Pokémon, Van Gogh Museum collab in the works

A collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the Amsterdam-based Van Gogh Museum is underway, according to a teaser video released on Tue...

Pokémon x Hatsune Miku collaboration to release daily unique art, music

After unveiling all the artwork, Project Voltage will then start releasing 18 brand-new music tracks featuring Hatsune Miku on Sept. 29 at 7...

Universal Studios Japan unveils its first-ever Pokémon-themed food for Halloween

The Studio Stars Restaurant within the park will offer a captivating Pokémon-themed menu with a particular focus on Ghost-type Pokémon, such...

Japan is getting a live-action TV series based on ‘Pokémon Red,’ ‘Pokémon Green’

TV Tokyo has teamed up with The Pokémon Company on an original live-action drama series based on the classic ‘90s games “Pokémon Red” and “P...

Pokémon Go Fest 2023 kicks off in New York City

After catching ‘em all in London and Osaka, Japan, Pokémon Go Fest 2023 is now set to kick off in New York City on Friday. Key details: Firs...

Alabama correctional officer arrested for Pokémon cards theft

“Hardy has been terminated… He has tarnished our agency and the image of all law enforcement,” said Calhoun County Sheriff...

The Pokémon Company chooses Honolulu for World Championships 2024, donates $200K to Maui wildfire relief

The Pokémon Company has officially announced its venue for 2024’s Pokémon World Championships, as well as its donation plans to help victims...

‘Your Name’ studio produces anime to commemorate 1st Pokémon World Championships in Japan

The Japanese film studio behind several Makoto Shinkai films has recently produced a short anime to commemorate this year’s Pokémon World Ch...

ENHYPEN are Pokémon trainers in new collaborative single ‘One and Only’

K-pop boy group ENHYPEN has released a new single titled “One and Only” in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. About the collaboration: ...

‘Pokémon Sleep’ gameplay introduced in new video

The Pokémon Company recently released a video that introduces the gameplay of its highly anticipated app “Pokémon Sleep.” About the video an...

Japanese man allegedly hired to steal 1,500 Pokémon cards from Tokyo store

A Japanese man who was allegedly hired to steal around 1,500 Pokémon cards from a store in Tokyo was arrested on Tuesday. About the crime: I...

Japanese man accused of stealing $15,000 worth of Pokémon cards

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Tokyo after allegedly swiping Pokémon trading cards worth thousands of dollars. What happened: Yūki Muraka...

‘Squirtle Lane’: Las Vegas property company names streets after Pokémon characters

A new housing development in Las Vegas is making headlines for its streets named after Pokémon characters. Property company Harmony Homes de...

‘Pikachu-chu’: Pikachu-themed train in Japan goes viral

A bright yellow Pikachu-themed train has gone viral on Instagram. On May 15, travel vlogger Billy Biehl (@billybiehl) uploaded a short video...

Teen disqualified from Pokémon tournament for laughing upon being asked his pronouns

A teenage player was disqualified from a Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina, after an exchange with a judge r...

Ash Ketchum voice actor ‘could not speak’ during final ‘Pokémon’ anime recording

Rica Matsumoto, the veteran Japanese voice actor behind Ash Ketchum in the “Pokémon” anime, admitted she experienced difficulty completing t...

‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ trailer sees two new trainers in place of Ash Ketchum

With Ash Ketchum and Pikachu now in the rearview mirror, the Pokémon Company released the trailer for upcoming show “Pokémon Horizons: The S...

‘Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’ gym leaders reimagined in pixel art goes viral

A Japanese artist has gone viral for creating a GIF that features several “Pokémon Scarlet” and “Pokémon Violet” gym leaders using pixel art...

Ash’s Japanese voice actor of 25 years performs viral remix of original Pokémon theme song

The Japanese voice actor of Ash Ketchum from the long-running “Pokémon” anime recently went viral for her live performance of the series’ or...

‘Pokémon’ fans are not happy with Team Rocket parting ways before series finale

Team Rocket, the iconic villainous group bent on world domination in the “Pokémon” anime, is no more, and longtime fans of the f...

‘Pokémon’ final episode will see return of Ash’s original rival from pilot

After 25 years, Ash Ketchum’s original rival from the “Pokémon” anime’s pilot is set to make an appearance as the show comes to a close with...

‘Portlandia’ co-creator Jonathan Krisel might direct ‘Detective Pikachu’ sequel

Jonathan Krisel, co-creator of the popular sketch comedy TV series “Portlandia,” is reportedly in talks to direct the live-action sequel of ...

‘Use Rest’: ‘Pokémon Sleep’ mobile game will track your sleeping habits

The Pokémon Company has revealed its first trailers for the highly anticipated “Pokémon Sleep” mobile game.  Initially announced in 2019, fa...

‘Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’ DLC announced

A DLC for The Pokémon Company’s main series games “Pokémon Scarlet” and “Pokémon Violet” was announced on Monday, Pokémon Day. The upc...

Netflix drops first trailer for stop-motion animated series ‘Pokémon Concierge’

On Monday, Netflix released a teaser trailer for their upcoming stop-motion animated series titled “Pokémon Concierge,” created ...

UK artist takes on challenge to tattoo all 151 1st Gen Pokémon on fans for charity

A British tattoo artist has challenged himself to tattoo all 151 1st Generation Pokémon on fans to raise money for Blue Cross, a U.K.-regist...

Look: AI recreates Pokémon as Studio Ghibli characters

Images of Pokémon generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in the style of Studio Ghibli have gone viral. On Tuesday, Facebook page The Ar...

Pro Pokémon player opens real-life Pokémon gym in NYC

Competitive Pokémon player Wolfe Glick has taken Pokémon fandom to a whole new level by creating a real-life Pokémon gym in New York City. G...

‘Kadabra, return’: Pokémon Company to print first Kadabra card in over 20 years

The Pokémon Company is releasing the psychic-type Pokémon Kadabra back into the wild of its trading card game after a ban of almost two deca...

Artist designs Poké Balls for all 151 Gen 1 Pokémon

An artist has caught the attention of Reddit users with a reimagination of Poké Balls that look like the Pokémon inside them. Reddit user u/...

Poll: Japanese gamers’ top 50 favorite Pokémon from ‘Scarlet and Violet’

Japanese gaming website Game With conducted a poll between Dec. 16 and Dec. 23 to find out which Pokémon is the most popular monster in the...

Ash Ketchum, Pikachu pass the torch to new ‘Pokémon’ protagonists after 25 years

After 25 years in the spotlight, Pikachu and trainer Ash Ketchum will no longer be the protagonists of the “Pokémon” TV series. On Friday, t...

This Slowpoke sofa is perfect for lazing like a Slaking or sleeping like a Snorlax

Slowpoke, a Pokémon famously known for being goofy and laid-back, has joined the roster of Japanese furniture maker Cellutane’s comfortable ...

Ash Ketchum finally becomes the greatest Pokémon trainer in the world

Character Ash Ketchum has made “Pokémon” history in the “Pokémon Journeys” anime by defeating the undefeated Galar champion Leon in a full ...

Oklahoma man busted for selling fake Pokémon cards nationwide

Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, arrested local resident Michael McCoy on Tuesday for allegedly selling fake Pokémon cards across the country. V...

Robber gives motive for stealing Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! cards on his way out of Seattle Chinatown store

Pink Gorilla Games, a 17-year-old video game store in Seattle’s Chinatown International District, fell victim to an armed robbery on Monday...