Sunday: Pokémon Sword & Shield - Isle of Armor Coverage Day 5 + Pokémon Journeys - Episode Details & Character Biographies + Pokémon of the Week
21-06-2020 08:25 BST / 03:25 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 10:31: Character Biographies | Edit @ 10:51: Episode Details | Edit @ 13:04: Pokémon of the Week
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield Coverage Day 5
The Pokémon Sword & Shield Isle of Armor patch is now live and our copy is downloading. As such, our usual discoveries shall begin. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click the spoiler tag, nor visit the Sword & Shield section until you have your game. Don't worry as blatant spoilers will NOT be on the home page.
Our Pokédex and Pokéarth section with full information for the DLC including locations, learnsets and more
Edit @ 08:25: Updated the Berry Trees page with further deails
Edit @ 09:57: Updated the Trainer Customisation page with another outfit
Edit @ 11:33: Created a page for Mustard and his trials & challenges
Edit @ 12:53: Updated the Isle of Armor page and the New Item Page to list the new items introduced in the Isle of Armor
Edit @ 14:33: Updated the Available Hidden Ability Page
Edit @ 14:52: As requested, I've created a page dedicated to Apricorns
Edit @ 16:20: Updated Pokéarth & the Item Database with locations of over 200 hidden items
Edit @ 16:31: Updated the Sword & Shield Item Listings with Isle of Armor content
Edit @ 16:46: Updated the page on Encounters with Hop which didn't upload yesterday
Edit @ 19:16: Updated the Cram-o-Matic page with what we believe is the methodology and item list working behind it.
Edit @ 21:28: As requested, I've made a page on the Cameos of Gym Leaders & Rivals in the Isle of Armor
In The Games Department
Pokémon Smile Coverage Day 1
Pokémon Smile was shadowdropped following the Pokémon Presents presentation several days ago. Now things are slowing with Isle of Armor coverage, we can now begin our coverage of the game. We'll be updating sections in time so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 18:05: Created a Available Pokémon listing
Edit @ 18:40: Created a page on the Gameplay
Edit @ 19:04: Created a page on Photo Decoration
Edit @ 19:33: Created a page on Hats
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
The special Pokémon Players Cup Invitational is being streamed today. This small circuit is an official online circuit being run as the in person circuit had to be cancelled. Today is Day 2 of the Pokémon VGC Invitational Tournament featuring the players Alessio Yuri Boschetto, Alex Gomez, Ashton Cox, Eduardo Cunha, Graham Amedee, James Baek, Markus Stadter, Wolfe Glick
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This stream will start at 18:00 UTC / 19:00 BST / 20:00 CEST / 14:00 EDT / 11:00 PDT and we're hosting it in our section
In The Anime Department
Pokémon (2019)
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash go to Kalos for a Battle Festival, only for his old friend Korrina to be his opponent. 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.
In The Anime Department
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 Anime Department
Pokémon (2019) - Character Biography
With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Korrina's biography with new Pokémon she obtained in this week's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the thirtieth 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, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell. The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel. So, here it is, the thirtieth entry, Blastoise
