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Pokémon - Zygarde Distribution

For those of you in Europe, a special gift is now available over the Nintendo Network. This gift gives you the Legendary Pokémon, Zygarde. This Zygarde matches the event distributed in Japan last year and in Korea earlier this year and doesn't have any special moves. It's not currently known how long this event will run, or if it will be in North America. We'll provide more distribution details as they come so keep checking back
Edit: It's now live in North America

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Pokémon - Shiny Yveltal Distribution

The Shiny Yveltal event has been announced for Spain. At the Salón del Cómic de Barcelona festival from May 5th through May 8th, the Shiny Yveltal event will be distributed to all people via a Serial Code. This is the first distribution of this Pokémon outside of Japan and South Korea. We'll provide more distribution details as they come so keep checking back

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Pokémon Rumble World

The spin-off title, Pokémon Rumble World, is released at retail today in North America. This game was released originally as a free download globally in April 2015 and fast became the top grossing non-DLC non-retail original title on the Nintendo eShop to date. The retail release of this game comes with the microtransaction limit already complete, giving you 3000 PokéDiamonds from the outset and giving the PokéDiamond Mine for free PokéDiamonds each day. Do note, you cannot transfer progress from the download version to the retail version.
We covered this game in full upon its eShop release back last April and have complete Pokémon listings, Area listings, King's Challenges listings and so much more in our section. Click the image to go to the section

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Pokémon - Battle Competition

Battles for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the Flash Clash competition. This competition is a Single Battle competition and allows for you to use any Pokémon aside from 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 may not hold a Mega Stone nor a Focus Sash. This competition is unique in that matches will only last 5 minutes and you only have 10 seconds to select a move. You can only use 1 of your 6 Pokémon in each battle. Battles run from April 29th 2016 to May 1st 2016. All entrants get 2000 PokéMiles.

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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 panels for various badges. These badges have all been released in Japan so far, and some in the US.. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.

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Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly.
Edit @ 20:33: All 4 panels and 20 badges have been added to the section

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Pokémon - Battle Competition

Battles for the next Battle Competition are now running. This Battle Competition is Japan only and runs VGC rules and allows for players to qualify for a competition later this Spring to gain entry to the World Championships. Battles run from April 28th through May 2nd, and is only open for Japanese players. All entrants will receive a special Landorus based on Pokénchi host Hyadain's Landorus

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Pokémon Comaster

The Pokémon Comaster app has had an update and with this update, some new figures have become available through the Trevo shop. In the EX rarity, you now also have a 0.5% chance of getting the rare and powerful Mewtwo figure. In the R rarity, you now have a 1.5% chance of getting a Lapras figure, and the common rarities have all dropped to 6% rather than 7.16% and now you also have the chance of getting Staraptor and Weezing.
In addition to that, a special Rank Match Festa is going on. For each rank you get, you will receive a special gift. Ranks 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14 give you 10 diamonds, Rank 8 gives you 50 diamonds and Ranks 11 & 15 give you a special Trevo Ticket, but most notably at Rank 5 you can get the EX rarity Feraligatr figure. This Festival runs until May 9th. We're gradually covering this game, with figure lists expected to be up soon so keep checking back.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & co. encountering a lost shiny Phantump. 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 Jukebox - Service Stop

The Android app, Pokémon Jukebox, which came out last year is due to have its services stop on June 30th. From May 31st, you'll be unable to purchase any new music in the app, or download the app if you didn't have it yet. You also won't be able to download the daily free track. In addition to this, from June 30th, you'll no longer be able to redownload any of the purchases.

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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 Pokemon: Red & Green theme. This theme features artwork of Red and Green on the top screen with the Kanto starters on the bottom screen. It has the Pokémon Red & Blue: Rival Battle music. The second is a theme focused on Ash-Greninja and features various artwork showcasing the new form on the bottom screen. The music is the Furisode Girl Appears from Pokémon X & Y These are all 200¥ each. No international release has been confirmed

Pokemon: Red & Green	Pokemon: Ash-Greninja

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Pokkén Controller

A new variant of the special Pokkén Tournament Wii U controller by HORI has been announced. This variant is focused on the Pokémon, Pikachu and is to be released in Japan in June and cost 3758¥. No international release for this controller has been confirmed at this time, but we'll bring any news when it comes

Pokkén Controller Box	Pokkén Controller

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Pokémon Shuffle

A special promotion has been announced for Pokémon Shuffle. Starting tomorrow, for the next two weeks, if you check in on the game, you will also receive a special item. These items are only available once per day and once per game save. They are as follows
April 28th: 1 Mega Start
April 29th: 10 Hearts
April 30th: 2 Exp. Points *1.5
May 1st: 1 Moves +5
May 2nd: 3 Exp Booster S
May 3rd: 3000 Coins
May 4th: 1 Raise Max Level
May 5th: 1 Jewel
May 6th: 1 Exp Booster M
May 7th: 1 Attack Power
May 8th: 1 Mega SpeedUp

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Hoopa Event

For those of you in Europe, the current Hoopa event is due to end on Saturday. This event gives you a second chance to get Hoopa if you didn't previously get it on your X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire game. If you enter the serial code HOOPA2016, you will get this Mythical Pokémon. This is a very limited gift so get it while you can. If you already received one from last year's event, you will not be able to receive this Hoopa.

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Pokémon Shuffle Mobile - Update

A new update has come to Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This update, version 1.6.0 brings it in line once again with the features of the 3DS version, now including Mission Cards and Survival Mode, as well as various other UI enhancements. This brings both versions of the game completely in lnie with each other mechanically.

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Pokémon Special - X & Y

In Japan, the latest saga of the Pokémon Special/Pokémon Adventures manga, focusing on the events of Pokémon X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, has been going on in a variety of Japanese magazines. As such, Coronis has sent in a few new detailed summaries of the entire saga thus far, which have been added to our section. Click the image to go to our page

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Pokémon Shuffle - New Stages

The latest update to Pokémon Shuffle has come and includes many brand new stages for the 3DS version. We're currently working through them and will be adding them to our Location page and our Pokémon Listings so keep checking back. In addition to that, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile has added more stages, once again bringing it in line with the 3DS version

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a stage for Complete Forme Zygarde has begun. This stage will run until May 10th
Next, a stage for Azelf has begun. This stage will also run until May 10th
A new set of Daily Pokémon have also begun, starting with Tyrogue today, Castform tomorrow, Mantyke on Thursday, Solrock on Friday and Lunatone on Monday. These change each day and run until May 10th 2016
Next, the Latios Escalation Battle has begun a repeat run with new rewards. This also runs until May 10th 2016
Next, the Dusknoir stage has begun a repeat run until May 10th
Next, the Mew stage has begun another repeat run until May 17th
Finally, a Pokémon Safari featuring Duskull, Dusclops, Pumpkaboo, Gourgeist, Zubat, Golbat & Crobat is running until May 10th
All of these require the version 1.3.8 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Blaziken competitive stage over the past week, then the Blazikenite is now available to be received. The Attack Power, Mega Speed Up and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Disruption Delay. To get these items, simply Check In between now and May 3rd 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.

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Pokémon - Darkrai Gift

Following the reveal of more European dates, the UK distribution for Darkrai has been confirmed to run at GAME from May 1st through May 24th via a serial code. In addition to that, in Germany it'll be distributed at Gamestop from May 2nd through May 24th 2016. In France, it'll be distributed at Micromania stores from May 2nd through May 24th. In Spain it will run at GAME from May 1st through May 24th.

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Pokémon GO

If you entered the Pokémon GO field test for Australia and New Zealand earlier this month, Niantic have begun sending out invites to players. All chosen players will now be able to test the game, but do note that they are not allowed to share what they experience outside of other Field Tests. More field tests globally are expected so be sure to keep checking back for news

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Pokkén Tournament - National Championships

Some clarification for official rules for the first Pokkén Tournament National Championships has been revealed, specifically for the UK National Championships which take place on May 14th and May 15th in Liverpool. Pre-Registration will allow for up to 512 players to enter and, on Friday May 13th, each player will be put into specific pools and their battles will take place throughout the day through four separate waves. From then, the Top 64 participants will go onto Day 2 and then into the finals. All players play with the special wired Pokkén Controller, and players are advised to bring their own, but some will be on hand. The official rules are also confirmed to be as follows

o LAN Mode
Skill=Off
Best of 3 Rounds then Best of 3 Games
Stadium Only
- Loser of last match may change fighter Pokémon.
- Both players may change Support Sets and Cheer Skill between matches.
- Accidentally pausing the game at any time during the fight will force you to forfeit the round.

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

A new 3DS theme has been revealed for Japan. This 3DS theme is based on the upcoming movie Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna and will be distributed at 7-11's 7-Spots and you can receive it by voting in the Pokémon Elections. It is access via a code you get given in the shop and redeemed the theme shop when connected to the 7-11 7-Spot. It can be redeemed until August 31st 2016

Pokemon: Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna

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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles

The TV-kun magazine has revealed another new episode title, this time for the twenty-seventh episode of Pokémon XY & Z. This episodes is set to air on May 26th 2016 respectively and takes place in the Winding Woods near Snowbelle City.
Episode 924: The Winding Woods...The Dawn of Evolution!

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

For those of you who participated in the Kanto Classic Battle Competition in March, the entry gift is due to end soon. This gift is a Dragonite, based on the Dragonite that Lance had during Pokémon Red, Green & Blue, and is special in that it knows the move Barrier, a move it can't normally learn. It is obtained via a Serial Code and the code given on the Global Link can be redeemed until midnight UTC on Wednesday April 27th 2016 23:59 UTC.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & thirtieth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Sinnoh Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce. A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows. When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely. So, here it is, the one-hundred & thirtieth entry, Gallade.

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Pokémon - Darkrai Gift

As was announced earlier this year, each month there are to be special distributions for the Mythical Pokémon each month and May's distribution is Darkrai. Unlike the past two, Darkrai is to be distributed in stores, but only Gamestop for the US and EBGames for Canada had been confirmed. Now, the European distributions are starting to be unveiled. In the Netherlands, you'll be able to get codes for Darkrai in GameMania. In Belgium, you'll be able to get the codes from GameMania or FNAC stores. In Sweden & Norway, it'll be distributed at BR Stores. In Italy, you'll be able to get the codes for Darkrai from Gamestop. All distributions run from from May 1st to May 24th. When more are announced for the rest of Europe, they'll be posted so keep checking back

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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 panels for various badges. These badges have all been released in Japan so far, and some in the US.. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.

In The Pokémon Department

Pokémon Center

A new Pokémon Center store has been announced. On July 6th, a store will open in the Skytree commerical facility within Tokyo called Pokémon Center Skytree Town. This Pokémon Center is the 11th Pokémon Center in Japan and features Rayquaza on its emblem.

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Pokémon XYORAS - Jirachi Event

For those of you globally, the Jirachi event for Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games is due to end on Sunday. This event is available through Mystery Gift > Receive Gift > Get Via Internet and gives you the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi, which can't be found in the wild. Be sure to get it while you can.

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Pokémon - Battle Competition

Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Flash Clash competition. This competition is a Single Battle competition and allows for you to use any Pokémon aside from 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 may not hold a Mega Stone nor a Focus Sash. This competition is unique in that matches will only last 5 minutes and you only have 10 seconds to select a move. You can only use 1 of your 6 Pokémon in each battle. Registration runs until April 28th 2016 while battles run from April 29th 2016 to May 1st 2016. All entrants get 2000 PokéMiles.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash trying to discover the mystery behind the strange transformation of his Greninja. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

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Pokémon XY - Character Biography

With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update a biography. This biography is for the character, Alain and features a Pokémon he uses that was introduced in the preview for this week's episode. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers

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Pokémon - Potential Trademarks

It has been discovered that back in February 2016, two trademarks were registered for Solgaleo (ソルガレオ) and Lunaala (ルナアーラ). Many have speculated that these are the Legendary Pokémon for Pokémon Sun & Moon due to the format of the trademark. However, unlike the majority of Pokémon trademarks, these trademarks weren't registered by Nintendo, Game Freak or Creatures Inc. but rather listed under the name Yusuke Inui who, upon research, appears to be an IP lawyer in Japan. It's possible that this is just a registration via proxy which does happen from time to time, but it is 100% not confirmed that these trademarks pertain to Pokémon. We'll bring more details as they come so keep checking back

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Pokkén Tournament

Two new Pokkén Tournament Championship Series events have been announced in the US. At the Pokémon Regional Championships in Seattle on May 15th, there will be a Masters Minor level event. In addition to this, at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, Illinois, an event dubbed the St. Louis Showdown will runon June 18th to June 19th

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Pokémon VGC - Origins Win-A-Trip

It has been announced that Pokémon is going to be at the Origins Game Fair in Ohio this June. From June 15–19, 2016, there will be special events for both Pokémon VGC and TCG, six formats for VGC and seven for TCG. Some of the competitions here will allow for the players to earn Championship Points to qualify for the Pokémon World Championships. There is also a competition there to win a trip to San Francisco for the weekend of the World Championships, and only if 30 or more players participate. This does not give you entry into the World Champioship Competition

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Pokémon TV

The Pokémon TV app has received a brand new update. To coincide with the release of Pokémon the Series XYZ on the North American Pokémon TV, the updated app will now provide Push Notifications, allow for you to watch the show on line and even rate your favourite episodes. This update has been pushed to all platforms that run the Pokémon TV app

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a special stage for Ash-Greninja is running for the next two weeks. It's a High Speed Challenge and runs until May 3rd
Next, a repeat competitive stage for Mega Blaziken is running until April 26th. This competition will give you a Blazikenite, or if you already have a Blazikenite you will get a Mega Speedup, if you rank in the top 22,000 in the US, 15,000 in Europe or 60,000 in Japan. If you also rank in the top 3,500 in the US, 2,500 in Europe or 10,000 in Japan, you will also receive a Raise Max Level. If you don't qualify but are in the top 30,000 in the US, 20,000 in Europe, 80,000 in Japan you will get 1 Attack Power. All other players get a Disruption Delay. Like the previous Mega Stone challenge, this stage is a Fast Match competition which increases damage inflicted if you move within 4 seconds of your last move.
Next, a repeat run of Keldeo Ordinary Form is running from today until May 3rd on both Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile
Finally, a repeat run of Infernape is also running on both Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile until May 3rd.
All of these require the version 1.3.7 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

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Pokémon Komaster

The latest smartphone title, Pokémon Comaster, is now available in Japan on iOS devices. Released last week for Android, this board game has you play using in-game figures to battle and win against opponents. It requires iOS 6 or later in order to run. We'll be covering this game in full so keep checking back.

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Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions

Following the last two years of concerts across the US since 2014, it has long been requested that the Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions concert would make it to Europe. Following on from the special showing in London, United Kingdom back in December, the first part of the European part of the concert has finally been announced. On October 8th 2016 at 8pm, or October 9th 2016 at 2pm at The Grand Rex in Paris, France, there will be the second showing outside of North America. We'll provide more details as they come.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & twenty-ninth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. Bellossom gather at times and seem to dance. They say that the dance is a ritual to summon the sun. When the heavy rainfall season ends, it is drawn out by warm sunlight to dance in the open. When Bellossom gets exposed to plenty of sunlight, the leaves ringing its body begin to spin around. This Pokémon's dancing is renowned in the southern lands. A Bellossom grows flowers more beautifully if it has evolved from a smelly Gloom-the more stinky the better. At night, this Pokémon closes its petals and goes to sleep So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-ninth entry, Bellossom.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles

The Pokémon Fan magazine has revealed another pair of new episode titles, this time for the twenty-fifth & twenty-sixth episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. These episodes are set to air on May 12th & 19th 2016 respectively and feature Ash's battle with Wulfric.
Episode 922: Rival Showdown! Ash VS Sawyer!!
Episode 923: Snowbelle Gym Match! A Battlefield of Ice!!

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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Ho-Oh Event

Currently in Japan, an event is being held to celebrate the opening of the Pokémon Center in Kyoto. This event offers the distribution of a shiny Ho-Oh and can be downloaded at all Pokémon Centers in Japan. This event was due to end at the end of next week, on April 24th, but due to popular demand, the event has actually been extended until May 8th giving more chance to get the Pokémon. This event has been covered in full in our Event Database so click the image to go to the database

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Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly.
Edit @ 20:28: All 4 panels and 22 badges have been added

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Pokkén Tournament

Another Pokkén Tournament Championship Series event has been announced in North America. At Dreamhack Austin on May 6–8th, a special event is being held which can allow for players to try and qualify for the Pokkén Tournament World Championships in August. It is a Masters Division Minor competition. Further details have yet to be announced

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash falling ill after training, and when a trainer comes by wanting to battle Pikachu, it's up to Serena to step in. 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.

In The Apps Department

Camp Pokémon

For those of you with Android devices, the smartphone title, Camp Pokémon, is now available on Google Play Store. This game provides many small mini-games mostly testing basic knowledge of Pokémon and includes elements that allow for photo sharing on social media. It requires Android 2.3 and up and 170MB of space on your device

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Pokkén Tournament - Version 1.2

Foillowing the release of the patch yesterday, we have now been given patch notes for everything that has been altered. As such, I have updated the Patch Section with these details. Our Playable Pokémon Section & Support Pokémon Section have been updated with the changes brought by this patch
Do note, currently North America seems to have a different patch which lacks a couple of alterations that Japan and Europe have. These patch notes are based on the Japanese and European version
Edit @ 12:40: Following some emergency maintenance, a corrected patch for North America has been released which brings it back in line with Japan and Europe.

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Pokémon Ranger - Virtual Console

For those of you with a Japanese Wii U, the Nintendo DS classic, Pokémon Ranger, is now available on the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan for 950¥. It requires 89.9MB of space to download and its save file requires 32MB. It is currently already available in Europe but no details have been revealed for North America

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Pokémon Komaster - Patch

The first patch for the latest smartphone title, Pokémon Komaster, has been released in Japan at 19:00 JST today. This patch is fixing a major issue in the game which resulted in the software crashing and causing a close. It can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. We'll be gradually covering this game in full so be sure to keep checking back.

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Pokémon the Movie XY & Z - Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna

The Japanese variety show Oha Suta has just aired the third trailer of the upcoming movie Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna. In this trailer, the airship is raised while blueprints of Magearna are looked at by Jarvis. Magearna is seen with some wild Pokémon, then Volcanion as Clemont meets it. Volcanion attacks Clemont straight away. Then, Mega Evolved Pokémon start to attack and Magearna is kidnapped. Ash takes flight on Magearna to try and restore it while a Complete Forme Zygarde looks on.
We'll bring more when it comes and will add the trailer if an official upload comes soon so keep checking back. Click the image to go to our section.
Edit @ 04:51: Official upload

Footage

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Pokémon

The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed that next month will provide a huge scoop on Pokémon Sun & Moon. It has text saying that you can't see the Pokémon in the box art yet. We'll bring more as it comes
Edit @ 11:37: In the movie section of CoroCoro, it has confirmed that the Mythical Pokémon, Magearna, is to be a Steel/Fairy-type Pokémon
In addition to this, a new arcade game has been announced, seemingly following on from Pokémon Battrio and Tretta called Pokémon Ga-Olé. The mechanics of this are not yet known but you insert discs into the arcade machine, rather than rest the Tretta discs on top. It's not clear if this will replace Tretta or run in conjunction with it.
Edit @ 12:02: For the Pokémon Elections, announced last month, it is confirmed that the distribution Pokémon at the movie will be the winner. To enter, you need to get a card when prebooking the ticket and then send your vote in before May 8th. The winner will be announced in June and then distributed at the movie

Pokémon Sun & Moon	Pokémon Movie News
Pokémon Movie News	Pokémon Ga-Olé

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Pokkén Tournament - Version 1.2

The latest patch for Pokkén Tournament on the Wii U has been released. This patch requires 14MB of space on your Wii U memory or external hard drive in order to download

• A fix for Shadow Mewtwo where it can cause an infinite combo that cannot be stopped
• Reduced the damage inflicted by Reshiram
• Various bug fixes

We're still working on any more changes brought on by this patch, as well as waiting for official patch notes, so be sure to keep checking our Patch Section. Our Playable Pokémon Section & Support Pokémon Section have been updated with the changes brought by this patch

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a special stage for Zygarde 50% Forme has begun on Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. It runs until April 26th. It is an Escalation Battle that gives various items as you Level up. Level 30 an Exp Booster S, Level 40 Exp Booster M, Level 50 Mega Speedup, Level 70 Exp Booster L, Level 90 Level Up and Level 100 Raise Max level. You also sometimes skip a level due to the Pokémon getting angry
Next, a special stage for Landorus Therian Forme has begun on Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. It runs until April 26th
Next, the Manaphy stage has begun a repeat run in Pokémon Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. It runs until April 26th
Finally, the Daily Pokémon (#3) has begun a repeat run on both Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile, running until April 26th
All of these require the version 1.3.6 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Sceptile competitive stage over the past week, then the Sceptilite is now available to be received. The Attack Power and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Attack Power. To get these items, simply Check In between now and April 19th 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.

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Pokémon Komaster

The App, Pokémon Komaster, has just been released in Japan on Google Play, with iOS support to come shortly. This game is a board game where you select multiple various figures and have to try and take over the board using your figures against opponent figures. It's a free to play game and allows you to purchase diamonds in order to get better figures and items. You need Android 2.3.3 or higher to run and it requires 41MB to initially install. We'll be covering this game in full over the coming days so keep checking back.
Edit @ 07:45: There are figures of various rarity. The rarest of the figures are Charizard, Venusaur, Dialga and Palkia which each have a 0.5% chance of appearing when you buy a Single pack. Each Rare figure has a 1.5% chance of appearing and each Ultra Common figure has a 7.16-7.17% chance of appearing. All of the figures can be levelled up through gameplay. Much like the Trading Figure game, attacks are done by spinning, and damage inflicted depends on where the figure lands.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & twenty-eighth 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, Ragnarok, Psynergy & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. It wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot ever be seen. Using the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-eighth entry, Mienshao.

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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Landorus Distribution

Last week it was confirmed that the entry gift for the Japan only Japan Championships 2016 Qualifiers Battle Competition was to be a Landorus based on Pokénchi host, Hyadaian's Landorus. Today, the full details of the distribution have been revealed. The Landorus comes in its Incarnate Forme at Level 50 with the standard ability Sand Force. It has the moves Earthquake, Knock Off, U-turn and Rock Tomb and comes with an Assault Vest attached. It'll be distributed at some point in May. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event

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Pokémon GO

It has been confirmed that field tests for the smartphone game, Pokémon GO, are to begin in Australia and New Zealand this month. To sign up, you need a gmail account and to register on the Official Site. This doesn't guarantee that you will enter the field test. Additional global field tests are expected at a later point and we'll bring news on them as and when they come

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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, specifically the special pixel badges of Pokémon that were released in Japan and the US over the past two weeks. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

It has been announced that Pokémon Trading Card Game Online is to finally come to Android tablet devices. Currently in an open beta, it is available to download via the official site. This open beta means that the game isn't 100% complete and so there may be some bugs ahead of the public launch later this year. You need to be running Android OS 4.0 or later for it to run

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Pokémon Photo Booth

The Pokémon Photo Booth app, released in February on iOS, has now finally been released on the Google Play Store for all Android devices. This app is completely free and allows for you to add captions and overlays onto your photos in order to give them a Pokémon twist. It requires Android 4.1 and above in order to work

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Legendary Birds

For those of you in the UK & Ireland, the Legendary Bird distrubtion of Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres with their Hidden Abilities of Snow Cloak, Static and Flame Body at Smyths Toy Stores is due to end on Monday. This event is a serial code event where you get a random code for each of the Pokémon. If you miss this event, then you will get another chance with the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter next month

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Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly.
20:31: All four panels and 22 badges have been added

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Bonnie succeeding in finding Clemont a partner, but she soon starts to regret it. 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.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles

The Newtype magazine has revealed another new episode title, this time for the twenty-fourth episode of Pokémon XY & Z. This episode is set to air on May 5th 2016 and features the return of the Champion, Diantha.
Episode 921: Ash VS Champion Diantha! VS Mega Gardevoir!!

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Legendary Birds

For those of you in the US, it has been confirmed that the Legendary Birds of Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres are to be given with their Hidden Abilities of Snow Cloak, Static and Flame Body will be distributed through the Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter during May. This is the only way to get these birds.You need to sign up for it on the official site by April 22nd to receive the newsletter
It's also confirmed that the birds will be distributed via Serial Code at GAME stores in Spain
Edit @ 18:14: It is also confirmed that all European countries including Germany and France, will also receive Serial Codes for the Hidden Ability birds in the newsletter

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Hoopa Event

For those of you in Europe, a new Serial Code event has begun. This event gives you a second chance to get Hoopa if you didn't previously get it on your X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire game. From now until April 30th, if you enter the serial code HOOPA2016, you will get this Mythical Pokémon. This is a very limited gift so get it while you can

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Pokémon Snap - Virtual Console

For those of you with a Japanese Wii U, the Nintendo 64 classic, Pokémon Snap, is now available on the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan for 1208¥. It requires 102.9MB of space to download and its save file requires 32MB. As of writing, no further international releases have been announced.

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Pokémon Ranger - Virtual Console

It has been confirmed that the classic Nintendo DS title, Pokémon Ranger, is to be released on the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan on Wednesday next week for 950¥. This follows on from the European release of the game last month. Currently no details have been confirmed for a US launch

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, is the Mega Sceptile Competitive Stage. This competition is the first on the 3DS to use the Fast Match concept where you get additional points if you make a match quickly after the previous match. This competition will give the top 20,000 in the US, 12,000 in Europe, 50,000 in Japan & 80,000 on Mobile a Sceptilite. If you are in the top 2,000 in the US, 1,200 in Europe, 5,000 in Japan, you will also get a Raise Max Level or if you're on Shuffle Mobile, if you're in the top 8,000 you'll also get a Mega Speedup. If you don't get the Sceptilite but are in the top 30,000 in the US, 18,000 in Europe, 70,000 in Japan or 120,000 on Mobile, you get 2 Attack Powers. All other players get an Attack Power. It runs until April 12th
Next, the Tornadus Incarnate Forme stage has begun a repeat run on Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. This stage is a Once Per Day stage which has the catch rate increase with each day. It runs until April 12th
Next, a repeat run of Groudon has begun, offering another chance to get Groudon. It runs until April 19th
Finally, the Emboar stage has begun a repeat run on Shuffle and first run on Shuffle Mobile. This stage is available until April 19th
All of these require the version 1.3.5 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

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Pokémon - Battle Competition

Registration for the latestr Battle Competition has begun. This is the Japan only Japan Championships 2016 Qualifiers competition. This competition is a Double Battle competition and runs the current VGC rules. These rules allow for you to use two of the box Legendary Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal & Zygarde. Registration runs from April 4th through April 28th while battles run from April 28th through May 1st. This competition exists to provide players a chance to enter the Pokémon World Championships. All entrants receive a Landorus based on Pokénchi host Hyadain's Landorus

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Pokémon - Battle Competition

For those of you with a Japanese 3DS and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, some news was revealed in the Japanese Variety Show, Gathering at the Pokémon House (Pokénchi). It confirmed the entry gift for the upcoming Japan Championships 2016 Qualifiers Battle Competition. Previously, the entry gift was unannounced, but the episode revealed that if you enter, you will receive a Landorus based on the Landorus that Pokénchi uses in his battles. Full details of this Landorus are not yet known. This Battle Competition runs VGC rules and allows for players to qualify for a competition later this Spring to gain entry to the World Championships. Registration runs from April 4th through April 28th while battles run from April 28th through May 1st, and is only open for Japanese players.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & twenty-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, Ragnarok, Psynergy & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. This very friendly Dragon-type Pokémon will hug its beloved Trainer, leaving that Trainer covered in sticky slime. It attacks with retractable horns. It throws a punch that's the equivalent of the force of a hundred pro boxers.. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-sventh entry, Goodra.

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Pokémon Sun & Moon

During today's episode of Gathering at the Pokémon House, the first TV broadcast of Pokémon Sun & Moon has aired. This footage turned out to be the first broadcast of the special Pokémon Sun & Moon trailer that was released with the Pokémon Direct back in February. This was the first airing of the Pokémon Sun & Moon trailer on Japanese Television.
Edit @ 00:27: Masuda confirmed on the show, jokingly in response to Shoko Nakagawa's question about how many new Pokémon there are in the game, that there will be over 10 new Pokémon in the games

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Pokémon ORAS - Pokémon Scrap

In Japan, there is currently an event where you can get serial codes for the Hidden Ability Legendary Birds if you collect codes in a variety of merchandise. This event was previously confirmed to have a second path which contains a variety of new gifts. That path has now been confirmed and will be redeemable on April 28th 2016 and will be redeemable until August 31st 2016
If you redeem one code, you'll get a Serial Code for Venusaur with its Hidden Ability of Chlorphyll. It holds the Venusaurite
If you redeem four codes, you'll get a Serial Code for Charizard with its Hidden Ability of Solar Power. It holds the Charizardite Y
If you redeem eight codes, you'll get 5 Max Revives
If you redeem twelve codes, you'll get a Serial Code for Blastoise with its Hidden Ability of Rain Dish. It holds the Blastoisinite
If you redeem sixteen codes, you'll get a Serial Code for a Shiny Mewtwo with its Hidden Ability of Unnerve. It holds the Mewtwonite Y
If you redeem twenty codes, you'll get a Serial Code for a Master Ball
All Pokémon distributed on this path come at Level 100. Our Event Database has been updated with these Pokémon.

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Pokkén Tournament - Version 1.2

A patch for Pokkén Tournament on the Wii U has been announced. This patch is said to come in early April and is said to fix a few of the issues that are plaguing the game. The full extent of the patch is not yet known, but we know it will contain the following

• A fix for Shadow Mewtwo where it can cause an infinite combo that cannot be stopped
• An adjustment for Reshiram
• Various bug fixes

We will post when the patch goes live with full data from the patch.

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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, specifically the special Winter badges that were released in Japan in December to match the food theme of this week's update. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.