New Pokémon merchandise from Takara Tomy coming in August 2025

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A small selection of new Pokémon goods from Takara Tomy have been revealed for August. These will be available in Japan and the new merchandise includes plushies, Mon Colle items and new Poké Peace goods. If you’re looking to purchase or pre-order goods from Takara Tomy from overseas, we recommend our website sponsor Meccha Japan! … Read more

Pikachu-esque Pokémon abound in the next Mass Outbreak event!

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An electrifying new event will be taking place soon in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! A new Mass Outbreak event has been announced and it features many generations’ “Pikachu equivalents”, since any new set of games needs a new Electric rodent mascot! Details for the Electric Pokémon Mass Outbreak event The Mass Outbreak event will … Read more

Rellor and Rabsca — Origin of Species

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In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Rellor Rellor is a Bug-type Pokémon whose name is “Roller” backwards. This name lends itself well to its basis on a dung beetle. There are many kinds of dung beetle species but the … Read more

Banpresto Pokémon releases for July 2025

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Banpresto has revealed the Pokémon items that will be hitting arcades and game centers in Japan next month! Please note 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 website … Read more