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More Pokémon and a limited edition Pikachu are coming to Pokémon GO

Niantic has announced the much anticipated update to Pokémon GO that adds some Johto Region Pokémon to the game. Also, a limited edition Pikachu will be available all over the world and these Pikachu are wearing a festive hat to celebrate the Christmas season. More Pokémon and a limited editi...

Abareru-kun's Pokémon Sun/Moon Trade Journey

A new segment is scheduled to air on Gathering in the Pokémon House? called Abareru-kun's Pokémon Sun/Moon Trade Journey. Details of this new segment has been added to our Gathering in the Pokémon House? page. Abareru-kun's Pokémon Sun/Moon Trade Journey "Abareru-kun's Pokémon Sun/Moon Trad...

January 2017 Issue of CoroCoro Comics Packed with tons of Iwanko Based Extras

The January 2017 Issue of CoroCoro Comics will be packed with tons of Iwanko based extras when it's released on December 15th, 2016 on Japanese newsstands. ① Iwanko Enhancement Tools Serial Code A serial code is included with the issue that gives players items to help Iwanko. Different item...

More Pokémon Sun and Moon Plushies - December 23rd, 2016 - Pokémon Center

Starting on December 23rd, 2016, the Pokémon Centers in Japan will be stocking new plushies from Pokémon Sun and Moon. Bewear, Mimikyu, Alolan Marowak, Alolan Raichu and Alolan Meowth will all become available to purchase. More images of the plushies have been added to our Imageboard thread. ...

Jump Festa 2017

Jump Festa 2017 takes place on December 17th and 18th, 2016 at Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan. There will be a Pokémon booth where there will be lots of Pokémon Sun and Moon battles with special guests as well as giveaways. Voice actors Nobuhiko Okamoto (岡本 信彦) and Aoi Yūki (悠木 碧), who is known to...

Special-Edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino / 7,800 Starbucks stores turned into PokéStops or Gyms

Niantic and Starbucks have announced the Special-Edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino and that approximately 7,800 Starbucks stores in the United States will begin to turn into PokéStops or Gyms starting on December 8th, 2016. Hello, Starbucks! Trainers, We are happy to announce that Starbucks is ...

Sprint the first Pokémon GO United States partner

Niantic and Sprint announced at a combined press conference that 10,500 Sprint locations in the United States will become PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint as the first Pokémon GO United States partner Trainers, As we race towards 2017, we wanted to take a moment and thank you for your support. We’...

Pokémon GO Version 0.49.1 for Android and 1.19.1 for iOS / Sprint/Niantic Press Conference Announced

Niantic has released the patch notes for Pokémon GO and has updated the game to version 0.49.1 for Android and 1.19.1 for iOS. It was also announced that Sprint and Niantic will hold a joint press conference to discuss Pokémon Go and Sprint. Marcelo Claure, CEO of Sprint and John Hanke, CEO of Niant...

Battle of Alola (アローラビギニング)

The first online competition for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon has been announced. Battle of Alola (アローラビギニング) will take place from Friday, December 16, 2016, at 00:00 UTC, through Sunday, December 18, 2016, at 23:59 UTC. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competitions pag...

Influence of Pokémon Go on Physical Activity: Study and Implications

A study written by Althoff T, White RW and Horvitz E of the Computer Science Department, Stanford University and Microsoft Research was published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research on December 6th, 2016. The full study is available here. A summary of the studies findings are listed below. ...

Pokémon European International Championships: Final Call for Early Registration

The inaugural International Championships event occurs this Friday, marking the opening milestone of an all-new Play! Pokémon competitive season London, UK—6 December 2016—The Pokémon Company International have today released a promotional video of the previous Play! Pokémon season, which culmina...

Magearna Event Distribution - QR Code

As announced on November 17th, 2016, the Magearna event distribution QR Code for Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon is now available to use. Initially it was announced that this code would be available from December 5th, 2016 until March 5th, 2017 but the official Pokémon website now states that the code d...