28-02-2022 05:15 GMT / 00:15 EST by Serebii
Be sure to check yesterday's update for the reveal of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. 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
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 10
Today marks Day 2 of our Pokémon Legends: Arceus Daybreak coverage. Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 07:07: We have updated Pokéarth - Hisui's Interactive Maps to include data on the Massive Mass Outbreaks. As they all spawn in random elements throughout the region, the map currently compounds all of them on the standard filter to display all details, but the Pokémon details are currently only displaying the ultimate final Spawn Table for that species. We're currently working on a solution.
Edit @ 07:21: We have updated the Massive Mass Outbreak section to include a list of which Pokémon spawn in Massive Mass Outbreaks
Edit @ 08:20: Added more new Requests
Edit @ 09:26: Updated the Photo Studio page
Edit @ 15:15: Updated the Pokédex to include Pokémon is Massive Mass Outbreaks if they don't spawn in the wild as standard
Edit @ 17:55: Updated the Requests section with further details
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This event is the Welcome to Alola event and is due to run from March 1st at 10:00 to March 9th at 20:00 local time and introduces various Alola Pokémoninto the game
Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Pikipek and Yungoos will be in the wild
There will be a Collection Challenge from tomorrow needing you to catch Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Pikipek, Yungoos and Gumshoos. it will give 15 Ultra Balls and 7,000XP
Bellsprout, Snubbull, Phanpy, Electrike, Rockruff will be in 1 Star Raids
Alolan Raichu, Nidoqueen, Wigglytuff and Alolan Graveler will be in 3 Star Raids
Tapu Koko will be in 5 Star Raids
Pikipek and Yungoos will be in Field Research
Edit @ 20:11: The event is now rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. We're currently compiling all details of the event, including the Special Research in our Welcome to Alola section
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO season, the Season of Alola, starting March 1st through June 1st
This season is focused around the Pokémon of Alola and will start with an event that runs until March 9th
There will be Special Research focused around each island of Alola each month of the event
Melemele Island Special Research will be on March 1st
Akala Island Special Research will be in March 22nd
Ula'ula Island Special Research will be on April 12th
Poni Island Research will be on May 10th
End of Season Special Research will be on May 25th
Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Yungoos, Pikipek, Rockruff will be available starting tomorrow. Yungoos and Rockruff will automatically be able to be Shiny. Rockruff is exclusive to Raids.
Comfey will be exclusive to players in Hawaii
Edit @ 20:12: We have updated the Eggs Section with the new Egg Pools
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO events for March 2022.
First, the Research Breakthrough Reward has been announced. From March 1st 2022 at 20:00 UTC to April 1st 2022 at 20:00 UTC you'll get an Alolan Vulpix
Every Monday, a box containing 1 Remote Raid Pass and other items will be available
Tapu Koko will be in 5 Star Raids until March 15th.
Tornadus Therian Forme will be available in 5 Star Raids until March 22nd
The events through March have also been announced
The Festival of Colors event will run from March 15th through 20th
The Lush Jungle event will run from March 22nd to March 29th
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on March 13th will focus on Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew. This event will 25% Hatch Distance and has 3 Hour Incense & 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also give out the move Night Slash to Sandslash and Shadow claw to Alolan Sandslash. You will be able to purchase a ticket to receive Special Research "Gritty and Glacial".
The Community Day runs at 11am to 5pm in each local time zone
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have unveiled the lineup for Pokémon GO Battle League Interlude Season:
Great League & Johto Cup will run from March 1st through March 8th
Ultra League & Ultra League Premier Classic will run from March 8th through March 15th
Master League, Love Cup will run from March 15th through March 22th.
Great League & Little Jungle Cup will run from March 2 through March 29
Ultra League & Catch Cup will run from March 29 through April 5
Master League, Halloween Cup will run from April 5 through April12.
Ultra League & Retro Cup will run from April 19 through April 26
Master League, Kanto Cup will run from April 26 through May 3.
Great League & Flying Cup will run from May 3 through May10
Ultra League & Elemental Cup will run from May 10 through May 17
Master League, Master Premier Classic will run from May 17 through May24.
Great, Ultra and Master Leagues will run on May 24th through June 1st
There will be GO Battle Days on March 5th, which gives encounters with Seel including the moves Ice Shard and Icy Wind on Dewgong. Beginner's Paradise is on April 17th and will give Timed Research giving a lot of experience and Mega Stardust Surprise on May 29th with 4* Stardust and a "Mega Surprise". Players will also get Gladion's Trousers for completing a set
Rewards will be based around Gladion with players reaching Rank 20 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 he has
Rank 1 has a guaranteed encounter with Crobat, and standard encounters with Clefairy, Misdreavus, Meditite, Drilbur, Pikipek, Yungoos
Rank 6 adds encounters with Porygon, Mienfoo, Rowlet, Litten, Popplio
Rank 11 adds encounters with Feebas, Cranidos, Frillish, Phantump
Rank 16 adds Larvitar, Scraggy, Rufflet, Rockruff
Rank 20 adds the current Legendary Pokémon
Rank 20 provides a guaranteed encounter with Pikachu Libre
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Pokémon Café ReMix
Pokémon Café ReMix has announced a brand new mode. This mode has you select 4 staff members at once and have to complete a puzzle within a specific time limit. It's currently unknown when this mode will be available
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Pokémon Masters EX
The Pasio Friendiversary Event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a Story Event focused around Marnie & Bea celebrating Palentine's Day in Pasio. It runs alongside a Poké Fair Scout adding the sync pair of May & Latias. It runs unil March 31st 2022.
We're currently compiling all details in our Pasio Friendiversary event section
Alongside this, a new Extreme Battle Event, Friendiversary Face-Off is running in unison
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Pokémon Masters EX
The Throwback Challenge Event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event provides various tough battles from the past of the game with a variety of rewards for completion. It runs unil March 31st 2022.
We're currently compiling all details in our Throwback Challenge event section
27-02-2022 01:00 GMT / 20:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon Café ReMix | Edit @ 12:04: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon
A brand new game has been revealed in the Pokémon Presents. This game is called Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. It is the first of the ninth generation of Pokémon. It is a seamless open world game and it is due for release November 2022
Edit @ 14:27: We have added new direct feed screenshots to Pre-Release Screenshot Page
Edit @ 14:37: Created a New Pokémon Page
Edit @ 15:10: Created a Available Pokémon Page
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus
The latest news for Pokémon Legends: Arceus has been released. The game is to have a free content update later today called Daybreak
Edit @ 15:10: The update is now live
Edit @ 15:32: There are over 10 new requests to complete in this
A new Eternal Battle Reverie is added after completing the new Requests
There are new Battles in the Training Ground; Path of Solitude and Path of Tenacity
New features are added to the Photography Studio to allow you to add characters
A new balloon race is available in Coronet Highlands
A new Special Berry Harvest has been added to grow berries previously unavailable
You can buy multiple items at ones at Ginter's Guild
The Cresselia bug has been fixed
Edit @ 15:50: When hunting massive mass outbreaks, they may have a star by them indicating a Special Outbreak
Edit: Complete the missions to get the Path of Solitude battles where you use just one Pokémon with Requests to use specific ones, and Path of Tenacity where you face 3 Galaxy Team Members in a row
Edit @ 18:12: Updated the Requests section with all new Requests
Edit @ 18:44: Created a page on the Eternal Battle Reverie
Edit @ 18:48: Updated the Farm section with the new Farm Harvest
Edit @ 19:35: Created a page on Massive Mass Outbreaks
Edit @ 20:24: Updated Pokéarth - Hisui with new trainer data and item locations
Edit @ 20;29: Updated Ingo's Battles with new trainer data
Edit @ 20:42: Created a page on the Path of Tenacity Battles
Edit @ 21:15: Created a page on the Path of Solitude Battles
Edit @ 21:20: Updated the Items Listing and Item Database with new locations for items
Edit @ 22:16: Updated the Shiny Pokémon section with details on the rates for the Massive Mass Outbreaks
Edit @ 22:50: Updated the Customisation section with new customisation options
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Pokémon Presents
Today marks the Pokémon Presents. This is a 14 minute presentation showcasing the latest news for Pokémon. This will air from 14:00 UTC / 09:00 EST / 06:00 PST / 15:00 CET / 23:00 JST. We'll post full details of all reveals live as they happen so be sure to keep checking back
Edit: Alola Pokémon will be added March 1st to Pokémon GO
Players who log into Pokémon Masters EX after this presentation will get 3,000 Gems
Shiny Piplup will be boosted to Pokémon Café ReMix from now for 4 days
Duraludon is to be added to Pokémon UNITE
Shaymin will be available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl later today via Oak's Letter
Daybreak update will be available for free in Pokémon Legends Arceus that's causing more outbreaks for Pokémon with more battles available later today. Use the Serial Code ARCEUSADVENTURE for 30 Ultra Balls, Gigaton Balls and Jet Balls
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are new games coming in Late 2022
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Pokémon UNITE
As part of the Pokémon Day event, a new mode has been added to Pokémon UNITE. This is the Full Fury battle mode which will now run on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays and has you have next to no cooldown on moves. This mode will continue on beyond the event
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Pokémon Café ReMix
The Pokémon Café ReMix Pokémon Day Tie-In Login Bonus is now live. This bonus offers players a chance to get a special outfit, the Celebratory Crown for Bulbasaur. This runs until March 5th
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & ninteenth 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 first generation. Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power. If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere. It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail. It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size. So, here it is, the one-hundred & ninteenth entry, Raichu
26-02-2022 06:04 GMT / 01:04 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon GO Tour Johto
Pokémon GO Tour Johto is rolling out. This event runs from 09:00 to 21:00 local time on Saturday and features increased spawns of a variety of Johto Pokémon, or Kanto Pokémon if they evolve into Johto Pokémon, in a rotating cycle every hour of the event. It also includes various Special Research and Collection Challenges to complete. Players pick between Gold and Silver versions for special spawns. Players who complete the Special Research will get a Celebi and access to the Masterwork Research featuring Apex Shadow Lugia & Apex Shadow Ho-Oh.
We've compiled all details of spawns and research in our Pokémon GO Tour Johto section
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next Event has been announced for Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the Throwback Challenge which provides a variety of old battles to challenge once again to get a variety of rewards. It runs from February 28th 2022
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Pokémon Café ReMix
A special event has been announced for Pokémon Café ReMix. From March 1st 2022, a Points Event will be held for players to accumulate points to get the Pokémon Psyduck
25-02-2022 05:00 GMT / 00:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 08;31: Hisuian Growlithe | Edit @ 10:50: Episode Details | Edit @ 14:00: P25 Music | Edit @ 19:00: Pokémon GO Tour Johto
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Hisuian Growlithe Distribution
The Hisuian Growlithe distribution has been confirmed for the UK. From March 4th through April 4th, you'll be able to get a code for Hisuian Growlithe and 20 Feather Balls from the GAME UK website. This follows on from the US distribution which begins today in Gamestop ansd runs March 13th 2022. We'll provide more global details as they come so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 10;21: It is also confirmed that this distribution will run in GameMania in Belgium & The Netherlands from March 4th through April 4th
Edit @ 17:17: The event will also run at Gamestop in Ireland
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Pokémon GO Tour Johto
Pokémon GO Tour Johto is starting to roll out in Asia Pacific Regions. This event runs from 09:00 to 21:00 local time on Saturday and features increased spawns of a variety of Johto Pokémon, or Kanto Pokémon if they evolve into Johto Pokémon, in a rotating cycle every hour of the event. It also includes various Special Research and Collection Challenges to complete. Players pick between Gold and Silver versions for special spawns. Players who complete the Special Research will get a Celebi and access to the Masterwork Research featuring Apex Shadow Lugia & Apex Shadow Ho-Oh.
We're currently compiling all details of spawns and research in our Pokémon GO Tour Johto section
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Pokémon UNITE
Three new pieces of Holowear are now available in Pokémon UNITE for purchase. These are the Bedtime Style outfit for Snorlax and Frontier Style for Wigglytuff. Both are available for 400 Gems and 1050 Gems respectively
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Pokémon Masters EX
A special event has begun. For one day only each month on the 25th, the Pokémon Masters Day event will be held. This event will give you a variety of rewards for completion. Alongside this, a special 25 Gem for 11 Sync Pair scout is now live. We've updated our Pokémon Masters Day page with the details of this month's event
In The Anime Department
Pokémon 2019
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash battling Marnie to rank up in the World Coronation Series. 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 2019
It has been confirmed that a new intro to the anime will be aired in Japan from March 4th to coincide with the 100th episode. Within this opening, it has been confirmed that Bonnie and Clemont will appear, and Wallace & Lisia are also showcased. It's currently unclear if this will carry over to an appearance in the episode but we'll provide full details as they come
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Pokémon Sword & Shield- TCG Set Release
Today marks the release of the new Pokémon Sword & Shield TCG Set, Brilliant Stars. This set contains over 150 cards of various Pokémon including various Pokémon-V & Pokémon VSTAR and is focused around a new mechanic, VSTAR. It is made up of the VMAX Climax, Starter Deck 100 and Star Birth sets from Japan. Our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon
As part of the Pokémon Day celebrations, the final P25 Music song's music video has been released. This song is Reconnect by Yaffle featuring Daichi Yamamoto & AAAMYYY
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Shirts
Pokémon Shirts by Original Stitch have announced that all 107 Pokémon from the Sinnoh Region are to start getting shirts. These will be released in waves starting in April, though the Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup shirts are now available in presale
24-02-2022 05:17 GMT / 00:17 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 14:00: Pokémon Presents
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Pokémon Presents
A Pokémon Presents has been announced. This Pokémon Presents will air on February 27th at 14:00 UTC / 09:00 EST / 06:00 PST / 15:00 CET / 23:00 JST. It's currently unclear what it will feature but it will last 14 minutes.
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The next online competition has been fully announced. This competition, the 2022 International Challenge March is a Double Battle competition with standard VGC rules. All players who enter and participate in at least 3 battles will receive a Shiny Galarian Zapdos
Registration is open now to March 10th at 23:59 UTC. Battles will run from March 11th 00:00 UTC to March 13th 23:59 UTC.
We have full details of this competition, including an eligible Pokémon list, in our 2022 International Challenge March section
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Pokémon UNITE
It has been confirmed that the next character for Pokémon UNITE, Hoopa, is to be released in-game from today. It is a Supporter and is available by completing event missions that are live until March 15th
Edit @ 07:38: We have begun adding data on Hoopa in Pokémon UNITE with the move list live. We're currently calculating stats
Edit @ 07:56: Updated the details with move damage data and stats
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Pokémon UNITE
A special event has been announced for Pokémon UNITE. This event includes a special limited time mode; Full-Fury Battle which allows for you to revive and have cooldowns quickly. The Pokémon day event runs from today until March 15th with the battle mode coming on Pokémon Day itself
Edit @ 08:16: We have created a special page for this Pokémon Day Event.
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Pokémon Masters EX
Pokémon Masters EX has pushed a new update.This update includes the events and Sync Pairs due out over the next month as well as adding the new Victory Road stage to the Champion Stadium. We're currently compiling full details for this update so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 06:24: We have begun updating the section for the new Sync Pairs of May & Latias, Skyla & Tornadus & Raihan & Flygon
Edit @ 08:08: We have created a page on Victory Road
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Pokémon Masters
A pair of return events have begun in Pokémon Masters EX. First, a Blissful Bonanza event has begun. Alongside this, the Legendary Arena Moltres has also begun a repeat run
23-02-2022 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 10:54: Pokémon TCG Live | Edit @ 20:20: Episode Title
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Beta went live last night and we have begun covering the various details of the new app as we get them. This beta is only live in Canada at present but the game is expected to roll out over the next few months
Created a page on the In-Game Shop & Currencies
Created a page on Building Decks & Exchanging Credits for Cards, including a general cost list
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Pokémon Café ReMix
The Pokémon Café ReMix Shiny Starly boosted event is now live in the game. From now, you will have a slightly higher chance of finding Starly as its Shiny variant in the game
To celebrate Pokémon Day, 26 pieces of Stamina are also being given to all players, as well as the login bonus announced the other day
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Pokémon Café ReMix
New orders have been added to Pokémon Café ReMix. This adds stages 751-775 to the game. We're currently cataloguing all these new stages and details so be sure to keep checking back.
Edit @ 07:15: We have updated the Main Orders with the contents of today's update. The next batch of Orders will be released on March 2nd 2022
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Pokémon Journeys - News
A new Episode Title has been released by a Japanese TV guide. This episode is due to air on March 18th. No further details have been given at this time
Episode 1191: Trial Mission: A Frozen Raid Battle!!
22-02-2022 00:05 GMT / 19:05 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 01:06: Pokémon BDSP Patch | Edit @ 06:43: Sweet Winter with Pokémon | Edit @ 12:43: Bidoof's Big Stand | Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon UNITE | Edit @ 17:10: Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Patch
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl has received a new patch. This patch is Version 1.2. We're currently collating what has been added so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 01:09: This patch activates the Group Ranking machines in Jubilife TV Station. This will show the rankings for players inside the Groups and Global for Pokémon, Battle Tower and Super Contests
Edit @ 01:28: The Union Room can now be played with 8 people at once, now also with the ability to show Capsule Decorations
New Colosseum features are live in Pokémon Centers allowing for you to set specific rules for Single, Double and Multi Battles such as number of Pokémon used and Level
There are new blocks to prevent some Pokémon obtained by unintended methods from being used
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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, Gigantamax Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise are available as Raid Bosses. It runs until February 27th 2022 at 23:59 UTC. We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back.
Edit @ 00:16: 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 Trading Card Game Live
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Beta is now live in Canada on Android, with iOS and PC to follow soon at 20:00 UTC. This is the follow up to Pokémon Trading Card Game Online and allows players to play TCG matches. Collections can carry over from TCGO, though you only can have up to 4 of each card, and your progress in the beta will carry over when the full game releases later this year
Edit @ 17:47: You'll be able to redeem the code cards from Pokémon Trading Card Game products into Pokémon TCG Live through the official website in addition to the game
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Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon UNITE has confirmed a small patch is to drop on February 24th which will fix the following issues
Fixes an issue with Aegislash's Boosted Attack in Blade Forme
Fixes an issue with Aegislash's Unite move changing the brightness of the screen for other player
Fixes an issue with Leaf Storm for Decidueye not activating at certain distances.
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Pokémon
Following its release on youtube last month, the soundtrack to the Bidoof's Big Stand web animation is now available to listen to on Spotify. This was previously announced in January but wasn't added until the past day. This contains 8 tracks totalling 8 minutes of music.
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon
The second episode of Pokémon's cooking shorts, Sweet Winter with Pokémon, has gone live. This episode is the Sweet Candy's Winter Taste and focuses around the creation of various Pokémon themed candy
21-02-2022 05:28 GMT / 00:28 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon Masters EX & Café ReMix | Edit @ 06:05: Pokémon Day | Edit @ 06:36: Café ReMix Bulbasaur Gift | Edit @ 07:37: Shiny Galarian Articuno | Edit @ 11:45: Episode Title
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Pokémon Masters EX -
The Pokémon Company have announced that there will be several special announcements each day this week:
February 21st: Pokémon Masters EX
February 22nd: Pokémon Sword & Shield
February 23rd: Pokémon Café ReMix
February 24th: Pokémon UNITE
February 25th: P25 Music - Music Video for Reconnect by Yaffle
February 26th: Pokémon GO
We'll provide full details of these announcements as they come so be sure to keep checking back
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Rankings are now live in Pokémon Sword & Shield for the 2022 International Challenge February 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 Shiny Galarian Articuno gift if you go to Mystery Gift and select Get Battle Stadium Rewards. This is the first time Shiny Galarian Articuno has been available
Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this distribution
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Pokémon Masters EX -
The first of the Pokémon Day reveals has been released. Pokémon Masters EX will add May & Latias as a Sync Pair from February 28th 2022. There will also be a special event known as Victory Road featuring the Champions in the game. Completing this will get you Scout Tickets and up to 5,000 Gems
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Pokémon Masters EX - Villain Event
A rerun for the first Villain Event Prelude has begun. This event, Spreading Shadows, focuses around Giovanni trying to rebuild on Pasio. It runs until March 7th 2022. The Extreme Battle Giovanni's Malice event is also running in conjunction
A new Scout is now available to get the Sync Pairs of Misty & Vaporeon and Erika & Leafeon. It runs until February 28th.
We're currently compiling all details in our Looming Shadow of Kanto event section
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Pokémon UNITE
A new event challenge has begun in Pokémon UNITE. This challenge requires you to log in and complete a task every day for 12 days in order to get some new Holowear. This Holowear is the Gardening Style Holowear for Slowbro
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Pokémon Café ReMix
The brand new feature, Deliveries, have been adeed to Pokémon Café ReMix. These deliveries allow for you to send meals out to other Pokémon with the ability to pay 3,000 Acorns for a rapid delivery. At random you will get a Pokémon recipient and if you get them enough, you will be able to recruit them. This adds Victini and Pachirisu, alongside a new outfit for Sneasel, to the game. To celebrate this, until March 9th the odds of getting Victini are higher. We're currently compiling all details of this new feature so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 07:18: We have created a page for the Delivery Feature including sections that'll display all the rates for all items
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café ReMix
A new gift has been announced for Pokémon Café ReMix. Starting February 27th 2022 until March 9th, to celebrate Pokémon Day, you'll be able to receive a Bulbasaur in a Crown through a daily login bonus
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO x Pokémon Air Adventures event has been rescheduled. In Okinawa, from March 19th 2022 onwards, Pikachu in a Kariyushi Shirt and Shiny Corsola will appear more throughout Okinawa
From May 3rd through May 8th, a global event will run, plus a Flying Pikachu with different balloons will spawn in Okinawa plus a ticketed event will run in Okinawa from May 7th to 8th. We'll provide full details as they come
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Journeys - News
A new Episode Title has been released by CoroCoro Ichiban. This episode is due to air on March 11th and features Grookey befriend a Thwackey that only has one stick
Episode 1190: The Thwackey with One Stick!
20-02-2022 08:46 GMT / 03:46 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 22
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 09:26: Updated the Weather Page to give the odds for each weather
Edit @ 09:55: Updated Pokéarth to display weather odds on each page
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Pokémon Café ReMix
A special event has been announced for Pokémon Café ReMix. From February 23rd, Shiny Starly will have an increased chance of appearing in the game
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & eighteenth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Galar 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. The core on its chest absorbs energy emanating from the lands of the Galar region. This energy is what allows Eternatus to stay active. It was inside a meteorite that fell 20,000 years ago. There seems to be a connection between this Pokémon and the Dynamax phenomenon. So, here it is, the one-hundred & eighteenth entry, Eternatus
19-02-2022 07:48 GMT / 02:48 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 22
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
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Pokémon Masters EX
A repeat event has been announced for Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the Spreading Shadows Villain Event and allows players to complete levels to obtain items to power up Giovanni & Mewtwo in order for Mega Evolution to occur. It runs from Monday February 21st 2022
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Pokémon
A new piece of music has been released to commemorate the end of the 25th anniversay. This song is by Chinese artist Zhou Shen and is called "Dream"
18-02-2022 05:00 GMT / 00:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:04: Pokémon TCG | Edit @ 11:32: Episode Detail | Edit @ 14:01: Pokémon GO Safari Zone
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 18
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Battles for the next online competition have begun. This competition, the 2022 International Challenge February is a Double Battle competition with standard VGC rules. All players who enter and participate in at least 3 battles will receive a Shiny Galarian Articuno
Battles run from February 18th 00:00 UTC to February 20th 23:59 UTC.
We have full details of this competition, including an eligible Pokémon list, in our 2022 International Challenge February section
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO GO Tour Poke Ball Prep Rally event is now rolling out. This event runs from 10:00 local time until 20:00 local time on February 25th and features the addition of Hisuian Electrode and Timed Research with Poké Ball rewards to give people items to use in Pokémon GO Tour Johto next week. In addition to that, new Raid Bosses are running
We have added all details of the event in our Valentine's Day section
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Safari Zone has been announced for Seville, Spain for May 13th through 15th 2022 in the Parque del Alamillo. At present no further details have been confirmed for the event but we'll bring full details as they come so be sure to keep checking back
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Pokémon UNITE
One new piece of Holowear is now available in Pokémon UNITE for purchase. This is the Frontier Style for Tsareena are also available for 400 Gems
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Pokémon TCG - Battle Region
The Pokémon Company have officially revealed all the standard cards the next set for the Pokémon Sword & Shield TCG.This is the ninth TCG set and comes in one set: Battle Region and is out next week February 25th 2022. This set is a set primarily based around Pokémon from the Hisui Region including the first cards for the new Pokémon and forms introduced.
As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with thanks to ToineLay for help with translation.
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Pokémon 2019
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash, Goh & Chloe go to a Pokémon circus that has two performers perform with an Eevee. However, an accident causes the Eevee to evolve into the wrong Pokémon. 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
The second episode of Pokémon's cooking shorts, Sweet Winter with Pokémon, has gone live. This episode is the Gorgeous! Assorted Tarts and focuses around the creation of various Pokémon themed tarts
17-02-2022 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 09:18: PokéDoko | Edit @ 20:00: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO Battle League
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 18
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 18:23: Updated the Space-Time Distortions Page with a new discovery about the spawning of the distortions
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO GO Tour Poke Ball Prep Rally event is now rolling out. This event runs from 10:00 local time until 20:00 local time on February 25th and features the addition of Hisuian Electrode and Timed Research with Poké Ball rewards to give people items to use in Pokémon GO Tour Johto next week. In addition to that, new Raid Bosses are running
We have added all details of the event in our GO Tour Poke Ball Prep Rally section
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have unveiled the lineup for Pokémon GO Battle League Season 11 which will now run from March 1st through June 1st. Ratings will be paused during this season so the team can focus on GO Battle League Adjustments
With this season, rankings will Cup at Rank 20
Cups will rotate weekly
There will be a new format for GO Battle Days
Rankings for Season 10 will eb used to determine early registration eligibility for the Pokémon GO World Championship Series
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Pokémon Masters EX - Villain Event
The Special Sync Pair Event Blue and Arcanine is now live in Pokémon Masters EX. This event allows for you to get the Sync Pair of Blue & Arcanine and earn rewards to power it up. It runs until March 17th 2022.
We're currently compiling all details in our Special Sync Pair Event Blue and Arcanine event section
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Pokémon Masters EX - Villain Event
A rerun for the first Villain Event Prelude has begun. This event, Looming Shadow of Kanto, focuses around Giovanni trying to rebuild on Pasio. It runs until March 7th 2022. The Extreme Battle Team Rocket Takedown event is also running in conjunction
A new Poké Fair Scout is now available to get the Sync Pairs of Red & Snorlax and Blue & Aerodactyl. It runs until February 28th.
We're currently compiling all details in our Looming Shadow of Kanto event section
![Pokémon Where To Go](https://www.serebii.net/pokedoko.jpg)
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PokéDoko
Following on from Pokémon Sunday, Pokémon Smash, Pokémon Get☆TV and Pokénchi, the next Pokémon variety show has been announced for Japan. This show is called "Where Are We Going With Pokémon?!", or PokéDoko for short, and features Ryogo Matsumaru be the leader or the show with Abareru-kun and Shoko Nakagawa returning and another staff member who will be announced soon. The cast will travel around in their special Dokoko Car and explore the world of Pokémon. This show will air on TV Tokyo in Japan from April 3rd at 08:00 JST
16-02-2022 02:00 GMT / 20:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon Café ReMix
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 18
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
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Pokémon Bank
Today, Nintendo announced that the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U will close their eShop to purchases at the end of March 2023. With this, The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Bank will be free to use when that happens, though new downloads of Pokémon Bank and the associated Poké Transporter will no longer be possible. There is presently no end date for the free service
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This event is the Pokémon GO Tour Johto Leadup event and is due to run from February 18th at 10:00 to February 25th at 20:00 local time and introduces Hisuian Electrode into the game
Voltorb, Hisuian Voltorb, Koffing, Marill, Wailmer, Solosis, Foongus, Jigglypuff, Electrode, Amoonguss and Galarian Stunfisk will be in the wild. There will also be Timed Research that rewards Poké Balls
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
The Pokémon Company International have confirmed that the Canadian Limited Beta for Mobile and Desktop will be live on February 22nd for players on iOS, Android and PC in Canada. This will allow for cross platform play and allow players to play the Brilliant Stars expansion
Edit @ 14:17: We have added over a dozen new screenshots to our Pre-Release Screenshot page
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/johtotour.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that there will be some in person events for Pokémon GO Tour Johto in select European cities from 10:00 to 17:00 local time on February 26th featuring photo opportunities and more. The in-game experience is not affected by these events
Linz, AT: City-Park
Berlin, DE: Britzer Garten
Dortmund, DE: Westfalenpark
Essen, DE: Burgplatz
Hamburg, DE: Überseeboulevard
Hannover, DE: Steintorplatz
Warsaw, PL: Electrownia Powisle Shopping Mall
Bristol, UK: Broadmead
Cardiff, UK: Churchill Way
Edinburgh, UK: Castle Street
Liverpool, UK: Liverpool One
London, UK: St. Alfege Park
London, UK: Whitfield Gardens
Manchester, UK: Piccadilly Gardens
![Pokémon Café ReMix](https://www.serebii.net/cafemix/victini.jpg)
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Pokémon Café ReMix
A new feature has been added to Pokémon Café ReMix. First, starting February 21st is a new delivery feature that lets you send your café's dishes to faraway Pokémon to receive items for outfits and that unlock new abilities. There are delivery exclusive Pokémon such as Victini and Pachirisu within this feature
Hidden Gimmicks are available. Some Pokémon will have a new specialty that are unlocked through Kitchen Notes obtained by Pelipper which when unlocked will allow for that Pokémon to remove the gimmick from play as they would their 3 main gimmicks
Edit @ 07:34: We have updated our Pokémon Listings to show the hidden Specialties
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Pokémon Café ReMix
The Pokémon Café ReMix Ludicolo Points Event has begun. This event has players collect points by playing various stages in order to recruit Ludicolo. This runs until February 28th 2022
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Pokémon Café ReMix
New orders have been added to Pokémon Café ReMix. This adds stages 701-725 to the game. We're currently cataloguing all these new stages and details so be sure to keep checking back.
Edit @ 07:34: We have updated the Main Orders with the contents of today's update. The next batch of Orders will be released on February 23rd 2022
15-02-2022 08:02 GMT / 03:02 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 08:18: Pokémon Dessert Special | Edit @ 14:04: Legends Arceus | Edit @ 18:01: Apex Shadow Pokémon
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 18
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus
The Pokémon Company has put out a new trailer officially revealing several of the Pokémon including the Hisuian starters, Dialga and Palkia
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Tour: Johto event has had some new details announced.
After you complete the Masterwork Research, you will get access to Shadow Ho-Oh and Shadow Lugia. These will have the new moves of Sacred Fire+ or Aeroblast+ respectively, but when you purify them, they will have the moves Sacred Fire++ and Aeroblast++ respectively
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Pokémon Masters EX
The Special Sync Pair Event: Blue & Arcanine has been announced. This event will give you access to the Sync Pair of Blue & Arcanine and give a variety of rewards to help beat them
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon
The first episode of Pokémon's cooking shorts, Sweet Winter with Pokémon, has gone live. This episode is the Pokémon Dessert Special and focuses around the creation of various Pokémon themed desserts
14-02-2022 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 10;05: Pokémon Café ReMix | Edit @ 18:05: Community Day
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 17
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the dates for the next few Community Day events during the next season. These will be held on the following days
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Saturday, May 21, 2022
The focuses of the events will be revealed closer to the time so be sure to keep checking back
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Pokémon Masters EX
The Cynthia's Determination Extreme Battle Event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a special event that features two strong battles against Cynthia & Giratina for some Gem rewards.
Alongside this, a new Poké Fair Scout has begun to provide players the new Sync Pair Dawn & Cresselia.
We're currently compiling all details in our Cynthia's Determination event section
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Pokémon Café ReMix
It has been confirmed that following the 2.4 update that goes live on Wednesday February 16th, Victini and Pelipper will be added to the game. It's currently unclear how they'll be obtained but we'll provide full details as they come
13-02-2022 08:15 GMT / 03:15 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 17
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 08:15: Updated the Mass Outbreaks page with full rates
Edit @ 15:35: As per many requests, I've created a page on the Day/Night Cycle, specifying duration of each period, what time you go to when you skip time and more
![Pokémon of the Week - Glaceon](https://www.serebii.net/potw-swsh/471-i.jpg)
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & seventeenth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Sinnoh 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 fourth generation. As a defense mechanism, it can completely freeze its fur to make its hairs stand out like needles. The coldness emanating from Glaceon causes powdery snow to form, making it quite a popular Pokémon at ski resorts. Any who become captivated by the beauty of the snowfall that Glaceon creates will be frozen before they know it. So, here it is, the one-hundred & seventeenth entry, Glaceon
12-02-2022 07:08 GMT / 02:08 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:43: Short | Edit @ 08:00: Pokémon Café ReMix
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 11
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. On this day, for six hours in each region, Hoppip will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO with a chance of Shiny Hoppip appearing. During this event, when you evolve Skiploom into Jumpluff you will learn the move Acrobatics, which is exclusive to this event. This coincides with 3* Catch Stardust and 3 hour Incense. This runs at these times:
It runs from 11am to 5pm in your local time.
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Pokémon UNITE
Three new pieces of Holowear are now available in Pokémon UNITE for purchase. These are the special Sacred Style Holowear for Gardevoir which is 2199 Gems to purchase but on sale for a limited time at. The Cook Style outfit for Pikachu and Sweets Style for Absol are also available for 400 Gems
Alongside this, some new Event Missions are live that have you collect Hearts in order to exchange for various items including a Sweets Style Holowear for Blissey
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Pokémon Café ReMix
A special event has been announced for Pokémon Café ReMix. From February 16th 2022, a Team Event will be held for players to accumulate points to get the Pokémon Ludicolo
In The Anime Department
Pokémon A Ripple in TIme
The Pokémon Companny have put out a small 6 minute short. This short, A Ripple in Time, is based on the anime and ties in with the Daniel Arsham artwork line that has been going for a couple of years to promote a display of his statues that is happening in Tokyo this month.
11-02-2022 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 17:30 GMT
Edit @ 10:20: Character Biography | Edit @ 10:42: Episode Details | Edit @ 17:30: Pokémon GO Community Day
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 11
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 06:09: We have worked out the mechanism that determines how Space-time Distortions spawn
Edit @ 06:28: Updated the Farm page with full rates for each item
Edit @ 06:54: Updated the Capture Mechanics page with some further values affecting the calculation. We'll hopefully have full details over the next few days
Edit @ 08:28: Created a Player Health page with details on damage inflicted, rate of recovery and amount of total health
![Pokémon Sword & Shield](https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/february2022raids.jpg)
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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 week days, Milcery will be available in Raid Battles with Shny milcery available. All Milcery will have the Gigantamax Factor and will offer the Sweet items . We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back. This event runs until February 20th at 23:59 UTC
Edit @ 00:09: 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
Ahead of tomorrow's Pokémon GO Community Day, the ticket for the Special Research is now available for purchase. This Special Research will give a variety of tasks and rewards based around Hoppip and costs Ł0.79/$0.99 to purchase
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Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon UNITE has received a small update which adds a variety of things to the game.
First, the Pokémon Aegislash is now available to purchase in the in-game store. We're currently compiling full details for Aegislash
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Pokémon 2019
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Goh return to Slowpoke Island. 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 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.
10-02-2022 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 17:45 GMT
Edit @ 17:45: Sword & Shield Raid Event
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 11
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 09:19: The Pokémon Company have put out a note about a glitch that appeared. With this glitch, you can catch Cresselia before you speak to Melli to get Cresselia to be able to caught. As a sequence break, it makes it so the mission can't complete. This will be fixed with the next patch soon
![Pokémon Sword & Shield](https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/february2022raids.jpg)
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The next Wild Area Event has been announced. This event is to focus on the Pokémon Milcery, with all Milcery having the Gigantamax Factor for when it evolves into Alcremie. The battles will also provide the seven type of Sweet items including the rare Star and Ribbon Sweets. This event runs presumably from tonight until February 20th at 23:59 UTC
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Pokémon Masters EX - Villain Event
The Dreams of the Void Villain Event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the first Villain event and ties in with the new story arc which has also received new chapters. It allows for you to earn rewards to unlock some new Grid entries for Cyrus & Palkia
A new Poké Fair Scout is now available to get the Sync Pair of Cyrus & Darkrai. It runs until February 28th.
We're currently compiling all details in our Galactic Awakening event section
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Pokémon Masters EX
A new Chapter Main Story has begun. This is the conclusion of the second chapter second arc, known as the Villain Arc, and this chapter focuses upon Cyrus unleashing his new plan on Pasio
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Valentine's Day event is now rolling out. This event runs from 10:00 local time until 20:00 local time on February 14thand features the addition of Flabébé and Heart Trim Furfrou, which can be sent to Pokémon HOME for the first time ever. In addition to that, new Raid Bosses are running
We have added all details of the event in our Valentine's Day section
09-02-2022 01:22 GMT / 20:22 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon Café ReMix | Edit @ 14:00: Pokémon TCG | Edit @ 16:30: Play Pokémon Regionals | Edit @ 16:36: Episode Title | Edit @ 20;05: Pokémon GO
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 11
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 10:54: Created a page showcasing all the Move Mastery changes. These were originally in the Attackdex but created the page showcasing them all for easier checking
Edit @ 13;17; Updated the Space-Time Distortion page with some new details
![Pokémon Legends: Arceus](https://www.serebii.net/legendsarceus/title.jpg)
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Pokémon Legends: Arceus has received a patch. This patch brings the game to version 1.0.2 and features some localisation changes and some script changes.
It appears to have fixed a bug that prevented Cherrim being caught when it changed to Sunshine Form in the middle of battle
It has also fixed an issue where main missions wouldn't trigger progression and one where a Pokémon could be captured twice instead of once
![Pokémon Masters - Clemont](https://www.serebii.net/card/brilliantstars.jpg)
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Pokémon Trading Card Game
The Pokémon Company International have been kind enough to offer us the exclusive official reveal of one of the cards in the upcoming set, Brilliant Stars. This set is due out on February 25th and includes a small 30 card subset, the Trainer Gallery, of which this card is a part. We can exclusively reveal the following card featuring Urshifu V and Gloria, with their official description
Single Strike Urshifu V: Channel absolute power into a single, perfect attack with Single Strike Urshifu V. Use Laser Focus to find up to two Fighting-type Energy, and then strike hard with Impact Blow! This attack does enough damage to knock out many Pokémon, but it leaves you to recover for one turn afterwards!
We've added these cards to our section and will continue to add the card listings over the next couple of weeks when pre-release products are out so be sure to keep checking back
Urshifu |
![](https://www.serebii.net/card/brilliantstars/tg18th.jpg) |
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/valentines2022.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Valentine's Day event is now rolling out in Asia Pacific Regions This event runs from 10:00 local time until 20:00 local time on February 14thand features the addition of Flabébé and Heart Trim Furfrou. In addition to that, new Raid Bosses are running
We have added all details of the event in our Valentine's Day section
![Pokémon Legends: Arceus](https://www.serebii.net/pokemonunite/pucs.jpg)
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Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon UNITE has announced the circuit for the Pokémon UNITE Championship Series. There are seven region zones for play and players will earn CP throughout it all starting this month. The zones are North America, South America, Europe, Oceania, Japan, South Korea, and Asia-Pacific
There will be monthly finals, Aeos Cups held with finals
There will be Regional Championships where the Top 8 teams in each Zone will earn a spot. They will be joined by the top 4 teams from the previous month
The winners of the Regionals will then go on to Worlds in 2022 with 2 teams from North america, 1 from South America, 2 from Europe, 1 from Oceania, 2 from Japan, 2 from South Korea and 2 from Asia Pacific.
Winning teams of Aeos Cups win $10,000 while #7 & 8 win $750
Winning teams of Regional Championships win $20,000 while #7 & 8 win $150
Winning teams of the World Championships win $100,000, #2 $75,000, #3 $65,000, #4 $60,000, #5 & #6 $45,00, #7 & #8 $25,000, #9-12 $10,000 and #13-16 $5000
The competition schedule is as follows:
February Cup | Open Qualifier | Double Elimination | February 19-20, 2022 |
February Finals | Monthly Finals | Double Elimination | February 26, 2022 |
March Cup | Open Qualifier | Double Elimination | March 12 – 13, 2022 |
March Finals | Monthly Finals | Double Elimination | March 26, 2022 |
Aeos Cup LCQ | Open Qualifier | Double Elimination | April 9 – 10, 2022 |
Aeos Cup | Aeos Cup (Japan & Korea) | Round Robin > Double Elimination | April 23 – 24, 2022 |
Aeos Cup | Aeos Cup (NA, SA, EU, OC, APAC) | Round Robin > Double Elimination | April 30 – May 1, 2022 |
May Cup | Open Qualifier | Double Elimination | May 14 – 15, 2022 |
May Finals | Monthly Finals | Double Elimination | May 28, 2022 |
Regional Championships LCQ | Open Qualifier | Double Elimination | June 4 – 5, 2022 |
Regional Championships | Regional Championships | Round Robin > Double Elimination | Jun 18 – 19, 2022 |
Each event will have open registration on Battlefy found through the official website. Teams can only be formed from players in the same Regional Zone
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Play! Pokémon
Several new Regional Championships have been confirmed for this year's circuit. First, the Florida Regional Championships have been cancelled due to the global situation but more have been added. We have full location details in our database
Europe
May 28th - 29th 2022 - Bremen, Germany - VGC/TCG/GO
Brazil
April 2nd - 3rd 2022 - Sao Paulo - - TCG
May 7th - 8th 2022 - Joinville - TCG
Australia
March 12th - 13th 2022 - Queensland - VGC/TCG
May 21st - 22nd 2022 - Joondalup - VGC/TCG/GO
June 11th - 12th - St Kilda - VGC, TCG, GO
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Pokémon Café ReMix
New orders have been added to Pokémon Café ReMix. This adds stages 701-725 to the game. We're currently cataloguing all these new stages and details so be sure to keep checking back.
Edit @ 07:17: We have updated the Main Orders with the contents of today's update. The next batch of Orders will be released on February 16th 2022
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Pokémon Journeys - News
A new Episode Title has been released by the official materials. This episode is due to air on March 4th and features Ash train with Leon, with Leon's training being different to what he expects, while Goh meets up with Sonia
Episode 1189: A Full Coverage of Leon's Special Training!!
08-02-2022 03:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 11
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 09:05: Updated the Items Dropped by Pokémon page to include details for both standard and Alpha Pokémon drops
Edit @ 09:17: Updated the Pokédex to display both
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Pokémon Masters EX
Pokémon Masters EX has announced the next part of the Sinnoh chapter of the Villain Story and the Villain Event alactic Awakening. This also includes the addition of Cyrus & Darkrai and Dawn & Cresselia as a Sync Pair in a Poké Fair Scout. The new Story Chapter, event and Poké Fair Scout run from February 10th 2022
07-02-2022 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 11
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 07:55: Added some clarifications to the Mass Outbreaks section
Edit @ 09:31: Updated the Customisation section with some requirements
Edit @ 11:28: Updated the Attackdex to include modifiers when the target's speed is altered
Edit @ 16:10: Updated Interactive Maps with approximate Item Digging areas
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This event is the Valentine's Day event and is due to run from February 10th at 10:00 to February 14th at 20:00 local time and introduces Flabébé, Floette, Florgess and Heart Trim Furfrou into the game
A Global Challenge will be held where, if 70 million gifts are sent, players get 3* Transfer Candy
There will be a Collection Challenge to give a Male and Female Frillish
Gardevoir & Gallade will know the move Synchronoise
Red Flower Flabébé: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Blue Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
Yellow Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Americas
White & Orange Flower Flabébé will appear in any region
Chansey, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Luvdisc, Woobat, Flabébé, Furfrou, Miltank, Alomomola, Audino will be in the wild
Miltank, Roselia, Audino and Furfrou are in 1 Star Raids
Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Lickitung, Gallade and Gardevoir will be in 3 Star Raids
Pikachu, Eevee, Luvdisc, Ralts, Frillish, Alomomola and Spinda with a Heart will be in Field Research
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Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO Battle League has now shifted to the Master League, Master League Premier and Love Cup. This will run until February 21st 2022 at 21:00 UTC.
06-02-2022 07:49 GMT / 02:49 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 14:38 GMT
Edit @ 13:05: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 10
Some signage has come out for a new event. This event will run at Gamestop in the US from February 25th through March 13th and will give players a Hisuian Growlithe and 20 Feather Balls. We have no further details for international distribution so be sure to keep checking back
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & sixteenth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Sinnoh 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 fourth generation. A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery. Giratina loses its legs upon changing into this form. I believe this Pokémon must hail from a world where the heavens and the earth are as one, though I have no way of proving it.So, here it is, the one-hundred & sixteenth entry, Giratina
05-02-2022 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 08:10: Egg Event
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 10
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 07:45: Done some clean up of the site sections
Edit @ 08:01: Updated the Noble Pokémon page with rewards for rematches
Edit @ 08:47: Updated the Legendary Battle page with rewards for rematches
Edit @ 12:11: Updated the Legendary Pokémon page with a small note about a reappearance
Edit @ 13:00: As requested, made a page on Catching Pokémon. We hope to get the full details and values soon
Edit @ 14:42: Updated the New Status Conditions page with list of moves that remove it
Edit @ 18:21: Created a page on How to Raise friendship
Edit @ 19:42: Updated the Ginkgo Guild page
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Pokémon Masters EX
The Baking Buddies Event has begun a repeat run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a Story Event focused around Marnie & Bea celebrating Palentine's Day in Pasio. It runs alongside a Seasonal Scout adding the sync pair of Serena & Whimsciott and Dawn & Alcremie. It runs unil February 19th 2022.
We're currently compiling all details in our Baking Buddies event section
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Pokémon Masters
The next Egg Event has been officially announced for Pokémon Masters EX. This event runs from February 7th and allows for players to get eggs of various Water or Ice-type Pokémon to make Sync Pairs. You can get the Sync Pairs of Main Character & Horsea, Seel, Shellder with Shiny varaints of Horsea Seel & Shellder being available
04-02-2022 00:04 GMT / 19:04 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 07:51: Pokémon TCG | Edit @ 10;06: Pokémon Cooking | Edit @ 10:42: Episode Details | Edit @ 13:02: Pokémon UNITE
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 8
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 06:03: Updated our location database for precise level additions with Alpha Pokémon
Edit @ 07:27: Updated the Pokémon Size chart to include the Alpha heights and weights
Edit @ 10:59: Updated the Farm Section
Edit @ 13:07: Updated the Pokédex to display if a Research Task has got a boost
Edit @ 15:41: Updated our location database with more imagery for each area
Edit @ 18:25: Updated the Interactive Maps to include locations and drop tables for all trees, breakable items and more
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Pokémon UNITE
It has been confirmed that the next character for Pokémon UNITE, Aegislash, is to be released in-game on February 11th. It is an All-Rounder. 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
Two new pieces of Holowear are now available in Pokémon UNITE for purchase. These are the special Frontier Style Holowear for Cramorant and Greedent. They 2199 and 1200 Gems respectively to purchase. The Subway Style outfit for Trevenant is also available for 400 Gems
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next Story element for Pokémon Masters EX has gone live. This is the third part of the Legendary Adventures, a new element which brings old Legendary Events back as part of the main story. Today the story Howling Shield of Eternity is added, which allows all players to get the sync pair of Hop & Zamazenta
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Pokémon TCG - Battle Legion
New details have been confirmed for the next Japanese TCG set, Battle Legion. This set is to feature the first cards based on Pokémon from the Hisui region, as well as the return of Character Arts. We've updated our Battle Legion section with the cards with thanks to ToineLay for translation help
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Pokémon 2019
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Goh visit Sophocles at the Mossdeep Space Centre. 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
The Pokémon Company has announced that, starting February, they will release 3 short movies telling the story of a man who loves to cook alongside Pokémon. We'll post more details on this as they come
03-02-2022 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:18: Pokémon Sales Data | Edit @ 08:02: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 15:01: Pokémon GO TCG
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 8
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 09;13: Done some general clean up of the site sections
Edit @ 09:47: Updated the Hisui Interactive Maps to display the Unown locations. When clicked, it will show an image of the location as well as the encounter table
Edit @ 10:36: We have also updated Hisui Interactive Maps to display Spiritomb Wisp locations. When clicked, it will show an image of the location
Edit @ 13:57: As requested, created a page on Weather
Edit @ 14:39: We've updated the Pokéarth - Hisui section with some native imagery and evolution notes. We'll be adding more images as time passes
Edit @ 17:49: Updated the Customisation section with some preliminary female outfits
Edit @ 18:54: Updated the Customisation section with female hair options
Edit @ 20:00: Updated the Wardens page
Edit @ 21:22: Updated the Hisui Interactive Maps to display Old Verse segments
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Pokémon GO
A special set of Pokémon Trading Card Game cards based around Pokémon GO has been confirmed for release this summer. Itwill release in Japan on June 17th 2022 with an International release coming later. We'll provide full details as they come
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The next online competition has been fully announced. This competition, the 2022 International Challenge February is a Double Battle competition with standard VGC rules. All players who enter and participate in at least 3 battles will receive a Shiny Galarian Articuno
Registration is open now to February 17th at 23:59 UTC. Battles will run from February 18th 00:00 UTC to February 20th 23:59 UTC.
We have full details of this competition, including an eligible Pokémon list, in our 2022 International Challenge February section
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Pokémon Masters
The Baking Buddies event for Pokémon Masters EX has been announced for a repeat run. This event was released last year and focuses around Serena and Dawn celebrating Palentine's Day on Pasio. It runs from February 5th 2022
02-02-2022 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 15:02: Pokémon Sound Library
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 7
With many parts of the world getting their copies today & tomorrow and the eShop now live in some regions, it would be remiss of us to hold off further when so many of you hunger for information. As such, our usual discoveries shall begin. If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click the spoiler tag, nor visit the Legends: Arceus section until you have your game. Don't worry as blatant spoilers will NOT be on the home page.
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database which now includes an interactive map, and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 07:50: Done a variety of fixes and cleanup of the site section
Edit @ 09:41: Created a page on Item Drops from Deposits, Trees etc.
Edit @ 11:29: As many have requested, we have updated the Alpha Pokémon page to include a list of all guaranteed Alpha spawns. If you then click the name of the area, it will go to our map for locations
Edit @ 12:59: Added a few more Male Customisation Options
Edit @ 14:24: Created a page on Photo Studio
Edit @ 16:07: Updated the Items Carried by Pokémon page with details about Alpha Pokémon item drops
Edit @ 18:50: Created a page on Old Verse Locations and details
Edit @ 19:10: Updated the Items Listing with more locations, including if the item is a reward for completing Requests
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Pokémon Masters EX
As part of the Sweet Shenanigans event, a new Seasonal Scout has gone live. This scout offers players a chance to get the new Sync Pair of Bea & Vanilluxe. It runs until February 19th 2022
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café ReMix
New orders have been added to Pokémon Café ReMix. This adds stages 675-700 to the game. We're currently cataloguing all these new stages and details so be sure to keep checking back.
Edit @ 07:15: We have updated the Main Orders with the contents of today's update. The next batch of Orders will be released on February 9th 2022
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Pokémon Sound Library
The Pokémon Company have opened the Pokémon DP Sound Library in English. This allows for you to listen to all 149 songs from Pokémon Diamond & Pearl for free as well as listen to set playlists. You also have the ability to download the music as long as it's not used for profit
01-02-2022 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 16:47: Play! Pokémon Reopening | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coverage Day 4
With many parts of the world getting their copies today & tomorrow and the eShop now live in some regions, it would be remiss of us to hold off further when so many of you hunger for information. As such, our usual discoveries shall begin. If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click the spoiler tag, nor visit the Legends: Arceus section until you have your game. Don't worry as blatant spoilers will NOT be on the home page.
Our Legends: Arceus page and our Pokédex are all continually being added to, and we have a New Pokémon page, Hisui Pokédex and Hisui Location Database and more available so be sure to check our section out. This update will be amended repeatedly with more pages and details as we get through the game
Edit @ 09:10; Done a few fixes and cleanups of pages throughout the section
Edit @ 09:25: Updated the Pokédex to include the food each Pokémon likes
Edit @ 10;33: Created a page on Miss Fortune Bandits, including random appearances
Edit @ 11:39: Created a page on Useful Characters
Edit @ 13:13: Updated the Items Listing with more locations
Edit @ 14:01: We have updated our Pokéarth Location Database to have a full interactive map in each of the five areas. This can be filtered by spawn kind and species and, when the icons are tapped, will bring up the relevant spawn table
Edit @ 16:14: Created a page on Mystery Gift
Edit @ 18:24: Created a page on Volo
Edit @ 20;28: Updated Pokédex and Pokéarth with some details of Basculin location variance
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Pokémon Sword & Shield - VGC Ruleset
Ranked Battle Series 12/Season 27 is now live. This ruleset returns to the set of using 2 Restricted Pokémon and brings back Dynamax. This season will run from February 1st at 04:00 UTC to February 28th at 23:59 UTC. Be sure to check out our section for full details and Pokémon restrictions.
With this, the twenty-sixth 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.
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Lunar New Year event is now rolling out. This event runs from 10:00 local time until 20:00 local time on February 7th and features the addition of Shiny Litleo.
In addition to that, new Raid Bosses are running, alongside Heatran
We have added all details of the event in our Power Plant section
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Pokémon Café ReMix
The Pokémon Café ReMix Pichu Points Event has begun. This event has players collect points by playing various stages in order to recruit Altaria. This runs until February 14th 2022
There is also a new Monthly Goal Pass which provides the outfit of Scorbunny Beach Vibes
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Pokémon GO
The Research Breakthrough Pokémon have shifted. From now until March 1st at 21:00 UTC, when you unlock a Research Breakthrough reward, the Pokémon will be Espurr and, with this, Field Research is shifting
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Play! Pokémon
It has been confirmed that casual events such as League, Prerelease, Non-CP Tournaments are to no longer open to Argentina, Australia, Sweden & Uruguay due to the recent worsening of the global situation. This means League, Prerelease and non-CP tournaments cannot be officially held in these regions. Presently only Chile & New Zealand can run official events
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Pokémon Journeys - News
A new Episode Title has been released by the official materials. This episode is due to air on February 18th
Episode 1187: The Pokémon Circus! Jolteon and Flareon