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Pokémon - Generation 8
The 2019 main series Pokémon game for Nintendo Switch, announced at E3 last year and dated following the reveal of Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! has had its release date refined. Back in May when it was detailed, it was stated that these games would be released in the second half of 2019. However, with Nintendo's financial release today, the release date has been reifned further to be listed as "Late 2019".
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has cycled back through and has begun Week 1 of its event cycle. h as the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Deoxys Attack Forme
The Great Challenge Stages are Mew, Typhlosion, Roserade (Winking), Accelgor & Litten
The Daily Pokémon are Fan Rotom, Frost Rotom, Heat Rotom, Wash Rotom & Mow Rotom
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Pinsir
There's a Competitive stage against Mega Banette
There's an Escalation Battle for Decidueye that lasts one week.
In addition to this, there's a Safari Zone featuring Caterpie, Grubbin, Crabrawler, Yungoos, Metapod, Charjabug, Crabominable, Butterfree, Gumshoos, Vikavolt which will run for two weeks.
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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 6.1.1 and includes a variety of changes and new feature. In it, some figures are set to be updated Primarina
Increased Sparkling Aria damage from 109 to 119
Increased Aqua Jet damage from 60 to 70 Keldeo
Changed Justified ability to include capability of changing forms
Increased Sacred Sword damage from 51 to 71 Entei
Increased Sacred Fire damage from 120 to 140 Suicune
Increased Sacred Fire damage from 70 to 100 Manaphy
Changed effect of Ocean's Gift ability to increase the effect from 20 to 30 Infernape
Increased damage of Drive Kick from 90 to 120
Increased damage of Mach Punch from 40 to 70
Increased wheel size of Detect
Decreased wheel size of MIss Greninja
Increased damage of Water Shuriken from 20 to 40 Kyogre
Raised movement from 1 to 2.
Changed Primal Rage ability effect
Increased Break Energy damage from 50 to 90 Groudon
Raised movement from 1 to 2.
Changed Primal Rage ability effect
Increased Smash damage from 110 to 130
Increased Break Energy damage from 70 to 90 Rayquaza
Changed Primal Rage ability effect Lugia
Increased Aeroblast damage from 70 to 120 Mimikyu
Increased Play Rough damage from 70 to 90 Gyarados & Shiny Gyarados
Increased Hyper Beam damage from 100 to 110 Tentacruel
Added the Speed Booster ability
Increased Tentacle Sting damage from 80 to 100 Monferno
Removed Scratch
Added Fury Swipes
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Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Groudon & Kyogre
It has been confirmed that Groudon & Kyogre are to be distributed next month as part of the Year of Legendary Pokémon. In the US, it will be distributed at Gamestop from August 3rd through August 26th 2018. Other locations are forthcoming.
In Sun & Ultra Sun, you will receive Kyogre and in Moon & Ultra Moon you will receive Groudon. In Sun & Moon the Pokémon are Level 60 while in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon they're Level 100 with a Gold Bottle Cap. Our Event Database has been updated with details of the event
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Pokémon: The Power of Us
The new movie, recently released in Japan, has finally been officially announced for international release by The Pokémon Company International. This movie is to be called The Power of Us. This movie features the new continuity with Ash entering a town where a Wind Festival takes place. This movie will have a limited theater run in the US on November 24, 26, and 28, as well as December 1 and on unannounced dates in other parts of the world.
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Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!
Although it was confirmed at E3 2018 that Shiny Pokémon were to be in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!, we now have further information of Shiny Pokémon in these games through various Italian, French press reportds as well as DotEsports in the UK. In the overworld, they will not appear in the shiny colours but will have a special shiny aura around them showcasing two stars. This is similar to the blue and red auras seen that denote size.
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eighty-eighth 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 Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.” According to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold. So, here it is, the eighty-eighth entry, Volcarona
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Pokémon GO
The currently running event for Pokémon GO is due to end on Tuesday at 20:00 UTC. This event, to tie in with Pokémon GO's second anniversary has increased spawns of Pikachu wearing a special Summer Hat & Sunglasses as well as increased chance of getting Pichu with the same hat and sunglasses from an egg. After the event ends, you'll be unable to get Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu with the hat and sunglasses without trading or evolving existing ones with the hat
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Pokémon GO
Following issues where Raids didn't spawn in Azores during Articuno and Zapdos Day, Niantic has announced that from August 3rd through August 10th, Articuno and Zapdos will appear in Raid Battles within the Azores Islands
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Pokémon GO
Some further information has been revealed about the upcoming Research Breakthrough for completing a week of research in August. The Research Breakthrough Pokémon as of August 1st at 20:00 UTC will be a Raikou, with the tasks being focused around Electric-type Pokémon and Pokémon of the Johto Region
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Let's Go Cup competition. This is a Single Battle competition using standard rules where players can only use Pikachu or Eevee with only 1 Pokémon being allowed in the team. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Registration runs from July 26th through August 2nd 2018. Battles will run from August 3rd through August 5th. All entrants will get a special mobile wallpaper
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The special Gym Cup, the Water Gym Cup has begun in Pokémon Duel. This Gym Cup increases the movement of Water-type figures and increases the White & Gold Attacks of Electric-type Pokémon by 20. Within this, you can get the special Fan Rotom figure. It runs until July 30th 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 Ash, Lillie & Sophocles accidentally get shrunk down in size. 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 GO - Lucky Pokémon
Lucky Pokémon are now live in Pokémon GO. These Pokémon will have reduced Stardust costs required to power up and can be obtained by trades. The longer your Pokémon has been with you, the higher the chance of getting a Lucky Pokémon
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Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Tornadus & Thundurus Event
For those of you in the US, the sixth month of the Legendary Pokémon Year events is due to end on Saturday. Until July 28th 2018, players will be able to get a Thundurus in Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun or Tornadus in Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon simply by going to a Target store and getting a Serial Code. These distributions differ between Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon with the Pokémon being Level 60 in Sun & Moon and Level 100 holding a Gold Bottle Cap in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Our Event Database has full details of this event.
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From August 3rd through August 5th you can participate in the "Deep Blue Monarch" 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 Empoleon, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 6.1.0 and requires 247MB of space on your mobile device to download. It is required to update in order to play the game
This patch alters a number of fixes but also provides a special pack so players can purchase gems and get the special figures for Feebas and Milotic early. They'll be released in Boosters and through Material Exchange soon
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Pokémon -World Championships
Registration for the 2018 Pokémon World Championships is now live. For spectators, it is $10 where participants get 2 Booster Packs and Pokkén LCQ players have to pay $30 and get 6 booster packs. Registration for players who have earned a place is also live as is registration for the Nashville Open event that earns points towards the 2019 season
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 24 of its event cycle, the final week. This cycle continues the Escalation Battle from last week as well as the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Necrozma
The Great Challenge Stages are Alolan Sandslash, Carnivine, Azelf, Archeops & Palossand
The Daily Pokémon are Slurpuff (Winking), Audino (Winking), Togetic (Winking), Carbink (Winking) & Swirlix (Winking)
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Cosmoem
There's a Special stage for Hoopa Unbound
There's an Escalation Battle for Primarina that lasts one week.
In addition to this, there's a Pokémon Safari containing Fletchling, Hoppip (Winking), Zigzagoon, Skiploom (Winking), Snorunt (Winking), Fletchinder, Linoone, Alolan Vulpix, Jumpluff (Winking) & Glalie (Winking)
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Pokémon - LINE Stamps
For those of you who have the social media app, LINE Camera on your iOS or Android device in Japan, new stamps have gone live to coincide with the promotion of Pokémon Let's Go, Pikchu! & Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee! These stamps allow you to put a Pikachu or Eevee over the image of a photo when taken. These are available for free until August 31st 2018
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Pokémon GO
The new Pokémon GO update has been pushed to devices. This update, Version 1.83.3 adds the feature of Lucky Pokémon, a new special feature where Pokémon when traded can become Lucky Pokémon. These have half Stardust requirements to Power Up. It also has the following features a
Friend List - You now have the ability to nickname your friends. There's also a new Sorting feature where you can sort friends by Name, Friendship Level or if they have a Gift for you. You can also check the PokéStop a received gift is from on the map
Gifts - You can now discard gifts if you do not wish to give a gift from a certain location or if you just want to clear your inventory. Sending gifts now gives 200XP and Stardust can now be received in gifts
Raid Battles - The list will now allow you to scroll if there are more than 6 Raid Battles nearby. The list will also now display the time remaining for raids which are active without you having to check the Gym
Pokémon List - You have the ability to search specifically for Traded Pokémon
Edit @ 19:43: Created a page for Lucky Pokémon
Edit @ 21:01: It has been confirmed that the longer Pokémon have been in storage when traded, the more likely they are to become Lucky Pokémon. The images also show that the discount can be even more than half. The feature is coming soon
Edit @ 22:08: The support site for the game also notes that Lucky Pokémon are more likely to be "strong opponents" in battle
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Pokémon GO
Following the hint in the new version of the game yesterday, we now have our first official images of Lucky Pokémon. At present, the full details of these new elements of Pokémon in Pokémon GO are still unknown, but the image showcases a discount on Stardust levelling up with the Chansey only needing 1,250 Stardust to power up. we'll provide full details as and when they come
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eighty-seventh entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. Born from the high temperatures and pressures deep underground, it defends itself by firing beams from the jewel part of its body. Although this Pokémon is not especially rare, its glittering, jewel-draped body draws attention from people. Some say that deep beneath the surface of the world, a pack of Carbink live with their queen in a kingdom of jewels. To keep the jewels on their bodies free of tarnish, packs of Carbink use their soft manes to polish one another’s jewels. So, here it is, the eighty-sevent entry, Carbink
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Pokémon GO - Zapdos Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Zapdos Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Zapdos will appear exclusively in Raid Battles with a three hour timer at all gyms during the event. In addition to this, you will be able to get five free Raid Passes when you spin Gyms, but not able to get the next one until you've used one. With this, Zapdos can also now be found Shiny. This special event runs at these times:
Asia & Oceania: 03:00 UTC - 06:00 UTC (12:00 JST - 15:00 JST)
Europe: 09:00 UTC - 12:00 UTC (10:00 BST - 13:00 BST / 12:00 CET - 15:00 CET)
North America: 18:00 UTC - 21:00 UTC (11:00 PDT - 14:00 PDT / 14:00 EDT - 17:00 EDT)
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Pokémon GO
A new update has started going live for Pokémon GO. This update has started rolling out on the Play Store for Android and will be available to more players over the coming days, with iOS likely in a few days. This update contains a variety of fixes and features. They are as follows:
Lucky Pokémon - A new tag has been added for Pokémon in the Pokédex indicating a new style of Pokémon, Lucky Pokémon. At present it's not 100% clear what a Lucky Pokémon does differently or how it's determined.
Friend List - You now have the ability to nickname your friends. There's also a new Sorting feature where you can sort friends by Name, Friendship Level or if they have a Gift for you. You can also check the PokéStop a received gift is from on the map
Gifts - You can now discard gifts if you do not wish to give a gift from a certain location or if you just want to clear your inventory. Sending gifts now gives 200XP and Stardust can now be received in gifts
Raid Battles - The list will now allow you to scroll if there are more than 6 Raid Battles nearby. The list will also now display the time remaining for raids which are active without you having to check the Gym
Pokémon List - You have the ability to search specifically for Traded Pokémon
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Details for the next Battle Competition have been announced. This is the Let's Go Cup competition. This is a Single Battle competition using standard rules where players can only use Pikachu or Eevee with only 1 Pokémon being allowed in the team. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Registration runs from July 26th through August 2nd 2018. Battles will run from August 3rd through August 5th. All entrants will get a special mobile wallpaper
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Pokémon GO - Alolan Geodude
There have been multiple reports coming through that the Alolan Form of Geodude has started to appear in the 7km Eggs received from friends in Pokémon GO. At present there are no signs of Alolan Diglett joining but we'll keep you updated as and when we can so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 21:38: Alolan Diglett has also been reported to be appearing in 7km Eggs
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. Until July 22nd you can participate in the "Gatling Flame Kicks" 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 Blaziken, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
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Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Tornadus & Thundurus Event
For those of you in Europe and Oceania, the sixth month of the Legendary Pokémon Year events is due to end on Sunday. Until July 22nd 2018, players will be able to get a Thundurus in Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun or Tornadus in Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon simply by going through Mystery Gift > Get Via Internet. These distributions differ between Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon with the Pokémon being Level 60 in Sun & Moon and Level 100 holding a Gold Bottle Cap in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Our Event Database has full details of this event.
This event is currently being distributed in North America through Target from July 13th and Canada through the official Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that the Legendary Pokémon Registeel is to enter Raid Battles from later today in Pokémon GO. It will appear in all tier 5 Raid Battles until August 16th.
Edit @ 22:07: With this, new raid bosses have also been added including Alolan Exeggutor, Alolan Marowak and Alolan Raichu. We're currently updating our Raid Boss page with full details
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Pokémon GO
This weekend, from today until Sunday, is the San Diego Comic Con. To coincide with this, Unown letters of S, D, C, O, M, I & N are spawning around the convention center in San Diego
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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 Ash & Co. coming up with unique PokéDances. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Mallow's character biography with a new Pokémon that she obtained within today's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
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Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!
Early excerpts from an interview with Junichi Masuda in the Famitsu magazine have been released. In these excerpts, Masuda reiterates the statement that 2019's Pokémon game on Switch will be more akin to the previous handheld titles. However, in another excerpt when asked if Pokémon from Let's Go will go into the 2019 game, he states that he knows there was a time when players felt bad that they couldn't transfer their Pokémon forward (referring to when Ruby & Sapphire cut compatibility with Gold, Silver & Crystal) and that he is hoping to avoid that. This implies that the games will have some future compatibility with other Pokémon games, but at present is not set in stone and the method is not known
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 6.0.13 and requires 247MB of space on your mobile device to download. It is required to update in order to play the game
This patch adds a new Team Match which has pre-registration live, focusing on the teams of Leafeon, Glaceon and Sylveon. This Team Match will give Time Boosters that may reward Shiny Eevee and Shiny Umbreon. Pre-registration is live until 08:00 UTC on July 20th while the battle period is from July 20th to July 23rd
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Pokémon GO
A new outfit has been added to Pokémon GO. This outfit commemorates the recent GO Fest event and is available to all players for free. This T-Shirt is black and features a design of the park, Venusaur and Flygon
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 23 of its event cycle. This cycle has the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Marshadow
The Great Challenge Stages are Granbull (Winking), Hitmontop, Infernape, Mesprit & Froakie (Winking)
The Daily Pokémon are Oricorio Sensu Style, Pyukumuku, Oricorio Baille Style, Mudbray & Dartrix
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Cosmog
There's a Competitive stage for Mega Charizard X
There's an Escalation Battle for Incineroar that lasts one week.
In addition to this, there's a Pokémon Safari containing Fletchling, Hoppip (Winking), Zigzagoon, Skiploom (Winking), Snorunt (Winking), Fletchinder, Linoone, Alolan Vulpix, Jumpluff (Winking) & Glalie (Winking)
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Pokémon: Everyone's Story
This weekend in Japan, the new movie was released in theatres. This movie is the second movie in the seventh generation and features an alternate chronology to the anime. This one focuses on Ash and a group of characters who live in Fura City. As such, my friend Gin, of Sunyshore has kindly written a summary of the movies and has allowed us to use it. Be warned however as this contains majors spoilers of the movie. Click the image to go to the movie page.
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
It has been confirmed that Meloetta is to be distributed at the Pokémon World Championships in Nashville, Tennessee next month on August 24th through 26th. This Meloetta is Level 50 with the Metronome item and the moves Celebrate, Relic Song, Round and Sing. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event
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Pokémon GO
As players met all the requirements for doing research in all three regions and in GO Fest this weekend, the special Global Rewards are now live these rewards include Double Candy on Captures, Increased Candy on Hatches, a guaranteed Rare Candy for Raid Battles and half Egg Distance. This will run until 20:00 UTC on July 23rd 2018. This will also contain the special Zapdos day on Saturday where for 3 hour periods (from 09:00 UTC for Europe, 12:00 JST for Japan/Asia Pacific & 11:00 PDT for Americas), all Gyms will have a Zapdos raid with a chance of it
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Pokémon GO
The current Tier 5 Raid Boss, Regice, is due to leave Raid Battles in Pokémon GO at 20:00 UTC on Thursday giving just a few days left to get Regice before it disappears. When it is finished, it will be replaced with Regirock or Registeel, but it has yet to be announced which one it will be so be sure to keep checking back for further details
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eighty-sixth 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 Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. It electrifies its claws and tears its opponents apart with them. Even if they dodge its attack, they’ll be electrocuted by the flying sparks. It approaches its enemies at the speed of lightning, then tears them limb from limb with its sharp claws. So, here it is, the eighty-sixth entry, Zeraora
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Pokémon GO - Global Challenge
Today marks the start of the Pokémon GO Fest 2018 event in Chicago, Illinois and, with that, a special Global Challenge event has begun worldwide. This event has Alolan Geodude, Alolan Graveler, Alolan GolemAlolan Diglett & Alolan Dugtrio added to the game, along with Shiny Plusle & Minun and many other spawns. Players can also participate to the Global Challenges by completing research tasks to unlock bonuses
GO Fest - July 14/15 = Rewards run from July 16 - 23rd
GO Fest - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks - Catch Candy Increase
Europe (July 14th 00:00 UTC - July 15th 23:59 UTC) - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Hatch Candy Increase
Americas (July 14th 00:00 PDT - July 15th 23:59 PDT)- Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Egg distance decrease
Asia Pacific (July 14th 00:00 JST - July 15th 23:59 JST)- Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Raid Candy Increase
We'll provide more details on the goings on in GO Fest itself as and when it begins so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 15:43: The Asia Pacific challenge has been completed. From July 16th to 23rd, you will get 1 extra Rare Candy for each Raid Battle
Edit @ 15:49: Unown ? has been confirmed to be at GO Fest. In addition to this, there is unique Special Research that will unlock Celebi
Edit @ 16:43: We're currently collating data for all the unique spawns and Special Research for GO Fest on our special Pokémon GO Fest 2018 page
Edit @ 21:46: Articuno has started reappearing in raids around Chicago. At present it's not clear for how long it will run
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Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!
Another new trailer has been released for Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. This footage showcases the first footage of Jessie & James in the game, as well as the fact that you may be battling Legendary Pokémon in the wild
Edit @ 05:27: Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee! will be preloadable on the Nintendo Switch eShop on October 22nd 2018. Requires 4.6GB of space to download
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Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Tornadus & Thundurus Event
For those of you in the United States, the sixth month of the Legendary Pokémon Year events have begun. From now until July 28th 2018, players will be able to get a Thundurus in Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun or Tornadus in Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon simply by getting a Serial Code from Target stores. These distributions differ between Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon with the Pokémon being Level 60 in Sun & Moon and Level 100 holding a Gold Bottle Cap in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Our Event Database has full details of this event.
This event is currently available in Europe across the Nintendo Network and Canada through the official Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter later this month
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Pokémon GO - Global Challenge
The Global Challenge for the weekend of Pokémon GO Fest has begun. Over the weekend, players will be able to earn special rewards which will run throughout next week and, if all aare met, will unlock Zapdos Day. These run from specific times
GO Fest - July 14/15 = Rewards run from July 16 - 23rd
GO Fest - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks - Catch Candy Increase
Europe (July 14th 00:00 UTC - July 15th 23:59 UTC) - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Hatch Candy Increase
Americas (July 14th 00:00 PDT - July 15th 23:59 PDT)- Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Egg distance decrease
Asia Pacific (July 14th 00:00 JST - July 15th 23:59 JST)- Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Raid Candy Increase
Along with this, Shiny Plusle & Minun are now live, as are Alolan Geodude, Alolan Graveler, Alolan GolemAlolan Diglett & Alolan Dugtrio
Edit @ 21:10: To coincide with this, three new boxes have also gone live
Special Box - 480 Coins - 1 Egg Incubator, 4 Premium Raid Pass & 20 Ultra Balls
Great Box - 780 Coins - 3 Super Incubators, 6 Premium Raid Pass, 10 Pinap Berry & 6 Star Pieces
Ultra Box - 1480 Coins - 9 Super Incubators, 9 Lucky Egg, 12 Premium Raid Pass & 9 Star Pieces
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on both August 11th & 12th focusing on Eevee. This event will have 3* Catch Stardust and has 3 Hour Lure Modules. In addition to this, all Eevee caught in the three hour periods during the event will know a special move that will be revealed later. 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: 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PDT (UTC -8)
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Pokémon GO - Global Challenge
To coincide with Pokémon GO Fest, Lugia is to return to Raid Battles over the weekend. From July 14th to July 15th, Lugia will be the Level 5 Raid Boss that will appear throughout the game. At present it isn't known if it will result in Shiny Lugia
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Pokémon GO!
Today, Niantic put out a special anniversary picture and within this picture was an unexpected bit of information. This picture included the first sign of Generation IV Pokémon in Pokémon GO, depicting Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup. It's currently unknown when Generation IV will actually hit but we'll provide full details as they come
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Pokémon the Movie 2019
The new movie, Pokémon Everyone's Story was released today in Japan and, as it does practically every year, showcased confirmation of the next movie after the movie had finished in the form of a small teaser.The teaser trailer showed the name of the first movie in Japan, Mewtwo Strikes Back, and added the word Evolution to it making next year's movie called Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution (ミュウツーの逆襲evolution) and showcased the start of the movie but in CGI. We'll provide full details on this as it comes
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Pokémon - Dragon Majesty
The Pokémon Company International has finally announced a new subset, Dragon Majesty and is to be released from September 7th. This set has over 65 cards including 6 Pokémon GX, 4 Full-Art GX, 4 Rainbow GX, 2 Prism Stars and 2 Full Art supporters. This set can only be obtained through boosters in special products like the Generations and Shining Legends set. It is made up of the recent Dragon Storm set from Japan.
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Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!
It has been confirmed that some news about Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee! will come later today at 22:00 JST / 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT. At present we don't know the format of the news but will post it as soon as it comes so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 14:00: Trailer added
Edit @ 14:05: Eevee has got a special gender difference in this game, a love heart style tail. You can also give your Pikachu & Eevee haircuts
Edit @ 14:09: Oddish, Sandshrew & Growlithe are exclusive to Let's Go Pikachu while Bellsprout, Vulpix and Meowth are exclusive to Let's Go Eevee
Edit @ 14:14: Added Dozens of Pre-Release Screenshots
Edit @ 14:44: Created a page on Version Exclusives
Edit @ 15:02: Created a page on Trainer & Pokémon Customisation
Edit @ 17:49: As requested, created a page on Your Starter Pokémon providing all the information we know
Edit @ 21:49: The official Japanese site confirms that the game only has 2 Player battles, confirming that Multi Battles are not in the game
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Kanto Map
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Pokémon GO - Zapdos Day
It has been confirmed that, if players complete all the Global Challenges this weekend to tie in with GO Fest, it will unlock a unique Zapdos Day on July 21st 2018. During the three hour window on this day, all Gyms will have Zapdos Raid Battles. This Zapdos will have the Fast Move of Thunder Shock and will have a chance to be Shiny. The Global Challenge this weekend are:
GO Fest - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks
Europe - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks Americas - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks Asia Pacific - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
Following their delay due to the extreme weather in Japan, Niantic have confirmed that the Squirtle Community Day and the Articuno Day will run on August 4th 2018 in Japan. The Articuno Day will run from 12:00 to 15:00 JST and the Squirtle spawns will run from 15:00 to 18:00. In addition to this, the special XP bonus that was earned at the Dortmund Safari Zone will run in Japan during the time
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Pokémon GO - Special Weekend
A new Special Weekend event has been announced for Korea. On July 29th, if you have obtained a ticket from Lotteria, 7-11 or SK Telecom, you'll be able to see special spawns of Dratini, Unown S, Unown L and Unown T. With this, there will also be double experience for the day
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Pokémon Quest
Pokémon Quest on mobile has been updated. This update brings it up to Version 1.0.2 and provides many bug fixes. It also adds a special mobile only Quest which gives you 100 PM tickets for the first time you create backup data for your game
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Pokémon Duel - Update
A new Queen's Cup event has begun in Pokémon Duel. This cup has you play against players to earn a high score with various rewards based on it. It runs until July 26th and offers the brand new Alolan Sandshrew & Alolan Ninetales figures for getting enough points
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Pokémon - POP! Vinyl
Funko has announced that Pokémon will finally join its ranks of various character/game related POP! Vinyl toys. This is commencing with the Pikachu POP! Vinyl which will be available exclusively in Target stores across North America this July
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The official site has revealed some further details about Alolan Raichu in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. As seen during the Treehouse demonstrations, Alolan Raichu will travel across the screen, damaging opponents that it hits
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Pokémon Quest
A new patch has gone live for Pokémon Quest. This patch contains various bug fixes with displays such as Hit Healing displaying 10% when it's between 9 and 10%. It also provides 500 PM Tickets for free to players as compensation
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The latest patch for Pokkén Tournament DX is now available. This patch is one of the larger balance patches to hit Pokkén Tournament DX, featuring changes to all playable Pokémon and several support Pokémon. Changes are listed in our patch section with English patchnotes to be amended. We have also updated our Playable Pokémon Pages & Support Pokémon Pages with details on all the new and altered moves
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Pokémon Duel - Balance Patch
Pokémon Duel's new patch has been delayed heavily on IOS but is now available on Android. With this update, the bug fixes and balance patch announced yesterday have been implemented. At present there is no word on when the patch will be implemented on iOS, making iOS a bit limited in figures that can be obtained and prevents players playing with players with the new patch
Edit @ 16:53: It has now finally been pushed to iOS devices
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Pokémon GO - Special Weekend
Niantic have confirmed that the Special Weekend event originally planned to be held by SoftBank on July 26th with increased spawns of Charmander and Unown S & B has been postponed. At present no date has been given for the run of the event, but SoftBank tickets already obtained will be transferrable to the event when it begins. We'll provide more details as they come
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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 6.0.12 and includes a variety of changes and new feature. In it, some figures are set to be updated Shaymin Sky Forme
Increases wheel size of Dodge
Decreased wheel size of Seed Flare
Decreased wheel size of Quick Attack
Decreased wheel size of Dazzling Gleam Lurantis
Changed Green Power ability effect to boost benefit from +2 to +5
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 22 of its event cycle. This cycle has the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Tapu Lele
The Great Challenge Stages are Uxie, Carracosta, Chespin (Winking), Type: Null & Turtonator
The Daily Pokémon are Oricorio P'au Style, Alolan Grimer, Dewpider, Alolan Sandshrew and Brionne
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Landorus Incarnate Forme
There's a Special stage for Goodra
In addition to this, there's a Magearna Escalation Battle which will run for two weeks.
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Squirtle will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO with a chance of Shiny Squirtle appearing. During this event, when you evolve a Wartortle into Blasoise, it will know the move Hydro Cannon, which is exclusive to this event. This coincides with 25% Egg Walking Distance with captures and Lure Modules running for 3 hours. In addition to this, new bits of exclusive Event exclusive Field Research has started and will only appear during the event, which also includes the chance of getting a special Sunglasses wearing variant of Squirtle. This runs at these times:
Asia & Oceania: 03:00 UTC - 06:00 UTC (12:00 JST - 15:00 JST)
Europe: 09:00 UTC - 12:00 UTC (10:00 BST - 13:00 BST / 12:00 CET - 15:00 CET)
North America: 18:00 UTC - 21:00 UTC (11:00 PDT - 14:00 PDT / 14:00 EDT - 17:00 EDT)
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Pokémon International Championships
Today marks the final day of the second Pokémon North American International Championships in Columbus, Ohio, and, like previous events, the event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International with the finals running on one strean
The Stream will begin shortly before 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT / 23:00 AEDT for Pokkén Tournament and 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT / 08:00 PDT for the finals for TCG and then VGC
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Main Stream Pokkén Tournament DX International Championships
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eighty-fifth 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 Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. Even the most ferocious Pokémon become calm when they eat Blissey’s egg, which is said to be filled with happiness. Its fluffy fur coat acts as a sensor, enabling it to read the feelings of people and Pokémon. Their eggs are such a delicacy that some say eating one will bring you happiness. These eggs fetch the highest prices on the market. This Pokémon is overflowing with love. Only Chansey that share a strong bond with their Trainer can evolve, so people say. So, here it is, the eighty-fifth entry, Blissey
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Pokémon GO - Articuno Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Articuno Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Articuno will appear exclusively in Raid Battles with a three hour timer at all gyms during the event. With this, Articuno can also now be found Shiny. This special event runs at these times:
Asia & Oceania: 03:00 UTC - 06:00 UTC (12:00 JST - 15:00 JST) - Note: Japan's has been postponed
Europe: 09:00 UTC - 12:00 UTC (10:00 BST - 13:00 BST / 12:00 CET - 15:00 CET)
North America: 18:00 UTC - 21:00 UTC (11:00 PDT - 14:00 PDT / 14:00 EDT - 17:00 EDT)
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that the Community Day event is to be postponed in Japan due to the extreme weather conditions currently hitting the majority of the country, citing safety concerns. The event should still go on globally as planned and will run separately for Japan at a later date. We'll provide more details as we get them
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Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Poké Ball Event
A new event has been announced in Japan. If you purchase certain items at 7-11 in Japan, you will get a special clearfile based on the movie, Everyone's Story. However, you will also get a special serial code to give 100 Poké Balls to Ultra sun & Ultra Moon. To top it off, with the code, there's also a slim chance that instead of 100 Poké Balls, you will instead receive 99 Poké Balls and 1 Master Ball.
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Pokémon GO
The Second Anniversary event is now live in Pokémon GO. This event has special Summer Style Pikachu, Raichu and Pichu added to the game with Pichu appearing more in eggs and Pikachu in the wild. With this, a special Pikachu outfit has also gone live
Edit @ 21:17: A special Anniversary Box has gone live. This box contains 2 Super Incubators, 2 Premium Raid Passes and 30 Ultra Balls for 480 Coins. In addition to this, you can now purchase as part of the promotion 100 Poké Balls for 300 Coins, down from 460 Coins
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that the Articuno Day event is to be postponed in Japan due to the extreme weather conditions currently hitting the majority of the country, citing safety concerns. The event should still go on globally as planned and will run separately for Japan at a later date. We'll provide more details as we get them
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed by The Pokémon Company that, to tie in with the second anniversary event in Pokémon GO, the Pokémon storage maximum has been increased from 1,500 to 2,000 Pokémon. To reach this, you will need to purchase 10 additional Pokémon Storage Upgrades in the game's shop
Edit @ 20:03: The official site has removed the note about the increase in Pokémon Storage in Pokémon GO with this event. We're currently awaiting further information
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Pokémon International Championships
Today marks the first day of the second Pokémon North American International Championships in Columbus, Ohio, and, like previous events, the event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across three different streams. Each game has got its own individual stream
The Stream will begin shortly before 14:30 BST / 09:30 EDT / 06:30 PDT / 23:30 AEDT
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Main Stream Pokémon Video Game International Championships Pokémon Trading Card Game International Championships
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next patch has been announced for Pokkén Tournament DX. This is a balance patch which alters pretty much every Pokémon in the game. We're currently working on translating the balance patch. This patch is due for release on July 11th 2018
Edit @ 07:47: Added a preliminary translation as we await English patch notes
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. Until July 8th you can participate in the "Final Flicker" 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 Chandelure, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From July 20th through July 22nd you can participate in the "Gatling Flame Kicks" 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 Blaziken, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
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Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Tornadus & Thundurus Event
For those of you in Europe and Oceania, the sixth month of the Legendary Pokémon Year events have begun. From now until July 22nd 2018, players will be able to get a Thundurus in Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun or Tornadus in Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon simply by going through Mystery Gift > Get Via Internet. These distributions differ between Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon with the Pokémon being Level 60 in Sun & Moon and Level 100 holding a Gold Bottle Cap in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Our Event Database has full details of this event.
This event will be distributed in North America through Target from July 13th and Canada through the official Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter later this month
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the 2018 Anniversary event, running from July 6th at 20:00 UTC until July 31st and features increased Pikachu spawns in the wild and Pichu spawns in Eggs. However, in addition to this, special Summer Style Pikachu will also be available throughout the month. Finally, there's also a special avatar outfit focused on Pikachu that unlocks depending on how much of your Pikachu Fan medal you have completed. Finally, Niantic have confirmed that the Mythical Pokémon, Celebi, will be added to the game soon
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Pokémon GO
This weekend, from today until Sunday, is the Japan Expo which is being held in Paris, France. With this, a special Poké Stop has appeared which has spawns of Unown letters J, A, P, N, E, X, & O, spelling out Japan Expo which will spawn around the event location
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The special Gym Cup, the Dragon Gym Cup has begun in Pokémon Duel. This Gym Cup increases the movement of Dragon-type figures and increases the White & Gold Attacks of Ice-type Pokémon by 20. Within this, you can get the Dragonair & Dragonite figures. It runs until June 9th 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 Ash come to the Masked Royal's aid in a Battle Royal. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
Japanese TV Guides have revealed new episode titles for upcoming episodes of the anime. ThisThese episodes are due to air on July 26th, August 2nd and August 9th respectively. The first features Ash shrinking after an accident from an experiment by Faba. The second features Ash encountering Mina who can sense Pokémon's feelings but senses something in Poipole. The final episode features a Stakataka appear at the Pokémon School.
Episode 1026: Ash Becomes Tiny
Episode 1027: The Shape of Family: Poipole's Feelings!
Episode 1028: Leap 'n' Climb: Stakataka!
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Pokémon GO
Details for the Yokosuka Safari Zone have been announced. This Safari Zone runs from August 29th through to September 2nd and has increased spawns of various Pokémon including Feebas, Torchic Unown and Tropius in three of the city parks: Mikasa, Verny, and Kurihama. It will also include Shiny Wingull. This event is a ticketed event and players can only attend one day. If players try to scan the special ticket for a second day, the Pokémon will not spawn for them. Applications open from July 6th until July 20th but, if they exceed capacity, will shift from being a guarantee to being selected by random
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Special Battle Season 11
The Special Battle rules for Season 11 have been revealed. Season 11 will run from July 10th to September 3rd 2018 and runs on Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, with rankings separate to eachother. This ruleset is rather standard but allows use of Mythical Pokémon, as well as standard Necrozma and Zygarde Battle type: Single Battle Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. No Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Arceus, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Solgaleo, Lunala, Dusk Mane Necrozma, and Dawn Wings Necrozma cannot be used..
The other standard rules apply, including all set to Level 100 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 GO
Niantic have announced the Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan. On the weekened of July 26th through 29th, there will be special events held at partner locations across Japan. These locations require purchasing a ticket at stores which then allow you to check in at participating sponsored PokéStops on the day. When at the event, from 10:00 to 20:00 JST on particular days, there will be increased spawns of various Pokémon and Double Experience for all participants with the spawns happening anywhere in Japan. The Pokémon are
July 26th - Softbank - Unown S, B & Charmander
July 27th - Toho Cinemas, Tully's Coffee & Joyfull - Unown T, J & Squirtle
July 28th - McDonalds - Unown M, D & Pikachu
July 29th - Aeon - Unown A, E & Bulbasaur
Tickets can be obtained by answering questionaires and shopping at various stores and exchanged for participation tickets on:
Softbank/Y Mobile - July 5
McDonalds - From July 11
Toho Cinemas - From July 13
Aeon - From July 13
Joyful - From July 15
Tully's Coffee - From July 24
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed details for the Articuno Day on Saturday. In the same times as Community Day, players will be able to receive 5 Raid Passes from the Gym, as well as participate in raid battles against Articuno, with a chance of them being shiny. In addition to this, until 23:59 UTC tomorrow, Corsola and Roselia will have higher spawns in Europe as an apology for the Safari Zone event having issues on Saturday
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 21 of its event cycle. This cycle continues the Escalation Battle from last week as well as the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Guzzlord
The Great Challenge Stages are Hitmonchan, Gardevoir (Shiny), Landorus Therian Forme, Fennekin (Winking) & Araquanid
The Daily Pokémon are Oricorio Pom-Pom Style, Wishiwashi, Komala, Fomantis & Torracat
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Jellicent (Female)
There's a Competitive stage for Mega Gardevoir
In addition to this, there's a Pokémon Safari containing Sewaddle, Cottonee (Winking), Cutiefly, Flabébé (Winking), Swadloon, Snubbull (Winking), Whimsicott (Winking), Floette (Winking), Chansey (Winking) & Leavanny which will last two weeks.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
Japanese TV Guides have revealed new episode titles for upcoming episodes of the anime. This episode is due to air on July 19th.
Episode 1025: Won't You Give us a Dance Dance Evolution?
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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: 21:27 BST Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 21:27: Community Day
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that during the Community Day on July 8th 2018, if you evolve Wartortle into Blastoise during the three hour window, your Blastoise will know the fast move, Hydro Cannon. The Community Day runs at the following times:
The Asia-Pacific region: 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST (GMT -8)
If you complete specific Field Research during the Community Day, you will have a chance of encountering a Squirtle wearing Sunglasses
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Pokémon GO
Following the success of the Pokémon GO Summer Challenge during the Dortmund Safari Zone event, the Global Challenge rewards are live until July 9th 2018 at 20:00 UTC, the special rewards of 3* Capture Experience, 2* Raid Experience, 3* Hatching Experience as well as 1 hour long Lucky Eggs are running. This will also include the special Articuno Day on Saturday July 7th. At present times aren't confirmed for North America or Europe, but in Japan it's set to run from 12:00 to 15:00 JST
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 6.0.11 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 Regigigas, Mega Rayquaza & Mega Glalie,
The EX Figures are Regice & Drampa
The R Figures are Glalie, Froslass & Alolan Vulpix
The UC Figures are Snorunt
Several new Plates have also been added to the store
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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: 21:00 BST Edit @ 08:23: Pokémon of the Week | Edit @ 21;00: Pokémon GO
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A new event distribution has been announced for Japan. On leaflets in the Pokémon Centers in Japan it has been confirmed that the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi will once again be given away at the Pokémon Center in Tohoku from August 1st through August 31st to celebate the Tanabata Festival. It's currently unclear what moves or items the Jirachi has but we will post as we get further information
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Pokémon GO
As part of the monthly rotation of Field Research, new Field Research tasks will begin to appear in Pokémon GO. With this, there is a focus on Kanto Pokédex Pokémon including Pikachu, Eevee and Ditto, and Snorlax with Body Slam has rotated in as the Research Breakthrough reward
Edit: In addition to this, due to all the challenges being completed globally, the rewards will go live tomorrow and Articuno Day is to run on July 7th 2018. We'll bring more details as they come
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eighty-fourth 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 Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. Alola is the best environment for this Pokémon. Local people take pride in its appearance, saying this is how Exeggutor ought to look. As it grew taller and taller, it outgrew its reliance on psychic powers, while within it awakened the power of the sleeping dragon. Exeggutor is the pride of the Alolan people. Its image is carved into historical buildings and murals. So, here it is, the eighty-fourth entry, Exeggutor
