The Japanese Pokécology book that got quite a bit of online attention when it was announced will also be published in English! It details Pokémon biology with illustrated descriptions and will be released on April 21, 2026. You can use our Amazon affiliate link to pre-order it right now! This book and its vivid illustrations … Read more
Pokémon prizes from Banpresto have been revealed for the end of 2025 and beginning of 2026! These will be appearing in Japanese arcades in December and January. There are quite a few items, so make sure to scroll all the way down! Banpresto sometimes re-releases items, so not all of them may be new releases. … Read more
Fans of virtual pets may want to take a look at the Pokémon Friends Poké Ball, also known as the Poké Nade (‘nade’ coming from the verb ‘naderu’, to pet or rub), a new electronic device from Takara Tomy recently released in Japan. Although it might call to mind something like a Tamagotchi, the gameplay … Read more
These Pokémon plushies and assorted items will be popping up in Japanese arcades and game centers in November! It’s worth noting that Banpresto sometimes re-releases items, so there may be pieces of merchandise that have been previously released. Want to buy any of the goods below? Luckily, you don’t have to be in Japan. Our … Read more
It’s time for a holiday vacation! This year’s theme for holiday merchandise from the online Pokémon Center is a winter getaway. These goods will be available to buy in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K. While a German website was launched recently, it doesn’t currently have the new holiday goods. While we’ve … Read more
Although the Pokémon Center doesn’t have physical locations outside of Asia, not counting pop-up shops at events, the online website serves fans who want to order official merchandise in select countries. They have gradually expanded from offering goods to only the United States to also serving Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and now… Germany! … Read more