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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new event has been announced for Japan. This event is the annual Tanabata Festival event at the Pokémon Center in Tohoku where Jirachi is distributed. It'll be distributed to Sun & Moon from August 6th through August 13th. No further details have been confirmed for this event at this time
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Pokémon Magikarp Jump - Version 1.2 Update
A new update has gone live for Pokémon: Magikarp Jump. This update includes the new league, the Ultra League, as well as new Friendship Items, decorations and more. We're currently in the process of updating with all the new features of the game so be sure to keep checking back
06:58: Updated the League Listings with the Ultra League and updated the Support Pokémon page, and begun updates on the Magikarp Patterns, Food, Training, and Decorations pages
08:35: Updated the Food & Training pages with full details of the new items
08:54: Updated the Magikarp Patterns page with full details on the four new patterns
09:04: Updated the Raising Magikarp and Trainer Rank pages with all the details up to the new current maximum level
09:39: Updated the Support Pokémon page with full details on the new rewards at the new levels
10:07: Updated the Random Events Listings with full details on the four new events, as well as all the increased rank rewards for every other event
10:25: Updated the League Listings with all Expert League listings for this update
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Pokémon International Championships 2017
Today marks the first day of the Pokémon North American International Championships, the final International Championships of this circuit, and, like previous events, the whole event going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across three different streams. Each game has got its own individual stream and there's one overall stream
Each streamwill begin shortly before 14:00 GMT / 04:00 EST / 01:30 PST / 07:30 AEST
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Pokémon Main Championships Pokémon Video Game International Championships Pokémon Trading Card Game International Championships
Edit @ 23:32: It has also been confirmed that a special distribution of Arcanine is to be given to all people attending the event in Indianapolis this weekend. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - 3DS Themes
Following their reveal for Japan yesterday, it has been confirmed that the two new Nintendo 3DS themes are to be released in North America later today. These themes are Pokémon - Look Upon The Stars and Pokémon POP and will be $1.99 each to download.
The first is Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars which features artwork of Cosmog & Pikachu, with lots of Pokémon constellations in the background which change as you scroll. It has the Pokémon Sun & Moon: Heahea City (Night)
Secondly is the Pokemon: POP which features chibi comic style variants of various Pokémon which change as you scroll. It has the Pokémon Sun & Moon: Mission in Progress music.
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This update brings the Electric 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 Electric-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 also gives the Electivire and brand new Elekid Figure as a prize. It lasts until July 6th at 04:59 UTC with Booster Redemptions until July 13th.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the group participating in a contest to see who can get the most valuable treasure with the help of Stoutland. 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 - 3DS Themes
Two brand new themes have been released in Japan for 200¥ each. These themes each have a specific focus and Pokémon theme and both are based on Pokémon merchandise lines that have hit Japan recently.
The first is Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars which features artwork of Cosmog & Pikachu, with lots of Pokémon constellations in the background which change as you scroll. It has the Pokémon Sun & Moon: Heahea City (Night)
Secondly is the Pokemon: POP which features chibi comic style variants of various Pokémon which change as you scroll. It has the Pokémon Sun & Moon: Mission in Progress music. It can be purchased for 200¥
There is currently no sign of international release
Pokemon: Look Upon The Stars
Pokemon: POP
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Pokémon World Championships - Spectator Requirements
The World Championships details are now available. Spectators can enter the event this year with registration for $10 where they get 2 booster packs and full access all weekend. Pokkén Tournament LCQ Registration costs $30 but also get 6 Pokémon booster packs. All spectators and attendees need to register. Registration is not yet open but we will post when it is. They are picked up at the event:
Thursday, August 17, 4–8 p.m.: Anaheim Marriott, 700 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
Friday, August 18, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.: outside Hall D at the Anaheim Convention Center
Saturday, August 19, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.: outside Hall D at the Anaheim Convention Center
Sunday, August 20, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.: outside Hall D at the Anaheim Convention Center It is also confirmed there will be an Anaheim Open competition held at the event which costs $30 for Masters and $15 for Juniors/Seniors
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Alola Cap Pikachu
To tie in with the 20th movie, Pokémon! I Choose You, the final 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 Alola Cap Pikachu, which has Ash's hat from the Sun & Moon series of the anime and knows the move Iron Tail which Pikachu can't normally get in Sun & Moon. 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 July 17th 2017, with a repeat coming in September, 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 - Global Missions
The seventh Pokémon Sun & Moon Global Mission has begun. This Global Mission's theme involves defending your Champion Title at the Pokémon League. To beat this Global Mission, titles have to be defended 100,000 times. 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 July 11th 2017 23:59 UTC. If players defend their title 1 times, then they will earn a Rare Candy and if a total of 200,000 title defenses happen, all players with a PGL account will get a Moon Ball
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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 Unova Cap Pikachu has begun. It runs until July 4th 2017
Next, a special stage for Luxray has begun, which run until July 4th 2017
Next, the Latios Escalation Battle has begun a repeat run until July 11th 2017
Finally, a new competitive stage has begun. This stage is for Shiny Mega Gyarados and comes with several restrictions. First, you can only use Electric or Normal-type Pokémon. Second, you can only use Mega Ampharos, Mega Audino, Mega Kangaskhan or Mega Lopunny as your Mega Evolution. The top 100 players in Europe, 100 in North America and 500 in Japan will get 1 Level Up, 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 Level Up, 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 Level Up, 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 Level Up, 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 Level Up, 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 Level Up, 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 Level Up, 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 Level Up, 1 Mega Speedup and 1 Disruption Delay.
The top 9000 players in Europe, 13000 in North America and 50000 in Japan will get 1 Level Up 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. If you don't already have the Gyaradosite, you will get that rather than the Level Up.
All other players will get an Attack Power
All of these require the version 1.4.16 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the thirtieth 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, Mcdanger, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. The shell on its back is chemically unstable and explodes violently if struck. The hole in its stomach is its weak point. It gushes fire and poisonous gases from its nostrils. Its dung is an explosive substance and can be put to various uses. So, here it is, the thirtieth entry, Turtonator
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new event has begun around the globe. This event gives the Mega Stones for Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken and Mega Swampert, as well as the Mega Stones, Banettite & Cameruptite. This is given with the code: MATSUBUSA. Like before, there currently 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 April for the Hoenn Mega Stones. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
06:36: At present, the code only seems active for Pokémon Moon, and not Pokémon Sun, but we expect this to be rectified soon
Edit @ 06:46: These Mega Stones cannot currently be used Rated Battle on Battle Spot until July 18th
Edit @ 06:51: It now works in Pokémon Sun
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Competition
Battles for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the Tiny Tourney competition. This is a Double Battle competition using rules where only Pokémon that are 1.0m (3'03") or shorter will be able to enter. Pokémon from transferred games can be used and Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna cannot be used. Mega Stones are also not allowed. Battles will run from June 23rd to June 25th. All entrants will get the Galladite, Gardevoirite, and Lopunnite Mega Stones.
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Pokémon GO
With Gyms going live yesterday and Raid Battles going live for players Level 35 and higher last night, we have begun updating our Pokémon GO section with all the new details of the game, including new Items purchasable and much more. If you see anything you feel we need to add, be sure to let us know
Edit @ 17:45: Players Level 31 and above can now participate it Raid Battles in Pokémon GO
Edit @ 21:35: Players Level 28 and above can now participate it Raid Battles in Pokémon GO
Edit: Players Level 25 and above can now participate it Raid Battles in Pokémon GO
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its final weekly update in Europe and with this update, it has added several Pokémon badges, containing Pixel and Stanadard 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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Pokémon GO
Following their reveal earlier this week, the new Gyms are now accessible in Pokémon GO. These include the new motivation system as well as Badges. We have detailed the changes in our Pokémon GO section so click to go to the section.
Edit @ 05:59: Raid Battles have also gone live for all players Level 35 or higher. Lower levelled players will get them as time progresses
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its final weekly update in North America and with this update, it has added several Pokémon badges, specifically the pixel Pokémon badges, all of which were previously released in Japan, with more coming over the next few days. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the Akala Island Kahuna Olivia appear to take the group to Akala 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.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Character Biography
With the episode that just aired in Japan, we have been able to create a biography. This biography is for the Akala Island Kahuna, Olivia. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 3.0.11 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 Raikou, Garchomp, Zygarde, Steelix, Voltorb, Plusle and Minun announced yesterday.
It also added a new Orange Time Booster which are guaranteed to hold Electric-type or Ground-type Pokémon as well as a Sextuple Booster for a limited time to celebrate the 20million downloads milestone.
Finally, it added a new Plate which works based on Electric-type Pokémon
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Pokémon GO - Update
Following on from the reveal on Tuesday and the commencement of the update rollout yesterday, The Pokémon Company International today sent out their monthly newsletter and, within this newsletter, it states that the new Pokémon Gym system and Raid Battles will be activated for Pokémon GO in early July. No further details have been given
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Link Gift
For those of you who participated in the recent Global Mission, the gift for collecting fishing over 3 Items/Pokémon 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 Lure Ball. It can be redeemed until July 30th at 23:59 UTC.
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Pokémon GO - Update
The patch for Pokémon GO, Version 1.37, is now gradually being pushed to Android and iOS devices. This patch includes all the Gym and Raid changes addressed yesterday, but it will also include push notifications for Gyms, as well as notifiers that indicate if you have visited a PokéStop before. It also adds a new feature to let you search your Pokémon collection. This update is currently rolling out so will take a few days to get to everyone
Edit @ 22:00: The Pokémon GO Solstice event has been extended by 24 hours. It will end at 20:00 UTC tomorrow, June 21st
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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 Sinnoh Cap Pikachu has begun. It runs until June 27th 2017
Next, a new Pokémon Safari has begun. This Safari runs until July 4th 2017 and is a repeat of the one featuring Shellder, Cloyster, Pidove, Tranquil, Unfezant, Shiny Magikarp and Shiny Gyarados, but now also includes Magikarp Costume Pikachu and Gyarados Costume Pikachu
To tie in with this, a special stage for Shiny Gyarados Costume Pikachu has also begun. It runs until July 4th 2017
Finally, repeat runs of Arceus, Thundurus Therian Forme and Gyarados have begun. They both run until July 4th 2017
All of these require the version 1.4.14 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. Raikou
Nonstop ability changed
New effect to Thunderous Blow - It paralyzes all adjacent Pokémon except Raikou and the Pokémon behind it
Changed Bite to be Thunder 110 with a larger wheel size
Increased Bite wheel size
Decreased wheel size for Miss Garchomp
Changed effect of Double Flight so it knocks out an opponent if they're affected by special conditions
Boosted Dragon Rush from 90 to 100 with larger wheel size
Changed Dragon Claw to Fire Fang with 60 power and the chance to burn.
Decreased Miss wheel size Zygarde
Add new ability - Land's Call. This increases Ground-type damage for all your Pokémon by 10 when Zygarde is on the field unless Zygarde has a special condition.
Increased power of Dragon Breath from 100 to 110 Steelix
Removed Crunch and added Gyro Ball with 100 damage and a smaller wheel size
Removed Explosion and added Pull In, which sends the opponent directly to the PC without knocking it out. It then puts Steelix on the bench
Removed Screech and added the move Dig
Lowered power of Iron Tail from 90 to 70 Voltorb
Removed Spark and added Shock Blast with the power of 30 which can also make an opponent faint if they spin a move with 101 or more damage
Increased wheel size for Explosion
Decreased wheel size for Tackle Plusle
Changed Plus ability to make White attacks paralyse opponents when Plusle and Minun are adjacent to eachother
Removed Spark and added Nuzzle with the power of 30
Removed Tackle and replaced it with Spark with a increased wheel size
Decreased Miss wheel size Minun
Changed Minus ability to make White attacks paralyse opponents when Plusle and Minun are adjacent to eachother
Removed Tackle and replaced it with Nuzzle
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Pokémon TCG - Burning Shadows
The Pokémon Company International has just officially confirmed the release of the next set, Burning Shadows on August 4th. This set is based on the recent TCG sets that came in Japan last week, Light-Devouring Darkness and Did You See The Fighting Rainbow as well as April's Beyond A New Challenge expansion set, and contains over 140 cards including Marshadow-GX and Necrozma GX. We will provide full coverage of this set upon its release in August
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Pokémon GO - Update
The next big update has been announced for Pokémon GO. This update alters Gym Battles and adds new Raid Battle features. First Gyms will now give items, just like PokéStops and now have six different slots for each Gym. Each Pokémon has to be a unique species. Each Pokémon has motivation and as it wins or loses, its CP will temporarily decrease. If all motivation is lost, it returns to the trainer. There are now also GO Badges which get levelled up by battling, spinning the Gym disc and giving berries to Pokémon in the gym.
Raid Battles have also been announced. These cause a Gym to lose all its Pokémon and all nearby players can challenge it. If successful, then you have a chance to capture a strong Pokémon. This is done through special Premier Balls given if the Raid is successful. You can only use Premier Balls for these Pokémon so if you run out, you cannot capture. Raid Battles require use of a Raid Pass to participate. You can get one of these a day by visiting a gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also purchase a Premium Raid Pass from the game's shop for Coins. Raid Battles have a 5 minute times. You can also organise private raids New items have also been confirmed and are only obtained by beating a Raid Battle Boss: A Rare Candy is a mysterious candy that, when used on a Pokémon, turns into that Pokémon's Candy. Golden Razz Berries will greatly increase your chances of catching a Pokémon you encounter in the wild and can also be given to a Pokémon assigned to a Gym to fully recover its motivation meter. Technical Machines are items you can use to permanently teach a Pokémon a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack.
No date has been given for the update, by Gyms will go offline later today
Edit @ 17:03: Gyms have now been deactivated
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Pokémon GO
Tickets have gone live for the first ever Pokémon GO Fest. This event is taking place in the Chicago on July 22nd 2017. Tickets for the event have to be purchased through the official Pokémon GO website and cost $20 a piece. It offers an increased wild spawn at Grant Park, implying Heracross will be there. THere's also a special in-app medal for participation there, special PokéStops that give special 2km Eggs and special challenges that will give unique rewards
Edit @ 18:31: Tickets are now sold out
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Pokémon Regional Championships 2017
Today marks the final day of the Pokkén Tournament Qualifiers Dreamhack Sweden and CEO in North America, US and, like previous events, both of the events are going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across two different streams. The top 4 players at both events will make it to the Pokkén Tournament World Championships at the Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim this August
Dreamhack sweden Stream will begin shortly before 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST / 06:00 PST / 23:00 AEST
The North American Stream will begin shortly before 17:00 GMT / 12:00 EST / 09:00 PST / 03:00 AEST
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Dreamhack Sweden Pokkén Tournament European Championships CEO Pokkén Tournament North American Championships
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the twenty-ninth 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, Mcdanger, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. The heads on their arms do not have brains. They use all three heads to consume and destroy everything. It responds to movement by attacking. This scary, three-headed Pokémon devours everything in its path! This brutal Pokémon travels the skies on its six wings. Anything that moves seems like a foe to it, triggering its attack. So, here it is, the twenty-ninth entry, Hydreigon
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Pokémon The Movie - Poll
In Japan a special poll is being held ahead of the new movie. This poll is to determine which of the previous 19 movies is the most popular. This can be done through a form on the official movie site and can be done through Twitter. The winner of this poll will be aired on TV Tokyo on July 16th 2017, the day after the newest movie opens in Japan
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Pokémon Regional Championships 2017
Today marks the first day of the Pokkén Tournament Qualifiers Dreamhack Sweden and CEO in North America, US and, like previous events, both of the events are going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across two different streams. The top 4 players at both events will make it to the Pokkén Tournament World Championships at the Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim this August
Dreamhack sweden Stream will begin shortly before 16:00 GMT / 11:00 EST / 08:00 PST / 02:00 AEST
The North American Stream will begin shortly before 17:00 GMT / 12:00 EST / 09:00 PST / 03:00 AEST
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Dreamhack Sweden Pokkén Tournament European Championships CEO Pokkén Tournament North American Championships
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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, containing Pixel, Standard and Special 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 addition to this, North America will be getting many sets of Pokémon Badges over the coming days
It has also been confirmed that Nintendo Badge Arcade will not get any further new badges in Europe from next week, June 23rd 2017
Edit @ 17:46: It is also confirmed that June 22nd 2017 is the last day that North America will get badges
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Following the reveal in CoroCoro, we now have a new screenshot from Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon showcasing the brand new form that's exclusive to the new games. This form is of the I Choose You Cap Pikachu and, as noted upon its reveal earlier this week, is obtained by receiving a special Ga-Olé Disc at the movie and scanning its QR Code into Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Currently, we only have this one screenshot of it but we'll bring more as they come
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Marshadow
Following the confirmation in CoroCoro, we now have full details of the upcoming Marshadow event being distributed for the movie in Japan to tie in with the movie Pokémon I Choose You. This Marshadow is Level 50 with the moves Spectral Thief, Close Combat, Force Palm and Shadow Ball. It also comes with the Marshadium Z Z-Crystal which gives it access to the unique Z-Move Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike. No international details have been announced. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the the group exchanging partner Pokémon for a night. 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.
Be sure to check yesterday's update for big news 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
Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 19:19 GMT Edit @ 09:03: Pokémon Duel | Edit @ 17:08: Pokkén Tournament DX at E3
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Pokkén Tournament DX - Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3
Today is the second day of Nintendo's Treehouse Live stream which showcases details on all the games shown at the E3 2017 show and more. Today, from 18:00 BST / 19:00 CEST / 13:00 EDT / 10:00 PDT / 02:00 JST, Treehouse Live will showcase a special discussion about Pokkén Tournament DX featuring The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, as well as developers of the game. This will bring details about the game which will be posted here as they come, but if you wish to watch then, until it ends, the stream can be watched. After the discussion, the show will shift to the 2017 Pokkén Tournament DX World Invitational Tournament, which can be watched here, featuring 8 well known Youtubers & Twitch streamers competing to be the best at the new game.
Edit @ 18:05: Decidueye is a Standard Pokémon while Popplio has the Enhance move Bubble Beam which increases Attack and allows Pokémon to jump twice and Litten has the attacking Fire Fang which increases damage the lower your HP. The beach stage seen in screenshots is called Thalia Beach.
18:07: Some of Decidueye's moves prevent opponents from calling their Support Pokémon for a short time
Edit @ 19:19: The stage based on Ferrum Town at Christmas that was used in the arcade game in 2016 during an event is also in the game under the name "Snow Gift"
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Tiny Tourney competition. This is a Double Battle competition using rules where only Pokémon that are 1.0m (3'03") or shorter will be able to enter. Pokémon from transferred games can be used and Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna cannot be used. Mega Stones are also not allowed. Registration runs from June 14th to June 22nd. Battles will run from June 23rd to June 25th. All entrants will get the Galladite, Gardevoirite, and Lopunnite Mega Stones.
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This update brings the Ground 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 Ground-type Movement 1 & 2 figures get an increase of 1 for movement and Water-types getting an Attack increase of 20 for each attack. It also gives the Ferligatr Figure as a prize. It lasts until June 21st at 04:59 UTC with Booster Redemptions until June.
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
Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 20:39 GMT Edit @ 06:27: CoroCoro | Edit @ 07:07: Pokémon Shuffle | Edit @ 14:02: Kalos Cap Pikachu | Edit @ 17:11: Pokémon on Switch | Edit @ 20:11: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 20:39: Pokkén Tournament DX
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Pokémon - Nintendo Spotlight @ E3
During today's Nintendo Spotlight @ E3, it was revealed that a new Pokémon main series game is under development for the Nintendo Switch. It is not clear what the game is yet, or when it will be out but we will bring all news as and when it comes Edit @ 18:15: The Pokémon Company has reconfirmed that this game will not be seen for more than a year
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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 confirms that Marshadow will be distributed with the movie on July 15th 2017 in Japan. It also reveals the first artwork for Marshadow's appearance when it uses its special moves, as well as the first official look at its Z-Move, Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike, which is available through the Z-Crystal that comes with the distribution of Marshadow. It also reconfirms the Ho-Oh distribution happening via Serial Code in the magazine next month. We'll bring more as it comes
Edit @ 11:54: In the page for the Pokémon arcade game, Pokémon Ga-Olé, it confirms that there will be a special disc for the "I Choose You" Cap Pikachu, a Pikachu wearing the cap that Ash wears in the new movie. However, it notes that you can scan this QR Code into Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to get the Pikachu with this cap in the game. This variant of Pikachu is not currently available in Pokémon Sun & Moon. This promotional Ga-Olé disc is obtained when you go to see the movie. This works in a similar manner to the distribution of Magearna in Japan last year. We'll post the QR Code for the game when it comes out. International distribution methods for this new form remain unclear.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Kalos 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 Kalos Cap Pikachu, which has Ash's hat from the X & Y series of the anime and knows the move Iron Tail which Pikachu can't normally get in Sun & Moon. 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 June 26th 2017, with a repeat coming in September, 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 - Global Missions
The seventh Pokémon Sun & Moon Global Mission has finished in success. This Global Mission's theme was fishing at rare spots and 1,228,170 items & Pokémon were collected. 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 Lure 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 June 27th 2017 and is based on successfully defending your Champion title in the Pokémon League
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Pokkén Tournament DX
During E3, Nintendo has released over a dozen brand-new native screenshots for Pokkén Tournament DX showcasing some of the new characters and areas. As such, we have added them to our Pre-Release Screenshot page. Click the image to go to the page
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Solstice Event has begun. This event has Fire & Ice-type Pokémon appear more often, as well as tripling experience from Pokémon capture bonuses and hatching Eggs. In addition to this, the cost of Lucky Eggs is reduced by 50%. This event runs until 20:00 UTC on Tuesday June 20th 2017
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Pokémon Shuffle - New Stages
The latest update to Pokémon Shuffle has come and includes many brand new stages. 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 this, early stages have been altered to give various items.
Stage 50: Moves + 5, Stage 70, Disruption Delay, Stage 80 Mega Start, Stage 100 Disruption Delay, Stage 110 Mega Start, Stage 130 Disruption Delay, Stage 140 Mega Start
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, the Original Cap Pikachu is being distributed to all players
Next, a special stage for Hoenn Cap Pikachu has begun. It runs until June 20th 2017
Finally, repeat events for Tornadus and Landorus Therian Formes have begun. They both run until June 27th 2017
The game has also updated giving various Pokémon new maximum levels with Raise Max Level and new Skills with Skill Swap.
All of these require the version 1.4.15 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 Primarina 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 June 20th 2017 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
Be sure to check Tuesday's update for huge news. 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
Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 17:53 GMT
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Pokkén Tournament DX - E3 2017
Ahead of the Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational Tournament at Treehouse Live in E3 on Wednesday June 14th at 10:30 PDT, a special discussion will be on Treehouse Live as soon as it begins about Pokkén Tournament DX. This discussion features The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, as well as some of the game's developers, discussing the game's behind-the-scenes, as well as to show some more gameplay. This begins at 10:00 PDT / 13:00 EDT / 18:00 BST / 19:00 CEST / 02:00 JST
Be sure to check Tuesday's update for huge news. 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
Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 13:15 GMT
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the twenty-eighth 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, Mcdanger, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. One of the dangerous Ultra Beasts, it has been spotted running across the land at terrific speeds. One of the Ultra Beasts. It refuses to touch anything, perhaps because it senses some uncleanness in this world. So, here it is, the twenty-eighth entry, Pheromosa
Be sure to check Tuesday's update for huge news. This update will 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 new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 17:29 GMT Edit @ 06:05: Pokémon Sun & Moon - Anime Distribution
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new event has been announced for Japan. At various Aeon stores across Japan this summer, a special Pokémon fair is being held and at this fair, special distributions are to be given to Pokémon Sun & Moon. From June 17th to June 25th, you can get Mallow's Steenee. From June 26th to July 4th, you can get Kiawe's Turtonator, and from July 5th to July 14th, you can get Lillie's Alolan Vulpix. These are all based off their respective Pokémon from the Sun & Moon anime. Full details have yet to be given
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Pokémon Magikarp Jump - Version 1.1 Update
A new update has gone live for Pokémon: Magikarp Jump. This update includes the new league, the Heal League, as well as new Friendship Items, decorations and more. We're currently in the process of updating with all the new features of the game so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 06:52: We have updated the Support Pokémon and Decorations Listing with all the new Pokémon and Decorations. We have also begun updating our Food, Training & Leagues Listing with all the new elements introduced here. We're working on the new Magikarp Patterns
08:36: Updated the Leagues Listing with full listings of the Heal League. Expert League is updated in the game with higher values so that will be updated soon
08:47: Updated the Magikarp Patterns page with the new patterns
11:05: Highest trainer rank is now 63, Magikarp Level is now 73
11:21: Updated the Food page with more listings
11:44: Updated the Leagues Listing with full listings of the Expert League, including a tab between the version now and Version 1.0
12:14: Altered the Events Listing
14:03: Updated the Food & Training page with more listings
16:48: Updated the Events page to included Success Rates
17:29: Created a long requested Trainer Rank page
Be sure to check Tuesday's update for huge news. This update will 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 new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 19:01 GMT Edit @ 12:06: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 19:01: Pokkén Tournament
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Pokémon GO
Niantic has announced a new event for Pokémon GO. This is the Solstice event and runs from June 13th. It includes increased spawns of Fire & Ice-type Pokémon, big boosts in Experience gained for throwing Poké Balls and cheaper Lucky Eggs. The end date is not known. After this event, new features are to come to Pokémon GO to have more collaborative gameplay. Ahead of this, Pokémon Gyms are to be disabled for a short time.
In addition to this, in-life Pokémon GO events are starting to be held. These are beginning with one in Chicago on July 22nd. Tickets for the event will go on sale on June 19th. European events will also be held from June through September in Unibail-Rodamco shopping centers. More details are to come soon
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed by The Pokémon Company that the North American at the CEO and European qualifiers at Dreamhack Sweden for the Pokkén Tournament World Championships are to officially be streamed. Both streams will air next weekend on June 17th and 18th. We'll provide links to the streams as they happen so be sure to check back next weekend
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the group getting attacked in the forest. 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.
Be sure to check yesterday's update for huge news. This update will 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 new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 12:34 GMT Edit @ 12:34: Pokémon Duel
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Pokémon - Nintendo Direct
Following their reveal yesterday, some clean screenshots of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon have been sent out by Nintendo in Japan. These screenshots match the ones posted yesterday but are higher quality and focus on the picking of the Starter Pokémon, as well as the new forms of the Legendary Pokémon. We'll provide all information about these games as and when they come so be sure to keep checking back
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 3.0.10 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 Lugia, Feraligatr, Mudkip, Larvitar, Diglett and Carvanha announced yesterday. It also added various brand new figures.
The EX Figures are Swampert, Seismitoad & Suicune
The R Figures are Marshtomp, Stunfisk & Sharpedo
The UC Figures are Palpitoad, Tympole, Seaking, Goldeen & Crawdaunt
It also added a new Orange Time Booster which are guaranteed to hold Water-type or Ground-type Pokémon as well as a Sextuple Booster for a limited time to celebrate the 20million downloads milestone.
Finally, it added a new Plate which works based on Water and Ground-type Pokémon
This update will 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 new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 17:28 GMT Edit @ 07:03: Pokémon Shuffle | Edit @ 09:17: Pokémon Duel | Edit @ 14:00: Pokémon Direct | Edit @ 15:02: Pokémon Direct News
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Pokémon - Nintendo Direct
Today is the special Pokémon Direct where the next big news for the Pokémon franchise will be announced. This presentation begins at 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST / 23:00 JST / 10:00 EDT / 07:00 PDT and you'll be able to watch it right here in the embedded video below. This update will be updated with all the announcements as they happen so if you do not wish to watch, be sure to keep checking back for all the news
Edit @ 15:01: Pokkén Tournament DX has been revealed for Nintendo Switch! It contains local two player multiplayer with the JoyCons as well as play with two different JoyCons. It includes the Arcade characters as well as the Pokémon Decidueye
15:04: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon are available on November 17th 2017 on Nintendo 3DS
15:07: Pokémon Gold & Silver to hit the 3DS Virtual Console on September 22nd and have Pokémon Bank support
15:28: We have opened up sections on Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokkén Tournament DX. We'll be adding to these over the next few hours so keep checking back
Below is a list of all Pokkén Tournament new features from the press release
Play Pokkén anytime, anywhere on Nintendo Switch – Play Pokkén Tournament DX in TV mode, handheld mode, or share a Joy-Con controller with another Trainer to battle one-on-one in tabletop mode anywhere!
A brand-new fighter — Decidueye enters the battle, alongside all previous Pokémon from the Wii U and arcade versions.
New Support Pokémon – Litten and Popplio make their debut to lend their support in battle.
Team Battle mode – Pick three Pokémon and battle it out to be the first to defeat all your opponent’s Pokémon to win in the new Team Battle mode.
Group Match mode – Find similar skilled players in battle rooms for intense and fun battles online.
Daily Challenges – Complete a variety of different daily challenges.
Watch battle replays – Hone your skills by watching other players’ replays and share your best matches online with the new replay feature.
Jump straight into battle - All characters and Support Pokémon will be available right from the start of the game.
Edit @ 15:40: It is currently noted that The Pokémon Company International's press site is listing Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon as being on the Nintendo Switch with a "To Be Announced" date. It's currently unclear if this means they will come out on Nintendo Switch in the end but we'll provide all details as and when they come. They have since deleted this note.
Edit @ 16:09: Fixed an error in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon section and added a Forms Page
Edit @ 16:19: Updated with a Pre-Release Screenshot page for Pokkén Tournament DX
Edit @ 16:30: The Pokémon Company stated to Kotaku that the listing on the press site was a clerical error and not indicative of any release on Nintendo Switch, stating it will be exclusive to the 3DS
Edit @ 16:55: Some Pre-Release Screenshots for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Edit @ 17:18: It has also been confirmed that Pokkén Tournament will be playable through Split-Screen in Local Play for 2 players. The split is vertical but with each side having a 16:9 window in the vertical half. Picture is below
Edit @ 17:28: It is also confirmed that the Pokkén Tournament controller released for the Wii U last year will work on Pokkén Tournament DX when the Switch is docked.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Link Gift
For those of you who participated in the recent 2017 International Challenge April Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players through this link after logging into the Global Link. This gift is an Abomasite, Tyranitarite and Manectite, which cannot be obtained through any other means at this time, and needs to be redeemed by July 30th 2017 at 23:59 UTC.. However, separate distributions for these Mega Stones through shared code will begin in later this year for those who didn't participate in this online competition.
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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 Alolan Exeggutor has begun and will run until June 20th 2017
Next, an Alolan Muk stage has begun and will also run until June 20th 2017
A stage for Lurantis has also begun and runs until June 20th 2017
A new Pokémon Safari has also begun. This Safari includes Alolan Meowth, Alolan Persian, Bounsweet, Steenee and Tsareena. It runs until June 20th 2017
The Daily Pokémon (#7) have also begun a repeat run until June 20th 2017
Finally, a Primarina Competitive Stage has begun.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
All of these require the version 1.4.14 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. Lugia
Lugia gains the Marine Rage ability which gives +10 damage for each Water-type Pokémon in the PCs of both opponents
Removes Hurricane and adds Cyclone, with the same effect but higher ☆ value Feraligatr
Added the Speed Booster ability
Increased Bite damage from 60 to 70 and lowered wheel size
Increased wheel size of Hydro Pump, Wash Out and Miss Mudkip
Changes Tackle to Dodge with a lower wheel size
Increased wheel size of Take Down
Decreased wheel size of Miss Larvitar
Increased Thrash damage from 40 to 50 with increased wheel size
Increased wheel size of Crunch
Decreased wheel size of Miss Diglett
Increased wheel size of Dig
Decreased wheel size of Scratch and Miss Carvanha
Altered Group Attack ability to activate when other Carvanha are within 2 steps of Carvanha
Increased Scary Face wheel size
Decreased Miss wheel size
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 new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 15:00 GMT
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Pokémon Direct
It has been confirmed that tomorrow, on June 6th, a Pokémon Direct will be hosted on Nintendo's Youtube and Twitch channels at 23:00 JST / 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT and will last 8 minutes. It's not currently clear what the Pokémon Direct will reveal but we'll provide full details as they come so keep checking back
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 new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 12:47 GMT Edit @ 12:47: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon Regional Championships 2017
Today marks the final day of the Pokémon Regional Championships in Birmingham, UK and Madison, US and, like previous events, both of the events are going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across four different streams. Each game has got its own individual stream
Birmingham's Stream will begin shortly before 09:00 BST / 04:00 EDT / 01:00 PDT / 19:00 AEST
Madison's Stream will begin shortly before 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT / 08:00 PDT / 02:30 AEST
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Birmingham Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships Pokémon Trading Card Game Regional Championships Madison Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships Pokémon Trading Card Game Regional Championships
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the twenty-seventh entry into the Generation VII competitive field with an Kanto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, Mcdanger, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. Normally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have. Although these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea. So, here it is, the twenty-seventh entry, Tentacruel
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 new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 07:19 GMT
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Pokémon Regional Championships 2017
Today marks the first day of the Pokémon Regional Championships in Birmingham, UK and Madison, US and, like previous events, both of the events are going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across four different streams. Each game has got its own individual stream
Birmingham's Stream will begin shortly before 09:30 GMT / 04:30 EST / 01:30 PST / 07:30 AEST
Madison's Stream will begin shortly before 15:30 GMT / 10:30 EST / 07:30 PST / 01:30 AEST
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Birmingham Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships Pokémon Trading Card Game Regional Championships Madison Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships Pokémon Trading Card Game Regional Championships
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 new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, 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: 20:03 GMT Edit @ 11:42: PokéLand Champion Tower | Edit @ 20:03: Lycanroc Reminder
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Lycanroc
For those of you in North America, the Lycanroc Midnight Form event is due to end on Wednesday. It is running in Gamestop in the US and EB Games in Canada. This event matches the distribution recently held in Europe.
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PokéLand- Champion Tower
The Alpha Test build for PokéLand is still ongoing but it has been announced that, for the 20,000 players of the Alpha Test, the special Champion Tower, which includes 15 floors of Pokémon to battle against, will open up following two hours of maintenance on Monday from 15:00 JST to 17:00 JST. If you complete the tower, you can befriend Dragon-type Pokémon toys including Dragonite. As noted before, progress made in the Alpha Test will not carry over to the game itself on its launch later this year after the Alpha Test ends on June 9th. We'll provide full details of this game upon its launch.
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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 pixel 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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In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Titles
The TV Game magazine has revealed the next set of new episode titles from Pokémon Sun & Moon. These episodes are due to air on June 15th, June 22nd and June 29th respectively and correct earlier titles. The first features everyone swapping their partner Pokémon for a day resulting in Lillie taking care of Pikachu. The second features Ash meeting the Akala Island Kahuna, Olivia when they go to Akala Island. The final episode has Ash & Co. hunting for treasure with some Stoutland on Akala Island
Episode 973: Lillie, Take Good Care of Pikachu
Episode 974: Enter Olivia! Cry and Laugh, Island Queen!!
Episode 975: We Found a Treasure! Stoutland Search!!
