Friday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Samurott Raid Battles & Lechonk Distribution + Pokémon Masters EX - Solve The Case & Trainer Lodge + Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - TCG Release

31-03-2023 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Decidueye Raids

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The latest Tera Raid Battle event is now live in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This is the Mighty Samurott event. This event has Samurott appearing in 7 Star Raids, and adds it to the game. Players can only catch one Samurott from raids per save file
This event runs until April 2nd at 23:59 UTC and will repeat again next week
We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 01:10: We have updated our section with full details of this Tera Raid Battle Event

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The special Lechonk distribution is now rolling out globally. From today, in celebration for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's TCG release, players can get a Flying Tera Type Lechonk. This distribution will run at the following locations and we'll add more as they come
US & Canada - Gamestop (until April 15th)
UK - GAME (until April 14th)
Belgium, Netherlands - GameMania (until April 13th)
Germany/Italy - Gamestop
Spain - GAME (until April 13th)
France - Micromania (until April 13th)
Australia - EB Games (until April 13th)

Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - TCG Set Release

Today marks the release of the first Pokémon Scarlet & Violet TCG Set. This set contains over 250 cards of various Pokémon including various Pokémon ex and the first Tera Pokémon cards, with many Paldea Pokémon making their debut.
Our Scarlet & Violet card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the full details of all cards in this set

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Pidgey Pandemonium event is now rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event runs from 10:00 local time to 20:00 local time and features an influx of Pidgey into the game, including an increased chance of XXS and XXL Pidgey
We're currently compiling all the details of this event, including Special Research, in our Team GO Rocket event section

Pokémon UNITE - Lechonk

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Pokémon UNITE - Lechonk

A special Log-In Bonus event has begun in Pokémon UNITE. From today until April 17th, when you log in to the game you'll get a variety of bonuses including a Lechonk Sticker and a Lechonk Frame for your Trainer card

Pokémon Masters - Solve The Case! (Part 1)

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Pokémon Masters EX - Special Event

The "Solve The Case! (Part 1)" Special Event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a new event focusing on the the story of Lear hosting a special Mystery game
A new Costume Scout is now available to get the Sync Pair of Steven & Shiny Stoutland. The scout runs until May 2nd
We're currently compiling all details in our Solve The Case! (Part 1) event section

Pokémon Masters - Threads of Strength

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Pokémon Masters

A new trainer has been added to Pokémon Masters EX's Trainer Lodge. From now on, if you have obtained Steven & Metagross already, you have the ability to invite Steven into the Trainer Lodge and befriend him. If you get the Friendship Level to 100, you will now be able to get the new Sync Pair, Steven & Cradily. We have updated our Trainer Lodge Topics page to include the points each topic will give you when you speak to Steven

Pokémon Masters - Threads of Strength

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

A small update has just gone live in Pokémon Café ReMix. This event has a small tease in-game of Whimsicott disappearing and will continue at 06:00 UTC on April 1st 2023. We'll provide full details of this event as it comes so be sure to keep checking back

Lechonk Day

In The Pokémon Department

Lechonk

Several new promotions have been announced this weekend to celebrate Lechonk. In addition to the above distribution, a variety of new elements have been introduced
A special filter has been released on TikTok and Instagram by Pokémon for use in your reels and posts
Special promotional cards are being given away at stores across the world including Gamestop & Best Buy in the US, Smyths in the UK
A special merchandise line has been released on Pokémon Center in US, Canada and UK to celebrate Lechonk. This includes several T-Shirts and hats

Lechonk Filter Lechonk Merch
Lechonk Filter Lechonk Merch

Until Next Time, See Ya