Wednesday: Pokémon North America International Championships + Pokémon Masters EX - Super Sparring + Pokémon Café ReMix

23-04-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon HOME

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Pokémon HOME

The maintenance for Pokémon HOME is now over and a brand new feature has been adeed: Medals. Medals are a feature that can be used on Basic or Premium Plan which allow for you to go to special events to collect medals that can then be traded or gifted to friends.
These can be obtained at various real life locations related to Pokémon including Pokémon Center stores and participating in official Pokémon competitions.
To start, all players get given 3 of one of the sets of First Partner Pokémon medals from Kanto to Paldea in order to encourage trade and gifts
We've begun compiling all details in our Pokémon HOME Medals Section

Pokémon Sleep - Cresselia vs. Darkrai

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Pokémon Sleep

A new Pokémon Sleep event has been announced. This event is the Spring Festival 2025 event and runs from May 5th through May 12th, adding Happiny, Chansey and Blissey into the game.
During sleep,, one Pokémon will be guaranteed hungry and Pokémon of different sleep styles will be available
Two new Salad recipes will drop on May 1st
Greengrass Isle: Magnemite, Chansey, Ditto, Togepi, Delibird, Blissey, Swablu, Shuppet, Spheal, Happiny, Riolu, Croagunk, and Cramorant.
Cyan Beach: Chansey, Ditto, Blissey, Spheal, Happiny, Croagunk, and Cramorant.
Taupe Hollow: Ditto, Togepi, Sableye, Shuppet, Riolu, and Croagunk.
Snowdrop Tundra: Chansey, Ditto, Togepi, Delibird, Blissey, Swablu, Spheal, Happiny, Riolu, Croagunk, and Cramorant.
Lapis Lakeside: Ditto, Togepi, Swablu, and Riolu.
Old Gold Power Plant: Magnemite, Ditto, Shuppet
Happiny is a Slumbering Pokémon and Chansey & Blissey are Snoozing Pokémn. They can be found on Greengrass Isle, Cyan Beach and Snowdrop Tundra

Pokémon Masters EX

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Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon Masters EX has announced the next event. This event is adding the new Sync Pairs of Iono (Sygna Suit) and Raging Bolt and Elesa (Sygna Suit) & Thundurus. Currently no further details have been given for them but we'll add them as soon as possible
Edit @ 07:16: An update has been released which includes full details on the Sync Pairs of Iono, Elesa, Teddy, Alder, Benga, Bede, N, Larry, Kabu, Dawn, Grimsley, Korrina & Whitney,

Pokémon

Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next event. This event is Kingambit's Dignified Dine and adds Kingambit into the game. It is a One Minute Cooking event to earn points. It runs from April 25th 2025

Pokémon Masters - Super Sparring

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Pokémon Masters EX - Ranked Damage Event

The ninth Pokémon Masters EX Ranked Damage Event is now live. This event, Super Sparring, has you face off against one of three battles in order to earn points by inflicting high amounts of damage on the opponent.
We're currently compiling all details in our Super Sparring event section

Pokémon Championships

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Pokémon International Championships

Registration is now available for the Pokémon International Championships in New Orleans. This event runs from June 15th to June 17th 2025. Both Competitor and Spectator passes are now available to purchase, with Spectator passes being $25 for the weekend or $10 for a day. Competitor costs vary depending on the game and age bracket.
A second wave of competitor registration will go live at 14:00 UTC.
You can register on the official NAIC site

Pokémon 2019

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Pokémon Mega Voltage

Three new episode titles have been released for coming episodes of Pokémon Mega Voltage in Japan. These episodes are due to air on May 2nd, May 9th and May 16th respectively
Episode 94: The Pokémon Center Lady
Episode 95: The Strong Sphere
Episode 96: Clash! The Dragon Speed Gang

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon Ecology Diary + Pokémon Café ReMix - Collect with Gholdengo

22-04-2025 06:51 BST / 01:51 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Crown Clash event and is due to run from May 10th at 10:00 to May 18th at 20:00 local time and adds Kingambit and Nidoking & Nidoqueen in a crown into the game
This event has 2* Evolution Experience
Wild Slowpoke may give King's Rock
Increased chance of Shiny Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Slowpoke, Combee and Litleo
Kingambit requires you to beat 15 Dark or Steel-type Pokémon in Raid Battles with Bisharp as your buddy
Slowpoke, Slakoth, Piplup, Combee, Snivy, Pawniard & Litleo will be in the wild
Sneasel, Klink & Pawniard will be in 1 Star Raids
Nidoking & Nidoqueen will be in 3 Star Raids
There will be a Collection Challenge to get encounter with Pawniard. After completing, trainers Level 31 and above get an extra Candy XL for evolution

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Ditto  Distribution

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Gift Distribution

A new distribution has been announced for South Korea. As part of the Ditto Project, a special campaign happening across South Korea from this month, you will be able to get a Serial Code to get a Ditto. This can be obtained April 25th through May18th at the Lotte World Mall World Park and on May 1st through May 6th at the Lotte World Mall on the 2nd Floor
This Ditto is Level 30 in a Cherish Ball. It has the ability Limber and the move Transform. It comes with both the Classic Ribbon and the Excited Mark
We have updated our Event Database with full details of this event

Pokémon Ecology Diary

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Pokémon Ecology Diary

A new web animation has been released by Pokémon Shanghai. This episode is to celebrate Earth Day and follows two trainers as they explore the nearby area and investigate all the wild Pokémon within. Currently no localisation for Japanese or English has been announced but we'll provide full details and embed as it comes.
We're currently compiling all details, a in our Pokémon Ecology Diary section

Pokémon Café ReMix

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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 April 25th at 05:59 UTC
We have details in our Collect with Gholdengo event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pokémon Sleep - Dream Shard Week

21-04-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon Sleep - Dream Shard Week

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Pokémon Sleep

The latest major Pokémon Sleep event, the Dream Shard Week event is rolling out. This event runs until 03:59 local time on April 28th 03:59. This event features increase in Dream Shards obtained from Sleep Research as well as Pokémon with the Dream Shard Magnet Main Skill having a boost. There are also special missions and boxes.
We have all details to our Dream Shard Week Event Page

Pokécology

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Pokécology

The Pokémon Company have announced a new special book called Pokécology, the Pokémon Ecology Encyclopaedia. This book is designed like standard ecology books showcasing the world of Pokémon, their habitats, how they interact and more. This is done with input from scientists such as Yoshinari Yonehara who study animals in the real world with special illustrations of the Pokémon by Chihiro Kinoshita. It releases in Japan on June 18th 2025. Currently no details on a localisation have been announced

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Timed Research has gone live for the Pokémon GO Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend event. This Timed Research is designed to help players prepare for the Entei event with a focus on Dynamax Entei. It is available from 18:00 local time today until the end of the event on April 27th at 17:00 local time
We have added full details into our Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon Masters EX - Aim To Be an Egg Master + Pokémon Café ReMix + Pokémon of the Week

20-04-2025 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon Masters - Aim to Be An Egg Master

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Pokémon Masters EX - Egg Event

The "Aim to Be An Egg Master" Egg Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is an event that gets you to earn Eggs by completing various battles. These eggs allow you to make Sync Pairs with the Main Character & Ground, Water or Fairy-type Pokémon, adding the new Sync Pair of Main Character & Togepi. It runs until May 2nd 2025
We're currently compiling all details in our Aim to Be An Egg Master event section

Pokémon Championships

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Pokémon UNITE Championships

Today is the April Finals in Pokémon UNITE with livestreams being held for Europe, North America, Latin America North & South and Brazil. These streams will be running all day starting at 08:00 UTC. We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub which allows for tabbing between all streams

Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The final bingo panel is now live for Pokémon Café ReMix's current event, Poltchageist's Spring Tea Party. This panel gives the final tasks that culminate in getting the Stylish Roasted Tea outfit for Furret, as well as Golden Acorns and Rare Tarts. It needs to be completed before 05:59 UTC on April 25th 2025
We have full details in our Poltchageist's Spring Tea Party event page

Pokémon of the Week - Volcarona

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Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one hundred and twenty-fourth entry into the Generation IX competitive field with a Unova 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. Its burning body causes it to be unpopular in hot parts of the world, but in cold ones, Volcarona is revered as an embodiment of the sun. This Pokémon scatters burning scales. Most of the danger of these scales is not in their heat-it's in the way they rob the surrounding air of oxygen. So, here it is, the one hundred and twenty-fifth Pokémon, Volcarona

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Rillaboom Distribution + Pokémon GO - Gigantamax Snorlax Day + Pokémon Masters EX - Akala Passion

19-04-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Rillaboom  Distribution

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Gift Distribution

A new distribution has begun in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This distribution is a Rillaboom based on the Rillaboom used by Wei Chyrto win the 2024 Pokémon Championships last year to commemorate the start of the Pokémon Asia Master Ball League championships running from now until the end of June
It is obtained with the code R1LLAB00M2024TW and runs until July 31st at 14:59 UTC
We have updated our Event Database with full details of this event

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO - Max Battle Day

The Pokémon GO Gigantamax Snorlax Max Battle Day is rolling out globally. For three hours in each region, all Power Spots will contain a Gigantamax Snorlax Max Battle, adding it into the game. It also features Timed Research for paid ticket holders that offers experience and Max Mushrooms
It runs from 2pm to 5pm in your local time.
We have full details in our Gigantamax Snorlax Max Battle Day page

Pokémon Masters - Akala Passion

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Pokémon Masters EX - Trainers' Files Event

The "Akala Passion" Trainers' Files Event has begun a repeat run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event focuses on a story of Kiawe and Mallow. Both Sync Pairs, Kiawe & Arcanine and Mallow & Shiinotic are also available in a new Variety Scout. Both end on May 7th 2025
We're currently compiling all details in our Akala Passion event section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Salamence Tera Raid Battle Event + Pokémon Café ReMix - Furret Team Event

18-04-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Salamence Raids

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The latest Tera Raid Battle event is now live in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This is the Mighty Salamence event. This event has Salamence appearing in 7 Star Raids with the Flying Tera Type. As with all past 7 Star Raid events, players can only catch one Salamence from raids per save file
This event runs until April 20th 2025 at 23:59 UTC
We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 01:06: We have updated our section with full details of this Tera Raid Battle Event.

Pokémon HOME

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Pokémon HOME

It has been confirmed that Pokémon HOME is to undergo maintenance on Tuesday April 22nd at 21:00 UTC for twelve hours until Wednesday April 23rd at 09:00 UTC. This maintenance will coincide with the mobile version of the app being updated to 3.3.0. At present no further details have been given on what the new update will contain but we'll provide full details on Wednesday

Follow the Laquium Signs

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Pokémon Horizons

The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Liko & Roy investigating a report of a Pokémon affected by Laquium. 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.

Pokémon GO - Pokémon Horizons Celebration Event

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Pokémon GO

During today's Pokémon Mega Voltage episode in Japan, a special code was released. This code gives a third bonus Timed Research for the currently running Pokémon Horizons Celebration event.
It is obtained with the code: 907andLIKO
This needs to be redeemed by 03:00 on April 23rd 2025
We are compiling full details in our Pokémon GO x Pokémon Horizons Celebration Event section

Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The Pokémon Café ReMix Fun with Furret event is now live. This is a Team event that focuses around the Pokémon Furret, offering a means to obtain it and power it up with cookies by earning points alongside your team. It runs until April 25th 2025
Alongside this, a new pass is able to be purchased which gives players a chance to get Alolan Raichu

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon Sleep - New Version Update + Pokémon UNITE - Alolan Raichu

17-04-2025 08:00 BST / 03:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Alolan Raichu Released in Pokémon UNITE

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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 Alolan Raichu is now available to obtain, alongside its Beach Style Holowear.
Alongside this, a new Treasure Chest campaign is now live to get the Fairy Tale Holowear for Greninja. This is in addition to many other Event Missions
The latest Battle Pass is also now live which gives out the Holowear of Holowear: Noble Style Leafeon and Sacred Style Eldegoss
The Pika Party event has returned, allowing for you to use Alolan Raichu
We're currently compiling full details for Alolan Raichu in our Pokémon section for the game.

Pokémon Sleep

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Pokémon Sleep

Pokémon Sleep has added a small update with the data for next week's event as well as changes to include the increase in Research Rank and more. We're currently compiling all changes so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 09:00: We have added full details on the new Berry Energy and Dish Ranks on each respective Berry and Dish page
Edit @ 09:13: Updated all Pokémon Listings to include each Pokémon's Befriending Medal requirements
Edit @ 09:18: Updated all the Main Skills to include the new additions
Edit @ 09:27: Updated the page with the new Research Rank requirements and rewards
Edit @ 09:32: Created a page on Befriending Badges

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event + Pokémon GO + Pokémon Café ReMix

16-04-2025 06:02 BST / 01:02 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event

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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 Pachirisu & Riolu Promo cards, as well as various missions to earn Shop Tickets to exchange for new cosmetic items. It runs until April 26th 2024.
We're currently compiling all details in our Wonder Pick Event event section

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Raid Day will run on May 3rd 2025 from 14:00 to 17:00 local time, focused on the Pokémon Mega Kangaskhan
Kangaskhan will have the move Stomp
There will be free Timed Research to get 10,000 Stardust and 1,000 Stardust after completing a Raid after completion Players will get up to 5 more additional Raid Passes from PokéStops and an Event ticket will be live for 8 more Raid Passes, 50% more experience, 2* more Stardust and more Rare Candy XL

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Growing Up event and is due to run from May 2nd at 10:00 to May 7th at 20:00 local time
This event has 2* Evolution Experience and 2* Hatch Candy
You have increased chance to encounter Shiny Magikarp, Swablu and Wimpod and an increased chance of XXS or XXL Pokémon
Magikarp, Wailmer, Swablu, Foongus, Dedenne, Cutiefly, Wimpod, Rookidee and Nymble will spawn in the wild
Happiny, Riolu and Wimpod will be in 2km Eggs, Mime Jr. in 5km eggs and Toxel in 10km Eggs
There will be a paid timed Research that gives an Incubator, 15 Pinap Berries, 3000 Stardust, an avatar pose and encounters with Magikarp, Swablu, Lucario, Wimpod and Tandemaus

There will be Collection Challenges to get encounters with Tandemaus
Trainers in Japan and Korea on May 4th & 5th will get additional Timed Research to get a Lucky Egg and more, Field Research to get Wimpod Candy and encounters with Tandemaus, 2* Catch Stardust, 50% Incubator Distance and all Lucario caught or evolved will know Force Palm

Pokémon Sleep - Cresselia vs. Darkrai

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Pokémon Sleep

A new Pokémon Sleep event has been announced. This event is the first Dream Shard Week event which runs from April 21st through April 28th in all areas

During this event, Dream Shards from sleep research will be increased by 50%
The Main Skill, Dream Shard Magnet S will activate 50% more
The chance of any Main Skill activating will be increased by 25%
The Mini Candy Boost function will also be available during the event

Pokémon GO - Pokémon Horizons Celebration Event

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO x Pokémon Horizons Celebration Event is rolling out globally. This event is themed around the Pokémon Horizons anime and includes the return of Captain Pikachu as well as the addition of Liko's Floragato. It also introduces Tinkatink, Tinkatuff and Tinkaton into the game. It runs from 10:00 local time through 20:00 local time on April 22nd.
We are compiling full details in our Pokémon GO x Pokémon Horizons Celebration Event section

Monpoké Short Web Anime

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Monpoké Short Web Anime

The final episode of the short web animation, Monpoké, is now live. This episode features Pikachu preparing to leave Monpoké island and saying goodbye to its new friends. We have added details to our Monpoké Short Animation section

Pokémon Café ReMix

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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 Eevee's Stylish Roasted Tea outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on April 25th 2025
We have full details in our Poltchageist's Spring Tea Party event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon Sleep - New Update & Events + Pokémon Masters EX - Pasio Paranormal Studies Club

15-04-2025 05:46 BST / 00:46 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon Sleep - Cresselia vs. Darkrai

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Pokémon Sleep

A new Pokémon Sleep event has been announced. This event will be held later and will focus on unlocking Darkrai's Sub Skills and ingredient slots following the Cresselia vs. Darkrai event. If you didn't get Darkrai during that event, there will also be a chance to befriend Darkrai there. It's also confirmed that you can only have one of each Mythical Pokémon. We'll provide full details on this new event as they come
Alongside this, maintenance has been announced which will add following changes. First it'll provide details for a Dream Shard Week event
Next, it adds a new feature called Befriending Badges, which unlock once you reach certain friendship levels with the Pokémon. With Bronze Badge, you can have a Gold Subskill guaranteed and an increased shiny chance
The Silver Badge will make the second sub skill gold for that species, unlock new profile icons and ake it easier to find Shiny

The Gold Badge will make the third subskill gold for each species, a new frame for the profile icon and it be even easier to get a Shiny variant. The friendship levels for each badge are different by Pokémon
Research rank: 60 - 65
Pokémon level: 60 - 65
Max levels of certain main skills unlocked
Metronome: 6 - 7
Dream Shard Magnet S: 7 - 8
Recipe level: 60 - 65
Pokémon Box max capacity: 1,000 - 1,200

Pokémon GO - Spring into Spring Event

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the Pokémon GO x Pokémon Horizons Celebration Event which introduces Tinkatuff, Tinkatink and Tinkaton into the game. It runs from 10:00 local time on April 16th through 20:00 local time on April 22nd.
We are compiling full details in our Pokémon GO x Pokémon Horizons Celebration Event section

Pokémon Masters - Pasio Paranormal Studies Club

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Pokémon Masters EX - Academy Event

The "Pasio Paranormal Studies Club" Academy Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the latest Academy Event where you get given a Sync Pair, in this case Florian & Lechonk, and have to battle through stages to earn Orbs in order to power them up. It runs until May 3rd
To tie in with that, a new Costume Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Marnie (Academy) & Cyclizar. A second Costume Scout is also live to get Morty (Academy) & Hisuian Typhlosion.
We're currently compiling all details in our Pasio Paranormal Studies Club event section

Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Café ReMix

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 April 18th 2025

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced a new event in Taiwan. This event is a special Regional event where players all work together to get the highest amount of Nice Throws. This runs on May 5th through May 11th with rewards running until May 18th 2025
During the event, as you hit milestones, you'll get 3* Catch Stardust if your region is the highest, 2* if it's second or 1.5* if your region is third.
There will also be Timed Research to get Stardust, Poké Balls, Lure Modules and encounters with Scorbunny, Passimian and Croagunk in a backwardscap

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Salamence Raid Battle

14-04-2025 00:10 BST / 19:11 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 09:43 BST
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

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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 Salamence with the Flying Tera Type and the Mightiest Mark. It can only be caught once per save file.
This event will run from 00:00 UTC on April 18th through 23:59 UTC on April 20th and again from April 25th through April 27th with Blissey joining it for the second run

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon NAIC

It has been confirmed that sectator pass registration for the Pokémon North America International Championships in New Orelans will open at 00:00 UTC on April 23rd 2025. Player registration will also begin at the same time in two waves, with the second wave coming at 14:00 UTC on April 23rd 2025
In addition to that, some elements have been confirmed for the event. The Play Lab and Pokémon Center will both make a return, with registration for the PokémonCenter coming soon.
There will be a Collect and Trade Corner and Activity Zone, as well as merchants in the venue

The commentators have also been confirmed:
TCG: Chip Richey, Kyle Sabelhaus, Shai Burton, Alex Dao, Shelbie Bou, Kyle Sucevich and Adam Watson
VG: Lou Akcos-Cromie, Len Deuel, Rosemary Kelley, Jake Muller, Evan Latt, Scott Glaza & Joe Brown
GO: Martihn Versteeg, Jim Lawson, Caleb Peng, Sophia Mei, Martin Galderisi, Steven Sanders
UNITE: Jake Sprague, Kirb Dubé, Joshua Hiebery, Evan Hasimoto, Kelly Wilson, D'Andre Alejandro

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Timed Research has gone live for the Pokémon GO Gigantamax Snorlax Day event. This Timed Research is designed to help players prepare for the Gigantamax Snorlax event with a focus on Dynamax Machop. It is available from 18:00 local time today until the end of the event on April 19th at 17:00 local time
We have added full details into our Gigantamx Snorlax Max Battle Day section

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced a new event in South Korea to celebrate Ditto. This event, "1, 3, 2! It's Ditto Time!" is part of a big Ditto celebration held by Pokémon Korea and runs from 10:00 April 25th to 20:00 April 27th in Seoul and on May 9th - May 11th for all of South Korea.
During this event, at the top of every hour for three minutes Ditto will appear in large numbers
There will be event stickers at Poké stops
You will get 2* Catch Stardust and 50% Trade Stardust Cost

There will be free Timed Research to get rewards including Stardust and encounters with Ditto. This runs only in the second half of the event

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon GO - Sparring Partners Raid Day + Pokémon Masters EX - Next Academy Event + Pokémon of the Week

13-04-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 13:00 BST
Edit @ 04:00 Pokémon Masters | Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week

Pokémon Masters EX

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Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon Masters EX has announced the next event. This event, Pasio Paranormal Studies Club, is the second Academy event event which introduces the Sync Pairs of Marnie (Academy) & Cyclizard & Morty (Academy) & Hisuian Typhlosion into the game, alongside the second Academy pair, Florian & Lechonk. It runs from April 15th 2025

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Pokémon GO - Sparring Partners Raid Day

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Pokémon GO - Raid Day

The newest Raid Day is rolling out in Pokémon GO. For three hours in each region, Scraggy, Hariyama and Mega Heracross will appear in Raids on each Gym in the area.
With this, you will get up to 5 extra Raid Passes from Gyms and can participate in up to 20 Remote Raid a day. You will also have a higher chance of finding the Pokémon as Shiny after completion of the raid. There is also free Timed Research for all players
A paid ticket is also available that gives increased experience as well as another 8 additional free Raid Passes from Gyms.
It runs from 2pm to 5pm in your local time.
We have full details on our Sparring Partners Raid Day page

Pokémon Championships

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Pokémon Regional Championships

Today is Day 2 of the Pokémon Atlanta Regional Championships. 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 15:15 (BST) / 10:15 (EDT) / 07:15 (PDT)
The Pokémon TCG Stream begins at 15:45 (BST) / 10:45 (EDT) / 07:45 (PDT)
The Pokémon GO Stream begins at 14:45 (BST) / 09:45 (EDT) / 06:45 (PDT)
We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub which allows for tabbing between all streams or loading all together

Pokémon of the Week - Cyclizar

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Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one hundred and twenty-fourth 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. Apparently Cyclizar has been allowing people to ride on its back since ancient times. Depictions of this have been found in 10,000-year-old murals. It can sprint at over 70 mph while carrying a human. The rider's body heat warms Cyclizar's back and lifts the Pokémon's spirit. So, here it is, the one hundred and twenty-fourth Pokémon, Cyclizar

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon Sleep - Good Sleep Day + Pokémon Atlanta Regional Championships

12-04-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 12:00 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 12:00: Regional Championships

Pokémon Sleep

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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 April 15th 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 April 12th and 14th and *3 Drowsy Power on April 13th
It also features increased spawns for Cleffa, Clefairy & Clefable
We have all details to our Good Sleep Day Event Page

Pokémon Masters - Two Finest Subway Brothers

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Pokémon Masters EX - Ultimate Event

The next Pokémon Masters EX Two Finest Subway Brothers Ultimate stage is now live. This event has you battle Ingo & Emmet in a very strong battle with certain rules and restrictions..
We have full details in our Two Finest Subway Brothers event section

Pokémon Championships

In The Pokémon Championship Series Department

Pokémon Regional Championships

Today is Day 1 of the Pokémon Atlanta Regional Championships. 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 14:15 (BST) / 09:15 (EDT) / 06:15 (PDT)
The Pokémon TCG Stream begins at 17:00 (BST) / 12:00 (EDT) / 09:00 (PDT)
The Pokémon GO Stream begins at 14:15 (BST) / 09:45 (EDT) / 06:45 (PDT)
We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub which allows for tabbing between all streams or loading all together

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Online Competition + Pokémon TCG - Glory of Team Rocket + Pokémon Mega Voltage - Episode Details

11-04-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 12:29 BST
Edit @ 05:16: Pokémon TCG | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Café ReMix | Edit @ 12:29: Episode Details

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Online Competition

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Battles for the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Global Challenge 2025 IV Online Competition have now begun. This competition runs the current Regulation G ruleset and is the final of the seven competitions to earn Championship Points
Battles run from 00:00 UTC on April 11st through 23:59 UTC on April 13th.
This competition also gives 100,000 League Points, a Gold Bottle Cap and an Ability Patch to all players who complete 3 or more battles and provides Championship Points to the highest ranked players, and invites to qualifiers for local competitions in Japan and South Korea

Pokémon TCG

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Pokémon Trading Card Game

The Pokémon Company have fully revealed all standard cards for the next Japanese Pokémon TCG set, Glory of Team Rocket. This includes over 50 cards that were unrevealed with Pokémon including Team Rocket's Houndoom and more
We have begun adding all the cards to our Glory of Team Rocket section, with thanks to ToineLay for translations

To the Skies Once More (Part One)

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Pokémon Horizons

The first episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Roy investigating reports of a Slaking acting strangely and confronts it with his new rival. 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.

To the Skies Once More (Part Two)

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Pokémon Horizons

The second of today's two episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Roy go to the Indigo Academy to request Liko's help in finding out what's happening to wild Pokémon. 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.

Anime Character Biography - Roy

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Pokémon Horizons - Character Biography

With the latest episode that aired in Japan, we have been able to createa biography for the new rival character, Uruto. Be warned as the biography contains spoilers

Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has begun the next event. This event is the Poltchageist's Spring Tea Party event and adds Poltchageist (Surprise Tea Box) into the game. This event is a Tea Party event where you have to earn points to satisfy four customers before Poltchageist appears
Alongside this, a new Delivery Focus is live to get Sinistea & Polteageist
We have begun compiling all details in our Poltchageist's Spring Tea Party event section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon GO - Stamp Rally + Pokémon Café ReMix - Delivery + Pokémon Masters EX - Cynthia & Spiritomb

10-04-2025 06:00 BST / 01:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 21:00 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Café ReMix & Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 18:00: Entei Max Battle Weekend | Edit @ 21:00: Sweet Discoveries

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Following the accidental reveal of it in a newsletter a few days ago, Niantic has announced the next Pokémon GO event. This event is Sweet Discoveries and is due to run from April 24th at 10:00 to April 29th at 20:00 local time and adds Applin, Flapple & Appletun into the game
Applin will evolve into Flapple and Appletun with 200 Candy and 20 of each Apple: Tart Apple for Flapple and Sweet Apple for Appletun. Apples can be found on the screen when on the map. Apples on the map can also be Applin encounters
You have 2* Catch Candy
Increase chance of getting Shiny Delibird, Skowvet and Cherubi
Catching Delibird and Skwovet will get Berries
Apples will appear more at Mossy Lure Modules
Alolan Rattata, Abra, Bellsprout, Delibird, Gulpin, Bidoof, Munna, Bounsweet, Skwovet, Snorlax, Shuckle and Komala will spawn in the wild
Delibird, Cherubi, Munchlax and Skwovet will be in 7km Eggs
There will be Field Research for encounters of event Pokémon
There will be free Timed Research to get encounters, a Mossy Lure Module, a Tart Apple and a Sweet Apple
There will be paid Timed Research to get 2 Mossy Lure Modules and encounters with event Pokémon including Delibird, Skwovet & Applin
Applin Headband and Applin Apron will be available in the in-game store

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Max Battle Weekend. On April 26th & 27th, Dynamax Entei will be in Max Battles. During the event you can get up to 1600 Max Particles a day, 25% distance to get Max particles and you get 8 Max Particles from Power Spots. There will be Timed Research from April 21st to April 26th you will get free Timed Research which gives a Dynamax Sobble and rewards to prepare

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced a new feature, the Stamp Rally. With this feature, when you reach a PokéStop that is eligible for it, you will get a Stamp Sheet and when you go to specific PokéStops, you will be able to get a stamp for your stamp sheet. Like with actual Stamp Rallies, the appearance changes based on how long you press it. If you collect all the stamps, you can get items or encounters.
This first Stamp Rally is live in Osaka as part of the Expo 2025 - Osaka Kansai which runs from April 13th through October 23rd 2025
Edit @ 10:18: A second Stamp Rally will go live in Suita City around Pokémon GO Fest Osaka in May 29th 2025. It won't expire
The Stamp Rally is also planned to be added to the PokéLids across Japan, as well as through other events. The PokéLid stamp rally will use the PokéLid designs as the stamp but will also have a cooperative Stamp Rally style display so you can send stamps to friends
Edit @ 12:11: Created a page about the Stamp Rally feature

Pokémon Masters - Cynthia & Spiritomb

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Pokémon Masters EX - Collaboration Scout

As part of the special collaboration with the Pokémon Trading Card Game, to celebrate the launch of the new set Hot Air Arena last month in Japan, a new Variety Scout has been added that focuses on one of the key Trainers of that set. This Variety Scout adds the Sync Pair of Cynthia & Spiritomb into the game. It is available until April 24th 2025

Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next delivery focus. Starting from tomorrow, April 11th 2025, the Pokémon Sinistea and Polteageist will be available in the same delivery, adding them both to the game. Sinstea has Candy Jar and Butter as a gimmick while Polteageist has Mayo Jar and Tea as a gimmick. We'll provide more details when the event goes live tomorrow

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wedesday: Pokémon GO - Spring into Spring + Monpoké - New Episode

09-04-2025 05:31 BST / 00:31 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 07:00 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next event. This event is Poltchageist's Spring Tea Party and adds Poltchageist's Surprise tea box outfit into the game. It is a Tea Party event to earn points to please various wild Pokémon. It runs from April 11th 2025

Pokémon GO - Spring into Spring Event

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Spring into Spring event is rolling out globally. This event has rotating spawns every two days and various Collection Challenges. It also introduces Gossifleur & Eldegoss into the game. It runs from 10:00 local time through 20:00 local time on April 14th.
We are compiling full details in our Spring into Spring event section

Monpoké Short Web Anime

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Monpoké Short Web Anime

The latest episode of the short web animation, Monpoké, is now live. This episode features Pikachu preparing for their first Christmas together as a group. We have added details to our Monpoké Short Animation section

Until Next Time, See Ya

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