30-06-2018 06:10 BST / 01:10 EDT by Serebii
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![Pokémon World Championships](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/dortmundsafarizone.jpg)
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon GO
Today and tomorrow is the Dortmund Safari Zone in Pokémon GOVand with this, various special events are happening globally. First, from when the Safari Zone begins, players will find larger amounts of Roselia, with Shiny Roselia also being available. In addition to this, there are special Global Challenges to complete that provide rewards. If all regions complete these challenges, then a 3 hour Articuno Day will run on July 7th
The tasks over the weekend and rewards (which run from July 2nd through July 9th are:
Safari Zone - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks - Catch EXP Increase
Europe - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Raid EXP Increase
Americas - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Hatch EXP Increase
Asia Pacific - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Lucky Eggs last 1 hour
29-06-2018 06:10 BST / 01:10 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 21:31 BST
Edit @ 18:04: Pokémon World Championships | Edit @ 21:31: Pokémon GO
![Pokémon World Championships](https://www.serebii.net/worlds2018.jpg)
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon -World Championships
Details for the 2018 Pokémon World Championships have been released. As usual, you need to register to spectate with a Pokémon Center that doesn't require a badge. Spectator badges cost $10 and they get 2 booster packs of cards. In addition to Pokkén Tournament DX's Last Chance Qualifier which costs $30 (and also provides 6 booster packs), there's also the Nashville Open, a competition for Championship Points in the 2018/19 season. A stream will also be available
![Pokémon World Championships](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/articunoresearch.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the details for the special Ultra Bonus if all of the special targets are met during the special Summer Challenge during the Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Dortmund this weekend. If all tasks are met, then a special Articuno Day will happen on July 7th. During this time, players will get 5 free raid passes as a Gym and, on July 7th for three hours, Articuno will appear, with a chance of being shiny.
The tasks over the weekend and rewards (which run from July 2nd through July 9th are:
Safari Zone - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks - Catch EXP Increase
Europe - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Raid EXP Increase
Americas - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Hatch EXP Increase
Asia Pacific - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Lucky Eggs last 1 hour
Edit @ 21:50: With the Global Challenge and Safari Zone, some new boxes have gone live
Special Box - 480 Coins - 4 Incense, 3 Incubators, 4 Lucky Egg
Great Box - 780 Coins - 5 Incense, 5 Super Incubators, 5 Lucky Egg & 5 Lure Modules
Ultra Box - 1480 Coins - 12 Incense, 12 Super Incubators, 12 Lucky Egg, 12 Star Pieces
![Pokémon - LINE Stickers](https://www.serebii.net/snowquestth.jpg)
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Pokémon - LINE Stickers
For those of you who have the social media app, SNOW on your iOS, or Android Mobile devices, The Pokémon Company have put out some new stamps. These stickers are focused on the Pokémon Quest and feature the Pokéxel versions of Pikachu and Eevee. They will be live from tomorrow
SNOW |
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28-06-2018 06:23 BST / 01:23 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 16:48 BST
Edit @ 06:47: My Nintendo Discount | Edit @ 08:45: Alolan Rattata | Edit @ 11:59: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 12:07: Tornadus & Thundurus | Edit @ 16:13: Let's Go! | Edit @ 16:48: Pokkén Tournament DX
In The Games Department
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Pokémon Let's Go Eevee
The official site in Japan has showcased two new customisation options for your Pikachu & Eevee. These let you attach certain items such as flowers to your Pokémon's ear, body or tail. With this, I've updated our Pre-Release Screenshot Page with some new screenshots and it came with a small video
In The Games Department
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Pokémon Let's Go Eevee
It has been announced that Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon, Let's Go Eevee! will be at Japan Expo in Paris, France on July 5th through July 8th. While the games won't be playable at the event, there are said to be special stage presentations daily for the games. It's currently unclear if any new information will be showcased but we'll provide details as and when we get them
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/tornadusthundurus.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon - Tornadus & Thundurus
It has been confirmed that Tornadus & Thundurus areto be distributed next month as part of the Year of Legendary Pokémon. In Europe and Australia it will be available over the Nintendo Network from July 6th through July 22nd. In Sun & Ultra Sun, you will receive Thundurus and in Moon & Ultra Moon you will receive Tornadus. In Sun & Moon the Pokémon are Level 60 while in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon they're Level 100 with a Gold Bottle Cap. Our Event Database has been updated with details of the event
Edit @ 14:43: It is confirmed that they will be available in the United Statesa through Serial Code at Target stores from July 13th through July 28th and to be given in Canada through serial codes in the Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter some time in July
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/alolanrattata.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
Following on from the release in the wild it had on Saturday, there have been numerous reports that Alolan Rattata can now be found in 7km eggs that are obtained through the Friend System. In addition to this, the gift system has been updated and you can now hold 10 gifts at a time rather than 5, but the limits of 20 for opening remain. For full details on those Pokémon, check out our Pokémon Listing
In The Games Department
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The official site has revealed some further details about Solgaleo & Lunala's features in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as Poké Ball Pokémon. When summoned, they will use their signature moves of Sunsteel Strike and Moongeist Beam respectively in order to do major damage. Lunala will fly into the background and fire at the stage.
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From July 6th through July 9th you can participate in the "Final Flicker" Group Match. This cup is a Basic Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Chandelure, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
In The Games Department
My Nintendo Discounts
Some new discounts have been added to My Nintendo in Japan, with a focus on Pokémon games. For Pokémon Art Academy, until October 31st, you can spend 100 Gold Points to get a 30% Discount on the game on the eShop or with 600 Platinum Points, you can get a 20% discount. Also, for Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, if you spend 120 Gold Points, you'll get a 30% discount on the eShop or if you spend 800 Platinum Points you'll get a 20% discount. This also lasts until October 31st 2018
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 the group stumble upon a group of Sandshrew whose home is being threatened. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
27-06-2018 07:11 BST / 02:11 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 07:43 BST
Edit @ 07:43: Pokémon GO
![Pokémon Quest](https://www.serebii.net/quest/title.jpg)
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Pokémon Quest
The game Pokémon Quest is now available to download on mobile devices. This game was first released on the Nintendo Switch last month and we covered it in full including Location Listings, A Comprehensive Pokémon Section, Decorations Listings, Recipes Listings and more so be sure to check our section for all the game's details.
Do note that progress from the Nintendo Switch cannot be transferred to mobile or vice versa
The mobile game also allows access to the Mini Expedition Pack which has a Pikachu Surfboard Item, 100 PM Tickets and a Pikachu with Surf. This only is available for the first 72 hours of your game.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Some further information has been revealed about the upcoming Research Breakthrough for completing a week of research. The Research Breakthrough Pokémon as of July 1st will be a Snorlax which has the special move of Body Slam, a move it had in previous versions but stopped in November 2016
26-06-2018 05:00 BST / 00:00 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 07:26 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Shuffle | Edit @ 07:26: LINE
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Link Gift
For those of you who participated in the 2018 International Challenge June Battle Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players through this link after logging into the Global Link. This gift is 50 Battle Points and can be redeemed by July 31st 2018
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 20 of its event cycle. This cycle has the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Tapu Lele
The Great Challenge Stages are Hitmonlee, Thundurus Therian Forme, Ash-Greninja, Stufful & Bewear
The Daily Pokémon are Pikachu (Sleeping), Torchic (Winking), Treecko (Winking), Mudkip (Winking), Castform (Winking)
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Thundurus Incarnate Forme
There's a Special stage for Porygon-Z
In addition to this, there's a Giratina Origin Forme Escalation Battle which will run for two weeks.
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon - LINE Stickers
For those of you who have the social media app, LINE on your iOS, Android or Windows Mobile devices, The Pokémon Company have put out some new stickers. These stickers are focused on the Pokémon Eevee and its evolutions. It costs Ł1.49/$1.99/180¥ to purchase
LINE |
LINE |
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25-06-2018 17:44 BST / 12:44 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 21:27 BST
Edit @ 21:27: Field Research
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that at July 1st at 20:00 UTC, new Field Research tasks will begin to appear in Pokémon GO. With this, there is a focus on Pokémon from the Kanto region, with a focus shown on Snorlax as well as a note about Pikachu, Eevee and Ditto being available within it. It's currently unknown what Pokémon will be given for the Research Breakthrough
In The Apps Department
Pokémon TV
The Pokémon Company International has announced some new releases of their Pokémon TV app. This app allows for watching of the Pokémon anime, with episodes rotating in and out sequentially weekly, with some special promotions bringing themed episodes and movies up. This app is back on the Amazon Fire TV due to a new update. However, it's now also available on Sharp and Sony Smart TVs directly so you can download the app directly to those devices in North America
24-06-2018 12:34 BST / 07:34 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 12:34 BST
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Pokémon - SNOW Collaboration
Tying in with the upcoming release of the movie, Everyone's Story, a new filter has gone live in Japan for the mobile app SNOW. This filter allows for you to add stamps of Poké Balls, Pikachu or Eevee on cheeks and various confetti and other animations when the user's mouth is opened for photos. In July, more stamps will be available for the app
![Pokémon of the Week - Dragalge](https://www.serebii.net/potw-sm/691-i.jpg)
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eighty-third entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. This vicious Pokémon sprays a poisonous liquid on opponents that come near. For whatever reason, it gets along really well with Dhelmise. It blends in with seaweed to ambush its prey and then takes them down with a poisonous liquid strong enough to melt metal. So, here it is, the eighty-third entry, Dragalge
23-06-2018 06:50 BST / 01:50 EDT by Serebii
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![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/alolanrattata.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
Following on from the release of Alolan Sandshrew, Vulpix, Meowth & Grimer through eggs in gifts with Pokémon GO, Alolan Rattataand Alolan Raticate have started spawning in Pokémon GO. At present it's not known if this is a permanent or temporary thing. At present, Alolan Diglett & Dugtrio, Geodude Graveler & Golem, Marowak and Raichu are currently unobtainable, but we know Diglett and Geodude are being added July 14th in the wild. Niantic have also stated that some Alola Forms will begin to appear in Raids soon. For full details on those Pokémon, check out our Pokémon Listing
22-06-2018 06:19 BST / 01:19 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 21:47 BST
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Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Krookodile Event
It has been announced that there will be a Pokémon distribution at the North American International Championships in Columbus, Ohio, on July 6th through 8th. During the event, you'll be able to download a special Krookodile. This Krookodile is based on the 2017 World Champion Ryota Otsubo's Krookodile. It's Level 50, Adamant with Intimidate and comes with the moves Earthquake, Crunch, Taunt & Protect
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Pokémon GO
Yesterday, the new Friend, Gift & Trade system went live in Pokémon GO on a slow rollout. At time of writing, only players Level 30 and above can use this feature. With this feature, we're updating our page on Gifts & Trades with more information which will be continually added
Edit @ 21:47: The features are now available to all players. You still need to be Level 10 or above to trade Pokémon and players who are under 13 do not have access to these features
21-06-2018 09:46 BST / 04:46 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 22:56 BST
Edit @ 14:05: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 20:00: Pokémon GO Trading
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/gotrade.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
The new trade system, friend system and gift system is now live in Pokémon GO. At present, only Level 40 players are able to add friends. It's currently unclear for how long this will be and when lower levels will get access to it but it's a gradual process.
With this, the Alolan Forms are now available through special 7km eggs that you can get by receiving gifts from friends. We have updated the Pokémon Listing & all individual Pokémon pages with the new moves and stats for Alola Forms. We have also updated our Medals page with the new medals. We're currently researching this feature and our sections will update very soon
Edit @ 20:48: Trading Legendary Pokémon, Pokémon in the Pokédex and Shiny Pokémon require 20,000 Stardust for a trade from the outset. Legendary Pokémon you don't have in your Pokédex or Shiny Legendary Pokémon you don't have require 1,000,000 Stardust. Standard trades 100 Stardust. When traded, Legendary Pokémon can drop below the 10/10/10 IV spread that was a minimum on capture
Edit @ 21:00: Solrock and Lunatone have now switched regions to commemorate the Solstice
Edit @ 21:29: You are limited to sending 1 gift to each friend a day
Edit @ 22:56: It is now live for Level 38 and higher players
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/regi.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that the Legendary Pokémon Regirock, Regice & Registeel are to enter Raid Battles in Pokémon GO. For full details on Regirock, Regice & Registeel. This news came through a push notification.
Regice will be available in Europe & North America until July 19th 2018
We're currently awaiting official news for this trio beyond the push notification and will update accordingly as it comes
Edit @ 21:59: It has been confirmed that Regice will start to appear from today globally. It will be followed on by Regirock & Registeel as the summer progresses
Edit @ 22:10: As Regice is now live, we are now collating the new Raid Bosses
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Update
A new Queen's Cup event has begun in Pokémon Duel. This cup has you play against players to earn a high score with various rewards based on it. It runs until June 26th and offers the brand new Alolan Sandshrew & Alolan Sandslash figures for getting enough points
20-06-2018 09:00 BST / 04:00 EDT by Serebii
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![Pokémon Quest](https://www.serebii.net/quest/title.jpg)
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Pokémon Quest
Ahead of its launch on mobile later this month, pre-registration has gone up for the mobile game, Pokémon Quest, on the Google Play Store & iTunes. This game came out on the Nintendo Switch following its reveal last month and we have been covering it in full since. This game is expected to be released on June 28th 2018. Do note: Progress made in the Nintendo Switch version won't transfer to the mobile version or vice-versa. Be sure to check out our section for full details on the game
Edit @ 18:51: Despite the iTunes listing stating June 28th, the official site is stating June 27th. We're currently investigating to get the exact date but it's likely to be June 27th
19-06-2018 05:00 BST / 04:00 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 20:57 BST | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Shuffle | Edit @ 09:53: Pokémon GO Update | Edit @ 12:32: Event Reminder | Edit @ 18;35: Celestial Storm | Edit @ 20:57: Community Day
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Shiny Zygarde Event
For those of you in globally, the Shiny Zygarde event is due to end this week. In Europe & Oceania, this event is obtained on the Nintendo Network and will run until Friday. In North America, this event is through serial code obtained at Gamestop in the US or EB Games in Canada. This distribution differs between Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon with the Pokémon being Level 60 in Sun & Moon and Level 100 holding a Gold Bottle Cap in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Our Event Database has full details of this event.
This event is a Zygarde with Aura Break, but it can be made to have Power Construct by having 50 cells in your Zygarde Cube and taking it to Route 16 and assembling it.
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/community0718.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on July 8th, This event will give out increased spawns of the Pokémon Squirtle, will give 1/4 Egg Distance during the event and has 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also allow all Blastoise evolved or caught during the event to have an as of yet unannounced special move. We'll bring more details as they come. This runs at specific times:
The Asia-Pacific region: 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PDT (UTC -8)
![Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions](https://www.serebii.net/ultrasunultramoon/globalmission8.jpg)
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions
The eighth Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Global Mission has finished in success. This Global Mission's theme was to spend FC in the Festival Plaza and was a success at 47,661,005 FC spent. 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.
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Following the reveal of trading and friends yesterday, a new update is going live for Pokémon GO, gradually rolling out globally on Android and iOS. This update adds the functionality for the Friend System, Gift System and Trading as well as various fixes and changes. First, it's adding new badges for the Trade and Friend systems. In addition to this, it's now adding a tab for notifications for things happening in Gyms such as Pokémon returning or needing a berry. There's various UI fixes including how the EXP bar is shown and the location Pokémon are met and a few other bug fixes. We'll bring more details on its new features as it comes
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![Pokémon Shuffle](https://www.serebii.net/shuffle/tapubuluevent.jpg)
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 19 of its event cycle. This cycle continues the Escalation Battle from last week as well as the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Tapu Bulu
The Great Challenge Stages are Alolan Ninetales, Delcatty (Winking), Tornadus Therian Forme, Ribombee & Golisopod
The Daily Pokémon are Lunatone, Tyrogue, Castform, Mantyke & Solrock
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Frillish (Female)
There's a Competitive stage for Mega Houndoom
In addition to this, there's a Pokémon Safari containing Hoothoot, Pineco, Ledyba, Houndour, Noibat, Noctowl, Ledian, Forretress, Mantine & Vivillon Pokéball Pattern which will last two weeks.
![Pokémon Shuffle](https://www.serebii.net/card/celestialstorm.jpg)
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Pokémon TCG - Celestial Storm
The Pokémon Company International have finally put out an official reveal for the upcoming set, Celestial Storm. This set is due out on August 3rd 2018 and contains over 160 cards including various Pokémon including Rayquaza GX, Stakataka GX, Jirachi Prism Star and more. This set is made of the Japanese SM7 and SM6b sets. We'll provide full details as they come
18-06-2018 14:08 BST / 09:08 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 18:07 BST
Edit @ 16:10: International Championships Stream | Edit @ 18:08: Pokémon GO Event Reminder
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/gotrade.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that Friends, Gifting and Trading is about to come to Pokémon GO later this week. You'll be able to connect with friends using a Trainer Code. With gifts, you may receive a gift from PokéStops which can contain eggs of Alolan Forms (which require 7km to hatch) and the ability to send a gift. You can't open the gift yourself but can send to friend. In addition to this, you can have a Friendship Level. This can be increased by trading and you use Stardust to trade so you need to have high stardust. Friend levels increase when you do various things with friends such as a gym battles and the higher your friend level, the more bonuses you can accrue. There are four levels of friendship:
Good Friend - Trade Pokémon
Great Friend - Trade Pokémon - +1 Stardust Discount | +1 Premier Ball in Raids | +1 Attack Bonus
Ultra Friend - Trade Pokémon - +2 Stardust Discount | +2 Premier Ball in Raids | +2 Attack Bonus
Best Friend - Trade Pokémon - +3 Stardust Discount | +4 Premier Ball in Raids | +3 Attack Bonus
With trading, you will receive bonus candy for the Pokémon you trade away, with more candy being given if the Pokémon were caught far apart. When a Pokémon is traded, its IVs get rerolled but the better the Friend Level between you and your friend, the higher chance of keeping the same or close to the original IVs. Legendary Pokémon, Shiny Pokémon and Pokémon not in your Pokédex require a Special Trade. These can only occur once a day with a Great or Best Friend.
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/waterfestival2018.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
The currently running event in Pokémon GO, the Water Festival 2018, is due to end on Thursday at 20:00 UTC. This event contains various Water-type spawn increases, special Water-type raids, 2km eggs containing Water-types and more prominently, Kyogre raids which have a chance of producing Shiny Kyogre
![Pokémon 2016 World Championships](https://www.serebii.net/vgc/championship.png)
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Pokémon International Championships
Stream details have been announced for the Pokémon North American International Championships in Columbus Ohio on July 6th through 8th. The streams all run for all three games with commentators across the weekend. The VGC commentators are , Adam Dorricott, Scott Glaza, Duy Ha, Evan Latt, Gabby Snyder, Aaron Zheng. The TCG commentators are Cora Georgiou, Jeremy Jallen, Josue Rojano, Kyle Sabelhaus, Kyle Sucevich, Kenny Wisdom & The Pokkén Tournament DX Commentators are Michael “H2” Graf, Brendan “Burnside” Hansen, D'Ron “D1” Maingrette
Friday July 6th - From 14:30 UTC - VGC and TCG
Saturday July 7th - From 14:00 UTC - VGC, TCG & Pokkén Tournament
Sunday July 8th - From 14:00 UTC - Final matches
We'll host all streams here this weekend so be sure to check for them
17-06-2018 07:30 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 18:45 BST
Edit @ 18:45: Pokémon GO
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Pokémon GO
Following on from the events yesterday, in Latin America, some Unown events have begun. At present it is unclear for how long this event will run:
Mexico - V A M O S M E X
Costa Rica - V A M O S C R I
![Pokémon of the Week - Tapu Fini](https://www.serebii.net/potw-sm/788-i.jpg)
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eighty-second 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 Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. The guardian deity of Poni, it can control water. People say it can create pure water that will wash away any uncleanness.Because it lives deep within a thick fog, it came to be both feared and revered.Although it’s called a guardian deity, terrible calamities sometimes befall those who recklessly approach Tapu Fini. The dense fog it creates brings the downfall and destruction of its confused enemies. Ocean currents are the source of its energy. So, here it is, the eighty-second entry, Tapu Fini
16-06-2018 04:00 BST / 23:00 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 20:56 BST
Edit @ 20:56: Unown Event
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/community0618.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Larvitar will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO. During this event, when you evolve a Pupitar into Tyranitar, or catch one in a raid, it will know the move Smack Down, which is exclusive to this event. This coincides with triple experience with captures and Lure Modules running for 3 hours. In addition to this, new bits of exclusive Event exclusive Field Research has started and will only appear during the event. This runs at these times:
Asia & Oceania: 03:00 UTC - 06:00 UTC (12:00 JST - 15:00 JST)
Europe: 09:00 UTC - 12:00 UTC (10:00 BST - 13:00 BST / 12:00 CET - 15:00 CET)
North America: 18:00 UTC - 21:00 UTC (11:00 PDT - 14:00 PDT / 14:00 EDT - 17:00 EDT)
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
In South America, some Unown events have begun. At present it is unclear for how long this event will run:
Brazil - V A M O S B R
Peru - V A M O S P E R
Argentina - V A M O S R G
15-06-2018 06:03 BST / 01:03 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 23:00 BST
Edit @ 23:24: GO Events | Edit @ 23:00: Community Day Box
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/globalresearch.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Community Day
Ahead of the upcoming live events, Niantic have put out a load of worldwide rewards that will unlock during hte event
Dortmund Safari Zone - June 30th-July 1st - Rewards run from July 2nd to 9th
Safari Zone - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks - Catch EXP Increase
Europe - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Raid EXP Increase
Americas - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Hatch EXP Increase
Asia Pacific - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Lucky Eggs last 1 hour
GO Fest - July 14/15 = Rewards run from July 16 - 23rd
GO Fest - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks - Catch Candy Increase
Europe - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Hatch Candy Increase
Americas - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Egg distance decrease
Asia Pacific - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Raid Candy Increase
Yokosuka Safari Zone - Late Summer
Yokosuka Safari Zone - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks - Catch Stardust Increase
Europe - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Star Piece Last 1 Hour
Americas - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Hatch Stardust Increase
Asia Pacific - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks - Raid Stardust Increase
In addition to this, they confirm that Grass and Poison types will appear more globally to coincide with the Safari Zone in Dortmund, with Shiny Roselia starting to appear from there.
At the time of GO Fest, Feebas and Trapinch and other rare Pokémon will spawn in increased numbers globally. Plusle and Minun will also appear more and their Shiny Variants will be available
Finally, Alolan Diglett and Alolan Geodude will start to appear globally on July 14th
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Community Day
Ahead of tomorrow's Community Day, a new box of items has been temporarily put on sale. These will last throughout Community Day, but no end date has been given. They are as follows
Community Day Box - 480 Coins - 6 Lucky Egg, 4 Premium Raid Passes, 20 Pinap Berries & 30 Ultra Balls
![Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon](https://www.serebii.net/ultrasunultramoon/2018internationalchallengejune.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the 2018 International Challenge June competition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard VGC rules, with players being able to earn CP to go towards qualification for the World Championships.. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Registration runs from June 7th 2018 to June 14th 2018. Battles will run from June 15th through June 17th. All entrants will get the 50 Battle Points.
In addition to this, this allows players to earn Championship Points to go towards a place in the World Championships
![Pokkén Tournament DX](https://www.serebii.net/pokkendx/alteregoarmy.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. Until June 17th you can participate in the "Alter-Ego Army" Group Match. This cup is a Team Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Croagunk, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
14-06-2018 06:30 BST / 01:30 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 18:27 BST
Edit @ 11:53: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 18:27: Smash Bros
![Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Pokémon Let's Go Eevee](https://www.serebii.net/alolanvulpix.jpg)
In The Games Department
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
During the Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3, they showcased a match using only Poké Balls. Within this, they showcased the Pokémon we reported on Tuesday as well as the returns of Deoxys, Abomasnow, Kyogre and Suicune, joining Latios & Latias, Eevee, Mew, Entei and Darkrai as having the same effect as before. In addition to this, it fully showed off some new Pokémon
Alolan Raichu uses an attack that zips horizontally through the stage doing an electric attack
Bewear attacks with uppercuts that cause massive damage
Alolan Vulpix uses Powder Snow and sends out icy breath that damages
Togedemaru appears and uses Zing Zap to great some electric damage to the opponent
We'll provide further details on Poké Ball Pokémon that will show up as and when we can. We'll be compiling our section shortly to detail all of the Pokémon spotted in the game
![Minior and Poipole: A Promise that Got Lost in the Starry Skies!](https://www.serebii.net/1022.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 & co. go to Mount Hokulani. The AniméDex has 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 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 theme for the app. This theme is based on the Pokémon, Eevee, and its evolutions and completely changes how the app looks. This costs 180¥/Ł2.29/€2.99/$2.99 to download
LINE Theme |
LINE Theme |
LINE Theme |
![](https://www.serebii.net/lineeeveeth.jpg) |
![](https://www.serebii.net/lineeevee2th.jpg) |
![](https://www.serebii.net/lineeevee3th.jpg) |
13-06-2018 09:06 BST / 04:06 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 23:13 BST
Edit @ 13:41: CoroCoro | Edit @ 23:13: Movie News
In The Games Department
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu & Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee
Yesterday, Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee were showcased at E3 giving a mytiad of different details about the game, as you can see in yesterday's update. However, Nintendo have uploaded the segment for these games onto their Youtube channel
![Pokémon X & Y](https://www.serebii.net/corocoro7181th.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - CoroCoro
The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed the latest news. As always, do note that translations are preliminary while we work on them.
Within this issue it confirms that Zeraora is to be distributed at showings of the movie, Everyone's Story, from July 13th 2018 to September 30th 2018 to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon games. This Zeraora comes at Level 50 with the moves Plasma Fists, Thunder Punch, Close Combat & Thunder and holds the Air Balloon, matching the one that can be obtained by playing the special Battle Video released in April. You'll also receive a Ga-Olé disk to obtain the Pokémon in the arcade game, Pokémon Ga-Olé. We'll bring more as it comes
Pokémon |
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![Pokémon Duel](https://www.serebii.net/duel3.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 6.0.9 and requires 247MB of space on your mobile device to download. It is required to update in order to play the game
This patch contains contained a bug fix to the Serene Light ability, as well as the opening of June's Tournament where you can earn various in-game items. It also added the two new figures of Shiny Tapu Koko & Shiny Genesect
In The Anime Department
Pokémon - Everyone's Story
During the Japanese Variety Show, Oha Suta, some new information for the movie, Everyone's Story, was revealed. This information revealed that Koichi Yamadera, a voice actor who has appeared in all movies so far, is voicing two characters in the movie. Not only is he voicing Mayor Oliver, he's also voicing Zeraora
12-06-2018 05:00 BST / 00:00 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 19:25 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Shuffle | Edit @ 17:05: E3 | Edit @ 17:22: Smash Bros | Edit @ 19:25: Pokémon GO Spawns
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![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
To celebrate Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee in E3, the Pokémon Pikachu & Eevee, as well as the Unown for L, E, T, S, G, O and for the first time in Pokémon GO, Unown ! will be spawning in increased amounts around the E3 arena for the duration of E3
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Link Gift
For those of you who participated in the Ultra No Holds Barred Battle Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players through this link after logging into the Global Link. This gift is 50 Battle Points and can be redeemed by July 31st 2018
![Pokémon Shuffle](https://www.serebii.net/shuffle/kartanaevent.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 18 of its event cycle. This cycle has the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Kartana
The Great Challenge Stages are Gengar (Shiny), Magmortar, Dusknoir, Oshawott (Winking) and Hoopa Confined
The Daily Pokémon are Maractus, Dunsparce, Qwilfish, Durant & Heatmor
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Tornadus Incarnate Forme
There's a Special stage for Hydreigon
There's a Pokémon Safari containing Alolan Rattata, Alolan Meowth, Unown, Unown, Unown, Unown, Cherubi, Alolan Raticate, Alolan Persian & Cherubi (Winking)
In addition to this, there's a Meloetta Aria Forme Escalation Battle which will run for two weeks.
11-06-2018 13:59 BST / 08:59 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 20:59 BST
Edit @ 20:05: Ultra Shiny | Edit @ 20;59: Community Day
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/community0618.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that during the Community Day on June 16th 2018, if you evolve Pupitar into Tyranitar during the three hour window, or do a Tyranitar raid, your Tyranitar will know the fast move, Smack Down. This is the first time a Community Day special move has been a Fast Move rather than a Charge Move. The Community Day runs at the following times:
The Asia-Pacific region: 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST (GMT -8)
![Pokémon - Snapchat Collaboration](https://www.serebii.net/snapchatsquirtle.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon - Snapchat Collaboration
Tying in with Pokémon's 21st anniversary, the final on three Snapchat filters has finally gone live on Snapchat. This filter is based on Squirtle and features a water animation as you open your mouth. This follows on from Bulbasaur's back in February and Charmander's back in April. It is currently unclear for how long the filter will be available
In The TCG Department
Pokémon TCG
Earlier this year, a trademark was registered by Nintendo, Creatures Inc. and Game Freak for the words "Ultra Shiny". Through retailer listings in Japan, it has been confirmed that the set out in November is to be called GX Ultra Shiny. This set will contain over 150 cards and is due out in Japan on November 2nd 2018. This follows on from the SM8 expansion set, Dark Order due out in October
10-06-2018 07:30 BST / 02:30 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 07:30 BST
![Pokémon of the Week - Armaldo](https://www.serebii.net/potw-sm/348-i.jpg)
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eighty-first entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation.It lived on land and went out into the sea to hunt for prey. Its sharp claws were its greatest weapon. Armaldo adapted from living in water to living on land. It has been determined that it is the ancestor of some bug Pokémon. So, here it is, the eighty-first entry, Armaldo
09-06-2018 18:19 BST / 13:19 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 18:19 BST
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
In Japan, a new style of vending machine is starting to be rolled out. This is the Pokémon Stand, a vending machine that offers various Pokémon Center merchandise. These stands will also become Gyms in Pokémon GO which will have Raid Battles. This runs from June 15th 2018. In addition to this, with every purchase, you will get a serial code for Rotom Powers in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
08-06-2018 12:03 BST / 07:03 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 12:03 BST
In The Games Department
Pokémon Quest
Over the past few days, I have been adding to the Pokémon Quest page continually in order to help make the resource the best it can be. With this, I've begun work on full Pokémon listings including usable moves and various other elements. The pages are going to be continually updated as more and more research is completed. Should you see a move on a Pokémon that isn't listed, be sure to let us know.
In The Pokémon Department
The Speed Gamers
Once again, our friends at The Speed Gamers have begun another Pokémon charity stream, this time dealing with the capturing all the Pokémon for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. This collectathon will continue until the 15th so check it out
07-06-2018 08:29 BST / 03:29 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 22:15 BST
Edit @ 09:21: Pokémon Duel | Edit @ 12:02: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 16:00: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 17:23: Regional Dates
![Pokémon Let's GO Pikachu & Pokémon Let's GO Eevee](https://www.serebii.net/letsgopikachueevee/capture.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Pokémon Let's Go Eevee
As part of continued statements to press, The Pokémon Company has reconfirmed that motion control is compulsory in the game. In docked or tabletop mode, capture is done by flicking the JoyCons and in handheld you move the Switch around to aim and press A button to throw the ball. At present there is no word of any non-motion control to capture.
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/waterfestival2018.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Water Festival 2018 event and features the return of Kyogre in Raid Battles, with its Shiny appearance being possible, and increases in Water-type spawns with triple Stardust on Water-type captures. It confirms that Shellder will also be shiny during this event. Finally, 2km eggs will earn double stardust and candy for special Pokémon such as Totodile, Mudkip & Corphish. It runs from later today at 20:00 UTC until June 21st at 20:00 UTC.
Edit @ 21:00: The event is now live and comes with three new special boxes as well as the Super Incubator for 200 coins. The boxes are:
Special Box - 6 Incense, 2 Incubators, 3 Premium Raid Passes - 480 Coins
Great Box - 4 Incubators, 8 Lucky Egg, 8 Premium Raid Pass & 6 Lure Moudle - 780 Coins
Ultra Box - 12 Incense, 10 Super Incubators, 12 Premium Raid Pass & 18 Star Piece - 1480 Coins
Edit @ 22:15: As the event is over an hour old, new Raid Bosses are being discovered. We're adding them to our Event Page and Raid Battles page
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/vgc/vgcs.png)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Championships
The Pokémon Company have announced the dates for Regional Championships for the 2018/19 season to earn a place to the 2019 World Championships
North America
September 14th - 16th - Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks, PA
October 6th - 7th - Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis, TN
October 26th - 28th - Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR
November 24th - 25th - Berglund Special Events Center, Roanoke, VA
December 15th - 16th - Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
January 19th - 20th - Hyatt Regency DFW, DFW Airport, TX (located near Terminal C of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport)
February 22nd - 24th - Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL (near St. Louis, MO)
March 9th - 10th - Pearson Convention Center, Brampton, Ontario, Canada (near Toronto)
March 16th - 17th - Greensboro Coliseum Complex—Special Events Center, Greensboro, NC
April 6th - 7th - Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center, Denver, CO (TCG Only)
April 19th - 21st - Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL
May 4th - 5th - Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
May 18th - 19th - Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA
June 1st - 2nd - Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, WI
Europe
December 15th - 16th - Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate, UK
May 11th - 12th - Brunel's Old Station, The Passenger Shed, Bristol, UK
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![Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon](https://www.serebii.net/ultrasunultramoon/2018internationalchallengejune.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the 2018 International Challenge June competition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard VGC rules, with players being able to earn CP to go towards qualification for the World Championships.. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Registration runs from June 7th 2018 to June 14th 2018. Battles will run from June 15th through June 17th. All entrants will get the 50 Battle Points.
In addition to this, this allows players to earn Championship Points to go towards a place in the World Championships
![Pokémon Duel](https://www.serebii.net/duel/steelgymcup.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Update
The special Gym Cup, the Stee Gym Cup has begun in Pokémon Duel. This Gym Cup increases the movement of Steel-type figures and increases the White & Gold Attacks of Fir-type Pokémon by 20. Within this, you can get the special Shiny Ho-Oh figure. It runs until May 28th 2018
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 & co. have to stop a clash between the Ultra Beasts Xurkitree and Blacephalon. The AniméDex has 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 - Episode Title
Japanese TV Guides have revealed new episode titles for upcoming episodes of the anime. This episode is due to air on July 5th and features Ash enter the Battle Royals again.
Episode 1024: The Young Flame of Alola! The Birth of Royal Ash!!
06-06-2018 06:57 BST / 01:57 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 23:15 BST
Edit @ 09:19: Everyone's Story
![Pokémon Generation 8](https://www.serebii.net/pokemon2019.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Generation 8
Speaking to Japanese publication Famitsu, which has a massive 20 page feature on Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee and Quest, features an interview with The Pokémon Company CEO, Tsunekazu Ishihara who provided a few minor tidbits about the upcoming Pokémon game for Nintendo Switch due out in 2019. He reconfirmed that this game is due for release in the second half of 2019, will have better graphics than any prior Pokémon game, that it'll be completely new aimed at experienced fans, not like Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee and states that it will contain many brand new Pokémon.
We'll provide full details on these games as they come so be sure to keep checking back
![Pokémon Generation 8](https://www.serebii.net/m21iii.jpg)
In The Anime Department
Pokémon - Everyone's Story
It has been confirmed that tomorrow's episode of the Japanese Variety Show, Oha Suta, due to air at 07:05 JST on Thursday, will reveal some new information for the upcoming movie, Pokémon Everyone's Story. At present it's unclear what the information will be but we'll provide full details as they come
Edit @ 23:15: The reveal is for the special theme song tied with the movie. The song is called Breath.
05-06-2018 05:00 BST / 00:00 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 13:45 BST
Edit @ 07:01: Pokémon Shuffle | Edit @ 13:45: Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
In The Games Department
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Pokémon Let's Go Eevee
It has been announced that the upcoming Nintendo Switch titles, Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Pokémon Let's Go Eevee are to be playable on the E3 show floor in Los Angeles next week, allowing for attendees to give the new systems a shot. At present it's not known if the playable build will be playable in any other events but we'll post when we know more
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions
The eighth & last on the current schedule of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Global Missions has begun. This Global Mission's theme is to Play in Festival Plaza by spending coins. The goal is to reach 5,000,000 Coins spent by June 18th at 23:59 UTC. If the mission is a success, then participating players get 2,000 FC or 4,000 FC if they have a Global Link account tied to their game while if it's a failure players will get 1,000 FC or 2,000 FC if they have a Global Link account tied to their game.
![Pokémon Shuffle](https://www.serebii.net/shuffle/lunalaevent.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 17 of its event cycle. This cycle continues the Escalation Battle from last week as well as the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Lunala
The Great Challenge Stages are Beedrill, Electivire, Snivy (Winking), Shiny Diancie & Bruxish
The Daily Pokémon are Seviper, Wynaut, Torkoal, Zangoose & Luvdisc
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Pinsir
There's a Competitive stage for Mega Beedrill
In addition to this, there's a Pokémon Safari containing Pikachu (Fired Up), Pikachu (Smiling), Original Cap Pikachu, Hoenn Cap Pikachu, Sinnoh Cap Pikachu, Unova Cap Pikachu, Kalos Cap Pikachu, Alola Cap Pikachu, Pikachu (Happy) & Pikachu (Surprised).
04-06-2018 09:37 BST / 04:37 EDT by Serebii
Be sure to check yesterday's update for news on Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. 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
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Discord Chat has been rife with discussion, so be sure to visit it. 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: 22:15 BST | Edit @ 21:36: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 22:15: Ho-Oh
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Pokémon Quest
The free-to-play title, Pokémon Quest, got surprise release and since then we have been playing non-stop to cover the game. If you have any suggestions for pages, be sure to contact us.
Edit @ 09:37: Updated the page on Cooking with more details on recipes.
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Pokémon GO
Two special outfits have been released in Pokémon GO. These T-Shorts cost 250 Coins each and feature the Mythical Pokémon, Mew if you have captured Mew, as well as the two Eon Pokémon, Latios & Latias. These will be available in the game's in-game shop
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Pokémon GO
Following the note on Saturday, the official Pokémon website has updated to once again show the end date for Ho-Oh in Raid Battles across the world to be June 7th. This means that on Thursday, Ho-Oh will stop being in the Raid Battles around the world.
03-06-2018 09:55 BST / 04:55 EDT by Serebii
Be sure to check yesterday's update for news on Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. 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
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Discord Chat has been rife with discussion, so be sure to visit it. 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: 19:10 BST
Edit @ 12:56: Pokémon of the Week | Edit @ 19:10: GO Fest settlement
![Pokémon Quest](https://www.serebii.net/quest/questlink.jpg)
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Pokémon Quest
The free-to-play title, Pokémon Quest, got surprise release and since then we have been playing non-stop to cover the game. If you have any suggestions for pages, be sure to contact us.
Edit @ 09:55: Updated the page on Cooking with more details on recipes. We're working under a new assumption with how recipes work and will be updating this list as time progresses
Created a page on Gift Pokémon and their exclusive moves
Edit @ 17:32: Updated the page on Cooking with more details on recipes.
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Pokémon GO
Following the problems with the Pokémon GO Fest last year, as a result of a court judgement, Niantic have set up a settlement page to reimburse travel and hotel costs to all the people who attended the event. If you attended, in order to qualify for reimbursement as part of the settlement, you need to send in a claim form on GoFestSettlement.com.
![Pokémon of the Week - Quagsire](https://www.serebii.net/potw-sm/195-i.jpg)
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eightieth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. It has a sluggish nature. It lies at the river's bottom, waiting for prey to stray into its mouth. This carefree Pokémon has an easygoing nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls. Quagsire hunts for food by leaving its mouth wide open in water and waiting for its prey to blunder in unaware. Because the Pokémon does not move, it does not get very hungry. So, here it is, the eightieth entry, Quagsire
02-06-2018 08:14 BST / 03:14 EDT by Serebii
Be sure to check yesterday's update for news on Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. 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
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Discord Chat has been rife with discussion, so be sure to visit it. 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: 21:56 BST
Edit @ 13:46: Pokémon GO Reminders | Edit @ 21:56: Ho-Oh
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Pokémon Quest
The free-to-play title, Pokémon Quest, got surprise release and since then we have been playing non-stop to cover the game. If you have any suggestions for pages, be sure to contact us.
Edit @ 08:14: Updated the page on Cooking with more details on recipes. We're working under a new assumption with how recipes work and will be updating this list as time progresses
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Pokémon GO
The official Pokémon website has started listing Ho-Oh as being in Raid Battles in Pokémon GO until June 21st rather than the previous June 7th date. At present the Pokémon GO site and news ticker still state June 7th so it's not clear as to which is accurate but we'll provide further details as they come
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Adventure Week event is due to end at 20:00 UTC on Tuesday. This eventsfeatures increased Rock-type spawns as well as new Field Research, various new Raid Bosses and allows you to earn Buddy Candy 4x as fast while increased experience is to be given for spinning PokéStops and Gyms, even more if it's a previously unspun PokéStop. We have full details for this event on our event page
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Pokémon GO
The Legendary Pokémon, Latios & Latias, after two months available in the world, are due to leave Raid Battles at 20:00 UTC on Tuesday. This has had Latios in Europe/Asia and Latias in the Americas since May 8th after being in the other regions. For full details on Latias & Latios in Pokémon GO, check out our Pokémon Listings
01-06-2018 06:51 BST / 01:51 EDT by Serebii
Be sure to check yesterday's update for news on Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. 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
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Discord Chat has been rife with discussion, so be sure to visit it. 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: 21:01 BST
Edit @ 10;13: Pokémon Duel | Edit @ 11:31: Pokkén Tournament Group Match | Edit @ 12:25: Zygarde Event | Edit @ 21:01: Research
![Pokémon Let's GO Pikachu & Pokémon Let's GO Eevee](https://www.serebii.net/letsgopikachueevee/battlelink.jpg)
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Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Pokémon Let's Go Eevee
There has been confusion going around regarding Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee's online features with some outlets saying it lacks it, some saying it doesn't and some questioning if it'd use Nintendo's Online Subscription. In light of this, Famitsu has obtained some clarification regarding it stating that it will have online battles and trades, will require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription and lacks features such as GTS, Battle Spot and Wonder Trade. The Pokémon Company states that the online is to be simplified
![Pokémon Quest](https://www.serebii.net/quest/location/11.jpg)
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Pokémon Quest
The free-to-play title, Pokémon Quest, got surprise release and since then we have been playing non-stop to cover the game. If you have any suggestions for pages, be sure to contact us.
Edit @ 07:45: Updated the page on Cooking
Edit @ 11:11: Updated the Locations to give more details on the opponents
Edit @ 11:25: Updated the Locations to give recommended Strength for each level as well as the type bonus for each world
Edit @ 11:25: Updated the Locations to give the ingredient drop ratio
Edit @ 16:27: Created a preliminary Pokémon Listing. If you get a Pokémon using a recipe not listed here, be sure to let us know
![Pokémon Sun & Moon](https://www.serebii.net/ultrasunultramoon/shinyzygardeevent.jpg)
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Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Shiny Zygarde Event
For those of you in North America, the fifth month of the Legendary Pokémon Year events have begun. From now until June 24th 2018, players will be able to get a Shiny Zygarde in all currently available Generation VII games by getting a serial code from Gamestop in the US and EB Games in Canada. This distribution differs between Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon with the Pokémon being Level 60 in Sun & Moon and Level 100 holding a Gold Bottle Cap in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Our Event Database has full details of this event.
This event is a Zygarde with Aura Break, but it can be made to have Power Construct by having 50 cells in your Zygarde Cube and taking it to Route 16 and assembling it.
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/articunoresearch.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
As part of the monthly rotation of Field Research, new Field Research tasks will begin to appear in Pokémon GO. With this, there is a focus on Water-type Pokémon and Articuno has rotated in as the Research Breakthrough reward
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 6.0.7 and requires 247MB of space on your mobile device to download. It is required to update in order to play the game
This patch contains various brand new figures.
The UX Figures are Mega Lucario & Mega Houndoom,
The EX Figures are Houndoom, Registeel & Arcanine
The R Figures are Growlithe & Excadrill
The UC Figures are Houndour, & Drilbur
Several new Plates have also been added to the store
There is also a new Team Match live that reward Shiny Eevee and Shiny Umbreon
![Pokkén Tournament DX](https://www.serebii.net/pokkendx/truesheercold.jpg)
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. Until June 3rd you can participate in the "True Sheer Cold" Group Match. This cup is a Basic Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Suicune, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From June 15th through June 17th you can participate in the "Alter Ego Army" Group Match. This cup is a Tean Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Croagunk, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.