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Review: Monster Crown: Sin Eater for Nintendo Switch
Monster Crown: Sin Eater is presented as a satisfying, open-ended Pokémon-like experience, with depth that comes from its systems and exploration. The review highlights how the game encourages varied play and continuing engagement.
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Pokémon 30th Anniversary to Feature “Eating” With New Pokémon Timeless Adventure Goods Launching May 14
As part of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, new “Pokémon Timeless Adventure” merchandise themed around “tasting/eating” will be released on May 14. Items include designs featuring starters such as Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip.
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Adds New Expansion Pack "Surging Sparks" (Hadou Beat) on April 28 Featuring Mega Lucario and More
Pokemon TCG Pocket (Pokepoke) received a new expansion pack titled "Hadou Beat" (Wave/Surge Beat) on April 28 for Android and iOS. The pack is themed around battle and introduces a range of new cards including Mega Lucario and Mega Sceptile as headliners, alongside other featured Pokemon.
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Suntory BOSS Coffee Launches Pokémon 30th Anniversary Campaign with Three Inspired Jackets Starting June 1
Suntory Beverage & Food is running a tie-up campaign between its BOSS canned coffee brand and the Pokémon 30th anniversary, kicking off June 1. The campaign gives customers a chance to win special "Boss Jackets" (Bosu Jan) titled "New Discovery! Boss Jacket inspired by Pokémon Zukan," with three variants each inspired by one of the original Kanto starter Pokémon — Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.
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Shiny Volcanion Distribution for Pokemon Legends: Z-A Begins via Pokemon Home
Pokemon Legends: Z-A players can earn a shiny Volcanion in Pokemon Home by completing Pokedex objectives. The distribution is set to start as part of the game’s Pokemon Home campaign.
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Pokémon Champions Developer Responds to Technical Criticism, Says It’s “Tried to Do Our Best”
The developer of Pokémon Champions addressed technical criticisms, acknowledging concerns and stating that the team has “truly tried to do our best.” No additional specific fixes or timelines were mentioned in the report.
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FamilyMart Japan Launches "Poko a Pokemon" Collaboration with Exclusive Merchandise and Drinks
FamilyMart Japan is holding a limited-time collaboration campaign with "Poko a Pokemon," featuring a lineup of original exclusive products. The campaign includes themed frappes (frappés) based on characters such as Ditto and Pikachu, as well as puzzle keychains featuring those beloved characters. A preview of physical product samples has already been shared ahead of the campaign's general rollout.
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Shiny “Rare Color Variations” Appear in Raids and the Wild During Pokémon GO’s “Steel’s Resolve 2026” — Key Points from the Akita Broadcast
Niantic’s Pokémon GO event “Hagane no Ichi/Ine… 2026” is reported to feature an “ultra-rare shiny color variation” that can appear both in raids and in the wild. The article also highlights the event’s important details for the Akita local broadcast.
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Suntory Launches Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collaboration with Exclusive Merchandise Campaign and Special Party Pack
Suntory Beverage & Food has kicked off a Pokémon 30th anniversary tie-up campaign themed around "partners/companions" (相棒), beginning April 27. The campaign, titled "Dream and Adventure! Win Partner Goods! Campaign," gives consumers a chance to win original Pokémon merchandise via lottery. Alongside the campaign, Suntory also released a special "Ouchi Drink Bar Party Pack" on April 28, priced at 1,392 yen (tax excluded), which includes an original Pokémon rubber coaster.
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Shiny Prize Announced for Completed Pokédexes in Pokémon HOME
A new Pokémon HOME event offers a shiny reward for players who complete the Pokédexes for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with the details centered on finishing those entries in the HOME service.
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Re-ment Announces New Pokemon Figure Series Featuring Mewtwo Bursting Out of Frames and Decorated Pikachu & Luxray
Re-ment has revealed a new Pokemon figure lineup centered on a striking "breaking out of the frame" concept, with Mewtwo as the hero pose leaping beyond its decorative border. The series also highlights elaborately ornamented figures of Pikachu and Luxray, continuing Re-ment's tradition of detailed, display-ready Pokemon collectibles.
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Shiny Volcanion Now Officially Available via Pokemon HOME Pokedex Completion Reward
Pokemon HOME is distributing a Shiny Volcanion as a Mystery Gift reward to players who complete the in-app Soft Dex (Software Pokedex) for Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This marks the first time a Shiny Volcanion has been made available through legitimate means — the mythical Pokemon's shiny form was previously so elusive it spawned widespread fake glitch rumors among fans.
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Pokemon GO Adds ~13,000 AED Locations as PokéStops Across Japan in Partnership with the Japan AED Foundation
Niantic and The Pokémon Company have announced a partnership with the Japan AED Foundation, bringing approximately 13,000 real-world AED (automated external defibrillator) installation sites into Pokemon GO as in-game PokéStops. The rollout begins May 1, 2026, with locations appearing gradually across Japan. The initiative aims to raise public awareness of AED placement nationwide by mid-July 2026.
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Gasto x Pokémon 30th Anniversary Campaign: “Yurayura Acrylic Stands” Feature All Three Launch Pokémon
Gasto, operated by Skylark Restaurants, is running a Pokémon 30th anniversary campaign from April 23 to June 17. The article highlights a “yurayura acrylic stand” lineup featuring all three of the game’s launch Pokémon gathered together.
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Pokémon TV Anime Reveals New Character Navii and Opening/Ending Theme Info for Wonder Voyage
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions announced details for the new Pokémon anime chapter Wonder Voyage, launching May 22. The update includes materials for the new character Navii and information on the opening theme and ending theme.
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GEO game sale starts April 25 with Pokemon Z-A, Fantasy Life i, Digimon Taisei and more priced from ¥3,278
A GEO stores and online sale begins April 25, featuring titles such as Pokemon Z-A, Fantasy Life i, and Digimon Taisei priced at ¥3,278. Elden Ring and Persona 5 Royal are listed at ¥2,728.
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Pokémon Apparel Goes on Sale at Don Quijote, Featuring T-Shirts With Monster Ball Embroidery
Don Quijote released Pokémon-themed clothing, including T-shirts with Monster Ball embroidery on the sleeves. The lineup includes designs featuring characters such as Mimikyu and Ditto.
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Takara Tomy Releases Pocket Monsters Pyo Pyo Metamon Plush Toy on April 25
Takara Tomy will launch the plush toy “Pocket Monsters Pyo Pyo Metamon” on April 25. It is priced at 5,280 yen.
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Pokemon Pokopia Sableye Event Begins Next Week
A Sableye-focused event for Pokemon Pokopia starts next week, challenging players to search for red crystal fragments as part of Sableye’s Gem Hunt.
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Hallmark Unveils 2026 Anime and Video Game Ornaments Including Pokemon and Jujutsu Kaisen
Hallmark’s 2026 Dream Book is now available, featuring holiday ornaments themed around popular anime and video games. The lineup includes series such as Pokemon and Jujutsu Kaisen.
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Pokemon Pokopia Patch Addresses Pokemon Center Relocation
The latest Pokemon Pokopia update is now available, with several event-related changes that specifically affect the Pokemon Center buildings, including adjustments tied to the relocation of the center.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket Announces Next Expansion Featuring a Fan-Favorite Pokémon
Pokémon TCG Pocket’s upcoming expansion will highlight a fan-favorite Pokémon as a featured focus for the next release.
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Pokémon Champions Ver. 1.0.3 Update Released With Full Patch Notes
The Pokémon Champions Ver. 1.0.3 update is now live. The article provides the complete patch notes, detailing the changes included in this version.
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Pokémon Pokopia Updated to Version 1.0.4 With Improvements and Fixes
Pokémon Pokopia has been updated to version 1.0.4. The update includes improvements and fixes as part of the latest maintenance release.
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GameStop’s Power Packs reportedly reuse the same Pokémon card sets to drive repeat purchases
A report claims GameStop’s Power Packs are structured to sell the same Pokémon cards repeatedly to customers, prompting concerns about how the packs encourage repeat buying.
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The Pokémon Company Responds After Disqualifying a Player’s Win for an “Unsportsmanlike” Pop-Off
The Pokémon Company has issued a response following controversy after it removed a player’s win in Pokémon Go, citing “unsportsmanlike” behavior related to a “pop-off.”
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March 2026 USA Sales: A Pokémon-Powered Switch 2 Overtakes the PS5 After Five Years
U.S. sales for March 2026 reportedly show Nintendo’s Switch 2, driven by a Pokémon title, surpassing the PlayStation 5 for the first time in about five years.
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Takara Tomy to Release Pokemon Pokopia Toys, Including New Moncolle Items
Takara Tomy announced eight Pokemon Pokopia toys, with five of them joining its Moncolle collection. Details on the remaining items were also outlined in the announcement.
1 source·Apr 17
Pokémon and Zelda-Style Game Pickmos Removed From Steam After Publisher Action
The PC game Pickmos, described as a Pokémon and Zelda-like rip-off, has been taken down from Steam following intervention by its publisher.
1 source·Apr 17
Pokémon Champions updates tournament guidelines to allow collecting entry fees to cover 운영 costs
The tournament guidelines for Pokémon Champions have been updated to permit charging entry fees as compensation for operating expenses. The change appears aimed at accommodating communities where offline event culture is common.
1 source·Apr 17
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Target Will Sell Pokémon 30th Anniversary Pop Tarts, Trapper Keepers, and Lip Smackers
For Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, Target plans to stock multiple themed products, including Pokémon Pop Tarts, Trapper Keepers, and Lip Smackers, along with other related items like Caboodles.
1 source·Apr 15
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Pokémon Pokopia Announces Bulbasaur Jump Rope Event With a Special Contest
In Pokémon Pokopia, players can do a Bulbasaur jump rope minigame after building a habitat for the character. A new special contest tied to this feature is set to begin in April, with details to follow.
1 source·Apr 15

Coverage

Review: Monster Crown: Sin Eater for Nintendo Switch

Pokémon 30th Anniversary to Feature “Eating” With New Pokémon Timeless Adventure Goods Launching May 14

Pokemon TCG Pocket Adds New Expansion Pack "Surging Sparks" (Hadou Beat) on April 28 Featuring Mega Lucario and More

Suntory BOSS Coffee Launches Pokémon 30th Anniversary Campaign with Three Inspired Jackets Starting June 1

Shiny Volcanion Distribution for Pokemon Legends: Z-A Begins via Pokemon Home

Pokémon Champions Developer Responds to Technical Criticism, Says It’s “Tried to Do Our Best”

FamilyMart Japan Launches "Poko a Pokemon" Collaboration with Exclusive Merchandise and Drinks

Shiny “Rare Color Variations” Appear in Raids and the Wild During Pokémon GO’s “Steel’s Resolve 2026” — Key Points from the Akita Broadcast

Suntory Launches Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collaboration with Exclusive Merchandise Campaign and Special Party Pack

Shiny Prize Announced for Completed Pokédexes in Pokémon HOME

Re-ment Announces New Pokemon Figure Series Featuring Mewtwo Bursting Out of Frames and Decorated Pikachu & Luxray

Shiny Volcanion Now Officially Available via Pokemon HOME Pokedex Completion Reward

Pokemon GO Adds ~13,000 AED Locations as PokéStops Across Japan in Partnership with the Japan AED Foundation

Gasto x Pokémon 30th Anniversary Campaign: “Yurayura Acrylic Stands” Feature All Three Launch Pokémon

Pokémon TV Anime Reveals New Character Navii and Opening/Ending Theme Info for Wonder Voyage

GEO game sale starts April 25 with Pokemon Z-A, Fantasy Life i, Digimon Taisei and more priced from ¥3,278

Pokémon Apparel Goes on Sale at Don Quijote, Featuring T-Shirts With Monster Ball Embroidery

Takara Tomy Releases Pocket Monsters Pyo Pyo Metamon Plush Toy on April 25

Pokemon Pokopia Sableye Event Begins Next Week

Hallmark Unveils 2026 Anime and Video Game Ornaments Including Pokemon and Jujutsu Kaisen

Pokemon Pokopia Patch Addresses Pokemon Center Relocation

Pokémon TCG Pocket Announces Next Expansion Featuring a Fan-Favorite Pokémon

Pokémon Champions Ver. 1.0.3 Update Released With Full Patch Notes

Pokémon Pokopia Updated to Version 1.0.4 With Improvements and Fixes

GameStop’s Power Packs reportedly reuse the same Pokémon card sets to drive repeat purchases

The Pokémon Company Responds After Disqualifying a Player’s Win for an “Unsportsmanlike” Pop-Off

March 2026 USA Sales: A Pokémon-Powered Switch 2 Overtakes the PS5 After Five Years

Takara Tomy to Release Pokemon Pokopia Toys, Including New Moncolle Items

Pokémon and Zelda-Style Game Pickmos Removed From Steam After Publisher Action

Pokémon Champions updates tournament guidelines to allow collecting entry fees to cover 운영 costs

Target Will Sell Pokémon 30th Anniversary Pop Tarts, Trapper Keepers, and Lip Smackers

Pokémon Pokopia Announces Bulbasaur Jump Rope Event With a Special Contest

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Coverage

Review: Monster Crown: Sin Eater for Nintendo Switch

Pokémon 30th Anniversary to Feature “Eating” With New Pokémon Timeless Adventure Goods Launching May 14

Pokemon TCG Pocket Adds New Expansion Pack "Surging Sparks" (Hadou Beat) on April 28 Featuring Mega Lucario and More

Suntory BOSS Coffee Launches Pokémon 30th Anniversary Campaign with Three Inspired Jackets Starting June 1

Shiny Volcanion Distribution for Pokemon Legends: Z-A Begins via Pokemon Home

Pokémon Champions Developer Responds to Technical Criticism, Says It’s “Tried to Do Our Best”

FamilyMart Japan Launches "Poko a Pokemon" Collaboration with Exclusive Merchandise and Drinks

Shiny “Rare Color Variations” Appear in Raids and the Wild During Pokémon GO’s “Steel’s Resolve 2026” — Key Points from the Akita Broadcast

Suntory Launches Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collaboration with Exclusive Merchandise Campaign and Special Party Pack

Shiny Prize Announced for Completed Pokédexes in Pokémon HOME

Re-ment Announces New Pokemon Figure Series Featuring Mewtwo Bursting Out of Frames and Decorated Pikachu & Luxray

Shiny Volcanion Now Officially Available via Pokemon HOME Pokedex Completion Reward

Pokemon GO Adds ~13,000 AED Locations as PokéStops Across Japan in Partnership with the Japan AED Foundation

Gasto x Pokémon 30th Anniversary Campaign: “Yurayura Acrylic Stands” Feature All Three Launch Pokémon

Pokémon TV Anime Reveals New Character Navii and Opening/Ending Theme Info for Wonder Voyage

GEO game sale starts April 25 with Pokemon Z-A, Fantasy Life i, Digimon Taisei and more priced from ¥3,278

Pokémon Apparel Goes on Sale at Don Quijote, Featuring T-Shirts With Monster Ball Embroidery

Takara Tomy Releases Pocket Monsters Pyo Pyo Metamon Plush Toy on April 25

Pokemon Pokopia Sableye Event Begins Next Week

Hallmark Unveils 2026 Anime and Video Game Ornaments Including Pokemon and Jujutsu Kaisen

Pokemon Pokopia Patch Addresses Pokemon Center Relocation

Pokémon TCG Pocket Announces Next Expansion Featuring a Fan-Favorite Pokémon

Pokémon Champions Ver. 1.0.3 Update Released With Full Patch Notes

Pokémon Pokopia Updated to Version 1.0.4 With Improvements and Fixes

GameStop’s Power Packs reportedly reuse the same Pokémon card sets to drive repeat purchases

The Pokémon Company Responds After Disqualifying a Player’s Win for an “Unsportsmanlike” Pop-Off

March 2026 USA Sales: A Pokémon-Powered Switch 2 Overtakes the PS5 After Five Years

Takara Tomy to Release Pokemon Pokopia Toys, Including New Moncolle Items

Pokémon and Zelda-Style Game Pickmos Removed From Steam After Publisher Action

Pokémon Champions updates tournament guidelines to allow collecting entry fees to cover 운영 costs

Target Will Sell Pokémon 30th Anniversary Pop Tarts, Trapper Keepers, and Lip Smackers

Pokémon Pokopia Announces Bulbasaur Jump Rope Event With a Special Contest

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