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The Pokémon Center exclusive Pearlescent Pichu Pop! Vinyl Figure has arrived! Bzzt! Static shock! Featuring a luminous pearlescent finish and a Pokémon Center exclusive sticker, the new limited edition Pokémon Center x Funko Pop! Pearlescent Pichu shines bright! The figure costs $14.99 USD and once it's sold out, it will not be restocked.

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Pichu Pearlescent Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko

Bring some bright shimmer to your collection with this Pichu Pop! figure featuring beautiful pearlescent coloring. This highly collectible figure from Funko can be found only at Pokémon Center.

• Shimmering pearlescent coloring
• A Electric-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region
• Part of Funko's collection of Pokémon Pop! figures
• Made by Funko for Pokémon Center
• Item Dimensions: 3.8 IN
• Country Of Origin: Made in Vietnam
• Materials: Vinyl
• Recommended Age: 6+ Years
• Item Weight: 2.1 OZ

Note: This product will not be restocked.
Note: We design our packaging and boxes to protect the contents inside. We expect all packaging and boxes to be subject to wear and tear, so we are not able to offer replacements or replace packaging for any imperfections, bends, scuffs, or indentations.

Sources: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/703E11107/pichu-pearlescent-pop-vinyl-figure-by-funko and https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1788209233290293733

Bounsweet, the Fruit Pokémon, will be blooming throughout the May 2024 Community Day on May 19th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time.

PLAYER WARNING:

Niantic has restricted Four-star Raid Battles to Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes only. Players cannot access Four-star Raid Battles featuring Steenee with Remote Raid Passes. If there are dangerous storms, health restrictions or other reasons that would endanger you during the time period for this event in your area, please do not force yourself to venture out to participate in this event. Damage to devices may also occur in extreme heat and cold weather conditions.

May 2024 Community Day: Bounsweet

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Bounsweet, the Fruit Pokémon, will be featured during May Community Day! May 2024 Community Day: Bounsweet

Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Bounsweet will appear more frequently in the wild.*
*If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured Attack

Evolve Steenee (Bounsweet’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Tsareena that knows the Charged Attack High Jump Kick.

High Jump Kick - Trainer Battles: 110 power and a chance to greatly decrease the user’s Defense. Gyms and raids: 90 power

Community Day Special Research Story

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Bounsweet Community Day–exclusive Special Research story.
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research story go live.
• Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.
• To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Event Bonuses

• 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
• 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event.
• 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon.
• Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
• Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
• Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
• One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day.*
• Trades will require 50% less Stardust.*

*While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these bonuses will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day

Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time

After the three-hour Community Day event ends, Trainers will be able to take on special four-star Raid Battles. Claiming victory in one of these raids will cause more Bounsweet to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes! Four-Star Raid Battles

Steenee will appear in four-star raids! You can only join these raids using Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes. Remote Raid Passes cannot be used to join these Raid Battles.

Four-Star Raid Battle Bonus

Once you successfully complete a four-star Raid Battle against Steenee, additional Bounsweet will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!*
*Bounsweet that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appear during May Community Day’s three-hour event period.

Field Research

May Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Bounsweet to earn rewards such as Stardust, Great Balls, and additional encounters with Bounsweet and more!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Bounsweet Community Day!

Pokémon GO Web Store Community Day Bundle

An Ultra Community Day Box featuring ten Ultra Balls, one Elite Charged TM, and one Special Research Story ticket will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for US$4.99.

Event Bundles

Two Community Day bundles will be available during this event.

For 1,350 PokéCoins, you will get 50 Ultra Balls, five Super Incubators, one Elite Charged TM, and five Lucky Eggs.

For 480 PokéCoins, you will get 30 Ultra Balls, one Incense, three Super Incubators, and one Lure Module.

Check out the in-game shop to snag one of these bundles!

Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-may-2024-bounsweet/

High Score Event: Water and Fairy Conqueror is live! Battle with Water- and Fairy-type sync pairs to score big and get the highest rank you can! You’ll get items based on your high score, like candy coins and Certificates of Excellence!

The Double Feature Poké Fair Scout is now live! 5★ Bede & Hatterene and 5★ Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir are back—and they both have EX roles! Only Water- and Fairy-type sync pairs appear in this scout.

The 5★-Select Type Scout is live! After using this three-times-only ×11 scout, you can select one 5★ sync pair from the ones included in the scout! Only Fairy- and Water-type sync pairs will appear in this scout.

High Score Event Water and Fairy Conqueror

High Score Event Water and Fairy Conqueror Under Way! High Score Event Water and Fairy Conqueror Now Live! You can use the Sync Pairs you have trained up until now to update your Best Score and aim for a higher place in the rankings!

High Score Event Details

The High Score Event is an event where you attempt to obtain scores in five different battles and earn rewards. Sync Pairs that have completed one of the battles will not be able to participate in any other battle unless that battle is reset. The more Sync Pairs of the Recommended Types that you have on your team each time the event occurs, the easier it is to increase your score, so be sure to train lots of Sync Pairs featuring the Recommended Types!

Note: This time, the event features two recommended types.
Note: We have adjusted the number of points necessary to obtain the featured rewards, taking into consideration the difficulty of battles when using Sync Pairs of the recommended types.

Date/Time

May 6, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. - May 20, 2024 at 10:59 p.m.

Recommended Types

Recommended Types will be specified each time the High Score Event occurs. Completing a battle with a Sync Pair of a Recommended Type will add a multiplier to your Base Score. You cannot earn a score if you do not have any Sync Pairs of the Recommended Types on your team.

How to Obtain a Base Score

You can obtain a Base Score based on the listed battle rules and challenge rules, as well as the selected strength of your opponents.

• Battle Rules - You can earn points by fulfilling various rules when completing a battle, such as Time trial or Remaining HP. The better your results, the higher the score you can obtain. The selected rules will differ each time the event is held.

• Challenge Rules - You can earn points by meeting conditions, such as including Sync Pairs of a specific Theme on your team or inflicting a designated status condition on your opponent. The selected rules will differ each time the event is held.
  Note: Depending on the event, there may be some battles where you cannot meet the conditions of the Challenge rules.

• Opponent Strength - This event allows you to adjust your opponents’ strength for each battle. Adjusting your opponents’ strength will raise the stats of opposing Sync Pairs. The more you increase their Strength, the higher the score you can obtain.

Additional Special Parameters

In the High Score Event, special rules such as “Opponents are immune to status conditions and interference” will be set for each battle. Some battles do not have special rules.

About Rankings

Once you complete all of the battles, your Best Score, which is your total score from all battles, will be recorded. The ranking feature will be unlocked when your Best Score has been recorded. The rankings allow you to compare your current Best Score against other players participating in the event. Your rank changes according to your place in the rankings, and if you are within the top 10,000 spots, you will reach Master Rank.
If you reach Master Rank when the rankings are finalized, you will receive a special Medal as a general mission reward. You will acquire a Title based on your place in the rankings, and you will receive all of the Titles that are below the one you earned. This special Medal can also be obtained in future High Score Events.

Note: If your total score after completing all of the battles exceeds your current Best Score, your Best Score will be updated.

Ranking Results Announcement Date/Time

May 22, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. - May 29, 2024 at 10:59 p.m.

Regarding Cheating

In Pokémon Masters EX, in order to provide a safe and secure playing experience for everyone, the End User License Agreement (EULA) prohibits the submission of inappropriate content, as well as the use of automated means while using our services.

Including but not limited to the submission of inappropriate content and the use of automated means while using our services, when an account has engaged in an act we deem to be inappropriate (cheating), usage restrictions may be placed on the offending account, or access to our services may be terminated without notice in accordance with the EULA.

Note: We are unable to provide detailed replies to inquiries regarding usage restrictions or account terminations.
Note: We also are unable to provide replies about individual cases if you contact us about cheating done by a third party.
Note: Accounts deemed to be cheating will be removed from the rankings. It may take some time before removal is reflected in the game.

Important

• To participate in the High Score Event Water and Fairy Conqueror, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Your area info completion data will not be carried over the next time this event returns.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The number of points necessary to obtain featured rewards may differ between events.
• It may take some time for the ranking to reflect the most recent results.
• If you win a battle after the event period ends, the record of that battle may not be reflected in the ranking.
• The Titles from Prestige Rewards can be acquired from the Title page once the event period has ended and the rankings are determined.
• The Titles available this time can only be acquired from this event. You will be unable to acquire them in future events.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_6040_2W_1

5★-Select Type Scout

Scout 11 Sync Pairs PLUS a 5★ sync pair of your choice in the 5★-Select Type Scout. A three-time-only 5★-Select Type Scout is under way! This Sync Pair Scout includes only Water- and Fairy-type Sync Pairs. This special sync pair scout allows you to select a 5★ sync pair after scouting the initial 11.

Date/Time

May 6, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. - May 20, 2024 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To check the available sync pairs in this sync pair scout and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
• This Sync Pair Scout can only be used three times during the scout period.
• The special 5★ sync pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the period ends.
• The pool of 5★ sync pairs available for selection in this sync pair scout is limited.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_6040_2W_1

Double Feature Poké Fair Scout

You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Bede & Hatterene and 5★ Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir are featured in this limited-time Poké Fair Scout! 5★ sync pairs have a 10% chance of appearing in the Poké Fair Scout! This Sync Pair Scout includes only Water- and Fairy-type Sync Pairs.


You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair! Also, an EX Role has been added to 5★ Bede & Hatterene and 5★ Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir!

Note: If you have already teamed up with them, they will be updated so that they have an EX Role available to unlock.

Date/Time

May 6, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. - May 20, 2024 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Bede & Hatterene and 5★ Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir are fair-exclusive sync pairs.
• Fair-exclusive sync pairs are sync pairs that will appear for a limited time during this Poké Fair Scout.
• There is a possibility that these Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day.
  Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock the EX Role, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_6040_2W_2

Nintendo announced their Earnings Release: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 on May 7th, 2024. Sales of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet have reached 24.92 million units as of March 31st, 2024. President of Nintendo Shuntaro Furukawa also announced that the Nintendo Switch successor will be announced within this fiscal year which ends on March 31st, 2025.

Sales related to Nintendo Switch Online and add-on content for titles such as Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 3 performed well this fiscal year. While overall unit sales for software decreased, sales of downloadable versions of packaged software remained at the same level as last fiscal year, since more consumers are opting to purchase downloadable versions in recent years. With the additional effect of a rise in the foreign-currency-denominated sales amount due to the depreciation of the yen, digital sales for the full year reached the highest level to date and the digital sales ratio surpassed 50%.

Top Selling Title Sales Units - As of March 31, 2024

Pokémon Sword/Pokémon Shield - 26.27 million
Pokémon Scarlet/Pokémon Violet - 24.92 million

Source: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/

Nintendo Switch Successor Announcement During this Fiscal Year

This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015. We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation.

Source: https://twitter.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197

Players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can encounter Primarina with the Mightiest Mark in 7-star Tera Raid Battles at black Tera Raid crystals from Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, May 12th, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, then again from Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, May 19th, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Primarina with the Mightiest Mark Is Coming to 7‑Star Tera Raid Battles

Fairy–Tera Type Primarina will soon arrive at black Tera Raid crystals, and you’ll also find Blissey in 5-star Tera Raid Battles.

Prepare to take the stage of battle when Primarina appears at black Tera Raid crystals. From Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, then again from Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, you’ll be able to battle off against the Soloist Pokémon in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

Primarina cannot normally be encountered in Paldea—although you can use Blueberry Points to encounter Popplio in Blueberry Academy’s Terarium—and the Primarina appearing during this event has Fairy as its Tera Type. Be prepared—this Pokémon is a formidable foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to topple this powerful Tera Pokémon!

During the latter half of this event—from Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT—Blissey will be appearing more frequently in 5-star Tera Raid Battles. These Blissey will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them! Defeating Blissey will yield some delightful rewards, such as various Tera Shards and bonus Exp. Candies.

For the opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles, you’ll need to have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News. You can do this by selecting Poké Portal in the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News. After that, whenever you see a sparkling pillar of light shining from a Tera Raid crystal, you can walk up to the crystal and interact with it to start a Tera Raid Battle with a Tera Pokémon.

To challenge Fairy–Tera Type Primarina with the Mightiest Mark, Trainers will need to either complete the postgame events that follow the main story or join a 7-star Tera Raid Battle hosted by a Trainer who has completed those events. This special Primarina can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Primarina if you’ve already caught it to obtain other rewards—including significant amounts of Exp. Candy for leveling up your Pokémon, treasures that can be sold at Pokémon Centers, items for improving your Pokémon’s stats, and Fairy Tera Shards for changing your Pokémon’s Tera Type.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/primarina-with-the-mightiest-mark-is-coming-to-7-star-tera-raid-battles

Prepare to Face a Mighty Primarina!

Catch a Primarina with the Mightiest Mark! Primarina will be appearing at black Tera Raid crystals from Friday, May 10, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, then again from Friday, May 17, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.

Primarina cannot normally be encountered in Paldea, and the Primarina appearing during this event has Fairy as its Tera Type. Be prepared—this Pokémon is a formidable foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to topple this powerful Tera Pokémon!

During the latter half of this event—from Friday, May 17, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 23:59 UTC—Blissey will be appearing more frequently in 5-star Tera Raid Battles. These Blissey will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them! Defeating Blissey will yield some delightful rewards, such as various Tera Shards and bonus Exp. Candies.

This special Primarina can be caught only once per save data. If you caught this Primarina previously during a Tera Raid Battle event, you cannot catch it again. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Primarina to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.

This Primarina may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.

Event Schedule

Friday, May 10, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 23:59 UTC
Friday, May 17, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

7-star Tera Raid Battles: Primarina with the Mightiest Mark
5-star Tera Raid Battles: Blissey

What Is a Tera Raid Battle?

In a Tera Raid Battle, you’ll work together with three other Trainers to defeat a powerful Tera Pokémon before time runs out. The kinds of Pokémon encountered during Tera Raid Battle events will vary. Pokémon encountered in Tera Raid Battles may have a rare Tera Type.

Information about Tera Raid Battle Events

• To participate in Tera Raid Battle events, please download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.
• After completing certain postgame events, you’ll be able to find black Tera Raid crystals. However, players who haven’t completed these events may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer.
• You’ll be able to find 5-star Tera Raid Battles after completing Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet’s main story. If you haven’t completed the main story, you may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer.
• A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Terms apply.
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/213.html