Sunday: Pokémon of the Week

31-12-2017 13:10 GMT / 08:10 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:10 BST

Pokémon of the Week - Stakataka

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the fifty-eighth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with an Alola Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, Mcdanger, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. It appeared from an Ultra Wormhole. Each one appears to be made up of many life-forms stacked one on top of each other. When stone walls started moving and attacking, the brute’s true identity was this mysterious life-form, which brings to mind an Ultra Beast. So, here it is, the fifth-eighth entry, Stakataka

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title

29-12-2017 07:36 GMT / 02:36 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 07:36 BST

Pokémon Shuffle

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title

A Japanee TV guide has revealed the next episodes titles for upcoming episodes of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. This episode is set to air in Japan on January 18th 2018. No further details were announced
Episode 1001: Don't Cry-de, Mareanie!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon Duel - Queen Cup + Episode Pictures

28-12-2017 09:02 GMT / 04:02 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 19:48 BST
Edit @ 11:13: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 19:48: Pokkén Tournament DX

Pokémon Duel

In The Games Department

Pokémon Duel - Queen Cup

The special Queen Cup Carnival Events have begun again in Pokémon Duel. This event has you play against players online to earn points and as you earn more points you get access to more rewards, in this case a Mega Salamence figure. This cup runs until January 4th 2018

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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Pokkén Tournament DX

The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From January 1st through January 8th you can participate in the Volt Shock Fist. This cup is a Basic Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Pikachu, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.

A Strong Sleeper: Komala's Secret

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & co. learn about Komala, in time for Jigglypuff to arrive to cause mischief. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition + Pokémon Shuffle Event

26-12-2017 04:02 GMT / 23:02 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 09:34 BST
Edit @ 06:05: Pokémon Shuffle Event | Edit @ 09:34: LINE App

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions

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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Friendly Competitions

Some new options have been made available in Friendly Competitions on the Pokémon Global Link. Until now, when creating a competition you could select the battle time to be 10 minutes or 30 minutes. However, as of today, you can now set up Friendly Competitions that have 5 minutes or 15 minutes as the time limit.

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions

The first Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Global Mission has finished in success. This Global Mission's theme was to earn BP while Mantine Surfing and was a success at 8,543,244 BP earned. As it was a success, the gift of 2,000 FC, or 4,000 FC if the game is connected to the Global Link, is now available.

Pokémon Shuffle

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Link Gift

For those of you who participated in the Johto X Alola Battle Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players through this link after logging into the Global Link. This gift is 50 Battle Points and can be redeemed by January 31st 2018

Pokémon Shuffle

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a new stage featuring Granbull (Winking). It runs until January 9th 2018
Next is a stage for the Pokémon Arcanine, which otherwise appears in Expert stages. It runs until January 2nd 2018
Next is a Kyurem competitive stage. This is a competitive stage that runs until January 2nd 2018
Finally, the Buzzwole, Meloetta Pirouette Forme, Hitmonlee, Silvally and Keldeo Resolute Form stages have begun repeat runs
All of these require the version 1.4.35 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

Pokémon - LINE Stickers

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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 has today put out a new set of stickers for the app in Japan. These stickers are the Pokémon New Years 2018 pack. This pack costs 240¥

LINE

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon of the Week

24-12-2017 09:58 GMT / 04:58 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 09:58 BST

Pokémon of the Week - Delibird

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the fifty-seventh entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, Mcdanger, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. It shares its food with people who are stranded. Because Delibird is omnivorous, sometimes it gives those people bug Pokémon. It wraps food in its tail to carry it around. The Delibird with the biggest tail is the boss of the flock! So, here it is, the fifth-seventh entry, Delibird

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Corsola Event

22-12-2017 07:47 GMT / 02:47 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:38 BST
Edit @ 08:01: Pokémon Duel | Edit @ 13:38: Episode Title

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

A new distribution has been announced. On January 14th 2018, the 3rd Dragon King Tournament Finals will take place in Japan and will be livestreamed on NicoNico. During the livestream, a distribution for a special Corsola will be given at the beginning of the stream. Currently we have no further details on this distribution so keep checking back

Pokémon Duel

In The Games Department

Pokémon Duel - Update

The latest Team Match has started in Pokémon Duel and within this event, you have the ability to receive the figures for Shiny Magikarp and, the new figure, Shiny Gyarados. This event runs until December 29th 2017 so be sure to participate in it while you can

Pokémon Shuffle

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title

The official has revealed the next episodes titles for upcoming episodes of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. This episode is set to air in Japan on January 11th 2018 following a one week break on January 4th. It features Rotom leaving the Pokédex and becoming the many other Rotom forms
Episode 1000: Rotom Won't Stop Undergoing Forme Change!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures

21-12-2017 11:13 GMT / 08:13 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 22:44 BST
Edit @ 14:02: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 14:36: 3DS Theme

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The long anticipated Holiday event for Pokémon GO has finally been announced. This event brings multiple different aspects and runs from 21:00 UTC today until January 4th 2018
The first and most notable is the re-appearance of Santa Hat Pikachu and Raichu, with the addition of Pichu through Egg hatching. Ice-type Pokémon will also have increased spawns
Next is a special sale box of various items, including Super Incubators and more, plusthe new Star Piece item which boosts Stardust earned by 50% for 30 minutes. From today until December 25th the boxes contain Lure Modules while from December 25th to January 4th they include Premium Raid Passes. Each day you will get an Incubator on your first spin at a Poké Stop between December 22nd and December 25th
Finally, 20 new Hoenn Pokémon have been made available. They are Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo, Carvanha, Sharpedo, Wailmer, Wailord Barboach, Whiscash, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Feebas, Milotic, Snorunt, Glalie, Spheal, Sealeao, Walrein, Relicanth and Luvdisc. Click here for full details on these Pokémon
Edit @ 18:52: The AR+ Mode announced yesterday is now live
Edit @ 22:00: Event is live, and Snorunt is capable of being Shiny within it
Edit @ 22:21: Added Event Only moves to the Pokémon Listings
Edit @ 22:44: Created a page on Event Only Moves

Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - 3DS Theme

Following its release in Japan & the US two weeks ago, the new 3DS theme is to be released in Europe tomorrow. This theme features a panoramic view of Pokémon in a winter landscape on the top screen as well as the music for Jubilife City from Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl and costs Ł1.79/€1.99

Thank You, Solgaleo! You are Our Nebby!!

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the aftermath of the Ultra Space incident, and a wedding between Kukui and Burnet. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon GO - AR+

20-12-2017 14:05 GMT / 09:05 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 14:00 BST

Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

AR+ is now announced in Pokémon GO. This feature on iPhone X and iOS11 on iPhone 6S and above will allow for augmented reality to take a bigger aspect in the battle. Pokémon are now more in tune with the real world with proper scale, and have awareness to your presence. Each Pokémon has an awareness metre and if filled, it will flee. If it does, tap nearby grass and it may reappear. If you're able to capture Pokémon in great proximity, you will get a special Expert Handler bonus and increased experience and Stardust

Pokémon Pokémon Pokémon

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Tuesday: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Link Gift + Pokémon Shuffle

19-12-2017 06:05 GMT / 01:05 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 07:14 BST
Edit @ 07:14: Battle Point Gift

Pokémon Shuffle

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Link Gift

For those of you who participated in the recent Japan only 3rd Pokémon Dragon Cup Preliminaries Battle Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players through this link after logging into the Global Link. This gift is 50 Battle Points and can be redeemed by January 31st 2018

Pokémon Shuffle
Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a new stage featuring Bewear. This stage will run until January 2nd 2018
Next, a stage for Dugtrio has begun a run until December 26th 2017.
Next is a Mega Beedrill competitive stage. This is a competitive stage that runs until December 26th 2017. Finally, the Groudon, Ash-Greninja & Landorus Therian Forme stages have begun repeat runs
In addition to this, Shiny Charizard is being distributed to all players
All of these require the version 1.4.34 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon Regional Championships + Pokémon of the Week

17-12-2017 10:49 GMT / 05:49 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 10:49 BST

Pokémon 2016 World Championships

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Pokémon International Championships

Today marks the last day of the Regional Championships in Memphis and, like previous events, the event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across two different streams. Each game has got its own individual stream
The Stream will begin shortly before 15:00 GMT / 00:00 EST / 07:00 PST / 00:00 AEST
Click the following links to go to the respective streams
Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships
Pokémon Trading Card Game Regional Championships

Pokémon of the Week - Ninetales

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the fifty-sixth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Kanto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, Mcdanger, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. The reason it guides people all the way down to the mountain’s base is that it wants them to hurry up and leave. Some said that deities visited mountains where Ninetales live, so in times long past, no one was allowed to go into those mountains. So, here it is, the fifth-sixth entry, Ninetales

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon Regional Championships

16-12-2017 13:52 GMT / 008:32 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:52 BST

Pokémon 2016 World Championships

In The Games Department

Pokémon International Championships

Today marks the first day of the Regional Championships in Memphis and, like previous events, the event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across two different streams. Each game has got its own individual stream
The Stream will begin shortly before 15:00 GMT / 00:00 EST / 07:00 PST / 00:00 AEST
Click the following links to go to the respective streams
Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships
Pokémon Trading Card Game Regional Championships

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Team Leader's Pokémon

15-12-2017 07:37 GMT / 02:37 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 20:30 BST
Edit @ 09:33: Pokkén DX Group Match | Edit @ 20:30: Groudon in Pokémon GO

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Some new distributions are to be available in Japan. In celebration of Team Rainbow Rocket, from January 20th to March 11th, you'll be able to get certain Pokémon based on the signature Pokémon of each of the Team Leaders. These will rotate each week and vary depending on each Pokémon Center. You can obtain Giovanni's Nidoking, Maxie's Crobat, Archie's Mightyena, Cyrus' Honchkrow, Ghetsis' Cofagrigus or Lysandre's Mienshao. This follows on from a similar distribution last year where others of their team were distributed

Date Pokémon Centers
Sapporo Tohoku Mega Tokyo Skytree Town Tokyo Bay Yokohama Nagoya Kyoto Osaka Hiroshima Fukuoka
Jan 20-Feb 2 Ghetsis' Cofagrigus Lysandre's Mienshao Giovanni's Nidoking Maxie's Crobat Archie's Mightyena Cyrus' Honchkrow Ghetsis' Cofagrigus Lysandre's Mienshao Giovanni's Nidoking Maxie's Crobat Archie's Mightyena
Feb 3 - Feb 9 Cyrus' Honchkrow Ghetsis' Cofagrigus Lysandre's Mienshao Giovanni's Nidoking Maxie's Crobat Archie's Mightyena Cyrus' Honchkrow Ghetsis' Cofagrigus Lysandre's Mienshao Giovanni's Nidoking Maxie's Crobat
Feb 10 - Feb 16 Archie's Mightyena Cyrus' Honchkrow Ghetsis' Cofagrigus Lysandre's Mienshao Giovanni's Nidoking Maxie's Crobat Archie's Mightyena Cyrus' Honchkrow Ghetsis' Cofagrigus Lysandre's Mienshao Giovanni's Nidoking
Feb 17 - Feb 23 Maxie's Crobat Archie's Mightyena Cyrus' Honchkrow Ghetsis' Cofagrigus Lysandre's Mienshao Giovanni's Nidoking Maxie's Crobat Archie's Mightyena Cyrus' Honchkrow Ghetsis' Cofagrigus Lysandre's Mienshao
Feb 24 - Mar 2nd Giovanni's Nidoking Maxie's Crobat Archie's Mightyena Cyrus' Honchkrow Ghetsis' Cofagrigus Lysandre's Mienshao Giovanni's Nidoking Maxie's Crobat Archie's Mightyena Cyrus' Honchkrow Ghetsis' Cofagrigus
Mar 3-11 Lysandre's Mienshao Giovanni's Nidoking Maxie's Crobat Archie's Mightyena Cyrus' Honchkrow Ghetsis' Cofagrigus Lysandre's Mienshao Giovanni's Nidoking Maxie's Crobat Archie's Mightyena Cyrus' Honchkrow

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition

Battles for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Johto X Alola competition. This is a Double Battle competition using rules where you can only use Pokémon from the Johto and Alola Regional Pokédexes barring the standard Legendary and Mythical bans. Transferred Pokémon are allowed.. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Battles will run from December 15th through December 17th. All entrants will get the 50 Battle Points. Download Rules for this competition are now available from Festival Plaza.

Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Legendary Pokémon, Groudon, is now available in Raid Battles across the globe. It will run until January 15th 2018, giving a month for players to get it. For full details on Groudon's movesets and stats, check out our Pokémon Listing

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

In The Games Department

Pokkén Tournament DX

The next special Group Match has begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From December 22nd through December 31st you can participate in the Thunderclap Press Cup. This cup is a Team Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Pikachu Libre, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - New Patch & Kyogre/Groudon Event + Pokémon Crystal Virtual Console Release + Episode Pictures

14-12-2017 01:03 GMT / 20:03 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 14:10 BST
Edit @ 07:36: Line Stamps | Edit @ 11:07: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 14:10: Pokémon Crystal

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Version 1.1 Patch

The first patch for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon has gone live. This patch takes the game to Version 1.1 and is required to use all online functions and requires 539 Blocks. The patch fixes a number of bugs that have existed in the game, mostly dealing with moves
It fixes a bug where Ion Deluge no longer functions
It fixes a bug where Wide Guard reduced damage from all Z-Moves instead of just Clangorous Scales
It fixes a bug where the first move is deleted if you teach a Pokémon with 3 or fewer moves a move at the Move Tutor
It fixes a bug where the game would periodically freeze shortly after selecting Litten as your Starter Pokémon
All Battle Videos from before this patch will unfortunately be unable to function

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

In The Games Department

Pokémon Crystal - Virtual Console

Pokémon Crystal has been confirmed for release on the Virtual Console on January 26th 2018. This will have connectivity with the Generation 7 games and also encounter Celebi within the game. In the Japanese version, when you beat the Elite Four and go to the Pokémon Communication Center in Goldenrod City, you'll be gifted with the GS Ball. It's currently unclear what the method will be in America and Europe
A physical version will come in Europe on January 26th 2018 which contains the download code in a box, while in Japan a Physical edition is coming with a magnet based on its cartridge, stickers and a poster of all the Pokémon
We covered this game in full back in 2000 so be sure to check our section for full details

Footage

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

We have further confirmation on the details of the upcoming Shiny Kyogre and Groudon events in Japan. These Pokémon will be distributed via Serial Code in Aeon, Tsutaya, Amazon, WonderGoo, Yodobashi and other stores including Pokémon Centers from January 13th through to March 5th, with the codes being redeemable until March 28th. Pokémon Ultra Sun players will receive Shiny Kyogre while Pokémon Ultra Moon players will receive Shiny Groudon

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

In The Games Department

Pokémon Consoles

It has been confirmed that the Pikachu 2DS XL, released in Japan earlier this year, is to be released in Europe on January 26th 2018 for the usual price.

Shine, Z-Power Ring! A Super Fully Powered 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt!!

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. still in Ultra Space trying to rescue Lusamine from the grasp of Nihilego. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

Pokémon - LINE Stickers

In The Pokémon Department

Pokémon - LINE Stickers

For those of you who have the social media app, LINE on your iOS, Android or Windows Mobile devices, The Pokémon Company has today put out a new set of stickers for the app. These stickers are part of the Pokémon Chat Pals series. This pack costs 240¥/$1.99/Ł1.49 to download

LINE LINE

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon Duel - New Update

13-12-2017 10:01 GMT / 05:01 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 16:03 BST
Edit @ 16:03: Ultra Prism

Pokémon Duel

In The Games Department

Pokémon Duel - Update

The smartphone game, Pokémon Duel, has had a new update. This patch takes it to version 5.0.3 and requires 247MB of space on your mobile device to download. It is required to update in order to play the game
This patch contains various brand new figures. The UX Figures are Mega Scizor,
The EX Figures are Scizor & Magearna
The R Figures are Mr. Mime, & Metang
The UC Figures are Mime Jr., Beldum, & Togedemaru
Several new Plates have also been added to the store

Pokémon Duel

In The TCG Department

Pokémon TCG - Ultra Prism

The next TCG set has finally been officially revealed. This set is called Ultra Prism and is based on the Japanese Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon sets and various promos. Within it is a new Prism card which you can only have one of in each deck and when discarded or knocked out, goes to the Lost Zone and can't be recovered. It contains over 150 cards including 6 Prism cards, 10 Pokémon GX and 5 of which are Ultra Beasts. We'll bring more as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - CoroCoro + Global Missions + Pokémon Shuffle

12-12-2017 04:05 GMT / 23:05 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 17:19 BST
Edit @ 06:06: Pokémon Shuffle | Edit @ 11:04: CoroCoro

Pokémon X & Y

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - CoroCoro

The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed the latest news on Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. As always, do note that translations are preliminary while we work on them. First it has announced that at some point soon, a Shiny Groudon and a Shiny Kyogre gift will be distributed to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon players in Japan. At present it doesn't list the method of distribution but states to check the official site for details. We'll provide more on this soon.
Next, it has also announced that, within next month's issue of CoroCoro, due out on January 15th, there will be a special serial code that will allow players to receive an Arceus . We'll bring more as it comes

Pokémon Pokémon

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions

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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Missions

The second Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Global Mission has begun. This Global Mission's theme is to earn Beach Points by participating in Mantine Surf. The goal is to reach 1,000,000 BP by December 25th at 23:59 UTC. If the mission is a success, then participating players get 2,000 FC or 4,000 FC if they have a Global Link account tied to their game while if it's a failure players will get 1,000 FC or 2,000 FC if they have a Global Link account tied to their game.

Pokémon Shuffle

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Pokémon Shuffle - New Stages

The latest update to Pokémon Shuffle has come and includes many brand new stages for the 3DS version. We're currently working through them and will be adding them to our Location page and our Pokémon Listings so keep checking back. In addition to that, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile has added more stages, once again bringing it in line with the 3DS version

Pokémon Shuffle

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a new stage featuring Chespin (Winking). This stage runs until December 19th 2017
In addition to this, the Shiny Mega Diancie Escalation Battle stage has begun
Finally, the Nihilego, Tornadus Therian Forme, Deoxys Attack Forme and Delibird (Holiday) stages have begun repeat runs
All of these require the version 1.4.34 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

Pokémon Shuffle

In The Movies Department

Pokémon's Detective Pikachu

It has been announced that the movie based on the game Dective Pikachu starring Justice Smith as Tim Goodman, Kathryn Newton and Ryan Reynolds voicing Detective Pikachu, is to get released in North America tentatively on May 10th 2019. Currently no further details are known the movie, but production will begin next month

Pokémon the Movie 2018

In The Anime Department

Pokémon I Choose You

The latest movie, Pokémon! I Choose You is now available to purchase or rent on iTunes and Google Play in North America and parts of Europe including the United Kingdom, as well as on the Amazon play store in the United States. This movie can be purchased in SD or HD with differing prices between regions. At present, physical release is set for early next year in Europe/US and Japan later this month

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Monday: Pokémon Detective Pikachu - European Rating

11-12-2017 10:27 GMT / 05:27 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 10:27 BST

Detective Pikachu

In The Games Department

Detective Pikachu

The European video game rating board, PEGI, has put out a rating for the Nintendo 3DS title, Detective Pikachu. This game was released in Japan last year and features you playing as Tim Goodman, teaming with his father's Pikachu, in order to solve various mysteries in the nearby city, as well as uncover the mystery of the disappearance of Tim's father. Currently no release date is known but we'll provide full details as they come. Click the image to go to our section on the first part of the game which contains all details

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Sunday: Pokémon the Movie 2018 + Pokémon of the Week

10-12-2017 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 01:01 BST
Edit @ 22:25: Pokémon Movie Reveal

Pokémon the Movie 2018

In The Anime Department

Pokémon the Movie 2018 - World Premiere

As an annual tradition each December, it has been announced that the world premiere of the upcoming movie due for release in Japan in July 2018 has aired on the Japanese variety show Oha Suta. This movie is tentatively called Pokémon The Movie 2018, with the title expected to change soon. THe movie is a collaboration between the usual OLM as well as WIT Studio. This trailer showcases a lot of water,and pans over to Ash on a cliff showing that it continues on from the I Choose You Saga and as Ash has the hat from the previous movie. Then, the hat blows away to a female character. The art syle is different to the previous movies and the trailer featured Lugia's theme from The Power of One. It will release on July 13th 2018. We hope to have an official upload of the trailer soon so keep checking back
Edit @ 01:01: Trailer is now live

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Pokémon 2018

Pokémon of the Week - Aegislash

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the fifty-fifth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, Mcdanger, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. enerations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon. Apparently, it can detect the innate qualities of leadership. According to legend, whoever it recognizes is destined to become king. So, here it is, the fifth-fifth entry, Aegislash

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Friday: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Upcoming Patch

08-12-2017 05:03 GMT / 00:03 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 21:46 BST
Edit @ 19:52: Pokémon GO

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Upcoming Patch

Game Freak have announced that a patch is to be released later this month to fix several issues in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. This patch will rectify the issues where the game sometimes freezes after you pick Litten, Wide Guard protects against all Z-Moves, the move Ion Deluge doesn't work at all and an issue where Pokémon who know less than 4 moves will forget the first move when being taught a move at the Move Tutors.

Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO Travel

The Hoenn Pokémon are now live in Pokémon GO. Currently around 50 Pokémon are now available in the games. We're currently collating all information on the new Pokémon in the game but be sure to check our section as we update further information. With this update, you can also set Battle Parties to allow for you to prepare for Raid Battles and have specific teams set for certain circumstances
Edit @ 20:24: We also have full details for Cloudy and Partly Cloudy weather in the game
Cloudy: Fairy, Fighting & Poison-types get stronger and appear more frequently
Partly-Cloudy: Normal & Rock-types get stronger and appear more frequently
Edit @ 21:01: Updated our Pokémon Listings with all the Gen 3 Pokémon's moves, as well as altered moves for Seaking, Gyarados, Rhydon, Lapras, Feraligatr, Kingdra, Politoed & Kingdra. The Move Listing and Buddy Distance pages have been updated, with New Raid Battles being added
Edit @ 21:46: There are currently unconfirmed reports of shiny Mawile and Absol appearing in Pokémon GO. We are investigating

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Thursday: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition + Episode Pictures + Pokkén Tournament DX Codes

07-12-2017 06:54 GMT / 01:54 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 23:42 BST
Edit @ 10:59: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 14:12: 3DS Theme | Edit @ 17:12: Pokkén Tournament DX Codes | Edit @ 23:42: Movie News

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition

Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Johto X Alola competition. This is a Double Battle competition using rules where you can only use Pokémon from the Johto and Alola Regional Pokédexes barring the standard Legendary and Mythical bans. Transferred Pokémon are allowed.. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition. Registration runs from December 7th to December 14th. Battles will run from December 15th through December 17th. All entrants will get the 50 Battle Points. Download Rules for this competition are now available from Festival Plaza.

Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - 3DS Theme

Following its release in Japan yesterday, the new 3DS theme is to be released in North America at 12:00 EST/09:00PST. This theme features a panoramic view of Pokémon in a winter landscape on the top screen as well as the music for Jubilife City from Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl and costs $1.99

Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO - Hoenn Pokémon

The latest update to Pokémon GO has now gone live. This update contains the data for the upcoming Hoenn Pokémon, as well as the mechanisms for weather and various other new features. It requires 280MB to download on iOS and Android

Pokémon Shuffle

In The Games Department

Pokkén Tournament DX

To coincide with special emotes being released for Twitch Prime based on Pokkén Tournament DX, several new codes have been released for various items in the game. They are as follows
QRRZ7LBS4TDV - Bell & Wreath
5W6LEN4TNVF5 - Holiday Title
LT48EFNGRBRZ - Male Cat Whiskers
L9VPUW8QN9TB - Female Cat Whiskers

Hurry Up! Operation: Rescue Lusamine!!

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. entering Ultra Space in the hunt to rescue Lusamine. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon The Movie

It has been confirmed that the Japanese variety show, Oha Suta, is to show a world premiere of the first trailer for the 21st Pokémon movie, due out in Summer 2018. Currently we have no details about this movie so be sure to check back for more details.

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Wednesday: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - 3DS Theme

06-12-2017 07:40 GMT / 02:40 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 14:04 BST
Edit @ 14:04: Hoenn in GO

Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - 3DS Theme

A brand new theme has been released in Japan for 200¥. It is called Pokémon Winter Hide & Seek. This features a panoramic view of Pokémon in a winter landscape on the top screen as well as the music for Jubilife City from Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl
There is currently no sign of international release

Pokémon Winter Hide & Seek

Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO - Hoenn Pokémon

It has now been confirmed that Hoenn Pokémon are to come to Pokémon GO later this week. With this, dynamic weather patterns are to come to the game. At first, only 50 of the 135 Hoenn Pokémon will be available at launch. Weather patterns will cause Pokémon to appear differently for example, Mudkip will appear more often when it is raining. In addition to this, moves will also have increased or decreased effects during the weather just like the main games. It can also result in increase CP as well as more stardust gained
Clear: Grass, Ground & Fire-types get stronger and appear more frequently
Rain: Water, Electric and Bug-types get stronger and appear more frequently
Snow: Ice & Steel-types get stronger and appear more frequently
Windy: Dragon, Flying & Psychic-types get stronger and appear more frequently
Foggy: Dark & Ghost-types get stronger and appear more frequently

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Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Several bits of information have come out for Pokémon GO. First, the Ho-Oh Raid battles are to be extended 48 hours until December 14th 2017 at 9pm UTC. In addition to this, various adverts on app stores have begun advertising Generation 3 Pokémon which implies that the rest of Generation 3 Pokémon are to be available imminently. We'll provide full details as they come

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Tuesday: Pokémon Shuffle Events

05-12-2017 06:05 GMT / 01:05 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 06:07 BST

Pokémon Shuffle

In The Games Department

Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a new stage featuring Toxapex. This stage runs until December 19th 2017
In addition to this, a new stage has begun for Fennekin (Winking) which runs until December 12th 2017
Next is a new Pokémon Safari. This Safari includes Morelull, Cutiefly, Shiinotic, Flabébé (Winking) & Floette (Winking). It runs until December 19th 2017
Next is a Shiny Mega Gardevoir competitive stage. This is a competitive stage that runs until December 12th 2017. Finally, the Salazzle and Incineroar stages have begun repeat runs.
All of these require the version 1.4.33 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon of the Week

03-12-2017 11:07 GMT / 06:07 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 11:07 BST

Pokémon of the Week - Walrein

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the fifty-fourth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, Mcdanger, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. Walrein's two massively developed tusks can totally shatter blocks of ice weighing 10 tons with one blow. This Pokémon's thick coat of blubber insulates it from subzero temperatures. Walrein swims all over in frigid seawater while crushing icebergs with its grand, imposing tusks. Its thick layer of blubber makes enemy attacks bounce off harmlessly. So, here it is, the fifth-fourth entry, Walrein

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Friday: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon + Advent Calendar

01-12-2017 07:52 GMT / 02:52 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 07:52 BST

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Coverage Day 14

The games have been out a while and we have covered the vast majority of the game at this point, so our coverage is starting to slow down. If there is anything you wish to see covered, be sure to contact us.
We have our full Pokédex, Attackdex and Pokéarth updated, with a lot of pages in our main section being live.
Edit @ 08:10: Updated the Elite Four page with screenshos of the encounter that only happens on the 1st of the month

Advent Calendar

In The Site Department

Serebii.net Advent Calendar

As we have done since 2003, this year I have created an Advent Calendar. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, an Advent Calendar is essentially a countdown until Christmas. Every day, a new puzzle and a variety of new downloads for you to enjoy. As time goes on, the puzzles get harder and the downloads get more plentiful, so be sure to check back every day. Continuing on from the last few year, we are doing a variety of puzzles which can be done in-browser rather than via printing. Click the picture you go to our Advent Calendar.

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