Special Events & Daily Challenges

In one of the smaller features of the game, the Check In, you will often receive data from the Internet about various things going on the Internet, as well as receiving a daily 500 coin bonus. When you connect, you will get a noticeboard about various events being held and will be offered the opportunity to download these events.

Like events in the main game, these events are timed and often provide the only means to get certain Pokémon. These events are all placed in the special Event Stage part of the game.

Event Distributions

Pokémon Stage - Mew
Distribution Period: August 24th 2015 - September 28th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 20 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the elusive Pokémon, Mew, and was released to celebrate the launch of Pokémon Shuffle. It was prolonged two weeks after it was finished.

Daily Challenges

Meowth's Coin Mania
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC every Saturday/Sunday on the following periods:
29th August 2015

Stage Type & Restriction: 10 Turn Stage, Once Per Day

This stage is one that doesn't give you a special rare Pokémon, but rather gives you a stage that features not only Meowth, but lots of coins for you to collect to add to your total..

Exp. Points from Victini!
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC every Saturday
Stage Type & Restriction: 7 Turn Stage, Once Per Day

This stage is playable once per week on Saturdays and is created in order to give you a massive amount of Experience Points and features the Mythical Pokémon, Victini.

Frost Rotom
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following periods:
Mondays August 25th - September 12th
Stage Type & Restriction: 15 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the rare alternate form for Rotom, Frost Rotom. This form cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Heat Rotom
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following periods:
Tuesdays August 25th - September 12th
Stage Type & Restriction: 15 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the rare alternate form for Rotom, Heat Rotom. This form cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Wash Rotom
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following periods:
Mondays August 25th - September 12th
Wednesdays Type & Restriction: 15 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the rare alternate form for Rotom, Wash Rotom. This form cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Mow Rotom
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following periods:
Thursdays August 25th - September 12th
Stage Type & Restriction: 15 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the rare alternate form for Rotom, Mow Rotom. This form cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Fan Rotom
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following periods:
Fridays August 25th - September 12th
Stage Type & Restriction: 15 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the rare alternate form for Rotom, Fan Rotom. This form cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Daily Pokémon #2: Pachirisu
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following Mondays:
September 14th 2015
September 21st 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 7 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the Electric-type Pokémon, Pachirisu. This Pokémon cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Daily Pokémon #2: Sigilyph
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following Tuesdays:
September 15th 2015
September 22nd 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 15 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the Psychic-type Pokémon, Sigilyph. This Pokémon cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Daily Pokémon #2: Tropius
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following Wednesdays:
September 16th 2015
September 23rd 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 20 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the Grass-type Pokémon, Tropius. This Pokémon cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Daily Pokémon #2: Farfetch'd
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following Thursdays:
September 17th 2015
September 24th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 10 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the Flying-type Pokémon, Farfetch'd. This Pokémon cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Daily Pokémon #2: Druddigon
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following Fridays:
September 18th 2015
September 25th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 20 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the Dragon-type Pokémon, Druddigon. This Pokémon cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Daily Pokémon #3: Girafarig
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following Mondays:
November 2nd 2015
November 9th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 7 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the Psychic-type Pokémon, Girafarig. This Pokémon cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Daily Pokémon #3: Kecleon
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following Tuesdays:
November 3rd 2015
November 10th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 20 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the Normal-type Pokémon, Kecleon. This Pokémon cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Daily Pokémon #3: Shuckle
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following Wednesdays:
November 4th 2015
November 11th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 5 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the Bug-type Pokémon, Shuckle. This Pokémon cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Daily Pokémon #3: Relicanth
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following Thursdays:
November 5th 2015
November 12th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 15 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the Rock-type Pokémon, Relicanth. This Pokémon cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Daily Pokémon #3: Spiritomb
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:59 UTC on the following Friday:
November 6th 2015
November 13th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction:17 Turn Stage

This stage is gives you access to the Ghost-type Pokémon, Spiritomb. This Pokémon cannot be obtained in standard gameplay in Pokémon Shuffle.

Pokémon Stage - Wobbuffet
Distribution Period: August 31st 2015 - September 26th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 10 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one where you don't need to pay to use any items in order to capture the Pokémon, Wobbuffet, and items will be added each Monday. Today is Mega Start, on September 7th Disruption Delay is added, on September 14th Attack Power Up is added and on September 21st, Complexity -1 is added.

Pokémon Stage - Kyogre
Distribution Period: September 4th 2015 to September 18th 2015
November 2nd - November 16th 2015 Stage Type & Restriction: 18 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Water-type Pokémon, Kyogre. It requires 2 Hearts in order to play the stage.

Pokémon Stage - Groudon
Distribution Period: September 11th 2015 - September 25th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 18 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Groudon-type Pokémon,Groudon. It requires 2 Hearts in order to play the stage.

Pokémon Stage - Diancie
Distribution Period: September 14th 2015 to September 28th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 20 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Fairy-type Pokémon, Diancie. You can get 1 Jewel when you complete the stage..

Pokémon Stage - Rayquaza
Distribution Period: September 18th 2015 - October 2nd 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 30 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Dragon-type Pokémon, Rayquaza. It requires 2 Hearts in order to play the stage.

Pokémon Stage - Keldeo
Distribution Period: September 28th 2015 - October 5th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 20 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Water-type Pokémon, Keldeo. It requires 2 Hearts in order to play the stage.

Pokémon Stage - Pinsir
Distribution Period: September 29th 2015 - October 2nd 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 16 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it can only be played once per day and lasted for just four days. It is the only way to get the Bug-type Pokémon, Pinsir.

Pokémon Stage - Dialga
Distribution Period: JOctober 5th 2015 - October 12th 2015 Stage Type & Restriction: 25 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Steel-type Pokémon, Dialga. .

Pokémon Stage - Palkia
Distribution Period: October 23rd 2015 - October 28th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 25 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Water-type Pokémon, Palkia

Pokémon Stage - Giratina
Distribution Period: June 8th 2015 - June 22nd 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 18 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the first escalation battle. It is also the only place to capture the Ghost-type Legendary, Giratina. As level increases, you get specific items.

Level Image Name
Level 5 Attack Power 1,000 Coins
Level 10 Disruption Delay Disruption Delay
Level 30 Mega Start Mega Start
Level 50 Mega Start Mega Speedup
Level 100 Mega Start Mega Speedup
Pokémon Stage - Cresselia
Distribution Period: July 20th 2015 - August 3rd 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 18 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is an escalation battle. It is also the only place to capture the Psychic-type Legendary, Cresselia. As level increases, you get specific items.

Level Image Name
Level 5 Attack Power Moves +5
Level 10 Disruption Delay Disruption Delay
Level 30 Mega Start Mega Start
Level 50 Mega Start Mega Speedup
Level 100 Mega Start Mega Speedup
Level 200 Mega Start Mega Speedup
Pokémon Stage - Regirock
Distribution Period: October 19th 2015 - November 2nd 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 30 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Rock-type Pokémon, Regirock. It gives you 1000 Coins upon the first completion of the stage.

Pokémon Stage - Celebi
Distribution Period: October 26th to November 9th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 20 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Psychic-type Pokémon, Celebi, in order to celebrate 4 million downloads of Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. It originally gave you 1000 Coins upon the first completion of the stage.

Pokémon Stage - Lugia
Distribution Period: October 26th 2015 to November 9th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 45 Second Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Flying-type Pokémon, Lugia.

Pokémon Stage - Ho-Oh
Distribution Period: October 26th 2015 - November 9th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 25 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Fire-type Pokémon, Ho-Oh

Pokémon Stage - Dusknoir
Distribution Period: October 12th 2015 - October 26th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 20 Turn Stage

This stage is a special one in that it is the only place in the game where you have the ability to capture the Ghost-type Pokémon, Dusknoir

Pokémon Stage - Pokémon Safari
Distribution Period: October 12th 2015 - October 26th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: Random

This stage is a special one in that every time you play, you will face one of a random 57 Pokémon: Duskull, Dusclops, Pumpkaboo, Gourgeist, Zubat, Golbat & Crobat. These Pokémon can only be obtained through this event.

ZubatGolbatCrobatDuskullDusclopsPumpkabooGourgeist
Zubat Golbat Crobat Duskull Dusclops Pumpkaboo Gourgeist
20% 13.3% 3.3% 20% 3.3% 26.7% 13.3%

Competitive Challenges

There are various competitions that get added to the game in a similar manner to the event stages. These will give you the chance to win a special item and have Regional Leaderboards to track your progress.

Mega Charizard Y
Distribution Period: 06:00-05:00 UTC - September 18th 2015 - September 28th 2015
Stage Type & Restriction: 1 minute stage

This stage is a competition stage that has you face up against Mega Charizard Y. This stage is a timed one where you have to get the highest score. The top 500,000 get a Charizardite Y