BELLEVUE, Wash. — July 31, 2024 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced the premiere of “Pokémon: Trainer Tour,” a brand-new series streaming around the world on Prime Video and The Roku Channel beginning today. Developed in-house at The Pokémon Company International and produced with production partner The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), “Pokémon: Trainer Tour” is the latest entertainment series to be released as part of the brand’s commitment to delivering engaging content for fans to experience the Pokémon brand in unique ways.
In this heartfelt new series, show hosts and popular content creators Meghan Camarena (also known as Strawburry17) and Andrew Mahone (also known as Tricky Gym) meet and mentor aspiring Trainers looking to foster connections with family and friends through their love of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), highlighting the ever-growing Pokémon community. “Pokémon: Trainer Tour” invites fans to learn more about the beloved Pokémon TCG alongside Camarena and Mahone as they travel across the U.S. in an electrifying Pikachu-themed tour bus. Fans can take a closer look at “Pokémon: Trainer Tour” in a new trailer on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
“‘Pokémon: Trainer Tour’ is a first-of-its-kind entertainment series for The Pokémon Company International, spotlighting individuals from Pokémon’s incredibly diverse fan base. While the Trainers recount their own unique life experiences in each episode, they all share a love for the Pokémon brand and Pokémon TCG. We hope that this passion extends to our viewers, providing a glimpse of what it means to be part of the Pokémon community,” said Andy Gose, senior director of media production at The Pokémon Company International. “This series offers fans an inside look into the varied experiences and heartfelt stories of some of the Trainers who make up the diverse array of Pokémon fans, and we’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to showcase how connections are fostered through the Pokémon TCG.”
Fans can stream “Pokémon: Trainer Tour” on Prime Video and The Roku Channel beginning today. Those interested in learning more about the series can also watch the first episode on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
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About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.