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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The next 7 Star Tera Raid Battle event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This event will feature a battle against a Baxcalibur with the Ice Tera Type and the Mightiest Mark. It can only be caught once per save file.
This event will run from 00:00 UTC on June 20th through 23:59 UTC on June 22nd and again from June 27th through June 29th with Blissey joining it for the second run

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Pokémon GO

During NAIC, a special announcement has been released confirming that Hyper Training is to come soon to Pokémon GO. This will be through the Gold Bottle Cap item which will be available within a special pass for Pokémon GO Fest Global and will allow for you to increase the stats for your Pokémon by completing tasks to boost the stats. You will have 365 days to complete these tasks.

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The third bingo reward panel is now live for the Cresselia's Joyful Dreams event in Pokémon Café ReMix. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Eevee's Stylish Periwinkle outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on June 23rd 2025
We have full details in our Cresselia's Joyful Dreams event page

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Pokémon North America International Championships

Today is the final dayof the Pokémon North America International Championships. Today features the Grand Finals of all games, starting with Pokémon UNITE, then Pokémon GO, then Pokémon TCG and finishes with Pokémon VG
All streams begin at 15:00 (BST) / 10:00 (EDT) / 07:00 (PDT) with a Closing Cermony at the end
We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub

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Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one hundred and thirty-third entry into the Generation IX competitive field with a Paldea Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Mestorn. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the ninth generation.
This Pokémon has characteristics similar to those of Flutter Mane, a creature mentioned in a certain book. It has similar features to a ghostly pterosaur that was covered in a paranormal magazine, but the two have little else in common.
So, here it is, the one hundred and thirty-third Pokémon, Flutter Mane

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Pokémon UNITE

It has been confirmed that both Latios and Latias are to be added to Pokémon UNITE as playable characters to celebrate the game's 4th anniversary on July 21st. Currently the date of their release and details such as stats, moves etc. are not yet known but we'll provide full details as they come so be sure to check back

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Phantom Ruins event is rolling out globally. This event is the global GO Fest Paris tie-in and features the global introduction of Gigantamax Inteleon into the game as well as boosted shiny chance for Gothita & Phantump. It runs from 10:00 local time through 20:00 local time on Jume 18th.
We have compiled full details in our Phantom Ruins event section

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Pokémon North America International Championships

Today is Day 2 of the Pokémon North America International Championships. Today features battles for all four of the games in the current Play! Pokémon Circuit: TCG, GO, UNITE and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. All four games will be streamed in individual streams
All streams begin at 15:00 (BST) / 10:00 (EDT) / 07:00 (PDT) alongside the opening ceremony
We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub which allows for tabbing between all streams or loading all together

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PokéToon

The Pokémon Company have announced that a new episode of PokéToon is to come soon. This episode is to focus on Mega Evolution with the artwork showcasing Mega Altaria, Mega Kangaskhan and Mega Gardevoir. Currently we have no details on release date or plot but we'll provide full details as we have them

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next event. This event is the Scraggy's Rush event re-run where you complete stages to get a high score alongside your team to get points to exchange for items. It allows players to get Scraggy. It runs from Monday June 16th 2025.

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Gift Distribution

A new distribution has begun in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This distribution is a Incineroar based on the Incineroar used by Wolfe Glick to win the 2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships earlier this year to commemorate the 2025 North America International Championships running this weekend
It is obtained with the code NA1C25C0NPER1SH and runs until June 20th at 23:59 UTC
We have updated our Event Database with full details of this event

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Pokémon NAIC - Gift Distribution

During the North America International Championships streams, some codes were also released for various other games.
For Pokémon TCG Live, if you enter the code NAIC25DESTINEDRIVALS, you will receive the Special Illustration Rare cards for Ethan's Adventure and Team Rocket's Giovanni
For Pokémon UNITE, if you enter the code NAIC2025, you will receive a sticker featuring the Pokémon North America International Championships logo
Finally, if you watch 30 minutes of Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO or Pokémon UNITE on Twitch, then you will receive a code for NAIC Deck Box/Sleeves for TCG Live, a code for Timed Research focused on Mandibuzz in Pokémon GO and a Mew Platinum Boost Emblem in Pokémon UNITE

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Pokémon The Gotta Catch 'em All Show

During the North America International Championships streams, a special new game show has been announced by The Pokémon Company International. This gameshow is an interactive gameshow running on Twitch and hosted by Brian David Gilbert and features a unique twist wherwe the contestants can collect Pokémon with various effects that can impact the show. There are also ways for the Twitch chat to interact with the show. It is due to air at 18:00 UTC on June 27th 2025

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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event

As part of the "Trouble at the Alola Fair" Story Event in Pokémon Masters EX, a new Costume Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Clive & Amoonguss
We're currently compiling all details in our Trouble at the Alola Fair event section

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Pokémon Horizons

The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Liko, Dot, Roy and Uruto go to Galar to ask Orla to build them a new airship. 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.

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the Phantom Ruins. It runs from 10:00 local time on June 14th through 20:00 local time on June 18th and is the tie-in event for Pokémon GO Fest Paris, introducing Gigantamax Inteleon into the game
We are compiling full details in our Phantom Ruins event section

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Pokémon GO

Today is the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in Paris. This event runs until Sunday locally in Liberty Park in Paris from 09:00 through 18:00 CEST with both Park and City Experiences. It introduces Crowned Sword Zacian, Crowned Sword Zamazenta and Volcanion into the game, alongside costume Pikachu and Train Conductor Falinks
We are compiling full details, including all Special Research, in our Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Paris event section

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Pokémon North America International Championships

Today is Day 1 of the Pokémon North America International Championships. Today features battles for all four of the games in the current Play! Pokémon Circuit: TCG, GO, UNITE and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. All four games will be streamed in individual streams
All streams begin at 15:00 (BST) / 10:00 (EDT) / 07:00 (PDT) alongside the opening ceremony
We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub which allows for tabbing between all streams or loading all together

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Pokémon Café ReMix

A new pack is live in Pokémon Café ReMix. This pack will allow for you to purchase a bundle of Golden Acorns that come alongside the Eevee (Fancy Dress) outfit.
In addition to that, another repeat Audino's Cooking Drills Team Event has begun in Pokémon Café ReMix. This is a solo Points Event where you finish stages and earn points to get a variety of rewards including Tarts and Macarons. This event runs until June 16th 2025

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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event

The latest Pokémon TCG Pocket event is now live. This event is the latest Wonder Pick event which features a special Wonder Pick featuring new Poipole & Stufful Promo cards, as well as various missions to earn Shop Tickets to exchange for new cosmetic items themed around Ultra Necrozma. It runs until June 22nd 2024.
We're currently compiling all details in our Wonder Pick Event event section

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Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE has received a small update which adds a variety of things to the game.
First, the Pokémon Alcremie is now available to obtain, alongside its Tea Party Style Holowear.
Alongside this, a new Treasure Chest campaign is now live to get the Neo Street Style Holowear for Lucario. We're currently compiling full details for Alcremie in our Pokémon section for the game.

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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event

The "Trouble at the Alola Fair" Story Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event focuses on the Alola Fair being held in Pasio, only for social media to be abuzz with negative reviews for it. It runs until June 30th 2025
To tie in with that, a new Costume Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Larry (Special Costume) & Flamigo
We're currently compiling all details in our Trouble at the Alola Fair event section

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Pokémon Sleep

The next Pokémon Sleep event has been revealed. This is the event which runs from June 23rd at 04:00 local time to June 30th at 03:59 local time. This event adds Farfetch'd into the game
During this event, Water, Flying and Bug-type Pokémon will spawn more
Dishes will be set to Curries/Stews and will have their gains increased by 50%.
Shiny Pokémon are more likely during this event
The Candy Cram-o-matic will be available
Farfetch'd will be available with this event. It is a Flying and Slumbering Pokémon that appears at Greengrass Isle, Cyan Beach and Old Gold Power Plant
The spawns are as follows
Greengrass Isle
Squirtle, Caterpie, Psyduck, Slowpoke, Farfetch'd, Doduo, Pinsir, Totodile, Wooper, Heracross, Delibird, Swablu, Rufflet, Cramorant, and Quaxly.
Cyan Beach
Squirtle, Caterpie, Psyduck, Slowpoke, Farfetch'd, Pinsir, Totodile, Wooper, Heracross, Rufflet, Cramorant, and Quaxly.
Taupe Hollow
Wooper.
Snowdrop Tundra
Psyduck, Slowpoke, Delibird, Swablu, Rufflet, and Cramorant.
Lapis Lakeside
Squirtle, Psyduck, Slowpoke, Doduo, Swablu, and Quaxly.
Old Gold Power Plant
Caterpie, Farfetch'd, Wooper, Grubbin, and Quaxly.

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Pokémon Sleep

Pokémon Sleep has announced that over a billion sleep sessions have been recorded. To celebrate, if you log in before the end of July 11th, you will receive a special gift of 5 Poké Biscuits, 2 Great Biscuits, 1 Main Skill Seed and 1,000 Sleep Points

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The latest bingo panel is now live for Pokémon Café ReMix's currently running event. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Pikachu's Stylish Periwinkle outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on June 23rd 2025
We have full details in our Cresselia's Joyful Dreams event page

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Poké Lids

Another set of new PokéLids have been introduced, this time in the area of Aichi. These PokéLids featue a variety of Pokémon including Alcremie, Alolan Meowth and more
We have updated our Poké Lids section with these new Poké Lids and locations

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Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon Masters EX has announced the next event. This event is the Trouble at the Alola Fair event and adds Larry & Flamigo, Clive & Amoonguss and Samson Oak & Alolan Exeggutor into the game. It runs from June 11th 2025

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Pokémon Sleep

The latest Pokémon Sleep Good Sleep Day event is starting to roll out. This event runs from 04:00 local time today until 03:59 local time on June 13th and features bonus Drowsy Power and Pokémon Experience for every Sleep Research that begins during this time period. This will give *1.5 Drowsy Power on June 10th and 12th and *3 Drowsy Power on June 11th
It also features increased spawns for Cleffa, Clefairy & Clefable
We have all details to our Good Sleep Day Event Page

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Pokémon Masters EX - Legendary Gauntlet Event

The Legendary Gauntlet No. 7 Event has begun its first run. This has you face off against various Legendary Pokémon to build up a win streak. The higher the streak, the better the rewards. It runs until June 22nd 2025
Alongside this, a new Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout is now live that offers the Sync Pairs of Dawn (Sygna Suit ) & Cresselia, Ingo (Sygna Suit) & Chandelure and Blue (Classic) & Aerodactyl

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Pokémon Sleep

The latest major Pokémon Sleep event, the Packed Portions Cooking Week Part 1 event is rolling out. This event runs until 03:59 local time on June 16th 03:59. This event features a focus on Ingredients boosts. It introduces Mawile from 15:00 local time today. It runs in all islands with different boosted spawns depending on the island.
We have all details to our Packed Portions Cooking Week Part 1 Event Page

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Pokémon GO

Scopely have announced the winner of the Pokémon GO Community Day poll. Due to this, on August 30th 2025 the focus Pokémon of the Community Day will be Rookidee and, during that event, Corviknight caught or evolved in the event will learn the move Air Cutter

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Pokémon Masters EX - Ultimate Event

The second Pokémon Masters EX Ultimate Battle stage has received some new missions to complete. These missions have no end date and require you to use specific Sync Pairs with specific themes to complete.
We have full details in our Thorton's Freezing Frost event section

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Pokémon Mega Voltage

A new episode title has been released for a coming episode of Pokémon Mega Voltage in Japan. This episodes is due to air on June 27th 2025
Episode 101: Fight! Terastallization VS Mega Evolution!!

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Pokémon GO

Today is the final day of Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Jersey City and to celebrate, The Pokémon Company International are hosting a special livestream on Twitch and YouTube. If you watch on Twitch with Twitch drops activated, you can unlock a bonus Timed Research.
We have compiled all details of the Timed Research in our in our GO Fest New Jersey Broadcast Bonus Timed Research section

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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event

The "Infamous PokéStar Villains" Story Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event tells the story of Barry & Selene entering a battle against Brycen-man and Bellelba. This runs until June 24th 2025
We're currently compiling all details in our Infamous PokéStar Villains event section

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Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one hundred and thirty-second entry into the Generation IX competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Mestorn. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation.
Its hypnotic powers are dangerously strong. Anyone who falls under Malamar's control loses their memories surrounding the event. It flashes the luminescent spots on its body to hypnotize its opponents, gaining total control over them.
So, here it is, the one hundred and thirty-secondPokémon, Malamar

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Gift Distribution

A new distribution has begun in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This distribution is given in the Korean Pokémon Trainers Cup stream and gives all players a Porygon2 based on the Porygon2 used by Juyoung Hong during last year's Pokémon Trainers Cup.
It is obtained with the code N01SUPP0RTPTC24 and runs until June 9th 2025 at 14:59 UTC so get it while you can
We have updated our Event Database with full details of this event

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Instrumental Wonders event is rolling out globally. This event is the global GO Fest Jersey City tie-in and features the global introduction of Gigantamax Cinderace into the game. It runs from 10:00 local time through 20:00 local time on Jume 11th.
We have compiled full details in our Instrumental Wonders event section

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Pokémon HOME - Distributions

A new distribution has been announced for the Pokémon Japan Championships. During the live stream for the Japan Championships on June 21st & 22nd, an Flutter Mane based on the Flutter Mane used by last year's champion, Hyuma Hara, will be distributed. This Flutter Mane has the moves Moonblast, Icy Wind, Trick Room and Taunt
Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event

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Pokémon HOME

The eight medal designs for the Pokémon Japan Championships have also been revealed. Throughout the venue there will be 8 stands where you can scan the stand with the app's NFC feature to get 2 of each of the medals. These can then be shared throughout Pokémon HOME

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Pokémon Horizons

The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Liko, Dot, Roy and Uruto go to Cortondo where they meet up with Katy & Murdock. 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.

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Pokémon Horizons - Character Biography

With the latest episode that aired in Japan, we have been able to update Murdock's biography with a new Pokémon shown in today's episode. Be warned as the biography contains spoilers

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the Instrumental Wonders. It runs from 10:00 local time on June 7th through 20:00 local time on June 11th and is the tie-in event for Pokémon GO Fest Jersey City, introducing Gigantamax Cinderace into the game
We are compiling full details in our Instrumental Wonders event section

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Pokémon GO

Today is the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in Jersey City. This event runs until Sunday locally in Liberty Park in Jersey City, Japan from 09:00 through 18:00 EDT with both Park and City Experiences. It introduces Crowned Sword Zacian, Crowned Sword Zamazenta and Volcanion into the game, alongside costume Pikachu and Train Conductor Falinks
We are compiling full details, including all Special Research, in our Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Jersey City event section

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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event

The "New Heroes are Born" Story Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event tells the of Masked Royal and Crasher Wake inviting people to participate in a battle. This runs until June 24th 2025
A Special Costume Scout is also live to get Barry & Heracross, Selene & Scizor, Brycen-man & Zoroark and Bellelba & Swoobat
We're currently compiling all details in our New Heroes are Born event section

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has begun the next event. This event is the Cresselia's Joyful Dreams event and adds Cresselia into the game. This event is a Tea Party event where you earn points to get items and unlock Cresselia. This event runs until June 23rd 2025
Alongside this, a new Delivery Focus is live to get Leafeon's Festive outfit
We have begun compiling all details in our Cresselia's Joyful Dreams event section

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Poké Lids

Another set of new PokéLids have been introduced, this time in the area of Yamagata. These PokéLids featue a variety of Pokémon including Cetoddle, Galarian Darmanitan and more
We have updated our Poké Lids section with these new Poké Lids and locations

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The next 7 Star Tera Raid Battle event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This event will feature a battle against a Porygon2 with the Normal Tera Type and the Mightiest Mark. It can only be caught once per save file.
This event will run from 00:00 UTC on June 5th through 23:59 UTC on June 15th
Edit @ 01:08: The event is now live and we have updated our section with full details of this Tera Raid Battle Event.

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The next Mass Outbreak event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This event will feature a focus on Porygon2 and will feature outbreaks in Paldea, Kitakami and the Terarium featuring it, with a chance of getting being Shiny
This event will run from 00:00 UTC on June 5th through 23:59 UTC on June 15th
Edit @ 01:00: The event is now live. We have begun adding full details in our Porygon Mass Outbreak Event page

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The Nintendo Switch 2 is now out and along with that, the Version 4.0.0 patch is now live featuring the various boosts including 4k output resolution, 60 frames per second in all areas and improved colours with additional HDR support. We've begun compiling all details of the Nintendo Switch 2 Update so be sure to keep checking back

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Pokémon HOME

Pokémon HOME has now added Medal stands to every Pokémon Center in Japan. From now, you can go to a Pokémon Center store and once per day scan the NFC stand to get 2 medals. These will then have the logo of the respective Pokémon Center on. We're currently compiling full details so be sure to check back

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Pokémon GO

Scopely have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Yamper’s Paw Prints event and is due to run from June 20th at 10:00 to June 22nd at 20:00 local time and adds Yamper & Boltund into the game
During this event, you get 2* Catch Stardust and increased chance to get Shiny Snubbull, Poochyena and Furfrou
Growlithe, Snubbull, Houndour, Poochyena, Lillipup, Furfrou, Fidough, Hisuian Growlithe & Yamper will spawn in the wild
There will be Timed Research each day to give 3,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust and encounters with Poochyena on June 20th, Furfrou on June 21st and Snubbull on June 22nd
There will be paid Timed Research to get 4 Incense, 6000 Stardust and encounters with Snubbull, Poochyena, Rockruff, Yamper & more

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Pokémon Sleep

Pokémon Sleep has added a small update with the data for next week's event including the addition of new Pokémon and the New Moon Day event
We have added all the location data and the data available for Mawile and adjusted the Research Areas & Pokémon listings for all the new 3 Style Sleep style locations and more

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Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE has received its small update. This update adds the Fairy Festival event into the game which features a variety of event missions. It also adds a version of Panic parade that allows only for use of Fairy-type Pokémon
A new Event Pass is live to get the Elegant Style Holowear for Galarian Rapidash
A new Battle Pass is now live to get the Fashionable Style Holowear for Clefable and the Tea Party Style Holowear for Azumarill
A new Balance Patch is also live featuring many adjustments to the game. We have begun compiling all details in our Patch Updates section

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the delivery feature for Pokémon Café ReMix. From tomorrow, June 6th, you will be able to get Leafeon's new Festive outfit. In addition to this, another delivery will run featuring Quagsire and Hattrem. We'll provide full details tomorrow.

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo recently invited us to have a first look play of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's update on the Nintendo Switch 2. This allowed us to get fully hands on with the game's new update and all the technical elements within. As such, we were able to write a Preview where we could talk about the game, including its near perfect 60 frames per second and other bonuses. Be sure to check out our Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Nintendo Switch 2 Preview
We also have recorded this preview in video format which can be found below

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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Drop Event

The next Pokémon TCG Pocket event is now live. This event is the latest Drop Event which features special Solo Battles with various rewards and missions to complete. It adds seven new Promo cards into the game including Ultra Necrozma ex and more. It runs until June 14th 2025
We're currently compiling all details in our Ultra Beast Drop Event event section.

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Community Day in August is to be decided upon via a poll. This poll will be run this weekend on the official Pokémon GO YouTube channel and have you pick between the following Pokémon:

Frillish: Evolve Frillish to get a Jellicent that knows the Charged Attack Poltergeist.
Wimpod: Evolve Wimpod to get a Golisopod that knows the Charged Attack Rock Slide.
Rookidee: Evolve Corvisquire to get a Corviknight that knows the Charged Attack Sky Attack.
Lechonk: Evolve Lechonk to get an Oinkologne that knows the Charged Attack Disarming Voice.

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Pokémon GO

Scopely have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day Classic on July 5th & 6th will focus on Eevee. This event will 25% Egg Distance and double the chance to get XL Candy as well as 3 hours Incense and Lure Modules.
It will also give out the move Last Resort to Eevee, Scald to Vaporeon, Zap Cannon to Jolteon, Superpower to Flareon, Shadow Ball to Espeon, Psychic to Umbreon, Bullet Seed to Leafeon, Water Pulse to Glaceon and Psyshock to Sylveon
The Community Day runs at 2pm to 5pm in each local time zone each day
There will also be paid Special Research to get encounters with Eevee and its evolutions
There will also be Timed Research to get an Eevee with a special Background

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Pokémon HOME

The Pokémon HOME update has been released. This update has brought the game on mobile to version 3.4 and has adjusted the Mystery Gift feature to include Wonder Cards. Wonder Cards are gifts obtained at an event that can provide a code for a different game. An example of this is the coming Amoonguss distribution at the Pokémon Japan Championships later this month.

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Pokémon Mega Voltage

A new pair of episode title have been released for coming episodes of Pokémon Mega Voltage in Japan. These episodes are due to air on June 13th & June 20th 2025
Episode 99: A Flightless Orla and...
Episode 100: We Rising Volt Tacklers!

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Pokémon - Universal Studios Japan

It has been confirmed that the Pokémon Unstoppable Halloween Party will run again in Universal Studios Japan this Autumn. As with the last two years, a special Halloween Party show will be held with DJ Gengar and DJ Pikachu, Mimikyu, Banette and Misdreavus. This year, it will be produced by DECO 27 with two genres; hard rock and dance. This will run from September 4th 2025 to November 3rd 2025

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

A new patch has gone live in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This patch brings the game up to version 4.0.0 and is required for connectivity with the game as the game heads towards the Nintendo Switch 2 update. We're currently investigating if there are any further updates so be sure to keep checking back

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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Sneak Peek

Pokémon TCG Pocket has begun another Wonder Pick Sneak Peek campaign. This runs until June 10th and offers a chance on some Wonder Picks for you to see one of the Wonder Pick cards before you pick, allowing you a better chance to get the card you want or narrow down the other cards

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Pokémon Masters EX - Extreme Battle Event Event

A new Extreme Battle Event has gone live in Pokémon Masters EX. This event, Say Alola to Pasio's Best, features new battles daily for the next 5 days each with special missions to obtain Move Candy Coins and Roll Cake Coins.
We have full details in our Say Alola to Pasio's Best event section.

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Pokémon Sleep

Pokémon Sleep has announced a new update is set to come alongside maintenance that runs from Thursday, June 5th at 04:30 UTC to 09:00 UTC. This update adds details for next week's Packed Portions Cooking Week Week event as well as a few additional changes.
Three Star Sleep Styles will be more likely to appear and more will appear in Greegrass isle
The Carry Limit for Pokémon that are evolved Pokémon will now match those that you have evolved. All Pokémon will be adjusted automatically

Butterfree, Dodrio and Altaria's frequency will be reduced We'll provide full details when the maintenance ends

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Pokémon GO

Scopely has announced a new element to the Pokémon GO Community Ambassador program. This is the Community Campsite which is a special collection of PokéStops or Gyms set up by Community Ambassadors to help the communities. Currently no further details have been given but we'll provide more details as they come

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Pokémon GO

The Delightful Days season is now rolling out in Pokémon GO. This runs from 10:00 local time today to 10:00 local time on September 2nd 2025 and features differing spawns, as well as a new GO Pass, , Egg Pools, and more
We have begun compiling all details for the Delightful Days Season in our seasonal hub

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The Pokémon Café ReMix event, Collect with Gholdengo, has made its fortnightly return. This event has Gimmighoul appear as icons in the stages. If you collect them, you can earn rewards including Gholdengo. It runs until June 6th at 05:59 UTC
We have details in our Collect with Gholdengo event page

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Nintendo have uploaded a trailer for the Switch 2 update for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet into the Nintendo Today app. This trailer showcases the game running at 60 fps alongside much higher spawns for wild Pokémon in the areas. We'll be providing full details of this patch upon its release on Thursday so be sure to check back

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The next Mass Outbreak event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This event will feature a focus on the Pokémon Porygon and will feature outbreaks in Paldea, Kitakami and the Terarium featuring it, with an increased chance of getting it Shiny
This event will run from 00:00 UTC on June 2nd through 23:59 UTC on June 4th
Edit @ 01:00: The event is now live. We have begun adding full details in our Porygon Mass Outbreak Event page

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Pokémon HOME

It has been confirmed that Pokémon HOME is to undergo maintenance on Wednesday June 4th 2025 from 00:00 UTC at 06:00 UTC. This maintenance will coincide with the mobile version of the app being updated to 3.4.0. At present no further details have been given on what the new update will contain but we'll provide full details on Wednesday

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Pass: May has been announced for players in certain places in the world. This will run from June 3rd through July 1st 2025, continuing the special tests that are going on around the world now. As before, a free track is available for all players who gain access, or you can purchase to get even more rewards
The Pass will include encounters with Pokémon like Articuno, as well as Stardust, candy, Poké Balls, and if you purchase then you'll get a Lucky Trinket, additional encounters and premium items
Edit @ 21:23: We have begun compiling all details for Pokémon GO Pass June including encounter rewards and items

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Ranked Battle Season 31

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Ranked Battle Season 31 has begun. This season features the first season of the Regulation I format which allows for you to use 2 Restricted Legendary Pokémon per team. This season will run until June 30th at 23:59 UTC
Alongside this, as Season 30 is now over, the rewards are able to be collected for all players
We've added all known details in our Ranked Battle Season 31 section including available Pokémon

In The Games Department

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Monthly Subscription

Pokémon TCG Pocket has started its new monthly run of Subscription Missions for players with the paid subscription. With this, the shop has updated with new Coins, Playmats, Sleeves, Display Boards & Binders featuring Alolan Vulpix
Alongside this, a new mission is live that will give players with the subscription the Zeraora Promo

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Neo Champion Event

As part of the "Shining Sky-High Sync Moves" Story Event in Pokémon Masters EX, a new Master Fair Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Selene (Champion) & Shiny Dawn Wings Necrozma
With this, a new Special Battle event is live, the Take on Elio & Selene battles which feature challenges against Elio & Selene with their Neo Champion Sync Pairs. We're currently compiling all details in our Take on Elio & Selene event section
Alongside this, new stages are now live in the Extreme Battle event, Battle Alola's Best is also now live.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters

A new trainer has been added to Pokémon Masters EX's Trainer Lodge. From now on, if you have obtained Iris & Haxorus already, you have the ability to invite Iris into the Trainer Lodge to befriend. If you get the Friendship Level to 100, you will now be able to get the new Sync Pair, Iris & Druddigon. We have updated our Trainer Lodge Topics page to include the points each topic will give you when you speak to Iris
Alongside this, a new Poké Fair Scout is now live allowing you to get the sync pair of Rika & Clodsire. This runs until July 1st 2025
In addition to this, a new Sync Pair has been added to the Damage Challenge Exchange, Bede & Mawile

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

The third and final bingo reward panel is now live for the Audino's Splendid Soiree event in Pokémon Café ReMix. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Espurr's Stylish Periwinkle outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on June 6th 2025
We have full details in our Audino's Splendid Soiree event page

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has added a new Monthly Goal Pass pass which offers a chear to get the Pokémon Ampharos, which has now been added into the game, as well as max out its Outfit Grade as you complete it throughout the month.

In The Pokémon Championship Series Department

Pokémon Regional Championships

Today is Day 2 of the Pokémon Bologna Special Event. Today features battles for three of the games in the current Play! Pokémon Circuit: TCG, GO and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. All three games will be streamed in individual streams
The Pokémon VG Stream begins at 08:00 (BST) / 03:00 (EDT) / 00:00 (PDT)
The Pokémon TCG Stream begins at 09:45 (BST) / 04:45 (EDT) / 01:45 (PDT)
The Pokémon GO Stream begins at 08:45 (BST) / 03:45 (EDT) / 00:45 (PDT)
We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub which allows for tabbing between all streams or loading all together

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one hundred and thirty-first entry into the Generation IX competitive field with a Galar Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Mestorn. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the eighth generation.
Known as a legendary hero, this Pokémon absorbs metal particles, transforming them into a weapon it uses to battle. This Pokémon has slumbered for many years. Some say it's Zamazenta's elder sister—others say the two Pokémon are rivals. Now armed with a weapon it used in ancient times, this Pokémon needs only a single strike to fell even Gigantamax Pokémon. Able to cut down anything with a single strike, it became known as the Fairy King's Sword, and it inspired awe in friend and foe alike.
So, here it is, the one hundred and thirty-first Pokémon, Zacian