PokéNews (June 4): Pokémon Trading Card Game / Pokémon GO
Today’s Pokémon news: new sets for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Japan, but also…
- Pokémon GO
- Pokémon Sun and Moon (anime)
- Pokémon merchandise
- Pokémon Kids TV
- Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?!
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Today, two new sets for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Japan were revealed via retailers listings:
- Alter Genesis (releasing on September 9th): features no less than 95 cards, including Solgaleo, Lunala, Dialga, Palkia, and more;
- High Class Pack 2019 (releasing on October 4th), including over 173 cards. Each pack contains a total of 12 cards (as opposed to 5 for the usual packs), including a Pokémon GX Cards, and special shiny Energy cards.
Source: Serebii
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced not one, but 4 Legendary Raid Hours for June, with each one featuring a Legendary Pokémon appearing in greater number. While they’re running, there will be an increase in ★★★★★ raids.
The Legendary Raid Hours will take place from 6PM to 7PM local time on the following days:
- June 5th and June 12th: Cresselia, the Lunar Pokémon
- June 19th and June 26th: Kyogre, the Sea Basin Pokémon
Source: Niantic
Pokémon Sun and Moon (anime)
Here’s the preview for the next episode of the Pokémon Sun and Moon anime series, airing this Sunday in Japan:
Pokémon merchandise
Here’s pictures of some more Pokémon merchandise from Japan:
Source: The Pokémon Company
Pokémon Kids TV
Here’s the latest video from the Pokémon Kids TV YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJeTPRxYpeA
Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?!
Here’s the preview for the next episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?!, airing this Sunday in Japan: