Nintendo published a Nintendo Direct Mini today which it revealed new information about the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread. Our Nintendo Direct page has also been updated with the latest information.


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NEW POKÉMON G-MAX MOVES AND MORE UNVEILED

BELLEVUE, WA—March 26, 2020—Today, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo revealed new details for the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, including G-Max Moves that only Evolutions of the first-partner Pokémon in the Galar region—Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon—can use. Trainers can also look forward to new League Card designs and an early-purchase bonus.

Gigantamax Discoveries
In The Isle of Armor (Expansion Pass part one), Trainers will be able to help some of the Pokémon traveling with them gain the ability to Gigantamax. This led to the discovery of the Gigantamax forms for Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon. The G-Max Moves that these Gigantamax Pokémon can perform are tremendously powerful, packing an even greater punch than normal Max Moves or G-Max Moves. They also all ignore the effects of the target’s Ability!


Gigantamax Rillaboom
Grass-type attacks used by Gigantamax Rillaboom will change to G-Max Drum Solo. With this move, Rillaboom strikes up a beat with the sticks on its hands and elegantly controls tree roots with its spectacular drumming skill. It will then make these tree roots erupt from beneath the opponent, dealing massive damage.


Gigantamax Cinderace
Fire-type attacks used by Gigantamax Cinderace will change to G-Max Fireball. With this powerful move, Cinderace will use its powerful legs to kick a gigantic fireball at the opponent, causing an explosion when it hits.


Gigantamax Inteleon
Water-type attacks used by Gigantamax Inteleon will change to G-Max Hydrosnipe. With this move, Inteleon will take aim from the top of its towering tail, gathering water at its fingertip before blasting it at the opponent. The water is launched with such force and speed that it causes a huge explosion when it hits and packs a greater punch than other Max Moves.

New League Card Designs and Early-Purchase Bonus

Pokémon Trainers in the Galar region make in-game League Cards to introduce themselves. As Trainers progress in their adventure in The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra, backgrounds, effects, and frames that were not available in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games will be added. Players can also change their League Card using Rotomi’s Card Maker feature and use these new designs, outfits, and hair styles to create their unique League Card.

Trainers who purchase either the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass or the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass soon after the launch of The Isle of Armor expansion (or players who have already prepurchased it) will be able to receive Leon’s cap and tights as an early-purchase in-game bonus. Players will be able to receive these items after the release of The Isle of Armor (by the end of June 2020) until 7:59 a.m. PDT on Monday, August 31, 2020.

The Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, new downloadable content for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, will contain The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra expansions, two separate adventures that will enable fans to meet new characters, catch newly discovered Pokémon, and explore new areas in the Galar region. The Isle of Armor is scheduled to be released by the end of June 2020, and The Crown Tundra in the fall of 2020.

YouTube Clip - Nintendo Direct Mini 3.26.20

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubRf4zyEvG4

YouTube Clip - More Gigantamax action comes to the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiff3CU27UM

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield - Towers of Two Fists (Nintendo Switch)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwAOaXHO1Ik

DeNA has announced that a new version of Pokémon Masters is available bring it up to version 1.8.0. Our Pokémon Masters patches page has been updated with the details.

Pokémon Masters Version 1.8.0

A new version of the app has been released today. Please update your app to the latest version. Note: Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 1.8.0 or higher. The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player. Please try again later if the update is not applied.

Update Details

• Added a feature to some co-op battles that allows a single player to form a team of nine sync pairs on their own.
• Made improvements to make it easier to identify which sync pairs are on a team while viewing the Edit Team screen.
• Added new emotes for use in co-op battles.
• Improved the display and behavior of the increase text speed button.
• Adjustments have been made to the trigger conditions and names of select passive skills.
• Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2030_1W_2

Passive Skills - Update Coming Soon

Adjustments will be made to the trigger conditions and names of select passive skills in the upcoming Ver. 1.8.0 update. A separate notice regarding the timing of the Ver. 1.8.0 update will be released following the official announcement.

Changes to Trigger Conditions

Certain passive skills that used to be triggered only when a Pokémon’s move was successful will now be triggered when the move is unsuccessful as well.

Skill Name Changes

• Before: Hit and Run
  After: Fast-Track

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2030_1W_7

Attempt Co-op Battles Solo!

Co-op battles can now be played on your own! Some co-op battles can now be attempted in single-player! Take this opportunity to give co-op battles a try! Note: Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 1.8.0 or higher. The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player. Please try again later if the update is not applied.

Available Co-op Battles

All co-op battles, excluding EX Challenges and tutorials. Note: Does not include event co-op battles that are currently under way. Single-player will be available starting with the next event.

Attempting Co-op Battles Solo

• A team is comprised of three sync pairs. Create three individual teams using your own sync pairs to take on the challenge.
• Of the three teams, you only have control of the team placed in the center position on the Edit Team screen. The remaining two teams will act on auto mode during the battle.
• Rewards do not change, regardless of whether or not you attempt these battles on your own.
• The battle speed can only be adjusted when playing in single-player.
• You cannot assign the same sync pair or Trainer to more than one of your teams at the same time.
• The single-player battle settings will be used.
• Only the center sync pair will count toward such things as the progress of missions, the earning of XP, etc.

Important

• To unlock co-op battles, you must have completed Main Story Interlude 1: Let the Tournament Begin! (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2030_1W_1

Niantic announced a new feature for Pokémon GO called Today View which will be added to the game soon. It keeps players informed about all the ongoing events, bonuses, daily streaks, Pokémon in Gyms and more.

Today View coming soon to keep you looped in on all Pokémon GO happenings!

Trainers, In the same area as your Field Research and Special Research tabs, you will soon be able to view all ongoing events and bonuses, your daily streaks, and more in the brand-new Today View. This new feature will help you stay updated on what’s currently happening in Pokémon GO.

The Today View is split into different sections.

• Events: The topmost section will show you what events are currently running in the game. If there are multiple overlapping events, then there will be separate cards showcasing each one. (Note that events won’t be visible when the Today View first launches, but they will appear later.)
• Pokémon in Gyms: Keep tabs on all the Pokémon you have in Gyms. You’ll also be able to see how long your Pokémon have been defending their Gyms, how much motivation your Pokémon have left, which Pokémon have returned that day, and how many PokéCoins you’ve earned through defending Gyms.
• Streaks: Track your Daily PokéStop Spin and Daily Pokémon Catch Streaks, and never break another one again!
• Upcoming: Check out what events are coming up at the bottom of the page. Tap to learn more from the in-game News!

We’ll be adding even more to the Today View in the future.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/today-view-launch

Niantic has announced that they have increased Daily Bonuses, have made changes to Gifts and new 1 PokéCoin bundles will be available in the shop each week as one-time purchases.

Increased Daily Bonuses, changes to Gifts, and rotating 1 PokéCoin bundles

Trainers, The following changes have been made to Pokémon GO until further notice.

• 3× Stardust and XP for your first Pokémon catch of the day: Be sure to activate a Star Piece and Lucky Egg to maximize your rewards.
• Changes to Gifts: The number of Gifts you can open daily will now increase to 30, and the number of Gifts you can carry in your inventory will increase to 20. Gifts will also contain more Poké Balls. We appreciate your patience as we continue to prioritize updates that make gameplay more accessible and enjoyable at this time.
• Rotating 1 PokéCoin bundles in the shop! New 1 PokéCoin bundles will be available in the shop each week as one-time purchases. The contents of these bundles change weekly, so be sure to get what is available each week. Right now, a new 1 PokéCoin bundle is available for you that contains the following.
• Poké Balls × 100

You can access the above bundle (along with the one-time-purchase bundle of 30 Incense for 1 PokéCoin that was already available) from now until Monday, March 30, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7). The Incense and Poké Ball bundles will both be removed at that time, and a new 1 PokéCoin bundle will be available.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/updates-20200323

Niantic has announced temporary updates for the Pokémon GO Battle League as a result of the COVID-19 issue worldwide.

GO Battle League temporary updates

Trainers, For a limited time, we will be making the following changes to the GO Battle League and Trainer Battles with friends.

• From now until Monday, April 13, 2020—We are removing the walking and PokéCoin requirements to unlock sets of battles in the GO Battle League. If you’re currently in the middle of walking to earn a set, this change will take effect starting with your next set.
• From now until Friday, May 1, 2020—For Trainer Battles with friends, we’ve lowered the Friendship level requirement so you can send battle invites to Trainers who are your Good Friends or Great Friends. Originally, you could only send battle invites to Ultra Friends and Best Friends.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gobattleleague-updates/

Niantic has announced that Landorus, the Abundance Pokémon, is coming to GO Battle League and five-star raids from Tuesday, March 31st, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, April 21st, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).

The forces of lightning and wind call Landorus to Pokémon GO!

Trainers, Landorus, the Abundance Pokémon, is coming to GO Battle League and five-star raids! This Ground- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, originally discovered in the Unova region, will be making its Pokémon GO debut.

Date + Time
From Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• For a limited time, Landorus will be coming to the GO Battle League as rare reward encounters, starting at rank 4!
• Landorus will make its debut in five-star raids.

Landorus is also known as the Guardian of the Fields, as it grants bountiful crops to the lands it visits. Be sure to bring Water and Ice types to challenge this Legendary Pokémon in GO Battle League and in raids!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/landorus-raids-mar2020/

Niantic has announced that they have postponed Pokémon GO Safari Zone events in St. Louis, MO, USA; Liverpool, UK; and Philadelphia, PA, USA due to the COVID-19 virus spreading around the world. Our list of COVID-19 canceled Pokémon Events has been updated with this announcement.

Pokémon GO Safari Zone Update - Liverpool and Philadelphia

Trainers, We have made the difficult decision to postpone Pokémon GO Safari Zone events in St. Louis, MO, USA; Liverpool, UK; and Philadelphia, PA, USA. We are looking into alternate dates and will provide an update as soon as possible. Please see below for more information on each event.

Safari Zone St. Louis
Details for the Safari Zone St. Louis postponement were previously announced here.

We will refund the amount paid by Trainers if they request a refund of their tickets via in-app support. Deadline to request a refund is March 25, 2020 at 11:59pm PT. If you do not request a refund, you will be able to use your existing ticket for the rescheduled Safari Zone.

As an added bonus for those who retain their tickets, we will activate the Safari Zone Pokémon encounters and Special Research globally during the original scheduled event hours (in your local time zone) so that you can still enjoy the event from wherever you are in the world. Only ticket holders will be able to experience this bonus event.

No action is required to keep your ticket and participate in the global gameplay. We will email ticket order purchasers with the updated event information and next steps.

Safari Zone Liverpool
We will refund the amount paid by Trainers if they request a refund of their tickets via in-app support. Deadline to request a refund is April 15, 2020 at 11:59pm PT. If you do not request a refund, you will be able to use your existing ticket for the rescheduled Safari Zone.

As an added bonus for those who retain their tickets, we will activate the Safari Zone Pokémon encounters and Special Research globally during the original scheduled event hours (in your local time zone) so that you can still enjoy the event from wherever you are in the world. Only ticket holders will be able to experience this bonus event.

If you purchased a City Explorer Pass add-on your City Explorer Pass will still work as originally intended during the Safari Zone event weekend in the city of Liverpool. However, if you decide to play elsewhere, you will only experience a portion of the bonuses. Check the Niantic Help Center for more details.

No action is required to keep your ticket and participate in the global gameplay. We will email ticket order purchasers with the updated event information and next steps.

Safari Zone Philadelphia
We will refund the amount paid by Trainers if they request a refund of their tickets via in-app support. Deadline to request a refund is May 6, 2020 at 11:59pm PT. If you do not request a refund, you will be able to use your existing ticket for the rescheduled Safari Zone.

As an added bonus for those who retain their tickets, we will activate the Safari Zone Pokémon encounters and Special Research globally during the original scheduled event hours (in your local time zone) so that you can still enjoy the event from wherever you are in the world. Only ticket holders will be able to experience this bonus event.

If you purchased a City Explorer Pass add-on your City Explorer Pass will still work as originally intended during the Safari Zone event weekend in the city of Philadelphia. However, if you decide to play elsewhere, you will only experience a portion of the bonuses. Check the Niantic Help Center for more details.

No action is required to keep your ticket and participate in the global gameplay. We will email ticket order purchasers with the updated event information and next steps.

Sincerely,
The Niantic Live Events Team

Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/liveevents-safarizone-postpone

Pokémon Masters has added new content this week including the Sabrina Scout + Present, the Ghost-Type Training Event and the Battle Villa Support Rally.

Sabrina Scout + Present

Date/Time: 3/15/2020 at 11:00 p.m. - 3/30/2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Limited time only! Team up with Sabrina & Alakazam and receive a special bonus present! Sabrina Scout + Present available now! Featuring 5★ Sabrina & Alakazam! Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs. If you team up with 5★ Sabrina & Alakazam through this sync pair scout, you will receive the following items as presents!

• Items used to unlock the level caps of Sabrina & Alakazam up to Lv. 120
• Items used to teach Sabrina & Alakazam new moves and skills
• Sabrina & Alakazam Sync Orbs ×100

Plus, you will receive x100 Sync Orbs every time you level up their sync move! Take advantage of all the presents and team up with Sabrina & Alakazam!

About Sabrina & Alakazam

This Gym Leader from Kanto uses Reflect to support her team!

Presents Received

Upon teaming up for the first time

• Aid Ade ×240
• Great Aid Ade ×580
• Ultra Aid Ade ×1025
• Aid Ade + ×375
• Gym Leader Notes ×20
• Elite Four Notes ×8
• Training Machine ×35
• Super Training Machine ×50
• Skill Capsule ×30
• 3★ Level-Up Manual ×171
• Sabrina & Alakazam Sync Orbs ×100

Sync Move Lv. 2

• Sabrina & Alakazam Sync Orbs ×100

Sync Move Lv. 3

• Sabrina & Alakazam Sync Orbs ×100

Sync Move Lv. 4

• Sabrina & Alakazam Sync Orbs ×100

Sync Move Lv. 5

• Sabrina & Alakazam Sync Orbs ×100

Date/Time

3/15/2020 at 11:00 p.m. - 3/30/2020 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 2 or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team. Example: Brock & Onix and Sygna Suit Brock & Tyranitar
• Sabrina & Alakazam will have an expanded sync grid when you team up with them.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 11 – Alola’s Rising Stars: Part 2.
• You will not be eligible to receive these presents if you acquire Sabrina & Alakazam outside of the specified time period.
• Respective presents will be sent when Sabrina & Alakazam are acquired during that period.
• You will not receive additional presents even if you acquire Sabrina & Alakazam multiple times during the specified time period. Note: Presents will be sent to the Temp Storage section of the Present Box.
• The distribution of presents may take some time.
• The timing of present distribution is as listed below:
  -Upon returning to the Pokémon Center after a story area or battle.
  -Upon entering the Pokémon Center from the title screen.
  Note: Try restarting the app if you do not receive your presents.
• Bonus presents may be included in future updates.
• 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_2020_4W_2

Ghost-Type Training Event

Ghost-Type Training Event under way! Strengthen your Ghost types! Check out the Ghost-Type Training Event during the time period below. Collect Voucher T and exchange them for items to level up 5★ Acerola & Palossand’s sync move! In addition, 5★ Acerola & Palossand’s sync grid has been expanded to celebrate the event!

Event Details

Strengthen Ghost-type sync pairs with ease during this event since opposing sync pairs will all be weak to Ghost-type attacks. Prepare your favorite Ghost-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

3/15/2020 at 11:00 p.m. - 3/29/2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1.
• To acquire 5★ Acerola & Palossand, you must complete Main Story Chapter 17 - Ghostly Trio: Part 2.
• This event is scheduled to reoccur in the future.
• Each time the event comes around, the number of times the following sync pair(s) can be obtained will be reset.
  -Acerola & Palossand
• To unlock the Sync Grid feature, you must complete Main Story Chapter 11 - Alola’s Rising Stars: Part 2.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• 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 event period and its content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2020_4W_2

Battle Villa Support Rally

Battle Villa Support Rally under way! Don’t miss out on all of the amazing presents! A limited-time rally is being held to commemorate the grand opening of the Battle Villa!

Date/Time

3/15/2020 at 11:00 p.m. - 3/30/2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Sabrina Scout + Present

Check out this special Sync Pair Scout with presents for a limited time only! If you team up with Sabrina & Alakazam in this Sync Pair Scout, you will receive sync orbs for Sabrina & Alakazam along with the items needed to raise them to Lv. 120 as presents! Add Sabrina & Alakazam to your roster and take on the Battle Villa now! Note: Check out the News page for more information.

Log-In Bonus

Log-in bonuses will be available during the rally! Obtain items to help strengthen your sync pairs.

• Day 1:
  Buff Blend ×100
  Tech Tonic ×100
  Aid Ade ×100
  
  
• Day 2:
  Gym Leader Notes ×5
  
  
• Day 3:
  Great Buff Blend ×100
  Great Tech Tonic ×100
  Great Aid Ade ×100
  
  
• Day 4:
  Elite Four Notes ×3
  
  
• Day 5:
  Gems ×300
  
  
• Day 6:
  Ultra Buff Blend ×100
  Ultra Tech Tonic ×100
  Ultra Aid Ade ×100
  
  
• Day 7:
  3★ Level-Up Manual ×5
  
  
• Day 8:
  Buff Blend + ×100
  Tech Tonic + ×100
  Aid Ade + ×100
  
  
• Day 9:
  Gym Leader Notes ×5
  
  
• Day 10:
  Gems ×300
  
  
• Day 11:
  Buff Blend + ×100
  Tech Tonic + ×100
  Aid Ade + ×100
  
  
• Day 12:
  Elite Four Notes ×3
  
  
• Day 13:
  Buff Blend + ×100
  Tech Tonic + ×100
  Aid Ade + ×100
  
  
• Day 14:
  Gems ×300
  
  

Mission Bingo

You can take on special bingo missions during the rally period. Check the Mission Bingo screen to learn more!

Important

• 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 14 log-in bonuses can be claimed during the rally period.
• 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.
• To attempt the special mission bingo, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2 - Defeat Team Break!.
• 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/Campaign_2020_4W_1

Niantic has announced that a new Special Research story event is coming to Pokémon Go that features Genesect.

A new Special Research story event is coming: A Drive to Investigate!

Trainers, Genesect, the Paleozoic Pokémon, will be making its Pokémon GO debut in a new Special Research story event—A Drive to Investigate! Remember the mysterious weekend event that was mentioned in the March events announcement? It’ll take place alongside the Special Research story event to aid you in your journey to study the mysterious Genesect. Whether or not you have a ticket, you’ll be able to enjoy this weekend-long Genesect-themed event.

Note: Events may vary in certain areas until further notice. Players can stay tuned to our channels for updates.

A Genesect-themed weekend event
From Friday, March 20, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, March 23, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time, you can look forward to the following features.

Features

• Normal-, Fire-, Water-, Electric-, and Ice-type Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild. You might see Pokémon such as Jigglypuff, Magnemite, Marill, Houndour, and Snorunt appearing more frequently in the wild.
• Nincada will be appearing in the wild and hatching from 5 km Eggs. If you’re lucky, you might encounter or hatch a Shiny one!
• Karrablast and Shelmet will be hatching more often from 5 km Eggs.
• One-star to four-star Raid Battles will feature various Bug- or Steel-type Pokémon.

Bonuses

• 2× Catch Stardust
• 2× Hatch Stardust

A Drive to Investigate—a Special Research story event
Professor Willow has found a peculiar trail of damage that appears to have been created by a single Pokémon. The kicker? The damage seems to have been caused by attacks of a wide variety of types! Help him discover which Pokémon is behind them in this brand-new Special Research story event! This event doesn’t have a set location—if you have a ticket, you can take part wherever you can play Pokémon GO.

You can purchase a ticket to gain access to this unique limited-time experience where you’ll complete a variety of tasks to earn an encounter with a Genesect! Genesect will also appear in EX Raids starting in April.

Date + Time

• This Special Research story event will take place on Friday, March 20, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. in your local time zone.

Please note: In attempt to make this Special Research story event available and playable for as many Trainers globally as possible, we have extended this event. Features A ticket to this Special Research story event will grant you access to a unique experience! This event comes with the opportunity to access or earn the following.

• A new Special Research line featuring an early-access encounter with a Genesect—this is Genesect’s first appearance in Pokémon GO!
• A Drive to Investigate medal
• Research objectives that lead to encounters with various Bug- and Steel-type Pokémon, including Pinsir, Scizor, Skarmory, Karrablast, and Shelmet, as well as other Pokémon that appear in the story or are related to Genesect
• Research objectives that lead to an encounter with Durant, which is typically available only in the eastern hemisphere
• Exclusive Genesect-themed avatar items, such as a bag and a cap
• 5 Premium Battle Passes, 3 Super Incubators, 3 Charged TMs, 3 Fast TMs, 3 Incense, 3 Star Pieces, 1 Poffin, 15 Rare Candies, and 1 Glacial Lure
• Encounters with Scyther, Skarmory, Nincada, and Shieldon after completing exclusive Field Research tasks

Ticket details

• To receive the A Drive to Investigate Special Research, you must open Pokémon GO during the event from Friday, March 20, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. in your local time zone. After you’ve collected the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.
• The ticket is US$7.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency) and can be purchased in the shop. The ticket cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
• Tickets can be purchased from when they go live until Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. in your local time zone. Stay tuned for when they go live!
• The ticket to this Special Research story event is nonrefundable. (Subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service.)

How to purchase a ticket and access the Special Research
Tickets to the Special Research story event A Drive to Investigate will be available to purchase a few days before the event.

1. Tap the Learn More button in the shop.
2. Tap the Buy button.
3. You’ll then receive a pop-up indicating that you’ve received a ticket for A Drive to Investigate. After you tap OK, you can find the ticket in your Item Bag.
4. Before the event, you’ll receive a medal. When you open the app during the event, you’ll receive access to the A Drive to Investigate Special Research.
5. Once you receive the Special Research on March 20, 2020, you’ll be able to finish it later if you don’t complete it by the end of the event. Don’t worry, Trainers—if you’re unable to participate in this Special Research story event, you can look forward to Genesect coming to EX Raids in April!

As you head off on your adventures, remember to be respectful of your surroundings and of others nearby. Get ready for an exciting weekend, Trainers! Let’s GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/genesectspecialresearch/

The official Pokémon website has announced that Gigantamax versions of Machamp, Gengar, and Snorlax will be available in the Wild Area in Pokémon Sword and Shield from Sunday, March 8, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Get Gigantamax versions of Machamp, Gengar, and Snorlax in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield

Head into the Wild Area to take on some powerful Gigantamax Pokémon.

From Sunday, March 8, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield players will be more likely to encounter Gigantamax Machamp and Gigantamax Gengar in Max Raid Battles. Additionally, Gigantamax Snorlax will return to Max Raid Battles during this time as well, so take this opportunity to challenge and catch it.

To challenge these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet. Then, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den in the Wild Area, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. In extremely rare cases, a Gigantamax Pokémon can appear instead of a Dynamax Pokémon.

To get some valuable advice for tackling these challenging matches, be sure to read our Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battle Tips article. And remember—Gigantamax Machamp, Gigantamax Gengar, and Gigantamax Snorlax will only be appearing in Max Raid Battles until March 25, 2020. Don't miss out on your chance to catch them!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-gigantamax-versions-of-machamp-gengar-and-snorlax-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/