DeNA has announced that Chapters 22−24 have been added to the Main Story of Pokémon Masters and that new Evolution Area info has been added to Sync Pair Stories.

Chapters 22−24

A new chapter has been added to the Main Story as a part of the run-up to our six months celebration! Chapters 22−24 will be added to the main story! Add 4★ Valerie & Sylveon to your team! Valerie is a Gym Leader with a captivating vocabulary. She used her unique fashion sense to design her own outfit—and wants to become a Pokémon herself!

Main Story

• Chapter 22
• Chapter 23
• Chapter 24

Team Up with New Sync Pairs!

Progress through the main story to team up with Valerie and more!

New General Missions

New general missions have been added to coincide with the new main story content! Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Date/Time Added

2/24/2020 at 10:00 p.m.

Important

• To unlock these new story chapters, you must complete Interlude 3 in the Main Story.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2020_1W_4

New Evolution Area Info

New Evolution area info has been added! Evolve your Pokémon now! At last! New, highly-requested Evolution area info has been added to Sync Pair Stories as part of the run-up to our six months celebration.

Updated Sync Pair Stories

Hilbert

• Oshawott’s Evolution
  -Hilbert's Dewott can now be evolved!
• Dewott’s Evolution
  -Hilbert's Samurott can now be evolved!

Phoebe

• Dusclops’s Evolution
  -Phoebe's Dusknoir can now be evolved!

Roxie

• Whirlipede’s Evolution
  -Roxie's Scolipede can now be evolved!

Clay

• Palpitoad’s Evolution
  -Clay's Seismitoad can now be evolved!

Ramos

• Weepinbell’s Evolution
  -Ramos's Victreebel can now be evolved!

Roark

• Cranidos’s Evolution
  -Roark's Rampardos can now be evolved!

Lt. Surge

• Voltorb’s Evolution
  -Lt. Surge's Electrode can now be evolved!

Brawly

• Makuhita’s Evolution
  -Brawly's Hariyama can now be evolved!

Roxanne

• Nosepass’s Evolution
  -Roxanne's Probopass can now be evolved!

Grant

• Amaura’s Evolution
  -Grant's Aurorus can now be evolved!

Maylene

• Meditite’s Evolution
  -Maylene's Medicham can now be evolved!

Blaine

• Ponyta’s Evolution
  -Blaine's Rapidash can now be evolved!

Calem

• Espurr’s Evolution
  -Calem's Meowstic can now be evolved!

Date/Time Added

2/24/2020 at 10:00 p.m.

Important

• You must team up with the specified sync pair and raise it to a certain level to unlock Evolution sync pair stories.
• A specified number of Evolution Shards or Evolution Crystals are required to take on sync pair stories.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2020_1W_5

A new line of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX merchandise will be sold at the Pokémon Center and will be available starting March 6th, 2020. Pikachu, Eievui, Nyarth and 16 other Pokémon who are protagonists and partners have become stuffed toys with colorful scarves. In addition, a stuffed toy of Pelipper and the Kakureon brothers also appeared with a Wonder Mail passcode! If you enter the password in the game, you will get useful information for your adventure, so please use it! Masking tape and acrylic charms are also available. Have a lot of fun and enjoy the game! Some of the items will also be available on the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store starting on March 14th, 2020 with pre-orders starting on March 7th, 2020 and are denoted with a （★） in the items list.

Items:

Item List:

Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Fushigidane - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Hitokage - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Zenigame - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Pikachu - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Nyarth - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Koduck - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Wanriky - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Karakara - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Eievui - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Chicorita - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Hinoarashi - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Waninoko - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Kimori - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Achamo - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Mizugorou - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Eneco - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Pelipper - 1,320 yen (★)
Plush Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Kakureon - 1,320 yen (★)
Acrylic Charm Collection Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Set A - 660 yen each
Acrylic Charm Collection Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Set B - 660 yen each
9 different types per set selected at random.
Assorted Stickers Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - 660 yen (★)
Sticker Set Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Set A - 550 yen (★)
Sticker Set Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Set B - 550 yen (★)
Sticker Set Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Set C - 550 yen (★)
Masking Tape Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Set A - 660 yen (★)
Masking Tape Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Set B - 660 yen (★)
Letter Set Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - 660 yen (★)

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/02/200221_p01.html

Pokémon Cafe - Pokémon Sword and Shield Menu Items #3

New menu items inspired by Pokémon from the Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Sword and Shield will be available at the Pokémon Cafe for a limited time from March 20th, 2020 until May 29th, 2020.






From March 20th, 2020, the Pokémon Café Original Clear Coaster will be updated and one comes at random with each drink order! There are six types, one of which is a very rare secret design.


Also, the placemats for the Pokémon Café have been redesigned with Pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Shield. You can get 1 randomly from 15 different designs.


Source: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/cafe/news/200221_02.html

Cherry Blossom Afro Pikachu Menu Items at the Pokémon Cafe in Tokyo

For a limited time only, from March 14th, 2020 until April 19th, 2020, the Cherry Blossom Afro Pikachu Menu item will be available at the Pokémon Cafe in Tokyo.



Source: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/cafe/news/200221_01.html

The Pokémon Center Singapore has announced that they will sell a Soft Case for Airpods Pikachu and Pokéball for S$25 starting on February 29th, 2020.

Pokémon Center Singapore - Soft Case for Airpods

Tired of the dreary design of your Airpods case? Wanna spice up your accessories to show off your love for Pokémon? Look no further! Pokémon Center Singapore is proud to introduce new Airpods soft cases!

In both Pikachu and Pokéball designs, just put these soft cases over your original Airpods cases, and you are good to go! At just S$25.00, be the envy of all your friends with these fresh new designs found at Pokémon Center Singapore!

Available at Pokémon Center Singapore on the 29th of February 2020, Saturday from 10 am. We hope to see you there!

Soft Case for Airpods Pikachu - S$25.00
Soft Case for Airpods Pokéball - S$25.00

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/

Niantic has announced further details about the Safari Zone Philadelphia which takes place from Friday, May 8th, 2020 to Sunday, May 10th, 2020.

Explore historic Philadelphia with the City Explorer Pass during Safari Zone Philadelphia

Trainers, We’re excited to announce the details of the upcoming Safari Zone Philadelphia event happening in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Friday, May 8, to Sunday, May 10, 2020.

On the southern end of this sprawling park filled with woodlands, waterfronts, and historic sights, Trainers will have the chance to encounter Voltorb, Alolan Sandshrew, Unown P, Bronzor, Rufflet, and more in the park during the event period. Attendees who haven’t yet had a chance to catch Mr. Mime, a Pokémon typically only available in Europe, will be in luck—Mr. Mime will be appearing in the park as well. If you haven’t guessed the theme yet, then here’s a hint: most of these Pokémon are red, white, or blue in color! And if you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Voltorb! Regular Voltorb is red and white, but Shiny Voltorb is blue and white. See what we did there? Notice something new here? Don't worry Trainers! Rufflet will be available globally for all Trainers before this event.

Interested in traveling to the historic city of Philadelphia? You can grab a ticket to the Safari Zone event once tickets go live this Monday, February 24, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. EST / 5:00 a.m. PST! Tickets will be first come, first served. General admission tickets will be $12, and early access tickets will be $18, plus taxes and fees. Early access ticket holders will be able to access event gameplay early and receive two additional hours of gameplay.

We’re excited to test out the City Explorer Pass as well, which will be available for purchase alongside Safari Zone tickets for those who want to get up and GO for the full event weekend—even outside the Safari Zone event area! The City Explorer Pass will be $8, plus taxes and fees, and will be available for purchase only along with a Safari Zone ticket. It cannot be purchased after a ticket order is complete and is not eligible for refunds or transfers.

With the City Explorer Pass, you’ll be able to take part in City Explorer Raids, hatch Eggs faster throughout Philadelphia, and access other exclusive bonuses for the full event weekend. City Explorers will enjoy the following benefits.

• 10 City Explorer Raids on a 72-hour timer will take place at iconic city locations that will be chosen in partnership with the City of Philadelphia. These raids will be accessible only by City Explorers. With varying levels of difficulty and a wide variety of Pokémon to battle, these raids will offer challenges that City Explorers of all levels can enjoy! Access to these raids will be included in the City Explorer Pass—no Premium Battle Passes needed.
  • Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will be available in three five-star City Explorer Raids.
  • Braviary, the Evolution of Safari Zone Philadelphia’s featured Pokémon Rufflet, will be available in a two-star raid.
  • The Legendary Pokémon and EX Raid Pokémon that are available in general while the Safari Zone is running will be appearing in two five-star raids.
  • The other four City Explorer Raids will feature one Raid Battle each from each level of difficulty from one star to four star.
• 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators within the city.
• Exclusive Field Research tasks will be granted by PokéStops throughout the city.
• Regular Lure Modules will last four hours if placed by City Explorers within the city. All Trainers will benefit from those four-hour Lure Modules, not just City Explorers.
• One-hour Incense duration within the city.

The City Explorer Pass gameplay experience will last the full weekend, from Friday, May 8, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 10, at 10:00 p.m. EDT. We know that Trainers come to our Safari Zones from all over to experience a special one-day Pokémon GO live event. By offering an additional experience that spans the entire weekend, we hope that City Explorers and their friends can embark on even more adventures throughout the host city. We’re excited to bring Pokémon GO adventures to the whole area and to explore the city together!

Be sure to make plans early to ensure you obtain transportation and accommodations for the event. We’re super excited for even more events coming up in 2020 and look forward to sharing more details soon. We can’t wait to see you, Trainers!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/safarizone-philadelphia-2020/

The Pokémon HOME app will undergo maintenance on February 25th, 2020 where they will fix a few bugs that have been affecting users.

Pokémon HOME Maintenance Notice

Thank you for using Pokémon HOME. This message is to inform you that system maintenance has been scheduled for the following time period. During maintenance, all features of Pokémon HOME will become unavailable.

Maintenance period: 01:30 to 11:30 UTC, 02/25/2020 (scheduled)

Fixes:
A fix for the issue where all Pokémon moved from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME before 9:00 a.m. UTC on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, would lose their Hyper Training information.

Hyper Training information will be restored for the affected Pokémon.

For users that have already moved the Pokémon to Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield, we ask that they return those Pokémon to Pokémon HOME well in advance of the beginning of the maintenance period.

We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused to all of our users.