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Pokémon GO
Niantic have teased a new feature coming to Pokémon GO's Team GO Rocket battles. In teasing some corrupted files, it revealed three mysterious characters in corrupted photos. At present we have no further information but we'll provide some as it comes
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Masters
The next Story Event for Pokémon Masters is now live. This event is the "The Girl in Black and White" and features a short story featuring Hilda, as well as a new Sync Pair Scout banner that increases the chance of getting the newly added Sync Pair, Hilda & Tepig. This event runs for just over two weeks until October 17th 2019. We're currently collating all elements of this event in our event section so click the image to go to the page
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
It has been confirmed that the Pokémon Sword & Shield demo will be available to play at the Madrid Games Week event in Madrid from October 3rd 2019 to October 6th 2019. This demo will be the same demo that has been played across the world since June and features playthrough of Nessa's Gym.
In addition to this, there will be increased spawns of various Pokémon as well as 3 hour Lure Modules during the event in Pokémon GO
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Pokémon GO
As part of the continual promotion of various Pokémon as ambassadors to regions in Japan, a small tie-in event is being held. In the Miyagi prefecture, tying in with the recent addition of Lapras as its ambassador, from October 19th to November 4th 2019 there will be increased spawns of Lapras throughout the prefecture
In The Games Department
Pokémon Championships
The Pokémon Company have announced the dates for the Oceania Regional Championships for the 2019/20 season to earn a place to the 2020 World Championships for both TCG and VGC. VGC will start the season running Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon before shifting to Sword & Shield in January. More Regional Dates and Special Events may be added at a later point
Oceania
Dec. 7–8, 2019 - Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia - Standard
Dec. 21–22, 2019 - Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Standard
Mar. 14–15, 2020 - Perth Town Hall, 601 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia - Standard
May 16–17, 2020 - Quaycentre's Hall of Legends, Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia - Standard.
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon - New Series
During the episode of the anime that aired in Japan this morning, the new Pokémon anime series, titled simply as Pocket Monsters in Japan, was finally revealed. Following the leak of the poster on Friday, it is confirmed that Ash will return in a journey around the Pokémon world. In the announcement, it showed a trailer featuring Ash and a new trainer called Gou (ゴウ Goh/Go) and their partner Scorbunny. The first episode is set to air on November 17th in Japan in a one hour special. More details are expected with next week's anime episode
Edit @ 10:36: Go's goal is to get the Mythical Pokémon, Mew and to catch all Pokémon.
Edit @ 10:40: We have updated our sections to include a section dedicated to this saga
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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 the exhibition match in the Alola Pokémon League. 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 & forty-ninth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Kanto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. A tale is told of a town that angered Gyarados. Before the sun rose the next day, flames utterly consumed the town, leaving not a trace behind. There are people who swear that any place Gyarados appears is fated for destruction. It fires hyper beams in all directions, burning the surrounding area to ash. There are some regions where it’s called “the deity of destruction.” The energy from evolution stimulated its brain cells strongly, causing it to become very ferocious. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-ninth entry, Gyarados
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
The next Pokémon Rumble Rush update has been announced. This update will follow maintenance on October 2nd which runs from 06:00 - 10:00 UTC. This update adds multiple fixes and changes
Usable Pokémon - You can now use Pokémon you obtained in any island. Previously they were locked so they can only be used in the island they were caught in but now they can be used anywhere
Guide Feathers - Now, if you lack Guide Feathers, you'll be able to search for an area using Poké Diamond
Pokémon Slots - You can now purchase Pokémon Slots with Poké Diamonds
Super Bosses - Give rewards based on time and method used to beat Super Bosses
Really Refining Set - Given a new mechanic when you purchase that, for the duration of the effect, guarantees an Ore drop every time you clear the stage
Ore - Ore will no longer drop when the Refinery is full
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have released three new sets of outfits. These outfits are hoodies and backpacks based upon the Kanto Starters of Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Each of these outfits cost 200 Poké Coins each
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A new special Live Camera stream will begin on October 4th at 13:00 UTC / 22:00 JST. This will livestream for 24 hours of the Glimwood Tangle forest in Pokémon Sword & Shield, showing various Pokémon within. At present it's unclear what will be shown within this but we'll be covering all 24 hours and will post all information as it comes so be sure to check back
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Pokémon Masters
DeNA have confirmed that very soon, a special Story event featuring Hilda and her Tepig will be released. At present they haven't given further details but we'll provide more as and when they come,br />
Edit: The Story Event will go live on Monday at 06:00 UTC and run until October 17th 2019 at 06:00 UTC. It also includes the Hilda Spotlight Scout which will also run at these times
In The Anime Department
Pokémon - New Series - UNCONFIRMED
Ahead of the reveal coming on Sunday, an image got shared on Japanese image boards that potentially showcases the first look at the brand new anime series for Pokémon. As revealed before, this series is said to take place in all regions and the artwork shows this with prominent areas of each region and their Pokémon dotted around an image of Ash & Pikachu and a new character who has a Scorbunny. Do note that this is currently unconfirmed. We're currently investigating further and will provide full details as and when they come so be sure to check back on Sunday when there's official announcements
Pokémon
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced a few changes to Pokémon GO. Over the next few weeks, there will be some updates to the combat system to improve timing for damage dealt in Trainer Battles. In addition to that, the following moves will be updated for Trainer Battles
Bubble Beam - Will add an effect to reduce target's attack
Power-Up Punch - Decreased damage
Psychic - Increased damage and usable quicker for both Trainer Battles and Gyms
Snarl - Becomes better at Energy Generation
Fire Fang - Damage increased
In addition to this, new moves are being added:
Thunder Fang for Arcanine, Steelix, Mightyena, Hippowdon
Ice Fang for Suicune, Mightyena, Mawile, Hippowdon, Drapion
Finally, the following Pokémon get new moves:
Alolan Raichu - Thundershock
Alolan Sandslash - Ice Punch
Alolan Ninetales - Charm
Golduck - Bubble Beam, Synchronoise, Cross Chop
Alolan Marowak - Fire Spin, Flame Wheel
Mantine - Bubble Beam
Mawile - Fire Fang, Ice Fang, Power-Up Punch
Weavile - Snarl
Edit @ 21:51: We have updated our Pokémon Listings with these moves and changes
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Pokémon GO
Following the release in the US, Adventure Sync: Nearby is now live in Europe, Brazil, Colombia, India, Mexico, the Phillipines and various other locations for players. This mode gives you push notifications if a Pokémon that you haven't caught appears on the Nearby feature.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Moltres Raid Day
Last year, an Earthquake caused the Moltres Raid Day event to be postponed in Japan in an indefinitely postponement. It has finally been announced that, on October 19th 2019, from 11am to 2pm, players in Hokkaido, Japan will have a Raid Day featuring Moltres and Shiny Moltres.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the Ultra Final Online Competition competition. This is a Single Battle competition using special rules where every single Pokémon from Bulbasaur to Zeraora can be used with duplicate items and Pokémon being allowed. Registration runs from September 27th 2019 to October 3rd 2019. Battles will run from October 4th 2019 to October 6th 2019.
All entrants will get a Shiny Tapu Koko
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 Tag All Stars and will release in Japan next week on October 4th. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with translation help from Riyu & ToineLay.
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Pokémon GO
The new event has begun in Pokémon GO. This event is the World Tourism Event and has introduced all Regionals to 5km eggs, including Mime Jr. for Europe, in their respective regions and, until October 1st, has double experience for spun PokéStops and 25% off the cost of trading. It also introduces Shiny Zangoose, Seviper and Mime Jr.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that, during the make up Legendary Raid Hour for Mewtwo, set for 6pm to 7pm local time on October 8th 2019, players will receive up to two additional Raid Passes during the hour of the event meaning players can get up to 3 on that day. This is compensation for the Raid Hour not happening last week
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the World Tourism Day event. From September 26th at 20:00 UTC, The following Pokémon will be available in 5 km Eggs in their respective real-world regions: Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Tauros, Heracross, Corsola, Volbeat, Illumise, Torkoal, Zangoose, Seviper, Lunatone, Solrock, Tropius, Relicanth, Pachirisu, Mime Jr., Chatot, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour, Heatmor, and Durant.
From Thursday, September 26, 2019, 20:00 UTC to October 1st 2019, Mime Jr. will appear with Shiny Mime Jr. available. Zangoose & Seviper will now be shiny. Trading will cost 25% less Stardust, PokéStops will give twice the experience and unique Field Research Tasks will appear
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Masters
A new update has come to Pokémon Masters. It has hit Android and is rolling out on iOS soon. This update contains a few fixes including being able to exchange multiple items at once, checking stat changes on Sync Pairs when equipping them with Gear and adding Daily/Monthly categories with Items.
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In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Masters
The next Training Event for Pokémon Masters is now live. This event is the Water-type Training Event event and features multiple Training Courses all weak to Water-type Pokémon, and a new Sync Pair Scout banner that increases the chance of getting the newly added Sync Pair, Hilbert & Oshawott. This event runs for two weeks until October 7th 2019. 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 Raid Bosses have now changed and the Legendary Pokémon Giratina Altered Forme is now a Level 5 Raid Boss and will run until October 17th at 20:00 UTC. With this, Shiny Giratina is now available within the game.
Edit @ 22:06: The Raid Bosses have changed in conjunction with this. We're currently cataloguing them now
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Pokémon Company International have followed up from Niantic's posting about Mewtwo as the next EX Raid Boss from October 5th and have confirmed that Mewtwo will only be an EX Raid Boss until November 12th 2019. At present it's unclear what will replace Mewtwo after this timeframe.
Edit: The Pokémon Company International have now removed this note from their site
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The next Pokémon Masters event has been announced. This event is the Water-type Training event, an event designed to make it easier to train up Water-type Sync Pairs. At present full details of the event aren't known including the date but we'll provide full details as they come
Edit @ 10:00: It is also confirmed that it will have a Spotlight Scout focused on Hilbert at the same time, introducing him into the game
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 Guzzlord coming and attacking the Alola Pokémon League. 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.
We have also updated our Shiny Pokémon in the anime section
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Ash's biography with a Pokémon he obtained during this week's episode. Be warned as it contains major 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 Kukui's biography with a Pokémon he has been shown to have during this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks one hundred & forty-eighth 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. Known for its extreme intelligence, this Pokémon will look down on inexperienced Trainers, so it’s best suited to veteran Trainers. Deep in the jungle, high in the lofty canopy, this Pokémon abides. On rare occasions, it shows up at the beach to match wits with Slowking. It normally spends its time meditating in the treetops. It throws Poké Balls and gives other Pokémon orders as it pleases. Oranguru don’t get along with each other, so they’re always engaging in battles of wits to decide which one is superior. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-eighth entry, Oranguru
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Today was the first Japanese instance of the Pokémon Sword & Shield demo and featured the first Japanese introduction to the Pokémon Impidimp and revealed its name as Berobaa (ベロバー). Impidimp was first revealed in June 2019 at E3 when the demo came, but has yet to have a complete official reveal. We'll provide more details as and when they come
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO EX Raid Boss will run from October 5th 2019 with passes going out from September 25th and will be the return of Mewtwo to EX Raids, this time with the move Shadow Ball and the ability to be Shiny
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
TV Tokyo have finally given the episode title for the episode due to air next week, on September 29th 2019. This episode features the start of the Exhibition Match following the Alola Pokémon League
Episode 1084: Final Battle! Ash VS Kukui!!
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Today, The Pokémon Company have added a new website called the Dynamax Camera. This camera allows you to upload photos on the smartphone and it adds a Dynamax variant of it to the photo with up to 50 different results. With this, we have been able to catalogue a few further Pokémon into the Galar Pokédex and have updated our page accordingly
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Level 5 Raid. After Mewtwo leaves Raid Battles on Monday, the Legendary Pokémon Giratina Altered Forme will replace it until October 17th 2019 at 20:00 UTC. With this, Giratina Altered Forme's Shiny variant will be available.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Today is the start of the Safari Zone in Montreal, Canada and with this, many Pokémon have started to spawn at the event including Pokémon such as Unown QUEBC and Tropius. With this, some of the Pokémon that can be found in the park will be available in increased amounts around Canada. We're currently cataloguing every element of the event as we can so be sure to check our section.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
To tie in with the Montreal Safari Zone, Yanma is now spawning in increased amounts worldwide. This is expected to last throughout the weekend and with this, shiny Yanma is now available worldwide
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
It has been confirmed that the Pokémon Sword & Shield demo will be available to play at the EGX 2019 event in London, UK from October 18th 2019 to October 20th 2019. This demo will be the same demo that has been played across the world since June and features playthrough of Nessa's Gym.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Following problems with the Mewtwo Raid Hour earlier this week which resulted in a postponement, it has been announced that the make-up Raid Hour will be held on Tuesday October 8th 2019 at 6pm local time. This will also provide Mewtwo with the Psystrike move that is presently exclusive to the current event
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From September 20th through 22nd, you can participate in the "Dark Nova" 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 Shadow Mewtwo, 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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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
It has been confirmed that the Pokémon Sword & Shield demo will be available to play at the Pokémon Center London Pop-Up Store in London, UK from October 18th 2019 to November 15th 2019. This demo will be the same demo that has been played across the world since June and features playthrough of Nessa's Gym. This will be in a special area of the Pokémon Center with limited access.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Following yesterday's reveal of the Trapinch Community Day in Pokémon GO on October 12th 2019, it has been confirmed by The Pokémon Company that, during the event, you will be able to find 2km eggs featuring Trapinch. This continues on from the last two Community Days which featured increased egg spawns of the Pokémon during the event. Normally, Trapinch can be found in 5km eggs.
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Masters
A small update has come to Pokémon Masters which fixes an element that incorrectly listed the wrong items to upgrade the gear. This has now been fixed and due to this, for a limited time, until October 19th at 09:00 UTC, you'll be able to exchange both 1☆ and 2☆ Upgrade Scissors and Upgrade Needles to their Star equivalent Upgrade Threads
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon - LINE Stickers
For those of you who have the social media app, LINE on your iOS, Android or Windows Mobile devices, The Pokémon Company have put out some new stickers for Japan. These stickers are based on Pokémon's actions over 24/7 and is drawn by nagano, the creator of Joke Bear. They cost 240¥/Ł1.49/$1.99
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
The latest news for Pokémon Sword & Shield has been released. We're currently compiling all details so keep checking back
The "glitch" Pokémon revealed on Friday is in fact Sirfetch'd and is exclusive to Pokémon Sword. Farfetch'd that inhabit Galar evolve into Sirfetch'd when they participate in a certain amount of battles
Edit @ 14:06: The New Pokémon Page has been updated with details of this Pokémon
Edit @ 14:11: The Galar Pokédex Page has been updated with more Pokémon
Edit @ 14:11: The Pre-Release Screenshot Page has been updated with new direct feed screenshots
Edit @ 14:17: The New Attacks Page has been updated with details on Sirfetch'd attack: Meteor Assault
Edit @ 14:28: The Version Exclusive Page has been updated with details on Pokémon exclusivity
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on October 12th will focus on Trapinch. This event will 3* Capture Experience and has 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also give out an as of yet unannounced special move to Flygon. We'll bring more details as they come.
The Community Day runs at 11am to 2pm in each local time zone
In The Games Department
Pokémon Rumble Rush
The new event has started in Pokémon Rumble Rush.
This event is focused on an island based around Castform and the Legendary Birds and contains various new Pokémon, new Gears and more. It runs for two weeks, until October 2nd. 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 Castform Sea
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Due to problems with Raid Hour in New Zealand and Australia, Niantic have postponed the Mewtwo Legendary Raid Hour until a later date. At present we don't have further details on this but will add them as they come
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
It has been confirmed that some news about Pokémon Sword & Shield will come tomorrow, September 18th at 22:00 JST / 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT. This will focus on the reveal of the mystery Pokémon that was "glitched" on Friday. At present we don't know the format of the news but will post it as soon as it comes so be sure to keep checking back
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Masters
The next Training Event for Pokémon Masters is now live. This event is the Grass-type Training Event event and features multiple Training Courses all weak to grass-type Pokémon, and a new Sync Pair Scout banner that increases the chance of getting the newly added Sync Pair, Lyra & Chikorita. This event runs for two weeks until September 30th 2019. We're currently collating all elements of this event in our event section so click the image to go to the page
With this, they also added a new EX Challenge against Barry
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Details for the next Battle Competition have been announced. This is the Ultra Final Online Competition competition. This is a Single Battle competition using special rules where every single Pokémon from Bulbasaur to Zeraora can be used with duplicate items and Pokémon being allowed. Registration runs from September 27th 2019 to October 3rd 2019. Battles will run from October 4th 2019 to October 6th 2019.
All entrants will get a Shiny Tapu Koko
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the first details of Unova in Pokémon GO. From 20:00 UTC today Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Patrat, Lillipup, Purrloin, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour, Pidove, Blitzle, Foongus, Golett, Heatmor, Durant & Deino originally discovered in the Unova region will be appearing in the wild. With this, the following Pokémon will be in Eggs:
2 km Eggs: Patrat, Lillipup, Purrloin, Pidove
5 km Eggs: Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Blitzle, Drilbur, Foongus
10 km Eggs: Ferroseed, Klink, Litwick, Golett, Deino
In addition to this, Lillipup and Patrat will be in Raids alongside Klink who is exclusive to raids and eggs.
The following Regional Exclusives will also be available:
Asia-Pacific: Pansage, the Grass Monkey Pokémon
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: Pansear, the High Temp Pokémon
The Americas and Greenland: Panpour, the Spray Pokémon
Western hemisphere: Heatmor, the Anteater Pokémon
Eastern hemisphere: Durant, the Iron Ant Pokémon
Finally, Unova Stones will be available through Research Breakthroughs. As reported on Saturday, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour, Munna, Minccino, Eelektrik and Lampent require Unova Stones to evolve
Edit @ 21:00: They are now live in the game
Edit @ 22:03: New Raid Bosses have appeared to tie in with this event. We're updating our Raid Bosses section with these bosses
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Pokémon GO
The Final part of the Ultra Bonus 2019 event has begun. From now until 20:00 UTC on September 23rd, Mewtwo will now be available in Raid Battles with the capability of knowing the new move, Psystrike, in addition to the chance of being shiny We're updating our event page with all details so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 22:53: For the rest of this event, you will now have a chance of receiving 2 7km Eggs when you open up a gift
In The Movies Department
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
The international home release rollout of Pokémon Detective Pikachu has continued. In the UK and most of Europe it is now out now on DVD, Blu-Ray, 3D Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD, with the UK getting two steelbooks. The SKUs are as follows
DVD
Blu-Ray
3D Blu-Ray
4K Ultra HD
4K Ultra HD & Blu-Ray Steelbook Warner Bros UK Shop Exclusive 3D Blu-Ray Steelbook
Blu-Ray and Detective Pikachu Plus Bundle (Europe Only)
Check our section for full details on the movie including images of the SKUs and our unique Cinematic Pokédex
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon - POP! Vinyl
Funko has announced the next of its line of POP! Vinyl figures. The next Pokémon related figure is a different Pikachu and is due for release in North America soon. At present no further details have been announced
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Turtwig will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO with a chance of Shiny Turtwig appearing. During this event, when you evolve Grotle into Torterra, it will know the move Frenzy Plant, which is exclusive to this event. This can be done for a further 2 hours after the event. This coincides with 3* Capture Stardust and 3 hour Lure Modules. This runs at these times:
It runs from 11am to 2pm in your local time
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The next Pokémon Masters event has been announced. This event is the Grass-type Training event, an event designed to make it easier to train up Grass-type Sync Pairs. At present full details of the event aren't known including the date but we'll provide full details as they come
Edit @ 09:30: It is also confirmed that it will have a Spotlight Scout focused on Lyra at the same time, introducing her into the game
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Ash's biography with his final placement within the Alola Pokémon League. Be warned as it contains major spoilers.
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 conclusion of the Alola Pokémon League. 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 & forty-seventh entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. When it comes to strong hypnosis, there's an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds. It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-seventh entry, Malamar
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
It has been confirmed that the Pokémon Sword & Shield demo, recently at E3 and the Pokémon World Championships, will be playable at FirstLook Festival in Utrecht, The Netherlands from October 5th through 6th. This demo will be of Nessa's Gym and feature the new Pokémon Yamper and Impidimp.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Unova Updates
On Monday, the first Pokémon from Unova are due to hit Pokémon GO and today, the game has updated with data and stats for each of the Pokémon and their forms detailing all moves and evolution data for each of the Pokémon including those which use the Unova Stone. As such, we have updated our database with the full details of the Pokémon. Do note that they are all subject to change until they are in the game
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Shiny Solgaleo & Lunala
It's also confirmed that you will receive codes to obtain Shiny Solgaleo or Shiny Lunala in The Netherlands at FirstLook Festival on October 5th/6th. You'll get Lunala in Sun & Ultra Sun and Solgaleo in Moon & Ultra Moon. Lunala is Lv. 60 and know the moves Moongeist Beam, Psyshock, Moonblast, and Moonlight. and Solgaleo is Lv. 60 and know the moves Sunsteel Strike, Zen Headbutt, Noble Roar, and Morning Sun. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Ahead of tomorrow's Pokémon GO Community Day, which runs from 11am to 2pm local time, a new Community Day Box is now available in the shop for 480 coins. It contains 30 Ultra Balls, 2 Super Incubators, 2 Premium Raid Passes and 1 Star Piece
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
The latest news for Pokémon Sword & Shield has been released. We're currently compiling all details so keep checking back
A new Pokémon has been revealed. This has been done with a glitching page on the official site. The Pokémon is listed as Fighting-type with the ability Steadfast and states that only Pokémon that have survived many battles become it. When something happens to it, it will retire from combat. The Japanese site also gave a partial name (ナ イ ト nite). We're currently compiling all details.
Edit @ 06:25: We have updated our New Pokémon Page with details of this Pokémon
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Masters
A small update has come to Pokémon Masters which fixess an element that focuses on Dire hit. Now, Sync Pairs obtained only via Scouting that have Dire Hit or Dire Hit All now boost Critical Hit rate by 2 while the ones obtained in the game's story boost it by 1. This was the original intention and as an apology for the bug, they have given 6,000 Gems. We have updated our Sync Pair Listings to include all the Dire Hit changes
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 Tag All Stars and will release in Japan on October 4th 2019. 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 Pokémon Department
Pokémon GO
For those players in Turkey, PokéStop Submissions are now available for all Level 40 players. This follows on from a gradual rollout across many countries including Denmark and all countries in South America
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that during the Community Day on Sunday, if you evolve Grotle into Torterra during the four hour window, your Pokémon will know the charge move, Frenzy Plant. The Community Day runs at 11am to 2pm in each local time zone, with an extra two hours afterwards for evolution
Edit @ 22:01: Turtwig will be available more in 2k eggs and during raids during this weekend's Pokémon GO Community Day
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 Surprises to Fall For and features an Pikachu in a load of brown leaves with a Pumpkaboo and will be released later this month exclusively on the official Pokémon Center Website
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In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Masters
The first Training Event for Pokémon Masters is now live. This event is the Rock-type Training Event event and features multiple Training Courses all weak to Rock-type Pokémon, and a new Sync Pair Scout banner that increases the chance of getting Olivia. This event runs for two weeks until September 23rd 2019. 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 second part of the Ultra Bonus 2019 event has begun. From now until 20:00 UTC on September 23rd, Mr. Mime, Tauros, Farfetch'd and Kangaskhan will appear in 7km eggs are now available and all four forms of Deoxys will start to appear in Raids until 20:00 UTC on September 16th. In addition to this, there is half distance required to hatch eggs for the duration of the event. We're updating our event page with all details so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 21:10: With this event, it seems Alolan Sandshrew, Alolan Vulpix, Mawile and Absol can now spawn in the wild. It's currently unclear if this will just be for this event or if this is a standard
Edit @ 21:21: New Raid Bosses have appeared to tie in with this event. We're updating our Raid Bosses section with these bosses
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The next Pokémon Masters Scout event has been announced. Likely in conjunction with the Rock-type Training event announced yesterday, it has been officially announced that there will be an Oliva Scouting Event that will run similar to the Blue Scout Event currently running where Olivia will have increased chances of appearing through scouting. At present no dates have been revealed but we'll provide full details as they come
Edit @ 19;05: it is confirmed that the Rock-type Training event will run from 06:00 UTC tomorrow, September 10th until 05:59 UTC on September 24th
In The Merchandise Department
Pokémon Halloween
The Pokémon Company International have announced the next line of merchandise available in the US Pokémon Center online store. This line contains various halloween related merchandise including Pikachu in a Mimikyu costume, a wizard Celebi and a Lucario among various other pieces of merchandise. The following is available now:
Pokémon Pumpkin Parade Poké Plush—featuring Pikachu, Celebi, and Lucario
Pokémon Pumpkin Parade Plush Key Chains—featuring Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Zorua
Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Halloween Playmat and Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Pumpkin Parade Playmat—for all Pokémon Trading Card Game fans
Gengar Big Face Crew Neck T-Shirt—available in adult sizes S through 3XL
Pikachu & Gengar Pokémon Halloween Pins—a pin 2-pack
Pokémon Halloween Fleece Throw
Pokémon Halloween Door Décor—with a 4-pack of decorations
And the following will be coming soon
Pokémon Halloween Pumpkin Pikachu Ceramic Tea Light Holders
Pokémon Halloween Gengar 16 oz. Sculpted Mug
Pokémon Halloween Gengar Ceramic Treat Bowl
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The next Pokémon Masters event has been announced. This event is the Rock-type Training event, an event designed to make it easier to train up Rock-type Sync Pairs. At present full details of the event aren't known including the date but we'll provide full details as they come
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 the start of the Alola Pokémon League Grand Final of Ash VS Gladion. 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 & forty-sixth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Unova Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. With their sucker mouths, they suck in prey. Then they use their fangs to shock the prey with electricity. They crawl out of the ocean using their arms. They will attack prey on shore and immediately drag it into the ocean. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-sixth entry, Eelektross
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield - More Alcremie Forms
Over the last day and a half, multiple Alcremie forms were revealed for the games with 16 on the official website and various others through other language social media accounts. With this, even more Alcremie variants have been uncovered with there now being 26. The official newsletter also states that these forms are called "Flavors" with the two main Flavors shown in the Nintendo Direct being Vanilla Flavor and Matcha Flavor. With this, we've updated the new Pokémon page and Alcremie's Pokédex page with both new Alcremie forms and will continue to add more as they come so be sure to check back
Edit @ 13:21: Added two more found on official sites bringing it up to 28
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Shiny Necrozma
The Shiny Necrozma event is now available for players in Japan. This event is open only to people who have joined the Pokémon Sword & Shield Secret Member's Club, accessed only by pre-ordering Pokémon Sword & Shield and is obtained by a Serial Code emailed to you after clicking redeem on the site. It is presently the only way to obtain Shiny Necrozma. This Shiny Necrozma comes with the moves Light Screen, Substitute and Moonlight. The code has to be obtained by November 14th but can be redeemed until February 3rd 2020
Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that, from 20:00 UTC tomorrow, September 7th, through to 20:00 UTC on September 8th, you'll get an extra free Raid Pass bringing the total you can get in a day up to 2. This is compensation due to a problem that was stopping people getting certain Pokémon in raids
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From September 6th to September 8th, you can participate in the "Fairy Tempest" 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 Gardevoir, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From September 20th through 22nd, you can participate in the "Dark Nova" 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 Shadow Mewtwo, 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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Nintendo Direct
Last night, some new Pokémon Sword & Shield news was released and we have been updating the pages with all the content. The content so far is as follows and be sure to click the link to go to the section:
Two new Pokémon have been revealed: Cramorant the Flying/Water bird and Polteageist, the Ghost-type Pokémon
Alcremie has got multiple variants changing the decoration and colour
Over 20 more Pokémon have been spotted in the Galar Pokédex
Two new modes were announced: Pokémon Camp & League Cards
We also have over 3 dozen new screenshots in our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
Edit @ 11:52: Another new trailer has been released, this time for the Nintendo Switch Lite. However, it contains some small pieces of new footage including a glimpse at Impidimp in Pokémon Camp
Edit @ 12:35: As per request, we've updated the new Pokémon page with a small table showing all the revealed Alcremie forms so far
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced more Pokémon can now be Shadow Pokémon: Venonat, Venomoth, Oddish, Gloom, Psyduck, Growlithe, Abra, Hitmonchan, Larvitar, Turtwig.
We have updated our Shadow Pokémon and Team GO Rocket pages with these new details
In The Games Department
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Today is the release of the next wave of DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, adding the new character Banjo & Kazooie from Banjo-Kazooie as well as a new stage. With this, I have updated our secition to include all details on Banjo & Kazooie as well as the new stage Spiral Mountain which also includes a list of all Poké Ball Pokémon and Assist Trophies that are incapable of spawning in the stage
In addition to this, a new piece of clothing for the Mii Brawler featuring Team Rocket is also available to players
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
A Japanese TV Guide has revealed the next episodes of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. These episodes are due to air on September 15th, 22nd, 29th and October 6th respectively. These episodes feature the conclusion of the the Alola Pokémon League with the third title being untitled presumably because of spoiling the winner. The first episode features the conclusion of Ash's match against Gladion. The second episode features Guzzlord appear during the award ceremony and starts destroying the venue.
Episode 1082: He's Born! The Alolan League Winner!
Episode 1083: Guzzlord Attacks! Operation Z-Move!!
Episode 1084: TBA
Episode 1085: Burn with Passion! Get Filled with Intensity! A Full Battle!!!
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In The Games Department
Nintendo Direct
Today is the day of the latest Nintendo Direct. This Direct is to show 40 minutes of games and has now been confirmed to contain Pokémon Sword & Shield information. It starts at 23:00 BST / 00:00 CEST / 18:00 EDT / 15:00 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
A new feature has been announced called Pokémon Camp where you can play with many Pokémon. This also allows for you to connect to other players. In addition to that, you can cook various curry
A new Pokémon called Polteageist and another called Cramorant have been revealed
Cramorant has an ability called Gulp Missile when it uses Surf or Dive and then gets damaged.
Polteageist is a Ghost-type with Weak Armor
Alcremie has over 18 different variations of its colour and decoration. You can see these in our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
League Cards are a new element of the game that can be shared between players and are used as your avatar in the start of battle. It can also be used for various characters in the game
Edit @ 23:42: Updated the New Pokémon Page
Edit @ 23:49: Updated the Pre-Release Screenshot Page
Edit @ 00:00: Updated the Galar Pokédex Page with more Pokémon found in the game
Edit @ 00:14: Updated the New Abilities Page
Edit @ 00:25: Updated the Y-Comm Page
Edit @ 00:35: Created a page on the Pokémon Camp
Edit @ 00:57: Created a page on the League Cards
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In The Games Department
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
During the Direct, it was revealed that there will be a release of Mii Outfits of Team Rocket for the Mii Fighters later today in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This is paid DLC.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Rumble Rush
The new event has started in Pokémon Rumble Rush. This coincides with an update to Version 1.3.0 which adds a new paid stage you can do each day as well as updates the Plenty of Pokémon effect from the store to guarantee the capture of the Boss Pokémon in every stage. At the moment the update is only live on iOS and they're awaiting it being pushed to the Google Play Store so the game is under maintenance for Android until then
This event is focused on an island based around Celebi and contains various new Pokémon, new Gears and more. It runs for two weeks, until September 18th. 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 Celebi Sea
Edit @ 16:03: Updated the Gears page
In The TCG Department
Pokémon TCG - Sword & Shield
With today's news, The Pokémon Company put out a note revealing the first Pokémon Sword & Shield Trading Cards through the Galar Collection. These include promo cards featuring Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble, as well as a pin and a jumbo Pokémon V card. It'll be released on November 15th however, with this, the first Sword & Shield cards were revealed and so we have created a section for it, as well as the Sword & Shield Promos
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
It has been confirmed that some news about Pokémon Sword & Shield will come later tomorrow at 22:00 UTC / 23:00 BST / 18:00 EDT / 15:00 PDT / September 4th 00:00 CEST / 07:00 JST. It's unclear what will be revealed for Pokémon Sword & Shield but we will post it as soon as it comes so be sure to keep checking back
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Masters
The first Story Event for Pokémon Masters is now live. This event is the Reach for the Top event and features a story focusing on the Sync Pair of Blue & Pidgeot as well as various missions, item exchanges and a new Sync Pair Scout banner that adds Blue to the available Sync Pairs. This event runs for four weeks until September 29th 2019. We're currently collating all elements of this event in our event section so click the image to go to the page
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that a Legendary Raid Hour will run at 6pm local time every Wednesday this month with each respective Legendary Pokémon from the Ultra Bonus event and an unannounced Legendary Pokémon for after
September 4, 2019: Raikou, Entei, and Suicune
September 11, 2019: Deoxys
September 18, 2019: Mewtwo
September 25, 2019: To Be Announced
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In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon GO
The first part of the Ultra Bonus 2019 event has begun. From now until 20:00 UTC on September 9th, Unown U, L, T, R & A will be appearing in 10km eggs, increased spawns of Johto Pokémon, Shiny Sentret & Gligar are now available and Raikou, Entei & Suicune will start to appear in Raids. In addition to this, there is half distance required to hatch eggs for the duration of the event. We're updating our event page with all details so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 22:03: New Raid Bosses have appeared to tie in with this event. We're updating our Raid Bosses section with these bosses
In The Movies Department
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
The international home release rollout of Pokémon Detective Pikachu has begun. In the UK, it is now available for purchase on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime, Sky Store and Rakuten and more. It's also available on digital platforms across Europe. It'll be available on DVD & Blu-Ray on September 16th. Check our section for full details on the movie including our unique Cinematic Pokédex
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon - New Series
As announced last week and leaked earlier this week, the world exclusive announcement alongside the anime is the announcement of the announcement of the next series of the anime, due to be revealed on September 29th, four weeks today. This announcement came with a small teaser clip which shows a clip featuring artwork of each region's starters, from Kanto Bulbasaur, Charmander & Squirtle up to Galar Region with Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble. The press materials also state title of the new anime series is to just be "Pocket Monsters", the same as when the anime started in 1997 We'll provide full details as and when they come
Edit @ 11:03: The anime is to be set not just in Galar, but in all regions featured so far and feature Pokémon from each of the regions
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Pokémon GO
The Field Research has started to shift in Pokémon GO and with that, there will be new Research Breakthroughs of Flower Crown Eevee. With this, there will be new research that we are starting to catalogue in our Field Research section. We'll be adding more and more research over the coming hours and day or two so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 21:02: Spinda #3 is now back as a reward and can be shiny
Edit @ 22:31: There are multiple reports of shiny Electrike starting to appear in Pokémon GO. We are currently investigating
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 conclusion of Ash's Semi-Final match in the Alola Pokémon League against Guzma. 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 Ash's biography with a Pokémon he obtains in 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 & forty-fifth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. They gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive. It's the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear. Although its cries sound like screams, a composer created a beautiful ballad that was influenced by the sounds. The longer and more luxurious the curled hair on its head, the greater the number of Poliwag and Poliwhirl that will obey it. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-fifth entry, Politoed
