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Pokkén Tournament DX - Downloadable Content
The latest patch for Pokkén Tournament DX is now live. This patch adds the first wave of Downloadable Content characters of Aegislash and Support Pokémon Mimikyu & Mega Rayquaza, along with new clothing items and a new outfit for Nia. With this patch, various fixes and additions have come to the game including Video Capture using the Nintendo Switch's capture button and various bug fixes. We're currently cataloguing all of the changes and additions so keep checking back
Edit @ 02:28: Created pages detailing all of Aegislash's moves & standarddamage output and a page on the new Support Set: Mega Rayquaza & Mimikyu
Edit @ 02:37: Updated the Avatar Customisation page with the newly added items
Edit @ 02:50: Updated the Pokémon Listings & Support Pokémon Listings with new damage values for this patch
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Pokémon Duel - Balance Patch
Tomorrow, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following the weekly maintenance. This update is Version 5.0.8 and includes a variety of changes. In it, some figures are set to be updated Keldeo
Removed Dodge and adds new attack, Water Jump which moves the Pokémon two steps away and gains Wait Hariyama
Changes Slap Push to Heavy Slam
Increases damage of other Slap Push to 60
Increases wheel size of Push Away
Decreases wheel size of Miss Drowzee
Increased wheel size of Hypnosis and Confusion
Decreased wheel size of Miss
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
A Japanese TV guide has revealed a clearer episode title for an upcoming episode of the anime. This episode is due to air on February 15th 2018
Episode 1005: The Dark Meowth is Alola Meowth!?
Edit @ 18;28: In addition to this, it has been confirmed that a new opening theme will start in Japan from February 8th. It's called Future Connection and is performed by ЯeaL
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Details for the next Battle Competition have been announced. This is the Ultra Sinnoh Classic competition. This is a Single Battle competition using rules where players can only use Pokémon that were in the Sinnoh Pokédex. No Alola Forms, Mega Stones or Z-Crystals are allowed. Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin and Arceus are banned. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Registration runs from February 15th 2018 to February 22nd 2018. Battles will run from February 23rd through February 25th. All entrants will get the 50 Battle Points.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a Mega Lucario competitive stage. This is a competitive stage that runs until February 6th 2018
Next is a new Mewtwo Escalation Battle stage which runs until February 23rd 2018
Finally, the Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini stages have begun a repeat run
In addition to this, Mewtwo, Suicune and Pikachu (Fired Up) are being distributed to all players
All of these require the version 1.5.2 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixty-second 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, Mcdanger, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. Its body is like steel. Its tough, heavy pincers are more suited to smashing enemies than grabbing them. Once it has identified something as an enemy, it will continue beating them with its steel-hard pincers until there’s nothing left but scraps. So, here it is, the sixty-second entry, Scizor & Mega Scizor
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Pokkén Tournament DX
During EVO Japan today, Pokkén Tournament DX's upcoming update, which also adds Aegislash to the game, was fully detailed. This update is due on Wednesday January 31st includes various balance patches for the various playable Pokémon but also includes a brand new feature. The patch will allow for Pokkén Tournament DX to have the last 30 seconds of gameplay recorded using the Nintendo Switch's capture feature. We'll provide more details of the patch on Wednesday when it hits so be sure to keep checking back.
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Pokémon Crystal
Today is the release of Pokémon Crystal globally, with it live in all regions except North America where it'll go live at Noon ET. We covered these games in full long ago including our recently updated Generation 2 Pokédex and Pokéarth, as well as various other pages detailing the contents of the game including Legendary Pokémon, Gyms and more . Click our image to go to the Crystal section.
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Battles for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the 2018 International Challenge January competition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard VGC rules, with players being able to earn CP to go towards qualification for the World Championships.. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Battles will run from January 26th through January 28th. All entrants will get the 50 Battle Points.
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Detective Pikachu
As previously announced, the Detective Pikachu amiibo unlocks the special Pika Prompts, small clips of Detective Pikachu found in every chapter of the game, even if you don't personally activate them. However, the Nintendo UK Store has put out a note with some clarification to the amount of Pika Prompts you can get. It specifies that there are over 150 unique Pika Prompts in the game. We'll provide full details on these upon release
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From February 9th through February 12th you can participate in the Psyfirecracker Group Match. This cup is a Basic Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Braixen, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
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Pokémon Daisuki Club App
The Pokémon Company have announced that the special Pokémon Daisuki Club app will be removed from the app stores on February 28th 2018. This app has provided a portal to access various parts of the Japanese Pokémon Daisuki Club website. After February 28th, the app will still work, but compatibility with future aspects is not guaranteed
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Pokémon Crystal
For those of you with in Australia & New Zealand, Pokémon Crystal is now available to download and play on your Nintendo 3DS. This game is unique in that it has been edited for the Virtual Console it gives access to the previously unobtainable GS Ball to get a Level 30 Celebi in Ilex Forest. We covered these games in full long ago including our recently updated Generation 2 Pokédex and Pokéarth, as well as various other pages detailing the contents of the game. Click our image to go to the Crystal section. They will be live in other regions soon.
Edit @ 15:01: Now live in Japan
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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 Mallow & Lana reminisce about the time a Drampa saved them in the forest. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon - 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: Team Plasma (BW) which features artwork of N, Ghetsis, the sages & Genesect with the Battle! Team Plasma music from Black & White
Next is Pokémon: Team Plasma (B2W2) which features artwork of N, Ghestis, Colress and other Team Plasma members. It has the Battle Team Plasma music from Black 2 & White 2. Both can be purchased for 200¥. Currently no international distribution has been announced
There is currently no sign of international release
Pokemon: Tean Plasma (BW)
Pokemon: Tean Plasma (B2W2)
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
A Japanese TV guide has revealed the next episodes titles for upcoming episodes of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. This episode is due to air on February 15th 2018
Episode 1005: Alola Meowth!?
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions
The third Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Global Mission has finished in success. This Global Mission's theme was to win at the Battle Agency and was a success at 1,111,490 battles won. 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.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Hoenn Pokémon, specifically 23 of the Hoenn Pokémon, are to be added to Pokémon GO later today. These Pokémon are including Anorith, Armaldo, Lileep, Cradily, Baltoy, Claydol, Cacnea, Cacturne, Aron, Lairon, Aggron, Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Numel, Camerupt, Nosepass, Solrock & Lunatone. We'll provide full details as they come
For full details on all of the Hoenn Pokémon, be sure to check our Pokémon GO section
Edit @ 21:03: All the 23 new Pokémon are now live
Edit @ 21:15: There are multiple reports of shiny
Edit @ 22:26: Aggron is confirmed as a Raid Boss
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a new stage featuring Kartana. This stage is a UB challenge that costs 20,000 coins to unlock and runs until February 6th 2018
Next is a new stage featuring Golisopod. This also runs until February 6th 2018
Next is a stage featuring Azumarill (Winking) which also runs until February 6th 2018
Finally, the Tapu Koko, Tapu Fini & Mikiyu stages have begun a repeat run until
All of these require the version 1.5.2 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon the Series - Amazon Prime
Amazon have announced a special unique channel in North America within their Amazon Prime service dedicated to Pokémon. If you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you'll have access to Series 2-5 and 10-16 of the Pokémon anime series, as well as a regularly rotating selection of the Pokémon movies
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The VGC 2018 rules have been updated and have included a note that a Version 1.2 is to come at some point in the near future. This rule update deals with a glitch that happens with Curse, Forst's Curse, Power Trick and String Shot during QR Code events and temporarily bans these moves from competitive play, as well as mandating all events be held in Festival Plaza. We'll bring more details as they come
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on February 24th, This event will give 3* the usual amount of Stardust and has 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also give out special Dratini with a yet unannounced special move. We'll bring more details as they come. This runs at specific times:
The Asia-Pacific region: 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST (GMT -8)
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixty-first entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a 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.It stores hundreds of liters of poisonous liquid inside its body. It is one of the organisms known as UBs. One kind of Ultra Beast, it fires a glowing, venomous liquid from its needles. This liquid is also immensely adhesive. So, here it is, the sixtieth entry, Naganadel
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The entire championship series for Pokkén Tournament DX has been confirmed for this year. As previously reported, it begins in February in the Oceania International Championships in Sydney, but now we have further detailsd. There are 3 additional qualifying events
North America International Championships - Date & Location still pending
Sheffield Regional Championships (UK) - June 16th to 17th 2018
Last Chance Qualifier at World Championships in Nashville in August 2018
Then finally the World Championships in Nashiville following that
We'll bring further details as they come.
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From now through to January 22nd you can participate in the Dynamic Fury Group Match. This cup is a Team Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Machamp, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
New distributions have been announced for the Legendary Year of 2018. Special distributions will be in stores through the year. These offer the various version exclusive Legendary Pokémon in the games they weren't available in. The distributions will run for Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, with the contents differing slightly between Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon being Level 100 in USUM holding a Gold Bottle Cap and Level 60 in SM
February - Dialga & Palkia in GAME in the UK & Gamestop in the US
March - Regigigas and Heatran
April - Raikou and Entei
May- Xerneas & Yveltal
June - Shiny Zygarde
July - Tornadus & Thundurus
August - Kyogre & Groudon
September Latios & Latias
October - Reshiram & Zekrom
November - Ho-Oh & Lugia.
In addition to this, both Pokémon GO and Pokémon Shuffle will have various tie-in events throughout the year.
Edit @ 16:20: We have updated our Event Database with listings for this event
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the 2018 International Challenge January competition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard VGC rules, with players being able to earn CP to go towards qualification for the World Championships.. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Registration runs from January 18th 2018 to January 25th 2018. Battles will run from January 26th through January 28th. All entrants will get the 50 Battle Points.
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Pokémon GO
A new patch is rolling out for Pokémon GO. This patch brings the game up to Version 1.59.1 and fixes a number of issues including a bug that sent you back up to the top of your Pokémon list, as well as adding a shiny Pokémon indicator on your Pokémon list, separators by region in the Pokédex and various other fixes. It is currently being rolled out on iOS and Android so should be available over the next few days
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The special Gym Cup, the Poison Gym Cup has begun in Pokémon Duel. This Gym Cup increases the movement f Poison-type figures and increases the White & Gold Attacks of Psychic-type Pokémon by 20. Within this, you can get the special Alolan Grimer figure. It runs until January 24th 2018
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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 James' Mareanie encountering a Pokémon from its past. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 5.0.6 and requires 247MB of space on your mobile device to download. It is required to update in order to play the game
This patch contains various brand new figures.
The UX Figures are Nihilego, Mega Mewtwo Y & Mega Mewtwo X,
The EX Figures are Toxapex
The R Figures are Toxicroak
The UC Figures are Mareanie, & Croagunk
Several new Plates have also been added to the store
It also adds the new area, Ultra Space. Here, Pokémon that are Ultra Beasts can move into this space to have extra capabilities.
Also, it now allows for all players to receive the monthly login bonuses for a short time, a special gem sale is on and all players who log in before January 30th get a Deoxys Normal Forme figure.
In addition to this, the balance patches announced yesterday have gone into effect
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Special Battle Season 8
The Special Battle rules for Season 8 have been revealed. Season 8 will run from January 23rd to March 12th 2018 and runs on Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, with rankings separate to eachother. This ruleset allows for use of all Pokémon within the new Alola Pokédex Battle type: Single Battle Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. No more than 1 of 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, and Marshadow.
The other standard rules apply, including all set to Level 50 if above that, and you choose 3 Pokémon out of your 6, and you cannot have two Pokémon holding the same hold item. Battles have a 10 minute duration, with turns having a 60 second timer.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a new stage featuring Mareanie. This stage will run until January 30th 2018
Next is a stage featuring Electrode, a Pokémon previously exclusive to Expert stages. It runs until January 23rd 2018
Next is a Mega Salamence competitive stage. This is a competitive stage that runs until January 23rd 2018.
Finally, the Xurkitree, Palossand, Lycanroc & Thundurus Therian Forme stages have begun a repeat run
All of these require the version 1.5.1 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. This update is Version 5.0.6 and includes a variety of changes. In it, some figures are set to be updated Drapion
Movement increased from 1 to 2 Arbok
Added new ability: Shed Skin
Increased power of Poison Fang from 40 to 50 Seviper
Added new ability: Rapid Approach
Increased wheel size of Toxic Fluid & Poison Tail
Decreated wheel size of Wrap
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixtieth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Sinnoh 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 fourth generation. As everyone knows, it visits peaceful regions, bringing them gifts of kindness and sweet blessings. It shares many blessings with people who respect one another's rights and avoid needless strife. So, here it is, the sixtieth entry, Togekiss
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Detective Pikachu
The full retail copy of Detective Pikachu has been announced for Japan. This game is coming out on March 23rd 2018 and contains the first game, released in 2016, as well as more content to bring a conclusion to the narrative. It comes in a full retail package, but on the eShop you get a discount if you own the first game. In addition to it, a special Detective Pikachu amiibo is also launching on March 23rd. It introduces new characters not in the original one such as Brad McMaster, the police lieutenant and his Manectric and continues Tim Goodman's search for his father in Ryme City after he went missing
Edit @ 14:12: Confirmed for release in North America on March 23rd 2018 as well. It also explains that the amiibo unlocks hints through videos to aid in your investigation. It will allow players to view all the Pika Prompts from chapters they have completed, including ones they missed finding earlier.
Edit @ 14:17: European release also confirmed for the same day
Edit @ 14:26: A special 3DS theme will be distributed with digital copies of Detective Pikachu in Japan. Physical pre-orders come with a key ring
Edit @ 14:34: Added various new screenshots to our Detective Pikachu Pre-Release Screenshot Page
Edit @ 14:43: English trailer added
Edit @ 15:23: Updated our amiibo Section with the new amiibo series
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Pokémon GO
Kyogre has been confirmed for Pokémon GO. It has started appearing in Raid Battles across the globel and will run until February 14th 2018. For full details on Kyogre, check our Pokémon GO Pokémon Listing
With this, there are two special boxes on sale. The Great Box for 780 Coins which gives 9 Premium Raid Passes, 10 Pinap Berry & 10 Star Pieces or the Ultra Box for 1480 Coins which contains 6 Lucky Eggs, 6 Max Revives, 15 Premium Raid Passes & 20 Star Pieces
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the Pokémon GO Community Day on January 20th, These are new monthly events where, during specific times, you can hunt for special Pokémon. In this instance, you can gain access to Pikachu with the special move of Surf and gain double experience. This runs at specific times:
The Asia-Pacific region: January 20, 2018, from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: January 20, 2018, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: January 20, 2018, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST (GMT -8)
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Pokémon New Nintendo 2DS XL
Previously announced in Europe for January 26th and released last year in Japan, the New Nintendo 2DS XL featuring Pikachu has finally been announced for North America. This will cost $159.99 and is due for release on January 26th 2018, like the European release
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Japan Championships
The Pokémon Company has announced the method of earning an entry to Worlds in Japan for VGC. Rather than how in past years you'd earn a place in a specific Online Competition, this timei t is done through the 2018 International Challenges on the Battle Spot. For the January, March & April International Challenges, players in Japan who place highly can earn entry to a special competition in life which determines qualification for the World Championships, which will be held on June 9th & 10th. TCG and Pokkén methods are to come later.
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In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX - Downloadable Content
During today's Nintendo Direct, paid Downloadable Content was announced for Pokkén Tournament DX. This DLC comes in two stages, one available in spring and one later this year.
First is the playable Pokémon Aegislash with the Support Pokémon of Mimikyu and Rayquaza. It is live on January 31st with various new outfit designs. Rayquaza will cause massive damage but can only be used once per round. Mimikyu hits a few times and inflicts negative status
Next will be the playable Pokémon Blastoise with the Support Pokémon of Mew & Celebi. It is live on March 23rd
The season pass Battle Pack is available to purchase now on the Nintendo Switch eShop for Ł13.49/$14.99/€14.99/1852¥ and activates the Laurel Wreath backgrounds, some titles as well as a new outfit for Nia. A bundle of the game and DLC is also available on the eShop
Edit @ 14:32: We have also added several screenshots to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
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Pokémon Crystal - Virtual Console
Pokémon Crystal is now available to preload in Europe. This allows for you to download the game ahead of its launch and play as soon as it becomes available on the eShop on January 26th. It requires 150 blocks/16MB to download the game and it costs Ł8.99/€9.99. We covered this game in full previously so check the section to go to our page
Edit @ 17:00: Pokémon Crystal is now available to preload on the North American 3DS eShop
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P-Sports - Aim To Be A Pokémon Master
It has been announced that a new show is to start in Japan on AbemaTV. This how is called P-Sports Aim To Be A Pokémon Battle Master (P-Sports〜目指せ、ポケモンバトルマスター！〜) and is a show focused on Pokémon battles, featuring Yamamoto from Robert, previous co-host of Japanese variety show Pokémon Sunday and Pokémon Smash and Youtuber Hajime Syacho. There are four trainers including Yamamoto that people have to battle in the show to become the P-Sports Champion with a special trophy. It airs on Abema TV in Japan on January 24th at 20:00.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - CoroCoro
The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed the latest news on the Sun & Moon anime. This image features a showcase of the next part of the anime where Ash & co. act as Ultra Guardians, protecting Alola from Ultra Beasts. As always, do note that translations are preliminary while we work on them.
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Rotom being knocked out of the Pokédex due to another Rotom and having to find its way back to Ash. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon Shuffle - New Patch
A new version update for Pokémon Shuffle has gone live. This brings the game up to Version 1.5 and includes a variety of new features
First up is a new Trainer Rank system that gives you various rewards based on the number of Pokémon that you have captured. These include Mega Speedups, Raise Max Levels and even Mega Stones. We're currently collating a list of full details. There's a total of 30 Ranks
It has also added new gifts obtaind via checking in regularly with it cycling through 15 different gifts: Hearts + 5, Moves +5, Exp. Booster S, Hearts + 5, Skill Booster S, Mega Start, Hearts + 5, Disruption Delay, Exp. Booster M, Raise Max Level, Hearts + 5, Exp. Booster L, Time + 10, Hearts + 10, Jewel
You can also now use Jewels to unlock batches of stages if you have yet to complete them so your progression is not hindered if you can't do some stages.
Finally, it also allows for you to use the team you used last time if you then change it, using a special arrow on the selection screen
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Pokémon International Championships
It has been confirmed that the Latin America International Championships will be held from April 20th to 22nd 2018 at the at the WTC Events Center in Săo Paulo, Brazil in association with Copag. This follows on from the Oceania International Championships next month and European ones that were held on Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's launch weekend in November. We'll provide more details as they come
Edit @ 19:55: Copag state that the actual date is one week later on April 27th to April 29th 2018 contrary to what TPCi's site says. We're trying to get further clarification
Edit @ 21:43: The official site has now updated their listings with the correct date of April 27th to April 29th
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Details for the next Battle Competition have been announced. This is the 2018 International Challenge January competition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard VGC rules, with players being able to earn CP to go towards qualification for the World Championships.. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Registration runs from January 18th 2018 to January 25th 2018. Battles will run from January 26th through January 28th. All entrants will get the 50 Battle Points.
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions
The second Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Global Mission has begun. This Global Mission's theme is to win at the Battle Agency. The goal is to reach 100,000 wins by January 22nd at 23:59 UTC. If the mission is a success, then participating players get 2,000 FC or 4,000 FC if they have a Global Link account tied to their game while if it's a failure players will get 1,000 FC or 2,000 FC if they have a Global Link account tied to their game.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a new stage featuring Minior. This stage runs until January 23rd 2018
Next, a Latios Escalation Battle has begun until January 23rd 2018
Finally, the Dialga, Palkia, Zekrom & White Kyurem stages have begun a repeat run
In addition to this, the monthly gifts including Pikachu Celebration are being distributed, as is Giratina Origin Forme
All of these require the version 1.4.32 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon Crystal - Virtual Console
Pokémon Crystal is now available to preload in Japan. This allows for you to download the game ahead of its launch and play as soon as it becomes available on the eShop on January 26th. It requires 150 blocks/16MB to download the game and it costs 1,200¥. Preloads in North America and Europe are expected soon. We covered this game in full previously so check the section to go to our page
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In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fifty-ninth 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, Mcdanger, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. Overflowing with beauty and majesty, this strong Pokémon appears in ancient Eastern folklore. The fire burning inside its body serves as the energy to fuel it as it runs great distances. It appears in many legends. Legends tell of its fighting alongside a general and conquering a whole country. There are so many old tales about them that they’re called legendary Pokémon, but there are way more of them around than you’d expect. So, here it is, the fifth-ninth entry, Arcanine
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Rockruff Event
The Rockruff event is due to end globally on Wednesday. This Rockruff is Level 10 with the ability Own Tempo and comes with a Focus Band attached and the moves Fire Fang in Ultra Sun, Thunder Fang in Ultra Moon and Happy Hour. This Rockruff will evolve into the Dusk Form Lycanroc between 5pm and 5:59pm but can be bred to give multiple more Rockruff with Own Tempo which can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc. Be sure to get this distribution while you can
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From January 19th through January 22nd you can participate in the Dynamic Fury Group Match. This cup is a Team Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Machamp, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The first qualifier for the 2018 Pokkén Tournament DX World Championships has been announced. As announced by ESL, the first qualifier will take place at the Oceania International Championships being held in Sydney next month on February 10th & 11th for VGC and TCG. There are 100 places for entry with the winners gaining the ability to play at the World Championships this August in Nashville, Tennessee. At present there's no full details from The Pokémon Company but we'll post as they come.
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Pokémon GO - Migration
When Pokémon GO added Hoenn Pokémon last month, the Pokémon Zangoose and Seviper appeared to be exclusives to certain regions, with Americas and Africa getting Zangoose and Europe, Asia & Oceania getting Seviper. Overnight, however, they have appeared to have swapped with Zangoose appearing in Europe & Asia while Seviper has begun appearing in Americas and Africa. It's currently unknown how long this will continue for
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
A Japanese TV guide has revealed the next episodes titles for upcoming episodes of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. These episodes are due to air on January 25th 2018, February 1st 2018 and February 8th 2018 respectively
Episode 1002: Mallow & Lana: Bittersweet Memories!
Episode 1003: Lillie is Soaring Through The Air! The PokéSled Jump Tournament
Episode 1004: Set Off! You Are Our Ultra Guardians!
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A brand new challenge has begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
This stage is a new Pokémon Safari which contains Jangmo-o, Hakamo-o, Sandygast, Hoppip (Winking), Skiploom (Winking), Jumpluff (Winking), Cherubi (Winking) and Cherrim (Winking). It runs until January 16th 2018 All of these require the version 1.4.32 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a new stage featuring Guzzlord. This runs until January 16th 2018 and requires 20,000 coins to play. It can only be played 10 times before it leaves
Next, a stage for Kommo-o has also begun. This runs until January 16th 2018.
Next, a competitive stage featuring Shiny Mega Charizard X has begun and runs until January 9th 2018.
Finally, the Alolan Ninetales, Black Kyurem, Kyogre & Reshiram stages have begun repeat runs.
All of these require the version 1.4.32 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From January 1st through January 8th you can participate in the Volt Shock Fist. This cup is a Basic Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Pikachu, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
