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Johto Pokémon coming to Pokémon Go / Trading, Real-world Events and PvP Battling Later in 2017

Niantic has announced numerous updates are coming to Pokémon Go in 2017 starting with Johto Pokémon coming to the game later this week. In an interview with Niantic CEO John Hanke, Waypoint confirmed that Trading, Real-world Events and PvP Battling will hopefully be added to the game later in 2017. ...

Ash and Friends Move to Disney XD

As announced in November of 2016, the English dub anime's transition over to Disney XD from Cartoon Network continues on February 11th, 2017 when Pokémon the Series: XY Episode 1 airs on the channel and subsequent episodes of the XY series will air daily. Details about when Pokémon the Series: Sun a...

Pokémon Go Valentine’s Day 2017 Event

Niantic has announced a special event for Valentine’s Day 2017 where players can get double the amount of Candy. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Us! Trainers, With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we couldn’t think of a sweeter time to double the amount of Candy you’ll earn every time ...

Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku Member Rina Matsuno has died at age 18

Shiritsu Ebisu Chūgaku (私立恵比寿中学) member Rina Matsuno (松野莉奈) has died at age 18 on February 8th, 2017. The official website had posted that she was unable to attend a performance in Osaka with the group on February 7th, 2017 due to illness. Although she was taking medical treatment at her home in Tok...

Pokémon Sun and Moon: The Official Alola Region Pokédex and Postgame Adventure Guide

The Pokémon Company International has revealed that the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon: The Official Alola Region Pokédex and Postgame Adventure Guide will be available for purchase at various retailers on March 3rd, 2017 in North America. The hardcover version of the book will retail for $39.99USD wh...

Saori's Kairiky - Event Pokémon Distribution

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced a tie-in Event Pokémon Distribution with an advertising campaign for Pokémon Sun and Moon with Olympic Gold Medalist Saori Yoshida (吉田 沙保里) that began in late January 2017. Saori is a highly decorated Japanese freestyle wrestler and the commerc...

Pokémon TCG: Sun and Moon Expansion Promos at Toys R Us

The official Pokémon website has announced that participating Toys R Us stores will be giving away a Cosmog foil promo card and a Sun and Moon TCG Expansion collector's album in store on February 4th, 2017 between 12 and 2pm. The event is open to kids ages 6-up and adult collectors while supplies la...

Exceptional Growth for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Germany throughout 2016

The Pokémon Company International announced that it has achieved exceptional sales figures at retail in Germany throughout 2016 for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Last week they also announced that there was record breaking sales in the UK. THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES EXCEPTIONAL...

Pokémon GO Has Grossed $1 Billion Worldwide

According to a new report from the app analytics company Sensor Tower, Pokémon GO has surpassed $1 billion in worldwide gross revenue on the App Store and Google Play combined. Pokémon GO has become the fastest mobile game in the history of the app stores to reach this milestone. The chart below ...

Nintendo's Consolidated Results / Pokémon Sun and Moon sell 14.69 million copies

Nintendo revealed its Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended December 2015 and 2016 report which revealed that the Pokémon franchise significantly helped Nintendo's fiscal results. From November 18th, 2016 to December 31st, 2016, Pokémon Sun and Moon sold a combined 14.69 million units world...

2017 International Challenge February

The third online competition for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon has been announced. 2017 International Challenge February will take place from Friday, February 24, 2017, at 00:00 UTC, through Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 23:59 UTC. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competi...

3rd Global Mission Details Announced - Trade Pokémon at the GTS!

The Pokémon Global Link website announced the details for the 3rd Pokémon Sun and Moon Global Mission. "Trade Pokémon at the GTS!" will take place from January 30th, 2017 until February 14th, 2017 at 00:00 UTC. Participate in the New “Trade Pokémon at the GTS!” Global Mission The “Trade Poké...