In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the twenty-second entry into the Generation VII 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, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. It rides on the wind and slips into people’s homes. After it has turned a room into a cotton- filled mess, it giggles to itself and takes off. This Pokémon appears, riding upon the wind. But if the wind gusts up, it’ll blow the cotton on this Pokémon’s head clean off. So, here it is, the twenty-second entry, Whimsicott

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Competition

It has been confirmed that a special distribution is to hit Japanese Pokémon Centers. As part of an Eevee's Colourful Friends promotion in Japan, from May 13th to June 23rd, you'll be able to download one of Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon or Sylveon. Further details are not yet known

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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Competition

Battles for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the 2017 International Challenge April competition. This is a Double Battle competition using VGC 2017 rules requiring the Alola Pokédex only. Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Magearna, Necrozma and Zygarde are not allowed. Mega Stones are also not allowed. Battles will run from April 28th to April 30th. All entrants will get the Sceptilite, Blazikenite and Swampertite Mega Stones. Players that are part of the Play! Pokémon program will also earn Championship Points if they rank high enough

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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 Pokémon badges, specifically the special Spring Pokémon badges, 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 2DS XL

A new model of Nintendo 2DS has been announced by Nintendo. This model is the New Nintendo 2DS XL and will release in Japan on July 13th, Australia on June 15th and Europe & North America on July 28th. This device is the same size as a Nintendo 3DS XL but comes at a cheaper price, lacking the stereoscopic 3DS feature of the Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS models, but also includes amiibo functionality, stronger processor and the right stick that you can find in the New Nintendo 3DS models. It'll retail for 14,980¥ and $149.99 upon release

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the first episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash's mother visit Alola for a special open day. The AniméDex will soon 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 Duel - Update

The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 3.0.7 and contains a variety of bug fixes and requires 163MB of space on your mobile device to download. It is required to update in order to play the game
This patch contains various bug fixes, as well as the balance updates for the Dialga, Palkia, Deoxys, Groudon, Rayquaza, Kyogre, Shiftry, Reuniclus, Solosis, Duosion, Psyduck, Kabuto & Nuzleaf announced yesterday. It also added 15 returning figures to the Boosters. It also added a new Orange Time Booster which are guaranteed to hold Water-type or Grass-type Pokémon.

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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Titles

The Pokémon Fan magazine has revealed the next new episode title from Pokémon Sun & Moon. This episode is set to air on May 18th 2017 and features the first anime appearance of Gladion
Episode 970: Come Forth, Lycanroc with the Crimson Look!!

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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Missions

The sixth Pokémon Sun & Moon Global Mission has begun. This Global Mission's theme involves collecting Poké Beans in the Poké Pelago. To beat this Global Mission, over 3,000,000 Poké Beans need to be found. Rewards are 2,000 FC (Success), 200 FC (Failure) - If the game is tied to a Global Link account: 4,000 FC (Success), 400 FC (Failure). This Mission runs until May 9th 2017 23:59 UTC. If players collect 30 Poké Beans, then they will earn a Rare Candy and if 6,000,000 Poké Beans are obtained, all players with a PGL account will get a Level Ball

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Pokémon Shuffle - New Stages

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

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a new Pokémon Safari has begun and runs until May 9th 2017. It includes Salandit, Togedemaru, Alolan Geodude, Alolan Graveler & Alolan Golem.
Next, a Cosmog stage has begun its run until May 9th. It can only be played once per day but it may also drop Skill Boosters or Exp. Booster L
Next, a special stage for Mimikyu has begun and runs until May 9th. It may also drop a Mimikyu Skill Booster or Raise Max Level
Next, a special stage for Oranguru has begun as a Try 'em Items stage. It runs until May 2nd and will rotate with the other stages.
Next, a stage for Litten has also begun and will run until May 9th 2017.
Finally, a new set of Daily Pokémon stages has begun. Tuesday is Wishiwashi. Wednesday is Komala, Thursday is Fomantis, Friday is Torracat and Monday is Oricorio Pom-Pom Style
All of these require the version 1.4.9 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
Edit @ 16:13: It has also been confirmed that Alolan Vulpix will be given to all players who log in from May 2nd to May 30th, the Popplio stage will run from May 9th through May 23rd and Rowlet from May 23rd through June 6th

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Houndoom competitive stage over the past week, then the prize is now available to be received. The Skill Swapper, Attack Power, Mega Speedup and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Attack Power. To get these items, simply Check In between now and May 2nd 2017 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.

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Pokémon Duel - Balance Patch

Tomorrow, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following the weekly maintenance. In this update, some changes are being made to a few figures.
Dialga
Altered Roar of Time's power to 130 and changed its additional effect to "Return the opponent to their start of the duel state"
Increased Dragon Claw's power to 70 and increased its width
Decreased the Miss width size
Palkia
Altered Spacial Rend's power to 120 and changed its additional effect to "If the battle is a tie, the battle opponent is excluded from the duel"
Increased power of Dragon Claw to 70
Deoxys
Increased strength of Time Slip to ☆☆☆ and altered the effect to "This Pokémon gains Wait 3"
Empoleon
Removed Metal Claw and replaced it with Ice Beam with the power of 70 and a larger wheel size
Increased Hydro Pump's power to 90
Removes one Miss piece and replaces it with Dodge
Groudon
Adds the Primal Rage ability - If the opponent has Groudon, Kyogre or Rayquaza on the field, this Pokémon gets MP +1 and does +20 damage
Rayquaza
Adds the Primal Rage ability - If the opponent has Groudon, Kyogre or Rayquaza on the field, this Pokémon gets MP +1 and does +20 damage
Kyogre
Adds the Primal Rage ability - If the opponent has Groudon, Kyogre or Rayquaza on the field, this Pokémon gets MP +1 and does +20 damage
Removes Water Pulse and changes to Break Energy with smaller wheel size
Increases wheel size of Tidal Wave
Increased Hydro Pump power to 130 and decreased wheel size
Decreased Miss size
Added Dodge
Shiftry
Increases Razor Wind to 70
Increases Pound's power to 50
Reuniclus
Altered ability Psychic Net to only happen on the Reuniclus' turn
Solosis & Duosion
Alters Dual Brains ability to now also include Reuniclus
Psyduck
Removes Scratch and replaces it with Water Pulse with damage of 60
Increases Disable wheel size
Decreases Miss Size
Kabuto
Removed Scratch and turned it to Mud Shot 40 with a smaller wheel size
Adds Aqua Jet move
Increases size of Protect
Decreases size of Miss
Nuzleaf
Increases power of Feint Attack from 30 to 40
Plates - Cosmo Energy
Alters effect to only subject Pokémon on the field, not on the bench
Plates - Flame Energy
Adds Wait 3 that triggers on use

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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Shiny Tapu Koko

It has been reported that Nintendo Hong Kong are to distribute the special Shiny Tapu Koko in Hong Kong and Taiwan. If you go to participating stores and show that you have bought a Chinese or Japanese version of Pokémon Sun & Moon, or purchase a new version, between April 28th and May 31st you'll get a serial code that offers a special Shiny Tapu Koko
In addition to this, various Korean news sites have reported that Mew is being distributed at the Pokémon World Championships Qualifiers on May 5th through May 7th, but no official note has currently been posted. We'll provide more details in our Event Database as they come
Edit @ 13:45: Pokémon Korea has confirmed the distribution of Mew, the first with the Gen 7 native black clover. It's Level 5 and knows the move Pound

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Pokémon GO - Google Play Cards

Special Google Play cards focused on Pokémon GO have been announced for Japan. There are two cards, one offering 5000¥ and one being variable between 1500¥ and 50,000¥. In addition to this, there's a promotion where if you use the AR Mode of Pokémon GO and take a photo of a wild Pokémon next to a special Pokémon GO poster, and tweet it to the Google Play Pokémon GO Twitter account, you will get 300¥. Finally, if you make purchases at the Pokémon Center, you will get special stickers featuring team emblems

Variable Yen	5000¥

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the twenty-first entry into the Generation VII 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, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. Its round face and smooth coat—softer than the most high-class velvet—have made this a very popular Pokémon in Alola. It looks down on everyone other than itself. Its preferred tactics are sucker punches and blindside attacks. So, here it is, the twenty-first entry, Persian

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Titles

A TV Guide has revealed the next newepisode title from Pokémon Sun & Moon. This episode is set to air on May 11th 2017 . No further details have been revealed for this episode
Episode 969: Farewell, Sophocles!

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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 Pokémon badges, specifically the special Spring Pokémon badges, 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 @ 20:47: All six panels and 47 badges have been added

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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 several Pokémon badges, specifically the special Spring Pokémon badges, 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.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the first episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. go to a concert featuring an Alolan Dugtrio. The AniméDex will soon 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 - Battle Competition

Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the 2017 International Challenge April competition. This is a Double Battle competition using VGC 2017 rules requiring the Alola Pokédex only. Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Magearna, Necrozma and Zygarde are not allowed. Mega Stones are also not allowed. Registration will be open from April 19th at 00:00 UTC to April 27th 23:59 UTC and battles will run from April 28th to April 30th. All entrants will get the Sceptilite, Blazikenite and Swampertite Mega Stones. Players that are part of the Play! Pokémon program will also earn Championship Points if they rank high enough

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A new challenge has begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This is a Hoopa competitive stage. The top 100 players in Europe, 100 in North America and 500 in Japan will get 1 Skill Swapper, 5 Mega Speedup and 10 Raise Max Level. The top 300 players in Europe, 400 in North America and 1500 in Japan will get 1 Skill Swapper, 4 Mega Speedup and 8 Raise Max Level. The top 500 players in Europe, 800 in North America and 3000 in Japan will get 1 Skill Swapper, 3 Mega Speedup and 6 Raise Max Level. The top 900 players in Europe, 1300 in North America and 5000 in Japan will get 1 Skill Swapper, 2 Mega Speedup and 4 Raise Max Level. The top 1800 players in Europe, 2500 in North America and 10000 in Japan will get 1 Skill Swapper, 2 Mega Speedup and 2 Raise Max Level. The top 3600 players in Europe, 5100 in North America and 20000 in Japan will get 1 Skill Swapper, 1 Mega Speedup and 1 Raise Max Level. The top 5400 players in Europe, 8000 in North America and 30000 in Japan will get 1 Skill Swapper, 1 Mega Speedup and 1 Skill Booster M. The top 7200 players in Europe, 10000 in North America and 40000 in Japan will get 1 Skill Swapper, 1 Mega Speedup and 1 Disruption Delay. The top 9000 players in Europe, 13000 in North America and 50000 in Japan will get 1 Skill Swapper and 1 Attack Power. The top 13000 players in Europe, 18000 in North America and 70000 in Japan will get 1 Disruption Delay and 1 Attack Power. All other players will get an Attack Power

This requires the version 1.4.7 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

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Pokémon Duel - Update

The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This update brings the Grass Gym Cup. Trophies will also be given at the end of the event with you being able to display on your ranking screen. This event has all Grass-type Movement 1 & 2 figures get an increase of 1 for movement and Poison-types getting an Attack increase of 20 for each attack. It lasts until April 26th at 04:59 UTC with Booster Redemptions until May 2nd.

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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Link Gift

For those of you who participated in the recent Global Mission, the gift for hatching 3 or more Eggs is now available through the Pokémon Global Link. This gift is given through a Serial Code that can be obtained on the Pokémon Global Link. Click here for the link when you are logged into the Global Link. This gift is a gift of 5 Rare Candy and 1 Love Ball. It can be redeemed until May 30th at 23:59 UTC.

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a special Pokémon Safari repeat has run. This Safari gives Cleffa, Clefairy, Clefable, Deerling, Sawsbuck and Pikachu (Angry), but now it also includes Vivillon Poké Ball Pattern. It runs until April 25th
Next, the Talonflame stage has begun a repeat run until May 2nd . It gives Personal Skill Boosters if previously captured
Next, the Zygarde Complete Forme stage has begun a repeat run until May 2nd . It gives Personal Skill Boosters if previously captured
Finally, the Xerneas stage has begun a repeat run until April 25th . It gives Personal Skill Boosters if previously captured

All of these require the version 1.4.7 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 Houndoom competitive stage over the past week, then the Houndoominite 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 April 26th 2017 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.

In The Manga Department

Pokémon Special - Sun Moon

In Japan, the latest saga of the Pokémon Special/Pokémon Adventures manga, focusing on the events of Pokémon Sun & Moon has recently begun in in a variety of Japanese magazines. As such, Coronis has conitnue the section of this saga, including the detailed summary of the entire saga on the index page. In addition to this, the continuation of the Black 2/White 2 Saga has been added. Click the image to go to our page

In The Anime Department

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Following months of waiting after the two episode sneak peek, Disney XD and The Pokémon Company International have finally revealed that Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon is to begin on Disney XD in the United States on Friday May 12th 2017, starting with the two episodes with the third airing at the usual time of Saturday May 13th at 9am.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the twentieth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with an Alola Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. For some reason, only females have been found. It creates a reverse harem of male Salandit that it lives with. Filled with pheromones, its poisonous gas can be diluted to use in the production of luscious perfumes. So, here it is, the twentieth entry, Salazzle

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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Original Cap Pikachu

To tie in with the 20th movie, Pokémon! I Choose You, the first special promotion has begun in Japan. If you prebook tickets in Japan, you will get a Serial Code that can be used to unlock one of six Pikachu wearing one of Ash's caps from over the years. This distribution provides Original Cap Pikachu, which has Ash's hat from the Kanto and Johto series of the anime. This Pikachu also comes with the special Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal which turns the move Thunderbolt into the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. This distribution is available until May 1st 2017, with a repeat coming in July, so be sure to get it while you can. Our Event Database has full details of this event.

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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Ho-Oh

Following the announcement in CoroCoro, it has now been confirmed that the Ho-Oh to tie in with the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You, will be distributed in Japan through Serial Code in the August Issue of the CoroCoro, due out on July 15th 2017, the same day as the movie releases. Details of this event are still unknown but will be provided between now and then.

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Pokémon Sun & Moon - 3DS Themes

For those of you in Europe, the two new Nintendo 3DS themes have been added to the Nintendo 3DS Theme Shop. These themes are Pokémon - A Sinister Organisation: Team Skull, and Shiny Tapu Koko and will be Ł1.79/€1.99 each to download. The first is the Pokemon: Shiny Tapu Koko which features special art of the Shiny Tapu Koko as well as Lycanroc, Golisopod and Kommo-o. It has the music Battle! Guardian from Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Secondly is the Pokemon: Team Skull which features artwork of the Team Skull and the Battle! Team Skull Boss music from Pokémon Sun & Moon.

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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. In this issue, it revealed that a special distribution for Ho-Oh is to hit Japan later this year. At the moment, details on level and moves have yet to be revealed, being "under investigation" by the magazine. We'll bring more as it comes

Pokémon

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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: The Badge Arcade notes that badges for all Pokémon have been released and that the most popular are Mega Evolutions and Legendary Pokémon. However, it notes that the sprite badges will continue next week
Edit @ 20:54: All six panels and 35 badges have been added

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Pokémon Sun & Moon - 3DS Themes

Following their reveal in Japan and North America three weeks ago, it has been confirmed that the two new Nintendo 3DS themes are to be released in Europe tomorrow. These themes are Pokémon - A Sinister Organisation: Team Skull, and Shiny Tapu Koko and will be Ł1.79/€1.99 each to download. The first is the Pokemon: Shiny Tapu Koko which features special art of the Shiny Tapu Koko as well as Lycanroc, Golisopod and Kommo-o. It has the music Battle! Guardian from Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Secondly is the Pokemon: Team Skull which features artwork of the Team Skull and the Battle! Team Skull Boss music from Pokémon Sun & Moon.

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Pokémon GO

A new event has been announced for Pokémon GO. Starting from today at 20:00 UTC until April 20th 2017 a special Easter event will be held. This event has double experience gained, and Lucky Eggs are 50% cheaper. In addition to that, far more Pokémon will be available in 2km Eggs for the duration of the event and candy yields from eggs are higher. We'll provide a list when it begins

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the first episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. encounter a Sandygast, but trouble begins when it loses its shovel and then evolves. The AniméDex will soon been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Duel - Update

The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 3.0.5 and contains a variety of bug fixes and requires 163MB of space on your mobile device to download. It is required to update in order to play the game
This patch contains various bug fixes, as well as the balance updates for the Venusaur, Drapion, Bulbasaur & Weezing announced yesterday. It also added 11 new figures to the Boosters. The three EX figures are Virizion, Sceptile & Trevenant. Rare figures are Grovyle, Lilligant & Crobat. The UC figures are Skorupi, Swellow, Chikorita, Phantump & Petilil. In addition to that, four new Plates have been added, focusing on Grass, Flying, Bug & Ghost-type Pokémon.
They have also added an Orange Time Booster that may appear through League Matches until April 26th 2017. It's guaranteed to hold Grass-type or Poison-type Pokémon. In addition to that, to celebrate the one year anniversary of the game, there is a Sextuple Booster that gives 6 figures with at least one guaranteed EX until April 19th 2017 for 300 Gems. Players cannot purchase more than 5 of these during this period.

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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Missions

The fifth Pokémon Sun & Moon Global Mission has finished in success. This Global Mission's theme was hatching Eggs and 14,503,078 were hatched. As it was a success, the gift of 2,000 FC, or 4,000 FC if the game is connected to the Global Link, is now available. Distribution of the Love Ball and Rare Candy event is forthcoming later this month and will be given through Serial Code on the Global Link.
It is also confirmed that the next Global Mission will run from April 25th and will have players harvesting Poké Beans from the Poké Pelago

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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 Houndoom competitive stage. The top 200 players in Europe and 1000 players in Japan, you will get 5 Raise Max Level, 5 Mega Speedup and 1 Houndoominite. If you are in the top 500 in Europe and 2500 in Japan, you will get 4 Raise Max Level, 4 Mega Speedup and 1 Houndoominite. If you are in the top 1000 in Europe or 5000 in Japan, you will get 3 Raise Max Level, 3 Mega Speedup and 1 Houndoominite. If you are in the top 2000 in Europe or 10,000 in Japan, you will get 2 Raise Max Level, 2 Mega Speedup and 1 Houndoominite. If you are in the top 4000 in Europe or 20,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Raise Max Level, 1 Mega Speedup and 1 Houndoominite.If you are in the top 6000 in Europe or top 30,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Booster M and 1 Houndoominite. If you are in the top 9000 in Europe or 45,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Disruption Delay, 1 Exp. Booster L and 1 Houndoominite. If you in the top 12000 in Europe or 60,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Houndoominite and 1 Disruption Delay. If you are in the top 16,000 in Europe or 80,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Attack Power and 1 Disruption Delay. All other players will get an Attack Power
Next, the Landorus Incarnate Forme stage has begun a repeat run until April 18th 2017. It can be played once a day and may drop a Skill Booster or Mega Speedup Next, the Ash-Greninja stage has begun a repeat run until April 25th 2017. It may drop a personal Skill Booster
Finally, the Diancie Escalation Battle stage has begun. It gives a variety of items including the Diancite. It runs until April 25th 2017
All of these require the version 1.4.8 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

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Pokémon Duel - Balance Patch

Tomorrow, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following the weekly maintenance. In this update, some changes are being made to a few figures.
Venusaur
Ability - Gains the Chemical Pollen ability, which gives MP-1 to all Poisoned or Noxious Pokémon when Venusaur is on the field
Drapion
Move Toxic changed to Venom Whip with a larger wheel size
Bite is removed and replaced with Noxious Fang, with the power of 50
Cross Poison's power increased from 60 to 70
Miss wheel size decreased
Bulbasaur
Poison Powder wheel size increased
Vine Whip removed and replaced with Seed Bomb, with the power of 50 and has a larger wheel size
Miss wheel size decreased
Weezing
Poison Gas's strength increased from ☆ to ☆☆
Sludge Bomb's power increased from 40 to 50
Miss wheel size decreased
In addition to this, the ability Ghost Sensor is being altered

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the ninteenth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark. It can instantaneously sense its opponent’s movements by feeling air currents with its fine fur. So, here it is, the ninteenth entry, Espeon

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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Marshadow

The 802nd Pokémon, Marshadow, has been revealed in order to tie in with the upcoming movie, Pokémon! I Choose You! Marshadow is a Fighting/Ghost-type Pokémon and will be distributed at a later point. We'll bring full details as and when it comes so be sure to keep checking back

In The Anime Department

Pokémon the Movie 2017 - World Premiere Trailer

The second full trailer for the movie, Pokémon I Choose You has been released and with this, the Mythical Pokémon Marshadow has been revealed. This trailer showcases more of the movie and how it deviates from the original plotline. We're currently translating more about the movie so be sure to check back
04:39: The characters that travel with Ash in this movie are:
Soji - Partner Pokémon: Lucario - A young male Trainer aiming to become a Pokémon Professor. His catchphrase is "Be advised that...".
Makoto - Partner Pokémon: Piplup - An energetic and masculine girl Trainer. She appears to enjoy adventures, but the truth is...
Bonji - A researcher that has chased after Ho-Oh for a long time. The author of "My Life is Ho-Oh".
Cross - Partner Pokémon: Incineroar - A boy that believes strength is everything and that aims to become the ultimate Trainer.
05:34: The official summary has been translated courtesy of Adamant

To all Pokémon fans: This is the story of the duo's "meeting" and "promise". This is the creation of the 20th anniversary movie! Pocket Monsters, or "Pokémon" for short: Mysterious lifeforms that hide many secrets. There are still many things we don't know about their ecology. Even today, Pokémon Trainers continue their adventures with the aim of encountering Pokémon never before seen...

Ash, a boy living in Pallet Town, greeted the morning of his 10th birthday, the day he could become qualified to become a Pokémon Trainer. Ash's heart was filled with a desire for Pokémon he has never seen before and a world he has never seen before, but while he was meant to be given a Pokémon that would become his partner at the Oak Laboratories, he ended up severely oversleeping, and all that was left for him was a single Pikachu, a Pokémon that did not get attached to humans. "Do you hate me? I like you!" Even though the two were at odds with one another, their friendship deepened little by little, and as they looked up at the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh that flew through the sky on the day they set off, Ash and Pikachu swore an oath as they held one of its Rainbow Wings: "Let's go meet it together one day!" And thus, Pikachu and Ash, who set off on his journey to become the world's greatest Pokémon Master, end up meeting the Trainers Makoto and Soji on their way before getting told a legend concerning Ho-Oh.

"Those who, guided by the Rainbow Wing, meet with Ho-Oh, shall become the Heroes of the Rainbow." Ash and the others end up getting guided by Marshadow, a mysterious Pokémon that had been lurking in Ash's shadow without anyone realizing, and make their way to Mount Tensei, where Ho-Oh lives, but a strong opponent appears before them. Will the duo manage to reach Ho-Oh?! In order for them to fulfill the promise they swore on the day the departed, the two of them now begin an adventure that will last until they become "true partners"!

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon

A new event has begun around the globe. This event gives the Mega Stones for Mega Mawile and Mega Beedrill, as well as the Audinite and Medichamite for Mega Audino & Mega Medicham. This is given with the code: INTIMIDATE. Currently there is no end date known for this distribution so be sure to get it while you still can. This follows on from the distribution to tie in with the 2017 International Challenge February for the Mawilite & Beedrillite. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
It has also been confirmed that the shared code for Steelixite & Pidgeotite will be distributed in May

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

A new update has begun rolling out for Pokémon GO on Android and iOS devices. This update, Version 1.31, features a few fixes of bugs and text, as well as adding Traditional Chinese language support and updating the scroll bar in the Pokémon Collection screen. This update will be rolled out over the next few days so be sure to check for it. We'll post more as it comes

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Titles

A TV Guide has revealed the next newepisode title from Pokémon Sun & Moon. This episode is set to air on May 4th 2017 . This episode features Team Rocket start hunting for Z-Crystals to use Z-Moves for themselves, only to encounter Team Skull on the way
Episode 968: The Fight Over the Crystal! Team Rocket VS Team Skull!!!

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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 @ 20:44: All 5 panels and 40 badges have been added to our section

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the first episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash and Pikachu take a break on a nearby island. The AniméDex will soon been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the first episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Litten rush to Ash panicked that Stoutland is not well. The AniméDex will soon been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Character Biography

With the episode that just aired in Japan, we have been able to update a biography. This biography is for Ash and showcases a new Pokémon that he obtained in one of the two episodes that aired today. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers

In The Games Department

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile Events

A new version update has gone live for Pokémon Shuffle Mobile, bringing it to Version 1.10. This version adds the Alola Pokémon and other new mechanics introduced in the 3DS Version 1.4 a few weeks ago but includes a variety of additional changes.
First, it introduces a feature where it saves the last Pokémon you used on all levels, and allows for you to use those Pokémon next time you visit a level.
In mechanic changes, Stages 21, 87, 165, 180, 190, 216, 219, 220, 224, 228, 238, 242, 245, 250, 260, 300, 340 and 350 have been altered
The skills, Last Ditch Effort, Swarm, Steely Resolve, Final Effort, Brute Force, Pyre, Dancing Dragons, Pummel, Poison Pact, Ice Dance, Ground Forces, Cross Attack, L-Boost and T-Boost have all had boosts. The Mega Evolutions, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Sableye, Mega Slowbro, Mega Lopunny, Mega Altaria, Mega Mawile, Mega Ampharos, Mega Glalie, Mega Heracross, Mega Venusaur, Mega Charizard Y & Mega Blastoise now all will Mega Evolve faster
Mega Slowbro, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Medicham, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Charizard X, Mega Alakazam, Mega Gyarados, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, Mega Swampert, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Manectric, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Banette, Mega Absol, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Garchomp, Mega Abomasnow all have an increase in the amount of Mega Speedups that can be used on them
Heracross, Scizor, Durant, Genesect, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Drilbur, Excadrill, Ash-Greninja, Corsola, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile, Xerneas, Swirlix, Snubbull, Granbull, Togetic and Gardevoir have all gained new Skills usable through Skill Swappers.
It's currently unclear when or if these changes will be implemented to the Nintendo 3DS Version but we'll post when they do
Edit @ 09:12: Pokémon Shuffle on 3DS has now been updated with these change

In The Games Department

Pokémon Duel - Update

The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This update brings the Fire Gym Cup. Trophies will also be given at the end of the event with you being able to display on your ranking screen. This event has all Fire-type Movement 1 & 2 figures get an increase of 1 for movement and Ground-types getting an Attack increase of 20 for each attack. It lasts until April 12th at 04:59 UTC with Booster Redemptions until April 20th.

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a special stage for Meloetta Pirouette Forme has begun. It lasts until April 18th 2017
A repeat of a Pokémon Safari has also begun until April 18th. It contains the Pokémon Pineco, Forretress, Ledyba, Ledian, Houndour, Houndoom, Noibat, Hoothoot and Noctowl. After capture, they may drop Exp. Booster S, M or L.
Next, stages for Zekrom and White Kyurem have all begun repeat runs until April 18th 2017. They will give personal Skill Boosters if previously captured.
Also, a one chance a day repeat run of Thundurus Incarnate Forme has begun and runs until April 11th 2017
Next, a special stage for Noivern has also begun a repeat run until April 18th 2017. It may drop Noivern Skill Boosters if previously captured
Finally, a special stage for Yveltal has begun and will run until April 11th 2017. It may drop Yveltal Skill Boosters or Raise Max Levels if previously captured
All of these require the version 1.4.5 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 Meloetta competitive stage over the past week, then the prizes are 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 April 11th 2017 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the eighteenth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. By expelling water from the nozzle in the back of its claw, it can move at a speed of 60 knots. Their enormous claws launch cannonballs of water powerful enough to pierce tanker hulls. So, here it is, the eighteenth entry, Clawitzer

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Titles

TV Game Magazine May has revealed the next pair of new episode titles from Pokémon Sun & Moon. These episodes are set to air on April 20th and 27th respetively . The first features Ash & Co. go to a concert where a DJ owns a Dugtrio. The second features an open day at the school where Ash's mother comes to visit
Episode 967: Here's a Real Shocker! A Dugtrio Split-Up?!
Episode 968: Alola! The First Visitation Day!!