In The Movies Department

Pokémon the Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION

It has been confirmed that, during tomorrow's episode of Oha Suta, we will be getting the next trailer from the movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION. Previously, it was only confirmed we'd get an important announcement. We will post full coverage of the trailer as it comes so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 22:07: The trailer has now aired on Oha Suta. In the trailer, it showcased full scenes in the full 3D CG. It starts off showing the jungle and under water with Mew flying into the mountain. Followed by Mr. Fuji finding the ruins and starting his cloning. It then shows Mewtwo in in its clone chamber and Charizard using a Flamethrower on him before showing Ash, Brock and Misty. It ends with Meowth being followed by Mew. We hope to have an official upload of the trailer soon so keep checking back
Edit @ 23:00: Official upload

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In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Level 5 Raid. After the Latias raids end at 21:00 UTC tomorrow, March 1st, the Legendary Pokémon Dialga will appear until March 28th. At present, further Raid Bosses for the lower levels aren't known but we'll collate them all as and when they start appearing tomorrow

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title

The Pokémon Company International has announced the third season of the dub anime: Pokémon Sun & Moon Ultra Legends. This season includes the recent Japanese episodes and will on March 2nd in Canada on Teletoon and March 23rd on Disney XD in the US

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Pokémon Generation 8

Today is the Pokémon Direct. This Pokémon Direct is expected to reveal the first details of the Generation 8 Pokémon games for Nintendo Switch. We'll be hosting the Direct here and live updating with all details so be sure to keep checking back. We'll be updating with all information throughout the day.
Edit @ 14:03: Pokémon Sword & Shield have been revealed with three new Pokémon showcased. You can battle and catch wild Pokémon in a similar manner to prior games. The region is called the Galar Region
Edit @ 14:06: The Grass-type starter is called Grookey, Rabbit Scorbunny and Water Pokémon is Sobble
Edit @ 14:06: Pokémon Sword & Shield will be released Late 2019
Edit @ 14:16: A page has been created for the New Pokémon as well as Pre-Release Screenshots
Edit @ 15:29: Created a page for Galar Region
Edit @ 16:11: Created a page for Pokémon in the Galar Region

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In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

As part of the Pokémon Day event, several new items have become available to purchase in the Style shop in Pokémon GO. These items are based on the Pokémon Meltan and feature hat and pullover for 150 and 200 Coins respectively, as well as Earrings for female avatars. In addition to this, a new ultra Box has gone on sale for 1480 coins which contains 15 Premium Raid Passes, 6 Super Incubators, 7 Incense & 8 Star Piece

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Pokémon Generation 8

A new Pokémon Direct has been announced. This Pokémon Direct will air on February 27th at 14:00 UTC / 15:00 CET / 23:00 JST / 09:00 EST / 06:00 PST / 01:00 AEDT. This Pokémon Direct is expected to reveal the first information for the Generation 8 Pokémon games. It will last 7 minutes

In The Movies Department

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

A new poster has been released for Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. This trailer contains a first look at many Pokémon in the movie's format including Treecko, Loudred, Snorlax and Mewtwo. This movie is due for global release on May 10th 2019. It stars Justice Smith as Tim Goodman, Kathryn Newton as Lucy Stevens and Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu.
Edit @ 16:58: The new trailer has been released
Edit @ 17:43: We have been hard at work finding as many of the Pokémon in the trailer as we could and have updated our Cinematic Pokédex with all we can spot, with our Detective Pikachu section listing all the Pokémon in a hub

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Pokémon the Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION

The summary for the episode of Oha Suta, set to air on March 1st 2019 has revealed that the episode will contain an important announcement regarding the 2019 Pokémon movie Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION. This likely ties in with the showcase that'll be with this week's Pokémon Sun & Moon anime episode. We'll bring more as it comes so be sure to keep checking back

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Pokémon Day event has begun. Until February 28th at 21:00 UTC, Pokémon from Kanto will appear more commonly in the wild and in raids. Pikachu and Eevee wearing floral crowns will be available in the wild and through some unique Field Research, and Shiny Rattata & Pidgey will be available. This also coincides with the release of the Team Medallion for 1,000 Poké Coins which allows you to change team once a year. We're currently collating all elements of this event so be sure to keep checking back

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced that presently there's a glitch with Smeargle in Pokémon GO. In the game at present, you can use TMs to give Smeargle new moves and there's a New Attack button. Both of these are errors and will be removed in an upcoming update as Smeargle should only have the moves of the Pokémon it Photobombed.

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Pokémon Day event has been announced for Pokémon GO. From February 26th at 21;00 UTC to February 28th at 21:00 UTC, Pokémon from Kanto will appear more commonly and in raids. Pikachu and Eevee wearing floral crowns will be available in the wild and through some unique Field Research, and Shiny Rattata & Pidgey will be available

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Pokémon Smeargle is now live in Pokémon GO. When using GO Snapshot, Smeargle will sometimes photobomb your photo. When you exit out, Smeargle will be in the wild and ready to catch. With this, there is a new Photo Bomb badge for every 10, 50 and 200 encounters.
Edit @ 20:15: Smeargle gets the moveset of the Pokémon it Photobombs

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Pokémon GO

A new Pokémon GO Special Weekend has been announced for Japan. On April 6th, Chikorita & Totodile and the Unown N, Y, T will spawn in greater numbers for people who have obtained a ticket at Tsutaya and Ito En stores and on April 7th, Unown S, Unown V and Cyndaquil will spawn in greater numbers for people who have obtained a ticket at 7-11 stores. You need to obtain a ticket in order to scan in to the PokéStops around Japan during the event to access the rare spawns.

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Pokémon GO

To coincide with the Mobile World Congress 2019 event in Barcelona, Spain, in which Niantic is taking part, a small event has started around Barcelona. During the event which runs from today until February 28th, the Sinnoh Starters Turtwig, Piplup and Chimchar have increased spawns, 4 hour long Lure Modules and there is double Stardust for everything including Captures and Adventure Sync. There are also new PokéStops around the event

In The Movies Department

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

On his Instagram, Ryan Reynolds has confirmed that tomorrow, a new trailer for the upcoming movie, Detective Pikachu, is to be released. This trailer was recently rated by various rating agencies and runs for more than 2 minutes. We'll post the trailer as soon as it comes so be sure to keep checking back

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

A new change has been implemented in Pokémon GO. From now, when you get rewards for Trainer Battles, you will now also have a chance at getting a Fast TM and a Charge TM in addition to the Sinnoh Stone, Rare Candy and Stardust rewards that currently exist

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 & co. meet up with the famous Golfer and Flying-type trainer Kahili. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks one hundred & eighteenth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. Suicune embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This Pokémon has the power to purify dirty water. It races around the world to purify fouled water. It dashes away with the north wind. So, here it is, the one-hundred & eighteenth entry, Suicune

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Today starts the Limited Research Day event across the world. For three hours in your respective location today, you'll be able to find Limited Field Research that provides the Pokémon Clamperl, previously unobtainable in the game. In addition to that, Water-type Pokémon will have increased spawns during the event including Magikarp, Psyduck, Feebas, Krabby and Wailmer and you'll get 2* Capture Stardust for Water-types. Clamperl's evolution into Gorebyss and Huntail will be random. You won't know which one until you evolve it
The Asia-Pacific region: February 24th 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: February 23rd 10:00 A.M. to 13:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: February 23rd 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST (GMT -8)
Edit @ 10:09: Clamperl can be shiny

In The Movies Department

Pokémon the Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION

Within the summary for next week's episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime in Japan, due to air on March 3rd 2019, it has been stated that it will show the latest news & information on the upcoming Pokémon movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION, due for release in Japan on July 12th. At present it is not clear what the information will be, or if it will be information that will be showcased throughout the week but we'll provide any and all new information as and when it comes

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO Community Day on March 23rd focusing on Treecko . This event will have quarter egg distance and has 3 Hour Lure Modules. However, it will also give out an as of yet unannounced special move to Sceptile. We'll bring more details as they come. As a change, this Community Day will now run at 3pm to 6pm local time with an extra hour to evolve to get the special move

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Pokémon GO

The Special Raid Weekend for Latias has begun. From now until 21:00 UTC on March 1st, having been increased from the original plan of ending on February 25th, Latias will be appearing in Raid Battles as a Level 5 battle, alongside Palkia. With this event, Latias can now appear as its shiny variant
Edit @ 21:21: In addition to this, a new Event Box has gone live ahead of tomorrow's Clamperl Limited Research Day event. This box costs 480 Coins and gives 30 Ultra Balls, 3 Premium Raid Pass, 2 Incubators & 15 Pinap Berries

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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition

Battles for the next Battle Competition have begun. This is the 2019 International Challenge February competition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard 2019 VGC rules where players can use 2 Restricted Pokémon (Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma) and is based on the Moon Series where there are no Mega Evolutions, Primal Reversions or Ultra Necrozma allowed. This competition offers Championship Points to players outside of Japan and offers a chance to qualify to the Japan Championships inside Japan. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition.
Battles will run from February 22nd through February 24th.
All entrants who play 3 or more matches will get a Shiny Tapu Bulu which will be distributed some time in March

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Pokémon World Championships

The dates for the Pokémon World Championships have been revealed. Following the reveal of its location at Washington D.C. last year, it has now been confirmed that it will run on August 16th through August 18th and take place at the Walter E Washington Convention Center
Edit @ 16:10: Official confirmation has also been made that the North American International Championships are to be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio from June 21st through June 23rd

In The TCG Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - TCG Set Release

Next week, the next set of Pokémon Trading Card Game is released in Japan and today The Pokémon Company put out a full set list. As such, our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set with translation help from Riyu

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Pokkén Tournament DX

The next special Group Match has been begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From February 22nd through February 24th, you can participate in the "Forest's Flash" Group Match. This cup is a Team Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Sceptile, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again

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Pokkén Tournament DX

The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From March 8th through March 10th, you can participate in the "Destructive Cannon" Group Match. This cup is a Basic Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Blastoise, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced a new raid weekend. From February 22nd at 21:00 UTC to Monday February 25th at 21:00 UTC, Latias will appear in Raid Battles. With these raid battles, Latias can now appear Shiny

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced that the Team Meadallion will go on sale from February 26th at 21:00 UTC. This item allows for a player to change their team. Only one can be purchased a year and it will cost 1,000 Coins. Any Pokémon in gyms when you activate it will not bring you coins and they can't be battled by you

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The new AR Photo mode, Pokémon GO Snapshot, is now live for Android users of Pokémon GO who have updated to the new version. At present it's only live for players at Level 40 but will gradually roll out to all players as time progresses
Edit @ 06:22: It is now live for players over Level 5

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Pokémon TV

Yesterday, Pokémon TV received a new update on iOS and Android platforms. This large update includes Pokémon Trainer Club integration, allowing you to stop an episode on one device and continue on another. As always, episodes are rotated through weekly. To coincide with this, The Power of Us is now available to watch for a limited time

In The Games Department

Pokémon Duel - Team Match

The Pokémon Company International has announced their celebrations for Pokémon Day. First, in Gamestop & Best Buy in the US and EB Games in Canada, there will be Trade & Play events this weekend. In addition to this, Gamestop include an exclusive Lapras plush during it.
From February 27th to May 5th, Twitch Presents will air Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, Black & White and X & Y series episodes and select movies
New clothing based on Poké Balls is to be added to the Pokémon Center website from February 27th including Scarves, Ties, a Watch, a Messenger Bag and a shirt and a new streetware collaboration with 10.Deep Clothing Inc has been announced and will be available in a pop-up event in the flagship store on New York City on February 27th and then released in select stores soon after

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In The Games Department

Pokémon Duel - Team Match

A new Team Match event has opened pre-registration in Pokémon Duel. This Duel Match has you choose a team of either Lugia, Ho-Oh or Celebi. During the Team Match, you just play as normal online and your wins count towards your team. Pre-Registration runs until February 22nd while the Team Match event runs from February 22nd through to February 25th, with reward redemption being until February 27th

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Limited Research Day event has been announced. On February 23rd/24th, you'll be able to find Limited Field Research that provides the Pokémon Clamperl, previously unobtainable in the game. In addition to that, Water-type Pokémon will have increased spawns during the event including Krabby and Wailmer and you'll get 2* Capture Stardust for Water-types. Clamperl's evolution into Gorebyss and Huntail will be random. You won't know which one until you evolve it
The Asia-Pacific region: February 24th 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: February 23rd 10:00 A.M. to 13:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: February 23rd 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST (GMT -8)

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The currently running event in Pokémon GO is due to end at 21:00 UTC on Thursday February 21st. This event is the Valentine's Day 2019 event and features the increased spawns of various Pink Pokémon as well as specific Raid Battles for Pink Pokémon as well as 6 Hour Lure Modules and 2* Candy upon capture

In The Trading Card Game Department

Detective Pikachu

Some new cards have been revealed for the upcoming Detective Pikachu Trading Card Game set. This set comes out in special products released in Europe on March 29th and North America on April 6th. There are 26 cards in the set

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Pokémon GO

A new update is starting to roll out for Pokémon GO across Android platforms, with iOS to come later on before it goes live everywhere. At present, we're still working out the contents of this update as it doesn't appear to be going beyond the load screen at present but it appears it contains the functionality for GO Snapshot, the new AR feature announced earlier this week. At present, GO Snapshot is not currently activated. This update also comes with a new loadscreen which showcases the Pokémon Smeargle and Mr. Mime. Smeargle is currently unavailable in the game

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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 participate in his final Grand Trial. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks one hundred & seventeenth 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 Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation. It slithers toward people. Then, without warning, it triggers the explosion of its own head. It’s apparently one kind of Ultra Beast. A UB that appeared from an Ultra Wormhole, it causes explosions, then takes advantage of opponents’ surprise to rob them of their vitality. So, here it is, the one-hundred & seventeenth entry, Blacephalon

In The Movies Department

Pokémon GO - Community Day

Today marks the Pokémon GO Community Day. On this day, for three hours in each region, Swinub will appear, enmass, in Pokémon GO with a chance of Shiny Swinub appearing. During this event, when you evolve Piloswine into Mamosiwne, it will know the move Ancient Power, which is exclusive to this event. This can be done for a further hour after the event. This coincides with 3* Capture Stardust and 3 hour Lure Modules. Also, all day, there is an increase of rewards in Trainer Battles to be 5 for Team Leaders and 5 for other players with a guaranteed Sinnoh Stone as each reward. This runs at these times:
The Asia-Pacific region: February 17th 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: February 16th 10:00 A.M. to 13:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: February 16th 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST (GMT -8)

In The Games Department

Pokémon International Championships

Today marks the secind day of the third Pokémon Oceania International Championships in Melbourne, Australia, and, like previous events, the event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across two different streams. Each game has got its own individual stream
The Stream will begin shortly before 22:30 GMT / 17:30 EST / 14:30 PST / 08:30 AEDT
Click the following links to go to the respective streams
Main Stream - TCG and VGC finals
Pokkén Tournament DX International Championships

In The Movies Department

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

A new teaser trailer has been released for the upcoming live-action movie, Pokémon - Detective Pikachu, which is due for global release on May 10th 2019. It stars Justice Smith as Tim Goodman, Kathryn Newton as Lucy Stevens and Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu. This new teaser trailer showcases Ludicolo, Growlithe and Lickitung for the first time in the movie
Edit @ 17:15: Our Cinematic Pokédex has been updated with content from this trailer

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Pokémon - CoroCoro

A new promotional image has been released for the upcoming movie Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION. Following the first look at Mew in CoroCoro, a new image was e-mailed out and showcases another look at both Mewtwo and Mew in the movie

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Pokémon GO

Ahead of the Pokémon GO Community Day bonus where players can get up to 5 Sinnoh Stones from Trainer Battles and 5 from battling with the leader, the increased amount of rewards has begun early. At present, you can get 5 rewards from Trainer Battles and battling the leaders, though you aren't guaranteed a Sinnoh Stone. This will likely last each day until the weekend
Edit @ 19:27: With this, Mamoswine is now live and available and the moves Silver Wind, Ominous Wind and Ancient Power now give random boosts to Attack and Defense in Trainer Battles. This is a 10% chance

In The Games Department

Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!

A special Steelbook for Pokéon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee! has been announced for the US. This steelbook is available at BestBuy stores from Sunday February 17th 2019 if either Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee is purchased. This steelbook matches the one given as a 7-11 pre-order bonus in Japan las year

In The Games Department

Pokémon International Championships

Today marks the second day of the third Pokémon Oceania International Championships in Melbourne, Australia, and, like previous events, the event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across three different streams. Each game has got its own individual stream
The Stream will begin shortly before 22:30 GMT / 17:30 EST / 14:30 PST / 08:30 AEDT
Click the following links to go to the respective streams
Main Stream
Pokémon Trading Card Game International Championships
Pokkén Tournament DX International Championships

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition

Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the 2019 International Challenge February competition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard 2019 VGC rules where players can use 2 Restricted Pokémon (Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma) and is based on the Moon Series where there are no Mega Evolutions, Primal Reversions or Ultra Necrozma allowed. This competition offers Championship Points to players outside of Japan and offers a chance to qualify to the Japan Championships inside Japan. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition.
Registration runs from February 14th through February 21st 2019. Battles will run from February 22nd through February 24th.
All entrants who play 3 or more matches will get a Shiny Tapu Bulu which will be distributed some time in March

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have confirmed a new feature to Trainer Battles. Starting on Saturday with the Community Day, three moves are going to have a new effect in Trainer Battles. The moves Ancient Power, Ominous Wind and Silver Wind will now have a chance to boost the user's Attack and Defense until it is defeated or switches out. This is the first of many updates to Trainer Battles to come in the near future. We'll bring more as it comes.

In The Games Department

Taiko No Tatsujin Drum 'n' Fun DLC

Following its release in Japan last week, the new DLC for Taiko no Tatsujin Drum 'n' Fun is now available in Europe. These provide 3 different tracks, sold individually for Ł1.19
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee Game Music - Difficulty: Easy ☆2 | Normal ☆2 | Hard ☆5 | Excellent ☆7
Pokémon Sun & Moon Anime Opening - Future Connection - Difficulty: Easy ☆2 | Normal ☆3 | Hard ☆4 | Excellent ☆7
Pokémon Anime Opening - Mezase Pokémon Master ~20th Anniversary~ - Difficulty: Easy ☆2 | Normal ☆4 | Hard ☆6 | Excellent ☆8
At present it's not clear when these tracks will be available in North America, so be sure to keep checking back for more news on their localised release

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO has now opened PokéStop Submissions for Level 40 players within the country of Vietnam. This follows on from being released in Argentina and various other countries over the past few months. Further countries in the rollout have yet to be announced

In The Games Department

Pokémon International Championships

Today marks the first day of the third Pokémon Oceania International Championships in Melbourne, Australia, and, like previous events, the event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokémon Company International across three different streams. Each game has got its own individual stream
The Stream will begin shortly before 22:30 GMT / 17:30 EST / 14:30 PST / 08:30 AEDT
Click the following links to go to the respective streams
Main Stream
Pokémon Trading Card Game International Championships

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the Valentine's Day 2019 event and features increased spawns of various Pink Pokémon in the wild, increased Pink Pokémon in 7km eggs and new Raid Bosses featuring Pink Pokémon including Chansey and Porygon. In addition to that, Lure Modules last 6 hours and there is 2* Capture Candy. This event runs until February 21st 2019 at 21:00 UTC
Edit @ 21:08: A new Spinda featuring a love heart on its head is now available. It runs on the same research as it has since January 1st: Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a Row
Edit @ 21:30: Three new boxes are also now available:
Special Box - 480 Coins - 3 Premium Raid Pass, 2 Star Piece, 2 Egg Incubators, 3 Lure Modules
Great Box - 780 Coins - 4 Premium Raid Pass, 4 Super Incubator, 5 Lure Module, 4 Lucky Egg
Ultra Box - 1480 Coins - 10 Premium Raid Pass, 10 Super Incubator, 10 Star Piece & 10 Lure Modules
Edit @ 22:09: We are currently collating all new Raid Bosses that have been added in this event
Edit @ 22:15: It has also been confirmed that Happiny is now available in 7km eggs

In The Games Department

Pokémon

During the Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that the amiibo for Ivysaur, Pokémon Trainer (Male) and Squirtle will be released later this year. These amiibo connect with Super Smash Bros. and call up each character to be registered as a Figure Player

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Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! Demo

It has been confirmed that the demo for the games Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! has been released on the Nintendo Switch eShop. This demo matches the demo that ran on tours late last year and comes in two versions: one for Pikachu and one for Eevee within one piece of software. It requires 2.2GB of space to download

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Pokémon Duel - Z-Powered Update

The Pokémon Duel Z-Powered Update is now available. This update brings a variety of changes and updates. First, it has implemented the figure updates that were announced on Thursday.
Time Boosters reduce the time required before unlocking without gems now when you win a League Match
Next, it has removed the Boosters from the game as well as the ability to purchase Gems and has implemented a new Player Pass sytem. This system costs $16.99 a month, in a monthly auto-subscription. This subscription comes with three bonuses:

• For every month subscribed, players can select any 6 figures to receive at no extra cost. This increases to 7 in the second month, 8 in the third, 9 in the fourth and 10 in the fifth. If you purchase the Player Pass before March 13th at 01:59 UTC, you'll be treated like you have been subscribed for 5 months.
• Players get upgraded Monthly Point Rewards. Many figures including Mega Absol and Necrozma Dusk Mane & Necrozma Dawn Wings are exclusive to this
• Players get discounts on purchasing figures
• If a player signs up within the first 14 days, either from now or from when they finish the tutorial, they will receive a Celebi figure
• As a startup, players figures and plates storage is increased by 1,000

In addition to this, there are two other purchase tiers. One is the 3-Day Duel Boost. For $9.99, you earn Double the monthly points, unlock as many Time Boosters as you want, increases the chance of Time Boosters (Rainbow) appearing by a factor of 10 and gives 500 monthly points. The other boost is the 3-Hour Duel Boost which costs $4.99. This gives an improved Enhancement Booster, you get 10 Monthly Points when you lose a League Match and you gain 150 Monthly Points.
The game has now also fully implemented Z-Moves, and for a while there is a special Login Bonus featuring a new Pikachu figure with an exclusive Z-Move, Castrstropika, which has a new effect. Solgaleo, Lunala, Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma all also have the unique Z-Move. Z-Moves are activated when the Z-Move Gauge is full and turns all segments of the wheel into the Z-Move. The power of the move is double the figure's highest attack. All 18 type moves have got an Z-Move
There are three special sets to purchase including Shiny Mewtwo figures. First is the Shiny Mewtwo Set which includes Shiny Mewtwo and 34 Gems for $6.99, a Shiny Mega Mewtwo X set containing Shiny Mega Mewtwo X & 70 Gems for $9.99 and a Shiny Mega Mewtwo Y set containing Shiny Mega Mewtwo Y & 70 Gems for $9.99
Finally, a plethora of new figures have been released
The UX figures are Necrozma, Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, Darkrai, Mega Alakazam, Mega Absol, Mega Kangaskhan, Pikachu, , Espeon
The EX figures are Cresselia, Absol, Alakazam, Celebi
The R figures are Kadabra, Abra, Mandibuzz, Scrafty
The UC figures are Vullaby, Scraggy
Our full Pokémon Duel Figure Database has been updated with these figures, including new functions that display the Z-Moves a Pokémon can use and those move's effects

In The Movies Department

Pokémon - CoroCoro

The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed the latest news. As always, do note that translations are preliminary while we work on them. This issue focuses more on Mewtwo Strikes Back and provides a look at the 3D models of Mew and Pikachu within the movie, which once again has been confirmed to be a full 3D CG movie . We'll bring more as it comes

Pokémon

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Pokémon Company and Niantic have announced another specific event akin to the AR Garden event Niantic held in Tokyo last year. In conjunction with the Media Ambition Tokyo event, on February 23rd through March 3rd, you can go to the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo and look through the "Pokémon Scope". This scope uses Microsoft's Hololens technology to allow you to see Pokémon bustling through Tokyo from above. You don't require your phone and Pokémon GO account for this event.

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO feature. This feature is called Pokémon GO Snapshot and allows for you to take AR photos of Pokémon in your storage and is set to arrive soon. This feature has you select a Pokémon and tap the screen to throw the ball and position it. Then, you can find the best angle and can even have it move to better focus the photo. Once you've finished, photos are saved to your device and can even be shared directly to social media.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Global Link Gift

For those of you who participated in the Simple Symphony Battle Competition, the entry gift is now available to all qualifying players through this link after logging into the Global Link. This gift is 50 Battle Points and can be redeemed by March 29th 2019

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Pokémon GO

Some further details have been confirmed for this coming Community Day. In the Community Day, you have the ability to earn up to 10 Sinnoh Stones: 5 from Trainer Battles and 5 from practice against the Team Leaders. This is an increase from the previously stated maximum amount of 5 The Community Day runs at the following times:
The Asia-Pacific region: February 17th 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: February 16th 10:00 A.M. to 13:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: February 16th 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST (GMT -8)

In The Games Department

Pokémon International Championships

The Pokémon Company International have confirmed the full location of the upcoming 2019 European International Championships. Previously, we had only been given the city and date of Berlin, Germany from April 26th to 28th, but today The Pokémon Company International has confirmed that the event will take place at the Estrel Berlin Hotel & Congress Center. This event includes a Video Game Championship tournament, Trading Card Game tournament, and a Pokkén Tournament DX World Championship qualifier

In The Games Department

Pokémon Day - Nintend NY

As part of the annual celebrations of the anniversary of Pokémon's release, the Nintendo NY store in New York has announced their schedule. Each day from Pokémon Day, February 27th, to March 3rd features a Trade 'n' Play Card Activity event, Pikachu & Eevee mascot appearances, face painting and most noteworthy, a Q&A with members of Nintendo Treehouse, a development division of Nintendo of America who help with QA testing and localisation
Wednesday February 27th
3pm-6pm: Face Painting
4pm-5pm: Trade 'n' Play card activity
5pm-6pm: Nintendo Treehouse Q&A
6pm-8pm: Pikachu & Eevee appearance
Thursday February 28th
6pm-7pm: Nintendo Treehouse Q&A
6pm-8pm: Pikachu & Eevee appearance
Friday March 1st
4pm-5pm: Trade 'n' Play card activity
5pm-6pm: Nintendo Treehouse Q&A
6pm-8pm: Pikachu & Eevee appearance
Saturday March 2nd
11am-2pm: Face Painting
11am-12pm: Trade 'n' Play card activity
12pm-2pm: Pikachu & Eevee appearance
2pm-3pm: Nintendo Treehouse Q&A
Sunday March 3rd
11am-2pm: Face Painting
11am-12pm: Trade 'n' Play card activity
12pm-2pm: Pikachu & Eevee appearance
2pm-3pm: Nintendo Treehouse Q&A

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The currently running event in Pokémon GO is set to end on Wednesday at 21:00 UTC. In this event, the Pokémon Rattata, Ekans, Mankey, Electabuzz, Ponyta, Dratini, Mareep, Miltank, Torchic, Poochyena, Spoink and Buneary will have increased spawns as they each represent an element of the zodiac. This event also runs double capture experience and double experience when you evolve a Pokémon. It also features increased chances of getting a Lucky Pokémon when trading

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, Mallow, Lillie & Gladion getting caught in Tapu Fini's mist, a mist that allows for you to see people who have long since passed. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Character Biography

With the episode that has aired in Japan today, we have been able to update Mallow's biography with a Pokémon that was found in today's episode. Be warned as it contains spoilers.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks one hundred & sixteenth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Sinnoh Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor. Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc. Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. So, here it is, the one-hundred & sixteenth entry, Rotom

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title

A Japanese TV Guide has revealed new episode titles for upcoming episodes of the anime. This episode is due to air on March 10th with no further details known at this time
Episode 1055: A New Species Has Been Discovered! I Got a Meltan!!

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Friendship Weekend event has begun in Pokémon GO. This event runs until 21:00 UTC on Monday February 11th. During this event, friendship levels will boost twice as fast on interactions, trades will cost half as much Stardust as usual, and trades will provide double the normal amount of Candy

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Pokémon GO

It has been stated through the Chinese Pokémon GO Newsletter that during the Community Day on February 16th, if you evolve Piloswine into Mamoswine during the three hour window, your Mamoswine will know the charge move, Ancient Power. The Community Day runs at the following times:
The Asia-Pacific region: February 17th 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: February 16th 10:00 A.M. to 13:00 P.M. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: February 16th 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST (GMT -8)

In The Games Department

Pokkén Tournament DX

The next special Group Match has been begun on Pokkén Tournament DX. From February 8th through February 10th, you can participate in the "Underworld Ruler" Group Match. This cup is a Basic Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Aegislash, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again

In The Games Department

Pokkén Tournament DX

The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From February 22nd through February 24th, you can participate in the "Forest's Flash" Group Match. This cup is a Team Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Sceptile, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again

In The Apps Department

Pokémon TCG Card Dex

Following its release earlier this week nin Sweden, the Pokémon TCG Card Dex app is now available for free on iOS and Android in many parts of Europe and North America. This app allows for you to keep track of all of your card collection from the Pokémon Sun & Moon set onwards

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event through their newsletter. This is a special Friendship Weekend event. From February 8th at 21:00 UTC to February 11th at 21:00 UTC, there will be special bonuses. First, Friendship will increase twice as fast. In addition to that, all trades will require half the amount of Stardust and give double the amount of Candy.

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Pokémon GO

Niantic have also announced a Pokémon GO Valentine's Day Event through the newsletter. This event will feature various Pink Pokémon but no further details have been given. We'll provide full details as and when they come so be sure to keep checking back

In The Games Department

Pokémon Duel - Z-Powered Update

On Wednesday February 13th, a new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded following a maintenance cycle that ends at 10:00 UTC. This update is Version 7.0.0 and is the long awaited Z-Powered Update which includes Z-Moves, removal of Boosters and various other fixes. In it, some figures are set to be updated
Mega Mewtwo X
Increases damage of Psystrike from 120 to 150
Mega Mewtwo Y
Increases damage of Psystrike from 110 to 130
Solgaleo
Increases damage of Flare Blitz from 120 to 140
Malamar
Increases damage of Psycho Cut from 70 to 100
Yveltal
Increases damage of Oblivion Wing from 111 to 151
Mew
Increases damage of Psychic from 50 to 100
Cosmoem
Changed the effect of Cosmic Power into boosting its Purple attack by +1 ☆ and increasing its Movement by 1
Hypno
Increases damage of Psychic from 70 to 100
Removed Confusion & replaced it with Psybeam
Increased size of Sleepwalk
Pangoro
Increases damage of Hammer Arm from 90 to 120
Sharpedo
Increases damage of Ice Fang from 40 to 80
Increases damage of Noxious Fang from 50 to 90
Exeggutor
Increases damage of Barrage from 60 to 100
Increases damage of Barrage from 70 to 110

In The Games Department

Pokémon International Championships

Stream details have been announced for the Pokémon Oceania International Championships in Australia next week, from February 14th through 17th. The streams all run for both games with commentators across the weekend. The VGC commentators are Labhaoisa Cromie, Adam Dorricott, Duy Ha, Gabby Snyder, TCG commentators are Joe Bernard, Cora Georgiou, Ellis Longhurst, Kyle “Pooka” Sucevich and Pokkén Michael “H2” Graf, Evan “WonderChef” Hashimoto, Michael “Midori” Tjong
Thursday February 14th 2019:
VGC & TCG from 22:30 UTC. VGC runs until February 15th 08:30 UTC while TCG will run until February 15th at 10:15 UTC
Friday February 15th 2019:
VGC runs from 22:30 UTC to February 16th 08:30 UTC
Pokkén Tournament DX runs from 22:30 UTC to February 16th 08:30 UTC
TCG runs from 22:30 UTC to February 16th 09:45 UTC
Saturday February 16th 2019:
Finals run from 22:30 UTC.
Pokkén Tournament DX finals run from 22:30 UTC to February 16th 06:00 UTC

In The Games Department

Taiko No Tatsujin Drum 'n' Fun DLC

Following its announcement last week, the new DLC for Taiko no Tatsujin Drum 'n' Fun is now available in Japan. This pack costs 432¥ and comes with three Pokémon related tracks
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee Game Music - Difficulty: Easy ☆2 | Normal ☆2 | Hard ☆5 | Excellent ☆7
Pokémon Sun & Moon Anime Opening - Future Connection - Difficulty: Easy ☆2 | Normal ☆3 | Hard ☆4 | Excellent ☆7
Pokémon Anime Opening - Mezase Pokémon Master ~20th Anniversary~ - Difficulty: Easy ☆2 | Normal ☆4 | Hard ☆6 | Excellent ☆8
At present it's not clear when these tracks will be available in North America or Europe, so be sure to keep checking back for more news on their localised release

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Title

A Japanese magazine has revealed new episode titles for upcoming episodes of the anime. This episode is due to air on March 3rd and features Ash & Co. preparing to return to Melemele Island, but a mysterious Pokémon has boarded the ship and starts eating tools at the Pokémon School and James' collection while causing mischief
Episode 1054: Arrival in Alola! Melty Metal Panic!!

In The Pokémon Department

Pokémon - POP! Vinyl

Funko has announced that Pokémon will continue to get more of their POP Vinyl figures. The next one announced is a Bulbasaur figure. This figure will be released on February 27th 2019 with more Funko POP! figures being announced soon
In addition to that, The Pokémon Company International has announced another line of figures with Funko. These are the "A Day With Pikachu" and will be released in the online Pokémon Center website. Once a month, a Pikachu figure celebrating a certain holiday will be announced, starting on February 13th 2019 with the "One Lucky Day" Pikachu. The line-up is as follows:
A Day with Pikachu: Rainy Day Pokémon
A Day with Pikachu: Blooming Curiosity
A Day with Pikachu: Sweet Days Are Here
A Day with Pikachu: Sparking Up a Celebration
A Day with Pikachu: Splashing Away Summer
A Day with Pikachu: Charged Up for Game Day
A Day with Pikachu: Surprises to Fall For
A Day with Pikachu: Completely Thank-Full
A Day with Pikachu: A Cool New Friend
A Day with Pikachu: Ringing In the Fun
A Day with Pikachu: Surprising Weather Ahead.

Pokémon

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. From now until March 5th 2019 at 08:00 UTC, Meltan will have a chance of being shiny when opening a Mystery Box and the time required to open a Mystery Box has been reduced to 3 days

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Battle Competition

Details for the next Battle Competition have been announced. This is the 2019 International Challenge February competition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard 2019 VGC rules where players can use 2 Restricted Pokémon (Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma) and is based on the Moon Series where there are no Mega Evolutions, Primal Reversions or Ultra Necrozma allowed. This competition offers Championship Points to players outside of Japan and offers a chance to qualify to the Japan Championships inside Japan. All Pokémon will be raised to Level 50 for the duration of the competition.
Registration runs from February 14th through February 21st 2019. Battles will run from February 22nd through February 24th.
All entrants who play 3 or more matches will get a Shiny Tapu Bulu which will be distributed some time in March

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Niantic have announced the next Pokémon GO event. This is the 2019 Lunar New Year event and runs until February 13th at 21:00 UTC. In this event, the Pokémon Rattata, Ekans, Mankey, Electabuzz, Ponyta, Dratini, Mareep, Miltank, Torchic, Poochyena, Spoink and Buneary will have increased spawns as they each represent an element of the zodiac. This event also runs double capture experience and double experience when you evolve a Pokémon. It also features increased chances of getting a Lucky Pokémon when trading

In The Apps Department

Pokémon TCG Card Dex

A new app has been announced. This Is the Pokémon TCG Card Dex, an app that lets fans keep track of their collection using the camera on devices to create scans of their cards. Even damaged and obscured cards can be scanned. It also provides a database for all Sun & Moon and beyond cards. It currently does not have any tracking of earlier cards. It is currently available in Sweden on iOS and Android and coming worldwide soon. The app supports English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Brazilian Portuguese languages.
Edit @ 11:25: On testing the app, it's worth noting that the reflective elements that come from sleeves that cards are in or folders cards are in does prevent the app from getting a good look at the card and means scanning will take longer

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 Kiawe have to rush to Akala Island to retrieve something from Tapu Lele after Tapu Fini traps Ash. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks one hundred & fifteenth entry into the Generation VII competitive field with a Unova Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Psynergy, Jellal, & Mcdanger. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. Its internal fire burns at 2,500° F, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch. When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally. So, here it is, the one-hundred & fifteenth entry, Darmanitan

In The Games Department

Pokkén Tournament DX

The next special Group Match has been announced on Pokkén Tournament DX. From February 8th through February 10th, you can participate in the "Underworld Ruler" Group Match. This cup is a Basic Battle competition, once again on a Fixed Battle Arena. Participating in this brings a special title reward based on Aegislash, and if you place highly you'll get other titles based on your placement. If you already received the title from the last time it ran, you will not receive it again

In The TCG Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - TCG Set Release

Today marks the release of the ninth Pokémon Sun & Moon TCG set. This set contains 196 cards of various Pokémon that inhabit the Kanto Region including various Pokémon-GX with the introduction of Pokémon Tag GX. It is made up of the Dark Order, GX Ultra Shiny and Tag Bolt packs from Japan. Our card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the details of this set