PokéNews (May 10): New mobile game with DeNA / Pokémon GO

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Today’s Pokémon news: new mobile game for Pokémon, in collaboration with DeNA, but also…

Pokémon GO
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Nidoqueen distribution (Japan)
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Game Freak
Pokémon Kids TV

New mobile game with DeNA

During the presentation of their latest financial results, DeNA announced that they are currently working on a Pokémon game for smart devices in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. We know absolutely nothing about it, just that it will be released by the end of the current Fiscal Year (so March 31st). More details about the game will be shared at a later date.

Source: Famitsu

Pokémon GO

Heads up for players in India: the beta version of the PokéStop nomination system is now live in your country. As always, it’s limited to level 40 Trainers only!

Source: Niantic (Twitter)

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Here’s pictures of some Pokémon Detective Pikachu merchandise available as prizes in SEGA Plaza arcade centers in Japan:

And here’s pictures of Detective Pikachu plushies (and a keyring) from Takara Tomy:

Source: SEGA / Takara Tomy (Twitter)

Nidoqueen distribution (Japan)

A new Pokémon distribution for Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon was announced. Players who attend the Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 (on June 8th and June 9th) will be able to get a special Nidoqueen for both games. That Nidoqueen is based on the one used by the champion of the Japan Championships 2018.

As usual, you can find more details about the Pokémon distributions for Pokémon Sun and Moon on this page, and those for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon on this page.

Here’s some pictures:

Speaking of the Pokémon Japan Championships 2019, here’s pictures of merchandise available for purchase at the event:

Source: Serebii / Famitsu

Pokémon Trading Card Game

A new set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game was announced in Japan. It’s called Miracle Twin, and it will be released on May 31st in Japan. Two new Starter Sets have also been announced. Here’s some pictures: