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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A new timed event stage has begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This stage is the Pinsir stage and is the second time for the 3DS game anf the first for the mobile version. This stage can be played once a day and gives a chance to get the Bug-type Pokémon Pinsir. It runs from today, September 29th, until October 2nd 2015 06:00 UTC.

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle. The first is an Escalation Battle to get Latias on the Nintendo 3DS version. This Escalation Battle runs until October 12th and gives an Exp. Points x1.5 at Level 5, Disruption Delay at Level 10, Mega Start at Level 25, 1,000 Coins at Level 35, Latiasite Mega Stone at Level 50, 1,000 Coins at Level 60 and a Mega Speedup at Level 70
Keldeo has made a return on Pokémon Shuffle and its first appearance on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. It runs until October 5th.
Finally, Giratina has begun its Escalation Battle on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile
07:33: It has also been confirmed that the Pinsir event stage will run from tomorrow, September 29th, to October 2nd on the 3DS version
All of these require the version 1.2.18 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with this Pokémon

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

If you were one of the lucky 79,000 (11,000 in Europe/Australia, 18,000 in America or 50,000 in Japan) players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Charizard Y competitive stage over the past week, then the Charizardite Y is now available to be received. The Attack Power and Mega Speedup for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem a Jewel. To get these items, simply Check In between now and October 5th 2015 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item. If you're on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile, the distribution has been delayed a week to October 5th

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Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundredth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, jesusfreak94, Ragnarok, Psynergy, KillerDraco & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. During the daytime, Cacturne remains unmoving so that it does not lose any moisture to the harsh desert sun. This Pokémon becomes active at night when the temperature drops. If a traveler is going through a desert in the thick of night, Cacturne will follow in a ragtag group. The Pokémon are biding their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving. So, here it is, the one-hundredth entry, Cacturne.

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Coverage Day 9

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: has been out for a few days in Japan, and as such our coverage is winding down to a close. Like all coverage, we'll continue on through the coming days and weeks to cover the entire game. If there's anything you wish to see covered, let me know
14:14: Updated the Passwords page with new passwords.
16:25: Created preliminary Dungeon Listings. These currently lack Pokémon, but they will be added over time so keep checking back. Thanks to Dephender for translation
17:50: A livestream today revealed another new password, for a new dungeon - Grassland Labyrinth with the password JP5JR6XX. Both Password and Dungeon listings have been updated
18:53: Updated the Continents pages with listings for each respective continent

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Pokémon - Primal Battle

Battling for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Primal Battle is a Double Battle competition and allows for you to use National Pokédex Pokémon except for Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, and Diancie., but you can use Groudon and Kyogre in your team. Battles run from today, September 25th, to September 27th 2015. All entrants get 1000 PokéMiles

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Coverage Day 9

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: has been out for a few days in Japan, and as such our coverage is winding down to a close. Like all coverage, we'll continue on through the coming days and weeks to cover the entire game. If there's anything you wish to see covered, let me know
12:54: Created a page about the Jukebox
15:02: Updated the Evolution Mechanics page with a full list of Pokémon that would normally evolve in the series, but cannot.

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Pokémon XY - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Serena encountering a shy Eevee that loves to dance. 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. The biography is for the main character Serena and includes a brand new Pokémon she obtained in today's episode. Click the image to go to the respective biography, but be warned as they contain spoilers

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Coverage Day 8

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: has been out for a few days in Japan, and as such our coverage is winding down to a close. Like all coverage, we'll continue on through the coming days and weeks to cover the entire game. If there's anything you wish to see covered, let me know
13:15: Updated the Pokémon Listings with now complete listings of all the Pokémon
13:45: Created a page about Travelling Pokémon
16:40: Updated the Passwords page with new passwords
19:27: As requested, I have created a page detailing Pokémon Form Changes

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A brand new challenge has begun on Pokémon Shuffle. This event gets you the rare Legendary Pokémon, Regice and follows on from the Registeel event earlier this week and will run for just 5 days until Monday September 28th 2015. It requires the version 1.2.17 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with this Pokémon.

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Coverage Day 7

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: has been out for a few days in Japan, and as such our coverage is winding down to a close. Like all coverage, we'll continue on through the coming days and weeks to cover the entire game. If there's anything you wish to see covered, let me know
10:51: Updated the Pokémon Listings with more Pokémon
13:30: Created a page for the Meowth's Theater feature.
15:30: Added more Pokémon listings. Just around 30 remain
16:36: Updated the Continents Page with more details
20:42: Made a preliminary Looplet & Emera page. It'll be updated with further Emera, details and translations over time
22:39: Added more Pokémon listings. Less than 20 to go

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Coverage Day 6

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: has been out for a few days in Japan, and as such our coverage is winding down to a close. Like all coverage, we'll continue on through the coming days and weeks to cover the entire game. If there;s anything you wish to see covered, let me know
09:47: Updated the Pokémon Listings with more Pokémon
13:46: Updated the Pokémon listings with more Pokémon. Updated the Rank page with the final rank
16:45: Updated the listings again
20:09: Created a page about Pelipper Island, the hub of Wonder Mail rescue missions and StreetPass features
22:18: Added more Pokémon locations

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Coverage Day 5

It's that time again, as Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we have finished the main narrative, so are now cataloguing everything. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums. Throughout the coming days, various sections will be updated including Dungeon Listings and other sections will be created as time goes on so keep checking back.
As usual, pertinent spoilery information will be posted into the spoiler tag
08:21: Updated the Ranks page with a new rank
08:57: Updated the Passwords page
10:11: Updated the Legendary Pokémon page
14:33: Updated the above pages with new ranks and locations
17:08: Created a preliminary Pokémon Listing. As this is our first run through of the game, requirements for getting Pokémon are not complete and there may be some inaccuracies. If you spot any, contact us!
21:58: Updated with more Pokémon listings

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Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the ninety-ninth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Unova Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, jesusfreak94, Ragnarok, Psynergy, KillerDraco & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. Individuals each play different roles in driving Heatmor, their natural predator, away from their colony. They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor. Durant dig nests in mountains. They build their complicated, interconnected tunnels into mazes. So, here it is, the ninety-ninth entry, Durant.

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Coverage Day 4

It's that time again, as Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we have finished the main narrative, so are now cataloguing everything. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums. Throughout the coming days, various sections will be updated including Dungeon Listings and other sections will be created as time goes on so keep checking back.
As usual, pertinent spoilery information will be posted into the spoiler tag
09:22: Updated the Passwords page with more passwords
13:24: Updated the Ranks page with a new rank
16:27: Created a preliminary Legendary Pokémon page
20:05: Updated the Legendary page

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Coverage Day 3

It's that time again, as Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we have finished the main narrative, so are now cataloguing everything. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums. Throughout the coming days, various sections will be updated including Dungeon Listings and other sections will be created as time goes on so keep checking back.
As usual, pertinent spoilery information will be posted into the spoiler tag
    Super Mystery Dungeon Details:

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Pokémon Themes

Following their announcement on Monday, the latest Pokémon 3DS Themes have been released in Europe. The first is the Pikachu Dance theme, based on the recent Pikachu Dance that happened in the Pikachu Outbreakchu event in Yokohama in Japan with the music and aesthetics to match. Pikachu makes a noise as you move.;. Second, there is a Pikachu theme with a Pikachu image on top and scrolling imagery on the bottom. It has the Pokémon X & Y - Route 1 music. They both cost €2.49 / Ł2.29 but come also are to come in a bundle for €3.99 / Ł3.59 until October 31st. The third is is based on the Pokémon 151 clothing line and features Mewtwo and Mew. It'll be available for €1.99 / Ł1.79

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Pokémon Shuffle - New Stages

The latest update to Pokémon Shuffle has come and includes many brand new stages for both 3DS and Mobile versions. We're currently working through them and will be adding them to our Location page and our Pokémon Listings so keep checking back.
Edit @ 07:39: All added

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

The next Mega Stone challenge has begun on both Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This challenge is to get the Mega Stone for Mega Charizard Y. It runs until September 28th 2015. The top 10,000 in Japan, 3,500 in America, 2,500 in Europe get a Charizardite Y and Mega Speedup, the top 50,000 in Japan, 18,000 in America 11,000 in Europe get a Charizardite Y and the top 70,000 in Japan25,000 in America, or top 16,000 in Europe get 2 Attack Powers. All other players get a Jewel

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A brand new challenge has begun on Pokémon Shuffle. This event gets you the rare Legendary Pokémon, Registeel and follows on from the Regirock event earlier this week and will run for just 5 days until Wednesday September 23rd 2015. It requires the version 1.2.17 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with this Pokémon. The Mew event also returns for the next two weeks. It will give a Jewel to all people who complete it.
In addition to this, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile has a new event adding Rayquaza. This is the only way to get Rayquaza and runs from today, September 18th, until October 2nd 2015

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Coverage Day 2

It's that time again, as Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums. Throughout the coming days, various sections will be updated including Dungeon Listings and other sections will be created as time goes on so keep checking back.
As usual, pertinent spoilery information will be posted into the spoiler tag
    Super Mystery Dungeon Details:

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Collectible Badge Center

The free bit of Nintendo 3DS software, Collectible Badge Center, had its daily update today and this week it introduced, for the very first time, Pokémon badges for you to win and affix to your Nintendo 3DS home screen. A total of 15 panels were added featuring a variety of Pokémon based on type or association. As such, I have updated our game section to include this. Click the image to go to our Pokémon in Other Games page.

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Pokémon Themes

Following on from their announcement for Europe on Monday, it has been confirmed that the latest 3DS themes, Pikachu Dance, Pikachu's Cry and Pokémon 151: Mewtwo are to hit the North American theme shop later today. This also includes the special bundle to get the two Pikachu themes together at a reduced cost.

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Pokémon - Primal Battle

Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Primal Battle is a Double Battle competition and allows for you to use National Pokédex Pokémon except for Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, and Diancie., but you can use Groudon and Kyogre in your team. Registration runs from September 17th 2015 to September 24th 2015 while battles run from September 25th to September 27th 2015. All entrants get 1000 PokéMiles

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Pokémon XY - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Clemont telling Ash & Serena how he and Bunnelby met. 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 - Episode Titles

The TV Tokyo website has revealed another new episode title for an episode set to air on October 22nd. It is the final episode of the Pokémon XY series before Pokémon XY & Z starts the following week and features Ash's Gym battle with the Anistar City Gym Leader, Olympia. In addition to that, Pokémon Fan revealed the first title of Pokémon XY & Z.
Episode 896: Double Battle at the Anistar Gym! Olympia's Future Sight!!
Episode 897: The Explosive Birth of Z! That Which Lies Hidden in Kalos!!

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Coverage Day 1

It's that time again, as Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums. Throughout the coming days, various sections will be updated including Dungeon Listings and other sections will be created as time goes on so keep checking back.
It requires 13597 blocks/1.8GB to download.
14:11: As stated before, your Pokémon and partner are chosen by personality quiz, but if you don't like that, you can choose not to do those options and select your own
15:20: The new feature, Lumis have a counter on them when you enter the room. This is the amount of turns/moves it takes for you to get them. If you fail, they disperse into powder on the floor, which you then collect.
15:40: Chapter 5 introduces the Team Attacks, seen in trailers. It uses up hunger points to activate
17:23: You can have multiple Connection Orb quests activated at once!
17:37: It does seem that the Connection Orbs are the only way to get other Pokémon, which is a bit of a shame/pain. At the moment it looks like I can only bring a third Pokémon with me
17:45 You can have five saved team combinations at one time. You can edit them at will, but allows for you to quickly access your favourites
Edit @ 18:15: Sometimes you befriend more than one Pokémon with a task
As usual, pertinent spoilery information will be posted into the spoiler tag
    Super Mystery Dungeon Details:

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes

Two brand new themes have been released in Japan for 200¥ each. These themes each have a specific focus and Pokémon theme. The first is the Pokémon 151: Mewtwo theme, announced on Monday for Europe and features an image of Mewtwo surrounding a crest. It has the Tower of Mastery music from Pokémon X & Y. The second is based on the upcoming Pokémon TCG set, Pokémon TCG BREAK and features both Mewtwo Mega Evolutions, as well as the special golden versions. It features a design that has lightning spark around the BREAK evolutions when you scroll and plays the Battle! Mewtwo!, from Pokémon X & Y theme. No western release has been announced for this theme
Edit @ 14:03: The Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon themes are also now available for those who have purchased the games. Toget the first, you need to purchase the game, either retail or digital. To get the second one, you need to download the game from the Nintendo eShop before September 30th. The codes for the themes have to be redeemed by August 31st 2016

Pokémon 151 - Mewtwo	Pokémon TCG BREAK	Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon	Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

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Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions

Following the last year of successful concerts across the US, and upcoming concerts in Nashville, Tennessee on October 9th; Clearwater, Florida on December 3rd; and Orlando, Florida on December 4th, it has finally been confirmed that the first European concert for the Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions tour is to be held at 7:30pm on Sunday December 20th 2015 in the Eventim Apollo arena in London, England. This is the premiere for all European countries and more should follow in 2016. Tickets are currently available for Pokémon site visitors from the event's site, and the general public can buy tickets next Friday at 9am! We'll bring more details on the European leg, as well as future dates globally, when they're announced.

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

A plethora of new screenshots have been released about Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. This information mostly follows on from the information revealed in CoroCoro on Monday. while the screenshots provide direct feed imagery. Click the image to go to our pre-release screenshot page. We'll bring full coverage of this game upon its release this week.
Entei is a Legendary Pokémon who appears when Pokémon start to get turned into stone. Krookodile is a Pokémon seen lurking around Waiwai Town, and is followed around by various Krokorok. Beheeyem show up in Serene Village to look for a hero and finally, Giratina is the cause of some issues in Serene Village
Edit @ 15:12: Created a preliminary Password & QR Code page

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Pokémon

Following the leak in CoroCoro, the official reveal for the new Zygarde forms has come. Most of the forms keep their name, but Zygarde Perfect Forme is to be called Zygarde Complete Forme in the west. It also describes Ash-Greninja as the form that Greninja takes when the bond between it and Ash is raised to the limit. The strength of their bond changes Greninja's appearance, and it takes on the characteristic look of Ash's attire. This phenomenon is also said to have happened just once several hundred years ago in the Kalos region, but it remains shrouded in mystery.
Zygarde Cell: This stage has been identified as the single Cells that make up Zygarde. Cells do not possess any will or thought processes. They're found scattered throughout the region. Since they can't use any moves, researchers question whether they can even be called Pokémon!
Zygarde Core: At this stage, this aspect of Zygarde is little more than a part of the Pokémon's brain. Unlike the Cells, the Cores are self-aware and can communicate with Cells and other Cores via telepathy. When a change occurs in the local region's ecosystem, Cores have been known to take action.
Zygarde 10% Forme: Zygarde 10% is the Forme that the Zygarde Core takes when it gathers 10% of the Cells nearby. Capable of traveling over 60 mph (100 km/h), it defeats enemies with its sharp fangs and its incredible speed.
Zygarde Complete Forme: This is the perfect Forme that Zygarde takes when the Core gathers 100% of the Cells. When the ecosystem is under threat, and the Core concludes that the 50% Forme will be unable to deal with it, the Core takes on the Complete Forme. Its power is said to be greater than that of the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal!
Edit @ 03:09: The first trailer for the anime has been released

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Pokémon Themes

The latest Pokémon 3DS Themes have been announced to come to Europe on September 18th. The first is the Pikachu Dance theme, based on the recent Pikachu Dance that happened in the Pikachu Outbreakchu event in Yokohama in Japan with the music and aesthetics to match. Pikachu makes a noise as you move.;. Second, there is a Pikachu theme with a Pikachu image on top and scrolling imagery on the bottom. It has the Pokémon X & Y - Route 1 music. They both cost €2.49 / Ł2.29 but come also are to come in a bundle for €3.99 / Ł3.59 until October 31st.
In addition to that, a previously unannounced and unseen Mewtwo theme, Pokémon 151: Mewtwo is also to hit on Friday. It is based on the Pokémon 151 clothing line and features Mewtwo and Mew. It'll be available for €1.99 / Ł1.79
Edit @ 10:30: First image of the Mewtwo theme.

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Pokémon

More images have arrived of CoroCoro, this time focusing on the upcoming title, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. This issue reveals that in this issue, you will get a special QR Code for the TM Power-Up Punch. Scan the code to receive the TM. In addition to that, it has been revealed that in next month's issue, there will be a special distribution for a unique dungeon called CoroCoro Dungeon. This dungeon is 20 floors big and has the Pokémon Garchomp as the boss.
Edit @13:39: It was also confirmed that there are to be over 120 dungeons across the 5 continents in the game, the largest ever in a Pokémon Mystery Dungeon game. The special Meowth dungeons also take you down to Level 5 and have their own special rules. We'll bring more as it comes

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A brand new challenge has begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This event provides a chance to capture the Pokémon Diancie, and is released to celebrate 5 million downloads of the game on the Nintendo 3DS. It lasts until September 28th 2015 and requires the version 1.2.16 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with this Pokémon
Also, the Regirock stage has begun a repeat run. It runs until the 18th of September, and Registeel is coming up. Registeel will run from September 18th to September 23rd and Regice will run from September 23rd to September 28th

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

If you were one of the lucky 79,000 (11,000 in Europe/Australia, 18,000 in America or 50,000 in Japan) players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Sharpedo competitive stage over the past week, then the Sharpedonite is now available to be received. The Attack Power and Mega Speedup for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem a Jewel. To get these items, simply Check In between now and September 21st 2015 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.

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Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the ninety-eighth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kanto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, jesusfreak94, Ragnarok, Psynergy, KillerDraco & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet. It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell. So, here it is, the ninety-eighth entry, Blastoise & Mega Blastoise.

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Pokémon

The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed some further details about Zygarde. Zygarde can take many forms. Normal Zygarde is at 50% and is called Zygarde 50% Forme. The dog like form is when it is at 10% and is called Zygarde 10% Forme. It has sharp teeth and speed. The blob is the cell, or Zygarde Core and becomes the brain of every form. The flat form is called Zygarde Cell. New large form is called Zygarde Perfect Forme and retains its Dragon/Ground-type. It is the Order Pokémon and is 4.5m tall and 610kg and is said to exceed Xerneas and Yveltal in power. The new Anime series called Pokémon XY & Z is to come with Mega Evolution Act 4 starting on October 29th. It also reveals a new look for Greninja, labelling it "Ash Greninja". The magazine mentions that it looks sort of like Ash's clothes
Edit @ 10:26: Created a temporary New Pokémon Forms page for these Pokémon. The page will be updated as further information comes and shifted to the game section of the first game involving these forms when it is announced.

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Pokémon - Shiny Rayquaza

For those of you in North America, the Shiny Rayquaza event, currently running on the Nintendo Network, is due to end on Monday. This Shiny Rayquaza is available through Mystery Gift > Receive Gift > Receive Via Internet only on Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games and matches the one given in Australia last month and currently running in Germany and the UK. Get it while you still can

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Pokémon - Super Mario Maker

The Wii U title Super Mario Maker is now out in stores globally and features some Pokémon within it. In the Super Mario Bros. series skin when creating levels, you can use the Mystery Mushroom to give Mario costumes of Charizard, Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Lucario or Greninja. These can be obtained by scanning their amiibo or by completing the 100 Mario Challenge. We'll be gradually updating the Pokémon in Other Games page with full details of all aspects of these.

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Pokémon GO

During one of their usual reports for their game Ingress, Niantic has revealed that Pokémon GO is to be released through a private closed beta in Winter of 2015, with a launch following in early 2016 on mobile formats. It's not currently clear how people will be decided for the closed beta. We'll bring more information about the game as and when it comes

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Another Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon livestream has been announced to air on NicoNico. On Wednesday September 16th, the day before the game is released, the livestream, hosted by AppBank's Kosuke, will begin at 19:00 JST. It will start off with a continuation of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time playthrough from the 24 hour livestream back in July until 22:00 JST where it will switch to the first playthrough of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, as well as some showdowns and battles in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and a showcase of the upcoming Pokémon Card Game BREAK series, due for release on September 26th. We'll bring news from the livestream should any appear.

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Pokémon Shuffle Mobile - Groudon Event

A new event challenge has begun on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This challenge gives you access to the Legendary Pokémon, Groudon. It will run until September 25th 2015 and is the only way to get this Pokémon at this time. It requires 2 Hearts in order to play the stage Our Pokémon List contains details of this Pokémon.

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Pokémon

The official site has posted about a press conference being held today about a future business strategy being held today, September 10th, at 15:00 JST (06:00 UTC, 07:00 BST, 02:00 EDT, 23:00 JST). This will be live streamed on the video platform NicoNico in Japan. On the NicoNico page, it states that new partner companies will be introduced. It's not currently known what this conference will contain but we'll bring the full details as it comes
Edit @ 07:04: The new project is in conjunction with Nintendo. It utilises smartphones and seems to feature capturing and battling of Pokémon
Edit @ 07:07: Project is called Pokémon Go. Will be releaed on iOS and Android in 2016 in collaboration with Niantic, a startup from Google that became independent.
Edit @ 07:18: Go around and use the Augmented Reality to find various Pokémon in various areas. Meet up for various small fests for battling and so forth.
Edit @ 07:20: Junichi Masuda is assisting in creating locations, music and so forth.
Edit @ 07:21: Pokémon Go will link to the main games in some way
Edit @ 07:24: Pokémon Go can link with a device you can attach to your wrist or wear clipped on to your clothing. It's called Pokémon Go Plus which connects via bluetooth and notifies the player of any nearby Pokémon via a LED light and rumble
Pokémon Go is free to play but has in-app purchases

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Pokémon XY - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Bonnie bonding with a Tyrunt she encounters in the middle of the night. 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 - Episode Titles

The TV Tokyo website has revealed another new episode title for an episode set to air on October 15th. Not much is known about this episode except it features a Mime Jr..
Episode 895: A Kalos Crisis! Battle of the Giant Sundial!

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Season 12

On the Pokémon Global Link, it has been announced that in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire games, you will now be able to compete in Rating Battles using Pokémon that have been transferred from the Generation V games, dropping the blue pentagon requirement that existed for these games, putting them in line with Pokémon X & Y, which allowed for transferred Pokémon. It's not currently known if this will continue beyond Season 12 but will be active as of September 15th 2015

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Special Battle Season 12

The Special Battle rules for Season 12 have been revealed. Season 12 will run from September 15th 2015 to November 17th 2015 and runs on both X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. In this Special Battle ruleset, it changes so that it only allows Pokémon who have not been transferred, which is different to the new standard rules. The base rules for this season are as follows:
Battle type: Single Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex except Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie and Hoopa. Pokémon that have been transferred through Poké Transporter cannot be used
The other standard rules apply, including reduced to Level 50 if above that, and you choose 3 Pokémon out of your 6, and you cannot have two Pokémon holding the same hold item.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A brand new timed challenge has begun on Pokémon Shuffle for Nintendo 3DS. This challenge is to get you the Sharpedonite and runs until 05:00 UTC on September 14th. To get the Sharpedonite, you need to be in the top 18,000 in the US, 50,000 in Japan and 11,000 in Europe. If you're in the Top 10,000, 3,500 or 2,5000 for Japan, US or Europe respectively, you'll also get a Mega Speedup. If you don't get the Sharpedonite but are in the top 70,000 in Japan, 25,000 in the US or 16,000 in Europe, then you will receive an Attack Power Up. All other players will receive a Jewel.

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Pokémon Shuffle - Pre-Paid Cards

Two new pre-paid Nintendo eShop cards have been announced for Japan focusing on Pokémon Shuffle. These pre-paid cards will give 1000¥ to the player when put into the eShop which can then be used for a variety of things including spending on eShop games or spending on microtransactions within Pokémon Shuffle. They are to be released on September 7th. The first is to be sold in 7-11 stores and Pokémon Centers while the second will be sold in Lawson stores

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In The TCG Department

Pokémon BREAK - New TCG Set

A new TCG set has been announced via Japanese merchandise site listings. This set is the second in the upcoming Pokémon Card XY BREAK sets and features Shiny Mega Gyarados as the main Pokémon and is called Rage of the Torn Heavens (Rough Translation). It is due for release on December 11th 2015 and will feature over 80 cards within and continues the new Pokémon TCG Break Evolution mechanic. We'll provide more details as the set is released

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the ninety-seventh entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, jesusfreak94, Ragnarok, Psynergy, KillerDraco & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride. With fiery breath of more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride's cubs. So, here it is, the ninety-seventh entry, Pyroar.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A brand new challenge has begun on Pokémon Shuffle. This challenge provides you access to the Pokémon Emboar and is available until September 18th. This follows on from the release of Tepig and Pignite over the past month. Our Pokémon List has been updated with details of this Pokémon.
In addition to this, a new challenge has begun on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This challenge gives access to the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and runs until September 18th. Like before, it's the only way to get Kyogre in the game. You need to spend 2 Hearts to play this stage

In The Games Department

Pokémon - Primal Battle

A new Battle Competition has been announced. This is the Primal Battle is a Double Battle competition and allows for you to use National Pokédex Pokémon except for Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, and Diancie., but you can use Groudon and Kyogre in your team. Registration runs from September 17th 2015 to September 24th 2015 while battles run from September 25th to September 27th 2015. All entrants get 1000 PokéMiles

In The Games Department

Pokémon - Battle Competition Poll

The Pokémon Company International has put up a new poll asking for views as to what format an upcoming Online Competition should hold. This competition is set to run in November so there is plenty of time to vote for it. The poll can be found on the Pokémon Global Link website and the options are as follows:

• No Mega: Mega Stone held items are prohibited.
• Inverse Double Battles: All type matchups are reversed.
• Anything Goes: Triple Battles in which multiples of any and all Pokémon and items are permitted (including Pokémon brought over via Poké Transporter).
• Anti-Evolution: Only Pokémon that can’t evolve and haven’t evolved are permitted. (Mega Evolution does not count as having an Evolution.) All Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are banned.
• Underdogs: Pokémon that finished among the top 12 in any 2015 Double Battle Online Competition are banned.

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Pokémon - Mewtwo amiibo

Following the European and American launch announcements of October 23rd and November 13th respectively, it has been announced that the Mewtwo amiibo is to be released in Japan! This amiibo will be available on October 29th. The amiibo will work with all the same games as the other Pokémon amiibo, including Super Mario Maker

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY - Episode Titles

The TV Tokyo website has revealed two new episode titles for episodes set to air on October 3rd and October 10th respectively. Not much else is known about these episodes yet but they feature Tierno in both of the episodes, Shauna in the second episode, as well as the next Pokémon Showcase.
Episode 893: A Tag Battle is a Friendship Battle! Eevee Fights for the First Time!
Episode 894: The Happy Dance Comes After a Quiz!? The Anistar Festival Showcase!!

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

One of the currently running Pokémon Shuffle event stages is about to end. This stage is the Rayquaza stage and has been running since Friday and will end on Friday September 4th at 06:00 UTC. This provides another chance to get the rare Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza. This is following a repeat of all 3 Hoenn Legends over the past month and a half and may not be obtained again for a while so be sure to get it while you can.

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Special Pikachu

The rankings for the Pikachu Cup have been released and Pikachu came #3 in overall usage, so the special Pikachu was decided to be the gift to all participating players who played over 3 matches and is now available through the Pokémon Global Link. This Pikachu is special in that it knows various moves including Endeavor, which it can't normally learn, as well as having its Hidden Ability and holding the Light Ball. It is obtained via a Serial Code and the code can be redeemed until midnight UTC on October 30th. The Event Database has been updated with details of this event.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Preload

The upcoming game Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is now available for preload on the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop. This game is not due out in Japan for another two weeks, on September 17th 2015, but is available to purchase and download right now for 5076¥, and requiring 13597 blocks to download. While you can download the bulk of the game now, it will not be playable until midnight on September 17th 2015.
Edit @ 03:35: To go with this, a new overview trailer has been released. This trailer doesn't reveal too much new but does contain some new footage

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Pokémon - Video Game Championship Series

This past weekend, the structure of the latest Play! Pokémon season, the 2015-2016 season, was detailed on the official site, including Championship Point tables. However, based on feedback, the Championship Point tables have been updated by The Pokémon Company International. As such, our VGC 2016 page has been updated with these new tables. Click the image to go to our section