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In The Games Department
Pokémon XYORAS - Keldeo Event
For those of you in Europe & Australia, the Keldeo 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 Keldeo, which can't be found in the wild. This event is only running through to October 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: Live in North America
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Pokémon Generations
Following on from the release of the first three episodes the past 2 weeks, the Pokémon Company has once again put out a new episode of Pokémon Generations, with this episode focusing on Lance at the Lake of Rage. Our Animedex is being updated with the contents of this episode
Episode 4
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Psyduck
A new distribution has been announced. On October 16th, Junichi Masuda will appear at the Pokémon Center Skytree Town and during this appearance, all players who go to the store will be able to download a special Psyduck based on Masuda's Psyduck. A similar event was given at Pokémon Centers throughout March earlier this year.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion
Another European distribution for Volcanion has been confirmed. In Spain, Volcanion will be obtained through GAME stores from October 1st through to November 23rd 2016. Further European dates are still to come, as are the dates for the US distribution in Gamestop so be sure to keep checking back
16:32: It has been confirmed that Volcanion codes will be given in Finland in GameStop, Pelaajashop, Verkkokauppa, Viihdepysäkki, Discshop & Konsolinet in the same timeframe.
18:28: Confirmed for GAME in the UK during the same timeframe
19:21: Confirmed for Gamestop in the US between October 10th and October 31st
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Pokémon GO
The International rollout for Pokémon GO has continuted with the game on iOS and Android in Pokémon GO now being live in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macau, Macedonia, and Serbia. The rollout is continuing but we don't know what will be released and when but the moment that news on that comes, it shall be posted here. Be sure to check our section for the full details of this game.
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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes
Following their release in Japan yesterday, it has been confirmed that the special Team Rocket & Team Galactic Nintendo 3DS themes are to be released today in North America on the 3DS Theme Shop. These will cost the usual price of $1.99 each. The Pokémon: A Sinister Organization—Team Rocket features the Rocket Hideout music from Pokémon Red & Blue while the Pokémon: A Sinister Organization—Team Galactic theme features the Battle! Team Galactic Commander music. European release is still unknown
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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 four panels and 22 badges have been catalogued
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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 1.3. This patch adds 11 new figures as well as a massive change to how Ranked Matches are scored, as well as removal of the cost to play them. In addition to that, new Duel features have been added such as the Freeze status. Finally, League Matches have been added to Ranked Matches where you get rewards at the end of the period based on your score. Full patch notes have been added to our section and our Figures Listing has been updated with the changes.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion
Another European distribution for Volcanion has been confirmed. In Denmark, the code for Volcanion will be distributed at Gamestop stores from October 1st through to November 23rd 2016. Further European dates are still to come, as are the dates for the US distribution in Gamestop so be sure to keep checking back
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Earlier today, Nintendo Japan uploaded a new episode of their special Neko Mario Time (Cat Mario Show) Youtube show and at the end of the show there was a segment on Alolan Exeggutor. In this segment, it showecased a brand new move both for Exeggutor and the game, which was seen un-named in the August 1st reveal of Alolan Exeggutor. This move is called Dragon Hammer (ドラゴンハンマー) and was seen taking down an Exeggcute in one hit. Full details of the move are forthcoming but the move has been added to our pre-release attack page. Click the image to go to the page
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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 Evil Team: Team Rocket theme which features a Giovanni backdrop which scrolls to show the Team Rocket admins from HeartGold & SoulSilver and the Team Rocket Hideout music from Pokémon Red & Green
Next is the Pokémon Evil Team: Team Galactic theme which features a Cyrus backdrop which scrolls and features the Team Galactic admins and the Battle! Team Galactic Commander music from Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
There is currently no sign of international release
Pokemon Evil Team - Team Rocket
Pokemon Evil Team - Team Galactic
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion
Another European distribution for Volcanion has been confirmed. In Norway, Volcanion will be distributed from October 1st through November 23rd at Gamestop, Neo Tokyo stores as well as Gamzone and Spillsjappa, you'll be able to get the Serial Code for Volcanion. This Volcanion matches the one announced for Sweden yesterday. We'll post more distributions as they come.
Edit @ 19:14: It has been confirmed that in addition to the FirstLook Festival, Volcanion will be distributed in the Netherlands at Bart Smit, Intertoys & ToysXL stores from October 10th 2016
Edit @ 20:29: For Belgium, Volcanion will be distributed at the GameForce convention on October 1st & 2nd, as well as Dreamland and Broze et Fun stores from October 10th
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Pokémon XYORAS - Darkrai Event
For those of you in Europe & Australia, the Darkrai second chance event is due to end on Friday. This distribution is done through the shared Serial Code of DARKRAI2016. You cannot redeem this code if you already received Darkrai earlier this year. Be sure to get it while you can
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Darkrai
For those of you in North America, following the initial plan of codes being distributed via code in the newsletter, The Pokémon Company has changed the plans and made the second chance Darkrai event live through a shared serial code of Darkrai20. This code only runs until October 31st 2016 so be sure to get it while you can. If you previously obtained Darkrai at Gamestop, you cannot receive this event.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion
Some further European distributions for Volcanion have been confirmed. In Sweden, Volcanion will be distributed from October 1st through November 23rd at Gamestop, Webhallen & Spel & Sĺnt stores, you'll be able to get the Serial Code for Volcanion. This Volcanion differs slightly from the one announced for North America in that rather than having the Assault Vest hold item & Explosion move, it more mirrors the Japanese version and holds the Rage Candy Bar and has the move Mist. We'll post more distributions as they come.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First up is a Mega Beedrill competitive stage. This stage has a new tier of prizes. First, the top 300 in North America, 200 in Europe & 1,000 in Japan will get a Beedrillite and 3 Mega Speedups & 3 Raise Max Level. The top 1,600 in North America, 1,000 in Europe & 5,000 in Japan will get a Beedrillite and 2 Mega Speedups & 2 Raise Max Level. The top 8,000 in North America, 5,000 in Europe & 25,000 in Japan will get a Beedrillite, a Raise Max Level & a Mega Speedup. The top 20,000 in North America, 13,000 in Europe & 60,000 in Japan will get a Beedrillite and a Disruption Delay. The top 26,000 in North America, 18,000 in Europe & 80,000 in Japan will get an Attack Power and a Disruption Delay. All other players will get an Attack Power.
Next, a special stage to get the Pokémon Slaking has appeared. It will run until October 11th 2016
Next, a repeat of the Keldeo Resolute Form Escalation Battle has begun with all new rewards. It will run until October 11th 2016
Finally, a repeat of the special Mewtwo stage has begun. It will run until October 4th 2016
All of these require the version 1.3.21 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Cynthia's Garchomp
For those of you who participated in the Sinnoh Classic Battle Competition back in July, the entry gift is due to end on Thursday. This gift is a Garchomp based on the Garchomp used by Sinnoh Champion in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black & White. It can be redeemed until September 29th at 23:59 UTC. Be sure to get it while you still can
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & fifty-second 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 Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals. It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out. It can produce ultracold air. Its body is frozen. So, here it is, the one-hundred & fifty-second entry, Kyurem
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Pokémon Generations
Following on from the release of the first two episodes last week, the Pokémon Company has once again put out a new episode of Pokémon Generations, with this episode focusing on Blue taking on the Elite Four. Our Animedex has been updated with the contents of this episode
Episode 3
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Pokémon GO
A new patch has started to go live for Android and iOS devices, with a gradual release happening. This patch, Version 1.9, adds the ability to capture Pokémon through Incense with the Pokémon GO Plus, as well as the return of the feature which shows where the Pokémon was captured in the Pokémon's summary. Full details of the patch are still coming 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 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 XYORAS - Victini Event
For those of you globally, the Victini event currently available on Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games is due to end on Saturday. This event is available through Mystery Gift > Receive Gift > Get Via Internet and gives you the Mythical Pokémon Victini, which can't be found in the wild.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new release of information has come for Pokémon Sun & Moon. We're currently compiling all the information from the trailer so keep checking back
First it showcases off customisation, which uses Festival Coins, and allows you to dye white items a new colour and the replacement for Pokémon Amie called Pokémon Refresh. This allows for you to do things such as remove Paralysis or Poison from your Pokémon
Next, it showed off unique Z Moves for Pikachu, which is CatastroPika, which does damage and Eevee's which is called Extreme Evoboost which summons all the evolutions which boosts all its stats by 2 stages
Next, it showed off a Pokémon from Pokémon Sun called Passimian which is Fighting-type with the ability Receiver which takes the partner's ability when a partner faints.
Next is one in Pokémon Moon called Oranguru which is Normal/Psychic with Inner Focus and Telepathy. It has a new move called Instruct which allows the targeted Pokémon to use its last move instantly
Rockruff's evo is Lycanroc, which is Rock-type with the abilities Keen Eye and Sand Rush in Midday Form and Rock in Midnight Form with Keen Eye and Vital Spirit
Edit @ 14:11: The official site promises new information on October 4th at 22:00 JST, which is 14:00 BST, 09:00 EDT, 06:00 PDT
14:13: Pokémon Green, Red, Blue & Yellow will get through Pokémon Bank via Poké Transporter. They won't be able to be sent to Generation VI games. Any Pokémon sent to a Gen VII game from a Gen VI game, will not be able to return to the Gen VI games. Pokémon Bank will also receive a special mode to view the Pokédex.
14:23: Updated our New Pokémon Page
14:28: Updated our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
14:42: Updated our New Attacks page, New Abilities page & Z Moves page
15:01: Created a preliminary Pokémon Refresh page
15:49: Updated the Pokémon Bank Update, Pokémon Bank Features & Poké Transporter page with all the new details
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
The first ever EU International Championship has been confirmed to be held in the ExCel London on December 9th through December 11th in London, UK. This is the first sanctioned event to use Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon in the VGC circuit. TCG players can also use Evolutions set cards. More Regionals and International Championships in this series will be announced soon.
Edit @ 18:25: Added CP payouts for each of the events to the 2017 Series page
Edit @ 20:05: It has now also been confirmed that 500CP for the North American & Europe players, or 400 CP for Latin America & Asia Pacific, and 300CP for South Africa is required to secure an invite to Day 1 of the World Championships while the Top 8 in North America, Latin America & Asia Pacific, and Top 16 in Europe at the end of the season will secure a Day 2 invite and travel award
In The Games Department
Pokémon Bank
The Pokémon Company today reuploaded a trailer for Pokémon Bank, but within this trailer's description, it stated the timing for the special update to Pokémon Bank that will add support for Pokémon Sun & Moon, as well as Pokémon Red, Green, Blue & Yellow. This update is currently tentatively schedule for January 2017, later than the autumn timing that was stated in the Pokémon Direct back in February. We'll bring more as it comes so be sure to keep checking back
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion
It has been confirmed that Volcanion is to be distributed in Australia and New Zealand through a code at EB Games from October 10th to October 31st. This event will match the one that Europe and America are getting at the same time. We'll bring more on this event as it comes Edit @ 14:00: In Belgium, it'll be distributed through GameForce
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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 The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a new Pokémon Safari has begun and will run until October 4th 2016. This Safari contains Aipom, Ambipom, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Cottonee (Winking) and Whimsicott (Winking).
Next, the Beedrill stage has begun a repeat run until October 4th 2016.
Next, the DIalga stage has also begun a repeat run until October 4th 2016
Finally, the Zygarde Complete Forme stage has also begun a repeat run until October 4th 2016
All of these require the version 1.3.21 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Alakazam competitive stage over the past week, then the Alakazite is now available to be received. The Attack Power, Mega Speedup and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Attack Power. To get these items, simply Check In between now and September 27th 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & fifty-first 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 Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation.Starmie's center section-the core-glows brightly in seven colors. Because of its luminous nature, this Pokémon has been given the nickname "the gem of the sea." Starmie swims through water by spinning its star-shaped body as if it were a propeller on a ship. The core at the center of this Pokémon's body glows in seven colors. Some people value the core as a gem. At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky. So, here it is, the one-hundred & fifty-first entry, Starmie
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles
The Pokémon Fan magazine in Japan has revealed another pair of new episode titles, this time for the fourty-fifth & fourty-sixth episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. These episodes is set to air on October 13th and October 20th respectively. The first episode features Serena finally battling Ash, and the second features Ash encountering Team Flare Admin Xerosic.
Episode 941: One Last Battle with Ash! Serena's Choice!!
Episode 942: Farewell, Ash-Greninja! Xerosic Strikes Back!!
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Pokémon Generations
The Pokémon Company has put up the first two episodes of Pokémon Generations onto Youtube. We'll be updating shortly with full details of these specials but in the meantime, here are the video links
Edit @ 17:31: Created a special Pokémon Generations section which will include a player to load up the episodes to watch, as well as small guides of each of the episode. The Animédex has also been updated with the contents of these episodes
Episode 1
Episode 2
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Pokémon GO Plus
Today marks the release of the Pokémon GO Plus peripheral in North America, various parts of Europe, Australia, Japan and various other locations. This device allows for Pokémon GO to have some elements played while the game is in the background or if the phone is locked. It allows for the capturing of Pokémon using standard Poké Balls, as well as accessing PokéStops and allowing the game to track distance to hatch Eggs & for Buddy Pokémon to find Candy. For full details of the device, click the image to go to our page
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Pokémon GO
A new patch has started to go live for Android and iOS devices for Pokémon GO. This patch, Version 1.7.1, adds a variety of minor fixes to text, as well as providing some stability fixes for Pokémon GO Plus, and a quick help feature for when you first connect the GO Plus to your Pokémon GO account.
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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. These panels focus on pixel art of the Kalos Pokémon, as well as one Johto set which includes Nidorino. 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. It also updated in North America with some badges previously released in Japan, some Kalos Pokémon sprites
Edit @ 20:36: All four panels and 27 badges catalogued
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Pokkén Tournament Arcade
A new update has come to the arcade version of Pokkén Tournament. This event, running from tomorrow until October 2nd allows for you to unlock the Support Pokémon of Dragonite & Victini, previously Wii U exclusive, during your play. Secondly, if you complete the new Mission Panel, then you will also get the Support Set of Cubone & Diglett, as well as new titles and customisation options. Finally, there's new outfits available for your avatar based on Halloween, as well as the return of the Mystery Carnival stage.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon
During the episode of the anime today, some further details of the upcoming series Pokémon Sun & Moon were revealed. Within this, a trailer showed the arrival of Team Skull as well as some of the adventures of Ash. We hope to have an official upload of the trailer soon
We'll provide more details as it comes Edit: The trailer has been uploaded officially
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Pokémon - Sun/Moon Poster
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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. regroup when the Megalith starts advancing. 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 & Z - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the heroes of Kalos face off for the last stand against Lysandre. 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 Sun & Moon
Following the reveal in CoroCoro, we have more details of Pokémon Sun & Moon. We'll be updating with all the contents and updating all the pages on the site so be sure to keep checking back
First the Japanese site has posted details on the new Ultra Beasts and states more Ultra Beasts are to come. It also promises new information on September 20th at 22:00 JST, which is 14:00 BST, 09:00 EDT, 06:00 PDT
Edit @ 14:10: New screenshots have been added to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
14:13: It confirms that UB-02 Expansion's proboscis is stronger than diamonds and UB 02 Beauty is said to be fast enough to out run lightning
14:26: Updated our Ultra Beasts page
17:13: The US trailer has been released, along with confirmation of the English name for UB-02 Expansion: UB-02 Absorption
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Pokémon GO
The official site has updated with some further Pokémon GO Plus news. It has now confirmed that, despite what was previously assumed, when you have the Pokémon GO Plus accessory attached, you will be able to have distance tracked for the hatching of Eggs and the collection of candy from Buddy Pokémon. This all works with the game in the background with the phone locked
In The Apps Department
Pokémon
A new feature that came to iOS 10 was the ability to have stickers for iMessage, akin to the LINE stickers that were released in July. With this, several companies including Nintendo have put out special apps which add stickers and The Pokémon Company has joined in with this. There is currently only one set available, Pokémon Pixel Art 1, available in both English and Japanese and costs $1.99/Ł1.79/249¥ to purchase. It's not clear when future sets will be available but keep checking back
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Pokémon
New images of CoroCoro have come out showcasing more of Lugarugan. In it, it shows the Midday Form being obtained in Pokémon Sun and the Midnight Form being obtained in Pokémon Moon. It also says that Midday Form has a move called AccelRock, which is a priority move, while Midnight Form has got the move Counter. We'll bring more as it comes
Pokémon
Pokémon
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Pokémon Generations
The Pokémon Company has announced a new series of shorts called Pokémon Generations. These shorts will go live on Youtube weekly through to December 23rd 2016 and will last 3 to 5 minutes. They will feature various timeless moments from each generation of Pokémon games. Pokémon Generations is to consist of 18 episodes. The first two launch September 16th
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Pokémon Generations
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - New Nintendo 3DS XL
It has been confirmed that the special Solgaleo & Lunala New Nintendo 3DS XL, previously announced for Europe and Japan, is to hit North America. It is to be released in North American teritories on October 28th 2016. It does not come packaged with Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon and will retail for $199.99
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, the new Mega Alakazam Challenge has begun. If you are in the top 1,600 in North America, 1,000 in Europe or 5,000 in Japan, you will get an Alakazite, Mega Speedup and a Skill Swapper. If you are in the top 6,400 in America, 4,200 in Europe or 20,000 in Japan, you'll get an Alakazite and a Mega Speedup. If you're in the top 19,000 in North America, 13,000 in Europe and 60,000 in Japan, you'll get an Alakazite and Disruption Delay. If you're in the top 26,000 in North America, 17,000 in Europe or 80,000 in Japan, you'll get an Attack Power and Disruption Delay. All other players get an Attack Power
Next, a stage for Golem has begun. This stage runs until September 27th and is the first time you can get this Pokémon.
Next, a special stage to capture Yveltal has begun. If already caught, it will drop Yveltal Skill Boosters. It runs until September 20th 2016
Next, a repeat Escalation Battle featuring Darkrai has also begun, running until September 27th 2016. It will give items such as the Skill Swapper, Mega Start and Mega Speedup. Full details can be found on our event page.
Finally, the Daily Pokémon (#6) has begun a repeat run. This gives Lunatone, Tyrogue, Castform, Mantyke and Solrock on each respective day of the week. It may sometimes drop coins on replaying. It runs until September 27th 2016
All of these require the version 1.3.20 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 1.2.2. This patch adds the special Roger Fes special event and Electivire (EX), Jigglypuff (R) figures exclusive to it. In addition to that, Aggron (EX), Magmortar (EX) Weavile (R), Mawile (UC) and Totodile (UC) 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
The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed the latest news on Sun & Moon. As always, do note that translations are preliminary while we work on them.
The name of the Pokémon Rockruff evolves into is Lugarugan and has a different appearance based on if it evolves in Day or in Night. It notes that Rockruff becomes the Midday Form when bathed in the rays of the sun and when full of the night's power, it becomes the Midnight Form. No types or further details have been given There are also two Ultra Beasts called UB02, UB02 Beauty and UB02 Expansion.
10:41: In the scan, it shows UB02 Expansion appearing in Pokémon Sun, facing off against Tapu Koko and UB02 Beauty facing off against Tapu Koko in Pokémon Moon.
10:45: It also states that UB01's name is a mystery but may have a deep meaning
10:58: It also reveals that it will show the true strength of the new Pokémon, Type: Null, during its next issue
We'll bring more as it comes
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Pokémon
The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed the latest news on Sun & Moon's anime series. As always, do note that translations are preliminary while we work on them.
The anime series is Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon and will air in November. In it, Ash will receive a Z Ring and meet the Melemele Island Guardian, Tapu Koko. In the series, Ash is going to school and his goal is to graduate. We'll bring more as it comes
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & fiftieth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. It is said that through meditation, Medicham heightens energy inside its body and sharpens its sixth sense. This Pokémon hides its presence by merging itself with fields and mountains. Through the power of meditation, Medicham developed its sixth sense. It gained the ability to use psychokinetic powers. This Pokémon is known to meditate for a whole month without eating.Through yoga training, it gained the psychic power to predict its foe's next move.It elegantly avoids attacks with dance-like steps, then launches a devastating blow in the same motion. So, here it is, the one-hundred & fiftiethentry, Medicham.
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Pokémon GO
A new patch has started to go live for Android and iOS devices, with a gradual release happening. This patch, Version 1.7, adds the Buddy Pokémon feature that was announced recently as well as compatibility for the Pokémon GO Plus device. It has also added some fixes in regards toEggs where the animation wouldn't start up and made it easier to tap smaller Pokémon. Full details of the patch are still coming so keep checking back
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Pokémon Comaster - New Events
New details have been announced about Pokémon Comaster. First up, a new special event is coming based on the Volcano leader, Don Roger. This event will provide several new figures and will even include some new special rules for play. Full details of this event are to come.
In addition to this, the developers have advised people against upgrading their iPhones to iOS10 as there's the chance that it'd stop Pokémon Comaster from running properly. A patch supporting iOS10 is set to come soon. We'll provide full details as it comes
08-09-2016 02:09 BST / 07-09-2016 21:09 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
The Pokémon Company has released a new trailer for Pokémon Sun & Moon. This trailer doesn't reveal much but is focused on practically every bit of information for Pokémon Sun & Moon but most noteworthy, at 01:32 showcases a man called Oak who discusses Region Forms, who looks a bit different to the Professor Oak we know. It also showcases the name of the PokéRide options: Lapras Swim, Sharpedo Jet & Charizard Flight
Edit @ 04:30: It's confirmed that the man is Nariya Oak, Professor Oak's cousin, in Japanese
05:22: The next Pokémon Sun & Moon news will come on September 14th at 22:00 JST which is 14:00 BST, 15:00 CEST, 09:00 EDT, 06:00 PDT, 23:00 AEST
Edit @ 17:07: The English name for Professor Oak's cousin is Samson Oak.
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed by The Pokémon Company that the Pokémon GO Plus device is to be released in Japan and various other countries on September 16th 2016, with releases in other countries such as those in South America expected at a later point in the year 09:51: System Requirements have also been given iOS
Operating System: iOS 8 - 9
Models: iPhone 5/5c/5s/SE/6/6s/6 Plus/6s Plus Android
Operation System: Android 4.4 - 6.0
Requirements: 2GB of RAM, Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth Ver. 4.0 or higher) Niantic have also put out a list of devices they have tested the device works with. Other devices should work if they match the requirements, but there is no guarantee iOS Devices: iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE Android Devices: AQUOS Xx2 mini, AQUOS Xx3 506SH, ARROWS Fit F-01H, Galaxy A8 SCV32, GALAXY Active neo SC-01H, GALAXY Note Edge, Nexus 5, Nexus 6(XT1100), Nexus 6P(Softbank), Qua phone KYV37, TORQUE G02 KYV35, Xperia Z2 SO-03F, Xperia Z3 SO-01G, Xperia Z5 Compact SO-02H
09:58: We also have details of how the game looks on the smartphone when the device is connected. When it is, an image of the GO Plus hovers on screen. When you're in range on a Pokémon or a PokéStop, when the Pokémon GO activates and detects it, it will point it out on the screen showing what the GO Plus is pointing at. This is useful if you are in range of multiple things at once so you're able to see what the GO Plus is activating if you have your phone open
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in North America and with this update, it has added a new badges panel and will be adding more Pokémon panels over the coming week, 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 XY & Z - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & co. separate to take on Team Flare from multiple different angles. 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&Z - Anime Announcement
During the trailer for next week's anime hour long special which concludes the Team Flare arc, it was announced that, alongside the episode, there will be a big announcement. It's currently unknown what this announcement is, but we will post the full details as soon as it comes so be sure to check back next week
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Pokémon GO
During today's Apple Event, John Hanke of Niantic Inc. announced that Pokémon GO is going to come to the Apple Watch. Due to Apple Watch, you can check the Nearby and get notifications if Pokémon appear, but requires you to switch to iPhone to capture the Pokémon. It also tracks the steps you take, as well as the calories you burn. It is set to be available before the end of 2016
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles
The Newtype magazine in Japan has revealed another new episode title, this time for the fourty-fourth episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. These episodes is set to air on October 6th, following another week break on September 29th. This episode features Clemont helping rebuild Lumiose City Gym after the Team Flare attack.
Episode 940: We Start at Zero! Clemont's Decision!!
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
The latest Pokémon Sun & Moon trailer has been released. This trailer reveals more new Pokémon and gameplay mechanics. This reveals the Ultra Beasts and a Pokémon called Type: Null, which is Normal-type with the ability Battle Armor
The next is Dragon type Jangmo-o with the abilities Bulletproof and Soundproof.
Alolan Raticate was also revealed. It too is Dark/Normal-type with the abilities Gluttony and Hustle
It also revealed that Sun & Moon are 12 hours apart with Moon being offset by 12 hours from Sun so if it's Daytime for Sun, it'll be night in Pokémon Moon, showing that Totems of Gumshoos and Alolan Raticate vary based on version.
The Japanese trailer also revealed what appears to be a new Pokémon, shown below
Next it also announces the Aether Foundation, led by Lusamine who run the Aether Paradise. Aether's Branch Chief is Faba and Wicke. They face against Team Skull, who also have an enforcer named Gladion
You also have to look for Zygarde Cells which get sucked into the cube. With the PokéFinder, you can also take photos of Pokémon
Finally there's an Ultra Beast called UB-01
Edit @ 14:23: Our New Pokémon & Alola Forms pages were updated with details of these new Pokémon
Edit @ 14:28: Our Pre-Release Screenshot Page has been updated with new screenshots
14:44: Updated our Team Skull Page and created a page on Poké Finder
14:53: Created a page for Ultra Beasts
19:57: Created a page for Miscellaneous Version Differences & the Aether Foundation
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - N's Darmanitan
For those of you who participated in the recent Unova Classic Battle Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players. This gift is a Darmanitan based on the Darmanitan used by the mysterious character N in Black & White, and catchable in Black 2 & White 2. It can be redeemed until October 24th at 23:59 UTC. Our Event Database has been fully updated with details of this event.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, the Pikachu (Happy) Challenge has begun. This will run until September 20th 2016
Next, the Hitmonchan event has also begun. This also runs until September 20th 2016
Next, the Shaymin Sky Forme stage has begun a repeat run. This runs until September 20th 2016 and will give Shaymin Skill Boosters
Next, the Dusknoir stage has begun a repeat run. It also runs until September 20th 2016 and may drop Dusknoir Skill Boosters.
Finally, the Pokémon Safari that included Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Tauros, Oddish, Gloom and Vileplume has begun a repeat run. If you go on after catching the Pokémon, it may drop EXP Booster S or EXP Booster M
In addition to this, several Pokémon can now use Raise Max Levels, have new Skills and 3 new Mission Cards were added
All of these require the version 1.3.20 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 Charizard X competitive stage over the past week, then the Charizardite X is now available to be received. The Attack Power, Mega Speedup and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Attack Power. To get these items, simply Check In between now and September 9th 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles
Various TV Guides in Japan have revealed another set of new episode titles, this time for the fourty-second & fourty-third episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. These episodes are set to air on September 15th in a one hour special and help conclude the Team Flare arc. It will be followed by a one week break on September 22nd
Episode 938: The Megalith Advances! Kalos' Defense Line!!
Episode 939: Zygarde Fights Back! The Final Battle for Kalos!!
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & forty-ninth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Unova Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation.This Pokémon brings victory. It is said that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter. It creates an unlimited supply of energy inside its body, which it shares with those who touch it. When it shares the infinite energy it creates, that being's entire body will be overflowing with power. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-ninth entry, Victini.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Today, the Korean Rating Board has put out a new rating for a special bit of software. This software is the Pokémon Sun & Moon Special Trial Version. It's not currently known when this demo will be released, if it will give anything to the main game like Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's did, or if it will be globally but we'll provide full details as and when they come so be sure to check back
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Pokémon GO - Buddy System
Niantic have just announced the recently leaked system known as the Buddy System. With this, you can select your favourite Pokémon which will appear alongside you in the game. As you walk in the game, your buddy will provide various Candy for you. Full details of this are not known and it'll be added to the game in the next update. Be sure to check back for more details
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
The Pokémon Sun & Moon Soundtrack has been announced. In Japan, this soundtrack will be released as a CD. It will have 175 tracks, a 24 page booklet as well as a special bonus track that somehow corresponds with the Takara Tomy Z Ring toy. It is a 4 disc set and releases on November 30th. Nothing has been announced for the western version of the soundtrack at this time
Edit: It has been confirmed for the west to come on iTunes. Each track will cost $0.99 each individually while the whole album itself will cost $9.99
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Pokémon ORAS - Special Distributions
Several new distributions have been announced for Japan. To tie in with a promotion of all the team bosses, various distributions will run at the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores. These give Pokémon based on the following: Team Rocket Boss Giovanni's Nidoqueen, Team Magma Boss Maxie's Camerupt, Team Aqua Boss Archie's Sharpedo, Team Galactic Boss Cyrus' Weavile, Team Plasma Boss Ghetsis' Hydreigon and Team Flare Boss Lysandre's Pyroar. These distributions run from October 1st through November 11th but rotate weekly with each Pokémon Center giving a separate distribution each week.
06:25: The distributions will run as follows
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
During today's Nintendo Direct, a brand new trailer was shown for Pokémon Sun & Moon. In this trailer, it reveals Alolan Rattata which is Dark/Normal-type with the abilities Gluttony & Hustle. There is also a special Munchlax distribution which comes with Snorlium Z, a special Snorlax Z Move, Pulverizing Pancake, until January 11th 2017. It also knows the moves Hold Back and Happy Hour. This also confirms that there will be species specific Z Moves Japanese players will also get 12 Quick Balls if they download the game or a Snorlax GX card if they get the retail copy. There will also be a special 2DS bundle for Europe where the games come with a blue 2DS
Edit @ 15:22: Updated the Alola Forms and Z Moves pages
Edit @ 15:44: New screenshots have been added to our Pre-release Screenshot Page
15:46: The next Pokémon Sun & Moon news will come on September 6th at 22:00 JST which is 14:00 BST, 15:00 CEST, 09:00 EDT, 06:00 PDT, 23:00 AEST
16:19: Created a page to list all Online Distributions
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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 @ 20:31: All four panels and 23 badges have been added
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Pokémon XYORAS - Darkrai Event
For those of you in Europe & Australia, the Darkrai event has been given a second chance. This distribution is done through the shared Serial Code of DARKRAI2016. This will run until September 30th 2016. North American players will receive a special code for Darkrai through the Pokémon Trainer Club later this month. You cannot redeem this code if you already received Darkrai earlier this year.
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Pokémon GO
A new collaboration has been announced for Pokémon GO. Following the McDonalds restaurants & Toho Cinemas becoming PokéStops in Japan, another company has signed a deal. This time, the company Softbank has made a deal so that 3,700 of their stores (both Softbank and Ymobile stores) are to become PokéStops or Gyms as of September 2016
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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 athe continuation of Ash & Co's attempt to stop Lysandre's attack on Lumiose City. 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.
