Pokemon News - Pikachu Parade, special Christmas Campaign in Singapore, Pokemon TCG Illustration Contest, Pokemon: Let's GO-themed Gravilogic Switchblades

Pikachu Parade for Hokuriku

- taking place at Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku on December 15th and December 16th, 2018

- parade will feature 13 Pikachu mascots marching through the shopping complex

Pokemon Company and Mercatus Malls special Christmas Campaign

- running until December 26th, 2018

- various Pokemon activities will take place at AMK Hub, Jurong Point, and Thomson Plaza in Singapore

- activities include Pikachu and Eevee Dance Parade and Meet and Greet, Pokemon Let’s GO Pikachu/Eevee demo, and carnival games

- check out more pics here

Pokemon Card Game Illustration GrandPrix Contest

- contest where fans have to submit their best and most creative Pokemon TCG illustrations

- runs from December 17, 2018 to March 31, 2019

- theme for the contest is “Scenery with Pokemon”

- Grand Prize (1 winner): 300,000 yen and the submitted illustration will turn into an official Pokemon TCG product

- Semi Grand Prize (1 winner): 100,000 yen

- Runner-ups (4 winners): 50,000 yen

- applicants who don't win anything may be approached to work as an official Pokemon TCG illustrator for Creatures

- contest will be judged by members of The Pokemon Company such as CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, and other employees

Gravilogic releasing Pokemon: Let's Go-themed Switchblades

- made to celebrate the release of Pokemon Let’s GO

- the design is a special pairing of Cherry and Yellowheart wood

- costs the same as the Basic Hardwood option

- more details here