30-11-2020 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced some changes for Pokémon GO starting with the Season of Celebration. Different Pokémon will be hatchnig from eggs with Growlith & Wingull in 2km and Baltoy & Ducklett from 5km. Seel, Aron and Elgyem are no longer hatching from eggs
In the Northern Hemisphere, players will encounter Alolan Sandshrew, Alolan Vulpix, Seel, Lapras, Teddiursa, Winter Form Deerling, and more while the Southern Hemisphere will encounter Growlithe, Shuckle, Electrike, Burmy, Darumaka, Summer Form Deerling, and more. Mega Charizard X will also be more powerful in the first half of December
December's Community Day will run from December 12th to 13th featuring Pokémon featured in Community Days throughout 2019 and 2020
Edit @ 19:00: It is also confirmed that Espurr is now to appear in special 1 Star Raid Battles. Alongside this, Heatmor is now spawning in different regions to before
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Level Cap update is now live in Pokémon GO for all Level 40 players, alongside Platinum Medals for all players. This will allow players to get Candy XL to boost their Pokémon above Level 40 as well as to start reaching Level 50. We have all known requirements up in our Trainer Page
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Pokémon GO
A new set of Timed Research is now available in Pokémon GO. This research is available for all level 40 players before the end of the year and runs until December 31st 2020. We're currently compiling all details of the research in our special page
In addition to this, there's new Special Research for players hitting various levels starting with the Level 43 Challenge
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced details for Pokémon GO Battle League Season 6, starting on November 30th at 21:00 UTC. This cup changes how the GO Battle League works by bringing the ranks up to Rank 24. Ranks 1 through 20 are obtained by completing battles and winning while the higher 4 ranks are dependant on your point ranking. Below are the details for the first half of the Season
The rank rewards will change: Rank 5 will give Mystery Items, Rank 10 will give Stardust, Rank 15 will give Rare Candy and Rank 19 will give Pokémon Encounters. Players who reach the Legend Rank will receive N's outfits and pose with encounters matching Pokémon inspired by N's teams in Black & White. Rank 16 offers Chespin encounter guaranteed, Rank 17 offers Fennekin, Rank 18 offers Froakie, Rank 20 guarantees a "surprise Pokémon" and Legend Rank guarantees Pikachu Libre. The earlier ranks will offer Starter Pokémon from all Regions
Great League will run from November 30th to December 14th
Ultra League from December 14t through December 28th
Master League, Premier Cup, Master League Classic (which prevents use of Pokémon boosted by XL Candy), and Holiday Cup will run from December 28th through January 4th. Holiday Cup only allows Normal, Grass, Electric, Ice, Flying, and Ghost typePokémon
Edit @ 21:00: The Season is now live. We're currently adding all the rewards
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next event, the Battle Buffet Bash has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the first Prestige event where you will earn points for completion of stages with various bonuses for speed and difficulty. Alongside this, a Sync Pair Scout for Gloria & Zacian has begun
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Pokémon Café Mix
It has been confirmed that there will be brand new Order stages added to Pokémon Café Mix this Wednesday. It's currently unclear how many new stages will be added but we'll detail them in full as they are released so be sure to check back
29-11-2020 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 15:57: Chansey Event
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A new event has been announced for Japan. Starting December 4th, when you make a 1000¥ purchase at Mister Donut, you'll get a special Scratch Card featuring Chansey to help celebrate Mister Donut's 50th Anniversary. This Scratch Card offers a chance to win a Clear File featuring Pikachu & Chansey as well as all scratch cards containing a Serial Code to get a Chansey in Pokémon Sword & Shield. This Chansey comes holding a Lucky Egg. We have updated our Event Database with details of this event
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fifty-fourth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Galar Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aminith & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the eight generation. Its body resembles polished metal, and it's both lightweight and strong. The only drawback is that it rusts easily. The special metal that composes its body is very light, so this Pokémon has considerable agility. It lives in caves because it dislikes the rain. So, here it is, the fifty-fourth entry, Duraludon
28-11-2020 07:10 GMT / 02:10 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
The Nidoran Limited Research Day has started to run globally. Running from 08:00 to 22:00 local time , this event provides Timed Research focused on bothh Nidoran alongside Field Research. We have compiled full details in our section
27-11-2020 06:01 GMT / 01:01 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:23: Pokémon TCG | Edit @ 06:46: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 10:20: Character Biography | Edit @ 10:42: Episode Details | Edit @ 13:02: Pikachu Gift Reminder | Edit @ 18:12: Nidoran Research Day
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The eight Cap Pikachu event distributions are set to end on Monday, November 30th, at 14:59 UTC. These distributions provide a Pikachu with each cap and you can redeem all eight codes in one game. This is the only way to get the World Cap Pikachu, while the others were previously distributed in Generation VII games:
Original Cap: P1KACHUGET
Hoenn Cap: P1KAADVANCE
Sinnoh Cap: V0LTTACKLEP1KA
Unova Cap: P1KABESTW1SH
Kalos Cap: KAL0SP1KA
Alola Cap: ULTRAP1KA
Partner Cap: 1CH00SEY0U
World Cap: K1NP1KA1855
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Pokémon GO
The Nidoran Limited Research Day has started to run in Asia Pacific Regions. Running from 08:00 to 22:00 local time on Saturday, this event provides Timed Research focused on Nidoran Male & Female as well as Field Research featuring it. We're currently cataloguing all of the Timed Research in our section
Edit @ 18:33: We have all the Timed Research listed. We're currently working on the Field Research
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that from December 1st at 21:00 UTC, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom and Mega Pidgeot will be joining Mega Blastoise in leaving Mega Raids in Pokémon GO. Following that, Mega Charizard X, Mega Gengar and Mega Abomasnow will be found in raids
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Pokémon Café Mix
The next event has been announced for Pokémon Café Mix. From December 2nd until December 16th, Dragonite will start to appear in the Café as a Special Customer. Once you encounter it, you'll be able to invite it to Parties and recruit it as staff
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Pokémon (2019)
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Goh enter a Pokémon Big Eaters competition. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.
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Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Goh's biography with new Pokémon he obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
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Pokémon Starter Set VMAX
The Pokémon Company have released full details of the two new half decks for Japan featuring new cards. Coming out on December 4th, these cards contain the first Gigantamax Venusaur and Gigantamax Blastoise cards. As such, we've created a special section for both the Starter Set VMAX Venusaur and Starter Set VMAX Blastosie sets, with thanks to Toine Lay for help with translation
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Pokémon Shirts
Following the release of Banadannas last week, starting today Pokémon Shirts are also selling Pokémon themed facemasks, which you can theme with one of the first 151 Pokémon.
26-11-2020 04:08 GMT / 23:08 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:08: Sword & Shield Online Competition | Edit @ 08:30: Pokémon HOME | Edit @ 15:42: Pokémon 25
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The next online competition has been announced. This competition, Dragon King Cup, is a Single Battle competition that allows for you to use 1 of the Restricted Legendaries in your team. All players who enter get 50 BP
Registration is open now to December 11th 23:59 UTC. Battles will run from December 12th 00:00 UTC to December 14th 23:59 UTC.
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Pokémon Masters EX
DeNA have announced the next few details for Pokémon Masters EX. First, the Sync Pair of Gloria & Zacian will enter the game on November 30th at 06:00 UTC.
For the next four days, there will be a special bonus offering 4 Star Level Up Manuals and various items including Steel Tome, Buff Blend +, Ultra Buff Blend and more. In addition to that, between now and December 21st, you have 4 days of login bonuses where you can get 30 5 Star Scout Tickets.
A new style of event, Prestige Events, will run starting on November 30th. Earn points in the event to get many rewards. This begins with the event featuring Gloria & Zacian
Holiday Skyla and Holidays Erika will appear in the game from December 10th 2020
Red, Leaf, Blue and Jessie will return in an event soon
Theme Skills will be available from December 21st, with a boost based on the characteristics of each trainer
Elite Mode will be added to Champion Stadium on December 28th
A surprise and new Sync Pair will be released on December 21st
Edit @ 07:25: A new update has now been pushed for the game. Alongside the new data seen above for new Sync Pairs, it also adds some changes. First, when you receive rewards for sending a Pokémon to Professor Bellis, if it has been trained then you will receive 80% of the items used to train it such as Level-Up manuals, Power-Ups and more. It also included numerous bug fixes
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Pokémon HOME
The Pokémon Company have put out their plans to fix Pokémon that were affected by a bug in the Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME transfer. For Alolan Form and Galarian Form Pokémon, for a short time if you transferred them, they'd have the moves of their original form. Over the coming weeks, if you have these Pokémon in Pokémon HOME, they will automatically be fixed to have their correct learnset. This will be done in waves and not all Pokémon will be fixed at the same time
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Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, during the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, have announced the start of the Pokémon 25th anniversary celebrations, starting with the logo. With this, they state to stay tuned for more information about the special upcoming celebration
25-11-2020 06:10 GMT / 01:10 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO events for December 2020.
First, the Research Breakthrough Reward has been announced. From December 1st 2020 at 21:00 UTC to January 1st 2020 at 21:00 UTC you'll get either Lapras or Unovan Darumaka
The 5 Star Raid Battles have been confirmed. Kyurem will return to Raid Battles from December 1st 21:00 UTC to January 1st 21:00 UTC
Mega Abomasnow will replace Mega Blastoise in Raid Battles as of December 1st at 21:00 UTC
Niantic also confirmed that soon a Tag system will be implemented in Pokémon GO. This system will allow for you to tag Pokémon so you have easy access to certain groups that you can set yourself. The search feature will also then be updated to have enhanced usability
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the Spotlight Hours for the month of November. They happen at 6pm to 7pm local time are as follows:
December 1st - Seel - 2* Evolution Experience
December 8th - Swinub - 2* Catch Stardust
December 15th - Adventure Hat Pikachu - 2* Catch Candy
December 22nd - Snorunt - 2* Transfer Candy
December 29th - Snover - 2* Evolution Experience
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Pokémon Masters EX
DeNA have outlined some upcoming changes to Pokémon Masters EX
First there will be new events which include 5 Star Power Ups in each month as well as 18 5 Star Scout Tickets and Move Candy Coins
From the end of December, the Stamina Recovery time will change from 1 point per 6 minutes to 1 point per 4 minutes
In late December, a Master Mode will be added to Champion Stadium. This mode features a way of getting more rewards by earning points which can be exchanged for items such as 5 Star Power Ups, Power Up Tickets and Move Candy Coins
A Legendary Event is being scheduled for February
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Pokémon Augmented Reality Showcase
The Pokémon Company have announced a special collaboration that will be going forward in conjunction with the Kibo Space Module on the International Space Station. On December 31st 2020 at 23:45 JST, a stream will feature the first sunrise of 2021 as recorded from the International Space Station. Alongside this, a special Augmented Reality showcase will be shown utilising real-time images from the International Space Station and various Pokémon.
24-11-2020 06:49 GMT / 01:49 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Lake Legends event is now live. This event runs from 08:00 local time on November 24th until 22:00 local time on November 30th and features increased lake themed spawns with raids featuring Azelf, Uxie and Mesprit
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
As a part of the City Spotlight event this weekend in Auckland, Busan and Tainan, there was a competition to see which city would complete more tasks. Today, Niantic has announced that Tainan won the competition and, as a reward, will have 25% Hatch Distance starting November 28th at 10:00 local time until November 29th at 18:00 local time
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Pokémon Masters EX
DeNA have confirmed that they will unveil information on large in-game campaigns coming for the end of the year on November 26th. We presently don't know the exact timings or what will be revealed but we'll provide full details as and when they come so be sure to check back
23-11-2020 06:18 GMT / 01:18 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
Following this weekend's special September Equinox event, the Max Raid Battle Event has reverted back to the Bug and Poison-type event. From now until November 30th at 23:59 UTC, certain Bug or Poison-type Pokémon including Gigantamax Butterfree and Garbodor are in Max Raid Battles..
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Lake Legends event is now starting to roll out in Asia Pacific regions. This event runs from 08:00 local time on November 24th until 22:00 local time on November 30th and features increased lake themed spawns with raids featuring Azelf, Uxie and Mesprit starting from 21:00 UTC tomorrow
Edit @ 20:53: Despite having said they wouldn't go live until 21:00 UTC tomorrow, the raids are now live in the event in Pokémon GO in Asia Pacific regions. We've started cataloguing all the Raids in our Raid Battles section
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Pokémon GO
GO Battle League Season 5 has now shifted to the next format. This shifts to the format of Catch Cup, only allowing for Pokémon caught since November 9th with a max CP of 1500. This format will run for one week until November 30th 2020 at 21:00 UTC.
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Pokémon GO
Verizon has released a code for all players to enter in order to receive the special Verizon mask and jacket in Pokémon GO. This can be obtained with the code LRQEV2VZ59UDA
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Pokémon Masters EX
The Blissful Bonanza event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event provides gems daily and 5 Star Scout Tickets and runs until December 1st 2020 and runs alongside a Poké Fair Scout to get the Sync Pairs of Steven and Cynthia
22-11-2020 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fifty-second entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aminith & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. As soon as it catches the scent of prey, Sharpedo will jet seawater from its backside, hurtling toward the target to attack at 75 mph. This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sea. Any ship entering the waters Sharpedo calls home will be attacked-no exceptions. So, here it is, the fifty-third entry, Sharpedo
21-11-2020 08:09 GMT / 03:09 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 09:09: Episode Title | Edit @ 21:02: City Spotlight
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. On this day, for six hours in each region, Magmar will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO with a chance of Shiny Magmar appearing. During this event, when you evolve Magmar into Magmortar, it will know the move Thunderbolt, which is exclusive to this event. This coincides with 25% Egg Distance and 3 hour Incense. This runs at these times:
It runs from 11am to 5pm in your local time.
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
The Pokémon GO City Spotlight event is starting. For players in Auckland, Busan and Tainan. It runs from November 22nd at 10:00 local time to 18:00 local time. It contains various Incense spawns, the addition of Unown C. It also includes Special Research for Ticketed Players and Timed Research for other players. We're currently compiling details for all the Timed Research and Special Research in our City Spotlight page
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have changed the timings for the Lake Legends event in Pokémon GO. This event will now run from 08:00 local time on November 24th to 22:00 local time on November 30th. However, the adition of Azelf, Mesprit and Uxie to raids will still run from November 24th at 21:00 UTC to December 1st at 21:00 UTC
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Pokémon Journeys - News
A new set of Episode Titles have been released by a Japanese TV Guide. This episode is due to air on December 11th
Episode 1138: Chloe and the Really Mysterious Eevee
20-11-2020 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 05:40: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 10:21: Character Biography | Edit @ 10:41: Episode Details
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Wild Area Event has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield for a new Extra Event. With this, for the next few days, the Bug & Poison-type Pokémon have left raids and Pokémon that are based around Skwovet will appear, with Shiny Skwovet having an increased chance and many rare Berries including Micle Berry, Rowap Berry and Custap Berry as item drops. We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back. This event runs until Sunday at 23:59 UTC
Edit @ 00:16: We have updated our section with full details of this Max Raid Battle Event, as well as updated our ItemDex .
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that due to response and the current global situation, some of the special bonuses they had removed will now be reinstated and all these bonuses will last until June 2021 at the earliest. This includes the increased Incense efficiency and your buddy finding you gifts more often
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Pokémon (2019)
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Goh go to an island to hunt for Mew. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.
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Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Goh's biography with new Pokémon he obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
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Pokémon Shirts
A new set of Pokémon Shirts has been released by Original Stitch. These shirts come in four different designs focused on Pokémon in the upcoming movie Pokémon Secrets of the Jungle and feature Shiny Celebi, Zarude, Cramorant and Skwovet. These are only available until February 28th 2021.
Original Stitch have also kindly given us the code "Serebii" to use for Free Delivery of the shirts.
In addition to this, starting today Pokémon Shirts are also selling Pokémon themed bandanas, which you can theme with one of the first 151 Pokémon.
19-11-2020 05:46 GMT / 00:46 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 18:26: Community Day Ticket | Edit @ 21:49: Pokémon GO Level Cap
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Level Cap Test has gone live for some select Level 40 players in Australia. From now, these players can increase their level up to Level 50 and can even boost the Pokémon's level and CP using new Candy XL to get the Pokémon higher. Level 41 requires 6 million experience, Powering up Legendary Pokémon 20 times, Win 30 Raids, Catch 200 Pokémon in a single day
Edit: It costs 100 Candy to get 1 Candy XL but you can also get them from hatching eggs. You will need 256 Candy XL to bring a Pokémon to max level
Edit @ 22:24: We have updated our Pokémon GO Pokémon Listings including the in-depth Pokédex details to show the new maximum CP for each Pokémon including with the Buddy Boost
Edit @ 22:30: Updated the Combat Points page with costs for each Power Up
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Pokémon GO - Community Day
The ticket for the "No Match for Magmar" Special Research is now available for purchase in Pokémon GO. This ticket costs Ł0.79/$0.99/€0.99 and provides Special Research to get Magmar encounters and various items.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that they have cancelled the Pokémon GO City Spotlight event for the city of Kyoto due to the current global situation. The event in Tainan, Auckland and Busan is still set to go forward this weekend on November 22nd from 10:00 to 18:00 local time. Players who purchased the ticket for Kyoto should be receiving a refund shortly
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Pokémon Masters EX
A new Story Chapter; Chapter 27 been added in Pokémon Masters. This adds a few story stages continuing the narrative of you entering the Quarter Finals of the Pokémon Masters League.
Alongside this, the Battle Villa has made a return, running from today until December 4th 2020
18-11-2020 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that Pokémon from the Kalos Region are due to hit Pokémon GO on December 2nd. On this day, the following Pokémon will be available in the game: Chespin, Quilladin, Chesnaught, Fennekin, Braixen, Delphox, Froakie, Frogadier, Greninja, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame, Litleo, Pyroar. Klefki will also be added but exclusive to areas of France
There will also be a mysteryious 1 Star Raid Egg. Current details are unknown by Niantic will be sharing data periodically
A special event boosting Kalos Pokémon spawns will run from December 2nd 10am local time through December 8th 10pm local time
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced a huge new change in Pokémon GO. Starting December 1st, the game will start to run in 3 month seasons.
These seasons will mirror the real life seasons, as well as other features, and feature changes in spawns, eggs and raids depending on the season. Deerling will also spawn in different forms depending on hemisphere
In-game events will be more themed towards the season
The hemispheres will factor in with when it's Winter in the Northern Hemisphere, Winter themed Pokémon will appear while in Summer, more Summer focused Pokémon like Darumaka and Burmy will appear
Mega Evolutions will also sometimes get certain periods in the season where they will have increased CP. Different Mega Evolutions will appear in raids each Season
GO Battle League's seasons will now shift to match these seasons, lasting 3 months per season. With this, as reported before, GO Battle League increases from Rank 10 to Rank 24 with a new reward structure and rewards tied to the season's theme
The first season in December is the Season of Celebration starting at 08:00 lcal time. During this season, there will be multiple in-game events based on Pokémon from different regions. At the end of the season there will be a brand new global event experience
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that the trainer levels will soon increase in Pokémon GO. This will allow players to reach Level 50 but doing so is done through not just experience but achieving certain tasks akin to that in research
Alongside this, Candy XL is to be introduced that'll let you Power Up your Pokémon higher than their current maximum. You'll be able to get Candy XL by converting current candy into it.
There will be Timed Research in December to help players level up faster
The Redesign tests will start in Australia tomorrow, allowing players to increase CP beyond what's currently possible although they cannot be used in Master League battles.
The Level constraints are as follows, as written by Niantic:
Level 41: Submit your catching skills to a test of endurance! You'll be expected to catch a high number of Pokémon in a single day, along with other tasks, in order to reach level 41.
Level 42: From evolving Eevee into each of its available Evolutions, to using certain Evolution items on specific Pokémon, reaching level 42 will test your knowledge of Pokémon Evolutions.
Level 43: Show us your mastery of Gym battles and Raid Battles! You'll also need to have earned a certain number of pPlatinum medals before you can advance to level 43. You might find yourself with a surprise avatar item at the end, too!
Level 44: Battling other Trainers has been a fundamental aspect of the Pokémon RPGs since the beginning, but it's still relatively new to Pokémon GO. Have you been developing your skills in battle? You'll have to if you want to reach level 44!
Level 45: You've battled in Gyms, raids, and the GO Battle League, but to reach level 45 you'll need to focus your efforts on taking down those pesky Team GO Rocket villains! You might find yourself with a surprise avatar item at the end, too!
Level 46: Get ready to explore, intrepid Trainers! To reach level 46, you'll need to complete a number of Field Research tasks, hatch a certain number of Eggs, and document your daily adventures using GO Snapshot!
Level 47: You may think you've mastered the art of battling in raids, but the requirements to reach level 47 will really test your mettle! For example, one challenge will require you to win raids with teams that meet certain qualifications—and that's just the beginning!
Level 48: The requirements to reach level 48 are focused on one of the most important things in all of Pokémon GO: your friendship with your Buddy Pokémon! From kilometers walked to the number of Souvenirs you've collected, reaching level 48 will require you and your buddy to be laser-focused on developing your friendship with one another. You might find yourself with a surprise avatar item at the end, too!
Level 49: If there's one thing that matches the importance of your friendship with your Buddy Pokémon, it's your friendships with other Trainers. The people we meet on our Pokémon journeys bring so much to our lives, and cultivating those friendships is key to becoming an amazing Pokémon Trainer. Reach level 49 by sending Gifts, acquiring Lucky Pokémon through trades, and more.
Level 50: This is it! The home stretch! To reach the highest available level in Pokémon GO, you must master all aspects of the game. Some examples include making Excellent Throws, catching Legendary Pokémon, and defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders with Pokémon under 1,500 CP, so you can tell this will be the ultimate test of whether you're ready to stand among the most accomplished Trainers in Pokémon GO. And, of course, you might also find yourself with a surprise avatar item at the end!
If you reach Level 40 before the end of the year, you'll get a Legacy 40 medal, and Timed Research that gives a Gyarados hat and to help boost, Double Catch Experience will be live from 21:00 UTC tonight until December 31st local time
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Pokémon GO
A 12 days of Friendship event starts tonight at 21:00 UTC until November 30th at 21:00 UTC. During it, friendship levels will increase faster than before and you'll have a bigger attack boost in Raids with friends. You can also open more gifts each day and get more experience from raids
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Pokémon Café Mix
Pokémon Café Mix has received an update. This update has added 50 new Regular Order stages, 25 new Master Order stages with the addition of Piplup & various new gimmicks and offerings. We're currently compiling details for all these updates so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 08:11: Updated the Pokémon, Offerings, Gimmicks & Regular Orders pages with all the new details. It's confirmed the next batch of orders will be released on December 2nd. Alongside that, Master Orders will change and will now be randomised and let you go from Stage 1 through Stage 999 and repeat at will.
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Pokémon Café Mix
The next event has begun in Pokémon Café Mix. This event is the Galarian Slowpoke Team Event Event and adds Galarian Slowpoke to the game as a Special Customer. Complete the tasks as a Team to earn stars to befriend it and level it up. It runs until December 2nd 2020
17-11-2020 07:17 GMT / 02:17 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 15:00: Pokémon Twilight Wings | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO Legend Event
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Pokémon Twilight Wings
Following its release in Japanese on the 5th, the English release of the special Twilight Wings episode, Gathering of Stars, has finally been released. This episode features Leon recruiting trainers from Galar to participate in the Galarian Star Tournament
Our Anime Dex is now updated with the contents of Twilight Wings Episode 8 - Gathering of Stars
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced the next event in Pokémon GO. This event is a Lake Legends event and runs from November 24th at 21:00 UTC to November 30th at 21:00 UTC. In this event, Uxie, Azelf and Mesprit will return to 5 star raids in their respective locations
Alongside this, Abra, Machop, Ralts Psyduck, Goldeen, Magikarp, Surskit, Starly, Bidoof, and Shellos will appear more in the wild and Eggs
Goldeen will also be able to be Shiny during this event
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced a Limited Research Day event. Running on November 28th from 08:00 to 22:00 local time, you'll get event exclusive Timed Research and Field Research to get encounters with Nidoran Male and Nidoran Female
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Pokémon HOME
The Pokémon GO & Pokémon HOME special celebration event is starting to rollout in Pokémon GO. From 08:00 local time today until 22:00 local time on November 23rd, Meltan will be able to by Shiny again. There are also many special spawns, Field Research and Timed Research. We've catalogued everything in our page so be sure to check it out
16-11-2020 07:09 GMT / 02:09 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 16:01: Pokémon GO Event | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO Raid Battles & GO Battle League
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Pokémon HOME
Niantic have announced the Pokémon HOME celebration event for Pokémon GO. This runs from 08:00 local time tomorrow until 22:00 local time on November 23rd. During this event, Shiny Meltan will be appearing from Mystery Boxes once again
Slowpoke will now be available as Shiny
The following Pokémon will appear in the wild more: Alolan Sandshrew, Zubat, Alolan Diglett, Slowpoke, Magnemite, Ditto, Porygon, Hoothoot, Remoraid, Whismur, Lileep, Anorith, Cottonee, and Foongus
Nidoran Male, Nidoran Female, Slowpoke, Omanyte, Kabuto, Lileep, and Anorith. will appear in 5km Eggs
Alolan Vulpix, Slowpoke, Magnemite, Shinx, Timburr, Klink will appear in Raids
There will be Timed Research which gives you encounters with Slowpoke and Gible as well as Pidgeot Mega Energy
There will be special avatar items including Melmetal Jacket, Vest, and Shoes and Grand Oak's Glasses
Edit @ 18:34: The event has started to run in Asia Pacific regions so we're cataloguing all elements of the event including Timed Research in our Pokémon GO Pokémon HOME Celebration Event page
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Pokémon GO
From now until 21:00 UTC on November 23rd, Cobalion, Terrakion & Virizion appear as the 5 Star Raid Boss. This follows on from Lugia and ties in with the Pokémon HOME event
In areas that don't have the Animation Week event, the raid bosses are changing to go with Cobalion, Terrakion & Virizion. We're currently cataloguing these and they can be found in our Old Raid Battles page until the event ends
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Pokémon GO
GO Battle League Season 5 has now shifted to the next format. This shifts to the format of Kanto Cup, only allowing for Kanto Pokémon with a max CP of 1500. This format will run for one week until November 23rd 2020 at 21:00 UTC.
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next Spotlight Scout has gone live Pokémon Masters EX. This scout gives a second chance to get the Seasonal Sync Pairs of Rosa & Delibird & Siebold & Octillery and runs until 06:00 UTC on November 30th 2020
15-11-2020 07:21 GMT / 02:21 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 12:01: Movie Trailer | Edit @ 13:48: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon - Secrets of the Jungle
A new trailer has been released for the new movie, Pokémon the Movie Secrets of the Jungle showcasing more of the movie
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO - Community Day
Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. On this day, for six hours in each region, Electabuzz will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO with a chance of Shiny Electabuzz appearing. During this event, when you evolve Electabuzz into Electivire, it will know the move Flamethrower, which is exclusive to this event. This coincides with 25% Egg Distance and 3 hour Incense. This runs at these times:
It runs from 11am to 5pm in your local time.
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Pokémon Café Mix
It has been confirmed that there will be brand new Order stages added to Pokémon Café Mix this Wednesday which will add a new offering and add Piplup into the game. It's currently unclear how many new stages will be added but we'll detail them in full as they are released so be sure to check back
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fifty-first entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Kanto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aminith & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. It's a kindhearted Pokémon. If it spots a drowning person or Pokémon, Dragonite simply must help them. This Pokémon is known as the Sea Incarnate. Figureheads that resemble Dragonite decorate the bows of many ships. So, here it is, the fifty-first entry, Dragonite
14-11-2020 06:43 GMT / 01:43 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have continued the rollout of Pokémon HOME connectivity and now, players Level 1 and over are now able to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME. Full details on transfer can be found in our Pokémon GO section
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next Spotlight Scout has gone live Pokémon Masters EX. This scout adds the Sync Pair of Bianca & Musharna and runs until 06:00 UTC on November 30th 2020
13-11-2020 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 01:04: Zarude Trailer | Edit @ 06:11: Pokémon Café Mix | Edit @ 07:51: Zarude Distribution | Edit @ 10;:20: Character Biography | Edit @ 10:40: Episode Details | Edit @ 14:17: Secrets of the Jungle
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Pokémon Sword & Shield - Dada Zarude
We have received even more information regarding Dada Zarude including a special trailer. This information reveals more of the distribution. It is Level 70 with the moves Jungle Healing, Hammer Arm, Power Whip and Energy Ball and comes with a Choice Scarf attached
Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The distribution for Zarude has begun in various parts of Europe. From today until December 13th, you'll be able to get the Mythical Pokémon via Serial Code from various retail stores, with online methods being available if stores are not open in the country. Codes can be redeemed until March 31st 2021. We're currently working out all location so be sure to keep checking back
US, Canada, Australia, & Latin America - Through the Pokémon Trainers Club Newsletter. Sign up by November 20th to receive it in December
UK - GAME Stores (where open), GAME Online store soon
Germany - Gamestop - In-Store now, Online from December 1st
Austria, Switzerland - Gamestop - In-Store now
Italy - Gamestop Online Store
Spain - GAME retail, Online Store will add it soon
Belgium, Netherlands - GameMania - Sign up on their website, codes sent out every Friday
France - Micromania - Sign up on their website to get a code
Portugal - FNAC Stores
Sweden - Through Spelochsant or Webhallen's online portal
Ireland - Gamestop Website
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The next online competition has begun battles. This competition, Tundra Tourney, is a Single Battle competition that runs a ruleset that allows you to only use Pokémon that are in The Crown Tundra's Pokédex. All players who enter get 50 BP
Battles will run from November 13th 00:00 UTC to November 15th 23:59 UTC.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have continued the rollout of Pokémon HOME connectivity and now, players Level 24 and over are now able to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME. Full details on transfer can be found in our Pokémon GO section
Alongside this, as a test until 18:00 UTC on November 16th, trade distance has been increased in Pokémon GO to around 12km
Edit @ 21:00: Ditto has also been unbanned from the Transfer. It's currently unclear why it had been removed, but it has now returned with no restrictions
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Pokémon Café Mix
The next event has been announced for Pokémon Café Mix. From November 18th until December 2nd, Galarian Slowpoke will start to appear in the Café as a Special Customer for a Team Event. Once you encounter it, you'll be able to work together as a team to make it happy and recruit it as staff
In The Anime Department
Pokémon - Secrets of the Jungle
The next movie has been announced for the west. This movie, known as Coco in Japanese, will be called Secrets of the Jungle and is due for release in the west next year
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Pokémon (2019)
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Goh try to stop Eternatus from its rampage. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.
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Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Ash's biography with new Pokémon he obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
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Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Goh's biography with new Pokémon he obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The TCG Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield- TCG Set Release
Today marks the release of the fourth Pokémon Sword & Shield TCG set. This set contains 203 cards of various Pokémon including various Pokémon-V & Pokémon VMAX like Zarude & Orbeetle as well as new Amazing Rare cards. It is made up of the Legendary Beat & Astonishing Volt Tackle sets from Japan. Our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set
12-11-2020 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 08:02: Bianca Spotlight Scout | Edit @ 18;33: Mega Energy | Edit @ 19:22: Dada Zarude
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Pokémon Sword & Shield - Dada Zarude
We have received further information for the Dada Zarude distribution in Japan. As reported on Tuesday, you will receive this special form of Zarude in Japan when you go to see the movie, Pokémon the Movie Coco, starting December 25th 2020. Now, we've received further details including the fact that the distribution will be via a Serial Code given when you go to the movie rather than through local distribution. It comes at Level 70 and knows Jungle Healing and can be redeemed until March31st 2021
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have continued the rollout of Pokémon HOME connectivity and now, players Level 33 and over are now able to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME. Full details on transfer can be found in our Pokémon GO section
Edit @ 18:00: For a currently unknown reason, Niantic have changed things in the GO side to block Ditto
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Pokémon HOME
Niantic have set it so now, when you walk a Mega Evolution capable buddy in Pokémon GO, you'll earn 5 to 15 Mega Energy, equivalent of 5 Mega Energy for each kilometre walked every time you earn a candy if you have previously Mega Evolved that species of Pokémon. You'll also now get 1 Bonus Candy when you catch a Pokémon of the same type as your Active Mega Evolved Pokémon
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next event, the Race to Victory has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the first Time Trial event where you will get graded based on how fast you clear the levels with different rewards based on the score. Alongside this, a Sync Pair Scout for Nate & Braviary has begun
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next Spotlight Scout has been announced for Pokémon Masters EX. This scout adds the Sync Pair of Bianca & Musharna and starts at 06:00 UTC on November 14th 2020
11-11-2020 05:35 GMT / 00:35 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 11:11: Zinnia Event Fixes
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
A new distribution has been announced for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This distribution gives a serial code to get the Mythical Pokémon Zarude, to tie in with the release of the new TCG set Vivid Voltage which contains the new Pokémon. This will run from Novembr 13th 2020 to December 13th 2020 in store and from December 1st on their online store. No further international distributions are announced but we'll post when we get further details
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Pokémon HOME
In case you missed it, the Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME connectivity opened up last night. We'rve been compiling all data available for this feature so be sure to check our section
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next event, the Legendary Arena Tapu Bulu Event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event allows for you to face off against Tapu Bulu in a Legendary Arena. Tapu Bulu's weakness changes in each phase of the battle and the stages give a variety of rewards. This runs until November 25th 2020
Alongside this, a special Spotlight SCout with boosted chances of getting Blue & Pidgeot has gone live
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Pokémon Masters EX
DeNA have detailed some adjustments to the Dragon That Rules The Sky event following feedback from players. Starting tomorrow at 06:00 UTC, all players will receive 1000 Legendary Prize Coin A. Alongside that, several new options will go live for Item Exchange, with the free coins allowing you to Power Up Zinnia to max:
Zinnia & Rayquaza - Legendary Prize Coin A * 100 (4 exchanges)
Custom Power Up (Zinnia & Rayquaza) - Legendary Prize Coin A * 30 (20 exchanges)
5 Star Power-Up - 1 Custom Power Up (Zinnia & Rayquaza)
3 Star Power-Up - 1 Custom Power Up (Zinnia & Rayquaza)
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Pokémon Café Mix
The current event in Pokémon Café Mix now has added the Gengar Challenge Card. This provides a variety of tasks to complete in order to get a myriad of rewards. It runs until November 18th 2020
10-11-2020 08:02 GMT / 03:02 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 12:30: Zarude Distribution | Edit @ 22:00: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 22:45: Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME connectivity | Edit @ 00:05: Pokémon GO City Spotlight Event
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Pokémon HOME
The Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME connectivity is now live in a rollout starting with Level 40 players. In the Settings option, you can link the game to your Nintendo Account and then access the HOME Transporter in order to send Pokémon. Doing this uses GO Transporter Energy which recovers in time. We're adding details including all restricted Pokémon to our Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME Transfer Page
At present a Shiny Legendary uses all the GO Transporter Energy
We have details on the Pokémon HOME side of the transfer including IV calculations and more added to our Pokémon HOME section
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Pokémon HOME
The Pokémon HOME distribution of a Level 100 Melmetal capable of Gigantamaxing is now live in Pokémon HOME. If you transfer a Pokémon from GO to HOME you will receive the special distribution through the mobile app
Our Event Database has been updated with full details of the event
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Pokémon Sword & Shield - Dada Zarude
It has been reported through various Japanese sources that Corocoro have announced an in-theater distribution for Pokémon the Movie Coco, starting when the movie drops in Japan in theaters on December 25th 2020. This distribution will be of "Dada" Zarude, a form of Zarude with a Celebi cape, as seen in the movie Coco. We're currently awaiting full details and images so be sure to keep checking back. Do note that this isn't fully confirmed until we have images but the source is trustworthy
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced a new Ticketed Event for Tainan, Kyoto, Auckland and Busan on November 22nd from 10am to 6pm local time. For all players in the area
In this event, you will have specail Timed Research that will take you around your city, giving you encounters, a Poffin, Stardust and a Lucky Egg.
You will also be able to take part in a PokéStop Scanning Contest. The city with the most AR Mapping tasks completed will receive 25% Egg Distance. You'll get Special Rewards for completing tasks
For ticketed players, with tickets costing $4.99 or the local equivalent:
The following Pokémon are available through Incense: Onix, Lapras, Unown C, Nosepass, Rhyhorn, Doduo, Mantine, Pidgey, Pelipper, Pidgeot, and Stoutland with Shiny Unown C available for this event
There will be Special Research giving Poffin, Incense, Super Incubators, Lucky Eggs, Lure Modules, Experience and Stardust
25% Egg Distance
Incense is more effective and lasts two hours
You can earn three times the Buddy Hearts.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced thhat PokéStop submission is now available for players Level 38 and above worldwide. Previously this had only been accessible to players Level 40.
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next Spotlight Scout has been announced for Pokémon Masters EX. This scout adds the Sync Pair of Nate & Braviary and starts at 06:00 UTC on November 12th 2020
They have also officially announced the first Time Trial event. These events have you complete the stages in a time limit and the quicker you defeat it, the more points and rewards you get. This starts with Race to Victory starting November 12th 2020
09-11-2020 17:08 GMT / 12:08 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO Battle League
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Pokémon GO
GO Battle League Season 5 has now begun. This season runs for just three weeks and only has wins boost your ranking. This starts with the format of Little Cup, only allowing for unevolved Pokémon that can evolve with a max CP of 500. This format will run for one week until November 16th 2020 at 21:00 UTC.
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Pokémon Center
The Pokémon Company International have announced that the Pokémon Center website will now ship to Canada through a special portal of PokemonCenter.ca. To celebrate this, for a limited time all people who make an order of over $20 on the Pokémon Center website in the US and Canada will receive a Special Delivery Pikachu promo card while stocks last
08-11-2020 08:00 GMT / 03:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 08:02: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next Legendary Arena event has been announced for Pokémon Masters EX. This event focuses on the Legendary Pokémon Tapu Bulu and starts at 06:00 UTC onNovember 11th 2020
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Journeys
The Netflix app in the US has confirmed that the next batch of episodes for Pokémon Journeys are to be released on December 4th 2020. At present it's unclear on if it will be another 12 episodes but we'll provide full details on the episodes as and when they come so be sure to keep checking back.
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fiftieth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Galar Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aminith & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the eighth generation. This Pokémon is a cluster of electrical energy. It’s said that removing the rings on Regieleki’s body will unleash the Pokémon’s latent power. Its entire body is made up of a single organ that generates electrical energy. Regieleki is capable of creating all Galar’s electricity. So, here it is, the fiftieth entry, Regieleki
07-11-2020 09:00 GMT / 04:00 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Special Weekend events are running this weekend in Japan, Mexico and the US. These events include various spawns of rare Pokémon, the addition of Shiny Ferroseed to the game as well as some Timed Research. They run as follows:
United States
Verizon - November 7th at 11:00 to 14:00 local time
Grubhub - November 8th at 11:00 to 14:00 local time
Mexico
7-11 - November 7th at 11:00 to 14:00 local time
Japan
Softbank & 7-11 - November 7th at 11:00 to 14:00 local time
Matsumoto Kiyoshi - November 8th at 11:00 to 14:00 local time
We have full details of this event, including details on all the Timed Research on our page so be sure to check our event section
06-11-2020 06:03 GMT / 01:03 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:08: Shiny Star V | Edit @ 10;33: Mewtwo in Anime | Edit @ 10:45: Episode Details | Edit @ 14:17: Episode Title | Edit @21:00: Pokémon GO Adjustment tests
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Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass & Shield + Expansion Pass
Today marks the physical release of Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass. These releases come with the full game and the Expansion Pass content for Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra all stored on one cartridge allowing for players without online to get all the content for the game.
If you are just starting out, we have the most complete database of all content pertaining to Pokémon Sword & Shield including:
A full and complete Pokédex listing every stat, move, ability and location for every Pokémon in the game
A complete Location Database for Galar including details on all wild encounters, trainers, items and Max Raid Battles in each area
A full Pokémon Sword & Shield Section with pages on just about anything you may wish to know about the game including New Pokémon, Legendary Pokémon, Max Raid Battle Dens, Dynamax Adventures Pokémon, New Moves and so much more
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that from November 9th through November 16th, select trainers in Australia & New Zealand are going to be a apart of a test for Experience rebalancing. For those trainers, the amount of experience earned from catching Pokémon, hatching eggs and so forth will be adjusted..
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Animation Week 2020 event is starting to roll out worldwide. This event, a tie-in with the Pokémon Journeys anime and features spawns of various Pokémon that appear in the anime including the World Cap Pikachu and features Timed Research as well. It runs from 08:00 local time today until 22:00 on November 12th. We're have full details of the event, including the Timed Research, in our section
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced that, due to a bug stopping Adventure Sync working on Android 9 and below, for one week from now until November 13th at 23:00 UTC, Egg Incubators will be hatching eggs at 25% the usual distance.
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next Poké Fair Spotlight Scout is now live. This scout gives you a chance of getting the newly added Sync Pair of Alder & Volcarona and runs until November 30th
In addition to this, to celebrate the milestone of 30 million downloads of the game, 1,500 Gems are being distributed to players
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019)
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash, Goh, Sonia & Leon continue to investigate the cause of the recent random Dynamax Pokémon in Galar. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.
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Pokémon Journeys - News
It has been confirmed that the Japanese voice actor for Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back, Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION and Mewtwo Returns is set to reprise the role of Mewtwo in the upcoming episode, Battling & Getting! Mewtwo Comes Back, due to air in Japan on November 20th
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Pokémon Journeys - News
A new set of Episode Titles have been released by a Japanese TV Guide. This episode is due to air on November 27th
Episode 1137: A Really Really Close Call for Pikachu!
In The Trading Card Game Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield - TCG Set Release
The Pokémon Company have officially revealed all the non-Shiny cards the next set for the Pokémon Sword & Shield TCG. This subset, Shiny Star V, is being released on November 20th 2020 and features a variety of reprints of old cards as well as some new cards and over 100 Shiny Pokémon cards. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with thanks to ToineLay for help with translation.
05-11-2020 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:03: Pokémon Sales Data | Edit @ 13:27: Dynamax Adventures Site Upgrade | Edit @ 14:00: Twilight Wings | Edit @ 16:03: Team Challenge | Edit @ 18:27: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO Raid Boss
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
As per request, I have created a small subsection for Dynamax Adventures which allows for you to get a list of all the Pokémon available by type so that you can work out what Pokémon you may have ahead of you with relative ease. This can be done through icons on our Dynamax Adventures Rental Pokémon page.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Twilight Wings
The Special Expansion Pass episode of the Pokémon Twilight Wings web anime series is now live. This series is a web based show separate from the main anime which focuses on the characters of the Galar Region. It is produced by Studio Colorido and airs monthly on the official youtube channel. The episode can be found below. We're currently updating all our databases with the content of this episode.
Edit @ 14:22: Our Anime Dex is now updated with the contents of Twilight Wings Episode 8 - Gathering of Stars
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Animation Week 2020 event is starting to roll out in Asia Pacific regions. This event, a tie-in with the Pokémon Journeys anime and features spawns of various Pokémon that appear in the anime including the World Cap Pikachu and features Timed Research as well. It runs until 22:00 on November 12th. We're currently compiling all details of this event including the Timed Research so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 19:13: Goh's outfit is now live globally for all players entirely for free
Edit @ 22:10: The Raid Bosses have started shifting in areas with the event to have the new event raids. We're currently cataloguing them all
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO GO Battle Night event is starting to run globally. Running from 18:00 to 23:59 local time, this event has the GO Battle League change to Flying Cup rules, allowing only Flying-types with a CP Limit of 1500. It also allows for Pidgeot to learn Gust when caught or evolved during the event.
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Pokémon GO
From now until 21:00 UTC on November 16th, Lugia is the 5 Star Raid Boss. This follows on from Darkrai and ties in with the Animation Week event as Lugia was the Pokémon both Ash & Goh were hunting when they first met
Edit @ 22:10: In areas that don't have the Animation Week event, the raid bosses are changing to go with Lugia.We're currently cataloguing these and they can be found in our Old Raid Battles page until the event ends
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Pokémon Masters EX
The next event, the Psychic & Poison-type Egg Event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event allows for you to gain eggs to create a Sync Pair of the the Main Character and Nidoran, Grimer, Exeggcute & Abra, with Shiny Abra & Grimer being available within the event. This event runs for three weeks until November 26th
Alongside this a Spotlight Scout offering higher chances at getting Plumeria & Salazzle is live
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Play! Pokémon Team Challenge
The Pokémon Company International have announced the streaming schedule for the Players Cup II. The Regional Finals will take place on December 5th and December 6th while the Global Finals will be shown on December 11th through December 13th starting at 19:00 UTC on each day.
The VGC Commentators will be Adam Dorricott, Rosemary Kelley, Lee Provost, and Lou Cromie
The TCG Commentators will be Chip Richey, Jeremy Jallen, Joe Bernard, and Ross Gilbert
![Pokémon Masters - Jessie](https://www.serebii.net/teamchallenge.jpg)
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Play! Pokémon Team Challenge
The Pokémon Company International have announced a new competition for Trading Card Game players, the Pokémon Team Challenge. Starting now, stores can sign up to take part in the Team Challenge. From there, players can participate in competitions using Pokémon Trading Card Game Online as part of their store to participate in the competition. You will need to participate through your store and be locked to that store for the qualifiers. If your team wins, you enter the play offs and then can enter the Grand Final which is due to happen by the end of May. Teams in the Top 256 will receive special Team Challenge Playmats for four Team Members.Top 32 will receive Top 32 Playmats. The battles run the Standard Format for 2021 and run at the following dates:
Qualifiers: December 5th - December 19th
Qualifiers (Round 2): January 6th - February 28th
Play-Offs: March 20th - May 2021
Grand Final: May 2021
The countries that can enter are:
North America
Canada, United States of America (including Puerto Rico)
Europe:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Latin America:
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (age 18 or older), Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Oceania:
Australia, New Zealand
04-11-2020 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Pokémon Masters EX
A new update has gone live in Pokémon Masters EX. This update provides a fix to the Egg distributions which caused other Eggs to be given when running the Egg Events. Due tothis, the Ice & Fighting-type Egg Event has been extended for a further week and free gems are being distributed to all players.
Edit @ 10:21: In addition to this, they have announced the Alder Poké Fair Spotlight Scout starting on November 6th which adds the Sync Pair of Alder & Volcarona to the game
![Pokémon: Café Mix Coverage 1](https://www.serebii.net/cafemix/novemberorders.jpg)
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Pokémon Café Mix
Pokémon Café Mix has received an update. This update has added 50 new Regular Order stages, 25 new Master Order stages with the addition of various new gimmicks and offerings. We're currently compiling details for all these updates so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 08:19: Updated the Pokémon, Offerings, Gimmicks & Regular Orders pages with all the new details. It's confirmed the next batch of orders will be released on November 18th.
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Pokémon Café Mix
The next event has begun in Pokémon Café Mix. This event is the Gengar Event and adds Gengar to the game as a Special Customer. Encounter it enough times during the course of the event and you'll be able to recruit it as a staff member. It runs until November 18th 2020
03-11-2020 06:08 GMT / 01:08 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:04: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO Battle League
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Pokémon Masters
The next Egg Event has been announced. This event, the Poison & Psychic Egg event will provide new Sync Pairs of the Main Character and Grimer, Abra and Exeggcute. It is expected on November 5th 2020
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Pokémon GO
During an interview with Famitsu, Niantic have stated some upcoming changes to GO Battle League starting with Season 6
With Season 6, rather than there being 10 ranks, there will be 24 ranks. The first 20 will be obtained by wins only while the top 4 based on rating. The Top 4 are to be called Elite, Veteran, Master & Battle Legend
They also have the goal of having a big esports event for Pokémon GO
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Pokémon GO
GO Battle League Season 4 has now shifted to the format of allowing Great League, Ultra League and Master League Battles. This format will run for one week until November 9th 2020 at 21:00 UTC.
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Pokémon - LINE Stickers
For those of you who have the social media app, LINE on your iOS, Android or Windows Mobile devices, The Pokémon Company have put out some new stickers for Japan. These stickers are somewhat customisable and feature various Pokémon and trainers throughout Pokémon history. They cost 250¥/Ł1.49/$1.99
LINE |
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02-11-2020 00:00 GMT / 19:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Wild Area Event has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield. With this, the Ghost & Dark-type Pokémon have left the boosted raids and with this, various Bug & Poison Pokémon have been added including Gigantamax Butterfree and Gigantamax Garbodor. We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back. This event runs until 23:59 UTC on November 30th
Edit @ 00:14: We have updated our section with full details of this Max Raid Battle Event, as well as updated our ItemDex for TR locations.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced details for Pokémon GO Battle League Season 5, starting on November 9th at 21:00 UTC. This starts with Little Cup from November 9th through November 16th which only allows Pokémon that are able to evolve but have yet to evolve. CP Limit is 500.
Kanto Cup will run from November 16th through November 23rd and only allow Pokémon in the Pokédex from Bulbasaur to Mew. The CP Limit is 1,500
The Catch Cup will run from November 23rd through November 30th. This cup only allows for Pokémon that were caught since November 9th at 21:00 UTC but doesn't allow Mew, Celebi, Jirachi or Victini
During this event, you won't need to walk to battle GO Battle League and Pikachu Libre is atRank 10. Starting Rank 7 you'll encounter Legendary Pokémon as a GO Battle League Reward. These Pokémon are the same as are in 5 Star Raids during the time. Ranking up is done solely through the amount of wins.
Incinerate will be available as a Fast attack for Rapidash, Typhlosion, Ho-Oh, Darmanitan and Chandelure
Poison Sting will be updated to generate more energy
Flame Charge will be learned to Entei, Emboar and Chandelure
![Pokémon GO](https://www.serebii.net/pokemongo.jpg)
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Pokémon GO
The new Remote Raid Pass Box is now live in Pokémon GO. From now until 21:00 UTC on November 9th you'll be able to get 1 Remote Raid Pass for free before it's replaced with another new Raid PAss Box .
01-11-2020 06:00 GMT / 01:00 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 13:02: Day of the Dead Event | Edit @ 13:30: Pokémon of the Week | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO Research
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Pokémon Sword & Shield - VGC Ruleset
Ranked Battle Series 7 is now live. This ruleset adds all Pokémon that were added with The Crown Tundra and brings back the 16 banned Pokémon from the previous season. This will run from November 1st at 04:00 UTC to January 31st at 23:59 UTC. With this, the rewards that you'll get after this month's Season have also been announced including the addition of Dynite Ore as a reward
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Pokémon Sword & Shield - Ranked Battle Rewards
The eleventh season of Pokémon Sword & Shield's Ranked Battle has come to an end and with it, the rewards for participation in battles is now live. To get them, you need to check your ranking in the Ranked Battle mode and then go to Mystery Gift > Receive via Battle Stadium. These rewards include BP and items range from Armorite Ore up to Bottle Caps depending upon your placement. We have full details of the rewards in our Ranked Battle section
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Pokémon GO
The Research Breakthrough Pokémon have shifted. From now until December 1st at 21:00 UTC, when you unlock a Research Breakthrough reward, the Pokémon will be Togetic and, with this, Field Research is shifting
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Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Day of the Dead event is running for Latin America regions. From 10:00 local time to 23:59 local time tomorrow, certain Pokémon will be appearing more in the wild alongside someexclusive Field Research tasks.
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Pokémon Masters EX
The "The Dragon That Rules The Sky" event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a repeat of the event that ran in January earlier this year that gives players the sync pair of Zinnia & Rayquaza. This event has changed and has added a Prize Box for rewards
In addition to that, a new Spotlight Scout is now live which gives higher chance of getting Kukui & Lycanroc and Olivia & Lycanroc
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Pokémon Café Mix
It has been confirmed that there will be brand new Order stages added to Pokémon Café Mix this Wednesday. It's currently unclear how many new stages will be added but we'll detail them in full as they are released so be sure to check back
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the forty-ninth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Galar Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, Aminith & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the eighth generation. An academic theory proposes that Regidrago's arms were once the head of an ancient dragon Pokémon. The theory remains unproven. Its body is composed of crystallized dragon energy. Regidrago is said to have the powers of every dragon Pokémon. So, here it is, the forty-ninth entry, Regidrago