Trainers,

The Pokemon Company recently announced that 2018 will be the year of Legendary Pokemon on its official blog.

The celebration is intended to be a “thank you” to loyal Pokemon players who have been committed to the franchise over all the years.

The Year will be celebrated With monthly legendary distributions taking place in the handheld games, special Legendary events in Pokemon GO and more.

J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International mentioned in the official blog
“As a thank-you to all the Trainers out there who have been so committed and passionate about Pokémon over the years, we want to make 2018 a legendary year

We’re offering fans a chance to access this powerful Legendary Pokémon across the brand while celebrating

their role in the franchise’s legacy”

As stated in the official Press Release, Pokémon GO players can also expect to see special promotions featuring Legendary Pokémon in 2018

In Addition to the Press Release, the TPC also released a video trailer

 

In the core games series, a monthly distribution system is taking place from February to November, using the following schedule:

  • February – Dialga & Palkia in GAME in the UK & Gamestop in the US
  • March – Regigigas and Heatran
  • April – Raikou and Entei
  • May – Xerneas & Yveltal
  • June – Shiny Zygarde
  • July – Tornadus & Thundurus
  • August – Kyogre & Groudon
  • September – Latios & Latias
  • October – Reshiram & Zekrom
  • November – Ho-Oh & Lugia

Fans seeking out for more info can visit 🙂 – https://www.pokemonlegendary.com/en-gb/