Friday: Pokémon Sword & Shield - Dada Zarude Reveal + Online Competition + Pokémon Café Mix Event + Pokémon Journeys - Episode Details & Character Biography + Pokémon Secrets of the Jungle + Pokémon TCG - Vivid Voltage

13-11-2020 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii

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Last Update: 21:00 GMT
Edit @ 01:04: Zarude Trailer | Edit @ 06:11: Pokémon Café Mix | Edit @ 07:51: Zarude Distribution | Edit @ 10;:20: Character Biography | Edit @ 10:40: Episode Details | Edit @ 14:17: Secrets of the Jungle

Pokémon Masters EX

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sword & Shield - Dada Zarude

We have received even more information regarding Dada Zarude including a special trailer. This information reveals more of the distribution. It is Level 70 with the moves Jungle Healing, Hammer Arm, Power Whip and Energy Ball and comes with a Choice Scarf attached
Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event

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Pokémon Sword & Shield

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sword & Shield

The distribution for Zarude has begun in various parts of Europe. From today until December 13th, you'll be able to get the Mythical Pokémon via Serial Code from various retail stores, with online methods being available if stores are not open in the country. Codes can be redeemed until March 31st 2021. We're currently working out all location so be sure to keep checking back

US, Canada, Australia, & Latin America - Through the Pokémon Trainers Club Newsletter. Sign up by November 20th to receive it in December
UK - GAME Stores (where open), GAME Online store soon
Germany - Gamestop - In-Store now, Online from December 1st
Austria, Switzerland - Gamestop - In-Store now
Italy - Gamestop Online Store
Spain - GAME retail, Online Store will add it soon
Belgium, Netherlands - GameMania - Sign up on their website, codes sent out every Friday
France - Micromania - Sign up on their website to get a code
Portugal - FNAC Stores
Sweden - Through Spelochsant or Webhallen's online portal
Ireland - Gamestop Website

Pokémon Sword & Shield

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sword & Shield

The next online competition has begun battles. This competition, Tundra Tourney, is a Single Battle competition that runs a ruleset that allows you to only use Pokémon that are in The Crown Tundra's Pokédex. All players who enter get 50 BP
Battles will run from November 13th 00:00 UTC to November 15th 23:59 UTC.

Pokémon Sword & Shield

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have continued the rollout of Pokémon HOME connectivity and now, players Level 24 and over are now able to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME. Full details on transfer can be found in our Pokémon GO section
Alongside this, as a test until 18:00 UTC on November 16th, trade distance has been increased in Pokémon GO to around 12km
Edit @ 21:00: Ditto has also been unbanned from the Transfer. It's currently unclear why it had been removed, but it has now returned with no restrictions

Pokémon Café Mix

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café Mix

The next event has been announced for Pokémon Café Mix. From November 18th until December 2nd, Galarian Slowpoke will start to appear in the Café as a Special Customer for a Team Event. Once you encounter it, you'll be able to work together as a team to make it happy and recruit it as staff

Secrets of the Jungle

In The Anime Department

Pokémon - Secrets of the Jungle

The next movie has been announced for the west. This movie, known as Coco in Japanese, will be called Secrets of the Jungle and is due for release in the west next year

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Sword & Shield IV: The Ultimate Sword & Shield

In The Anime Department

Pokémon (2019)

The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Goh try to stop Eternatus from its rampage. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.

Character Biography - Ash

In The Anime Department

Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography

With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Ash's biography with new Pokémon he obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.

Character Biography - Goh

In The Anime Department

Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography

With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Goh's biography with new Pokémon he obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.

Pokémon TCG - Sword & Shield Rebel Clash

In The TCG Department

Pokémon Sword & Shield- TCG Set Release

Today marks the release of the fourth Pokémon Sword & Shield TCG set. This set contains 203 cards of various Pokémon including various Pokémon-V & Pokémon VMAX like Zarude & Orbeetle as well as new Amazing Rare cards. It is made up of the Legendary Beat & Astonishing Volt Tackle sets from Japan. Our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set

Until Next Time, See Ya