Friday: Pokémon Sword & Shield - Gigantamax Toxtricity Raids & Distribution + Pokémon GO - Sinnoh Event + Pokémon Sword & Shield TCG

07-02-2020 00:03 GMT / 19:03 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for big news. This update will 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
Last Update: 10:16 GMT
Edit @ 05:08: Twilight Wings | Edit @ 05:15: Sword & Shield Code | Edit @ 10:16: Sword & Shield TCG

Pokémon Sword & Shield

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Pokémon Sword & Shield

The Wild Area Event has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield. With this, Lapras, Appletun, Flapple & Coalossal have left the boosted raids while Milcery remains. However, joining it is Gigantamax Toxtricity with Amped Form being available in Sword and Low Key Form being available in Shield. This is the only way to get Gigantamax Toxtricity in the game. It also features Gigantamax Kingler & Gigantamax Grimmasnarl in Pokémon Sword and Gigantamax Orbeetle & Gigantamax Hatterene in Pokémon Shield
Milcery will continue in the Max Raid Battles until February 16th at 23:59 UTC. Toxtricity and the others will be in Max Raid Battles until March 8th at 23:59 UTC
Edit @ 00:27: We have updated our section with full details of this Max Raid Battle Event, as well as updated our ItemDex for TR locations

Pokémon Sword & Shield

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Pokémon Sword & Shield

A special distribution has begun on Pokémon Sword & Shield to promote the change in Wild Area Events. These codes can be redeemed until March 31st 2020:
PUNKR0CK - 3 TR94 (High Horsepower)

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The Sinnoh Celebration event in Pokémon GO is starting to roll out. This event runs from February 7th at 08:00 local time until February 10th at 22:00 local time and features increased spawns of Sinnoh Pokémon as well as many Sinnoh Pokémon in 7km eggs including Riolu. Shiny Riolu and Hippopotas are also now available.

Pokémon TCG - Sword & Shield

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Pokémon Sword & Shield- TCG Set Release

Today marks the release of the first Pokémon Sword & Shield TCG set. This set contains 216 cards of various Pokémon including various Pokémon-V & Pokémon VMAX. It is made up of the Sword, Shield and Starter Set packs from Japan. Our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set

Pokémon Twilight Wings

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Pokémon Twilight Wings

It has been confirmed that the second episode of Twilight Wings, the web based anime series set in Galar, will be released on February 18th 2020 at 13:00 UTC. In its story and in future stories, the show will feature Sonia, Milo, Nessa, Bea, Allister, Leon and Hop. We'll provide more details as they come

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon Sword & Shield - Distribution + Pokémon GO - Mystery Bonus Hour

06-02-2020 07:12 GMT / 02:12 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for big news. This update will 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
Last Update: 20:20 GMT
Edit @ 10:04: Bottle Cap Code | Edit @ 17:03: Pokémon POP! | Edit @ 20:20: Pokémon GO Event

Pokémon Sword & Shield

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Pokémon Sword & Shield

A special distribution has begun on Pokémon Sword & Shield to promote the upcoming 2020 International Challenge 2020 Online Competition. These codes can be redeemed until March 31st 2020:
C0MPET1T10N - 1 Bottle Cap

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The Sinnoh Celebration event in Pokémon GO is starting to roll out. This event runs from February 7th at 08:00 local time until February 10th at 22:00 local time and features increased spawns of Sinnoh Pokémon as well as many Sinnoh Pokémon in 7km eggs including Riolu. Shiny Riolu and Hippopotas are also now available.

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Today is the first Pokémon GO Mystery Bonus Hour. From 6pm to 7pm local time, a special bonus will run in your local area. Today, it's confirmed that today's Bonus Hour features an increase on Stardust obtained from Capture.

Pokémon

In The Pokémon Department

Pokémon - POP! Vinyl

Funko has announced the next of its line of POP! Vinyl figures. The next Pokémon related figures are Vulpix, Mr. Mime, Mewtwo and Pichu and is due for release in North America soon. At present no further details have been announced

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon Sword & Shield - Gigantamax Toxtricity + Pokémon of the Year + Pokémon HOME + Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX - Overview Trailer + Pokémon Masters Event + Pokémon Rumble Rush Event

05-02-2020 06:20 GMT / 01:20 EST by Serebii

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Last Update: 16:09 GMT
Edit @ 06:40: Pokémon Masters Event | Edit @ 07:08: Rumble Rush Event | Edit @ 11:51: Pokémon HOME clarifications | Edit @ 13:26: Pokémon of the Year | Edit @ 14:00: Gigantamax Toxtricity | Edit @ 14:04: Pokémon GO Event | Edit @ 14:09: Online Competition | Edit @ 16:09: Pikachu Libre

Pokémon Sword & Shield

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Pokémon Sword & Shield

The latest news for Pokémon Sword & Shield has been released. It has confirmed that Gigantamax Toxtricity will be available in Raid Battles from 00:00 UTC on February 7th until March 9th 2020. Amped Form will be exclusive to Sword and Low Key Form will be exclusive to Shield. This Gigantamax Variant has not been available before now

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Pokémon Sword & Shield

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Pokémon Sword & Shield

The next online competition has been announced. This competition, 2020 International Challenge February, is a Double Battle competition runs VGC Rules. Download Rules are also now available for this competition.
Registration is open from February 19 07:00 UTC to February 27th 23:59 UTC. Battles will run from February 28th 00:00 UTC to March 1st 23:59 UTC. All players get a special Casual Tee (Poké Ball Guy). Players on the Play! Pokémon Circuit can earn up to 50 CP towards their Worlds Invite. Players wanting to earn CP need to connect their Nintendo Account to their Pokémon Trainer Club account on the official site

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Pokémon Day event and features Eevee and Pikachu wearing Party Hats in the wild, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle with Party Hats in 7km eggs. Armored Mewtwo returning to raids now with the move Psystrike, and Clone Pokémon—including Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise in four star raids and Clone Pikachu appearing in GO Snapshot. Two special trades a day for plays. Runs from Feb 25th at 21:00 UTC to March 2nd at 21:00 UTC.
There is also a Raid Day featuring Nidorino and Gengar wearing Party Hats on March 1st 2020. Both can be shiny. Gengar comes with Lick and Psychic.
Edit @ 14:39: Create a page for this Pokémon Day Event and the Pokémon Day Raid Day

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have confirmed that Pikachu Libre is coming to Pokémon GO soon. With this, they have confirmed that only players who pariticipate in the upcoming Season 1 of the Pokémon GO Battle League will be able to get it

Pokémon HOME

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Pokémon HOME

The Japanese Pokémon HOME FAQ has updated with some further clarifications about Pokémon HOME.
First, you don't need a Nintendo Account to run the mobile version of the app. You can connect it to your account at any time. Without a Nintendo Account connected, you won't be able to share data with the Nintendo Switch version, transfer from Pokémon Bank using the Nintendo Network ID method (Premium Subscriptions only), checking Nintendo Switch Battle Data or transferring the Pokémon HOME data to another phone.
Some further clarifications were given as to what happens when your subscription lapses. The game itself has a Free Box, this box allows for you to transfer from Let's Go, Sword & Shield or receive Mystery Gifts without the Premium Plan, and then it has more boxes for the Premium Plan users. If your plan lapses and you have space in the Free Box, you will not be able to move Pokémon from Premium Boxes until you have renewed your Premium Subscription.

Pokémon HOME

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Pokémon of the Year

The Pokémon Company's Pokémon of the Year promotion is live. If you search for Pokémon or Pokémon of the Year on Google, you will be able to put in a vote for your favourite Pokémon. This is separated into 8 categories, based upon region of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola and "Galar etc.", with Meltan and Melmetal being the etc. with Galar. Each day until 13:59 UTC on February 14th you can vote for a Pokémon in each category. The winner will be revealed on Pokémon Day

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon

In The Games Department

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX

A new trailer has been released for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX. This trailer showcases more areas of the game

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Pokémon Masters Event

In The Pokémon Department

Pokémon Masters

A new Training Event has gone live in Pokémon Masters. This event focuses on Dragon-type Pokémon and also gives Sync Pair boosts to Iris & Haxorus and Clair & Kingdra. It runs until February 19th 2020

Pokémon Rumble Rush

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Pokémon Rumble Rush

The new event has started in Pokémon Rumble Rush. This event, Latias & Gemini Island, is focused on an island based around Butterfree and contains various new Pokémon, new Gears and more. It runs for two weeks, until February 19th. As such, we're currently compiling everything about this new event and so this update and our Rumble Rush section will be updated with details over the coming days
Updated Location Listings with further details of Butterfree Sea

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon GO - Tornadus Raid Battles + Spotlight Hour

04-02-2020 07:19 GMT / 02:19 EST by Serebii

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Last Update: 22:07 GMT
Edit @ 21:00: Tornadus

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The Raid Battles have started to shift in Pokémon GO. From now until February 25th 2020 at 21:00 UTC, Tornadus is now available as a Level 5 Raid Boss. As such, Raid Bosses will have changed in conjunction with it
Edit @ 22:07: The Raid Bosses have shifted and we're currently compiling them in our Raid Battles section

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Today is the first Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour. From 6pm to 7pm local time, a Pokémon will feature in increased spawns in your local area. Today, it's confirmed that today's Spotlight Hour focuses on the Pokémon Onix.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pokémon GO Community Day & Shadow Pokémon + Pokémon Masters

03-02-2020 06:10 GMT / 01:10 EST by Serebii

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Last Update: 21:06 GMT
Edit @ 21:00: Community Day | Edit @ 21:06: Shadow Pokémon

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Following the voting that ran on Saturday, Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on February 22nd will focus on Rhyhorn. This event will have 3* Capture Stardust 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also give out the move Rock Wrecker to Rhyperior upon evolution. We'll bring more details as they come.
The Community Day runs at 11am to 2pm in each local time zone in the Northern Hemisphere and 3pm to 6pm in each local time zone in the Southern Hemisphere

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

New shadow Pokémon are now starting to appear in Pokémon GO. Now, when you challenge Team GO Rocket Grunts at PokéStops, there's a chance they'll have Shadow Pokémon like Vulpix, Ninetales, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Omanyte, Omastar, Misdreavus, Carvanha, and Sharpedo on their team. Team GO Rocket Leaders might have Pinsir, Mawile, and Beldum in their teams as Shadow Pokémon as well.

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have put live three new boxes in Pokémon GO following the end of the Lunar New Years event.
Special Box - 480 Coins - 1 Premium Battle Pass, 3 Super Incubator, 1 Incense & 1 Lucky Egg
Ultra Box - 1480 Coins - 17 Premium Battle Pass, 4 Super Incubator, 4 Star Piece, 4 Lure Module
Adventure Box - 1480 Coins - 16 Super Incubator, 4 Star Piece, 2 Egg Incubator, 4 Lure Module

Pokémon Masters

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Pokémon Masters

It has been announced that on February 14th 2020, Steven & Metagross will be added to the game as part of the Poké Fair Spotlight Scout.
In addition to this, another trainer is to come on February 14th for free when you log in. It's not known who this trainer is, but the image shown changes the logo of the game to showcase a silhouette of Professor Oak. We'll bring more as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon GO Research Day + Pokémon (2019) Episode Pictures & Character Biography

02-02-2020 07:46 GMT / 02:46 EST by Serebii

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Last Update: 12:00 GMT
Edit @ 09:30: Character Biography | Edit @ 09:47: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 12:00: Pokémon of the Week

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO - Limited Research Day

Today marks the Pokémon GO Limited Research Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Field Research will all fit for special tasks to get the Pokémon Minccino, which is now available in the games. Minccino will also be able to be Shiny and can now hatch from 5km eggs. This event runs from 2pm to 5pm local time

Koharu, Yamper, and Sometimes Gengar Too!

In The Anime Department

Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features a Gengar invade the Sakuragi Research Lab. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

Character Biography - Go

In The Anime Department

Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography

With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Go's biography with new Pokémon he obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.

Pokémon of the Week - Tyranitar

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the tenth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies. The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain. So, here it is, the tenth entry, Tyranitar

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon Sword & Shield - Ranked Battle Rewards + Pokémon GO Community Day

01-02-2020 06:45 GMT / 01:45 EST by Serebii

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Last Update: 21:00 GMT
Edit @ 07:04: BP Gift | Edit @ 21:00; Research Breakthrough

Pokémon Masters - A Special Present Event

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sword & Shield - Ranked Battle Rewards

The first Series of Pokémon Sword & Shield's Ranked Battle has come to an end and with it, the rewards for participation in battles is now live. To get them, you need to check your ranking in the Ranked Battle mode and then go to Mystery Gift > Receive via Battle Stadium. These rewards include BP and items range from nature mints up to Bottle Caps depending upon your placement. We have full details of the rewards in our Ranked Battle section

Pokémon Sword & Shield

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Pokémon Sword & Shield

A special distribution has begun on Pokémon Sword & Shield to promote the commencement of Ranked Battle Season 3. These codes can be redeemed until March 30th 2020:
SUPEREFF1CACE: 20 BP

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The Research Breakthrough Pokémon have shifted. From now until March 1st at 21:00 UTC, when you unlock a Research Breakthrough reward, the Pokémon will be Woobat and, with this, Field Research is shifting

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The special vote for the Pokémon GO Community Day is now live. From 00:00 to 23:59 local time today, field research to decide which Pokémon between Dratini, Machop, Vulpix and Rhyhorn will be the Community Day focus on February 22nd. This research rrequires you to catch 20 Pokémon to vote for the Pokémon you desire

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Sword & Shield - New Mythical Pokémon + Max Raid Battle Event + PokéBall Distribution + Pokémon TCG - VMAX Rising + Pokémon (2019) Episode Titles

31-01-2020 00:13 GMT / 19:13 EST by Serebii

This update will 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
Last Update: 21:21 GMT
Edit @ 05:59: Heal Ball Distribution | Edit @ 06:55: VMAX Rising | Edit @ 07:39: Labo | Edit @ 11:16: GO Research | Edit @ 11:38: Pokémon Episode Titles | Edit @ 20:23: Ranked Battle | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO

Pokémon Sword & Shield

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Pokémon Sword & Shield

The Pokémon Company have confirmed their plan for Pokémon Day, February 27th 2020. On this day, there will be many reveals:
First and foremost, a brand new Mythical Pokémon is to be revealed. This Pokémon will star in the new movie Coco and be available in Pokémon Sword & Shield
A special Max Raid Battle will run in Pokémon Sword & Shield
A special event will run in Pokémon GO
New information about Pokémon Masters will be revealed

Pokémon Sword & Shield

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sword & Shield

The Wild Area Event has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield. With this, Alcremie has left the boosted raids while Coalossal, Flapple, Lapras & Appletun remain. However, joining them is high ranking Milcery but some of these Milcery have the ability to evolve into Alcremie and have the capability of Gigantamaxing. With this, the special Ribbon and Star Sweets are also now available for players as rewards for defeating the Milcery raids. This allows for any of the 63 forms of Alcremie to now be available as Gigantamax Variants.
Edit @ 05:02: It has been confirmed that Milcery will run until February 16th 2020 at 23:59 UTC, going further than the Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple and Appletun which will leave next week on February 6th at 23:59 UTC

Pokémon Sword & Shield

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Pokémon Sword & Shield

A special distribution has begun on Pokémon Sword & Shield to promote the change in Wild Area Events. These codes can be redeemed until March 31st 2020:
G1GAGRANF1NALE - 10 Heal Balls

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO events for February 2020.
First, the Research Breakthrough Reward has been announced. From February 1st 2020 at 21:00 UTC to March 1st 2020 at 21:00 UTC you'll get a Woobat
Next it has been confirmed that facing Giovanni in January will result in Shadow Raikou being available
A Sinnoh Region Celebration event will run from February 7th at 08:00 local time to February 10th at 22:00 local time. This makes Pokémon from Sinnoh appear more with 7km eggs containing Budew, Combee, Bronzor, Gible, Riolu, Hippopotas, and Mantyke. Shiny Riolu & Shiny Hippopotas will be live with this event
Pokémon GO Valentine's Day event will run from February 14th at 08:00 local time to February 17th 22:00 local time. This event introduces Audino and Almomola and gives 2* Catch Candy and 6 hour Lure Modules. Shiny Happiny will start to hatch from Eggs and Shiny Chansey in the wild
On February 15th 2020, a Lickitung Raid Day will be held from 2pm to 5pm local time. lickitung will know Body Slam & Shiny Lickitung will be available.
From February 21st 2020 at 08:00 local time to February 24th at 22:00 local time a special friendship weekend event will run. During this time Friendship levels will increase faster, 2x Trade Candy, 1/2 Trade Stardust cost, The number of Gifts you can open daily will increase to 40 and The number of Gifts you can carry in your inventory will increase to 20.
Finally there are two special hours. Pokémon Spotlight Hour will run from 6pm to 7pm local time on February 4th which features a Surprise Pokémon appear in the wild
Mystery Bonus Hour will have a special bonus in the app on February 6th from 6pm to 7pm local time
Tornadus will appear in Raid Battles from February 4th 2020 to February 25th
Edit @ 21:21: We have created pages for each event, the Sinnoh Celebration, Valentine's Day Event, Friendship Weekend 2020 and the Lickitung Day

Pokémon Masters - A Special Present Event

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sword & Shield - Ranked Battle

Ranked Battle Series 2 February Season has been confirmed to start tomorrow, February 1st at 04:00 UTC. This season continues the ruleset of the previous one with a new set of rewards that will become available in March after completion

Pokémon Card Game - VMAX Rising

In The Trading Card Game Department

Pokémon Sword & Shield - TCG Set Release

The Pokémon Company have officially revealed all of the standard cards for the next Pokémon TCG Expansion Set. This set is called VMAX Rising and will release in Japan next week on February 7th and features many more Galarian Pokémon. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with translation help from Riyu, David Hochmann & ToineLay. Click here for the Sword set & here for the Shield set

Pokémon Card Game - VMAX Rising

In The Games Department

Pokémon Quest x Nintendo Labo

Some clear official images have come out for the Pokémon Quest & Nintendo Labo collaboration. In the Japanese Kindergaten magazine, Yochien from tomorrow, you'll be able to get 3 panels of cardboard to be made into Pokémon Quest variants of Pikachu, Bulbasaur and Eevee. These can be connected to the JoyCons and, if you have the Nintendo Labo Variety Kit, you'll be able to move the Pokémon around remotely using your Nintendo Switch

Pikachu Bulbasaur Eevee
Tumblecube Island

Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

As it is now February 1st in some parts of the world, reports are coming in of the Special Research is going live.

Pokémon Masters

In The Anime Department

Pokémon 2019 - News

Some new episode titles for the upcoming anime series have been released through Japanese TV Guides. These episodes are set to air on February 16th and February 23rd respectively. The first episode features Ash & Go encountering a Drednaw which Dynamaxes in Wyndon Stadium, and when Ash goes to confront it, Pikachu gets enveloped in a red light. The second episode features Ash & Go go to the Desert Resort in Unova to investigate the Ruins of the Giants
Episode 1102: Ash VS Leon! The Path to Power
Episode 1103: The First Visit to the Unova Region! Raid Battle at the Ruins!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon Masters - Legendary Event

30-01-2020 06:05 GMT / 01:05 EST by Serebii

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Last Update: 07:54 GMT
Edit @ 07:54: Sales Data

Pokémon Masters - The Dragon That Rules the Sky

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Pokémon Masters

The next Legendary Event for Pokémon Masters is now live. This event is the "The Dragon That Rules the Sky" and features a short story featuring Rayquaza and introduces the Sync Pair of Zinnia & Rayquaza. We're currently collating all elements of this event in our event section so click the image to go to the page
In addition to this, a new Sync Pair Scout has opened up. Until February 13th at 05:59 UTC, the Kukui Spotlight Scout will be running which introduces the Sync Pair of Kukui & Lycanroc into the game

In The Pokémon Department

Pokémon Sales Data

Today is Nintendo's quarterly financial release and with it comes various sales data for the Pokémon 3DS and Switch games. As of December 31st 2019, the Pokémon game sales are as follows
Pokémon X & Y: 16.44 million
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire: 14.26 million
Pokémon Sun & Moon: 16.18 million
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon: 8.7 million
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee: 11.76 million
Pokémon Sword & Shield: 16.06 million - The highest launch period of a Pokémon game

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon GO + Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

29-01-2020 09:03 GMT / 04:03 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for big Pokémon HOME news. This update will 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
Last Update: 21:55 GMT
Edit @ 19;51: Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Following the announcement yesterday and quick launch and removal, Pokémon GO Battle League is now starting to roll out for players across the globe. At the moment only select players are able to play, with no indication as to what the criterea is

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have confirmed a delay in the sale of tickets for Pokémon GO Safari Zone Liverpool. Tickets won't be on sale on Friday but will instead be available on February 14th 2020 at 08:00 UTC. A reason has not been given for the delay

Super Smash Bros Ultimate

In The Games Department

Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Today is the release of the next wave of DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, adding the new character Byleth from Fire Emblem as well as a new stage. With this, I have updated our secition to include all details on Byleth as well as the new stage Garreg Mach Monastery which also includes a list of all Poké Ball Pokémon and Assist Trophies that are incapable of spawning in the stage

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon HOME + Pokémon Masters - Next Sync Pair + Pokémon GO Battle League

28-01-2020 08:00 GMT / 03:00 EST by Serebii

This update will 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
Last Update: 21:22 GMT
Edit @ 14:02: Pokémon HOME | Edit @ 16:02: GO Battle League

Pokémon HOME

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Pokémon HOME

The latest news for Pokémon HOME has been released. We're currently compiling all details so keep checking back
The app has a free plan and a premium plan. Free plan stores 30 Pokémon and can use the GTS and sent Pokémon to the Wonder Box and participate in Room Trades. The Premium plan can store 6000 Pokémon, transfer Pokémon from Bank to HOME, host and participate in Room Trades store 10 Pokémon through the Miracle Box at a time, hold 3 Pokémon in the GTS, and have a Judge function
The Switch version can connect with Pokémon Let's Go, Pokémon Bank and receive BP
The Mobile version can connect with Pokémon Bank, do Trades, Receive Mystery Gifts
The price is 370 Yen/$2.99 a month or 610 Yen/$4.99 for 3 months or 1960 Yen/$15.99 for 12 months
Pokémon HOME includes a full National Dex to check across all the games connected to the app
To coincide with Pokémon HOME's launch, Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will have a one-month free cost
The game includes Wonder Box, which acts as Wonder Trade, a GTS,, Room Trade which lets you join a room storing up to 20 people where you trade things at random and Friend Trade to trade with your friends
Mystery Gifts are included in the game. They allow for you to receive Pokémon that get deposited into the box or Serial Codes that can be opened in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Pokémon HOME also includes an IV checker built in for Premium subscriptions
Pokémon GO connectivity into Pokémon HOME will not be available at launch
There's a Your Room section where you can see information about events and edit profile using stickers. You get special stickers when you meet certain Challenges
Edit @ 14:25: Created a Pre-Release Screenshot Page
Edit @ 15:04: Created a page detailing all Features of the App
Edit @ 15:29: Created a page on Pokémon HOME Subscriptions
Edit @ 18:08: We've received some clarifications over how some elements in HOME work:
As suggested, it's confirmed that if you have the Premium Plan on Nintendo Switch, you have it on mobile and vice-versa if the apps are connected to the same Nintendo Account.
You do not need Nintendo Switch Online to access HOME features on the Nintendo Switch version
There are two ways to connect to Bank. First is simply having it connected to a Nintendo Network ID that is connected to your Nintendo Account. This also allows you to transfer ALL Pokémon from Bank to HOME at once. The second is using a password issued in Pokémon HOME. If you then enter it in Bank, it will connect the two so you can transfer. This allows you to transfer Pokémon Box by Box
Edit @ 21:22: Created a page on Transferring Pokémon

Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced further details of the GO Battle League. It will start off with a preseason iand will rotate formats. Starts with Great League now until February 10th where it shifts to Ultra League and then Master League on February 24th with Great League returning on March 9th.
Pikachu Libre is to be added to GO as a special reward for GO Battle League along with outfits based on her. As you rise through the ranks, you can find them as exclusive rewards
Premium Raid Passes are now Premium Battle Passes and work for both Raids and GO Battle League
Trainers will be asked to walk five kilometers in order to earn entry into the GO Battle League and unlock five online matches, and this can be done up to three times a day
There's a feature called Battle Now which activates the Battles early in exchange for PokéCoins
GO Battle League will start to roll out over the week based on Trainer Level
Edit @ 20:00: It is now live for Level 40 players
Edit @ 20:06: Niantic have now disabled them again

Pokémon Masters - Next Sync Pair

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters

The next Spotlight Scout has been officially announced for Pokémon Masters. This gives the ability to get the Sync pair of Professor Kukui & Lycanroc. It is expected to arrive in two days

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pokémon Sword & Shield - Galar Newcomers Reward + Pokémon Masters

27-01-2020 07:08 GMT / 02:08 EST by Serebii

This update will 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
Last Update: 17:31 GMT
Edit @ 17:31: Galar Newcomers Reward

Pokémon Masters Event

In The Pokémon Department

Pokémon Sword & Shield

The Rankings are now live in Pokémon Sword & Shield for this weekend's Galar Newcomes Online Competition. To check the results you need to go to VS and then into the Battle Stadium feature and check previous competitions. With this, once you have checked your results, you can now receive the 50 BP gift if you go to Mystery Gift and select Get Battle Stadium Rewards

Pokémon Masters - A Special Present Event

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Pokémon Masters

A new patch for Pokémon Masters has been released. This patch adds the details for the next few events as well as the following fixes:
Stops your stat boosts resetting after the opponent uses a Sync Move
Lowered difficulty of existing EX Challenges
Marks Supercourses differently

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Sunday: Pokémon (2019) Episode Pictures & Character Biography + Pokémon of the Week

26-01-2020 09:31 GMT / 04:31 EST by Serebii

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Last Update: 09:48 GMT
Edit @ 09:48: Episode Pictures & Pokémon of the Week

The Dragonite Paradise and the Dragonair Trial!

In The Anime Department

Pokémon (2019) - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash and Go visit the Dragonite Paradise. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode page. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

Character Biography - Ash

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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 caught in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.

Character Biography - Go

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Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography

With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Go's biography with new Pokémon he caught in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.

Pokémon of the Week - Togedemaru

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the ninth entry into the Generation VIII competitive field with an Alola Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. With the long hairs on its back, this Pokémon takes in electricity from other electric Pokémon. It stores what it absorbs in an electric sac. When it's in trouble, it curls up into a ball, makes its fur spikes stand on end, and then discharges electricity indiscriminately. So, here it is, the ninth entry, Togedemaru

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Friday: Pokémon Sword & Shield - Online Competition + Pokémon GO - Lunar New Year Event & Safari Zone

24-01-2020 04:57 GMT / 23:57 EST by Serebii

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Last Update: 21:00 GMT
Edit @ 14:00: Pokémon GO Safari Zone | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO

Pokémon Sword & Shield

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Pokémon Sword & Shield

Battles for the next online competition have begun in Pokémon Sword & Shield's VS Option. This competition, Galar Newcomers, is a Double Battle competition that only allows Pokémon that were discovered in the Galar Region as well as Galarian Forms. It will not allow Zacian or Zamazenta. You can use Gigantamax Pokémon..
Battles run to January 26th 23:59 UTC. All players get 50 BP

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The Lunar New Year event has begun in Pokémon GO. From now until 21:00 UTC on February 3rd 2020, there will be increased spawns of Red Pokémon, as well as Gyarados with Gyarados' Shiny form being available in the wild. It also adds various Red Pokémon to 7km eggs including the introduction of Darumaka. The event adds Gifts having the chance of giving Rare Candies, increased Lucky Friend Chance and increased Lucky Trade change
Edit @ 21:46: Along with the Gyarados being able to be shiny in the wild during the event, there are multiple reports that Magmar can also be shiny. Previously you could only get Shiny Magmar by hatching Shiny Magby
Edit @ 21:54: The Raid Bosses have shifted with this event. At present the Eggs now have a 30 minute time

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The Special Raid Weekend event has begun. Until Monday at 21:00 UTC, Latios and Latias will both appear in Raid Battles as Level 5 Raid Bosses

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Tickets for the recently announced Pokémon GO Safari Zone are now available to purchase from within the Pokémon GO app. These tickets cost $12 for one ticket, or $18 if you wish early access. Players can only purchase a ticket for one day of the event and they will sell on a first-come first-served basis.

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Thursday: Pokémon 2020 World Championships + Pokémon GO - Update

23-01-2020 06:19 GMT / 01:19 EST by Serebii

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Last Update: 21:02 GMT
Edit @ 14:12: Pokémon World Championships | Edit @ 21:02: Pokémon GO Battle Changes

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon World Championships

The 2020 World Championships have been finally dated. The competition will be held at the ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom from August 14th to 17th 2020. Spectators will be required to purchase a ticket, with details on the spectator tickets coming at a later point

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have detailed some changes to the combat system. First Charge Attacks in Trainer Battles will now be queued and activated at the end of the current Fast Attack
Volt Switch & Megahorn will now deal more damage
Flying Press is to be added soon
Plusle & Minun can learn Grass Knot
Lanturn can learn Spark
Ampharos can learn Thunder Punch
Masquerain can learn Bubble Beam
Vespiquen can learn Fury Cutter & Air Slash
Finally, the following Pokémon can now learn more moves that they were previously able to learn
Raichu: Thunder Shock
Magneton: Thunder Shock, Discharge
Venomoth: Poison Fang
Haunter: Shadow Ball
Hypno: Shadow Ball

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Further details have come out for the upcoming patch that is starting to roll out on iOS and Android for Pokémon GO. This patch adds avatar shadows, fixes, a new tag for searching for Trade Evolutiuon and a feature that removes the EX Raid tag from gyms that have scheduled EX Raids. It also implements the battle changes of clearing stat changes on switching and a new feature where if Pokémon attack at the same time, the Pokémon with the higher Attack stat will go first. It also fixed a number of bugs with the new buddy system

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