28-02-2017 04:05 GMT / 23:05 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 23:08 GMT
Edit @ 06:05: Pokémon Shuffle Events | Edit @ 09:44: Movie News | Edit @ 23:08: Regional Championships
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Competition
Details of the next Battle Competition have been announced. This is the Kanto X Alola Regional Rumble competition. This is a Single Battle competition with standard rules requiring the Kanto & Alola Pokédex only. Mewtwo, Mew, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, and Magearna cannot be used.. Mega Stones are also not allowed. Registration will be open from March 9th at 00:00 UTC to March 16th 23:59 UTC and battles will run from March 17th through March 19th. All entrants will get the Pidgeotite and Steelixite Mega Stones.
The special ruleset is also downloadable in the game's Download Rules option
![Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Missions](https://www.serebii.net/sunmoon/globalmission4.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Missions
The fourth Pokémon Sun & Moon Global Mission has begun. This Global Mission's theme involves earning Battle Points in the Battle Tree. To beat this Global Mission, over 250,000 Battle Points have to be won. Redeeming Battle Points through Pokémon Bank does not affect this. Rewards are 2,000 FC (Success), 200 FC (Failure) - If the game is tied to a Global Link account: 4,000 FC (Success), 400 FC (Failure). This Mission runs until March 14th 2017 23:59 UTC. If you earn 3 BP you will get 5 Rare Candy. If all players combined earn 500,000BP, you will get a Heavy Ball
Edit @ 18:36: As of writing, over 500,000BP has been earned so entry guarantees all rewards if you earn 3BP
![Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire](https://www.serebii.net/vgc/regional.png)
In The Games Department
Pokémon World Championships
It has been confirmed that two different Regional Championships are to be streaming this weekend by The Pokémon Company International. On both March 4th and March 5th, the Sheffield Regional Championships in the UK and the St. Louis Regional Championships in the USA will both be streamed for both VGC and TCG. We'll provide embedded versions of the streams as they begin so be sure to check back this weekend
![Pokémon Shuffle](https://www.serebii.net/shuffle/darkraievent.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a special Escalation Battle stage has begun featuring Darkrai. It gives a variety of items. It runs until March 14th 2017
Next, a once a day attempt to get Mesprit has begun. As each day passes, it will get easier to catch. It runs until March 14th 2017
Next, a high speed challenge has begun for Azelf. It runs until March 14th 2017
Another chance for Uxie has also begun. It runs until March 14th 2017
Finally, a special stage for Cresselia has begun. It also runs until March 14th 2017
All of these require the version 1.3.38 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
![Pokémon Shuffle](https://www.serebii.net/shuffle/meteorite.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Rayquaza competitive stage over the past week, then the Meteorite is now available to be received. The Attack Power, Mega Speedup and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Attack Power. To get these items, simply Check In between now and March 7th 2017 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon the Movie 2017 - World Premiere
It has been confirmed that this Thursday's episode of Oha Suta will include the first proper news and the newest trailer for the upcoming movie, Pokémon! I Choose You. This movie appears to be a retelling of part of Ash's journey but we'll bring full news and details from the trailer as they come so keep checking back
27-02-2017 05:41 GMT / 00:41 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 14:13 GMT
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon
It has been announced that a special distribution is coming to Japan. This distribution gives out a serial code that allows players to receive a special Shiny Tapu Koko. This is the first time that Tapu Koko has been available as a Shiny Pokémon. This event runs at 7SPOTs in 7-11 stores from March 17th to April 9th
Edit @ 14:13: There is some evidence that is calling the authenticity of this distribution into question. We'll bring more details as they come
26-02-2017 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 22:16 GMT
Edit @ 20:00: Pokémon GO Event
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Pokémon GO - Pokémon Day
The Pokémon GO Pokémon Day special event begins today at 21:00 UTC. This event is to celebrate Pokémon's 21st anniversary and will allow for you to capture Pikachu wearing a party hat. This Pikachu will be available from today at February 26th 2017 21:00 UTC to March 6th 2017 21:00 UTC. The hat on the Pikachu will remain after the event ends. Currently, no additional benefits are in place for the event.
Edit @ 22:16: Event is live and our Forms & Appearance Page is updated
![Pokémon of the Week - Gastrodon](https://www.serebii.net/potw-sm/423-i.jpg)
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the thirteenth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Sinnoh Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. It has strong regenerative capabilities. Even if parts of it are bitten off by fish Pokémon, it will return to normal within a few hours. Plankton, invisible to the naked eye, is its main food source. It comes onto the land periodically, but the reason for this is not known. A team of researchers is scouring the oceans of the world in search of a Gastrodon in a color never seen before. Experiments are being conducted to discover what happens when a Gastrodon is raised in a location other than the sea where it was born. So, here it is, the thirteenth entry, Gastrodon
25-02-2017 10:01 GMT / 05:01 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 10:01 GMT
In The Games Department
Pokémon XYORAS - Genesect Event
For those of you in Europe, Australia & North America, the second chance event for Genesect on XY & ORAS is due to end on Tuesday. In North America, this is through the code GENESECT20 and in Europe it's through the code GENESECT2016 . It won't work if you obtained Genesect during the events held around the world late last year. Be sure to get it while you can
24-02-2017 05:00 GMT / 00:00 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:01 GMT
Edit @ 05:08: Egg Event | Edit @ 08:53: Discord | Edit @ 09:18: Nintendo Badge Arcade | Edit @ 13:01: Bottle Cap
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Following the announcement of the event on Monday. We now have more details about the special Egg Event in Japan. This event and gives you an egg of Mareanie, Drampa, Turtonator, Goomy, Passimian or Oranguru. This event runs at the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan from March 18th to April 9th
![Pokémon Sun & Moon](https://www.serebii.net/sunmoon/bottlecapevent.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Bottle Cap Distribution
For those of you in some parts of Europe, the Bottle Cap Serial Code distribution where you get a code that gives you 1 free Bottle Cap is due to end on Tuesday. In the UK, this code is given at all GAME stores from today until February 28th 2017 with the code needing to be redeemed by May 13th 2017.
In Denmark, Norway, Finland & Ireland, it is being given in Gamestop from today
In Belgium & the Netherlands, it is being given through the Nintendo Zone at Game Mania
Various other countries are currently holding the event including America, Canada, Mexico, Australia and so forth, with the event lasting a further week until March 5th 2017
![Pokkén Tournament](https://www.serebii.net/sunmoon/2017internationalchallengefebruary.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Competition
Battles for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the 2017 International Challenge February competition. This is a Double Battle competition using VGC 2017 rules requiring the Alola Pokédex only. Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Magearna, Necrozma and Zygarde are not allowed. Mega Stones are also not allowed. Battles will run from February 24th through February 26th. All entrants will get the Mawilite and Beedrillite Mega Stones
In The Games Department
Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Europe and with this update, it has added several Pokémon badges, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
In The Site Department
Serebii Chat
As a small aside, our Chatroom is as standard an IRC chatroom but IRC is starting to be phased out across the Internet. As such, to compliment the IRC chatroom, we have create a special Discord server found here. This server runs the same as past chatrooms and allows for discussion of all things Pokémon. Be sure to check it out.
23-02-2017 08:43 GMT / 03:43 EST by Serebii
This update may 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
With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 19:51 GMT
Edit @ 10:21: Character Biography | Edit @ 11:04: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 11:08: Pokémon Duel | Edit @ 19:12: Nintendo Badge Arcade
![Nintendo Badge Arcade](https://www.serebii.net/badge46.jpg)
In The Games Department
Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly
19:51: All six panels and 44 badges have been added
![Pokémon Comaster](https://www.serebii.net/duel/fightinggymcup2.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This update brings the Fighting Gym Cup. This event gets new figures including Deoxys Normal Forme which can be obtained by reaching 45 wins. Dragonair (R) is also coming as a Log In bonus from February 24th. Trophies will also be given at the end of the event with you being able to display on your ranking screen. This event has all Fighting-type Movement 1 & 2 figures get an increase of 1 for movement and Psychic-types getting an Attack increase of 20 for each attack. It lasts until March 2nd at 04:59 UTC with Booster Redemptions until March 9th.
![Scratchmark Hill! Rockruff & Lycanroc!](https://www.serebii.net/958.jpg)
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Kukui investigating odd behaviour from Rockruff. The AniméDex will soon been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Character Biography
With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update a biography. This biography is for Ash and shows the Pokémon that he obtained in today's episode. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon - LINE Stickers
For those of you who have the social media app, LINE on your iOS, Android or Windows Mobile devices, The Pokémon Company has today put out a new set of stickers for the app. These stickers feature a variety of Pokémon in collaboration with the illustrator, MOGU and is called Team Rascal Pikachu. There are 40 different stickers in this set and the set. This pack costs 240¥/$1.99/Ł1.49 to download
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22-02-2017 20:30 GMT / 15:30 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 20:30 GMT
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Pokémon World Championships
The details of the Pokémon International Championships and Pokémon World Championships have been announced. First, the US International Championships will be held from June 30th to July 2nd at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. This is the last International Championships of the season.
Next, the details of the Pokémon World Championships have finally been confirmed. The World Championships will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center from August 18th to August 20th. As we announced earlier this month there will be Pokkén Tournament there as well, with a Last Chance Qualifier being held on August 18th with the finals for Pokkén Tournament being held on August 19th. Pokkén Tournament competitions will be played on the Wii U version of the game.
21-02-2017 06:10 GMT / 01:10 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 17:39 GMT
Edit @ 06:20: Global Mission Gift | Edit @ 09:09: Pokémon TCG News | Edit @ 17:28: Pikachu in Pokémon GO | Edit @ 17:39: Volcanion & The Mechanical Marvel
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Link Gift
For those of you who participated in the recent Global Mission, the gift for trading 5 or more Pokémon is now available through the Pokémon Global Link. This gift is given through a Serial Code that can be obtained on the Pokémon Global Link. This gift is a gift of 5 Rare Candy and 1 Friend Ball. It can be redeemed until March 30th at 23:59 UTC.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Pokémon Day
Details for a special Pokémon GO promotion for Pokémon Day have been announced. From February 26th 2017 from 21:00 UTC to March 6th 2017 21:00 UTC , a Pikachu with a party hat will appear in Pokémon GO and will keep the hat forever. It's unknown what the hat will look like at the moment or if Raichu will keep it. This joins the Bottle Cap distribution, release of the Pikachu New Nintendo 3DS XL and various other events being held for Pokémon's 21st Birthday
![Pokémon Shuffle](https://www.serebii.net/shuffle/shinymegarayquazaevent.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First up is a Mega Rayquaza competitive stage. The top 100 players in Europe, 150 in North America and 500 players in Japan, you will get 10 Raise Max Level, 10 Mega Speedup and 1 Meteorite.
If you are in the top 1000 in Japan, 300 in North America or 200 in Europe, you'll get 7 Mega Speedups, 7 Raise Max Level and 1 Meteorite.
If you are in the top 2000 in Japan, 700 in North America or 500 in Europe, you'll get 5 Mega Speedups, 5 Raise Max Level and 1 Meteorite.
If you are in the top 5000 in Japan, 1300 in North America or 900 in Europe, you'll get 4 Mega Speedups, 4 Raise Max Level and 1 Meteorite.
If you are in the top 10000 in Japan, 2700 in North America or 1900 in Europe, you'll get 3 Mega Speedups, 3 Raise Max Level and 1 Meteorite.
If you are in the top 20000 in Japan, 5400 in North America or 3800 in Europe, you'll get 2 Mega Speedups, 2 Raise Max Level and 1 Meteorite.
If you are in the top 30000 in Japan, 8100 in North America or 5700 in Europe, you'll get 1 Mega Speedup, 1 Raise Max Level and 1 Meteorite.
If you are in the top 40000 in Japan, 11000 in North America or 7600 in Europe, you'll get 1 Skill Booster M, 1 Mega Speedup and 1 Meteorite.
If you are in the top 50000 in Japan, 13000 in North America or 9400 in Europe, you'll get 1 Exp. Booster L, 1 Disruption Delay and 1 Meteorite.
If you are in the top 60000 in Japan, 16000 in North America or 11000 in Europe, you'll get 1 Exp. Booster L, 1 Disruption Delay and 1 Attack Power.
If you are in the top 70000 in Japan, 19000 in North America or 13000 in Europe, you'll get 1 Disruption Delay and 1 Attack Power. All other players get 1 Attack Power. If you already have a Meteorite, you'll get a Level Up
Next, a stage for Cradily has begun. This runs until February 28th 2017
A stage for Armaldo has also begun. This runs until February 28th 2017. Both are recommended for the Shiny Mega Rayquaza event
Finally a stage for Terrakion has begun. It will drop Skill Boosters for Terrakion if already captured and runs until February 28th 2017
All of these require the version 1.3.37 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
![Volcanion & The Mechanical Marvel](https://www.serebii.net/M19iii.jpg)
In The Anime Department
Pokémon - Volcanion & The Mechanical Marvel
It has been confirmed, that part of the celebrations of Pokémon's 21st Birthday, the movie Volcanion & The Mechanical Marvel will be available to purchase on iTunes, Google Play Store and Amazon Video from February 27th 2017 for a currently undisclosed price across the globe. We'll provide full details as they come so be sure to keep checking back
In The TCG Department
Pokémon TCG - Set 3
Ahead of the release of the second set in Japan in 3 weeks and in the west in May, the third set has been revealed through various Japanese sell sheets. Due for release on June 16th, these sets feature Necrozma and Ho-Oh and once again is separated into two sets. The set featuring Necrozma is called Light-Devouring Darkness and the set featuring Ho-Oh is Did You See The Fighting Rainbow. We'll bring more on the set upon release
20-02-2017 07:09 GMT / 02:09 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 07:09 GMT
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Egg Event
A new event has been announced for Japan to tie in with a new line of merchandise. This event is a special Easter Egg event where, from March 18th to April 9th, you can receive one of six eggs at random containing Turtonator, Passimian, Oranguru, Goomy, Drampa or Mareanie. The method of distribution has yet to be made clear but we'll post as soon as it comes
19-02-2017 12:30 GMT / 07:30 EST by Serebii
This update may 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
With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 12:30 GMT
![Pokémon of the Week - Tapu Koko](https://www.serebii.net/potw-sm/785-i.jpg)
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the twelfth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with an Alola Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. This guardian deity of Melemele is brimming with curiosity. It summons thunderclouds and stores their lightning inside its body. It confuses its enemies by flying too quickly for the eye to follow. It has a hair-trigger temper but forgets what made it angry an instant later. So, here it is, the twelfth entry, Tapu Koko
18-02-2017 07:36 GMT / 02:36 EST by Serebii
This update may 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
With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 07:36 GMT
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Titles
The magazine Pokémon Fan has revealed the next pair of new episode titles from Pokémon Sun & Moon. These episodes are set to air on March 16th and March 23rd respectively. The first features Mallow trying to hunt for Yellow Nectar for one of her meal ingredients. The second features Ash battling with Tapu Koko to fully test the power of Z Moves
Episode 959: For Real?! Mallow's Cooking Operation!
Episode 960: Intense Electric Shock Training! A Rematch with Tapu Koko!!
17-02-2017 07:41 GMT / 02:41 EST by Serebii
This update may 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
With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 11:47 GMT
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongojohto.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Last night, the johto Pokémon became available in Pokémon GO and we have been working hard to compile all the data possible. We currently have updated with the Pokémon's details & movesets, as well as changes to most moves and we're currently working on dealing with Egg Distances as well as various other sections that will be updated throughout the day so be sure to keep checking back
09:09: Updated the Medals and Capture Mechanics section with up-to-date information
Edit @ 10:50: Created a page on Alternate Forms & Gender Differences
11:47: Created a page on Style & Clothing Options. Currently listing Male options. Female options coming shortly
12:32: Updated the Style & Clothing Options page with female clothing options
16-02-2017 03:41 GMT / 22:41 EST by Serebii
This update may 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
With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 19:45 GMT
Edit @ 08:37: Pokémon GO Patch | Edit @ 09:08: Pokémon GO European Partnerships | Edit @ 09:48: Pokémon Duel Patch | Edit @ 19:10: Nintendo Badge Arcade
![Pokémon Sun & Moon](https://www.serebii.net/splashmagikarp.jpg)
In The Games Department
Splash Magikarp
A new mobile title has been announced for iOS and Android devices. This game is to be called Splash! Magikarp (はねろ!コイキング) and will be released at some point this Spring. Not much is currently known about the game but the only image we have contains one fisherman and two holes that are shaped like Magikarp. It is being developed by Select Button Inc.. We'll provide full details on this new game as it comes
![Pokkén Tournament](https://www.serebii.net/sunmoon/2017internationalchallengefebruary.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the 2017 International Challenge February competition. This is a Double Battle competition using VGC 2017 rules requiring the Alola Pokédex only. Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Magearna, Necrozma and Zygarde are not allowed. Mega Stones are also not allowed. Registration will be open from February 16th at 00:00 UTC to February 23rd 23:59 UTC and battles will run from February 24th through February 26th. All entrants will get the Mawilite and Beedrillite Mega Stones
![Nintendo Badge Arcade](https://www.serebii.net/badge45.jpg)
In The Games Department
Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly
19:45: All 6 panels and 32 badges have been added
![Pokémon Sun & Moon](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongojohto.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO update is now starting to be rolled out on Android and iOS devices. This update adds compatibility for the new Johto Pokémon, adds genders to the Pokémon you encounter including gender differences for Pokémon that have them in the main game, includes new kinds of berries, new items, new customisation options, new UI alterations allowing for the new features and various new character customisation options. At present, Johto Pokémon are not activated.
In addition to this, from later this afternoon until February 28th, Pokémon Storage upgrades will require less Poké Coins to purchase
Edit @ 09:20: Screenshots from the Japanese press pack have also showed the process of evolving with items. The item will be included in the cost of evolution. For example, Scyther requires 40 Scyther Candy and 1 Metal Coat to evolve
19:50: Sprint in the US have announced a special event. Starting tomorrow at 2pm local time, all special Sprint PokéStops will have special lures in the hope of attracting Johto Pokémon to them for all players.
Edit @ 23:03: Johto Pokémon have now been added. We are currently compiling all moves for Pokémon, but our Pokémon Listings and CP Listings are starting to be updated with the details of these Pokémon
23:41: Our Evolution Page has been updated with all the new methods including how to get Espeon and Umbreon
00:09: Various moves have been altered. We're currently working on cataloguing the alterations and this will be up over the next few days
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![Pokémon Comaster](https://www.serebii.net/duel/v302.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 3.0.2 and contains a variety of bug fixes and requires 163MB of space on your mobile device to download. It is required to update in order to play the game
This patch contains various bug fixes, as well as the balance updates for the Mew, Rayquaza, Machamp & Heracross announced yesterday. It also added 11 new figures to the Boosters. The three EX figures are Deoxys Attack Forme, Deoxys Defense Forme & Deoxys Speed Forme. The Rare figures are Reuniclus, Gothitelle & Ralts. Finally, the UC figures are Gothorita, Duosion, Vibrava, Hoothoot & Purrloin
Finally, two new Plates have been added. These are a special kind of plate known as Energy which are affected by Rayquaza's new attack
![Pokémon Sun & Moon](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
Niantic has also announced a collaboration with Unibail-Rodamco in Europe to add sponsored PokéStops to 58 destinations across 10 European countries. On February 18th, a special event will be held at 20 locations across Europe where Lure Modules will last all day:
Vienna, Austria—Donau Zentrum
Prague, Czech Republic—Centrum Cerný Most
Copenhagen, Denmark—Fisketorvet
Paris, France—Les 4 Temps I Forum des Halles I Velizy 2 I Aeroville
Lyon, France—La Part-Dieu
Nice, France—Polygone Riviera
Lille, France—Euralille
Berlin, Germany—Gropius Passagen
Munich, Germany—Pasing Arcaden
Oberhausen, Germany—CentrO
Leipzig, Germany—Höfe am Brühl
Warsaw, Poland—Arkadia
Barcelona, Spain—La Maquinista
Madrid, Spain—Parquesur
Valencia, Spain—Bonaire
Stockholm, Sweden—Mall of Scandinavia
Amsterdam, The Netherlands—Stadshart Amstelveen
The participating PokéStop areas are as follows
Vienna, Austria—Donau Zentrum I Shopping City Süd
Prague, Czech Republic—Centrum Cerný Most I Centrum Chodov
Copenhagen, Denmark—Fisketorvet
Paris, France—Les 4 Temps I Forum des Halles I Velizy 2 I Parly 2 I Aeroville I Rosny 2 I So Ouest I Carré Sénart I CNIT I Ulis 2 I Carrousel Du Louvre I Les Boutiques Du Palais
Dijon, France—Toison d'Or
Lyon, France—La Part-Dieu I Confluence
Nice, France—Polygone Riviera
Rennes, France—Alma
Lille, France—Euralille I Villenueve 2
Oberhausen, Germany—CentrO
Bochum, Germany—Ruhr Park
Munich, Germany—Pasing Arcaden
Leipzig, Germany—Paunsdorf Center I Höfe am Brühl
Berlin, Germany—Gropius Passagen
Mönchengladbach, Germany—Minto
Recklinghausen, Germany—Palais Vest
Gera, Germany—Gera Arcaden
Almere, Netherlands—Citymall Almere
Amstelveen, Netherlands—Stadshart Amstelveen
Zoetermeer, Netherlands—Stadshart Zoetermeer
Leidschendam, Netherlands—Winkelcentrum Leidsenhage
Warsaw, Poland—Arkadia I Galeria Mokotow I Galeria Wilenska
Wroclaw, Poland—Wroclavia
Bratislava, Slovakia—Aupark
Barcelona, Spain—La Maquinista I Splau I Barnasud I Glňries
Madrid, Spain—Parquesur I Equinoccio Park
Valencia, Spain—Bonaire
St. Sebastian, Spain—Garbera
Badajoz, Spain—El Faro
Cadiz, Spain—Bahia Sur
Valladolid, Spain—Vallsur
Sevilla, Spain—Los Arcos
Stockholm, Sweden—Täby Centrum I Mall Of Scandinavia I Nacka Forum I Solna Centrum
15-02-2017 06:27 GMT / 01:27 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:40: Pokémon Duel Balance Patch | Edit @ 12:05: Pokémon GO - Johto Pokémon
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that the rest of the Johto Pokémon are to come to Pokémon GO later this week. This update includes more Pokémon, evolutions, new methods of encounters, new berries and more customisation options for your Pokémon.
First, Pokémon may act differently when you're battling them
Next, with the new Berries, a Nanab Berry will slow a Pokémon's movement and a Pinap Berry will double the Candy you receive on capture.
Gender also makes its first appearance in Pokémon GO, with the Male or Female symbol appearing to the side of a Pokémon's name, as well as any gender difference if one exists.
We'll bring full news on when it comes so be sure to check back.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Mega Stones
The Pokémon Company has put out a new note clarifying how the currently missing Mega Stones are going to be distributed. In the note, it explains that the Mega Stones will come through two means
First, given as a present to players of Online Competitions, such as with the Mawilite and Beedrillite in the upcoming 2017 International Challenge February competition. Here, a limited amount of players will get the code ahead of a wait period of 1 to 2 months before all players get the code.
Second is just through a code that will be given to all players through various events/online postings with no wait period
The method will vary depending on the Mega Stone and they intend to go through these methods until Summer. As always, we'll bring full details on the Mega Stone distributions as they come.
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Pokémon Duel - Balance Patch
Tomorrow, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following the weekly maintenance. In this update (Version 3.0.2), some changes are being made to a few figures.
Mew
Hyper Sonic - Added effect of Mew not being Knocked Out if the move used against it does damage of over 100
Vanish removed and replaced with a new move Shuttle Flip which allows you to turn aside the opponent's Attack and shift into an Attack of yor own
Rayquaza
Width of Extreme Speed move increased
Twister move replaced with a new move, Break Energy, which does 60 damage with an effect of ignoring effects of new types of plates
Altered the placement of the Miss segments
Machamp
Movement MP increased from 1 to 2
Decreased size of Miss segment
Increased width size for Submission
Karate Chop damage increased from 50 to 60
Heracross
Decreased size of Miss segment
Increased size of Overhead Toss segment
Horn Attack damage increased from 40 to 60
14-02-2017 04:04 GMT / 23:04 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:09: Pokémon Shuffle Events | Edit @ 08:51: Pokkén Arcade Event | Edit @ 09:59: Friendly Competitions
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Missions
The third Pokémon Sun & Moon Global Mission has finished in success. This Global Mission's theme was trading Pokémon through the Pokémon Global Trade Station and 4,107,702 were traded.As it was a success, the gift of 2,000 FC, or 4,000 FC if the game is connected to the Global Link, is now available. Distribution of the Friend Ball and Rare Candy event is forthcoming later this month and will be given through Serial Code on the Global Link.
In addition to this, the next Global Mission has been announced. This mission will run from February 28th and requires you to earn Battle Points from the Battle Tree
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Friendly Competition
Following the announcement of the glitch with Friendly Competitions on Friday, The Pokémon Company has now put out a note saying that the glitch hitting the Friendly Competitions, where it'd block users from participation if they scan the QR Code before the competition, has now been resolved and should no longer have that effect/p>
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Pokémon Shuffle - New Stages
The latest update to Pokémon Shuffle has come and includes many brand new stages for the 3DS version. We're currently working through them and will be adding them to our Location page and our Pokémon Listings so keep checking back.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First up is a Mega Gardevoir competitive stage. The top 200 players in Europe and 1000 players in Japan, you will get 5 Raise Max Level, 5 Mega Speedup and 1 Gardevoirite. If you are in the top 500 in Europe and 2500 in Japan, you will get 4 Raise Max Level, 4 Mega Speedup and 1 Gardevoirite. If you are in the top 1000 in Europe or 5000 in Japan, you will get 3 Raise Max Level, 3 Mega Speedup and 1 Gardevoirite. If you are in the top 2000 in Europe or 10,000 in Japan, you will get 2 Raise Max Level, 2 Mega Speedup and 1 Gardevoirite. If you are in the top 4000 in Europe or 20,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Raise Max Level, 1 Mega Speedup and 1 Gardevoirite.If you are in the top 6000 in Europe or top 30,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Booster M and 1 Gardevoirite. If you are in the top 9000 in Europe or 45,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Disruption Delay, 1 Exp. Booster L and 1 Gardevoirite. If you in the top 12000 in Europe or 60,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Gardevoirite and 1 Disruption Delay. If you are in the top 16,000 in Europe or 80,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Attack Power and 1 Disruption Delay. All other players will get an Attack Power
Next is a Volcanion Escalation Battle stage which runs until February 28th. It givs many items including Skill Boosters and Mega Speedups
A new Pokémon Safari has begun. This Safari contains Sandshrew, Sandslash, Barboach, Whiscash, Zigzagoon, Linoone and Shiny Rayquaza
Also, a Pikachu (Smiling) stage has begun and runs until February 28th.
Finally, a Cobalion event stage has begun and will run until February 21st
All of these require the version 1.3.37 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokkén Tournament
The latest Pokkén Tournament Arcade event has begun, to tie in with the latest big balance patch. This event is runs from today until February 26th. First, a new mission panel is available which gives the Support Pokémon of Magneton & Quagsire upon completion. Next, the Special Bonus has been updated to give many other Support Sets: Dragonite & Victini, Cubone & Diglett, Snivy & Lapras and Frogadier & Eevee. Various Cheer Skills and customisation items can be obtained here too. Finally, a special Valentine's Day set of clothing is available for people to get for their avatars
13-02-2017 17:35 GMT / 12:35 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Bottle Cap Distribution
For those of you in the US, Canada, France, Italy and Spain, the Bottle Cap event has begun from today. In the US, it is being given at Gamestop until March 5th 2017. In Canada and Australia, the Bottle Cap codes can be obtained through EB Games while in Spain it will be available at GAME through the Nintendo Zone until March 12th 2017. In Italy you can get codes at Gamestop until March 5th 2017. In France it can be obtained from today to March 12th in Micromania stores. It has also begun at GamePlanet in Mexico. These codes give 1 Bottle Cap and match the event that started in the UK and various other parts of Europe earlier this month
12-02-2017 07:18 GMT / 02:18 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 13:00 GMT
Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokkén Tournament - Pokémon World Championships
Last year, in addition to the VGC and TCG arms of the Pokémon World Championships, the Wii U fighting game Pokkén Tournament was added to the line-up. Since then, questions have been raised about whether or not Pokkén Tournament would return to the World Championships, being held in Anaheim this year, due to the lack of additional events announced to lead up to it and the lack of it at the VGC & TCG International Championships across the globe. However, The Pokémon Company has confirmed through a Japanese Pokkén Tournament competition that Pokkén Tournament will be returning to the Pokémon World Championships this year. Qualification for this has yet to be confirmed but we'll bring more information as it comes
Edit @ 07:42: During the event today in Japan, it also announced a variety of changes to move and support Pokémon that will be implemented in the arcade version on February 14th, altering things such as Yveltal & Latios' supports being only used once per match and various move updates. No sign of implementation into the Wii U version at this time
![Pokémon of the Week - Alomomola](https://www.serebii.net/potw-sm/594-i.jpg)
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eleventh entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Unova Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. It uses its special mucus to close the wounds of injured Pokémon. The reason for this behavior remains unknown. They float upon the open sea. Many water Pokémon gather in the area around Alomomola. So, here it is, the tenth entry, Alomomola
10-02-2017 07:27 GMT / 02:27 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 11:55 GMT
Edit @ 11:55: Friendly Competition Glitch
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Friendly Competition
The Pokémon Company has put out a note about an issue happening with Friendly Competitions. Sometimes, when a player scans a QR Code for a Friendly Competition before the competition actually has begun, then they may be inadvertently removed from eligibility to enter the competition and prevented from playing when the competition begins. They are currently investigating the cause of this glitch and will post a solution soon. In the meantime, The Pokémon Company recommends not scanning the QR Code for a Friendly Competition until the competition begins. We'll bring more as it comes
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Pokémon
The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed a new distribution that is going to happen. Charizard recently won a poll held by CoroCoro and so, due to this, CoroCoro will be distributing a Charizard out through serial code in their next issue, due out on March 15th 2017. Full details on the distribution are not yet known but we'll provide them as soon as they come
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09-02-2017 07:02 GMT / 02:02 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 20:00 GMT
Edit @ 10:40: Character Biography | Edit @ 11:15: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 19:10: Nintendo Badge Arcade
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly
Edit @ 20:00: All 7 panels and 50 badges have been added
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 3.0.1 and contains a variety of bug fixes and requires 163MB of space on your mobile device to download. It is required to update in order to play the game
Edit @ 10:08: The maintenance is done and a special event, the Flying Gym Cup has begun. This event gets new figures including Magikarp & Gyarados which can be obtained by Gym Boosters which are obtained by getting win streaks. Trophies will also be given at the end of the event with you being able to display on your ranking screen. This event has all Flying-type Movement 1 & 2 figures get an increase of 1 for movement and Ice-types getting an Attack increase of 20 for each attack. It lasts until February 16th at 04:59 UTC with Booster Redemptions until February 22nd. We have updated our section with a special Gym Events page
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the aftermath of the hatching of the two Vupix eggs. The AniméDex will soon been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Character Biography
With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update a biography. This biography is for Lillie and shows the Pokémon that she obtained in today's episode. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
08-02-2017 14:04 GMT / 14:04 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
A new event has been announced for Pokémon GO. From today at 19:00 UTC until 19:00 UTC on February 15th, candy will be doubled through all methods including Buddy Pokémon. In addition to that, Chansey, Clefable and other pink Pokémon will become more common in the wild and Cleffa, Igglybuff and Smoochum will be more common in eggs. Finally, Lure Modules will now run for six hours per module during this event.
19:14: This event is now live. The Pokémon that appear also includes Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff and Porygon. Full details on our event page
07-02-2017 04:04 GMT / 23:04 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 13:48 GMT
Edit @ 06:05: Pokémon Shuffle Events | Edit @ 09:13: Machamp Event | Edit @ 13:48: Pokémon Sun & Moon Episode Titles
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Link Gift
For those of you who participated in the recent Alola Friendly Battle Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players. Links should show up in Global Link accounts throughout the day. This gift is 50BP which can be spent in the Battle Royal or Battle Tree stores. It can be redeemed until March 30th at 23:59 UTC.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Machamp Event
A new event has been announced for Japan. To tie in with the promotion for Sun & Moon featuring Japanese Olympic Wrestler Saori Yoshida, a special Machamp is being distributed at 7-11, Tsutaya and Pokémon Centers/Stores across Japan from tomorrow, February 8th, through to February 28th. This Machamp is Level 32 with the moves Double-Edge, Bulk Up, Strength and Quick Guard. It has the ability Guts and no held item. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a special stage for Pikachu (Enamored) has begun. This stage is playable once a day with the chances increasing as each day passes. It is available until February 21st 2017
Next, a new set of daily winking Pokémon have begun. These include new winking Pokémon including Audino on Tuesday, Togetic on Wednesday, Carbink on Thursday, Swirlix on Friday and Slurpuff on Monday. It runs until February 21st 2017
Next, a new stage for Wigglytuff (Winking) has begun. This stage runs until February 21st 2017
In addition to that, the stages for Togekiss (Winking) and Shaymin have also begun repeat runs until February 21st 2017.
All of these require the version 1.3.36 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Gyarados competitive stage over the past week, then the Gyaradosinite is now available to be received. The Attack Power, Mega Speedup and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Attack Power. To get these items, simply Check In between now and February 14th 2017 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Titles
A TV guide in Japan has revealed the next pair of new episode titles from Pokémon Sun & Moon. These episodes are set to air on March 2nd and March 9th respectively. The first features Rowlet & Popplio getting lost, bumping into a wild Litten, hunting for their way back to their trainers while the second features the Rotom Pokédex help Ash find his Electirium Z after it goes missing
Episode 959: A Tiny Trio on a Big Adventure!!
Episode 960: Alola Detective Rotom! The Mystery of the Lost Crystal!!
05-02-2017 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the tenth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Unova Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. Beware the poisonous liquid it shoots from its right arm. If even a little of it gets on you, you’ll experience the effects of the unidentified toxin. For a time, their numbers increased explosively in Alola. Since the arrival of Grimer, their population has decreased dramatically. So, here it is, the tenth entry, Garbodor
03-02-2017 09:48 GMT / 04:48 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 18:31 GMT
Edit @ 18:31: Pokémon TCG Set
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Bottle Cap Distribution
For those of you in Europe, the Bottle Cap Serial Code distribution has begun where you get a code that gives you 1 free Bottle Cap. In the UK, this code is given at all GAME stores from today until February 28th 2017 with the code needing to be redeemed by May 13th 2017.
In Denmark, Norway, Finland & Ireland, it is being given in Gamestop from today
In Belgium & the Netherlands, it is being given through the Nintendo Zone at Game Mania
In Germany, it is being given through the Nintendo Zone in Gamestop from February 10th
Edit @ 10:41: At present the codes do not appear to be working. We will post when they begin working so be sure to check back
Edit @ 10:52: The codes are now functional
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - TCG Set Release
Today marks the release of the first Pokémon Sun & Moon TCG set. This set contains 163 cards of various Pokémon that inhabit the Alola Region and includes the new Pokémon-GX mechanic, which are Pokémon akin to previous Pokémon-EX but with a special GX Move that can only be used once in a match. Our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set
02-02-2017 11:25 GMT / 06:25 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 19:39 GMT
Edit @ 11:48: Nintendo Badge Arcade | Edit @ 19:10: Nintendo Badge Arcade Japan
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly
Edit @ 19:39: All 4 panels and 26 badges have been added
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in North America and with this update, it has added several Pokémon badges based on the pixel art of Pokémon from the Hoenn Region, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. entering the Alola Pancake Race. The AniméDex will soon been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
01-02-2017 06:42 GMT / 01:42 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 06:58 GMT
Edit @ 06:58: Second Chance Genesect
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Pokémon XYORAS - Genesect Event
For those of you in Europe, Australia & North America, a second chance event for Genesect has gone live in both North America and Europe on XY & ORAS. In North America, this is through the code GENESECT20 and in Europe it's through the code GENESECT2016 and these codes can be redeemed until February 28th 2017. It won't work if you obtained Genesect during the events held around the world late last year.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Titles
A TV guide in Japan has revealed the next new episode title from Pokémon Sun & Moon. This episode is set to air on February 23rd, following a break on February 16th. The episode features Ash returning to Kukui's to discover that Rockruff has been injured
Episode 958: Scratchmark Hill, Rockruff and Lycanroc!!