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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Some potential new Pokémon have somehow leaked onto the Internet. It is not currently known from where these leaks have come but they appear to be from some videos that must have been uploaded from somewhere as several videos were uploaded, backing up authenticity. It's not clear when these specific Pokémon are to be revealed so as they are unofficial releases, I have hidden them into a spoiler tag so click at your own risk. Note: English names are from the leaks and are subject to change
Edit @ 11:11: Now confirmed with an official trailer. It confirms that Tapukoko is Electric/Fairy and the ability Elec Maker which automatically turns the field into Electric Terrain. Charjabug is Bug/Electric. Vikavolt is Bug/Electric. Drampa is Normal/Dragon. Bruxish is Water/Psychic. Cutiefly is Bug/Fairy and Togedemaru is Electric/Steel-type
Edit @ 11:47: Updated our New Pokémon, New Abilities & New Attacks pages
Footage
Drampa
Togedemaru
Vikavolt
Cutiefly
Bruxish
Charjabug
Tapu Koko
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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 @ 21:16: All 12 panels and 79 badges have been added
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Pokémon XYORAS - Shaymin Event
For those of you in Europe & Australia, the Shaymin event is now available on Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games. This event is available through Mystery Gift > Receive Gift > Get Via Internet and gives you the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin, which can't be found in the wild. With this, you can also get the Gracidea to get its Sky Forme. This event is only running through to July 24th so get while you can. It'll be added on North American games later today. Our Event Database has been updated with full details of this event Edit: Now live in North America
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Pokémon GO
As the Pokémon GO field tests have started to come to a close, many previews have started to come out from outlets sharing their experiences. With this, several new screenshots have been released and so we have added them to our gallery. Click the image to go to the page.
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Pokémon Comaster
The Pokémon Comaster app has had an update and with this update, the Trevo has been updated to add several new figures. These figures are Zygarde 50% Forme, Torterra, Chimchar, Xatu and Shiftry with Mewtwo, Blastoise, Absol, Froakie and Scyther being removed. Our Figures section has been updated with the new figures
In addition to this, it has been announced that a special deal has been announced for the Diamonds, increasing the amount you can purchase by 50%. This runs until July 6th
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the commencement of the Kalos Pokémon League. 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, Trevor and features some Pokémon he uses that were 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 Video Game Championships 2016 - US National Championships
The US nationals Championship stream has been detailed ahead of this weekend's competition. This stream is to run on all four Pokémon Twitch channels with mixed coverage on the main one. The VGC side will be commentated by
Ray Rizzo,
Duy Ha,
Evan Latt &
Aaron “Cybertron” Zheng while the TCG by
Kyle Sabelhaus,
Kyle “Pooka” Sucevich,
Kenny Wisdom,
Josue Rojano &
Josh “TheJWittz” Wittenkeller and finally, the Pokkén Tournament stream by
D'ron “D1” Maingrette,
Vish “ViciousVish” Rajkumar,
Daniel “DC” Coke. The stream schedule is as follows Main Channel
Friday: Mix of Pokémon TCG and VGC coverage
Saturday: Mix of Pokémon TCG, VGC, and Pokkén Tournament coverage
Sunday: Pokémon TCG and VGC final rounds Pokémon TCG Channel
Friday: TCG Masters Division, Swiss rounds 1–9
Saturday: TCG Masters Division, Day Two Swiss rounds, followed by Masters and Senior Division Top 8 in the evening
Sunday: Off air Pokémon VGC Channel
Friday: VGC Masters Division, Swiss rounds 1–9
Saturday: VGC Masters Division, Day Two Swiss rounds, followed by Masters Division top cut (Top 32, Top 16, and Top 8)
Sunday: Off air Pokkén Tournament Channel
Friday: Pokkén Tournament Masters Division bracket and exhibitions
Saturday, 9 a.m.to noon: Pokkén Tournament Senior Division Top 16
Saturday, noon to 7 p.m.: Pokkén Tournament Masters Division Top 32
Sunday: Off air
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Pokémon TV
It has been confirmed by The Pokémon Company International that the Pokémon TV app, currently available on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire and Kindle platforms is now to be available on the Apple TV platform, allowing for an easier way to watch the Pokémon episodes directly on your TV. This is completely free of charge.
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Pokémon - Xerneas Distribution
For those of you in the United Kingdom, the shiny Xerneas event has been announced. If you go to the Year of Pokémon area of the Nintendo booth in the Hyper Japan Festival in Olympia, London from 15th to the 17th of July, you can pick up a serial code to get you the special Level 100 Shiny Xerneas. This Xerneas is the same one as has been distributed throught Europe the past few months, and mirrors ones from the US and Japan over the last 9 months
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Pokémon XYORAS - Mew Event
For those of you in Europe, the Mew second chance event for Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games is due to end on Thursday. This event is available through Mystery Gift > Receive Gift > Get Via Code and gives you the Mythical Pokémon Mew, which can't be found in the wild with the code MEW2016. Be sure to get it while you can.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Hyadain's Landorus
For those of you with the Japanese games that participated in the recent 2016 Japan Championships Battle Competition, the entry gift is due to end on June 30th at 23:59 JST. This gift is a Landorus based on the Landorus used by Japanese variety show, Pokénchi, host Hyadain.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a competitive stage to get the Mega Stone for Gyarados. This stage runs until July 5th. The top 19,000 in North America, 50,000 in Japan 13,000 in Europe will get the Gyaradosite. However, if you're in the top 3,700 in North America, 10,000 in Japan or 2,500 in Europe you will also get a Mega Speedup and if you're in the top 1,100 in North America, 3000 in Japan, 700 in Europe, you will get a Mega Speedup and a Raise Max Level. If you don't get the Gyarados but are in the top 27,000 in North America, 70,000 in Japan, 18,000 in Europe, you'll get an Attack Power and a Disruption Delay. All other players get an Attack Power
Secondly is a special event stage for Raikou. This stage gives you an extra chance to get Raikou and lasts until July 5th. It allows for you to get Raise Max Levels and Raikou Skill Boosters
Next, the Hitmonlee stage has begun and is set to run until July 12th Next, the Ho-Oh stage has begun a repeat run until July 12th and may give Ho-Oh Skill Boosters
Finally, the Daily Pokémon (#1) stages featuring Rotom will run until July 12th
All of these require the version 1.3.14 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon Shuffle
Several new item enhancements have also run on Pokémon Shuffle & Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. First, several new Pokémon can have their Max level increased using Raise Max Level. They are Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Celebi, Rotom, Pikachu, Jolteon, Leafeon, Chespin, Quilladin, Tangela, Dedenne, Pachirisu, Phanpy, Donphan, Cubone, Marowak, Cofagrigus, Sigilyph, Farfetch'd, Reuniclus and Zoroark. To celebrate, two Raise Max Levels are currently being distributed.
Next, a new item has been added called the Skill Swapper. This allows for you to change a Pokémon's Skill to one of your choice that the Pokémon can have. The Skill's level resets to 1 when doing so. The eligible Pokémon are Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Ho-Oh, Regirock, Celebi, Mew, Rotom, Gengar, Sableye, Ampharos, Eevee, Jolteon, Leafeon, Chespin, Tangela, Tangrowth, Phanpy, Donphan, Cubone, Fafetch'd, Pachirisu, Druddigon, Dedenne, Zoroark and Chandelure. We're currently working on a list of each Pokémon's new potential skills
New Mission Cards have also been added
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Pokémon - Battle Competition
The next Battle Competition has been announced. This is the Sinnoh Classic competition. This competition is a Double Battle competition and runs the current VGC rules. These rules allow for you to use Pokémon in the National Pokédex from 001-493 aside from Dragonite, Mewtwo, Mew, Tyranitar, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Heatran, Giratina, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, and Arceus. No Mega Stones are allowed. Registration runs from July 14th to July 21st while battles run from July 22nd through July 24th. All entrants get A Level 66 Garchomp based on Cynthia's Garchomp. It has the moves Dragon Rush, Brick Break, Giga Impact, Earthquake
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Pokkén Tournament
This weekend marks the Pokkén Tournament Championship Series event at CEO Gaming. This event is a US Minor event meaning there are cash prizes on the line and like the multiple Pokkén Tournament championships of late, this event is to be streamed with commentary by some top fighting game layers. Click the image to go to the stream. The schedule is as follows Sunday
12:00 BST / 13:00 CEST / 07:00 EDT / 04:00 PDT -Top 16
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & thirty-ninth 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, Ragnarok, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly. May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear. Beedrill is extremely territorial. No one should ever approach its nest-this is for their own safety. If angered, they will attack in a furious swarm. So, here it is, the one-hundred & thirty-ninth entry, Beedrill.
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Pokémon - Sun & Moon
The summary for the Japanese variety show, Pokénchi, for the episode due to air on July 3rd has been revealed and confirmed what Junichi Masuda posted in a blog post last month about the hosts Rinka and Abarerukun visiting Game Freak. Within this it is said that it will show a video for the new Pokémon games as well as show new information on new Pokémon. It is probable that this information will mirror the information from the upcoming July 1st reval as well as the recent E3 and CoroCoro reveals but it is not currently known. Keep checking back for news.
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Pokémon - Simisear Distribution
As we reported last week, Simisear is being distributed in the Pokémon Centers across Japan to celebrate the fact that it lost the Pokémon Elections. Today, as the event started, we have got full details of this event. It is Level 5 with the Air Balloon and comes with the moves Work Up, Hone Claws, Power-up Punch and Giga Impact. Before now, it couldn't learn the move Work Up outside of Generation V. This event will be distributed in Pokémon Centers until July 15th 2016. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
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Pokémon - Xerneas & Yveltal Distribution
As previously reported, July 7th through 10th is the Japan Expo in France where Junichi Masuda is to host a special Master Class talk on Pokémon. It has now been confirmed that the Shiny Xerneas & Yveltal distributions which have been running in various places in Europe will also be distributed at this event. These match the Shiny Xerneas & Yveltal given in North American and Japan over the last 9 months.
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Pokémon GO - Japanese Field Test
It has been confirmed that the Japanese Field Test for Pokémon GO is due to end on June 30th 2016 US time, July 1st 2016 Japanese time. From that date on, the beta app will no longer work. It's not currently known if the US and Australian Field Tests will end at the same time but as the Japanese e-mail listed the date for the US as well, it's possible that it will. It is also stated that the top 5 captured Pokémon during the field test are Rattata, Pidgey, Meowth, Gastly & Abra. Data will not be carried over from the field test to the full title
Edit @ 04:29: Confirmed to end June 30th in the US
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Pokkén Tournament
This weekend marks the Pokkén Tournament Championship Series event at CEO Gaming. This event is a US Minor event meaning there are cash prizes on the line and like the multiple Pokkén Tournament championships of late, this event is to be streamed with commentary by some top fighting game layers. Click the image to go to the stream. The schedule is as follows Saturday
15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST / 10:00 EDT / 07:00 PDT - Double Elimination Pools
01:00 BST / 02:00 BST / 20:00 EDT / 17:00 PDT - Top 32 to Top 16 Sunday
12:00 BST / 13:00 CEST / 07:00 EDT / 04:00 PDT -Top 16
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
It has been confirmed that the next batch of Pokémon Sun & Moon information is to be released on the official sites on July 1st at 22:00 JST, which is 14:00 BST, 15:00 CEST, 09:00 EDT & 06:00 PDT. It's not currently known what information will be revealed at this time but be sure to keep checking back for news
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Pokémon - Battle Competition
Battles for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the 2016 International Challenge June 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. Battles run from June 24th through June 26th. All entrants get 2000 PokéMiles. It also gives Championship Points to the top players. Championship Points table included in the Battle Competitions page
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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 panels, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
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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 @ 20:34: All 4 panels and 20 badges have been added
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Fan Editions
Two special Fan Editions of Pokémon Sun & Moon have been confirmed for Europe on November 23rd 2016. These special editions come with the retail version of the game but released in a special Steel Book showing both Solgaleo or Lunala depending on the version. Pricing for this has yet to be announced
Pokémon
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Pokémon New Nintendo 3DS XL
Following the announcement for it in Japan last week, it has now been confirmed by Nintendo Europe that the special Solgaleo & Lunala themed New Nintendo 3DS XL is to be released in Europe and Australia this November. We currently don't have any details such as specific dates and prices, but we'll bring more as and when it comes so keep checking back
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Pokémon XYORAS - Manaphy Event
For those of you globally, the Manaphy event for Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games is due to end on Friday. This event is available through Mystery Gift > Receive Gift > Get Via Internet and gives you the Mythical Pokémon Manaphy, which can't be found in the wild. Be sure to get it while you can.
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles
The CoroCoro IChiban magazine has revealed another set of new episode titles, this time for the thirty-fourth & thirty-fifth episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. These episodes are set to air on July 21st and July 28th respectively, contiuing on the Kalos League.
Episode 930: Semifinal Full Battle! Ash VS Sawyer!!
Episode 931: Fierce Rival Battle! Ash Greninja VS Mega Sceptile
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a brand new Pokémon Safari that will run for the next two weeks, until July 5th. This Safari includes the Pokémon Shellder, Cloyster, Pidove, Tranquill & Unfezant, as well as special Shiny variants of Magikarp and Gyarados
Next is a repeat of the standard Gyarados event that runs until July 5th 2016
Next up is a repeat of the Tornadus Incarnate Forme event stage. This stage is a one play a day challenge that gets easier to catch with each day. It runs until June 28th
Finally is a repeat of the Landorus Therian Forme event stage which runs until July 5th 2016
It is also confirmed that the Competition next week will be the Mega Gyarados competition
All of these require the version 1.3.13 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 Gardevoir competitive stage over the past week, then the Gardevoirite is now available to be received. The Attack Power, Level Up and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem Disruption Delay. To get these items, simply Check In between now and June 28r 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
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Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna
With thanks to Coronis, we have an image from CoroCoro Ichiban which showcases an interesting tidbit about the upcoming movie. Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna. With this image, we see how Magearna looked 500 years ago when it was serving a kingdom where it looked fancy. It's currently unclear if this aesthetic will carry over to the games. We'll bring more on the movie as it comes so be sure to keep checking back
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Virtual Console
For those of you in North America, the Virtual Console games, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team for GameBoy Advance, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team for Nintendo DS and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky for Nintendo DS are to be added to the Nintendo Wii U Virtual Console on June 23rd 2016. Prices have yet to be confirmed for the games. More Pokémon Virtual Console titles have been promised for North America over the Summer so keep checking back for news and click the respective game title for their section
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Pokkén Tournament
This weekend marks the Pokkén Tournament Championship Series event at Dreamhack Summer 2016. This event is a Major event meaning there are cash prizes on the line and like the recent National Championships, this event is to be streamed with commentary by The Pokémon Company. The schedule is as follows Sunday
12:00 BST / 13:00 CEST / 07:00 EDT / 04:00 PDT - Exhibition Match
13:00 BST / 14:00 CEST / 08:00 EDT / 05:00 PDT - Masters Finals
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & thirty-eighth 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, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation.A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born. It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats. So, here it is, the one-hundred & thirty-eighth entry, Dialga.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Nationals Distribution
For those of you who are to attend US Nationals on July 1st through 3rd, the special distribution has finally been announced. The Pokémon you will receive will be a Shiny Machamp based on the Machamp used last year by Senior World Champion Mark McQuillan that helped him to victory and matches the distribution at UK, German & Italian Nationals. It's Level 50 with the moves Dynamic Punch, Stone Edge, Wide Guard & Knock Off. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Johto Starter Distribution
A new Japanese event has been announced. From July 16th through September 4th, the special Pokémon Lab event will have moved to Osaka and with this comes three new distributions. Like the ones from December until March, when at the Pokémon Lab, you'll be able to receive Serial Codes for the Johto Starter Pokémon, Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile. Once again, there appears to be nothing special about these Pokémon
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Pokkén Tournament
This weekend marks the Pokkén Tournament Championship Series event at Dreamhack Summer 2016. This event is a Major event meaning there are cash prizes on the line and like the recent National Championships, this event is to be streamed with commentary by The Pokémon Company. The schedule is as follows Saturday
15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST / 10:00 EDT / 07:00 PDT - Exhibition Match
16:00 BST / 17:00 CEST / 11:00 EDT / 08:00 PDT - Masters Matches Sunday
12:00 BST / 13:00 CEST / 07:00 EDT / 04:00 PDT - Exhibition Match
13:00 BST / 11400 CEST / 08:00 EDT / 05:00 PDT - Masters Finals
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - QR Code Note
Hidden within the official site's post regarding the Magearna distribution in Japan this summer, where you get given the disc for Magearna for Pokémon Ga-Olé which contains a QR Code to scan into Sun & Moon that gives you Magearna, it was noted that the QR Code can only be scanned into Japanese versions of Pokémon Sun & Moon, indicating that future events distributed by QR Code will likely be region locked as well. It was previously confirmed that the Magearna distribution will also be by QR Code in Europe and North America later this year.
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Pokkén Tournament - Arcade Update
It has been announced that the Pokkén Tournament arcade game is to receive a massive update very soon. This update is going to bring it mostly in line with the Wii U version and is to add the final three characters of Braixen, Garchomp and Shadow Mewtwo to be playable. Before now, those Pokémon had been exclusive to the Wii U version. We'll bring more as it comes
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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 panels, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
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Pokkén Tournament
A new Pokkén Tournament Championship Series event has been announced for this weekend. At DreamHack Summer 2016 in Sweden in the Elmia in Jönköping. This event is a Major event so has a prizepool as well as high amounts of CP to win. To compete in the Pokkén Tournament event, players must be registered, paid attendees to DreamHack Sweden.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - E3 Pokémon Special
Today is the final day of E3 and, for Japanese viewers, there's a special E3 Pokémon Special being hosted on NicoNico which acts a recap of the past two days of news for Pokémon Sun & Moon and Pokémon GO. While there's unlikely to be any news in this, this post will be updated should any come during it.
15:59: Stream has ended and didn't reveal anything new.
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Pokémon - Simisear Distribution
To commemorate the fact that it lost the Pokémon Election and had the lowest vote count of all the Pokémon in it, from June 25th 2016 to July 15th 2016, Simisear will be distributed at the Pokémon Centers & Pokémon Stores in Japan. No details about this specific distribution have been given at this time so keep checking back for further details
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Pokémon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the 2016 International Challenge June 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 June 16th to June 23rd while battles run from June 24th through June 26th. All entrants get 2000 PokéMiles. It also gives Championship Points to the top players. Championship Points table included in the Battle Competitions page
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. finding an Ingenuity Festival, where creators come in Kalos to show off their inventions. 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 GO - Nintendo Treehouse Live
Today is the final day of Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2016 and starting it off today is yet another bit of Pokémon news. From 10am PDT/1pm EDT/6pm BST/7pm CEST, Treehouse Live will begin and scheduled for 10:05 PDT/13:05 EDT/18:05 BST/19:05 CEST is a 55 minute session of Q&A about Pokémon GO. This session will also include an appearance from Creative Fellow at Nintendo, Shigeru Miyamoto. We'll be providing live coverage of it all and post any news that comes so keep checking back
18:17: The plan for Pokémon GO is for eventually all Pokémon to be available, but it began with the first generation to celebrate the 20th anniversary
18:23: Consultation with The Pokémon Company allowed for Niantic to make Pokémon rarer if they're rare in the main games and keep their style of personality.
18:24: Focus was put on the catching of Pokémon. Chances increase when the circle on a Pokémon is the smallest. You get experience points for methods such as Curve Balls
18:29: Pokémon GO Plus, as previously announced, connects with smartphones and tells you what's going on by the colour of the icon on the device and by vibrating. It lets you play without opening your mobile device. This was done to get players to look around while exploring, rather than just looking at their smartphones
18:30: Pokémon GO Plus flashes Green when there is a Pokémon nearby. Press the button and it osolates to decide if it is caught or not. If it flashes a rainbow colour, then the Pokémon is caught. If it flashes Red, then the capture failed.
18:33: Pokémon GO Plus is being primed to be launched towards the end of July
18:35: Pokémon GO Plus will be available in certain retailers and through online stores and will cost $34.99
18:36: Pokémon GO will eventually have connectivity with Pokémon Sun & Moon
18:38: Evolution in Pokémon GO is different to the main games. It happens using candies. Catch a Pokémon you will receive candies and by collecting them, they can be used to Power Up Pokémon or Evolve. Catch 25 Squirtle and you will get 25 Squirtle candy which evolves Squirtle into Wartortle
18:40: Trading will be implemented at a later point after launch
18:42: There are plans for big events where players group together at a later point.
18:45: Pokémon GO will be primed to be released towards the end of July but this is not a solid date.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Two special edition Pokémon Sun & Moon New Nintendo 3DS LL Consoles have been announced for Japan. The first of these models is black and features Solagaleo & Lunala while the second is yellow and features Pikachu. They will be released on November 18th 2016 for 18,800¥ each. Neither of them come with the games of Pokémon Sun & Moon. We'll bring more on any international launch as it comes
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Double Pack
It has been confirmed that in Japan, Pokémon Sun & Moon will be released in a double pack. This pack will contain both versions of the game as well as two sets of Serial Codes offering 100 Poké Balls each. This can be reserved from July 16th 2016 and available from launch on November 18th 2016.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - World Hobby Fair
It has been confirmed that Pokémon will have a booth at the World Hobby Fair '16 Summer on June 25th & June 26th. At this event, there will be five things.
First, Abarerukun and Rinka from Pokénchi will be there and take the main stage. There will be a quiz rally and an exclusive sneak-peak at the movie, Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna. Finally, Pokémon Sun & Moon will be there and game producer & series director, Junichi Masuda will be on stage with a playthrough of part of the game. We'll bring more on that as it comes
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Pokkén Tournament - Version 1.3
The next patch is now available for Pokkén Tournament. This patch is Version 1.3 and requires 215MB to download. The update affects the characters Lucario, Pikachu, Machamp, Gardevoir, Weavile, Suicune, Charizard, Gengar, Blaziken, Pikachu Libre, Sceptile, Chandelure, Braixen, Garchomp, Mewtwo and Shadow Mewtwo as well as the Support Pokémon Snivy, Croagunk, Magneton, Quagsire, Diglett, Yveltal, Latios and Cresselia. This patch is required to go online.
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Pokémon - StreetPass Plaza
For those with a Japanese 3DS, a special Mii is being sent through SpotPass to be saved to the Mii Plaza to celebrate E3. This Mii is the Mii of series director and Producer for Pokémon Sun & Moon, Junichi Masuda. While the Mii doesn't give anything new, it does promote Pokémon Sun & Moon and his last played game was Pokémon Pikachu, the Japanese version of Pokémon Yellow. The end date is not known so download it while you can
Edit @ 15:43: Also confirmed for Europe to arrive the day after you receive The Legend of Zelda series director Eiji Aonuma
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Pokémon X & Y - Sale
To celebrate the release of news for Pokémon Sun & Moon, a sale has begun on the Nintendo eShop in Japan. This sale reduces the price of Pokémon X & Pokémon Y down from 4,937¥ to 3,240¥, a saving of 35%. This sale is set to last until July 15th 2016
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Nintendo Treehouse Live
Today is the first day of Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2016 and starting it off is coverage of Pokémon Sun & Moon following a trailer for Zelda. This is to include the first live gameplay and will feature Junichi Masuda. This post will be updated with every new tidbit as we go and you can watch the stream here as standard.
Edit @ 17:09: The game is being directed by Shigeru Ohmori while Junichi Masuda is the overall producer
17:17: Part of the focus on the development of the starters was on their movement when in battle.
17:21: Ledyba can be found in Route 1 of the game. The move lists can bring up full details and tell you if the move will be effective, super effective, or not effective on the opponent Pokémon
17:26: You can now see how a stat has been altered via moves in battle
17:26: Ledyba is #020 in the Alola Region Pokédex and will show you the evolution chain or if it forms a pair
17:28: New Pokémon called Yungoos. It's always hungry and can be found in Route 1. It is Normal-type. Ability is Stake Out/Strong Jaw
17:35: New Pokémon called Pikipek. It is Normal/Flying-type. Its abilities are Keen Eye and Skill Link. It has two evolutions and is #010 in the Alola Pokédex.
17:37: There is a festival in the next town that kicks off your journey. It's where you battle Hau where he has a Pichu
17:42: Popplio can know Disarming Voice
17:44: A new Battle mode called Battle Royale where four players play with 3 Pokémon, each sending out one at a time. It's a Free-For-All battle but when the first trainer loses all their Pokémon, the game ends and players are tallied up by defeated Pokémon and remaining Pokémon and that determines the winner.
Edit @ 17:55: Our New Pokémon Page has been updated with the two new Pokémon. A new trailer has also been added
Edit @ 17:56: A new Pokémon has been revealed called Grubbin. It is a Bug-type and its ability is Swarm
18:07: Stakeout's effect: This Ability means that the Pokémon’s moves can deal twice the normal damage to any Pokémon that switches in or enters the field mid-battle. Soul Heart's effect: This Ability raises Magearna’s Special Attack by 1 each time another Pokémon in the arena faints.
It also noted the change in the appearance of Solgaleo and Lunala while they do their signature moves as being called Radiant Sun phase & Full Moon phase
18:30: Updated our Pre-Release Screenshot page & Pre-Release Videos page
18:47: Created a page on Battle Royal
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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 Gardevoir Challenge. This challenge is a turn one and will give the top 1,100 in North America, 800 in Europe or top 3,000 in Japan a Gardevoirite, Mega Speedup & Raise Max Level, the top 3,600 in North America, 2,400 in Europe or 10,000 in Japan win a Gardevoirite and a Mega Speedup, the top 22,000 in North America,15,000 in Europe or top 60,000 in Japan you get a Gardevoirite, the top 30,000 in North America, 20,000 in Europe & 80,000 in Japan get an Attack Power and all other players get a Disruption Delay. If you already have a Gardevoirite, you will receive a Level Up.
Next, the Omastar stage has begun a repeat run until June 28th 2016
Next, the Kabutops stage has begun a repeat run until June 28th 2016
Finally, the Dialga stage has begun a repeat run until June 28th 2016 All of these require the version 1.3.13 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon Comaster - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Comaster, has had a new version update. This update brings the game up to Version 1.1.0. This patch addresses several issues in the game including an alteration to the Rattata figure to alter the size of moves and remove its Run Away ability, as well as fixing issues with the Paralysis status affliction as well as altering the way some moves work such as moves that throw opponents backwards can now throw them diagonally. It also adds the special Queen's Cup special event and Lugia (EX), Bronzong (UC), Snorlax (R), Bellsprout (UC) and Tyranitar (R) have been added to the Trevo. Full patch notes have been added to our section and our Figures Listing has been updated with the changes.
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Pokémon - US eShop Sales
Nintendo of America have announced that, to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Nintendo eShop and to celebrate E3, the following four Pokémon games are to be available at a reduced price until Thursday June 21st 2016. The games and sale prices are as follows Pokémon Rumble U - $10.79 40% off Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire - $10.79 40% off Pokémon Link: Battle - $4.79 - 40% off Pokémon Trading Card Game - $4.79 - 40% off
There is a further 6% price drop if you have a My Nintendo account
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Pokémon Ga Olé
Following the Tokyo Toy Fair 2016, the first trailer has been released for the upcoming arcade game, Pokémon Ga-Olé. This game follows on from Pokémon Battrio and Pokémon Tretta and includes special discs that can also be scanned by Pokémon Sun & Moon to register Pokémon in your Pokédex. We'll continue posting about this game as it comes so keep checking back.
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Pokémon Video Game Championships 2016 - Italian National Championships
Today marks the secon day of the Italian National Championships and, for the first year, the entire event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International. Like the recent Regional Championships in the US, both TCG and VGC will be streamed separately, with Pokkén Tournament also having National Championships streamed this weekend.
All streams begin shortly before 08:00 BST / 03:00 EDT / 00:00 PDT / 17:00 AEST
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Pokémon Video Game National Championships Pokémon Trading Card Game National Championships Pokkén Tournament National Championships
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & thirty-seventh 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, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. It only gives its all fighting against strong opponents who are not fazed by the glare from Serperior's noble eyes. It can stop its opponents'movements with just a glare. It takes in solar energy and boosts it internally.They raise their heads to intimidate opponents but only give it their all when fighting a powerful opponent. So, here it is, the one-hundred & thirty-seventh entry, Serperior.
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Pokémon
The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed two new Pokémon. As always, do note that translations are preliminary while we work on them. First up is Nekkoala, the Half Awake Pokémon which is Normal-type with the ability Definite Sleep which prevents it being afflicted with a status other than sleep, while the dog is Iwanko, and is a Rock-type Pokémon. It's abilities are Keen Eye or Vital Spirit. It is the Puppy Pokémon. We'll bring more as it comes
Edit @ 03:18: Some images pertaining to the movie have also been released. The Greninja event at the movie based on the Pokémon Election has the ability Protean and the moves Hydro Cannon, Gunk Shot, Mat Block & Happy Hour
Edit @ 03:31: Attendees at the movie will receive a Pokémon Ga-Olé disc that has a QR Code that will be scanned to get Magearna in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Magearna has got the Soul Heart Ability and a new move called Fleur Cannon and will be found at Level 50 with the moves Fleur Cannon, Flash Cannon, Lucky Chant and Helping Hand
Edit @ 04:04: CoroCoro hints that Rowlet, Litten, Popplio and Iwanko all hide a secret
Edit @ 12:51: During the Taiwan National Championships today, the first footage of Zygarde 10% Forme and Zygarde Complete Forme was shown. This footage showed them using various attacks and Zygarde 10% Forme changing into Complete Forme when in a pinch. We hope to provide a high quality direct feed trailer soon
Edit @ 14:21: High Quality Footage. Zygarde 10% Forme's ability is known as Swarm Change in Japanese and Complete Forme's move is known as the Core Punisher
Edit @ 14:56: Shifted the New Pokémon Forms page to the Sun & Moon section
Edit @ 16:27: Created a Pre-Release Video page to keep track of all the trailers being released for the game
Edit @ 17:03: North American version of the trailer uploaded. Complete Forme's move is called Core Enforcer in the west
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Pokémon Video Game Championships 2016 - German National Championships
Today marks the first day of the Italian National Championships and, for the first year, the entire event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International. Like the recent Regional Championships in the US, both TCG and VGC will be streamed separately, with Pokkén Tournament also having National Championships streamed this weekend.
All streams begin shortly before 10:00 BST / 05:00 EDT / 02:00 PDT / 19:00 AEST
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Pokémon Video Game National Championships Pokémon Trading Card Game National Championships Pokkén Tournament National Championships
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Pokémon ORAS - Mewtwo Event
For those of you internationally, a new event has been revealed. If you have participated in any Play! Pokémon VGC events, including Regionals, Premier Challenges, Nationals and even the International Challenge Battle Competitions, then you will receive an e-mail for a special Shiny Mewtwo with its Hidden Ability of Unnerve. The code will be distributed via e-mail in late July and the code will expire in August 21st 2016. You need to make sure your account has a valid e-mail by July 10th and that your account is opted into Play! Pokémon events before you participate in any. This Mewtwo matches the one given in Japan and comes with the Mewtwonite Y and is Level 100 with the moves Psystrike, Psychic, Recover & Aura Sphere
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Pokémon XYORAS - Mew Event
For those of you in North America, the Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter has started to be sent out with the special serial code for Mew. These are one-time use codes and cannot be used if you redeemed a Mew code from Gamestop earlier in the year.These codes will expire on August 31st 2016 so be sure to download your Mew while you still have a chance.
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Pokkén Tournament - Version 1.3
A new version for Pokkén Tournament has been announced. This patch is due for release on June 15th 2016 and will include many balance updates. The updates affect the characters Lucario, Pikachu, Machamp, Gardevoir, Weavile, Suicune, Charizard, Gengar, Blaziken, Pikachu Libre, Sceptile, Chandelure, Braixen, Garchomp, Mewtwo and Shadow Mewtwo as well as the Support Pokémon Snivy, Croagunk, Magneton, Quagsire, Diglett, Yveltal, Latios and Cresselia. We're currrently translating the patch notes but they'll be added soon with full details coming on the launch.
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Pokémon Comaster - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Comaster, has had a new patch announced. This patch will bring the game up to Version 1.1.0. This patch addresses several issues in the game including an alteration to the Rattata figure to alter the size of moves and remove its Run Away ability, as well as fixing issues with the Paralysis status affliction as well as altering the way some moves work such as moves that throw opponents backwards can now throw them diagonally. It also adds preparation for the upcoming Queen's Cup special event. We'll provide full details on the patch when it goes live.
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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 panels, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
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Pokémon Ranger Shadows of Almia & Guardian Signs - Virtual Console
The classic Nintendo DS games, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia and Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs are both now available to purchase on the Nintendo Wii U eShop in Europe. Shadows of Almia requires 144.4MB while Guardian Signs requires 255.5MB. Both games cost Ł6.29/€6.99 to purchase. Our sections on these games were made on their initial launch so click the respective game titles to go to their page
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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.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A brand new event stage has begun on Pokémon Shuffle & Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This stage is a special Eevee stage and runs just for today, but will return irregularly on Thursdays and is a unique stage in that as you play it, you may earn the items Skill Booster S and Skill Booster M. This stage can only be played once per day, but you can unlock it again 3 additional times for 1 Jewel for each play.
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Pokémon Ga Olé
During the Tokyo Toy Show 2016 yesterday, some new details were revealed for the Pokémon Ga-Olé Arcade game. It has been confirmed that the machine will start rolling out in Japan from July 7th 2016. This arcade game replaces Pokémon Tretta and will have some links to Pokémon Sun & Moon. There was also a special Ga-olé Ticket at the show that allowed for you to obtain the Kanto Starter Pokémon when scanned into the machine. We'll endeavour to cover this game upon its release so keep checking back
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash returning to the wetlands where he left Goodra. 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 TCG - Steam Siege
The next TCG set for the west has been officially revealed by The Pokémon Company International. This set is called Steam Siege and is due for release on August 3rd 2016. This set has over 115 cards, and includes the cards in the set coming to Japan next week which is loosely based on the upcoming movie Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna. This set features the first dual-typed Pokémon cards since 2010 and includes 7 BREAK Pokémon: Xerneas BREAK, Yveltal BREAK, Yanmega BREAK, Talonflame BREAK, Pyroar BREAK, Clawitzer BREAK, and Hydreigon BREAK and six Pokémon-EX, Steelix-EX, Mega Steelix-EX, Magearna-EX, Gardevoir-EX, Mega Gardevoir-EX and Volcanion-EX. It has also been officially confirmed that this set will be legal to use at the 2016 World Championships on August 19th through 21st. We'll provide full details on this set upon its release
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - QR Code Details
On Thursday, a lot of Pokémon Sun & Moon news was released and hidden within it was a piece of information pertaining to the special QR Code Scanner aspect of the game. Back in April, a new arcade game was announced called Pokémon Ga-Olé, which replaces the current Pokémon Tretta, is coming to Japan in July 2016. This arcade game has got new discs and on these discs is a special QR code. Previously, we didn't know what the QR code is for, however it is confirmed that these QR Codes are the first set of special Pokémon QR Codes that will be compatible with Pokémon Sun & Moon through the QR Scanner. We'll bring full details on this arcade game when it launches next month and more details on the QR Scanner features, and products featuring the QR Codes, as they come.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Whitney's Miltank
For those of you who participated in the recent Johto Classic Battle Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players. This gift is a Miltank based on the Miltank used by Goldenrod City Gym Leader, Whitney in Pokémon Gold & Silver. It can be redeemed until July 31st at 23:59 UTC. Our Event Database has been fully updated with details of this event.
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Pokémon XYORAS - Mew Event
Following the surprise release, and then removal last week, the second chance distribution of Mew in Europe has become active again. This distribution is available by entering the code MEW2016 and can only be redeemed if you didn't obtain the Pokémon 20th anniversary Mew back in February. It is only available until June 30th 2016 so don't miss this chance
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Pokémon Elections
Today marks the results of the Pokémon Elections. Over the past few months a special contest has been running in Japan in conjunction with the upcoming Pokémon movie, Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna, that has had members of the public vote for the most popular Pokémon. This vote is to culminate in the distribution gift at the movie from July 16th, various merchandise, as well as a special edition New Nintendo 3DS LL in a contest in CoroCoro magazine. The winners are as follows
#720 (Last Place) Simisear
#05 Sylveon
#04 Pikachu
#03 Mew
#02 Arceus
#01 Greninja
As such, Greninja will be distributed at the movie from July 16th 2016, and will be holding a Master Ball. Full details will be given in the next issue of CoroCoro. We'll bring more details as it comes
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, the Kingdra stage has begun its first run on Pokémon Shuffle. It runs until June 21st 2016.
Next, the Landorus stage has begun a repeat run until June 14th 2016. Each day, the likelihood of catching this Pokémon will increase
Next, the Beedrill stage has also begun a repeat run until June 21st 2016.
Next, the Uxie stage has also begun a repeat run until June 21st 2016
Next, the Daily Pokémon (#5) stages of Maractus, Dunsparce, Qwilfish, Durant and Heatmor have begun a repeat run until June 21st All of these require the version 1.3.12 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 Abomasnow competitive stage over the past week, then the Abomasite is now available to be received. The Attack Power and Mega Speedups for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem a Disruption Delay. To get these items, simply Check In between now and June 14th 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
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Pokémon Comaster
The Pokémon Comaster app has had an update and with this update, a new Trevo has been added until June 14th. This Trevo, the Concept Trevo, has higher rates to get Pokémon with EX being at 1%, R being at 3% and UC being at 5.2%. Included in this is the new figure for Turtwig, as well as the addition of Bagon and Machamp to the Trevo. Our Figures section has been updated with the new figure
In addition to this, it has been announced that you can reset the challenges from June 25th in order to redo challenges on each stage. When you do, you will get 3 Diamonds per challenge. You can only get up to 120 Diamonds in this way
In The Games Department
Pokémon - EU eShop Sales
Nintendo of Europe have announced that, to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Nintendo eShop, the following three Pokémon games are to be available at a reduced price from Thursday June 9th to Thursday June 23rd 2016. The games and sale prices are as follows Pokédex 3D Pro - Ł6.69/€7.49 - 50% off Pokémon Link: Battle - Ł3.59/€3.99 - 50% off Pokémon Trading Card Game - Ł2.19/€2.49 - 50% off
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions
Following the last two years of concerts across the US since 2014, two more new concerts have been announced for Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions for 2017. Tickets for both will be on sale from this Friday.
First, in Orlando, Florida in the US, a concert will be held at the Walt Disney Theater at 2pm on Sunday April 30th 2017
Secondly, in Toronto, Ontaria in Canada, a concert will be held at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts at 7:30pm on Saturday May 6th 2017
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With the generation continuing and Nationals coming up globally, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page. Last Update: 09:32 BST Edit @ 09:32: Shadows of Almia
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ranger Shadows of Almia - Virtual Console
It has been confirmed that the DS game, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is to be released on the Wii U Virtual Console in Europe on Thursday this week for €6.99 / Ł6.29. This is the first release of this games on the Virtual Console globally. We'll provide more international details as they come but we covered this game in full on its release in 2008. Click the image to go to our section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ranger Guardian Signs - Virtual Console
It has been confirmed that the DS game, Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is to be released on the Wii U Virtual Console in Europe on Thursday this week for €6.99 / Ł6.29. This is the first release of this games on the Virtual Console globally. We'll provide more international details as they come but we covered this game in full on its release in 2010. Click the image to go to our section
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the generation continuing and Nationals coming up globally, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page. Last Update: 12:00 BST
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & thirty-sixth 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, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon. Apparently, it can detect innate qualities of leadership. According to legend, whoever it recognizes is destined to become king. So, here it is, the one-hundred & thirty-sixth entry, Aegislash.
Be sure to check yesterday's update for big news. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the generation continuing and Nationals coming up globally, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page. Last Update: 17:35 BST Edit @ 06:19: Nintendo Badge Arcade | Edit @ 17:35: Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Shiny Gardevoir
It has been announced that, to celebrate the upcoming movie Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna, a special Shiny Gardevoir is to be distributed in Japan. The code will be obtainable from June 17th 2016 to July 8th 2016 in various stores in Japan including Toys 'R' Us, Pokémon Center, Bic Camera, Joshin Denki, Edion, Ito-Yokado and Yodobashi Camera stores. In addition to that, you can also receive the code at a 7-11's 7 Spot on the Nintendo 3DS. This Gardevoir is Level 50 with the ability Synchronise and the moves Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast, Stored Power and Calm Mind. It holds the Gardevoirite. The code is redeemable until August 31st 2016. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
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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 panels, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
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Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions
Following the last two years of concerts across the US since 2014,several new concerts have recently been announced for the Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions concert tour.
First up, on October 29th 2016, there will be a concert at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas at 7pm local time.
Next, on November 19th 2016, there will be a concert at the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, Georgia, starting at 7:30pm local time.
Finally, on December 3rd 2016, there will be a concert at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami Florida, starting at 8pm local time.
Tickets are available now from the respective venues.
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With the generation continuing and Nationals coming up globally, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page. Last Update: 20:33 BST Edit @ 14:00: Pokémon Sun & Moon | Edit @ 20:06: Nintendo Badge Arcade
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon
The next details for Pokémon Sun & Moon have been revealed. These details come via the second footage of the game which showcases some new Pokémon. It reveals the legends as Solgaleo, the Psychic Steel with Full Metal Body ability. With the Full Metal Body Ability, a Pokémon’s stats will not be lowered by the effects of an opponent’s moves or Ability. It has the move Sunsteel Strike. and Lunala, the Psychic/Ghost with the ability Shadow Shield. With the Shadow Shield Ability, a Pokémon will take less damage from an attack that lands when the Pokémon has full HP. It also has& the move Moongeist Beam, as well as a new Rotom in your Pokédex. The professor is the character Kukui and has a mysterious assistant called Lillie. Your new friend is called Hau.
Keep checking back as we get more details.
Edit @ 14:06: There's a new feature where you can scan QR Codes in order to read a Pokémon's Pokédex data to explain where you can find it. You can also share codes with a friend so it is registered in your Pokédex
Edit @ 14:23: Updated the New Pokémon page and added a Pre-Release Screenshot Page
Edit @ 14:32: It has been confirmed that Pokémon Sun & Moon will be featured on Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 on June 14th 2016 which feature new information and developer stories, while Pokémon GO will have a Q&A on June 15th 2016 and an E3 2016 Pokémon Special recap on June 16th 2016.
Edit @ 14:34: In a special video on the Japanese site, the Pokédex lists the Alola Pokédex and the MeleMele Pokédex.
Edit @ 14:57: Updated the New Attacks & New Abilities pages
Edit @ 15:32: Created a page for the Rotom Pokédex
Edit @ 15:56: Created a page for the QR Scanner
Rotom Pokédex
Alola Region
Footage
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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 24 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 Ash having a rematch with Wulfric in the Snowbelle City Gym. 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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With the generation continuing and Nationals coming up globally, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page. Last Update: 11:59 BST Edit @ 11:59: Mew Event
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Pokémon XYORAS - Mew Event
For those of you in Europe & Australia, a code has been released to give you the Mythical Pokémon, Mew. This is a second chance gift available only if you did not redeem a Mew code earlier this year. The code to obtain the Mew is MEW2016. It's currently unknown for how long this distribution will last Edit @ 02/06/2016: It has ended
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Pokémon - Japan Expo
It has been announced that Junich Masuda is to attend the Japan Expo in Paris this July. here, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pokémon, he will be hosting a special Master Class on July 7th, the first day of the expo. It's currently unclear as to what the Master Class will hold, but we'll provide details as they come
