The Pokémon Company International announced the Sun & Moon Lost Thunder on October 1st, 2018 and it was released on November 2nd, 2018. To promote the TCG release, Zeraora was distributed at participating retailers from October 1st, 2018 until November 15th, 2018 to players of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. High resolution images from the press release have been added on an Imageboard thread.

Unleash the Power of the Skies with Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder

Latest Pokémon Trading Card Game Expansion Launches This November! Plus, Add Zeraora to Your Team in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon

The Pokémon Company International today confirmed details of the forthcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder. Set against a backdrop of forested hills, alive with the fragrance of incense from ancient shrines and the sparks of high-voltage Pokémon, Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder fuses the new with the traditional.

Scheduled to release on 2 November, this latest expansion includes Prism Star variants of Celebi and Ditto, alongside Blacephalon-GX, Lugia-GX, Tyranitar-GX and the newest Mythical Pokémon, Zeraora-GX.

Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder will feature:

• Over 210 cards
• Seven powerful Prism Star cards, including three Stadium cards
• 13 Pokémon-GX and four Ultra Beasts
• More than 20 Trainer cards

GameStop Zerora Event Pokémon Distribution

In addition, Zeraora will also be available for owners of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon from October. Simply visit a participating retailer between 1 October and 15 November to receive a secret code and add this lightning-fast Mythical Pokémon to your team.

Zeraora will come with the following stats:

• Level: 50
• Moves: Plasma Fists, Thunder Punch, Close Combat, Thunder
• Ability: Volt Absorb
• Held Item: Air Balloon

YouTube Trailer - Mythical Pokémon Zeraora Strikes at GameStop

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGxf-c80TDM

Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder Elite Trainer Box

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Lost Thunder Elite Trainer Box launched on November 2nd, 2018 at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

An electric discovery awaits in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder Elite Trainer Box! This incredible collection contains everything you need to play, including damage-counter dice, condition markers, and card sleeves. It also includes a player’s guide to the latest expansion, full of tips on how to build your next competitive deck. Plus, increase your card collection with eight booster packs from the immense Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder expansion that’s loaded with awesome Prism Star Pokémon and Pokémon-GX. Bring a spark of energy to your next match with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder Elite Trainer Box!

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Zeraora
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• player’s guide to the Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers and 1 acrylic GX marker
• A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/sun-moon-lost-thunder-elite-trainer-box

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced new information about the highly anticipated Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! games, including Legendary Pokémon battles, GO Park information, a new Candy system and more! High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Exciting New Details Unveiled in Latest Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Trailer!

In Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, you’ll be able to use a Bluetooth connection to bring Pokémon you’ve caught in Pokémon GO into the Kanto region to join you on your adventures. Pokémon that are transferred from Pokémon GO will appear in a place called the GO Park complex, which is located in Fuchsia City. The GO Park complex is made up of 20 individual GO Parks, and you can keep up to 50 Pokémon in each one. To take Pokémon stored in the GO Park complex on your journey across the Kanto region, you will have to find and catch them within a GO Park first. You are not limited to connecting with just your own Pokémon GO account, though—there is no limit to the number of Pokémon GO accounts that can be tied to a single save file, so you can receive Pokémon from your friends and family, too. Once you have 25 of the same species of Pokémon in the GO Park complex, you will be able to play a special minigame to win Candies. By using the GO Park complex, you can even transfer Alolan form Pokémon into Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!


By using Candies in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, players will be able to power up their Pokémon. Pokémon will grow stronger after taking part in battles, but by giving your Pokémon Candies, you will be able to raise the specific stats of that Pokémon. Different types of Candies will have different effects—for example, some can increase a Pokémon’s Attack and others can increase a Pokémon’s Speed or Defense. These Candies can be obtained in a variety of ways, including by transferring Pokémon to Professor Oak, by successfully completing games in the GO Park complex’s Play Yard or by taking your Pokémon for a stroll via the Poké Ball Plus* device. By collecting and utilizing these Candies, you can create a very strong Pokémon team.


In the Pokémon world, there are incredibly powerful Pokémon that are rarely seen but are spoken about in the region’s myths. These are known as Legendary Pokémon. In the Kanto region, players will be able to find several Legendary Pokémon, including the Legendary bird Pokémon—Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. The way to catch these Pokémon in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! is different from how you would catch most other Pokémon. You have to defeat these Pokémon in intense battle before you can have a chance to catch them. It won’t be easy, but once you manage to catch them, these Pokémon can follow you throughout your adventure.

YouTube Trailer - A Whole New Way to GO!

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

YouTube Trailer - Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Eevee! What's New September 19th, 2018

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

For a limited time, starting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018, there will be Project Eievui x Karaage-kun Limited Edition Fried Chicken available to purchase in different packaging for 216yen including tax at Lawson convenience stores in Japan. Each package comes with a different taste to match the Eievui evolution depicted on the package.


Source: https://www.lawson.co.jp/lab/karaagekun/art/1343774_5304.html

Lawson Project Eievui Nintendo eShop 1500yen Card

A Nintendo eShop Prepaid 1500yen card will also be available to purchase at Lawson locations which features a limited edition Eievui design on it.


Source: https://twitter.com/project_eevee/status/1041893087222661120

YouTube Clip - Eievui x Karaage-kun

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

Pokémon Ga-Olé - Ultra Legend Set 2 was released in Japanese arcades on September 13th, 2018. Details of this set have been added to a content database page and courses and discs will be updated as they are officially revealed.

Pokémon Ga-Olé - Ultra Legend Set 2:

In "Ultra Legend set 2", powerful Ultra Beasts Solar Eclipse Necrozma and Lunar Eclipse Necrozma join in the battle starting on September 13th, 2018. Ultra Burst has a chance to be used in battle as well! Players can also play a lot of fun courses and encounter Bevenom and Agoyon.


Ultra Burst Chance: When players battle with either Ultra Beasts Solar Eclipse Necrozma or Lunar Eclipse Necrozma, players have a chance to use Ultra Burst. If the chance goes well with Ultra Burst, Necrozma will transform into Ultra Necrozma.


Ultra Legend set 2 includes the course "Ultra Burst! Necrozma Course" which users can play from launch day. Solar Eclipse Necrozma and Lunar Eclipse Necrozma will appear and if you use Ultra Burst with either disc in battle and the Ultra Burst Chance goes well to transform into Ultra Necrozma, you can then release the powerful Z-Move Light That Burns the Sky (てんこがすめつぼうのひかり).


From the release date of Ultra Legend Set 2 on September 13th, 2018, the "Bevenom ・ Agoyon Course" will be available to play and encounter these popular Pokémon!

YouTube Trailer - Pokémon Ga-Olé - Ultra Legend Set 2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1BMtDyJi0c

GAME FREAK Game Director Junichi Masuda was on Pokénchi #151 which aired on September 9th, 2018 on TV Tokyo. On the show he revealed Secret Techniques and Exclusive Moves for Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! and then on September 10th, 2018, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo released a press release and YouTube video to also reveal this news. High resolution images from the press release are available on an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Trailer - Pokénchi #151

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTyj09Pp9PU

Press Release - Secret Techniques, Exclusive Moves, and More Revealed in Latest Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Announcement

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced new details about exclusive Pokémon moves, Secret Techniques, and much more in the highly anticipated Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! games, releasing on November 16 on the Nintendo Switch system. Both games are designed for players taking their first steps into the Pokémon video game world as well as for longtime fans wanting a new way to play Pokémon.

Clear the Way: Secret Techniques
Pikachu or Eevee can help players overcome obstacles they encounter and make travel easier in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! by learning Secret Techniques. These special skills can be used by the player’s partner Pokémon outside of battle to clear away trees (Chop Down), glide across water (Sea Skim), and quickly revisit towns and cities that have already been explored (Sky Dash).


Powerful Partner-Exclusive Moves
The player’s partner Pikachu or Eevee can use exclusive moves that no other Pokémon can use. These exclusive moves will help players face any challenge during their adventures in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! And once the player’s relationship with their partner reaches a certain level, the partner Pokémon will occasionally send a sign during battle that its partner power (one of its exclusive moves) can be used. Even if the partner Pokémon is not in the battle, it may still send a sign. If the player responds, the partner will bolster the Pokémon in battle by boosting its stats.

Two of Pikachu’s exclusive moves are Pika Papow and Splishy Splash. Pika Papow is also a partner power, so it’s performed when the partner sign appears during battle. The power of Pika Papow can increase depending on how strong the player’s bond is with their partner Pikachu. The Water-type move Splishy Splash can paralyze opponents.


Eevee’s exclusive moves include the partner power Veevee Volley as well as Bouncy Bubble, Buzzy Buzz, and Sizzly Slide. When Eevee uses Veevee Volley, its power can increase depending on Eevee’s relationship with the player. Bouncy Bubble, a Water-type move, will heal Eevee for half the damage dealt to the opponent. The Electric-type move Buzzy Buzz paralyzes the opponent. An opponent will always be left with the burned status condition if it is hit with Eevee’s Fire-type move, Sizzly Slide.

Best of Friends: Befriending a Partner Pokémon
Players can interact with their partner Pokémon when they are not in battle by selecting the Pikachu or Eevee icon on the main menu. By petting and playing with their partner Pokémon, players will improve their relationship with Pikachu or Eevee and can receive in-game benefits such as presents. When the game is in handheld mode, players can use the touch screen to play directly with their partner Pokémon.

Explore the Kanto Region: Celadon City
Celadon City is one of the many interesting locations in the Kanto region that players can explore in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! This large city, known as the “City of Rainbow Dreams,” has an arcade and even a department store. Erika, sometimes called “the Nature-Loving Princess,” is the Gym Leader of the Celadon City Gym and specializes in Grass-type Pokémon.


Special Nintendo Switch Bundle
A special bundle that includes a Nintendo Switch system, Pikachu- and Eevee-themed Joy-Con controllers, a pre-installed copy of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and a Poké Ball Plus will be released on November 16. The front of the dock features Eevee and Pikachu, while the back of the console has silhouettes of both partner Pokémon.


Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch on November 16, 2018.

YouTube Trailer - Personalize Your Adventure in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3kwK2slV4

YouTube Trailer - Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition Trailer

Two Pokémon: Let's Go Nintendo Switch limited hardware bundles arrive on November 16th! They each include a Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition system, a copy of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, and the Poké Ball Plus accessory.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwQT3CLWCHM

YouTube Trailer - Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu · Let's Go! Eievui 9/10 What's New

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmamzwV3W-4

A code card for a Shiny Poipole that can evolve into Naganadel as soon as it levels up is being distributed at participating GameStop locations from September 17, 2018 until October 7, 2018 in the United States.

United Kingdom: Smyths from September 17th, 2018 until October 15th, 2018
Europe: September 2018 Trainer Club Newsletter

Pick Up a Pearly Poipole at GameStop

For a limited time, you can get a code at your local GameStop store to add a Shiny Poipole to your game.

Most of the Trainers who encountered the Ultra Beast Poipole in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon found it as its usual violet color. Starting on September 17, you can get your hands on a Shiny Poipole, whose radiant white hue will surely stand out in your Pokémon collection.

From September 17 to October 7, when you visit your local participating GameStop store you can get a code that will let you receive a Shiny Poipole in your game. This special Poipole will already know the move Dragon Pulse, meaning it can evolve into Naganadel as soon as it levels up. Poipole knows several other crafty moves, too, including Venom Drench and Nasty Plot, making it ready for battle against your friends.

Code cards will be available at GameStop only between September 17 and October 7, so don't miss your chance to add the brilliant Shiny Poipole to your game!

Shiny Poipole

Lv. 40
Ability: Beast Boost
Moves:
Venom Drench
Nasty Plot
Poison Jab
Dragon Pulse

Use these steps, along with your code, to get Shiny Poipole.

1. Open your Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon game.
2. Select Mystery Gift on the main menu.
3. Select Receive Gift.
4. Select Get with Code/Password, then Yes, then Yes again to connect to the internet.
5. Enter your code.
6. Watch as Shiny Poipole arrives in your game.
7. Speak to the delivery person in any Pokémon Center to receive your Shiny Poipole.
8. Be sure to save your game!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pick-up-a-pearly-poipole-at-gamestop/

Get Shiny Poipole at GameStop!

Visit participating GameStop stores to add Poipole to your Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon game! What’s more, this Shiny Poipole will be a brilliant white color instead of the usual purple. It will also know the move Dragon Pulse, meaning it can evolve into Naganadel as soon as it levels up. You can get Poipole by picking up a code card at your local GameStop between September 17 and October 7, so don't miss your chance!

Available September 17–October 7, 2018

Source: https://drm.pokemontcg.com/en-us/?cid=tw:social:drm:poipoledistro&utm_source=tw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drm&utm_term=poipoledistro#distribution

YouTube Trailer - Celebrate Dragon Pokémon with This Special TCG Expansion!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jglmQQeK5SA

The 2018 Pokémon World Champions are over and the world champions for each division have been crowned. During the closing ceremonies, it was revealed that the 2019 Pokémon World Championships will take place in Washington, D.C. The official Pokémon website posted a recap of the finals matches for each division and that recap is posted below.

Pokémon TCG Junior Division finals

• Champion: Naohito Inoue (Japan) — Buzzwole + Lycanroc
• Runner-up: Sebastian Enriquez (United States) — Buzzwole + Lycanroc

The Final rounds kicked off in the Pokémon TCG between Juniors Naohito Inoue of Japan and Sebastian Enriquez of the United States. It would be a mirror match between two similar Buzzwole and Lycanroc decks.

Both played conservatively to start the game, knowing that every decision could be the one that determines the World Championship. Naohito worked on getting Sebastian down to four Prize cards so that Sledgehammer bonus damage could Knock Out a Pokémon-GX. The first game snowballed from there, and Sebastian couldn't find a way to recover.

In game 2, it initially looked like Naohito would cruise to victory. He got out to a fast start and appeared to be in total control. But he ran into some tough draws, and a crucial Max Elixir turned up empty. This was enough for Sebastian to claw his way back into the match. It was a spirited resurgence, but Naohito eventually found his footing again, and his non-Pokémon-GX Buzzwole ultimately did a lot of the heavy lifting to end the match. His smart play earned him the title of Pokémon TCG Junior Division World Champion.

Pokémon TCG Senior Division finals

• Champion: Magnus Pedersen (Denmark) — Banette-GX + Garbodor
• Runner-up: Connor Pedersen (United States) — Buzzwole + Garbodor

The Senior Division final bout was a rematch of the Oceania International Championships finals, adding a little extra drama to this already exciting match. Denmark's Connor Pedersen prevailed in that first meeting, so Magnus Pedersen of the United States certainly had redemption on his mind.

Pokémon-GX pretty much dominated the field all weekend long, so it was a little surprising to see the decks that propelled Connor and Magnus to the Senior Division finals table. Neither of their decks featured the usual attacking Pokémon-GX we'd seen, meaning the game was much more back-and-forth than most matches in the tournament. However, Magnus was playing Banette-GX, a card that must've surprised a lot of his earlier opponents. The first game was even all the way to the end, with Prize cards being traded back and forth. Connor was in a decent position to take game 1, but ran out of resources to give his Buzzwole enough damage to earn victory, and he ended up conceding to Magnus.

Connor looked to be in excellent position early in game 2, and when Magnus recognized how many crucial cards were in his Prizes, he decided to quickly scoop and give Connor the victory. Magnus was confident that he could win a more drawn-out battle in the final round, given access to the right cards. It was a bold strategic move that he hoped would pay off.

In the winner-take-all third match, the intensity went way up. Once again, the momentum shifted multiple times between the two players, and the match proved highly tactical. Magnus's Banette-GX and its Shady Move Ability turned out to be the difference maker. He was able to take advantage of the weakness to Psychic shared by a lot of Connor's Pokémon and emerge victorious, becoming the Senior Division National Champion.

Pokémon TCG Masters Division finals

• Champion: Robin Schulz (Germany) — Zoroark-GX + Garbodor
• Runner-up: Jeff Kolenc (Canada) — Malamar + Marshadow-GX

The Masters Division final was an interesting matchup between decorated player Robin Schulz of Germany and Canada's Jeff Kolenc, who was relatively new to the big stage in Pokémon TCG competitions. Robin was playing the Zoroark and Garbodor deck that was so prevalent this weekend, but with a couple of interesting twists, such as excluding Ultra Balls in favor of more Mysterious Treasure cards. Jeff was playing an interesting deck that relied on the Fighting-type Marshadow-GX and its Shadow Hunt Ability to use attacks from any Pokémon in the discard pile, such as Dusk Mane Necrozma-GX and Mewtwo-GX. With this setup, he could use Malamar's Psychic Recharge Ability to recover Psychic Energy while maintaining a type advantage over Zoroark-GX.

The first game reached top speed very quickly. In a flash, Robin had three Zoroark-GX on his Bench, giving him a lot of draw power thanks to three Trade Abilities, as well as a ton of damage potential with Riotous Beating. Jeff also set up well, with multiple Malamar and a valuable Marshadow-GX ready to go. But Robin's Garbodor was able to turn off Abilities with Garbotoxin, and Jeff couldn't find his Field Blower to negate the effect. Jeff searched for any way to make a comeback, but as the match wore on he simply couldn't get stay on the offensive. It took a while, but Robin ended up taking game 1 relatively comfortably.

The beginning of the second game gave everyone watching a sense of déjà vu. The first few rounds played out nearly identically to game 1, with Robin filling his Bench and enabling Garbotoxin quickly. But Jeff responded well, putting much better pressure on Robin with smart maneuvering via his Marshadow-GX and Lunala Prism Star. In the long run, though, Robin's talent and experience at this level of competition shined through—he managed to survive and eventually take the second game, earning him the title of Masters Division World Champion.

Pokémon VGC Junior Division finals

• Champion: Wonn Lee (Japan)
• Runner-up:Sota Tamemasa (Japan)

The first Pokémon VGC finals table featured two talented players from Japan. Wonn Lee and Sota Tamemasa met in the top cut at Japan's top competition earlier this year, so they were already familiar with each other's teams and styles.

Wonn's Terrakion dominated the first game, knocking out all four opposing Pokémon. Sota led with the popular combination of Mimikyu and Snorlax, but he was unable to get his Trick Room strategy rolling after Whimsicott's Beat Up and Terrakion's Z-Move Continental Crush knocked out Mimikyu on the first turn. Sota's team relies heavily on getting Trick Room enabled, so Wonn was able to close the battle easily after a decisive first turn.

Wonn changed his game plan early in the second round, but his adaptations backfired. This game, he opted for a knock out on Sota's Snorlax instead of Mimikyu, allowing the latter to activate Trick Room. Subsequently, Wonn's team proved extremely vulnerable to Sota's Mega Mawile, who ended the battle in short order. Despite the different outcomes of the previous games, the players led with the same Pokémon in the final round as they had in the first two. This decisive game played out nearly identically to the first game, including Terrakion triggering its Z-Move against Mimikyu in the first turn. Sota's Snorlax was able to hold on a little longer in this match, but ultimately Terrakion's hard-hitting attacks gave Wonn the game and the championship. Wonn Lee is the Pokémon Video Game Junior Division World Champion!

Pokémon VGC Senior Division finals

• Champion: James Evans (United States)
• Runner-up: Bram de Jonge (Netherlands)

We got to see two decorated players go at it in the Senior Division finals, with James Evans and Bram de Jonge both having reached top cut in their share of big tournaments this season.

Bram's combination of Blaziken and Bisharp is known for winning or losing hard, and James was able to get the upper hand early in the first game by knocking out Bisharp and setting up Trick Room. Both players settled into a more tactical struggle as the battle progressed, exchanging Terrains with their Tapu and smartly predicting Protects at critical moments. James was ultimately able to capitalize on his early lead to earn a solid game 1 win.

Both Trainers sent out the same two Pokémon to begin the second game, but it got off to a wildly different start. James used Tapu Koko's Gigavolt Havoc Z-Move to knock out Blaziken before the latter was able to act, then Gardevoir started delivering waves of damage with Hyper Voice. After Bisharp shockingly knocked itself out with its own Life Orb, there wasn't much left for Bram to do. He was able to sneak in a Spore against James's Incineroar and buy himself some time, but James kept up the pressure and soon took the game, earning himself the title of Pokémon Video Game Senior Division World Champion!

Pokémon VGC Masters Division finals

• Champion: Paul Ruiz (Ecuador)
• Runner-up: Emilio Forbes (United States)

The crowd for the Masters Division finals was at full voice, wildly cheering on both players in equal numbers. Emilio Forbes might have been on his home turf in the United States, but Paul Ruiz had strong support from his friends and the many Latin American players in the audience.

The first game started out with some exciting moves. Paul triggered Gastrodon's Z-Move early, but Emilo's Gengar was able to endure it by setting up a Substitute. The early damage proved vital, as Paul was able to follow up by getting his Salamence to knock out Gengar early in the game. With Gengar off the field, Paul could bring in his Snorlax and not have to worry about its lack of attacks that could hit the Ghost-type Pokémon. All the while, both teams leaned heavily on Incineroar and its U-turn attack to trigger the Intimidate Ability repeatedly, keeping each other's physical attackers in check. Once Emilio's Incineroar was defeated and Paul's Snorlax was adequately powered up with Belly Drum, Emilio could see the writing on the wall and conceded the first game.

Emilio switched up his Pokémon at the start of game 2, going with Latias instead of Landorus. He also made brilliant moves to keep Gengar in the field and hold Snorlax in check. It even looked like he might be able to set up the combination of Perish Song and Shadow Tag for which his team was known. Just as it seemed Perish Song might give him the game, however, he had his low-HP Gengar use Substitute while Paul smartly had Incineroar use its Snarl attack. The sound-based move dealt damage through Substitute, knocking out Gengar and removing the trapping effect of Shadow Tag. After that, Paul was able to steamroll through Emilio's remaining Pokémon. With no route left to victory, Emilio once again conceded, making Paul Ruiz the new Pokémon Video Game Masters Division World Champion!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2018/finals-recap/

YouTube Clip - 2018 Pokémon World Championships Recap

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7w3K2Nla44

During the 2018 Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company announced new game-changing cards for the TCG. TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX cards will be released in early 2019 and they feature pairs of Pokémon of the same type. Also, it was revealed that the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie will be released in theaters on May 10th, 2019.

TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX for the Pokémon TCG Announced at the 2018 Pokémon World Championships and POKÉMON Detective Pikachu Movie Reveals Surprise Fans

Today at the Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company unveiled new, game-changing cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG): TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, the next evolution of Pokémon-GX.

Taking the stage at the most prestigious Pokémon TCG event of the year, The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara announced that TAG TEAM cards will feature pairs of Pokémon of the same type, such as the Lightning-type Pikachu and Zekrom, joining forces in battle on a single card.

TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX have unprecedented power and Hit Points, and some TAG TEAM GX attacks can Knock Out a Pokémon-GX on the opponent’s Bench with a single blow. However, when a TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards, leading to thrilling battles that are high-risk and high-reward. For a first look at this powerful new kind of card, watch the teaser video: https://youtu.be/cL8sRm0lWCY

In addition to Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, more Pokémon pairings will be available as TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, with details to be shared in the future.

TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX will be available soon.

Furthermore, The Pokémon Company and its partners from Legendary Entertainment unveiled the official title and logo for the first-ever live-action Pokémon movie, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. Mr. Tsunekazu Ishihara, president of The Pokémon Company, welcomed the movie’s director, Rob Letterman, as well as actors Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton to the stage for the surprise reveals. The stars also led the room—full of the world’s top-ranked Pokémon players—in a chant of “Pikachu!” that was recorded for use in the upcoming film, which premieres in cinemas May 10, 2019.


Source: http://www.detectivepikachumovie.com/

YouTube Clip - With TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, the Pokémon TCG Will Never Be the Same!

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

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced that Mega Evolution, Strong Gym Leaders, sinister organizations, and familiar faces await you in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee when it is released on November 16th, 2018. High resolution screenshots and artwork from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Mega Evolution and More Revealed in Latest Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Announcement

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced new details about Mega Evolution and much more in the highly anticipated Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! games, releasing later this year on the Nintendo Switch™ system. Both games are designed for players taking their first steps into the Pokémon video game world as well as longtime fans wanting a new way to play Pokémon.

Don’t Just Evolve—Mega Evolve
In Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, players will be able to Mega Evolve a Pokémon once per battle if they have a Key Stone and the Mega Stone corresponding to that specific Pokémon. Mega Evolution, known as “the Evolution that transcends Evolution,” momentarily unleashes the energy within a Pokémon and can only be accomplished when a strong bond exists between the Pokémon and its Trainer. The first three Pokémon that fans will be able to Mega Evolve during their adventure will be Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise.

Explore Iconic Kanto Region Location Vermilion City
Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! will bring players to a variety of interesting locations in the Kanto region, including Vermilion City, where the luxury cruise liner the S.S. Anne docks once a year. In the Vermilion City Pokémon Gym, players can battle Gym Leader Lt. Surge, who is also known as the Lightning Lieutenant.

Here Comes Team Rocket!
Team Rocket, a nefarious organization set on using the world’s Pokémon in despicable plots to make money, is another example of the diverse cast of characters that players will encounter in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! This includes the most famous members of Team Rocket—Jessie, James, and Meowth!

YouTube Clip - Picking Pikachu or Eevee Is Only the Beginning!

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

During the Nintendo Direct on August 8th, 2018, it was revealed that after players throw a Poké Ball in the game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch, many new and returning Pokémon may appear to assist in battle. Some of these Pokémon include Abra, Solgaleo, Lunala, Mimikyu, the enormous Alolan Exeggutor, Pyukumuku, Vulpix / Alolan Vulpix, Marshadow and Ditto. High resolution screenshots featuring these Pokémon from the Nintendo Direct video have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Simon Belmont and King K. Rool Join the Fight in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Nintendo Switch Exclusive Features More Than 70 Fighters, 100 Stages, 900 Music Tracks and Counting… REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 8, 2018 – A legendary vampire hunter and a fan-favorite villain are joining the sprawling cast of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game. In a Nintendo Direct video presentation entirely focused on the Nintendo Switch exclusive, it was revealed that Simon Belmont from the Castlevania series and King K. Rool, the main antagonist from the original Donkey Kong Country games, are both joining the game as playable fighters. In addition, the Nintendo Direct also shared additional information on Echo fighters, new stages, new modes and one of the most impressive collections of music ever in a single game, with more than 900 music tracks and 28 hours of music. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Dec. 7.

“Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is one of the biggest games Nintendo has ever released,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Between all the iconic fighters, stages and music, it’s the largest video game crossover ever produced – and nothing short of a Nintendo fan’s dream come true.”

To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:

• Simon Belmont: Simon’s signature weapon is, of course, his whip, with special attacks true to the Castlevania series, including the axe, cross, holy water and Grand Cross Final Smash. His stage is Dracula’s Castle, with candlesticks that release an item when destroyed. Alucard, the tragic hero from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, appears as an Assist Trophy, lending his cursed steel in battle. Richter Belmont, a descendant of Simon Belmont and the star of his own Castlevania games, also joins the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster as an Echo fighter.
• King K. Rool: As the beloved villain from all three Donkey Kong Country games on Super NES, King K. Rool joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter. He attacks with a blunderbuss that can fire cannonballs at opponents, and throws his crown, which acts like a boomerang.
• Echo Fighters: Echo fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have move sets based on other fighters, but a different visual appearance. In addition to Richter Belmont, two other Echo fighters in the game are Chrom from the Fire Emblem series (Echo fighter for Roy) and Dark Samus from the Metroid games (Echo fighter for Samus). Echo fighters can be displayed as separate fighters on the character select screen or stacked on top of the character they are echoing. When stacked, players can change between them with the press of a button. It’s up to players to decide how they want them displayed.
• Stages: Returning favorites with new visuals and tweaks will make up most of the stages in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but there are new stages in the mix as well. These include Dracula’s Castle from the Castlevania series and New Donk City Hall from the Super Mario Odyssey game. More than 100 stages will be in the game, but because the popular Battlefield and Omega forms can also be selected for each stage, more than 300 total stages are available right from the start! Each stage in the game will also support eight-player battles (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer modes and are sold separately) and feature the ability to turn off hazards like the Yellow Devil in Wily Castle.
• Stage Morph: In a Super Smash Bros. first, the Stage Morph option will let players seamlessly transition between two different stages. When you select this option in the rules, one stage will transform into another during battle.
• Music: For fans that want it all, My Music lets players select specific music tracks for each stage. Up until now, each stage had its own music track. But in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, players can select tracks by series. If they are fighting on a stage from The Legend of Zelda, for example, they can select any music track included from that franchise, including new additions like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Main Theme. Counting game music tracks and other music, like in-game menus and other short musical passages, there are approximately 900 compositions – that’s more than 28 hours of video game music! When playing in Handheld mode, music can be played even while the Nintendo Switch screen is turned off, turning the system into its own portable music player.
• Items: New items being added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate include the Banana Gun, Killing Edge, Bomber, Death’s Scythe, Staff, Ramblin’ Evil Mushroom and Rage Blaster, among others from a wide variety of different video game franchises. Items in the game can be picked up and used offensively and defensively in battle.
• Pokémon: After players throw a Poké Ball in the game, many new and returning Pokémon may appear to assist in battle. Some of these Pokémon include Abra, Solgaleo, Lunala, Mimikyu and the enormous Alolan Exeggutor.
• Assist Trophies: Some of the new Assist Trophies that are joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate include Zero from the Mega Man X series, Knuckles from Sonic The Hedgehog, Krystal from Star Fox Adventures, Rathalos from the Monster Hunter series, Shovel Knight from, well, Shovel Knight and the evil Moon from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask.
• Classic Mode: The single-player mode in which players battle against a series of fighters will return in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Each fighter has a set of stages and opponents that she or he will face.
• Stamina Battle: In addition to Time Battle and Stock Battle, Stamina Battle is also one of the standard modes in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In Stamina Battle, players fight to deplete each other’s stamina until only one fighter is left standing.
• Final Smash Meter: In addition to regular Final Smashes that can be activated after breaking a Smash Ball, the Final Smash Meter is now a selectable option. If enabled, players can charge their Final Smash Meter over the course of a battle. Once the Final Smash Meter is fully charged, players can unleash a less powerful Final Smash attack.
• Squad Strike: When playing Squad Strike, players will participate in 5-on-5 or 3-on-3 skirmishes, with each player using either five or three consecutive fighters in one battle.
• Tourney Mode: Up to 32 players can participate in Tourney mode, making it great for parties or events with a lot of people. And since Nintendo Switch can be played anywhere, these tournaments can even take place in unexpected places!
• Smashdown: After battling in this mode, the previously selected fighters will no longer be available, forcing players to have to pick a different fighter for the next round. This mode favors players who are skilled with multiple fighters and encourages others to diversify their rosters.
• Training: The improved Training mode in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate includes an exclusive stage that features a grid, used to help measure the distance and trajectory of special moves and fighter knockback.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Dec. 7. For more information about the game, visit https://www.smashbros.com/.

YouTube Clip - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct 8.8.2018

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