Tuesday: Pokémon Shuffle Events + Pokkén Tournament National Rules & Structure
26-04-2016 07:05 BST / 02:05 EDT by Serebii
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With the generation continuing and Nationals coming up globally, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
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Edit @ 13:15: Pokkén National Championship Details | Edit @ 14:40: More Darkrai Distribution Details
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - New Stages
The latest update to Pokémon Shuffle has come and includes many brand new stages for the 3DS version. We're currently working through them and will be adding them to our Location page and our Pokémon Listings so keep checking back. In addition to that, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile has added more stages, once again bringing it in line with the 3DS version
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a stage for Complete Forme Zygarde has begun. This stage will run until May 10th
Next, a stage for Azelf has begun. This stage will also run until May 10th
A new set of Daily Pokémon have also begun, starting with Tyrogue today, Castform tomorrow, Mantyke on Thursday, Solrock on Friday and Lunatone on Monday. These change each day and run until May 10th 2016
Next, the Latios Escalation Battle has begun a repeat run with new rewards. This also runs until May 10th 2016
Next, the Dusknoir stage has begun a repeat run until May 10th
Next, the Mew stage has begun another repeat run until May 17th
Finally, a Pokémon Safari featuring Duskull, Dusclops, Pumpkaboo, Gourgeist, Zubat, Golbat & Crobat is running until May 10th
All of these require the version 1.3.8 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Blaziken competitive stage over the past week, then the Blazikenite is now available to be received. The Attack Power, Mega Speed Up and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Disruption Delay. To get these items, simply Check In between now and May 3rd 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
In The Games Department
Pokémon - Darkrai Gift
Following the reveal of more European dates, the UK distribution for Darkrai has been confirmed to run at GAME from May 1st through May 24th via a serial code. In addition to that, in Germany it'll be distributed at Gamestop from May 2nd through May 24th 2016. In France, it'll be distributed at Micromania stores from May 2nd through May 24th. In Spain it will run at GAME from May 1st through May 24th.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
If you entered the Pokémon GO field test for Australia and New Zealand earlier this month, Niantic have begun sending out invites to players. All chosen players will now be able to test the game, but do note that they are not allowed to share what they experience outside of other Field Tests. More field tests globally are expected so be sure to keep checking back for news
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament - National Championships
Some clarification for official rules for the first Pokkén Tournament National Championships has been revealed, specifically for the UK National Championships which take place on May 14th and May 15th in Liverpool. Pre-Registration will allow for up to 512 players to enter and, on Friday May 13th, each player will be put into specific pools and their battles will take place throughout the day through four separate waves. From then, the Top 64 participants will go onto Day 2 and then into the finals. All players play with the special wired Pokkén Controller, and players are advised to bring their own, but some will be on hand. The official rules are also confirmed to be as follows
o LAN Mode
Skill=Off
Best of 3 Rounds then Best of 3 Games
Stadium Only
- Loser of last match may change fighter Pokémon.
- Both players may change Support Sets and Cheer Skill between matches.
- Accidentally pausing the game at any time during the fight will force you to forfeit the round.
