31-03-2020 07:08 BST / 02:08 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 16:05: Pokémon Masters April Fool's | Edit @ 20:32: Pokémon GO April Fool's | Edit @ 21:00: Landorus
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The current Pokémon Championship Series has been cancelled meaning all Regionals, Pre Releases and more are cancelled including the North American International Championships and the 2020 Pokémon World Championships in London. However, all points earned will roll over to the 2021 Series and it has been announced that the Pokémon World Championships in 2021 will be expanded and also be held in London as it was planned for this year
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Pokémon GO
There are multiple reports from New Zealand of an April Fool's Day event running. From 08:00 local time, various Pokémon who masquerade as things such as Voltorb, Foongus and Ditto will have increased spawns and Stunfisk is available. Alongside this, Aipom and Croagunk will appear in GO Snapshot as a photobomb. We have compiled our usual event section for this event
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Pokémon GO
The Raid Battles have started to shift in Pokémon GO. From now until April 21st, Landorus is now available as a Level 5 Raid Boss. As such, Raid Bosses will have changed in conjunction with it
Edit @ 22:08: The Raid Bosses have shifted and we're currently compiling them in our Raid Battles section
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have doubled the radius to interact with Gyms allowing for players to battle with and do raids when further away. This is a stop-gap as they develop ways to Raid with other players from home
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Pokémon Masters
The Battle Villa has had a new reset. With this reset, the stages have shifted around to provide a different experience from before. This will run until April 15th 2020 where it will reset again
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Pokémon Masters
In what may seemingly be an April Fool's joke, until 03:59 UTC on April 2nd 2020, the Pokémon Center music from Pokémon Red and Blue will be playing in the main hub in Pokémon Masters. In addition to that, the Explore menu has got the Pokémon Gym theme and the Team option has the Professor Oak's Lab theme
30-03-2020 18:23 BST / 13:23 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 21:00: Great Balls | Edit @ 23:02: Research Breakthrough
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have put out some new details about how they're altering play in these current global times.
First, they have confirmed that we'll soon be able to take on Raid Battles from home.
They have stated that Adventure Sync will be improved to better track indoor movement and activities
They're working on ways to virtually visit favourite real-world places until you can once again visit them in person
They're reworking the way to enjoy Pokémon GO Fest directly from your home.
We'll bring more details on this as it comes
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced some that the Research Breakthrough Reward for April has been announced. From April 1st 2020 at 20:00 UTC to May 1st 2020 at 20:00 UTC you'll get an Alolan Exeggutor and it will come with bonus Stardust
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Pokémon GO
Following on from the addition of the box with 100 Poké Balls last week, from now until April 6th at 21:00 UTC, you will be able to purchase 50 Great Balls for 1 Poké Coin in Pokémon GO. This purchase can only be made once
29-03-2020 10:50 BST / 05:50 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 13:20: Pokémon of the Week
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Go trying to help find a missing Ditto that ran away from a movie set after its transformations failed. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Go's biography with new Pokémon he obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eighteenth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Galar Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the eighth generation. Five of them are troopers, and one is the brass. The brass's orders are absolute. The six of them work together as one Pokémon. Teamwork is also their battle strategy, and they constantly change their formation as they fight. So, here it is, the eighteenth entry, Falinks
27-03-2020 06:00 GMT / 02:00 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 18:49: Pokémon Shirts | Edit @ 20:00: GO Battle League
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Pokémon Masters
The next Story Event is live in Pokémon Masters. This is the Team Skull Crash Course event and focuses on the Sync Pairs of Guzma & Golisopod and Plumeria & Salazzle. This Story Event continues the new feature of an Event Map which has you decide a path to get to the main stages using Travel Tokens.
A standard Sync Pair Scout featuring Guzma & Golisopod & Plumeria & Salazzle is also running until April 14th
150 Gems are also being given to each player to tie in with this event
There's also a new Bingo Panel for the Battle Villa which runs until April 14th giving various rewards based on your completion in the villa
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Psychic Spectacular event in Pokémon GO is rolling out. This event runs from March 27th at 08:00 local time until March 30th at 22:00 local time and features an increase in Psychic-type Pokémon spawns, the introduction of Shiny Baltoy and the addition of Solosis & Gothita
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Pokémon GO
To tie in with the release of the first Johto variants of Pokémon Shirts, four new shirts have been added to Pokémon GO based on these shirts. These shirts feature Ledyba, Unown, Smoochum and Skiploom and cost 200 Coins a piece
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Pokémon GO
GO Battle League Season 1 has fnow shifted to the Ultra League format. This format will run for two weeks until April 10th 2020 at 20:00 UTC
26-03-2020 00:05 GMT / 20:05 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:53: Online Competition | Edit @ 14:00: Expansion Pass News | Edit @ 18:40: Team GO Rocket | Edit @ 19:00: Pokémon GO Psychic Spectacular | Edit @ 23:27: Pokémon GO Safari Zone
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The latest news for Pokémon Sword & Shield has been released. We're currently compiling all details so keep checking back
Kubfu will evolve based on the Tower you take during the story of the Isle of Armor. They are the Tower of Two Fists and there's Water and Darkness. Darkness has Kubfu evolve into Single Strike Style and Water into Rapid Strike Style
Your starters can Gigantamax based on your completion.
G-Max Drum Solo is Rillaboom' G-Max Move. G-Max Fireball is Cinderace's G-Max Move. G-Max Hydrosnipe is Inteleon's G-Max Move. They each ignore Abilities
The Expansion Pass comes with new Card backgrounds and frames.
Players who purchase before August 31st receive Leon's Cap and Tights. This will be distributed through Mystery Gift -> Receive Via Internet when the DLC launches and will run until August 31st
Edit @ 14:19: We have added over a dozen new screenshots to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
Edit @ 14:27: Updated our DLC Gigantamax Forms Page
Edit @ 14:38: Updated our DLC New Pokémon Page
Edit @ 15:41: Updated the Isle of Armor Expansion Pass Page
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Wild Area Event has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield. With this, Snorlax, Machamp and Gengar have left the boosted raids and with this, the following Pokémon are added: Gigantamax Copperajah, Charizard, Garbodor & Duraludon. We're currently cataloguing all elements. They will run until April 27th at 23:59 UTC
Edit @ 00:20: We have updated our section with full details of this Max Raid Battle Event, as well as updated our ItemDex for TR locations.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Registration for the 2020 International Challenge April online competition is now live. This competition, 2020 International Challenge April, is a Double Battle competition runs VGC Rules. Download Rules are also now available for this competition.
Registration is open from until April 9th 23:59 UTC. Battles will run from April 10th00:00 UTC to April 12th 23:59 UTC. All players get a special Casual Tee (Great Ball Guy).
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Psychic Spectacular event in Pokémon GO is starting to roll out. This event runs from March 27th at 08:00 local time until March 30th at 22:00 local time and features an increase in Psychic-type Pokémon spawns, the introduction of Shiny Baltoy and the addition of Gothita, Gothorita and Gothitelle with Gothita spawning during the evenings.
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that the curren Team GO Rocket research and the ability to get Shadow Entei has been extended in Pokémon GO until the end of April
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Safari Zone event is now starting to run for people who kept their ticket for Safari Zone St. Louis and will run at the local time that matches the event ticket. This event features various spawns of Pokémon including a Safari Hat Pikachu and Shiny Teddiursa. At present it's unclear when Teddiursa will be shiny around the world. We'll be compiling all the event over the coming day
25-03-2020 06:05 GMT / 02:05 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 08:05: Pokémon Masters Team Skull Event
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Pokémon Masters
It has been confirmed that the next story event, Team Skull Crash Course, will run in Pokémon Masters very soon. Alongside this, a special Guzma & Plumeria Spotlight Scout has also been announced to run which will add the Sync Pairs of Guzma & Golisopod and Plumeria & Salazzle into the game
In The Games Department
Pokémon Rumble Rush
The new event has started in Pokémon Rumble Rush. This event, Sky-High Rayquaza, Descend!, is focused on an island based around Rayquaza and contains various Pokémon, all Hoenn Pokémon, new Gears and more. It runs for three weeks, until April 15th. As such, we're currently compiling everything about this new event and so this update and our Rumble Rush section will be updated with details over the coming days
Updated Location Listings with further details of Rayquaza Sea
24-03-2020 00:42 GMT / 20:42 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:32: Ranking Reward | Edit @ 12:10: Pokémon GO Safari Zone
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Rankings are now live in Pokémon Sword & Shield for this weekend's Extreme Speed! Single Battles!! Online Competition. To check the results you need to go to VS and then into the Battle Stadium feature and check previous competitions. With this, once you have checked your results, you can now receive the 50 BP gift if you go to Mystery Gift and select Get Battle Stadium Rewards
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced a new quality of life feature that will be coming soon to Pokémon GO. This feature is the Today View and will allow for you to see any current event effects, any Pokémon you have in gyms, any streaks you are on for capture and PokéStop spinning and any upcoming events. It's currently unclear when this will be released
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Pokémon GO
It has been announced that the special Lugia Raid Weekend event, due to start on March 24th, has been cancelled due to the current health concerns. There's no further details on if this event will be rescheduled. With this, it is also confirmed that Cobalion will continue to be in Raids and GO Battle League until March 31st
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have detailed the play at home elements for people with Safari Zone tickets, starting with the one at St. Louis due this weekend. Players with a ticket will get boosted spawns of all the Pokémon set to be in the Safari Zone. Incense will have even more strength and a single incense will last for 8 hours. The Special Research has been altered to be completed wherever you can play and will offer Poké Ball rewards
23-03-2020 06:45 GMT / 02:45 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 20:03: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 21:39: Poké Ball Box
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Pokémon Masters
DeNA have put out a new update for Pokémon Masters. This update adds the next few Sync Pairs that will be available but also some new features
The most notable feature is you now have the ability to create a team of 9 Sync Pairs and tackle the Co-Op Battle stages on your own. Only the center Sync Pair can be controlled and will gain experience during this. EX Challenges cannot be done in this way
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have detailed for how long the current measures to GO Battle League will last. These measures have been put in place due to the current global health concerns.
First, the ability to play GO Battle League without paying coins or walking is to run until April 13th 2020
Secondly, the ability to battle people on your Friend List who are Good Friends or higher will run until May 1st 2020
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
In light of the current global conditions, Niantic have put up another box. Following the one giving 30 Incense for 1 Coin, we now have another one-time use box that gives you 100 Poké Balls also for 1 Coin.
Edit @ 21:52: It has been announced that these bundles will rotate weekly at 20:00 UTC each Monday.. Players can now open 30 gifts a day, and carry up to 20, and gifts will contain more Poké Balls. You'll also get 3* Stardust and experience for the first Pokémon catch of the day
22-03-2020 09:51 GMT / 05:51 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week | Edit @ 14:21: Serebii Crossword
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash challenge his first trainer in the Pokémon World Championships, one of Lt. Surge's deputy trainers at Vermilion City Gym. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Go's biography with new Pokémon he obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the seventeenth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Kanto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. Little can stand up to its psycho cut. Unleashed from this Pokémon's horn, the move will punch a hole right through a thick metal sheet. Brave and prideful, this Pokémon dashes airily through the forest, its steps aided by the psychic power stored in the fur on its fetlocks. So, here it is, the seventeenth entry, Rapidash
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Serebii Crossword
As we are in some uncertain times, we have brought back the Serebii Crossword. Over the next couple of months, on some Sundays, a new Serebii Crossword will go live. This will be a 100 Word Crossword featuring various clues for things across all aspects of Pokémon: Games, Anime, TCG, Movies, Spin-offs and so forth, in a similar manner to the Advent Calendar
20-03-2020 07:42 GMT / 03:42 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 08:10: Max Raid Battle Event
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The next online competition has begun. This competition, Extreme Speed! Single Battles!, is a Single Battle competition runs unique rules with shorter times. It also bans Dynamax and Pokémon Preview. It allows for any Pokémon currently in Sword & Shield to be used, even if transferred from Pokémon HOME. Download Rules are also now available for this competition.
Match Time: 10 Minutes
Player Time: 5 Minutes
Turn Time: 10 Seconds
Pokémon Select Time: 30 Seconds
Battles per day: 15
Pokémon Used: Bring from 1 Pokémon for the battle.
Battles run from March 20th 00:00 UTC to March 22nd 23:59 UTC. All players will get 50BP when rankings go live
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Yesterday, a new Max Raid Battle event started. Since it started, we have learned of a new element of the event where every non-Gigantamax Pokémon in 3 Star raids and above are 100% guaranteed their Hidden Ability. As such, we have updated our Event page to list the abilities you can get from each Pokémon you find
19-03-2020 05:03 GMT / 01:03 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 05:30: Dynamax Crystal Event | Edit @ 06:02: Pokémon Masters | Edit @ 06:15: Pokémon TCG | Edit @ 09;27: LINE | Edit @ 20:00: Pokémon GO Genesect Event
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Wild Area Event has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield. With this, various Version Rare Pokémon will start to appear in Max Raid Battles with a myriad of rare rewards including fossils. We're currently cataloguing all elements. it runs until March 25th at 23:59 UTC.
Edit @ 05:20: We have updated our section with full details of this Max Raid Battle Event, as well as updated our ItemDex for TR locations.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
A new event has been announced for Japan. This event comes as part of a Pokémon Collection Guide which will be given in various stores such as Tsutaya, Geo and more in Japan on March 27th 2020. With this guide you will get serial codes to unlock Dynamax Crystals to obtain a Max Raid Battle for Stonjourner and Eiscue. The code can be redeemed until April 30th 2020
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Pokémon GO
The Genesect Weekend event in Pokémon GO is starting to roll out. This event runs from March 20th at 08:00 local time until March 23rd at 22:00 local time and features an increase in Normal, Fire, Electric, Water & Ice-type Pokémon spawns, the introduction of Shiny Nincada and double catch and hatch Stardust.
This event runs alongside the A Drive To Investigate Ticketed Event which adds unique Special Research which results in getting Genesect. This needs to be accessed by March 26th but can be completed at any time after it has been started. We're currently cataloguing all elements of this research
Edit @ 21:15: The Raid Bosses have changed with this event. We're currently in the process of cataloguing them all now
Edit @ 21:26: We now have full detials of the A Drive To Investigate Special Research
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Limited Research Day
It has been announced that Landorus will be coming to Raid Battles and to GO Battle League Rewards (for Rank 4 and above) from March 31st 2020 at 20:00 UTC to April 21st 2020 at 20:00 UTC.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The next Pokémon Masters Spotlight Scout has begun. This introduces the Sync Pair of Fantina 7 Mismagius through a new Sync Pair Scout which will run until April 2nd 2020.
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield - TCG Set Reveal
The Pokémon Company have full unveiled the cards in the special VMAX Decks announced last week. These decks are to be released next week and focus on Gigantamax Charizard and Gigantamax Grimmsnarl and introduce both of them into the game. With this, we've updated our section accordingly. Click the respective image to go to the respective page. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set.
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon - LINE Stickers
For those of you who have the social media app, LINE on your iOS, Android or Windows Mobile devices, The Pokémon Company have put out some new stickers for Japan. These stickers are somewhat customisable and feature various Pokémon and trainers throughout Pokémon history. They cost 240¥/Ł1.49/$1.99
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18-03-2020 02:55 GMT / 22:55 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 08:04: Pokémon Masters | Edit @ 12:03: Pokémon GO Safari Zone
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Some new updates have gone live for Nintendo Switch Pokémon software. First Pokémon Sword & Shield has received a new update bringing the game to Version 1.1.1. This update provides various undisclosed bug fixes including one which causes the game to crash if someone sends you a hacked Pokémon. We're currently working out what it fixes
Next, Pokémon HOME has updated to Version 1.0.1, also fixing various undisclosed issues
Finally Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX has been updated to Version 1.0.2, fixing an error that causes the game to have problems when you dismiss Pokémon after your first two Pokémon have fainted
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that, due to the current global public health concerns, the Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Liverpool next month and Philadelphia in May are to be postponed indefinitely. Players will be able to request a refund before April 15th for Liverpool and May 6th for Philadelphia. If you don't get a refund, you will get Safari Zone encounter and Special Research globally during the event hours. They are currently looking at later dates for the event.
Edit @ 18:31: It is confirmed that players who purchased a Safari Zone City Explorer Pass will have increased Lure and Incense duration and reduced Egg Hatch Distance will be active during both original and rescheduled event weekends
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The next Spotlight Scout has been officially announced for Pokémon Masters. This gives the ability to get the Sync pair of Fantina & Mismagius. It is expected to arrive in a few days
17-03-2020 13:00 GMT / 09:00 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 20:00: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 20:16: Event Ticket
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Pokémon GO
The special extended Raid Weekend has begun. From now until 20:00 UTC on Monday March 23rd, Cobalion will now be appearing as both a Level 5 Raid Boss and as a GO Battle League Reward. With this, it will have the special event only move of Sacred Sword and its Shiny variant will now be available
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Pokémon GO
The ticket for the upcoming event, A Drive To Investigate is now available to purchase in Pokémon GO. This ticket will give you access to various rewards and Special Research to get the Mythical Pokémon, Genesect
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Twilight Wings
The third episode of the Pokémon Twilight Wings web anime series is now live. This series is a web based show separate from the main anime which focuses on the characters of the Galar Region. It is produced by Studio Colorido and airs monthly on the official youtube channel. The episode can be found below. We're currently updating all our databases with the content of this episode
Edit @ 13:11: Our Anime Dex is now updated with the contents of Twilight Wings Episode 3
In The Games Department
Play! Pokémon
It has been confirmed that all Play! Pokémon sanctioned events have been cancelled until May 14th 2020 across the globe. This includes all Pokémon Regional Championships, Special Events, League Challenges, League Cups, Premier Challenges, Midseason Showdowns, and Prerelease tournaments
16-03-2020 06:05 GMT / 02:05 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon Masters
The next Pokémon Masters event has begun. This event introduces the Sync Pair of Sabrina & Alakazam through a new Sync Pair Scout which will run until March 30th 2020.
Alongside this, a special Ghost-type Training Event is to run. This event allows for you to quickly train up your Ghost-type Pokémon.
Finally, the Battle Villa has rotated a new run in
15-03-2020 09:25 GMT / 05:25 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 09:47: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Scorbunny trying to learn the move Ember. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Go's biography with new Pokémon he obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
![Pokémon of the Week - Gastrodon](https://www.serebii.net/potw-swsh/423-i.jpg)
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixteenth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Sinnoh Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. It secretes a purple fluid to deter enemies. This fluid isn't poisonousinstead, it's super sticky, and once it sticks, it's very hard to unstick. Its body is covered in a sticky slime. It's very susceptible to dehydration, so it can't spend too much time on land. Its search for food sometimes leads it onto land, where it leaves behind a sticky trail of slime as it passes through. The softness of its body helps disperse the force of impacts, so although its body is uncommonly squishy, it's also surprisingly resilient. So, here it is, the sixteenth entry, Gastrodon
14-03-2020 07:40 GMT / 03:40 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 08:06: Pokémon Masters
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Today, The Pokémon Company in Japan released the full details of the upcoming Shiny Celebi and Zarude distributions for Pokémon Sword & Shield. With this, we got out first additional look at Zarude in the games using various attacks. As such, we've added these screenshots to our pre-release screenshot page.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The next Spotlight Scout has been officially announced for Pokémon Masters. This gives the ability to get the Sync pair of Sabrina & Alakazam. It is expected to arrive in a few days
13-03-2020 04:58 GMT / 00:58 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:29: Pokémon Masters | Edit @ 08:32: Pokémon HOME | Edit @ 15:00: Corviknight Event | Edit @ 20:00: GO Battle League | Edit @ 21:28: Regional Championships | Edit @ 23:34: Pokémon GO
In The Games Department
Pokémon HOME
Following the issues that have plagued Pokémon HOME of late, Game Freak have pushed out a server side fix that has seemingly fixed the missing challenges when you've already redeemed then and the Magearna gift. The Magearna gift no longer requires a Living Pokédex but just a full National Pokédex. We're still investigating reports on the fix so be sure to keep checking back
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield - Corviknight Event
The special Japanese Dynamax Crystal event to get a Gigantamax Corviknight has begun. If you purchase the issue of CoroCoro out on March 14th, you'll get the code for the item ☆And337 which will activate a Gigantamax Corviknight raid at the Watchtower Ruins. This Corviknight has 4 guaranteed max IVs, its Hidden Ability and the move Steel Beam.
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Pokémon GO
GO Battle League Season 1 has finally begun. From now until May 1st 2020, you'll be able to battle to get yourself up to Rank 10 and with this come various rewards. First Rufflet and Braviary are now available as rewards once you reach Rank 7 and Pikachu Libre will start to appear at Rank 10 as a guarantee and players who get to Rank 10 will unlock an outfit and pose based on Hoenn Champion Steven Stone. We're currently compiling all rewards on our special Season 1 page.
Great League (March 13th - March 27th)
Ultra League (March 27th - April 10th)
Master League (April 10th - April 24th)
All Leagues (April 24th - May 1st)
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that, for the next 30 days, you'll be able to partake in GO Battle League battles without the walking requirement and you will be able to send out Trainer Battle invites to Good Friends or higher. This is in order to help players considering the current global health crisis
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that during the Community Day previously set for Sunday will be postponed due to the current global health crisis. Along with this, from now until further notice, you can buy 30 Incense for 1 Coin, have half incubator distance, get more gifts and Pokémon will spawn more frequently
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Pokémon Masters
Pokémon Masters has put out some further details on future updates to the game.
First, they'll be updating Legendary Events again to reduce the number of replays required to get important items and adjusting rewards
Next, they're going to alter the Sync Grid system and are planning for future updates
They are going to start adding more difficult battles. The first are Legendary Arena where you have to battle against Legendary Pkémon. This lets you use many sync pairs and have the attack pattern change when the HP is lowered. This is to debut in the summer and they recommend powering up Water-type Sync Pairs
They're going to make content basd on the Elite Four and Champions
There will be more medals and achievements given in the future.
As seen in the trailer on Pokémon Day, they'll be adding Pokémon Eggs. This will let you be able to choose more Pokémon to team with your Player Character
They're working on a feature that will give you some boosts based on your team composition such as only trainers from Kanto or only Water-types
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Regional Championships
With the current global health crisis, some more Pokémon Regional Championships have unfortunately been cancelled in order to keep players and staff safe.
Toronto (March 13-15)
Charlotte (March 20-22)
Joinville, Santa Catarina (March 28-29)
Salt Lake City (April 4-5)
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield - TCG Set Reveal
The Pokémon Company have announced a small pair of Theme Decks in Japan that focus on specific Pokémon. These decks focus on Gigantamax Charizard and Gigantamax Grimmsnarl and introduce both of them into the game. With this, we've updated our section accordingly. Click the respective image to go to the respective page. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set.
12-03-2020 07:20 GMT / 03:20 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 08:19: Online Competition
Edit @ 19:33: Movie Distributions | Edit @ 20:04: Genesect Research | Edit @ 22:18: Japan & Korean Events
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
CoroCoro has confirmed some new details for the upcoming distributions of Shiny Celebi and Zarude that are set for Japan to tie in with the movie Coco
Shiny Celebi comes with the Lucky Egg and the moves Magical Leaf, Future Sight, Life Dew and Heal Bell
Zarude will come with Leftovers and the moves Close Combat, Power Whip, Swagger and Snarl
We'll bring further details as they come
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The next online competition has been announced. This competition, Extreme Speed! Single Battles!, is a Single Battle competition runs unique rules with shorter times. It also bans Dynamax and Pokémon Preview. It allows for any Pokémon currently in Sword & Shield to be used, even if transferred from Pokémon HOME. Download Rules are also now available for this competition.
Match Time: 10 Minutes
Player Time: 5 Minutes
Turn Time: 10 Seconds
Pokémon Select Time: 30 Seconds
Battles per day: 15
Pokémon Used: Bring from 1 Pokémon for the battle.
Registration is open now until to March 19th 23:59 UTC. Battles will run from March 20th 00:00 UTC to March 22nd 23:59 UTC. All players get 50BP
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the Genesect Special Research. This is to tie in with the special Genesect themed weekend event. This Special Research is a ticketed event that will run from March 20th at 08:00 local time to March 26th at 22:00 local time. However, once you start the research, you can finish it at any time
This Research adds the first encounter with Genesect, a special medal, Research which includes Pinsir, Scizor, Skarmory, Karrablast, and Shelmet as well as Durant. A special Genesect set of items and 5 Premium Battle Passes, 3 Super Incubators, 3 Charged TMs, 3 Fast TMs, 3 Incense, 3 Star Pieces, 1 Poffin, 15 Rare Candies, and 1 Glacial Lure. The tickets cost $7.99.
Following this event, Genesect will start to appear in EX Raids in April
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Pokémon GO
The GO Battle League Celebration event in Pokémon GO is starting to roll out. This event runs from March 13th at 08:00 local time until March 16th at 22:00 local time and features an increase in Fighting-type Pokémon spawns, the introduction of Shiny Timburr, and Giratina Altered Forme in Raid Battles. In addition to that, you'll receive a Premium Battle Pass when you win all 5 battles in a set on the Premium Track. You can have 7 sets of GO Battle League battles a day and gain more Stardust for battling
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that the restrictions on play in Japan and Korea due to the current global health crisis are starting to ease up. They will have the Genesect Weekend event as planned, with the Special Research. They will also have prolonged Raid Events, lasting longer than other countries
From March 18th through March 23rd, Cobalion will enter Raid Battles in these regions. It can be Shiny and has the move Secret Sword. This runs from March 20th through March 23rd in the rest of the world.
From March 25th through March 31st, Lugia will enter Raid Battles in these regions. It has the move Aeroblast. This runs from March 25th through March 31st in the rest of the world.
From March 27th, the Psychic Spectacular event will run as scheduled
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX is out globally and our coverage of the game continues. We're still pinning down many of the in-depth aspects of the game but our coverage will be updated as we go through. However, we have full Dungeon Listings, Pokémon Listings, Items Listings and so much more prepared in our section
Edit @ 07:09: Updated the Shiny Pokémon page with details on an additional Shiny Pokémon
11-03-2020 06:21 GMT / 02:21 EDT by Serebii
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX is out globally and our coverage of the game continues. We're still pinning down many of the in-depth aspects of the game but our coverage will be updated as we go through. However, we have full Dungeon Listings, Pokémon Listings, Items Listings and so much more prepared in our section
Edit @ 07:09: Updated the Dungeon Dex to now include a list of all the Tutor Moves from Gulpin for each Pokémon
Edit @ 10:49: Created a page on Gulpin Link Shop detailing all the available Tutor Moves
Edit @ 17:46: Created a page on Base Camp
Edit @ 19:23: Updated the Legendary Pokémon Page with further details on Mew's spawn rates
In The Games Department
Pokémon Rumble Rush
The new Battle Royale Cup has started. This cup is the Mewtwo Cup and, from today until March 25th, will run a special bonus powering up Psychic-type moves. This cup includes two new pieces of Poké Glam to earn
10-03-2020 07:00 GMT / 03:00 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 12:37: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
It has been confirmed that, if you prebook tickets for the movie Coco in Japan, starting April 17th you'll receive 2 serial codes to redeem in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
The first code will give you a Level 60 Shiny Celebi and will run from April 17th 2020 to September 30th 2020
The second code will give a Level 60 Zarude and will run from June 15th 2020 to September 30th 2020
We'll bring further details as they come
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX is out globally and our coverage of the game continues. We're still pinning down many of the in-depth aspects of the game but our coverage will be updated as we go through. However, we have full Dungeon Listings, Pokémon Listings, Items Listings and so much more prepared in our section
Edit @ 12:37: Updated the Pokémon Listings to now link to our preliminary Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX Pokédex. This currently includes ability data and basic move data but will be updated over time to include full attack data and stats as we get them. There may be a couple of TMs not loading but we'll work it out as and when we can
09-03-2020 00:05 GMT / 20:05 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 22:09 GMT
Edit @ 07:34: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Coverage | Edit @ 16:00: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 20:00: Pokémon GO Event
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Wild Area Event has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield. With this, Toxtricity, Grimmsnarl, Hatteren, Kingler and Orbeetle has left the boosted raids andith this, the following Pokémon are added: Gigantamax Snorlax returns alongside the addition of Gigantamax Machamp & Gigantamax Gengar. We're currently cataloguing all elements. it runs until March 25th at 23:59 UTC.
Edit @ 00:24: We have updated our section with full details of this Max Raid Battle Event, as well as updated our ItemDex for TR locations.
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX is out globally and our coverage of the game continues. We're still pinning down many of the in-depth aspects of the game but our coverage will be updated as we go through. However, we have full Dungeon Listings, Pokémon Listings, Items Listings and so much more prepared in our section
Edit @ 08:25: Updated the Wonder Mail page with more official codes
Edit @ 09:39: Updated the Dungeon Listings to include a list of Strong Foes if there are any
Edit @ 12:51: Created a page on Automatically obtained Pokémon
Edit @ 21:04: Created a page on Rescues Process
Edit @ 22:09: Updated the page about Rescue Team Ranks
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Pokémon GO
The GO Battle League Preparation event in Pokémon GO is starting to roll out. This event runs from March 10th at 08:00 local time until March 12th at 22:00 local time and features various Pokémon in Raid Battles that are commonly used in the GO Battle League including Registeel, Skarmory, Cresselia and Shieldon. With this, you will also get double Stardust from Raids and Trainer Battles
Edit: We have catalogued all the new Raid Bosses for this event
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that, due to the current global public health concerns, the Pokémon GO Safari Zone in St. Louis, previously scheduled for March 27th through 29th is to be postponed indefinitely. Players will be able to request a refund before March 26th at 07:59 UTC. If you don't refund, you will get Safari Zone encounter and Special Research globally during the event hours. They are currently looking at later dates for the event. Liverpool and Philadelphia are still scheduled to occur
08-03-2020 08:25 GMT / 04:25 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 09:26: Character Biography | Edit @ 09;46: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX is out globally and our coverage of the game continues. We're still pinning down many of the in-depth aspects of the game but our coverage will be updated as we go through
Edit @ 08:25: Updated the Dungeon Listings & Legendary Pokémon with more clarifications and Pokémon
Edit @ 12:26: Updated the Dungeon Listings with the last of the Dungeons. Still have a few more location entries for Pokémon to add
Edit @ 13:57: Updated the Shiny Pokémon List with complete locations
Edit @ 14:56: Created a page on Traps
Edit @ 16:09: Updated the Dungeon Listings with the start of listing details about each dungeon including Reward Floors and how to access them. These will be continually updated as time progresses
Edit @ 18:12: Our Dungeon Listings are now complete, and we have a full location listing in our Available Pokémon page
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash and Go hunt down the Gengar that has been causing problems in the laboratory. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Ash's biography with new Pokémon he caught in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
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In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fifteenth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Galar Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the eighth generation. When this Pokémon sounds as if it's strumming a guitar, it's actually clawing at the protrusions on its chest to generate electricity. This short-tempered and aggressive Pokémon chugs stagnant water to absorb any toxins it might contain. Capable of generating 15,000 volts of electricity, this Pokémon looks down on all that would challenge it. It has an electrical organ on its chest. While generating electricity, it fills its surroundings with what sounds like the strumming of a bass guitar. So, here it is, the fifteenth entry, Toxtricity
07-03-2020 10:54 GMT / 05:54 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Yesterday was the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX on the Nintendo Switch and it is starting to activate on various Nintendo Switch eShops as it hits midnight. As such, our coverage is due to begin. We'll be posting content over the coming days for the game with our usual level of details and it'll be upgraded as time progresses
Edit @ 10:54: Updated the Dungeon Listings with more post-game dungeons
Edit @ 11:53: Updated the Dungeon Listings with even more post-game dungeons
Edit @ 13:39: Created a page on the Mystery House
Edit @ 16:48: Created a page on the Legendary Pokémon and how to recruit them
Edit @ 18:30: Created a page detailing all the Rescue Team Camps/Friend Areas including how to get them and what Pokémon are found within
Edit @ 19:48: Updated the Dungeon Listings with more Pokémon listings
Edit @ 21:42: Updated the page about Rescue Team Ranks
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Pokémon GO
Today is the Team GO Rocket Global Take-over Event. From 2pm to 5pm local time, every Poké Stop will have a Team GO Rocket Grunt, Leader or Giovanni at it with the leaders having all their old teams, all with Shiny Capable catches. In addition to that, you can also use the Charge TM to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon during this time
06-03-2020 05:47 GMT / 04:47 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:04: Pokémon Masters | Edit @ 14:26: Pokémon European Championships cancelled | Edit @ 18:57: Episode Titles
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Tomorrow is the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX on the Nintendo Switch and it is starting to activate on various Nintendo Switch eShops as it hits midnight. As such, our coverage is due to begin. We'll be posting content over the coming days for the game with our usual level of details and it'll be upgraded as time progresses
Edit @ 05:42: Updated the Dungeon Listings with more Pokémon
Edit @ 10:58: Updated the Dungeon Listings with some dungeons from the postgame
Edit @ 12:27: Updated the Shiny Pokémon page with even more locations
Edit @ 16:08: Updated the Dungeon Listings with some dungeons from the postgame with full details on restrictions for the dungeons
Edit @ 19:09: Updated the Dungeon Listings with more dungeons from the postgame
Edit @ 19:27: Updated the Pokémon Listings to include locations within dungeons. Do note this is preliminary as we get more Pokémon and find more Dungeons
Edit @ 21:03: Created a page about Evolution Methods
Edit @ 21:58: Created a page about Rescue Team Ranks
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The next online competition has been announced. This competition, 2020 International Challenge April, is a Double Battle competition runs VGC Rules. Download Rules are also now available for this competition.
Registration is open from March 26th 05:00 UTC to April 9th 23:59 UTC. Battles will run from April 10th 00:00 UTC to April 12th 23:59 UTC. All players get a special Casual Tee (Great Ball Guy). Players on the Play! Pokémon Circuit can earn up to 50 CP towards their Worlds Invite. Players wanting to earn CP need to connect their Nintendo Account to their Pokémon Trainer Club account on the official site
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Pokémon Masters
The next events have started in Pokémon Masters. The first is the Lurking Shadow event which brings back the Sync Pair of Giovanni & Mewtwo. It runs until March 16th.
Next there is a new Electric-type Training Event which lets you boost your Electric-type Pokémon and unlocks the Sync Grid for Hau & Raichu
Finally there is a new Spotlight Scout focused on Grimsley and Karen
In The Games Department
Pokémon International Championships
It has been confirmed that the 2020 European International Championships, which were due to run next month, have been cancelled due to the current global public health concerns. There's currently no plans to postpone or cancel the North American or the World Championships but may change based on World Health Organisation advise
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon 2019 - News
Some new episode titles for the upcoming anime series have been released through Japanese TV Guides. These episodes are set to air on March 22nd, 29th and April 5th respectively. The first episode features Ash go against an Electric-type trainer in Vermilion City Gym to prepare for the World Championships. The second features Team Rocket finding a Ditto that ran away from a movie studio and the final episode features Lugia appearing before Ash & Co. as they lead a Pokémon Orienteering event
Episode 1107: Ash Joins In! The Pokémon World Championships!!
Episode 1108: I Am Ditto!
Episode 1109: Go Towards Your Dream! Ash and Go!!
05-03-2020 14:01 GMT / 09:01 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 14:07: GO Battle League | Edit @ 20:00: Pokémon GO
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Tomorrow is the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX on the Nintendo Switch and it is starting to activate on various Nintendo Switch eShops as it hits midnight. As such, our coverage is due to begin. We'll be posting content over the coming days for the game with our usual level of details and it'll be upgraded as time progresses
Edit @ 14:01: Created a page listing all Available Pokémon in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX
Edit @ 14:29: Created a page listing all TMs in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX
Edit @ 14:55: Created preliminary page about Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX
Edit @ 19:23: Updated the Shiny Pokémon page with some clarifications
Edit @ 22:05: Updated the Dungeon Listings with the dungeons found in the game's main story. We'll be adding post-game content over the coming days
Edit @ 23:09: There's a special dungeon, the Illusory dungeon, which will sometimes appear and yeild various items including Revival Seeds
Edit @ 23:42: Updated the Shiny Pokémon page with even further clarifications and possible locations
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that Pokémon GO Battle League Season 1 will begin on March 13th at 20:00 UTC. This will allow for you to fully participate in the first league.
From 21:00 UTC today until then, all three leagues are available to play in the Preseason.
From March 10th 08:00 Local to March 12th 22:00 local, strong Pokémon including Skarmory, Swampert, Shieldon will appear in Raids, as well as Registeel and Cresselia. You'll gain double stardust from Raid Battles and Trainer Battles.
When the League starts as part of a special celebration from March 13th at 08:00 Local Time to March 16h 22:00 Local Time, you'll receive a Premium Battle Pass when you win all 5 battles in a set on the Premium Track. You can have 7 sets of GO Battle League battles a day. Timburr will also start being available Shiny and Fighting-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild
When the League starts, you'll receive increased rewards. Ranks 2 and 3 require more wins to progress. At Rank 1, Metagross will be your first guaranteed encounter with Beldum added at Rank 4 and Rufflet at Rank 7. Pikachu Libre will appear when you reach Rank 10. In the future it will be available at lower ranks.
If you reach Rank 10 you will earn pose and avatar items based on Steven Stone, the Champion of the Hoenn Region.
If you reach Rank 7, you will get an Elite Charge TM which lets you select the move you learn including Community Day moves.
Season 1 runs as follows:
The Great League will run from Friday, March 13, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, March 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7).
The Ultra League will run from Friday, March 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, April 10, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7).
The Master League will run from Friday, April 10, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, April 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7).
All three leagues will be available from Friday, April 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, May 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7).
Season 2 will begin Friday, May 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7).
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Pokémon GO
The Team GO Rocket Takeover event in Pokémon GO is starting to roll out. This event runs from March 6th at 08:00 local time until March 9th at 22:00 local time and features increased spawns of Poison and Dark-type Pokémon as well as Shiny Skorupi now being available. In addition to this, Darkrai will be in raids for the duration of the event and can also be shiny capable
Edit: We have catalogued all the new Raid Bosses for this event
In The Anime Department
Pokémon 2019 - News
Some new episode titles for the upcoming anime series have been released through Japanese TV Guides. These episodes are set to air on March 15th.
Episode 1106: Scorbunny Use Your Flaming Kick! Face Tomorrow!!
04-03-2020 06:19 GMT / 01:19 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 18:35 GMT
Edit @ 08:02: Pokémon Masters | Edit @ 09:11: Pokémon Rumble Rush | Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO Community Day
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on March 15th will focus on Abra. This event will 3* Capture Experience and has 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also give out an as of yet unannounced special move to Alakazam. We'll bring more details as they come.
The Community Day runs at 11am to 2pm in each local time zone in the Northern Hemisphere and 3pm to 6pm in the Southern Hemisphere. It will not run in Japan, Korea and Italy due to current public health concerns.
Edit @ 18:35: A special Community Day Pass for Special Research: Investigating Illusions will go live ahead of Abra Community Day. Costs $0.99 and provides rewards including 13,000 Stardust, A Rocket Radar, Poffin, 3 Incense and more
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Pokémon HOME
Some maintenance has been announced for Pokémon HOME. On March 6th at 01:30 UTC to 08:00 UTC, the service will be inoperable. During this maintenance, they will fix a bug that if people completed the Pokédex before February 14th and received the glitch Magearna, they will now be eligible for the Original Color Magearna and it'll arrive in their Gift Box after the maintenance. Following that, in a future update, they will fix the problem where the Pokédex will not register as complete even if it is, and thus prevents people from receiving the Original Color Magearna glitch.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
It has been confirmed that the Legendary Event, Lurking Shadow, which introduced the Sync Pair of Giovanni & Mewtwo will have a new run on March 6th at 06:00 UTC. This run will include rewards more in line with the recent Legendary Events following the feedback from its first run
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Rumble Rush
The new event has started in Pokémon Rumble Rush. This event, Ho-Oh & 151 Pals, is focused on an island based around Ho-Oh and contains various new Pokémon, all Kanto Pokémon, new Gears and more. It runs for two weeks, until March 25th. As such, we're currently compiling everything about this new event and so this update and our Rumble Rush section will be updated with details over the coming days
Updated Location Listings with further details of Bulbasaur Sea
This update also includes the new Battle Royale feature and Poké Glam, new decorations for your Pokémon. There is also now a 0.25% chance with each stage that instead of the usual boss, you will get a Rare Pokémon. We're currently compiling all data for these features so be sure to keep checking back.
Edit @ 10:00: Created a page on Battle Royale and its associated cups.
Edit @ 10;14: Created a page on Poké Glam
03-03-2020 08:03 GMT / 03:03 EST by Serebii
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In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Rankings are now live in Pokémon Sword & Shield for this weekend's 2020 International Challenge February Online Competition. To check the results you need to go to VS and then into the Battle Stadium feature and check previous competitions. With this, once you have checked your results, you can now receive the Casual Tee (Ball Guy) gift if you go to Mystery Gift and select Get Battle Stadium Rewards
02-03-2020 07:04 GMT / 02:04 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 22:10 GMT
Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO Raid Battles | Edit @ 21:05: Shadow Pokémon | Edit @: 22:02: March Events in Japan, Korea & Italy
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Wild Area Event has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield. With this, Mewtwo and the Kanto Starters has left the boosted raids while Kingler, Grimmsnarl, Orbeetle, Hatterene and Toxtricity remain, returning the event spawns to how they were before the Pokémon Day event. Click the image for full details
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Raid Battles have started to shift in Pokémon GO. From now, Thundurus is now available as a Level 5 Raid Boss. As such, Raid Bosses will have changed in conjunction with it.
Edit @ 22:10: The Raid Bosses have shifted and we're currently compiling them in our Raid Battles section
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have detailed the upcoming March events for Japan, Korea and Italy as they currently have restrictions due to the public health concerns
March Community Day is postponed.
Spotlight Hour, Raid Hour and Raid Weekends will not run.
From March 3th through March 19th, Incense will last twice as long and have increased Pokémon spawns. Incense will also have a price reduction to 50%
GO Battle League will require no distance walked and no Poké Coins to play and Rare Candy will be more common. Pokémon like Scraggy and even Legendary Pokémon will appear as rewards
Darkrai will be in a GO Battle League Reward from March 6th 08:00 local to March 9th 22:00 local time including Shiny Darkrai
Giratina will be in a GO Battle League Reward from March 13th 08:00 local to March 16th 22:00 local time including Shiny Giratina
In other times, Thundurus will also be available in GO Battle League
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Some changes have gone live with Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon GO. First, Shadow Pokémon have got an Attack Boost known as Shadow Bonus of 20% on each of their Attacks. However, in conjunction with this, they also have a 17% reduction in defenses so receive more damage
In addition to that, the Stardust and Candy required to Power Up Shadow Pokémon has been reduced from 3 times the standard amount to only 20% and the third move cost has also been reduced
01-03-2020 06:35 GMT / 01:35 EST by Serebii
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield - Ranked Battle Rewards
The second series of Pokémon Sword & Shield's Ranked Battle has come to an end and with it, the rewards for participation in battles is now live. To get them, you need to check your ranking in the Ranked Battle mode and then go to Mystery Gift > Receive via Battle Stadium. These rewards include BP and items range from nature mints up to Bottle Caps depending upon your placement. We have full details of the rewards in our Ranked Battle section
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Today is the special Pokémon Raid Day in Pokémon GO. From 2pm to 5pm local time, every gym will feature 2 Star Party Hat Nidorino raids or 4 Star Party Gengar Raids. Each Gengar you catch will know the moves Lick & Psychic and both can be found shiny in the game
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Research Breakthrough Pokémon have shifted. From now until April 1st at 21:00 UTC, when you unlock a Research Breakthrough reward, the Pokémon will be Ferroseed and, with this, Field Research is shifting
In The Games Department
Pokémon Championships
Today is the Pokémon Regional Championships in Collinsville, Illinois and the second North American Regional that runs on Pokémon Sword & Shield. This event is to be streamed by The Pokémon Company International in one single stream which will start around 15:30 UTC / 16:30 CEST / 10:30 EST / 07:30 PST and will cover both TCG and VGC. You can find the stream in our VGC section
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Go help a Cubone whose bone got stolen by some Mankey. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Go's biography with new Pokémon he obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fourteenth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. To protect its Trainer, it will expend all its psychic power to create a small black hole. It has the power to predict the future. Its power peaks when it is protecting its Trainer.. So, here it is, the fourteenth entry, Gardevoir