Pokémon GO - Reality Blending and PokéStop Scanning
Niantic has announced two new features are coming to Pokémon GO: Reality Blending and PokéStop Scanning. Limited release of Reality Blending and PokéStop scanning coming to AR functionality in select phones Trainers, We have a couple of exciting features rolling out soon: Reality Blending an...
Pokémon Masters - Version 1.10.0
Pokémon Masters Update 1.10.0 is now out and a new feature has been added to the game to go directly to Events or Sync Pair Scout from the News page. Our Pokémon Masters patches page has been updated with the details of this update. Update Notification A new version of the app has been relea...
Pokémon HOME - Version 1.1.0
The official Pokémon website has announced that the smartphone versions of Pokémon HOME have been updated to version 1.1.0 and to celebrate the update, the Pokémon HOME Trade function is available to exchange Pokémon with distant friends for a limited time only! The ending date will be announced at ...
Pokémon Sword and Shield - Get Galarian Mr. Mime, Ponyta, Corsola, and Meowth with Hidden Abilities
The official Pokémon website has announced that to celebrate the upcoming release of The Isle of Armor, players will be able to receive four special Galarian Pokémon via Mystery Gift starting on May 22nd, 2020. Get Galarian Mr. Mime, Ponyta, Corsola, and Meowth with Hidden Abilities Four coo...
Pokémon Masters - Jasmine Spotlight Scout / Flying-Type Training Event
DeNA has announcedf that the Jasmine Spotlight Scout and Flying-Type Training Event will take place from May 20th, 2020 at 11:00 pm until June 4th, 2020 at 10:59pm. Jasmine Spotlight Scout Increased chance to scout newly released Jasmine & Steelix! Limited-time Spotlight Scout now under way!...
Pokémon GO - Throwback Challenge 2020 Special Research
Niantic has announced that players of Pokémon GO can purchase a ticket in the shop for the Throwback Challenge Celebration 2020 Special Research allowing players who couldn't complete the Timed Research to get the rewards. Throwback Challenge 2020 Special Research—complete the challenge on a ...
Pokémon GO - Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem Five-star Raids
Niantic has announced that Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem are coming to five-star raid in May 2020 and June 2020. Unova’s legendary elite—Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem—are coming to five-star raids! Trainers, Three draconic roars can be heard in the distance. One belongs to a Pokémon that’s capa...
Pokémon Players Cup 2020
The offical Pokémon website has announced the details for the Pokémon Players Cup which will be taking place from June through August 2020 for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield and Pokkén Tournament DX. The streaming schedule was announced on June 4th, 2020. ...
Pokémon GO - UNIQLO UT With Pokémon Collection T-shirt Avatar Items
Niantic has announced that T-shirt avatar items from the UNIQLO UT With Pokémon Collection will be available in Pokémon GO. T-shirt avatar items from the UNIQLO UT With Pokémon Collection come to Pokémon GO! Trainers, The Pokémon Company is collaborating with UNIQLO UT to bring you more fun ...
Pokémon GO - June 2020 and July 2020 Community Day Votes
Niantic has announced that the Pokémon for the Community Day's for June 2020 and July 2020 will be decided by a vote. Community Day voting is back! Which Pokémon will you choose to be featured during June and July Community Days? Trainers, Remember voting for the featured Pokémon for Februar...
Infinity Zone Challenge Campaign
At participating stores that sell Pokémon Card Game merchandise in Japan, the Infinity Zone Challenge Campaign (ムゲンダイナチャレンジキャンペーン) will be held. A special mini card box and promotional card pack with 5 cards will be available only during this campaign. Those that purchase 2 Infinity Zone boxes (...
Voice Actor Satoko Kito has died at 58 years old
Talent company Artvision announced that voice actor Satoko Kito (木藤聡子) died on May 1st, 2020 while under medical care. She was 58 years old. She was born on January 18th, 1962 in Tokyo, Japan. She is best known to Pocket Monsters fans as the voice of Misa in the Japanese version of the anime....
Pokémon GO - Guide to Playing Pokémon GO at Home is Coming Soon
Niantic has announced that a guide to playing Pokémon GO at home is coming soon and that the upcoming Play at Home section in the Poké Ball menu will soon be available. Your guide to playing Pokémon GO at home is coming soon Trainers, There’s adventure everywhere! Even when you’re playing fr...
Detective Pikachu to Air on NTV's Friday Road SHOW! / Detective Pikachu Promo Card
On April 24th, 2020, it was announced that Pokémon Detective Pikachu would make its terrestrial television debut on May 22nd, 2020 as an uncut broadcast from 9PM to 10:59 PM JST. The official Japanese Detective Pikachu Twitter account posted the announcement and linked to NTV's website which had...
2020 International Challenge May Online Competition
The official Pokémon website has announced the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield 2020 International Challenge May Online Competition. Those that participate can get a Ball Guy T-shirt for your character. Our 8th Generation Online Competitions page has been updated with these details. 2020 Internat...
Play! Pokémon Players Cup Online Tournament
The official Pokémon website has announced that the Play! Pokémon Players Cup Online Tournament will take place in two stages, in July and August. Play! Pokémon Players Cup Online Tournament: Pokémon TCG, Pokkén Tournament DX, and Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Prepare for an incredible o...
Pokémon the Movie: Coco Postponed
On May 13th, 2020, the official Pokémon Twitter news account posted a Tweet announced that Pokémon the Movie: Coco had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tweet also linked to the news article announcement on the official site. Our list of COVID-19 canceled Pokémon Events has been updat...
Pokémon Sword and Shield - Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee and Meowth arrive in Max Raid Battle
Gigantamax versions of Pikachu, Eevee and Meowth will be appearing in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield throughout May 2020. Gigantamax versions of Pikachu, Eevee, and Meowth arrive in Max Raid Battles Head to the Wild Area to face these powerful Pokémon in Pokémon Sword a...
Pokémon Masters - Blissful Bonanza
DeNA has announced that the Blissful Bonanza rally will take place from May 12th, 2020 to May 30th, 2020. There has also been some move description text changes. Blissful Bonanza! Date/Time May 12, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - May 30, 2020 at 10:59 p.m. Rally Details Throughout the rally, one e...
Pokémon GO - Terrakion Five-star raids / Virizion Raid Hour
Niantic has announced that a Terrakion will be in five-star raids which can be accessed with a Remote Raid Pass and will take place from Tuesday, May 19th, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. untl Tuesday, May 26th, 2020. A Virizion Raid Hour will take place on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020. Battle Terrakion in f...
