (三笠市立博物館)
Exhibition Period: July 4th, 2021 until September 20th, 2021
Venue: Mikasa City Museum (1-212-1, Nishikicho, Ikharubetsu, Mikasa City, Hokkaido)
Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (last admission 16:30)
Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday)
Shimane Nature Museum of Mt. Sanbe Sahimel (島根県立三瓶自然館サヒメル)
Exhibition Period: Autumn 2021
Venue: Shimane Nature Museum of Mt. Sanbe Sahimel (1121-8 Tane, Sanbei-cho, Ota City, Shimane Prefecture)
Opening hours: 9:30 - 17:00
Closed on Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday)
National Museum of Nature and Science (国立科学博物館)
Scheduled Exhibition Date: Spring 2022
Venue: National Museum of Nature and Science (7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (last admission 16:30)
Closed: Monday (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday)
Toyohashi Museum of Natural History (豊橋市自然史博物館)
Scheduled Exhibition Date: Summer 2022
Venue: Toyohashi Museum of Natural History (1-238 Aza-Oana, Oiwa-cho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan (in Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park)
Opening hours: 9:00 - 16:30 (last admission 16:00)
Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday)
Exhibition Highlight 1
Let's look for similarities and differences in the illustrations of the dinosaur Tyrannosaurus and the Pokémon Gachigoras!
Exhibition Highlight 2
A life-size skeletal model of a Fossil Pokémon! Let's compare this life-size skeletal model of a Pokémon with a real paleontological specimen!
Exhibition Highlight 3
Let's compare skeletons of Pokémon and dinosaurs! The skeletal images of Pokémon are shown for the first time in Japan. The skeletal diagram of Fossil Pokémon is an imaginary diagram.
The PokéPla BIG (ポケプラBIG) plastic models, packed with Pokémon charm, are here! The first one in the Pokémon Plastic Model BIG Collection is the Koiking, the Fish Pokémon! It's made up of 30 large parts that are easy to assemble and when put together, it's about 20 centimeters long! Pictures of this product have been added to an Imageboard thread.
Just assemble it and put the stickers on to make a colorful Koiking. The trademark whiskers are made of a material that is hard to break, so you can play with them even when moving it after assembly. By adjusting the body parts, you can also show off the dynamic pose from the move Splash. The figure comes with a dedicated display base, so you can display it in your room after assembly.
Product Details:
Distributed by: BANDAI SPIRITS Co.
Release Date: March 20th, 2021
Price: 3,520 yen (tax included)