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The Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest - Fall 2019 will be available to purchase on November 22nd, 2019 for $24.99 USD. The set contains three foil promo cards featuring Armored Mewtwo, Pikachu, and Charizard which will be very popular collectors based on the Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution movie. High resolution images of the Collector Chest has been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest - Fall 2019

Three popular Pokémon join forces in a Collector Chest that contains all sorts of exciting goodies for the discerning Pokémon Trading Card Game fan. The Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest contains three foil promo cards featuring Armored Mewtwo, Pikachu, and Charizard. In addition to that thrilling trio, this set also includes five Pokémon TCG booster packs and a mini portfolio that can hold your favorite cards. There's even a selection of goodies that Pokémon fans will love such as sticker sheets, a Pokémon notepad, pencils, and a cool Pokémon coin. Everything comes in a sturdy metal case that can hold all this and more!

The Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest (Fall 2019) includes:

• 5 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• 3 foil promo cards featuring Armored Mewtwo, Pikachu, and Charizard
• A cool Pokémon coin
• 2 colorful sticker sheets
• A mini portfolio to store your favorite cards
• A Pokémon notepad and 4 pencils
• A code card for the Pokémon TCG Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/collector-chest-fall-2019/

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Nintendo has announced that they will be holding a Pokémon Sword and Shield midnight launch event at Nintendo New York on November 15th, 2019 from 12:00am to 2:00am EST. People are asked to RSVP to get a pass to attend the event. The store will be selling copies of the games and have a demo booth setup.

Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield Midnight Launch

Reserve your pass here to save your spot in line! You’ll need a Nintendo Account, so be sure you have one before registering! Passes will be issued in the form of QR Code® patterns that can be saved to your smart device or printed. The deadline to register for a Warp Pipe Pass for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Midnight Launch at the Nintendo NY store is 11:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, 11/14.

Source: https://experience.nintendo.com/#/events/10027/activities/10051

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Niantic has written a recap of the events that took place between the Team GO Rocket’s leaders, the leaders of Team Instinct, Team Mystic, and Team Valor in Pokémon GO.

Team GO Rocket Leaders vs team leaders face-off recap!

Trainers, We’ve received word from the team leaders that they’ve fought and defeated the Team GO Rocket Leaders! Since their initial meetings with each of Team GO Rocket’s leaders, the leaders of Team Instinct, Team Mystic, and Team Valor have practiced their battle strategies, learned from each other, and felt inspired by each of you to better prepare for their next battle. To catch up with the events that have led to this point, be sure to check out the Willow Report. Here’s a recap of how the battles went.


Blanche vs Cliff
After Blanche and Cliff’s first meeting and messages challenging each other to battle, Blanche used the Rocket Radar to track Cliff’s location. The radar led the Team Mystic Leader back to the site of that first meeting. Cliff gave another warning, but this time, Blanche was not going to back down.

Battle Results

• Team Mystic Pokémon remaining: 3
• Team GO Rocket Pokémon remaining: 0
• Team Mystic Leader Blanche, utilizing amazing accuracy, took the battle with a clean and effortless strategy and secured the win with all Pokémon remaining.
• Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff, despite having incredibly strong Shadow Pokémon, chose to use all his shields too early in the battle, leaving his defenses wide open in the late game. The battle ended quickly, with Blanche as the victor.

While this battle was a clear win, Cliff retreated in anger, saying that Team GO Rocket will never be defeated. Blanche left the battle feeling sure that Cliff was planning to set up a new hideout to continue Team GO Rocket’s mission.


Spark vs Sierra
Ready to redeem Team Instinct and defend innocent Pokémon from being turned into Shadow Pokémon, Spark used the Rocket Radar and discovered Sierra at a nearby PokéStop. With Poké Balls in hand, Spark called out to the Team GO Rocket Leader, “Let’s battle!” Despite being startled and appearing slightly annoyed by the Team Instinct Leader’s challenge, Sierra accepted.

Battle Results

• Team Instinct Pokémon remaining: 1
• Team GO Rocket Pokémon remaining: 0
• Team Instinct Leader Spark, with a strong and fast team, was evenly matched against Sierra’s Shadow Pokémon. The excitement of the battle fueled both opponents as they enjoyed the thrill of the matchup.
• Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra showed a natural talent for battling, countering Spark’s Pokémon, but her experience wasn’t enough to defeat the energetic Team Instinct Leader. The battle was intense and almost ended in a tie, but Spark outmaneuvered Sierra and won the battle.

Sierra was clearly frustrated by Spark’s victory and quickly dismissed it. The Team GO Rocket Leader said that she and Spark were now even and that she’d taken pity on the unprepared team leader by going easy on him this time. While retreating, Sierra threatened that this was not the end and by far not their last battle.


Candela vs Arlo
Candela was ready to face Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo and was prepared for battle. The Team Valor Leader had an idea of where to find Arlo, and headed back to the Ponyta field where she had most recently seen him. Taking Willow’s words of wisdom to heart, Candela channeled all her fiery passion—along with what she’s learned from her fellow team leaders—into strategizing, resulting in a near-flawless battle tactic. As Candela approached the Ponyta field where she’d last seen the Team GO Rocket Leader she was looking for, Arlo emerged from the shadows, apparently having been lying in wait. Did Arlo hear about the previous two battles from Cliff and Sierra? With a quick exchange of nods between the opponents, the battle began.

Battle Results

• Team Valor Pokémon remaining: 3
• Team GO Rocket Pokémon remaining: 1
• Team Valor Leader Candela set the rules, saying she would not battle against Arlo’s Shadow Pokémon, instead demanding they use the same teams that she and Arlo had battled with in the past
• Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo agreed to those terms, and the battle was intense from the very start. After two of Arlo’s Pokémon fainted, the Team GO Rocket Leader fled from the battle. Due to this exit, the win went to Team Valor.

Arlo hesitated to continue the battle once two of his Pokémon had fainted without taking down any of Candela’s. Another loss wasn’t an option for him. Candela took a step closer and said, “It doesn’t have to be this way. We could be a team again, like old times.” Disgust flashed across Arlo’s face as he spat out his reply: “I’m a leader now, and I don’t need your pity.” The Team GO Rocket Leader then abruptly turned around and fled without finishing the battle. Candela knew this wouldn’t be the last time they met.

Our team leaders and the Team GO Rocket Leaders have faced off, but this battle is not over. While they’ve retreated for now, Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo will set up more hideouts to continue their mission, and we must stop them. Stay alert, as they might be targeting your area. Team GO Rocket’s boss, Giovanni, is out there, and we need accomplished Trainers to face him and show him that the world of Pokémon GO will not be taken over! Professor Willow has Special Research that will prepare you to take on the one and only Giovanni. Do you have what it takes to defeat Giovanni and secure your area against this threat?

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/teamleaders-battle-recap/

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Visitors of Walmart can get a new outfit for Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield from November 16th to 25th, 2019 by using the Pokémon Pass app to get a code.

Visit Walmart to Get a New Outfit for Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield

Give your Trainer a unique style with this outfit you can only get by visiting Walmart November 16–25, 2019.

We know you're excited to dive into Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, but when you do, maybe consider what you're wearing. Not, like, you you...but your in-game character! After all, who wants to explore the Galar region while wearing some basic threads? It's time to change up your wardrobe! Luckily, possibility awaits you at Walmart, where you can get a code for a unique Trainer outfit in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield.

To claim your new Trainer outfit, download the Pokémon Pass app for Android devices or iPhone and visit a Walmart store from November 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time through November 25, 2019. When you use Pokémon Pass at Walmart, you will be given a code that can be redeemed in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield.

Use these steps, along with your code, to receive your Trainer outfit:

1. Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
2. Select Mystery Gift on the X menu.
3. Select Get a Mystery Gift.
4. Select Get with Code/Password to save your game and connect to the internet.
5. Enter your code or password.
6. To access your item(s), visit the fitting room of any in-game boutique.
7. Be sure to save your game.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/visit-walmart-to-get-a-new-outfit-for-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/

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EZ-Link is the company behind the EZ-link card – the contactless stored value card used widely in Singapore for fast, convenient and safe payments. 4 new EZ-Charm designs, available via Lazada, are now available for //media.pocketmonsters.net/news/3871/ezlinkcharm.jpg4.90 SD. Design 1 features Vulpix, design 2 Jigglypuff, design 3 features Eevee and design 4 features Snorlax. The charms can be used to tap and pay for your daily transit on buses and trains in Singapore.

Launched in 2002 across public transport systems, the EZ-link card is used daily by millions of commuters on Singapore’s MRT and bus network. The card has also extended its reach to small-value payments across many other applications including food & beverage, shopping & retail, taxi & private transport, leisure & entertainment, government services, community services, educational institutes, road tolls & parking and even vending machines, hawker centres and coffee shops – a total of more than 30,000 acceptance points across the island. To-date, EZ-Link has issued more than 40 million EZ-link cards, including 30 million cards compliant with the Singapore Standard for Contactless ePurse Application (CEPAS).

Enhancing Journeys, Delighting Customers!

The people of Singapore love using EZ-link cards as EZ-Link continuously introduces new card designs to spice up their daily journeys. The designs launched so far include trendy characters such as Hello Kitty, Pokémon, Marvel Superheroes, Disney icons and We Bare Bear; as well as special edition commemorative cards and many more.

Besides the card, EZ-Link also offers other breakthrough products such as the wildly popular EZ-Charms - alluring trinkets with full EZ-Link functionalities in novelty designs such as Hello Kitty and Iron Man. EZ-Link Wearables are another category of non-card products from EZ-Link that are smart, stylish and offering EZ-link payment functions. Purchase an EZ-Link today!

The reasons to use EZ-Link keep growing! For example, the EZ-Link Mobile app has turned using EZ-Link into a totally digital experience. The app places essential value-added services such as topping up, checking of transactions, earning of rewards, card blocking, and application for EZ-Reload and EZ-Pay at the fingertips of users.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/myezlink/photos/a.355061737962564/1705441132924611/?type=3&theater