Written by: Nicole Castro
Published on: November 09, 2021 at 20:15 PHT (GMT+8)
Pokémon fans based in the Philippines are in for a treat as the series celebrates its 25th anniversary!
Digital lifestyle platform TrueID Philippines is hosting an online Pokémon Digital Stamp Rally contest called Catch 'Em All. By binge-watching the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl series on their platform, fans can hunt for specific pokémon in distinct episodes and catch 'em all for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch and other official merchandise.
The whole contest runs from Nov. 1, 2021, to Jan. 28, 2022, and will be split into four rounds. Participants may choose to join just one round or all four (for more chances of winning!). One completed registration form with the correct answers on the Digital Stamp Rally card counts as one valid entry for the raffle.
The detailed mechanics to join the contest are on TrueID’s app downloadable for free via Google PlayStore and on its website. The contest is open to all Filipino residents. Winners within Metro Manila can claim their prizes at the True Digital office in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Meanwhile, winners outside Metro Manila can have their prizes delivered via courier service.
The prizes and round schedules are as follows.
ROUND 1
Nov. 1, 2021 - Nov. 17, 2021
Announcement of Winners: Nov. 19, 2021
Prizes:
1 Winner - Nintendo Switch (with accessories) + 1 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl video game
2 Winners - 1 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl video game
8 Winners - 1 Pokémon Trainer Kit (Alolan Ninetales and Alolan Sandslash or Alolan Raichu and Lycanroc)
ROUND 2
Nov. 22, 2021 - Dec. 8, 2021
Announcement of winners: Dec. 10, 2021
Prizes:
1 Winner - Nintendo Switch (with accessories) + 1 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl video game
2 Winners - 1 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl video game
8 Winners - 1 Pokémon Trainer Kit (Alolan Ninetales and Alolan Sandslash or Alolan Raichu and Lycanroc)
ROUND 3
Dec. 13, 2021 - Dec. 28, 2021
Announcement of winners: Jan. 5, 2022
Prizes:
1 Winner - Nintendo Switch (with accessories) + 1 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl video game
2 Winners - 1 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl video game
8 Winners - 1 Pokémon Trainer Kit (Alolan Ninetales and Alolan Sandslash or Alolan Raichu and Lycanroc)
ROUND 4
Jan. 10, 2022 - Jan. 26, 2022
Announcement of winners: Jan. 28, 2022
Prizes:
1 winner - Pokémon Rebel Clash Elite Trainer Box
8 winners - 1 Pokémon Trainer Kit (Alolan Ninetales and Alolan Sandslash or Alolan Raichu and Lycanroc)
Go catch 'em all from the comfort of your own home!
About Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, known in Japan as Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl (Japanese: ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド&パール; Romaji: Poketto Monsutā Daiyamondo & Pāru) is the tenth season of the Pokémon anime series and has a total of 52 episodes. It follows the events after Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire (which covered the Hoenn League).
In Diamond and Pearl, protagonist Ash Ketchum embarks on a journey in the Sinnoh region where he eventually reunites with longtime companion Brock. They also team up with Dawn, a rookie Pokémon Coordinator from Twinleaf Town who wishes to follow in the footsteps of her mother. Together, they fight against the main antagonist, Team Galactic.
About TrueID Philippines
TrueID Philippines is a digital lifestyle platform of Thailand-based company True Digital Group (TDG), a subsidiary of communications conglomerate True Corporation. TDG entered the Philippine market in 2020 to collaborate with top-tier Filipino creators and world-class producers. They offer a broad range of online content such as news, entertainment, anime, food, travel, technology, sports, and learning.
Source: TrueID Philippines official website
