Thursday: Pokémon UNITE - Network Test Coverage + Pokémon Masters EX + Pokémon TCG - Celebrations
24-06-2021 04:00 BST / 23:00 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 14:05: Pokémon Celebrations | Edit @ 16:02: Pokémon GO Raid Battles | Edit @ 17:01: Pokémon GO Fest | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO - Bidoof Event
In The Games Department
Pokémon UNITE
The Pokémon UNITE Network Test is now live on the Nintendo Switch in Japan. This will run until 23:59 JST / 14:59 UTC on Sautrday, June 26th and is designed to test the servers ahead of the global launch next month. Progress will not carry over to the full game. As such, we're going to be compiling all the details from this and adding them to the section, though specific data may change by launch. We'll keep updating so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 04:58: Updated the Pokémon Section with moves and move data. More data is to be added including damage and more, so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 05:31: Created a Stage Listing
Edit @ 06:34: Created a Hold Items section, which will be added to as time progresses
Edit @ 07:11: Created a Battle Items section, which will be added to as time progresses
Edit @ 07:33: Altered the Pokémon listings with more up to date data for moves
Edit @ 10:37: Updated the Hold Items section with more data
Edit @ 11:32: Updated the Holowear section with details on effects of Holowear
Edit @ 12:22: Created a page on Premium Holowear
Edit @ 12:46: Updated the Stage Listing with the Quick Battle stage
Edit @ 13:23: Created a page on Trainer Level
Edit @ 19:15: Created a page on Shopping & Microtransactions
In The TCG Department
Pokémon Celebrations
The Pokémon Company International have announced a new set to celebrate Pokémon's 25th Anniversary; Celebrations. This small set features over 45 cards, a subset of 25 remakes of classic cards, 4 Pokémon V and 2 Pokémon VMAX including returning mechanics such as Dark Pokémon, Delta Species, Pokémon C,Pokémon Star, Light Pokémon, Lv. X Pokémon Pokémon Prime and Pokémon V-UNION and remade cards including Base Set Charizard, Umbreon ☆ and Tapu Lele GX. It will start on October 8th across 9 products
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Collection—Dragapult Prime (available on Oct. 8, 2021)
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Collections—Lance’s Charizard V and Dark Sylveon V (available on Oct. 8, 2021)
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Deluxe Pin Collection (available on Oct. 8, 2021) - Contains a promo Zacian Lv. X
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Elite Trainer Box (available on Oct. 8, 2021) - Contains a promo Greninja ☆
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Mini Tins (available on Oct. 8, 2021)
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Special Collection—Pikachu V-UNION (available on Oct. 8, 2021) - Contains 4 promo cards to make Pikachu V-UNION
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Premium Figure Collection—Pikachu VMAX (available on Oct. 22, 2021)
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Ultra-Premium Collection (available on Oct. 22, 2021) - Contains Gold Version Pikachu V, Gold Version Poké Ball, Base set Pikachu &Charizard metal cards
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Collector Chest (available in October 2021) - Contains Mimikyu Delta Species, Light Toxtricity, Hydreigon C
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced details for Pokémon GO Fest Day 2. During this, there will be special Raid Battles of all Legendary Pokémon appearing thus far in the game. These will rotate in 1 hour slots
During Wind Hour, occurring from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time, Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, Latias, Latios, Regigigas, Altered Forme Giratina, Cresselia, and Therian Forme Tornadus will be in raids.
During Lava Hour, occurring from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time, Moltres, Entei, Regirock, Groudon, Heatran, Reshiram, Therian Forme Landorus, and Yveltal will be in raids.
During Frost Hour, occurring from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Articuno, Suicune, Lugia, Regice, Kyogre, Palkia, and Kyurem will be in raidss. Plus, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf will be in raids in the regions that they normally appear in!
During Thunder Hour, occurring from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, Zapdos, Raikou, Registeel, Rayquaza, Dialga, Therian Forme Thundurus, Zekrom, and Xerneas will be in raids.
As mentioned before, if you have a ticket you will get many Raid Passes through the event including 10 free Raid Passes from Gyms, 8 Remote Raid Passes from Timed Research and a Free Box containing 3 Remote Raid Passes
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Bdioof Breakout is now rolling out in Asia Pacific Regions. From 10:00 local time until 20:00 local time on July 1st, Bidoof will be spawning in the wild, with its Shiny variant now being available. It will also learn various moves using Charge TMs for the duration of the event. We're currently compiling all details of this event so be sure to check our event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Niantic have announced some upcoming changes to Raid Battles rolling out this summer. First there will be art and user experience updates and special Trainer Achievements. These will be things to celebrate at the end of each raid showcasing the data of things such as:
Delivering the final attack
Dealing the most damage overall
Keeping a single Pokémon in battle for the longest time of all participants
Using the tallest Pokémon among all participants in battle
Joining the raid from furthest distance
Using a Mega-Evolved Pokémon during the battle
Changing your avatar's clothing or pose
Using the most Charged Attacks of all participants
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters
The Star of the Contest Fair event has begun its repeat run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a Story event focused around the Sync Pair of Dawn & Turtwig
We're currently compiling all details in our The Star of the Contest event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café Mix
To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Pokémon Café Mix, all players are now being given 2,500 Golden Acorns and 25 Helping Paws. In addition to that, it's confirmed that more costumes will come for Pokémon in the future such as Rowlet in a monocle and more Pokémon are being added with the new update including Cyndaquil
