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In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the group arriving at the Alola Pokémon League but soon discover Team Skull have arrived and are starting to cause problems. 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 one hundred & thirty-sixth 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. Altaria dances and wheels through the sky among billowing, cotton-like clouds. By singing melodies in its crystal-clear voice, this Pokémon makes its listeners experience dreamy wonderment. Altaria sings in a gorgeous soprano. Its wings are like cotton clouds. This Pokémon catches updrafts with its buoyant wings and soars way up into the wild blue yonder. So, here it is, the one-hundred & thirty-sixth entry, Altaria
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Raikou Raid Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Raikou Raid Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Raikou will appear in raids on all eligible gyms for 3 hours and with this, each player gets 5 free Raid Passes. Shiny Raikou is also now available. This runs at these times:
It runs from 4pm to 7pm in your local time
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Following the recent controversy about Pokémon HOME's connection with Pokémon Sword & Shield and the inability to transfer all Pokémon, The Pokémon Company have put out a statement Thank you to all of our fans for caring so deeply about Pokémon. Recently, I shared the news that some Pokémon cannot be transferred to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. I've read all your comments and appreciate your love and passion for Pokémon.
Just like all of you, we are passionate about Pokémon and each and every one of them is very important to us. After so many years of developing the Pokémon video games, this was a very difficult decision for me. I'd like to make one thing clear: even if a specific Pokémon is not available in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, that does not mean it will not appear in future games.
The world of Pokémon continues to evolve. The Galar region offers new Pokémon to encounter, Trainers to battle, and adventures to embark on. We are pouring our hearts into these games, and we hope you will look forward to joining us on this new journey.
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Third Anniversary event has begun. This event has three different elements
First, from now Alolan Rattata, Sandshrew, Vulpix, Diglett, Meowth, Geodude, Grimer, and Exeggutor will be available to obtain shiny
From now until July 6th at 20:00 UTC, Pikachu with a party hat will photobomb GO Snapshots taken, and Pichu with a Party Hat will be found in 7km eggs
From June 28th 2019 until September 2nd 2019, new Special Research will be available which will give helpful rewards for players over Level 10. You'll also be able to take down Raid Bosses easier and have extra Premier Balls and Trading Pokémon will cost 25% off the current Stardust
We are compiling full details in our Anniversary Event page. Click the image for full details
Edit @ 21:19: The new Special Research is now live. We're currently cataloguing all elemtns of the research in both the Special Research page and the event page
Edit @ 22:58: We now have complete Special Research listings for this research
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Z-Powered Update
On Wednesday July 3rd, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following a maintenance cycle that ends at 08:00 UTC. This update is Version 7.0.12 and is is set to provide various fixes and new figures. In it, some figures are set to be updated Mega Gyarados
Increases damage of Hyper Beam from 140 to 160 Mega Swampert
Increases damage of Earthquake from 140 to 170
Increases damage of Ice Punch from 100 to 130 Swampert
Increases damage of Hammer Arm from 140 to 150
Increases damage of Ice Punch from 70 to 80 Toxapex
Increases damage of Venoshock from 120 to 150 Eelektross
Increases damage of Wild Charge from 130 to 150 Eelektrik
Increases damage of Shocking Suction Cups from 70 to 90 Magnezone
Increases MP from 1 to 2
Increases damage of Flash Cannon from 100 to 120 Magneton
Increases damage of Tri Attack from 80 to 100
Increases damage of Tri Attack from 60 to 80
Increases damage of Tri Attack from 40 to 60 Electivire
Increases damage of Thunder Punch from 60 to 130 Electabuzz
Increases damage of Thunder Punch from 50 to 90 Elekid
Increases damage of Power Zap from 20 to 60 Feraligatr
Increases damage of Hydro Pump from 120 to 160
Increases damage of Bite from 70 to 100 Croconaw
Increases damage of Bite from 60 to 80 Totodile
Increases damage of Bite from 60 to 90
Increases damage of Water Gun from 30 to 60 Sharpedo
Increases damage of Noxious Fang from 90 to 110
Increases damage of Ice Fang from 80 to 100 Tentacruel
Increases damage of Tentacle Sting from 100 to 120 Poliwrath
Increases damage of Dynamic Punch from 100 to 130 Poliwhirl
Increases damage of Water Gun from 40 to 70
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Miracle Twin 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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In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
Today is the Pokémon Masters reveal video release. This livestream is to show 8 minutes of new content regarding Pokémon Masters. It will start at 13:00 UTC / 14:00 BST / 22:00 JST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT. We'll be updating with all the contents of this video as they happen, and will follow up with all details in our Pokémon Masters section so be sure to keep checking back. In addition to that, you can watch it in the embedded video below
Edit @ 14:08: Set in the region Pasio. Trainers are to win the Masters League in the Region Pasio. Each trainer is paired with a Pokémon as a Sync Pair.
Edit @ 14:09: Battles are real time with a move gauge for fast attacking and Sync Moves for more powerful attacks. Trainers can also provide Support.
Edit @ 14:10: Pokémon Masters is set for release in Summer 2019
Edit @ 14:19: We have added new Pre-Release Screenshots
Edit @ 14:31: Created a page on Game Mechanics
Edit @ 14:40: Created a page on Sync Moves
Edit @ 15:02: Created a page on Trainers & their Pokémon. At launch there will be 65 Sync Pairs, with more being added after launch.
Footage
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO event has been announced. From June 28th 2019 at 20:00 UTC, Alolan Rattata, Sandshrew, Vulpix, Diglett, Meowth, Geodude, Grimer, and Exeggutor will be available to find shiny with new avatar items found in the store based on the Team Leaders.
From June 28th 2019 - July 6th 2019, Party Hat Pikachu will appear in Photobombs, with Pichu also being available in 7km eggs
From June 28th 2019 until September 2nd 2019, new Special Research will begin which will give helpful rewards for players over Level 10. You'll also be able to take down Raid Bosses easier and have extra Premier Balls and Trading Pokémon will cost 25% off the current Stardust
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Kyogre has now left Raid Battles in Pokémon GO and has been replaced by the Legendary Pokémon, Groudon. From now until July 10th at 20;00 UTC, all Level 5 Raid Eggs that spawn will feature Groudon, with Shiny Groudon once again being possible from raids. With this, the raid bosses will be rotating
Edit @ 22:06: We are now cataloguing all the new Raid Bosses
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The latest Pokémon GO patch has finally hit iOS and Android with it being a slight upgrade of the previously announced patch. This patch contains a few bug fixes and preparations for GO Fest Dortmund but also includes some data indicating the return of Shadow Pokémon, a mechanic from Pokémon Colosseum & XD where you capture Shadow Pokémon and have to purify them. It also features text that implies battles with Team Rocket are also coming. At present details on these are unclear for Pokémon GO but we'll provide more as they come
In The Movies Department
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
The home release of Pokémon Detective Pikachu has been dated for the UK. The Digital version will release on September 2nd on Digital formats and September 16th on DVD, Blu-Ray, 3D Blu-Ray and 4K Blu-Ray. These editions of the movie will also come with a Promo Card. This promo card is a new print of the same promo card that people got in the theatres across the globe, but with the Detective Pikachu logo printed on it.
In The TCG Department
Pokémon TCG - Hidden Fates
The Pokémon Company International have announced the next side set series, Hidden Fates. This set contains many Shiny Pokémon as well as the first Tag Team Trio card of Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres GX. Like Shining Legends and other similar sets, this set can only be obtained in special boxes, the first of which comes August 23rd as a Mewtwo or Mew pin set. Then tins come out on September 6th with Elite Trainer Box on September 20th. This set will include at least 68 cards with 94 additional Shiny Variants as alternate arts as a subset. We have updated our Card Section with full details of all revealed cards for this set
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
It has been confirmed that the Pokémon Sword & Shield demo, recently at E3 and the Pokémon International Championships, will be playable at Japan Expo in Paris next week. This demo will be of Nessa's Gym and feature the new Pokémon Yamper and Impidimp. The show runs from July 4th through 7th
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on July 21st will focus on Mudkip. This event will have 3* Capture Experience and has 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also give out an as of yet unannounced special move to Swampert. We'll bring more details as they come. This runs at specific times:
The Community Day runs at 4pm to 7pm in each local time zone
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Team Match
A new Team Match event has opened pre-registration in Pokémon Duel. This Duel Match has you choose a team of either Eevee, Espeon or Sylveon. During the Team Match, you just play as normal online and your wins count towards your team. Pre-Registration runs until June 28th while the Team Match event runs from June 28th through to July 1st, with reward redemption being until July 3rd
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Pokémon Masters
It has been confirmed that the latest information for the mobile game, Pokémon Masters, will be livestreamed in a special presentation on Thursday June 27th at 13:00 UTC / 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT / 22:00 JST. At present it's unclear what information will be shown but the livestream will last 8 minutes
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Following the problems for the Pokémon GO Community Day earlier this month, where Slakoth stopped spawning, Niantic have announced that for players in Europe, Middle-East and Africa from July 4th at 10:00 CEST until July 7th at 18:00 CEST, Slakoth will increase in spawns and evolving Vigoroth into Slaking will make Slaking have the move Body Slam
In The Movies Department
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
The home release of Pokémon Detective Pikachu has finally been dated for the US. It will be available digitally on July 23rd 2019 and on DVD/BluRay on August 6th. At present we don't have details on any further information for the releases worldwide but will provide more as and when they come
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Today we were invited to Nintendo for their post-E3 demo event. This event allowed us to play the demo for Pokémon Sword & Shield, recording some footage and it allowed us to get some further details that others may have missed. The most notable of this is the confirmation that Max Moves, much like Z-Moves, will have varying power based upon the original move. For example, Spark will turn into Max Lightning with 120 Base Power while Wild Charge turns into Max Lightning with 130 Base Power.
We were able to record our footage but could only show 3 minutes. The video is below
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Pokémon International Championships
Today marks the final day of the third Pokémon North American International Championships in Columbus, Ohio, and, like previous events, the event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across two different streams: One for the finals of TCG and VGC and the other for Pokkén Tournament DX
The Stream will begin shortly before 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT / 00:00 AET
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Pokémon International Championships - Alternating Stream Pokkén Tournament DX International Championships
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 training to master her Z-Move while Gladion hunts for his father's partner Pokémon. 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 Gladion's biography with a Pokémon that he recruited in today'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 Hau's biography with a Pokémon that he obtains by next week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks one hundred & thirty-fifth 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. One of the mysterious life-forms known as Ultra Beasts. Astonishing electric shocks emanate from its entire body, according to witnesses. It raided a power plant, so people think it energizes itself with electricity. Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives. Some of them stand unmoving, like trees, with their arms and legs stuck into the ground. So, here it is, the one-hundred & thirty-fifth entry, Xurkitree
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Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO has now opened PokéStop Submissions for Level 40 players within the country of Singapore. 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 GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO detials. First, from July 1st at 20:00 UTC to September 1st at 20:00 UTC, Latias, Latios, Kyogre, and Groudon will be the Research Breakthrough rewards. In addition to that, a new Spinda form will hit in Field Research, with there being a chance of Shiny Spinda from then on
In addition to that, EX Raids from passes obtained after June 23rd 15:00 UTC will be for EX Raids to obtain Speed Forme Deoxys
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO update has started to rollout on Android devices, with iOS expected soon. This version is 0.147.0 and contains various bug fixes, a new loading screen and more. We're currently looking further into it to see what else there is and will post if any new elements are found
Splash Image
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From June 21st through 23rd, you can participate in the "Final Flicker" 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 Chandelure, 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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Pokémon Duel - Update
A new Queen's Cup event has begun in Pokémon Duel. This cup has you play against players to earn a high score with various rewards based on it. It runs until June 24th at 07:59 UTC and offers another chance to get the Mega Gyarados figure for getting enough points
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
The new event has started in Pokémon Rumble Rush with the new Version 1.1.0 update. This update adds a fix that allows for you to decide when to use the bonus you get when you purchase a set from a store.
This event is focused on an island based around Snorlax and contains various new Pokémon, new Gears and more. 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 next day
Updated Location Listings with further details of Snorlax Sea
Started updating Pokémon Listings with all details
Edit: The maintenance for the game has been indefinitely extended. We'll update when we have further information
Edit @ 14:47; The maintenance is over and we're starting to update with all details
Edit @ 16:28: Updated the Gears listing
Edit @ 17:23: Updated the Challenges listing
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The drawing for tickets for the Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama is now open. In the Events tab of the game, you can now enter the drawing until June 27th at 00:00 UTC. From then, players will be contacted if they have been selected and will be able to obtain tickets for the event. This GO Fest runs from August 6th through to August 12th in Yokohama, Japan, though tickets can only be for one day
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Pokémon GO
Cresselia has now left Raid Battles in Pokémon GO and has been replaced by the Legendary Pokémon, Kyogre. From now until June 27th at 20;00 UTC, all Level 5 Raid Eggs that spawn will feature Kyogre, with Shiny Kyogre once again being possible from raids. With this, the raid bosses will be rotating
Edit @ 22:06: We are currently detailing all the Pokémon available as new Raid Bosses. Click the image to go to our page
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the details of the Raikou Raid Day event. This event, unlocked by completing the challenges for GO Fest CHicago 2019 worldwide, will run on June 29th at 4pm local time. At that time, Raikou will be available in raids for a short period, with Shiny Raikou being possible to be encountered.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO event has begun. From now until June 25th 20:00 UTC you will receive ouble candy on Capture and Hatch, 1 guaranteed Rare Candy each raid and half egg distance. This was due to players around the globe meeting the targets to coincide with Pokémon GO Fest Chicago 2019.
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. Due to all players globally hitting the targets required over the GO Fest Chicago 2019 weekend, from June 18th 20:00 UTC to June 25th 20:00 UTC the rewards of double candy on Capture and Hatch, guaranteed Rare Candy each raid and half egg distance has been unlocked. In addition to that, on a currently undisclosed date, a Raikou Raid Day event, featuring shiny Raikou will be held
Be sure to check Tuesday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 14:45 BST Edit @ 12:27: Pokémon of the Week | Edit @ 14:25: World Hobby Fair
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
With thanks to Japanese Nintendo for the tip, The Pokémon Company have set out their plans for World Hobby Fair Summer '19, which takes place in Chiba, Japan on June 29th and 30th. Within their presence at the World Hobby Fair, there will be special promotions for the upcoming movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION, some content with the hosts of the variety show Pokénchi and it also states that they will show off the latest information for Pokémon Sword & Shield. At present this is unclear if this will be brand new information or repeated information but should any new information come from World Hobby Fair, we'll post it the second we have it so be sure to keep checking back
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 what happened to Pikachu, Lycanroc, Meltan and Rowlet when Ash had been sent back in time by Celebi. 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 one hundred & thirty-fourth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Hoen 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. Swampert is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water. Swampert predicts storms by sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. If a storm is approaching, it piles up boulders to protect itself. It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. So, here it is, the one-hundred & thirty-fourth entry, Swampert
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A new screenshot has surfaced on the official Chinese website for Pokémon Sword & Shield. This image shows a different angle to one of the images from last week but does confirm the inclusion of Noibat and thus Noivern in the Galar Pokédex. As such, we have updated our page accordingly
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Today, Niantic had to evacuate Grant Park and stop GO Fest for a few hours due to the weather. Due to this disruption, Niantic have announced that all ticket holders for today, Saturday June 15th, will have a make-up element in their game on Saturday June 22nd 2019 from 9am to 7pm in their local time which will cause Pokémon such as Machop, Horsea, Lapras, Lotad, Ralts, Mawile, Absol and more spawning more in the wild.
Be sure to check Tuesday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 17:21 BST Edit @ 06:59: Movie Distributions | Edit @ 17:21: Pokémon Sword & Shield Demo
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
It has been confirmed that the Pokémon Sword & Shield demo that has been at E3 this past week will be at the Pokémon North American International Championship to play for all badged players and spectators next week from June 21st through 23rd in Columbus, Ohio. This demo has you play through the Water-type gym with a team of Grookey, Sobble, Scorbunny, Wooloo, Corviknight and Yamper facing off against trainers with various Pokémon including Gossifleur and Impidimp before facing Nessa, the Gym Leader, and her Dynamax capable Drednaw
In The Movies Department
Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION
The in theater distributions have been confirmed for the upcoming movie Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION. Unlike most prior years, there has been no game related distribution announced, but rather they have announced that if you go to the movie you will receive a special Armored Mewtwo Promo Card as well as the usual disc for the arcade game Pokémon Ga-Olé. It's currently unclear if this promotional card will come to the west
Promo Card
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From June 21st through June 23rd, you can participate in the "Final Flicker" 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 Chandelure, 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 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 Remix Bout and will release in Japan on July 5th 2019. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with translation help from Riyu.
Be sure to check yesterday update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 17:00 BST Edit @ 15:34: Pokémon GO Fest | Edit @ 17:00 GO Fest Tie-In
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Some further details about Pokémon Sword & Shield were revealed in Famitsu. Within the interview with Masuda and Ohmori, it was confirmed that there is currently no decision to bring the existing Pokémon that can't be in Sword & Shield back into the game using patches, but those that don't will still have an active role in Pokémon HOME. It also stated that Mega Evolutions and Z-Moves will not appear in Sword & Shield
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Today is the start of the Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago and with this, many Pokémon have started to spawn at the event including Pokémon such as Alolan Vulpix, Flower Crown Eevee and Unown that spell WAKE UP!, alongside the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi in Special Research. With this, some of the Pokémon that can be found in the park will be available in increased amounts worldwide. We're currently cataloguing every element of the event, including the Special Research as we can so be sure to check our section.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Fest Chicago 2019 Tie-In event has begun worldwide. This event features the increase in spawns of Horsea and some other GO Fest focused Pokémon, with Shiny Horsea now being available worldwide. With this, the GO Global Challenge has begun. From now until 00:00 UTC on June 17th, players have to get:
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago event attendees—Complete 1 million research tasks to unlock 2× Catch Candy
Team Instinct—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock guaranteed 1 Rare Candy per raid
Team Valor—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 1/2 Hatch Distance
Team Mystic—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 2× Hatch Candy
If all players complete these, then the bonuses will run from 20:00 UTC June 18th to 20:00 UTC June 25th and there will be a special Raikou Raid Day with Shiny Raikou available at a later date
Be sure to check yesterday update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 19:45 BST Edit @ 09;39: Pokémon Duel | Edit @ 18:03: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 19:45: Interview
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Following yesterday's reveals of two new Pokémon, various moves from Pokémon and so forth within the E3 demo, we have been continuing to update various sections with more details as they come. The following pages have been updated
We have updated the New Pokémon page with moves Pokémon use in the demo
We have updated the Galar Pokédex page with more Pokémon in the game
We have updated the Max Moves section with more details on the mechanics behind Max Moves and more details from more discovered moves
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
In an interview with USgamer, Junichi Masuda has reiterated that the volume of higher quality animations required due to the Nintendo Switch for such a large amount of Pokémon was a big part in their decision to cut connectivity with Pokémon not in the Galar Pokédex. With that, it also brought the balance of the competitive scene into the fold in order to make the best decisions and keep the competitive nature of the game which results in them going back to reevaluate the best selection. The quote from the interview is as follows
There are a couple of different parts to the thinking behind it, but really the biggest reason for it is just the sheer number of Pokemon. We already have well over 800 Pokemon species, and there's going to be more added in these games. And now that they're on the Nintendo Switch, we're creating it with much higher fidelity with higher quality animations. But even more than that, it's coming down to the battle system. We're making sure we can keep everything balanced and give all the Pokemon that appear in the games a chance to shine.
We knew at some point we weren't going to be able to indefinitely keep supporting all of the Pokemon, and we just found that Sword and Shield would probably be a good point to go back and reevaluate what would be the best selection of Pokemon that appeal to the widest audience while keeping into consideration the balance of the battle system. It isn't just going to be all-new Pokemon in the Galar region Pokedex; there's still going to be a lot of favorites that fans will be able to bring over that they've adventured with previously. But yeah, it was pretty much just balancing and getting this optimal selection of Pokemon for the adventure we wanted to provide.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the GO Fest Chicago tie-in and features increased spawns of Horsea. With this it can be found as a Shiny. It runs from 16:00 UTC tomorrow, June 13th throughout the GO Fest Chicago period
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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's also a log-in bonus to get an Aerodactyl figure
Next, a plethora of new figures have been released
The UX figures are Mega Heracross, Mega Pinsir, Tornadus Therian Forme
The EX figures are Heracross, Gyarados, Pinsir, Tornadus Incarnate Forme
The R figures are Volcarona
The UC figures are Larvesta, Carnivine
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
Be sure to check Wednesday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 19:26 BST Edit @ 05:07: Special Battle | Edit @ 11:40: Pokémon Center Osaka DX | Edit @ 13:57: Pokémon GO Global Challenge | Edit @ 14:01; Pokémon Sword & Shield at E3
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Nintendo Direct
Today is the day of Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct and Treehouse Live. This Direct is to show 40 minutes of games and has now been confirmed to contain Pokémon Sword & Shield information. It starts at 17:00 BST / 18:00 CEST / 12:00 EDT / 09:00 PDT. As such, we'll be hosting the livestream below and will update with all information as and when it happens so be sure to check back
Edit @ 17:25: You can use the Poké Ball Plus with Pokémon Sword & Shield to store Pokémon
Edit @ 17:27: The Water-type Gym Leader, Nessa has been revealed. She uses a Dynamaxed Drednaw
Edit @ 17:31: We have updated our Gym Leaders page to include Nessa
Edit @ 17:52: Grookey's new move revealed yesterday is called Branch Poke
Edit @ 17:57: Areas in the Wild Area include Lake Miloch, Rolling Hills and Lake Axewell
Edit @ 18:01: The icons that appear on the left of the screen are notification icons from your friends to see what they're up to, what they've caught, trade requests and so forth as part of the Y-Comm item. Other players can appear in the Wild Area when you're connected and they can give items, this is through local and online connections
Edit @ 18:03: You can only take 1 Pokémon to a Max Raid Battle and can choose based on party or box. Each battle has got a 10 turn limit
Edit @ 18:05: Dynamax Pokémon can sometimes use multiple moves. In Max Raid Battles, the player that can Dynamax changes each turn but like said before, only one can per Raid Battle.
Edit @ 18:07: A barrier spawns around half health that needs to be taken down before the Pokémon can be damaged again. Each attack reduces at least one part of the gauge
Edit @ 18:13: Pokémon HOME can only transfer Pokémon to Sword & Shield if they appear in the Galar Pokédex. This means many Pokémon will be completely unavailable in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Edit @ 18;18: We have updated the Galar Pokédex page with more Pokémon found in the games
Edit @ 18:35: We have added new Pre-Release Screenshots
Edit @ 18:38: If you connect a new Poké Ball Plus with Pokémon Sword & Shield, you can send the Mythical Pokémon, Mew to Sword & Shield
Edit @ 19:06: Created a page on the Y-Comm
Edit @ 19:07: Updated the page on Max Moves
Edit @ 19:15: Updated the page on Max Raid Battles
Edit @ 19:25: A new Pokémon is seen in the E3 demo. It is called Yamper and knows moves including Spark and Play Rough. Pictures thanks to SebPro101
Edit @ 19:28: Another new Pokémon was revealed called Impidimp
Edit @ 19:29: We have updated our New Pokémon Page with these Pokémon
Edit @ 19:46: Yamper is Electric-type and has a new ability that collects the first failed throw of a Poké Ball
Edit @ 19:52: Updated the page on New Abilities
Edit @ 19:55: Impidimp is Dark/Fairy-type
Edit @ 20:05: We have updated our New Pokémon Page with more moves known by the Pokémon in the demo
Edit @ 21:58: We have updated our New Pokémon Page with more moves known by the Pokémon in the demo including Impidimp
Edit @ 22:01: Each Pokémon has got a specific "Dynamax Level". At present it's unclear what Dynamax Levels mean
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Pokémon amiibo
Nintendo have announced the Incineroar amiibo. This is the last of the Pokémon amiibo revealed for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and is due for worldwide release in November 2019
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Global Challenge to tie in with the GO Fests.Complete tasks in conjunction with GO Fests to make Shiny Raikou, Entei & Suicune unlock as well as bonuses. The tasks are as follows Chicago - June 13th - 16th
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago event attendees—Complete 1 million research tasks to unlock 2× Catch Candy
Team Instinct—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock guaranteed 1 Rare Candy per raid
Team Valor—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 1/2 Hatch Distance
Team Mystic—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 2× Hatch Candy
Bonuses run from June 18th 20:00 UTC to June 25th 2019. Raids later on will include Raikou which can be Shiny
Dortmund - July 4th through 7th
Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund event attendees—Complete 1 million research tasks to unlock 3× Catch XP
Team Instinct—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 1-hour Lucky Eggs
Team Valor—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 3× Hatch XP
Team Mystic—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 2× Raid XP
Bonuses run from July 9th 20:00 UTC to July 16th 2019. Raids on July 14th will include Entei which can be Shiny
Yokosuka - August 5th - 12th
Pokémon GO Fest Yokohama event attendees—Complete 2 million research tasks to unlock 3× Catch Stardust
Team Instinct—Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock guaranteed 3,000 Stardust per raid
Team Valor—Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock 3× Hatch Stardust
Team Mystic—Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock 1-hour Star Pieces
Bonuses run from August 13h 9th 20:00 UTC to August 20th 2019. Raids on August 17th will include Suicune which can be Shiny
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Shiny Tapu Fini Event
For those of you who participated in the recent 2019 International Challenge May, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players through this link after logging into the Global Link. This gift is a Shiny Tapu Fini, the first time it has been available as Shiny internationally which comes at Level 60 with the moves Nature's Madness, Muddy Water, Aqua Ring, Hydro Pump and holds a Misty Seed and can be redeemed until July 30th. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this eventn
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Special Battle Season 15
The Battle Spot Special Battle rules for Season 15 have been revealed. Season 16 will run from June 18th through September 2nd and runs on Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, with rankings separate to eachother. This ruleset only allows Pokémon haven't ranked in top 30 during Seasons 7 to 15 in Single Battles Battle type: Single Battle Pokémon Restrictions: No Venusaur, Charizard, Cloyster, Gengar, Kangaskhan, Gyarados, Snorlax, Zapdos, Dragonite, Azumarill, Scizor, Skarmory, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Blaziken, Breloom, Mawile, Salamence, Metagross, Garchomp, Lucario, Hippowdon, Gliscor, Mamoswine, Rotom, Heatran, Serperior, Excadrill, Ferrothorn, Hydreigon, Volcarona, Thundurus, Landorus, Greninja, Aegislash, Toxapex, Mimikyu, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Fini, Celesteela, Kartana, and Naganadel or Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna, Marshadow, Zeraora, and Ash-Greninja.
The other standard rules apply, including all set to Level 50 if above that, and you choose 1 Pokémon out of your 6, and you cannot have two Pokémon holding the same hold item. Battles have a 10 minute duration, with turns having a 60 second timer. Pokémon transferred through Pokémon Bank are usable in this ruleset
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Center Osaka DX
A brand new Pokémon Center has been announced. Following the announcement of Pokémon Center Shibuya two weeks ago, another pokémon Center has been announced for Japan. This Pokémon Center is Pokémon Center Osaka DX and follows in the footsteps of Pokémon Center Tokyo DX in that it contains a Pokémon Café. The Osaka Pokémon Center will include giant statues of Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. It is located in Shinsaibashi-suji within central Osaka and will open on September 20th
Be sure to check Wednesday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 22:02 BST Edit @ 16:39: Funko Figure | Edit @ 16:50: Gastrodon Event | Edit @ 22:02: Niantic Kids
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Hidden away on the official Japanese site following the Pokémon Direct last week, a new move has been discovered. This move is one used by Grookey and is shown to do decent damage. At present no further information is available for this move but we'll provide more as it comes.
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Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The annual distribution for the 2019 North American International Championships in Columbus, Ohio next week from June 21st through 23rd has been announced. All players and visitors in attendance will be able to download an East Sea Gastrodon, based on the Gastrodon used by 2018 World Champion Paul Ruiz. This Gastrodon comes at Level 50 with the Modest Nature, Storm Drain Ability and the moves Earth Power, Ice Beam, Recover, Protect. You don't need a badge to receive the Gastrodon
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Pokémon International Championships
Stream details have been announced for the Pokémon North America International Championships in Columbus, Ohio in next weeks, from June 21st through 23rd. The streams all run for all three games with commentators across the weekend. The VGC commentators are
Adam Dorricott, Scott Glaza, Duy Ha, Gabby Snyder & Aaron Zheng, TCG commentators are
Cora Georgiou, Jeremy Jallen, Josue Rojano, Kyle Sabelhaus, Kyle Sucevich & Kenny Wisdom
and Pokkén
Michael “H2” Graf, Evan “WonderChef” Hashimoto, Brendan “Burnside” Hansen
Friday 21 June from 09:15 EDT: Pokémon TCG and Pokémon video game match coverage on their respective Twitch channels
Saturday 22 June from 08:45 EDT: Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon TCG, and Pokémon VG match coverage on their respective Twitch channels
Sunday 23 June from 10:00 EDT: Final matches for Pokkén Tournament DX on its own channe, Pokémon TCG, and Pokémon VG on the main channel
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that accounts on Niantic Kids can now opt in to having social features including Friends, Gifts, Trades and Trainer Battles. This was previously unaccessible to Niantic Kids accounts but can now be available for these accounts and accessed through the Niantic Parent Portal
In The Movies Department
Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION
It has been confirmed that during Anime Expo, being held in Los Angeles, on July 4th, a special exclusive screening of the movie will be held. With this, there will be a Q&A and autograph session with Kunihiko Yuyama and Motonori Sakakibara, the movie's directors and Rica Matsumoto, the Japanese voice actor for Ash. This takes place in Hall B in the Los Angeles Convention Center
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Funko Pokémon
Following their reveal earlier this year, the latest in the Funko A Day With Pikachu line has been revealed. This figure is Sparking Up a Celebration and features an Pikachu with a two sparklers and some shaved ice & lemonade and will be released later this month exclusively on the official Pokémon Center Website
Be sure to check Wednesday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 12:47 BST Edit @ 12:47: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Torracat being accidentally sent back in time by Celebi, only to meet a young Kukui. 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 one hundred & thirty-third 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. This gourmet Pokémon is particular about the taste and freshness of its food. Restaurants where Raticate live have a good reputation. It has an incredibly greedy personality. Its nest is filled with so much food gathered by Rattata at its direction, it can’t possibly eat it all. It commands a nest of Rattata. Different nests don’t get along, whipping up severe fights over feeding grounds. It makes its Rattata underlings gather food for it, dining solely on the most nutritious and delicious fare. So, here it is, the one-hundred & thirty-third entry, Raticate
Be sure to check Wednesday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 20:28 BST Edit @ 20:28: Detective Pikachu Vinyl Soundtrack
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Slakoth will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO with a chance of Shiny Slakoth appearing. During this event, when you evolve Vigoroth into Slaking, it will know the move Body Slam, which is exclusive to this event. This can be done for a further hour after the event. This coincides with 25% Egg Distance and 3 hour Lure Modules. This runs at these times:
It runs from 3pm to 6pm in your local time
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Detective Pikachu Vinyl Soundtrack
It has been announced through retailers that the soundtrack to the recent live action movie, Detective Pikachu, will be released on Vinyl on July 26th 2019, presently listed on UK, Australian and Hong Kong retailers. This limited edition collection comes on a white vinyl which features a Pikachu image and comes with a movie poster, 4 page booklet and an exclusive postcard
Be sure to check Wednesday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 21:37 BST Edit @ 21:37: Community Day Box
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Pokémon GO
Ahead of tomorrow's Slakoth focused Community Day, a special Community Day Box is now available in the shop. For 480 Coins, you can receive 30 Ultra Balls, 2 Super Incubators, 2 Egg Incubators and 1 Lure Module. The Community Day runs at 3pm to 6pm in each local time zone
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Pokémon Duel - Z-Powered Update
On Tuesday June 12th, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following a maintenance cycle that ends at 10:00 UTC. This update is Version 7.0.11 and is is set to provide various fixes and new figures. In it, some figures are set to be updated Buzzwole
Increases damage of Superpower from 113 to 163
Increases damage of Ice Punch from 53 to 113 Mega Beedrill
Increases damage of Pin Mission from 40 to 70 Noivern
Increases damage of Boomburst from 110 to 150 Golisopod
Increases damage of Flying Blow from 100 to 130 Ninjask
Increases damage of Night Slash from 40 to 70 Pinsir
Increases damage of Vice Grip from 50 to 110 Heracross
Increases damage of Horn Attack from 60 to 120
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From June 7th through 9th, you can participate in the "Alter Ego Army" 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 Croagunk, 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
Be sure to check yesterday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 21:15 BST Edit @ 11:23: Squirrel Pokémon | Edit @ 13:02: Pokémon at E3 | Edit @ 16:05: Unified Minds | Edit @ 18;34: Episode Titles | Edit @ 18:45: Pokémon GO PokéStop Submissions | Edit @ 21:15: Adventure Sync Bonus
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
In the Pokémon Direct yesterday, among the seven new Pokémon officially revealed, another new Pokémon has been shown. In the crowd scenes in the gym, you can find a Squirrel like Pokémon repeated within the crowd. At present we have no further details of this Pokémon but we have added everything we know into our New Pokémon section so click the image to go to that section
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
It has been confirmed that Pokémon Sword & Shield are to have a playable demo at E3 for attendees. E3 runs from June 11th through 13th in Los Angeles. at present it's unclear what'll be included in the demo but we'll provide all details as they come
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that, in light of the Adventure Sync glitches going on, the special bonus for Adventure Week 2019 of getting 50,000 Stardust and 15 Rare Candy if you walk 50km in a week will be extended to include a second week, ending on June 17th
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the details for the Yokohama Safari Zone. As stated before, this takes place in Yokohama Japan during the Pikachu Outbreakchu event, specifically August 6th through 12th in threee different parks: Yamashita Park, Rinko Park and Red Brick Park. It contains many Pokémon including Unown and Chatot. Applications to get tickets, which are free, run from June 19th through June 28th with winners being notified that they can claim their tickets on June 29th. This is done through the app. Players can only attend for one day
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Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO has now opened PokéStop Submissions for Level 40 players within the country of Germany. 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
In The TCG Department
Pokémon - Unified Minds
The next English TCG Set, Unified Minds, has been officially announced. This set contains many Tag Team GX including Mega Sableye & Tyranitar, Rowlet & Alolan Exeggutor and more. It is due for release on August 2nd 2019. We have opened up a section for this set including all currently known acards. This set will be updated with more cards as they're revealed
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
A Japanese TV Guide has revealed the next episodes of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. This episode is due to air on July 7th and features the preliminary rounds of the Alola League. With 151 trainers entering, the battles are to work out the Top 16!
Episode 1072: Brawl! Battle Royal 151!!
This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 18:11 BST Edit @ 12:30: Pokémon Direct | Edit @ 18:11: Pokémon GO
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Pokémon Direct
Today is the Pokémon Sword & Shield Direct. This conference livestream is to show 15 minutes of new content regarding Pokémon Sword & Shield. It will start at 13:00 UTC / 14:00 BST / 22:00 JST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT. We'll be updating with all the contents of this Direct as they happen, and will follow up with all details in our Sword & Shield section so be sure to keep checking back. In addition to that, you can watch it in the embedded video below
Edit @ 14:03: Multiple new Pokémon have been revealed
Edit @ 14:06: Pokémon Corviknight, Wooloo, Gossifleur, Drednaw, Eldegoss. Corviknight can fly to around to previously visited areas
Edit: Dynamax is the GiantDynamaxed Pokémon gain more powerful moves. Dynamax works once per battle but only lasts 3 turns
Max Raid Battles are a multiplayer feature where players come together to face wild Dynamax Pokémon. Only one player can use a Dynamaxed Pokémon. At the end, players can battle. Pokémon in Dynamax Battles vary depending on location. Some Pokémon can only be found in Max Raid Battles
The Champion is Leon who appears multiple times through the story and his brother Hop is the rival. The professor is Magnolia, assisted by her granddaughter, Sonia
Edit @ 14:15: The Legendary Pokémon are wolves: Zacian and Zamazenta
Edit @ 14:23: We have begun updating our New Pokémon Page
Edit @ 14:26: The Rotom Phone is a phone inhabited by a Rotom which contains your Pokédex
Edit @ 14:33: We have added dozens of Pre-Release Screenshots
Edit @ 14:53: Created a page on Dynamax
Edit @ 15:09: Created a page on Rotom Phone
Edit @ 15:15: Created a page on Wild Area
Edit @ 15:27: Created a page on Max Raid Battles
Edit @ 15:34: Created a page on Max Moves
Edit @ 15:50: Updated the Galar Pokédex page
Edit @ 16:12 Created a page on New Abilities
Edit @ 16:17 Created a page on Gyms & Gym Leaders
Edit @ 16:26 Created a page on New Characters
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
The new event has started in Pokémon Rumble Rush. This event is focused on an island based around Dragonite and contains various new Pokémon, new Gears and more. 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 next day
Edit @ 07:06: Updated Location Listings with further details of Dragonite Sea
Edit @ 07:22: Started updating Pokémon Listings with all details
Edit @ 07:44: Updated the Gears listing
Edit @ 09:58: Updated the Challenges listing
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that during the Community Day on Saturday, if you evolve Vigoroth into Slaking during the three hour window, your Slaking will know the charge move, Body Slam. The Community Day runs at 3pm to 6pm in each local time zone
Be sure to check Wednesday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 22:00 BST
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Adventure Week 2019 event has begun. Until June 11th 20:00 UTC, this event features increased Rock-type spawns, 2km egg hatches and Raid Battles and Shiny Onix, Lileep and Anorith. It also includes 4* Buddy Candy, 10* Experience at newly spun PokéStops and trainers who have Adventure Sync activated and walk 50 km will earn 50,000 Stardust and 15 Rare Candies! We're currently compiling all elements of this event
Edit @ 22:00: As the event has been live for an hour, the Raid Bosses will have changed. As such, we're compiling them in our Event page and our Raid Battles page
Edit @ 22:28: At present there's a possible glitch where all Legendary Pokémon are showing obtaining of a new move at 25 Candy rather than 100 Candy. This isn't currently appearing on all games. We're currently unsure if this was intentional or if it's a glitch
Be sure to check Wednesday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 21:17 BST Edit @ 21:17: Pokémon GO Legendary Raid Hour
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the Legendary Raid Hour events in June. From 6pm to 7pm every Wednesday this month, there will be increased Level 5 Raids featuring Cresselia on June 5th & 12th and Kyogre on June 19th and 26th. This follows on from previous experiments testing the concept over the past few months.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - TCG Set Announced
Two new upcoming sets have been announced for Japan via Japanese retailers. The first set is Alter Genesis, what will be SM12 and features 95 cards including Solgaleo, Lunala, Dialga and Palkia. It's due for release on September 9th
The second set is "High Class Pack 2019", a set of over 173 cards with each pack containing a Pokémon-GX card, and 11 cards, an increase of the normal 5 cards per pack. It also contains special shiny Energy Cards It is to be released October 4th.
We'll bring further details as they come
Be sure to check Wednesday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 13:17 BST Edit @ 13:17: Pokémon of the Week
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 Kartana coming into Alola and causing mayhem by cutting everything. 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 one hundred & thirty-second 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. A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red. If this Pokémon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself. So, here it is, the one-hundred & thirty-second entry, Moltres
Be sure to check Wednesday's update for huge news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in Last Update: 08:16 BST
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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 June 16th, 23rd and 30th. The first episode feautres Ash & Torracat shocked after they return from the past and discover what everyone has been doing while they've been gone after seeing everyone bruised and tired. The second episode features Lillie introduce her friends to the Magearna that her father left her. The final episode features the group arriving for the Alola League, only for Team Skull & Team Rocket to be there as well
Episode 1069: Pikachu's Exciting Expedition!
Episode 1070: Gladion & Lillie! Chasing a Father's Phantom!!
Episode 1071: The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!!
