Friday: Pokémon Sun & Moon - New Information & Japanese Events + Nintendo Badge Arcade + Pokémon Generations + Pokémon GO Patch
14-10-2016 07:06 BST / 02:06 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:19: Nintendo Badge Arcade | Edit @ 08:01: Livestream | Edit @ 14:02: New Information Release | Edit @ 15:00: Pokémon Sun & Moon Anime | Edit @ 17:01: Pokémon Generations | Edit @ 17:38: Pokémon GO Patch
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new release of information has come for Pokémon Sun & Moon. We're currently compiling all the information from the trailer so keep checking back
First, Silvally is revealed as Silvadi's English name with its ability RKS System. It also confirms that there are unique memory items for each type
Jangmo-o's evolutions are Hakamo-o and Kommo-o respectively, both retaining Bulletproof and Soundproof. Kommo-o has a unique move, Clanging Scales which does a lot of damage but lowers its own Defense
Bounsweet evolves into Steenee, which is Grass-type with the abilities Leaf Guard and Oblivious, which then evolves into Tsareena which is also Grass-type with the ability Leaf Guard and Queenly Majesty, which blocks Priority moves. It has unique move called Trop Kick which does damage and lowers the opponent's Attack
Finally, Cutiefly's evolution is called Ribombee, which is Bug/Fairy-type and the abilities Honey Gather and Shield Dust
Next, Alolan Muk is also revealed, with both it and Grimer having the abilities Poison Touch and Gluttony
New trainers are also revealed including Olivia, the Kahuna of Akala Island and Ilima
Edit @ 14:28: Updated our New Pokémon & Alola Forms pages
Edit @ 14:38: It has been indicated in the Japanese trailer that Parental Bond's second hit damage has been reduced to 25% of the first damage
14:41: Updated our New Attacks & New Abilities pages
14:49: Updated our Island Challenge page
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon Generations
Following on from the release of the first six episodes the past 4 weeks, the Pokémon Company has once again put out a new episode of Pokémon Generations, with this episode focusing on Team Magma heading to the Seafloor Cavern. Our Animedex is being updated with the contents of this episode
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Events
Every year, in Japan when you go to the Pokémon Centers around your birthday, you are able to download a special distribution of a Pokémon. In Generation VI, these Pokémon were the Eeveelutions or Pikachu. However, the distributions for Pokémon Sun & Moon have been announced. From November 18th, you'll be able to go to the Pokémon Centers to receive a Pikachu, an Eevee or a Comfey for your games. We'll provide full details as they come
In addition to this, to celebrate the revamp of Pokémon Center Sapporo, from December 1st through Janaury 31st, you'll be able to download an Alola Form Vulpix in the Sapporo Pokémon Center due to Alolan Vulpix being the new mascot of the Pokémon Center
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Livestream
It has been announced that a special livestream for Pokémon Sun & Moon is to stream on NicoNico on October 23rd at 8pm JST. This livestream will feature some footage from the games, as well as a special Battle Royal showcase between the hosts. It is unclear if any new information will be in this livestream but we'll post as it happens should any come
In The Games Department
Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Europe 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.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
A new patch has started to go live for Android and iOS devices, with a gradual release happening. This patch, Version 1.11.4, is said to do a variety of bug fixes. The update us now come out on iOS and Android and there appear to be no further updates
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon
Some further new details have come out for the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. First, it is confirmed that the main characters of the anime aside from Ash are the Trial Captains Kiawe, Sophacles, Lana and Mallow. Some biographies for them are as follows
Ash - Ash has travelled to the Alola Region with Pikachu
Rotom Pokédex - Rotom Pokédex will speak to Ash and aid him in his journey
Lillie - She likes Pokémon, but for some reason cannot touch them
Kiawe - He likes Fire-type Pokémon. He helps out on his family's farm while attending the school
Mallow - She likes Grass-type Pokémon. She has an active personality, but can be goofy. She helps out the family business of the Aina Cafeteria
Lana - She likes Water-type Pokémon. She's docile but active. She's the eldest of three daughters of a fisherman
Sophacles - He likes Electric-type Pokémon. He is a programming geek and loves to analyse things.
Professor Kukui - The Pokémon Professor of the region who studies Pokémon moves and teaches at the school. Ash is staying at his home.
Samson Oak - Professor Samuel Oak's cousin. He's the headmaster of the school and studies Alola Pokémon evolution
Team Rocket - They have travelled to the Alola Region to capture Pikachu
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