Niantic has announced more details about the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 including the Ultra Unlock details.

Tips for the best Pokémon GO Fest experience—plus, Ultra Unlock details!

Trainers, Pokémon GO Fest 2020 is right around the corner! Read on for what you can look forward to during the event. Plus, you can check out details on what you can unlock when meeting certain challenges during the weekend.

Pokémon GO Fest 2020: Know before you GO!

• Purchase your Pokémon GO Fest 2020 ticket: If you haven’t yet purchased a ticket, you can pick one up for US $14.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency), plus taxes and fees, and enjoy a weekend of Special Research and encounters with featured Pokémon! Here’s how you can purchase a ticket.
  
  
  • In the shop, tap the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 image.
  • Tap the Buy button. (Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.)
  • After you tap OK, you can find the ticket in your Item Bag.
  • You’ll receive a medal commemorating the event. When you open the app during day one, you’ll receive access to the two-day Pokémon GO Fest 2020 experience, including the first Special Research line! Make sure to open the app during day two to receive the second Special Research line.
  • After you’ve obtained the Special Research lines, you can complete them at any time. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).
• Make the most out of your experience by using Incense: Incense activated during the event will last for one hour and will be even better at attracting featured Pokémon.
• Explore all the habitats: During Day 1, there will be five themed habitats rotating each hour, and each will feature different Pokémon!
• Get to level 10: If you are currently below Level 10, be sure to get to level 10 prior to the event in order to maximize your experience.
• Get your Print at Home kit: Bring the adventure of Pokémon GO Fest 2020 home. With the Print at Home kit, you can assemble crafts, decorations, and more to help re-create the adventure of traditional Pokémon GO Fests, no matter where you are in the world! The kit is available now on the Pokémon GO Fest website.
• Visit the Virtual Team Lounge: If you want to take a break from catching Pokémon during GO Fest, join us in the Virtual Team Lounge! Watch live video content, join the chat, check your team’s contributions to the Global Challenge Arena, and more! Mark your calendars—don’t miss the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 global kickoff keynote by John Hanke, founder and CEO of Niantic, on Friday, July 24, at 2:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) .
• Dress up with Pokémon GO Fest 2020 avatar items! Pick them up in the shop Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. PDT.

Ultra Unlock details
As is tradition with Pokémon GO Fest events, we’re excited to unveil details on this year’s Ultra Unlock bonus! Throughout day one of Pokémon GO Fest 2020, Trainers will have 32 global challenges they can work together to complete in the Global Challenge Arena. Every eight challenges that are collectively completed will unlock one additional Ultra Unlock event week, up to a total of three events. When Pokémon GO Fest 2020 begins, you’ll be able to track Global Challenge Arena progress in the Today View.

Here’s what you can expect for each Ultra Unlock week.
* Ultra Unlock Week One: Dragon Week
* Ultra Unlock Week Two: Enigma Week
* Ultra Unlock Week Three: Unova Week

Ultra Unlock Week One: Dragon Week

If Trainers complete eight global challenges, they’ll unlock Dragon Week. The majestic Dragon-type Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny Gible to the towering Alolan Exeggutor, and this week will be their time to shine! Dragon Week will run from Friday, July 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).

Features

• The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild: Alolan Exeggutor, Horsea, Dratini, Trapinch, Swablu, and Bagon. If you’re lucky, you might find a Gible!
• The following Pokémon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: Horsea, Dratini, Trapinch, Swablu, and Bagon. Gible and Deino will also be hatching from 7 km Eggs, but only if you’re lucky!
• Rayquaza will be in five-star raids.
• Complete the Timed Research this week for a chance to encounter not one, but two Deino! This Timed Research will be available from Friday, July 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
• If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Deino!

Ultra Unlock Week Two: Enigma Week

If Trainers complete 16 global challenges, they’ll also unlock Enigma Week. The featured Pokémon range from the mysterious Elgyem to the powerful Deoxys! Enigma Week will run from Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).

Features

• The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild: Staryu, Jigglypuff, Clefairy, Lunatone, Solrock, Baltoy, Bronzor, and Elgyem.
• The following Pokémon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: Cleffa, Igglybuff, Lunatone, Solrock, and Elgyem
• The following Pokémon will be available in raids: Bronzong, Claydol, Bronzong, Elgyem, and Unown U, L, T, R, and A.
• Deoxys will be in five-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Deoxys!
• If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Staryu!

Ultra Unlock Week Three: Unova Week

If Trainers complete 24 challenges,, they’ll also unlock Unova Week. Sewaddle, Cottonee, Emolga, and Bouffalant, originally discovered in the Unova region, will be making their Pokémon GO debut! Bouffalant will be available in New York City, USA and the surrounding areas. Unova Week will run from Friday, August 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).

Features

• The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild and hatching from 7 km Eggs: Sewaddle, Cottonee, and other Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. If you’re lucky, you might find an Emolga!
• Bouffalant will be appearing in the wild and hatching from 7 km Eggs in New York City, USA and the surrounding areas.
• Roggenrola and other Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region will be available in raids.
• Genesect will be in five-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Genesect!
• If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Roggenrola!

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2020-ultraunlock

YouTube Clip - The Makings of a Pokémon GO Fest

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REkdxR7T7Tg

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO Fest 2020 Global Kick-off

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqu-y1cCjhk

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Raid Battle is a fun and exciting game that lets you experience the Pokémon TCG in a new way. By using your Pokémon TCG collection and either the Digital Raid Battle Assistant or printable materials from this site, you and your friends can work together to take on a powerful Dynamax or Gigantamax Boss Pokémon!

Digital Raid Battle Assistant

The Digital Raid Battle Assistant will help track important information as you play. Gather 4 players, and make sure each player has 2 Pokémon cards. Choose 1 of those players to run the game. Then, use the Battle Assistant to track the Boss Pokémon and its attacks, your Cheer cards, and player turns. Playing the game will be much easier with the Digital Raid Battle Assistant!

What you need

In order to play Pokémon TCG Raid Battles, you'll need 4 players, each with two Pokémon cards (Pokémon only; no Trainer or Energy cards).

You will also need the following materials:

• 1 Boss Pokémon card
• 1 deck of 20 Boss Attack cards
• 1 deck of 5 Cheer cards
• 4 Knock Out counters
• 1 playmat
• Damage counters
• 1 coin

These materials can be downloaded and printed out, or you can use the Digital Raid Battle Assistant on the official website.

Game Components

If you want to play Pokémon TCG Raid Battle away from your computer, just download and print out these materials.

Backgrounds

Want some Raid Battle backgrounds? You can use them to keep track of each player’s position while playing online.


Source: https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/raid-battle/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Trading Card Game Raid Battle

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiPnJFgyx40

Niantic has announced that Jessie and James from Team Rocket will be flying around in-game in their Meowth balloon and that Team GO Rocket has taken over the GO Fest Weekly Challenge.

Battle Jessie and James by finding their Meowth balloon!

Trainers, A mysterious duo has arrived in Pokémon GO via a...Meowth balloon? The two call themselves Jessie and James, and it looks like they’re up to no good! Help us defeat them!

As Team GO Rocket’s balloons prowl the skies, we’ve been investigating them further. The Grunts piloting the balloons are just as perplexed as we are as to where these characters came from. From what we understand, Team GO Rocket has assigned Shadow Pokémon to protect Jessie and James as they seek to create more Shadow Pokémon.

This is where you all come in! Check the map to see whether Jessie and James’s Meowth balloon is flying by. When the Meowth balloon appears, tap it to battle Jessie and James.

Plus, avatar items inspired by Jessie and James are now available in the shop!

It looks like Jessie and James won’t be here for long, so let’s GO teach these silly villains who’s boss before they leave.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/teamgorocket-jessie-james/

YouTube Clip - Jessie and James have arrived in Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0Q-BgCfLw8

Team GO Rocket has taken over the GO Fest Weekly Challenge!

Trainers, Remember when we said week two of the GO Fest Weekly Challenges would be battle-themed? There’s been a slight change of plans. Technically, it’s still battle-themed. However, with Team GO Rocket balloons appearing more often and other disturbances in the world of Pokémon GO that we believe are related, the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research will focus entirely on taking down Team GO Rocket!

GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle

Date + Time
Friday, July 10, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time

Features
In addition to all previously announced details about this week’s Timed Research and events, the following disturbances have been detected in the Pokémon GO world.

• Poison-type and Dark-type Pokémon are appearing in the wild, in Eggs, and in raids.
• Team GO Rocket balloons are appearing more often.
• The Meowth balloon seems to be appearing at a higher rate.
• Suicune has been turned into a Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Giovanni to save it! Complete the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research to receive a Super Rocket Radar that will help you track Giovanni down!
• Our findings show that the following Pokémon are being captured and turned into Shadow Pokémon now. Please go rescue them!
  • Nidoran ♀
  • Nidorina
  • Nidoran ♂
  • Nidorino
  • Machop
  • Machoke
  • Gligar
  • Shuckle
  • Stunky
  • Skuntank
  • We’re receiving word that the Team GO Rocket Leaders have found additional species of Pokémon to turn into Shadow Pokémon, too!

We’ve intercepted messages from Team GO Rocket that indicate they’re planning to take over more PokéStops and capture more Pokémon! There will be an increased amount of Team GO Rocket activity in your area soon, and we’re sure this won’t be the last time. We’ll share any other intercepted messages we receive if something like this happens again! Sources seem to point to the following information.

Date + Time
Sunday, July 12, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time

Keep your eyes peeled for...

• Team GO Rocket balloons in the skies and more Team GO Rocket Grunts capturing PokéStops for the duration of the take-over!
• 2× Stardust when you defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts and Team GO Rocket balloons
• The Meowth balloon appearing more often than usual
• The opportunity to use a Charged TM to let your Pokémon forget the move Frustration and learn a new move
• Team GO Rocket music playing in Pokémon GO

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gofestweeklychallenge-teamgorocket/

Niantic has announced details about the Team GO Rocket Balloons that have appeared in Pokémon GO starting on July 7th, 2020. The Willow Report: Strange Scraps were reporting on this event from June 30th, 2020 until July 6th, 2020.

Look up, Trainers—Team GO Rocket balloons have arrived in Pokémon GO!

Trainers, Mysterious balloons have popped up in the sky, and the culprit is Team GO Rocket! With these Team GO Rocket balloon invasions, you can now battle Team GO Rocket anywhere on the map. We ask that you keep an eye out for balloons in the sky and battle the Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders piloting them. Who knows—you may even find Giovanni! Reports show that they appear once every few hours, but could appear more often during takeovers.

1. Tap a balloon to battle Team GO Rocket: Be ready for a challenge! Tap a Team GO Rocket balloon, pick your battle party, and defeat Team GO Rocket to rescue their Shadow Pokémon. Team GO Rocket balloons will hover near you for a limited time, so be sure to check the map for balloons and tap them before they fly away!

2. Equip your Rocket Radar to encounter balloons with Team GO Rocket Leaders: When you have a Rocket Radar equipped, you can find Sierra, Cliff, or Arlo piloting a Team GO Rocket balloon.

3. Equip your Super Rocket Radar to encounter Giovanni: It appears that even the boss of Team GO Rocket himself can be found riding in a Team GO Rocket balloon! If you activate and equip a Super Rocket Radar, Giovanni’s balloon is certain to appear.

Turns out, Professor Willow and the team leaders were on to something when they discovered those scraps of paper! With Team GO Rocket flying across the world of Pokémon GO, we’ll need as many of you as possible to help defeat them! Keep an eye out for these Rocket balloons, and continue to train. Hopefully this will be the extent of their mischief and they’ll surrender now before we have to prepare for more fights. But just in case...we might have to revisit the original plan for the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research. Stay tuned for more updates on what that Timed Research will now entail, as well as the accompanying battle-themed event.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/teamgorocket-balloon-launch

YouTube Clip - Team GO Rocket balloons invade Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujzDbvlCP9w

Niantic is celebrating the 4th anniversary of Pokémon GO and a special video to promote the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and its events has been released.

Look closer to discover what Pokémon GO Fest 2020 has in store!

Trainers, Happy fourth anniversary, Pokémon GO! We’re happy to have spent four amazing years with all of you. Whoever you are and wherever you are, the world of Pokémon GO is always there for you to jump into and explore. Today, we’re excited to debut a special commercial in celebration of this year’s global Pokémon GO Fest and the joy of being alongside Pokémon in the real world.

Are you ready to look closer? You might be surprised what you find! Don’t forget, the Pokémon GO Fest Weekly Challenges have already kicked off! Take part in these challenges to unlock Pokémon for GO Fest and make your team leaders proud.

Be sure to check the Niantic blog and the Pokémon GO Fest website for more updates in the coming weeks. We can’t wait to share them all with you. If you haven’t bought your Pokémon GO Fest tickets yet, be sure to make your purchase in the in-app shop! Until we can all meet again in the same park and under the same sky...let’s GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemongofest2020-lookcloser/

YouTube Clip - Look closer to discover what Pokémon GO Fest 2020 has in store!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq4L_t2u5R4

The sixth episode of the Pokémon: Twilight Wings premiered on Pokémon TV and YouTube on July 3rd, 2020. The episode is called Moonlight.

Episode 6 of Pokémon: Twilight Wings, the Galar Region Animated Series

The sixth episode of this seven-episode animated series is now available on Pokémon TV and YouTube.

You can now catch the sixth episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings, the seven-episode limited animated series set in the Galar region, on Pokémon TV and the official Pokémon YouTube channel. The first five episodes are also available to watch so you can catch up on the whole story.

In the previous episode, we saw how Oleana keeps the Galar region running smoothly. This time, we're reintroduced to Tommy, who has just gotten into an argument with his friend John. In an attempt to make amends, Tommy enlists the help of Allister, the Galar region's Ghost-type Gym Leader. And you can bet that when Allister gets involved, things are going to end up…a bit weird. See for yourself what spookiness arises in this latest episode, titled “Moonlight.”

New episodes of Pokémon: Twilight Wings will be released monthly, so check back to find out when the next episode will premiere.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/episode-6-of-pokemon-twilight-wings-the-galar-region-animated-series/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Twilight Wings | Episode 6 | Moonlight

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIxj6cUMm7M

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Twilight Wings Japanese | Episode 6 | Moonlight (月夜)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_B55JtjdUQ

The Pokémon Company has announced during their June 17th, 2020 Pokémon Presents that another broadcast would take place on June 24th, 2020 at 6 a.m. PDT / 9 a.m. EST. In July 2019, it was announced that China’s Tencent Games and the The Pokémon Company formed a partnership to develop a new game which turned out to be Pokémon UNITE. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon UNITE Delivers Strategic Team Battles on Nintendo Switch and Mobile Devices

Join other players and develop strategies to defeat your opponents in exciting 5-on-5 battles.

Pokémon UNITE is a strategic team battle game being developed jointly by The Pokémon Company and Tencent Games' TiMi Studios. Pokémon UNITE is planned as a cross-platform game for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices and will be free-to-start.

In this game, players face off against each other in 5-on-5 team battles. During battles, players will cooperate with teammates to catch wild Pokémon, level up and evolve their own Pokémon, and defeat opponents' Pokémon while trying to earn more points than the opposing team within the allotted time.

Pokémon UNITE introduces a new kind of Pokémon battle—one that requires teamwork and strategy. It is simple and yet full of intricacies waiting to be unpacked.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/pokemon-unite-delivers-strategic-team-battles-on-nintendo-switch-and-mobile-devices/

POKÉMON UNITE ANNNOUNCED FOR NINTENDO SWITCH AND MOBILE DEVICES

New Cross-Platform Game Is Being Developed in Partnership with Tencent Games

Tokyo, JAPAN—June 24, 2020—Today during a Pokémon Presents video presentation, Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, unveiled Pokémon UNITE, a new game for the Nintendo Switch™ system and mobile devices. Pokémon UNITE is being developed in partnership with Tencent Games’ TiMi Studios.

Pokémon UNITE is the first strategic Pokémon team battle game. Players face off against each other in five-on-five team battles. During these battles, players will cooperate with teammates to catch wild Pokémon, level up and evolve their own Pokémon. They will need to defeat their opponents’ Pokémon while trying to earn more points than the opposing team within the allotted time. Pokémon UNITE will be free-to-start.

About TiMi Studios
TiMi Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is a leading global video game development team headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with offices in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Chengdu, China. TiMi strives to create high-quality, high-fidelity and highly accessible games across a wide variety of genres. Founded in 2008, TiMi has developed a string of hit titles including Honor of Kings, Speed Drifters, CrossFire: Legends, Arena of Valor and most recently, Call of Duty: Mobile. To learn more about TiMi, follow us on Twitter @timistudios and Facebook @timistudiosofficial.

About Tencent Games
Tencent Games was launched in 2003 and has since grown into the leading global platform for game development, publishing and operations, as well as the operator of the largest online game community in China. It is dedicated to offering engaging, high-quality, interactive entertainment experiences for all players. Tencent Games currently offers more than 140 self-developed and licensed games across 200 countries and regions, which provides hundreds of millions of users with cross-platform interactive entertainment experiences. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE and League of Legends are some of the most popular titles around the world. We are committed to exploring the full potential of games, leveraging the rich IP resources within Tencent, spanning literature, anime, film, and television, to create high-quality interactive entertainment experiences. Furthermore, Tencent Games actively collaborates with overseas game publishers, such as SEA, Netmarble, Supercell and more, to form strategic partnerships and launch new games.

YouTube Downvote Conspiracy

The originally uploaded videos for Pokémon Unite were taken down on July 9th, 2020 officially "Due to inaccuracy in the footage" according to the official Pokémon Singapore YouTube channel. Unofficially, the video had hundreds of thousands of dislikes before it was removed. Many believe that the video was re-uploaded a couple weeks after to quietly remove the down votes that the video had received.

YouTube Clip - Get ready to tune in to Pokémon Presents!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQayUqQh9qE

YouTube Clip - Team Up to Battle in Pokémon UNITE!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPTK1dvr6lg

Samantha Thavasa Japan Limited has announced that it has a special collaboration with Pocket Monsters and that it will be launching a new line of products that will be popular with young women. The actress and model Tina Tamashiro (玉城 ティナ) appears as the model for the line. High resolution images of the products are available on an Imageboard thread.

With the theme of "cute/mode", the collection features items that are straight from Japanese pop culture. There are bags with boldly designed Pikachu and Eevee faces, which are popular among all ages and accessories with the image of the Monster Ball. Samantha Thavasa official online shop will start accpeting pre-orders from June 23rd, 2020 and the items will go on sale at Samantha Vega stores nationwide on July 15th, 2020.




Customers who purchase the Special Collection will receive a limited edition shopping bag that is styled as a Monster Ball with "I Choose You" written on it. In addition, customers who spend 15,000 yen or more will receive a Pocket Monsters series eco-tote as a gift. A limited number of both will be available.



Source: https://www.samantha.co.jp/

Items List:

Shoulder Bag (Pikachu, Kabigon, Gangar, Eievui) - 15,800 yen
Clear Tote Bag (Pikachu, Gangar) - 15,800 yen
Backpack Pikachu (male form), Pikachu (female form), Monster Ball - 15,800 yen
Fanny Pack Bag (Monster Ball White, Black, Team Rocket, Pikachu, and Gangar) - 14,800 yen
TWIGS (Monster Ball White, Black, Mew, Pikachu, and Gangar) - 15,800 yen
iPhone11 COVER (Monster Ball Black, Pikachu, Gangar) - 7,800 yen
iPhone11 Pro COVER (Monster Ball Black, Pikachu, Gengar) - 7,800 yen
Zipper Top (Pikachu, Gangar, Mew, Eievui, and Kabigon) - 3,500 yen
Bag Charm (Pikachu, Gangar, Mew, Eievui, and Kabigon) - 4,500 yen
Team Rocket T-shirt Black (Pikachu: Yellow and Silver) White (Team Rocket, Pikachu: Silver) - 6,800 yen
Team Rocket Monster Ball-shaped Bag - 15,800 yen
Team Rocket TWIGS (Monster Ball White, Black and Pikachu, Gangar, Mew) - 15,800 yen
Team Rocket Backpack Pikachu (male form), Pikachu (female form), Monster Ball - 15,800 yen
Team Rocket Fanny Pack Bag (Monster Ball White, Black, Team Rocket, Pikachu, and Gangar) - 14,800 yen
Team Rocket Round Zip Long Wallet (Monster Ball White, Black, Pikachu, Gangar, Mew) - 13,800 yen
Team Rocket Folding Wallet (Monster Ball White, Black, Pikachu, Gangar, Mew) - 12,800 yen
Team Rocket Passcase (Monster Ball White, Black, Pikachu, Gangar, Mew) - 7,800 yen

YouTube Clip - SAMANTHAVEGA meets Pocket Monsters

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH_7hSrcRHo

McDonald's Japan has announced that a Pokémon the Movie: Coco Happy Set campaign will take place at participating locations in Japan starting on June 19th, 2020. The campaign was obviously planned to take place before the movie was postponed and couldn't be rescheduled. There are 6 different toys that will be distributed during 4 time periods.

Time Periods:

Week 1: June 19th, 2020 to June 25th, 2020 - Pikachu Periscope (ピカチュウのペリスコープ) and Pikachu Sun Vizor (ピカチュウのサンバイザー)
Week 2: June 26th, 2020 to July 2nd, 2020 - Pikachu Compass (ピカチュウのコンパス) and Pikachu Whistle (ピカチュウのホイッスル)
Week 3: July 3rd, 2020 to July 9th, 2020 - Pikachu Magnifying Glass (ピカチュウの拡大鏡) and Pikachu Shovel and Rake Set (ピカチュウのスコップ&くまでセット)
Week 4: Starting July 10th, 2020 - Item at random


On the weekend of June 20th, 2020 and June 21st, 2020, a Happy Set Pokémon Maze and Sticker Book will also be distributed while supplies last at particating stores starting at 5:00am at the 24-hour locations.

Source: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/family/happyset/detail01/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon the Movie: Coco Happy Set

Original YouTube Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqhZZD48lXw

Those that purchase the Expansion Pass for Pokémon Sword and Shield can get a couple of different outfits for their in-game avatar.

Early-purchase bonus!

Players who purchase the Expansion Pass soon after the launch of The Isle of Armor expansion (or players who have already prepurchased it) will be able to receive Leon’s cap and tights as an early-purchase bonus.

Players will be able to receive these items after the release of The Isle of Armor (June 2020) until 7:59 a.m. PDT on Monday, August 31.

Availability period: From the release of The Isle of Armor until 7:59 a.m. PDT on Monday, August 31. To receive the items after the release of The Isle of Armor:

1. Open the X menu in your game.
2. Select Mystery Gift.
3. Select Get a Mystery Gift.
4. Select Get via Internet*

Remember that you can change your clothes in the fitting room of any boutique.

The Mystery Gift menu option will appear in the X menu after you visit your first Pokémon Center in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. (This occurs after about an hour of gameplay. However, individual gameplay time may vary.)

An internet connection is required to receive the above items.
A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid) is not required to receive the above items.
You can see the clothing items you’ve received by visiting a boutique fitting room.
Those who purchased the Expansion Pass before the above items were revealed will still be able to receive these items after the release of The Isle of Armor.

Special purchase bonus

If you purchase the Expansion Pass, you’ll be able to receive a Pikachu Uniform and an Eevee Uniform as a special purchase bonus. You’ll be able to wear these outfits in the expansions, of course, but also in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield! Until The Isle of Armor’s release, it might not be a bad idea to complete your adventures in the Galar region decked out in your new outfit!

Use these steps, along with your code, to receive a Pikachu Uniform and an Eevee Uniform.

1. Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
2. Select Mystery Gift on the X menu.
3. Select Get a Mystery Gift.
4. Select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.*
5. Enter your code.
6. Watch as the gift arrives in your game.
7. Be sure to save your game.

*Wireless broadband internet access required for online features. For more information, go to support.nintendo.com. See participating retailers for details. Server maintenance is scheduled to take place throughout the year. Code redemptions will not be possible during these times. Visit Pokemon.com for more information. One code per person; this code is not for resale. Games and system sold separately. Content distribution may be offered via online services at a future date. Gifts may become unavailable after a certain amount of time has passed since the release of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Upon purchase of the Expansion Pass, an email with your codes will be sent to the email address registered to your Nintendo Account. From the in-game menu, go to Mystery Gift, select Get with Code/Password, and then enter your codes.

If you didn’t receive the email, or if you accidentally deleted it, please log in to the Nintendo Account with which you purchased the Expansion Pass using a personal computer or smart device. You will be able to check the codes in the usage records found in the shop menu.

The Mystery Gift menu option will appear in your game after you visit your first Pokémon Center. (This occurs after about one hour of gameplay, though individual gameplay time may vary.)

A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid) is not required.

You will get one code for the Pikachu Uniform and one code for the Eevee Uniform. Each can only be redeemed in a single save file. You won’t be able to use these codes to claim the same outfit in multiple save files.

Source: https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/bonus/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Sword and Shield NEWS #10

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff9tcIbMMtU