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[[file:Pokémon_Day_2018.png|thumb|Pokémon Day 2018 Logo]]
[[File:Pokémon_Day_2018.png|thumb|Pokémon Day 2018 Logo]]
Fans of the Pokémon world can expect much for the 20128 Pokémon Day, New Snapchat Lenses, and More, have been revealed for the Annual Celebration of all Things Pokémon on Feb. 27
In 2018, {{bp|Pokémon Day}} returns on February, 27th. The celebrations announced are as follows:


BELLEVUE, WA—Feb. 26, 2018—Pokémon Day, returns in 2018 on Feb. 27 with a number of new arrivals. Fans can now join Pokémon Day celebrations on social media with all-new Snapchat Lenses featuring the original first partner Pokémon, {{p:Bulbasaur}}, {{p:Charmander}}, and {{p:Squirtle}}.
*New Snapchat Lenses
The following are highlights of happenings this Pokémon Day from The Pokémon Company International.
For a limited time, there are new {{wp|Snapchat|Snapchat Lenses}} featuring the original {{bp|starter Pokémon}}, {{bp|Bulbasaur}}, {{bp|Charmander}}, and {{bp|Squirtle}} from the {{bp|Kanto}} region.


*Pokémon Center
{{bp|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Centers}} will be releasing a brand new line of larger scale figurines. {{bp|Charizard}} is featured as the first XD figurines, and the figurine shows Charizard use {{bp|Blast Burn (move)|Blast Burn}}.


New Snapchat Lenses
The Pokémon Center is joining in on the [https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/A_Legendary_Pok%C3%A9mon_year_announced_for_2018 Legendary Year] by featuring {{bp|Legendary Pokémon}} Pins. Fans can order the new {{bp|Dialga}} and {{bp|Palkia}} pins, with a set of pins being released each month through till November while supplies last. It can be shipped to US addresses.
Starting today and for a limited time, three new Snapchat Lenses featuring the first partner Pokémon from the Kanto region will start to roll out around the world, beginning with {{p:Bulbasaur}}. {{p:Charmander}} will arrive later, followed by {{p:Squirtle}}.


Pokémon Center
*Animation
Last year on Pokémon Day, the Pokémon Center revealed  Pokémon Gallery Figures—an exclusive line of premium display-ready figures. This year they will be releasing a brand new line of Larger scale figurines. {{p:Charizard}} is featured as the first-ever to be featured in the line of XD figurines, with the popular Fire-type Pokémon unleashing its Blast Burn move.
The latest animated Pokémon film, {{bp|M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!}}, will be available on {{bp|Pokémon TV}} for the first time for free. It will be available to view on the app, available for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android}}, and on Pokemon.com/TV for a week.


This is also the year of Legendary Pokémon, and on Pokémon Day, the Pokémon Center is joining in on the  celebration by featuring first of their kind Legendary Pokémon Pins. Starting today, fans can order new {{p:Dialga}} and {{p:Palkia pins}}, with a set of pins being released each month through Nov.(while supplies last). For information about these products, which can be shipped to US addresses, visit PokemonCenter.com.
*Pokémon GO
When out playing {{bp|Pokémon GO}}, trainers will be able to catch a special {{bp|Pikachu}} wearing a festive striped purple hat. This Pikachu will know the move {{bp|Present (move)|Present}} and will give players triple Stardust when caught. This event will last until Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. {{wp|Pacific Time Zone|PST}}.


Animation
*Social Media
Beginning today, the latest animated Pokémon film, {{bp:Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!}}, will be available on Pokémon TV for the first time. The popular movie will be available to view on the app, available for iOS and Android, and on Pokemon.com/TV for a week.
In addition to the Snapchat lenses, fans can use the hashtag, #PokemonDay.
 
Pokémon GO
When out playing the game, {{bp:Pokémon GO:Pokemon Games}} Trainers will be able to catch a special {{p:Pikachu}} wearing a festive striped purple hat. This Pikachu will know the move Present and will give players triple Stardust when caught. This event will last through Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. PST.
 
Social Media
In addition to the Snapchat festivities, fans can join in non the celebration by using the hashtag #PokemonDay. Fans might have their posts featured on the official Pokémon Day hub at www.Pokemon.com/PokemonDay, where more information about the day’s events can be found.

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Pokémon Day 2018 Logo

In 2018, Pokémon Day returns on February, 27th. The celebrations announced are as follows:

  • New Snapchat Lenses

For a limited time, there are new Snapchat Lenses featuring the original starter Pokémon, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle from the Kanto region.

  • Pokémon Center

Pokémon Centers will be releasing a brand new line of larger scale figurines. Charizard is featured as the first XD figurines, and the figurine shows Charizard use Blast Burn.

The Pokémon Center is joining in on the Legendary Year by featuring Legendary Pokémon Pins. Fans can order the new Dialga and Palkia pins, with a set of pins being released each month through till November while supplies last. It can be shipped to US addresses.

  • Animation

The latest animated Pokémon film, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, will be available on Pokémon TV for the first time for free. It will be available to view on the app, available for iOS and Android, and on Pokemon.com/TV for a week.

  • Pokémon GO

When out playing Pokémon GO, trainers will be able to catch a special Pikachu wearing a festive striped purple hat. This Pikachu will know the move Present and will give players triple Stardust when caught. This event will last until Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. PST.

  • Social Media

In addition to the Snapchat lenses, fans can use the hashtag, #PokemonDay.