Tuesday: Pokémon Sun & Moon - New Information + Pokkén Tournament - New Character + Pokémon Shuffle - New Events + Pokémon Comaster
04-10-2016 04:28 BST / 23:28 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:06: Pokémon Shuffle | Edit @ 07:20: Pokémon Comaster | Edit @ 14:02: Pokémon Sun & Moon
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, Rowlet's evolution, Dartrix has been revealed. As has Litten's called Torracat and Popplio's called Brionne
A new area called Festival Plaza where you can play games to collect Festival Coins to spend in various shops including ones that boost Effort Values. It is also accessed through the bottom screen to allow for battling & trade with other players, as well aschange theme of the plaza. There are also missions to follow
Next, the Poké Pelago uses boxed Pokémon to attract wild Pokémon on Isle Abeens & Isle Aphun for items
Mega Evolution has been confirmed for Pokémon Sun & Moon
Ash-Greninja is obtained through a special demo to be released October 18th 2016. It can then be transferred to the main games at launch. Ash Greninja has the ability Battle Bond which causes it to change form when it knocks out an opponent
14:07: The next release of Pokémon Sun & Moon information will hit on October 14th at 22:00 JST, which is 00:00 AEDT, 14:00 BST, 15:00 CEST, 09:00 EDT, 06:00 PDT
14:12: Battle Spot has a special ruleset for VGC. VGC 17 rules are as follows:
Double Battle format is limited to Pokémon that appear in the Alola Region Pokédex (excluding some Legendary and Mythical Pokémon).
Use of Mega Stones is not allowed.
Only Pokémon that can be obtained in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon may be entered.
There is a way to play with QR Rental teams by scanning the QR Codes from their Pokémon Global Link. This allows you to utilise other people's teams but you can't enter certain Rating Battles, but can have Link Battles with these teams
14:12: Global Missions are also to be added to the Global Link. These are shared missions on the Festival Plaza. The first in Late November is "Catch A Lot of Pokémon"
A new system being introduced to the battle time settings is “Your Time.” When using this method of time accounting, players will have a maximum of 60 seconds each turn to select a move or Pokémon, and they will also each be awarded 10 minutes of “Your Time.” Under these rules, if a player runs out of their 10 minutes before the battle ends, that player loses the match. This will mean matches can be decided more quickly than in the past, allowing players to enjoy thrilling battles.
14:24: Updated our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
14:37: It has been confirmed that Japan will receive the Special Pokémon 2DS on December 8th 2016
Updated our New Pokémon Page, New Forms Page & New Abilities Page
15:08: Created a preliminary page for the Festival Plaza
Edit @ 15:19: Created a preliminary page for the Poké Pelago
15:44: Updated the Pokémon Global Link Features page and added the Special Battle page
22:02: It has been confirmed that the Pokémon Global Link for Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire will close at 00:00 UTC on Tuesday November 1st 2016 ahead of the update for Pokémon Sun & Moon on November 18th 2016. After this, in addition to the Pokémon Global Link & all features within being inaccessible, you will be unable to Game Sync or go on Rating Battle on Battle Spot in the games. All other online functions, including the GTS, Wonder Trade and Free Battle on Battle Spot will remain accessible
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In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament - New Arcade Character
It has been announced that a brand new character is to be announced for the arcade version of Pokkén Tournament on October 13th 2016. No hints have been given to the identity of this specific Pokémon or if it'll come to the Wii U version but we'll provide full details as and when it comes so be sure to check back.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, the Winking Togekiss event has begun. It runs until October 18th 2016
Next, the Feraligatr stage has also begun. It will run until October 18th 2016
Next, the Palkia stage has begun a repeat run. It runs until October 18th 2016 and may drop Palkia Skill Boosters.
Next, the Kabutops stage has begun a repeat run. It runs until October 18th 2016 and may drop Kabutops Skill Boosters.
Next, the Bellossom stage has begun a repeat run. It runs until October 11th 2016 and may drop Bellossom Skill Boosters.
Finally, the Thundurus Incarnate Forme has begun a repeat run. It can be played once a day until October 11th and may drop Thundurus Skill Boosters or Mega Speedups
In addition to that, three new Mission Cards were added
All of these require the version 1.3.22 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Beedrill competitive stage over the past week, then the Beedrillite is now available to be received. The Attack Power, Mega Speedup and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Attack Power. To get these items, simply Check In between now and October 11th 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Comaster - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Comaster, has had a new version update. This update brings the game up to Version 1.3.1. This patch doesn't add much but does add the capability to spectate currently running online matches. It requires 158MB of space to download
