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* A Pokémon Mela (lit. ''Pokémon Fair'') was held in {{wp|Delhi}} on three occasions | * A Pokémon Mela (lit. ''Pokémon Fair'') was held in various cities starting in 2023: | ||
** The first Mela was held in {{wp|Delhi}} on three occasions: November 17–19, December 2–3, and December 9–10, 2023. The events included a Pokémon quiz and dance show, {{p|Pikachu}} meet and greet, a photo panel with Pokémon Christmas tree decorations, a coloring and craft corner, a screening of the [[Pokémon anime]], and a [[Pokémon GO]] rally and PvP area. Free goodies were also given out at the events, including sunvisors, Pokémon Funbooks, and stickers. Additionally, a social media campaign included plushies of Pikachu, {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Riolu}}, and {{p|Yamper}} as prizes.<ref>[https://in.portal-pokemon.com/special/event/pokemon_mela_delhincr/ 2023 Pokémon Mela in Delhi NCR] - The official Pokémon Website in India ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231114060135/https://in.portal-pokemon.com/special/event/pokemon_mela_delhincr/ archived])</ref> | |||
** The second Mela was held in {{wp|Pune}} from May 17-19, 2024. The events included a Pokémon Go Booth, Pikachu Dance Performance and Meet & Greet, Photo Zone, Kids Activities and Craft Corner, a Pokémon Quiz, and more.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C6LtWf2rfXq/ Instagram post by @_pokemonofficialindia]</ref> | |||
* A Pikachu Meet & Greet event was held at {{wp|Mumbai Marathon|TATA Mumbai Marathon 2024}}, during the Mirchi Get Active Expo. The events included meeting Pikachu, challenging games, and Pokémon GO activities.<ref>[https://in.portal-pokemon.com/topics/event/meet_pikachu_in_mumbai_at_tmm_2024_-_mirchi_get_active_expo.html Meet Pikachu in Mumbai at TMM 2024 - Mirchi Get Active Expo!] - The official Pokémon Website in India</ref> | |||
* ''[[M23|Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle]]'' had a special screening in {{wp|Mumbai}} at {{wp|PVR Cinemas|PVR ICON}} {{wp|Infiniti Mall|Infiniti Andheri}}, on February 11, 2024. The movie had four showtimes and was screened only in the English dub. Moviegoers could participate in a "meet-and-greet" with Pikachu, and received special goodies.<ref name="M23PVRInsta"/><ref name="M23PVRTwitter"/><ref name="M23PVR"/> | * ''[[M23|Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle]]'' had a special screening in {{wp|Mumbai}} at {{wp|PVR Cinemas|PVR ICON}} {{wp|Infiniti Mall|Infiniti Andheri}}, on February 11, 2024. The movie had four showtimes and was screened only in the English dub. Moviegoers could participate in a "meet-and-greet" with Pikachu, and received special goodies.<ref name="M23PVRInsta"/><ref name="M23PVRTwitter"/><ref name="M23PVR"/> | ||
* | * Pokémon India was announced as one of the official partners of the {{wp|Indian Premier League}} {{wp|Cricket (sport)|cricket}} team {{wp|Mumbai Indians}} for the {{wp|2024 Indian Premier League|2024 season}} on March 19, 2024.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/mumbaiindians/p/C4swTL3s42l/ Instagram post by @mumbaiindians and @_pokemonofficialindia] ([https://archive.is/eL1xV archived])</ref><ref>[https://in.ign.com/pokemon/203933/news/pokemon-and-mumbai-indians-announce-new-partnership-for-ipl-2024-season Pokemon and Mumbai Indians Announce New Partnership for IPL 2024 Season] - IGN India ([https://web.archive.org/web/20240323201325/https://in.ign.com/pokemon/203933/news/pokemon-and-mumbai-indians-announce-new-partnership-for-ipl-2024-season archived])</ref> | ||
* On March 28, 2024, it was revealed that Pikachu would be making appearances at {{wp|Wankhede Stadium}} in Mumbai during all 7 home games of the Mumbai Indians for this season.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C5DHusZNqMR/ Instagram post by _pokemonofficialindia] ([https://archive.is/bjSx8 archived])</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/official.pokemon.india/posts/pfbid02BR3Ta5KqC89Qog4piNndn4USSfh5GqgkGTzcHYf5AHpGgbdJtedvprs53E8Lx5nTl Facebook post by Pokémon India] ([https://archive.is/w0PmB archived])</ref><ref>[https://in.ign.com/pokemon/204346/news/you-can-meet-pikachu-wearing-mumbai-indians-jersey-at-wankhede-stadium-on-these-dates Meet Pikachu Wearing a Mumbai Indians Jersey at Wankhede Stadium] - IGN India ([https://web.archive.org/web/20240330070830/https://in.ign.com/pokemon/204346/news/you-can-meet-pikachu-wearing-mumbai-indians-jersey-at-wankhede-stadium-on-these-dates archived])</ref> | ** On March 28, 2024, it was revealed that Pikachu would be making appearances at {{wp|Wankhede Stadium}} in Mumbai during {{wp|Mumbai Indians in 2024#Fixtures and results|all 7 home games of the Mumbai Indians for this season}}.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C5DHusZNqMR/ Instagram post by _pokemonofficialindia] ([https://archive.is/bjSx8 archived])</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/official.pokemon.india/posts/pfbid02BR3Ta5KqC89Qog4piNndn4USSfh5GqgkGTzcHYf5AHpGgbdJtedvprs53E8Lx5nTl Facebook post by Pokémon India] ([https://archive.is/w0PmB archived])</ref><ref>[https://in.ign.com/pokemon/204346/news/you-can-meet-pikachu-wearing-mumbai-indians-jersey-at-wankhede-stadium-on-these-dates Meet Pikachu Wearing a Mumbai Indians Jersey at Wankhede Stadium] - IGN India ([https://web.archive.org/web/20240330070830/https://in.ign.com/pokemon/204346/news/you-can-meet-pikachu-wearing-mumbai-indians-jersey-at-wankhede-stadium-on-these-dates archived])</ref> | ||
** On April 18, 2024, a Social Media Giveaway campaign was held on the official Pokémon India Instagram account ([https://www.instagram.com/_pokemonofficialindia/ @_pokemonofficialindia]), for tickets to the MI matches at Wankhede Stadium on May 3, 6, and 17.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C532k-hyYyv/ Instagrgam post by @_pokemonofficialindia]</ref><ref>[https://in.portal-pokemon.com/topics/event/social_giveaway_campaign_announcement.html Social Giveaway Campaign Announcement!] - The official Pokémon Website in India</ref> | |||
** On April 25, 2024, a second Social Media Giveaway campaign was held on Instagram for a chance for three winners to receive a signed Mumbai Indians {{wp|cricket kits|jersey}}.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C6J4JI0sovi/ Instagram post by @_pokemonofficialindia]</ref><ref>[https://in.portal-pokemon.com/topics/event/social_giveaway_campaign_announcement_2.html Social Giveaway Campaign Announcement 2!] - The official Pokémon Website in India</ref> | |||
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File:Pokémon Mela 2023.png|Pokémon Mela 2023 | File:Pokémon Mela 2023.png|Pokémon Mela 2023 | ||