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May 11, 2023

Pokemon News Round

Zacian and Zamazenta artist - Yusuke Omura, a freelance character designer on

Zacian and Zamazenta artist

- Yusuke Omura, a freelance character designer on multiple Pokemon games, created both Zacian and Zamazenta- he also created the design for trainer Marnie

Pokemon Sword and Shield sales in Spain

- best-selling Switch games at launch in Spain- they have beaten every other game, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Nintendo, Pokemon Company, and Game Freak comment on Sword and Shield crashes

- all three companies gave the same response

"We are aware of the errors that are caused when playing Pokemon Sword/Shield, as well as the reports where some mention their Nintendo Switch console or SD card is damaged because of said errors. We are worried for everyone. However, there's not a huge difference between the number of repair requests made to our company around November 22 against the number of repair requests made when other games are launched. So, our company could not confirm whether the bugs in Pokemon Sword and Shield are negatively affecting the game console and SD card. If there's a problem with your game console, please approach our customer support."

Pokemon X HARIO Lampwork Factory collab

- new collaboration with glass maker HARIO Lampwork Factory.- three variations on earring, piercing, or necklace designs- available at Pokemon Center stores in Japan starting Dec. 7th, 2019- full lineup is as follows:

Earrings Pikachu tail HARIO Lampwork Factory　7,150 yenPiercings Pikachu tail HARIO Lampwork Factory　7,150 yenNecklace Pikachu tail HARIO Lampwork Factory　6,600 yenEarrings Razz Berries HARIO Lampwork Factory　7,150 yenPiercings Razz Berries HARIO Lampwork Factory　7,150 yenNecklace Razz Berries HARIO Lampwork Factory　6,600 circleEarrings white clover and Pikachu HARIO Lampwork Factory　7,150 yenPiercings white clover and Pikachu HARIO Lampwork Factory　7,150 yenNecklace white clover and Pikachu HARIO Lampwork Factory　6,600 yenEarrings Kanade × Pikachu HARIO Lampwork Factory　7,150 yenPiercings Kanade × Pikachu HARIO Lampwork Factory　7,150 yenNecklace Kanade × Pikachu HARIO Lampwork Factory　6,600 yen

Pokemon X Fragment collab

- soon be available for sale at Shibuya PARCO- lineup includes a furry large black Pikachu plush, Fragment X Pokemon (Thunderbolt Project) Switch, pouch, and dock, Fragment Pikachu nanoblock, silver Pikachu figurines, and more

Contents of a Trainer's Bag product line

- available at Pokemon Centers in Japan starting Dec. 7th, 2019- full lineup is as follows:

OUTDOOR daypack RD　9,020 yenOUTDOOR daypack NV　9,020 yenOUTDOOR mini shoulder bag RD　4,400 yenOUTDOOR mini shoulder bag NV　4,400 yenFlat pouch GR　1,650 yenFlat Pouch TQ　1,650 yen3-pocket pouch　1,980 yenPass case PL　1,650 yenPass case GR　1,650 yenEco bag RD　1,320 yenEco bag NV　1,320 yenSoft Jacket for iPhone 8/7 / 6s / 6 PL　2,068 yenSoft Jacket for iPhone 8/7 / 6s / 6 GR　2,068 yenSoft Jacket for iPhone Xs / X PL　2,200 yenSoft Jacket for iPhone Xs / X GR　2,200 yenMulti Smartphone Cover RD　3,300 yenMulti smartphone cover NV　3,300 yenA4 clear file 2-sheets set OR_TQ　506 yenA4 clear file 2-sheets set GR_PL　506 yenB6 ring notebook　660 yenFolding mirror PL　1,100 yenFolding mirror GR　1,100 yenPetit towelg PL　418 yenPetit towel GR　418 yenHand towel Lucario　550 yenHand towel Rowlet　550 yenPouch Substitute Doll　2,200 yenPouch Rowlet　1,760 yenPouch PL　1,650 CirclePouch OR　1,650 yenMasking tape GR_PL　550 yenMasking tape OR_TQ　550 yenAssorted seal RD　550 yenAssorted seal NV　550 yenMini Letter Set GR_PL　550 yenMini Letter Set OR_TQ　550 yen

Psyduck PC cushion

- coming from Premium Bandai- comes with a Psyduck plush that's 45cm tall, as well as a keyboard arm rest

Pokemon Secret Club's Shiny Necrozma distribution extended

- extended to December 13th, 2019- some customers received their codes a few days later than the expiry date of rewards such as Shiny Necrozma- this is Pokemon Co.'s way of apologizing

Pokemon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution wallpaper

- available in PC or smartphone format- all sizes available in the gallery below