The Pokémon Trading Card Game Raid Battle is a fun and exciting game that lets you experience the Pokémon TCG in a new way. By using your Pokémon TCG collection and either the Digital Raid Battle Assistant or printable materials from this site, you and your friends can work together to take on a powerful Dynamax or Gigantamax Boss Pokémon!

Digital Raid Battle Assistant

The Digital Raid Battle Assistant will help track important information as you play. Gather 4 players, and make sure each player has 2 Pokémon cards. Choose 1 of those players to run the game. Then, use the Battle Assistant to track the Boss Pokémon and its attacks, your Cheer cards, and player turns. Playing the game will be much easier with the Digital Raid Battle Assistant!

What you need

In order to play Pokémon TCG Raid Battles, you'll need 4 players, each with two Pokémon cards (Pokémon only; no Trainer or Energy cards).

You will also need the following materials:

• 1 Boss Pokémon card
• 1 deck of 20 Boss Attack cards
• 1 deck of 5 Cheer cards
• 4 Knock Out counters
• 1 playmat
• Damage counters
• 1 coin

These materials can be downloaded and printed out, or you can use the Digital Raid Battle Assistant on the official website.

Game Components

If you want to play Pokémon TCG Raid Battle away from your computer, just download and print out these materials.

Backgrounds

Want some Raid Battle backgrounds? You can use them to keep track of each player’s position while playing online.


Source: https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/raid-battle/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Trading Card Game Raid Battle

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiPnJFgyx40

Takara Tomy will release a Pokémon Zukan - Rotom Phone (ポケモン図鑑 スマホロトム) in Japan on July 18th, 2020 for 9,889yen including tax. The dex includes 500 Pokémon entries and voices from the Pocket Monsters anime. High resolution images of the product have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Item Details:

Release Date: July 18th, 2020
Price: 8,990 yen (excluding tax) ￥9,889 with tax
Item Number: 4904810145646
Package size: W150 x H220 x D40mm
Ages: 4 years old and up
Uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately)

Item Description:

The latest Pokémon Zukan with 500 Pokémon from all regions, Rotom Phone! It gives you information about Pokémon with the same real voices as in the anime!

① Includes over 500 popular Pokémon from all 8 regions! The more you play, the more information about your Pokémon gets updated! Complete your Pokémon Zukan!

② Use the Rotom Phones 25 functions! You've got a Rotom Phone in your hands, just like Satoshi and Go! Find and catch Pokémon, look up Pokémon, take pictures, receive messages, and more! It's packed with many of the same features as the anime! You will not be able to connect to real phone lines or the Internet to make calls. The camera and email are for in-game play.

③ Get information about Pokémon and their appearance. You can get news and messages about Pokémon appearances and you can get the latest information about Pokémon by chatting with Satoshi and others. Let's go looking for Pokémon based on their information!

④ Get Pokémon and register your Zukan with the 360° virtual search system. Go through the map in the Zukan and search for Pokémon research information!

⑤ Enjoy battles and photos with your registered Pokémon. There are Challenge battles where you can use your registered Pokémon while aiming for the Master's Eight! You can save pictures of the Pokémon you've got with the camera function and put them in a photo album. You can get comments from Satoshi and his friends at Photo Master!

⑥ Many more fun features! Silhouette quiz, ball diagrams, and Dynamax Pokémon can be unlocked by entering a secret code. Lots of fun features! With features such as alarms, calculators, and stopwatches, you can enjoy a smartphone-like presentation!

Sources: https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/rotom_zukan_sp/index.html and https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810145646/

YouTube Clip - Takara Tomy - Pocket Monsters - Pokémon Zukan - Rotom Phone

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Aj9FV17QM

DeNA has announced that the Plumeria and Lucy Spotlight Scout and a Poison-Type Training Event will take place from July 9th, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. until July 23rd, 2020 at 10:59 p.m. in Pokémon Masters.

Plumeria and Lucy Spotlight Scout

Increased chance to scout Plumeria and Lucy!Plumeria and Lucy Spotlight Scout under way! Featuring 5★ Plumeria & Salazzle and 4★ Lucy & Seviper! Featured sync pairs have higher offering rates than non-featured 5★ and 4★ sync pairs. In this sync pair scout, you can use the daily discount for only 100 paid gems per scout up to 3 times per day.

About Plumeria & Salazzle

This Special Strike sync pair unleashes a poisonous Sludge Wave that drenches all opponents at once!

About Lucy & Seviper

This Poison-type tech sync pair disrupts opponents to gain an edge!

Date/Time

July 9, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - July 23, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• The sync pairs featured in this sync pair scout may also appear in future sync pair scouts.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may appear.
• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
• 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.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.
• 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 section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Scout_2060_2W_2

Poison-Type Training Event

Poison-Type Training Event under way! You can strengthen your Poison types! You can check out the Poison-Type Training Event during the time period below. You can collect Poison Vouchers and exchange them for Move Candies in the Exchange Items menu to strengthen your sync moves during this event! Also, the sync grids of 4★ Koga & Crobat will be expanded in conjunction with this event.

You can also take on Ultra Hard difficulty battles once per day. You can complete this battle to get the Poison Super Voucher, which can be exchanged for even more amazing items.

Event Details

You can strengthen Poison-type sync pairs with ease during this event since opposing sync pairs will all be weak to Poison-type attacks. You can prepare your favorite Poison-type sync pairs and take them on!

Event Missions

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Date/Time

July 9, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - July 23, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 11: Alola’s Rising Stars: Part 2 (Normal) in single-player.
• When the exchange period for the vouchers obtained in this event ends, leftover vouchers will be converted into coins (10 coins per voucher) and sent to your Present Box.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2060_3W_1

The Pokémon Center will begin selling PIKACHU ADVENTURE merchandise starting on July 23rd, 2020. The line depicts an adventurous Pikachu encountering legendary and phantom Pokémon. Pikachu is seen in brave battles, panicking about unforeseen events, getting along with other Pokémon, and more! People will find Pikachu's appearance charming. Pikachu with a backpack on his back and an adventurous Pikachu die-cut cookie cutter are some of the items available. The lineup includes authentic canvas products in collaboration with Inujirushi kaban. The Pokémon Center Online will begin selling them from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020.

* Please Note: Depending on the situation, the release date may be postponed or canceled.

Inujirushi Kaban (犬印鞄製作所)

In 1953, Inujirushi kaban Works was first registered and trademarked. The original business supplied the small barrels that rescue dogs would wear around their necks while saving lives in the Japanese Alps. They still use the logo of a dog that snuggles up, with the hope that the bags it makes will "protect our customers' precious cargo well".

They offer a wide range of bags, from tote bags for everyday use, business bags for commuting, travel bags, to small items such as wallets and book covers, all of which are carefully made by craftsmen at their workshop in Asakusa, Tokyo. Their bags are loved by people who know the value of authenticity, because they are made with attention to detail, have a gentle texture unique to canvas, and are timeless and robust.


At the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store, pre-orders for products with a (★) will be starting on July 23rd, 2020 and sales starting on August 1st, 2020 but due to the limited number of products available, they may be sold during the pre-order period.

Items:

Item List:

Die-cut Cookie Cutter PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 1,080 yen
Plushie PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 1,980 yen (★)
Mascot PIKACHU ADVENTURE 1,210 yen (★)
Inujirushi Kaban Folding Backpack PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 25,300 yen (★)
Inujirushi Kaban 2-Way Combination Tote PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 15,400 yen (★)
Stonewash Canvas Shoulder Pouch PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 9,130 (★)
Inujirushi Kaban Organizer PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 5,390 yen (★)
T-shirt PIKACHU ADVENTURE (S/M/L) - 3,300 yen (★)
T-Shirt PIKACHU ADVENTURE (120/130/140) - 2,860 yen (★)
One point T-shirt PIKACHU ADVENTURE (120/130/140) - 2,860 yen (★)
Sticker PIKACHU ADVENTURE PIKACHU & MEW - 330 yen
Sticker PIKACHU ADVENTURE PIKACHU & LUGIA - 330 yen
Sticker PIKACHU ADVENTURE PIKACHU & RAYQUAZA - 330 yen
Sticker PIKACHU ADVENTURE PIKACHU & DARKRAI - 330 yen
Sticker PIKACHU ADVENTURE PIKACHU & ZERAORA - 330 yen
Sticker PIKACHU ADVENTURE PIKACHU & DAKUMA - 330 yen
Hand Towel PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 550 yen (★)
Gadget Pouch PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 3,080 yen (★)
Drawstring Pouch with Handle PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 1,430 yen (★)
Big Rubber Keychain PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 880 yen (★)
Acrylic Carabiner Collection PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 6 different types selected at random - 550 yen
Thermos Stainless Steel Bottle PIKACHU ADVENTURE - 4,620 yen (★)

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/07/200710_p02.html

Starting on July 23rd, 2020, the Pokémon Centers will begin selling Shupatto, a compact bag that folds up in a snap. The bag is designed to fold up really small so it could fit in the palm of your hand. This makes it convenient to take around and comes in two designs, one with a cute Pikachu face and one with simple line art designs. The Pokémon Center Online will begin selling them from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020.

* Please Note: Depending on the situation, the release date may be postponed or canceled.

At the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store, pre-orders for these product will be starting on July 23rd, 2020 and sales starting on August 1st, 2020 but due to the limited number of products available, they may be sold during the pre-order period.

Item List:

Shupatto Compact Bag M PIKACHUUUUUUU! - 2,728 yen
Shupatto Compact Bag L - Pikachu - 3,278 yen

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/07/200710_p01.html

Niantic has announced that Jessie and James from Team Rocket will be flying around in-game in their Meowth balloon and that Team GO Rocket has taken over the GO Fest Weekly Challenge.

Battle Jessie and James by finding their Meowth balloon!

Trainers, A mysterious duo has arrived in Pokémon GO via a...Meowth balloon? The two call themselves Jessie and James, and it looks like they’re up to no good! Help us defeat them!

As Team GO Rocket’s balloons prowl the skies, we’ve been investigating them further. The Grunts piloting the balloons are just as perplexed as we are as to where these characters came from. From what we understand, Team GO Rocket has assigned Shadow Pokémon to protect Jessie and James as they seek to create more Shadow Pokémon.

This is where you all come in! Check the map to see whether Jessie and James’s Meowth balloon is flying by. When the Meowth balloon appears, tap it to battle Jessie and James.

Plus, avatar items inspired by Jessie and James are now available in the shop!

It looks like Jessie and James won’t be here for long, so let’s GO teach these silly villains who’s boss before they leave.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/teamgorocket-jessie-james/

YouTube Clip - Jessie and James have arrived in Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0Q-BgCfLw8

Team GO Rocket has taken over the GO Fest Weekly Challenge!

Trainers, Remember when we said week two of the GO Fest Weekly Challenges would be battle-themed? There’s been a slight change of plans. Technically, it’s still battle-themed. However, with Team GO Rocket balloons appearing more often and other disturbances in the world of Pokémon GO that we believe are related, the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research will focus entirely on taking down Team GO Rocket!

GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle

Date + Time
Friday, July 10, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time

Features
In addition to all previously announced details about this week’s Timed Research and events, the following disturbances have been detected in the Pokémon GO world.

• Poison-type and Dark-type Pokémon are appearing in the wild, in Eggs, and in raids.
• Team GO Rocket balloons are appearing more often.
• The Meowth balloon seems to be appearing at a higher rate.
• Suicune has been turned into a Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Giovanni to save it! Complete the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research to receive a Super Rocket Radar that will help you track Giovanni down!
• Our findings show that the following Pokémon are being captured and turned into Shadow Pokémon now. Please go rescue them!
  • Nidoran ♀
  • Nidorina
  • Nidoran ♂
  • Nidorino
  • Machop
  • Machoke
  • Gligar
  • Shuckle
  • Stunky
  • Skuntank
  • We’re receiving word that the Team GO Rocket Leaders have found additional species of Pokémon to turn into Shadow Pokémon, too!

We’ve intercepted messages from Team GO Rocket that indicate they’re planning to take over more PokéStops and capture more Pokémon! There will be an increased amount of Team GO Rocket activity in your area soon, and we’re sure this won’t be the last time. We’ll share any other intercepted messages we receive if something like this happens again! Sources seem to point to the following information.

Date + Time
Sunday, July 12, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time

Keep your eyes peeled for...

• Team GO Rocket balloons in the skies and more Team GO Rocket Grunts capturing PokéStops for the duration of the take-over!
• 2× Stardust when you defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts and Team GO Rocket balloons
• The Meowth balloon appearing more often than usual
• The opportunity to use a Charged TM to let your Pokémon forget the move Frustration and learn a new move
• Team GO Rocket music playing in Pokémon GO

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gofestweeklychallenge-teamgorocket/