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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Following the leak last night, the Japanese Youtube has uploaded the footage for the new Pokémon and Alola Form Raichu that were revealed last night. It also confirms that Wishiwashi will change back from School Form to Solo Form after it has received a certain amount of damage and that Pyukumuku's ability seems to caught the opponent to take damage when it faints. This footage also reveals Team Skull and showcases that they use Pokémon inside their Ultra Balls and Nest Balls, rather than the standard Poké Ball which is a first for the series
08:38: Our New Pokémon, Alola Form Pokémon & New Abilities pages have been updated with these Pokémon.
14:05: English trailer added
14:10: Clarification on the Innards Out ability: With the Innards Out Ability, when this Pokémon faints, it will be able to deal one last bit of damage to its opponent, equal to the amount of HP it had left before it received the final blow.
Edit @ 15:20: Created a page for Team Skull
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Pokémon Video Game Championships
Ahead of the 2016 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco next week, it has finally been officially announced that, unlike previous years, the World Championships will be closed to the general public with only participants and their families being given access. All access is via a special Pokémon World Championships badge given and while there are Guest passes, they will be on a first-come first-serve basis. The World Championships will be streamed and we'll be hosting the stream here. The full stream schedule has been revealed as well. The VGC will be hosted by
Ray Rizzo, Duy Ha, Evan Latt, Jay Blake & Aaron “Cybertron” Zheng, the TCG by Kyle Sabelhaus, Kyle “Pooka” Sucevich, Kenny Wisdom, Josue Rojano & Josh “TheJWittz” Wittenkeller and Pokkén by D'ron "D1" Maingrette, Vish "ViciousVish" Kumar & Daniel "DC" Coke.
The main channel's stream will be as follows Friday: 9:00 a.m.: Opening Ceremony 10:00 a.m.–1:45 p.m.: VGC Swiss rounds 1:45–5:30 p.m.: TCG Swiss Rounds 6:00–9:00 p.m.: VGC Swiss rounds
A new patch has gone live for Pokémon GO on iOS devices. This patch is a stability patch which doesn't seem to alter the game much. It brings the game's version up to Version 1.3.1 and requires 174MB to download. If any further updates are found from this patch, this update will be altered.
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in North America and with this update, it has added several new badges panels, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Alain's Kalos League Final Battle. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon XY - Character Biography
With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update a biography. This biography is for the character, Alian and features some Pokémon he uses that were introduced in this week's episode. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
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Pokémon
Some new images have been released on various image boards around the internet showcasing what is said to be the trailer that is currently set to go live in Japan on Friday at 10:00 JST, UK at 02:00 BST and US at 21:00 EDT & 18;00 PDT respectively. This showcases a new Alola Form and a new Pokémon as well as some English names. Despite this being a leak, it's not officially confirmed yet. We'll bring more information as it comes. As this is a leak, click the Spoiler Tag to view Leak Details:
Yowashi is said to be called Wishiwashi with the ability Schooling which changes its form from Solo Form to School Form once it reaches a certain level, and Namakobushi is called Pyukumuku with the ability Innards out. There's also a new Pokémon called Morelull, a Grass/Fairy with Illuminate & Effect Spore and most importantly, Alola Form Raichu which is Electric/Psychic with the new Ability Surge Surfer. 23:03: Confirmation of the Team Skull boss Guzma and, in a slight change, the admin Plumeria
23:24: Alolan Meowth has the abilities Pickup & Technician | 23:34: Alolan Marowak has Cursed Body & Lightning Rod as its abilities
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Pokémon
Another new image has come from CoroCoro. This image showcases another new Pokémon but doesn't provide many details about it including type, classification and so forth. This Pokémon is called Namakobushi and is said to be able to send its insides out from its mouth and use as a fist. We'll provide full details on this Pokémon as and when they come
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Pokémon Shuffle Mobile Patch
A new patch has gone live for Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This patch brings the game up to Version 1.8 and includes a few QoL alterations. First, the Profile in the game will now show your full progress throughout the game. If you have cleared Stage 90, it will be Orange, Stage 120 it will be Pink, Stage 150 it will be Red, Bronze if you have cleared 50% of the stages, Silver if you have cleared 70% of the stages and Gold if you have cleared all available main stages. It will also now showcase the difficulty as you go into the stage. It requires 84.8MB to download
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Pokémon
The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed the latest news on Sun & Moon. As always, do note that translations are preliminary while we work on them. The little sandcastle is called Sunabaa while the big one is called Shirodesuna. Both are Ghost/Ground-type. Pre-evolved Bewear is called Nuikoguma and remains Normal/Fighting-type. and the fish is Yowashi is Water-type and appears to have the ability to change its appearance from its Single Form into a larger fish, its School Form. It also confirms Alolan Meowth & Marowak. Alolan Meowth is Dark-type while Alolan Marowak is Fire/Ghost-type.
We also see the first bits of the antagonist team, Team Skull. Its boss is called Guzma and the girl is Plumeri
Edit @ 07:31: It also confirms that next month's issue will contain a poster featuring Rockruff's "Secret Evolution".
07:47: Alolan Meowth developed after being bred by the royal family of Alola. Alolan Marowak developed in response to its natural predators in order to resist them.
18:20: Due to clearer images cropping up, we have a few new descriptions.
Nuikoguma is very popular among women and children, and tops the lists of Pokemon people want to meet. It hates being touched and will kick and struggle to resist. It's very powerful, but once it evolves into Bewear it truly gains herculean strength
Sunabaa is a grudge that dwells inside a pile of sand turns into a Pokemon. Truly a terrifying creature
Shirodesuna steals the life force from other Pokemon. Those Pokemon's grudges turn into a new Sunaba.
We'll bring more as it comes
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Pokémon - Shiny Xerneas & Yveltal
It has been announced that if you attend Gamescom next week in Cologne, you will be able to pick up a code card. This code card comes with two codes on it, one for Shiny Xerneas, one for Shiny Yveltal. These distributions match the ones that have been given across Europe lately. You cannot redeem them if you have already redeemed those codes
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Pokémon GO
With the new patch, some users such as Toki767 have started to be able to test the new form of tracking on Pokémon GO. With the new tracking system, alongside the Sightings which may show Pokémon in the wild, areas may come up which showcase a Pokémon and their nearest PokéStop. If you tap them, the game will zoom out and show you the location, allowing you to properly hunt them down. If you move out of range, it will disappear and if the Pokémon flees, you will get a notification saying so. It's currently unclear how close to the PokéStop each Pokémon is to be. Other wild Pokémon will appear under Sightings and be within 700 foot of the player. This is still in testing which is why not all players will be seeing it so things may change before it's rolled out to all players. We'll bring more as it comes
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Pokémon GO
A new collaboration has been announced for Pokémon GO. Following the McDonalds restaurants becoming PokéStops in Japan, another company has signed a deal. This time, the TOHO cinema chain is set to have most of their cinemas across Japan become PokéStops. This is only outside and not within the theatres themselves to stop people interrupting others who are watching the movies. The promotion will begin at a later point in the year
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First up, the Meganium stage has begun. This is the first chance to get it. It runs until August 23rd 2016
Next, the Zygarde 50% Forme Escalation Battle has begun a repeat run with new prizes. This stage runs until August 23rd 2016
Next, the Pokémon Safari that includes Gible, Gabite, Garchomp, Staryu, Starmie, Furfrou and Phione is beginning a repeat run until August 23rd 2016
Next, the Tornadus stage has begun a repeat run. This stage can be played onced a day and gets easier to catch. After catching it, it may drop a Thundurus Skill Booster or a Mega Speedup. It runs until August 16th
Next, the Mew stage has begun a repeat run until . If have caught Mew already, you may receive Mew Skill Boosters.
All of these require the version 1.3.17 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
In addition to this, a special Login Bonus has been confirmed with the listings for each day. The items are as follows
August 9th: 1000 Coins
August 10th: 10 Hearts
August 11th: 1 Disruption Delay
August 12th: 1 Jewel
August 13th: 1 Mega Start
August 14th: 1 Moves + 5
August 15th: 1 Time + 10
August 16th: 1 Skill Swapper
August 17th: 1 Skill Booster M
August 18th: 1 Raise Max Level
August 19th: 1 Exp Point Booster S
August 20th: 1 Exp. Points * 1.5
August 21st: 1 Attack Power
August 22nd: 1 Mega Speedup
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Steelix competitive stage over the past week, then the Steelixite is now available to be received. The Attack Power, Mega Speedup and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Attack Power. To get these items, simply Check In between now and April 19th 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
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Pokémon Comaster - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Comaster, has had a new version update. This update brings the game up to Version 1.2.1. This patch does some minor fixes for some Fusion issues, as well as the functionality of the Trevo. It also adds the special Pikachu Carnival special event and Latios (EX), Latias (EX) Slaking (R) and Corphish (UC) have been added to the Trevo. A special Four Pack Trevo has also been added for a limited time to give better chances at getting EX Figures. It requires 200 Diamonds to access. Full patch notes have been added to our section and our Figures Listing has been updated with the changes.
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Pokémon - Darkrai Distribution
For those of you in North America, a second chance to get Darkrai has been announced. If you sign up for the official Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter before August 24th, then in September you will receive a serial code to receive Darkrai in the newsletter. This code cannot be redeemed if you already obtained a code for Darkrai earlier this year. Codes have to be redeemed by November 30th. No European second chance events have been announced.
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Pokémon Championship Series
New updates have been introduced to how the Pokémon Championship Series is to run over the 2017 season. From this season, the series will be separated into four zones with one big event at the end: The European Championships, North American Championships, Latin American Championships, and Asia Pacific Championships with prize pools of almost $250,000 per event. With this, each Travel Award will be based on players performance over the season.
Along with this, Regional Championships will now have an increase in prizing of more than $50,000 total in prize money, scholarships and Travel awards based on attendance and will be more spread out over the year rather than in small groups over the weekends.
City Championships for TCG are now called League Cups and Premier Challenges & Midseason Showdowns will return in the VGC circuit. In addition to that, Pokémon won't themselves host any National Championships but may approve them on a case-by-case basis with prizes varying. We'll bring more as it comes
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Pokémon GO
A new patch has gone live for Pokémon GO on iOS & Android devices. This patch is said to fix the bug with the Nice, Great and Excellent capture bonuses, allow for you to change your username one time, fixes the Battery Saver mode on iOS and changes Nearby to "Sightings" which showcases the Pokémon next to artwork of grass. We're still colating the changes so be sure to check back.
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Pokkén Tournament Arcade
A new update has come to the arcade version of Pokkén Tournament. This event, running from today until August 21st allows for you to unlock the Support Pokémon of Farfetch'd & Electrode, previously Wii U exclusive, during your play. Secondly, if you use a BANA Passport, you will unlocked a second Mission Panel, with various new titles & backgrounds as prizes. Next, there's also a new Extra Battle during this period where you can battle against Darkrai. If defeated, you will get two Dakrai specific titles. Finally, there's new outfits available for your avatar based on Diving Suits.
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CoroCoro - Pokémon Sun & Moon
The official Pokémon Twitter has announced that, starting in the issue on September 15th 2016, a new manga series is to begin in CoroCoro Comics. This manga features a new trainer and his partner Rockruff as they go through the Alola Region. Full details for this manga will be revealed in the issue of CoroCoro that is released this Friday, August 12th, and we'll post if any pertinent information comes within
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & forty-fifth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Sinnoh Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon. Born on a cold seafloor, it will swim great distances to return to its birthplace. Water makes up 80% of its body. This Pokémon is easily affected by its environment. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-fifth entry, Manaphy.
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Pokémon GO
The International rollout for Pokémon GO has continued with the release of the game on iOS and Android in Pokémon GO in 15 new areas: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau! The rollout is continuing but we don't know what will be released and when but the moment that news on that comes, it shall be posted here. Be sure to check our section for the full details of this game, which are still being added to..
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles
The TV-kun magazine has revealed another set of new episode titles, this time for the fourtieth & fourty-first episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. These episodes are set to air on September 1st and 8th respectively and include the continuation of the Team Flare arc.
Episode 935: The Shocking Zygarde VS Zygarde! The Breaking World!!
Episode 936: Attack on Lumiose Gym! The Citroid Forever!!
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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes
Following their release in Japan last week and in America yesterday, the three new Pokémon 3DS themes have been released in Europe. The first is the Pokemon: Pair Art Gardevoir & Gallade which features special art of Gardevoir & Gallade. It has the music Wally's Theme from Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Secondly is the Pokemon: Pair Art Latios & Latias which features Latios & Latias and the music Soaring at Night from Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. It comes in a bundle with the Gardevoir & Gallade themes for Ł3.19 (€3.49)
Finally is the Pokémon Amie Substitute theme which features imagery of the Substitute on the bottom screen and lots of Substitute and Pokémon on the top screen. It has the music from the Pokémon Amie mini-games in Pokémon X & Y. It can be purchased for Ł1.79 (€1.99)
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Pokémon x Insert Coin
It has been announced that Pokémon and Insert Coin are going to work in partnership for various Pokémon related merchandise in a special Pokémon X Insert Coin pop-up shop that will be found in the Old Truman Brewery in London, United Kingdom from August 25th to August 30th 2016, with stock on a first come first served basis before going online later in the year. There will also be Pokémon memorabilia on display during the pop up shop
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly.
Edit @ 20:38: All four panels and 22 badges have been added
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Pokémon GO
The International rollout for Pokémon GO has restarted with the release of the game on iOS and Android in Pokémon GO is now live in Central and South American countries! The rollout is continuing but we don't know what will be released and when but the moment that news on that comes, it shall be posted here. Be sure to check our section for the full details of this game, which are still being added to..
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Pokémon Comaster - New Events
A new udpate has come to Pokémon Comaster. In this update, a new concept trevo pack has been released. This one, called the Reprint Collection, brings back many older figures such as the EX ones of Rayquaza, Mewtwo, Snorlax and Blastoise for you to obtain in it. It is only running for a week until August 9th 2016. The 1 million download log-in bonus has also been extended until August 15th
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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes
Following their release in Japan last week and ahead of their release in Europe tomorrow, the three new Pokémon 3DS themes have been confirmed to be coming to North America today. The first is the Pokemon: Pair Art Gardevoir & Gallade which features special art of Gardevoir & Gallade. It has the music Wally's Theme from Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Secondly is the Pokemon: Pair Art Latios & Latias which features Latios & Latias and the music Soaring at Night from Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. It comes in a bundle with the Gardevoir & Gallade themes
Finally is the Pokémon Amie Substitute theme which features imagery of the Substitute on the bottom screen and lots of Substitute and Pokémon on the top screen. It has the music from the Pokémon Amie mini-games in Pokémon X & Y.
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Pokémon Ranger - Virtual Console
For those of you in North America, the game Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is now live on the Nintendo Wii U eShop. It costs $9.99 to download onto your Wii U. We covered this game in full upon its original release back in 2008 so click the image to go to our Virtual Console section
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Alain both preparing for the Kalos League Finals. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion
It has been confirmed that Volcanion is to be distributed in North America in Gamestop stores throughout October. This distribution is a serial code obtained in store. It will also be distributed in Europe at similar times with locations yet to be announced but the official site lists Gamestop for Germany & Italy. It is Level 70 with the moves Steam Eruption, Flamethrower, Hydro Pump, Explosion and holds the Assault Vest. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event
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Pokémon Ranger - Virtual Console
For those of you in North America, it has been confirmed that the 2008 Nintendo DS classic, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, is to be released on the Nintendo Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow. This game recently came out in Europe and Japan and will cost $9.99 to download onto your Wii U. We covered this game in full upon its original release back in 2008 so click the image to go to our Virtual Console section
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Pokémon Ranger - Virtual Console
For those of you in Japan, the Nintendo DS classic, Pokémon Ranger Guardian Signs is now available on the Wii U Virtual Console. This game also recently came out on the European Virtual Console. It will cost 950¥ to download. There's currently no word on a North American release. We covered this game in full upon its original release back in 2010
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Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
It has been announced that the latest movie to hit Japan, Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna is to be dubbed later this year under the title Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. Currently not distribution methods for the movie have been revealed, whether it's direct to DVD or will be aired on Cartoon Network across the world. A trailer has been released for it, as well
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Pokémon XY Steam Siege
The latest set based upon the games; Pokémon XY Steam Siege is released today and we have details from the set due to the recent pre-releases, with images thanks to SkittyOnWailord, although we are still missing a handful of images which hopefully will be added shortly. This set features the majority of cards from the Japanese Cruel Traitor & Fever-Burst Fighter sets and various promos. As such, I have added them to the database . I have updated the CardDex with the cards from these sets. Click the image to go to our XY Steam Siege page
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Cynthia's Garchomp
For those of you who participated in the recent Sinnoh Classic Battle Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players. This gift is a Garchomp based on the Garchomp used by Sinnoh Champion in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black & White. It can be redeemed until September 29th at 23:59 UTC. Our Event Database has been fully updated with details of this event.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Demo
Having been given through various means back in 2014 globally, Nintendo Japan has finally added the special Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire demo for free to the Nintendo 3DS eShop. This is the same demo as the original and will be available until September 30th 2016.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, the next Mega Stone Competitive Stage has begun. This one will get you a Steelixite to get a Mega Steelix. If you rank in the top 1,800 in North America, 1,200 in Europe and 5,000 in Japan get a Steelixite, Mega Speedup and Raise Max Level. Those in the top 5,600 in North America, 3,800 in Europe and 15,000 in Japan get the Steelixite and Mega Speedup. Those in the top 22,000 in North America, 15,000 in Europe and 60,000 in Japan get a Steelixite and Disruption delay. Those in the top 30,000 in North America, 20,000 in Europe or 80,000 in Japan get an Attack Power and a Disruption Delay. All other players get an Attack Power
Next, a special event stage for Entei is running until August 9th. It may drop an Entei Skill Booster or a Raise Max Level
Next, Daily Pokémon (#3) is beginning a repeat run until August 16th. This contains Girafarig, Kecleon, Shuckle, Relicanth and Spiritomb in each respective day
Next, the Ash-Greninja stage is also beginning a repeat run until August 16th. It may drop Ash-Greninja Skill Boosters
Finally, the Reshiram stage has also begun a repeat run until August 16th. It may drop Reshiram Skill Boosters
All of these require the version 1.3.16 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon - LINE Stickers
For those of you who have the social media app, LINE on your iOS, Android or Windows Mobile devices, The Pokémon Company has today put out a batch of 40 animated stickers that can be used in messages on that social media app. These are a new set of stamps that were releasd in line with the Pokémon With U charity campaign in Japan and had people create images that could be used in the campaign
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
The latest trailer for Pokémon Sun & Moon has been released by The Pokémon Company. This trailer reveals a lot of new Pokémon and features in the game.
First they reveal Alola Forms. These are new variations of classic Pokémon. Exeggutor is Grass/Dragon with the ability Frisk
Vulpix and Ninetales are Ice and Ice/Fairy with the ability Snow Cloak
Sandshrew and Sandslash are Ice/Steel with the ability Snow Cloak
There are new Pokémon.; First is Oricorio with four different forms, Fire/Flying, Electric/Flying, Psychic/Flying and Ghost/Flying. Its ability is Dancer which copies dance moves.
Minior is Rock/Flying with the ability Shields Down. With the Shields Down Ability, it will have excellent defensive capabilities as long as its shell is intact. It will also be protected from status conditions. But when its HP drops below half, its shell will break, and it will change to a form better suited to attacking.
Yungoos' evolution is called Gumshoos. Normal-type with Stakeout and Strong Jaw.
Two new Pokémon are Fomantis and its evolution Lurantis. They have the abilities Leaf Guard and the new move Solar Blade
Mudsdale's pre-evolution is the Ground-type Mudbray with Own Tempo and Stamina
You can ride various Pokémon using PokéRide which allows for you to travel on top of Pokémon like Charizard & Sharpedo
Z-Moves are utilising the special bracelet that trainers have. The Z-Ring fits on a Trainer’s arm, and Z-Crystals are set into it. If a Pokémon holds the same variety of Z-Crystal, the two will be able to resonate with one another. Crystals that correspond to each Pokémon type have been found in the Alola region. There are two conditions for performing Z-Moves: a Pokémon must learn a move of the same type as a Z-Crystal, and it must be holding the corresponding Z-Crystal.
When you see these moves in action in the game, each overwhelmingly powerful move will be on full display, filling the entire screen! A special bit of merchandise for a Z-Ring will also be released which will light up in tandem with use on Sun & Moon
There's a special Island Challenge where you face up against Trial Captains who specialise in certain types of Pokémon. You can also face a Pokémon known as a Totem Pokémon, who can then call on other wild Pokémon for help. There are over 4 Trial Captains
Edit @ 14:53: Updated our Pre-Release Screenshot Page and our New Pokémon Page
Edit @ 15:00: The next bit of Sun & Moon news is due to com on Friday August 12th at 10:00 JST
Edit @ 15:14: Updated the New Abilities & New Attacks pages while also creating pages on Alola Form Pokémon and Z-Moves
Edit @ 16:09: Created a page for The Island Challenges
Edit @ 18:00: Created a page for Poké Ride
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Pokémon - Arceus Distribution
The Arceus Distribution has begun globally. This distribution offers a special Level 100 Arceus to all players of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Unlike the last two Mythical distributions, this one is distributed via code obtained in stores. The codes can be redeemed until November 30th 2016. They are found in the following places
United States - Gamestop - August 1st through August 24th
Canada - EBGames - August 1st through August 24th
United Kingdom - GAME - August 1st through August 24th
Australia & New Zealand - EBGames - August 1st through August 24th
Spain - GAME - August 1st through August 24th
Germany - Gamestop - August 2nd through August 24th
France - Micromania - August 1st through August 28th
Italy - Gamestop - August 1st through August 24th
Belgium - Nintendo Zone in Game Mania, FNAC CORA and Smartoys - August 1st through August 24th
Austria - Gamestop - August 1st through August 24th
Netherlands - Nintendo Zone in Game Mania - August 1st through August 24th
Finland, Sweden, Norway & Denmark - BR Stores - August 17th
Switzerland - Gamestop - August 1st through August 24th
Portugal - FNAC Stores - August 1st through August 24th
South Africa - BT Games - August 1st through August 24th
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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes
Following their release in Japan last week, the three new Pokémon 3DS themes have been confirmed to be coming to Europe on Friday. The first is the Pokemon: Pair Art Gardevoir & Gallade which features special art of Gardevoir & Gallade. It has the music Wally's Theme from Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Secondly is the Pokemon: Pair Art Latios & Latias which features Latios & Latias and the music Soaring at Night from Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. It comes in a bundle with the Gardevoir & Gallade themes for Ł3.19 (€3.49)
Finally is the Pokémon Amie Substitute theme which features imagery of the Substitute on the bottom screen and lots of Substitute and Pokémon on the top screen. It has the music from the Pokémon Amie mini-games in Pokémon X & Y. It can be purchased for Ł1.79 (€1.99)
There is currently no sign of international release
Pokemon: Pair Art Gardevoir & Gallade
Pokemon: Pair Art Latios & Latias
Pokémon Amie Substitute
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Pokémon GO
A new patch update has come to Pokémon GO on iOS. This patch is Version 1.1.1 and is said to fix some issues with performance when in lists and Pokémon detail screens. It's also correcting a link for app upgrades. Currently no version has gone live on Android but we'll post when it comes..
This update may be updated throughout the day. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the generation continuing and Nationals coming up globally, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page. Last Update: 11:30 BST
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & forty-fourth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. Blown by seasonal winds, it circles the globe, scattering cotton spores as it goes. Even in the fiercest wind, it can control its fluff to make its way to any place in the world it wants. Jumpluff rides warm southern winds to cross the sea and fly to foreign lands. The Pokémon descends to the ground when it encounters cold air while it is floating. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-fourth entry, Jumpluff.
This update may be updated throughout the day. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the generation continuing and Nationals coming up globally, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page. Last Update: 00:13 BST Edit @ 00:13: Patch Update
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Pokémon GO
Over the last day, Pokémon GO has undergone a few Server Side updates which have altered a variety of factors. Firstly, there are multiple reports that some PokéStops and gyms have been removed. Next, various Pokémon spawns, places where many Pokémon were more prevelant, have been altered so, for example, if you found an Onix common in one area, you'd now find Doduo. However, most notably, the move damage inflicted has been altered. Many moves have been boosted and some have been nerfed somewhat. As such, I have updated our Move Listings with preliminary data, with some assistance from TheSilphRoad. This data is still being added so if you see a mistake or omission let me know. As with our Pokkén Tournament and Pokémon Comaster section, the table is now tabbed to switch between historical data of the games. If the damage tab is lighter than the rest, then the move has been buffed. If it is darker, then it has been nerfed
Edit @ 00:13: A new patch has gone live for iOS and Android devices
This update may be updated throughout the day. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the generation continuing and Nationals coming up globally, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page. Last Update: 21:20 BST Edit @ 07:20: Pokémon Sun & Moon | Edit @ 21:20: Morimoto at Gamescom
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Amazon Japan's listings for Pokémon Sun & Moon have added a few new screenshots of Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon. These screenshots don't show anything particularly new but do showcase the game. As such, they have been added to our pre-release screenshot page. Click the image to go to the screenshots
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Pokémon @ Gamescom
It has been confirmed that Pokémon is to have a presence at Gamescom, being held in Cologne Germany on August 17th to August 21st. First, there is to be a special Pokkén Tournament competition within the Battle Corner in the Nintendo Booth. In addition to that, Battle Director, Shigeki Morimoto, will be attending Gamescom to give insight into the world of Pokémon, and it is said there may be a surprise. Should anything pertinent come from Gamescom, we will post it as soon as possible so be sure to check back
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Jarvis' Gengar
Following a brief release at 7-Spots in 7-11 stores earlier this month, it has been announced that the special Shiny Gengar, based upon Jarvis' Gengar in the recent movie, Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna, is to return in Japan. This distribution will now run in Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan from July 30th through to August 31st. All other details for this Gengar match the initial distribution.
This update may be updated throughout the day. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the generation continuing and Nationals coming up globally, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page. Last Update: 13:00 BST Edit @ 11:13: Nintendo Badge Arcade | Edit @ 11:58: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 13:00: Miltank Reminder
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Whitney's Miltank
For those of you who participated in the recent Johto Classic Battle Competition, the entry gift to all qualifying players is due to end on Sunday. This gift is a Miltank based on the Miltank used by Goldenrod City Gym Leader, Whitney in Pokémon Gold & Silver. It can be redeemed until July 31st at 23:59 UTC.
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Pokémon Comaster - New Events
A new udpate has come to Pokémon Comaster. In this update, the Trevo was updated to add several new Pokémon. For EX rankings, there's Metagross and Infernape, for R there's Gastly and for UC there's Hariyama and Larvitar. These replace Mew, Torterra, Meowth, Spinarak and Bellsprout in the Trevo selector. Our Figure Listings have been updated with all the new figures. In addition to that, a special promotion has begun with Ranked Matches with another festival giving you prizes as you rack up more wins online
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in North America and with this update, it has added several new badges panels, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the continuation of the Kalos League and the conclusion of the match between Ash & Sawyer. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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