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Pokémon Timeless Adventure 'Seeing' Merch Announced — Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie Arrive August 8, 2026
The Pokémon Company unveils new entries in the Pokémon Timeless Adventure line celebrating the franchise's 30th Anniversary. The 'seeing' themed merch starring...
Pokémon Company Retail Sales 2025: $15.7 Billion Elevates Franchise to Sixth-Largest Licensor
The Pokémon Company reported $15.7 billion in retail sales for 2025, up $12 billion from 2024, solidifying its position as the sixth-largest global licensor. Analysis...
Pokécology English Release: The Pokémon Company Publishes 'An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology'
The Pokémon Company has released the English edition of Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, a 208-page book by Yoshinari Yonehara and illustrated by...
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Reopening Date Confirmed — Pikachu Sweets to Resume Service August 24 2026
The Pokémon Company has announced the scheduled reopening of Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo and its attached Pikachu Sweets outlet on August 24 2026 following renovations....
Pokémon TCG Facial Recognition: The Pokémon Company Rolls Out ID Measures at Five Japan Card Stores
The Pokémon Company will use facial recognition at five temporary Pokémon Card Stores in Japan to counter TCG scalping. Details on entry rules, linked ID measures, and...
Rare Nintendo E3 1998 Pokémon Footage Unearthed by Video Game History Foundation
Archival footage from Nintendo's E3 1998 presentation shows how Pokémon was introduced to Western audiences months before the North American release of Pokémon Red and...
Pokémon: Indigo League Coming to Disney Plus and Hulu — August 2026 Streaming Details
Disney confirms Pokémon: Indigo League will arrive on Disney+ and Hulu on August 7, 2026, with a DisneyXD marathon and additional broadcast schedule. Learn platform...
Pokemon Legends Z-A Lumiose City Can Badges Announced for Pokemon Center Japan
The Pokemon Company has revealed a new set of Lumiose City-themed can badges tied to Pokemon Legends Z-A, coming to Pokemon Center Japan on August 1, 2026 in A and B...
Uniqlo Pokémon UT Collection Available Now in Japan — Game Boy Pixel-Art T-Shirts for Pokémon's 30th Anniversary
Uniqlo has released a new Pokémon UT t-shirt collection in Japan featuring Game Boy-era pixel art and designs including the start screen, Pikachu, Mewtwo, Raichu and...
Pokemon TCG Pocket Ruler Of The Skies Expansion Announced for July 29, 2026
The Pokémon Company confirms Ruler Of The Skies expansion for Pokemon TCG Pocket, launching July 29, 2026, featuring Mega Rayquaza and a new suite of Mega Pokémon cards.
Japan LDP Forms Parliamentary Group to Tackle Trading Card Counterfeiting, Scalping and Money Laundering
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has announced a new parliamentary group to address counterfeit trading cards, scalping and money-laundering in a market driven...
Game Freak Documentary Leak Reveals Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Scrapped Designs from Nintendo DS Era
An internal Game Freak documentary for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl has surfaced online, exposing scrapped creatures and beta designs from the Nintendo DS development...
Hallmark Nintendo Ornaments 2026: Tears of the Kingdom Link, Mario, and Pokémon Arrive July 20
Hallmark's 2026 Nintendo ornament collection, featuring The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link, Fire Mario, Mario Kart Lakitu, Captain Pikachu, and Espeon...
LEGO Pokémon SMART Brick Hands-On: Pikachu Set and Charizard vs. Jolteon Details, Prices and Features
Hands-on coverage of LEGO's SMART Brick Pokémon sets: Pikachu Training House and Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle.
Pokémon Pokopia: Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest Runs July 19–27 on Nintendo Switch 2
The Pokémon Company has confirmed the Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest event for Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2, running July 19–27, 2026. Learn how to...
McDonald's Japan Pokémon 30th Anniversary Burgers: Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle Lineup
McDonald's Japan has launched a limited-time Pokémon 30th Anniversary burger collaboration featuring Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle–inspired sandwiches. Read...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Water-Type Event: Magikarp Tera Raid & Mass Outbreaks Through August 7, 2026
The Pokémon Company has launched a water-type special event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, featuring a Dragon-type Tera Raid against a Magikarp...
Nintendo Remakes: Why Nintendo Keeps Revisiting Its Classic Games
An authoritative look at Nintendo's long history of remakes, the differences between remakes and remasters, and the company's ongoing approach to revitalizing classic...
Pokemon King and Queen co-evolution Revealed — Project Rex Details from Game Freak Teraleak
Newly surfaced materials from the 2024 Game Freak Teraleak detail Project Rex (Pokemon King and Queen), revealing a planned co-evolution mechanic, card-themed...
Zorua's Hide-and-Sneak Contest: Pokémon Pokopia Limited-Time Event Runs July 19–27, 2026
The Pokémon Company announced Zorua's Hide-and-Sneak Contest for Pokémon Pokopia, a limited-time in-game event running July 19–27, 2026 offering special items and a...
Pokemon pricing leak reveals past consideration to raise Nintendo Switch game prices
An internal document from The Pokemon Company shows past discussions about increasing Pokemon game prices on Nintendo platforms and strategies to encourage players to...
U-Treasure Pokémon 30th Anniversary Necklaces Now Available for Pre-Order
U-Treasure has opened reservations for a five-design Pokémon 30th Anniversary necklace collection. Learn which Pokémon are featured, reservation windows, and how this...
Famitsu Japan Software Sales (Week of June 29, 2026): Rhythm Heaven Groove Debuts at No.1 on Nintendo Platforms
Weekly Famitsu sales breakdown for the week ending June 29, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove tops the Japanese chart on Nintendo platforms; full figures, platform...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Water-Type Event: Dragon‑Type Tera Raid vs. Magikarp and Summer Mass Outbreaks
The Pokemon Company has announced a Water‑Type special event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, running July 17–August 6, 2026, featuring a Dragon‑Type...
Switch 2 Famitsu Sales: Switch 2 Tops Japan Hardware Charts with 32,797 Units
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales report shows Switch 2 leading hardware charts and Rhythm Heaven Groove debuting at the top of software rankings. Full hardware and...
LEGO Pokémon Red Minifigure: Promotional Images Surface Ahead of Retail Launch
Clear promotional images of the LEGO Pokémon Red minifigure have appeared online. Learn what the shots reveal, reported sale timing, and how the figure ties into...
Rumor: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves Could Add 300 New Pokémon — What We Know
Centro Leaks claims Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves may introduce around 300 new Pokémon and a weather-based battle mechanic. We break down the verified context and...
Pokemon Winds And Waves Rumors: What Centro Leaks Claims About New Pokemon, MMOLite Features, and 2027 Release Window
A roundup of verified context and attributed leak claims about the rumored Pokemon Winds And Waves. Includes factual comparisons to past generations, platform context,...
LEGO Pokémon Rayquaza Set Leak: Zinnia Minifigure Reportedly Joins August 2026 Lineup
Leaked images circulating online reportedly show LEGO Pokémon sets featuring Rayquaza, Munchlax, Arcanine, and a Zinnia minifigure tied to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha...
Pokémon Trading Card Game resale: Nintendo and The Pokémon Company outline measures to curb bulk buying
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirms The Pokémon Company is taking concrete steps — including made-to-order sales and account verification with Japan's My...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Debuts at No.1 on Nintendo Switch eShop Charts (Week of July 4, 2026)
Rhythm Heaven Groove launches to the top of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 4, 2026, displacing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Full All Games...
Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia Bundle Now Available in Europe — Price, Features, and What's Included
Nintendo of Europe has released a Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia console bundle priced at £429.99. Learn what's included, developers, gameplay features, and...
Pokémon 30th Celebration expansion: full product lineup, release date, and promo cards revealed
The Pokémon Company International has revealed the full product lineup and release date for the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion, including Elite Trainer Box,...
Pokémon Center Singapore Preview: Official Merch Spotlight and Nintendo Switch Game Tie-Ins
A detailed look at the Pokémon Center Singapore preview image and how official merchandise aligns with Nintendo Switch titles from Game Freak. Coverage includes...
Pokémon Center SINGAPORE Special Edition Merchandise: Pikachu Bag Charms, T-Shirts and Prices for August 7, 2026 Drop
Pokémon Center SINGAPORE reveals second wave of Special Edition merchandise launching August 7, 2026, including three Pikachu bag charms (durian, kopi, pandan cake),...
Pokémon Center SINGAPORE Grand Reopening: Entry Ticket Schedule and Same-Day Admission (July 1–5, 2026)
Official admission schedule for Pokémon Center SINGAPORE's grand reopening week. Learn how advance reservations and same-day tickets will work from July 1–5, 2026 and...
Pokémon Center SINGAPORE Reopens at Jewel Changi Airport July 1, 2026 — Solgaleo Joins Pikachu as Store Symbol
Pokémon Center SINGAPORE reopens at Jewel Changi Airport on July 1, 2026, with a Solgaleo-themed façade, Vaporeon ocean event space, Singapore-inspired interiors, and...
Pokemon Center Singapore Renewal: New Tote Bag Merch Signals Ongoing Pokémon Brand Activity
Pokémon Center Singapore updated its merchandise lineup with a tote bag listing. Coverage of the listing, context on Pokémon Center operations, and how official...
Pokémon Center Singapore Merch Renewal August 2026: Tote Bag with Bag Charm
Pokémon Center Singapore refreshes its August 2026 merchandise lineup with a new branded tote bag and collectible bag charm. Coverage for collectors and Nintendo...
Pokémon Center Singapore Renewal: August 2026 T-Shirt Listing Appears
A new merchandise listing titled 'PokemonCenterSingapore-Renewal-August2026Merch-T-shirt' was published recently, tying the Pokémon Center brand to a possible August...
Pokémon Center Singapore Renewal: August 2026 Merch T-Shirt Post Signals New Official Merchandise
A recent Pokémon Center Singapore post labeled 'Renewal-August2026-Merch-T-shirt' highlights official Pokémon merchandise activity. Coverage of the image post, context...
Pokémon Center Singapore Renewal: August 2026 Merchandise T-Shirt Update
Coverage of a newly published Pokémon Center Singapore image tied to an August 2026 merchandise renewal, with context on Pokémon Center retail operations and ties to...
Pokemon Merch: How Pokémon Center and Official Merchandise Support Nintendo Switch Fans
A look at official Pokémon merchandise, Pokémon Center retail strategy, and how Pokémon merch ties into Nintendo Switch releases and promotion channels like Nintendo...
Pokémon Center Singapore Merchandise Renewal: NintendoSoup Coverage and What Fans Should Know
NintendoSoup published images showing Pokémon Center Singapore merchandise. Here’s a concise, factual breakdown of the coverage, the Pokémon Center brand, and how...
Pokémon Center Singapore Renewal August 2026: New Light Blue Merch Pouch Revealed
NintendoSoup reports a Pokémon Center Singapore renewal for August 2026, featuring a light blue merchandise pouch. Coverage includes context on Pokémon merch and...
Pokemon Center Singapore Renewal August 2026: New Green Merch Pouch Lands on NintendoSoup
Pokémon Center Singapore refreshed its merchandise lineup in August 2026 with a green pouch, showcased in a NintendoSoup post. Read verified details about the release,...
Pokémon Center Singapore Renewal: New August 2026 Merch Bag Charm Spotlight
NintendoSoup highlights renewed Pokémon Center Singapore merchandise, showcasing a Pikachu pandan cake bag charm. Coverage places the release in context of Pokémon...
Pokémon Center Singapore Renewal Confirmed — Pikachu 'Kopi' Bag Charm Arrives August 2026
NintendoSoup reports Pokémon Center Singapore will refresh its merchandise lineup in August 2026, including a Pikachu 'Kopi' bag charm. What collectors and Switch...
Pokémon Center Singapore Merch Renewal: Pikachu Durian Bag Charm Spotted in Recent NintendoSoup Post
A NintendoSoup image caption suggests renewed Pokémon Center Singapore merchandise featuring a Pikachu 'durian' bag charm. Background on Pokémon Center stores,...
Pokémon Center Singapore Merch Renewal: What the August 2026 SKU Update Means
A clear look at a recent Pokémon Center Singapore merchandise update, context on Pokémon merchandising, and how Game Freak titles on Nintendo Switch influence official...
Pokémon Center Singapore Renewal August 2026: Official Merch Update and What Fans Should Know
Pokémon Center Singapore publishes new 1500×1500 product imagery for an August 2026 renewal. Read an authoritative rundown of the official merchandise update, the...
Pokémon Playful Partners Pet Accessories Launch on Pokémon Center — Official Pokémon Merchandise
The Pokémon Company International has launched Pokémon Playful Partners, its first dedicated pet accessories line. Available exclusively at Pokémon Center in select...
Wish Upon A Jirachi Event Live in Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2 — June 23–July 8, 2026
The Pokémon Company has launched the Wish Upon A Jirachi event in Pokémon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2. Learn dates, participation requirements, and how to redeem...
Ranking Nintendo Switch Years: How 2017–2023 Shaped Nintendo's Modern Era
A year-by-year analysis of Nintendo's post-Switch era, summarizing major releases, release dates, and developer highlights from 2017 through 2023.
Inteleon 7-Star Tera Raid Live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet — Ice Tera Type Available Until June 25
The Pokémon Company has launched a limited 7-star Tera Raid event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet featuring an Ice-type Inteleon with the Mightiest Mark. Event details,...
Pokemon Champions Regulation M-B: Best and Worst New Mega Evolutions in the Latest Update
A focused look at Regulation M-B in Pokemon Champions: which new Mega Evolutions and Pokémon additions stand out, and how they fit into the competitive metagame.
Nintendo Data Breach Allegation: TINYpulse Employee Records Reportedly Targeted
A June 13, 2026 claim says an alleged hacker obtained TINYpulse data tied to Nintendo employees. This article summarizes the report, historical context including the...
Pokémon Center SINGAPORE Grand Reopening Merchandise Prices — What Fans Need to Know
Coverage of the Pokémon Center SINGAPORE grand reopening special-edition merchandise, context on Pokémon Center retail, and relevance to Nintendo Switch players and...
Pokémon Center Singapore Grand Reopening: Special Edition Merchandise Prices Reported
NintendoSoup has published the price list for the Pokémon Center Singapore grand reopening special edition merchandise. Read an industry-focused summary including...
Pokémon Center Singapore Grand Reopening Special Edition Merchandise Prices
Coverage of the Pokémon Center Singapore grand reopening special edition merchandise pricing, with context on the Pokémon franchise, developer Game Freak, and Nintendo...