May Giveaway: Win a Mega Dragonite plushie from Japan!

One of the new Mega Evolutions from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Mega Dragonite, already has a plush version thanks to Takara Tomy! And this month our website sponsor Meccha Japan has kindly supplied us with one to give away to a lucky reader! We have reached out to April’s winner — make sure to check your … Read more

May 2026 Pokémon Banpresto releases

New Pokémon plushies and other goods have been shown off by Banpresto ahead of their May releases! These will be appearing in Japanese arcades and game centers throughout the month. As a reminder, Banpresto will sometimes re-release previous items. Want to buy any of the goods below? Luckily, you don’t have to be in Japan. … Read more

San-ei reveals Pokémon All Star Collection 31 and Mascot series 9

Toy manufacturer San-ei Boeki has revealed upcoming Pokémon merchandise coming to Japan in July! There will be new line-ups to their Pokémon All Star Collection series and All Star Collection Mascot plush keychain series. Want to buy any of the goods below? Luckily, you don’t have to be in Japan. Our website sponsor Meccha Japan … Read more

Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion announced for the Pokémon TCG

The Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion for the Pokémon TCG has been officially announced and it will be released on July 17, 2026! It features Mega Evolved Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Z-A and its DLC, including Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex. In total, the expansion features: Card previews … Read more

May events in Pokémon GO and Mega Mewtwo X and Y’s debut

Things are heating up in Pokémon GO as we approach summer — fans can take part in Lechonk Community Day in May, catch Flittle and Espathra for the first time, Mega Evolve Falinks and prepare for the debut of Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y during Pokémon GO Fest 2026! Lechonk stars in May’s … Read more