The Pokémon Company International announced via the Pokémon Global Link website that the first Global Mission will take place from November 29th, 2016 until December 12th, 2016 at 23:59 UTC. Also announced was that Memento and Parting Shot have been temporarily restricted on Battle Spot due to a game crashing bug.

Memento and Parting Shot Moves Temporarily Restricted from Battle Spot

We've discovered a bug that affects the moves Memento and Parting Shot during online battles using Battle Spot. While we fix this bug, Memento and Parting Shot moves will be prohibited in Free Battles, Rating Battles, and Online Tournaments in Battle Spot. If any of the Pokémon in your Battle Team has either of these moves, you won't be able to start a battle.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/fa6c0e0c-b718-4081-a4ba-f3082087f538

Work Together to Complete Global Missions

Band together with your fellow Trainers in global missions, a new feature of the Pokémon Global Link. Global missions are limited-time events where everyone tries to meet a collective goal. If the goal is met, everyone who participated gets a global mission reward! Don't worry if the goal isn't reached—there will still be a global mission participation prize for everyone who chipped in.

The first global mission will be for Trainers to catch as many Pokémon as they can to reach the collective goal. If everyone combines their efforts to catch 100 million Pokémon between November 29 and December 13, 2016, each participant will receive 1,000 Festival Coins as a reward. If the goal isn’t met, Trainers who contributed will still receive a participation prize of 100 Festival Coins. To be sure that your Pokémon bounty gets included in the final count, be sure to use Game Sync by December 13.

Good luck in completing the first global mission, and remember to check back at the Pokémon Global Link for more global missions coming soon.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/daa0cde7-1e54-41d1-95de-19571cad0465

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced new evolutions for the starters, gameplay features and a special demo for the upcoming Pokémon games Sun and Moon. High resolution images from the press release have been added to our Imageboard thread.

FIRST-PARTNER POKÉMON EVOLUTIONS, A SPECIAL DEMO VERSION AND MORE ANNOUNCED FOR POKÉMON SUN AND POKÉMON MOON!

New Pokémon, gameplay features, a Special Demo Version and Mega Evolution details revealed for upcoming Pokémon games.
The Pokémon Company International showcased a bunch of new information for the latest games in the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, coming to Europe on 23 November and available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

The evolved forms of the three first-partner Pokémon, Dartrix, Torracat and Brionne, were unveiled:

Dartrix	Torracat	Brionne
Type: Grass-Flying	Type: Fire	Type: Water
The Blade Quill Pokémon Dartrix evolves from Rowlet. Dartrix attacks by throwing its knife-edged feathers, and it possesses extremely sharp senses. This Pokémon can detect opponents behind it and can throw feathers to strike them without even seeing them. This Pokémon cares a great deal about its appearance, grooming its feathers in every spare moment it has.	The Fire Cat Pokémon Torracat evolves from Litten. This Pokémon produces flames for its attacks from a bell-like sac attached at the base of its throat. Torracat has a great love for battle and will attack relentlessly. Its mane can sense what is going on around it, even in the dark, and is able to detect the presence of hidden enemies.	The Pop Star Pokémon Brionne evolves from Popplio. Brionne can dance in perfect time with others and is always cheery and positive. A very hard worker, Brionne learns dances by imitating other members of its colony and can sometimes even learn dances from humans. As this Pokémon dances, it creates balloons and slaps them into its target, making them explode and deal damage to its opponents.

In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, communication features are gathered together in the new Festival Plaza. Players will be able to see other people playing near them, or other players that are connected to the internet to battle or trade. By talking to people and listening to their requests in Festival Plaza, players can receive Festival Coins. There are cool stores to spend Festival Coins in, such as dye houses, goody shops (where rare items are sold) and even bouncy castles for Pokémon to train in. As players gather more Festival Coins, their Festival Plaza will rank up, yielding rewards and making more activities available. Players will even gain the ability to host missions, where multiple players can work together to try to achieve certain goals.


Another new feature that was announced was Poké Pelago. In Poké Pelago, Pokémon that are stored in a PC Box can explore a variety of isles, play on athletic equipment and enjoy other fun activities. If players send many Pokémon to Poké Pelago, they can develop more facilities on the isles and also develop new kinds of isles. As these isles are developed and increase in number, they will allow players to obtain items and even raise Pokémon.


Mega Evolution is making a return as well. Pokémon that were able to Mega Evolve in previous Pokémon games will also be able to Mega Evolve in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. The Mega Stones for Pokémon with the capability to Mega Evolve that appear in the Alola region may be received from characters in the game or obtained from special shops.

The Pokémon Global Link will be updated for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon and will be available from the games’ launch date. The updated Pokémon Global Link site will have new features, including new online competitions, global missions and more. More information and features on the upcoming site can be found here.

The Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version was also unveiled and will be available to download directly from Nintendo eShop or via the official Nintendo website starting from 18 October. The Special Demo Version introduces players to the Alola region and features Ash-Greninja, the Pokémon that appears alongside the hero Ash in the animated TV series Pokémon the Series: XYZ. Players will be able to transfer their Ash-Greninja from the Special Demo Version to their full version of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon once the game launches on 23 November.

YouTube Trailer - Evolved Forms of the Starter Pokémon Revealed in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon!

The Pokémon Global Link for XY and ORAS will close in late October 2016 but will be upgraded to support Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Press Release - Closure of the Pokémon Global Link service for Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y

With the release of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, the Pokémon Global Link (PGL) will end its current Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y service. The PGL service will be updated to work with Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.

After the current PGL service ends, you won't be able to link Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y with the PGL, or see data from these games reflected on the PGL. However, you will still be able to use the other non-PGL services via the Internet. Please see the following "Services" section for details.

We thank you very much for enjoying the current PGL since October 2013. We hope you'll have fun in the updated PGL! End date of the Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y PGL service Planned for late October, 2016

• New registration of a game is still available until the current service ends. However, please note that the service that works with Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y will end, and you won't be able to use various features.
• You can't transfer Poké Miles from the Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y version of the PGL to the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon version of the PGL.
• If you use Game Sync, the message "The service has been discontinued. (Error Code: 090-0211)" will be displayed.
• You can keep trading Pokémon at the Global Trade Station (GTS), but you won't be able to see your trading log on the PGL.
• After the current service ends, you won't be able to participate in Random Matchup Rating Battles with Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y.
• Even after the current service ends, you'll be able to keep enjoying the features of Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y using the Internet, such as Random Matchup Free Battles, the GTS, and Wonder Trades.

50% off in the PokéMileage Club during the Thanks Campaign!

Source: http://www.pokemon-gl.com/oras/close_announcement/en/

A new online tournament for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire has been announced called the 2016 International Challenge March. Details of this tournament have been added to our 6th Generation Online Tournaments page and are also listed below.

2016 International Challenge March

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 00:00 UTC through Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, March 25, 2016, at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, March 27, 2016, at 23:59 UTC Max number of participants: 50 000 Ranking Results Announcement: April 2016 Player divisions: Junior/Senior Division: Born 2001 or later Masters Division: Born 2000 or earlier Compatible Games: Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Players could use Pokémon with National Pokédex number 1 through 720, with the exception of the following: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, and Hoopa. Players could register a maximum of two Pokémon to the Battle Box from the following list: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde. Pokémon brought over from Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2 via Poké Transporter could not participate in this competition. Entry Gift: 2,000 Poké Miles
Description
The 2016 International Challenge March gave players even more opportunities to fine-tune their teams for Video Game Championship Series events. Players could test their best strategies against other tough competitors in preparation for their next big live tournament. The top finishers were eligible to earn Championship Points as progress toward an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships in August 2016. All battles were played in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Players could bring in Pokémon from earlier games via Poké Transporter. All Pokémon above Lv. 50 were set to Lv. 50 for the duration of the match. The competition used the Double Battles format and players had to register 6 of their level 1–100 Pokémon to their Battle Box. Pokémon automatically became Level 50 during battles. A 15-minute time limit for each match was automatically enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. If the outcome had not been determined when the time limit expired, the game automatically applied tiebreakers to determine a winner. At the beginning of each battle, players had 90 seconds to select their Pokémon to battle with. At the beginning of each turn, players had 45 seconds to select a move or change Pokémon in battle. If a player had not made his or her selections at the end of this period, the game automatically made selections for the player. Players could battle up to 15 games per day of the competition. Any unplayed games would carry over to the following day.

Source: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/daa8cab5-afca-47ff-89ff-d66cdfc34c80

The Summer 15 Shiny Rayquaza that was distributed in Singapore from May 5th, 2015 until July 31st, 2015 via serial codes has been banned from official Video Game tournaments and events. The official Japanese Pokémon Global Link website made the announcement on January 21st, 2016 but it had previously been noticed that it couldn't be traded over the Internet. The single quote in the OT before 15 triggers the hack check system. The ban does not affect other distributed event Rayquaza's from participating in official events though. Despite being distributed in Singapore, Japanese or North American region copies of X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire could obtain it. Further details on this Shiny Rayquaza are available in our Event Pokémon Database.


Source: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/42dcc13e-bea9-4c67-9956-7f677bf2e488

A new online tournament for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire has been announced called the Festive Feud (クリスマス・トライ). Details of this tournament have been added to our 6th Generation Online Tournaments page and are also listed below.

Festive Feud (クリスマス・トライ)

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, December 3, 2015, at 00:00 UTC through Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, December 11, 2015, at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, December 13, 2015, at 23:59 UTC Max number of participants: 50 000 Ranking Results Announcement: December, 2015 Player divisions: Junior/Senior Division: Born 2001 or later Masters Division: Born 2000 or earlier Compatible Games: Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Battle Type: Triple Battle Banned Pokémon: Players could only use only red, green, and white Pokémon. Players could only use Pokémon found, caught, hatched from an Egg, or received through a special promotion in Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y. Pokémon brought over from Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2 via Poké Transporter couldn not participate in this competition. Entry Gift: A Delibird holding a Relic Gold and that knows the move Happy Hour. To qualify, players had to earn a place in the rankings by completing at least three battles
Description
What better way to spread holiday cheer than with Pokémon battles in the Festive Feud Online Competition! In this competition, everyone who completes at least three battles in the Festive Feud could receive a Delibird that knows the move Happy Hour, a rare move that increases the reward for winning a battle. Delibird is also holding a Relic Gold, a valuable item that previously hasn’t been available in Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. The competition used the Triple Battle format and players had to register 6 of their level 1–100 Pokémon to their Battle Box. Pokémon automatically became Level 50 during battles. A 20-minute time limit for each match was automatically enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. If the outcome had not been determined when the time limit expired, the game automatically applied tiebreakers to determine a winner. At the beginning of each battle, players had 90 seconds to select their Pokémon to battle with. At the beginning of each turn, players had 60 seconds to select a move or change Pokémon in battle. If a player had not made his or her selections at the end of this period, the game automatically made selections for the player. Players could battle up to 10 games per day of the competition. Any unplayed games would carry over to the following day.

Eligible Pokémon for Festive Feud

Source: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/c08fc071-813b-4f9a-acb6-b0cc1f0d03ea

A new online tournament for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire has been announced called the Scrappy Skirmish (Alternation Battle～オルタネーション バトル). Details of this tournament have been added to our 6th Generation Online Tournaments page and are also listed below.

Scrappy Skirmish

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, November 5, 2015, at 00:00 UTC through Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, November 13, 2015, at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, November 15, 2015, at 23:59 UTC Max number of participants: 50 000 Ranking Results Announcement: Late November, 2015 Player divisions: Junior/Senior Division: Born 2001 or later Masters Division: Born 2000 or earlier Compatible Games: Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Players could use Pokémon with National Pokédex number 1 through 720, with the exception of the following: Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, and Hoopa. Furthermore, Pokémon that finished among the top 12 in previous 2015 Double Battle Online Competitions were not allowed and those Pokémon are listed in the chart below. Players could use only Pokémon found, caught, hatched from an Egg, or received through a special promotion in Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y. Pokémon brought over from Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2 via Poké Transporter could not participate in this competition. Entry Gift: 1,000 Poké Miles
Description
The Scrappy Skirmish Online Competition was a format chosen by Pokémon fans around the world in a Pokémon Global Link poll. In the Scrappy Skirmish, players created a team and battled using only Pokémon that never cracked the top 12 in any 2015 Double Battle Online Competitions. All battles were Double Battles played in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Players could not bring in Pokémon from earlier games via Poké Transporter. The competition used the Double Battle format and players could register 4 to 6 of their level 1–100 Pokémon to their Battle Box. Pokémon automatically became Level 50 during battles. A 20-minute time limit for each match was automatically enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. If the outcome had not been determined when the time limit expired, the game automatically applied tiebreakers to determine a winner. At the beginning of each battle, players had 90 seconds to select their Pokémon to battle with. At the beginning of each turn, players had 60 seconds to select a move or change Pokémon in battle. If a player had not made his or her selections at the end of this period, the game automatically made selections for the player. Players could battle up to 10 games per day of the competition. Any unplayed games would carry over to the following day.

Ineligible Pokémon that finished among the top 12 in previous 2015 Double Battle Online Competitions

003 — Venusaur	006 — Charizard	025 — Pikachu	094 — Gengar	115 — Kangaskhan	135 — Jolteon
171 — Lanturn	181 — Ampharos	245 — Suicune	248 — Tyranitar	272 — Ludicolo	282 — Gardevoir
303 — Mawile	310 — Manectric	373 — Salamence	405 — Luxray	445 — Garchomp	466 — Electivire
479 — Rotom	485 — Heatran	488 — Cresselia	587 — Emolga	591 — Amoonguss	596 — Galvantula
604 — Eelektross	618 — Stunfisk	625 — Bisharp	635 — Hydreigon	639 — Terrakion	642 — Thundurus
645 — Landorus	658 — Greninja	663 — Talonflame	681 — Aegislash	695 — Heliolisk	700 — Sylveon

Sources: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/035fa5f1-78e8-4801-865d-8ef2812d3bd1 and http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/fcc89124-23d1-4d59-92c0-281234af390b

A new online tournament for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire has been announced called Spooky Cup (トリック・オア・トリート！？). Details of this tournament have been added to our 6th Generation Online Tournaments page and are also listed below.

Spooky Cup (トリック・オア・トリート！？)

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, October 15, 2015, at 00:00 UTC through Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, October 23, 2015, at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, October 25, 2015, at 23:59 UTC Max number of participants: 50 000 Ranking Results Announcement: November, 2015 Player divisions: Junior/Senior Division: Born 2001 or later Masters Division: Born 2000 or earlier Compatible Games: Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: All Pokémon except those listed in the chart below Players could use only Pokémon found, caught, hatched from an Egg, or received through a special promotion in Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y. Pokémon brought over from Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2 via Poké Transporter could not participate in this competition. Mega Stones could also not be used. Entry Gift: 10 Rare Candies
Description
Players could complete in the Spooky Cup with the creepiest and most frightening Pokémon they could find! In this event, players created a team using only the Pokémon that were selected as the spookiest of all. All battles were Double Battles played in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. The competition used the Double Battle format and players could register 4 to 6 of their level 1–100 Pokémon to their Battle Box. Pokémon automatically became Level 50 during battles. A 20-minute time limit for each match was automatically enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. If the outcome had not been determined when the time limit expired, the game automatically applied tiebreakers to determine a winner. At the beginning of each battle, players had 90 seconds to select their Pokémon to battle with. At the beginning of each turn, players had 60 seconds to select a move or change Pokémon in battle. If a player had not made his or her selections at the end of this period, the game automatically made selections for the player. Players could battle up to 15 games per day of the competition. Any unplayed games would carry over to the following day.

Elegible Pokémon for Spooky Cup

19 — Rattata	20 — Raticate	23 — Ekans	24 — Arbok	25 — Pikachu	41 — Zubat
42 — Golbat	46 — Paras	47 — Parasect	88 — Grimer	89 — Muk	92 — Gastly
93 — Haunter	94 — Gengar	104 — Cubone	105 — Marowak	109 — Koffing	110 — Weezing
114 — Tangela	122 — Mr. Mime	132 — Ditto	140 — Kabuto	141 — Kabutops	163 — Hoothoot
164 — Noctowl	167 — Spinarak	168 — Ariados	169 — Crobat	197 — Umbreon	198 — Murkrow
200 — Misdreavus	201 — Unown	207 — Gligar	210 — Granbull	215 — Sneasel	228 — Houndour
229 — Houndoom	262 — Mightyena	269 — Dustox	275 — Shiftry	292 — Shedinja	293 — Whismur
294 — Loudred	295 — Exploud	302 — Sableye	303 — Mawile	316 — Gulpin	317 — Swalot
318 — Carvanha	319 — Sharpedo	331 — Cacnea	332 — Cacturne	336 — Seviper	337 — Lunatone
343 — Baltoy	344 — Claydol	353 — Shuppet	354 — Banette	355 — Duskull	356 — Dusclops
359 — Absol	361 — Snorunt	362 — Glalie	425 — Drifloon	426 — Drifblim	429 — Mismagius
430 — Honchkrow	434 — Stunky	435 — Skuntank	442 — Spiritomb	451 — Skorupi	452 — Drapion
453 — Croagunk	454 — Toxicroak	461 — Weavile	465 — Tangrowth	472 — Gliscor	477 — Dusknoir
478 — Froslass	479 — Rotom	509 — Purrloin	510 — Liepard	527 — Woobat	528 — Swoobat
543 — Venipede	544 — Whirlipede	545 — Scolipede	550 — Basculin	552 — Krokorok	553 — Krookodile
561 — Sigilyph	562 — Yamask	563 — Cofagrigus	569 — Garbodor	570 — Zorua	571 — Zoroark
574 — Gothita	575 — Gothorita	576 — Gothitelle	592 — Frillish	593 — Jellicent	595 — Joltik
596 — Galvantula	605 — Elgyem	606 — Beheeyem	607 — Litwick	608 — Lampent	609 — Chandelure
623 — Golurk	634 — Zweilous	635 — Hydreigon	637 — Volcarona	677 — Espurr	678 — Meowstic
679 — Honedge	680 — Doublade	681 — Aegislash	687 — Malamar	708 — Phantump	709 — Trevenant
710 — Pumpkaboo	711 — Gourgeist	714 — Noibat	715 — Noivern

Sources: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/88e106ad-b235-4f70-95c4-9a2976fa0b7a and http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/4f59b9bc-16e3-4516-8793-567ba335a318

The Pokémon Global Link has posted a survey for player to choose the format for an upcoming Online Competition. There are five competitive formats to choose from. Players can choose one of the formats in the survey.

Pokémon Global Link November 2015 Online Competition Survey Formats

No Mega: Mega Stone held items are prohibited.
Inverse Double Battles: All type matchups are reversed.
Anything Goes: Triple Battles in which multiples of any and all Pokémon and items are permitted (including Pokémon brought over via Poké Transporter).
Anti-Evolution: Only Pokémon that can’t evolve and haven’t evolved are permitted. (Mega Evolution does not count as having an Evolution.) All Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are banned.
Underdogs: Pokémon that finished among the top 12 in any 2015 Double Battle Online Competition are banned.

Source: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/16875eae-b229-459a-9fd7-d263c52a9809

The Pokémon Global Link has announced the results of the Pikachu Cup and since Pikachu was the third most used Pokémon in the tournament, players that participated in the tournament can get a serial code to unlock Endeavor Pikachu. Details of this Event Pokémon have been added to our Event database.

Results Are In for the Pikachu Cup!

Because Pikachu finished third in the rankings, qualified players were sent a code to use to receive a special Pikachu in their Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire game. Codes were sent on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, following routine maintenance of the Pokémon Global Link. After the player logged in, a personal notification appeared that contained their code.

Source: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/22adf505-6ed3-4331-8ded-a68619abe927