Pokémon in Figures - Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Ending March 2024
The Pokémon Company updated their Pokémon in Figures page listing some statistics as of the end of March 2024. The Pokémon Trading Card game sold 11.9 billion cards during the fiscal year for 2023/2024 bringing the total number of cards produced to over 64.8 billion, meaning that 18.36% of the o...
Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE 18 Types/Songs
A collaboration project between Hatsune Miku, a virtual singer developed by Crypton Future Media, and Pokémon created by The Pokémon Company, began on August 31st, 2023. The project is called Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE 18 Types/Songs. Using the 18 different Pokémon types as a ...
Play! Pokémon Live Competitions Return for 2022
The Pokémon Company has announced that for the first time in nearly two years, Play! Pokémon Live competitions are back and players can earn Championship Points toward an invitation to the 2022 Pokémon World Championships in London, England. Competitors must adhear to the COVID-19 policy which requi...
The Pokémon Company International - 2021 Sales Info for Europe - 25th Anniversary Year
The Pokémon Company International announced sales data for 2021 in Europe which was also the 25th anniversary of the franchise. The brand had a stellar year especially with the Pokémon Trading Card Game. THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL SEES SALES SOAR IN 25TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR FOR POKÉMON TRADIN...
Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational
The official Pokémon website has announce the Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational will take place on August 13th, 2021 to August 15th, 2021 and will feature the top 8 Video Game and TCG players from around the world. Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational Features Celebrated Pokémon ...
Play! Pokémon Events Canceled through May 14th, 2020
The official Pokémon website has posted a notice that all sanctioned Play! Pokémon events are canceled through May 14, 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus spreading around the world. Our list of COVID-19 canceled Pokémon Events has been updated with this announcement. Important Update Regarding P...
Pokémon Carnival - Hong Kong Times Square
The Pokémon Company International has announced a new Pokémon Carnival at Hong Kong's Times Square where visitors will be able to get their picture taken with Pikachu, play Pokémon themed stall games and also play the Pokémon video games. Date: May 1st, 2018 until June 10th, 2018 Time: 10am ...
Entry Restrictions at the 2016 World Championships / Play! Pokémon Changes in 2017
The official Pokémon website has announced that for the 2016 World Championships that take place in San Francisco from August 19th until August 21st, 2016, the general public will be unable to attend due to limited venue space. Fans wishing to see the World Championships are being told to watch ...
Pokémon at Origins Game Fair 2016 - June 15th to June 19th, 2016
The official English Pokémon website has announced that an official Pokémon area will be setup at the Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio from June 15th until June 19th, 2016. Attendees will be able to play in official Video Game and TCG tournaments and can earn Championship Points in some of the co...
Singapore Summer 15 Shiny Rayquaza Banned from Official Play
The Summer 15 Shiny Rayquaza that was distributed in Singapore from May 5th, 2015 until July 31st, 2015 via serial codes has been banned from official Video Game tournaments and events. The official Japanese Pokémon Global Link website made the announcement on January 21st, 2016 but it had previousl...
Pokémon Celebrates 20 Years of Gotta Catch ’Em All - Press Releases
Pokémon Celebrates 20 Years with Ad in Super Bowl 50 Celebration of iconic brand will continue throughout 2016 with special products and events BELLEVUE, Wash.—January 12, 2016— Pokémon is thrilled to announce that 2016 will be a year-long celebration of the past, present, and future of the 20...
2016 Video Game Championship Format Announced
The format for the 2016 Video Game Championship season was announced on the official Pokémon website on December 9th, 2015. As of January 1, 2016, players competing in Play! Pokémon video game competitions will need to follow these new rules and regulations when building their teams and during battl...
2014 Pokémon World Champions
The 2014 Pokémon World Champions were crowned on August 17th, 2014 for both the Video Game and TCG tournaments. No details about the location for next years Worlds location was announced which is usually revealed during the closing ceremonies. There was also no new information for upcoming games...
Associated Press Interviews TPCi's Rob Novickas and 2013 VG Champions
The Associated Press interviewed The Pokémon Company International's Spokesman Rob Novickas who revealed that the tournament has given out over two million dollars in scholarships since 2004. Thousands of Pokémon Trading Card and Video Game fans have flocked to Washington D.C. to battle it out for a...
Victini and Xerneas confirmed to be support Pokémon in Super Smash Bros
Victini and Xerneas have been confirmed to be support Pokémon in the upcoming Super Smash Bros for the Nintendo Wii U. Masahiro Sakurai (桜井政博), Director of the games, posted on Miiverse that Victini's Victory Star boosts the attack of whoever throws the Poké Ball and also prevents flinching while Xe...
Play! Pokémon 2015 TCG Season Format Rotation
The official Pokémon website has announced the Play! Pokémon 2015 Season TCG Format Rotation. The rotation rules go into effect on September 3, 2014 but the 2015 season started on July 14, 2014. Additional expansions become legal three weeks after they are released in the United States. Stand...
United Kingdom National Championship 2014 Results
The 2014 Pokémon UK National Championships were held on May 24th, 2014 and May 25th, 2014 in Manchester, England. Below are the results from the competitions. “HELLO, MISTER PRESIDENT!” POKÉMON EUROPEAN QUALIFIERS HEAD TO WASHINGTON, DC, FOR THE 2014 POKÉMON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Competitors f...
Pikachu's Thunder in Super Smash Bros
Pikachu's Thunder has been confirmed to be included in the upcoming Super Smash Bros for the Nintendo Wii U. Masahiro Sakurai (桜井政博), Director of the game, posted a screenshot on Miiverse of Thunder and how it works. Pic of the day. Pikachu's Thunder now starts off with a thundercloud that de...
Pokémon Spring Regional Championships 2014 - US and Canada
The official Pokémon website has revealed the dates and locations for the Pokémon Spring Regional Championships. Tournaments will be held in cities across the United States and Canada in April of 2014. The Regional Championships is part of a title-event series where players compete for the title of ...
Opinion Article - Pokémon MMORPG: The Game Nintendo and Game Freak Refuse to Make
Many fans of Pokémon have discussed the possibility of Pokémon transitioning into a MMORPG but the discussion rarely gets past the point of "It would be awesome!" or "It would suck!". This article lists some of the points that would help the Pokémon franchise transition into a MMORPG. It is an e...
