Wednesday: Pokémon GO Reminder + Pokémon Duel - Update
15-08-2018 06:35 BST / 01:35 EDT by Serebii
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 release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Discord Chat has been rife with discussion, so be sure to visit it. 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: 21:32 GMT
Edit @ 10:41: Pokémon GO Reminder | Edit @ 21:32: Pokémon GO Login Platform
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The currently running event in Pokémon GO is due to end at 04:00 UTC on Monday. With this event, all trades have a 25% discount on the amount of Stardust used for trades. In addition to this, candy from trades is increased so you can obtain up to 6 Candy for each trade and triple experience on all new Pokédex entries.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced a new login method for Pokémon GO. This login is through a new system called Niantic Kids which allows for parents to properly approve permissions and details for kids to play in a way that has been developed with ERSB, SuperAwesome and kidSAFE.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Balance Patch
Tomorrow, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following the weekly maintenance. This update is Version 6.2.0 and includes a variety of changes and new features.
First off, the mechanism behind Mega Evolution is changing. Now, when you add a Mega Evolution Pokémon in your deck, at the start of the duel the Mega Evolution plate for it will automatically be set for each of your Mega Evolutions in the deck. This means it no longer counts towards the usual plate cost and there is no limit to the amount you can have in your deck. However, the Meteoric Teachings plate that Mega Evolves Rayquaza is not counted towards this.
In addition to this, some figures are set to be updated
Mega Venusaur
Changed Cruel Blossom's Incursion effect to no longer give Wait 5 when a Pokémon is passed through but to rather exclude a Pokémon from the Duel for 7 turns
Increased Solar Beam's damage from 130 to 150
Venusaur
Increased Solar Beam's damage from 130 to 150 with a bigger wheel size
Removed Vine Whip and replaced it with Protect with a lower wheel size
Mega Charizard X
Increased damage of Bright Flame from 50 to 60
Mega Charizard Y
Increased damage of Bright Flame from 50 to 60
Charizard
Increased movement from 1 to 2
Removed Speed Booster ability
Increased Dragon Tail damage from 80 to 100
Increased Fire Spin damage from 50 to 60
Mega Blastoise
Increased Hydro Pump damage from 100 to 140
Blastoise
Increased Hydro Pump damage from 100 to 140
Mega Swampert
Increased Ice Punch damage from 70 to 100
Swampert
Increased Hammer Arm damage from 110 to 140
Mega Gallade
Increased Night Slash damage from 110 to 140
Increased Psychic Blade damage from 90 to 110
Gallade
Changed effect of Psychic Sensor to no longer be limited to just Psychic-type Pokémon
Increased Night Slash damage from 110 to 140
Increased Psychic Blade damage from 70 to 90
Kirlia
Increased wheel size of Psycho Switch
Decreased wheel size of Moonblast
Decreased wheel size of Super Psy
Mega Sableye
Changed effect of Darkness Crystal ability to allow for it to pass through Ghost-type Pokémon
Increased Shadow Sneak damage from 80 to 90
Increased Shadow Beam damage from 90 to 110
Mewtwo
Increased Psycho Cut damage from 70 to 100
Beedrill
Increased wheel size of Toxic
Decreased wheel size of Miss
