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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & forty-fourth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. Blown by seasonal winds, it circles the globe, scattering cotton spores as it goes. Even in the fiercest wind, it can control its fluff to make its way to any place in the world it wants. Jumpluff rides warm southern winds to cross the sea and fly to foreign lands. The Pokémon descends to the ground when it encounters cold air while it is floating. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-fourth entry, Jumpluff.
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Pokémon GO
Over the last day, Pokémon GO has undergone a few Server Side updates which have altered a variety of factors. Firstly, there are multiple reports that some PokéStops and gyms have been removed. Next, various Pokémon spawns, places where many Pokémon were more prevelant, have been altered so, for example, if you found an Onix common in one area, you'd now find Doduo. However, most notably, the move damage inflicted has been altered. Many moves have been boosted and some have been nerfed somewhat. As such, I have updated our Move Listings with preliminary data, with some assistance from TheSilphRoad. This data is still being added so if you see a mistake or omission let me know. As with our Pokkén Tournament and Pokémon Comaster section, the table is now tabbed to switch between historical data of the games. If the damage tab is lighter than the rest, then the move has been buffed. If it is darker, then it has been nerfed
Edit @ 00:13: A new patch has gone live for iOS and Android devices
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Amazon Japan's listings for Pokémon Sun & Moon have added a few new screenshots of Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon. These screenshots don't show anything particularly new but do showcase the game. As such, they have been added to our pre-release screenshot page. Click the image to go to the screenshots
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Pokémon @ Gamescom
It has been confirmed that Pokémon is to have a presence at Gamescom, being held in Cologne Germany on August 17th to August 21st. First, there is to be a special Pokkén Tournament competition within the Battle Corner in the Nintendo Booth. In addition to that, Battle Director, Shigeki Morimoto, will be attending Gamescom to give insight into the world of Pokémon, and it is said there may be a surprise. Should anything pertinent come from Gamescom, we will post it as soon as possible so be sure to check back
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Jarvis' Gengar
Following a brief release at 7-Spots in 7-11 stores earlier this month, it has been announced that the special Shiny Gengar, based upon Jarvis' Gengar in the recent movie, Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna, is to return in Japan. This distribution will now run in Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan from July 30th through to August 31st. All other details for this Gengar match the initial distribution.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Whitney's Miltank
For those of you who participated in the recent Johto Classic Battle Competition, the entry gift to all qualifying players is due to end on Sunday. This gift is a Miltank based on the Miltank used by Goldenrod City Gym Leader, Whitney in Pokémon Gold & Silver. It can be redeemed until July 31st at 23:59 UTC.
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Pokémon Comaster - New Events
A new udpate has come to Pokémon Comaster. In this update, the Trevo was updated to add several new Pokémon. For EX rankings, there's Metagross and Infernape, for R there's Gastly and for UC there's Hariyama and Larvitar. These replace Mew, Torterra, Meowth, Spinarak and Bellsprout in the Trevo selector. Our Figure Listings have been updated with all the new figures. In addition to that, a special promotion has begun with Ranked Matches with another festival giving you prizes as you rack up more wins online
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in North America and with this update, it has added several new badges panels, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the continuation of the Kalos League and the conclusion of the match between Ash & Sawyer. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes
Two brand new themes have been released in Japan for 200¥ each. These themes each have a specific focus and Pokémon theme. The first is the Pokemon: Pair Art Gardevoir & Gallade which features special art of Gardevoir & Gallade. It has the music Wally's Theme from Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Secondly is the Pokemon: Pair Art Latios & Latias which features Latios & Latias and the music Soaring at Night from Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. It comes in a bundle with the Gardevoir & Gallade themes for 300¥
Finally is the Pokémon Amie Substitute theme which features imagery of the Substitute on the bottom screen and lots of Substitute and Pokémon on the top screen. It has the music from the Pokémon Amie mini-games in Pokémon X & Y. It can be purchased for 200¥
There is currently no sign of international release
Pokemon: Pair Art Gardevoir & Gallade
Pokemon: Pair Art Latios & Latias
Pokemon: Pokémon Amie Substitute
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Pokémon GO
At E3, it was announced that the Pokémon GO Plus accessory, which allows for you to play the Pokémon GO game without having your phone open was to be released at the end of July. As we are approaching the end of July with no release, concerns were raised about the device getting delayed. Nintendo has confirmed that the peripheral will not be released until September 2016 now. We'll bring more on specific timings as and when they come so keep checking back.
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Pokémon Ranger - Virtual Console
For those of you in Japan, the Nintendo DS classic, Pokémon Ranger Shadows of Almia is now available on the Wii U Virtual Console. This game also recently came out on the European Virtual Console. It will cost 950¥ to download. There's currently no word on a North American release. We covered this game in full upon its original release back in 2006
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Pokémon Ranger - Virtual Console
For those of you in Japan, the Nintendo DS classic, Pokémon Ranger Guardian Signs is due to release on the Nintendo Wii U eShop next week on August 2nd. This game recently came out on the European Virtual Console. It will cost 950¥ to download. There's currently no word on a North American release
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Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions
Following the last two years of concerts across the US and Europe since 2014, two more new concerts have been announced for Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions for 2016. These concerts are to be held in the Eventim Apollo in London England at 7:30pm on Monday December 19th and Tuesday December 20th at 7:30pm. Tickets will be available for sale on Friday July 29th
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Shiny Mewtwo
For those of you who have played in a Play! Pokémon event over the last year, the special codes for Shiny Mewtwo are now being sent to qualifying players. The e-mails will be graudally rolled out over the coming days. This Mewtwo is unique in that it is shiny and has its Hidden Ability of Unnerve. The code is in the e-mail and is a unique code. It has to be redeemed by August 21st
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Battle Competition
The next Battle Competition has been announced. This is the Unova Classic competition. This competition is a Triple Battle competition and runs unique rules. These rules allow for you to use Pokémon in the National Pokédex from 001-649 aside from Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta & Genesect. No Mega Stones are allowed. Registration runs from August 18th to August 28th while battles run from August 26th through August 28th. All entrants get a Level 35 Darmanitan based on N's Darmanitan. It has the ability Zen Mode and the moves Thrash, Belly Drum, Flare Blitz & Hammer Arm
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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
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, the Cresselia Escalation Battle stage has begun a repeat run with new rewards including Skill Swappers at Level 50 and multiple special "Coin Stages" throughout the Battle. It runs until August 9th 2016
Next, the special stage for Zygarde 10% Forme has begun a repeat run. It runs until August 9th. Completing it gives you a chance to get Zygarde Skill Boosters. It runs until August 9th 2016
Next, the Landorus stage has begun a repeat run, running once a day for the next week
Next, the Wobbuffet Try 'Em Items stage is running in a repeat run until August 9th 2016
Finally, the Pokémon Safari featuring Elgyem, Beheeyem, Drowzee, Hypno, Frillish, Jellicent and Mesprit is also running a repeat run until August 19th
All of these require the version 1.3.16 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Sceptile competitive stage over the past week, then the Manectite is now available to be received. The Attack Power and Raise Max Level for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Attack Power. To get these items, simply Check In between now and August 2nd 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
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Pokémon Video Game Championships
Ahead of the 2016 Pokémon World Championships this year, the special schedule for the livestreams for the event have been officially announced. Like the US Nationals, this will be split between four different streams across the first two days (August 19th & August 20th) with the finals being on the main account on Sunday August 21st. They are as follows General Coverage
Friday: 9 a.m PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST .–10 p.m PDT / 1am EDT / 6am BST / 7am CEST .
Saturday: 9 a.m PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST –10 p.m PDT / 1am EDT / 6am BST / 7am CEST .
Sunday: 9 a.m PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST –6 p.m PDT / 9 p.m EDT / 2am BST / 3am CEST.
Pokémon Video Game Championships
Friday: 9 a.m PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST –10 p.m PDT / 1am EDT / 6am BST / 7am CEST .
Saturday: 9 a.m PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST –10 p.m PDT / 1am EDT / 6am BST / 7am CEST .
The International rollout for Pokémon GO has restarted with the release of the game on iOS and Android in Pokémon GO is now live in Hong Kong! The rollout is continuing but we don't know what will be released and when but the moment that news on that comes, it shall be posted here. Be sure to check our section for the full details of this game, which are still being added to..
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Pokémon GO - Updates
During the San Diego Comic-Con panel, some news was revealed about the game's upcoming updates. In the panel, Niantic Inc. CEO, John Hanke revealed the first artwork of the leaders of Team Valor, Team Mystic and Team Instict, previously seen only as silhouettes in the game. As such, they will have a further role in the game which will be revealed at a later point.
Pokémon GO Leaders
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Pokémon GO
The International rollout for Pokémon GO has restarted with the release of the game on iOS and Android in Pokémon GO is now live in France! The rollout is continuing but we don't know what will be released and when but the moment that news on that comes, it shall be posted here. Be sure to check our section for the full details of this game, which are still being added to..
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & forty-third entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kanto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything. Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000. Alakazam's brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck. This Pokémon holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-third entry, Alakazam.
Be sure to check Tuesday's update for big Pokémon Sun & Moon news. This update may be updated throughout the day. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
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. Last Update: 13:43 BST Edit @ 05:02: Pokémon Sun & Moon Information | Edit @ 08:20: Nintendo Badge Arcade | Edit @ 13:05: Shaymin Reminder
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
It has been confirmed that the next batch of Pokémon Sun & Moon information is to be released on the official sites on August 1st at 22:00 JST, which is 14:00 BST, 15:00 CEST, 09:00 EDT & 06:00 PDT. It's not currently known what information will be revealed at this time but be sure to keep checking back for news
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Pokémon XYORAS - Shaymin Event
For those of you in North America, Europe & Australia, the Shaymin event, currently available on Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games, is due to end on Sunday. This event is available through Mystery Gift > Receive Gift > Get Via Internet and gives you the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin, which can't be found in the wild. With this, you can also get the Gracidea to get its Sky Forme. This event is only running through to July 24th so get while you can.
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Pokémon - Battle Competition
Battles for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Sinnoh Classic competition. This competition is a Double Battle competition and runs special rules. These rules allow for you to use Pokémon in the National Pokédex from 001-493 aside from Dragonite, Mewtwo, Mew, Tyranitar, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Heatran, Giratina, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, and Arceus. No Mega Stones are allowed. Battles run from July 22nd through July 24th. All entrants get A Level 66 Garchomp based on Cynthia's Garchomp. It has the moves Dragon Rush, Brick Break, Giga Impact, Earthquake
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Pokémon GO
The International rollout for Pokémon GO has restarted with the release of the game on iOS and Android in Pokémon GO is now live in Japan! With this, it has been confirmed that in a promotion with the fast food restaurant, McDonalds, 400 of their restaurants in Japan are gyms while 2,500 are to be PokéStops The rollout is continuing but we don't know what will be released and when but the moment that news on that comes, it shall be posted here. Be sure to check our section for the full details of this game, which are still being added to.
Edit @ 13:43: Created individual pages for each Pokémon in our Pokémon Listings
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Europe and with this update, it has added several new badges panels, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
Be sure to check Tuesday's update for big Pokémon Sun & Moon news. This update may be updated throughout the day. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
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. Last Update: 20:35 BST Edit @ 07:13: Pokémon Ranger | Edit @ 11:27: Character Biography | Edit @ 11:59: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 20:08: Nintendo Badge Arcade
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Pokémon Ranger - Virtual Console
For those of you in North America, the Nintendo DS classic, Pokémon Ranger is due to release on the Nintendo Wii U eShop later today. This game recently came out on the Japanese and European Virtual Console. It will cost $9.99 to download. We covered this game in full on its release back in 2006 so be sure to check our section for it
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly.
Edit @ 20:35: All four panels and 26 badges have been added
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Pokémon Comaster - New Events
Some new details have gone live in Pokémon Comaster. First, there is a special Concept Trevo which gives you a higher chance of getting the rare EX figures of Lugia, Dialga, Empoleon and Blastoise, with Dialga & Blastoise being exclusive to this Trevo. It lasts until July 28th. Nex, a special Ranking Match Festival is to start on July 28th. Finally, you can win Rare Metals on the Daily Missions until July 29th
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the continuation of the Kalos League and the start of the match between Ash & Sawyer. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon XY - Character Biography
With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update a biography. This biography is for the character, Sawyer and features some Pokémon he uses that were introduced in this week & next week's episodes. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
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Pokémon - LINE Stickers
For those of you who have the social media app, LINE on your iOS, Android or Windows Mobile devices, The Pokémon Company has today put out a batch of 24 animated stickers that can be used in messages on that social media app. These continue on from some stickers put out in January and some Detective Pikachu ones in February. These ones are based on the sprites from Pokémon Red & Green
Be sure to check yesterday's update for big Pokémon Sun & Moon news. This update may be updated throughout the day. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
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. Last Update: 00:19 BST Edit @ 07:10: Shiny Xerneas | Edit @ 12:16: Pre-Order Bonuses | Edit @ 20:44: Pokémon GO Version 1.0.3 | Edit @ 00:19: Movie News
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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Global Link
It has been confirmed that the Generation 6 Global Link will end its service as of late October 2016 to make adjustments ahead of the release of the Global Link in Sun & Moon. When this happens, all features using the Global Link such as Logging in, Game Sync, Returning items into the game and Rating Battle will go offline, though the GTS, Wonder Trade and Free Battle will remain online. As part of a Thank You campaign, from July 26th everything on the PokéMileage Club will be 50% and Ability Capsules will be re-added for 5,000 PokéMiles a piece.
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Pokémon
Some more pre-order bonuses have been announced for retailers across the globe for if you pre-order Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon. These bonuses are the same as other areas Australia
JB-HiFi - Solgaleo & Lunala Figurines France
Micromania - Special Sun & Moon Pins Belgium & The Netherlands
Game Mania - 12 Quick Ball Serial Code
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Pokémon GO
A new Patch, Version 1.0.3, has been pushed to iOS and Android devices (V0.29.3) for Pokémon GO. This update fixes some text based issues. We will investigate what the text changes are and add them to the patch page
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Shiny Xerneas Event
It has been sneak announced that the Shiny Xerneas event in the UK is currently being distributed at Smyths Toy Stores across the UK. This event is Serial Code and will run until August 16th 2016. As reported on Friday, the Shiny Yveltal event shall follow it from August 16th
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Virtual Console
For those of you in Japan, the Nintendo DS classic, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is now available on the Nintendo Wii U eShop. This game recently came out on the North American Virtual Console. It will cost 950¥ to download. There's currently no word on a European release
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Pokémon Ranger - Virtual Console
For those of you in Japan, the Nintendo DS classic, Pokémon Ranger Shadows of Almia is due to release on the Nintendo Wii U eShop next week on July 27th. This game recently came out on the European Virtual Console. It will cost 950¥ to download. There's currently no word on a North American release
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Pokémon - Live Action Movie
Variety and Hollywood Reporter are reporting that the movie studio, Legendary Pictures, has won the rights to make a live action Pokémon movie and will begin in 2017 with a movie based on Detective Pikachu, the Nintendo 3DS game that was released earlier this year in Japan. The movie will be distributed by Toho in Japan and Universal outside of Japan. Full confirmation has yet to come but we'll bring it as soon as we can.
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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. Last Update: 15:39 BST Edit @ 09:55: Pokémon Comaster | Edit @ 10:05: Pokémon Sun & Moon | Edit @ 10:34: Sun & Moon Pre-Order Bonuses | Edit @ 14:01: Sun & Moon News
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
It has been confirmed that the next batch of Pokémon Sun & Moon information is to be released on the official sites tonight at 22:00 JST, which is 14:00 BST, 15:00 CEST, 09:00 EDT & 06:00 PDT. It's not currently known what information will be revealed at this time but be sure to keep checking back for news
Edit @ 14:02: Some new Pokémon have been revealed: Wimpod which is Bug/Water with the ability Wimp Out which when this Pokémon’s HP drops below half in battle, it will run away or swap out for another Pokémon., Bounsweet which is Grass with Leaf Guard & Oblivous, Comfey, Fairy-type with Flower Veil and Triage, which makes restorative moves gain the highest priority in battle., Mudsdale which is Ground with the abilities Own Tempo & Stamina which increases the Pokémon’s Defense goes up by 1 when it’s hit by an attack.. Mimikyu keeps its Japanese name and its ability Disguise which allows it to escape damage from an enemy’s attack just one time, and then its appearance changes. The bear Pokémon is called Bewear. Its ability Fluffy halves the damage taken from attacks that make direct contact, but in return it also doubles the damage taken from Fire-type moves.
You can also host your own competitions on the Pokémon Global Link
A new mode called Hyper Training is announced. With Hyper Training, Pokémon that have grown to Lv. 100 will be able to increase their individual strengths (IVs), which has never been possible before. It utilises Bottle Caps as an item in order to boost the stats. Magearna will be given one when distributed
Edit @ 14:23: Updated our Pokémon Listing
Edit @ 14:35: Updated our New Attacks page, Abilities Page & Pre-Release Screenshot Page
Edit @ 15:00: Created a page for Hyper Training
Edit @ 15:12: The customisable rules in Pokémon Global Link hosted tournaments are as follows Name - The Name of the competition
Description - The Description of the competition Ruleset - Currently only Singles & Doubles are listed Pokédex - Currently can select Alola Pokédex or National Pokédex Restrictions - Can choose whether to be Pokémon Sun/Moon only or to include Pokémon transfered via Pokémon Bank Duration - The length of the competition Timer - The duration of battles | 10 minutes or 30 minutes. Battles Per Day - The number of battles allowed per day Competition Type - Public or Private Participating Trainers - Everyone or Specified Trainers, with a selection allowing you to specify trainers
Edit @ 15:21: Created a page for the Pokémon Global Link
Edit @ 15:39: The Japanese site elaborates and states that Magearna is holding a Silver Bottle Cap
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Some more pre-order bonuses have been revealed for Pokémon Sun & Moon. This time it pertains to a serial code distribution. If you pre-order the games at ShopTo in the UK or Gamestop in Italy, you will receive a serial code that can be redeemed to receive a set of 12 Quick Balls in your Pokémon Sun or Moon game. We'll provide more pre-order bonuses as they come
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a Mega Manectric competitive stage has begun and will last until July 26th. The top 22,000 in North America, 60,000 in Japan, 15,000 in Europe will get the Manectite and a Disruption Delay. However, if you're in the top 5,600 in North America, 15,000 in Japan or 3,800 in Europe you will also get a Mega Speedup and if you're in the top 1,800 in North America, 5,000 in Japan, 1,200 in Europe, you will get a Mega Speedup and a Raise Max Level. If you don't get the Manectric but are in the top 30,000 in North America, 80,000 in Japan, 20,000 in Europe, you'll get an Attack Power and a Disruption Delay. All other players get an Attack Power
Next, the Rhyperior stage has begun a run until August 2nd 2016
Next, the Palkia stage has begun a repeat run until August 2nd 2016. It may drop Palkia Skill Boosters
Next, the Landorus stage has begun a repeat run until July 26th 2016. It may drop Landorus Therian Forme Skill Boosters
Next, the Bellossom stage has begun a repeat run until July 26th 2016. It may drop Bellossom Skill Boosters
Finally, Daily Pokémon (#2) is begining a repeat run for Druddigon, Pachirisu, Sigilyph, Tropius & Farfetch'd until August 2nd. If you chave obtained the Pokémon, you may receive coins in the stages.
All of these require the version 1.3.15 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon Comaster - Login Bonus
It has been announced that the smartphone title, Pokémon Comaster, has been downloaded 1 million times. To celebrate, some special Login Bonuses are to be given every day from tomorrow until August 2nd. These bonuses include Diamonds, Trevo Tickets, Ingots and Rare Metal items.
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Pokémon Shuffle
The recent issue of the Pokémon Fan magazine in Japan has outlined a few upcoming events and updates to Pokémon Shuffle. First, a new set of 50 main stages is to be released on July 26th which appears to feature Mega Tyranitar. Also, from July 26th a special Checkin Promotion will run which gives Skill Swappers and Raise Max Levels. Next, a Hoopa Unbound stage is also set to come. In addition to this, the Zygarde 10% Forme stage will have a rerun from July 26th through August 9th, the Ash-Greninja stage will have a rerun from August 2nd through August 16th and the Mew stage will begin a rerun on August 9th. We'll provide full details on each other these
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - QR Code Note
As the QR Codes are now being distributed for the distribution of Magearna in Sun & Moon in Japan (through the new movie, Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna), we now have a bit more insight into how the QR Codes work following from the confirmation that it is region locked. All players in Japan are receiving the same QR Code for their Magearna which means that everyone with a Japanese Sun & Moon game will be able to scan the code and redeem Magearna, acting akin to the shared Serial Codes that are released rather than the unique ones. It's currently unclear if all QR Code events will be like this across the globe but we'll provide clarification for each code for each event when they are released.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Jirachi Event
A new event has been announced for Japan. In the Pokémon Center in Tohoku, to celebrate the Tanabata Festival, a Jirachi is being distributed. This Jirachi is special in that it has the move Meteor Mash, which has only been obtainable through other events in the past but is the first time in Generation VI. It also has the moves Wish, Cosmic Power and Swift. It is being distributed from August 1st through August 31st. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
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Pokémon GO
10:43: The International rollout for Pokémon GO has restarted with the release of the game on iOS and Android in Pokémon GO is now live in Canada! The rollout is continuing but we don't know what will be released and when but the moment that news on that comes, it shall be posted here. Be sure to check our section for the full details of this game, which are still being added to.
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Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna
This weekend in Japan, the new movie was released in theatres. This movie is the third & final movie of the XY saga and features the Pokémon Volcanion, as well as the new Pokémon Magearna. As such, my friend Gin, of Sunyshore has kindly written a summary of the movies and has allowed us to use it. Be warned however as this contains majors spoilers of the movie. Click the image to go to the movie page:
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & forty-second entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. It lets out billows of steam and disappears into the dense fog. It's said to live in mountains where humans do not tread. It expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-second entry, Volcanion.
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Pokémon
The first strategy guides for Pokémon Sun & Moon have been announced for Japan by Overlap. There are two guides, one is the special Story Guide which will guide you through the game while the other is the Full Alola Pokédex, both retailing for 1400¥ each. However, there is a double pack which comes with both strategy guides for 2700¥. This is noteworthy because it comes with multiple benefits. First it comes with a B3 Alola Region Map Poster, an eBook coupon to allow for you to get the digital version of the guide, and even more noteworthy, is a special Serial Code for Pokémon Sun & Moon. This Serial Code will give you access to a special new item for Pokémon Sun & Moon. This item has yet to be announced but we'll provide full details as it comes.
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Pokémon GO
Our Pokémon GO coverage, which began on the Australian launch last week, is starting to come to a close. If there is anything you wish to see covered for the game, let us know.
Edit @ 09:37: As per some requests, I've been investigating into the possibility of region exclusive Pokémon. As such, I have posted initial findings in our Pokémon Listings. If you have captured these Pokémon outside of the specified areas, let us know.
10:43: The International rollout for Pokémon GO has restarted with the release of the game on iOS and Android in Pokémon GO is now live in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and Switzerland. The rollout is continuing but we don't know what will be released and when but the moment that news on that comes, it shall be posted here. Be sure to check our section for the full details of this game, which are still being added to.
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Pokémon the Movie 2017
The new movie, Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna was released today in Japan and as it does practically every year, showcased confirmation of the next movie after the movie had finished. At the end of the movie, a teaser trailer for next year's movie aired. The teaser trailer didn't showcase any new Pokémon but did show the three starters of the Alola Region; Rowlet, Litten and Popplio and emphasised on how this was the 20th Pokémon movie. We'll bring full details as they come!
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Pokémon
Two new themes have been announced for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan. These two themes are to come in the special New Nintendo 3DS bundles that are hitting Japan to coincide with the launch of Pokémon Sun & Moon. The first features Solgaleo & Lunala and the second features Pikachu. It's unlikely that these themes will be released outside of the 3DS bundles
The International rollout for Pokémon GO has restarted with the release of the game on iOS and Android in Spain, Italy and Portugal. Therollout is continuing but we don't know what will be released and when but the moment that news on that comes, it shall be posted here. Be sure to check our section for the full details of this game, which are still being added to.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Shiny Yveltal Event
On the leaflet for the Serial Codes of Shiny Xerneas given at Hyper Japan, it has been announced that the Shiny Yveltal event is to be held in the United Kingdom. From August 17th 2016 to September 15th 2016, you'll be able to go to Smyths Toy Stores across the UK in order to receive the code to receive the Shiny Yveltal.
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles
The Pokémon Fan magazine has revealed another set of new episode titles, this time for the thirty-seventh & thirty-eighth episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. These episodes are set to air on August 11th, 18th and 25th respectively and include the finals of the Kalos Pokémon League as well as the continuation of the Team Flare arc.
Episode 933: The Finals! Ash VS Alain!!
Episode 934: Kalos League Victory! Ash's Ultimate Match!!
Episode 935: Team Flare Attacks! The Zygarde at the Prism Tower!!
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Pokkén Tournament
Today a special NicoNico stream aired for Pokkén Tournament and within this, revealed a brand new character which will be available to play in the arcade game next week on July 20th alongside Garchomp, Braixen and Shadow Mewtwo. This character is Darkrai and it is a Technique Pokémon. It also confirmed that many of the Wii U version stages are to hit the arcade version of the game
It also introduced a new mode for the arcade game called Mission Panel where you achieve certain mission objectives within a period of time to unlock various boosts and updates. A lot of new clothing items have been added to the arcade version, too.
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Pokémon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Sinnoh Classic competition. This competition is a Double Battle competition and runs special rules. These rules allow for you to use Pokémon in the National Pokédex from 001-493 aside from Dragonite, Mewtwo, Mew, Tyranitar, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Heatran, Giratina, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, and Arceus. No Mega Stones are allowed. Registration runs until July 21st while battles run from July 22nd through July 24th. All entrants get A Level 66 Garchomp based on Cynthia's Garchomp. It has the moves Dragon Rush, Brick Break, Giga Impact, Earthquake
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Pokémon GO
The International rollout for Pokémon GO has restarted with the release of the game on iOS and Android in the United Kingdom. There's currently no word on any other European countries but the moment that news on that comes, it shall be posted here. Be sure to check our section for the full details of this game, which are still being added to.
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Pokémon GO Plus
The Nintendo UK Store has re-added the Pokémon GO Plus pre-order, but there is a previously un-seen note on the page. According to the Nintendo UK site, the Pokémon GO Plus, as of July 2016, is only compatible with iPhone 5/5c/5s/SE/6/6s/6 Plus/6s Plus and operating systems iOS 8 – 9. It states that compatibility with Android devices is currently in development. It is not clear if this will be the case at launch, or if they will resolve the issues in time but having it listed separately indicates there may be issues. We'll bring more about this as it comes so keep checking back
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Pokémon
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming titles, Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon. This trailer doesn't show much off but does show the riding on top of Tauros, Sharpedo and Lapras as well as a variety of new footage showing the new Pokémon from yesterday, being able to groom your Pokémon akin to Pokémon Amie and much more.
Edit @ 09:36: It has been confirmed that next month's issue of CoroCoro, due for release on August 12th, will have a special "Southern Islands Alola Guide" which is said to give all the important information that you need for your journey. We'll provide full details as it comes
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Pokémon GO
The International rollout for Pokémon GO has restarted with the release of the game on iOS and Android in Germany. There's currently no word on any other European countries but the moment that news on that comes, it shall be posted here. Be sure to check our section for the full details of this game, which are still being added to.
Edit @ 13:24: As per several requests, I have made an Evolution Page which sorts the Pokémon by the amount of candy needed to evolve
Edit @ 13:55: Begun cataloguing Prestige levels and alterations in the Gyms page
Edit @ 16:26: A new Patch, Version 1.0.2, has been pushed to iOS devices. This update fixes a massive issue that existed with yesterday's patch that prevented players with Pokémon Trainer Club logins from logging in
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Virtual Console
For those of you in Japan, the Nintendo DS classic, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is due to release on the Nintendo Wii U eShop next week on July 20th. This game recently came out on the North American Virtual Console. It will cost 950¥ to download. There's currently no word on a European release
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Pokémon Special - Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
In Japan, the latest saga of the Pokémon Special/Pokémon Adventures manga, focusing on the events of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, has been going on in a variety of Japanese magazines. As such, Coronis has continued the section of this saga, including the beginning of detailed summaries of the entire saga on the index page. Click the image to go to our page In addition to this, Coronis has also sent in an update to our massive MangaDex, detailing all the appearances of the Pokémon up to the current chapter.
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Pokémon
The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed the latest news on Sun & Moon. As always, do note that translations are preliminary while we work on them.
The bear is called Kiteruguma and is Normal/Fighting with the abilities Fluffy and Klutz, while the ghost is Mimicyu and is Ghost/Fairy. It has the ability called False Colours.
People in Alola are scared of Kiteruguma to the point of having warning signs about it. It is really strong and can break anything in two. It likes to hug its trainers but is strong. Raising one puts your life in danger. Mimicyu hates sunlight, preferring dark places. It is rumoured that the cloth covering its body is a strategy to avoid the sun. Don't try to remove the cloth it is said that those that do become afflicted with an illness. Mimicyu's costume is based on Pikachu merch that was popular 20 years ago. It wants to be loved by people like Pikachu is. We'll bring more as it comes
Edit: CoroCoro states a promotion for a CoroCoro Sun & Moon Guide Book if you pre-order the games between July 16th and September 14th and take a ticket from the magazine into your local stores
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Nintendo of America and Amazon have announced that, in the US & Canada, there will be an Amazon exclusive Double Pack of Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon released on November 18th 2016. This double pack comes with a special Steelbook case featuring Solgaleo & Lunala and has space for two cartridges within
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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Special Battle Season 17
The Special Battle rules for Season 17 have been revealed. Season 17 will run from July 19th 2016 to September 2016 and runs on both X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. This ruleset marks a change from the last three seasons which presented VGC rules. This season, it's another rapid season where you have 10 seconds to select a move, 30 seconds to select a Pokémon and 5 minutes for the match. You cannot use Mega Stones or Focus Sash & Soul Dew in this format.
The base rules for this season are as follows: Battle type: Single Battle Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. Banned Pokémon: National Pokédex except Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa and Volcanion. Pokémon that have been transferred through Poké Transporter cannot be used
The other standard rules apply, including reduced to Level 50 if above that, and you choose 1 Pokémon out of your 6, and you cannot have two Pokémon holding the same hold item.
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Pokémon GO
The first update to Pokémon GO on iOS has been released, providing various stability updates. This patch improves the login functionality of the game, making it so players don't have to relog in if the game has forced them out. It has also added some new stability for players who log in with the Pokémon Trainer Club and has fixed an issue with the amount of access to the Google accounts. Finally, it has various bug fixes to prevent crashes. It requires 156MB to download. We have been hard at work covering this game since its release and our section is nearly done. Click the image to go to the section
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Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow - Virtual Console Sale
A special sale has been announced for Europe on the Nintendo eShop. Ahead of Pokémon Sun & Moon, the Virtual Console games Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow are to have a price cut of 30% from July 14th until July 28th. The new price will be €6.99 / Ł6.29 for the duration of the sale. No other international sales have been announced.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a Hoopa Confined stage has begun. This stage runs until July 26th 2016. It requires 400 coins to play
Next, an altered Pokémon Safari has begun. This is a merge of a repeat on a Safari containing Electrike, Manectric, Darumaka, Darmanitan & Stantler, but als now includes Winking Pikachu and Winking Raichu. It runs until July 26th 2016
Next, the Regigigas stage has begun a repeat run. It runs until July 26th 2016
Finally, the Azelf stage has also begun a repeat run until July 26th 2016
All of these require the version 1.3.15 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon Comaster - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Comaster, has had a new version update. This update brings the game up to Version 1.2.0. This patch addes a variety of new features including items, Rare Metal which boosts experience and Ingot which gives you coins. It also adds Daily Missions which give a roulette that allow you to win items such as Diamonds, Ingot, Rare Metals, Trevo Tickets and more. It also adds the special Haunted Cup special event and Empoleon (EX), Cyndaquil (UC), Tentacruel (R), Giratina (EX) and Haunter (UC) have been added to the Trevo. Finally, various Quality of Life enhancements have been added to the game including Power Saving Mode and the ability to clear the data cache. Full patch notes have been added to our section and our Figures Listing has been updated with the changes.
In The Manga Department
Pokémon Special - X & Y
In Japan, the latest saga of the Pokémon Special/Pokémon Adventures manga, focusing on the events of Pokémon X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, has been going on in a variety of Japanese magazines. As such, Coronis has sent in a few new detailed summaries of the entire saga thus far, which have been added to our section. Click the image to go to our page
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Pokémon GO
Following the launch of Pokémon GO in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and for previous Android beta testers in Japan, we are continuing our coverage of the new game, Pokémon GO. This coverage will detail with everything you can do including the mechanics behind the game. If there is anything you want to see, be sure to let us know. Do note all content on the site is subject to change as we discover new elements of the game. If you discover one, let us know
Edit @ 18:54: Created a preliminary page on Moves and started adding movelists to the Pokémon Listings. These are tentative and will be added as time progresses. If you see a gap, don't hesitate to contact us.
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & forty-first entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. When the Kalos region's ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power. It's hypothesized that it's monitoring those who destroy the ecosystem from deep in the cave where it lives. So, here it is, the one-hundred & forty-first entry, Zygarde.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
It has been announced that the latest Pokémon Sun & Moon footage is to air on the episode of the Japanese variety show Pokénchi on July 17th 2016 at 08:00 JST. It's not currently clear what the footage will contain, but this follows on from the release of CoroCoro on July 15th 2016. However, of the recent reveals, only Tapu Koko has presently been covered on the show. We'll provide details of what is shown as it airs so keep checking back
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Pokémon GO
As the launch of Pokémon GO has been hit with various server and login issues, when speaking to Business Insider, Niantic Inc. CEO John Hanke has confirmed that the planned launch rollout of Pokémon GO internationally in countries like the United Kingdom and various other countries in Europe has been paused while the issues are resolved. We'll provide more on this when it comes so keep checking back
Edit @ 18:29: Been updating the various pages of our Pokémon GO section with more clarifications and details
Edit @ 19:16: Updated the Pokémon Listings and Hatching Eggs pages with details on distance for each Pokémon
Edit @ 20:12: Created a page on Trainer Experience & Levels
We have also opened up a Pokémon GO Discussion Forum
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Pokémon GO
Following the launch of Pokémon GO in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and for previous Android beta testers in Japan, we are continuing our coverage of the new game, Pokémon GO. This coverage will detail with everything you can do including the mechanics behind the game. If there is anything you want to see, be sure to let us know. Do note all content on the site is subject to change as we discover new elements of the game. If you discover one, let us know
Edit @ 11:42: Created a page on PokéStops
Edit @ 18:13: Created a page on Items
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Europe and with this update, it has added several new badges panels, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles
Various TV guides have revealed another new episode title, this time for the thirty-sixth episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. This episode is set to air on August 4th and features the continuation of Ash's Kalos League campaign.
Episode 932: Fierce Fighting at the Kalos League! Gather, All of My Passion!!
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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. Last Update: 20:40 BST Edit @ 11:08: Character Biography | Edit @ 12:12: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 12:29: Salandit Reveal | Edit @ 20:07: Nintendo Badge Arcade
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new Pokémon has been revealed at Japan Expo by Junichi Masuda. This Pokémon is to be called Salandit (revealed in France to be called Tritox) and is said to be Poison/Fire-type and has the new ability, Corrosion which allows for it to Poison all Pokémon, including Poison & Steel-type Pokémon.
Edit @ 12:42: Updated our New Pokémon & New Abilities pages
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Pokémon GO
Following a soft launch in Australia & New Zealand yesterday, Pokémon GO is now available on Android and iOS devices in the United States. We began our coverage of this game when it came in Australia yesterday and will be continuing throughout today so be sure to keep checking back. Do note that at the moment the Pokémon Trainer Club is down for maintenance so login through that method is not possible
Edit @ 11:07: Created a page on Medals
Edit @ 13:34: Created a page on Combat Points (CP)
Edit @ 15:53: Created a page on Hatching Eggs
Edit @ 17:23: Created a page on Capturing Pokémon
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly.
Edit @ 20:40: All 4 panels and 22 badges added
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the continuation of the Kalos League and focuses on the battle between Tierno and Sawyer. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
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Pokémon XY - Character Biography
With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update a biography. This biography is for the character, Sawyer and features some Pokémon he uses that were introduced in the preview for this week's episode. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
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Pokémon GO
For those of you in Australia and Japan, Pokémon GO is now available free to download from the iOS and Google Play Stores. Currently, no release has happened in America or Europe but it is unlikely that it will be too long. Our coverage of this game shall begin shortly so keep checking back.
Edit @ 01:10: As expected, there are microtransactions where you can buy coins with real money.
-100 PokéMoney = 120¥/Ł0.79 550 PokéMoney = 600¥/Ł3.99 1200 PokéMoney = 1200¥/Ł7.99 2500 PokéMoney = 2400 ¥/Ł14.99 5200 PokéMoney = 4800¥/Ł29.99 14500 PokéMoney = 11800¥/Ł79.99
Edit @ 07:24: The things you can purchase with coins are as follows: Pokéballs: 20 = 100 PokéMoney. 100 = 460 PokéMoney. 200 = 800 PokéMoney Incense - Which attracts Pokémon:, 1 = 80 PokéMoney, 8 = 500 PokéMoney and 25 = 1250 PokéMoney Lucky Eggs: 1= 80 PokéMoney, 8 = 500 PokéMoney and 25 = 1250 PokéMoney 1 Lure Module = 100 PokéMoney, 8 Lure Modules = 680 PokéMoney 1 Egg Incubator = 150 PokéMoney Bag Upgrade = 200 PokéMoney Pokémon Storage Upgrade = 200 PokéMoney
Edit @ 08:31: When you start the game, Professor Willow guides you through it, to capture a Pokémon such as Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Once done, you're tasked with going to a PokéSpot
Levelling up will result in you getting items such as PokéBalls. Level 2 requires 1000EXP, Level 3 requires 2000 further EXP. Level 4 requires 3000 EXP
Although various Pokémon appear in the overworld, random grass can cause wild encounters. Medals so far:
Jogger - Walk 10km
Kanto - Register 5 in the Pokédex | Register 50
Collector - Catch 30 Pokémon
Scientist - Evolve 3 Pokémon
Backpacker - Visit 100 PokéStop
Battle Girl - Win 10 Gym Battles
Ace Trainer - Train 10 times
Schoolkid - Catch 10 Normal-type Pokémon
Bird Keeper - Catch 10 Flying-type Pokémon
Punk Girl - Catch 10 Poison-type Pokémon
Bug Catcher - Catch 10 Bug-type Pokémon
Psychic- Catch 10 Psychic-type Pokémon
Edit @ 19:51: Created a preliminary Pokémon Listings
Edit @ 21:05: Created a page on Shop & Microtransactions
Edit @ 22:00: Created a page on Teams & Gyms
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, an Escalation Battle has begun for Giratina Origin Forme. This Escalation Battle is a timed one and will give many items up to Level 300 including Skill Swapper, Raise Max Level, EXP. Boosters and more. It runs until July 19th 2016
Next, repeat runs of Regirock, Regice and Registeel have begun. They will run until July 19th 2016
Next, a repeat run of the Celebi stage has begun. This run will allow for Skill Boosters to appear if you have already caught Celebi. It runs until July 19th 2016
Finally, from tomorrow, the Jirachi stage will run, once per day, until July 9th 2016
All of these require the version 1.3.14 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Gyarados competitive stage over the past week, then the Gyaradosite is now available to be received. The various other items for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem an Attack Power. To get these items, simply Check In between now and July 12th 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
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Pokémon Comaster - Top Rankers
A new concept Trevo has appeared in Pokémon Comaster and will run until July 12th. This Concept Trevo is called the Top Rankers and offers figures and plates that the top ranking players in the recent rankings have been using. This includes Mewtwo, Lapras, Poliwag and Palkia, some of which cannot normally be obtained in normal Trevo.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
During the Pokémon National Championships held today in Hong Kong, a new trailer was shown which showcased the first in-game footage of the Pokémon Rockruff and Komala. This footage showcased how Komala's Comatose ability works and showed how they look in battle. We're currently awaiting a higher quality version so keep checking back
Footage
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Pokémon Video Game Championships 2016 - US National Championships
Today marks the final day of the US National Championships and for the final day, all streams will be consolidated into the main account in order to show off the finals in the VGC and TCG
All streams begin shortly before 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT / 23:00 AEST
Click the following links to go to the respective streams Pokémon National Championships - Main Stream
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & fortieth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Sinnoh Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers. So, here it is, the one-hundred & fortieth entry, Shaymin.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
During today's new episode of Pokénchi, the Japanese variety show, showcased a small bit of footage that showcased some more of the Pokémon Sun & Moon games as the hosts Abarerukun and Rinka-chan visited Game Freak's headquarters. Not much new was shown but it did show that Professor Kukui has his own Rockruff that appears during a video chat with him early in the game. In it, it also showcased the hosts, Abarerukun and Rinka seeing Tapu Koko at Game Freak
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Pokémon Video Game Championships 2016 - US National Championships
Be sure to check yesterday's update for big news. This update will be updated throughout the day. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
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. Last Update: 16:12 BST Edit @ 06:00: Nintendo Badge Arcade | Edit @ 06:10: Gengar Event | Edit @ 06:14: Pokémon Sun & Moon Pre-Orders | Edit @ 12:05: National Championships Stream | Edit @ 14:03: Sun & Moon
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Following the leak and subsequent early reveal yesterday, the English trailer for the new Pokémon has been released, confirming various details that leaked yesterday as well as giving some further English details.
First, Iwanko and Nekkoala are known in English as Rockruff and Komala. Next, Tapu Koko's ability is called Electric Surge.
Komala's ability is Comatose. Vikavolt's ability is Levitate. Charjabug's ability is Battery which boosts the power of its partner's Special Attacks. Zygarde's Power Construct ability allows for it to change form when health drops to 50%. Bruxish can also have the ability Strong Jaw. Cutiefly has the Honey Gather / Shield Dust abilities. Drampa can have the Berserk / Sap Sipper abilities. Berserk boosts its Special Attack when its HP drops below 50%. Togedemaru's abilities are Iron Barbs / Lightning Rod
Riding Pokémon is back
14:23: New screenshots have been added to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
14:52: Updated the New Pokémon Page and the New Pokémon Forms page with clearer images, as well as the details
15:01:Updated the New Attacks Page and the New Abilities pages with localisations and effects
16:12: Updated the Alola Region page
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Rockruff
Komala
Tapu Koko
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Pokémon Video Game Championships 2016 - US National Championships
A new event has been announced for Japan. This event follows on from the recent one to give a Shiny Mega Gardevoir based on Kimia's Gardevoir from the upcoming movie, Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna. This distribution gives a shiny Gengar based on the Gengar that Jarvis uses in the movie. This Gengar comes at Level 50 with the Gengarite and the moves Mean Look, Hypnosis, Psychic & Hyper Beam. It is to be distributed between July 9th and July 15th 2016 and the code works until August 31st 2016. The code is obtained at the 7-11 stores' special 7-Spot on the Nintendo 3DS. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Japanese Pre-Order Bonuses
The pre-order bonuses for Pokémon Sun & Moon have been announced for the Pokémon Centers in Japan. If you pre-order the games at the Pokémon Centers from July 16th 2016, you'll be eligible to receive a special figure with your game based on Solgaleo or Lunala depending on the game you get. If you get both or get the Double Pack, then you'll get both figures as well as a special art book about the games
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Pokkén Tournament
It has been announced that the arcade version of Pokkén Tournament is to add the characters Garchomp, Braixen and Shadow Mewtwo on July 20th 2016. However, in addition to this, it's also adding a brand new playable Pokémon. This Pokémon is to be announced through a NicoNico livestream on July 14th. We'll provide full news as it happens so keep checking back
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Europe and with this update, it has added several new badges panels, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.
