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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new trailer has been released as we now approach the release date of the game. This trailer doesn't provide much new but does include a myriad of new footage from the games. It did show the first image of what may be the Psychic-type Z Move, Maximum Psy Breaker. We'll continue to provide all updates to the game as they come so be sure to keep checking back
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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 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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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & fifty-seventh 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 Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. It can control trees at will. It will trap people who harm the forest, so they can never leave. Using its roots as a nervous system, it controls the trees in the forest. It's kind to the Pokémon that reside in its body. So, here it is, the one-hundred & fifty-seventh entry, Trevenant
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new trailer was released as part of the Train On series and in this, a variety of new footage and details confirmations were shown. For example, it confirms Exeggcute evolves into Alolan Exeggutor through the Leaf Stone. It also showcased the English name of the Normal-type Z Move, Breakneck Blitz, which had been seen in previous trailers and demonstrations, as well as the first look of the Rock-type Z Move
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Pokémon Generations
Following on from the release of the first eight episodes the past 6 weeks, the Pokémon Company has once again put out 2 new episodes of Pokémon Generations, with this episode focusing on Mega Rayquaza and one of Cheryl in Eterna Forest. Our Animedex is being updated with the contents of this episode
Episode 9
Episode 10
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Genesect
Various European distributions of Genesect have been confirmed. In the UK, Genesect will be given at GAME from November 1st through 24th. In France, it'll be given at Micromania from November 2nd through November 24th. In Germany it will be in Gamestop and Toys 'R' Us from November 2nd through November 24th. In Italy it will be given at Gamestop from November 1st through 24th. In Spain it will be given at GAME from November 1st
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Darkrai
For those of you in North America, the second chance Darkrai event is due to end on Monday. This event is given through a shared serial code of Darkrai20. If you previously obtained Darkrai at Gamestop, you cannot receive this event.
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament - New Arcade Character
It has been announced that a brand new character is to be announced for the arcade version of Pokkén Tournament on November 1st 2016 in a NicoNico stream on November 1st at 20:00 JST. No hints have been given to the identity of this specific Pokémon or if it'll come to the Wii U version but we'll provide full details as and when it comes so be sure to check 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.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new release of information has come for Pokémon Sun & Moon. We're currently compiling all the information from the trailer so keep checking back
Rowlet's evolution is called Decidueye which is Grass/Ghost. It has the move Spirit Shackle that prevents opponents switching out. Litten's evolution is Incineroar with the move Darkest Lariat which ignores stat changes. It is Fire/Dark. Popplio's is called Primarina and is Water/Fairy
The island guardians are Tapu Lele which is Psychic/Fairy with the ability Psychic Surge. Tapu Bulu which is Grass/Fairy with Grassy Surge and Tapu Fini which is Water/Fairy with Misty Surge. Each of these set their respective Terrains. Psychic Terrain prevents Priority Moves being used. They have their unique Z-Move, Guardian of Alola.
A new Pokémon is revealed called Cosmog. It is Psychic-type with the ability Unaware.
Persian is pure Dark-type with the abilities Fur Coat and Technician
In the game, they are trying to create a league and the champions of the league take on the Battle Tree where trainers like Cynthia, Blue and Red are. They can be battled against and teamed with.
Edit @ 14:32: Updated our New Pokémon Page and Alola Forms Page
Edit @ 14:47: Updated our New Attacks Page, New Abilities & Z-Moves Page with all the new information
14:51: Some details have come for the communication features.
Quick Communication is Local wireless only and has Single & Double Battle options
In the Festival Plaza, you have access to Single, Double and Multi Battles as well as the Battle Royal in Local and Online options.
Battle Spot Free Battle has Single and Double options, as well as a Battle Royal option. Free Battle also allows you to choose between whether you want to battle Special Pokémon (Legendary & Mythical) or not
Battle Spot Rating Battle only has Single and Double options, as well as the VGC ladder.
15:10: I have created a preliminary page on the Battle Tree
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - New Pokémon
The official Japanese Twitter has just revealed the final starter evolutions for Pokémon Sun & Moon. These match the leaks that were released back in June and showcase them in new poses that hadn't been seen. The Grass starter is known in Japan as Junaipa (ジュナイパー), the Fire as Gaogaen (ガオガエン) and the Water as Ashirene (アシレーヌ). Unfortunately, any secondary types have yet to be revealed but be sure to check back.
Pokémon
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion Reminder
The Volcanion event in many countries is due to end on Monday. In the United States, it can be obtained at Gamestop. It runs until October 31st In Canada, it can be obtained at EB Games. It runs until October 31st In Australia & New Zealand, it can be obtained at EB Games until October 31st
In Mexico it can be obtained in Gamers Retail Stores until October 31st
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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: All 5 panels and 47 badges have been added
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Pokémon Comaster - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Comaster, has had a new update. This update added a variety of brand new figures into the game, all with existing mechanics: Greninja, Chesnaught and Delphox (EX) and Raichu, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Zweilous, Sliggoo, Shuppet and Pupitar. These have all been added to the standard Trevo with the usual chance of getting them based on rarity.
In addition to this, to celebrate Halloween, a special Halloween Trevo prize has been added to League Matches. These Trevo contain a variety of Dark & Ghost-type Pokémon, as well as others such as Delphox and Espurr.
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 Halloween Badges for Pokémon, 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 Ash, Serena, Clemont & Bonnie going their separate ways as their Kalos journey ends. 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 Bank - Hidden Ability Legendary Golems
For those of you globally, the currently running Pokémon Bank event distribution is due to end on Monday. 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 runs 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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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion
For those of you in France, the Volcanion event has been announced. From October 31st, you'll be able to go to Micromania stores in order to get the code for Volcanion. This Volcanion matches the ones currently being distributed in Europe
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Pokémon GO
The Halloween promotion for Pokémon GO has begun. During this promotion, the Pokémon Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Zubat, Golbat, Cubone, Marowak, Meowth, Drowzee and Hypno will be more likely to appear. Buddy Pokémon will also distribute Candy in a quarter of the usual time and the Candy rewards from catching Pokémon and transferring them to Professor Willow shall be doubled. It runs until Tuesday November 1st.
In addition to this, a new patch is being rolled out, Version 1.13.4, which contains minor bug fixes
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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Pokémon Global Link Reminder
The Pokémon Global Link for Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire is to shut down this coming Monday, October 31st, at 23:59 UTC (19:59 EDT, 16:59 PDT, 23:59 GMT, November 1st: 00:59 CET, 08:59 JST, 09:59 AEST) ahead of the addition of the Pokémon Global Link for Pokémon Sun & Moon on November 18th. As such, all PokéMiles stored on the Global Link will be lost. Any items that have not been sent to the games which have been purchased or won on the Pokémon Global Link will also be lost forever. In addition to that, Rating Battle for the games in Battle Spot, as well as Game Sync will also go offline. Mystery Gift, Free Battle, GTS, Wonder Trade and all other online features in the games will remain operational
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, there is a Mega Banette competitive stage. First, the top 300 in North America, 200 in Europe & 1,000 in Japan will get a Banettite and 3 Mega Speedups & 3 Raise Max Level. The top 1,600 in North America, 1,000 in Europe & 5,000 in Japan will get a Banettite and 2 Mega Speedups & 2 Raise Max Level. The top 8,000 in North America, 5,000 in Europe & 25,000 in Japan will get a Banettite, a Raise Max Level & a Mega Speedup. The top 20,000 in North America, 13,000 in Europe & 60,000 in Japan will get a Banettite and a Disruption Delay. The top 26,000 in North America, 18,000 in Europe & 80,000 in Japan will get an Attack Power and a Disruption Delay. All other players will get an Attack Power.
Next, the Gengar (Spooky) stage has begun a run. It runs until November 1st 2016. It can be played once a day and its capture chance increases each day.
Next, the Giratina Altered Form stage has begun a new Escalation Battle running until November 7th 2016.
Finally, the Dusknoir stage has begun a repeat run. It runs until November 7th 2016
All of these require the version 1.3.24 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes
Following their release in Japan & North America last month, it has been confirmed that the special Team Rocket & Team Galactic Nintendo 3DS themes are to be released on Friday on the 3DS Theme Shop. These will cost the usual price of Ł1.79/€1.99 each. The Pokémon: A Sinister Organization—Team Rocket features the Rocket Hideout music from Pokémon Red & Blue while the Pokémon: A Sinister Organization—Team Galactic theme features the Battle! Team Galactic Commander music.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
A new promotion has been announced in Pokémon GO. From October 26th to November 1st, a new promotion goes live in Pokémon GO to celebrate Halloween. During this promotion, the Pokémon Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Zubat, Golbat, Drowzee and Hypno will be more likely to appear. Buddy Pokémon will also distribute Candy in a quarter of the usual time and the Candy rewards from catching Pokémon and transferring them to Professor Willow shall be doubled
In The Games Department
Pokémon Comaster - Update
The smartphone game, Pokémon Comaster, has had a new version update. This update brings the game up to Version 1.4. This patch adds 12 new figures as part of the special new Evolution feature, where you can upgrade some of your figures to their evolutions. It also included a rebalancing of multiple figures. Full patch notes have been added to our section and our Figures Listing has been updated with the changes.
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With the new generation upcoming, 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: 21:35 BST Edit @ 21:35: Pokémon GO Update
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A special broadcast has aired on NicoNico for Pokémon Sun & Moon and, within this it showed some gameplay footage early on. We'll update this as more details come. In it, a minor feature was showcased of shaking grass. As the trainer approached it, the Pokémon in the shaking grass ran up to him. True mechanics of this feature are unclear at this time
12:32: After capturing a new Pokémon, Rotom will give you a report of how complete your Pokédex is in terms of percentage.
13:12: The stream went on to Ilima's trial which requires you to look around for Alolan Rattata which are hiding in parts of the cave. You get a Z Crystal for completion. It also confirmed that there are 7 trials.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
A new patch has started to go live for Android and iOS devices, with a gradual release happening. This patch, Version 1.13.3, adds a difference in patterns for eggs based on the distance that's required to hatch them. They have also added icons for each Pokémon's type in the information screen. Finally, they have added a low battery indicator for the GO Plus. Full details of the patch are still coming so keep checking back
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, bringing the ORAS sage to a conclusion. Click the image to go to our page I
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & fifty-sixth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. Swampert is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water. Swampert predicts storms by sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. If a storm is approaching, it piles up boulders to protect itself.It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. Its arms are rock-hard. With one swing, they can batter down its foe. It makes its nest on beautiful beaches. So, here it is, the one-hundred & fifty-sixth entry, Swampert
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new trailer has been released, tying in with a special Mimikyu promotion in Japan. This trailer is a small song featuring Mimikyu and its desire to be like Pikachu. In it, there's new footage of it being found in the PokéFinder, as well as it using a brand new Z Move which hasn't been seen before. It's not currently known what the Z Move is but we'll provide more details as it comes.
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Pokémon Generations
Following on from the release of the first seven episodes the past 5 weeks, the Pokémon Company has once again put out a new episode of Pokémon Generations, with this episode focusing on Team Aqua heading to awaken Kyogre. Our Animedex is being updated with the contents of this episode
Episode 8
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Pokémon XYORAS - Keldeo Event
For those of you with North American, European or Australian games, the Keldeo event currently available on Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games is due to end on Monday. This event is available through Mystery Gift > Receive Gift > Get Via Internet and gives you the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo, which can't be found in the wild. This event is only running through to October 24th so get while you can
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Pokémon Apps
It has been confirmed that the smartphone app, Snow, which is an app that provides animated stickers for selfies, is to get a special Mimikyu sticker line on October 25th in Japan. It's currently unclear if these will cost or not but they will only be around for a limited time
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new Alola Form has been revealed. This Alola Form is of Alolan Persian, the evolution of Alolan Meowth and was revealed on the front cover of the upcoming Alolan Pokédex guide to be released in Japan on December 14th 2016. Full details of this Pokémon have yet to be revealed but we will post should they come so keep checking back
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New Nintendo Console
The next piece of Nintendo hardware has been announced. Formerly known through the codename NX, this device is the Nintendo Switch. It's a home console device that can have the controller separate from the console for portable gaming on the go. Last month, The Pokémon Company CEO, Tsunekazu Ishihara, confirmed that they were developing Pokémon games for this hardware.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - N's Darmanitan
For those of you who participated in the recent Unova Classic Battle Competition, the entry gift to all qualifying players is due to end on Monday. This gift is a Darmanitan based on the Darmanitan used by the mysterious character N in Black & White, and catchable in Black 2 & White 2. Our Event Database has been fully updated with details of this event.
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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 a new badges panel and will be adding more Pokémon panels over the coming week, 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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Pokkén Tournament Arcade
A new update has come to the arcade version of Pokkén Tournament. This event runs from today until October 31st and adds the brand new Pokémon, Scizor, into the fold. It also adds a special Extra Battle to the Single Player for you to face against Scizor. If you beat it, you get a special title. A fourth Mission Panel has also gone live which gives various Halloween related items for your avatar and titles. The Mismagius and Ninetales Support set is also now obtainable again if it wasn't obtained during a previous distribution and there are a myriad of new outfit items that will come through Special Bonus.
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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 ambushed by the Team Flare Admin, Xerosic, who manages to kidnap Clemont. 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 Sun & Moon
The Pokémon Sun & Moon demo is now live in the Nintendo 3DS eShop, and as such our coverage shall begin. The demo is 3046 blocks, approx. 380MB. All story based elements and any data extracted shall be put in the spoiler tag so you won't be spoiled
It will go live in North America at 07:00 PDT
04:14: A new Alolan Form Pokémon is seen in the demo. Check the spoiler tag
Demo:
The city is called Hau'oli City
You go for a trial in Ten Carat Hill
Edit @ 02:33: Water Shuriken is now Special
Edit @ 02:37: Battle Bond also boosts Water Shuriken's strength
The trial is to photo two Jangmo-o and two Hakamo-o, one of which is a Totem Pokémon
02:46: Z Move Power varies depending on the base move. Gigavolt Havoc from Thunderbolt is 175 base power. Nuzzle it has 100 and is Physical. Electro Ball it is 160 and Special
02:49: After initial completion, when demo is loaded you learn and can use Poké Ride through the Ride Pager
02:54: In the demo there's a Pokémon Capture Challenge where you catch wild Pokémon
Super Potion now raises HP by 60HP
The Capture Challenge yeilds items such as Nugget to send to the main game
03:15: A trainer takes you to Mahalo Trail where rocks block the path. Clear the rocks and you get 3 Stardust to send to the main game
03:17: Various characters reference events happening in X amount of days. One in 5 days, one in 12 days, one in 18 days and one in 24 days. We'll post these new events as they go live
04:16: In one part of the demo, you can sometimes find a NPC who is startled by a Pokémon. When you view the PokéFinder, you discover Alolan Dugtrio. Thanks to Luis for the picture
06:15: It appears that Paralysis now halves your Speed rather than dropping it to a quarter
14:10: Thanks to people in Australia, we have the details of the first numbered day event. On Day 2 of the demo, speak to the man by the Pokémon Center and you'll receive 10 Pretty Wings
15:10: To check EVs of a Pokémon, press Y on the status screen and a graph akin to the Super Training graph will appear. If the stat sparkles, the stat is maxed out
03:07: The next Pokémon Sun & Moon information is to be released on October 27th at 22:00 JST which is 14:00 BST, 15:00 CEST, 09:00 EDT, 06:00 PDT
Edit @ 07:27: This is just a note to explain how we are going to move forward. Despite Game Freak's best efforts to scrub the demo, unfortunately some things have still got through including new Pokémon that have yet to be revealed. Due to legal circumstances, it has been decided that it is somewhat unwise to post these on Serebii.net. However, if you do wish to discuss the contents, you can feel free to in our Discussion Thread
Edit @ 09:02: The demo is now live in Continental Europe
Edit @ 10:01: The demo is now live in the United Kingdom
Edit @ 15:21: The demo is now live in North America
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a special Sableye (Spooky) challenge has begun, giving a special new Ghost-type Sableye. It runs until November 1st 2016
Next, a new Pokémon Safari has begun and will run until November 1st 2016. This stage gives Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Drifloon, Pumpkaboo (Spooky), Gourgeist (Spooky) and Pikachu (Spooky)
Next, a Drifblim stage has also begun. It also runs until November 1st 2016
Finally, the Hoopa Confined & Landorus Incarnate Forme stages have begun repeat runs. Hoopa runs until November 1st 2016 while Landorus runs until October 25th 2016
All of these require the version 1.3.24 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 Pidgeot competitive stage over the past week, then the Pidgeotite is now available to be received. The Attack Power, Mega Speedup 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 October 25th 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new Pokémon has seemingly been revealed on the merchandise box for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. On the Booster Box for the Collection Sun set, due out later this year, this small blue spikey Pokémon was shown. It's not currently known what the Pokémon is, or what type it is but we'll bring news as soon as it comes
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Some details have come regarding the release of the Pokémon Sun & Moon demo tomorrow. Previously, we only had the date of Tuesday October 18th 2016 as when it'll be released on the Nintendo 3DS eShop, with many questions as to the timing of the release. However, the Nintendo Download press release for Europe has just been released and within it, it has confirmed that the demo is to come in "late morning" in Europe. It's currently unclear if it'll be similar or simultaneous for all other regions but we'll provide full details as and when they come so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 12:31: Two new screenshots have been released for the demo and added to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page. These show that you also use a Level 40 Pikachu that has a Z Crystal attached
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Pokémon the First Movie
It has been announced that Pokémon The First Movie and its associated Pikachu's Summer Vacation short is to get a brief re-release in Cinemas across North America. On October 29th and November 1st, over 200 Cinemark theaters will be showing the first Pokémon movie as part of a special promotion to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pokémon
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & fifty-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 Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. When Primeape becomes furious, its blood circulation is boosted. In turn, its muscles are made even stronger. However, it also becomes much less intelligent at the same time. It is always outrageously furious. If it gives chase, it will tenaciously track the target no matter how far. It stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult. So, here it is, the one-hundred & fifty-fifth entry, Primeape
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new release of information has come for Pokémon Sun & Moon. We're currently compiling all the information from the trailer so keep checking back
First, Silvally is revealed as Silvadi's English name with its ability RKS System. It also confirms that there are unique memory items for each type
Jangmo-o's evolutions are Hakamo-o and Kommo-o respectively, both retaining Bulletproof and Soundproof. Kommo-o has a unique move, Clanging Scales which does a lot of damage but lowers its own Defense
Bounsweet evolves into Steenee, which is Grass-type with the abilities Leaf Guard and Oblivious, which then evolves into Tsareena which is also Grass-type with the ability Leaf Guard and Queenly Majesty, which blocks Priority moves. It has unique move called Trop Kick which does damage and lowers the opponent's Attack
Finally, Cutiefly's evolution is called Ribombee, which is Bug/Fairy-type and the abilities Honey Gather and Shield Dust
Next, Alolan Muk is also revealed, with both it and Grimer having the abilities Poison Touch and Gluttony
New trainers are also revealed including Olivia, the Kahuna of Akala Island and Ilima
Edit @ 14:28: Updated our New Pokémon & Alola Forms pages
Edit @ 14:38: It has been indicated in the Japanese trailer that Parental Bond's second hit damage has been reduced to 25% of the first damage
14:41: Updated our New Attacks & New Abilities pages
14:49: Updated our Island Challenge page
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Pokémon Generations
Following on from the release of the first six episodes the past 4 weeks, the Pokémon Company has once again put out a new episode of Pokémon Generations, with this episode focusing on Team Magma heading to the Seafloor Cavern. Our Animedex is being updated with the contents of this episode
Episode 7
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Events
Every year, in Japan when you go to the Pokémon Centers around your birthday, you are able to download a special distribution of a Pokémon. In Generation VI, these Pokémon were the Eeveelutions or Pikachu. However, the distributions for Pokémon Sun & Moon have been announced. From November 18th, you'll be able to go to the Pokémon Centers to receive a Pikachu, an Eevee or a Comfey for your games. We'll provide full details as they come
In addition to this, to celebrate the revamp of Pokémon Center Sapporo, from December 1st through Janaury 31st, you'll be able to download an Alola Form Vulpix in the Sapporo Pokémon Center due to Alolan Vulpix being the new mascot of the Pokémon Center
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Livestream
It has been announced that a special livestream for Pokémon Sun & Moon is to stream on NicoNico on October 23rd at 8pm JST. This livestream will feature some footage from the games, as well as a special Battle Royal showcase between the hosts. It is unclear if any new information will be in this livestream but we'll post as it happens should any come
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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 GO
A new patch has started to go live for Android and iOS devices, with a gradual release happening. This patch, Version 1.11.4, is said to do a variety of bug fixes. The update us now come out on iOS and Android and there appear to be no further updates
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Some further new details have come out for the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. First, it is confirmed that the main characters of the anime aside from Ash are the Trial Captains Kiawe, Sophacles, Lana and Mallow. Some biographies for them are as follows Ash - Ash has travelled to the Alola Region with Pikachu Rotom Pokédex - Rotom Pokédex will speak to Ash and aid him in his journey Lillie - She likes Pokémon, but for some reason cannot touch them Kiawe - He likes Fire-type Pokémon. He helps out on his family's farm while attending the school Mallow - She likes Grass-type Pokémon. She has an active personality, but can be goofy. She helps out the family business of the Aina Cafeteria Lana - She likes Water-type Pokémon. She's docile but active. She's the eldest of three daughters of a fisherman Sophacles - He likes Electric-type Pokémon. He is a programming geek and loves to analyse things. Professor Kukui - The Pokémon Professor of the region who studies Pokémon moves and teaches at the school. Ash is staying at his home. Samson Oak - Professor Samuel Oak's cousin. He's the headmaster of the school and studies Alola Pokémon evolution Team Rocket - They have travelled to the Alola Region to capture Pikachu
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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. These images confirm the information revealed yesterday but not shown of Jangmo-o's evolutions, Jarango & Jararanga, and Type: Null and its evolution Silvadi. We'll bring more as it comes
06:11: When Type: Null finds a trainer it trusts, it destroys its helmet and evolves into Silvadi. While it is Normal-type as standard, there is a special hold item called Memory that lets it be one of all 18 types at any one time thanks to its ability, AR System. It's not currently known if it's one item that can change this, or if there are 18 different ones. The type change is reflected in its eyes, mane and tail which glow the colour representing the type. It has a new attack called Multi Attack which changes type based on its hold item
06:16: It also confirms the Trial Captain Ilmia is the first Trial Captain
06:57: The first town is known in Japan as Hauori City
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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. This Pokémon is Scizor and his Burst Attack has him Mega Evolve into Mega Scizor. It's a Power Pokémon in the game. Scizor goes live in the arcades on October 20th. We'll provide a trailer shortly
14:16: Trailer added
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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 @ 20:29: Both Halloween panels and all 10 badges have been added to our 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 Serena giving thought to her future plans after putting on a Showcase in Lumiose City. 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
Further details have come for the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. It will begin on November 17th in Japan in a special. In it, Togedemaru is classed as Pikachu's rival and Samson Oak is the headmaster of the school in which Ash is enrolled
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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.
In the first image, we see Alolan Grimer, which appears to be a Poison/Dark-type.
10:20: From the same source, but currently without pictures so it's unconfirmed, Jangmo-o's evolution is in the magazine, and is Dragon/Fighting-type, and that Type: Null it evolves into a Pokémon called
Shiruvadi (シルヴァディ) and that either Null or its evolution change type based on items it holds. We'll bring confirmation of this as and when it comes so keep checking back.
12:50: The same source says that Shiruvadi has got the ability "AR System" which changes its type based on the hold item.
14:06: The same source also says that Jangmo-o's full evolution line is in CoroCoro. Its evolution is known in Japan as Jarango and Jarango then evolves into Jararanga. Once again, this remains unconfirmed until images surface
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
In the past couple of weeks, there have been numerous preview events in London and San Francisco where the media were able to play Pokémon Sun & Moon for a short time in order to create a preview. Along with these previews, several new screenshots have been released and so I have added these screenshots to our pre-release screenshot page. Click the image to go to the page
Edit @ 18:10: One preview mentions that the move Tackle has had its Base Power reduced from 50 down to 40
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Pokémon VGC
Some further details have been released for the upcoming European International Championships for VGC. This is one of four large events through the year, replacing the National Championships. It will be held in the ExCel in London on December 9th through December 11th and runs Sun & Moon rules. First, Masters will run the full three days while Juniors and Seniors only runs on Saturday & Sunday. Juniors & Seniors have an entry fee of Ł25 while Masters has one of Ł40
The event begins on Thursday December 8th with the Masters Player Checkin at 6pm, followed by the Player Meeting at 9am on Friday December 8th. Battles begin at 9am each day with Sunday being the Top 8 for both VGC and TCG
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First up is a Mega Pidgeot competitive stage. This stage has a new tier of prizes. First, the top 300 in North America, 200 in Europe & 1,000 in Japan will get a Pidgeotite and 3 Mega Speedups & 3 Raise Max Level. The top 1,600 in North America, 1,000 in Europe & 5,000 in Japan will get a Pidgeotite and 2 Mega Speedups & 2 Raise Max Level. The top 8,000 in North America, 5,000 in Europe & 25,000 in Japan will get a Pidgeotite, a Raise Max Level & a Mega Speedup. The top 20,000 in North America, 13,000 in Europe & 60,000 in Japan will get a Pidgeotite and a Disruption Delay. The top 26,000 in North America, 18,000 in Europe & 80,000 in Japan will get an Attack Power and a Disruption Delay. All other players will get an Attack Power.
Next up is a challenge to get Thundurus Therian Forme. It will run until October 25th 2016
Next is a new Daily Pokémon collection that runs until October 18th 2016. It runs through special Winking variants of Bulbasaur (Thursday), Charmander (Tuesday), Squirtle (Wednesday), Clefairy (Monday) and Jigglypuff (Friday).
Finally, Electivire has begun a repeat run until October 25th 2016. It may drop Electivire Skill Boosters if it has been caught already
All of these require the version 1.3.22 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon GO
A new patch has started to go live for Android and iOS devices, with a gradual release happening. This patch, Version 1.11.2, adds the special Capture Bonus and new Gym training features that were announced last week. It also fixes various glitches and issues and shortens the animation time for evolution. It also includes new UI elements for the GO Plus and prevents the GO Plus from disconnecting when you do manual captures in the game. Full details of the patch are still coming so keep checking back
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion
The Volcanion event has now begun in many countries across the world. In the United States, it can be obtained at Gamestop. It runs until October 31st In Canada, it can be obtained at EB Games. It runs until October 31st In Australia & New Zealand, it can be obtained at EB Games until October 31st In the Netherlands, it can be found in Bart Smit, Intertoys & ToysXL stores until November 30th 2016 In Belgium, it can be found at Dreamland and Broze et Fun stores until November 30th In Germany, it can be found in Muller Stores
In Mexico it can be obtained in Gamers Retail Stores until October 31st
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & fifty-fourth 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 Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. This six-legged Pokémon is easily capable of transporting an adult in flight. The wings on its tail help it stay balanced. It prefers to battle by biting apart foes' heads instantly while flying by at high speed. The beat of its wings is so powerful that it accidentally dislodges full-grown trees when it takes off in flight. So, here it is, the one-hundred & fifty-fourth entry, Yanmega
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
It has been confirmed that the episode of Gathering at the Pokémon House, otherwise known as Pokénchi, due to air on October 16th, there will be a huge presentation of new Pokémon Sun & Moon game footage and what is labelled interesting information about the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime, which is set to air on TV Tokyo in Japan next month. As this follows on from CoroCoro's release on October 15th and the previously announced October 14th information release, it is unlikely that there will be anything new within the episode. However, if there is, we shall post it so be sure to check back
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
Nintendo UK have released a new trailer which is essentially an English version of the Pokémon Sun & Moon Legendary Pokémon trailer released in Japan a few weeks ago. This trailer shows many English lines which were previously in Japanese as well as the names of the Fighting and Ghost Z-Moves, All-Out Pummelling and Never-Ending Nightmare. It also reveals a new character leading a Trial called Ilima. It also gives the English names for three PokéRide options: Lapras Paddle, Sharpedo Jet & Charizard Glide
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Pokémon Generations
Following on from the release of the first four episodes the past 3 weeks, the Pokémon Company has once again put out 2 new episode sof Pokémon Generations, with this episode focusing on Silver, and on the Legendary Beasts of Johto. Our Animedex is being updated with the contents of this episode
Episode 5
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Serial Code
The North American second chance Hoopa event is due to end on Sunday. s obtained by the special shared Serial Code 2016HOOPA. It comes with the Smoke Ball and the moves Hyperspace Hole, Psychic, Astonish & Nasty Plot.
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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles
A TV guide in Japan has revealed another new episode title, this time for the fourty-eighth episode of Pokémon XY & Z, a standalone special. This episode is set to air on November 3rd. The episode features Professor Sycamore & Alexa exploring some ruins to discover the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon.
XYZ Special: The Legend of XYZ
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
On the official Japanese website, along with the demo filesize listing listed on Tuesday, the official site also noted the estimated file size for the actual download versions of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. The games will take up 3.2GB, approx. 26,215 blocks, of space on your SD card. The official site advises that having a 4GB SD card and having the demo and the main game may result in not having enough space, recommending higher storage capacities. We'll provide more as it comes.
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Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced a new feature coming soon to Pokémon GO. As you capture more Pokémon of the same type, you will get a special bonus to the capture rate of Pokémon of that type. The higher the medal, the bigger the capture bonus. It's a +1 bonus for Bronze, +2 for Silver and +3 for Gold
Edit @ 19;39: Another update has been announced. With this, you will now be able to take in up to 6 Pokémon to train against a gym of your own team, and the CP of the Gym's Pokémon would be adjusted lower to match your Pokémon's CP for the duration of the training.
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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 aftermath of Team Flare's attack as Lumiose City and the Prism Tower are rebuilt. 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 Shuffle - Events
The Pokémon Company has announced some more events for the coming weeks. From October 11th, special winking Pokémon will be available daily. These include Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Clefairy & Jigglypuff and will only appear for the 24 hours. From October 18th 2016, a special Halloween promotion will begin involving a Costumed Pikachu. We'll bring full details on these events when they come so keep checking back
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Pokémon Sun & Moon
A new release of information has come for Pokémon Sun & Moon. We're currently compiling all the information from the trailer so keep checking back
First, Rowlet's evolution, Dartrix has been revealed. As has Litten's called Torracat and Popplio's called Brionne
A new area called Festival Plaza where you can play games to collect Festival Coins to spend in various shops including ones that boost Effort Values. It is also accessed through the bottom screen to allow for battling & trade with other players, as well aschange theme of the plaza. There are also missions to follow
Next, the Poké Pelago uses boxed Pokémon to attract wild Pokémon on Isle Abeens & Isle Aphun for items
Mega Evolution has been confirmed for Pokémon Sun & Moon
Ash-Greninja is obtained through a special demo to be released October 18th 2016. It can then be transferred to the main games at launch. Ash Greninja has the ability Battle Bond which causes it to change form when it knocks out an opponent
14:07: The next release of Pokémon Sun & Moon information will hit on October 14th at 22:00 JST, which is 00:00 AEDT, 14:00 BST, 15:00 CEST, 09:00 EDT, 06:00 PDT
14:12: Battle Spot has a special ruleset for VGC. VGC 17 rules are as follows:
Double Battle format is limited to Pokémon that appear in the Alola Region Pokédex (excluding some Legendary and Mythical Pokémon).
Use of Mega Stones is not allowed.
Only Pokémon that can be obtained in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon may be entered.
There is a way to play with QR Rental teams by scanning the QR Codes from their Pokémon Global Link. This allows you to utilise other people's teams but you can't enter certain Rating Battles, but can have Link Battles with these teams
14:12: Global Missions are also to be added to the Global Link. These are shared missions on the Festival Plaza. The first in Late November is "Catch A Lot of Pokémon"
A new system being introduced to the battle time settings is “Your Time.” When using this method of time accounting, players will have a maximum of 60 seconds each turn to select a move or Pokémon, and they will also each be awarded 10 minutes of “Your Time.” Under these rules, if a player runs out of their 10 minutes before the battle ends, that player loses the match. This will mean matches can be decided more quickly than in the past, allowing players to enjoy thrilling battles.
14:24: Updated our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
14:37: It has been confirmed that Japan will receive the Special Pokémon 2DS on December 8th 2016
Updated our New Pokémon Page, New Forms Page & New Abilities Page
15:08: Created a preliminary page for the Festival Plaza
Edit @ 15:19: Created a preliminary page for the Poké Pelago
15:44: Updated the Pokémon Global Link Features page and added the Special Battle page
22:02: It has been confirmed that the Pokémon Global Link for Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire will close at 00:00 UTC on Tuesday November 1st 2016 ahead of the update for Pokémon Sun & Moon on November 18th 2016. After this, in addition to the Pokémon Global Link & all features within being inaccessible, you will be unable to Game Sync or go on Rating Battle on Battle Spot in the games. All other online functions, including the GTS, Wonder Trade and Free Battle on Battle Spot will remain accessible
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Pokkén Tournament - New Arcade Character
It has been announced that a brand new character is to be announced for the arcade version of Pokkén Tournament on October 13th 2016. No hints have been given to the identity of this specific Pokémon or if it'll come to the Wii U version but we'll provide full details as and when it comes so be sure to check back.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, the Winking Togekiss event has begun. It runs until October 18th 2016
Next, the Feraligatr stage has also begun. It will run until October 18th 2016
Next, the Palkia stage has begun a repeat run. It runs until October 18th 2016 and may drop Palkia Skill Boosters.
Next, the Kabutops stage has begun a repeat run. It runs until October 18th 2016 and may drop Kabutops Skill Boosters.
Next, the Bellossom stage has begun a repeat run. It runs until October 11th 2016 and may drop Bellossom Skill Boosters.
Finally, the Thundurus Incarnate Forme has begun a repeat run. It can be played once a day until October 11th and may drop Thundurus Skill Boosters or Mega Speedups
In addition to that, three new Mission Cards were added
All of these require the version 1.3.22 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 Beedrill competitive stage over the past week, then the Beedrillite is now available to be received. The Attack Power, Mega Speedup 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 October 11th 2016 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
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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 1.3.1. This patch doesn't add much but does add the capability to spectate currently running online matches. It requires 158MB of space to download
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Serial Code
A new second chance event has begun in North America. This gets you the Mythical Pokémon, Hoopa and is obtained by the special shared Serial Code 2016HOOPA. It's currently unknown when the code will run to so be sure to get it while you can. It comes with the Smoke Ball and the moves Hyperspace Hole, Psychic, Astonish & Nasty Plot. Our Event Database has been updated with the details of this event
Edit @ 18:33: Confirmed to end on Sunday October 9th 2016
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion
For those of you in Canada, it has been confirmed that the Mythical Pokémon, Volcanion, is to be distributed in a timeframe mirroring the US distribution. It will be given at EB Games stores from October 10th 2016. We'll provide more distribution announcements as they come so keep checking back
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Holo Caster
With the weekly posting of information on the Holo Caster in Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire in Japan, it has been announced that the Holo Caster service has been discontinued. Currently, when you log into the Holo Caster to retrieve the latest information, it will inform you that the service is discontinued and give you the final notice, which details how the Holo Caster has been around for 3 years. In all regions, this feature was used to give news about Pokémon, both games and even real life events, through SpotPass and downloaded manually from the internet.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the one-hundred & fifty-third entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Unova Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts. By blasting water from its hooves, it can glide across water. It excels at using leg moves while battling. When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow. So, here it is, the one-hundred & fifty-third entry, Keldeo
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With the new generation upcoming, 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: 07:15 BST
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion
The Volcanion event has now begun in many countries across the world. In the UK and Spain, it can be obtained at GAME. In Finland it can be obtained at GameStop, Pelaajashop, Verkkokauppa, Viihdepysäkki, Discshop & Konsolinet. In Denmark it can be obtained at Gamestop. In Norway it can be obtained through Gamestop, Neo Tokyo stores as well as Gamzone and Spillsjappa and in Sweden it is in Gamestop, Webhallen & Spel & Sĺnt. It begins in other countries including the US on October 10th
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles
The TV Game magazine in Japan has revealed another new episode title, this time for the fourty-seventh episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. This episode is set to air on October 27th. The episode features the group heading to the airport to go their separate ways.
Episode 943: A Zero With No End! Till the Day We Meet Again!!
