For the first time, Pokémon Trainers and fans can now start collecting the full range of accurate replica Mini Poké Balls.

With the same display-grade, ultra-premium, precision die-cast metal construction as the fan-favourite range of full-sized Poké Ball Replicas, the exquisitely finished all new Mini Poké Ball Replica is equipped with touch and proximity sensing technology.

This intricately crafted replica is a perfect version of the iconic Poké Ball, adding a new dimension and completeness to your Poké Ball collection.

A perfect replica: At last, an authentic replica of the miniature Poké Ball
Fully functional: All the amazing functions and feel of our beautiful full-sized Poké Balls, now miniaturised to perfection
Feels real: Made in die-cast metal, richly lacquered in a high-gloss paint finish and with touch and proximity sensing, this is the closest you can get to owning a real Poké Ball
Display grade: The beautifully designed stand senses the presence of the Poké Ball and uses touch sensing to control its multicolour light-up display ring and multicolour illuminated Pokémon logo
Seriously collectible: Start collecting now, not only do the Poké Balls make a gorgeous collection but the Mini Poké Balls also come with a specially struck silver-plated token ring, featuring different Pokémon silhouettes for each variant

Each part is beautifully made using premium materials: the sculpted display stand ring is illuminated by five multi-colour LEDs.

Precision-made in die-cast metal and carefully painted with a premium lacquer for a richly-coloured, highly polished finish.

Each Mini Poké Ball comes with its own authentically struck, silver-plated display token featuring a different Pokémon.

Equipped with touch and proximity-sensing technology, this is the closest thing you can get to owning a real Poké Ball.


The red and white Poké Ball is the most iconic model and typically the first tool a Trainer receives to catch wild Pokémon

The Poké Ball is the hallmark of aspiring trainers everywhere. This remarkable device is an essential part of a trainer’s equipment, required first to catch a Pokémon and then as a place for it to reside in comfort when not helping its trainer on their adventures.

While the advanced mechanics by which a Poké Ball captures and houses a Pokémon are mysterious and unknown to our technology, we know that they are activated by a button on the front of the ball. Each Poké Ball is special in its own way, made especially for you to collect

Below you’ll find details of all the premium replica Mini Poké Balls that have been released into the wild ready for you to collect and own.

Mini Poké Ball

Edition: Standard production – released worldwide
Numbering: Uniquely numbered by laser etching on the display stand base
Release date: 12 February 2024
Packaging: Full-colour merchandising box over a protective carton-sleeved paper pulp protective inner Livery: Polished red and white shell with black band and white button
Display token ring: Silver plated token ring featuring Bulbasuar silhouette repeat pattern
Box contents: Mini Poké Ball, matte black display stand with illuminated display ring and Pokémon logo, silver-plated display token ring, illustrated manual, 3 x AAA batteries installed in the display stand, and 2 x CR2032 coin cell batteries installed inside the Mini Poké Ball
Mini Poké Ball: Although there are numerous different types of Poké Ball, each with different strengths and functions, the original red and white Poké Ball is the most iconic model and typically the first tool a Trainer receives to catch wild Pokémon. The Mini Poké Ball is great to start a miniature collection or as the perfect complement to our full-sized replica Poké Balls.
Retailers: Available to buy now from The Wand Company on Amazon, Pokémon Center US, Pokémon Center UK, and these official retailers while stocks last.

Frequently-asked questions

Look down this list of frequently-asked questions to find answers that will help you if you are thinking of buying a Mini Poké Ball and want to learn more about how it works and what is included in the pack.

Are the Poké Balls accurate?
Yes. We designed the Mini Poké Ball using all available references and took advice and guidance from The Pokémon Company International (TPCi). The dimensions, colour, size and weight of the Mini Poké Balls have been officially approved by Pokémon.

What is the Mini Poké Ball made from?
The Mini Poké Ball is made from a mix of materials. The outer shell halves are precision-made die cast zinc which has been polished and then finished with a high-quality lacquer. The black band and white button, and much of the internal geometry needed to hold the electronics and batteries, are ABS – an engineering-grade injection moulded plastic.

How much does the Mini Poké Ball weigh?
The Mini Poké Ball weighs 80 g (2.8 oz).

How big are the Mini Poké Ball and Display Stand?
The Mini Poké Ball has a diameter of 40 mm (~1.57″).
The Display Stand is 67 x 67 x 27 mm (~2.64 x 2.64 x 1.06″).
The whole merchandising pack, containing Display Stand and Mini Poké Ball is 100 x 100 x 100 mm (~3.94 x 3.94 x 3.94″).

What is the Mini Display Stand made from?
The majority of the Display Stand is made from ABS, an engineering-grade injection moulded plastic. There is a metal touch plate sensor behind the front upper surface of the Display Stand and rubber inserts hold the token and the SIM pin Mini Poké Ball opening tool securely in place. The metal Display Token is silver-plated zinc.

What does the proximity and touch sensing do?
The Mini Poké Ball’s button light illuminates as your hand approaches the ball. The button light glows brighter as your hand gets nearer. If you touch both halves of the Mini Poké Ball at the same time, the button light glows at its brightest.

The Display Stand has a touch-sensitive upper front surface which is used to control the Display Stand’s lighting effects. Using the touch interface you can select different colours for the illumination ring and the Pokémon logo backlight.

What is the best way to display my Mini Poké Ball?
That’s up to you. You can display the Mini Poké Ball in a number of ways:

On its display stand
When the Mini Poké Ball is placed on the Display Stand it automatically illuminates the Mini Poké Ball.

On the display token
The display token is not only a collectible but is provided so that the Mini Poké Ball may be displayed on any suitable level surface.

On its own
The Mini Poké Ball is specially weighted so that when placed on any level surface it will come to rest the correct way up. Take care not to place it on any abrasive surfaces or the paint finish may be damaged.

IMPORTANT
Take care always to display the mini Poké Ball on a secure and level surface where it will not be knocked. Even though it is small, as it is made from metal parts, it is still heavy and will be damaged if dropped and may injure someone if it falls on them.

The Mini Poké Ball is not a toy – it is a premium display piece. Always display the Mini Poké Ball out of reach of small children. Never throw the Mini Poké Ball.

Which other versions will you release and when?
The Mini Poké Ball is being released in time for Pokémon Day, 27th February 2024, and there will be four more Mini Poké Balls released throughout 2024: Mini Great Ball, Mini Ultra Ball, Mini Cherish Ball, and Mini Premier Ball (and one full-sized Beast Ball). Check with your chosen retailer or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to find out when the balls are due to be released.

Are batteries included?
Yes. The ball uses 2 x CR2032 batteries. The base uses 3 x AAA alkaline batteries. Batteries are included and are pre-installed inside the ball and the base. The user manual contains instructions for replacing the batteries.

Can I throw my Mini Poké Ball?
No, this Mini Poké Ball must never be thrown. It might be small, but as it is made from metal it is heavy and could injure someone. This Mini Poké Ball is not a toy – it is a collector’s display piece, designed for display only. It has a premium finish, is made of heavy die-cast metal and should be handled with care.

Does the Mini Poké Ball open?
No, this Mini Poké Ball does not open up.

Source: https://www.thewandcompany.com/mini-pokeball/

Press Release - The Pokémon Company International and The Wand Company Expand Poké Ball Replica Collectible Collection with New Line of Mini Poké Ball Replicas

Five Versions of Mini Poké Ball Replicas Releasing in 2024 - Full-Size Beast Ball Replica Releasing in October
London, United Kingdom and Cambridge, United Kingdom — Jan. 29, 2024 — Following the release of the fan-favourite range of Die-Cast Poké Ball Replicas, The Pokémon Company International and The Wand Company will be expanding the offering to include Mini Poké Ball Replicas. The first of five versions, the Mini Poké Ball Replica, will launch beginning in February 2024. Fans will have the opportunity to further expand their collections with the Mini Great Ball, Mini Ultra Ball, Mini Cherish Ball, and Mini Premier Ball as they are released throughout 2024.

With the same display-grade, ultra-premium, precision die-cast metal construction as the full-size Poké Ball Replica, the Mini Poké Ball Replica is equipped with touch and proximity sensing technology. The Mini Poké Ball Replicas will also come with a new, touch-controlled, Mini-Poké-Ball-sensing display stand featuring an illuminated Pokémon logo, as well as a multicoloured glittering display ring. In addition, each Mini Poké Ball Replica will also come with its own collectible silver-plated token, featuring different Pokémon silhouettes, which can be used as an alternative way to display the replica.

Furthermore, the line of full-size Poké Ball Replicas will continue to expand, with the Beast Ball Replica releasing in October 2024. Trainers can also look forward to additional full-size Poké Ball and Mini Poké Ball Replicas launching in 2025.

“Each full-size Poké Ball has such a distinct and incredible beauty that we just had to create miniature versions that were inspired by Trainers’ carrying Poké Balls on their belts,” said Chris Barnardo, CEO of The Wand Company.

“The Poké Ball is an iconic part of the Pokémon brand, and these replicas created in collaboration with The Wand Company have become a staple collectible for many Trainers around the world,” said Amy Sachtleben, senior director of licensing and promotions at The Pokémon Company International. “With the new Mini Poké Ball Replicas, fans can look forward to the same high quality and vivid detail they admire in the full-size replicas, but now exquisitely miniaturized to add a whole new dimension to their growing Pokémon collections.”

The Mini Poké Ball Replica will be available beginning in February 2024, at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise for Trainers in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., and other participating retailers around the world.

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/The-Pokemon-Company-International-and-The-Wand-Company-Expand-Poke-Bal

With the ongoing debate about the new game Palworld, the The Pokémon Company has released a statement regarding the infringement on their intellectual property rights.

Inquiries Regarding Other Companies’ Games

We have received many inquiries regarding another company’s game released in January 2024. We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in that game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to the Pokémon. We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pokémon in the future.

The Pokémon Company

他社ゲームに関するお問い合わせについて 2024.01.25

お客様から、2024年1月に発売された他社ゲームに関して、ポケモンに類似しているというご意見と、弊社が許諾したものかどうかを確認するお問い合わせを多数いただいております。弊社は同ゲームに対して、ポケモンのいかなる利用も許諾しておりません。

なお、ポケモンに関する知的財産権の侵害行為に対しては、調査を行った上で、適切な対応を取っていく所存です。

弊社はこれからもポケモン１匹１匹の個性を引き出し、その世界を大切に守り育てながら、ポケモンで世界をつなぐための取り組みを行ってまいります。

株式会社ポケモン

Source: https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/media/news/detail/335.html

Today, the Pokémon Company International introduced Pecharunt, the Subjugation Pokémon. This newly discovered Mythical Pokémon can now be encountered in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games. High resolution screenshots and artwork from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - The Untold Story of Pecharunt

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njA84xxxe8o

YouTube Clip - The Untold Story of Pecharunt (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_lY_H2fLyU

Mythical Pokémon Discovered in Kitakami

Mysterious Shop Decoration Is Actually a Pokémon Tied to Kitakami’s Past. Epilogue for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero available to play now!

Claim a Mythical Pecha Berry and Head to the Land of Kitakami

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero epilogue is available to play now. To play it, you will first need to complete a certain postgame event in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game, as well as complete the stories of Part 1: The Teal Mask and Part 2: The Indigo Disk. You will also need to claim a Mythical Pecha Berry via Mystery Gift* in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game. Once you’ve received your gift, head to Mossui Town in the land of Kitakami and drop by Peachy’s – the alluring aroma of your Mythical Pecha Berry might cause something special to happen...

Pecharunt

What appeared to be a mere shop decoration was actually Pecharunt – dormant, but patiently waiting to be reawakened.

This Pokémon rolls up poison secreted from its shell to make Binding Mochi, which it serves to people and Pokémon. Pecharunt then uses chains to control those who eat its Binding Mochi, which is not only delicious but also appears to draw out the deepest desires and latent powers of those who eat it. Pecharunt can also be very sly. For example, it will feign weakness by weeping and acting like a baby to gain the sympathy of others. There is a theory that long ago, Pecharunt travelled to the land of Kitakami together with the Loyal Three, each of whom it had subjugated using its Binding Mochi – all to obtain certain masks coveted by an elderly couple who cared for Pecharunt.

Pecharunt found itself embroiled in battle with Ogerpon over the masks – ultimately resulting in Pecharunt’s defeat. It withdrew into its shell and, over time, became known to the locals as the Never-Rotting Peach.


Category: Subjugation Pokémon
Type: Poison/Ghost
Height: 1' (0.3 m)​
Weight: 0.7 lbs. (0.3 kg)​Ability: Poison Puppeteer

Pecharunt’s Ability, Poison Puppeteer, is a new Ability introduced in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. This Ability causes Pokémon that are poisoned or badly poisoned by Pecharunt’s moves to also become confused. Pecharunt’s signature move, Malignant Chain, is an attack which launches a chain made of poison that may also leave its target badly poisoned.

To learn more information about The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, please visit Pokemon.co.uk/ScarletViolet. *While those who have only purchased Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet will be able to receive the Mythical Pecha Berry, you will need to have purchased The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero in order to play the epilogue.​ You need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet to claim this gift.​ To connect to the internet, your user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account. (This does not require a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.)​

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/Mythical-Pokemon-Discovered-in-Kitakami

The epilogue for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is now available. A special trailer has been released and players can learn more about an exquisite Berry said to grow only once every few years—the Mythical Pecha Berry!

YouTube Clip - Have you heard about the Mythical Pecha Berry?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3PwymcgzqA

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Epilogue for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet Is Here!

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero epilogue for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game is available now.

How to Play the Epilogue

In order to play the epilogue, you will need to complete a certain postgame event in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game, as well as complete the stories of Part 1: The Teal Mask and Part 2: The Indigo Disk. You will also need to claim a Mythical Pecha Berry via Mystery Gift in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game. Get a Mythical Pecha Berry via Mystery Gift


Use these steps to claim your in-game gift.

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Select Poké Portal on the X menu.
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get via Internet to connect to the internet.
4. Choose the gift you want to receive.
5. Watch as the gift arrives in your game. (Your Mythical Pecha Berry will appear in the Key Items pocket of your Bag.)
6. Be sure to save your game.

Head to the Land of Kitakami to Kick Off the Epilogue

Once you’ve received your gift, head to Mossui Town in the land of Kitakami and drop by Peachy’s—the alluring aroma of your Mythical Pecha Berry might cause something special to happen...

Notes:

• While those who have only purchased Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet will be able to receive the Mythical Pecha Berry, you will need to have purchased The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero in order to play the epilogue.
• Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately, unless otherwise noted.
• You need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet to claim this gift.
• To connect to the internet, your user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account. (This does not require a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.)
• It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you are able to access the Mystery Gift feature.
• This gift can be claimed in both the retail version and digital version of Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet.
• You can receive this gift only once per save data.

Source: https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/epilogue/

The Pokémon Company International revealed on January 10th, 2024 that the next expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet Temporal Forces, will launch at participating retailers around the world on March 22nd, 2024. Artwork from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread.

New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces Signals Return of ACE SPEC Cards

Jan. 10, 2024 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that the next expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces, will launch at participating retailers around the world beginning March 22, 2024.

First introduced in the Black & White Series, ACE SPEC cards will return to the Pokémon TCG in Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces, as initially announced during the 2023 Pokémon World Championships. ACE SPEC cards have powerful effects, but each deck will be limited to only one ACE SPEC card. Furthermore, ACE SPEC cards in Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces will feature a new eye-catching magenta design and can appear as Trainer or Special Energy cards.



The upcoming expansion will also feature new Pokémon, including Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, as originally introduced in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games. Trainers will also see new Ancient and Future Pokémon and Trainer cards, as well as more type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex.

Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

• Seven ACE SPEC Trainer and Special Energy cards
• 13 Pokémon ex and two Tera Pokémon ex
• 22 illustration rare Pokémon
• 10 special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
• Six hyper rare gold etched cards

Trainers can look forward to finding Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and special collections at Pokémon Center and participating retailers worldwide. Select products from the expansion are now available for preorder at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., including the Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box, which comes with two additional booster packs and one additional illustration rare-style promo card featuring the Pokémon Center logo.


In addition, ahead of the release of the tabletop version, Trainers will be able to play with Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices on March 21, 2024. Trainers can collect and battle with new ACE SPEC cards and receive in-game bonuses when logging in to the app.

Sources: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-New-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Scarlet-VioletTemporal-Force and https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/scarlet-violet-temporal-forces

The Pokémon TV app relaunched in April 2016, but it has been announced that the app and website will end be discontinued on March 28th, 2024.

Pokémon TV to Discontinue in March 2024

The service will end soon—learn where you can continue to enjoy Pokémon animation.

Thank you to all our fans who have enjoyed Pokémon TV over the years. The Pokémon TV app and website will sunset and the service will end on March 28, 2024. Beginning on January 8, 2024, fans will no longer be able to download the Pokémon TV app from the App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Amazon Appstore, Nintendo eShop, and Pokemon.com.

However, those who already had the app downloaded on their devices prior to January 8, 2024, will still be able to watch available content until the app fully sunsets on March 28, 2024.

We’ve gathered a list of places where you can enjoy the Pokémon animated series and other Pokémon content. Please continue visiting Pokemon.com for the latest Pokémon news. Thanks again for watching!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-tv-to-discontinue-in-march-2024

Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma have grown alongside their partner Pokémon, and together they produced an amazing video featuring not only the academy but also famous Gym Leaders and the wondrous whole of Paldea! Enjoy watching their treasure of a video in the final episode of Pokémon: Paldean Winds! Characters from this episode have been added to our database.

Gimmighoul

To help promote the series, a special Gimmighoul was distributed. The password was: SEEY0U1NPALDEA and players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet could claim it from December 13th, 2023 to Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at 14:59 UTC.

YouTube Clip - Breathe Together | Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode 4

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dYrLv5HULQ

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode 4 (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-PSneLSK74

Episode 4 of Pokémon: Paldean Winds Now Available

Go on a Pokémon-filled adventure through the Paldea region. The final episode of Pokémon: Paldean Winds, a four-episode original animated web series, is available now on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. The series is produced by WIT STUDIO, the animation studio behind the award-winning Pokémon: Hisuian Snow web series. Pokémon: Paldean Winds is set in the Paldea region and tells the story of three academy students—Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma—as they pursue their respective dreams with their partner Pokémon at their side.

Director Clavell asks the trio to make a video for the new first-year students and transfer students to showcase what makes the academy so special. The video comes to life through their ideas. It features an arrangement of the school song by the world-famous rapper Ryme and an introduction to the region’s Gym Leaders by Iono, as well as the wonders of Paldea seen by the three students during their Treasure Hunts—everyday moments at the academy, beautiful landscapes, and the people and Pokémon living in the region. The result is a treasure of a video with a scope that extends beyond the academy walls and across the whole of Paldea. And the time for its big unveiling has finally arrived.

Be sure to watch the first three episodes—“Breathe Out,” “Breathe In,” and “Take a Breath”—before taking in the riveting finale.

The Pokémon: Paldean Winds series is inspired by the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games. To celebrate all things Paldea, be sure to watch the episode to discover a password that you can use to receive a special Gimmighoul in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/episode-4-of-pokemon-paldean-winds-now-available

PokéPark Kanto Entertainment Business

The Pokémon Company in collaboration with Yomiuriland have jointly established the entertainment business PokéPark Kanto to operate on a portion of the Yomiuriland site. Yomiuriland is located in the Tama Hills in the Kanto region of Japan, where rich nature still remains.

The first Pokémon video games Pokémon Red and Green, released in 1996, are set in the Kanto region. PokéPark Kanto, where this project will begin, is named after the Kanto region.

We will produce a space where Pokémon fans from all over the world can gather in this rich natural setting, experience Pokémon, and enjoy themselves together, transcending national, regional, and language barriers.

Please look forward to further news.

エンターテインメント事業「ポケパーク カントー」について

2023年12月12日 06時00分
株式会社ポケモン（本社：東京都港区六本木、代表取締役社長:石原恒和）は、株式会社よみうりランド（本社：東京都稲城市、代表取締役社長:溝口烈）、株式会社読売新聞東京本社（本社：東京都千代田区、代表取締役社長:村岡彰敏）と共同で、よみうりランドの敷地の一部区画にて、エンターテインメント事業「ポケパーク カントー」を行うため、「合同会社ポケパーク・カントー」を設立いたします。
よみうりランドは、豊かな自然が残る、関東の多摩丘陵に位置しています。
1996年に発売された、ポケモンの最初のビデオゲーム『ポケットモンスター 赤・緑』の舞台は、カントー地方です。
本事業のスタートとなる「ポケパーク カントー」は、最初の地方名「カントー」と、この立地から名付けられました。
世界中のポケモンファンの皆様が、自然豊かなこの地に集まり、ポケモンを感じ、国・地域・言葉の壁を超え、一緒に楽しめる空間をプロデュースします。 続報を楽しみにお待ちください。

Sources: https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/media/pressrelease/detail/119.html and https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000562.000026665.html

The Pokémon Company has announced a Darkrai event Pokémon distribution for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It is available from December 7th, 2023 until Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 3:59 p.m. PST. The password is: NEWM00N1SC0M1NG​

Face Dialga and Palkia in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Tera Raid Battles, and Add the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai to Your Team

Beat the December chill with heated Tera Raid Battles and a foreboding distribution. Two big events are arriving in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet this December that Trainers will not want to miss.

Dialga and Palkia Appear

Prepare for battles of Paldean proportions when Dialga and Palkia appear in 5-star Tera Raid Battles! You’ll be able to take on these Legendary Pokémon from Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 3:59 p.m. PST. Dialga will be appearing in Pokémon Scarlet and Palkia will be appearing in Pokémon Violet. You can only catch Dialga and Palkia once per save data, but you can keep challenging them to obtain more rewards even after you’ve caught them.

You’ll be able to find 5-star Tera Raid Battles after completing Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet’s main story. However, players who haven’t completed the main story may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer.​ You can participate in Tera Raid Battles against Pokémon that don’t appear in the version of the game you’re playing by joining a Tera Raid Battle hosted by a Trainer with the opposite version of the game.​

A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online.​

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.​

Get the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai

Until Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 3:59 p.m. PST, Trainers can use the password below in the Mystery Gift feature of their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game to receive the Pitch-Black Pokémon Darkrai—a perfect way to welcome the last new moon of the year!

​​Password: NEWM00N1SC0M1NG​

You’ll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet to receive this Pokémon, and you’ll only be able to use this password once per save data.​ Note that it takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you’re able to access the Mystery Gift feature.

Enjoy transcendent battles against Dialga and Palkia, and embrace the darkness of December with Darkrai!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/face-dialga-and-palkia-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-pokemon-violet-tera-raid-battles-and-add-the-mythical-pokemon-darkrai-to-your-team

Add the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai to Your Team!

Now through Thursday, December 21—a period that includes the last new moon of 2023—you’ll be able to receive the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai, which cannot normally be encountered in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games.

It’s said that Darkrai is active during nights of a new moon, and that it can lull people to sleep and make them dream. Take advantage of this chance to add Darkrai to your team and greet the new moon together!

Password: NEWM00N1SC0M1NG
This password expires on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 23:59 UTC.

How to Receive Darkrai

Use these steps to claim your in-game gift.

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Select Poké Portal on the X menu.
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.
4. Enter the password NEWM00N1SC0M1NG.
5. Watch as the gift arrives in your game. (Pokémon will appear in your party or your Pokémon Boxes.)
6. Be sure to save your game.

• Passwords will never contain the letters I, O, or Z .
• You need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet to claim this gift.
• To connect to the internet, your user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account. (This does not require a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.)
• This password can only be used once per save data.
• It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you are able to access the Mystery Gift feature.

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/154.html

Encounter certain Legendary Pokémon from throughout the series in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk. Watch the final trailer for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk to learn about exciting new ways to play! Screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Get Ready for Your Trip to Blueberry Academy!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K21r9LPrVk

NEW WAYS TO PLAY AND MORE EXCITING DETAILS ANNOUNCED FOR THE HIDDEN TREASURE OF AREA ZERO PART 2: THE INDIGO DISK

The Second Chapter of the DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet Launches December 14

London, United Kingdom —December 7, 2023—Today, The Pokémon Company International announced more details about The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet video games. The Indigo Disk launches exclusively on the Nintendo Switch family of systems on December 14, 2023.

The Synchro Machine

Once players progress far enough in their adventure in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, they’ll be able to use a device called the Synchro Machine to see the world through the eyes of their Pokémon. While synchronized with one of their Pokémon, they’ll be able to move around and battle wild Pokémon—a fresh new way to play the game. It appears that this device is still a prototype. Players will be able to use it once they’ve helped a scientist in the Terarium with her research.

The Power of Flight

The Legendary Pokémon Koraidon or Miraidon will gain the power to fly for the first time when Trainers take on the Elite Trial set by Amarys of the BB League Elite Four. While at first this power is believed to be only temporarily imparted, it can apparently be made permanent, allowing Koraidon and Miraidon to fly at any time—but only once players have made it far enough in their adventure. Trainers will be able to fly wherever they please with their Legendary Pokémon and enjoy the sense of freedom that only an open world can provide.

Legendary Pokémon

After completing the main story of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, Trainers can meet a curious character named Snacksworth at Blueberry Academy. By completing Blueberry Quests (BBQs) in the Terarium, Trainers can earn snacks from Snacksworth that will allow them to encounter certain Legendary Pokémon from throughout the series back in the Paldea region! He’ll also share his extensive knowledge about these Pokémon with Trainers—as well as tall tales of his own heroic encounters with them.

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/NEW-WAYS-TO-PLAY-AND-MORE-EXCITING-DETAILS-ANNOUNCED-FOR-THE-HIDDEN-TR