In The Games Department

Pokémon XYORAS - Jirachi Event

For those of you in Europe & Australia, the Jirachi event is now available on Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games. This event is available through Mystery Gift > Receive Gift > Get Via Internet and gives you the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi, which can't be found in the wild. This event is only running through to April 24th so get while you can. It'll be added on North American games later today. Our Event Database has been updated with full details of this event
Edit: It's live in North America

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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 introduced a solitary new panel 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.
20;20: All badges have been added

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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, specifically the special sprite based Pokémon badges that were added in Japan last week. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.

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Pokkén Tournament Demo

When it launched two weeks ago in Europe, Pokkén Tournament came with a demo version able to be downloaded from the Nintendo Wii U eShop in Europe. This allowed for some play up to 10 times to see what the game is about. While previously exclusive to Europe, it has been announced that the demo will come to North American Wii Us with the Nintendo eShop update today. It's not currently known if it will have the same play restrictions as the European version.

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Pokkén Tournament - Shadow Mewtwo Amiibo

For those of you in North America, if you purchased the digital version of Pokkén Tournament, for a limited time you can get the Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card. Until July 31st 2016, if you register on the official Nintendo Store and then contact the Support with your e-mail, Nintendo Network ID and console Serial Number, you'll be able to qualify for the Shadow Mewtwo amiibo to be sent. It is not currently known if any similar campaigns will run internationally.

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Pokémon Snap - Virtual Console

It has been confirmed that the classic Nintendo 64 title, Pokémon Snap, is to be released on the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan on Wednesday next week for 1,028¥. It's not currently known if it will have any additional features, since the Wii version of the game allowed for you to share photos taken on the Wii Message Board. This is the first release of this game globally on the Wii U and we'll bring more on this game, including any additional mechanics as it comes

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Field Test has just begun in Japan. For those players who have received an invite, they'll be able to download the game through the special e-mail received. As time passes, more players are going to be entered into the Pokémon GO Field Test. We'll provide details about this as they come so keep checking back here.
07:40 As expected, the Field Test won't show you anything if you are outside of Japan. When you begin, you have 20 PokéBalls at your disposal and can have up to 500 Pokémon. Niantic are currently removing people from the field test who reveal information, however.

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a stage for Zygarde 10% Forme has begun on both Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. This stage runs until April 12th 2016
Next, a new Pokémon Safari has begun on both Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. This Safari gives you Cleffa, Clefairy, Clefable, Deerling, Sawsbuck and Pikachu (Angry). It runs until April 12th
Next, Lugia & Ho-Oh have begun repeat runs on Pokémon Shuffle. These were running on Shuffle Mobile already. They run until April 5th 2016
Next, Kyogre has begun a repeat run on Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. It runs until April 12th 2016
Following that, Tepig has begun a repeat run on Pokémon Shuffle but a first run on Shuffle Mobile. It runs until April 19th 2016. With this, Pignite will run from April 1st 2016 to April 19th 2016 and Emboar from April 5th 2016 to April 19th 2016
Finally, Daily Pokémon (#2) has begun a repeat run on Pokémon Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. These Pokémon will run daily until April 12th 2016
All of these require the version 1.3.4 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 Absol competitive stage over the past week, then the Absolite is now available to be received. The Attack Power and Mega Speedup 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 April 5th 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.

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Pokémon - Battle Competition

The next Battle Competition has been announced. This is the Flash Clash competition. This competition is a Single Battle competition and allows for you to use any Pokémon 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, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, and Hoopa. Pokémon may not hold a Mega Stone nor a Focus Sash. This competition is unique in that matches will only last 5 minutes and you only have 10 seconds to select a move. You can only use 1 of your 6 Pokémon in each battle. Registration runs from April 21st 2016 to April 28th 2016 while battles run from April 29th 2016 to May 1st 2016. All entrants get 2000 PokéMiles.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & twenty-sixth 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 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. Its three heads think independently. However, they are friendly and never appear to squabble. It is called "The Walking Jungle." If a head grows too big, it falls off and becomes an Exeggcute. Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. Its heads steadily grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. It is said that when the heads fall off, they group together to form Exeggcute. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-sixth entry, Exeggutor.

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Pokémon Sun & Moon

it has been confirmed that in the episode of Gathering at the Pokémon House, the variety show that airs in Japan every Sunday, that airs on April 3rd, series Director Junichi Masuda will be on, alongside battle director Shigeki Morimoto and Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire game director Shigeru Ohmori and will talk about the new games, presumably Pokémon Sun & Moon and will feature the first TV aired footage. It is not known if the footage will be released officially on the Internet beforehand but we will post as soon as anything is revealed.

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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, specifically the special Easter badges that were released in Japan last week and the US yesterday, as well as several other panels including Bulbasaur, Blastoise and Vivillon. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.

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Pokémon Shuffle - Upcoming Events

Within the Pokémon Daisuki Club newsletter, it has been confirmed that on Tuesday March 29th, two event stages are going to go live. These stages are based on "Angry Pikachu", and more notably, Zygarde 10% Forme. The full details of the stages are not yet known, and these stages are currently only confirmed for Shuffle Mobile, but will likely hit the 3DS version at the same time

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Pokémon - Battle Competition

Battles for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the 2016 International Challenge March competition. This competition is a Double Battle competition and runs the current VGC rules. These rules allow for you to use two of the box Legendary Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal & Zygarde. Battles run from March 25th through March 27th. All entrants get 2000 PokéMiles. It also givse Championship Points to the top players. Championship Points table included in the Battle Competitions page

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Pokémon - VGC 2016

The Australian Pokémon VGC 2016 Regional & National Championships have been announced by Nintendo of Australia. These events allow for people to participate in order to try and earn an invite to the World Championships. These championships are as follows
Regionals
Adelaide: Sunday, May 1
The Ellington
Hackney

Auckland (NZ): Saturday, May 7
ANZ Viaduct Events Centre
Auckland

Sydney: Saturday, May 14
Paddington Town Hall
Paddington


Brisbane: Saturday, May 21
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Southbank


Melbourne: Sunday, May 29
Collingwood Town Hall
Collingwood


Perth: Sunday, June 5
Perth Town Hall
Perth

Nationals
Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3
Melbourne Park Function Centre
Melbourne

In The Manga Department

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 GO

Some new details have been released for the upcoming Smartphone title, Pokémon GO. In the game, you raise level as a trainer and when you reach higher levels, you can find rarer and more powerful Pokémon. Your trainer level also gains you access to more powerful items such as the Great Ball. PokéStops exist in real life as monuments where you can find various items.
To evolve Pokémon, you have to catch the same species of Pokémon multiple times. You can also find Pokémon Eggs at PokéStops which hatch while you walk around in the game. When hatched, it may be a Pokémon you have yet to see in the game.
As stated before, wild Pokémon will vary depending on location. The example given is for Water-type Pokémon typically being found near the oceans.
When you reach a certain point in the game, you'll be asked to join one of three teams. When joined, you can set one of your Pokémon to various locations such as gyms around the world. Each player can only put one Pokémon at a gym, with multiple players being able to put a Pokémon at the gym. If a Gym is owned by another player's team, you can challenge the gym to claim control. There's also a wide variety of challenges to accomplish in the game. Pre-Release Screenshots have been added to our page
Edit @ 14:33: There appears to be a feature that will let you turn off the camera part of the game where Pokémon would appear in real life surroundings to include a virtual backdrop.

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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 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 @ 19:56: All 10 panels and 73 badges have been added

In The Games Department

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, specifically the special Easter badges that were released in Japan last week. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the finals of Serena's Master Class Showcase. 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 & Z - Episode Titles

The TV Tokyo website has revealed another set of new episode titles, this time for the twenty-first, twenty-second and twenty-third episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. These episodes are set to air on April 14th, 21st and 28th respectively.
Episode 918: Serena Becomes Ash! The Ultimate Pikachu Showdown!!
Episode 919: Ash and Alan! Greninja VS Mega Charizard Once Again!!
Episode 920: The Forest's Curse and the White Phantump!!

In The Games Department

Pokémon Shuffle - Version 1.3

A new patch has been released for Pokémon Shuffle on the 3DS. This patch has updated a variety of things with the game. It requires 703 blocks to download. It comes with a gift of 3,000 Coins and a Raise Max Level. If you haven't played for 30 days or more, you get a gift of 10,000 coins and 30 Hearts
First, it brings many UI points up to the same standard of Mobile by including Recommendations for each stage, notes if you haven't done a particular Special stage and so forth. It also lists how many of the availble Pokémon you have caught. It also now adds Silhouettes and images on Pokémon Safari stages in order to keep track on if you have them all.
It now informs you how many S Ranks you require to reach the next Expert stage
You can hold down a Pokémon as it gains experience to see how much experience is required for the next level.
It adds the ability for you to fast travel between each stage, listing how many Pokémon and S Ranks you got in each area
For Competitive stages, it now lists both the Top 5 Rankings, and a new listing which shows the current cutoff for each of the prizes
It adds SpotPass notifications for the game so that you can be informed whenever there's something new.
It adds a new Survival Mode when you have passed Stage 150. This mode has you select four Support Pokémon and face opponent after opponent in set stages until you lose. It costs 3 hearts to play
It adds a new item called "Raise Max Level". You're given it as you first launch the game. It also adds an item called Exp. Booster M
There's a new feature on various Pokémon signifyed by lollipops. These signify new enhancements for each of the Pokémon. Some are listed as being able to have 0 enhancements, but others can have multiple
New things called Mission Cards have been added. These give you special missions on what to do such as Make a combo of 10 or more matches. Each mission has got a special amount of stars and restrictions. When you reach a certain amount of stars, you can redeem for items including Mega Starts, or even Mega Stones like Lucarionite
Edit @ 09:06: It is now confirmed that there is a boost to the Check In value each day. If you have purchased between 5 and 9 Jewels in a month, your regenerated hearts can go up to 6 and you get 600 coins with each check in. If you have purchased over 10 Jewels in a month, your regenerated hearts can go up to 7 and you get 700 coins with each check in. This lasts until the end of the month you purchased the Jewels in.
I'll be adding sections for these new features throughout the day
Edit @ 08:28: Updated the Item Listings and Pokémon Listings with the new mechanics
Edit @ 09:55: Created a page on Survival Mode
Edit @ 10:51: Created a page on Mission Cards

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Virtual Console

For those of you with a Japanese Wii U, the GBA and DS games, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team & Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Blue Rescue team are now available on the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan for 950¥ for Blue and 702¥ for Red. This follows on from their release in Europe last month

In The TCG Department

Pokémon BREAK - New TCG Set

A new TCG set has been announced via Japanese merchandise site listings. This set is the fourth in the upcoming Pokémon Card XY BREAK sets and features Volcanion and Mega Gardevoir in two sets called Fever-Burst Fighter & Ruthless Traitor (Rough Translation). It is due for release on June 17th 2016 and will feature over 108 cards within and continues the new Pokémon TCG Break Evolution mechanic.In addition to this, a new small subset is being released on July 16th, the same day as the movie called Concept Pack: Mirage & Legendary Dream Holo Collection which features various Mythical and Legendary Pokémon. It contains over 36 cards.

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Legendary Birds

For those of you in the UK & Ireland, the Legendary Bird distrubtion of Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres are to be given with their Hidden Abilities of Snow Cloak, Static and Flame Body at Smyths Toy Stores has begun for Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. The codes are available until April 11th 2016 and you will receive a random Legendary Bird for each code.
It's also confirmed that Nintendo of Poland will be giving their codes on their official Facebook page to people in Poland.

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Pokémon XYORAS - Celebi Event

For all players in Europe, North America and Australia, the Celebi event on Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games is due to end on Thursday. This event is available through Mystery Gift > Receive Gift > Get Via Internet and gives you the Mythical Pokémon Celebi, which can't be found in the wild.

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a special Uxie stage has begun on both Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. This stage is a turn based one one and lasts until April 5th
Next, the Mega Absol competition is beginning a repeat run on Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. On 3DS, the top 50,000 in Japan, 20,000 in the US and 12,000 in Europe will receive an Absolite. If you're also in the top 5,000 in Japan, 2,000 in the US and 1,200 in Europe you'll also get a Mega Speedup. If you didn't get the Absolite but are in the top 80,000 in Japan, 30,000 in North America or 18,000 in Europe, you'll get an Attack Power. All other players will get a Disruption Delay
Finally, the Lugia & Ho-Oh stages have begun on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. These both run until April 5th 2016.
All of these require the version 1.2.35 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

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Pokkén Tournament - Coverage Day 6

It's that time again, as Pokkén Tournament is out now, our coverage is winding to a close. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums.
Edit @ 12:09: Added more Titles to the list
Created a page on Unique Mechanics

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, 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

In The Games Department

Pokkén Tournament - Coverage Day 5

It's that time again, as Pokkén Tournament is out now, our coverage is winding to a close. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums.
Edit @ 08:50: Added more Titles to the list
Edit @ 15:14: Created a page on Online Battles
Edit @ 21:35: Added more Titles to the list

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Pokémon Komaster

Following its announcement a week ago, a load of trademarks have been posted by Nintendo, GameFreak and Creatures Inc. pertaining to the mobile game, Pokémon Komaster. This game is a mobile board game where you use virtual figures to try and overrun the opponent's arena and is developed by HEROZ. These trademarks include the logo, the Japanese name of コマスター (Komaster), as well as two additional trademarks for PFG, and one for トレボ (Trevo, literally: Torebo). It's currently unclear what the last two trademarks pertain to with this game, but we'll provide full details as and when they come.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & twenty-fifth 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 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. There is a large flower on Venusaur's back. The flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight. The flower's aroma soothes the emotions of people. After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon. By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-fifth entry, Venusaur & Mega Venusaur.

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Pokkén Tournament - Coverage Day 2

It's that time again, as Pokkén Tournament is out now, our coverage is winding to a close. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums.
09:24: Created a page for In-Game Story. Do note, it has spoilers
12:15: Created a preliminary page for Avatar Customisation. Currently it only has male details, but female details will be added shortly.
Edit @ 14:02: Updated the Avatar Customisation page with female clothing & hair styles
Edit @ 15:53: Created a page for the special Trainer Comments
Edit @ 18:54: Added more Titles

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Pokémon GO

During the South by Southwest convention in Austin, Texas, otherwise known as SXSW, John Hanke of Niantics Lab held a panel on augmented reality gaming and within this panel, it appears that the first footage of Pokémon GO has been shown. During this footage, an overlay of Google maps was shown with a trainer and Ivysaur. This then instigated a battle using augmented reality with the camera to catch an Ivysaur. PokéBalls were thrown before switching to a Master Ball where it was caught. The footage also indicated about usage of Crystals. The usage of them is not currently known, but we'll provide more details on that, as well as this game, as it comes.
Edit @ 23:21: Twitter user TomWoodhead has posted an image which showcased the map even clearer. In the distance, some symbols can be seen that match the Pokémon Gym symbols from the main series

Pokémon GO

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Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its daily update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced introduced several more 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 @ 07:24: Both panels and all 10 badges have been added

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Legendary Birds

Following the events in various parts of Europe, it has been reported that the Legendary Birds, Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres are to be given with their Hidden Abilities of Snow Cloak, Static and Flame Body in Gamestop in Sweden & Norway. It appears that the codes will be given with the purchase of specific software. Reports indicate purchasing Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire in Sweden, or pre-ordering Sun & Moon get the codes in Norway, but this has not been officially confirmed/stated. We'll bring more as it comes

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Pokkén Tournament - Release & Coverage Day 3

Pokkén Tournament is now out globally, in both retail and on the Nintendo Wii U eShop. Over the past few days we have been covering the game in full including full Playable Pokémon listings, Support Pokémon listings, Stage listings and more. The section is continually being updated with new pages being added here as and when they are done. If there's anything you wish to see for this game, let us know. If you wish to discuss this game, or find people to battle, you can join our Forum Discussion.
Edit @ 08:50: I have created a page detailing the Ferrum League
Edit @ 10:53: Created a page for the Advisor, Nia
Edit @ 11:36: Updated the amiibo Page with listings of amiibo exclusive content
Edit @ 13:19: It is now live on the Australian eShop, as is the demo
Edit @ 14:11: Created a preliminary list of Titles that you can use. This will be added to as time passes and we get more unlocked. If you unlocked one we don't have, let me know.
Edit @ 15:45: Created a page about the demo of the game
Edit @ 17:25: Create a page about the Controller Options

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Pokémon 3DS Themes

For those of you in Japan, the latest Nintendo 3DS theme is now available. If you go to specific stores in Japan such as Pokémon Centers, Toys 'R' Us, Aeon and so forth, you can ask for the special theme code card. This will give you a download code to receive this theme which is based on the Pokémon XY & Z anime and the upcoming movie Volcanion & the Ingenious Magearna. It's unknown if this theme will be for sale elsewhere.

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Pokkén Tournament - Coverage Day 2

It's that time again, as Pokkén Tournament is out on Friday, our coverage will begin. Our copies of the game have arrived and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums. Throughout the coming days, various sections will be updated including details on the cases and other sections will be created as time goes on so keep checking back. Be warned as the Discovery Thread and the site sections will contain spoilers for the story.
07:03: Updated the Stage Listings with full details and screenshots of each stage, as well as stage shapes and size
07:36: Created a page for Cheer Skills
09:16: Created a page detailing Patches & Updates
12:33: Created a fully in-depth section about the Playable Pokémon. This includes data on their moves, how to activate them, and damage done based on the training opponent. Damage will likely vary depending on how your opponent is hit by the move, and any stat boosts/drops. This page will be updated with any balance patches and be tabable between each patch with signs on if the move has been boosted or nerfed from the patch. Currently, there appear to be no differences between Version 1.0 and 1.1. If you spot any mistakes, please contact me.
Edit @ 15:04: The game is now live on the Japanese Wii U eShop, requiring 4233.4MB to download
Edit @ 16:06: Screenshots of each move have been added to the Playable Pokémon section
Edit @ 19:43: Created a full section on the various Support Pokémon. Like the Playable Pokémon section, these pages will note changes to any moves during patches in the future.
Edit @ 21:45: Created a page about Skill Levels
Edit @ 23:12: It is now live on the eShop in mainland Europe. It also has noted on the eShop that there is to be a demo for Pokkén Tournament for players to try the game out. The demo is not currently live on the eShop. We'll provide further details as they come

In The Games Department

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 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 @ 19:27: All three panels and 15 badges have been added

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Pokémon - Battle Competition

Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the 2016 International Challenge March competition. This competition is a Double Battle competition and runs the current VGC rules. These rules allow for you to use two of the box Legendary Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal & Zygarde. Registration runs from March 17th to March 24th while battles run from March 25th through March 27th. All entrants get 2000 PokéMiles. It also givse Championship Points to the top players. Championship Points table included in the Battle Competitions page

In The Games Department

Pokkén Tournament - Early Access Competition Stream

Last month, many qualifying competitions were held for the Early Access Pokkén Tournament Championships. Today marks the Finals of the Early Access Competition, with players having been trained by various fighting game veterans, being held in Nintendo NY store in New York. The winner of the finals will go on to the Pokémon National Championships in Columbus, Ohio in July where they can face off against other Pokkén Tournament players to try and earn a place at the World Championships. As this competition is being streamed by Nintendo of America, we have embedded the stream in our Pokkén Tournament Championship Series section which begins at 20:00 UTC / 16:00 EDT / 13:00 PDT. Click the image to go to the page

In The Games Department

Pokémon - Worldwide Sales

It has been confirmed that, as of February 29th 2016, Pokémon's main series games have passed the 200 million unit milestone, currently sitting at 201 million units sold in the last 20 years. This includes all main games as well as the recent Virtual Console releases of Pokémon Red, Green, Blue & Yellow. It has also been confirmed that, including spin-off titles, the Pokémon video game franchise has passed 279 million units sold.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Serena entering the first Master Class Pokémon Showcase. 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.

In The Pokémon Department

Pokémon Centers

In the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, while discussing the recent opening of Pokémon Center Kyoto, it was stated that there are plans for even more Pokémon Center stores in Japan. However, in addition to this, it is stated that their hope is to open some more Pokémon Center stores outside of Japan. Previously, there have only been 2 Pokémon Center stores outside of Japan. The first was in New York, which closed in 2005 to become the Nintendo World store, now Nintendo NY. The second was a pop-up store in Paris to help celebrate Pokémon X & Y back in the Summer of 2014. It's not currently known which countries are being looked at for stores but we'll bring news if and when any comes..

In The Games Department

Pokkén Tournament - Coverage Day 1

It's that time again, as Pokkén Tournament is out on Friday, our coverage will begin. Our copies of the game have arrived and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums. Throughout the coming days, various sections will be updated including details on the cases and other sections will be created as time goes on so keep checking back. Be warned as the Discovery Thread and the site sections will contain spoilers for the story.
Edit @ 15:01: As you start, Nia gives you a tutorial on basic things and you select your main partner Pokémon
15:37: Titles are obtained by hitting certain milestones.
15:45: Support Pokémon are unlocked by playing through the Ferrum League. You get them after beating Top 8 for example
16:22: You also unlock stages for local modes by playing them in Ferrum League
23:10: Updated the amiibo Page with details on the unlocks for non-Pokkén Tournament amiibo
    Pokkén Tournament Details:

In The Games Department

Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Legendary Birds

Following the events in various parts of Europe, it has been confirmed that the Legendary Birds, Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres are to be given with their Hidden Abilities of Snow Cloak, Static and Flame Body in the United Kingdom at Smyths Toy Stores from March 22nd 2016 to April 11th 2016 and can be redeemed in X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Virtual Console

It has been confirmed that the GBA and DS games, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team & Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Blue Rescue team are to be released on the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan on Wednesday next week for 950¥ for Blue and 702¥ for Red. This follows on from their release in Europe last month

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Pokkén Tournament - LAN Battle

The official website has posted some full instructions on how to activate LAN Battle mode in Pokkén Tournament for Wii U, ahead of its launch on Friday. LAN Battle allows you to do local multiplayer without having the game's frame rate drop from 60fps to 30fps. There are three different routes that can be taken. Here are the requirements for each one:

Route A	Route B	Route C
2 Wii Us 2 Pieces of Software 2 TVs* 2 Wii U LAN Adapters 2 Straight LAN Cables 1 Router	2 Wii Us 2 Pieces of Software 2 TVs* 1 Wireless Router	2 Wii Us 2 Pieces of Software 2 TVs* 2 Wii U LAN Adapters 1 Crossover LAN Cable
* Can be substituted for the Wii U GamePad display

For Route C, various additional requirements are included. While A & B just need you to set the Internet options on the Wii U to Wired and Wireless respectively, this option requires a bit more sorting. First, you need to set both Wii Us up to connect via Wired Connection. When the test fails, cancel out but save the connection. Go into the settings for the connection and change the IP to 192.168.000.001 (or 192.168.000.002 on the second Wii U), Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.000 and Default Gateway to 192.168.000.050. For the DNS settings, set it as Do not automatically obtain and set Primary DNS to 1.0.0.0. Save the settings.
To activate LAN Battle in the game, you have to hold down L, R & Down on the D-Pad on the title screen. You can select the controller here
Edit @ 10:03: It is also confirmed that there will be a day one patch, Version 1.1, which will be required to access online functionaity for the game. It requires 370MB of space to download
Edit @ 12:27: Made an easy to check LAN Battle page which details the instructions on how to activate the LAN Battle mode and how to set up Wii U consoles for this mode.

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Special Dragonite

For those of you who participated in the Kanto Classic Battle Competition last this month, the entry gift is now being distributed. This gift is a Dragonite, based on the Dragonite that Lance had during Pokémon Red, Green & Blue, and is special in that it knows the move Barrier, a move it can't normally learn. It is obtained via a Serial Code and the code given on the Global Link can be redeemed until midnight UTC on April 27th 2016 23:59 UTC. The Event Database has been updated with details of this event.

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Pokémon - Battle Competition

The next Battle Competition has been announced. This is the Japan only Japan Championships 2016 Qualifiers competition. This competition is a Double Battle competition and runs the current VGC rules. These rules allow for you to use two of the box Legendary Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal & Zygarde. Registration runs from April 4th through April 28th while battles run from April 28th through May 1st. An entry gift has yet to be announced. This competition exists to provide players a chance to enter the Pokémon World Championships

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a special Noivern stage has begun on both Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. This stage is a timed one and lasts until March 29th
Next, a Pokémon Safari has begun. This Safari has the Pokémon Hoothoot, Noctowl, Houndour, Houndoom, Pineco, Forretress & Noibat within it. It lasts until March 29th
Next, the Landorus stage has begun a repeat run on Shuffle & first run on Shuffle Mobile. It can only be played once a day with catch rates going up each day. It lasts until March 22nd
Finally, the Rotom Daily Pokémon stages have begun a repeat run on both Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. They change each day and cannot be played on Saturdays & Sundays
All of these require the version 1.2.35 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 Charizard Y competitive stage over the past week, then the Charizardite Y is now available to be received. The Attack Power and Mega Speedup 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 March 22nd 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.

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Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & twenty-fourth 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 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival. When the horns on its head shine in seven colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-fourth entry, Xerneas.

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Pokémon

The next image from CoroCoro has leaked showcasing the limit of what is in CoroCoro for Sun & Moon. In this small bit of information, it promises that from next month, special features on Sun & Moon will begin in the magazine. This will begin next issue, which is released on April 15th 2016. We'll bring more as it comes
Edit @ 08:29: It's also stated that there's to be something called Pokémon Elections regarding the Pokémon movies. There will be a special countdown on the official site and further details will come in next month's issue, with them promising it'll be huge. The full context of this is not yet known but we'll post as and when it comes.

Pokémon Sun & Moon	Pokémon Movies

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Pokémon

The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed the distribution details for Volcanion. Volcanion will be distributed in Japan as the pre-booking ticket distribution for the movie, Volcanion & The Ingenius Magearna. It will run from April 16th via a Serial Code distributed with the movie ticket, with pre-booking running from April 16th through July 15th. It comes at Level 70 with the moves Steam Eruption, Overheat, Hydro Pump and Mist and comes holding a Rage Candy Bar . We'll bring more as it comes

Pokémon	Pokémon

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes

A new event distribution has been announced for Japan. In Japan, to help people who were affected by the Sendai earthquakes of five years ago, a Pokémon with You campaign is running where donations are given to aid people who were affected by it. If you donate some money at the Pokémon With You campaign between March 11th and 31st, you will be given a Serial Code to get a special Pikachu which knows the move Bestow, a move it can't normally know. The serial code can be redeemed from March 11th through to April 21st
Edit @ 07:25: Full details have been revealed. Pikachu holds a Sweet Heart and has the moves Bestow, Hold Hands, Return & Play Nice. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Legendary Birds

A new event distribution has been announced for Spain. It has been confirmed that the Legendary Birds, Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres are to be given with their Hidden Abilities of Snow Cloak, Static and Flame Body in Spain through a serial code within the next issue of Revista Oficial Nintendo, the official Nintendo Magazine in Spain. This magazine is due out on March 15th. The distributions likely match the one currently going on in Japan. Details for other countries are not yet known but will be provided as soon as possible
Edit @ 18:44: Confirmed for Belgium, these birds will be distributed via code atthe FACTS Comic Con in Ghent, Belgium on April 2nd & 3rd 2016, and it confirms that one code will give you a random bird.
Edit @ 21:28: In Italy, codes are to be given at the VideoGameShow in Milan tomorrow

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Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Europe and has added a variety of new badges featuring various Pokémon including the first Mega Evolution badges, totalling 5 new panels added today. These panels include the Dialga, Victini, Latias, Pansage and Infernape panels. You need to download the new patch, Version 1.3.1 in order to get these panels. Our section has full listings up to now so be sure to check it out

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Pokémon Komaster

The Pokémon Company has uploaded a trailer for a new smartphone title called Pokémon Komaster (ポケモンコマスター, possibly translated as Koma Star), developed in collaboration between The Pokémon Company and HEROZ. Full details of this game are not currently known but it is said to combine Pokémon and Artificial Intelligence. HEROZ as a development team often build AI for Chess & Backgammon games. It is due for release in Japan in Spring 2016 on iOS and Android Devices.
Edit @ 07:00: Some further details have been released. It is a strategy board game on the mobile devices where you collect virtual figures, each with their own unique attributes, to make a deck and try to defeat your opponent. It is 1 Player, but has online play, and free to play, having some purchases within the game software.

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Pokkén Championship Series - Japanese Qualifiers

The Japanese entry competitions into the Pokkén Tournament World Championships have been revealed. It has been confirmed that there will be competitions in both the Osaka and Chiba prefectures of Japan with the goal for players to earn an invitation to the Pokkén Tournament World Championships in San Francisco on August 20th. Players will be using the special Pokkén Tournament dedicated controller, with controllers provided by the event organisers
On May 15th 2016, a competition will be held in the Intex Osaka Building in Osaka and on May 21st & 22nd, competitions will be held in the Makuhari Messe Exhibition Hall 3 in the Chiba Prefecture.

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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 Ash & co. encountering a Binacle that is hunting for its other half. 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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Pokkén Tournament Update

Starting tomorrow, Pokkén Tournament arcade machines will be updated to Version O01. With this version, the Support Pokémon Dragonite and Victini will be added for players. In addition to this, from March 10th through March 27th, a special event will be held where a new costume for Nia will be given as well as new avatar items and titles.

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Pokémon Championship Series - European National Championships

The European National Championships have been revealed. These championships are the culmination of the series in the regions and offer the highest amount of Championship Points as wins. They currently have a Best Finish Limit of 1 so even if you attend all, only your best ranking is counted. There are as follows, with full location details expected soon.
14–15 May
Exhibition Centre Liverpool
Liverpool, UK
21–22 May
Kongress Palais Kassel
Kassel, Germany
11–12 June
Mediolanum Forum Assago MI
Milan, Italy

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Pokkén Championship Series - European National Championships

It has been confirmed that there will be Pokkén Tournament Championship qualifiers at the European Nationals mentioned above. In addition to this, it has been confirmed that there is a Last Chance Qualifier to be held on August 19th at the World Championships in San Francisco. German & Italian Nationals only have Masters divisions listed under Minor, but UK and US ones will have qualifiers for Seniors. 16 players from each region will receive an invitation to Worlds. The invitations are as follows
Masters Division major events feature: (US & UK Nationals, EVO)
1st and 2nd place finishers earn World Championships invitation and travel award
Top 32 competitors receive Championship Points
Masters Division minor events feature: (DE & IT Nationals, CEO)
1st place finisher earns World Championships invitation and travel award
Top 16 competitors receive Championship Points
Senior Division events feature:
1st and 2nd place finishers earn World Championships invitation and travel award
Finally, the prize scheme has been revealed for Majors & Minors for the Master Division, each having a prize pool, currently listed only for North American events. European event prizes to be announced soon
MINORS
1st Place: $1,250 + Travel Award to the World Championships
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $750
4th Place: $600
T-5th Place: $450 per player
T-7th Place: $250 per player
MAJORS
1st Place: $3,000 + Travel Award to the World Championships
2nd Place: $2,000 + Travel Award to the World Championships
3rd Place: $1,500
4th Place: $1,000
T-5th Place: $750 per player
T-7th Place: $500 per player
WORLDS
1st Place: $6,000
2nd Place: $4,000
3rd Place: $3,000
4th Place: $2,000
T-5th Place: $1,500 per player
T-7th Place: $1,000 per player

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, the Omastar stage has begun in both Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. This is a Great Challenge and runs until March 22nd. It's the only way to currently get this Pokémon
Next, the Mega Charizard Y competitive challenge is beginning a repeat run on both the 3DS and Shuffle Mobile and runs until March 15th. The top 20,000 in the US, 12,000 in Europe & 50,000 in Japan get a Charizardite Y, while the top 2,000 in the US, 1,200 in Europe & 5,000 in Japan also get a Mega Speedup. The top 30,000 in the US, 18,000 in Europe & 80,00 in Japan who don't get a Charizardite Y get an Attack Power. All other players get a Disruption Delay. On Shuffle Mobile, the top 100,000 get a Charizardite Y, while the top 10,000 also gets a Mega Speedup. The top 150,000 get an Attack Power while everyone else gets a disruption delay.
All of these require the version 1.2.34 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles

The Newtyoe Magazine has revealed another new episode title, this time for the twentieth episode of Pokémon XY & Z. This episode is set to air on April 7th, following a one week break on March 31st.
Episode 917: A Bride for Clemont! Bonnie's S'il-vous-plaît Panic!!

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Pokémon Championship Series

The australian parts of the Pokémon Championship Series have been announced to be hosted by Nintendo Australia again. Full details are to come, but the first of the championships has been announced as a Regional Championship on May 1st in Adelaide. We'll bring the full details as and when they come

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Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & twenty-third 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, KillerDraco & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. The berries stored in its jar-like shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice. It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still. Shuckle quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twenty-third entry, Shuckle.

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Pokémon - Battle Competition

Battles for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the Kanto Classic. This competition is a Single Battle competition and runs classic rules where you can only use the original 151 Pokémon aside from Mewtwo and Mew and you cannot use items on your Pokémon as well as only using 6 Pokémon. Battles run from March 4th through March 6th. All entrants get a special Dragonite
This Dragonite is based on Lance's Dragonite in Red/Green/Blue. It is Level 62 with the ability Inner Focus and the moves Agility, Slam, Barrier & Hyper Beam. Before now, it couldn't learn the move Barrier, despite Lance's Dragonite having that move in Red, Green and Blue

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Special Battle Season 15

The Special Battle rules for Season 15 have been revealed. Season 15will run from March 15th 2016 to mid-May and runs on both X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. In this Special Battle ruleset, the VGC 2016 ruleset is being implemented once again, following Season 14 which first introduced it. This allows for players wishing to compete in Play! Pokémon events to be able to practice on the games. The base rules for this season are as follows:
Battle type: Double Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex.
Pokémon Limits: Teams may have no more than two of the following Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde.
Banned Pokémon: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, and Hoopa, Pokémon not captured or hatched in X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The other standard rules apply, including reduced to Level 50 if above that, and you choose 4 Pokémon out of your 6, and you cannot have two Pokémon holding the same hold item.

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Pokémon GO

It has been confirmed that Japanese field tests for Pokémon GO are to run in March. Recruitment has started on the official site but it is currently location locked to Japan. At a later point, new field tests will run in other countries to help give players the opportunity to test the game out. To sign up, you need a Google/Gmail e-mail address, as well as optionally a username in Niantic's other game, Ingress. Your phone also needs to either be an iPhone 5 or beyond or an Android phone on Android version 4.3 or higher. From this, players will be selected via a lottery and notified later if they are to be able to field test the game. We'll bring more, including field tests in other regions, as it comes

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Pokémon Bank - Hidden Ability Legendary Golems

Following its surprise reveal last night, the latest Pokémon Bank distribution gift has begun. This event offers a download of the Legendary Golems, Regirock, Regice and Registeel with their Hidden Abilities of Sturdy, Ice Body and Light Metal respectively. This distribution will run until October 31st for all players of Pokémon Bank and can be sent to Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire through their Pokémon Link feature. You get one of each per Pokémon Bank account and you need to make sure to have received all PokéMiles/BP sitting in the game's Pokémon Link before you can receive these Pokémon. You need to have paid the annual fee in order to receive these Pokémon

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Pokkén Tournament - Nintendo Direct

During today's Nintendo Direct, some specifics about how the Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card works were revealed. Specifically, it was confirmed that using the Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card only activates Shadow Mewtwo temporarily, until your next power off of the game. It cannot be set as a partner Pokémon until it has been unlocked in the standard game play

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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 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 @ 19;39: All 25 badges from 5 panels have been added

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Pokémon GO

Previously, it was announced that on March 14th, John Hanke from Niantic was to host a presentation on Pokémon GO at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Unfortunately, it has just been announced that this conference has been cancelled. It is not known if it will be rescheduled or if there are any delays with the game itself. We'll bring all Pokémon GO news as it comes so keep checking back
Edit @ 16:34: Speaking to Game Informer, John Hanke explained that the cancellation is in order for Niantic to focus their efforts on preparing the game for beta test and launch

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes

Brand new 3DS themes have been revealed for Japan. These themes are based on the Pokémon Anime & upcoming movie. In Japan, at Pokémon Centers, Aeon Malls, Eidon, Ito-Yokado, Toys R Us, Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera and Fuji stores, you can go to stores and request for a Serial Code for this special theme. One part of the theme is based on Pokémon the Series XYZ, while the other is based on the upcoming movie, Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna. The free distribution runs from March 18th to April 8th while the codes can be redeemed from March 18th to August 31st.

Pokemon: XYZ	Pokemon: Volcanion

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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 Ash & co. getting cornered in a cave by the Legendary Pokémon, Zapdos. 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 Ash and contains the inclusion of a Pokémon we knew he was going to get due to promotional material. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers

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Pokémon Bank - Distributions

It has been confirmed that, from Friday until October 31st, Regirock, Regice and Registeel will be available to all players who use Pokémon Bank. These Pokémon are special in that they come with their Hidden Abilities of Sturdy, Ice Body and Light Metal respectively. The full details of this event have been added to our Event Database

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Pokémon the Movie XY & Z

Japanese variety show Oha Suta has just aired the second trailer of the upcoming movie Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna. In this trailer, we see an inventor from past times with schematics for Magearna. From there, we see Ash & Co. arriving in AZOTH as Volcanion crashes down and becomes connected to Ash through a strange device. Volcanion explains some history. Then, an airship comes out with a man with Mega Alakazam & Glalie, and starts attacking Ash. Team Rocket find a mechanical ball while constant attacks happen. It closes with Volcanion defending and Ash discovering Magearna.
We'll bring more when it comes and will add the trailer if an official upload comes soon so keep checking back. Click the image to go to the official site. Edit @ 03:08: Trailer added

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Pokémon - Battle Competition

The next Battle Competition has been announced. This is the 2016 International Challenge March competition. This competition is a Double Battle competition and runs the current VGC rules. These rules allow for you to use two of the box Legendary Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal & Zygarde. Registration runs from March 17th to March 24th while battles run from March 25th through March 27th. All entrants get 2000 PokéMiles. It is not confirmed if people in the west get CP for this competition yet, but is quite likely.
Edit @ 18:03: Confirmed to give Championship Points to the top players. Championship Points table included in the Battle Competitions page

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Pokkén Tournament - CEO

It has been announced that Pokkén Tournament Championship Series will have an event at CEO 2016 in Orlando, Florida on June 24–26. This will allow for players to earn Championship Points in order to make it to the Pokkén Tournament World Championships. It will be played using a double elimination format

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, the Kabutops stage has begun in both Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. This is a High-Speed Challenge and runsuntil March 15th
Next, the Machamp stage has begun a repeat run in both Shuffle & Shuffle Mobile. It runs until March 8th
Next, the Darkrai Escalation Battle has begun a repeat run in both Shuffle and first run in Shuffle Mobile. It runs until March 15th
Finally, Daily Pokémon #5 has begun on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile until March 15th. This includes Dunsparce, Qwilfish, Durant, Heatmor and Maractus
All of these require the version 1.2.34 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 Charizard X competitive stage over the past week, then the Charizardite X is now available to be received. The Attack Power and Mega Speedup 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 March 8th 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.