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

*New Snapchat Lenses
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}}.

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.

*Animation
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.

*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}}.

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