What was revealed this Pokemon Day 2023?
Pokémon Day is here
With it came a flurry of interesting announcements, some of which we hit the nail on the head and some we weren't expecting at all! Let's get the rundown of what was announced this Pokemon Day:
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Expansion
We had a sneaking suspicion we'd be getting some DLC content for Scarlet & Violet, and we were right! This Autumn (Fall for those across the pond) we can expect to see the first DLC from The Hidden Treasures of Area Zero! First up we're going on a school trip to the land of Kitakami in The Teal Mask! In Part 2 of this DLC extravaganza, we're going to study as an exchange student at Blueberry Academy in the The Indigo Disk! We're really excited to see some familiar Pokemon show their faces once again, as well as meet the new Legendaries Ogerpon and Terapagos!
Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic
The Pokemon Company are re-releasing the original TCG in a sleek new box with three ready-to-play decks and a kitted out playzone. Expected to release in late 2023, the price range is currently 35000¥ (around £214) and is said to last for a lifetime! If you want to read more on this, check out our dedicated blog here!
Pokemon Sleep
Get ready to game in your sleep with Pokemon Sleep! This is essentially a sleep tracking app with perks, to promote good rest for all you Trainers out there. You'll meet up with Snorlax for your nightly slumber, and depending on the type of sleep you have will result in different Pokemon showing up for naptime! It's a fun and interactive way to keep healthy in the digital age!
New Paradox Pokemon
Swooping into Scarlet & Violet in style are Paradox forms of Suicune and Virizion! Get ready to meet Walking Wake, a Water/Dragon type Pokemon who's bipedal form is a fresh take on Suicune! But dont forget about Iron Leaves, a Grass/Psychic Paradox form of Virizion. We believe they will be tailored to which game you chose, so be sure to pair up with a pal from both versions to complete that Pokedex!
Pokemon Concierge
A total wild card this Pokemon Day was the upcoming Netflix series - Pokemon Concierge! A stop-motion series reminiscent of Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas, we're going to be following Haru's story! Haru is a concierge at the Pokemon Resort, and we will be with her each step of the way as she interacts with unique Pokemon and their owners who visit the resort. We don't currently have a release date as of yet, but we did get a look at the adorable Psyduck who will be coming along with us!
Other Exciting Announcements:
- Pokémon Cafe Remix: We're going to see Sprigatito, Quaxly and Fuecoco added alongside receiving a free in-game outfit for Chef Greninja!
- Pokémon UNITE Content: Zacian is joining the Pokemon Unite roster, and if you use the code POKEMONDAY you'll unlock a dapper good boy outfit!
- Pokémon GO+: We saw the re-introduction of the Pokemon Plus accessory! This is a small Poke Ball shaped device that will link with both Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon GO!
