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Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!
A new event has been revealed for the US in Target stores through various signage. From May 11th, you'll be able to use a new app called Pokémon Pass, said to be used exclusively at Target, to scan a QR Code to obtain a serial code to receive a shiny Pikachu in Let's Go, Eevee! or a Shiny Eevee in Let's Go, Pikachu. This matches a distribution hitting Korea from tomorrow. Pokémon Pass is also to be used to show access to get special promotional bonuses including Detective Pikachu stickers and the upcoming Detective Pikachu Psyduck promo card. We'll provide further details as they come
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Pokémon GO
In a surprise release, Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf have started to appear in Pokémon GO. Unlike most of the Legendary Pokémon in the past, they are spawning in the wild but in very rare amounts and they appear to be Regional with Azelf having only been reported in America, Mesprit in Europe and Uxie only in Japan at present and they spawn near bodies of water, but we are currently investigating further
Edit @ 05:05: With this, Shellos is also now available in the wild, though people are reporting that spawns of it have ceased
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Details for the next Battle Competition have been announced. This is the 2019 International Challenge May competition and is for non-Japan Regions. This is a Double Battle competition using standard 2019 VGC rules where players can use 2 Restricted Pokémon (Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma) and is based on the Ultra Series where both Z-Crystals and Mega Evolutions are allowed. This competition also offers CP to the highest ranked players to give players the opportunity to go to the World Championships. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Registration runs from May 16th - 23rd. Battles will run from May 24th - 26th. All entrants who play 3 or more matches will get a Shiny Tapu Fini which will be distributed some time in June
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Pokémon GO
re:publica 2019 is in Berlin from May 6th to May 8th and like the other recent convention events, during this event, there will be increased Pokémon spawns, specifically Magnemite and Bronzor, double Stardust and Lure Modules will last for 4 Hours all within the viscinity of the arena
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Earth Day rewards have been met. With this event, from now until May 2nd, Ground-type Pokémon will spawn in greater numbers and provide Double Candy & Stardust on capture. In addition to this, Shiny Diglett is now available within the game and Groudon is to enter Raid Battles. We are cataloguing all elements of this event in our special Earth Day 2019 section
Edit @ 22:06: With the start of the event, the Raid Bosses have shifted. We're currently cataloguing all the new bosses and they'll be added to the section
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Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
Warner Bros. France have put out a special extension to FireFox and Chrome browsers, titled Traducteur PIKA, in order to celebrate the upcoming release of Detective Pikachu in theaters worldwide. This extension is designed to translated every page into "Pika Pika"
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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 Sophocles entering a special Vikavolt Race. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode and the Shiny Pokémon in Anime page has been updated. 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 Lana's biography with a Pokémon that she obtains in next week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
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Pokémon International Championships
Today marks the final day of the third Pokémon European International Championships in Berlin, Germany, and, like previous events, the event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across two different streams. The finals of TCG and VGC will take place on the main stream while Pokkén runs on its own
The Stream will begin shortly before 08:00 BST / 03:00 EDT / 01:00 PDT / 18:00 AEDT
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 one hundred & twenty-seventh 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, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young. It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-seventh entry, Nidoqueen
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Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!
A new event has been announced for South Korea. This event provides a distribution to Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! players. If you purchase the games from participating retailers in May, you will receive a special Serial Code for a Shiny Pikachu for Let's Go, Pikachu! or a Shiny Eevee for Let's Go, Eevee! If you have the games already, you can receive the Serial Code at the Pokémon Festa event running in Korea from May 3rd - May 12th if you show the staff your Switch with the game installed, the game cartridge or a Poké Ball Plus.
If you have Let's Go, Pikachu, you'll get a Shiny Pikachu that's Level 10 with the moves Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, and Helping Hand
If you have Let's Go, Eevee, you'll get a Shiny Eevee that's level 10 with the moves Double-Edge, Dig, Iron Tail, and Helping Hand
Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
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Pokémon GO
A new event is running in Japan. From today, April 27th through April 30th, Porygon will spawn in higher numbers in the viscinity of the Heisei Net History Exhibit in NHK Osaka in Osaka, Japan which celebrates the last 30 years of Japanese history. With this, Lure Modules will also run for 4 hours
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Pokémon International Championships
Today marks the second day of the third Pokémon European International Championships in Berlin, Germany, 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 08:00 BST / 03:00 EDT / 01:00 PDT / 18:00 AEDT
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Main Stream Pokémon Trading Card Game International Championships Pokkén Tournament DX International Championships
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Pokémon GO
Following the announced change in Egg pool yesterday, the changes have now started to be implemented. From now, every egg will run from a different pool to before. We're currently cataloguing as many eggs as we can and will add to the page as we get more details so be sure to keep checking back
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Pokémon International Championships
Today marks the first day of the third Pokémon European International Championships in Berlin, Germany, 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 08:00 BST / 03:00 EDT / 01:00 PDT / 18:00 AEDT
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Main Stream Pokémon Trading Card Game International Championships
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Research Breakthrough. From May 1st at 20:00 UTC until the end of June, Latios, Latias, Lugia & Ho-Oh are to be the Research Breakthrough Rewards. In addition to that, from April 26th at 20:00UTC there will be changes in the egg pool. We'll provide full details on the changes as they happen
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Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee
In Japan, from today if you purchase Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee! from retailers in Japan (including the Poké Ball Plus bundle), you will get a special guide for the game, as well as a Serial Code for 100 Poké Balls to redeem.
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Pokémon GO - Week in Korea
As part of the annual Pokémon Festa in Korea, where pop-up shops, parades and other Pokémon activities are held, it has been confirmed that another Pokémon GO Week in Korea event will be held. From May 4th through May 6th, Pokémon spawns will increase all across Korea. In the Starfield Hanam & Starfield KOEX areas, you'll find spawns of Unown and Corsola as well as Combee and Wailmer
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The special Gym Cup, the Steel Gym Cup has begun in Pokémon Duel. This Gym Cup increases the movement of Steel-type figures and increases the White & Gold Attacks of Fire-type Pokémon by 20. Within this, you can get the special Shiny Ho-Oh figure. It runs until April 29th 2019
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Pokémon GO
The next event has begun in Pokémon GO. From now until 20:00 UTC on Sunday May 5th 2019, you'll have a chance of finding Shiny Meltan when you open up your Mystery Box. With this, from this point onwards, you can now open Mystery Boxes once every 3 days rather than once every 7 days. Shiny Meltan and Melmetal can then be sent to Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! After the event ends, you'll be unable to get Shiny Meltan and Shiny Melmetal until the next run of an event featuring them.
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Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
Warner Bros. has put out a special Behind the Scenes Featurette about the upcoming movie Detective Pikachu showcasing discussions with Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton about the movie and bringin Pikachu to life in the movie.
Footage
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Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO has now opened PokéStop Submissions for Level 40 players within the country of Denmark. This follows on from being released in various countries including the majority of South America, as well as Taiwan over the past few months. Further countries in the rollout have yet to be announced
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Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
A new poster has been released for Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. This poster is similar to the recently released poster in China, with various changes to the artistic style such as background
Pokémon Detective Pikachu Poster
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Pokémon GO
A new patch is starting to roll out for Pokémon GO on Android. This patch updates the game to Version 1.109.0/0.141.0 and includes a variety of bug fixes including the capability to trash Premium Raid Passes. However, this patch is a bit buggy at present and has broken the friend list. We'll provide more updates as they come
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Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming live-action movie, Pokémon - Detective Pikachu, which is due for global release on May 10th 2019. It stars Justice Smith as Tim Goodman, Kathryn Newton as Lucy Stevens and Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu. This new trailer showcases a variety of Pokémon in the movie in their various locations
Edit @ 16:41: We have updated our Cinematic Pokédex with all new discoveries from this trailer for the movie. Navigate through the Cinematic Pokédex menu or through the Detective Pikachu hub
Footage
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Pokémon GO
You can now register for tickets to go to Pokémon GO Fest Chicago 2019 in the Pokémon GO Events tab in the main menu of the game. When you register, you get put into a drawing for a chance to purchase tickets. If successful, you will receive an email and have 48 hours to purchase tickets. After that, additional waves will go out after that until all tickets have been purchased
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Pokémon Duel
The Pokémon Duel update is now available. This update brings a variety of bug fixes. However, in addition to this, it has come with a special gift. Until May 13th, when you log in to the game, you'll be able to receive a brand new figures based on Honedge & Doublade. You'll also be able to get a Silver Dawn Wings Necrozma Figure in special boosters obtained in the game as it was the Pokémon chosen by the winner of the recent tournament
In addition to this, some more new figures have been released
The EX Figures are Aegislash Shield Forme and Aegislash Blade Forme
The R Figures is Doublade
The UC Figures is Honedge
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Pokémon GO
Some new avatar items are now available on Pokémon GO. For 250 Coins you can get a new Egg Backpack. There are three to choose from, representing 2km, 5km and 10km eggs. This is to tie in with Easter and the current Eggstravaganza 2019 event. We have added these to the Style page
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 Ash & Co. challenge Ryuki in the special Gym in Malie City. 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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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks one hundred & twenty-sixth 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, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. Lands visited by Landorus grant such bountiful crops that it has been hailed as "The Guardian of the Fields." From the forces of lightning and wind, it creates energy to give nutrients to the soil and make the land abundant. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-sixth entry, Landorus
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Detective Pikachu Original Soundtrack
The Pokémon Detective Pikachu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) has been added to pre-order on Amazon iTunes and Google Play Store, set to become available on May 3rd 2019 to stream and download and on CD on May 9th in the US or May 10th in the UK. The soundtrack runs for 59 minutes and is composed by Henry Jackman. This soundtrack is for more instrumental music from the movie and doesn't include the tracks Carry On by Kygo featuring Rita Ora and Electricity by HONEST BOYZ feat. Lil Uzi Vert.
The full track list has been released, but out of possibility of spoilers for the movie, we have placed it in a spoiler tag
Track Title
Track Length
Mewtwo Awakes
01:19
Catching a Cubone
02:05
Bad News
01:17
Howard Clifford
00:56
Ryme City
02:11
A Key to the Past
02:06
Aipom Attacks
01:58
On the Case
01:26
Childhood Memories
01:42
Buddies
01:08
The Interrogation of Mr. Mime
01:53
The Roundhouse
01:50
Pikachu vs. Charizard
03:06
Embrace
03:07
Digging Deeper
03:55
Unauthorized Access
03:38
Greninja & Torterra
02:59
The Forest of Healing
03:53
Shock to the System
01:19
Save the City
01:07
True Colors
02:11
Merge to One
02:08
Game On
01:05
Ditto Battle
02:26
Howard Unplugged
02:35
Epiphany
02:23
Together
02:20
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Pokémon GO - Shuckle Event
The special event globally to tie in with the Sentosa Safari Zone has started to begin. From 6am local time today to 10pm local time tomorrow, Shuckle will be spawning in greater numbers in your area and with it, Shiny Shuckle can now be captured. After this event, Shuckle will still be able to be found as shiny
In addition to this, the other Shiny available at the Sentosa Safari Zone, Lapras, is also now being reported as being available worldwide but without any additional spawns
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Unbroken Bonds
The pre-releases for the new set, Sun & Moon Unbroken Bonds, due for release on May 3rd, have started this week and next week and with information from that, we've updated our set list and Card Dex with details of the cards. At present, we have English details for around 80% of the cards and we'll post pictures when we get official assets. Be sure to check our list to see more about the set
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Pokémon GO - Shiny Meltan Event Repeat
It has been confirmed that Shiny Meltan to re-appear in Mystery Boxes in Pokémon GO from April 24th 20:00 UTC to May 5th 20:00 UTC. With this, Mystery Boxes will once again only need 3 days for use which will now continue beyond the event
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Pokémon GO - Shuckle Event
To tie-in with the release of Shiny Shuckle in the currently running Sentosa Safari Zone, from 6am local time on April 20th to 10pm local time on April 21st, Shuckle will appear in larger amounts in Pokémon GO. With this, Shiny Shuckle will be available worldwide to all players. At present it isn't clear if Shiny Lapras, which is also in the Safari Zone, will also come. As always we've created an event page to keep track of this event
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Pokémon GO - Legendary Dinner Hour
A new event has appeared out of nowhere. In a similar style to the Legendary Lunch Hour, at 6pm local time today for Australia and New Zealand, every possible gym has spawned Level 5 Raid battles featuring Latios and Giratina Origin Forme. At present it's not clear if this will continue throughout the world
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Battles for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 competition and is for Japan only. This is a Double Battle competition using standard 2019 VGC rules where players can use 2 Restricted Pokémon (Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma) and is based on the Ultra Series where both Z-Crystals and Mega Evolutions are allowed. This competition offers a chance to qualify to the Japan Championships inside Japan. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Battles will run from April 19th - April 22nd. All entrants who play 3 or more matches will get a Shiny Tapu Fini which will be distributed some time in May
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Sky Legend Release
Next week, the next set of Pokémon Trading Card Game is released in Japan and today The Pokémon Company put out a full set list. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with translation help from Riyu
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Pokémon GO - Week in Korea
As part of the annual Pokémon Festa in Korea, where pop-up shops, parades and other Pokémon activities are held, it has been confirmed that another Pokémon GO Week in Korea event will be held. Pokémon Festa runs from May 3rd through May 12th. At present, no further details have been given for this event
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From April 19th through April 22nd, you can participate in the "Sonic Slash" 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 Weavile, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From May 3rd through May 5th, you can participate in the "Infinite Eclipse" 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 Darkrai, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
A Japanese TV Guide has revealed the next episodes of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. These episodes are due to air on May 12th, 19th, 26th and June 2nd respectively. The first features Mallow helping out at Oranguru's restaurant. The second features Team Rocket's Matori target down the Bewear that protects Jessie & James. The third features Kiawe helping the others learn Z-Moves and the final episode features Kartana
Episode 1064: Mallow's Valiant Effort! The Forest Pokémon Café!!
Episode 1065: You're Being Watched! Team Rocket's Alola Forms!!
Episode 1066: Master the Z-Move! Kiawe's Fierce Boot Camp!!
Episode 1067: Perfect Sharpness! Kartana has Arrived!
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Pokémon GO
Starting today is the Sentosa Safari Zone and, in addition to Shiny Shuckle being available as originally announced, it is now confirmed that Shiny Lapras is also available within the event. At present it's unclear when Shiny Lapras or Shiny Shuckle will go live worldwide but we'll provide details as they come. We also are currently updating our Sentosa Safari Zone page with all details of spawns and research at the event
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Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Today is the release of the first wave of DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, adding a new character Joker as well as a new stage. With this, I have updated our secition to include all details on Joker as well as the new stage Mementos which also includes a list of all Poké Ball Pokémon that are incapable of spawning in the stage
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Pokémon GO
Fan Con: Cape Town Comic Con is hitting Fan Con, South Africa next weekend (April 27th - 28th) and to celebrate, a special event will be held around the arena. Like the other recent convention events, during this event, there will be increased Pokémon spawns, double Stardust and Lure Modules will last for 4 Hours all within the viscinity of the arena
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Pokémon TCG - Format Rotation
The Pokémon Company International have announced the format rotation for 2020 and will be live from August 15th 2019, the day before the World Championships. This rotation includes all cards from Ultra Prism and beyond, promos SM94 and higher as well as the promo sets Dragon Majesty and Detective Pikachu. However, Expanded format has also been announced to be unchanged following the Black & White sets and beyond
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on May 19th will focus on Torchic. This event will have 3* Capture Starudst and has 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also give out an as of yet unannounced special move to Blaziken. We'll bring more details as they come. This runs at specific times:
The Community Day runs at 3pm to 6pm in each local time zone
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu - Pop-Up
A special pop-up has been announced for Detective Pikachu in London by Warner Bros. On May 3rd and May 4th, a two floor space will be available for people to join in with various activities. On the ground floor, you can get Detective Pikachu printed coffee and hot chocolate, yellow turmeric latte or yellow bubble tea at a special Coffee Bar. In the basement, there are interactive karaoke booths and nail art stands. It also includes various activities including recharge yoga, Detective Pikachu Cupcake Icing, Psyduck inspired relaxtion head & shoulder massages and Mr. Mime inspired miming classes. This event is a ticketed event and tickets will become available next week
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Pokémon - amiibo
The next wave of amiibo to be released have finally been dated. This wave of amiibo includes two Pokémon amiibo: Pichu and the male Pokémon Trainer. Having previously been revealed for release in Japan on July 19th 2019, we now have a North American date of July 26th 2019 and Europe on July 19th 2019. For full details on the amiibo and their uses in all games they're compatible with, check out our section
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Pokémon - POP! Vinyl
Funko has announced the next of its line of 10" POP! Vinyl figures. The next Pokémon related 10" figure is Bulbasaur and is due for release in North America in May. This figure will be exclusive to Target
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Pokémon GO
The Easter Eggstravaganza 2019 event has begun in Pokémon GO. This event runs until 20:00 UTC April 23rd 2019. It provides 2* Hatch Candy on Eggs, 2* Incubator Effectiveness, 1 Hour Lucky Eggs, puts a variety of Baby Pokémon back into 2km eggs, has unique Field Research and introduces Shiny Buneary and Lopunny
Edit @ 21:36: New outfits have been added to the game. We have updated our Style Section with details
Edit @ 21:43: Four new boxes are now live
Special Box - 480 Coins - 1 Super Incubator, 3 Egg Incubator, 1 Lucky Egg
Great Box - 780 Coins - 2 Premium Raid Pass, 4 Super Incubator, 5 Lucky Egg
Ultra Box - 1480 Coins - 15 Premium Raid Pass, 7 Super Incubator, 4 Star Piece, 4 Lucky Egg
Adventure Box - 1480 Coins - 14 Super Incubator, 4 Star Piece, 3 Egg Incubator, 4 Lucky Egg
Edit @ 21:59: There are currently reports of Shiny Igglybuff being introduced with this event in Pokémon GO. We're currently investigating
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Pokémon GO
Following the reveal of the process to receive GO Fest 2019 Chicago tickets, it has now been confirmed that the draw to be able to purchase tickets opens up on April 22nd until April 24th at 14:00 UTC. Players can purchase up to 4 tickets
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Pokémon GO
The Special Raid Week in Pokémon GO has begun! Until 20:00 UTC on April 22nd, Latios will join Giratina in Raid Battles as a Level 5 Raid Boss. With this, Latios will be available Shiny as a possibility in raids and Level 5 Raid Eggs are more common during this time.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have detailed the process that'll be used to purchase tickets for Pokémon GO Fest Chicago 2019. When it begins, you'll be able to enter into a drawing to get tickets through the app under the Events section in the Main Menu. From there you can Enter the draw. If you win a place you'll be notified by e-mail and then have the ability to then Claim Tickets through the same section and select the date, time and amount of tickets you wish to buy. This has to be done within 48 hours and will be done in waves until all tickets are sold. These tickets then are shared with your other designated players but you have to be Great Friends in order to send them the ticket. At present details are not yet known for when they will start being available but we'll post further details as they come.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Sky Legend
A new feature has been announced for the next TCG Set in Japan. This set is now implementing the Z-Crystals into the TCG as Pokémon Tools with GX attacks, but they can only be utilised on Pokémon that know a certain move. This specific example only works on Pokémon that know the move Tackle. We have added all details of this card into our Trading Card Game section for the upcoming set, Sky Legend
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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 Meltan, Shaymin and Eevee getting lost in Malie City. 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.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks one hundred & twenty-fifth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. Its temperament is rough and it loves to fight, but as soon as its pincers break off, it turns cowardly. It stays timid until they grow back. Its pincers often fall off. Unlike with Crabrawler or Clauncher, the meat in its claws is utterly nasty and stinking. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-fifth entry, Crawdaunt
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Bagon will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO with a chance of Shiny Bagon appearing. During this event, when you evolve Shelgon into Salamence, it will know the move Outrage, which is exclusive to this event. This can be done for a further hour after the event. This coincides with 3* Capture Experience and 3 hour Lure Modules. This runs at these times:
It runs from 3pm to 6pm in your local time
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Pokémon GO
Icon Comic & Games Convention is hitting Johannesburg, South Africa next weekend (April 20th - 22nd) and to celebrate, a special event will be held around the arena. Like the other recent convention events, during this event, there will be increased Pokémon spawns and Lure Modules will last for 4 Hours all within the viscinity of the arena
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The latest Pokémon Let's Go event has begun in Japan. From today until July 11th 2019, when you purchase a ticket for this year's movie Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION in advance, you will also receive a Serial Code to obtain this Level 70 Mewtwo. This Mewtwo has max AVs and IVs as well as a Quiet Nature. This can be redeemed on any region game until September 30th 2019. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced A Pokémon GO Snapshot Challenge event. This event runs in three parts from April 15th
From April 15th - 24th is theBuddy Challenge where you take photos with your Buddy Pokémon
April 29th - May 8th is the Habitat Challenge where you take a photo with a Pokémon in its natural habitat
May 13th - 22nd is the GO Create challenge which is open in motif
Entries are to be posted on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags #GOSnapshot and the particular challenge of which it is a part. Winners will be decided based on creativity and originality. 2 Runners Up will get gifted a special PokéStop which includes their photo while the winners will get their PokéStop as well as tickets to 1 Pokémon GO Fest of their choice
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Sky Legend
A new feature has been announced for the next TCG Set in Japan. This set is the first to include a Pokémon Tag Team GX card featuring 3 Pokémon, the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres in one card. With this, several other cards have been revealed. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with translation help from Riyu
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Ahead of tomorrow's Bagon focused Community Day, a special Community Day Box is now available in the shop. For 480 Coins, you can receive 30 Ultra Balls, 3 Super Incubators, 3 Lucky Eggs and 1 Lure Module. The Community Day runs at 3pm to 6pm in each local time zone
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Pokémon GO
Insomnia 64 is hitting Birmingham, England next weekend (April 19th - 21st) and to celebrate, a special event will be held around the arena. Like the other recent convention events, during this event, there will be increased Pokémon spawns of the Sinnoh Starters and Lure Modules will last for 4 Hours all within the viscinity of the arena
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Pokémon International Championships
Stream details have been announced for the Pokémon European International Championships in Berlin in two weeks, from April 26th - 28th. The streams all run for all three games with commentators across the weekend. The VGC commentators are
Sebi Ernst, Markus Stadter, Labhaoisa Cromie & Adam Dorricott , TCG commentators are
Kyle “Pooka” Sucevich, Nicholas Pearce,
Jamie Serhan & Joe Bernard
and Pokkén
Michael “H2” Graf, Evan “Wonderchef” Hashimoto &
Solomon “SolCalibre” Richard-Croffie
Friday 26 April from 08:30 BST / 09.30 CEST: Pokémon TCG and Pokémon video game match coverage
Saturday 27 April from 08:00 BST / 09:00 CEST: Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon TCG, and Pokémon VG match coverage
Sunday 28 April from 08:00 BST / 09:00 CEST: Final matches for Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon TCG, and Pokémon VG
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Pokémon Sword & Shield - Strongest Steel Move Contest
Following yesterday's reveal of the CoroCoro campaign to name a brand new move in the Japanese version of Pokémon Sword & Shield, CoroCoro has put out some further details on their website about the contest. As said, the contest requires there to be no more than 8 characters of Katakana, Hiragana or English and has to not have been used previously in the game. The winner is not determined based on popularity but by decision from the developers. If multiple people suggest the same name, then the overall winner will be decided by random lottery. To enter, you need to send in a special post card which comes with this month's issue of CoroCoro, due out on April 15th. The deadline for entries is May 10th
In The Movies Department
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
With tickets starting to be able to be purchased around the world with more regions opening tickets in the next couple of weeks, some new posters for Detective Pikachu have been released, this time from the mainland China version of the movie. These posters showcase 6 of the main Pokémon from the movie with a neon silhouette surrounding them
Pikachu
Charizard
Psyduck
Mr. Mime
Jigglypuff
Bulbasaur
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO has now opened PokéStop Submissions for Level 40 players within the country of Taiwan. This follows on from being released in various countries including the majority of South America over the past few months. Further countries in the rollout have yet to be announced
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Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION
Japanese Variety Show Oha Suta has aired the next trailer for Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION. In this trailer, we show Mewtwo's base on New Island and its first confrontation with Ash. We see a scene with Jessie & James and Mewtwo getting attacked by Charizard. We then see it in the armor given by Giovanni and various battles in New Island. We expect an official upload to come soon so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 00:00: The trailer has been added
Edit @ 00:09: Added renders of Ash, Brock & Misty
Edit @ 00:21: With this, it has been confirmed that Koichi Yamadera & Sachiko Kobayashi will be reprising their respective roles of Mew & Miranda from the first movie
Footage
Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION
Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION
Ash
Brock
Misty
In The Movies Department
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
A new joke trailer has been released for the upcoming live-action movie, Pokémon - Detective Pikachu, which is due for global release on May 10th 2019. This new teaser trailer showcases various Pokémon including the first proper looks at Eevee, Purrloin, Torterra and Sneasel. We're currently awaiting an official upload. With this, it confirms that another Detective Pikachu promo card will be available when you see the movie in cinemas. Tickets are now starting to be available in the US so be sure to check your local theater
Edit @ 19:50: Tickets will be available for Detective Pikachu in the UK on April 25th. The special promo card to be available only for purchases of tickets viewing the movie in 3D in the UK
Footage
In The Games Department
Pokémon - CoroCoro
The first details are starting to come from CoroCoro, with translations being tentative while we await screenshots. In CoroCoro there is a contest to name a brand new move. This is open to Japanese residents. This move has the following bits of data Type: Steel Category: Special Damage: 140 Effect: Does major damage but reduces user's Hit Points by 50%
The entries are needing to be no more than 8 characters long using Katakana, Hiragana or English characters and people have until May 10th 2019 to enter. The overall winner will receive both Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield while 20 runners up will get one copy of the game
At present we have no further information on how to enter but expect that to be officially shown in the next few days or when we get clear images of the magazine so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 12:00: With this, I have created a page to catalogue all New Attacks introduced in Pokémon Sword & Shield
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that during the Community Day on Saturday, if you evolve Shelgon into Salamence during the three hour window, your Salamence will know the charge move, Outrage. The Community Day runs at 3pm to 6pm in each local time zone
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Pokémon Duel
The Pokémon Duel update is now available. This update brings a variety of bug fixes. First, it has implemented the figure updates that were announced on Friday.
There are also some special bonuses. At weekends, a special Time Booster will be available. There's also a log-in bonus to get a Shiny Metagross figure as well as weekly log in bonuses of UX and EX Cubes. Honedge, Doublade and Aegislash are also scheduled to appear through the Player Pass system within April. There's also a special sale with 50% off the Gem Cost of buying new Plates and expanding your Figure & Plate Cases. You also get the Shiny Mega Rayquaza figure and Meteoric Teaching plate exclusive to Player Pass
Next, a plethora of new figures have been released
The UX figures are Arceus, Blacephalon, Stakataka, Mega Steelix, Mega Metagross, Shiny Mega Rayquaza
The EX figures are Victini, Steelix, Shiny Metagross
The R figures are Rapidash
The UC figures are Ponyta
Our full Pokémon Duel Figure Database has been updated with these figures, including new functions that display the Z-Moves a Pokémon can use and those move's effects
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Pokémon GO
Anime Boston 2019 is hitting Boston next weekend (April 19th - 21st) and to celebrate, a special event will be held around the arena. Like the other recent convention events, during this event, there will be increased Pokémon spawns of the Sinnoh Starters, there will be Double Stardust and Lure Modules will last for 4 Hours all within the viscinity of the arena
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is their Eggstravaganza 2019 event running from April 16th through April 23rd and features a variety of Easter related elements. It provies 2* Hatch Candy on Eggs, 2* Incubator Effectiveness, 1 Hour Lucky Eggs, puts a variety of Baby Pokémon back into 2km eggs, has unique Field Research and introduces Shiny Buneary and Lopunny
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced two new elements coming to Pokémon GO. After being found in the datamine and listed in the app's update notes, Lucky Friends have been confirmed. Lucky Friends are a new level of friendship that can only occur when you're Best Friends. Each time you have your daily interaction with a Best Friend, you have a chance of becoming Lucky Friends and will have a note by them on your friend list and in their screen stating that they are Lucky Friends. With this, the next trade you make will be guaranteed to be a Lucky Trade and you will stop being Lucky Friends. There's no limit to how many Lucky Friends you can have at one time
They have also confirmed various poses will be added for Trainers. These alter the way your character stands in lists, your profile page and in battle akin to similar poses introduced in Pokémon Sun & Moon. You can obtain these poses in the shop for 500 coins per pose. We have updated our Style Section with all available poses
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
As the Bug Out event has ended, the Raid Bosses have changed again with it appearing to be returning to the Raid Boss line-up that featured for the 5 days before the Bug Out Event. As such, we've updated our Raid Battles page with the current list of Raid Bosses. Be sure to check our Raid Battles section for further details.
In The Movies Department
Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION
It has been confirmed that during the Japanese Variety Show, Oha Suta, set to air on Thursday April 11th 2019 there will be brand new world exclusive information about the upcoming movie Pokémon the Movie Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION as well as announcements on various guest voice actors. We'll provide full information as it happens so be sure to check back
In The Pokémon Department
Funko Pokémon
Following their reveal last month, the latest in the Funko A Day With Pikachu line has been revealed. This figure is Blooming Curiosity and features an Orange Flower Flabébé and will be released later this month exclusively on the official Pokémon Center Website
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced a special Raid Week. From 20:00 UTC on April 15th through 20:00 UTC on April 22nd, Latios will join Giratina in Raid Battles as a Level 5 Raid Boss. With this, Latios will be available Shiny as a possibility
In The Movies Department
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
The details for the World Premiere for the upcoming Detective Pikachu movie have been revealed. The World Premiere will take place in Tokyo Japan on April 25th 2019 at 15:45 for meeting, 5pm opening and 6pm closing. The actors Ryan Reynolds (Detective Pikachu), Justice Smith (Tim Goodman), Kathryn Netwon (Lucy Stevens), Ken Watanabe (Lt. Yoshida), Ryoma Takeuchi (Tim Goodman's Japanese Voice Actor) & Marie Iitoyo (Lucy Steven's Japanese Voice Actor), as well as the director, Rob Letterman. In Japan there is a lottery to win one of 150 pairs of tickets to attend the event and a campaign on the official Twitter where they will give 5 sets of 10 tickets. However, despite that, it states the movie will not be shown at this event and is subject to change in its roster
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Armageddon Expo is hitting Wellington, New Zealand this weekend (April 13th - April 15th) and to celebrate, a special event will be held around the arena. Like the other recent convention events, during this event, there will be increased Pokémon spawns of the Sinnoh Starters, there will be Double Stardust and Lure Modules will last for 4 Hours all within the viscinity of the arena
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In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - TCG Set Announced
The Pokémon Company have officially announced the next Pokémon Trading Card Game set in Japan and have started revealing cards for it. This set is called Sky Legend and will release in Japan on April 26th 2019. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with translation help from Riyu
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 Lillie & Gladion hunting for clues as to their father, Mohn's, whereabouts. 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.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Lillie's biography with a Pokémon that she "obtained" in today's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks one hundred & twenty-fourth 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, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. This Ultra Beast appeared from another world. It shows off its body, but whether that display is a boast or a threat remains unclear. A mysterious life-form called an Ultra Beast. Witnesses saw it pulverize a dump truck with a single punch. Although it's alien to this world and a danger here, it's apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives. Buzzwole goes around showing off its abnormally swollen muscles.. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-fourth entry, Buzzwole
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Pokémon GO
Last week, Niantic announced their Earth Day 2019 collaboration event where, if enough people participate in cleanup events worldwide, there will be a variety of bonuses. However, now thanks to the Pokémon GO Newsletter, we hae dates for the tie in. The event will be held from April 29th 2019 to May 2nd 2019. The rewards are as follows:
If 2000 attend, there will be an increased appearance of Ground-type Pokémon.
If 5,000 attend, then there will be an increased appearance of Ground-type Pokémon and shiny Diglett will become available
If 7,000 attend, then will be an increased appearance of Ground-type Pokémon, Shiny Diglett, 2* Catch Stardust & Candy for Event spawns and Groudon will return to raids.
In The Movies Department
Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION
Details for the soundtrack for the upcoming movie Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION have been revealed. The end theme has been announced to be a new rendition of the original end theme "Kaze to issho ni" by Sachiko Kobayashi, however this time it will be sung by Sachiko Kobayashi as well as Shoko Nakagawa and arranged by Seiji Kameda. It'll also be released on CD in Japan on July 10th 2019
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Lunch Hour Event. On April 10th at 12pm to 1pm local time, there will be Level 5 Raid Battles for the entire hour at all capable gyms with Giratina Origin Forme as the raid. This continues on from the test of the Legendary Lunch Hour event several weeks ago
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Z-Powered Update
On Wednesday April 10th, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following a maintenance cycle that ends at 10:00 UTC. This update is Version 7.0.7 and is is set to provide various fixes and new figures. In it, some figures are set to be updated Mega Aggron
Increases damage of Bedrock Breaker from 130 to 150 and increases its width
Decreased size of Heavy Slam Kartana
Increases damage of Ultra Blade from 61 to 101 Mega Scizor
Increases damage of Crush of Doom from 120 to 160
Increases damage of Bullet Punch from 70 to 90 Scizor
Increases damage of Crushing Squeeze from 120 to 150
Increases damage of Bullet Punch from 60 to 80 Heatran
Increases damage of Iron Head from 110 to 150 Infernape
Increases damage of Drive Kick from 120 to 150 Empoleon
Increases damage of Hydro Pump from 90 to 150 Magmortar
Increases damage of Fire Punch from 60 to 130 Magmar
Increases damage of Fire Punch from 50 to 100 Metagross
Increases damage of Hyper Beam from 150 to 160
Increases damage of Metal Claw from 100 to 130
Increases damage of Bullet Punch from 30 to 50
Changes effects of Rapid Calculation to increase MP if evolved from Metang Beldum
Increases damage of Electromagnetic Blaster from 30 to 50 Growlithe
Increases damage of Crunch from 70 to 90
Increases damage of Flame Wheel from 50 to 70 Onix
Increases MP from 1 to 2 Rhyhorn & Rhydon
Changes Reckless Charge ability to move two spaces in a straight line when activate
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From April 5th through April 7th, you can participate in the "Outrage Smasher" 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 Garchomp, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From April 19th through April 21st, you can participate in the "Sonic Slash" 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 Weavile, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
A Japanese TV Guide has revealed the next episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. This episode is due to air on May 5th. It features a wild Kyogre appear when they're by the sea, only for the group to find out it is being hunted
Episode 1063: Lana Hooks a Kyogre?!
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Ultra Legends
The Pokémon Company International have announced that the new series of the anime, currently airing on Disney XD in the US and various other channels worldwide, is now available on Google Play, iTunes and Amazon to purchase in the US. The episodes will be added to the respective services the day after they air on Disney XD in the US
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed their schedule of Real Life events this summer. For the first time, a Pokémon GO Fest will be outside of the US with Pokémon GO Fest being in Dortmund. Here's a list of all the details Pokémon GO Fest - Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois - June 13th - June 16th 2019
The GO Fest in Chicago will include new Special Research, GO Snapshot Photo spots and more rewards that players both at the park and globally work towards. Further details will come in the next few months. Attendees can only purchase tickets ($25 per person) for one of the four days and only through a portal in the Pokémon GO app coming later this month. The image indicates that Pachirisu will be the Regional Pokémon at the event Pokémon GO Fest - Westfalenpark, Dortmund, Germany - July 4th - July 7th 2019 Pokémon GO Fest Asia - 2019 Summer
They have also announced Community Days for
May 19,
June 8, July 21 &
August 3
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 competition and is for Japan only. This is a Double Battle competition using standard 2019 VGC rules where players can use 2 Restricted Pokémon (Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma) and is based on the Ultra Series where both Z-Crystals and Mega Evolutions are allowed. This competition offers a chance to qualify to the Japan Championships inside Japan. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Registration runs from April 4th - April 19th. Battles will run from April 19th - April 22nd. All entrants who play 3 or more matches will get a Shiny Tapu Fini which will be distributed some time in May
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Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO event has begun. This is the Bug Out event and features increased Bug-type Pokémon spawns, Incense running for 60 minutes with more Pokémon spawns within, Bug-type Pokémon focused field research and more. It runs until Tuesday April 9th 20:00 UTC. We're currently adding all elements of this event as and when we get them so be sure to keep checking our section
Edit @ 21:24: There have been multiple reports of Shiny Scyther being available in the game. We're currently investigating
Edit @ 22:07: We're currently collating all new Raid Bosses that have come to this event
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The new Level 5 Raid Boss is now starting to appear in Pokémon GO. From now until 20:00 UTC on April 29th 2019, Giratina Origin Forme will appear as a Level 5 Raid Boss. We'll provide all Raid Bosses as and when we can so keep checking back
In The Movies Department
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
Today, Detective Pikachu got confirmed to be coming to China on the same day as most of the world, May 10th. With that, a new poster got released with a different style, showcasing many of the Pokémon within the movie. With this, a new trailer was released. It showcases some extended footage of various scenes already seen. We're currently awaiting an official upload
Edit @ 21:33: Another new poster, this time for Germany, has also been released
Pokémon Detective Pikachu Poster
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - April Fools Event
Following the surprise release of the Original Cap Pikachu through Photobomb in Pokémon GO's GO Snapshot feature on Sunday, as it's now hitting April 3rd in various time zones, it appears that Smeargle has now returned to being the focus which indicates that you have until 23:59 local time to get any Ash Cap Pikachu through this method. We're currently investigating further
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Bibarel Gift
Following yesterday's April Fools joke of a rebalance of the game to include an overpowered Bidoof figure in the Queen's Cup, the game has now been updated to inform you that it was a prank and, as a celebration of it, the new figure of Bibarel is being distributed to players who played on April Fool's Day. Redemption lasts until April 5th 07:59 UTC
In The Games Department
Pokémon VGC 2019 - Ruleset
The ruleset for all Video Game Championships events has changed as of today. From today, all VGC events, as well as the Championship Battle mode on Battle Spot will be running the Ultra Series GS Cup rules. This bans finally allows all Mega Stones, Red Orb, Blue Orb and Z-Crystals while allowing 2 Restricted Legendary Pokémon per team Battle Type: Double Battle Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. Pokémon Limits: Teams may have no more than two of the following Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma. Banned Pokémon: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Magearna, Marshadow, Zearora or Ash-Greninja, Pokémon not captured or hatched in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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In The Movies Department
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
Some new TV spots have been uploaded by Warner Bros. UK showcasing some new footage for Detective Pikachu. This includes the footage featuring Gyarados and Mewtwo that was released on TV in the US. The trailers don't provide much more new footage
Footage
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Anime Tie-In Event
Following the surprise release of the Original Cap Pikachu through Photobomb in Pokémon GO's GO Snapshot feature yesterday, The Pokémon Company and TV Tokyo have announced a small competition where if you send in your AR Photo featuring Pikachu with the Original Cap on Twitter using the hashtags #GOsnapshot & #アニポケ, while following the official Japanese Pokémon GO Twitter there's a chance that it'll be shown in a segment that airs with the episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime on Sunday April 7th on TV Tokyo in Japan. You have until 12:00 JST on April 2nd to put forward your entry
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Several new boxes have gone on sale in Pokémon GO ahead of the Bug Out event tomorrow.
Special Box - 480 Coins - 20 Ultra Balls, 2 Premium Raid Pass, 2 Incense, 3 Egg Incubator
Great Box - 780 Coins - 4 Premium Raid Pass, 3 Super Incubator, 4 Incense & 4 Lucky Egg
Ultra Box - 1480 Coins - 10 Premium Raid Pass, 10 Super Incubator, 4 Incense, 4 Star Piece
Adventure Box - 1480 Coins - 11 Super Incubators, 4 Incense, 4 Star Piece, 4 Egg Incubators
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - VGC 2019
Ahead of the shift in the Championship Battles format on Battle Spot and in the VGC circuit tomorrow, where the ruleset shifts from Moon Series to Ultra Series, Download Rules are now available to download from Festival Plaza. These rules will allow you to force the Ultra Series ruleset in any local and online battles with friends. Ultra Series allows for all items including all Mega Stones & Z-Crystals as well as 2 Legendary Pokémon on your team Battle Type: Double Battle Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. Pokémon Limits: Teams may have no more than two of the following Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma. Banned Pokémon: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Magearna, Marshadow, Zearora or Ash-Greninja, Pokémon not captured or hatched in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Queen's Cup
A new Queen's Cup event has begun in Pokémon Duel. This event ties in with the April Fools prank of turning Bidoof figures into ultra powerful figures when being used by the AI but unobtainable for normal players. This Queen's Cup runs 24 hours until 08:00 UTC on April 2nd and provides a mask at 100 win points. Reward redemption lasts until April 5th
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
TV-kun has revealed new episode titles for upcoming episodes of the anime. These episodes are due to air on April 14th, 21st and 28th respectively. The first episode features Shaymin, Meltan and Eevee get lost in Malie City after Mallow's hair ornament gets blown away. The second episode features Ash & co. entering the special Kanto style Gym in Malie City. The third episode features Sophocles entering a race with his Vikavolt in order to win a Buginium Z, only for Team Rocket to show up with the intent to take a Vikavolt
Episode 1060: Shaymin, Meltan and Sandy! Lost Explorers!!
Episode 1061: Aim for the Top Floor! The Explosive Dragon Gym!!
Episode 1062: Superspeed Vikavolt! The Awakening of Sophocles!!
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon Ultra Adventures
All 48 episodes of the most recently completed series of the Pokémon anime, Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon Ultra Adventures are now available on Netflix in the US, UK and various other countries. This follows on from the recent removal of the XY, XY Kalos Quest and XY&Z saga from the service. This requires a Netflix subscription to watch.
