Tuesday: Pokémon TCG - Trick or Trade + Pokémon GO - Hisuian Discoveries

26-07-2022 14:47 BST / 09:47 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Hisuian Discoveries Event is now rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event runs from 10:00 local time until 20:00 local time on August 2ndand features the addition of Hisuian Growlithe, Sneasel & Qwilfish into the game
We are currently compiling details of the event, including the Timed Research in our Hisuian Discoveries event section

Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO events for August 2022.
First, the Research Breakthrough Reward has been announced. From August 1st 2022 at 20:00 UTC to September 1st 2022 at 20:00 UTC you'll get a Galarian Stunfisk
Palkia will be in Raid Battles from July 31st through August 10th

Genesect wuill be in raids from August 10th through 18th, in a different drive to prior appearances
Zacian & Zamazenta will be in Raid Battles from August 18th through August 31st
Mega Abomasnow will be in Mega Raids from July 31st through August 10th
An unknown Mega Evolution will be in Mega Raids from August 10th through 18th
Mega Slowbro will be in Mega Raids from August 18th through 25th
Mega Ampharos will be in Mega Raids from August 25th through August 31st

The events for August have also been confirmed
From August 10th through 16th, a special Bug Out event will be held
From August 18th through 23rd, a special event to celebrate the Pokémon World Championships will be held

Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the Spotlight Hours for the month of August. They happen at 6pm to 7pm local time are as follows:
August 2nd - Hiusian Voltorb - 2* Catch Stardust
August 9th - Nidoran - 2* Catch Experience
August 16th - Joltik - 2* Catch Candy
August 23rd - Nidoran - 2* Transfer Candy
August 30th - Pidove - 2* Evolution Experience

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

In The TCG Department

Pokémon - Trick or Trade

The Pokémon Company International have announced the first in their Halloween 2022 campaign. This first instance is a Pokémon TCG feature, Trick or Trade. These come in BOOster Bundles of 40 packs containing 3 cards of Pokémon themed around Halloween such as Zubat, Gengar, Pumpkaboo, Mimikyu and Polteageist with a Pikachu Pumpkin stamp. They will be available from September 1st 2022 in grocery stores and other stores across the US & Canada. Other international releases are unknown
Halloween merchandise is also confirmed to come to Pokémon Center US, UK and Canada later this year

Pokémon Trick or Trade

Until Next Time, See Ya