31-03-2019 11:08 BST / 06:08 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 14:00: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon GO
As we hit April 1st in various parts of the world, if you take AR Photos in GO Snapshot mode after midnight April 1st, instead of Smeargle appearing to photo bomb the photo, now an image of Ash or Ash Cap Pikachu will photobomb the image and Ash Cap Pikachu will appear and can be captured. This can be done 5 times a day. This marks a return of the Ash Cap Pikachu since it was last available over a year ago. We'll provide further details as we get them
Edit @ 16:11: There are multiple reports that the Pikachu found here can be shiny, the first time for Original Cap Pikachu. We're currently investigating the reports
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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 Professor Kukui announce the Pokémon League, causing Guzma to come and challenge him. 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.
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks one hundred & twenty-third 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, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. Rayquaza is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years. Legends remain of how it put to rest the clash between Kyogre and Groudon. It flies forever through the ozone layer, consuming meteoroids for sustenance. The many meteoroids in its body provide the energy it needs to Mega Evolve So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-third entry, Rayquaza
30-03-2019 08:55 GMT / 04:55 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
Today is the Limited Research Day in Pokémon GO that focuses on Lotad. From 11am to 8pm local time, there will be unique research from each PokéStop that focuses on tasks to obtain Lotad, which can now be shiny. In addition to that, there will be increased spawns of Castform's Normal Form, which can also now appear shiny, and standard weather boosted spawns are increased in quantity as well. Full details for this event can be found on our Limited Research page for the event so click the image to go to the section
29-03-2019 05:04 GMT / 01:04 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 05:45: GG End | Edit @ 05:49: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 08:09: Detective Pikachu Trading Cards | Edit @ 10:16: EGX | Edit @ 20;30: Event Box
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Pokémon Bank Distributions
Following their surprise release yesterday, we now have some further details of the Hidden Ability Passimian & Oranguru gifts in Pokémon Bank. These gifts are set to end on October 31st 2019 giving most of the year in which to get them
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Pokémon GO
Ahead of tomorrow's Lotad focused Limited Research Day, a special Event Box is now available in the shop. For 480 Coins, you can receive 30 Ultra Balls, 2 Premium Raid Passes, 3 Egg Incubators and 2 Lucky Eggs. The Research Day runs at 11am to 8pm in each local time zone
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Pokémon GO
A new Pokémon GO update is starting to roll out across Android, with an iOS release expected in a few days. This game update brings Pokémon GO up to Version 1.107.1/0.139.1 and includes a few new features. The first is the capability for a new feature called "Lucky Friends". This feature allows for you to become Lucky Friends with another player. This means that your next trade with them will guarantee a Lucky Pokémon. At present it's not clear what mechanics unlock this feature and when it'll be live. It also adds a new feature to allow for notifications from Pokémon GO to stack together.
Finally, it adds the new search tag for searching your Pokémon of "Costume". This allows for you to search for Pokémon wearing costumes from events such as the various hat Pikachu, Sunglasses Squirtle and the Flower Crown Eevee
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Pokémon GO
EGX Rezzed 2019 is coming next weekend to London, England on April 4th-6th and to celebrate, a special event will be held around the arena. Like the MCM Birmingham event, during this event, there will be increased Pokémon spawns, there will be Double Stardust and Lure Modules will last for 4 Hours all within the viscinity of the arena
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Detective Pikachu Release
Today is the international release of the Pokémon Detective Pikachu Trading Card Game set. This set is comprised of 18 cards available in various different boxes including various Pokémon GX Promo cards including Charizard GX, Mewtwo GX and Greninja GX. The products in this set will be released in North America next week, on April 5th.
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - GG End Release
Next week, the next set of Pokémon Trading Card Game is released in Japan and today The Pokémon Company put out a full set list. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with translation help from Riyu
28-03-2019 11:07 GMT / 07:07 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 13:01: Niantic's Live Event Announcement | Edit @ 20:00: Giratina Raids
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Pokémon Bank Distributions
For those of you with Pokémon Bank, new distributions have begun. These provide the Pokémon Oranguru and Passimian with their Hidden Abilities of Symbiosis and Defiant respectively. Passimian has the moves Close Combat, U-turn, Knock Off a and Gunk Shot while Oranguru has the moves Instruct, Foul Play, Trick Room and Ally Switch. These all have your OT/ID and have no special moves and can be picked up from the Pokémon Center after receiving them on Bank. It's currently unknown when this distribution will end. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
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Pokémon GO
The new Level 5 Raid Boss is now starting to appear in Pokémon GO. From now until 20:00 UTC on April 2nd 2019, Giratina will appear as a Level 5 Raid Boss, with the lower level Raid Bosses changing. We'll provide all Raid Bosses as and when we can so keep checking back
Edit @ 21:07: We're now adding all new Raid Bosses. Be sure to check our Raid Battles section for further details.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that their schedule of their Worldwide Live Events will be made on April 4th. At present there are no hints as to what they will entail but we'll provide full details as they come
27-03-2019 17:00 GMT / 13:00 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 17:48: PokéStops | Edit @ 19:56: Bug Out event
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Bug Out event and features increased Bug-type Pokémon spawns, Incense running for 60 minutes with more Pokémon spawns within, Bug-type Pokémon focused field research and more. It runs from April 2nd 20:00 UTC to April 9th 20:00 UTC
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on April 13th. This event will have 3* Capture EXperience and has 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also give out an as of yet unannounced special move to Salamence. We'll bring more details as they come. This runs at 3pm-6pm in all local time zones
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Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO has now opened PokéStop Submissions for Level 40 players within the country of Belize, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Panama, Honduras, Venezuela, Ecuador, Suriname, Paraguay & Guatemala. This follows on from being released in Indonesia and various other countries over the past few months. Further countries in the rollout have yet to be announced
26-03-2019 04:07 GMT / 00:07 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 08:38: Pokémon Duel | Edit @ 17:27: Pokémon GO
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next possible Pokémon GO event. If enough people participate in their Earth Day clean up from April 13th to April 28th, then there will be various bonuses introduced in Pokémon GO
If 2000 attend, there will be an increased appearance of Ground-type Pokémon.
If 5,000 attend, then there will be an increased appearance of Ground-type Pokémon and shiny Diglett will become available
If 7,000 attend, then will be an increased appearance of Ground-type Pokémon, Shiny Diglett, 2* Catch Stardust & Candy for Event spawns and Groudon will return to raids.
Niantic have announced various ways to sign up to participate on their official site and players with small groups or on their own can tag themselves in on Twitter tagging @NianticLabs in #AugmentedReality. We'll provide further details as they come
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Special Battle Season 15
The Battle Spot Special Battle rules for Season 15 have been revealed. Season 15 will run from April 2nd through June 17th and runs on Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, with rankings separate to eachother. This ruleset only allows Pokémon that can only have the move Metronome across all generations (except Mewtwo, Dusclops and Dusknoir)
Battle type: Single Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: Only Clefairy, Clefable, Mankey, Primeape, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Gengar, Drowzee, Hypno, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Chansey, Mr. Mime, Jynx, Electabuzz, Magmar, Snorlax, Mew, Cleffa, Togepi, Togetic, Politoed, Aipom, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Smeargle, Smoochum, Miltank, Blissey, Celebi, Ludicolo, Makuhita, Hariyama, Sableye, Meditite, Medicham, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Spinda, Kecleon, Banette, Jirachi, Ambipom, Happiny, Munchlax, Electivire, Magmortar, Togekiss.
Attack Restrictions: Metronome only
Item Restrictions: No Mega Stones
The other standard rules apply, including all set to Level 50 if above that, and you choose 1 Pokémon out of your 6, and you cannot have two Pokémon holding the same hold item. Battles have a 10 minute duration, with turns having a 60 second timer. Pokémon transferred through Pokémon Bank are usable in this ruleset
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Pokémon Duel - Team Match
A new Team Match event has opened pre-registration in Pokémon Duel. This Duel Match has you choose a team of either Dragonite, Garchomp or Salamence. During the Team Match, you just play as normal online and your wins count towards your team. Pre-Registration runs until March 28th while the Team Match event runs from March 28th through to March 31st, with reward redemption being until April 3rd
25-03-2019 08:30 GMT / 04:38 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
Some new footage for Pokémon Detective Pikachu has been shown on various TV stations in the US. This footage doesn't show much new but features more of the interactions with Pikachu, Tim and Lucy. It does also showcase the first look at Gyarados. At present we are currently awaiting official footage of this so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 16:25: The trailer has been uploaded to Twitter and we have identified multiple Pokémon in the trailer. These have been added to our Cinematic Pokédex and our Detective Pikachu section. We're currently awaiting a high quality YouTube upload
Edit @ 17:06: The trailer has since been removed from Twitter. We're currently awaiting further information
24-03-2019 10:10 GMT / 06:10 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features a Pheromosa arrive in Alola and steal everyone's Z-Crystals. 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.
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks one hundred & twenty-second entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Sinnoh Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. Three units generate magnetism. There have been many mistaken reports of UFO sightings when Magnezone flies through the night sky. As it zooms through the sky, this Pokémon seems to be receiving signals of unknown origin, while transmitting signals of unknown purpose. It uses radar to monitor its territory. Intruders are quickly disposed of with a hyper beam. There are still people who believe that this Pokémon came from outer space. It emanates a powerful magnetic field. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-second entry, Magnezone
23-03-2019 07:40 GMT / 03:40 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Treecko will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO with a chance of Shiny Treecko appearing. During this event, when you evolve Grovyle into Sceptile, it will know the move Frenzy Plant, which is exclusive to this event. This can be done for a further hour after the event. This coincides with 25% Egg Distance and 3 hour Lure Modules. This runs at these times:
It runs from 3pm to 6pm in your local time
22-03-2019 10:06 GMT / 05:06 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 10:41: Japan Championships | Edit @ 13:52: Detective Pikachu | Edit @ 20:10: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 23:13: Community Day Box
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Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
A new 30 Second TV Spot has been released for the upcoming live-action movie, Pokémon - Detective Pikachu, which is due for global release on May 10th 2019. It stars Justice Smith as Tim Goodman, Kathryn Newton as Lucy Stevens and Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu. This new teaser trailer shows a fair bit more new footage showing the interactions with Tim and Pikachu
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Weather Based Limited Research Day and runs on March 30th from 11am local time to 8pm local time. This makes Pokémon that appear in weather conditions more common with Limited Research Tasks to get Pokémon. Shiny Lotad and Shiny Castform Normal Form will appear. Castform will also now be able to have the move Weather Ball
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Pokémon GO
Ahead of tomorrow's Treecko focused Community Day, a special Community Day Box is now available in the shop. For 480 Coins, you can receive 30 Ultra Balls, 2 Super Incubators, 3 Egg Incubators and 1 Lure Module. The Community Day runs at 3pm to 6pm in each local time zone
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Pokémon Japan Championships 2019
Details for the Japan Championships 2019 have been revealed. The Championships will run on June 8th and June 9th in the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Center in Chiba City, Japan and have three different elements to it. June 8th are the qualifiers for each league and June 9th's battles are the main battles for those who got through Day 1
First is the VGC competition. This runs Ultra Series VGC 2019 rules and entry is only possible through ranking highly in the Japan Championships Qualifier Online Competition next month
The TCG runs as it normally does with the event rewarding points that can be used to gain an invite to the World Championships through various City Leagues. The Japan Championships give 600 Points to the Winner.
Finally, there is a Pokkén Tournament DX qualifier which runs the standard Double Elimination Format with the battles being Team Battles. It has a cap of 32 Players in Seniors and 128 Players in Masters.
All elements result in invites to the Pokémon World Championships in Washington D.C. this August.
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From March 22nd through March 24th, you can participate in the "Searing Blaze" 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 Charizard, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From April 5th through April 7th, you can participate in the "Outrage Smasher" 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 Garchomp, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again
21-03-2019 19:59 GMT / 14:59 EDT by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that on March 28th, Giratina will return with its Altered Forme to Raid Battles. This runs until April 2nd at 20:00 UTC where it is then replaced by Giratina Origin Forme which will be available until April 29th. For full details on both forms of Giratina in Pokémon GO, check out our Pokémon GO Pokédex
20-03-2019 06:57 GMT / 02:57 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 11:51: Detective Pikachu Japanese Casting | Edit @ 20:00: Community Day Move
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Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that during the Community Day on Saturday, if you evolve Grovyle into Sceptile during the three hour window, your Sceptile will know the charge move, Frenzy Plant. The Community Day runs at 3pm to 6pm in each local time zone
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - TCG Set Announced
The Detective Pikachu set has been officially announced for Japan. Coming on April 26th 2019, this set contains 24 cards, including the 18 cards from our version of the set and various promo cards including the Detective Pikachu promo, and the GX cards. In addition to this, it has been confirmed that there will be a Secret Rare card. At present it's not clear what the Secret Rare card is, or if it'll be included in our set. We'll provide more details as they com but click the image to go to the section on the English Detective Pikachu set
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu
With the announcement of the release date for Detective Pikachu in Japan, May 3rd 2019, two of the voice actors who are dubbing over the voices of the characters have been revealed. Previously, it was confirmed that Ryoma Takeuchi will voice Tim Goodman, portrayed by Justice Smith, it is now confirmed that Marie Iitoyo will voice Lucy Stevens, portrayed by Kathryn Newton. In addition to this, it's confirmed that Ken Watanabe, who plays Detective Yoshida in the movie, will also dub over his character in Japanese
19-03-2019 04:03 GMT / 00:03 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 04:07: Online Competition | Edit @ 08:26: Dutch Comic Con Event | Edit @ 18:40: Dreamhack | Edit @ 20:00: Equinox Event | Edit @ 23:05: Detective Pikachu
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Pokémon GO
The new Pokémon GO event is now live. This event is the Equinox 2019 event and runs for a week until 20:00 UTC on March 26th 2019. This event features an increase of Grass-type Pokémon spawns, as well as specific research exclusive for the event and Grass-type Pokémon in Raid Battles. In addition to this, two new moves have been added to the game. Acid Spray has been added as a move for Arbok, Victreebel, Tentacruel, Muk, Alolan Muk, Quagsire, Qwilfish, Octillery and Swalot and Leaf Tornado has been added for Shiftry & Victreebel. Both moves lower opponents Defense in Trainer Battles. For full details on this event, check our event section which will be added to as more details come.
Edit @ 20:12: There are multiple reports of Shiny Solrock & Lunatone being live in Pokémon GO.
Edit @ 21:08: New Raid Bosses are now live for the event. We're collating them in the event page and on our Raid Battles Page
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Toho Cinemas have announced the opening date for the movie Detective Pikachu in Japan. The movie will open in Japan on May 3rd, one week before the current opening date in the US and Europe. We'll provide further details about the movie as they come
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Shiny Tapu Bulu Event
For those of you who participated in the recent 2019 International Challenge February Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players through this link after logging into the Global Link. This gift is a Shiny Tapu Bulu, the first time it has been available as Shiny which comes at Level 60 with the moves Nature's Madness, Zen Headbutt, Megahorn & Skull Bash and holds a Grassy Seed and can be redeemed until April 29th. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Details for the next Battle Competition have been announced. This is the Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 competition and is for Japan only. This is a Double Battle competition using standard 2019 VGC rules where players can use 2 Restricted Pokémon (Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma) and is based on the Ultra Series where both Z-Crystals and Mega Evolutions are allowed. This competition offers a chance to qualify to the Japan Championships inside Japan. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition.
Registration runs from April 4th - April 19th. Battles will run from April 19th - April 22nd.
All entrants who play 3 or more matches will get a Shiny Tapu Fini which will be distributed some time in May
An International Challenge is expected for the rest of the world next month
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Pokémon GO
Dutch Comic Con is coming this weekend to Utrecht in the Netherlands on March 23rd/24th and to celebrate, a special event will be held around the arena. Like the MCM Birmingham event, during this event, Turtwig, Chimchar & Piplup will have increased spawns,there will be Double Stardust and Lure Modules will last for 4 Hours all within the viscinity of the arena
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Pokémon GO
Dreamhack Sweden is this weekend with the Dota Dream League and to celebrate, a special event will be held around the arena on Friday. Like other events, during this event, various Pokémon will have increased spawns,there will be Double Stardust and Lure Modules will last for 4 Hours all within the viscinity of the arena
18-03-2019 11:15 GMT / 07:15 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 16:10: Unown Event | Edit @ 17:52: Birmingham MCM
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Pokémon GO
MCM Birmingham is coming this weekend to Birmingham, UK on March 23rd/24th and to celebrate, a special event will be held around the arena. During this event, Turtwig, Chimchar & Piplup will have increased spawns,there will be Double Stardust and Lure Modules will last for 4 Hours all within the viscinity of the Birmingham NEC arena
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Pokémon GO
This week, from today until March 22nd is the Game Developers Conference taking place in San Francisco California, with Niantic in attendance. To coincide with this, Unown letters G, D & C are spawning in greater numbers around the area. It's currently unclear for how long the Unown will spawn but it's presumed it'd be for the duration of GDC. There's also special Field Research to Catch 25 Pokémon for 3 Rare Candy. We have updated our Unown Event section to contain this event
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Pokémon GO
Following the reveal of the shift in EX Raid Boss last week, the first invites for EX Raids after the switch over are currently being sent out. These EX Raids are for March 27th and March 28th depending on your location and are the first ones to include Deoxys Defense Forme
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - TCG Set Announced
A new upcoming set has been announced for Japan. This set is called Remix Bout and is due for release in Japan on July 5th 2019. It contains over 64 cards and contains cards focusing on Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise. Further details are not currently known
17-03-2019 10:57 GMT / 05:57 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 12:27: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & co. meeting a Magikarp that is an actor on TV and Mallow, Lillie & Lana get cast in a TV show. 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.
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks one hundred & twenty-first 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, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. It eats dust in the atmosphere. The composition of the dust determines the color of its core. If its core stays exposed, it will soon die off. It's possible that it may survive if it's put into a Poké Ball quickly enough. Places where Minior fall from the night sky are few and far between, with Alola being one of the precious few. It lives in the ozone layer, where it becomes food for stronger Pokémon. When it tries to run away, it falls to the ground. Although its outer shell is uncommonly durable, the shock of falling to the ground smashes the shell to smithereens. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-first entry, Minior
15-03-2019 07:27 GMT / 02:27 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 15:56: Pokémon Center Singapore | Edit @ 20:00: Rayquaza | Edit @ 22:13: Pokémon GO
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Equinox 2019 and features increased spawns of Grass-typ Pokémon, and Grass-types will also be prominent in Raids. There will also be unique Field Research for the event. Lunatone & Solrock will also switch hemispheres. Finally, Leaf Tornado is added to Victreebel, and Shifty while Acid Spray will be added to Arbok, Victreebel, Tentacruel, Muk, Alolan Muk, Quagsire, Qwilfish, Octillery and Swalot. It runs from March 19th at 20:00 UTC to March 26th at 20:00 UTC
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Pokémon GO
The Raid Weekend has begun. Until 20:00 UTC on Monday March 18th, Rayquaza will join Dialga in Level 5 Raid Battles across the world. This gives players their second chance to get Rayquaza since it was first introduced back in March of last year., No Shiny variant of Rayquaza will be available
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - TCG Set Announced
The Pokémon Company have officially announced the next Pokémon Trading Card Game set in Japan and have started revealing cards for it. This set is called GG End and will release in Japan on April 5th 2019. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with translation help from Riyu
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon Center Singapore
The first official permanent Pokémon Center outside of Japan since Pokémon Center New York closed down has finally had its opening day revealed. From April 17th 2019, the Pokémon Center Singapore will open at 78 Airport Boulevard, #04-201 & 202 in the Jewel Changi Airport. As previously reported, this Pokémon Center will sell many exclusive bits of merchandise and the usual merchandise exclusive to Pokémon Center stores.
14-03-2019 01:16 GMT / 21:16 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 10:36: Mewtwo Distribution | Edit @ 15:27: Promo Card Distribution | Edit @ 19:02: PokéStop Submissions | Edit @ 22:07: Detective Pikachu Adaptation
In The Games Department
Pokémon - CoroCoro
Further details have been released for the upcoming distribution of Mewtwo when you prebook tickets of Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION in Japan. This Mewtwo is fully trained with max AVs in each stat with the moves Psychic, Shadow Ball, Barrier and Calm Mind. As said before, it comes at Level 70 and has the Quiet Nature. It can be obtained from April 12th through July 11th and then the code can be redeemed until September 30th. Our Event Database has been updated with full details of this event
In The Movies Department
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Legendary have announced that a special graphic novel adaptation of the movie Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is to release in Summer 2019. This graphic novel will adapt the plotline of the movie and is written by Brian Buccellato and the art is by Nelson Dániel. At present no further details have been revealed but we'll provide further details as they come
Pokémon |
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![Detective Pikachu Trading Cards](https://www.serebii.net/card/detectivepikachu5.jpg)
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
Over the past few days, The Pokémon Company have been revealing various Promo cards for Detective Pikachu. These cards are to be distributed at various stores across the world and today The Pokémon Company International has confirmed the distribution details for all the Promo cards. They are as follows
Location | Bulbasaur | Psyduck | Snubbull |
USA | Walmart | Target | GameStop |
Canada | Walmart | Toys“R”Us | EB Games |
Australia | Mr Toys and Toy Mate | Big W | EB Games |
Mexico | Liverpool | Game Planet | Mix up |
Argentina | Compumundo | Musimundo | Mundo del Juguete |
Chile | Paris | Microplay | Fallabella |
Peru | Tottus | Phantom | Ripley |
Colombia | Alkosto | Pepeganga | Panamericana |
Uruguay | Disco | Fallabella | Multiahorro Hogar |
Puerto Rico | Kmart | Walmart | Best Buy |
Brazil | PB Kids | Ri-Happy | CiaToy |
United Kingdom | Waterstones | GAME | Smyths |
Ireland | Easons | GameStop | Smyths |
France | Auchan | Maxi Toys | Toys“R”Us |
Italy | Mondadori | GameStop | Toy Center / Media World |
Germany | Toys“R”Us | GameStop | Spielemax |
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/defensedeoxys.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO EX Raid Boss. From March 25th, Defense Forme Deoxys will replace Attack Forme Deoxys as the current EX Raid Boss. EX Raids can only be obtained by invite after beating raids at EX capable gyms
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO has now opened PokéStop Submissions for Level 40 players within the country of Indonesia. This follows on from being released in Vietnam and various other countries over the past few months. Further countries in the rollout have yet to be announced
13-03-2019 08:37 GMT / 04:37 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 15:05: Detective Pikachu Card | Edit @ 15:13: International Championships Registration | Edit @ 16:04: Charmander POP | Edit @ 17:51: CoroCoro
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield - CoroCoro
The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have stated the basic information we know of Pokémon Sword & Shield including showcasing Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble. However, with it, there was a note saying: "Wait for the follow-up from CoroCoro". At present it's not clear whether the follow-up will be in the next issue, due out on April 15th, or in future issues but be sure to keep checking for more information
We also have further details on the Mewtwo distribution for Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! announced yesterday. This distribution will be at Level 70 and of the Quiet nature. Our Event Database has been updated with these events
![Detective Pikachu Trading Cards](https://www.serebii.net/card/detectivepikachu5.jpg)
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
New Promotional Cards are being revealed to tie in with Detective Pikachu. The third of which is SM200, a Snubbull promo and will be available in a special in-store event much like the previously revealed Bulbasaur and Psyduck. At present that's not detailed but keep an eye on your local retailers. Our Cardex has been updated with full details of this card.
Pokémon |
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![Pokémon Duel](https://www.serebii.net/duel4.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel
The Pokémon Duel update is now available. This update brings a variety of bug fixes. First, it has implemented the figure updates that were announced on Monday.
To celebrate 40 million downloads, some special bonuses are also happening. Until April 10th, you can get a 3 Day Duel Boost and a 3 Hour Enhanced Boost completely for free. There are also special Daily Log-In Bonuses to celebrate including Carmonite, Rare Metal and Coins. There is also a special Log-In bonus for logging in before April 9th of 400 AI Tickets, 100 Monthly Points and an Azumarill figure
Next, a plethora of new figures have been released
The UX figures are Ultra Necrozma, Mega Mawile, Mega Diancie, Sylveon
The EX figures are Mawile, Diancie
The R figures are Azumarill, Garbodor
The UC figures are Carbink, Trubbish
Our full Pokémon Duel Figure Database has been updated with these figures, including new functions that display the Z-Moves a Pokémon can use and those move's effects
![Pokémon 2016 World Championships](https://www.serebii.net/vgc/vgcs.png)
In The Games Department
Pokémon International Championships
Registration for the upcoming International Championships in Berlin, Germany are now open. This event runs from April 26th through April 28th at the Berlin Estrel Congress Center with badge pickup being on April 25th at 5pm. Registration costs the following
Masters Competitors: €45
Juniors & Seniors Competitors: €30
Spectators: €10
All competitors who register and attend will receive a badge, lanyard, player pin, deck box, set of card sleeves, playmat, and hat, just like the recent International Competitions while spectators will receive 2 Pokémon Trading Card Game Booster Packs. Registration can be done at the official site
In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon - POP! Vinyl
Funko has announced the next of its line of POP! Vinyl figures. The next Pokémon related figure is Charmander and is due for release in North America in May. At present no further details have been announced
12-03-2019 07:11 GMT / 03:11 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 09:13: Mewtwo Distribution | Edit @ 15:15: Detective Pikachu Promo
In The Games Department
Pokémon the Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION Distribution
First details from CoroCoro have started to leak and have detailed the pre-booking distribution for the movie Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION in Japan. As with all past years, when you prebook a ticket, starting April 12th, you will receive a Serial Code to obtain a Pokémon. With this movie, you will receive a serial code to download Mewtwo to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! and will have CP of 10,000. We expect pictures and further details as soon as possible so keep checking back. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
![Detective Pikachu Trading Cards](https://www.serebii.net/card/detectivepikachu.jpg)
In The Trading Card Game Department
Detective Pikachu
New Promotional Cards are being revealed to tie in with Detective Pikachu. The first of which is SM199, a Psyduck promo and will be available in a special in-store event. At present that's not detailed but keep an eye on your local retailers. Our Cardex has been updated with full details of this card.
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![Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon](https://www.serebii.net/sunmoon/pgl.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Global Link - Error Announcement
Today, the results for the 2019 International Challenge February and the subsequent announcement of the distribution of the Tapu Bulu gift were scheduled to be released. However, The Pokémon Company have put out a note saying that rankings have been delayed. This is due to a large fault that has hit the Pokémon Global Link. This fault is having the following effects:
Rating Battles - The Trainer & Pokémon Ranking will not update
Competitions - Rankings won't show up on competitions that ended after March 10th
My Page - Match history & records will not update
Top Page - All new data is not able to be updated
At present, a time frame hasn't been given on when these errors will resolve themselves but the developers are hard at work to resolve this problem
11-03-2019 08:31 GMT / 04:31 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 15:14: Detective Pikachu Trading Card | Edit @ 15:18: Funko Figure
In The Trading Card Game Department
Detective Pikachu
New Promotional Cards are being revealed to tie in with Detective Pikachu. The first of which is SM198, a Bulbasaur promo and will be available in a special in-store event. At present that's not detailed but keep an eye on your local retailers. Our Cardex has been updated with full details of this card.
Pokémon |
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![Pokémon Duel](https://www.serebii.net/duel4.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Z-Powered Update
On Wednesday March 13th, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following a maintenance cycle that ends at 10:00 UTC. This update is Version 7.0.4 and is is set to provide various fixes and help celebrate 40 million downloads of the game. In it, some figures are set to be updated
Mega Salamence
Increases damage of Hyper Beam from 110 to 140
Decreased size of miss
Magearna
Increases damage of Dazzling Gleam from 88 to 99
Increases damage of Fleur Cannon from 120 to 140
Primarina
Increases damage of Sparkling Aria from 119 to 130
Increases size of Sing
Decreases size of Miss
Brionne
Altered Brionne's ability to increase its movement when evolved from Popplio
Dragonite
Increases damage of Dragon Tail from 120 to 140
Increases damage of Extreme Speed from 80 to 100
Dragonair
Changed Shed Skin ability to allow for evolution to Dragonite when activated
Wigglytuff
Increases damage of Pound from 50 to 100
Jigglypuff
Increases damage of Hyper Voice from 70 to 140
Increases damage of Double Slap from 40 to 60
Igglybuff
Increases size of Sing
Decreases size of Miss
Mr. Mime
Removes Psychic and replaces with Dazzling Gleam
Marill
Gives the Huge Power ability that increases damage by 50 as long as it lacks a Special Condition
![Pokémon Funko](https://www.serebii.net/rainypokemon.jpg)
In The Pokémon Department
Funko Pokémon
Following their reveal last month, the latest in the Funko A Day With Pikachu line has been revealed. This figure is Rainy Day Pokémon and will be released later this month exclusively on the official Pokémon Center Website
10-03-2019 09:30 GMT / 05:30 EDT by Serebii
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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 Rowlet help find Meltan's nut after it goes missing. 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 - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Ash's biography with a Pokémon that he caught in today's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks one hundred & twentieth 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, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. When in danger, it raises its ears and releases enough psychic power to grind a 10-ton truck into dust. The eyeball patterns on the interior of its ears emit psychic energy. It keeps the patterns tightly covered because that power is too immense. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twentieth entry, Meowstic
08-03-2019 08:04 GMT / 03:04 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 08:47: Family Pokémon Card Game | Edit @ 13:13: Pokkén Tournament DX Group Match | Edit @ 18;58: Sword & Shield
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Nintendo America just put out a minor bit of new Pokémon Sword & Shield information. With this information, they have confirmed once and for all that the Stadium-like building scattered across the Galar Region are Gyms. This had been theorised but has now finally been confirmed. With this, a new element was introduced. Rather than Gym Leaders, the Gyms in Galar have got Gym Masters. At present it's unclear what the difference between the two are but we'll post as soon as we have more
Edit @ 20:30: Nintendo America have since deleted the tweet detailing this. We'll bring more on it as it comes.
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
A new update has started to rollout for Pokémon GO. This update brings the game up to Version 1.105.1 and brings a few fixes. It stops Smeargle from being able to learn TMs, adds 12 more Spinda forms to its Pokédex page including the recent Heart Spinda and a few other bug fixes. It's currently rolling out on Android and is expected to have a full rollout on Android and iOS over the next few days
In The TCG Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - TCG Set Release
Next week, a special box called the Family Pokémon Card Game set is coming out in Japan. This set is a box of three mini-decks made up of 51 different cards with all the Pokémon cards being brand new. These cards are fairly basic and include few complex mechanics and serve as a way to introduce new people to the game. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From March 8th through March 10th, you can participate in the "Destructive Cannon" 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 Blastoise, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again
![Pokkén Tournament DX](https://www.serebii.net/pokkendx/v11.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From March 22nd through March 24th, you can participate in the "Searing Blaze" 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 Charizard, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again
07-03-2019 08:17 GMT / 03:17 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 21:07: Legendar Hour
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. The Legendary Lunch Hour event has been announced. On March 13th from 12pm to 1pm local time there will be increased raids with Level 5 eggs spawning for the entire hour. This event is set to run every week to give more people a chance to do Raids
![Unbroken Bonds](https://www.serebii.net/card/unbrokenbonds.jpg)
In The Trading Card Game Department
Unbroken Bonds
The Pokémon Company International have officially announced the next Pokémon TCG set. This set is called Unbroken Bonds and is to feature a set of 214 cards as standard, with more secret rares. This set features 7 Tag Team GX, 7 additional Pokémon GX and more than 25 trainer cards and a special energy card. It is due for release on May 3rd and is made up of the Double Blaze, Full Metal Wall and Night Unison Japanese sets. We have started compiling our set list with all officially revealed cards so click the image to go to the section.
Edit @ 10:15: All 7 Tag Team GX have been officially revealed and added to our Unbroken Bonds section
06-03-2019 08:43 GMT / 03:43 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 10:37: Pokémon Duel Tournament | Edit @ 13:23: Episode Titles | Edit @ 14:21: Detective Pikachu | Edit @ 21:00: Rayquaza
In The Trading Card Game Department
Detective Pikachu
Some new cards have been revealed for the upcoming Detective Pikachu Trading Card Game set. This set comes out in special products released in Europe on March 29th and North America on April 6th. There are 18 cards in the set but between the set and promo cards there will be 27 different Detective Pikachu tie-in cards
Edit @ 14:40: We have updated our Card Database with a full Set List and updated the Card Dex with all card entries
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
A new Raid Weekend has been announced. From March 15th 20:00 UTC through 18th 20:00 UTC, Rayquaza will be available in Raid Battles. The Japanese notice for this Raid Weekend states that Shiny Rayquaza will NOT appear during the Raid Weekend
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
A new event has begun in Berlin, Germany for Pokémon GO. From today until March 10th, there are increased spawns of Teddiursa & Ursaring. With this, there is also 2* Stardust for all elements in the area as well as Lure Modules lasting for 4 hours. This is to coincide with ITB Berlin event
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Tournament
The next in-game tournament has been announced for Pokémon Duel. This tournament has players enter with the Top 32 players being sent to the finals. The winner of the tournament will get a gold version of the figure of their choice while all other players may be able to receive a silver version of the same figure through timed boosters. Registration runs until 02:59 UTC on March 8th while the perliminary tournament runs from 03:00 UTC March 8th to 02:59 UTC on March 10th. The finals then run from 08:00 UTC to 12:20 UTC on March 11th. Only players with a ranking of 2100 or higher can participate in the tournament
![Pokémon Sun & Moon](https://www.serebii.net/smtitle.jpg)
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
A Japanese TV Guide has revealed new episode titles for upcoming episodes of the anime. These episodes are due to air on March 17th, 24th, 31st and April 7th respectively. The first episode has Ash & co. encounter a child actor Magikarp but something starts happening to it. The second episode features the Ultra Beast Pheromosa appear and start attacking trainers with Z-Crystals, but Meowth spots it and falls in love with the Pokémon. The third features the first appearance of the Team Skull leader, Guzma who comes marching to the Pokémon School after Kukui announces the formation of the Alola Pokémon League. The fourth episode features Lillie & Gladion looking into the whereabouts of their father, Mohn causing Lusamine to show them his old room...
Episode 1056: A New Show?! The Tiny Melody of Magikarp
Episode 1057: Beauty and the Meowth!
Episode 1058: Guzma, Emperor of Destruction
Episode 1059: Lillie and the Secret Ingenuity Princess
05-03-2019 07:36 GMT / 02:36 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 20:59
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Battle Showdown event and runs from 21:00 UTC to March 12th 2019 at 21:00 UTC. In this event, Fighting-type Pokémon will have increased spawns while Shiny Mankey and Machop are to be available. With this, there's 2* experience for Gym Badges, 2* Catch, Battle & Raid Stardust and 5 rewards a day from Trainer Battles. In addition to this, the new move Power Up Punch has been added to Poliwrath, Hitmonchan, Kangaskhan, Medicham, and Lucario.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO Safari Zone has had registration open. From today until March 7th, you can register your interest for tickets at the official site and tickets will be sent out by March 11th. Tickets only run for a day and are required to see the special event spawns
03-03-2019 10:02 GMT / 05:02 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 10:22: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 13:08: Pokémon of the Week
In The Movies Department
Pokémon the Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION
During today's episode of Pokémon Sun & Moon in Japan, a segment aired about the upcoming movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION. Within this segment, it showcsed an image showing off the special 3D models for the movie of Vulpix, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Togepi and Psyduck. This is the first high quality look at these Pokémon aisde from Pikachu in the movie
Pokémon |
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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. find a group of Meltan who are causing trouble in Alola. 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.
![Pokémon of the Week - Pidgeot](https://www.serebii.net/potw-sm/018-i.jpg)
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks one hundred & ninteenth entry into the Generation VII 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. This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons. This Pokémon has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many Trainers are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose Pidgeot as their Pokémon. So, here it is, the one-hundred & ninteenth entry, Pidgeot
03-03-2019 10:02 GMT / 05:02 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 10:22: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 13:08: Pokémon of the Week
In The Movies Department
Pokémon the Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION
During today's episode of Pokémon Sun & Moon in Japan, a segment aired about the upcoming movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION. Within this segment, it showcsed an image showing off the special 3D models for the movie of Vulpix, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Togepi and Psyduck. This is the first high quality look at these Pokémon aisde from Pikachu in the movie
Pokémon |
![](https://www.serebii.net/movies/mewtwoevolution/pokemonth.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. find a group of Meltan who are causing trouble in Alola. 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.
![Pokémon of the Week - Pidgeot](https://www.serebii.net/potw-sm/018-i.jpg)
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks one hundred & ninteenth entry into the Generation VII 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. This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons. This Pokémon has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many Trainers are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose Pidgeot as their Pokémon. So, here it is, the one-hundred & ninteenth entry, Pidgeot
01-03-2019 05:00 GMT / 00:00 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 22:08 GMT
Edit @ 07:45: Research Breakthrough | Edit @ 13:04: Meltan Event | Edit @ 17:58: Mewtwo Strikes Back | Edit @ 21:00: Dialga
In The Movies Department
Pokémon the Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION
Following the new trailer revealed last night, we have gone through and catalogued all the Pokémon seen in the movie trailer thus far. As it's currently unclear how much of a remake the movie is, we're presently only listing the Pokémon that have been shown. We have also added a cast list and the official summary to the page. Be sure to check out our section
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO Safari Zone has been announced. This Safari Zone takes place in Sentosa, Singapore and will run from April 18th to April 22nd. It will feature Pokémon spawns including Unown and Tropius. It will also include Shiny Shuckle. It is a ticketed event, with the method to get tickets not yet being detailed At present, further information is not known
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The new Level 5 Raid Boss is now starting to appear in Pokémon GO. From now until 21:00 UTC on March 28th 2019, Dialga will appear as a Level 5 Raid Boss, with the lower level Raid Bosses changing
Edit @ 22:08: We're now adding all new Raid Bosses. At present there is also a glitch where Palkia is still hatching in raid battles
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO & Let's Go Reminder
The currently running event in Pokémon GO is due to end on Tuesday at 08:00 UTC. This event gives you a chance to find Shiny Meltan when you open your Mystery Box in Pokémon GO, which can then be sent to Pokémon Let's Go. This event has been running since February 5th and also comes with the feature of Mystery Boxes being able to be opened every 3 days rather than the usual 7. Be sure to open up your Mystery Boxes in time
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Some further information has been revealed about the upcoming Research Breakthrough for completing a week of research in March. The Research Breakthrough Pokémon as of tonight, March 1st at 21:00 UTC will be a random Pokémon the following: Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Regirock, Regice & Registeel.
Edit @ 21:00: The Research Breakthrough is now live
Edit @ 21:04: Spinda #2 is now live. At present we're not aware of what the research required to get it this month but we'll post when we get it
Edit @ 21:09: At present, Research does not appear to have changed