31-01-2017 04:04 GMT / 23:04 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, 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: 10:04 GMT
Edit @ 04:07: 2017 International Challenge | Edit @ 04:15: QR Teams and Friendly Competitions | Edit @ 06:05: Pokémon Shuffle Events | Edit @ 10:04: Pokémon Duel Update
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Missions
The third Pokémon Sun & Moon Global Mission has begun. This Global Mission's theme involves trading Pokémon through the Pokémon Global Trade Station. To beat this Global Mission, over 1,000,000 Pokémon need to be traded. Rewards are 2,000 FC (Success), 200 FC (Failure) - If the game is tied to a Global Link account: 4,000 FC (Success), 400 FC (Failure). This Mission runs until February 14th 2017 23:59 UTC. In a new twist, if you manage to make 5 or more trades on the GTS during the mission, you will receive 5 Rare Candy and if 2,000,000 Pokémon are traded, then all participants get a Friend Ball
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Competition
Details of the next Battle Competition have been announced. This is the 2017 International Challenge February competition. This is a Double Battle competition using VGC 2017 rules requiring the Alola Pokédex only. Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Magearna, Necrozma and Zygarde are not allowed. Mega Stones are also not allowed. Registration will be open from February 16th at 00:00 UTC to February 23rd 23:59 UTC and battles will run from February 24th through February 26th. All entrants will get the Mawilite and Beedrillite Mega Stones
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - QR Teams & Friendly Competitions
Following its reveal in the pre-release, the functionality that allows for you to create a QR Code to share your team with other players which can then be scanned and used in the game in the Battle Tree and in communication with friends. You can even search the Global Link for QR Teams, including the ability to search for ones with specific Pokémon, moves, items and abilities. The Global Link will also provide the "top" teams. Each player has got a Builder Rank which alters how many teams you can put live, with the rank increasing the more someone uses your team, starting at 20 uses to get to Level 2. The Global Link will also display the top used QR teams, creators of QR teams that have their teams frequently used as well as QR teams of the high ranking players if they have chosen to share it. Do note, a Pokémon's Happiness value is not carried over, so moves such as Return and Frustration reset to their default rather than their intended power.
In addition to this, the functionality to create a special Friendly Competition is now available on the Pokémon Global Link, which can be done both online or as a local Live Competition allowing for full competition checking and battle box locking. You also have the ability on the Global Link to view other people's competitions and potentially join them. Competitions won't be held until 20 or more people participate and you can set whether to use the Your Time or Match Time timers, allow for Z-Crystals and Mega Stones. Competitions can only last one day and need to be shared by sharing the Global Link URL for the Friendly Competition for players to obtain the QR Code for Friendly Online Competitions. These features utilise the QR Codes in the game but need to be scanned in their respective areas rather than the standard QR Scanner
QR Codes will only work for your Game Sync ID, so sharing of QR Teams and Friendly Competitions requires giving a link to the Global Link page for the team/competition.
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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 Gyarados competitive stage. The top 200 players in Europe and 1000 players in Japan, you will get 5 Raise Max Level, 5 Mega Speedup and 1 Gyaradosite. If you are in the top 500 in Europe and 2500 in Japan, you will get 4 Raise Max Level, 4 Mega Speedup and 1 Gyaradosite. If you are in the top 1000 in Europe or 5000 in Japan, you will get 3 Raise Max Level, 3 Mega Speedup and 1 Gyaradosite. If you are in the top 2000 in Europe or 10,000 in Japan, you will get 2 Raise Max Level, 2 Mega Speedup and 1 Gyaradosite. If you are in the top 4000 in Europe or 20,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Raise Max Level, 1 Mega Speedup and 1 Gyaradosite.If you are in the top 6000 in Europe or top 30,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Booster M and 1 Gyaradosite. If you are in the top 9000 in Europe or 45,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Disruption Delay, 1 Exp. Booster L and 1 Gyaradosite. If you in the top 12000 in Europe or 60,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Gyaradosite and 1 Disruption Delay. If you are in the top 16,000 in Europe or 80,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Attack Power and 1 Disruption Delay. All other players will get an Attack Power
Next, a Latias Escalation Battle has begun and will run until February 14th 2017. It gives access to the Latiasite at Level 50
Next, a Special stage for Virizion has begun and will run until February 7th 2017
Next, the special Daily Pokémon for Winking Pokémon stage has begun a repeat run. It runs through Torchic (Winking), Treecko (Winking), Mudkip (Winking), Castform (Winking) and Pikachu (Sleeping) until February 13th 2017
Finally, the Bellossom stage has begun a repeat run until February 14th 2017
In addition to this, several Pokémon have obtained new Skills through the Skill Swapper and new level increases with Raise Max Levels. 2 Raise Max Level and Skill Swappers are being given , as are two Jewels to celebrate Pokémon Shuffle's second anniversary
All of these require the version 1.3.36 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
30-01-2017 08:51 GMT / 03:51 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 14:24: Bottle Cap Distribution
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Mega Stones
The Pokémon Company has spoken about the fact that Mega Stones for various Pokémon are not currently available. Giving an explanation, it then went on to say that the Mawilite and Beedrillite will be distributed through an entry gift for an Online Competition in late February. It is stated that the other missing Mega Stones will be distributed through similar means as time passes. We'll bring the information for all future Mega Stone distributions as it comes so be sure to keep checking back.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Bottle Cap Distribution
It has been announced that the UK store, GAME, is to hold a midnight opening for the upcoming Pokémon TCG set based on Sun & Moon this week, on February 3rd at the stores in Liverpool, Hinckley, Brentwood and Plymouth. A special Pikachu promo card will be distributed to the first 250 people in each store.
In addition to that, all players at all GAME stores will be able to get a Serial Code for a Bottle Cap for Pokémon Sun & Moon which is used for Hyper Training a Pokémon's IVs. No end date has been given for this distribution but we'll provide details as and when they come.
29-01-2017 13:07 GMT / 08:07 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:07 GMT
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the ninth entry into the Generation VII 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, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. Mawile's huge jaws are actually steel horns that have been transformed. Its docile-looking face serves to lull its foe into letting down its guard. When the foe least expects it, Mawile chomps it with its gaping jaws. Don't be taken in by this Pokémon's cute face-it's very dangerous. Mawile fools the foe into letting down its guard, then chomps down with its massive jaws. . So, here it is, the ninth entry, Mawile
28-01-2017 21:14 GMT / 16:14 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 21:14 GMT
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Pokémon GO Patch
The next update to Pokémon GO has been announced. This update fixes the load time that exists for Pokémon GO on Android devices, as well as fixing connectivity issues with the Pokémon GO Plus device on Android devices. For iOS users, it adds iOS wheelchair support for the Apple Watch. It also includes some minor text fixes. It is currently being rolled out and shall be available over the next few days.
27-01-2017 07:37 GMT / 02:37 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 10:24 GMT
Edit @ 10;24: Pokémon GO Device
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Competition
Battles for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Alola Friendly competition. This is a Single Battle competition using the Alola Pokédex only. Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Magearna, Necrozma and Zygarde are not allowed. Mega Stones are also not allowed. Battles will run from January 27th through January 29th. All entrants will get 50 Battle Points
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Pokémon GO
In an interview with the news agency Nikkei, The Pokémon Company CEO, Tsunekazu Ishihara spoke about safety when playing Pokémon GO and mentioned how the GO Plus device was designed partially with this in mind. However, in the interview he mentioned that The Pokémon Company and Nintendo are thinking of developing a new device to work with Pokémon GO to make the game be able to be played more safely. We'll provide more details on this device if any ever surface so keep checking back
26-01-2017 10:24 GMT / 05:24 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 10:30: Online Bans | Edit @ 12:33: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 14:31: PokéBall Levels | Edit @ 19:11: Nintendo Badge Arcade
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Spot Exclusions
The Pokémon Company has just announced that almost 6,000 people, specifically 5,954, have been banned from online activity for having altered save data. This ban prevents them from using Game Sync, entering in Rating Battles and Battle Competitions, and participating in Global Missions. When they try, they will get an error message with the error code 090-0212. They promise to continue pursuing people with edited & illegal save data and will enact similar restrictions without notice. We'll bring all further developments about this as it comes
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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 @ 19:43: All 6 panels and 36 badges have been added
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Poké Ball Levels
Following the release of Pokémon Bank yesterday, I have updated our Lowest Poké Ball Levels section to include all the Pokémon. Rather than muddy it up with all generations, the Generation VII list only includes Pokémon that can be Generation VII native, with the Black Clover, and lists the levels accordingly.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Team Rocket hunting for a new Pokémon. The AniméDex will soon 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 - Character Biography
With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update a biography. This biography is for James and shows the Pokémon that he obtained in today's episode. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
25-01-2017 01:06 GMT / 20:06 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 15:59 GMT
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Pokémon Bank
Following the reveal of the contents of the update yesterday, the Pokémon Bank update is now available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. This update adds compatibility for Pokémon Sun & Moon in Pokémon Bank and also updates Poké Transporter for the ability to send Pokémon from Green, Red, Blue and Yellow up to Pokémon Bank. It requires 496 blocks to download and a requires a full redownload of the software rather than a patch. In addition to this, Poké Transporter Version 1.2's patch requires 420 blocks.
We're currently cataloguing all the updates to Pokémon Bank so be sure to keep checking back as we update our pages
Edit @ 01:19: It has been confirmed by The Pokémon Company that the special Z Crystal, the Mewnium Z is to be distributed to Pokémon Sun & Moon players who use Pokémon Bank until October 2nd 2017
02:06: Confirmation that Mew obtained in Generation 1 games through glitches will not transfer over. All Pokémon have their Hidden Ability when transferred over as well.
02:18: Updated the Pokémon Bank Features page with details on the Pokédex and Adventure Records features and updated the Event Distribution page with details of the Mewnium Z
Edit: Updated the Poké Transporter page with details on what is determined in what way in Generation 1 transfer
Edit @ 15:59: As per multiple requests, I've updated our Natures Game Mechanic page with details to determine the Nature of the Pokémon when transferred from Generation 1 games
24-01-2017 04:02 GMT / 23:02 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 19:34 GMT
Edit @ 06:07: Pokémon Shuffle Events | Edit @ 10:04: Pokémon Bank Details | Edit @ 13:47: Pokémon Duel
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Pokémon Bank
Nintendo Hong Kong has put out some details about the upcoming Pokémon Bank update, specifically in regards to the Generation 1 transfer. First, transferred Pokémon will likely have at least 3 max IVs. Their nature will be random and there is a chance that the Pokémon will have their Hidden Ability. It will also have a unique GameBoy mark
The National Pokédex will sync up with the games you use with Pokémon Bank, listing the Pokémon you have seen/caught in each game and combining them. It will list the games that you have each Pokémon in. You don't need the Pokémon to be deposited into your Bank in order to register them in the National Pokédex. Finally, it confirms that you can send Battle Points again. Finally, it shows that you can track a variety of stats from your games such as Eggs Hatched, Pokémon Captured etc. through Pokémon Bank, crossreferencing between all 6 games.
No date has been given but we'll provide full details as they come so keep checking back
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Pokémon Duel
It has been confirmed that the mobile game, Pokémon Comaster, released last year on iOS and Android is to be renamed as Pokémon Duel and is currently available on iOS & Android platforms in North America and Europe. We have been gradually covering the game over the life of the Japanese one and will begin localisation details for this game over the next couple of days so be sure to keep checking back.
Edit @ 17:50: Updated our Figure Listing with up to date English descriptions. Plate list coming shortly
18:34: Updated the Plate Listing with details on the plates. If you see a plate we don't list, feel free to let us know
19:34: Updated the Stage Listings with full details on all English stages and challenges on each of the stages
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Pokémon 3DS
It has been confirmed that the special Pikachu Yellow New Nintendo 3DS XL is to be released in North America on February 24th 2017 for $199.99. This 3DS was released in Japan last year. It doesn't come with any additional games but features a cute Pikachu decal on the case of the console.
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Missions
The third Pokémon Sun & Moon Global Mission has been announced. This Global Mission's theme involves trading Pokémon through the Pokémon Global Trade Station. The target is not currently known. This Mission runs from next week, January 31st 2017 04:00 UTC until February 14th 2017 23:59 UTC.
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Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First is a special stage for Totodile (Winking). This stage runs for a week until January 31st 2017
Next, a stage for the Pokémon Wailord has begun. It will run until February 7th 2017
A returning Pokémon Safari with new Pokémon has begun. This Safari has got Shellder, Cloyster, Shiny Magikarp, Shiny Gyarados, Pidove, Tranquill and Unfezant within it, as well as newcomers of Snorunt (Winking) and Glalie (Winking) . It runs until February 7th 2017
Finally, stages for Gyarados, Kyogre and Groudon are returning until February 7th 2017
All of these require the version 1.3.35 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 Houndoom competitive stage over the past week, then the Houndoominite 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 January 31st 2017 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
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Pokémon GO Patch
The next update to Pokémon GO has been announced. This update adds Korean Language support to tie in with the release of Pokémon GO in South Korea today. This patch is rolling out now so is currently available.
23-01-2017 16:26 GMT / 11:26 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 16:26 GMT
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Serial Code
It has been announced that a special Shiny Magikarp is to be distributed in various Asian Countries. In Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, you'll be able to receive a Serial Code from participating stores to receive this Magikarp. It is Level 19 and comes with a Rare Candy and the moves Splash & Bounce. It runs from January 28th through February 3rd and the code runs until February 6th. No details on any international distributions have been announced. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event
22-01-2017 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:00 GMT
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the eighth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with an Alola Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. This immensely dangerous Pokémon possesses overwhelming physical strength. Its habitat is generally off-limits. This Pokémon has the habit of hugging its companions. Many Trainers have left this world after their spines were squashed by its hug. So, here it is, the eighth entry, Bewear
20-01-2017 09:38 GMT / 04:38 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, 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: 09:38 GMT
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Pokémon GO Plus Issues
The Pokémon Company has put out a note indicating that the latest patch has caused some minor connectivity issues on Android devices causing obstacles and prevention of connecting the GO Plus to the device. They're currently investigating and will put out a fix soon so keep checking back
19-01-2017 07:23 GMT / 02:23 EST by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the new generation out, 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: 19:52 GMT
Edit @ 10:56: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 19:08: Nintendo Badge Arcade
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Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Competition
Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Alola Friendly competition. This is a Single Battle competition using the Alola Pokédex only. Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Magearna, Necrozma and Zygarde are not allowed. Mega Stones are also not allowed. Registration will be open from January 19th at 00:00 UTC to January 26th 23:59 UTC and battles will run from January 27th through January 29th. All entrants will get 50 Battle Points
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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 @ 19:52: All 7 panels and 44 badges added
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash visiting Kiawe at his farm. The AniméDex will soon been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
18-01-2017 19:56 GMT / 14:56 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, 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: 19:56 GMT
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Pokémon Shuffle - Alola Pokémon
Hidden away in the official Japanese site when detailing yesterday's new events, a small note was added which states that Alola Pokémon are to start coming to the game at some point in Spring 2017. A full date hasn't been given but we'll continue to provide Pokémon Shuffle news when it comes so be sure to keep checking back
17-01-2017 06:05 GMT / 01:05 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 15:35 GMT
Edit @ 15:35: Pokémon GO Patch
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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 Houndoom competitive stage. The top 200 players in Europe and 1000 players in Japan, you will get 5 Raise Max Level, 5 Mega Speedup and 1 Houndoominite. If you are in the top 500 in Europe and 2500 in Japan, you will get 4 Raise Max Level, 4 Mega Speedup and 1 Houndoominite. If you are in the top 1000 in Europe or 5000 in Japan, you will get 3 Raise Max Level, 3 Mega Speedup and 1 Houndoominite. If you are in the top 2000 in Europe or 10,000 in Japan, you will get 2 Raise Max Level, 2 Mega Speedup and 1 Houndoominite. If you are in the top 4000 in Europe or 20,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Raise Max Level, 1 Mega Speedup and 1 Houndoominite.If you are in the top 6000 in Europe or top 30,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Booster M and 1 Houndoominite. If you are in the top 9000 in Europe or 45,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Disruption Delay, 1 Exp. Booster L and 1 Houndoominite. If you in the top 12000 in Europe or 60,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Houndoominite and 1 Disruption Delay. If you are in the top 16,000 in Europe or 80,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Attack Power and 1 Disruption Delay. All other players will get an Attack Power
Next, the Chikorita (Winking) event has begun. It will run until January 24th 2017
In addition to that, the Politoed stage has begun a run. It will run until January 31st 2017
A special Tyranitar stage has also begun a run. It will be available until January 24th 2017
A special Celebi Escalation Battle stage has begun. This stage runs until January 31st and gives a variety of items including Mega Speedups, Raise Max Level
All of these require the version 1.3.34 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
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Pokémon GO Patch
The next update to Pokémon GO has been announced. This update adds a variety of usability features. First, for Apple Watch users, it will now show Eggs at PokéStops. Next, an update is happening to the GPS tracking for more accurate distance results. This patch is rolling out now so will be available in the next few days.
15-01-2017 10:00 GMT / 05:00 EST by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the new generation out, 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: 10:00 GMT
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the seventh entry into the Generation VII 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, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat. The patterns on this Pokémon's wings depend on the climate and topography of its habitat. It scatters colorful scales. So, here it is, the seventh entry, Vivillon
13-01-2017 06:28 GMT / 01:28 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 20:00 GMT
Edit @ 11:55: Nintendo Badge Arcade | Edit @ 20:00: International Championships
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Pokémon International Championships 2016
Following the European International Championships last month and the Asia Pacific International Championships being held in Australia in March, it has now been confirmed that the Latin American International Championships are to be held in WTC Events Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 21st 2017 to April 23rd 2017. This leaves just the North American International Championships to be announced We'll bring full coverage as it happens
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Nintendo Switch Presentation
It was confirmed today that the Nintendo Switch console is to be released globally on March 3rd 2017 for $299.99/29,980¥/Ł279.99. This is the new console by Nintendo which allows for you to play as a home console but also detach and play as a portable. The Pokémon Company CEO, Tsunekazu Ishihara confirmed last year that there are plans for Pokémon games on this device. We'll bring more news on Pokémon on the Switch as it comes so be sure to keep checking back.
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Nintendo Badge Arcade
The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Europe and with this update, it has added several Pokémon badges, 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.
12-01-2017 10:30 GMT / 05:30 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, 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: 19:46 GMT
Edit @ 10:52: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 19:10: Nintendo Badge Arcade
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 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
19:46: All 6 panels and 39 badges added
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash battling against Hala to complete his first Grand Trial. The AniméDex will soon 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 Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Character Biography
With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update a biography. This biography is for Hala and shows the Pokémon that he used in today's episode. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
11-01-2017 01:10 GMT / 20:10 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 14:04 GMT
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - New Patch
A brand new patch has been released for the Generation VII Pokémon games. This patch brings the game up to Version 1.1 and provides a few updates. The patch is 296 blocks to download. These patches are required to go online on your games and required to participate at official events. This patch fixes the previously announced glitch with the moves Z-Parting Shot and Z-Memento on Battle Spot and a glitch in regards to the winner of a game if Rocky Helmet knocks the opponent out when you're knocked out. It also fixes the glitch where a Pokémon wouldn't learn a move when it evolved such as with Kadabra and Confusion
Note: Battle Videos from Version 1.0 cannot be watched in Version 1.1
Edit @ 14:04: To clarify, since some questions have been raised, even though Parting Shot & Memento's glitch has been fixed, they will not be allowed on Battle Spot until Season 2 begins at 04:00 UTC on Tuesday January 17th 2017.
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10-01-2017 04:07 GMT / 23:07 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 13:28 GMT
Edit @ 06:07: Pokémon Shuffle Events
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Special Battle Season 2
The Special Battle rules for Season 2 have been revealed. Season 2 will run from January 17th 2017 to March 19th 2017 and runs on Sun & Moon. This ruleset alters things to allow for the inclusion of Pokémon through the National Pokédex after the release of Bank later this month
The base rules for this season are as follows:
Battle type: Single Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex.
Banned Pokémon: Only 1 of the following can be used per team Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna
The other standard rules apply, including all set to Level 50 if above that, and you choose 3 Pokémon out of your 6, and you cannot have two Pokémon holding the same hold item.
Edit @ 13:28: In addition to these Special Battle rules, Single Battle and Double Battle on Rating Battle on Battle Spot will be updated to allow National Pokédex with the usual Pokémon restrictions banning the usual Legendary & Mythical Pokémon. This will also allow for use of Pokémon from Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire but no mention of any Pokémon obtained through Poké Transporter, blocking Pokémon from the Virtual Console games and Generation V and before games from being used.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Global Mission
The second Pokémon Sun & Moon Global Mission is now over on Pokémon Sun & Moon. This Global Mission was to have all players find a total of 1,000,000 Pokémon through Island Scan. Unfortunately, the mission is counted as a failure as only 661,839 Pokémon were found during this duration. As such, the failure reward of 217FC, or 434FC if the game is registered on the Global Link is now available.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First, a special Cyndauil (Winking) stage has begun and will run until January 17th 2017
Next, a new Pokémon Safari has come, being a repeat of a past one but including two additional Pokémon.. This Safari includes Pineco, Forretress, Ledyba, Ledian, Houndour, Houndoom, Noibat, Hoothoot and Noctowl. It runs until January 24th 2017
Next, the stages for Ho-Oh, Feraligatr, Kingdra and Noivern have all begun a repeat run until January 24th 2017. They all give Personal Skill Boosters if you have previously caught them.
All of these require the version 1.3.34 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Mewtwo X competitive stage over the past week, then the Mewtwonite X is now available to be received. All other rewards 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 January 17th 2017 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.
08-01-2017 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 13:00 GMT
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Munchlax Event
For all players globally, the currently running distribution on the Nintendo Network of a Munchlax is to end on Wednesday. This distribution gives you a Munchlax with the special moves of Happy Hour and Hold Back. It also provides a special gift of the Snorlium Z, a special Z Crystal that turns Snorlax's Giga Impact move into Pulverising Pancake. The Snorlium Z cannot be obtained through standard gameplay. Be sure to get it while you can
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixth entry into the Generation VII 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, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. This Pokémon saved a shipwrecked man, taking him to a remote island—a paradise occupied solely by Dragonite. Incur the wrath of this normally calm Pokémon at your peril, because it will smash everything to smithereens before it’s satisfied. So, here it is, the sixth entry, Dragonite
06-01-2017 07:14 GMT / 02:14 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, 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: 07:14 GMT
In The Games Department
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 Pokémon badges, 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.
05-01-2017 07:41 GMT / 02:41 EST by Serebii
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With the new generation out, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 16:23 GMT
Edit @ 07:47: Download Rules | Edit @ 11:10: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 16:23: Episode Titles
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Battle Competition
Details of the next Battle Competition have been announced. This is the Alola Friendly competition. This is a Single Battle competition using the Alola Pokédex only. Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Magearna, Necrozma and Zygarde are not allowed. Mega Stones are also not allowed. Registration will be open from January 19th at 00:00 UTC to January 26th 23:59 UTC and battles will run from January 27th through January 29th. All entrants will get 50 Battle Points
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Download Rules
Ahead of the upcoming Alola Friendly Battle Competition, the special ruleset for this competition is now available to download in the Festival Plaza. With this, you'll be able to play with the Alola Friendly rules against friends and strangers over local wireless and online. This is accessed through the Festival Plaza > Download Rules option in the game. It is unclear when the distribution will end
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash entering the first of the Island Trials. The AniméDex will soon 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 Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Titles
A TV guide in Japan has revealed the next set of new episode titles from Pokémon Sun & Moon. These episodes are set to air on January 26th, February 2nd and February 9th respectively. The first features Team Rocket going on a mission to get new Pokémon. The second features Ash participate in a pancake race with Pikachu and the third features Lillie trying to overcome her fears of touching Pokémon
Episode 955: The Extracurricular Lesson is on Mareanie?!
Episode 956: The Great Alola Pancake Race!
Episode 957: The Fruit of Courage: Lillie and Vulpix!
04-01-2017 07:08 GMT / 02:08 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 18:14 GMT
Edit @ 18:14: Pokémon Snap - Virtual Console
In The Games Department
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 North America tomorrow for $9.99. This game has you go through Pokémon Island, taking pictures of the 63 Pokémon through 7 different stages
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Titles
A TV guide in Japan has revealed the next new episode title from Pokémon Sun & Moon. This episodes is set to air on January 19th and features Ash visit Kiawe to see his farm.
Episode 953: Ash visits Kiawe!
03-01-2017 06:05 GMT / 01:05 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 19:58 GMT
Edit @ 19:58: Pokémon Adventures Sections
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle - Events
A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
First up is a competitive stage for Mega Mewtwo X. The top 200 players in Europe and 1000 players in Japan, you will get 5 Raise Max Level, 5 Mega Speedup and 1 Mewtwonite X/Level Up. If you are in the top 500 in Europe and 2500 in Japan, you will get 4 Raise Max Level, 4 Mega Speedup and 1 Mewtwonite X/Level Up. If you are in the top 1000 in Europe or 5000 in Japan, you will get 3 Raise Max Level, 3 Mega Speedup and 1 Mewtwonite X/Level Up. If you are in the top 2000 in Europe or 10,000 in Japan, you will get 2 Raise Max Level, 2 Mega Speedup and 1 Mewtwonite X/Level Up. If you are in the top 4000 in Europe or 20,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Raise Max Level, 1 Mega Speedup and 1 Mewtwonite X/Level Up.If you are in the top 6000 in Europe or top 30,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Booster M and 1 Mewtwonite X/Level Up. If you are in the top 9000 in Europe or 45,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Disruption Delay, 1 Exp. Booster L and 1 Mewtwonite X/Level Up. If you in the top 12000 in Europe or 60,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Mewtwonite X/Level Up and 1 Disruption Delay. If you are in the top 16,000 in Europe or 80,000 in Japan, you will get 1 Attack Power and 1 Disruption Delay. All other players will get an Attack Power
Next, a special stage to give Salamence is running until January 10th 2017
The Lugia stage has begun a repeat run which will last until January 17th 2017
Finally, the Daily Pokémon (#4) stages of Wynaut, Torkoal, Zangoose, Luvdisc and Seviper have also begun a repeat run until January 17th 2017
All of these require the version 1.3.33 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon
In The Manga Department
Pokémon Special - Sun Moon
In Japan, the latest saga of the Pokémon Special/Pokémon Adventures manga, focusing on the events of Pokémon Sun & Moon has begun in in a variety of Japanese magazines. As such, Coronis has started the section of this saga, including the detailed summary of the entire saga on the index page. In addition to this, the conclusion of the XY Saga and continuation of the Black 2/White 2 Saga has been added. 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.
01-01-2017 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 13:00 GMT
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fifth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with an Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Archangel, Miror, Psynergy, EKZ1505, UR2L8 & KillerDraco. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. It creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two. It appears and vanishes with a ninja's grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water. So, here it is, the fifth entry, Greninja
