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Saturday: Pokémon GO - Munchlax Hatch Day

09-08-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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In The Games Department

Pokémon GO - Hatch Day

The Pokémon GO Munchlax Hatch Day is rolling out globally. For three hours in each region, Munchlax will appear more in 2km Eggs from Poké Stops, with a higher chance of it being Shiny. This runs at these times:
It runs from 11am to 5pm in your local time.
This runs alongside Timed Research and several bonuses including half incubator distance
We have full details on our Munchlax Hatch Day page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Shiny Wo-Chien Distribution + Pokémon TCG - MEGA Starter Sets + Pokémon TCG Pocket - Lugia & Ho-Oh Art + Pokémon UNITE - Latias Release + Pokémon Sleep - Good Sleep Day

08-08-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 16:10 BST
Edit @ 06:15: Pokémon TCG | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Café ReMix | Edit @ 07:05: TCG Pocket | Edit @ 08:00: Pokémon UNITE | Edit @ 11:21: Character Biography | Edit @ 11:42: Episode Details | Edit @ 16:10: Worlds Distributions

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet distribution has begun. This distribution gives all players a Shiny Wo-Chien as a celebration for completion of 6,078,885 Shiny Wo-Chien raids being defeated. This is distributed via Mystery Gift -> Get via Internet. This distribution will run until September 30th 2025
Alongside this, a set of 100 Grass Tera Shard, 100 Bug Tera Shard, 100 Poison Tera Shard and 100 Fairy Tera Shards are also available to everyone through Mystery Gift.
We've added full details to our Event Database.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet distribution has been announced. During the Pokémon World Championships stream next week, a code will be given to get a Farigiraf based on the Farigiraf used by 2024 World Champion Luca Ceribelli. This Farigiraf will be distributed until August 22nd 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
Our Event Database has been updated with details of this distribution

In The Games Department

Pokémon Drops

In addition to the distribution of Farigiraf, several more drops for games have been announced. These run on August 15th and 16th with the Pokémon World Championships livestream
During the livestream for the Pokémon TCG, code to get the Illustration Rares for Tynamo, Eelektrik, Eelektross and the Ultra Rare Hilda and N's Plan cards for TCG Live will be distributed
There will also be Twitch Drops to get an in-game deck box, card sleeves, coins and the Illustration rares for Deino, Zweilous, Hydreigon ex and Special Illustration Rares for Hilda and N's Plan for TCG Live
If you watch the Pokémon TCG Livestream on Twitch for 45 minutes, you will get a code for 12 Pack Hourglasses for Pokémon TCG Pocket
If you watch the Pokémon GO livestream for 30 minutes, you will get Timed Research focused on Skarmory based on the Skarmory used by Yekai0904. If you watch on August 16th you will get Timed Research with three paths focused on other Pokémon: Lapras, Sableye, Lileep or Squirtle, Stunfisk, Inkay or Sentret, Paldean Wooper, Wimpod

In The TCG Department

Pokémon Trading Card Game

The Pokémon Company have revealed two special sets in Japan. These small decks are built around Mega Gengar and Mega Diancie. They're due for release on September 5th 2025
We've begun adding the cards to our Card Database with help from ToineLay for translation. You can find them in their corresponding links below
Starter Set MEGA Mega Gengar ex
Starter Set MEGA Mega Diancie ex

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Monthly Subscription

In The Games Department

Pokémon TCG Pocket - New Artwork

Following the controversy regarding the artwork of the Ho-Oh and Lugia Immersive cards in the TCG Pocket set Wisdom of Sea and Sky, new artwork has been created for those cards by the artist SIE NANAHARA. This artwork follows a similar style to before and has been implemented retroactively on all players who have obtained the card

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Horizons

The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ludlow rescue Amethio in a storm. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Horizons - Character Biography

With the latest episode that aired in Japan, we have been able to update Dot's biography with a Pokémon that she obtained in this episode. Be warned as the biography contains spoilers

In The Games Department

Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE has received a small update which adds a variety of things to the game.
First, the Pokémon Latias is now available to obtain, alongside its Marine Style Holowear. We're currently compiling full details for Latias in our Pokémon section for the game.
Alongside this, a new Pokémon World Championships Event Pass is live to allow players to earn Jerseys based on the various teams competing

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sleep

The latest Pokémon Sleep Good Sleep Day event is starting to roll out. This event runs from 04:00 local time today until 03:59 local time on August 9th and features bonus Drowsy Power and Pokémon Experience for every Sleep Research that begins during this time period. This will give *1.5 Drowsy Power on August 8th and 10th and *3 Drowsy Power on August 9th
It also features increased spawns for Cleffa, Clefairy & Clefable
We have all details to our Good Sleep Day Event Page

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

The third and final bingo reward panel is now live for the Inkay's Luminescent Party event in Pokémon Café ReMix. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Pikachu's Stylish Night Sky outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on August 11th 2025
We have full details in our Inkay's Luminescent Party event page

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

The Pokémon Café ReMix event, Collect with Gholdengo, has made its repeated return. This event has Gimmighoul appear as icons in the stages. If you collect them, you can earn rewards including Gholdengo. It runs until August 1stat 05:59 UTC
We have details in our Collect with Gholdengo event page

Pokémon Masters - Argenta's Glistening Crystals

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Ultimate Event

The fourth Pokémon Masters EX Ultimate Battle stage has received some new missions to complete. These missions have no end date and require you to use specific Sync Pairs with specific themes to complete.
We have full details in our Argenta's Glistening Crystals event section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon Astronomical Observatory + Pokémon Sleep - New Update + Pokémon Masters EX - Legendary Gauntlet

07-08-2025 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Edit @ 07:50: Astronomical Observatory | Edit @ 09:30: Pokémon Sleep | Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO

In The Museums Department

Pokémon Astronomical Observatory

A new Pokémon museum campaign has been announced. This is the Pokémon Astronomical Observatory which is a special travelling exhibition showcasing Pokémon throughout the universe including Pokémon based on space
The first run will be in the Sagamihara City Museum from November 1st through January 12th. It will then be held in Tohoku in Spring 2026 through Summer 2026, the Toyohashi Museum of Natural History in Autumn 2026 and the Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture in Winter 2026
A plush will also be available in the store of the Pikachu.
We'll provide more details as they come
Edit @ 08:58: We have opened a page that will detail everything about the Pokémon Astronomical Observatory

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO has announced that Eternatus is to have a special Adventure Effect when it has the move Dynamax Cannon.
During this Adventure Effect, when you use it, a Pokémon's Max Move is boosted by 1 Level for 10 minutes. Locked moves will be raised to Level 1 and Level 3 Max Moves will be boosted to a special Level 4

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sleep

Pokémon Sleep has added a small update with the data for next week's event including the addition of new Pokémon and the Super Skill Week event as well as Expert Mode
We have added all the location data and the data available for Toxel, Toxtricity Amped Form & Toxtricity Low Key Form
We have also begun adding preliminary details for Greengrass Isle (Expert) including what rating you need for what level and which Pokémon unlock within

Pokémon Masters - Legendary Gauntlet No. 7 Event

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Legendary Gauntlet Event

The Legendary Gauntlet No. 8 Event has begun its first run. This has you face off against various Legendary Pokémon to build up a win streak. The higher the streak, the better the rewards. It runs until August 19th 2025
Alongside this, a new Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout is now live that offers the Sync Pairs of Lucas & Dialga, Milo & Eldegoss and Elesa (Classic) & Emolga

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon TCG Pocket - Blissey ex Drop event + Pokémon GO - Cozy Companions + Pokémon World Championships Album

06-08-2025 05:51 BST / 00:51 EDT by Serebii.

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Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon TCG Pocket | Edit @ 16:21: Second Episode Title

In The Play! Pokémon Department

Pokémon Events

A new app has gone live on iOS and Android. This app is called Pokémon Events and acts as an app portal for keeping track of all registered activities at the Pokémon World Championships. This links with your account in order to keep track of your schedule for activities you show interest in such as Meet & Greets and Panels.

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Blissey ex Drop Event

In The Games Department

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Drop Event

The next Pokémon TCG Pocket event is now live. This event is the latest Drop Event which features special Solo Battles with various rewards and missions to complete. It adds numerous new Promos into the game including the Blissey ex Promo card. It runs until August 16th 2025
We're currently compiling all details in our Blissey ex Drop Event event section.

In The Pokémon Championship Series Department

Pokémon World Championships

The Pokémon 2025 World Championships album is now out on all music platforms for purchase and streaming including iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. These songs will be used throughout the 2025 Pokémon World Championships next week. The playlist is as follows
Let the Good Times Roll - Pokémon, Michelle Ray & Chi-Chi
Good Game - Pokémon, Cam Steady & ToastyMarshmellow
Just Beyond - Pokémon, NateWantsToBattle, Anna Prosser & Cam Steady
Heart of a Hero - Pokémon & Michelle Ray
Our Time - Pokémon, Michelle Ray & Cam Steady
Face the World - The Longest Johns (EUIC 2025 Theme)
We have added details and embeds into our Pokémon Championship Series Soundtrack Section

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Cozy Companions event is rolling out globally. This event is the Cozy Companions event which is introducing Snom & Frosmoth and Shiny Tandemaus, with Timed Research available for both. It runs until August 12th 2025 at 20:00 local time.
We have compiled full details in our Cozy Companions event section

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Mega Voltage

A new episode title has been released for a coming episode of Pokémon Mega Voltage in Japan. This episodes is due to air on August 22nd 2025 and August 29th 2025.
Episode 107: The Two Of Us, As Friends
Episode 108: Diana Comes Back!!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon Masters EX - Best Buddies Program + Pokémon Café ReMix - Curious Electrode

05-08-2025 05:51 BST / 00:51 EDT by Serebii.

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Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 16:12: Pokémon World Championships | Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 18:51: Legends: Z-A demo | Edit @ 21:00; Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

It has been confirmed that, at the Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim next week, from August 15th to 17th, there will be a special demo to give the opportunity to be the first to play Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. This will be the same demo that will be playable at Gamescom the following week. We'll provide full details as and when we have them

In The Pokémon Championship Series Department

Pokémon World Championships

Further details have been released for the Pokémon 2025 World Championships that take place in Anaheim, California next week. This includes Autographs that can be obtained from TCG Artists, The Pokémon Company Staff and Pokémon Partners & Noteable Trainers, as well as panels on the Programming Stage in Hall C. Autographs in the Autograph Room are done through a sign-up of an interest list. Sign up before 05:00 UTC on August 10th and you will be notified by August 13th if you have been made eligible
Panels
Friday
Artist Spotlight – OKACHEKE
Artist Spotlight – Shimaris Yukichi & Saboteri
Artist Spotlight - Celebrating Pokémon Fandom with Serebii.net
Cosplay Showcase
Discover The Art of Pokémon GO
Saturday Artist Spotlight – kantaro
Artist Spotlight – MINAMINAMI Take & OKUBO
Pokémon Center Exclusive Reveal
The Birth of Pokémon TCG Pocket And Its Unique Cards
The Gotta Catch 'Em All Game Show LIVE! with Brian David Gilbert
Sunday
Behind the Scenes of "Road to Worlds: Video Game Championships"
Victory Road: A Conversation with Pokémon Champions?
Women Who Power Pokémon Experiences
Autograph Sessions - These require sign-ups on the official site
Friday
OKACHEKE, , Saboteri, Serebii & TheWossy, Shimaris Yukichi
Saturday
Leonhart & Jordan Fringe, Kantaro, Minaminami Take, OKUBO, Pokémon GO Artists (Jason Marino, Alex Turbyfield, & Ting Tey), Pokémon GO Artists (Jason Marino, Aubrey Kim, & Craig Kitzmann)
Sunday
Jaiden Animation & Jacob Alpharad, Tsunekazu Ishihara.

In addition to the above Autograph Sessions, there will be Creator Signings in the Creator Zone throughout the weekend
On Friday and Sunday, there will also be a showcase of the TOYOTA Miraidon Project that was revealed last year which was a life size working Miraidon
There will be a Pin Rally where you have to collect special Worlds pins by trading with staff and creators.
There will also be a special Pokémon TCG Pocket booth with a photo spot and a loung to battle/trade with other players and a sticker sheet. A ssleeping Snorlax will also be at the venue as part of the Pokémon Sleep Booth which can be visited to get a sticker set including a code for incense in Pokémon Sleep. The Play! Pokémon Access Mobile App will also have a booth to explain he app, and it is a Pin Rally spot as well

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO Community Day has been announced. This event will run on September 14th 2025 will focus on Flabébé.
Red Flower Flabébé: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Blue Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
Yellow Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Americas
Orange Flower Flabébé: All regions
White Flower Flabébé: All regions
This event will 25% Incubator Distance, 2* Catch Candy and double the chance to get XL Candy as well as 3 hours Incense and Lure Modules.
It will also give out the move Chilling Water to Florges. You will be able to purchase a ticket to receive Special Research which offers multiple encounters with Flabébé with including 3 with a Special Background and the Special Background Timed Research will be free to all players and offer an encounter with Flabébé with the Special Background.
The Community Day runs at 2pm to 5pm in each local time zone

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the Cozy Companions event which runs from 10:00 local time on August 6th through 20:00 local time on August 12th and features the introduction of Snom into the game
We are compiling full details in our Cozy Companions event section

In The Games Department

Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE has revealed the Twitch drops during the Pokémon World Championships next week
On Friday and Saturday, if you watch for 30 minutes you will get a Murkrow Emblem and a Rental License Select Box and if you watch for 60 minutes you get a jersey Random Box
On Sunday if you watch for 10 minutes you'll get the 500 Aeos Coins and a Rental License Select Box and if you atch for 30 minutes you'll get the Murkrow Platinum Emblem and a Gift Box including Unite License, Clothing and a Worlds Jersey

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Academy Event

The "Best Buddies Program" Academy Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the latest Academy Event where you get given a Sync Pair, in this case Brendan (Academy) & Marshtomp, and have to battle through stages to earn Orbs in order to power them up. It runs until August 23rd
To tie in with that, a new Costume Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Gladion (Academy) & Porygon-Z. A second Costume Scout is also live to get Iris (Academy) & Lapras.
We're currently compiling all details in our Best Buddies Program event section

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sleep

The new Pokémon Sleep patch has been announced. Following maintenance on Thursday August 7th from 04:30 UTC to 09:00 UTC, a new update will go live. This update will add Expert Mode into the game as well as the Super Skill Week event. In addition to that, the following changes will be made:
The Extra Helpful S skill will be more effective

Pokémon Masters - Arceus Arc Celebration

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event

As part of the celebration of the latest Academy event in Pokémon Masters EX, the four lead-upe Events that introduced Team Star bosses into the game are now live again with Story only reruns, meaning you can relive the story of each of these events without completing battles. These run until August 23rd 2025

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

The Pokémon Café ReMix Curious Electrode event is now live. This is a Points event that focuses around the Pokémon Electrode, offering a means to obtain it and power it up with cookies by earning points by completing stages. It runs until August 11th 2025
We're adding full details to our Curious Electrode event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Shiny Chien-Pao Tera Raid Battle Event & Ice-Type Outbreaks + Pokémon Masters EX - Academy Event + Pokémon GO - Goal Time with Pikachu

04-08-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 18:00 BST
Edit @ 04:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 06:38: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon TCG Pocket & Café ReMix | Edit @ 18;00: Community Day | Edit @ 21:00: GO Pass

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The latest Tera Raid Battle event is now live in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This is the special Raid event which offers 5 Star Raid Battles against Shiny Chien-Pao with the Ice Tera Type. It cannot be captured but if it's defeated over 1 million times before it ends, then Shiny Chien-Pao will be distributed to all players from August 22nd 2025.
This event runs until August 17th 2025 at 23:59 UTC
We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 01:05: We have updated our section with full details of this Tera Raid Battle Event.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event has begun. This event causes Mass Outbreaks of Frigibax in Paldea, Snorunt in Kitakami and Cybchoo in the Blueberry Academy; all these Pokémon have got an increased chance of being shiny. This runs until August 17th 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
We have begun adding all the details to our Mass Outbreak Event Page.

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Community Day dates, as well as dates for other events, have been officially revealed. The Community Day events will be held on:
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Sunday, November 30, 2025

In addition to that, the following events will be held during the next season
Sunday September 7 2025: Raid Day
Saturday and Sunday September 20-21 2025: Shadow Raid Weekend
Sunday September 28 2025: Raid Day
Saturday October 4 2025: Raid Day
Saturday October 18 2025: Raid Day
Saturday November 1 2025: Max Battle Day
Friday through Monday November 21-24 2025: Max Battle Weekend
Saturday and Sunday November 29-30 2025: Max Battle Weekend

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Pass: August has started rolling out.. This will run from August 5th at 10:00 local time through September 3rd 2025. As before, a free track is available for all players who gain access, or you can purchase to get even more rewards
The Pass will include encounters with Pokémon like Moltres, as well as Stardust, Candy, Poké Balls, and if you purchase then you'll get a Lucky Trinket, additional encounters and premium items.
We have begun compiling all details for Pokémon GO Pass August including encounter rewards and items

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon Masters EX has announced the next event. This event is the Best Buddies Program Academy event and adds Brendan & Marshtomp, Iris & Lapras and Gladion & Porygon-Z into the game. It runs from August 5th2025

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In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

A new event has been announced for Indonsia as part of a collaboration with the national Football Team. This event runs from today until August 9th 2025 in Indonesdia
During this event, Pikachu in an Indonesia football jersey will be live
Charmander, Pikachu, Voltorb, Hitmonlee, Eevee, Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble will spawn in the wild
There will be *2 Incense Duraction *2 Buddy Catch Assist and *2 Experience for catching with a Nice, Great or Excellent Throw
Pikachu in the jersey will be in 1 Star Raids
Pikachu, Voltorb and Hitmontop will be in Field Research
There will be a Collection Challenge to get Pikachu in a Jersey
We have added full details to our Goal Time with Pikachu

In The Games Department

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Sneak Peek

Pokémon TCG Pocket has begun another Wonder Pick Sneak Peek campaign. This runs until August 11th and offers a chance on some Wonder Picks for you to see one of the Wonder Pick cards before you pick, allowing you a better chance to get the card you want or narrow down the other cards

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

The latest bingo panel is now live for Pokémon Café ReMix's currently running event. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Inkay's Stylish Night Sky outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on August 11th 2025
We have full details in our Inkay's Luminescent Party event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon GO - Gigantamax Butterfree Day & Sweet Swarm

03-08-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 13:00 BST
Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO - Max Battle Day

The Pokémon GO Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day is rolling out globally. For three hours in each region, all Power Spots will contain a Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle. It also features Timed Research for paid ticket holders that offers experience and Max Mushrooms
It runs from 2pm to 5pm in your local time.
We have full details in our Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day page

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling globally. This event is the Sweet Swarm event which gives boosts to Combee and Swirlix with unique Timed Research for the duration of the event as well as a boosted Shiny Chance with the two Pokémon when they spawn from Lure Modules. It runs from 00:00 local time through 23:59 local time on August 6th
We are compiling full details in our Sweet Swarm event section

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one hundred and fourtieth entry into the Generation IX competitive field with a Kitakami Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Mestorn. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation.
It pretends to be tea, trying to fool people into drinking it so it can drain their life-force. Its ruse is generally unsuccessful. It prefers cool, dark places, such as the back of a shelf or the space beneath a home's floorboards. It wanders in search of prey after sunset. It lives inside a superb teacup that was crafted by a potter of great renown. Collectors positively adore this Pokémon. The more stirring it does with the tea whisk on its head, the more energy it builds up. It does this to prepare for battle. So, here it is, the one hundred and thirty-fourtieth Pokémon, Sinistcha

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon GO - Fossil Research Day & Sweet Swarm

02-08-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 11:00 BST
Edit @ 11:00: Sweet Swarm

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO - Research Day

The Pokémon GO Fossil Research Day is rolling out globally. For three hours in each region, unique Field Research will appear at PokéStops which will give players encounters with Tyrunt or Amaura. During this event, you will have a higher chance of encountering the Pokémon as Shiny and there is paid Timed Research to get even more encounters
It runs from 2pm to 5pm in your local time.
We have full details in our Fossil Research Day page

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the Sweet Swarm event which features some increased spawns of Swirlix and Combee at Lure Modules, alongside Timed Research. It runs from 00:00 local time on August 3rd through 23:59 local time on August 6th
We are compiling full details in our Sweet Swarm event section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Ranked Battle + Pokémon TCG Pocket - Monthly Update + Pokémon Masters EX - Trainer Lodge + Pokémon Café ReMix - Monthly Goals

01-08-2025 00:12 BST / 19:12 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 18:00 BST
Edit @ 05:00: Ranked Battle Season 33 | Edit @ 05:17: PokéLids | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon TCG Pocket & Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 07:31: Sales Figures | Edit @ 11:45: Episode Details | Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Ranked Battle

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Regulation J

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Ranked Battle Regulation J has been officially announced. This Regulation Ruleset will run from September 1st 2025 through to January 4th 2026 and allows for you to use up to 2 Special Pokémon on a team including Mythical Pokémon for the first time
While Ranked Battle will be Regulation J, live VGC tournaments will use Regulation H until the end ofNovember 2025

We have added all known details, including a Banned Pokémon list to our Ranked Battle Section

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event has been announced. This is the 2025 Pokémon World Championships Celebrationevent and is due to run from August 15th at 10:00 to August 17th at 20:00 local time and adds Pikachu in its 2025 Worlds outfit into the game
There will be two T-Shirts available in-game. One at the venue which is yellow obtained through Scavenger Hunt Timed Research and a white one available through a code shared o nthe World Championships stream
During the event, you will have 5 Special Trades a Day, additional encounters and an increased chance to find Pikachu in a jacket
Pikachu & Honedge will be in 1 Star Raids
Lapras, Dusclops and Diggersby will be in 3 Star Raids
Pikachu, Marill, Paldean Wooper and Honedge will be in Field Research
Nidoran Female, Mankey, Marill, paldean Wooper, Spoink, Frillish, Vullab,y Inkay, Rookidee and Fuecoco will be in the wild
There will be paid Timed Research to get a Battle Pass, 25,000 Stardust and encounters with Lickitung, Lapras, Azumarill, Sableye, Swalot, Claydol, Carbink, Guzzlord and Lokix
Lapras will know Ice Beam, Primeape & Annihilape will know Rage Fist and Clodsire will know Megahorn during the event
There will also be a 2025 Worlds Jersey and a 2025 Worlds Visor available in the avatar shop
There will be a special GO Battle League arena from August 11th through August 17th themed around the World Championships

In The Games Department

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Monthly Subscription

Pokémon TCG Pocket has started its new monthly run of Subscription Missions for players with the paid subscription. With this, the shop has updated with new Coins, Playmats, Sleeves, Display Boards & Binders featuring Lugia & Ho-Oh
Alongside this, a new mission is live that will give players with the subscription the Cleffa Promo

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Ranked Battle Season 32

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Ranked Battle Season 33

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Ranked Battle Season 33 has begun. This season features the third season of the Regulation I format which allows for you to use 2 Restricted Legendary Pokémon per team. This season will run until August 31st at 23:59 UTC
Alongside this, as Season 32 is now over, the rewards are able to be collected for all players
We've added all known details in our Ranked Battle Season 32 section including available Pokémon

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Horizons

The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Liko look for Amethio. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters

A new trainer has been added to Pokémon Masters EX's Trainer Lodge. From now on, if you have obtained Lusamine & Pheromosa already, you have the ability to invite Lusamine into the Trainer Lodge to befriend. If you get the Friendship Level to 100, you will now be able to get the new Sync Pair, Lusamine & Lilligant. We have updated our Trainer Lodge Topics page to include the points each topic will give you when you speak to Lusamine
A new Gym Scout is available with Gym Ticket C which allows for you to get the newly added Sync Pairs of Fantina & Dusknoir, Lana & Cloyster & Roxie & Garbodor.
Alongside this, a new Poké Fair Scout is now live allowing you to get the sync pair of Arven & Mabosstiff. This runs until September 1st 2025

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has begun the next event. This event is the Inkay's Luminescent Party event and adds Inkay into the game. This event is a one minute cooking event where you play stages in 60 seconds to get points to exchange for items to earn points. This event runs until August 11th 2025
Alongside this, a new Delivery Focus is live to get Totodile's Rowdy Crew outfit, as well as the repeat focus being on Whimiscott's Pastel Balloon outfit
We have begun compiling all details in our Inkay's Luminescent Party event section

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has added a new Monthly Goal Pass pass which offers a chear to get the Pokémon Serperior, which has now been added into the game, as well as max out its Outfit Grade as you complete it throughout the month.

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Poké Lids

Another set of new PokéLids have been introduced, this time in the area of Okinawa. These PokéLids feature Growlithe, the prefecture ambassador and mascot and are located throughout the islands
We have updated our Poké Lids section with these new Poké Lids and locations

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Pokémon Sales Figures

Nintendo have released their quarterly financial insights and with this we have new sales data from several Pokémon games as of June 30th 2025
Pokémon Sword & Shield - 26.84 million
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - 27.15 million

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon Café ReMix - Totodile (Rowdy Crew) + Pokémon TCG Pocket - Ranked Match

31-07-2025 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 18:00 BST
Edit @ 08:00: Pokémon UNITE Patch | Edit @ 10:20: Pokémon HOME | Edit @ 16:16: Episode Title | Edit @ 18;00: Pokémon GO

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Pokémon HOME

Another new set of medals have been announced for Pokémon HOME. These medals will be available from 00:00 UTC tomorrow, August 1st 2025 and are additinoal medals for the PokéLids. Currently it's not clear on how many of the Poké Lids will be available but we'll provide full details as we get them
We have begun adding these new medals to our Pokémon HOME Medal section

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event has been announced. This is the Delightful Days: Taken Over event and is due to run from August 11th at 00:00 to August 17th at 23:59 local time and adds Shadow Giratina and Shiny Salandit into the game
Team GO Rocket will appear more at PokéStops and in Balloons and you can use TMs to remove Frustration.
Kyogre will be available in 5 Star Shadow Raids on August 16th & 17th
Shadow Staryu, Fletchling, Pikipek and Grubbin are to be Shadow Pokémon
Shadow Bellsprout, Aipom, Teddiursa, Seedot are in 1 Star Shadow Raids
Shadow Girafrarig, Absol & Whirlipede are in 3 Star Shadow Raids
There will be a Collection Challenge for experience and a Rocket Radar

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next delivery focus. Starting from tomorrow, August 1st 2025, Totodile's Rowdy Crew outfit will be added to the game. It has the Chewy Gummy and Turnip gimmicks. We'll provide more details when the event goes live tomorrow

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Pokémon TCG Pocket

The latest Pokémon TCG Pocket Ranked Match season, Season A4 is now live. This is the fiftth Ranked Match season where you work up the ranks by winning in battles against random players online. After the season ends, you will get Emblems based on your position. This season runs until August 25th 2025
We have full details of the Ranked Match season, including points required for each rank in our Season A4 section.

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Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE has received a new patch in order to alter a variety of Pokémon with various adjustments to various Pokémon including Gyarados, Goodra and more. We've begun compiling all the changes of this patch in our Patch section

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Pokémon Mega Voltage

A new episode title has been released for a coming episode of Pokémon Mega Voltage in Japan. This episodes is due to air on August 8th 2025, instead of a different title reported by magazines earlier this week.
Episode 106: Surfing Gholdengo After the Storm

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wisdom of Sea and Sky + Pokémon Sleep - Super Skill Week

30-07-2025 05:06 BST / 00:06 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 18:00 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon TCG Pocket | Edit @ 18;00: Pokémon GO

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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wisdom of Sea and Sky

The new Pokémon TCG Pocket set, Wisdom of Sea and Sky is now live in the game and so our coverage of this set is beginning. We're currently compiling full details of all the new additions to the game with this set so be sure to keep checking our section. We have a full set list up now. We're currently working on all other elements
We have added all the new Emblems and Themed Collections to the sections
We have updated the Coins, Playmats, Sleeves, Display Boards & Binders sections with all the new cosmetics available right now

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO Raid Day has been announced. It will run on August 10th 2025 from 11:00 to 17:00 local time, focused on the Pokémon Origin Forme Dialga & Origin Forme Palkia
Players will get up to 5 more additional Raid Passes from PokéStops as well as *1.5 Experience, and an Event ticket will be live for 8 more Raid Passes, *3more experience, 2* more Stardust and more Rare Candy XL

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Pokémon Sleep

The next Pokémon Sleep Skill Week event has been officially announced. This event will run from August 11th through August 18th and adds Toxel and Toxtricity into the game
During this week, Skills Pokémon will have their main skill trigger 50% more of the time and the level will be boosted by 3
Mini Candy Boost will be available during the event and Pokémon of different Sleep Styles will appear
Toxel and Toxtricity will be added with their types being Poison. Like the main series, the form Toxtricity takes varies based on nature. Toxel is Slumbering while Toxtricity is Dozing
Greengrass Isle
Meowth, Psyduck, Growlithe, Slowpoke, Magnemite, Eevee, Igglybuff, Togepi, Mareep, Murkrow, Heracross, Treecko, Plusle, Minun, Gulpin, Wynaut, Drifloon, Bonsly, Riolu, Rufflet, Dedenne, Mimikyu, Toxel, Toxtricity (Amped Form), Toxtricity (Low Key Form), and Pawmi.
Cyan Beach
Psyduck, Growlithe, Slowpoke, Eevee, Igglybuff, Heracross, Treecko, Gulpin, Bonsly, and Rufflet.
Taupe Hollow
Growlithe, Eevee, Igglybuff, Togepi, Sableye, Gulpin, Wynaut, and Riolu.
Snowdrop Tundra Psyduck, Slowpoke, Eevee, Togepi, Mareep, Murkrow, Gulpin, Wynaut, Riolu, Rufflet, and Pawmi.
Lapis Lakeside
Meowth, Psyduck, Slowpoke, Eevee, Igglybuff, Togepi, Treecko, Ralts, Wynaut, Riolu, and Dedenne.
Old Gold Power Plant
Magnemite, Eevee, Mareep, Murkrow, Treecko, Plusle, Minun, Drifloon, Dedenne, Mimikyu, Toxel, Toxtricity (Amped Form), Toxtricity (Low Key Form), and Pawmi.
Greengrass Isle (Expert)
Meowth, Growlithe, Magnemite, Eevee, Mareep, Murkrow, Heracross, Treecko, Ralts, Sableye, Plusle, Minun, Drifloon, Bonsly, Rufflet, Dedenne, Mimikyu, Toxel, Toxtricity (Amped Form), Toxtricity (Low Key Form), and Pawmi.

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next event. This event is Inkay's Luminescent Party and adds Inkay into the game. It runs from August 1st 2025

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Mega Voltage

A new episode title has been released for a coming episode of Pokémon Mega Voltage in Japan. This episodes is due to air on August 15th 2025
Episode 106: Mega Awesome?! The Off-Limits Dusk Ball

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The third and final bingo reward panel is now live for the Alolan Meowth's Crumb Chaos event in Pokémon Café ReMix. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Bellibolt's Stylish Night Sky outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on August 1st 2025
We have full details in our Alolan Meowth's Crumb Chaos event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon Masters EX - From Kitakami + Pokémon GO - Adventure Week + Pokémon Café ReMix - Collect with Gholdengo +PokéLids - New PokéLids

29-07-2025 06:17 BST / 01:17 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 18:52 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 16:42: Play! Pokémon Access | Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO Pass | Edit @ 18:52: Episode Title

Pokémon Masters - From Kitakami - Prelude

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Pokémon Masters EX - Neo Champion Event

The "From Kitakami - Prelude" Story Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event focuses on Carmine arriving on Pasio. It runs until August 28th 2025
To tie in with that, a new Poké Fair Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Carmine & Sinistcha
We're currently compiling all details in our From Kitakami - Prelude event section

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Pokémon TCG Pocket

A new update is live for Pokémon TCG Pocket. This update contains the details for the new trade alterations that are due tomorrow as well as a variety of other fixes
Alongside this, the cards for the new set Wisdom of Sea and Sky are also available and we're adding them into our database

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Play! Pokémon Access

Following its surprise launch in Europe yesterday, it has been announced that the Play! Pokémon Access app is to be released in the US on August 4th 2025. This app allows for players to track their progress in the Championship series, as well as see local and global events as well as earn badges for participating

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Pass: August has been announced. This will run from August 5th through September 2nd 2025. As before, a free track is available for all players who gain access, or you can purchase to get even more rewards
The Pass will include encounters with Pokémon like Moltres, as well as Stardust, candy, Poké Balls, and if you purchase then you'll get a Lucky Trinket, additional encounters and premium items

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Adventure Week event is rolling out globally. This event is the annual Adventure Week event which is introducing Toedscool and shiny Wiglett. It runs until August 3rd 2025 at 20:00 local time.
We have compiled full details in our Adventure Week event section

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Mega Voltage

A new episode title has been released for a coming episode of Pokémon Mega Voltage in Japan. This episodes is due to air on August 8th 2025
Episode 105: Wobbuffet... No, Konansu, Actually?!!

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Poké Lids

Another set of new PokéLids have been introduced, this time in the area of Fukui. These PokéLids feature Dragonite, the amabassador for the prefecture and are part of a new celebration of the area
We have updated our Poké Lids section with these new Poké Lids and locations

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Champion Stadium Event

The Pasio Special Stadium event has begun. This event features batttles against Neo Champion Silver alongside several Elite Four members with a Weakness focus of Fighting-type. It runs until August 8th2025
We're currently compiling all details in our Pasio Special Stadium - Champion Cheren event section

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Play Pokémon Access + Pokémon Masters EX - Update + Pokémon GO

28-07-2025 06:10 BST / 01:10 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 21:00 BST
Edit @ 13:40: Play! Pokémon | Edit @ 18:00: Cozy Companions | Edit @ 21:00: Adventure Week

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Play! Pokémon Access

A new app has gone live on iOS and Android. This app is called Play! Pokémon Access and allows for you to keep track of, and search for local events for Play! Pokémon. It shows a variety of events from local Regional Championships up to the Pokémon World Championships.
This app includes badges for you to earn by competing in certain events including League Cups and League Challenges up to Regional Championships and more
We're currently compiling all details so be sure to check back
The app also has a Card Search feature allowing you to search for any card based on text, Pokémon, regulation mark and more

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event has been announced. This is the Adventure Week event and is due to run from August 6th at 10:00 to August 12th at 20:00 local time and adds Snom & Frosmoth. Shiny Tandemaus will also be available into the game
You will get 2* Hatch Experience and an additional trade per day.
Abra, Geodude, Karrablast, Shelmet, Phantump and Alolan Geodude will be in the wild
Galarian Farfetch'd, Pancham, Snom and Charcadet will be in 7km Eggs
There will be free and paid Timed Research for encounters with Snom and Tandemaus

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO Hatch Day has been announced. It will run on August 9th from 11:00 to 17:00 local time which focuses on the Pokémon Munchlax
This event will feature Munchlax appearing more in 2km eggs with an increased chance of being Shiny. Players will also get 2* Candy from hatching eggs
There will be free Timed research to get an Incubator and 5,000 Experience and paid Timed Research to get 2 Super Incubators, 1 Star Piece and more as well as a bonus of 2* Hatch Stardust

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the annual Adventure Week event which runs from 10:00 local time on July 29th through 20:00 local time on August 3rd and features the introduction of Toedscool into the game
We are compiling full details in our Adventure Week event section

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Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon Masters EX has release a new update. Thsi update contains a variety of new details for the next month's updates but also provides some changes
First, you can now raise a Sync Pair to Level 200. Our database has been adjusted to display these stats. This is done using Certificate of Excellence up to Level 180 and a Plaque of Excellent up to Level 200
The Pasio Towers feature is now available. There are weekly rewards and you need a Tower Pass to take on a tower. After you do that, you will have attempts to take on a floor. Attempts restore every 8 hours and attempts aren't used if you quit or lose. Once defeated you can repeat it without an attempt.
Some floors will have certain rules such as only taking damage when affected by a condition or more
This update also adds a Beginner's Guide, a selection of missions designed to show new players how to play the game. These are available for all and even provide over 10,000 Gems and Fair Scout Tickets to get any Fair Sync Pair.
Edit @ 07:13: We have added details for all the new Sync Pairs added in this update including Carmine, Kieran, Lana, Fantina, Roxie, Lusamine, Brendan, Iris & Gladion
Edit @ 09:40: Created a page on The new Pasio Towers feature including unique Lucky Skills
Edit @ 10:22: Created a page on Sync Terastallization

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Pokémon GO

Timed Research has gone live for the Pokémon GO Gigantamax Butterfree Day event. This Timed Research is designed to help players prepare for the Gigantamax Butterfree event with a focus on Dynamax Passimian. It is available from 06:00 local time today until the end of the event on August 1st at 17:00 local time
We have added full details into our Gigantamx Butterfree Max Battle Day section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon Café ReMix - Bellibolt's Rumbly Belly + Pokémon of the Week

27-07-2025 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 13:00 BST
Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The Pokémon Café ReMix Bellibolt's Rumbly Belly event is now live. This is a Team event that focuses around the Pokémon Bellibolt, offering a means to obtain it and power it up with cookies by earning points by completing stages for other events or main stages. It runs until August 1st 2025

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one hundred and thirty-ninth entry into the Generation IX competitive field with an Alola Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Mestorn. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation.
Lycanroc attacks its prey with its sharp claws and fangs. It loyally obeys the instructions of a Trainer it trusts. It has a calm and collected demeanor. It swiftly closes in on its prey, then slices them with the rocks in its mane. So, here it is, the one hundred and thirty-ninth Pokémon, lycanroc

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon GO - Dynamax Battle Weekend + Pokémon Masters EX

26-07-2025 06:04 BST / 01:04 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 18:19 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Café ReMix | Edit @ 18:19: Pokémon Legends: Z-A

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A

The Pokémon Legends: Z-A pre-order bonus of a Trench Coat outfit set has been confirmed for the US. If you pre-order the game at Gamestop, either online or in-store, you will receive a code to get the Trench Coat set. We'll provide full details as they come so be sure to check back

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Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon Masters EX has announced a new feature coming soon: Pasio Towers. This feature is due for release on July 28th 2025 and has you enter the Tower with Sync Pairs of specific types defeating enemies along the way. This will unlock special Story Keys for side stories as well aas items including Plaques of Perfection which will allow for you to raise Sync Pairs up to Level 200.

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Latias & Latios Max Battle Weekend is rolling out globally. During this event, which runs from 06:00 local time to 21:00 local time both today and tomorrow and focuses on Dynamax Latias & Latios, which is now added into the game. Alongside this, you have an increase in Max Particles obtainable and several more boosts
We have full details in our Dynamax Latias & Latios Weekend event section

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The latest bingo panel is now live for Pokémon Café ReMix's currently running event. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Meowth's Stylish Night Sky outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on August 1st2025
We have full details in our Alolan Meowth's Crumb Chaos event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

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