The official Pokémon website has announced that players of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield can get a serial code to claim a Porygon2 if they watch the Pokémon Players Cup which takes place August 22nd, 2020 and August 23rd, 2020. The serial code to get the Porygon2 will be announced during the broadcast and can be used until August 31st, 2020. The passcode is: PKMNPLAYERSCUP

Receive a Battle-Ready Porygon2 Celebrating the Pokémon Players Cup

Tune in to the broadcast on August 22 and 23 to get a password to redeem in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Have you been watching the Pokémon Players Cup, this summer's prestigious online battling tournament featuring top competitors from all over the world? The final rounds of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield matches will be airing starting at 11:00 a.m. PDT on August 22 and August 23, 2020. If you tune in, you'll be treated to more than just some amazing battles—you'll also get the chance to receive a powerful, battle-ready Pokémon of your own!

At points throughout the broadcast of the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Players Cup Finals, a special password will be displayed to viewers. Enter this password into the Mystery Gift feature in your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game to receive a Porygon2 expertly trained to battle with Trick Room strategies, just as you might have seen in Pokémon Players Cup battles. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to add the Virtual Pokémon to your team to celebrate a great online tournament! The password will only work until August 31, 2020, so make sure to enter it before then!

To claim your in-game gift, follow these steps:

• Watch the broadcast of the Players Cup VG Finals to find the password.
• Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
• Select Mystery Gift on the X menu.
• Select Get a Mystery Gift.
• Select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.
• Enter the password.
• Watch as the gift arrives in your game. (Pokémon will appear in your party or your Pokémon Boxes.)
• Be sure to save your game.

Enjoy executing tricky strategies with Porygon2's Trick Room, and don't forget to watch the Pokémon Players Cup VG Finals on August 22 and 23, 2020, starting at 11 a.m. PDT each day.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-battle-ready-porygon2-celebrating-the-pokemon-players-cup/

Pokémon Café Mix has officially been downloaded more than five million times and to celebrate this occasion, the game is offering the following present which they hope players will find useful. Players can claim the present from August 17th, 2020 until August 30th, 2020.

Present Items:

Golden acorn x5000
Whistle ↔ x3
Whistle ↕ x3

Celebrate five million downloads of Pokémon Café Mix with new Pokémon customers and bonus items for all players!

The recently released Pokémon Café Mix for iOS and Android devices has been downloaded five million times worldwide! To celebrate, all players will receive bonus items by logging into the game between 3:00 P.M. (Japan Standard Time) on August 17, 2020, and 2:59 P.M. (Japan Standard Time) on August 30, 2020 (subject to change). During this time, you can get 5,000 golden acorns and three each of the Whistle ↔ and Whistle ↕ puzzle powers.

Grookey’s appearance as a special customer!

Your café will also see Grookey appear as a special customer from 3:00 P.M. (Japan Standard Time) on August 12, 2020, to 2:59 P.M. (Japan Standard Time) on August 26, 2020 (subject to change). If you serve up orders for Grookey during the event and strengthen your friendship with it enough, it will join you as a staff Pokémon.

Come and meet new Pokémon appearing on Pokémon Café Mix!

In addition to Grookey’s limited-time appearance, you can also expect to see other Pokémon stopping by your café. Be on the lookout for visits from Wobbuffet, Buizel, and Audino. Like other Pokémon customers, serving them enough delicious dishes will convince them to come work at your café. And we’ve heard tell that the Mythical Pokémon Celebi might looking to grab a snack at some point in the future.

Source: https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/special/pokemon_cafe_mix/event/

The mobile version of Pokémon Home for Apple iOS and Android have been updated to version 1.2.1 and new filter features have been added and some bugs have been fixed.

What’s New

• Improved search result filters for the GTS "Search for Pokémon" function.
• The "Include people searching for Legendary and Mythical Pokémon" option has been updated to "Include people searching for Legendary, Mythical, and other special Pokémon."
• You can now filter your results based on what Pokémon you have deposited in Pokémon HOME.
• Added the ability to place multiple Pokémon in the Wonder Box at once.
• Revised Challenge completion messages for improved clarity on what Challenge you've completed.
• Added the ability to view Pokémon's Natures under Pokémon Rankings in Battle Data. (If a Trainer used a mint on their Pokémon, the Nature shown will correspond to the mint used.)
• Added a Back button to Battle Data screens.
• Fixed the issue where Toxtricity's Gigantamax form would not be displayed in your Pokédex.
• Added new informational feature.
• Made various other fixes.

Sources: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.pokemon.pokemonhome and https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pok%C3%A9mon-home/id1485352913

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Pokémon Masters, DeNA has announced that Pokémon Masters EX will launch on August 27th, 2020.

Champion Stadium

Enter the Champion Stadium, where you can battle each region’s Elite Four and Champion! Rise to the top with your sync pairs, and earn yourself a spot in the Hall of Fame!

New Encounters

Befriend sync pairs by playing through the story and completing events. New sync pairs await you at the Pokémon Center.

Training

Strengthen your sync pairs by unlocking their level caps and going beyond! With their sync grids, you can train them as you see fit!

Editing Teams

Know your opponent’s weaknesses? Have a battle strategy in mind? Then form your own unique team! Use type skills to make your sync pairs shine!

Battles

Pokémon Masters EX features 3-on-3 real-time Pokémon battles. Once your move gauge is full, unleash powerful attacks like Thunderbolt and Flamethrower.

6★ EX level unlocked!

6★ EX level unlocked! Now you can boost sync pairs beyond the 5★ limit! 6★ EX sync pairs have upgraded sync moves, and Trainers sport a special EX outfit!

Type Skills

Type skills enter the mix, brining all sync pairs new abilities! Type skills activate when sync pairs of the same type are on the same team, boosting the team’s members. Use type skills to create a team that can take on tough battles.


Source: https://1stanniv.pokemonmasters-game.com/

YouTube Clip - A Message from the Pokémon Masters Team | One-Year Anniversary

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNoFQr6fM_4

YouTube Clip - A Message from the Pokémon Masters Team | One-Year Anniversary (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJOx-IIR4z0

DeNA has announced the Run-Up to One Year events that will take place from August 16th, 2020 until August 27th, 2020 which includes: a Log-In Bonus, One Year Mission Bingo, a new Champion Stadium area and Stronger Sync Pairs. The Sygna Suit Cynthia Poké Fair Scout and the Legendary Event New World Dilemma will take place from August 16th, 2020 until September 2nd, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Run-Up to One Year Under Way!

Thanks to the support of all you Trainers out there, Pokémon Masters is about to reach its one-year anniversary since launch. To show our appreciation to everyone playing the game each and every day, we are excited to announce a special anniversary rally! You can see the details of the Run-Up to One Year Rally below.

Pokémon Center Makeover

The Pokémon Center will be decorated to commemorate the one-year anniversary during the period below. We hope you enjoy the special design along with the vibrant background music!

Makeover Period

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - September 27, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Run-Up to One Year Log-In Bonus

A log-in bonus will be available during the period listed below. You can log in every day to get lots of rewards!

• Day 1: Gems ×100
• Day 2: Gems ×100
• Day 3: Skip Ticket ×25
• Day 4: Gems ×100
• Day 5: Gems ×300
• Day 6: Skip Ticket ×25
• Day 7: Gems ×100
• Day 8: Gems ×100
• Day 9: Skip Ticket ×25
• Day 10: Gems ×100
• Day 11: Gems ×600

Log-In Bonus Date/Time

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - August 30, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Run-Up to One Year Mission Bingo

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Mission Bingo screen for more details about the missions.

Mission Date/Time

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - August 27, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Run-Up to One Year Gem Special

You can now get gems at a reduced price! On sale for a limited time only!

• Run-Up to One Year gem special 1
• Run-Up to One Year gem special 2
• Run-Up to One Year gem special 3
• Run-Up to One Year gem special 4

Date/Time

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - August 27, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

In the update scheduled for late August 2020, the new features below will also be added alongside the anniversary content! More details will be released with the update. We hope you’re looking forward to it!

Champion Stadium

A new Champion Stadium area will be added! The Champion Stadium contains new, high-difficulty content where you can take on the Elite Four and Champion of each region. We will be starting off with Kanto. You can take part in consecutive battles where the Champion will be waiting for you if you make it to the end!

Date/Time

August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.

Even Stronger Sync Pairs

The maximum number of ★s for some sync pairs will be increased from 5★ to 6★ EX. Not only will 6★ EX sync pairs have upgraded sync moves—we are planning on giving them special outfits as well! More of these sync pairs will be added gradually, so keep an eye out for them!

Date/Time

August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.

Important

• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 11 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 11:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from 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.
• Gems can be purchased using the Purchase Gems menu in the shop.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_2070_3W_1

Sygna Suit Cynthia Poké Fair Scout

Team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o are being featured in this limited-time Poké Fair Scout! 5★ sync pairs have a 10% chance of appearing in the Poké Fair Scout! Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs. Don’t miss your chance to team up with this fair-exclusive sync pair! The sync grid of 5★ Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o will be expanded upon their release.

About Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o

Sygna Suit Cynthia stuns opponents by attacking them all at once and shortening her sync move countdown!


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9eDtQ-Y4oM

Date/Time

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - September 2, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
• 5★ Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o are a fair-exclusive sync pair.
• Fair-exclusive sync pairs are sync pairs that will appear for a limited time during this Poké Fair Scout.
• There is a possibility that they will appear in other Poké Fair Scouts in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2: A Friendly New Rival (Normal) in single-player.
• 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.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Scout_2070_3W_1

Legendary Event New World Dilemma

You can complete the event to team up with Cyrus & Palkia! Legendary Event: New World Dilemma under way! You can team up with Cyrus & Palkia in this event.

Event Details

You can collect Prize Coins by completing battles in Single-Player, then try making pulls from the Prize Box! If you pull from the Prize Box and get the grand prize, you can move on to the next Prize Box pool. You can progress through the event areas and make pulls from the Prize Box to obtain area info that will allow you to team up with Cyrus & Palkia! Cyrus & Palkia can be powered up with exclusive items available through the Prize Box!

In Full-Force Battles, you can obtain event medals by meeting set conditions, such as completing battles. Cyrus & Palkia are sure to come in handy for these battles. You can try to obtain all of the event medals!

Event Missions

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

Date/Time

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - September 2, 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.
• Items remaining in the prize box will no longer be obtainable after proceeding to the next prize pool.
• When the event ends, leftover Prize Coins will be converted into coins (10 coins per Prize Coin) and sent to your Present Box.
• Legendary Event New World Dilemma may come back again in the future. Your progress in the current event will not be carried over when the event is held next.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2070_3W_2

Starting on August 20th, 2020, the Pokémon Store Korea will begin selling a physical Nintendo Switch game case with the DLC code inside for the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass DLC. In order to play the additional DLC content, players still need a copy of Pokémon Sword or Shield. The game case does not include a physical copy of the games or a physical copy of the DLC.


Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CD0EsdtJrtd/