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The Pokémon Company has announced that new information about the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass will be revealed on June 2nd, 2020 at 22:00 JST/9:00 EDT/13:00 UTC. This post will be updated then with the latest info!

Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1267440960746766338

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The Pokémon Company International has announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy, the first-ever board game adaptation of the Pokémon TCG, one of the most beloved and best-selling trading card games in the world. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon Debuts New Board Game with Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy

Iconic Pokémon Trading Card Game from The Pokémon Company International Reimagined as First-Ever Easy-to-Learn and Fun-to-Play Family Game, Releasing Worldwide on July 31, 2020


Today, The Pokémon Company International has announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy, the first-ever board game adaptation of the Pokémon TCG, one of the most beloved and best-selling trading card games in the world. Providing everything a “Trainer” needs to master the basics of the Pokémon TCG, Battle Academy offers fun family entertainment, combining strategic Pokémon TCG gameplay within a classic, easy-to-learn family game experience.

Known for its beautifully illustrated cards that are fun to collect, trade, and play with, the Pokémon TCG features a vast assortment of product offerings with something for every Trainer—from casual collector to avid competitor. Now, with the introduction of Battle Academy, there are even more accessible options for aspiring players.

“Battle Academy is designed to be easy to learn and fun to play for all types of Trainers, including children and parents that may be new to the Pokémon TCG,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of consumer marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “Pokémon has a unique ability to bring people together, and we look forward to seeing families enjoy Battle Academy at their next game night, as parents bond with their kids over one of their favorite entertainment brands and collectible Pokémon TCG cards.”


Each Battle Academy box comes with a two-player game board, three 60-card decks, tutorial guides, and gameplay accessories. It also comes with a code card that allows Trainers to enjoy the Pokémon TCG digitally through the free-to-play Pokémon Trading Card Game Online app on iOS and Android, as well as on Pokemon.com.


Launching around the world on July 31, 2020, Battle Academy will be available widely at participating mass and hobby retailers, as well as online retailers including PokemonCenter.com, the premier destination for official, high-quality Pokémon merchandise in the US. In addition, Trainers in the US will be able to grab Battle Academy early on June 21, 2020, exclusively at Target stores and online at Target.com.

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

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The Pokémon Company International has unveiled the newest expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Sword & Shield—Darkness Ablaze, arriving around the world on August 14th, 2020. High resolution press release images have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Charizard and Eternatus Make Their Pokémon VMAX Debut in the New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield—Darkness Ablaze Expansion

​​​​​​​Sword & Shield—Darkness Ablaze introduces highly collectible cards including Charizard VMAX, as the fan favorite Charizard makes its Gigantamax form debut in the Pokémon TCG—just like in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games. In addition, Trainers will be able to pull more Pokémon from the Galar region as Pokémon VMAX, such as Centiskorch VMAX and Grimmsnarl VMAX in their Gigantamax forms, and the Legendary Pokémon Eternatus VMAX in its unique Eternamax form.

The full expansion includes the following:

• Seven Pokémon VMAX
• 14 powerful Pokémon V—plus nine full-art Pokémon V
• 17 Trainer cards and four full-art Supporter cards
• Three new Special Energy cards

Fans interested in playing with cards from the expansion before launch can do so by picking up the Sword & Shield—Darkness Ablaze Build & Battle Box, available through their local participating Pokémon TCG retailer starting August 1. Each box contains four Sword & Shield—Darkness Ablaze booster packs; a 23-card Evolution pack featuring key cards from current and prior sets, including one of four alternate-art promo cards; and a deck-building tip sheet.

Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box

Get ready for all new V and V-MAX Pokemon to join your roster! This all new set from The Pokemon Company introduces new cards such as Eternatus V and the highly anticipated Charizard V-MAX!

Each Elite Trainer Box comes with:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Darkness Ablaze booster packs
• 65 card sleeves
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Sword & Shield—Darkness Ablaze Expansion
• A Pokémon TCG rulebook

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Gorirander, Aceburn and Intereon plushies will appear at the Pokémon Center on Saturday, May 30th, 2020. They are the fully evolved form of the first partner Pokémon players choose in the Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Sword and Shield. Pokémon Center Online will start orders on Thursday, May 28th, 2020 at 10am. Pre-orders at the Pokémon Store on Amazon.co.jp start on May 0th, 2020 with sales starting on June 6th, 2020.


Kokogara, Mibrim, Yukihami and Korippo (Ice Face) will also be available at the Pokémon Centers on Saturday, June 13th, 2020 with orders starting at the Pokémon Center Online on Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at 10am! Pre-orders at the Pokémon Store on Amazon.co.jp start on June 13th, 2020 with sales starting on June 20th, 2020.

Be sure to collect these unique stuffed animals! The products may be postponed or cancelled depending on the situation. Due to the limited number of items, they maybe sold out during the pre-order period. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

Items:

Gorirander Plushie - 3520 yen
Aceburn Plushie - 3520 yen
Intereon Plushie - 3520 yen
Kokogara Plushie - 1815 yen
Mibrim Plushie - 1815 yen
Yukihami Plushie - 1815 yen
Korippo (Ice Face) Plushie - 1815 yen

Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/05/200529_p01.html and https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/05/200529_p02.html

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The Pokémon Center and LOGOS have collaborated to produce authentic outdoor goods and they will appear at Pokémon Center on Saturday, May 30th, 2020 and Saturday, August 8th, 2020! In this line of merchandise you'll find that Pokémon are drawn with dot illustrations. It's a stylish and functional design, so you can use it in a variety of different ways such as a child's room or balcony depending on your ideas! There will also be other outdoor goods made by the Pokémon Center. There is a full lineup of cool towels for the coming season, nalgene Bottle bottles, and bandanas for everyday use. Be sure to pack a variety of items and enjoy the outdoors with Pokémon!

Due to various reasons, some of these products, which were announced to be released on May 30th, 2020, have been postponed to August 8th, 2020.

At the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store, pre-orders for products with a (★) will be accepted starting on May 30th, 2020 and products with a (☆) be accepted from August 8th, 2020. Sales start on June 6th, 2020 for (★) products and August 15th, 2020 for (☆) products, but due to the limited number of products available, the available number of products may be reached at the time of pre-order. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

* Please Note: Depending on the situation, the release date may be postponed or canceled.

LOGOS OUTING EQUIPMENT:

Under the slogan "Enjoy Outing!", the company has a comprehensive outdoor brand that includes various products for camping, BBQ, and clothing that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. The company offers fashionable and practical outdoor styles and is gaining support from a wide range of age groups.

Items:

Item List:

LOGOS Healing Chair BL Pokémon - 5,500 yen (★)
LOGOS Tiny Chair BL Pokémon - 2,750 yen (★)
LOGOS Leisure Sheet and Picnic BL Pokémon - 3,850 yen (★)
LOGOS Leisure Sheet Pair BL Pokémon - 2,420 yen (★)
LOGOS Stacked Color Tough Table BL Pokémon - 3,300 yen (★)
LOGOS Design Cooler BL Pokémon - 3,630 yen (★)
LOGOS Lunch Cooler BL Pokémon - 2,750 yen (★)
LOGOS Fes Basket BL Pokémon - 6,050 yen (★)
LOGOS 4-fold Cushion Sheet BL Pokémon - 1,100 yen (★)
Cool Towel Pikachu Drawing Yellow - 880 yen (★)
Cool Towel Pikachu Drawing Navy - 880 yen (★)
nalgene Bottle Wide Mouth 0.5L Pikachu Drawing BU - 2,200 yen (★)
nalgene Bottle Wide Mouth 0.5L Pikachu Drawing GY - 2,200 yen (★)
nalgene Bottle Wide Mouth 0.5L Pikachu Drawing GN - 2,200 yen (★)
nalgene Bottle Wide Mouth 0.5L Pikachu Drawing CL - 2,200 yen (★)
nalgene Bottle Wide Mouth 1.0L Pikachu Drawing GY - 2,530 yen (★)
nalgene Bottle Wide Mouth 1.0L Pikachu Drawing OR - 2,530 yen (★)
Bandana Pikachu Drawing Yellow - 1,100 yen (★)
Bandana Pikachu Drawing Navy - 1,100 yen (★)
Big Towel Pikachu Drawing Beige - 5,500 yen (★)
Big Towel Pikachu Drawing Gray - 5,500 yen (★)
Stainless Steel Plate Pikachu Drawing Large - 1,760 yen (★)
Stainless Steel Plate Pikachu Drawing Small - 1,430 yen(★)
Stainless Steel Sierra Cup Pikachu Drawing - 1,540 yen (★)
Stainless Steel Cutlery Set with carabiner Pikachu drawing - 1,430 yen (★)
Cutting Board Pikachu Drawing - 1,650 yen (★)
LOGOS Popshade BL Pokémon for 2 people - 5,940 yen (☆)

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/04/200410_p01.html

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Center and LOGOS Collaborative Products

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85SYQ6C1gug