31-08-2021 21:00 BST / 16:00 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
The Season of Mischief is starting to roll out in Asia Pacific regions, starting at 10:00 local time and, along with the new spawns, the first part of the Special Research Misunderstood Mischief is going live as well as new Raid Bosses, Egg Pools and more. As such, we're cataloguing all the changes in this season and the Special Research in our Season of Mischief section so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 21:09: There have also been announcements for special bonuses that will run:
For players in the US and New Zealand, players will now get 3* Bonus XP for spinning PokéStops for the first time and 1 Hour Lure Duration. The following bonuses will also continue: Increased incense effectiveness, boosted damage for remote raids, guaranteeed gifts and Buddy Pokémon bringing gifts. However. players in these regions will no longer get up to 2 free raid passes a day or the 10* Bonus experience for spinning Pokéstops for the first time
For players outside these regions, they'll now have increased Incense effectiveness while walking, alongside the 1 hour Lure Duration and 3* Bonus experience for spinning PokéStops for the first time. following bonuses will also continue: Increased incense effectiveness, boosted damage for remote raids, guaranteeed gifts and Buddy Pokémon bringing gifts
30-08-2021 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Masters EX - 2nd Anniversary Event
As part of the Hearts United event for Pokémon Masters EX's 2nd anniversary, a new Master Fair Scout is now available. This scout allows you to get the Sync Pair of N& Reshiram and also adds some new stages to the Hearts United event based around N. It runs until September 30th.
We're currently compiling all details in our Hearts United event section
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Pokémon Masters EX -
A new event has been announced for Pokémon Masters EX. This event is another Extreme Battle Event: Unity Gala Challenge and features several tough battles to face, based around the Sync Pairs in the anniversary event
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Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO Battle League has now shifted to GO Battle League Season 9, which will run for the entirety of this game's season untl the end of November. It features new rewards featuring Leon and has shifted now to being Great League & Great League Remix rulesets
29-08-2021 13:03 BST / 08:03 EDT by Serebii
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the ninety-third entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with an Alola Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Mestorn, Aminith & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. This Ultra Beast came from the Ultra Wormhole. It seems not to attack enemies on its own, but its sharp body is a dangerous weapon in itself. One of the Ultra Beast life-forms, it was observed cutting down a gigantic steel tower with one stroke of its blade. This Ultra Beast's body, which is as thin as paper, is like a sharpened sword. Although it's alien to this world and a danger here, it's apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives. So, here it is, the ninety-third entry, Kartana
28-08-2021 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Masters EX - 2nd Anniversary Event
The Hearts United event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX to celebrate the 2nd anniversary. This event is a long running Solo Event that features the story of the Unity Gala and will be adding stages every two days until September 1st.
A new Master Fair Scout is now available to get the Sync Pair of Lillie & Lunala. It runs until September 19th.
We're currently compiling all details in our Hearts United event section
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Pokémon Masters - Misty Event
The Special Sync Pair Event Misty and Psyduck event has also begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a special event created to give all players the new Sync Pair of Misty & Psyduck. It runs until October 16th.
We're currently compiling all details in our Special Sync Pair Event Misty and Psyduck event section
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Pokémon Masters
Multiple other changes are now available in Pokémon Masters EX
From now until September 12th, there are Daily Present Battles which give a myriad of rewards that can help in Levelling up your Sync Pairs
The Level cap has been increased to Level 140 and new Training Stages have been added to give more items to level your Pokémon up
27-08-2021 06:00 BST / 01:00 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Gigantamax Duraludon Dynamax Crystal event has begun. Starting today, you'll be able to get the Serial Code to get a Dynamax Crystal ☆Sgr711 which gets you a Max Raid Battle against Gigantamax Duraludon. This is to tie in with the release of the Evolving Skies TCG set. This event runs until September 27th. It is given in the following locations:
GAME - UK
Micromania - France
GameMania (Online) - Belgium/The Netherlands
Gamestop (Online) - Gemany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland
We'll add more locations as they come so be sure to keep checking back
We have full details of the event in our Dynamax Crystals event page
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO season, the Season of Mischief, starting September 1st through December 1st
This season is focused around the Mythical Pokémon, Hoopa, and will feature a season long Special Research "Misunderstood Mischief", which will get new parts unlocked throughout the season. Yo'll get Hoopa Confined by completing a set of tasks on September 5th, but you'll be unable to transfer Hoopa Confined to HOME for the time being. The tasks are as follows
September 1st: Welcome to the Season of Mischief
September 5th: Hoopa's Arrival
Then, another will come on September 8th and September 21st, then two more in October and 2 more in November
On September 5th 2021, a special event will be held from 11am to 5pm that will rotate Pokémon spawns between Psychic-type Pokémon and Ghost or Dark-type Pokémon. In Psychic hours it will run Exeggcute, Jynx, Natu, Girafarig, Spoink, Beldum and Munna while the Ghost or Dark hours feature Alolan Rattata, Poochyena, Sableye, Carvanha, Duskull, Drifloon, Purrloin. There will be 2* Transfer Candy, a free bundle with Incense, Field Research tasks to earn Rare Candy and Poké Balls and a Collection Challenge to give Hoopa Candy and the Poké Ball Lift avatar pose
During this season, Pokémon will change. In cities, Shuppet, Trubbish, Gothia will appear more. In forest areas, Teddiursa, Shelmet, Karrablast will appear more. In the mountains, Geodude, Rhyhorn, Slugma will appear more and near water, Krabby, Horsea, Mantine will appear more
In the northern hemisphere, Jigglypuff, Slowpoke, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Bidoof, Autumn Form Deerling and more will appear in the wild
In the southern hemisphere, Clefairy, Roselia, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Tympole, Spring Form Deerling and more will appear in the wild
Different Pokémon will also be appearing in eggs
Nidoran Female, Nidoran Male, Barboach, Drifloon and more will be hatching from 2km Eggs
Seel, Pineco, Sableye, Chingling and more will be hatching from 5km Eggs
Audino, Mienfoo and more will be hatching from 10km Eggs
Shieldon, Cranidos, Female Frillish and more will be hatching from 5km Adventure Sync Eggs
Riolu, Deino, Noibat and more will be hatching from 10km Adventure Sync Eggs
In September, Mega Slowbro will receive a CP Boost, in October Mega Gengar will receive a CP boost and in November Mega Houndoom will receive a CP boost.
Ditto will also appear as more Pokémon in the wild: Gastly, Drowzee, Remorair, Teddiursa, Gulpin, Numel, Stunky, Dwebble, Foongus
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO events for September 2021.
First, the Research Breakthrough Reward has been announced. From September 1st 2021 at 20:00 UTC to October 1st 2021 at 20:00 UTC you'll get a Ditto with Shiny Ditto being possible in these breakthroughs, and in the wild during and after this period
Every Monday, a box containing 1 Remote Raid Pass and other items will be available
Lugia will be in 5 star raids from September 1st through September 14th and will know the move Aeroblast
Depending on your region, Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf will be in 5 star raids from September 14th through October 1st. They will be able to be shiny for the first time.
Mega Ampharos will be in raids from September 1st - 14th. Mega Houndoom from September 14th through October 1st
The events through September have also been announced
The Psychic Spectacular will run from September 8th through September 13th with familiar faces and another Pokémon making its debut
Fashion Week will run from september 21st through September 28th
Giovanni will not be able to be found during September.
A new feature for Pokémon evolution will come in September. This will allow you to see what CP the Pokémon will have when it is evolved before you evolve it
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the Spotlight Hours for the month of September. They happen at 6pm to 7pm local time are as follows:
September 7th - Spoink - 2* Catch Stardust
September 14th - Baltoy - 2* Catch Experience
September 21st - Skitty - 2* Catch Candy
September 28th - Alolan Meowth - 2* Transfer Candy
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019)
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features the Cerise Laboratory get targeted by a data thief. 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.
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.
In The TCG Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield- TCG Set Release
Today marks the release of the new Pokémon Sword & Shield TCG Set, Evolving Skies. This set contains over 200 cards of various Pokémon including various Pokémon-V & Pokémon VMAX and is focused around Dragon Pokémon and Eevee Evolutions. It is made up of the Eevee Heroes, Skyscraping Perfect & Blue-Sky Stream sets from Japan. Our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set
In The Music Department
Pokémon 25: The Album
The latest song in the P25 Music collaboration, a collection of songs to celebrate Pokémon's 25th anniversary, has been released on Youtube, Apple Music, Spotify and other music streaming services. This song is a new song by French artist Louane called Game Girl, and is the first song in the collection to feature bilingual lyrics, with the song being in both English and French
Edit @ 09;20: The music video is now live
26-08-2021 02:20 BST / 21:20 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The next online competition has been announced. This competition, the Mythical Melee is a Single Battle competition that only allows for you to use Legendary or Mythical Pokémon. All players who enter get 50 BP
Registration is open now to September 9th 23:59 UTC. Battles will run from September 10th 00:00 UTC to September 12th 23:59 UTC.
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Pokémon Masters EX
DeNa have unveiled the first part of their special 2nd anniversary campaign. This campaign will begin on August 30th 2021 at 06:00 UTC.
Lillie & Lunala will run from August 28th 2021
N & Reshiram will run from August 30th 2021
Steven & Shiny Rayquaza will run from September 1st 2021
A special out for for Misty & Psyduck will run from August 28th
10,000 gems will be available between August 28th and September 14th
A special Seasonal Scout will run from September 3rd and 10th that will include the various previous Seasonal Sync Pairs
Edit @ 07:00: Sync pairs are now able to reach Level 140
Evolution Area and Sync Orb Area now require no Stamina
Regular log-in bonuses are to be improved
Edit @ 08:21: We have updated our Sync Pair Listing to include Level 140 stats for all Sync pairs
In The Apps Department
Pokémon TV Switch
The special app, Pokémon TV, is now available to download on the Nintendo Switch eShop in the US, Europe and Australia. This app allows for people to watch the Pokémon anime, past Pokémon competitive event streams and more on their Nintendo Switch device for free. This matches the TV apps, Smartphone apps and web-based app for the software. It also adds a Junior tab that showcases content from the Pokémon Kids TV YouTube channel
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have unveiled the lineup for Pokémon GO Battle League Season 9:
Great League & Great League Remix will run from August 30th through September 13th
Ultra League & Ultra League Remix will run from September 13th through September 27th
Master League, Master League Classic and Little Jungle Cup will run from September 27th through October 11th. You will receive 3* Stardust from winning. Little Jungle Cup requires Pokémon to be 500 CP or lower. Only Normal, Grass, Electric, Poison, Ground, Flying, Bug and Dark-type Pokémon are allowed.
Great League and Halloween Cup will run from October 11th through October 25th. Halloween Cup requires Pokémon to be at 1500CP or below and be Poison, Bug, Ghost, Dark or Fairy-type
Ultra League, Ultra League Premier Classic and Halloween Cup will run until November 8th (with Halloween Cup ending on November 2nd)
Master League, Master League Premier Classic and Special Cup will run from November 8th through November 22nd. Special Cup will be decided via a Players Choice poll on social media at a later point
Great League, Ultra League and Master League will run from November 22nd through November 29th.
There will be GO Battle Days on September 18th, November 1st and November 20th which give players 20 sets of battles during the time
Rewards will be based around Leon with players reaching Rank Ace Rank, Veteran, Expert and Legend getting avatar items: Gloves, Shoes, Top, Shorts and a pose respectively inspired by his iconic pose. The Pokémon rewards are also changed to match Pokémon she has
Rank 1 has a guaranteed encounter with Charizard, and standard encounters with Gothita, Solosis, Sableye, Charmeleon, Hypno and Nidorina
Rank 6 adds encounters with Mienfoo
Rank 11 adds encounters with Seismitoad, Drifblim, Rhydon, Litwick, Frillish
Rank 16 adds Snorlax, Scraggy, Rufflet
Rank 20 adds the current Legendary Pokémon
Veteran Rank adds Noibat encouters
Expert Rank adds Deino encounters
Legend Rank provides a guaranteed encounter with Pikachu Libre
You will receive more Candy XL when you catch Poliwhirl, Flaaffy, Pupitar, Medicham, Scraggy, Galvantula, Lampent, and Stunfisk from GO Battle League
There will also be some move updates as of Season 9:
Weather Ball will be reduced to 55 damage for both Trainer Battles & Gyms
Crunch has a chance of lowering opponent's Defense
Zap Cannon will lower the opposing Pokémon's Attack
Scald has a lower Energy cost and has a chance of lowering the opponent's Attack
Feather Dance has an Energy cost increase
Mega Horn will increase damage to 110
Nidoking will learn Sand Tomb
Poliwrath will learn Scald
Heracross will learn Rock Blast
Manectric will learn Thunder Fang and Overheat
Castform will learn Weather Ball (Normal)
Cofagrigus will learn Shadow Claw
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Pokémon GO
As part of the Ultra Unlock: Sword & Shield event, the Raid Bosses have now shifted in Pokémon GO. These add Zamazenta to the game as well as giving various different raids. These run until September 1st 2021
In The TCG Department
Pokémon Trading Card Game - 2021 Reveal
The Pokémon Company have officially announced the next new set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set is called Fusion Strike and will be released November 12th 2021. It will contain over 260 cards including 20 Pokémon V and 8 Pokémon VMAX with 13 full art cards and more as well as over 20 Trainer cards and 7 full art Supporter cards. This set is made up of ther Fusion Arts TCG set and introduces the new Fusion Strike Style that works with Rapid Strike & Single Strike. We'll provide full details on the set as it comes
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Pokémon TCG Live
As details have come for Fusion Strike, the retailer details have come out and have shown a slight change. On the packaging, the current app, Pokémon Trading Card Game online is no longer listed but it shares that the packs will contain a code card for "Pokémon TCG Live". Currently we have no further details on if this replaces Trading Card Game Online or is a rebrand of the prior app but we'll provide full details as they come
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 Masters EX and feature a variety of the Sync Pairs from the game. They cost 250¥/Ł1.49/$1.99
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25-08-2021 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon UNITE
It has been confirmed that the next character for Pokémon UNITE, Blastoise, is to be released in-game on September 1st. At present there are no further details but we'll provide them as soon as they come so keep checking back
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Pokémon UNITE
It has been confirmed that there have been 2.5 million pre-registrations of Pokémon UNITE on mobile, due for release on September 22nd. This means the gift of a Pikachu Unite License will be given to all mobile players at launch. If players reach 5 million pre-registered by launch, all players will get a special Pikachu Festival Holowear. You can pre-register on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that, following community response to the return to 40m of distance to interact with PokéStops and Gyms, the distance will in fact remain at 80 metres globally from now on, so the distance to spin the PokéStops and Gyms since April 2020 will remain for the forseeable future.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café Mix
Pokémon Café Mix has received an update. This update has has added 30 new stages. We're currently collating all the details for the new stages so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 08:14: Updated the Regular Orders pages with all the new details.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café Mix
The next event has begun in Pokémon Café Mix. This event is the Galarian Slowpoke Team Event repeat and adds Galarian to the game as a Special Customer. It runs until September 8th 2021
In The Music Department
Pokémon 25: The Album
The next P25 Music song has been announced. This song will release on August 27th and is called "Game Girl", sung by the French artist Louane. This song will have lyrics in French and English and will feature a music video featuring Louane and Pokémon. At present we have no further details but will provide more as they come so be sure to keep checking back
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24-08-2021 14:01 BST / 09:01 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A new distribution has been announced. Starting Friday, you'll be able to get the Serial Code to get a Dynamax Crystal ☆sgr7121 which gets you a Max Raid Battle against Gigantamax Duraludon. This is to tie in with the release of the Evolving Skies TCG set. This event runs from Friday until September 27th. It is given in the following locations:
Gamestop - Italy
We'll add more locations as they come so be sure to keep checking back
We have full details of the event in our Dynamax Crystals event page
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Pokémon UNITE
It has been confirmed that there have been 1 million pre-registrations of Pokémon UNITE on mobile, due for release on September 22nd. This means the gift of 1000 Aeos Tickets will begiven to all mobile players at launch. If players reach 5 million pre-registered by launch, all players will get a special Pikachu Festival Holowear. You can pre-register on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
23-08-2021 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Within the official Japanese site update last week were a few screenshots that we all missed in the big update on Wednesday. These mostly focused upon battle scenes featurting the various Pokémon of the Sinnoh Region. As such, we have updated our Pre-Release Screenshots section with these new images
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO Battle League has now shifted to the Great League, Ultra League and Master League format. This will run until August 30th 2021 at 20:00 UTC.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX
The next Spotlight Scout has been begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This scout introduces the Sync Pair of Sabrina & Alakazam and Phoebe & Dusclops, giving them their 6 Star EX outfit, and runs until September 4th 2021
22-08-2021 13:00 BST / 08:00 EDT by Serebii
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the ninety-second entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Mestorn, Aminith & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the eighth generation. With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp. Its hairs work like muscle fibers. When its hairs unfurl, they latch on to opponents, ensnaring them as tentacles would. So, here it is, the ninety-second entry, Grimmsnarl
In The Play! Pokémon Department
Pokémon Team Challenge
Today marks the finals of the Pokémon Team Challenge. This small circuit is an official online circuit featuring various game storeswho faced off against eachother in a competition the last few months with today being the Top 4 finals.
This stream will start at 15:45 UTC / 16:45 BST / 17:45 CEST / 10:45 EDT / 07:45 PDT and we're hosting it in our section
Trading Card Game Team Challenge Stream
21-08-2021 07:11 BST / 02:11 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A code was given during of the Korean Pokémon Trainers Cup 2021 competition stream. This code allows for all players to receive a Porygon-Z based on the one used by Jeong Sang-yoon, the winner of last year's tournament.
The code is 1STPTCCHAMP
This Porygon-Z is Level 50, holds a Silk Scarf, has the Adaptability ability, Timid nature, and has the moves Hyper Beam, Thunderbolt, Dark Pulse and Nasty Plot. It runs until August 22nd at 14:59 UTC.
Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
In The Play! Pokémon Department
Pokémon Team Challenge
Today marks Day 2 of the Team Challenge Top 4. This small circuit is an official online circuit featuring various game storeswho faced off against eachother in a competition the last few months with today being the Top 4 finals.
This stream will start at 15:45 UTC / 16:45 BST / 17:45 CEST / 10:45 EDT / 07:45 PDT and we're hosting it in our section
Trading Card Game Team Challenge Stream
20-08-2021 01:03 BST / 20:03 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Wild Area Event has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield for a new Extra Event. With this, for the next few days, Ghost-type Pokémon will be available, with Shiny Chandelure. We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back. This event runs until Sunday at 23:59 UTC
Edit @ 01:10: We have updated our section with full details of this Max Raid Battle Event, as well as updated our ItemDex for TR locations.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on September 19th will focus on Oshawott. This event will 3* Catch Experience and has 3 Hour Incense & 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also give out the move Hydro Cannon to Samurott and introduce Shiny Oshwawott into the game. You will be able to purchase a ticket to receive Special Research "From Scalchops to Seamitars". Oshawott will also be attracted to Rainy Lure Modules during the event and Samurott will also learn Razor Shell as a standard move from this event
The Community Day runs at 11am to 5pm in each local time zone
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Sword & Shield event is now rolling out. From 10:00 today to 20:00 on August 31st, Galar Pokémon such as Skwovet, Wooloo and Falinks will be spawning in the wild, with Zacian now in Raid Battles. In addition to that, shiny Galarian Meowth, Farfetch'd, Weezing and Stunfisk are now available in the game and there is some Timed Research. We've compiled all details of this event so be sure to check our event section
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Pokémon Masters
The Legendary Arena Cresselia event is now live in Pokémon Masters EX. This event runs until September 4th and provides a challenge battling against Cresselia in order to get a variety of rewards
Alongside this, a Lysandre Poké Fair Scout is to run which gives the Sync Pair of Lysandre & Yveltal
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019)
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash go to Sinnoh to have his first Ultra Class match, against Volkner the Sunyshore City Gym Leader. 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.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Volkner's biography with new Pokémon he used in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Music Department
Pokémon 25: The Album
Three more songs in the P25 Music campaign have been revealed. These songs, are remixes of Mabel's "Take It Home", Vince Staples' "Got 'Em" and Cyn's "Wonderful" songs created for tthe P25 Music but remixed by the artist Zhu with a different twist, including some samples of Pokémon music. They are available to stream now on all music platforms including Youtube Music, Apple Music and Spotify, rolling out as it hits midnight in each region. We have updated our P25 Music section to include them
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café Mix
The next event has been announced for Pokémon Café Mix. From August 25th through September 9th, 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 invite it to Parties and recruit it as staff
In The Play! Pokémon Department
Pokémon Team Challenge
Today marks Day 1 of the Team Challenge Top 4. This small circuit is an official online circuit featuring various game storeswho faced off against eachother in a competition the last few months with today being the Top 4 finals.
This stream will start at 15:45 UTC / 16:45 BST / 17:45 CEST / 10:45 EDT / 07:45 PDT and we're hosting it in our section
Trading Card Game Team Challenge Stream
19-08-2021 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
The Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword & Shield event is now starting to roll out in Asia Pacific regions. This event runs from 10:00 local time until August 31st at 20:00 local time and features an increase of spawns of Galar Pokémon, which make their debut in the game such as Wooloo, Skwovet and Falinks, including the addition of Shiny Galarian Farfetch'd, Stunfisk, Meowth, Perrserker and Sirfetch'd and features a new range of Raid Bosses including Zacian. We're currently compiling all details of this event, including Timed Research, in our Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword & Shield section and have added full move and stat data for all the Galar Pokémon in our Pokémon GO Pokémon Listing
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
As part of the Pokémon Masters EX's 2nd anniversary, three new Legendary Events are now live in Pokémon Masters EX. These events offer chances of getting various Sync Pairs and a myriad of items and gems. Our sections have been fully updated with the contents of these events:
New World Dilemma which allows players to get the Sync Pair of Cyrus & Palkia
Give and Take which allows players to get the Sync Pair of Professor Sycamore & Xerneas
Father or Foe which allows players to get the Sync Pair of Ghetsis
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Pokémon Masters
The Blissful Bonanza Event is now live in Pokémon Masters EX. This event runs until August 31st 2021 and lets you play once a day in order to get tickets to get a variety of items
In The Music Department
Pokémon 25: The Album
It has been confirmed that the remixes by the artist Zhu of three P25 Music songs, Take It Home, Wonderful and Got'em are to be released tomorrow. We will be sure to post the full details of the songs as they come so be sure to keep checking back
18-08-2021 06:32 BST / 01:32 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 12:00: Pokémon Presents
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus
The latest news for Pokémon Legends: Arceus has been released during the Pokémon Presents. We're currently compiling all details so keep checking back
New forms of Growlithe, Braviary have been shown for Pokémon Legends Arceus
The team is the Galaxy Team with a variety of members and divisions, led by Proessor Laventon, with help from Cyllene and run by Commander Kamado, the ancestor of Professor Rowan. Akari and Rei are the player characters. The one you don't choose also joins the team
You have to go out on Survey Missions to hunt for various Pokémon. You can craft items when you leave. The player character receives damage from Pokémon attacks and can cause them to black out while on a survey mission
The Pokémon battles are changing with different styles and an Action Order: Strong Style and Agile Style
The Pokémon akin to Stantler is called Wyrdeer, the evolved form of Stantler and the fish is Basculegion, the evolved form of Basculin. There are also Hisuian Form Pokémon such as Growlithe and Braviary
Support for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends Arceus on Pokémon HOME will come in 2022
Ranked Battles will not appear in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl or Legends Arceus
A Hisuian Growlithe based outfit is to be given to players of Pokémon Legends Arceus via Mystery Gift until May 9th 2022
If you purchase Pokémon Legends: Arceus on the Nintendo eShop before May 9th 2022, you will receive a Serial Code for 30 Heavy Balls
Wyrdeer is a Normal/Psychic-type Pokémon
Basculegion is a Water/Ghost Pokémon
Hisuian Braviary is a Psychic/Flying Pokémon
Hisuian Growlithe is a Fire/Rock Pokémon
Edit @ 14:39: We have added dozens of direct feed screenshots to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
Edit @ 14:50: We have opened a page to keep track of all the New Pokémon Page that are to be added in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. it will be added to whenever we get more details and information.
Edit @ 14:54: We have opened a page to keep track of all the Hisuian Form Pokémon Page that are to be added in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. it will be added to whenever we get more details and information.
Edit @ 15:13: We have created a page on the new Battle Mechanics
Edit @ 15:24: We have created a page on the new Wild Pokémon Mechanics
Edit @ 15:28: We have created a page on the new Research Task Mechanics
Edit @ 15:40: We have created a page on the new Hisui Region
Edit @ 15:45: We have created a page on the new Hisui Pokédex
Edit @ 16:48: Created a preliminary page on Item Crafting
Edit @ 17:03: Created temporary Pokédex pages for Wyrdeer and Basculegion
Edit @ 17:13: Created preliminary page on Internet Distributions and Serial Code Distributions
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus
The latest news for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl has been released during the Pokémon Presents. We're currently compiling all details so keep checking back
Trainer Customisation returns in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Seals also return
The Sinnoh Underground has Pokémon Hideaways, which feature various Pokémon, with the Pokémon changing based on your Secret Base
There will be a Nintendo Switch Lite to tie in with Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl on November 5th
Get a Manaphy Egg in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl through Mystery Gift until Feb 21st 2021
Edit @ 14:43: We have added dozens of direct feed screenshots to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
Edit @ 16:11: Created a page for the Grand Underground
Edit @ 16:23: Created a preliminary Version Exclusives page
Edit @ 17:25: Created preliminary page on Internet Distributions and Serial Code Distributions
Edit @ 17:54: Created a page for the Super Contests
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Pokémon Café ReMix
Pokémon Café Mix's update has been officially detailed during the Pokémon Presents. The game will be rebranded as Pokémon Café Remix and features a variety of changes
Pokémon are now able to eat the delicious meals prepared for them, making them more friendly and more willing to become staff Pokémon. New puzzle skills that will make it easier to clear puzzles will also be introduced in Pokémon Café ReMix, as well as the ability to combine megaphones to make them more powerful. Golden acorns collected in Pokémon Café Mix will transfer to Pokémon Café ReMix.
Edit @ 18:14: We have added some direct feed screenshots to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
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Pokémon UNITE
It has been confirmed that the mobile version of Pokémon UNITE is to be released on September 22nd 2021. Mamoswine & Sylveon will be playable in Pokémon UNITE
If you pre-register, you will get 1,000 Aeos Tickets if 1 million do, Pikachu if 2.5 million do and a special outfit for Pikachu, Festival Style if 5 million pre-register
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Pokémon
Today is the Pokémon Presents for 13:00 UTC / 14:00 BST / 09:00 EST / 06:00 PST / 15:00 CEST / 22:00 JST. This Pokémon Presents will be 27 minutes & 28 seconds long and will give details on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Pokémon Legends: Arceus and more. We'll be live posting all elements of this Presents as it comes so be sure to keep checking back
Pokémon Café Mix will receive an upgrade to Pokémon Café Remix later this year
N & Reshiram confirmed for Pokémon Masters EX for its second anniversary
A second story, the Villain Prelude, will start in the middle of September in Pokémon Masters EX
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Pokémon UNITE
Ahead of the new update that adds Blissey to the game, a small update went live to Pokémon UNITE today which added some new Holowear to the game, specifically the Berry outfit for Snorlax. This outfit is only available through Energy Rewards
Edit @ 08:00: The new update and Blissey are now live in Pokémon UNITE. We're currently adding full details for both Blissey and the new balance patch so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 08:12: We have added full stats and baseline attack damage for Blissey to our section.
Edit @ 08:27: We have updated our Patch & Updates section and Pokémon Listings with full details of the changes
Edit @ 08:36: Added details for the new Event Missions Round 1 event
Edit @ 08:42: Updated the Holowear page with new Holowear for Pikachu and Eldegoss that was added with the update
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that New Zealand are to return to having the special bonuses of 80m PokéStop interaction distance, Incense spawns and so forth due to New zealand now being on Alert Level 4. This will last nutil the Alert Level is reduced
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Journeys - News
A new Episode Title has been released by a Japanese magazine. These episodes are due to air on September 17th.
Episode 1170: A Clash?! Blue Pokémaniacs!
17-08-2021 06:13 BST / 01:13 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon UNITE
A balance update is coming to Pokémon UNITE tomrorow. This update includes changes to the effects of moves and introduces the spectate feature of the game. The changes are as follows and we'll update the data as it comes
We have added all the patch notes to our Patches & Updates section so be sure to check it out
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX
A Special 5 Star Select Scout is now live in Pokémon Masters EX. This Scout allows for you to get 11 Sync Pairs, but then select any 5 Star Sync Pair that you desire.
16-08-2021 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon UNITE
It has been confirmed that the next character for Pokémon UNITE, Blissey, is to be released in-game on August 18th. At present there are no further details but we'll provide them as soon as they come so keep checking back
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Rankings are now live in Pokémon Sword & Shield for the recent Same Double Beat Online Competition. To check the results you need to go to VS and then into the Battle Stadium feature and check previous competitions. With this, once you have checked your results, you can now receive the 50 BP gift if you go to Mystery Gift and select Get Battle Stadium Rewards
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX
The next Poké Fair Scout has been begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This scout allows players to get the Sync Pair of Gloria & Zacian and runs until September 2nd 2021
In The Play! Pokémon Department
Pokémon Team Challenge
The Pokémon Company International have announced the livestream for the summer Pokémon Team Challenge. This is a TCG Tournament where players from game stores across the world will face off. The matches will be streamed from August 20th through 22nd with August 20th & 21st featuring the Top 4 matches and August 22nd having the finals. These will be streamed on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook, but we will post a host of the stream here each day
The matches will be commentated by Jeremy Jallen and Kyle Sabelhaus
15-08-2021 09:24 BST / 04:24 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 13:01: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks Day 2 of the Pokémon GO Community Day. For six hours in each region, Eevee will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO with a chance of Shiny Eevee appearing. During this event, when you evolve Eevee, it will learn special moves, which are exclusive to this event. This coincides with 25% Egg Distance and 3 hour Incense.
It runs from 11am to 5pm in your local time. We have full details in our Eevee Community Day section
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the ninety-first entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with an Alola Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Mestorn, Aminith & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. This guardian deity of Melemele is brimming with curiosity. It summons thunderclouds and stores their lightning inside its body. It confuses its enemies by flying too quickly for the eye to follow. It has a hair-trigger temper but forgets what made it angry an instant later. Although it's called a guardian deity, if a person or Pokémon puts it in a bad mood, it will become a malevolent deity and attack. The lightning-wielding guardian deity of Melemele, Tapu Koko is brimming with curiosity and appears before people from time to time. So, here it is, the ninety-first entry, Tapu Koko
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Today marks the Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational. This small tournament is running this weekend to get 8 of the best VGC and TCG players to face off. Today marks Day 2 of VGC, & TCG battles
This stream will start at 15:45 UTC / 16:45 BST / 18:45 CEST / 11:45 EDT / 08:45 PDT and we're hosting it in our section
Sword & Shield Players Cup Stream
Trading Card Game Players Cup Stream
Edit @ 20:28: The VGC winner is Santino Tarquinio and he faced off in an exhibition match against 3 time World Champion, Ray Rizzo where he emerged the winner
14-08-2021 09:03 BST / 04:03 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 17:10: Coalossal Code
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A code was given during of the Pokémon Players Cup Invitational stream. This code allows for all players to receive a Coalossal based on Wolfe Glick's Coalossaland runs only until August 16th 2021 so get it while you can. The code is V1CT0RYENG1NE25
It runs Heat Wave, Meteor Beam, Protect, and Solar Beam and holds a Weakness Policy while having the Modest nature. It has the Gigantamax Factor and is Dynamax Level 10. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. Today and tomorrow, for six hours in each region, Eevee will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO with a chance of Shiny Eevee appearing. During this event, when you evolve Eevee, it will learn special moves, which are exclusive to this event. This coincides with 25% Egg Distance and 3 hour Incense.
It runs from 11am to 5pm in your local time. We have full details in our Eevee Community Day section
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Today marks the Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational. This small tournament is running this weekend to get 8 of the best VGC and TCG players to face off. Today marks Day 1 of VGC, & TCG battles
This stream will start at 15:45 UTC / 16:45 BST / 18:45 CEST / 11:45 EDT / 08:45 PDT and we're hosting it in our section
Sword & Shield Players Cup Stream
Trading Card Game Players Cup Stream
A code for Pokémon Trading Card Game Online was also given to get a Quick Ball Gold card. The code is 25THANNIVCHAMPIONS
13-08-2021 06:00 BST / 01:00 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Presents
A Pokémon Presents has been announced. This Pokémon Presents will air on August 18th at 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT / 15:00 CEDT / 22:00 JST. It's will feature news on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl as well as Pokémon Legends: Arceus and will run for 28 minutes.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Community Day
The first elements of this weekend's Pokémon GO Community Day are now live. While the spawns and Special Research will not be available until tomorrow 11am to 5pm , there are bonuses now live and will run until Monday at 17:00 UTC. This includes evolving Eevee to get special moves for the evolved Pokémon, the box going live and some Timed Research to get some items is live.
Edit @ 22:00: The event has now started to run in Asia Pacific regions so we're adding details of the Special Research to our Eevee Community Day section
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Battles for the next online competition have begun. This competition, the Same Double Beat is a Doubles Battle competition that allows for you to run multiple of the same Pokémon and items but no Legendary Pokémon. All players who enter get 50 BP
Battles will run from August 13th 00:00 UTC to August 15th 23:59 UTC.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019)
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Goh participate in a Pokémon Get Adventure Race where you catch Pokémon to proceed, however their opponents are two brothers who idolise Ash. 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.
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.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Today marks the Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational. This small tournament is running this weekend to get 8 of the best VGC and TCG players to face off. Today marks Day 1 of VGC, & TCG with a pre-show
This stream will start at 17:45 UTC / 18:45 BST / 20:45 CEST / 13:45 EDT / 10:45 PDT and we're hosting it in our section
Sword & Shield Players Cup Stream
Trading Card Game Players Cup Stream
12-08-2021 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 17:03: Pokémon Quest
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Pokémon Masters
The Howling Shield of Eternity event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a long running Legendary Event that features the story of Eternatus being found in Pasio. It gives all players who complete the event the new Syc Pair of Hop & Zamazenta, and a new Poké Fair Scout is now available to get the Sync Pair of Leon & Eternatus, which is the first Sync Pair in the game capable of Dynamax. It runs until September 19th.
We're currently compiling all details in our Howling Shield of Eternity event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Quest
Following a tease, it has been confirmed that the first Johto Pokémon are to be made available in the Chinese version of Pokémon Quest next month in September. This version includes numerous additions including costume Pokémon, events and more. At present, there's no sign of the additions coming to the western version of the game
11-08-2021 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Café Mix
Pokémon Café Mix has received an update. This update has has added 15 new stages and various new stages. We're currently collating all the details for the new stages so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 07:39: Updated the Regular Orders pages with all the new details. It's confirmed the next batch of orders will be released on August 25th
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café Mix
The next event has begun in Pokémon Café Mix. This event is the Dragonite Event repeat and adds Dragonite to the game as a Special Customer. It runs until August 25th 2021
10-08-2021 06:23 BST / 01:23 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A new distribution has been announced for Pokémon Sword & Shield. To coincide with the Players Cup Invitiational this weekend, a special distribution of a Coalossal will be distributed to players via code during the live stream. This Coalossal is based on Wolfe Glick's Coalossal that he used to win Players Cup II. It runs Heat Wave, Meteor Beam, Protect, and Solar Beam and holds a Weakness Policy while having the Modest nature. It has the Gigantamax Factor and is Dynamax Level 10. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
Players of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online will also get a code for a golden Quick Ball card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX
The next event has been announced for Pokémon Masters EX. This event, the Howling Shield of Eternity runs from August 12th and adds the Sync Pairs of Hop & Zamazenta for all players and Leon & Eternatus through a scout. This event also introduces Dynamax into the game with Leon & Eternatus, using Max Moves which can be used once per battle
09-08-2021 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 10:56: Episode Titles | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO Battle League
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Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO Battle League has now shifted to the Master League format, alongside Master League Classic and Ultra League Premier Cup. This will run until August 23rd 2021 at 20:00 UTC. Battles during this time receive twice the stardust from rewards
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX
The next Spotlight Scout has been begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This scout introduces the Sync Pair of Sidney & Absol and runs until August 28th 2021
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Journeys - News
A new Episode Title has been released by a Japanese magazine. These episodes are due to air on September 3rd and September 10th respectively. The first episode has Ash, Goh & Chloe go to Johto to see an Espeon & Umbreon but they meet a girl who looks exactly like Chloe.
Episode 1169: The Moon and the Sun; Chloe and Haruhi
Episode 1170: Trial Mission! Volcarona's Golden Scales!!
08-08-2021 10:08 BST / 05:08 EDT by Serebii
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New Pokémon Snap
The New Pokémon Snap DLC came out on Wednesday and so our coverage has begun. This DLC includes three new areas, Secret Side Path, Mightywide River & Barren Badlands, which we have added all Pokémon details to, as well as our PhotoDex which has been updated with over 100 new interactions found and the new LenTalk Missions. Our coverage will continue over the next few days to add even more details we find so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 10:08: Updated the Lental Location Database with the last Research Maps
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the ninetieth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Mestorn, Aminith & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. Dragalge uses a poisonous liquid capable of corroding metal to send tankers that enter its territory to the bottom of the sea. Dragalge generates dragon energy by sticking the plume on its head out above the ocean's surface and bathing it in sunlight. So, here it is, the ninetieth entry, Dragalge
07-08-2021 06:26 BST / 01:26 EDT by Serebii
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New Pokémon Snap
The New Pokémon Snap DLC came out on Wednesday and so our coverage has begun. This DLC includes three new areas, Secret Side Path, Mightywide River & Barren Badlands, which we have added all Pokémon details to, as well as our PhotoDex which has been updated with over 100 new interactions found and the new LenTalk Missions. Our coverage will continue over the next few days to add even more details we find so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 06:25: Updated the Lental Location Database with the last Research Maps
06-08-2021 01:05 BST / 20:05 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:14: P25 Music | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Café Mix | Edit @ 08:01
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Wild Area Event has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield for a new Extra Event. With this, for the next few days, Pokémon themed around Summer will be available, with Shiny Vanilluxe being available. We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back. This event runs until Sunday at 23:59 UTC
Edit @ 01:11: We have updated our section with full details of this Max Raid Battle Event, as well as updated our ItemDex for TR locations.
In The Games Department
New Pokémon Snap
The New Pokémon Snap DLC came out on Wednesday and so our coverage has begun. This DLC includes three new areas, Secret Side Path, Mightywide River & Barren Badlands, which we have added all Pokémon details to, as well as our PhotoDex which has been updated with over 100 new interactions found and the new LenTalk Missions. Our coverage will continue over the next few days to add even more details we find so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 09:22: Updated the PhotoDex with more interactions
Edit @ 10;21: Due to the crosspollenation of Research Maps between the Park and Side Path levels, we've added details on inclusions of Pokémon in the Park Research Maps from Side Path stages in their respective Path pages of the Lental Location Database
Edit @ 11:31: Updated the Filter, Stickers, and Frames with new effects and themes that have been added
Edit @ 12:45: Added the rewards to the new LenTalk Missions
Edit @ 17:42: Updated the PhotoDex with more interactions
Edit @ 21:29: Updated the PhotoDex with more interactions and the Lental Location Database with more Research Maps
In The Games Department
Pokémon UNITE
The Pokémon UNITE patch has gone live. This patch fixes a problem with Gengar's Hex move where it wouldn't do damage and also adjusts how Master Rank is calculated in Ranked Battles after it was found the rank was dropping too much after a loss
Edit @ 08:38: In addition to that, they added new Holowear for Greninja into the shop
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Space event is now rolling out. From 10:00 today to 20:00 on August 17th, various Pokémon from different parts of the world will spawn, as well as Pokémon from space. Shiny Palkia & Heracross have been introduced in the event and there is some Timed Research. We've compiled all details of this event so be sure to check our event section
In The Music Department
Pokémon 25: The Album
Two more songs in the P25 Music campaign have been revealed. These songs, along with Mabel's "Take It Home" are being released today in a small album known as Pokémon 25: The Red EP, and will then be remixed by Zhu for Pokémon 25: The Blue EP at a later point. These songs can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and all other music platforms
The first track is called Got 'Em and is by American rapper & singer/songwriter, Vince Staples
The second track is called Wonderful and is by American singer/songwriter, Cyn
Edit @ 11;38: The Blue EP will feature the remixes from Zhu and will come out later this month. The songs will be on the album later this year but the remixes from Zhu will only be on the digital version of the album
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café Mix
The next event has been announced for Pokémon Café Mix. From August 11th through August 25th, Dragonite will start to appear in the Café as a Special Customer. Once you encounter it, you'll be able to invite it to Parties and recruit it as staff
05-08-2021 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:10: PokéToon | Edit @ 08;05: Pokémon Sales Figures | Edit @ 21:10: Pokémon GO
In The Games Department
New Pokémon Snap
The New Pokémon Snap DLC came out yesterday and so our coverage has begun. This DLC includes three new areas, Secret Side Path, Mightywide River & Barren Badlands, which we have added all Pokémon details to, as well as our PhotoDex which has been updated with over 100 new interactions found and the new LenTalk Missions. Our coverage will continue over the next few days to add even more details we find so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 08:33: Updated the PhotoDex with more interactions
Edit @ 09:59: We have added more descriptions and Pokémon into the Lental Location Database
Edit @ 11:26: We have added more descriptions and Pokémon into the Lental Location Database
Edit @ 14:18: We have added descriptions for each Pokémon in each stage in the Lental Location Database, and have added further interactions that have been discovered
Edit @ 18:56: Updated the PhotoDex with more interactions
Edit @ 20:01: Added the final new LenTalk Mission
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Pokémon GO
The Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space event is now starting to roll out in Asia Pacific regions. This event runs from 10:00 local time until August 17th at 20:00 local time and features an increase of spawns of Pokémon from various parts of the world such as regional exclusives like Basculin, with Heracross and Kangaskhan in raids including the addition of Shiny Palkia & Heracross and features a new range of Raid Bosses. We're currently compiling all details of this event, including Timed Research, in our Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The Legendary Arena August event is now live in Pokémon Masters EX. This event runs until August 19th and provides a challenge battling against August in order to get a variety of rewards
Alongside this, a Falkner Spotlight is to run which gives introduces the Sync Pair of Falkner & Swellow
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The Daily Type Rotation Type Team-Up Event has begun. From now until August 28th, different stages will be available for players, with a new stage each day, allowing players to get the items of a specific type
In The Anime Department
PokéToon
The Pokémon Company have released a new PokéToon episode. This episode, The Warming Slugma House and features a young girl going to her grandparents house in the country, but the house is full of Pokémon
04-08-2021 02:01 BST / 21:01 EDT by Serebii
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New Pokémon Snap
The New Pokémon Snap DLC is now available to download through an update on the Nintendo Switch. This DLC includes three new areas, Secret Side Path, Mightywide River & Barren Badlands, adding 20 Pokémon and various Quality of Life improvements.
We're currently collating all details and will be adding Pokémon listings to each page, with in-depth details being added over time. Be sure to keep checking back
Edit: Put up initial data for both Secret Side Path stages
Edit @ 04:15: Added initial details for both Mightywide River stages
Edit @ 05:13: Added initial details for both Barren Badlands stages
Edit @ 05;24: We have begun updating the PhotoDex with details. All 20 new Pokémon have been added and we're compiling full details for locations etc.
Edit @ 06:51: We have updated the Legendary Pokémon page to include the new Mythical Pokémon
Edit @ 07:46: We have begun creating pages and detailing the new LenTalk Missions
Edit @ 09:13: Added more of the new LenTalk Missions
Edit @ 09:40: Added more of the new LenTalk Missions
Edit @ 12:51: We have updated the Legendary Pokémon with even more details
Edit @ 13:02: Updated the PhotoDex with numerous 3 and 4 star interactions from Pokémon throughout the new stages
Edit @ 15:03: Updated the PhotoDex with numerous 3 and 4 star interactions from Pokémon throughout the new stages and added more LenTalk Missions completion requirements
Edit @ 18:25: Updated the PhotoDex with at least 1 3 and 4 star interaction for all Pokémon, and added all but one LenTalk Missions completion requirements
Edit @ 19:07: Updated the Titles section with the new titles and changes to some old titles
Edit @ 20:59: We have started putting text descriptions in for the Lental Location Database for the Pokémon in the new stages
In The Games Department
Pokémon UNITE
The Pokémon UNITE balance patch is now live. This patch, announced yesterday, provides a variety of changes and fixes to most of the playable Pokémon. We're currently compiling all the changes so be sure to keep checking back for more details
Edit @ 08:41: We have updated our Patch & Updates section and Pokémon Listings with full details of the changes
We have also updated the Holowear section with a new Holowear which has been made available for Absol
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Pokémon Journeys - News
A new Episode Title has been released by a Japanese magazine. This episode is due to air on August 27th 2021 and features Pokémon data disappearing from the laboratory
Episode 1168: The Sakuragi Laboratories Become a Target!!
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Details of the Players Cup 2021 Invitational Livestream have been announced. This cup features both VGC and TCG battles with some of the world's best players
Friday August 13th at 18:00 UTC will feature the Preshow
Saturday August 14th at 16:00 UTC will feature the first day of matches
Saturday August 15th at 16:00 UTC will feature the second day of matches
VGC will be commentated by Aaron Zheng, Rosemary Kelley, Adam Dorricott, and Lou Cromie
TCG will be commentated by Kyle Sucevich, Chip Richey, Joe Bernard, and Ross Gilbert
03-08-2021 04:13 BST / 23:13 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next details of the upcoming Ultra Unlock events, which were unlocked throughout Pokémon GO Fest
Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword & Shield - August 20th - August 31st 20:00 UTC
Skwovet and Wooloo will be available in the wild alongside Galarian Darumaka, Trubbish and Falinks
Galarian Meowth, Galarian Ponyta, Galarian Slowpoke, Galarian Farfetch’d, Galarian Zigzagoon, Galarian Darumaka, and Galarian Stunfisk will be in 7km eggs with Shiny Galarian Meowth, Farfetch'd, Weezing and Stunfisk being available
There will be Timed Research offering chances to get Galar Pokémon
Field Research will offer Skwovet, Wooloo and Falinks
From August 19th, Pokémon Gym Challenger Uniforms will be available in the shop
From August 20th, special Event Stickers will be available
From August 20th through August 26th 10;00 local time, the following Pokémon will be in 1 star raids: Galarian Slowpoke, Galarian Farfetch’d, Unown U, and Galarian Zigzagoon
Galarian Weezing, Lapras, and Falinks will be in 3 star raids
Zacian in its Hero of Many Battles form will be in 5 star raids
From August 26th through September 1st, Galarian Meowth, Galarian Ponyta, Unown U, and Galarian Darumaka will be in 1star raids
Snorlax, Galarian Stunfisk, and Falinks will bei n 3 star raids
Zamazenta in its Hero of Many Battles form will be available in 5 star raids
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Pokémon UNITE
A balance update is coming to Pokémon UNITE tomrorow. This update includes changes to the effects of moves and introduces the spectate feature of the game. The changes are as follows and we'll update the data as it comes
We have added all the patch notes to our Patches & Updates section so be sure to check it out
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New Pokémon Snap
Ahead of the new update coming tomorrow which adds three new areas to the game, some more changes have been detailed for the game
Now, when you go to Retry a level after completion, you will get to select the Research Level again so you don't have to exit out in order to select the same stage with a different Research Level
You now have the ability to go directly to camp without having any photos assessed
If you achieve a LenTalk Mission with one of your photos, they will get flagged as meeting the requirements before you get it assessed
You can now directly save images onto your Nintendo Switch directly from the photo editing option
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Pokémon Masters
The new Egg Event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the Flying & Psychic-type Egg Event and provides the opportunity to get a Sync Pair of Main Character & Exeggcute, Spearow, Farfetch'd and Abra with Shiny varaints of Exeggcute, Spearow, and Farfetch'd being available. It runs until August 17th.
02-08-2021 08:23 BST / 03:23 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 09:02: Daily Battles
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next event has been announced for Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a new Daily event and provides a daily rotation of battles themed on all 18 types to get various rewards. It runs from Thursday August 5th 2021
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX
The Battle Villa in Pokémon Masters EX has made a return, running from today until August 16th. This gives players more opportunities to get a myriad of rewards.
01-08-2021 07:06 BST / 02:06 EDT by Serebii
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield - VGC Ruleset
Ranked Battle Series 10/Season 21 is now live. This ruleset returns to the set of using 1 Restricted Pokémon, but with a new twist: You cannot use Dynamax this season. This will run from August 1st at 04:00 UTC to August 31st at 23:59 UTC. Be sure to check out our section for full details and Pokémon restrictions.
With this, the twentieth season of Pokémon Sword & Shield's Ranked Battle has come to an end and with it, the rewards for participation in battles is now live. To get them, you need to check your ranking in the Ranked Battle mode and then go to Mystery Gift > Receive via Battle Stadium. These rewards include BP and items range from Armorite Ore up to Bottle Caps depending upon your placement.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Research Breakthrough Pokémon have shifted. From now until September 1st at 20:00 UTC, when you unlock a Research Breakthrough reward, the Pokémon will be Chimecho and, with this, Field Research is shifting
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The next Egg Event has been officially announced for Pokémon Masters EX. This event runs from August 3rd2021 and allows for players to get eggs of various Flying or Psychic-type Pokémon to make Sync Pairs. You can get the Sync Pairs of Main Character & Exeggcute, Spearow, Farfetch'd and Abra with Shiny varaints of Exeggcute, Spearow and Farfetch'd being available
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Today marks the Players Cup IV. This small circuit is an official online circuit being run as the in person circuit had to be cancelled. Today marks the grand finals of VGC, TCG and Pokkén Tournament Global Finals
This stream will start at 17:45 UTC / 18:45 BST / 20:45 CEST / 13:45 EDT / 10:45 PDT and we're hosting it in our section
Players Cup Finals Stream
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eighty-ninth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Kanto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Mestorn, Aminith & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. When this Pokémon becomes angry, its pores secrete a poisonous sweat, which it sprays at its opponent's eyes. On the night of a full moon, or when it gets excited, the ring patterns on its body glow yellow. So, here it is, the eighty-ninth entry, Umbreon
