Jan25

The Pokémon Company issues brief public statement in response to recent online discussions of potential IP infringement by developers of Palworld

The Pokémon Company have released a brief public statement in response to inquiries they have receive relating to potential intellectual property infringement by another game developer. Though the statement names no names, it quite clearly refers to Palworld, the so-called "Pokémon with Guns" game, which has been in the news recently both for its strong initial sales, the public statements of the studio's CEO in support of generative AI, and the similarities many of the game's "Pals" have to different kinds of Pokémon.
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Jan25

Leon & Charizard return to Pokémon Masters EX in a new Master Fair Scout, alongside January's Pokémon Masters Day events

Leon & Charizard are returning to Pokémon Masters EX today in a special Master Fair Scout alongside the usual collection of regular events and presents on offer in Pokémon Masters EX for the Pokémon Masters Day monthly celebrations. All players who log in today will receive a special present of 500 gems from Pikachu, and have the opportunity to take advantage of special events and co-op battles. As always, several Sync Pairs are also receiving upgrades alongside this monthly event.
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Jan24

Nintendo confirms 3DS and Wii U online functions to be wound up from April 8th - Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter to continue operating for now

Back in October last year, Nintendo announced in posts on their official social media channels that core online play and communications functions for the 3DS and Wii U consoles will sunset from early April 2024. Nintendo have today given firm dates for when these services will shut down, with online play and other online functions to cease for most services from April 8th.
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Jan23

Pokémon UNITE reveals more information about Gyarados ahead of it joining the fray later this week – Registration for the UCS 2024 is now open!

Following a series of short teaser videos showing off Gyarados's moveset, the official Pokémon UNITE account on X (formerly Twitter) has released a full infographic detailing Gyarados's Ability, Moves and UNITE Move along with its Progression stats, ahead of the Pokémon joining the game this week on January 25th. Aeos Cup Online Qualifiers Registration have now also opened for the Unite Championship Series 2024, with information being released on the year's tournament schedule, and the cash prizes that will be available for each event.
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Jan23

Valentine's Day comes early to Café ReMix with the Charming Emolga event, and Inteleon in its new Suave Server Five-Star Chef outfit

Valentine's Day is coming early to Pokémon Café ReMix, with the new Charming Emolga event offering players the chance to acquire a new charming outfit for Emolga in the outdoor tea party mode. Meanwhile in Pelipper Deliveries, Inteleon is appearing in its brand new Five-Star Chef outfit, and Porygon2 makes a return. Electrode also returns to the café in the Roll, Electrode! Team Orders event, where players have to gather stars in order to get rewards.
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Jan23

Pokémon Sleep updates to Version 1.1.0, with new features, quality of life changes, and bug fixes - Six-Month Anniversary Gift now being distributed

Pokémon Sleep has received an update today to Version 1.1.0. This new major patch adds a number of new features and quality of life changes to the game, including the new Lapis Lakeside area, new ingredients and recipes, and the ability for Researcher's teams to eat together with Snorlax. A substantial number of bug fixes have also been made, including fixing a bug that had been exploited by some players to accelerate progress.
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Jan22

Grusha & Cetitan debut in Pokémon Masters EX in a Poké Fair Scout alongside Sub-zero - My Past, My Future Story Event

As previewed in the special trailer posted yesterday, Grusha & Cetitan are making their Pokémon Masters EX debut today in a new Poké Fair Scout. Alongside this scout, Grusha will be taking center stage in the brand new Sub-zero - My Past, My Future Story Event that is also launching in-game today. A Welcome Grusha Sweepstakes will also be launching soon on the game's official X account.
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Jan20

Operation Oinkologne Friendship! - Pokémon Horizons Episode 36 Review - Gender Confirmation: The Episode

The odd jobs saga continues in Pokémon Horizons this week as Liko and Roy are tasked to help one of Nidothing’s viewers with a problem. The viewer, who goes by the username Yunorin, wants to join the Tag Battle Tournament being held in Pigton Town, but her Oinkologne isn’t too thrilled about partnering up with another Pokémon. What could be the issue? It’s nice that the kids are the main focus of this week's episode without adults interfering this time around.
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Jan19

Today's update to the official Japanese Pokémon TCG site unveils majority of remaining card list for Wild Force and Cyber Judge

Today's updates on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel have revealed most of the remaining new cards from the upcoming Wild Force and Cyber Judge expansions for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which are being release in Japan next week on January 26th. Cards from these sets will be released internationally later this year as part of the Scarlet & Violet - Temporal Forces expansion on March 22nd.
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Jan19

Special edition Pokémon-embossed OREO cookies available now at Singapore supermarkets

The Pokémon Company and Singapore’s largest supermarket chain, FairPrice, are bringing limited-edition OREO cookie packs with Pokémon theming to customers in Singapore. Three flavors (Vanilla, Strawberry, or Chocolate-filled) come in packages containing nine snack packs of 3 cookies for $3.34 SGD ($2.49 USD), or the 3 cookie snack packs can be bought individually for $1.71 SGD ($1.27 USD). The newly-debuted special edition flavor, Choco Banana, which features Pikachu on each bright yellow cookie, is $4.34 SGD ($3.23 USD) for the package of nine snack packs, and $2.22 SGD ($1.65 USD) for the individual pack of 3 cookies. The three regular flavors will be stamped with 16 different Pokémon designs randomly distributed throughout the packs. The designs seem to be identical to those included in the Pokémon x OREO Limited Edition cookies that were available in the U.S. in 2021, containing fan favorites like Bulbasaur, Piplup, and Pancham.
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Jan19

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live to undergo maintenance on Jan 23rd, ahead of update to Version 1.10.0 and Jan 25th's digital release of Paldean Fates

Next week on January 23rd, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live will be receiving an update to Version 1.10.0 ahead of the release of Scarlet & Violet - Paldean Fates on January 25th. This update will resolve a large quantity of issues impacting on both gameplay, and general app stability both in and out of matches. This update will be preceded by an 8 hour long maintenance window, which according to the in-game notification is scheduled to start at 8:00am (PST) / 4:00pm (UTC) on January 23rd.
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Jan18

Galactic Awakening Villain Event returns to Pokémon Masters EX for its third re-run, will continue through to January 31st

Hot on the heels of the Dreams of the Void Villain Event re-run which began earlier this week, the Galactic Awakening Villain Event, which originally ran in February 2022 together with the conclusion of the Sinnoh arc of the Villain chapter, is making its own return to Pokémon Masters EX until January 31st, at 9:59pm (PST). This is the third time the event has been re-run.
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Jan17

Today's livestream on the official Japanese Pokémon TCG YouTube channel reveals Full Art version of Eri from the upcoming Wild Force expansion

Today's livestream on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has officially unveiled the Full Art SR version of the Eri Supporter Card, which will be released in Japan at the end of next week on January 26th as part of the Wild Force expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Cards from Wild Force , and its partner set Cyber Judge, will be released internationally later this year as part of the Scarlet & Violet - Temporal Forces expansion on March 22nd.
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Jan17

Pokémon Sleep news update confirms details on the new Lapis Lakeside area arriving in game next-week, and its Opening event starting January 29th

As previously announced, Sleep Researchers will soon be able to commence snoozy studies with Snorlax in the Lapis Lakeside, which will be added to Pokémon Sleep on Wednesday January 24th, at 3:00pm local time. More information was released on this area today, and on the two-week long Lapis Lakeside Opening event scheduled to start on January 29th.
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Jan17

Italian streetwear brand Dolly Noire teams up with the Pokémon Center for new “Legends of Johto” merch line

The “Legends of Johto” capsule collection by Italian streetwear design collective Dolly Noire has arrived online at the Pokémon Center for customers in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. The premiumly-priced collection consisting of seven t-shirts ($49.99 USD each) and two sweatshirts ($144.99 and $129.99 USD) is part of the larger Pokémon collection available via Dolly Noire’s website. The larger collection, which does ship internationally, includes additional pieces not available at the Pokémon Center, like Poké Ball socks and a beanie. Despite the name, “Legends of Johto” includes starters and Legendary Pokémon from both Kanto and Johto. Favorites featured include the Johto starters, Charizard, Suicune, Entei, Raikou, the Legendary birds, Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Mewtwo.
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Jan17

Battle Pass 21 and Ranked Match Season 17 arrive in Pokémon UNITE – Version 1.13.1.5 nerfs Metagross - Teaser video shows Gyarados using Aqua Tail

Battle Pass 21 has gone live in Pokémon UNITE, alongside the start of Ranked Match Season 17. The new Battle Pass focuses on Pokémon wearing stage-play outfits, and brings with it a variety of new daily lessons and missions, Holowear, and rewards. Version 1.13.1.5 also dropped this week, with nerfs to Metagross. Additionally, a new video featuring Gyarados using Aqua Tail has been published to the official Pokémon UNITE account on X (formerly Twitter).
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Jan16

Dreams of the Void Villain Event returns to Pokémon Masters EX for its third re-run, alongside a Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout

After first launching way back in January 2022, the Dreams of the Void Villain Event which originally ran as part of the Sinnoh Chapter of the Villain Arc, is making yet another return to Pokémon Masters EX until January 31st, at 9:59pm (PST). This is the third time the event has been re-run. Three fair-exclusive sync pairs, including one featured in this Villain Event, will also be making their return in a special Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout.
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