Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions has been announced by The Pokemon Company.

The forthcoming orchestral concert tour kicks off in the US later this year.

"Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions will showcase memorable music from throughout the world of Pokémon, featuring all-new musical arrangements that will entertain not just Pokémon fans but all music lovers," the firm said today (June 30).

"Look forward to a wonderful symphonic experience that covers nearly 20 years of Pokémon entertainment around the world."

Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions will premiere on August 15 in Washington, DC, where the 2014 Pokemon World Championships will also be held.

More dates, locations and ticket information for the concert series will be revealed soon.

Elsewhere, The Pokemon Company recently unveiled remastered versions of the Game Boy Advance classics Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.