31-03-2018 07:41 BST / 02:41 EDT by Serebii
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Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Discord Chat has been rife with discussion, so be sure to visit it. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 22:38 BST
Edit @ 15:59: Pokémon GO
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
In an unusual manner, the selection screen sprites from Pokémon Sun & Moon have begun appearing in the Pokémon List, Nearby and Pokédex in Pokémon GO. Currently t is not known why this has happened or for how long this will continue but we'll bring more details as they come
Edit @ 16:21: Murkrow has also started appearing in large numbers in the gsme. With this, Shiny Murkrow is now available
Edit @ 22:38: Slowpoke spawns have increased in the Kagawa Prefecture in Japan to tie in with an April Fool's joke where it is renamed the Slowpoke Prefecture.
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
Japanese TV Guides have revealed new episode titles for upcoming episodes of the anime. These episodes are due to air on April 16th and 23rd respectively. The first features a person come to Kiawe's ranch wanting to buy it and the second features Dewpider migrating, but one falling in love with Lana
Episode 1013: Protect the Farm! The Blue Flame Strikes Back!!
Episode 1014: Dewpider gets Lana!
30-03-2018 06:24 BST / 01:24 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 21:45 BST
Edit @ 07:25: Pokémon Duel | Edit @ 16:40: Lugia & Eggstravganza Reminders
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Ahead of the launch of the Research feature later today, The Pokémon Company in Japan have sent out a press release detailing further information about the research feature. First it confirmed that Research Breakthroughs unlocked after collecting 7 stamps, you can gain a gift that when tapped gives you an item or a chance for a Legendary Pokémon. It showed that Moltres is one of the Legendary Pokémon that can appear when you complete it.
You also need to collect Field Research Tasks from PokéStops. Research Tasks are set at each PokéStop each day with players getting the same tasks and the tasks each PokéStop gives changes each day. If you cancel a task, you can receive it again by spinning the same PokéStop. Special Research tasks which lead to Mew are brought up from Professor Willow through an icon that may appear in place of the research icon on the main screen. Players need to be Level 5 or above to go through the Search for Mew story and players can only go through it once
Edit @ 11:29: Unown letters A, R, M, G, E, D, O, & N have increased spawns around the Armageddon Expo in Wellington, New Zealand until 5pm Sunday local time
Edit @ 21:00: The Research feature is now live. Mew has been updated in the game with a 100% capture rate. Click here for full details on Mew. Our Research page has also been updated with further details
Edit @ 21:45: Updated our Research page with further details
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Events
The current Eggstravaganza 2018 event as well as Lugia appearing in Raid Battles are both due to end this coming Monday. The Eggstravaganza 2018 event turns all available eggs into 2km eggs for the duration of the event as well as giving increased candy upon hatching and double Stardust. Lugia is currently available in 5 Star Raid Battles and has Shiny Lugia be a possibility when capturing. Both end on Monday April 2nd at 20:00 UTC (21:00 BST/22:00 CEDT/13:00 PDT/16:00 EDT)
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Balance Patch
On Monday, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following the weekly maintenance. This update is Version 6.0.00 and includes a variety of changes and new feature. In it, some figures are set to be updated
First, the effects of Night Slash and Volt Switch are being changed.
Decidueye
Increases damage for Spirit Shackle from 100 to 120
Increases damage for Phantom Arrow from 70 to 90
Articuno
Increases damage for Steel Wing from 70 to 130
Zekrom
Changed effect of Fusion Bolt to specify Fusion Flare instead of Reshiram
Reshiram
Changed effect of Fusion Flare to specify Fusion Bolt instead of Zekrom
Treecko
Addition of new ability: Wall-Climb. Allows for it to move over other Pokémon with MP Move
Removed Pound and replaced it with Quick Attack
Increases damage of Slam from 30 to 40
29-03-2018 08:07 BST / 03:07 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 08:07 BST
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Balance Patch
A special trailer has been released for the upcoming Version 6.0 update to Pokémon Duel. This trailer showcases some of the changes coming including the inclusion of Black Kyurem and White Kyurem figures, as well as addition of more Pokémon. In addition to this, it teases a brand new Tournament mode as well as new functionality for Friends and Followers
28-03-2018 19:56 BST / 14:56 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 19:56 BST
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Ahead of the launch of the Research feature on Friday, the new patch has gone live for Pokémon GO on iOS and Android. This patch adds the Research feature as well as the ability to get Mew. It also has changed the UI to allow for the Research tab to be accessed and has moved weather to an icon in the top right. It also sorts Pokémon on the nearby so Pokémon that are yet to be caught will appear at the top of the nearby regardless of if it's at the nearest PokéStop
27-03-2018 05:36 BST / 00:36 EDT by Serebii
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Last Update: 18:23 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Shuffle Events | Edit @ 17:21: Pokkén Tournament Group Match | Edit @ 18:23: Pokémon GO Community Day
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on April 15th, This event will quarter the distance required to hatch eggs and has 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also give out special Mareep with a yet unannounced special move. We'll bring more details as they come. This runs at specific times:
The Asia-Pacific region: 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST (GMT -8)
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
A new outfit has gone live in Pokémon GO. This is the special Gym Leader outfit, based on Ace Trainers in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and is unlocked as you go through the game and earn the Gym Leader medal. As you unlock each tier of medal, the outfit will unlock and be able to be purchased in the Style Shop in exchange for coins. You can purchase it in three colours, each matching Team Valor, Mystic or Instinct
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From April 6th through April 8th you can participate in the "Searing Blaze" 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 Charizard, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 7 of its event cycle. This cycle continues the Escalation Battle from last week as well as the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for White Kyurem
The Great Challenge Stages are Chikorita (Winking), Dialga, Lycanroc, Toxapex & Salazzle
The Daily Pokémon are Lunatone, Tyrogue, Castform, Mantyke & Solrock
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Cosmog
There's a Competitive Stage against Mega Manectric
In addition to this, there's a Pokémon Safari featuring Darumaka, Electrike, Plusle, Minun, Alolan Diglett, Darmanitan, Pikachu (Winking), Raichu (Winking), Manectric & Alolan Dugtrio, which will run for two weeks.
26-03-2018 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT by Serebii
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Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Discord Chat has been rife with discussion, so be sure to visit it. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 21:12 BST
Edit @ 21:12: Forums
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced a new element of Pokémon GO coming on March 30th, special Research tasks. These are done through special bits of research through achieving various objectives such as spinning PokéStops, catching certain Pokémon etc. By doing this, you can earn various stamps. You can earn one stamp each day up to 7 stamps and you can then achive great rewards including Stardust, special items and may even give you the chance to meet Legendary Pokémon and eventually lead to Mew. There are two different kinds of research
Field Research: Spin PokéStops to gain objectives such as hunting down specific Pokémon, battling etc.
Special Reseach: Special requests by Professor Willow
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In The Games Department
Serebii Forums
Following many requests, after a day and a half of downtime, the Serebii Forums have undergone a massive upgrade over to a new system. All old users and posts remain but the forums have become more streamlined with a more intuitive user interface. Be sure to join the forums for all discussions on Pokémon.
25-03-2018 04:00 BST / 23:00 EDT by Serebii
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Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 07:39 BST
Edit @ 07:39: Pokémon of the Week
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Bulbasaur will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO. During this event, when you evolve a Ivysaur into Venusaur, it will know the move Frenzy Plant, which is exclusive to this event. This coincides with triple experience with captures and Lure Modules running for 3 hours. This runs at these times:
Asia & Oceania: 03:00 UTC - 06:00 UTC (12:00 JST - 15:00 JST)
Europe: 09:00 UTC - 12:00 UTC (10:00 BST - 13:00 BST / 12:00 CET - 15:00 CET)
North America: 19:00 UTC - 22:00 UTC (11:00 PDT - 14:00 PDt / 14:00 EDT - 17:00 EDT)
Edit @ 04:01: Shiny Bulbasaur is also confirmed to be appearing in this event.
![Pokémon of the Week - Jirachi](https://www.serebii.net/potw-sm/385-i.jpg)
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the seventieth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. Generations have believed that any wish written on a note on its head will come true when it awakens. It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. A legend states that Jirachi will make true any wish that is written on notes attached to its head when it awakens. If this Pokémon senses danger, it will fight without awakening. Jirachi will awaken from its sleep of a thousand years if you sing to it in a voice of purity. It is said to make true any wish that people desire. So, here it is, the seventieth entry, Jirachi
23-03-2018 01:11 GMT / 21:11 EDT by Serebii
Be sure to check yesterday's update. This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 19:37 GMT
Edit @ 07:32: Episode Title | Edit @ 10:47: iMessage Stickers & iBook
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In The Games Department
Detective Pikachu - Coverage Day 2
Today is the global launch for the latest Pokémon game for the Nintendo 3DS, Detective Pikachu and it is now available on the 3DS eShop as well as in retail stores. We got our copy on Wednesday and have been hard at work playing through the game and collating all the information. As such, our usual discoveries shall begin. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points in the site's sections with notes here.
Do note: This is a VERY story focused game and our sections will include all the game's narrative and plot points so beware of spoilers throughout the section
We currently have full details on all game Chapters, Pokémon Listings & Character Listings
Edit @ 01:11: Detective Pikachu is now available on the European Nintendo 3DS eShop
Edit Detective Pikachu is now available on the North American Nintendo 3DS eShop
Edit @ 14:26: Created a page on all 158 Pika Prompts
Edit @ 16:18: Updated all Chapter Pages to include the exclusive Pika Prompts located within each chapter
Edit @ 19:37: Updated all Chapter Pages to include the special Action Events in each chapter
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In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX - Downloadable Content
The latest patch for Pokkén Tournament DX is now live. This patch adds the second wave of Downloadable Content characters of Blastoise and Support Pokémon Mew & Celebi, along with new clothing items and a new outfit for Nia.
We're currently cataloguing all of the changes and additions so keep checking back
Edit @ 02:09: Created pages detailing all of Blastoise's moves & standard damage output and a page on the new Support Set: Mew & Celebi
Edit @ 02:21: Updated the Avatar Customisation page with the newly added items
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Battles for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the 2018 International Challenge March competition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard VGC rules, with players being able to earn CP to go towards qualification for the World Championships.. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Battles will run from March 23rd through March 25th. All entrants will get the 50 Battle Points.
In addition to this, this allows players to earn Championship Points to go towards a place in the World Championships
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In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has bugun on Pokkén Tournament DX. Until March 25th you can participate in the "Destructive Cannon" 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 Blastoise, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
Japanese TV Guides have revealed a new episode title for upcoming episodes of the anime. This episode is due to air on April 9th
Episode 1012: Shine On, Starship Celesteela!
In The Games Department
Detective Pikachu - Coverage Day 2
To commemorate the launch of detective Pikachu, a new app has gone live on iOS devices. This app brings special stickers to iMessage for free based on Detective Pikachu. These match the ones that also went on the LINE app earlier today. In addition to this, a special book has gone live on iBooks on iOS devices and on the Amazon Kindle store. This is a story called Detective Pikachu: Episode 0—Eevee’s Case and is set before the movie
22-03-2018 08:13 GMT / 04:13 EDT by Serebii
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Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 21:08 GMT
Edit @ 10:25: Character Biography | Edit @ 10:55: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 20:03: Pokémon GO
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In The Games Department
Detective Pikachu - Coverage Day 1
Tomorrow is the global launch for the latest Pokémon game for the Nintendo 3DS, Detective Pikachu. We got our copy yesterday and have been hard at work playing through the game and collating all the information. As such, our usual discoveries shall begin. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points in the site's sections with notes here.
Do note: This is a VERY story focused game and our sections will include all the game's narrative and plot points so beware of spoilers throughout the section
There are three save files in the game. After completion of each chapter, you have the capability to replay it in another save slot, being able to select between the two halves of each of the chapters. When the game is completed, you continue on from the final plot point
Edit @ 11:09: Updated the pages on the first three chapters, which were previously in the predecessor game Detective Pikachu ~Birth Of A New Duo~. In addition to this, I've also created the page for the next chapter, Chapter 4 - Cappucci Island
Edit @ 11:56: Created a page on Chapter 5 - Fine Park
Edit @ 12:41: Created a page on Chapter 6 - GNN
Edit @ 13:42: Created a page on Chapter 7 - Ryme Wharf
Edit @ 14:53: Created a page on Chapter 8
Edit @ 15:05: It is now live on the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop. If you played Detective Pikachu ~Birth of a New Duo~, then the game lets you start off from Chapter 4
Edit @ 16:11: Created a page on Chapter 9 - Pokémon Carnival
Edit @ 16:45: Updated the Chapters Hub
Edit @ 17:20: Updated the Locations Page with all the new locations from the game
Edit @ 18:23: Updated the Pokémon Listings with all the Pokémon in the game
Edit @ 19:14: Updated the Human Characters with all the new characters introduced in the game
Edit @ 20:14: Updated all Chapter Pages with listings of each Pokémon in each chapter
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Events
The Eggstravaganza 2018 event has begun. This event has all eggs obtained during the event are turned into 2km eggs for the duration of the event so Pokémon from 10km eggs will appear in 2km eggs. This runs from March 22nd through to April 2nd. Candy obtained from hatching eggs is increased, as is Stardust throughout the event. There are also special boxes to be on sale which include Super Incubators and Star Pieces. The boxes are as follows:
Special Box - 480 Coins - 2 Incense, 3 Incubators, 5 Star Pieces
Great Box - 780 Coins - 5 Incense, 5 Super Incubators, 10 Star Pieces
Ultra Box - 1480 Coins - 8 Super Incubators, 10 Lucky Eggs, 5 Premium Raid Passes & 25 Star Pieces
Edit @ 21:08: There are reports of Shiny Magby now being available through eggs
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Update
The special Gym Cup, the Flying Gym Cup has begun in Pokémon Duel. This Gym Cup increases the movement of Flying-type figures and increases the White & Gold Attacks of Electric-type Pokémon by 20. Within this, you can get the special Mega Salamence figure. It runs until Marh 26th 2018
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Poipole decide to hunt down Pikachu. 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 just aired in Japan, we have been able to update a biography. This biography is for Ash and includes a Pokémon that he obtained in today's episode. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
21-03-2018 12:39 GMT / 08:39 EDT by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 121:33 GMT
Edit @ 15:03: Pokémon GO Event
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Regigigas & Heatran Reminder
For those of you in Europe and Oceania, the second month of the Legendary Pokémon Year events is due to end on Saturday. Until March 24th 2018, players will be able to get a Regigigas in Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun or Heatran in Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon simply by going through Mystery Gift > Get Via Internet. These distributions differ between Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon with the Pokémon being Level 60 in Sun & Moon and Level 100 holding a Gold Bottle Cap in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Our Event Database has full details of this event.
![Pokémon Shuffle](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Events
A new event has been announced for Pokémon GO. This event is the Eggstravaganza 2018 event and runs similar to previous ones where all eggs obtained during the event are turned into 2km eggs for the duration of the event so Pokémon from 10km eggs will appear in 2km eggs. This runs from March 22nd through to April 2nd. Candy obtained from hatching eggs is increased, as is Stardust throughout the event. There are also special boxes to be on sale which include Super Incubators and Star Pieces
Edit @ 21:33: It has also been confirmed that the Unown for G, D and C are having increased spawns around the Game Developer Conference in San Francisco this week
20-03-2018 04:00 GMT / 00:00 EDT by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 06:00 GMT
Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon Shuffle Event
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions
The fifth Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Global Mission has finished in failure. This Global Mission's theme was to trade Pokémon on the GTS and was a failure at only 771,567 Pokémon traded. As it was a failure, the gift of 1,000 FC, or 2,000 FC if the game is connected to the Global Link, is now available.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 6 of its event cycle. This cycle continues the Pokémon Safari from last week as well as the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Buzzwole
The Great Challenge Stages are Cyndaquil (Winking), Registeel, Groudon, Mimikyu & Dhelmise
The Daily Pokémon are Maractus, Dunsparce, Qwilfish, Durant & Heatmor
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Landorus Incarnate Forme
There's a Special stage for Genesect
In addition to this, there's a Giratina Escalation Battle which will run for two weeks.
18-03-2018 09:54 GMT / 05:54 EDT by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 16:01 GMT
In The Games Department
Detective Pikachu- 3DS Themes
Further stores have been revealed for the distribution of the Detective Pikachu 3DS theme in North America. If you buy the game at Gamestop, Best Buy, or Amazon in North America, GAME in the UK, or by the eShop in North America & Europe, you will receive the special code to redeem the 3DS Theme
![Pokémon of the Week - Golisopod](https://www.serebii.net/potw-sm/768-i.jpg)
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixty-ninth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with an Alola Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two. It battles skillfully with its six arms, but spends most of its time peacefully meditating in caves deep beneath the sea. The shell covering its body is as hard as diamond. This Pokémon will do anything it takes to win. Its claws, which it can extend and retract at will, are its greatest weapons. Golisopod is sometimes accompanied by Wimpod.. So, here it is, the sixty-ninth entry, Golisopod
16-03-2018 05:10 GMT / 01:10 EDT by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 21:17 GMT
Edit @ 05:15: LINE Stickers | Edit @ 05:24: Group Match | Edit @ 17:02: Heatran & Regigigas | Edit @ 20:10: Pokémon GO Community Day | Edit @ 20:15: Lugia in Raid Battles
![Pokémon Sun & Moon](https://www.serebii.net/ultrasunultramoon/heatranevent.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Regigigas & Heatran Event
For those of you in North America, the codes for the second month of the Legendary Pokémon Year events have begun to be sent out. These codes come in the Trainer Club Newsletter and each e-mail only provides one code. players will be able to get a Regigigas in Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun or Heatran in Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon. These distributions differ between Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon with the Pokémon being Level 60 in Sun & Moon and Level 100 holding a Gold Bottle Cap in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Our Event Database has full details of this event.
![Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon](https://www.serebii.net/pokkendx/79th.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX - DLC Wave 2
Some new details have been confirmed for the Pokkén Tournament DX DLC coming out next week. This comes with a variety of screenshots of Blastoise and Mew/Celebi support. Its Burst Attack will cause it to Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise and then attacks hard. It starts close range but gains distance. Mew uses the move Miracle Power, one unique to this game which increases Synergy Gauge, and even Attack and Critical Hits. Celebi uses an attack that will cause a Phase Shift, even if the move is blocked. We've added over a dozen new screenshots to our page so be sure to check it out. There are also new player outfits as well as new outfits for Nia. The Player Outfits are: Blastoise T-Shirt, Rock Guitar Set, Bi-Colour Hair, Glasses and Refreshing Stole
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Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From March 23rd through March 25th you can participate in the "Gun Destruction" 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 Blastoise, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next element of this month's Pokémon GO Community Day. All Venusaur that have evolved from Ivysaur during the duration of the Community Day on March 25th will have the move Frenzy Plant, a move that no other Pokémon currently has in the game. This runs at specific times:
The Asia-Pacific region: 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST (GMT -8)
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In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Following the announcement yesterday, Rayquaza has now left Raid Battles and Lugia will be starting to appear in Raid Battles globally in Pokémon GO. With this, the move Sky Attack has received an increase in damage output from 70 to 80, with all Pokémon knowing Sky Attack getting the boost. Lugia is in Raid Battles until April 2nd 2018
Edit @ 21:17: As raid battles have begun against Lugia, there are multiple reports that Shiny Lugia is possible to get following the Raid Battles
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have confirmed that they are including multiple account linking in the near future. Now, you can link a Facebook and Google account up to Pokémon GO and log in through either of those, as well as the Pokémon Trainer Club account letting you log in with any of the three
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 will be putting out new stickers for the app in Japan on March 23rd until June 14th. These stickers are focused on Detective Pikachu. This pack costs 180¥
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15-03-2018 07:14 GMT / 03:14 EDT by Serebii
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Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 20:47 GMT
Edit @ 10:22: Character Biography | Edit @ 11:00: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 15:01: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 20:47: Movie Merchandise
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Everyone's Story
A merchandise listing has specified that a new Pokémon is to be included in merchandise for the movie Pokémon: Everyone's Story. This merchandise, Moncolle figures is due out in June 2018. At present, it's unclear what the Pokémon is but it is likely that the Pokémon will be the currently unreleasedMythical Pokémon. We'll provide more as it comes
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
It has been confirmed that Lugia is to return to Raid Battles in Pokémon GO from tomorrow until April 2nd. With this, it will also know the move Sky Attack, a move it lists as being newly improved. For full details on Lugia in Pokémon GO, check out our Pokémon Listing.
Edit @ 17:03: It has also been confirmed that during the South X South West event in Austin Texas until March 18th, Unown spawns have increased
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the 2018 International Challenge March competition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard VGC rules, with players being able to earn CP to go towards qualification for the World Championships.. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Registration runs from March 15th 2018 to March 22nd 2018. Battles will run from March 23rd through March 25th. All entrants will get the 50 Battle Points.
In addition to this, this allows players to earn Championship Points to go towards a place in the World Championships
![Smashing with Sketch! The Fierce Poké-Ping Pong Match!!](https://www.serebii.net/1009.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 Ilima teaching the group how to play Poké-Ping Pong and then enterring in a tournament. 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 just aired in Japan, we have been able to update a biography. This biography is for the character Ilima and features a Pokémon seen in this episode. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
13-03-2018 06:01 GMT / 02:01 EDT by Serebii
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Since the reveal of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 09:20 GMT
Edit @ 08:00: Pokémon Duel Patch | Edit @ 09:20: CoroCoro
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - CoroCoro
The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed the latest news. As always, do note that translations are preliminary while we work on them.
This reveals that, as expected, Lugia is to be distributed to Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon through Serial Code from April 13th to July 12th when you prebook tickets for the upcoming movie, Everyone's Story with codes redeemable until September 30th. This Lugia is Level 100 with its Hidden Ability Multiscale and the moves Aeroblast, Defog, Tailwind, & Hurricane, a move it can't normally learn. The Lugia is nicknamed the Wind Lugia, possibly due to only knowing Flying-type moves and matching the premise of the movie where people come to the Wind Festival in Fura City. We'll bring more as it comes
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 5 of its event cycle. This cycle continues the Escalation Battle from last week as well as the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Arceus
The Great Challenge Stages are Alolan Muk, Regice, Kyogre, Drifloon & Drifblim
The Daily Pokémon are Seviper, Wynaut, Torkoal, Zangoose & Luvdisc
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Jellicent (Female)
There's a Competitive Stage against Mega Steelix
In addition to this, there's a Pokémon Safari featuring Shellder, Krabby, Goldeen, Aipom, Seaking, Cloyster, Kingler, Ambipom, Shiny Magikarp & Shiny Gyarados which will run for two weeks.
![Pokémon Sun & Moon](https://www.serebii.net/duel2.jpg)
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Pokémon Duel - Balance Patch
Tomorrow, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following the weekly maintenance. This update is Version 5.0.11 and includes a variety of changes. In it, the following fixes will be addressed
Homeward Lights Ability - Fixes abormalities in activation and game freezes
Black Core Ability - Doesn't properly evolve when triggered
Steel Energy & Metal Sphere Plates - Fixes issue where damage isn't properly calculated
11-03-2018 13:00 GMT / 09:00 EDT by Serebii
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Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:00 GMT
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixty-eighthentry 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, Aposteriori, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. Its metallic whiskers are heavy, so it’s not very fast, but it has the power to dig through bedrock.Its shining gold whiskers are advanced sensors that can detect vibrations from sounds several miles away. Its shining gold hair provides it with protection. It’s reputed that keeping any of its fallen hairs will bring bad luck. So, here it is, the sixty-eighth entry, Dugtrio
09-03-2018 05:10 GMT / 00:10 EST by Serebii
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Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 09:47 GMT
Edit @ 05:15: Detective Pikachu | Edit @ 09:47: Pokkén DX Group Match
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In The Games Department
Detective Pikachu - Demo
Ahead of the game's launch in two weeks, a special demo version of Detective Pikachu has gone live on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Japan. It requires 1,765 blocks/220MB to download. This demo features the first part of the game and the progress in the demo will carry over to the full game upon launch in two weeks. Currently no international versions of the demo have been confirmed
Edit @ 08:42: With this a new overview trailer has been released for game
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Shaymin Distribution
It has been confirmed that the Mythical Pokémon, Shaymin, is to be distributed in Japan. This distribution will run at all Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan from April 25th 2018 to June 30th 2018 and is to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Pokémon Centers. At present we have no further information about this distribution
In The Games Department
Pokémon Bank Distributions
Following their surprise reveal yesterday, it has been confirmed that the Hidden Ability Alolan Starter Pokémon, Decidueye, Incineroar and Primarina will only be available to obtain through Pokémon Bank until October 31st 2018 giving a decent amount of time to get them
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament DX
The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. Until March 11th you can participate in the Forest's Flash Group Match. This cup is a Single Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Sceptile, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.
In The TCG Department
Pokémon Card Game
The next TCG set has been officially confirmed by The Pokémon Company International. This set is called Forbidden Light, based on the Japanese set of the same name which was released earlier this month, and features over 130 cards, based on the Kalos Region, and includes various Pokémon GX and Ultra Beasts including Naganadel and Ultra Necrozma, as well as more Prism Cards. It's due for release in North America and Europe on May 4th 2018.
08-03-2018 08:25 GMT / 03:25 EST by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 22:10 GMT
Edit @ 10:32: Character Biography | Edit @ 11:08: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 11:53: Pokémon Bank | Edit @ 16:00: Ultra Adventures | Edit @ 22:10: Detective Pikachu
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Bank Distributions
For those of you with Pokémon Bank, new distributions have begun. These provide the Alolan Starters Decidueye, Incineroar and Primarina with their Hidden Abilities of Long Reach, Intimidate and Liquid Voice to all players. 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 these distributions
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In The Games Department
Detective Pikachu - Nintendo Direct
During today's Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that the preload for Detective Pikachu in North America and Europe will be available after the Nintendo Direct for the usual prices
Edit @ 23:03: It is now available to preload on the European and North American 3DS eShops. On the European eShop, you will get a code for the Detective Pikachu 3DS theme when you preload the game or download it before April 22nd 2018
In The Games Department
Pokémon Duel - Queen's Cup
A new Queen's Cup event has begun in Pokémon Duel. This event runs until 07:59 UTC on March 13th 2018 and has players battle to earn points to get various rewards including a brand new figure of Shiny Rayquaza which cannot be obtained outside of this event
In The Anime Department
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon - Ultra Adventures
The Pokémon Company International has reconfirmed the release of the new series of the anime, Ultra Adventures, to air onDisney XD in the US from March 24th, with 8 episodes airing in the following week. In addition to this, it has been confirmed that CiTV will begin airing the show in the United Kingdom in March. With this reveal, a trailer was released
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 Ilima visiting the Pokémon School. 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 just aired in Japan, we have been able to update a biography. This biography is for the character Ilima. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
07-03-2018 01:08 GMT / 20:08 EST by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 20:31 GMT
Edit @ 01:16: Detective Pikachu 3DS Theme | Edit @ 20;31: Episode Title
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In The Games Department
Detective Pikachu
Ahead of its launch globally in two weeks on March 23rd, Detective Pikachu is available to preload on the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop and requires 14082 blocks, which is approximately 1.7GB. This game comes at a discount untl April 22nd if you have purchased the previous release of Detective Pikachu ~Birth of a New Duo~.At present, it is not clear when the preload will go live outside of Japan but we will post when it does
In The Games Department
Detective Pikachu- 3DS Themes
A brand new 3DS theme is now available in Japan. When you purchase the download version of Detective Pikachu on the Nintendo 3DS eShop, you will be sent a download code to receive the Detective Pikachu theme. This theme features music from Detective Pikachu and various images of Detective Pikachu and a Mimikyu as you scroll.
This 3DS theme is to be available when you purchase the game at Gamestop in North America
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
Japanese TV Guides have revealed a pair of new episode titles for upcoming episodes of the anime. These episodes air on March 22nd and April 5th, with a break on March 29th. The first episode features Poipole appear in front of the group and take Pikachu away while the second episode features Ash & Co. working in a Pokémon Center, only for Team Skull to appear and cause trouble
Episode 1010: Pika Pika Sparkling Love! Poipole Spins Round and Round!!
Episode 1011: Work Experience! Around the Clock with the Pokémon Center!
06-03-2018 04:01 GMT / 23:01 EST by Serebii
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Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 06:01 GMT
Edit @ 04:05: Special Battle
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Special Battle Season 9
The Special Battle rules for Season 9 have been revealed. Season 9 will run from March 13th to May 14th 2018 and runs on Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, with rankings separate to eachother. This ruleset blocks usage of Mega Stones, Z-Crystals, Focus Sash and Eviolite and you can only select 2 Pokémon for the battle
Battle type: Double Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. No Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna, and Marshadow.
The other standard rules apply, including all set to Level 50 if above that, and you choose 2 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.
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions
The fifth Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Global Mission has begun. This Global Mission's theme is to trade Pokémon on the GTS. The goal is to reach 1,000,000 Pokémon traded by March 19th at 23:59 UTC. If the mission is a success, then participating players get 2,000 FC or 4,000 FC if they have a Global Link account tied to their game while if it's a failure players will get 1,000 FC or 2,000 FC if they have a Global Link account tied to their game.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Link Gift
For those of you who participated in the Ultra Sinnoh Classic Battle Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players through this link after logging into the Global Link. This gift is 50 Battle Points and can be redeemed by April 29th2018
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
Pokémon Shuffle has begun Week 4 of its event cycle. This cycle continues the Pokémon Safari from last week as well as the following stages that will run for a week
The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Meloetta Pirouette Forme
The Great Challenge Stages are Golem, Alolan Marowak, Wobbuffet, Celebi & Regirock
The Daily Pokémon are Clefairy (Winking), Charmander (Winking), Squirtle (Winking), Bulbasaur (Winking) & Jigglypuff (Winking)
There's a One Chance Per Day stage for Tornadus Incarnate Forme
There's a Special Stage for Yveltal
In addition to this, there's a Latios Escalation Battle which will run for two weeks.
05-03-2018 12:36 GMT / 07:36 EST by Serebii
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Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 22:22 GMT
Edit @ 21:06: Pokémon GO
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Pikachu Event
Following previous distributions of its kind, a distribution of Pikachu has begun to coincide with the Pokémon with You charity campaign in Japan. This charity was set up to help the victims of the Sendai Earthquake in 2011. From now until April 3rd, if you donate any amount of yen through Yahoo's website you will receive a serial code to receive a special Pikachu. This Pikachu comes with the Sweet Heart attached and the moves Bestow, Hold Hands, Return & Play Nice. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
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Pokémon GO
Following Legendary Week in Pokémon GO, as Rayquaza was captured the most in Raid Battles, Dragon-type, Psychic-type and Flying-type Pokémon will start to appear more in Eggs until March 16th. Windy themed Raid Battles will also appear more and all players have double experience until March 16th.
Edit @ 22:22: The Wind Focused raids are Slowbro, Exeggutor, Claydol, Starmie, Aerodactyl & Charizard
04-03-2018 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii
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Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:00 GMT
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixty-seventh entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aposteriori, Mcdanger & EKZ1505. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. Typhlosion obscures itself behind a shimmering heat haze that it creates using its intensely hot flames. This Pokémon creates blazing explosive blasts that burn everything to cinders.It has a secret, devastating move. It rubs its blazing fur together to cause huge explosions. So, here it is, the sixty-seventh entry, Typhlosion
02-03-2018 15:10 GMT / 10:10 EST by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 15:10 GMT
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Pokémon GO
Legendary Week in Pokémon GO is due to end on Monday. During this, Kyogre and Groudon will appear again in Raid Battles in Pokémon GO along with Rayquaza. Following this, depending on which of the three Legendary Pokémon are defeated the most, from March 5th to March 16th, the egg distributions will be different. If Rayquaza is most defeated, then Psychic, Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon will appear more in eggs, otherwise more Water, Ground, Fire etc. types will appear in eggs.
01-03-2018 08:37 GMT / 03:37 EST by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 10:56 GMT
Edit @ 10:56: Episode Pictures
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Pokémon Duel - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 5.0.9 and requires 247MB of space on your mobile device to download. It is required to update in order to play the game
This patch contains various brand new figures.
The UX Figures are Xurkitree, Celesteela & Mega Ampharos,
The EX Figures are Ampharos & Eelektross
The R Figures are Eelektrik
The UC Figures are Tynamo, Flaaffy, & Luxio
Several new Plates have also been added to the store
In addition to this, the balance patches announced yesterday have gone into effect
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 help a group of Passimian solve a territorial dispute. 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.