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'''Pokémon Rocks America''' was a Pokémon tour which took place in 2003, 2004, and 2005 in the United States. | '''Pokémon Rocks America''' was a Pokémon tour which took place in 2003, 2004, and 2005 in the United States. | ||
It featured [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] tournaments, video presentations, activities, demonstrations of new [[Pokémon games]], and previews. The tour allowed attendants to download hidden features onto their games, notably the [[Eon Ticket]], [[AuroraTicket]], and [[MysticTicket]]. The tour also had games, contests, a live stage show, and a Pokémon VW Beetle on display. | It featured [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] tournaments, video presentations, activities, demonstrations of new [[Pokémon games]], and previews. The tour allowed attendants to download hidden features onto their games, notably the [[Eon Ticket]], [[AuroraTicket]], and [[MysticTicket]]. The tour also had games, contests, a live stage show, fully costumed Pokémon characters, and a Pokémon VW Beetle on display. | ||
A stamped version of {{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Lugia|29}} from the {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} Trading Card Game expansion was given away as a promotion to attendees of the 2005 events. Other items, such as large {{p|Lugia}} figures, were handed out as prizes for certain games. | A stamped version of {{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Lugia|29}} from the {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} Trading Card Game expansion was given away as a promotion to attendees of the 2005 events. Other items, such as large {{p|Lugia}} figures, were handed out as prizes for certain games. | ||
2003 dates and locations: | |||
*October 25th, 2003 - St. Louis, MO | |||
::Union Station | |||
*November 8th, 2003 - Houston, TX | |||
::Houston Space Center | |||
*November 15th, 2003 - San Diego, CA | |||
::Balboa Park | |||
The 2003 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website ([http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/pastnews1003.html source]). | |||
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::Seattle Center Exhibition Hall | ::Seattle Center Exhibition Hall | ||
All | All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday ([http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5732.html source]). | ||
2005 dates and locations: | |||
*September 17th, 2005 – San Jose, CA | *September 17th, 2005 – San Jose, CA | ||
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All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday ([http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2005-08-09/pokemon-rocks-america-2005 source]). | All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday ([http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2005-08-09/pokemon-rocks-america-2005 source]). | ||
The 2005 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website. | |||
The 2005 tour saw live karaoke contests on stage, demos of [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Dash]], and shirts with the Rocks America logo and plush dolls including the [[Generation III]] starters for sale. | The 2005 tour saw live karaoke contests on stage, demos of [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Dash]], and shirts with the Rocks America logo and plush dolls including the [[Generation III]] starters for sale. |
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Pokémon Rocks America was a Pokémon tour which took place in 2003, 2004, and 2005 in the United States.
It featured TCG tournaments, video presentations, activities, demonstrations of new Pokémon games, and previews. The tour allowed attendants to download hidden features onto their games, notably the Eon Ticket, AuroraTicket, and MysticTicket. The tour also had games, contests, a live stage show, fully costumed Pokémon characters, and a Pokémon VW Beetle on display.
A stamped version of Lugia from the EX Unseen Forces Trading Card Game expansion was given away as a promotion to attendees of the 2005 events. Other items, such as large Lugia figures, were handed out as prizes for certain games.
2003 dates and locations:
- October 25th, 2003 - St. Louis, MO
- Union Station
- November 8th, 2003 - Houston, TX
- Houston Space Center
- November 15th, 2003 - San Diego, CA
- Balboa Park
The 2003 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website (source).
2004 dates and locations:
- October 9th, 2004 - Atlanta, GA
- Lenox Square outdoor parking lot
- October 16th, 2004 - Minneapolis, MN
- North parking lot of the Mall of America
- October 23rd, 2004 - Seattle, WA
- Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday (source).
2005 dates and locations:
- September 17th, 2005 – San Jose, CA
- McEnery Convention Center
- October 1st, 2005 -- Phoenix, AZ
- Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center
- October 8th, 2005 – Dallas, TX
- Dallas Market Hall
- October 15th, 2005 – Chicago, IL
- Navy Pier
- October 22nd, 2005 – Boston, MA
- Bayside Expo Center
All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday (source).
The 2005 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website.
The 2005 tour saw live karaoke contests on stage, demos of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness and Pokémon Dash, and shirts with the Rocks America logo and plush dolls including the Generation III starters for sale.
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