17-01-2025 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii.
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The latest Tera Raid Battle event is now live in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This is the special Raid event which offers 5 Star Raid Battles against Dragon Tera Type Alolan Exeggutor with various rewards.
This event runs until January 19th 2025 at 23:59 UTC
We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 00:10: We have updated our section with full details of this Tera Raid Battle Event.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event has begun. This event causes Mass Outbreaks of Flamigo in Paldea which has got an increased chance of being shiny. This runs until January 19th 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
We have begun adding all the details to our Mass Outbreak Event Page.
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
A new item distribution has begun in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This distributioin will give a variety of Sandwich items including 5 Pickles, 5 Tomatoes, 5 Onions, 5 Hamburger, 5 Egg and 5 Potato Salad. It is obtained with the code P4LD3AP1CN1C and runs until January 19th 2026 at 21:00 UTC
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Pokémon Trading Card Game
Ahead of its release next week, The Pokémon Company has put out a full list of all standard cards available in the new set, Battle Partners. This includes more Trainer's Pokémon, as well as a variety of more Pokémon
We're currently compiling full details in our Battle Partners section, with thanks to ToineLay for help in the translation
In The TCG Department
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Prismatic Evolutions - TCG Set Release
Today marks the release of the Prismatic Evolutions TCG Set. This special set contains 180 cards of various Pokémon including various Pokémon ex, with a focus on Stellar Tera Eevee ex and its evolutions
Our Prismatic Evolutions card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the full details of all cards in this set
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Horizons
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Liko, Dot, Roy & Friede enter Area Zero in the search for Lucius' Entei. 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.
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Pokémon Horizons - Character Biography
With the latest episode that aired in Japan, we have been able to update Coral's biography with a Pokémon that she obtained in this episode. Be warned as the biography contains spoilers
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event
As part of the "Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft" Story Event in Pokémon Masters EX, a new Poké Fair Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Atticus & Revavroom
We're currently compiling all details in our Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft event section
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Pokémon Café ReMix
Pokémon Café ReMix has begun the next event. This event is the Cubchoo's Achoo event and adds Cubchoo into the game. This event has you earn points by completing stages to earn rewards in order to unlock Cubchoo
Alongside this, a new Delivery Focus is live to get Zeraora and another to get Sylveon (Floral) & Porygon2
We have begun compiling all details in our Cubchoo's Achoo event section
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Pokémon UNITE
The new Battle Pass for Pokémon UNITE has gone live. This Battle Pass allows players to get a variety of Neo Street Style items as well as new Holowear, the Neo Street Party Style for Ceruledge and the Neo StreetStyle for Blaziken
16-01-2025 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo have announced the successor to the Nintendo Switch. This device will be called the Nintendo Switch 2 and is due for release later this year. A Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will air on April 2nd 2025
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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Trading
Pokémon TCG Pocket has revealed some details for the coming Trading feature, which is available later this month.
Trading can be done between friends and only for cards of the same rarity. Only certain cards from Genetic Apex and Mythical Island will be able to be traded, specifically cards of a rarity from 1 Diamond up to 1 Star. Cards of 2 Star, 3 Star or Crown rarity cannot be traded.
A specific item also has to be consumed in order to trade.
The next set is also planned to be added later this month. We'll provide full details as they come
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that new Timed Research will go live weekly leading up to the Dynamax Battles against the Legendary Birds. The first of these Timed Research will go live at 10:00 local time on January 17th until January 20th. The second for Zapdos runs from January 24th through 27th and the third for Moltres will run from January 31st to February 3rd
We have added full details to our Legendary Flight Lead-Up Timed Research Articuno section
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Pokémon UNITE
Two new piece of Holowear has been released for Pokémon UNITE through a special event Treasure Chest mission. This is the Bronze Holowear for Miraidon. It is Premium Holowear with many unique animations. If you play on mobile, you can also buy a special Button overlay which changes the images and icons to match the new style
The other is Neo Street Style for Zoroark. This Holowear is 460 Gems with no bonuses
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Pokémon Sleep
Pokémon Sleep has had its update and with this, the early details for Rufflet & Braviary have been added. We're currently compiling our Pokémon Listings with details so be sure to keep checking back
We have added basic details for Rufflet and Braviary
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Pokémon Café ReMix
Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next Delivery Focus. This will add the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora into the game which has the Mayo Jar and Turnip gimmicks. It runs from Friday, January 17th 2025 and will be of use in the Cubchoo's Achoo event. Another delivery featuring Sylveon and Porygon2 will also be available at this time
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Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon UNITE has received a new patch in order to alter a variety of Pokémon with various adjustments to a variety of Pokémon including Scizor, Inteleon, Darkrai, Psyduck and more. We've begun compiling all the changes of this patch in our Patch section
15-01-2025 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced a special Pokémon GO Tour Pass. This will be available from February 24th through March 2nd and offers new ways of getting items by progression earning Tour Points
A Tour Pass Deluxe will be available which is a paid extra which gives upgraded rewards and faster progression.. This includes Pokémon encounters, Candy and more. The Tour Pass Deluxe gives an immediate encounter with Victini
Tour Points are earned by activities like catching Pokémon and completing raids. Pass Tasks will be available as Field Research to give even more
As you get Tour Points, you will hit Minor and Major milestones. With Major Milestones you will get special bonuses durign Pokémon GO Tour Global.
The Free Tour Pass at the end will offer a Zorua with a Special Background while the Deluxe will offer the new item, the Lucky Trinket.
This item can be used to turn a friend into a Lucky Friend immediately. It will expire on March 9th 2025
The Pokémon GO Tour Pass Ddeluxe will cost $14,99 and another version will cost $19.99 and give 10 immediate ranks
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Pokémon Sleep
Pokémon Sleep has announced the next event, Super Skill Week, will run on January 20th through January 27th. This event will add Rufflet and Braviary into the game
During this event, Pokémon with the Skills Specialty will have their skills increased in level by 3 and be 50% more likely to activate
Rufflet and Braviary,
Meowth, Psyduck, Growlithe, Slowpoke, Magnemite, Eevee, Igglybuff, Togepi, Mareep, Heracross, Sableye, Gulpin, Wynaut, Drifloon, Bonsly, Riolu, Ralts, Dedenne, Mimikyu, and Pawmi are all more likely to appear
Rufflet & Braviary will appear in Greengrass Isle, Cyan Beach and Snowdrop Tundra. They're Flying type with the Slumbering Speciality and the Berry Burst Skill
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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event
The second half of the currently running Pokémon TCG Pocket Wonder Pick event is now live. This event adds new missions and new cosmetic items featuring Blue & Blastoise. It runs until January 22nd 2024.
We're currently compiling all details in our Wonder Pick Event Part 2 event section
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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event
The "Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft" Story Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event focuses on Atticus and Mela coming to Pasio and being entrusted to create the Pasio Academy Uniform
To tie in with that, a new Poké Fair Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Mela & Armarouge
We're currently compiling all details in our Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft event section
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Pokémon Center
It has been confirmed that the Pokémon Center in Hiroshima is to close and relocate to the second floor of Ekie at the north exit of Hiroshima Station. The current store will close at the end of March while the new one will opeen in April. Ahead of that, a special Gyarados Plaza play area will open on the rooftop of the Soroma Plaza from March 24th 2025 and Pokémon will adorn Hiroshima Station in displays
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Café ReMix
Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next event. This event adds the Pokémon Cubchoo into the game and is a Tea Party event where you need to earn points to fill the appetite of each Pokémon before unlocking Cubchoo. It runs from Friday, January 17th 2025
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Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out globally. This is the Fashion Week Taken Over Event featuring the return of more costume Pokémon, the addition of Shroodle & Grafaiai and Shadow Palkia. It runs from 00:00 local time through 20:00 local time on January 19th.
We have full details in our Fashion Week Taken Over Event event section
14-01-2025 05:36 GMT / 00:36 EST by Serebii.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that for the first time, Remote Raid Passes will be able to be used to participate in Shadow Raid Battles during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event and Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day event this weekend. Pokémon caught from 5 Star Shadow Raids will also have higher stats than normal
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Pokémon Sleep
Pokémon Sleep has announced the next update will come following a maintenance period on January 16th 2025. This maintenance will run from 04:30 UTC to 09:00 UTC and include data for coming events and Pokémon
In addition to that, several Pokémon will be adjusted
Raticate, Kangaskhan, Heracross and Slaking will have their frequency shortened
Kangaskhan, Wobbuffet and Slaking will have their Carry Limit increased
Wobbuffet will have its main skill chance increased
The Items Pocket will be able to be upgraded further to hold 1000 items.
We'll provide full details of this update when it comes so be sure to check back
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Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the Team GO Rocket takeover of the Fashion Week event which includes the addition of Shadow Palkia as well as Shroodle & Grafaiai. It runs from 00:00 local time on January 15th through 20:00 local time on January 19th.
We are compiling full details in our Fashion Week Taken Over Event event section
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Pokémon Café ReMix
The Pokémon Café ReMix event, Collect with Gholdengo, has made its fortnightly return. This event has Gimmighoul appear as icons in the stages. If you collect them, you can earn rewards including Gholdengo. It runs until January 17th at 05:59 UTC
We have details in our Collect with Gholdengo event page
13-01-2025 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii.
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The next Tera Raid Battle event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This event will feature a 5 Star Raid Battle with a Dragon Tera Type Alolan Exeggutor
This event will run from 00:00 UTC on January 17th through 23:59 UTC on January 19th
In The Games Department
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The next Mass Outbreak event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This event will feature a focus on the Pokémon Flamigo in Paldea with an increased chance of being Shiny
This event will run from 00:00 UTC on January 17th through 23:59 UTC on January 19th
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Lunar New Year event and is due to run from January 29th at 10:00 to February 2nd at 20:00 local time
You will have increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades and to become Lucky Friends
There will be an increased chance to get Shiny Ekans
Ekans, Onix, Gyarados, Dratini, Snivy, Darumaka and Dunsparce will spawn in the wild
Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull and Skorupi will be in 2km Eggs with an increased chance to get Shiny Nosepass
There will be Timed Research to explore routes to earn experience, Stardust and 10 Zygarde Cells
There will be paid Timed Research to get 2 Lucky Eggs, an Incubator and encounters with Nosepass and Ekans
There will be a Collection Challenge to obtain Stardust
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Max Battle Day will run on February 1st from 14:00 to 17:00 local time which focuses on the Pokémon Kingler, adding its Gigantamax form to the game
During the event, Max particle limit will be increased to 1600 and you'll get 8* Max Particles from Power Spots. You'll also get 2* Max Particles from Exploring and 1/4 Adventure Distance to get it
There will be paid ticket to give Timed Research for 1 Max Mushroom and 25,000 Experience, as well as 2* Max Battle Experience and a Max Particle Collection Limit of 5600
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Pokémon Masters EX
Pokémon Masters EX has announced the next event. This event is the Explosive Art, Ninja Craft event and introduces the Sync Pair of Mela & Armarouge and Atticus & Revavroom into the game. It runs from Januarty 15th 2025
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Pokémon Sleep
The latest Pokémon Sleep Good Sleep Day event is starting to roll out. This event runs from 04:00 local time today until 03:59 local time on January 16th and features bonus Drowsy Power and Pokémon Experience for every Sleep Research that begins during this time period. This will give *1.5 Drowsy Power on January 13th and 14th and *3 Drowsy Power on January 14th
It also features increased spawns for Cleffa, Clefairy & Clefable
We have all details to our Good Sleep Day Event Page
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX - Ultimate Event
The next Pokémon Masters EX Dana's Icy Passion Ultimate stage is now live. This event has you battle Dana in a very strong battle with certain rules and restrictions..
We have full details in our Dana's Icy Passion event section
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Pokémon Café ReMix
The fourth & final bingo panel is now live for Pokémon Café ReMix's event, Nom Nom with Dracozolt. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Dracozolt's Stylish New Year outfit as well as New Year Lucky Spin tickets. These need to be completed before the event ends on January 17th 2025
We have full details in our Nom Nom with Dracozolt event page
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Horizons - News
The first episodes for Pokémon Horizons Season 2: The Search for Laqua have been released in the UK on BBC iPlayer. This contains the first 11 episodes and follows Liko, Dot and Roy as they enroll in the Naranja Academy in order to learn how to Terastallise their Pokémon
12-01-2025 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii.
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Pokémon UNITE Championships
Today is the January Finals in Pokémon UNITE with livestreams being held for Europe, North America, Latin America North & South and Brazil. These streams will be running all day starting at 09:00 UTC.
We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub which allows for tabbing between all streams
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one hundred and twelfth entry into the Generation IX competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Mestorn,. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation.
It expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain. It lets out billows of steam and disappears into the dense fog. It's said to live in mountains where humans do not tread.
So, here it is, the one hundred and twelfth Pokémon, Volcanion
11-01-2025 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii.
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Pokémon GO - Raid Day
The latest Mega Evolution focused Raid Day is rolling out in Pokémon GO. For three hours in each region, Mega Gallade will appear in Raids on each Gym in the area, adding Mega Gallade into the game.
With this, you will get up to 5 extra Raid Passes from Gyms and can participate in up to 20 Remote Raid a day. You will also have a higher chance of finding shiny Gallade after completion of the raid
A paid ticket is also available that gives increased experience as well as another 8 additional free Raid Passes from Gyms.
It runs from 2pm to 5pm in your local time.
We have full details on our Mega Gallade Raid Day page
10-01-2025 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii.
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event has begun. This event causes Mass Outbreaks of Silicobra in Paldea, Ekans in Kitakami and Seviper in the Terarium; all these Pokémon have got an increased chance of being shiny. This runs until January 12th 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
We have begun adding all the details to our Mass Outbreak Event Page.
In The TCG Department
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Following their reveal on Sunday, a new set of cards have been revealed for the coming Pokémon TCG set, Battle Partners, which is due for release on January 24th. These cards include various Mythical Pokémon as well as more N & HOp cards.
We're currently compiling full details in our Battle Partners section, with thanks to ToineLay for help in the translation
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Horizons
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Liko, Dot, Roy & Friede try to convince Geeta to allow them to enter Area Zero. 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 Games Department
Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon UNITE has announced the next Battle Pass. This Battle Pass will go live on January 17th 2025 and will add two new pieces of Holowear: Neo Street Style Blaziken and Neo Street Style Ceruledge alongside new Neo Street Style clothing outfits and trainer card decorations
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Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out globally. This is the Fashion Week Event featuring the return of many Costume Pokémon, as well as the addition of Minccino & Cinccino in fashionable outfits. It runs from 10:00 local time through 20:00 local time on January 19th.
We have full details in our Fashion Week Event event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX - High Score Event
A new High Score event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the Ice and Rock Conqueror event which features battles against Ice and Rock Sync Pairs with the aim to earn the most points to get rewards. It runs until January 19th 2025
Alongside this, a special Poké Scout is now live that offers the chance to get the Sync Pairs of Grusha & Cetitan, Paulo & Lycanroc and Blue & Aerodactyl
We're currently compiling all details in our Ice and Rock Conqueror event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café ReMix
The third bingo panel is now live for Pokémon Café ReMix's event, Nom Nom with Dracozolt. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Ludicolo's Stylish New Year outfit as well as New Year Lucky Spin tickets. These need to be completed before the event ends on January 17th 2025
We have full details in our Nom Nom with Dracozolt event page
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café ReMix
The Pokémon Café ReMix Rumba de Ludicolo event is now live. This is a Team event that focuses around the Pokémon Ludicolo, offering a means to obtain it and power it up with cookies by earning points alongside your team. It runs until January 17th 2025
09-01-2025 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii.
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Pokémon Trading Card Game
The Pokémon Company have revealed the next English Pokémon TCG set. This set is Journey Together, the latest set in the series, and focuses on the return of Trainers' Pokémon. It is due for release in the west on March 28th 2025
This set includes over 180 cards including 4 Trainers Pokémon ex, more than 40 Trainer's Pokémon 16 Pokémon ex, 11 Illustration Rare Pokémon, 6 Special Illustration Rare Pokémon and 3 Hyper Rare Gold cards
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Steeled Resolve event and is due to run from January 21st at 10:00 to January 26th at 20:00 local time and adds Rookidee, Corvisquire & Corviknight into the game
The Dual Destiny Special Research will add new pages
You will be able to use a Charge TM to help Shadow Pokémo forget frustration
Magnetic Lure Modules will attract Onix, Beldum, Shieldon and Rookiedee
Clefairy, Machop, Totodile, Marill, Hoppip, Paldean Wooper, Shieldon, Bunnelby, Carbink and Mareanie will be in the wild
Lickitung, Skorupi, Pancham and Amaura will be in 1 Star Raids
Shieldon, Carbink, Mareanie and Rookidee will be in 2km Eggs
There will be paid Timed Research that gives the player 2* Hatch Stardust as well as 5,000 XP, 20,000 Stardust, an Elite Charged TM and encounters with Galarian Weezing, Azumarill, Diggersby, Clodsire, and more
When caught or evolved during the event, Machamp will know Karate Chop, Feraligatr will know Hydro Cannon, Quagsire will know Aqua Tail, Lickilicky will know Body Slam, Corviknight will know Iron Head and Clodsire will know Megahorn
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Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the annual Fashion Week event which includes the usual increase of costume Pokémon in the wild and raids, as well as paid Timed Research. It runs from 10:00 local time on January 10th through 20:00 local time on January 19th.
We are compiling full details in our Fashion Week 2025 Event event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX - Special Battle Event
A new Special Battle event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the Take on Team Rocket event which will feature new daily battles against Team Rocket Admins culminating in battles with Giovanni & Guzzlord. It runs until January 27th 2025
Alongside this, a special Variety Scout is now live that offers the chance to get the Sync Pairs for the Team Rocket Admins Archer & Houndoom, Ariana & Arbok, Petrel & Weezing and Proton & Golbat as well as Giovanni & Rhydon
We're currently compiling all details in our Take on Team Rocket event section
08-01-2025 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii.
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Pokémon Europe International Championships - Exclusive Merchandise Reveal
The Pokémon Company International has given us the global exclusive reveal of four pieces of merchandise that can be purchased at the Pokémon Center Pop-up Store at the Pokémon Europe International Championships next month from February 20th to February 23rd 2025 in the ExCeL in London, United Kingdom.
This line of International Championships merchandise has a focal point of Psyduck with Wooper, Paldean Wooper, Quagsire & Clodsire alongside the Championships logo.
We can reveal four pieces of merchandise that are part of the merchandise line, specifically the:
Pokémon Internationals Championship 2025 Exclusive Psyduck Sweater
Pokémon Internationals Championship 2025 Exclusive Psyduck and Wooper Water Bottle
Pokémon Internationals Championship 2025 Exclusive Psyduck Playmat & Playmat Bag Set
Pokémon Internationals Championship 2025 Exclusive Psyduck Magnet
All of these items are exclusive to the International Chanpionships Pokémon Center pop-up stores and will not be on sale on the online Pokémon Center.
The Pokémon Center will be open at the ExCeL for anyone who has booked a slot in advance, with the booking set to open in the next few weeks. You do not need a Spectator Pass for the European International Championships to reserve a spot in the Pokémon Center.
Opening Times:
Thursday February 20th 2025: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday February 21st 2025: 9a.m. – 6p.m.
Saturday February 22nd 2025: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday February 23rd 2025: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Dynamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Dynamax Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres will be the first Legendary Pokémon capable of Dynamax in the game and will be available via Max Mondays. They will appear in Max Mondays but then be active rarely for the week following. January 20th brings Articuno, January 27th brings Zapdos and February 3rd brings Moltres
Alongside Articuno, Charmander, Beldum and Scorbunny will be in Max Battles
Alongside Zapdos, Bulbasaur, Cryogonal and Grookey will be in Max Battles
Alongside Moltres, Squirtle, Krabby and Sobble will be in Max Battles
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that Black Kyurem and White Kyurem will be made available during the Pokémon GO Tour events. These events run in Los Angeles and Taipei on February 21st through 23rd and Globally from March 1st. These Pokémon will be obtained through Fusing Kyurem with Reshiram and Zekrom with special Fusion Energy obtained by Raids after defeating Black Kyurem & White Kyurem in raids
If you have a Kyurem that knows Glaciate, your Black Kyurem will have Freeze Shock and your White Kyurem can have Ice Burn
During the Global event there will be Special Backgrounds for Kyurem, Reshiram and Zekrom themed around Pokémon Black & White and if you fuse with one with the opposite background, you'll get a unique Special Background on your Black Kyurem or White Kyurem
There will be some unique Enigma Field Research in the in-person event, based around N, at the GO Tour Unova which will have a Special Background. These Pokémon are Purrloin, Pidove, Boldore, Woobat, Timburr, Tympole, Sandile, Darumaka, Darmanitan, Scraggy, Sigilyph, Joltik, Ferroseed, Klink
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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event
Following the surprise start of the Wonder Pick event yesterday, the rest of the first part of the new Wonder Pick event is live in Pokémon TCG Pocket. This includes the missions to earn Event Shop Tickets and the item exchange to get new Display Boards and Binder Covers featuring Blue & Blastoise.
We're currently compiling all details in our Wonder Pick event Part 1 event section.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Horizons - News
A new set of episode titles have been revealed for the next saga of the anime in Japan. These episodes are due to air on January 24th and January 31st respetively.
Episode 81: A Grand Battle! Earth-Gouging Fire
Episode 82: At the End of the Shining Rainbow
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café ReMix
The next Pokémon Café ReMix event has been announced. This event is the return of the Ludicolo Team event where you play with your team to earn points to get Ludicolo. It runs from January 10th 2025.
Alongside this, a new Pass is now live in-game to give you the Pokémon, Absol.
07-01-2025 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event
The latest Pokémon TCG Pocket event is now live. This event is a Pick event which features a special Wonder Pick featuring new Charmander & Squirtle Promo cards, as well as various missions to earn Shop Tickets. It runs until January 20th 2024.
We're currently compiling all details in our Wonder Pick event Part 1 event section
Edit @ 10:00: The Pokémon Company have put a note out saying that the Item Exchange and Missions for this event will come tomorrow. We'll provide full details as they come
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day Classic on January 25th will focus on Ralts. This event will 25% Incubator Distance, 2* Catch Candy and double the chance to get XL Candy as well as 3 hours Incense and Lure Modules.
It will also give out the move Synchronoise to Gardevoir & Gallade.
There will be unique Timed Research to get 4 Sinnoh Stones and a Ralts
There will be paid Special Research that gives 3 encounters with Ralts with a Special Background as well as other items
Field Research will be available offering encounters with Ralts, some with Special Backgrounds
The Community Day Continued Timed Research will also be available which will provide items and encounters with Ralts
The Community Day runs at 2pm to 5pm in each local time zone
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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event
The "Rising New Year's Resolutions" Story Event has begun a repeat run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event focuses on the story of Poppy wanting a rematch with Raihan and so they settle on a Friend Making match. It gives all players the Sync Pair of Katherine & Slurpuff. It runs until January 25th 2025
To tie in with that, a new Seasonal Scout is available to get all past New Years Sync pairs
We're currently compiling all details in our Rising New Year's Resolutions event section
06-01-2025 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii.
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Edit @ 04:00: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Ranked Battle | Edit @ 07:30: Global Challenges | Edit @ 12:00: Pokémon GO Fest | Edit @ 18:00: Fashion Week Taken Over | Edit @ 21:01: Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The next Mass Outbreak event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This event will feature a focus on the Pokémon Silicobra in Paldea, Ekans in Kitakami and Seviper in the Blueberry Academy. They have higher chance of being Shiny
This event will run from 00:00 UTC on January 10th through 23:59 UTC on January 12th
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The Pokémon Company have put out the schedule for all the Global Challenge Online Competitions as part of their road to the Japan Championships. Each of these competitions will be Regulation G while Japan Championships will be Regulation I which will be revealed at a later point
The Global Challenge 2025 I will run from January 31st through February 2nd
The Global Challenge 2025 II will run from February 28th through March 2nd
The Global Challenge 2025 III will run from March 21st through March 23rd
The Global Challenge 2025 IV will run from April 11th through April 13th
A special competition just for the Top 120 players of each of those competitions in Japan will then run on May 11th ahead of the Japan Championship in June
We'll provide full details of each of these as they come
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Fashion Week Taken Over event event and is due to run from January 15th through 19th local time and adds Shroodle, Grafaiai and Shadow Palkia into the game
Shroodle will be obtainable in 12km Eggs
Team GO Rocket will appear more in PokéStops and Balloons and you can use a Charged TM to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon
You will get Croagunk in a baseball cap in GO Snapshots
Shadow Palkia will be available through facing Giovanni via Special Research unlocked in the event
Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish and Bunnelby will be available
Shadow Nidoran, Totodile and Ralts will be in 1 Star Raids
Shadow Electabuzz, Magmar & Wobbuffet will be in 3 Star Raids
There will be a Collection Challenge to receive an encounter with Trubbish
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Raid Day will run on January 19th 2025 from 14:00 to 17:00 local time, focused on the Pokémon Shadow Ho-Oh
Players will get up to 5 more additional Raid Passes from PokéStops and an Event ticket will be live for 8 more Raid Passes, 50% more experience, 2* more Stardust and more chance of getting a Rare Candy XL
Ho-Oh will have Sacred Fire if you use a Charge TM
You will have increased chance of a Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Fest event dates and locations. These events will run on subsequent weekends throughout June in 2025. Currently no further details have been revealed for these events but we'll provide them as they come
Osaka, Japan: May 29th - June 1st
Jersey City, New Jersey: June 6th - 8th
Paris, France: June 13th - 15th
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Ranked Battle Season 26
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Ranked Battle Season 26 has begun. This season features the return of the Regulation G format which allows for you to use 1 Restricted Legendary Pokémon per team. This season will run until January 31st at 23:59 UTC
Alongside this, as Season 25 is now over, the rewards are able to be collected for all players
We've added all known details in our Ranked Battle Season 26 section including available Pokémon
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Pokémon Sleep
The latest major Pokémon Sleep event, the New Year 2025 event is rolling out its second week. This event runs until 03:59 local time on January 13th 03:59. With the change in week, new Item Exchanges are available and the Pokémon that have boosted spawns will change
We have all details to our New Year 2025 Event Page
05-01-2025 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii.
This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 13:00 GMT
Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon Masters EX & Café ReMix | Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
The Pokémon GO Community Day is rolling out globally. For three hours in each region, Sprigatito will appear, en masse, in Pokémon GO. During this event, when you evolve Floragato into Meowscarada, it will learn the Charge Move, Frenzy Plant, which is exclusive to this event. This event also introduces shiny Sprigatito into the game. This coincides with 3* Catch Stardust, 2* Catch Candy, 3 hour Incense and more. This runs at these times:
It runs from 2pm to 5pm in your local time.
We have full details on our Sprigatito Community Day page
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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event
A new scout is available as part of the "Friend-Making Battle" Story Event in Pokémon Masters EX. This is a Seasonal Scout to get the Sync Pair of Poppy (New Years 2025) & Shiny Steelix
We're have all details in our Friend-Making Battle event section
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Pokémon Café ReMix
The latest bingo panel is now live for Pokémon Café ReMix's currently running event, Nom Nom with Dracozolt. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Hattrem's Stylish New Year outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on January 17th 2025
We have full details in our Nom Nom with Dracozolt event page
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one hundred and tenth entry into the Generation IX competitive field with a Paldea Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Mestorn,. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the ninth generation.
When its anger rose beyond a critical point, this Pokémon gained power that is unfettered by the limits of its physical body. It imbues its fists with the power of the rage that it kept hidden in its heart. Opponents struck by these imbued fists will be shattered to their core.
So, here it is, the one hundred and eleventh Pokémon, Annihilape
04-01-2025 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii.
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Last Update: 15:00 GMT
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Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO event is live globally. This event is the Fidough Fetch event and is an event focused around dog Pokémon and has increased tiers of rewards as Global Challenges are completed. These Global Challenges are based on making Nice Throws and culminate in the unlock of Fidough & Dachsbun into the game. It runs until 06:00 UTC on January 8th 2025
We are compiling full details in our Fidough Fetch event section
Edit @ 15:00: The Pokémon Fidough is now live in the wild in the game
03-01-2025 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii.
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Last Update: 06:00 GMT
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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event
The "Friend-Making Battle" Story Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event focuses on the story of Poppy wanting a rematch with Raihan and so they settle on a Friend Making match. It gives all players the Sync Pair of Blossom & Kirlia. It runs until January 21st 2025
To tie in with that, a new Seasonal Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Raihan (New Years 2025) & Sandaconda
We're currently compiling all details in our Friend-Making Battle event section
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Pokémon Café ReMix
The Pokémon Café ReMix Tender Psyduck event is now live. This is a Points event that focuses around the Pokémon Psyduck, offering a means to obtain it and power it up with cookies. It runs until January 10th 2025
