From April 4th, 2018 until April 25th, 2018, Entei and Raikou will be available to get wirelessly via the Nintendo Network on the Nintendo 3DS in Europe while players in the United States must obtain them from participating Target stores. Players in Canada can get them in the Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter. Players of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Sun will be able to get Entei while players of Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon can get Raikou.

LEGENDARY POKÉMON ENTEI AND RAIKOU CHARACTER DISTRIBUTION COMING VIA WIFI IN APRIL

The Pokémon Company International today announced that Entei and Raikou will be the next Pokémon featured in the yearlong celebration of Legendary Pokémon. Beginning April 4 until April 25, the Legendary Pokémon Entei or Raikou will be wirelessly distributed via Nintendo Network for Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moon games for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of system.

Both powerful Legendary Pokémon from the Johto region, Raikou can shoot bolts of lightning from the rain clouds on its back and Entei is thought to have been born inside an erupting volcano. Each is a significant addition to any Trainer’s lineup. Players will receive one of these Legendary Pokémon in their game, which one determined by the version they have, as well as an extra gift if redeeming in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon.

On April 6, The Pokémon TCG: Legends of Johto GX Collection will be available at participating retailers. This impressive collection includes never-before-seen foil promo cards featuring Entei-GX and Raikou-GX and much more.

Boosters featuring Entei and Raikou are also available for in-app purchase in Pokémon Duel, the exciting mobile strategy game in which fans deploy digital Pokémon figures and battle based on strategic moves to reach a goal in the opponent’s territory.

Entei and Raikou - Level / Moves:

YouTube Trailer - Entei and Raikou Join the 2018 Legendary Pokémon Celebration!

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

Both Detective Pikachu and the second wave of DLC for Pokkén Tournament DX launch today, March 23rd, 2018.

Detective Pikachu opens his casebook on Nintendo 3DS systems, and Blastoise surfs onto the battlefield in Pokkén Tournament DX on Nintendo Switch

Get ready to embark on an epic action-adventure game like no other with a very special Pikachu and his good friend Tim. Join the unlikely duo as they work to uncover the mysteries of Ryme City and find Tim’s missing father in Detective Pikachu. The game is out now, exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Detective Pikachu features:

• The ultimate crime-busting duo – Team up with self-proclaimed great Detective Pikachu. You have never seen or heard a Pikachu like this one before.
   
• An incredible Pokémon metropolis – Venture among the people and Pokémon that fill the streets of Ryme City as you search high and low for clues.
   
• Opportunities to investigate Pokémon mysteries – Become the ultimate detective with Pikachu and search crime scenes, solve puzzles, talk to witnesses and find evidence to crack the case.

 

• Get help from Pikachu with Easy mode – New to sleuthing or need help uncovering evidence? Don’t worry, Detective Pikachu features an Easy Mode where Pikachu will provide handy hints.

 
A special extra-large Detective Pikachu amiibo is also available now. The amiibo allows players to view all the Pika Prompts (short video clips) from chapters they have completed, including ones they missed finding earlier. These clips feature Pikachu’s quips and antics—and may even contain a hint.
 
To celebrate the launch of Detective Pikachu, a free Pikachu iMessage sticker set is available now on iOS. The sticker set includes eight stickers featuring Detective Pikachu in various poses. Fans who want to know more about the story of the game can check out the illustrated prequel story, “Detective Pikachu: Episode 0—Eevee’s Case.” Taking place before Detective Pikachu teams up with Tim, the short story sets the scene for the video game. “Detective Pikachu: Episode 0—Eevee’s Case” is available to download at no charge on Apple iBooks Store and Amazon’s Kindle Store now for a limited time.
 
Detective Pikachu is available now to purchase digitally or in-store at retail. For all information, please visit: https://detectivepikachu.pokemon.com/en-gb/
 

Also available today is the second wave of new content for the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack DLC exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system. Prepare to wash away the competition as this wave of DLC unleashes the Water-type Battle Pokémon Blastoise, brand-new avatar items, new Trainer titles and two new Support Pokémon—the Mythical Pokémon Mew and Celebi. The Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack DLC is available now for £13.49. The Battle Pack includes this wave of content as well as the initial wave, which includes the Battle Pokémon Aegislash and Support Pokémon Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu. Players who have already purchased the Battle Pack DLC will be able to simply download an update containing this second wave of characters.

YouTube Promo - Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack Wave 2 - Available Now - Nintendo Switch

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWWy39sqzF4

The Pokémon Company International has announced that the English dub of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon Ultra Adventures will air on Teletoon in Canada starting on March 10th, 2018, March 24th, 2018 on Disney XD in the Unites States and on CiTV in the UK during March. High resolution posters have been added to an Imageboard thread.

ULTRA ADVENTURES AWAIT ASH AND PIKACHU IN NEW SEASON OF POKÉMON ANIMATED SERIES

Trailer, Details, and Premiere Date Revealed for Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures Coming to CiTV in the UK

The Pokémon Company International lifted the curtain today on the 21st season of the animated Pokémon the Series. Featuring Ash and his partner Pikachu, Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures focuses on the iconic duo as they continue their epic adventures in the tropical Alola region while meeting new characters and discovering Pokémon along the way.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures Synopsis:
When Ash sees the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala in a dream, he makes a promise to them. But when he wakes up, he can’t remember what it was! Will the strange Pokémon called Nebby help jog his memory? Along with their new friend and the rest of the students at the Pokémon School, Ash and Pikachu explore the Aether Foundation, an organization dedicated to Pokémon conservation and care. But it may not be as innocent as it seems, and Ash and his friends will have to work together to protect the people and Pokémon they care about as they face a mysterious power like nothing they have ever seen.

The latest season of the beloved animated Pokémon series will air on CiTV beginning this month.

Fans can view a new trailer for the upcoming season of Pokémon the Series below:

YouTube Promo - Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR0-CzBMNSM

February 27th, 2018 is Pokémon Day for 2018 and a number of festivities and promotions occurred to celebrate the World of Pokémon.

CELEBRATIONS UNVEILED FOR POKÉMON DAY 2018

Fan-Focused Introductions, New Snapchat Lenses, and More, Debut for the Annual Celebration of all Things Pokémon on February 27

Pokémon Day, every Trainer’s favourite pop-culture holiday, returns today with a number of exciting new offerings from The Pokémon Company International. To help fans celebrate, Pokémon Trainers can now join Pokémon Day celebrations on social media with all-new Snapchat Lenses featuring the original first partner Pokémon—Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle—while also enjoying new opportunities to watch iconic Pokémon animation, and the chance to catch a special Pikachu in Pokémon GO.

On February 27, 1996, the first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, launched in Japan, kicking off a global phenomenon that would grow to be one of the most popular and influential entertainment brands in the world for more than 20 years. Each year, The Pokémon Company International commemorates this date with new products and promotions that give Pokémon fans around the world new ways to interact with the Pokémon brand.

“Pokémon Day is not only a celebration of the franchise, but also of Pokémon’s incredible fan community,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of consumer marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “This year we’re offering social media activations and more across the brand to help Trainers around the world express their love of all things Pokémon.”

The following are highlights of happenings this Pokémon Day from The Pokémon Company International.

New Snapchat Lenses: Starting today and for a limited time, three new Snapchat Lenses featuring the first partner Pokémon from the Kanto region will start to roll out around the world, beginning with Bulbasaur. Charmander will arrive later, followed by Squirtle.

Animation: Beginning today, the latest animated feature-length Pokémon film, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, will be available on Pokémon TV for the first time. The hit movie will be available to view on the app, available for iOS and Android, and on Pokémon.com for a week.

Pokémon GO: When exploring their world in search of wild Pokémon, Pokémon GO Trainers can keep an eye out for a special Pikachu wearing a festive striped purple hat. For Pokémon Day 2018, this Pikachu will know the move Present and will give players triple the usual Stardust when caught. Trainers can look for Pikachu wearing a party hat through February 28 at 9 p.m. GMT.

Social Media: In addition to the Snapchat festivities, fans are invited to join the conversation online with #PokemonDay. Fans who use this hashtag might have their posts featured on the official Pokémon Day hub at https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-day/ where more information about the day’s fan-focused festivities can be found.

Pikachu Talk - Have a Chat with Pikachu!

You and Pikachu will have a lot to discuss when you start the Pikachu Talk skill for Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

Haven't you always wondered what it would be like to have a Pokémon friend of your very own? Think of the adventures you would go on, the battles you would face, and the conversations you would have.

Wait…conversations? Yes, indeed! With the Pikachu Talk skill for Amazon Alexa or Google Home devices, you can now experience the joy of chatting with the famous Pokémon. You can talk to Pikachu about anything, and you're sure to hear all sorts of wonderful and charming responses. What good is having a partner if you can't shoot the breeze with them every once in a while?

Ask Pikachu to “use Thunderbolt,” and hear if it's in the mood to use its electrifying move! Say “tell me a funny story,” and Pikachu will spin a yarn as only it can. If it's your special day, just ask Pikachu to sing “Happy Birthday to You.” Even something silly like “say ‘pizza' 10 times” will get Pikachu chatting!

There's plenty more for you and Pikachu to talk about—to get started, say “Open Pikachu Talk!”

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/have-a-chat-with-pikachu/

Trainer avatar items from Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen

As part of the festivities for Pokémon Day, Trainer avatar items from Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen were made available to purchase in the Pokémon GO shop.

FireRed Cap: 100 PokéCoins
FireRed Top: 250 PokéCoins
FireRed Backpack: 250 PokéCoins
FireRed Wristbands: 50 PokéCoins
FireRed Pants: 200 PokéCoins
FireRed Shoes: 150 PokéCoins
LeafGreen Hat: 150 PokéCoins
LeafGreen Top: 200 PokéCoin
LeafGreen Bag: 200 PokéCoins
LeafGreen Skirt: 200 PokéCoins
LeafGreen Shoes: 200 PokéCoins

YouTube Clip - Multiple Ways to Celebrate Pokémon Day on February 27th, 2018!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU55CpUn5oI

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Story:

This summer, the emotional tale "Everyone's Story" will have an explosive birth,
following in the footsteps of "I Choose You!"

Once a year, a "wind festival" is held in Fura City, the city where people live together with the wind. While the ancient belief that the legendary Pokémon Lugia will appear and bring about the blessed wind on the final day of the festival still exists, the people that gather in the city participate in the festival while wrapped in their own thoughts......

Lisa, the highschooler and Pokémon rookie.
Kagachi, the braggart that just can't stop telling tall tales.
Trito, the timid researcher that lacks confidence.
Hisui, the old eccentric that hates Pokémon.
Largo, the mysterious little girl that hangs around in the forest all by herself.

These are the people that Satoshi and Pikachu meet.
That meeting makes everyone's story start moving forward.

Character Profiles:

Characters profiles
	SATOSHI A boy aiming to become the world's greatest Pokémon Master.
	LISA A highschooler and Pokémon rookie.
	KAGACHI A braggart that just can't stop telling tall tales.
	TRITO A timid researcher that lacks confidence.
	HISUI An old eccentric that hates Pokémon.
	LARGO A mysterious little girl that hangs around in the forest all by herself.
	LUGIA The legendary Pokémon that brings the blessed wind to the city.

Teaser and trailer

Teaser 2:

Trailer 1:

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/trailer

The NIHONBARE Campaign celebrating the opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo DX will take place from Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 through Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan. The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe will open on the fifth floor of Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018.

This is also the opening of the first Pokémon themed permanent cafe, where visitors can enjoy food and drinks inspired by Pokémon! Free gifts not found anywhere else will also be available here. Merchandise commemorating the opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo DX will be available, and fun events are also planned! (Reservations are required for the cafe. Reservations will be taken starting in early March.）

Free gifts include a Kabigon with the Sunny Day move and a Pikachu holding a Lemonade!

Visitors will receive a free gift of Kabigon with the Sunny Day move only at Pokémon Center Tokyo DX! To celebrate the Pokémon Cafe opening, a Pikachu holding a Lemonade will be given at no charge to visitors of Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan! Gifts can be redeemed in Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, and Pokémon Moon. It will be distributed from Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 until April 22nd, 2018.

Free gifts for visiting and shopping!

Visitors will receive one special clear card for free! The design depends on the date and store. Please note that quantities are limited and clear cards may run out during the promotional campaign!

TCG Booster Pack Promo Cards

Starting on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan, those that purchase 5 booster packs can receive a Cherry-Blossom Afro Pikachu (桜アフロのピカチュウ) TCG promo card while supplies last. Also starting on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at Pokémon Center Tokyo DX, those that make any purchase at that store can receive the Gentleman Pikachu (紳士風のピカチュウ) TCG promo card while supplies last.

Pokémon Center Tokyo DX Special Mini Folding Fan

Starting on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at Pokémon Center Tokyo DX, those that purchase at least 5000 yen worth of merchandise can get a Special Mini Folding Fan as a present.

Greetings from Gentleman Pikachu and Hakama Pikachu!

Pikachu is coming to visit Pokémon Centers nationwide! Hakama Pikachu can only be seen at Pokémon Center TOKYO DX!!


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_tokyodx/english/ and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_tokyodx/

YouTube Promo - Pokémon Center Hot Information "Pokémon Center Tokyo DX Opening Campaign"

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuwqoTe836s

The official Detective Pikachu website has launched and has posted story information, biographies of the characters as well as screenshots from the game.

A New Side of Pikachu

You’ve never seen a Pikachu like this one before. Fancying himself a real detective, this Pikachu is gruff and never far from a hot cup of coffee. He’s also a big talker who considers himself to be among the best of the best!

This bossy Pikachu has the attitude of a stern, middle-aged man, which he’ll make abundantly clear to you throughout the game. Look forward to hearing his catchphrase “A bolt of brilliance!” as often as possible.

It’s not just his ability to speak or his attitude that sets this Pikachu apart from other Pikachu you’ve seen. He loves to laugh and to solve mysteries, and he’ll show you just how exasperated he can get if you blunder through your next case.

Not to mention that detective hat—a bit of a giveaway that he’s eager to look the part, too!

Story/Information:

Crack the case in this new detective adventure game by interacting with a unique, fully-voiced Pikachu!

As Tim Goodman, you'll partner with a self-proclaimed "great detective" Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City. Together you must investigate, take notes, and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel the city's greatest mysteries!

Tim is searching for his missing father in Ryme City, but instead encounters a witty, tough-talking Pikachu! Along the way, experience over 150 fun-filled animated cutscenes starring this unique Pikachu, providing helpful hints or talking up a storm. You can also tap the extra-large Detective Pikachu amiibo™ figure to access all cutscenes up until the current chapter played. As you investigate crime scenes, gather testimonies, uncover information, and interact with Pokémon to solve cases. You’ll have to put your detective skills to the test to foil the mastermind behind the disturbances in Ryme City. All in a day's work for detective Pikachu!

Features:

• Team up with self the pro-claimed "great detective" Pikachu!
• Experience over 150 animated cutscenes of a fun, and witty talking Pikachu
• Investigate the scene, take notes and crack the case!
• Interact with various Pokémon throughout Ryme City

Source: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/detective-pikachu-3ds

Demo Announced for Japan:

A demo version of Detective Pikachu will be available as a free download on the Japanese Nintendo e-shop starting on March 9th, 2018. In the special demo version, the beginning of the game can be played! In addition, the saved data from the special demo version can be transferred over to the full retail version, if you buy the game after the release date, so players can continue on from the end point of the demo version.



Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/meitantei_pikachu/news/180223_01.html

Detective Pikachu HOME Menu Theme Offer:

For a limited time, players who purchase the Detective Pikachu game will receive a bonus download code for a Detective Pikachu theme for the HOME Menu on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, including Nintendo 2DS and New Nintendo 2DS XL. Starting March 8th, 2018 at 9:00am PST, those that pre-purchase the digital version of the Detective Pikachu game on Nintendo eShop or Nintendo.com, or starting March 23rd, 2018, purchase the digital or packaged version of the game on Nintendo eShop, Nintendo.com, or select retailers (Amazon, GameStop, and Best Buy) to get a bonus code and enjoy this cool yet cute Detective Pikachu theme! Offer ends April 22nd, 2018.

Detective Pikachu - Chapter 0 - Eievui's Request Story Book

For those who pre-order the physical copy of Detective Pikachu at a Pokémon Center, Pokémon Store or the Pokémon Center Online nationwide in Japan, they can receive a special story book called: Detective Pikachu - Chapter 0 - Eievui's Request. The story is about an incident resolved just before Pikachu meets his buddy Tim. In addition, a Detective Pikachu Rubber Key Holder also comes with pre-orders. The Rubber Key holder gift is not limited to Pokémon Centers though.

YouTube Trailer - Detective Pikachu: Get Ready to Crack the Case! - Nintendo 3DS

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuwqoTe836s

YouTube Commercial - Detective Pikachu

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fctxf4tFk_8

From March 1st, 2018 until March 24th, 2018, Heatran and Regigigas will be available to get wirelessly via the Nintendo Network on the Nintendo 3DS in Europe while players in the United States will have to get the code via the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter. Players of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Sun will be able to get Regigigas while players of Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon can get Heatran.

Level / Moves:

LEGENDARY POKÉMON HEATRAN AND REGIGIGAS CHARACTER COMING IN MARCH VIA WIFI DISTRIBUTION

The Pokémon Company International today announced that Heatran and Regigigas will be the next Pokémon featured in the yearlong celebration of Legendary Pokémon

The Pokémon Company International today announced that Heatran and Regigigas will be the next Pokémon featured in the yearlong celebration of Legendary Pokémon. Heatran and Regigigas will be wirelessly distributed via Nintendo Network on the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems from 1 March to 24 March. Trainers playing Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Sun will be able add the colossal Regigigas to their game, and Trainers playing Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon will receive the fiery power of Heatran.

YouTube Trailer - Celebrate the Legendary Pokémon Heatran and Regigigas in March!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6b0nVu4hzM

Kotobukiya has revealed that the next Pocket Monsters ARTFX J set will be Mizuki with Mokuro and it will be released in Japan during July 2018 for 9,180 yen. High resolution images of this figure set have been added to an Imageboard thread.

ARTFX J Mizuki with Mokuro Details:

Scale: 1/8
Brand: ARTFX J
Price: 9,180 yen (tax included)
Release month: July 2018
Size: Mizuki: Height about 200 mm (including pedestal), Mokuro: Height about 65 mm

YouTube Promotion Clip:

Source: http://shop.kotobukiya.co.jp/shop/g/g4934054785056/

The February 2018 distributions for the Legendary Year of Pokémon are now available and Dialga or Palkia are available a store participating locations around the world.

Level / Moves:

LEGENDARY POKÉMON DIALGA AND PALKIA NOW AVAILABLE AT GAME AND GAMESTOP; POKÉMON TCG: SUN & MOON—ULTRA PRISM EXPANSION HITS STORE SHELVES

Start a Legendary Year Off Right with Powerful New Additions to Pokémon TCG Decks and Video Game Lineups!

The Pokémon Company International today announced this year’s first Legendary Pokémon video game character distribution and launched the next expansion to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism. Starting today, UK based Trainers can visit a participating GAME retail location, while those in Ireland can visit Gamestop, to receive the Legendary Pokémon Dialga or Palkia for their Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moon games for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems, while supplies last. The brand-new Pokémon TCG expansion is available at participating retailers and hobby shop locations across both countries, bringing new cards and the all-new Prism Star mechanic into play.

Both Dialga and Palkia are powerful Legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, and each is a significant addition to any Trainer’s lineup. By visiting participating GameStop locations, players can receive a card with a secret code that can be redeemed in Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moon. Players will receive one of these Legendary Pokémon in their game, which one determined by the version they have, as well as an extra gift if redeeming in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon. Distribution codes are available for free starting today, and will be available until February 28.

Code Distributions:

US, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Italy: Gamestop until February 28th, 2018
Canada and Australia/NZ: EBGames until February 28th, 2018
UK and Spain: GAME until February 28th, 2018
France: Micromania until February 28th, 2018
Netherlands: GameMania until February 28th, 2018
Belgium: Smartoys
Portugal: FNAC stores

YouTube Trailer - Dialga and Palkia Lead the Way in 2018!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylbzDB1JdSc