On Friday, January 17th, 2025, P'atelier by Pokémon Center items will be available at the Pokémon Centers! The main art depicts the scenery that a travel-loving artist saw in the Kanto region and the moment they saw the Pokémon who live there. PC, Tablet and Smartphone Wallpapers featuring the artwork from this line has been added to an Imageboard thread.


The lineup includes a Gobelin weave cushion with a Pikachu sleeping peacefully as the design and loungewear made of comfortable fabric! They are calming designs and there are easy-to-use everyday items, so be sure to check them out. The Pokémon Center Online will start selling them starting on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The items will not be available on Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store.


In addition, to commemorate the release of the items, a P'atelier by Pokémon Center Pop-up Store will be held at Shibuya Scramble Square in Tokyo from Friday, January 17th, 2025 to Tuesday, February 25th, 2025! It will be open daily from 10:00 to 21:00, following Shibuya Scramble Square business hours.

Please note that the release of this product may be postponed or cancelled due to the situation in the production area and stores. Please be aware of this beforehand.

YouTube Clip - P’atelier by Pokémon Center

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6KMtvORGPI

Items:

Item List (English):

Gobelin Weave Cushion P’atelier - 4,950 yen
P'atelier Roomwear Forest Encounter - 8,800 yen
P'atelier Roomwear Full Moon Night - 6,600 yen
P'atelier Roomwear Evening Calm Song - 7,700 yen
P'atelier Face Towel Forest Encounter - 1,650 yen
P'atelier Face Towel Full Moon Night - 1,650 yen
P'atelier Face Towel Evening Calm Song - 1,650 yen
P'atelier Multi-purpose Pouch Forest Encounter - 2,420 yen
P'atelier Multi-purpose Pouch Full Moon Night - 2,420 yen
P'atelier Multi-purpose Pouch Evening Calm Song - 2,420 yen
P'atelier Tote Bag Forest Encounter - 3,850 yen
P'atelier Tote Bag Full Moon Night - 3,850 yen
P'atelier Tote Bag Evening Calm Song - 3,850 yen
P'atelier Acrylic Key Holder Forest Encounter - 990 yen
P'atelier Acrylic Key Holder Full Moon Night - 990 yen
P'atelier Acrylic Key Holder Evening Calm Song - 990 yen
P'atelier Mug Forest Encounter - 1,760 yen
P'atelier Mug Full Moon Night - 1,760 yen
P'atelier Mug Evening Calm Song - 1,760 yen
P'atelier Plate Forest Encounter - 1,980 yen
P'atelier Plate Full Moon Night - 1,980 yen
P'atelier Plate Evening Calm Song - 1,980 yen
P'atelier Acrylic Magnet Forest Encounter - 990 yen
P'atelier Acrylic Magnet Full Moon Night - 990 yen
P'atelier Acrylic Magnet Evening Calm Song - 990 yen
P'atelier Hand Towel Forest Encounter - 880 yen
P'atelier Hand Towel Full Moon Night - 880 yen
P'atelier Hand Towel Evening Calm Song - 880 yen
P'atelier Set of 3 Postcards - 660 yen
P'atelier Assorted Stickers - 660 yen
P’atelier Can of Candy Forest Encounter - 864 yen
P’atelier Can of Candy Full Moon Night - 864 yen
P’atelier Can of Candy Evening Calm Song - 864 yen
P’atelier Accessory Tray Forest Encounter - 1,760 yen
P’atelier Accessory Tray Full Moon Night - 1,760 yen
P’atelier Accessory Tray Evening Calm Song - 1,760 yen
P’atelier A5 Ring Notebook Forest Encounter - 880 yen
P’atelier A5 Ring Notebook Full Moon Night - 880 yen
P’atelier A5 Ring Notebook Evening Calm Song - 880 yen

Item List (Japanese):

ゴブラン織りクッション P’atelier　4,950円
ルームウェア P’atelier 出会いの森　8,800円
ルームウェア P’atelier 満月の夜　6,600円
ルームウェア P’atelier 夕凪の歌　7,700円
フェイスタオル P’atelier 出会いの森　1,650円
フェイスタオル P’atelier 満月の夜　1,650円
フェイスタオル P’atelier 夕凪の歌　1,650円
マルチポーチ P’atelier 出会いの森　2,420円
マルチポーチ P’atelier 満月の夜　2,420円
マルチポーチ P’atelier 夕凪の歌　2,420円
トートバッグ P’atelier 出会いの森　3,850円
トートバッグ P’atelier 満月の夜　3,850円
トートバッグ P’atelier 夕凪の歌　3,850円
アクリルキーホルダー P’atelier 出会いの森　990円
アクリルキーホルダー P’atelier 満月の夜　990円
アクリルキーホルダー P’atelier 夕凪の歌　990円
マグカップ P’atelier 出会いの森　1,760円
マグカップ P’atelier 満月の夜　1,760円
マグカップ P’atelier 夕凪の歌　1,760円
プレート P’atelier 出会いの森　1,980円
プレート P’atelier 満月の夜　1,980円
プレート P’atelier 夕凪の歌　1,980円
アクリルマグネット P’atelier 出会いの森　990円
アクリルマグネット P’atelier 満月の夜　990円
アクリルマグネット P’atelier 夕凪の歌　990円
ハンドタオル P’atelier 出会いの森　880円
ハンドタオル P’atelier 満月の夜　880円
ハンドタオル P’atelier 夕凪の歌　880円
ポストカード3枚セット P’atelier　660円
アソートシール P’atelier　660円
缶入りキャンディ P’atelier 出会いの森　864円
缶入りキャンディ P’atelier 満月の夜　864円
缶入りキャンディ P’atelier 夕凪の歌　864円
小物トレー P’atelier 出会いの森　1,760円
小物トレー P’atelier 満月の夜　1,760円
小物トレー P’atelier 夕凪の歌　1,760円
A5リングノート P’atelier 出会いの森　880円
A5リングノート P’atelier 満月の夜　880円
A5リングノート P’atelier 夕凪の歌　880円

Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2024/12/241220_st01.html and https://patelier.pokemon.co.jp/

Premium Bandai has revealed the Pokémon Scale World Johto Region Houou & Lugia (ポケモンスケールワールド ジョウト地方 ホウオウ ルギア) sets for 14,300 yen each (tax included). Pre-orders began on December 20th, 2024 at 13:00 JST and they will ship in May 2025. High resolution pictures of this product have been added to the Pokémon Scale World Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Scale World Johto Region Houou & Lugia (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrI0ORuRutA

Product Description:

The Pokémon Scale World is a series of 1/20th scale figures based on the concept of recreating "a world where humans and Pokémon coexist". The legendary Pokémon of the Johto region, Houou and Lugia, have finally appeared!

Product Details:

Product Name: Pokémon Scale World Johto Region Houou & Lugia (ポケモンスケールワールド ジョウト地方 ホウオウ ルギア)
Price: 14,300 yen each (tax included)
Pre-order Start Date: December 20th, 2024, 13:00 JST
Delivery Date: Scheduled to be shipped in May 2025
Materials: Body: PVC - Pedestal: ABS
Size: Houou: H approx. 240mm x W approx. 400mm
Lugia: H approx. 240mm x W approx. 400mm

Sources: https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000221328/ and https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000221889/

Shogakukan has announced that a new anime series featuring the monpoké Pokémon baby brand will begin airing on the Japanese Pokémon KidsTV YouTube channel on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025!

Press Release - The first short anime series has been announced featuring the official Pokémon baby brand, monpoké!

The first monpoke animated short will be released on the official Pokémon KidsTV YouTube channel on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Shogakukan Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. (ShoPro)
December 18, 2024 12:00

This is the first series based on monpoké, the official Pokémon baby brand, and the anime series features 10 episode shorts, each 5 minutes long. Episodes 1 and 2 will be released on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, Pokémon Kids TV, on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, and one episode will be released every Wednesday thereafter.

When Pikachu arrives on monpoké Island, it meets many friends, including Dedenne, Manene, Doble, and Runpappa, and they have many new encounters. The series depicts Pikachu and its friends on monpoké Island, with its beautiful forests and sparkling sandy beaches, and it can be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. Viewers will get excited along with Pikachu and its friends as they encounter things, and you'll be touched by the moments of everyday life... It's a heartwarming series.

Be sure to pay attention to the adorable expressions and movements of the Pokémon at every moment, as well as the beautiful background art, such as the houses and forest where Pikachu lives, which are drawn with a soft touch and gentle colors.

The theme song music video was released today ahead of the release of anime series!

The music video for the anime's theme song, "Nice to Meet You, Let's Gather." was released today! It's a bright song that you'll find yourself humming along to. Be sure to check out the lively video, which also uses footage from the series! Watch the music video here!

YouTube Clip - monpoké Theme Song

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmERQ5ECuVM

Series Construction / Screenplay by Reiko Yoshida. The Animation Production is handled by Fanworks!

The Series Construction and Screenplay are handled by Reiko Yoshida, who has worked on numerous anime series. The Animation Production is handled by Fanworks, a studio that has produced many hits that are enjoyed by both children and adults.

Story

Pikachu arrives at Monpoke Island.
It's a wonderful place with beautiful forests, flower fields, crystal clear water, and sparkling sandy beaches.
Pikachu falls in love with monpoké Island and decides to live there for a while.
Pikachu meets lots of new friends.
Dedenne, Manene, Doble, and Runpappa...
They all play and have adventures together...
Who will be "Nice to meet" today?
We plan to release more information, mainly from the monpoké Official X account, in the future!
Stay tuned until episodes 1 and 2 are released on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025!

ポケモン公式ベビーブランド「モンポケ」から、はじめてのショートアニメが誕生！

モンポケのショートアニメ作品が2025年2月19日（水）からポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル「ポケモンKidsTV」にて公開！
株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション(ShoPro)
2024年12月18日 12時00分

ポケモン公式ベビーブランド「モンポケ」が初めてお届けする本作は、各5分×全10話のショートアニメシリーズです。
2025年2月19日（水）に1話と2話をポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル「ポケモンKidsTV」にて公開し、以降は毎週水曜日に1話ずつ公開予定です。
もんぽけ島にやってきたピカチュウは、デデンネ、マネネ、ドーブル、ルンパッパなど、たくさんのなかまたちと出会い、様々な「はじめまして」を見つけていきます。
美しい森やきらきらとした砂浜が広がるもんぽけ島を舞台に、ピカチュウたちの楽しい日々が描かれる本作は、子どもから大人まで幅広い年代が楽しめる作品です。
ピカチュウたちが出会う新しい体験に一緒にわくわくしたり、なにげない日常の一幕にほっこりとさせられたり…そんな温かみのある作品に仕上がりました。

そして、どの瞬間を切り取っても可愛らしいポケモンたちの表情や動き、
またピカチュウがくらす家や森など柔らかなタッチと優しい色合いで描かれた美しい背景美術にも、
是非ご注目ください。

ピカチュウは船にのって、もんぽけ島にたどりつきます。

どんなわくわくが待っているかな？

アニメ本編公開に先駆け、テーマソングのMVを本日解禁！

アニメのテーマソング「はじめまして、をあつめよう。」のMVを本日解禁！
思わず口ずさみたくなる明るい楽曲に仕上がりました。本編の映像も使った賑やかな映像にもご注目ください！
MVはこちらから！
https://youtu.be/vmERQ5ECuVM

シリーズ構成・脚本は吉田玲子さん。アニメーション制作はファンワークスが担当！

シリーズ構成・脚本をつとめたのは、数々の名作アニメを手がけた吉田玲子さん。
そして子どもから大人まで楽しめるヒット作を生み出してきたファンワークスがアニメーション制作を担当しました。

ストーリー

ピカチュウたちのいろんな「はじめまして」の物語―
もんぽけ島にやってきたピカチュウ。
そこは美しい森やお花畑、透き通った川や、きらきらした砂浜があるとっても素敵な場所でした。
ピカチュウはもんぽけ島が大好きになり、ここでしばらく暮らすことにしました。
デデンネ、マネネ、ドーブル、ルンパッパ・・・
ピカチュウはたくさんの新しいおともだちと出会います。
みんなでたくさん遊んだり、ぼうけんしたり・・・
きょうはどんな「はじめまして」とであえるかな？
今後もモンポケ公式Ｘを中心に、情報を公開予定！
2025年2月19日（水）の1話と2話の公開まで、引き続きご注目ください！

モンポケとは

2019年に誕生したポケモン公式ベビーブランドです。
ブランドテーマは“はじめまして、をあつめよう。”
お子様に向けては、“はじめて”の経験をたくさん積んで豊かな心に成長してほしい。親御様にむけては、お子様の一度きりの“はじめて”というかけがえのない瞬間をたくさん集めてほしい。という願いがこめられています。ベビー・マタニティ向けのアパレルや玩具、雑貨など幅広い商品を展開しているブランドです。

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001402.000002610.html

Guest artist chatsubaki made this fantastically festive illustration inspired by Story Event: Joyful Music with Everyone! May the gentle music warm your soul this season as you enjoy Lillie and Bugsy’s adventures.

The Story Event: Joyful Music with Everyone is live in Pokémon Masters EX! Lillie’s putting together a musical ensemble for the winter party! Who will join her? You can collect event points to get sync pair–exclusive lucky cookies and Special Skill Feathers!

5★ Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina debut! The paid-gems-only Lillie Seasonal Tiered Scout is also live! You can scout to advance up the tiers and get a ticket at Tier 10 that lets you team up with Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina guaranteed!

A limited-time expedition area and location have been added to the Trainer Lodge! You can form a special team to explore this unique area for lots of expedition rewards, then enjoy a chat at the limited-time location.

Photo Frame and Background Missions live! You can complete missions to get a special winter photo frame and background for the photo creator!

YouTube Clip - Lillie and Bugsy Arrive in Holly Jolly Holiday Outfits! (Japanese)

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

YouTube Clip - Lillie and Bugsy Arrive in Holly Jolly Holiday Outfits! (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB2cbAIm4nM

Lillie Seasonal Scout

Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina Have Arrived! Lillie Seasonal Scout. 5★ Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina are being featured in this limited-time seasonal sync pair scout! Plus, the Lillie Seasonal Scout and the Lillie Seasonal Tiered Scout are under way at the same time!


The featured Sync Pairs will be released with the ability to be raised to 6★ EX and an EX Role available to unlock.

Note: You can use certain items to upgrade Sync Pairs that have the ability to be raised to 6★ EX.
Note: You can use certain items to unlock the EX Role for Sync Pairs that have one.


Note: The outfit with different colors depicted above can be used once the sync pair has been raised to 6★ EX.

Date/Time

December 12, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. - December 30, 2024 at 9:59 p.m.

Special Friend Snapshots

You can obtain a special Friend Snapshot that can be viewed in the Trainer Lodge by teaming up with 5★ Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina.

Lillie Seasonal Scout

You can receive items as presents by using the Sync Pair Scout ×11 in the Lillie Seasonal Scout!

Note: You can view the Present Details by tapping the Present! icon on the Sync Pair Scout screen.

Lillie Seasonal Tiered Scout

Tiered Scouts are special Sync Pair Scouts that can only be used with Paid Gems. Each time you scout, you will proceed to the next tier. The Lillie Seasonal Tiered Scout goes up to Tier 10. In the Lillie Seasonal Tiered Scout, by using Sync Pair Scouts in Tiers 5 and 10, you will receive special Tickets to use in the Ticket Scout! You can team up with this seasonal sync pair!

Note: For details on each tier, please check Tier Details on the corresponding sync pair scout screen.
Note: Please refer to Ticket Scout Details below for more information.

Ticket Scout Details

Ticket Scouts are special Sync Pair Scouts that can only be used with specific Tickets. One 5★ Sync Pair is guaranteed in the Lillie Seasonal Featured Ticket Scout, which requires a Ticket you can get in Tier 5 of the Lillie Seasonal Tiered Scout to use. 5★ Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina have a higher chance of appearing.

Also, you can use the Ticket you get in Tier 10 on the Lillie Seasonal Guaranteed Ticket Scout to team up with 5★ Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina guaranteed!

Note: Tickets earned from the Lillie Seasonal Tiered Scout can only be used for the Ticket Scouts featuring 5★ Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina.

Date/Time

December 12, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. - January 6, 2025 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina are a seasonal sync pair.
• 5★ Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina’s sync pair story will be the same as the Story Event Joyful Music with Everyone story. Thank you for your understanding.
• Seasonal sync pairs are sync pairs that only appear for a limited time during seasonal sync pair scouts.
• There is a possibility that these Seasonal Sync Pairs will appear outside of this seasonal sync pair scout in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the seasonal sync pair scout.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The presents obtainable in the Lillie Seasonal Scout cannot be obtained from the 4th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
• The presents obtainable in the Lillie Seasonal Scout will be sent to your Present Box.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• The Tiered Scout requires Paid Gems.
• You cannot gain Scout Points in the Tiered Scout.
• You can go to the Ticket Scout screen to check how many tickets you have received from the Tiered Scout. You cannot view this information from your Bag.
• Please be aware that you will not be able to use any remaining tickets after the Ticket Scout ends.
• Once you’ve gone through every tier in the Tiered Scout, it will no longer appear on the Sync Pair Scout selection screen.
• Each tier is only available once and will not reset.
• The tier completion progress for this Sync Pair Scout will be reset when it closes.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock the EX Role, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_6110_3W_1

Story Event Joyful Music with Everyone

Story Event Joyful Music with Everyone Under Way! The Primarina start singing while a party is being set up... Lillie, who is moved by their singing, wants to do a musical performance with everyone at the party!

Date/Time

December 12, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. - December 30, 2024 at 9:59 p.m.

About This Event

Collect Event Points as part of this event and use them to obtain rewards.

Lineup Bonuses

You can earn bonus Event Points if you have featured Sync Pairs in your lineup for battles that are part of this event. The more of these Sync Pairs you include on your team, the more Event Points you can earn!

Note: You can view more information about the featured Sync Pairs in the Special Bonuses screen by tapping the button in the bottom left of the area selection screen.

The lineup bonus is ×1 by default and varies according to which Sync Pairs are on the team.

Example 1: If you place a ×1.6 and a ×1.2 Sync Pair on your team, you will receive ×1.8 the number of featured bonus items.
Example 2: If you place a ×1.6 and a ×1.4 Sync Pair on your team, you will receive ×2.0 the number of featured bonus items.

Event Missions

You can take on special Missions during the event period. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Event Medals

When you earn Event Points, you can get Event Medals. Try to obtain all of the Event Medals!

Log-In Bonus Under Way!

A log-in bonus is currently under way to mark the start of the event.

Log-In Bonus Details

• Day 1: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 2: Gems ×100
• Day 3: Gems ×100
• Day 4: Gems ×100
• Day 5: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 6: Gems ×100
• Day 7: Gems ×100
• Day 8: Gems ×100
• Day 9: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 10: Gems ×100
• Day 11: Gems ×100
• Day 12: Gems ×100
• Day 13: Gems ×100
• Day 14: Skip Ticket ×20

Log-In Bonus Date/Time

December 12, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. - December 29, 2024 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 is reset every day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• The following items that are obtained during this event will automatically be deleted once the event is over.
  Applicable Items:
  • Event Point
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 14 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 10:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_6110_3W_2

Photo Frame and Background Missions

Photo Frame and Background Missions Under Way! Special Missions are under way that let you obtain a special winter Photo Frame and Background that can be used in the Photo Creator! Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Date/Time

December 12, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. - December 29, 2024 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• To use the Photo Creator and Friend List features, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_6110_3W_1

Limited-Time Expedition Area and Location Available!

Limited-Time Expedition Area and Location Available!

Limited-Time Expedition Areas

An expedition area where you can form a Special Team has been added to Trainer Lodge expeditions for a limited time. Form a Special Team and collect lots of Expedition Rewards!

Note: Drop-In Events will not appear on expeditions run with a Special Team.

Date/Time

December 12, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. - December 29, 2024 at 9:59 p.m.

Special Team Bonuses

Adding certain Sync Pairs to your Special Team will give a special bonus to your Discovery Level in addition to the change in Discovery Level that is based on your usual Expedition Skill.

Note: You can view more information on the featured Sync Pairs in the Special Bonuses screen by tapping the button in the bottom left of th
e expedition screen.

Limited-Time Locations

You can now select limited-time Locations during interactions. You can enjoy these special interactions for a limited time only!

Important

• To use the Trainer Lodge, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Once the limited-time expedition area disappears, your Special Team will be automatically disbanded. Any unclaimed items can be obtained by going to the expedition screen.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_6110_3W_1

Tinkaton joins the fray in Pokémon UNITE on December 12th, 2024!

YouTube Clip - Tinkaton Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9bxydZpqsU

Get Smashing with Tinkaton in Pokémon UNITE

This Melee All-Rounder is crushing expectations on Aeos Island with its brutish power. Tinkaton is ready to serve up hammer time in Pokémon UNITE! This Fairy- and Steel-type Pokémon is the final Evolution of Tinkatink, a Pokémon that was recently discovered in the Paldea region, and while Tinkaton’s nemesis, Corviknight, isn’t playable in Pokémon UNITE, plenty of Pokémon will hate to see this pink powerhouse coming for them. Regardless of the opposition, the Hammer Pokémon is ready to show . You’ll start each match with the tiny Tinkatink, but it’ll evolve into Tinkatuff and the tremendously powerful Tinkaton before you know it.

You can obtain the Unite license for the Melee All-Rounder Tinkaton for 13,000 Aeos coins or 790 Aeos gems at the Unite Battle Committee shop. Read on to learn more about the Hammer Pokémon before demolishing the competition on Aeos Island under the weight of its Gigaton Hammer.

Tinkaton Basics

Ability: Mold Breaker - This Pokémon deals additional damage to opposing Pokémon that have an active shield effect. Each time this Pokémon hits Pokémon from the opposing team with moves or boosted basic attacks, its hammer becomes stronger and its Attack increases (up to 60 times maximum). Also, after the hammer is strengthened 20, 40, and 60 times, Rock Smash, Gigaton Hammer, and Smack Down power up.

Basic Attack - As this Pokémon evolves, its hammer’s size and basic attack range increase. Whenever a set amount of time passes, the next basic attack becomes a boosted attack, dealing increased damage and restoring the user’s HP. When this Pokémon is hit by a basic attack from an opposing Pokémon, this boosted attack’s cooldown is reduced.

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

Fairy Wind - Tinkatink stirs up a fairy wind in the designated direction, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon it hits.

Rock Smash - Tinkatink swings down its hammer with rock-crushing force, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and leaving them unable to act. The stronger the hammer, the larger Rock Smash’s area of effect.

Lv. 5 Moves

Ice Hammer - Tinkatuff leaps in the designated direction and swings down its freezing hammer, dealing damage, applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect, and decreasing their Attack and Sp. Atk for a short time. Ice Hammer can be upgraded to further decrease Attack and Sp. Atk.

Thief - Increases Tinkatuff’s movement speed for a short time. When Tinkatuff is moving toward an opposing Pokémon affected by hindrances, its movement speed is further increased. Also, when Tinkatuff deals damage to opposing Pokémon with its next basic attack, it steals and uses a portion of the Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def for a short time. Thief can be upgraded to increase the amount of Defense and Sp. Def Tinkatuff steals.

Lv. 7 Moves

Gigaton Hammer - Tinkaton charges power before swinging down its hammer, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and throwing them. The longer power is charged, the more damage Gigaton Hammer deals, and the longer opposing Pokémon are thrown. The stronger the hammer, the larger Gigaton Hammer’s area of effect. Gigaton Hammer can be upgraded to reduce its cooldown.

Smack Down - Tinkaton charges power, then it uses its hammer to send a rock flying to the designated location, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon at the rock’s point of impact and applying a slowing effect to them. The rock flies farther the longer power is charged and flies even farther the stronger the hammer is. Smack Down can be upgraded to reduce its cooldown.

Tinkaton’s Unite Move, Kiss Bliss Kaboom - Tinkaton blows cute kisses at the designated Pokémon from the opposing team and others near it, leaving them unable to act for a short time. If Kiss Bliss Kaboom is used again, Tinkaton slams its hammer down on the designated location, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits.

Metagame Watch

Strong Against: Blissey - Tinkaton’s Mold Breaker Ability makes it the perfect counter to any team that has Blissey among their ranks. One of Blissey’s greatest strengths is shielding its allies with Safeguard or its Unite Move, Bliss Assistance, to keep them healthy and in the fray. Since Tinkaton’s Mold Breaker deals bonus damage to shielded Pokémon, it effectively neutralizes these effects and smashes through their defenses. If Pokémon with shield effects seem unusually popular, you’ll definitely want to bring Tinkaton into battle!

Weak Against: Miraidon - Tinkaton’s Ice Hammer and Thief are both powerful moves that help it get into close range with its opponents, but when Miraidon opts to use Charge Beam for maximum range, it can be difficult for the Hammer Pokémon to smack it down. Players using Tinkaton may want to opt for Smack Down to chase down Ranged Attackers like Miraidon, but coordinating a multi-Pokémon attack on the Paradox Pokémon with hindrances and Tinkaton’s Gigaton Hammer may prove more successful.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-smashing-with-tinkaton-in-pokemon-unite

The Pokémon Company announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket: Mythical Island expansion on December 12th, 2024 and it was released on December 17th, 2024. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket: Mythical Island

Experience wonder and whimsy with a new expansion’s worth of cards coming to the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket! Classic Mythical Pokémon Mew and Celebi are powerful Pokémon ex ready to add extra magic to your collection. The Mythical Island expansion features over 80 cards, including five new exciting Pokémon ex cards, five new Trainer cards, and gorgeous immersive cards ready to bring you into the wondrous world of Pokémon.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUYHC2ReohA

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Celebrates 60 Million Downloads Since Launching in October 2024

The Popular Mobile Game Expands Digital Card Collection Offerings with New Mythical Island Expansion Featuring the Mythical Pokémon Mew, Available Soon

Bellevue, Wash. — Dec. 12, 2024 — Today, The Pokémon Company group announced that the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app has exceeded 60 million downloads on iOS and Android devices since its global launch on Oct. 30, 2024. The milestone comes on the heels of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket being nominated for Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards, which recognizes creative and technical excellence in the global video game industry.


In addition, The Pokémon Company group will soon release a new expansion for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, titled Mythical Island. In this latest expansion, players can look forward to discovering new and unique card illustrations featuring a variety of new Pokémon, including the Mythical Pokémon Mew, as well as new binder and display board covers depicting the scenery of the Mythical Island. Furthermore, with more cards available soon to collect, players can also explore new approaches to deck building and enjoy expanded battling experiences in solo or versus battle modes.


Mythical Island will be playable via the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app for iOS and Android beginning Dec. 17, 2024. Players around the world will be able to collect new cards from the Mythical Island expansion by opening booster packs and through the Wonder Pick feature. Fans can learn more about the Mythical Island expansion in a new trailer on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Developed in collaboration with Creatures Inc., the creators of the bestselling Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co. Ltd., partners in the development of Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is a free-to-start app for iOS and Android that reimagines the experience of collecting Pokémon TCG cards in an innovative digital format.

Players can continue looking forward to future Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket updates, including a holiday countdown campaign beginning on Dec. 24, 2024, allowing Trainers to receive in-game gifts at no cost. Additional details will be shared in the future.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Pocket-Celebrates-60-Million-Downloads-Since

The Pokémon Company International and Aardman announced that a special project is coming to audiences in 2027.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon x Aardman. Coming in 2027!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kFQmiaL3J-8

Pokémon & Aardman Team Up for Exciting Collaboration Coming 2027!

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Dec. 11, 2024 — Today, The Pokémon Company International and multi-award-winning independent studio Aardman have announced a special project coming to audiences in 2027. The collaboration will see Aardman bringing their unique style of storytelling to the Pokémon universe in brand-new adventures.

Taito Okiura, VP of Marketing and Media at The Pokémon Company International, commented, “This is a dream partnership for Pokémon. Aardman are masters of their craft, and we have been blown away by their talent and creativity. What we have been working on together ensures our global Pokémon fans are in for a treat!”

Sean Clarke, Managing Director of Aardman, added, “It’s a huge honor to be working with The Pokémon Company International — we feel sincerely privileged to be trusted with bringing their characters and world to life in a brand-new way. Bringing together Pokémon, the world’s biggest entertainment brand, together with our love of craft, character and comedic storytelling feels incredibly exciting. Aardman and TPCi share an emphasis on heritage and attention to detail as well as putting our fans and audiences at the heart of what we do, which we know will steer us right as we together create charming, original and new stories for audiences around the world”

More information on the collaboration is planned to be shared in the future.

About Aardman

Aardman is an employee-owned company, based in Bristol (UK) and co-founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton. An independent, multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio, it produces feature films, series, advertising, games and interactive entertainment.

Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work – which includes the creation of much-loved characters including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time and Morph – is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.

The studio runs the Aardman Academy, its world-class training facility delivering excellence in film and animation training and mentoring for students around the world. The Aardman Academy is an integral part of the business, representing the studio’s inclusive ethos and commitment to nurturing the animation talent of the future.

In November 2018 it became an Employee-Owned Organisation, to ensure Aardman remains independent and to secure the creative legacy and culture of the company for many decades to come. www.aardman.com

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Aardman-Team-Up-for-Exciting-Collaboration-Coming-2027

New Pokémon are joining Pokémon Sleeo during the holidays! Alolan Vulpix and Pawmi will be appearing in Sleep Research starting on December 23rd, 2024. It also seems that some Pokémon are celebrating by wearing hats during the event

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Sleep | Alolan Vulpix is here for the holidays!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA-AFjkICL8

New Arrivals: Vulpix (Alolan Form), Pawmi, and Their Evolutions

There have been reports of Vulpix (Alolan Form), Pawmi, and their Evolutions appearing near certain areas—maybe this is thanks to the sleep research you’ve all been conducting! It may be possible to encounter them during sleep research sometime soon.

■ Newly arriving Pokémon
• Vulpix (Alolan Form)
• Ninetales (Alolan Form)
• Pawmi
• Pawmo
• Pawmot

We hope you’re looking forward to this!

Newly Arriving Pokémon Details

Appearing Beginning: December 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Note: Pokémon Incense for the new arrivals can be used starting from the date and time above.

Pokémon You Can Encounter in Each Area:
Greengrass Isle: Pawmi.
Snowdrop Tundra: Vulpix (Alolan Form), Ninetales (Alolan Form), Pawmi, Pawmo, and Pawmot.
Old Gold Power Plant: Pawmi, Pawmo, and Pawmot.

Sleep Types:
Snoozing: Pawmi, Pawmo, and Pawmot.
Slumbering: Vulpix (Alolan Form) and Ninetales (Alolan Form).

Source: https://www.pokemonsleep.net/en/news/323036393430303133393032393534343937/

The NHK Symphony Orchestra Pokémon Mini Concerts in Miyakonojō, Miyazaki Prefecture (N響 ポケモンミニコンサート in 宮崎県都城市) will take place on Sunday, January 26th, 2025. The performance will be streamed on the official Pokémon Kids TV YouTube channel at another date.


Miyazaki's Favorite Pokémon Nassy and Pikachu will be there as well as orchestra members: Kai Masayuki (甲斐雅之) on Flute, Tsuboike Izumi (坪池泉美) on Oboe, Takashi Yamane (山根孝司) on Clarinet, Ugajin Hironori (宇賀神広宣) on Bassoon and Imai Hitoshi (今井仁志) on Horn.

Performances:

Sunday, January 26th, 2025 at 11:00 and 15:30
Venues: Miyakonojō Library (都城市立図書館) & Miyakonojō Musica Hall (都城市ウェルネス交流プラザ　ムジカホール)
Capacity: Approximately 200 people for each performance (Free admission, Reserved seating via advanced lottery)

Source: https://www.pokemon.jp/special/pokemonminiconcert/

Information for the 2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships has been announced! Get to know all the details for the first International Championships of 2025 below.

Distribution Codes:

Marco Silva's 2025 LAIC Winning Jumpluff Code for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: EU1C25SUNNYDAY
Eeeve ex Code for Pokémon TCG Live: EUIC25RAINBOWDNA

YouTube Clip - Pokémon International Championships, London | EUIC 2025

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgEW8SOTC3M

2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships

The Pokémon Europe International Championships (EUIC) are the second International Championships event of the 2025 Championship Series season, featuring exciting competitions for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. Players are vying for precious Championship Points that will determine who will earn an invitation to the 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California, in August.

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This season’s EUIC will take place at ExCeL London in London, England, from February 21–23, 2025. Some competitions will begin on Friday, February 21, while others will begin on Saturday, February 22. EUIC will award high amounts of Championship Points, direct invitations to the 2025 World Championships, and more than $500,000 USD in prizes, spread across the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE competitions. Top players in Pokémon TCG, video game, and Pokémon GO events can also win playmats recognizing their accomplishments. Visit the prize page for more details.

Whether you’re battling, cheering on your favorite competitor, or looking to participate in exclusive fan activities, head to the EUIC Event portal for more information on registration.

For more detailed information about what to expect as a competitor, visit the EUIC Event Portal. You’ll find all the details, from check-in and badge pickup to everything you’ll need for a game of the Pokémon TCG and more.

Spectators, register now to experience the event live and participate in event-exclusive activities!

Event Location:

ExCeL London
Royal Victoria Dock, One Western Gateway
London, E16 1XL
United Kingdom

Welcome Kit

All competitors will receive a welcome kit filled with Pokémon goodies that includes a cap, playmat, card sleeves, deck box, and more.

Watch Online!

If you aren’t able to attend EUIC in person, don’t miss out on watching all the action online.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2025/europe/about

2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships Livestream Information

Hopeful Trainers are headed to London, England, for the 2025 Europe International Championships—the second International Championships event of the 2025 Championship Series season. Pokémon TCG, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Video Game Championships (VGC), Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE players will have their skills tested as they continue their efforts to qualify for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California.

You’ll be able to watch many exciting Pokémon battles live from London all weekend long, from Friday, February 21, 2025, through Sunday, February 23, 2025. Be sure to check out the Play! Pokémon Broadcasts Hub where you can easily choose your favorite Pokémon stream during the weekend!

Don’t forget to check out the winning teams and decks at Pokemon.com/EventResults after the Championships wrap up.

What to Watch: Pokémon TCG

Dedicated Pokémon TCG streams: Twitch.tv/PokemonTCG, YouTube.com/Pokemon

Commentators: Ross Gilbert (@thewossy), Pablo Meza (@tablemon), Alex Dao (@DaoTCG), Amy Wosley (@Pumpkaamy), Adam Watson (@Scarzig)

Friday, February 21: 1:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST

• Day 1 Swiss Rounds

Saturday, February 22: 1:00 a.m. – noon PST

• Day 2 Swiss Rounds
• Top 8 and Top 4

Sunday, February 23: 4:30 a.m. PST

• Finals begin on Twitch.tv/Pokemon and YouTube.com/Pokemon

What to Watch: Pokémon VGC

Dedicated Pokémon VGC stream: Twitch.tv/Pokemon, YouTube.com/Pokemon

Commentators: Charlie Merriman (@Chazingdra), Ben Kyriakou (@tapu_kyriakou), Labhaoisa Akcoş-Cromie (@louthepikachu), Lee Provost (@osirusvgc), Sierra Dawn (@sierradawnx3)

Friday, February 21: 1:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PST

• Day 1 Swiss Rounds

Saturday, February 22: 1:00 a.m. – noon PST

• Day 2 Swiss Rounds
• Top 8 and Top 4

Sunday, February 23: 8:00 a.m. PST

• Finals begin on Twitch.tv/Pokemon and YouTube.com/Pokemon

What to Watch: Pokémon GO

Dedicated Pokémon GO streams: Twitch.tv/PokemonGO, YouTube.com/Pokemon

Commentators: Will Dunphey (@SpeediestChief2), Leonard König (@KoningLionheart), Ryan Hackeley (@ZyoniK_), Amanda Lundberg (@lundberger), Pedro Pablo Carrizo Alarcón (@swaggron333)

Friday, February 21: 1:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PST

• Bracket Play

Saturday, February 22: 1:00 a.m. – noon PST

• Bracket Play until Top 3

Sunday, February 23: 2:30 a.m. PST

• Winners Finals, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals begin on Twitch.tv/Pokemon and YouTube.com/Pokemon

What to Watch: Pokémon UNITE

Dedicated Pokémon UNITE streams: Twitch.tv/PokemonUNITE, YouTube.com/PokemonUNITE

Commentators: Jake “Spragels” Sprague (@spragels), Kirk “Doobsnax” Dubé (@doobsnax), Joshua “Zoinks” Hiebert (@ZOINKScasts), James "Reliq" Kirk (@justreliq)

Friday, February 21: 1:00 a.m. – noon PST

• Group Play

Saturday, February 22: 1:00 a.m. – noon PST

• Bracket Play

Sunday, February 23: 1:00 a.m. PST

• Finals begin on Twitch.tv/Pokemon and YouTube.com/Pokemon

Pokémon Center

The Pokémon Center is returning to the 2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships! The store will feature International Championships-exclusive products as well as a curated selection of products from Pokémon Center UK. Visit Pokémon Center’s 2025 EUIC page for more details.

Store Hours:

• Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Friday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Play Lab

If you’re attending the Pokémon Europe International Championships and want to learn more about the Pokémon Trading Card Game, visit Play Lab! Designed for beginners and casual players, Play Lab will offer four modular experiences: Poké Catch, Catch & Attack, 30-Card Demo Deck Battle, and Pokémon TCG Live Demo. These experiences range in duration and play level to suit all kinds of Trainers. And if you’re looking to learn more about Pokémon video games, stop by Battle Lab. There you can learn the Pokémon fundamentals as well as test your battling skills.

Play Lab participants will have a chance to go home with a 30-card demo deck and a pin while supplies last. Battle Lab participants will also receive a reward (to be determined).

Side Events

Side events and spectator activities will be available for all attendees. An official 2025 EUIC event badge is required to participate in side events. You’ll find a variety of fun ways to play the Pokémon games you love as well as fun activities for Trainers of all experience levels. As you play, you’ll also earn tickets for the prize wall, which can be exchanged for various Pokémon items, including booster packs, Pokémon plush, and more! Give it your best and you may just go home with a cool memento from the 2025 Europe International Championships.

If you’re ready to go all in on one type in the Pokémon TCG, Gym Leader Challenge is the event for you! Trainers can only include one Pokémon type in their decks; Pokémon with a Rule Box (Pokémon ex, Pokémon V, etc.) are banned; and players are limited to a single copy of each card name that’s included.

Looking to play Pokémon GO around the venue and show off your sweet catches? Pokémon GO scavenger hunts are a staple at live events and a fun way to collect prize wall tickets as you search for Pokémon that usually appear at Regional Championships and International Championships. It’s a great opportunity to catch some Carbink as well as other Pokémon that appear in competitive play!

And of course, there’s the Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) and Pokémon UNITE. Turn things topsy-turvy in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet with the Malamar Cup as you compete in VGC matches with your Nintendo Switch system held upside down. Gather with four other Trainers on Aeos Island in Pokémon UNITE’s Eevee Cup, where every player is only able to draft from Pokémon that evolve from Eevee.

Autograph Signings

Pokémon TCG illustrators AKIRA EGAWA and Atsushi Furusawa signed posters featuring their iconic artwork at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships—the first time that artists were hosted at the grand event—and the 2025 Europe International Championships will continue to bring amazing artists to fans like you. KEIICHIRO ITO, Yuka Morii, Shinji Kanda, and Yuu Nishida will all be available for personalized autographs (on specially provided items only) at the event. This opportunity is open to attendees of all ages and requires a badge.

Cosplay Showcase

Looking for the best place to showcase your newest Pokémon cosplay? Apply for the first Pokémon Cosplay Showcase, where guests can take the stage and show off their amazing costumes! Countless Trainers flood the hall with amazing cosplay each year, and now we’re providing a space where you can really flaunt your best among enthusiasts just like you. For more details about the showcase, check out the rules here.

Activity Zone

Looking to showcase and trade your Pokémon items with other Trainers? Sign up for a trader table in the Collect & Trade area, where you can do just that! If you’re only looking to browse, you can visit and check out the sweet collections. You can also swing by the merchant area where various Pokémon items will be available for purchase.

Pokémon Museum

Each International Championships event is a big weekend for competitors and fans alike, where matches are played, laughs are shared, and history is made. Take a look back at Pokémon history through the lens of the Europe International Championships and enjoy a timeline display featuring classic Pokémon video game titles at the Pokémon Museum.

Meet the Casters

You’ve seen them cast the big moments, and now you can meet them to make memories of your own! Take photos with the talent that bring the magic to our broadcasts, and receive personalized autographs to cap off the event.

Watching EUIC at Home

If you’re not attending the 2025 Europe International Championships, there’s still plenty to enjoy at home. Catch all the heated battles on Twitch or YouTube and witness the crowning of International Champions in the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon VGC, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. You can find each stream at the Play! Pokémon Twitch hub and find more information about the schedule, casters, and more on the 2025 EUIC streaming info page. Don’t forget—you can check out the Preview Show to catch up with all things competitive Pokémon leading up to the event.

Starting February 14, the streaming page will also debut a new look with a variety of updated features, including an embedded livestream player, a visual schedule of featured livestreams, links to past broadcasts, and previews of upcoming video content!

Fans watching the 2025 Europe International Championships from home can also obtain a variety of unique digital goods and Pokémon distributions. Tune in to the broadcast and check out our social channels to receive passcodes for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet and Pokémon TCG Live, and enable Twitch Drops on your account to obtain special Pokémon GO Timed Research as well as booster packs and unique items for Pokémon TCG Live.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2025/europe/streaming-info