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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A new Wild Area Event has begun. Until January 3rd at 23:59 UTC, Magikarp is now in increased Max Raid Battles in the Wild Area. This adds Magikarp with a higher chance of being Shiny. We're currently compiling all the details of this event into our special event section so please stand by
Edit @ 07:37: We have updated with full details of the New Years 2020 Event Den including all rewards. Magikarp raids, in addition to having a high shiny chance, offer many Nuggets as rewards
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A set of items are now available in Pokémon Sword & Shield as part of a special promotion on the Nintendo News on the Switch. These codes can be redeemed until January 30th 2020:
0T0SH1DAMA: 10 Dive Balls.
Our Event Database and Item Database have been updated with details of this event
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Pokémon GO
As it is now January 1st in some parts of the world, reports are coming in of the Giovanni reward in December. Should you complete the The Take-Over Continues Special Research in January, which resets every month, you'll face Giovanni and this month he has Shadow Moltres.
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Pokémon GO
More details have come for the upcoming Hatchathon Event. During the event, players get 2* Hatch Candy, 2 * Hatch Stardust and a few other perks. First Wurmple and Pichu with Party Hats will spawn more from 2K eggs and Pichu from 7k eggs. Pikachu in a Party Hat will be in the wild and Raticate & Wobbuffet in Party Hats will be in 2* raids
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO events for January 2020.
First, the Research Breakthrough Reward has been announced. From January 1st 2020 at 21:00 UTC to February 1st 2020 at 21:00 UTC you'll get a Lapras that know Ice Shard or Ice Beam
Next it has been confirmed that facing Giovanni in January will result in Shadow Moltres being available
A new event has been announced, the Adventure Sync Hatchathon. It runs from January 2th through to January 16th and provides players with extra Stardust, Rare Candies, and a Unova Stone if you walk a certain distance as well as Pokémon wearing party hats
Heatran will return to Raid Battles from January 7th 2020 to February 4th 2020 with Shiny Heatran being available from then
Niantic have also confirmed more Unova Pokémon will come soon
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Pokémon GO
The latest Pokémon GO event has altered its current special bonus. From today, December 29th 2019 through to January 1st 2020 23:59 local time, all players will get 50% Egg Distance when putting eggs in incubators.
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Pokémon Masters
The next Spotlight Scout has been officially announced for Pokémon Masters. This gives the ability to get the Sync pair of Cynthia & Garchomp. It is expected to arrive in two days
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Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash and Go travel to Hoenn so Ash can take Go to his first Pokémon Tournament. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Ash's biography with Pokémon he used in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Go's biography with new Pokémon he caught in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fifth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Galar 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 eighth generation. Only Farfetch'd that have survived many battles can attain this evolution. When this Pokémon's leek withers, it will retire from combat. After deflecting attacks with its hard leaf shield, it strikes back with its sharp leek stalk. The leek stalk is both weapon and food. So, here it is, the fifth entry, Sirfetch'd
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Pokémon GO
The Winter Weekend event is underway. From 11am to 7pm local time, there will be various boosts in gameplay in Pokémon GO. First, Glacial Lure Modules will now last 2 hours rather than the standard 30 minutes. Any Glaceon obtained during the event will know the event only move Last Resort and Regice will be available in Raids
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Pokémon GO
The latest Pokémon GO event has altered its current special bonus. For today and tomorrow, December 29th 2019 through to 23:59 local time, all players will get 2* the experience they normally get on capture.
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Pokémon GO
The Winter Weekend event runs tomorrow, Saturday December 28th 2019 from 11am to 7pm local time and features a variety of bonus including Regice raids. However, a new Event Box has just gone live in the shop for this event. This box costs 480 coins and gives 2 Premium Raid Passes, 2 Super Incubators, 2 Incense and 4 Glacial Lure Modules
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The previous Wild Area event featuring Delibird has finished and so the Wild Area event has reverted back to the December 2019 event which contains increased spawns of certain Gigantamax Pokémon and the only way to get Gigantamax Snorlax. This event runs until January 9th 2020. Click the image for full details of the event
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Pokémon GO
The latest Pokémon GO event has altered its current special bonus. For today and tomorrow, December 27th 2019 through to 23:59 local time, all players will get 2* the Stardust they normally get on capture.
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Pokémon GO
A new feature to Poké Stop & Gym submissions is now live to all Level 40 players in Pokémon GO. Now, players can suggest improvements or movements of Poké Stops and Gyms that already exist in the game
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Pokémon Masters
The next Story Event for Pokémon Masters is now live. This event is the "Two Champions" and features a short story featuring Lance, as well as a new Sync Pair Scout banner that increases the chance of getting the newly added Sync Pair, Lance & Dragonite. This event runs for just over three weeks until January 22nd 2019. We're currently collating all elements of this event in our event section so click the image to go to the page
The game has also added Daily Vouchers, special items you can exchange 1 a day for various rewards, a new EX Challenge stage featuring Clair has opened and following a problem with it earlier this month, the Grimsley Spotlight Scout has reopneed until January 8th 2020 at 06:00 UTC
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Pokémon Masters
DeNA have confirmed that the next event is a Legendary Event, The Beast That Devours The Sun, featuring Solgaleo and will go live in the game next week on Wednesday January 1st at 06:00 UTC
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Snow Miku
The Pokémon Company have announced an upcoming collaboration event for Hokkaido, Japan. As part of the annual Snow Festival from February 4th 2020 to February 11th 2020, there will be an event where the Hatsune Miku character Snow Miku and Alolan Vulpix, the official ambassador to Hokkaido will collaborate. This event will contain various merchandise based on the pair and more. We'll provide any further pertinent information as it comes
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
The new event has started in Pokémon Rumble Rush. This event, Legendary Dawn: Lugia, is focused on an island based around Lugia and contains various new Pokémon, new Gears and more. It runs for two weeks, until January 7th. As such, we're currently compiling everything about this new event and so this update and our Rumble Rush section will be updated with details over the coming days
Updated Location Listings with further details of Lugia Sea
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Pokémon GO
Yesterday, the Team GO Rocket Leaders had a change in their rosters when you faced them. This meant that you could encounter Arlo with a Shadow Bagon, Cliff with a Shadow Stantler or Sierra with a Shadow Absol, all of which can be shiny upon capture, as well as other new Pokémon in their team. At present it's unclear for how long this will run, if it's just for the Holiday 2019 event or will last for a while but we'll provide further information when it comes.
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Pokémon Masters
A special Log In Bonus is now running in Pokémon Masters. To countdown the days until January 1st, each day you will receive 300 Gems for free when you log in to the game.
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A special distribution has begun on Pokémon Sword & Shield to promote the reveal of Ranked Battle Series 2. These codes can be redeemed until January 30th 2020:
G1GANTAMAX: 20 BP
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Pokémon Sword & Shield - VGC Ruleset
The ruleset for Series 2 of Ranked Battle has been announced. This ruleset mirrors the upcoming ruleset of the Video Game Championships and has changes turn time, game time and allows certain Gigantamax Pokémon: Pokémon Restrictions: Galar Pokédex. Pokémon Limits: Team of 3 to 6 Pokémon (Singles) / 4 to 6 Pokémon (Doubles) from Level 1 to Level 100. All Pokémon then set to Level 50 Match Length: No limit Allowed Gigantamax: Charizard, Butterfree, Pikachu, Meowth, Eevee, Snorlax, Corviknight, Drednaw, Sandaconda, Centiskorch Battle Time: 15 Minutes Your Time: 7 Minutes Team Preview: 90 Seconds Turn Time: 45 Seconds
The rules can now be downloaded from the Battle Stadium. We have also updated our Ranked Battle section with Series 2, though rewards have yet to be announced.
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Pokémon GO
The latest Pokémon GO event has continued its roll out and will soon be live in all regions. This event runs from 00:00 local time on December 24th 2019 through to 23:59 January 1st 2020 and features the addition of Cubchoo, Beartic and Cryogonal into the game, special costumes ofr Pichu, Pikachu, Raichu and Stantler, addition of Stantler, Snover and Abomasnow as shiny and various benefits Special bonuses will also run during this event. You can open 40 gifts a day and carry 20 gifts at a time and you'll get one guaranteed single use Incubator a day from a Poké Stop. There are also special bonuses
December 24th/25th - 2* Capture Candy & 2* Transfer Candy
December 26th/27th - 2* Catch Stardust
December 28th/29th - 2* Catch Experience
December 30th/31st & January 1st - 50% Egg Distance
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Pokémon Masters
The special event of "A Special Present" is now live in Pokémon Masters. This event is only live for 24 hours, until 05:59 UTC tomorrow, December 25th 2019 and features a story of Rosa. It provides 1,000 Gems.
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Pokémon Masters
The next Story Event has been announced for Pokémon Masters. This event is Two Champions and features Lance and Cynthia and introduces them into the game. At present we have no further details about this event but will provide more as they come so be sure to keep checking back.
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Pokémon - Facebook Gaming
Two small mini-games have been added to the Facebook Gaming platform by The Pokémon Company. The first game is Pokémon Tower Battle, a game developed by Bombay Play which has you stack many Pokémon to create the tallest tower. As you complete building the towers, you unlock more Pokémon and even level them up. It is available worldwide
Pokémon Medallion Battle is an online variant of a similar arcade game and has you battle special Pokémon Medallions in a strategy game akin to Pokémon Duel, TCG and so forth. You collect the Pokémon, win Gym Badges and new Pokémon are introduced into the game every month. At the moment it's only available in Asia Pacific excluding Oceania and Vietnam
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Pokémon GO
The latest Pokémon GO event has started to begin in various time zones. This event runs from 00:00 local time on December 24th 2019 through to 23:59 January 1st 2020 and features the addition of Cubchoo, Beartic and Cryogonal into the game, special costumes ofr Pichu, Pikachu, Raichu and Stantler, addition of Stantler, Snover and Abomasnow as shiny and various benefits Special bonuses will also run during this event. You can open 40 gifts a day and carry 20 gifts at a time and you'll get one guaranteed single use Incubator a day from a Poké Stop. There are also special bonuses
December 24th/25th - 2* Capture Candy & 2* Transfer Candy
December 26th/27th - 2* Catch Stardust
December 28th/29th - 2* Catch Experience
December 30th/31st & January 1st - 50% Egg Distance
Edit @ 16:05: The special outfits for the event are now live. All players get the Beanie Hat for free or can purchase a Stantler Headband for 150 Coins or the Stantler Sweater for 250 Coins
Edit @ 23:00: The Raid Bosses have changed with this event. We have updated our list accordingly
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Pokémon Masters
A new update has dropped for Pokémon Masters. This update brings the game to Version 1.5 and, along with setting up the events for the next month introduces a variety of new features:
Adds new Bingo Mission content
Adds new feature allowing for animations of characters
Alters play to lower heat of device while playing
Increases loading time but decreases battery
Increases speed of Co-op battles
Lowers Supercourses to the bottom of the list if they can no longer be played
Adds a party search for co-op and a method to replay co-op stages quicker
Now displays action order
Daily Vouchers are to be added as of 06:00 UTC on December 26th with new items being added to the Item Exchange. This allows for you to level up your player character with Pikachu
Supercourses can now be replayed only once but offer triple the rewards
Super Hard difficulty will be added to Co-Op stages as of January 8th 2020 at 06:00 UTC
Edit @ 09:08: We have created a page on Mission Bingo
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Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash and Go travel to a forest in Kanto as Go wants to start catching many Pokémon to get him on the path to getting Mew. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. 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 Go's biography with new Pokémon he caught in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fourth entry into the Generation VIII 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. On days when blizzards blow through, it comes down to where people live. It stashes food in the snowball on its head, taking it home for later. Though it has a gentle disposition, it's also very strong. It will quickly freeze the snowball on its head before going for a headbutt. So, here it is, the fourth entry, Darmanitan
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the shared AR feature where players can take pictures with their friends Pokémon in the same spot is now live globally for all players above level 2. This feature requires a well lit area and has you play with other players regardless of phone they use. Niantic put out a short video explaining how it is done
Footage
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Pokémon Sword & Shield - TCG Set Release
The Pokémon Company have officially revealed the next expansion set for the Pokémon Sword & Shield TCG. This subset, VMAX Rising, is being released on February 7th 2020 and features a variety of further Galar Pokémon. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set.
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A new Wild Area Event has begun. Until December 25th at 23:59 UTC, Delibird is now in increased Max Raid Battles in the Wild Area. This adds Delibird with even more Candy Rewards. We're currently compiling all the details of this event into our special event section so please stand by
A set of items are now available in Pokémon Sword & Shield as part of a special promotion on the Nintendo News on the Switch. These codes can be redeemed until January 30th 2020:
PRESENT: 10 Luxury Balls.
Our Event Database and Item Database have been updated with details of this event
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Pokémon GO
The special launch weekend event has begun in Pokémon GO. From now until Monday December 23rd at 21:00 UTC, Lugia and Ho-Oh will join Virizion as Level 5 Raid Bosses.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the shared AR feature where players can take pictures with their friends Pokémon in the same spot is now live globally for all players above level 2. This feature requires a well lit area and has you play with other players regardless of game versuin
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Pokémon Masters
The next Legendary Event for Pokémon Masters has been announced. This event is called The Beast That Devours The Sun and will offer a Solgaleo to players. At present it's unclear when this event will go live but we'll provide more details as we approach
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A set of items are now available in Pokémon Sword & Shield as part of a special promotion on the official Japanese Twitter where Ball Guy gives out these codes. These codes can be redeemed until January 15th 2020:
K0UN1NMASC0T: Fast Ball, Moon Ball, Level Ball
1YAHAYA: Heavy Ball, Lure Ball, Beast Ball
Edit @ 09:02: The final code has been released 0KUGAFUKA1B0RU: Love Ball, Friend Ball, Dream Ball
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Pokémon Masters
The latest Pokémon Masters event has begun. This event is New Years Missions and gives various missions with Evolution item rewards upon completion. This event runs until January 1st 2020
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Pokémon GO
Four new boxes are now live ahead of the Holiday Event next week
Winter Box - 480 Coins - 2 Premium Raid Pass, 2 Super Incubator, 2 Star Piece, 2 Lucky Egg
Ultra Box - 1480 Coins - 20 Premium Raid Pass, 5 Super Incubator, 3 Star Piece, 3 Lucky Egg
Adventure Box - 1480 Coins - 10 Super Incubator, 3 Incense, 3 Star Piece, 10 Egg Incubators
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Pokémon GO
The item, Poffin, which is to be used in the new Buddy Adventure mode is now available to purchase in the in-game shop for 100 Poké Coins. At present the new mode is not currently available but is expected to be live soon with it being staggered through players of various levels as time progresses
Edit @ 20:58: This feature is now live for Level 40 players. We have been compiling everything in our Buddy Section and have updated our Pokémon Listings with the new datamined max CP when the Pokémon is your buddy
Edit @ 21:25: It is now live for Level 30 players
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the timings are to change for Pokémon GO Community Days starting with the one next month. In order to allow for more healthy playing, starting January 19th 2020 Community Day times will be as follows as part of a test :
Northern Hemisphere: 11am to 2pm
Southern Hemisphere: 3pm to 6pm
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Pokémon GO
A while back, Niantic announced a new variant of Buddy Pokémon which utilise interactions in a similar manner to Pokémon Amie, Pokémon Refresh and Pokémon Camp in the main games, and a video was released showing this. Today, Pokémon GO Taiwan posted a video promoting this upcoming feature. At present it isn't clear when this feature will go live but we will cover it in full when it is.
Edit @ 09:05: Niantic have taken the video down. We'll post as soon as it is reuploaded
Edit @ 14:01: The video has returned
Edit @ 14:02: Some new details have been revealed for the upcoming buddy system:
First you increase your friendship with your buddy by petting, feeding, snapshots, battling and walking with them. With this, each Pokémon has got certain milestones you can do each day including the above and even visiting a new Poké Stop while it is your buddy. When you do this, your Pokémon has the excited mood and you'll earn candy twice as fast while walking with it, hearts will be doubled per action and trainers can earn bonus hearts
There are different levels of Buddy:
Good Buddy - It joins you on the map
Great Buddy - It appears in encounters to give you help, and will bring you items
Ultra Buddy - It'll bring you souvenirs from nearby places that are then found on your profile page
Best Buddy - It'll have a special ribbon and will have a CP boost when assigned as your buddy.
This feature is set to roll out by 2020. There will also be a feature in a Shared AR experience with other player's Buddy Pokémon coming in 2020
Edit @ 14:43: Uploaded a new video of in-game footage of this feature provided by Niantic
In-Game Footage
Trailer
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Pokémon GO
The Raid Battles have started to shift in Pokémon GO. From now until January 7th 2020 at 21:00 UTC, Virizion will be a Level 5 Raid. As such, Raid Bosses will have changed in conjunction with it
Edit @ 22:04: The Raid Bosses have shifted and we're currently compiling them in our Raid Battles section
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Pokémon GO
During the recent egg shuffle that happened last night, it has been confirmed by Niantic that Gible is now available as a shiny Pokémon when found in the wild or hatched in eggs.
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Pokémon Masters
A new EX Challenge stage has gone live in Pokémon Masters. This stage is focused on Marshal and will reward the 2 Star Psychic Bracelet and Psychic Materials to boost your Psychic-type Pokémon
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day will be on January 19th 2020 from 11am to 2pm local time. At present they haven't confirmed the Pokémon that will be the Community Day focus
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Pokémon GO
Niantic Japan have announced a esports collaboration at the upcoming Tokyo esports Festa in Tokyo on January 11th. At this event, there will be a special Pokémon GO competition with entry applications now open. This is a Get & Battle tournament which has you get unique Field Research. The top 16 players who clear the most field research during the event move to a Great League tournament
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the second day of the Pokémon GO Community Day Weekend. Today, from 9am to 9pm local time, all Pokémon from this year's Community Days will have increased spawns
The following Pokémon will appear in raids: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Eevee, Dratini, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Mareep, Larvitar, and Beldum
The following Pokémon will appear more in Eggs: Squirtle, Eevee, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Mudkip, Ralts, Trapinch, Beldum, Turtwig, and Chimchar
There is also new Special Research available during the event, Celebrate 2019
All Pokémon who have had a Community Day in 2018 or 2019 will have their Community Day exclusive move upon capture or evolution during this time frame
From 11am to 2pm local time the following will happen:
50% Egg Distance, 2* Capture Experience, 2* Capture Stardust
Mudkip, Ralts, Trapinch, Turtwig, and Chimchar will have even further increased spawns
We have even more details on our Community Day event page so click the image to go to the page.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash and Go encountering a Gigantamax Snorlax in the Wild Area. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. 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 Go's biography with a change in his Pokémon in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the third entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Galar 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 eighth generation. It has many hidden capabilities, such as fingertips that can shoot water and a membrane on its back that it can use to glide through the air. Its nictitating membranes let it pick out foes' weak points so it can precisely blast them with water that shoots from its fingertips at Mach 3. So, here it is, the second entry, Inteleon
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the first day of the Pokémon GO Community Day Weekend. Today, from 9am to 9pm local time, all Pokémon from this year's Community Days will have increased spawns
The following Pokémon will appear in raids: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Eevee, Dratini, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Mareep, Larvitar, and Beldum
The following Pokémon will appear more in Eggs: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Pikachu, Dratini, Totodile, Mareep, Swinub, Larvitar, Treecko, Torchic, Slakoth, and Bagon
There is also new Special Research available during the event, Celebrate 2019
All Pokémon who have had a Community Day in 2018 or 2019 will have their Community Day exclusive move upon capture or evolution during this time frame
From 11am to 2pm local time the following will happen:
50% Egg Distance, 2* Capture Experience, 2* Capture Stardust
Totodile, Swinub, Treecko, Torchic, Slakoth, and Bagon will have even further increased spawns
We have even more details on our Community Day event page so click the image to go to the page.
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Pokémon Twilight Wings
A new web series has been announced. This series is to be called Pokémon Twilight Wings and will appear on YouTube from January 15th 2020 at 13:00 UTC and will feature 7 episodes which will air monthly. This series features various short animated shorts based around the goings on of the people from the Galar Region. The series is created by animation studio Studio Colorido and is directed by Shingo Yamashita Credits
Director: Shingo Yamashita
Screenwriter: Sou Kinoshita
Screenplay Director: Taku Kishimoto
Character Design: Shin Ogasawara
Color Design: Izumi Hirose
Art Director: Yusuke Takeda / Takamasa Masuki
3D Computer Graphics: Masato Takahashi
Filming Director: Katsuto Ogawa
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
Animation by: Studio Colorido
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Pokémon GO - Special Research
In conjunction with tomorrow's Community Day event, where Pokémon from all of this year's Community Days will spawn with increased rates, new Special Research is starting to be reported as appearing when the Community Day event begins at 09:00 local time. This research, "Celebrate 2019" is a single piece of Special Research with only one stage and offers a Unova Stone reward. Click the image to go to our page
Edit @ 21:01: In addition to this, a new Community Day Box is also now live in the game. For 480 Coins it will give 30 Ultra Balls, 3 Super Incubators, 1 Incense and 1 Lure Module
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Pokémon GO
A new version of Pokémon GO is starting to roll out on Android devices with iOS expected soon. This version brings the game up to Version 1.63.0 and contains a variety of fixes and even includes a new splash screen to coincide with the upcoming winter event. We're currently investigating to see what else the patch brings so be sure to check back
Pokémon GO
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Movie
The first details for the next Pokémon movie have been announced. The movie is set to release in Japan in cinemas on July 10th 2020 and it has been said that this movie will be the first entirely new movie in two years
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have released another set of clothing without warning. This clothing is three different Polo Shirts, each with an emblem of each of the teams: Team Instinct, Team Valor & Team Mystic. They cost 200 Poké Coins to purchase
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Masters
The latest Pokémon Masters event has begun. This event is Rosa's Party and is the special Holidays event. With this event, the Sync Pairs of Rosa (Holidays) & Delibird and Siebold (Holidays) & Octillery are now available with Sync Pair Scouting while there is a special Story Event set of stages and a Log In Bonus Rally giving 300 Gems a day. This event runs until January 1st 2020
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Pokémon Masters
A new event has also been announced for Pokémon Masters. This event, Special Present, is a special Story event that will run for one day only from December 24th 2019 at 06:00 UTC to December 25th 2019 at 05:59 UTC. This story event will reward players with 1000 Gems on the first clear. Players will need to have beaten Chapter 5 and Rosa's Party: The Joy of Cooking story in order to play in this event
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Today, some official reveals for various Pokémon in Sword & Shield came. With this, we got confirmation that the current Wild Area event which features Gigantamax Snorlax, Butterfree and for Sword: Drednaw & Sandaconda and Shield: Corviknight & Centiskorch will run until January 9th 2020 and not the previous date shared by Nintendo America of January 5th 2020
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have the rulesets for the upcoming GO Battle League. Battles will take place in all three leagues and will rotate throughout the season. Your rank will increase from Rank 1 up to Rank 10 as you battle through. The higher the rank the better the reward and once you reach a rank you can't be removed from it for the season. You can't have more than one of the same species at the same time
They also have plans changed the battle system to come soon. Here, when two Charge Attacks go off at the same time, the Pokémon with the highest Attack stat will go first. Switching removes any stat buffs/debuffs
They have also changed the following moves for Trainer Battles:
Night Slash - Now has a chance to increase the user's Attack
Icy Wind - Now lowers the opponent's Attack
Hydro Cannon - Has decreased damage
Frustration & Return - Has increased damage but take longer to chrge
Mud-Slap - Damage has been increased for Trainer Battles and Gyms
Sand Tomb - Charges quicker and decreases opponent's Defense. Can now be learned by Forretress, Torterra, Garchomp and Gliscor
Earthquake - Increased damage in Gyms and Raids
Overheat, Draco Meteor and Psychic Boost charge quicker but lower your Attack two stages after use. Damage has been lowered
Close Combat - Charges quicker but decreases your own Defense
Some new moves have also been added:
Octazooka - Learned by Octillery & Kingdra - May lower opponent's Attack 2 stages
Mirror Shot - Learned by Forretress, Magnezone, Ferrothorn, Klinklang - May lower opponent's Attack
Fell Stinger - Learned by Beedrill, Qwilfish, Vespiquen & Dragpion - Increases user's Attack
Aura Sphere - Learned by Lucario
Superpower - Learned by Pinsir, Snorlax, Hariyama, Rhyperior & Melmetal - Lowers user's Attack and Defense
The following Pokémon can now learn more moves:
Cloyster - Icy Wind
Feraligatr - Ice Fang
Porygon 2 & Porygon-Z - Lock-On
Celebi - Seed Bomb
Shiftry - Snarl
Kyogre - Surf
Lickilicky - Shadow Ball
Tangrowth - Power Whip
Heatran - Flamethrower
Stoutland - Ice Fang
They are also adding back some classic moves that Pokémon stopped knowing in the past:
Arcanine: Flamethrower
Poliwrath: Mud Shot
Machamp: Cross Chop
Golem: Ancient Power
Gengar: Shadow Claw
Exeggutor: Confusion
Pinsir: Fury Cutter
Gyarados: Dragon Breath, Twister
Snorlax: Body Slam
Dragonite: Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw
We are currently in the process of updating our Pokémon GO Pokémon Listings with these details
Edit @ 21:52: Our Pokémon GO section is now fully updated with all of these details
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
The new event has started in Pokémon Rumble Rush. This event, Happy Owlidays!, is focused on an island based around Rowlet and contains various new Pokémon, new Gears and more including Festive Hat Pikachu, Rowlet, Litten and Popplio. It runs for two weeks, until December 25th. As such, we're currently compiling everything about this new event and so this update and our Rumble Rush section will be updated with details over the coming days
Updated Location Listings with further details of Rowlet Sea
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Rankings are now live in Pokémon Sword & Shield for this weekend's Galar Beginnings Online Competition. To check the results you need to go to VS and then into the Battle Stadium feature and check previous competitions. With this, once you have checked your results, you can now receive the 50 BP gift if you go to Mystery Gift and select Get Battle Stadium Rewards
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the Pokémon GO details for the next month. First, from December 16th, different Pokémon will start appearing in eggs.
Next, Virizion enters Raid Battles on December 17th until January 7th
A special Lugia & Ho-Oh Raid Weekend will run from December 20th through December 23rd
A Holidays 2019 event will run from December 24th 00:00 local time zone to January 1st 23:59 local time zone. This features Pichu, Pikachu & Raichu wearing Beanies and Stantler wearing bells. Cubchoo and various Ice-type Pokémon will spawn more, Cryogonal will appear only in Glacial Lures. Shiny Stantler and Shiny Snover will also appear. New Shadow Pokémon will also appear during the event including Delibird. There's also special winter themed avatar items, event field research. 7km Eggs will feature Alolan Sandshrew, Alolan Vulpix, Pikachu in a beanie and Stantler with Bells. Raid Battles will include Raichu wearing a beanie and Stantler wearing Bells in 2 star eggs
Special bonuses will also run during this event. You can open 40 gifts a day and carry 20 gifts at a time and you'll get one guaranteed single use Incubator a day from a Poké Stop. There are also special bonuses
December 24th/25th - 2* Capture Candy & 2* Transfer Candy
December 26th/27th - 2* Catch Stardust
December 28th/29th - 2* Catch Experience
December 30th/31st & January 1st - 50% Egg Distance
Finally, on Saturday December 28th from 11am to 7pm local time, a special winter weekend event will run:
This event features 2 hour Glacial Lure Modules, Glaceon with Last Resort from evolution, Regice being in Raid Battles and 2 further free raid passes
Edit @ 21:28: We have created our usual special event page for both the Holiday 2019 Event and the special Winter Weekend Event
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Masters
The next story event has been announced for Pokémon Masters. This event is a Holiday themed Rosa's Party event and features Rosa wanting to host a party with Siebold's help. This will run on Thursday in conjunction with special Seasonal Scouts for both Holiday Rosa and Holiday Siebold
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The Pokkén Tournament DX Championship Series for 2020 has been announced. There are four different events that players can compete in in the hopes of getting a place at the Pokémon World Championships in London next year. The Competition Format is the same as last year running on Pokkén Tournament DX with Team Battles:
Oceania International Championships - Melbourne, Australia - February 21-23 - Two Masters & One Senior get an invite
Europe International Championships - Berlin, Germany - April 17-19 - Four Masters & Two Seniors get an invite
North America International Championships - June 26-28 - Four Masters & Two Seniors get an invite
Last Chance Qualifier Pokémon World Championships - London, England - Date TBD
The Prize Structure is as follows:
International Championship Events
Masters Division
1st place: $1,250 and Worlds invitation
2nd place: $1,000 and Worlds invitation
3rd place: $750 and Worlds invitation*
4th place: $600 and Worlds invitation*
5th place tie: $450 each
7th place tie: $250 each
*Note: Only two players from the Oceania International Championships receive invitations.
Senior Division
1st place: Nintendo Switch console, 72 Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs, and Worlds invitation
2nd place: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, 36 Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs, and Worlds invitation*
3rd place: 36 Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs
*Note: Only one player from the Oceania International Championships receives an invitation.
Pokémon World Championships
1st place: $6,000
2nd place: $4,000
3rd place: $3,000
4th place: $2,000
5th place tie: $1,500 each
7th place tie: $1,000 each
Senior Division
1st place: $3,000 Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
2nd place: $1,500 Pokémon Visa Prepaid Card
3rd place: $500 Pokémon Visa Prepaid Card
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Pokémon GO
A new customisation item is now available to all players of Pokémon GO. In the hats section, both male and female avatars are able to get Pearl Earrings for free. It's currently unclear what the promotion to get these items is for but we'll provide full details as they come.
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield - TCG Set Announced
A new upcoming set has been announced for Japan via retailers. This set is called Rebellion Crash and is due for release in Japan on March 6th 2020. It contains over 96 cards and contains cards focusing on Pokémon such as Toxtricity. Further details are not currently known
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash and Go travelling to the Galar Region. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. 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 the second entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Galar 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 eighth generation. It juggles a pebble with its feet, turning it into a burning soccer ball. Its shots strike opponents hard and leave them scorched. It's skilled at both offense and defense, and it gets pumped up when cheered on. But if it starts showboating, it could put itself in a tough spot. So, here it is, the second entry, Cinderace
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Pokémon GO
Today is the special Evolution Event Raid Day. From 11am to 2pm local time, Raid Battles will be held at all gyms. These Raid Battles feature Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle and Blastoise and will all be available shiny. All players will get 5 free raid passes today as well
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Battles for the first Pokémon Sword & Shield Online Competition have begun. This competition is the Galar Beginnings and is a Single Battle competition allowing Gigantamax and not allowing Mew, Zacian, Zamazenta and Eternatus. These battles run until 23:59 on December 8th 2019. This competition provides 50BP to all players who entered and participated in at least 1 battle
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A new distribution has been announced for Japan. From December 8th, when you make a purchase at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan, you'll receive a special book about the new anime series. In this book there is a serial code to obtain 100 Poké Balls. This code can be redeemed until March 30th 2020
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Pokémon GO
Ahead of tomorrow's Raid Day event, where Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle and Blastoise will be available in Raids in all Gyms from 11am to 2pm local time in each region, a special Event Box has been released. This box costs 480 Coins and provies 6 Premium Raid Pass, 1 Star Piece, 1 Super Incubator and 1 Lucky Egg
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Pokémon Masters
The first Legendary Event has begun in Pokémon Masters. This event, the Lurking Shadow event, features a storyline that lets you get the Sync Pair of Giovanni & Mewtwo by playing through stages and collecting Custom Vouchers which can be used to unlock Giovanni as well as increase Mewtwo's potential. We're currently collating all elements of this event in our event section so click the image to go to the page
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Pokémon GO
The latest Pokémon GO event has begun This is the Evolution Event and features increased spawns of Pokémon that evolve in various ways. It runs from December 5th at 21:00 UTC to December 12th at 21:00 UTC. It also introduces Shiny Burmy and has unique Raids, Field Research and increased Egg Spawns. It also increases Lure duration to 1 hour, gives 2* Experience when evolving Pokémon and provides Evolution Items from Raid Battles. We're currently compiling all details for this event
Edit @ 22:03: The Raid Bosses have been changed with this event. We're currently cataloguing them in our Raid Bosses Section
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that as of right now, they had adjusted rewards in Raid Battles. Following recent feedback, they have alered the amount of Rare Candy received fro completing raids and have now guaranteed the obtaining of Charge TMs in 4 Star Raid Battles
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Gigantamax Snorlax is now available in Raid Battles. If you connect online as standard or go to Mystery Gift -> Wild Area News you will download data for Gigantamax Snorlax raids which will allow for you to get the previously unobtainable form as well as various rewards for the battles. It will appear as random Max Raid Battles in any den throughout the Wild Area until January 5th 2020 so be sure to get it while you still can
Edit @ 02:24: We now have updated full details of all the Event Max Raid Battle Spawns
Edit @ 02:26: Updated the Itemdex with all locations for Technical Records from this event
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
The VGC 2020 ruleset has been announced. The rules are as follows:
Double Battles
Pokémon must be in Galar Pokédex and from Galar. Select Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are not allowed
Battles have 90 second Team Preview
Your Time: 7 minutes | Move Time: 45 Seconds | 15 Minutes Game Time
Gigantamax Pokémon are allowed but will cycle through with more Pokémon being added every few months as they become more common through Wild Area Events. As of January 4th 2020, the following will be usable
Butterfree, Corviknight, Drednaw, Centiskorch, Meowth, Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax, Sandaconda, Charizard (but only with Blaze)
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Evolution Event and features increased spawns of Pokémon that evolve in various ways. It runs from December 5th at 21:00 UTC to December 12th at 21:00 UTC. It also introduces Shiny Burmy and has unique Raids, Field Research and increased Egg Spawns. It also increases Lure duration to 1 hour, gives 2* Experience when evolving Pokémon and provides Evolution Items from Raid Battles
In addition to that, a special Raid Day will be held on Saturday December 7th from 11am to 2pm local times which features Kanto Starters in 1 Star, 2 Star and 4 Star raids. Players get 5 free Raid Passes during the event
Edit @ 21:19: We have created our usual page for the Evolution Event as well as the Evolution Event Raid Day
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Pokémon Sword & Shield Coverage Day 19
Pokémon Sword & Shield have been out for a few weeks now. As such, our usual discoveries are in progress. If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click the spoiler tag, nor visit the Sword & Shield section until you have your game. Don't worry as blatant spoilers will NOT be on the home page.
Our Sword & Shield page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to
Edit @ 09:22: Updated the Ribbon mechanics page with Gen 8 data
Edit @ 18;09: Updated the Team Yell page
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield Coverage Day 19
Pokémon Sword & Shield have been out for a few days now. As such, our usual discoveries are in progress. If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click the spoiler tag, nor visit the Sword & Shield section until you have your game. Don't worry as blatant spoilers will NOT be on the home page.
Our Sword & Shield page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to
Edit @ 12:47: Updated the Pokémon Gender Mechanics page with Gen 8 data
Edit @ 13:34: Updated the Escape Mechanics page with Gen 8 data
Edit @ 14:11: Updated the Weight Mechanics page with Gen 8 data
Edit @ 15:16: Updated the Max Raid Battles page
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - TCG Set Release
The Pokémon Company have officially revealed all of the standard cards for the next Pokémon TCG Set. This set is called Sword and another called Shield and will release in Japan later this week on December 6th. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with translation help from Riyu, David Hochmann & ToineLay. Click here for the Sword set & here for the Shield set
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Four new boxes have gone live in Pokémon GO for purchase. There's currently no special reason for the boxes and no indication for how long they'll last
Special Box - 480 Coins - 2 Premium Raid Pass, 2 Super Incubators, 1 Lure Module, 2 Lucky Egg
Ultra Box - 1480 Coins - 17 Premium Raid Pass, 4 Super Incubators, 4 Star Pieces & 4 Lucky Egg
Adventure Box - 1480 Coins - 8 Super Incubators, 4 Star Piece, 10 Egg Incubators & 4 Lucky Egg
In The Pokémon Department
Funko Pokémon
Following their reveal earlier this year, the latest in the Funko A Day With Pikachu line has been revealed. This figure is "Ringing in the Fun" and features a Pikachu with a Hoothoot Clock to ring in the new year and will be released later this month exclusively on the official Pokémon Center Website
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Pokémon Sword & Shield Coverage Day 17
Pokémon Sword & Shield have been out for a few days now. As such, our usual discoveries are in progress. If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click the spoiler tag, nor visit the Sword & Shield section until you have your game. Don't worry as blatant spoilers will NOT be on the home page.
Our Sword & Shield page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to
Edit @ 07:32: As it's the start of the month, the weather is locked into snow for all players in all areas of the Wild Area today. We have updated the Weather page with a full list
Edit @ 12:51: Updated the Type Changing Mechanics page with some missed elements in the last update
Edit @ 14:03: Updated the Critical HitsMechanics page with some missed elements in the last update
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
For those of you who completed the "Looming in the Shadows" Special Research, the next Special Research has appeared. This research is called A Challenging Development and appears to be similar to the Looming int he Shadows research but with a different name. We're currently compiling all details
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash and Go investigating an influx of Ivysaur in the city. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. 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 Jessie's biography with a change in her Pokémon in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains 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 James' biography with a change in his Pokémon in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the first entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Galar 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 eighth generation. By drumming, it taps into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow its direction in battle. The one with the best drumming techniques becomes the boss of the troop. It has a gentle disposition and values harmony among its group. So, here it is, the first entry, Rillaboom
In The Site Department
Serebii.net Advent Calendar
As we have done since 2003, this year I have created an Advent Calendar. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, an Advent Calendar is essentially a countdown until Christmas. Every day, a new puzzle and a variety of new downloads for you to enjoy. As time goes on, the puzzles get harder and the downloads get more plentiful, so be sure to check back every day. Continuing on from the last few year, we are doing a variety of puzzles which can be done in-browser rather than via printing. Click the picture you go to our Advent Calendar.
