[Log-in Bonus] As compensation for the network connection issues that impacted the game on December 7th, all players can now claim the following as special Log-in Bonus: Gem x50 (available until January 10th)
[Event] Rosa’s Party, featuring Rosa and Siebold alongside new story battles, will kick off soon
Rement is releasing another pair of Pokemon Candy Toy items in Japan. First up is the Pokemon Nap Basket series, which launches March 9th, 2020 for 600 yen. The lineup includes Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Alolan Vulpix, Pichu & Pichu, Jigglypuff, and Vileplume.
Following that is a series called Pokemon Terrarium Collection: Four Seasons. This features six Poke Ball terrariums with at least one Pokemon inside. The series hits Japan on March 23rd, 2019 for 800 yen, and will feature Sylveon, Pikachu & Froakie, Wartotle, Lucario, Vulpix, and Alolan Vulpix.
Nintendo Co., Ltd., Creatures Inc., and Game Freak Inc. have applied for a new trademark in Japan. The trademark is for Bakuen Walker, with Bakuen meaning “bombfire” in English. The trademark applies to trading card games, video game machines, toys, dolls, board games, dice, and more.
Looking for a bit of glitz and glamour for your Pokemon GO avatar? Niantic has just added in a set of Pearl Earrings, which are free. No reason for their inclusion was given, and we also don't know how long they'll be around for. Might as well grab them now incase they disappear!
We featured the Fragment and Pokemon Co. Thunderbolt Project Switch quite some time ago, which is definitely one of the rarest official Switch designs out there. Today we get a new batch of pics that give us a better look at the hardware, as well as the packaging. Hit up the gallery above for a closer look!
Takara Tomy Pokemon Punitto Friends
- Pikachu, Eevee, and Snorlax Punitto Friend toys will launch on January 30th, 2020 in Japan
Pokemon Center Trainer's Bag merch
- can now be pre-ordered directly from Amazon Japan
- shipping December 14th, 2019
Pokemon Center X HARIO Lampwork Factory accessories
- can now be pre-ordered directly from Amazon Japan
- shipping December 14th, 2019
Pokemon GO has been updated to Ver. 0.161.2 (Android) / Ver. 1.127.1 (iOS). This seems to be a minor update, and the only patch notes available mention 'bug fixes,' and that's it. If anymore information comes out about this update, we'll make sure to add details to this post.
Becoming the champion of the Galar region opens up a ton of things you can do in the world to keep your adventure in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield going. From catching legendary Pokemon, to capturing unique, shiny variations of Pokemon, this is what the game offers after the credits roll.
Pokemon Morpeko plushes and Galar starter dolls
- seeing release on Jan. 1st, 2020 at Pokemon Center locations and Pokemon Center Online
- Morpeko Full and Starving standard size plushes and mascots
- plushes are priced at 1,815 yen each, while the mascots will run for 1,210 yen each
- second wave due out January 11th, 2020, and includes Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble
- plushes will cost 1,320 yen while the mascots are priced at 1,078 yen
- third wave on January 18th, 2020
- lineup includes standard size plushes for Galarian Zigzagoon, Galarian Linoone, Obstagoon, and Galarian Weezing
- each plush will cost 2,200 yen except for Obstagoon, which will retail for 2,970 yen
Pokemon Sword sell-out
- Pokemon Sword has sold out at Japanese retailer Yodobashi Camera
- this includes retail locations and online
- retailer still has stock of Pokemon Shield and the Pokemon Sword and Shield Double Pack
Pokemon TCG essential items
- exclusive to Pokemon Center/Store locations in Japan, as well as Amazon Japan
- line will launch December 19th, 2019
- lineup includes the following:
Pokemon TCG Flip Deck Case Berry’s forest, Ghost’s castle Castle 2,200 yen
Pokemon TCG Flip Deck Case Berry’s forest, Ghost’s castle Forest 2,200 yen
Pokemon TCG Flip Deck Case NeonColor 2,200 yen
Pokemon TCG Deck Shield Berry’s forest, Ghost’s castle Castle 792 yen
Pokemon TCG Deck Shield Berry’s forest, Ghost’s castle Forest 792 yen
Pokemon TCG Deck Shield NeonColor 792 yen
Pokemon TCG Rubber Play Mat Berry’s forest, Ghost’s castle Castle 2,750 yen
Pokemon TCG Rubber Play Mat Berry’s forest, Ghost’s castle Forest 2,750 yen
Pokemon TCG Rubber Play Mat NeonColor 2,750 yen
“Snorlax Yawn” merch
- to be sold at Pokemon Center/Store locations in Japan, and through Amazon Japan
- due out Dec. 21st, 2019
- lineup includes the following:
Cushion Blanket 4,180 yen（★）
Tissue Box Cover 3,630 yen（★）
Mini Tote Bag 3,630 yen（★）
PC Tablet Case 2,860 yen（★）
Multi Smartphone Cover 3,520 yen（★）
Soft Jacket for iPhone 8／7／6s／6 2,068 yen（★）
Soft Jacket for iPhone X(s) 2,068 yen（★）
Face Shape Cookie 1,080 yen
Plush 2,200 yen（★）
Mascot Snorlax 1,210 yen（★）
Mascot Wooloo 1,210 yen（★）
YOJO TAPE 715 yen（★）
A4 Clear File 264 yen
Pouch 1,760 yen（★）
Acrylic Stand Charm Snorlax and Scorbunny 990 yen（★）
Acrylic Stand Charm Wooloo and Sobble 990 yen（★）
Acrylic Stand Charm Hoothoot and Grookey 990 yen（★）
Acrylic Stand Charm Glameow and Flareon 990 yen（★）
Badge Sticker Snorlax and Scorbunny 605 yen（★）
Badge Sticker Wooloo and Sobble 605 yen（★）
Badge Sticker Hoothoot and Grookey 605 yen（★）
Badge Sticker Glameow and Flareon 605 yen（★）
Toothbrush Stand Snorlax 550 yen（★）
Toothbrush Stand Grookey 550 yen（★）
Toothbrush Stand Scorbunny 550 yen（★）
Toothbrush Stand Sobble 550 yen（★）
Sealable Lunch Container Drawstring Pouch 2,420 yen（★）
Food Pot 2,750 yen（★）
Mini Blanket for lap 3,850 yen（★）
Snorlax Feet Slipper 2,750 yen（★）
Snorlax Loungewear 5,500 yen（★）
Hand Towel Grookey 550 yen（★）
Hand Towel Scorbunny 550 yen（★）
Hand Towel Sobble 550 yen（★）
Items marked（★） will be available on Amazon Japan
Ditto merch
- available at Pokemon Center/Store locations in Japan
- check out more items here
Nintendo has sent out an email to those in Japan who own Pokemon Sword and Shield, and it contains a special message from director Shigeru Ohmori. Check out the full email below, as translated by NintendoSoup.
“Are you enjoying your journey in the Galar region?
Everyone, are you tackling the gyms in your path to become the Champion? Also, I’m wondering if you are enjoying your time in the Wild Area where many Pokemon appear?
The Galar region was an idea conceived by many members of our development team. We wanted to make this a game all kinds of people could enjoy, regardless of their play style.
I hope you will cooperate with your friends and other trainers from around the world in Max Raid Battles, have fun in camps and try visiting other tents, and enjoy the various ways of playing the games through online and local play with your friends!”
