The official Pokémon website has announced that Giovanni and Mewtwo Return to Pokémon Masters for a limited time from March 5, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. PST until March 15, 2020, at 9:59 p.m. PDT.

Giovanni & Mewtwo Return to Pokémon Masters

Revisit the Lurking Shadow legendary event, add this incredible sync pair to your team, and power them up more quickly than before.

The island of Pasio will be in trouble once again, as the 5★ sync pair Giovanni & Mewtwo are preparing to make a return appearance. The Lurking Shadow legendary event will return for a limited time from March 5, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. PST until March 15, 2020, at 9:59 p.m. PDT. As you complete this event, you'll earn items that you can use to add Giovanni & Mewtwo to your roster. With this sync pair on your side, you'll be able to take advantage of their powerful sync move, World Domination Psystrike, and their ability to use both Psychic-type and Ghost-type moves makes them a useful ally.

This time around, the Lurking Shadow event will include new single-player battles. There'll also be some rewards adjustments, so even if you played through this event the first time, it'll be worth revisiting. Changes will be made to the custom items required to strengthen Giovanni & Mewtwo, making it easier to power them up as well.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/giovanni-mewtwo-return-to-pokemon-masters/

Niantic has announced that Team GO Rocket is making Shadow Pokémon stronger in Pokémon GO as long as they remain Shadow Pokémon.

Team GO Rocket is making Shadow Pokémon stronger!

Trainers, We’ve received reports of developments regarding Shadow Pokémon. Whatever Team GO Rocket is doing seems to be making these poor Pokémon stronger as long as they remain Shadow Pokémon. Details are as follows.

• Shadow Pokémon now deal more damage with their Fast and Charged Attacks, but they also take more damage when attacked.
• Powering up a Shadow Pokémon and teaching a Shadow Pokémon an additional Charged Attack now cost less Stardust and Candy.
• Legendary Shadow Pokémon that you save from Giovanni are now more powerful.

During certain time periods, Shadow Pokémon might be able to forget the Charged Attack Frustration by learning a different Charged Attack with a Charged TM, though we haven’t figured out when that’ll be possible. Please stay tuned for more details. Despite our efforts, Team GO Rocket is growing stronger and acquiring even more resources. We’re not sure how they’re doing this, but please know that we’re investigating how to fight back against these ruffians. Let’s stay strong, Trainers!

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

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO events for March 2020 which includes Research Breakthrough encounters, Legendary Shadow Pokémon, and Legendary Pokémon in raids. These events are subject to change due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Stardust bonuses, Shadow Entei, Thundurus in raids, and more in March!

Trainers, Get ready for a changeup of Research Breakthrough encounters, Legendary Shadow Pokémon, and Legendary Pokémon in raids coming this March! This month is chock-full of events and Pokémon both returning and debuting as well as a ton of Stardust bonuses.

1. Save Shadow Entei from Giovanni
2. March Research Breakthrough encounter: Ferroseed with bonus Stardust
3. Thundurus bolts into five-star raids
4. A month of Legendary Special Raid Weekends
5. A mysterious weekend event is coming...
6. A Team GO Rocket global take-over is imminent!
7. The Psychic Spectacular returns with new faces
8. Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour

Note: In-game events for March may vary in the following areas until further notice. Players in these areas can stay tuned to our channels for updates.

• Japan
• South Korea
• Italy

Save Shadow Entei from Giovanni
If you’ve completed your most recent set of Team GO Rocket Special Research, then you’ll have access to March’s Team GO Rocket Special Research, The Shadowy Threat Grows. This time, you’ll be tasked to defeat Team GO Rocket, its leaders, and Giovanni once more for a chance to rescue the Legendary Shadow Pokémon Entei! Be sure to finish this Special Research by the end of March. Team GO Rocket never rests, Trainers, and neither can we! Be on the lookout for new Team GO Rocket Special Research from Professor Willow every month.

March Research Breakthrough encounter: Ferroseed with bonus Stardust
It’s time to plant the seeds of success this spring! From Sunday, March 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) to Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), the Thorn Seed Pokémon, Ferroseed, will be available as a Research Breakthrough encounter, and it’ll come with bonus Stardust! Ferroseed’s evolved form, Ferrothorn, can be a powerful contender in Trainer Battles, including those in the GO Battle League!

Thundurus bolts into five-star raids
Starting Monday, March 2, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −7), Thundurus, the Bolt Strike Pokémon, will be in five-star raids! This Pokémon, originally discovered in the Unova region, will be making its Pokémon GO debut. It’s said that Thundurus flies around the Unova region firing off lightning bolts from the spikes on its tail, so watch out for this Electric- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon! Get ready to take it on with Pokémon that know Ice- and Rock-type attacks!

A month of Legendary Special Raid Weekends!
Every weekend this month will feature a different Legendary Pokémon in five-star raids! For the entire month of March, you’ll receive an attack boost when you raid with friends.

• Darkrai Special Raid Weekend will happen from Friday, March 6, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, March 9, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Darkrai!
• Altered Forme Giratina Special Raid Weekend will happen from Friday, March 13, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, March 16, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Altered Forme Giratina!
• Cobalion Special Raid Weekend will happen from Friday, March 20, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, March 23, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time. These Cobalion will know the event-exclusive attack Sacred Sword. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Cobalion!
• Lugia Special Raid Weekend will happen from Friday, March 27, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, March 30, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time. These Lugia will know the event-exclusive attack Aeroblast. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Lugia!

A mysterious weekend event is coming...
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, Stardust bonuses, and more.

Features

• Normal-, Fire-, Water-, Electric-, and Ice-type Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild. * Nincada will also be available! It will be appearing in the wild and hatching more often 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 throughout the weekend will feature various Bug- or Steel-type Pokémon.

Bonuses

• 2× Catch Stardust
• 2× Hatch Stardust

This weekend event will also be accompanied by a brand-new Special Research story event! More details to come.

A Team GO Rocket global take-over is imminent!
Odd things are afoot, Trainers. The professor and team leaders have been following Team GO Rocket’s movements and noticed that they’re planning something big. We don’t know all Team GO Rocket’s plans yet, but we do have the following details to share.

• From Friday, March 6, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, March 9, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time
• Poison- and Dark-type Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild, as well as other Pokémon that are related to Team GO Rocket.
• We have reports that Absol is one of the Pokémon that will be appearing in the wild!
• Regardless of how you come across it, any Skorupi you find could be Shiny—if you’re lucky!
• On Saturday, March 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
  • We have word that another Team GO Rocket global take-over will happen! Team GO Rocket Grunts will be making a push to seize even more PokéStops. Sierra, Cliff, Arlo, and even Giovanni himself will also be more active, so you might run into them more easily if you keep your Rocket Radar or Super Rocket Radar equipped.
• We’ve noticed that Shadow Pokémon rescued from the Team GO Rocket Leaders have had a chance of being Shiny. While the Team GO Rocket Leaders have switched up their teams since they first appeared, during this take-over, you’ll be able to rescue all six of the Shadow Pokémon that Trainers have seen left behind by the Team GO Rocket Leaders.
• During the take-over, you’ll be able to use a Charged TM to change a Shadow Pokémon’s exclusive attack, Frustration, to other Charged Attacks that that Pokémon can learn normally. Please note that if you purify the Shadow Pokémon afterward, it will still learn Return, replacing the attack learned via the Charged TM.
• Defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders will earn you twice the usual Stardust.
• Turn on your in-game music—the Team GO Rocket music will be playing!

The Psychic Spectacular returns with new faces
We’ve used Future Sight, and one thing is for certain—the Psychic Spectacular is coming back! From Friday, March 27, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, March 30, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time, you can look forward to the following.

Features

• More Psychic-type Pokémon first discovered in Unova will make their Pokémon GO debut! During the daytime, you’ll be able to encounter Solosis, the Cell Pokémon, in the wild, and during the evening, you’ll instead encounter Gothita, the Fixation Pokémon! Solosis and Gothita will be available after the event in the wild and in 5 km Eggs.
• The following Psychic-type Pokémon will be hatching more often from 2 km Eggs: Abra, Drowzee, Ralts, Spoink, Baltoy, Wynaut, Beldum, Gothita, and Solosis.
• If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Baltoy!
• Psychic-type Pokémon will be featured in raids, and you’ll see them more often in the wild.
• Enjoy Psychic Spectacular Field Research throughout the event period.

Updates to Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour
Thank you, Trainers, for all your feedback on these experimental events! For the month of March, we are happy to report that we’ll continue testing these new ideas, but we wanted to provide some information in advance so you can prepare for these hour-long minievents that are meant to complement your gameplay.

• Pokémon Spotlight Hour—You can expect a surprising amount of Pokémon appearing in the wild for one hour at 6:00 p.m. local time every Tuesday for the month of March.
• Mystery Bonus Hour—This hour-long minievent will return every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. local time during the month of March. You can expect bonuses for things like Candy, Stardust, or XP. Log in at 6:00 p.m. to see what the Mystery Bonus is!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mar2020-events/

The Pokémon Company announced that they are teaming up with Daniel Arsham, an American artist to create sculptures of Iconic Pokémon. Additional details about the collaboration will be announced later this spring.

POKÉMON AND DANIEL ARSHAM TEAM UP FOR ART COLLABORATION

Daniel Arsham × Pokémon Project To Feature Sculptures of Iconic Pokémon

TOKYO – February 28, 2020 – The Pokémon Company has unveiled the Daniel Arsham × Pokémon project with American artist, Daniel Arsham, featuring icons of the Pokemon franchise presented within the artist’s creative concept of “fictional archeology.” Through his work, people are invited to imagine the unearthing of Pokémon a thousand years from now and experience the passage of time. On the surface, Daniel Arsham’s Pokémon sculptures may look weathered, but closer examination of the excavated future of Pokémon exposes a crystallized brilliance.

"The fictional archaeology is really an idea of taking all of the objects from our present day and imagining as if we were an archeologist in the future and looking at these objects from our everyday life or our everyday experience,” said Daniel Arsham. “I think there’s something kind of prolific and impactful about trying to step outside of our own time frame. It gives us a perspective of our own experiences and lives. Through these works, I hope to be able to shift people’s understanding about time in general. "

“Pokémon evolved as a brand by embracing new technologies and collaborating with partners from new fields ranging from data communication systems and geolocation-related technologies to partners in fashion and art,” said Tsunekazu Ishihara, CEO of The Pokémon Company. “I’m delighted to welcome Daniel Arsham as our collaboration partner. Through his work, my wish is for people around the world to ‘dig deep’ into their imaginations and think about what Pokémon would look like in a thousand years.” Additional details about the collaboration will be announced later this spring.

About Daniel Arsham Daniel Arsham (born 1980 in Ohio) is an American artist. Daniel Arsham straddles the line between art, architecture, and performance. Raised in Miami, Arsham attended the the Cooper Union in New York City. Arsham’s work has been shown at MOMA PS1, The Museum of Contemporary Art, The Athens Bienniale, The New Museum, Mills College Art Museum, Carré d'Art - musée d'art contemporain de Nîmes, How Art Museum.

YouTube Clip - Daniel Arsham × Pokémon First Art Collaboration Project

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr3ceYa9by4

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In celebration of Pokémon Day today, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced that a new Mythical Pokémon has been discovered in the world of the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games—Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

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NEW MYTHICAL POKÉMON DISCOVERED

Dynamax Mewtwo’s Appearance in Max Raid Battles Also Announced

Zarude is a Dark- and Grass-type Pokémon that can grow vines from the back of its neck, its wrists, and the soles of its feet at will. The vines are strong and flexible and are useful for many different situations. They can be used to wrap around tree branches to move around and grab Berries from distant branches, and they even have healing properties.

Name: Zarude
Category: Rogue Monkey Pokémon
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 154.3 lb.
Type: Dark/Grass

This Mythical Pokémon lives in a pack deep in the dense forests of Galar. It treats anyone that isn’t part of its pack with immediate hostility. When fighting, Zarude swings around from tree branches, attacking relentlessly with its sharp claws. Its quick wit helps it excel in battles. Zarude is only available in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, and can’t be encountered in regular gameplay. Launched in November 2019, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are the latest titles in the core Pokémon video game series and are available on Nintendo Switch™ systems.

It was also announced that from Wednesday, February 26, at 4:00 p.m. PST until Sunday, March 1, at 3:59 p.m. PST, Dynamax Mewtwo may appear in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. While this Mewtwo is incredibly powerful and can’t be caught, Trainers will have a chance to receive rare items like Ability Capsules if they defeat Mewtwo. During the same time period, Trainers can also encounter Dynamax Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Squirtle, and Wartortle in Max Raid Battles. Unlike Mewtwo, Trainers will have a chance to catch these Pokémon if they manage to defeat them.

YouTube Clip - Meet Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiHKsWI2WsQ

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters Sword Shield News #09 Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-wnJwQZmIY

The Pokémon Company announced the Pokémon Trading Card Expansion Set Rebel Clash on February 21st, 2020. It was released on May 1st, 2020 and it introduced new Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX such as Toxtricity VMAX, based on Gigantamax Toxtricity from the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games. High resolution images from the press release are available on an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Introduces More Galarian Pokémon in Next Expansion, Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash

​​​​​​​ Dozens of recently discovered Pokémon from the Galar region make their way to the Pokémon Trading Card Game in the next expansion, Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash, releasing around the world on May 1 from The Pokémon Company International.


Available in booster packs, theme decks, Elite Trainer Boxes, and special collections, Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash continues to introduce new Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX such as Toxtricity VMAX, based on Gigantamax Toxtricity from the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games.



In addition, Trainers can look forward to adding the following key cards to their Pokémon TCG collection:

• 16 Pokémon V such as Toxtricity V, Dubwool V, Boltund V, and Sandaconda V—plus 14 full-art Pokémon V
• Seven Pokémon VMAX, including the final Evolutions of the first partner Pokémon of Galar, as well as Copperajah VMAX and Dragapult VMAX
• More than 15 Trainer cards and four full-art Supporter cards
• Four new Special Energy cards

At launch, cards from Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash will be available in the Pokémon TCG Card Dex app, which offers an easy way to digitally browse and discover cards from the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Series and Sun & Moon Series.

Pokémon TCG players will also have the opportunity to play with Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash before launch by attending one of the many Prerelease tournaments taking place April 18–26 at participating independent retailers.

Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Rebel Clash Elite Trainer Box

The Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Rebel Clash Elite Trainer Box was released on May 1st, 2020 at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Challenge expectations and seek new ways to victory with the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash Elite Trainer Box! Build your card collection and prepare for epic battles with everything you need, including eight booster packs, 45 Energy cards, cool card sleeves featuring Copperajah, high-quality game accessories, and much more. The Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash expansion is packed with incredible Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX, plus powerful Galar Pokémon, so get ready to clash with this fully loaded Elite Trainer Box.

The Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Copperajah
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash expansion
• A Pokémon TCG rulebook
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers
• A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/sword-shield-rebel-clash-elite-trainer-box

Have Quick, Fun Pokémon TCG Matches with Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash Build & Battle Boxes

Now it’s fun and easy to put together a Pokémon TCG game night.

Pokémon TCG: Build & Battle Boxes let you have a match anytime you want with cards from the new Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash expansion. Each Build & Battle Box contains a 23-card Evolution pack, which includes an exclusive foil promo card and is designed to give you a solid foundation for building a new deck. Get a Build & Battle Box for each participant and see who can put the best deck together to win quick and fun four-Prize card matches.

Each box also includes four 10-card booster packs from the Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash expansion. Try to include Pokémon of types that have a lot of cards in your pool, and finish up using your Trainer and Energy cards. If you're short on Energy cards, look for the Pokémon TCG: Basic Energy Box where Pokémon TCG products are sold—it contains 450 assorted basic Energy cards, which should be more than enough to energize all of your group's decks.

With a variety of Evolution packs and four booster packs, you'll get to come up with a creative new deck each time you open a Build & Battle Box. These boxes are designed to be played using the Prerelease tournament format, where each player builds a 40-card deck and sets aside four Prize cards at the start of the game. All the rest of the rules are the same. But you can use them to create standard 60-card decks, too.

Eligible retailers will be allowed to sell Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash Build & Battle Boxes to players starting April 18, 2020 without requiring Prerelease event attendance. Take a look at the four promo cards available in Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash Build & Battle Boxes, and get some tips to make the most of the one you receive.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/have-quick-fun-pokemon-tcg-matches-with-sword-shield-rebel-clash-build-battle-boxes

DeNA has announced a bunch of new events taking place in Pokémon Masters as part of their Six-Months Celebration including: Professor Oak and Mew Special Missions, Steven Spotlight Poké Fair Scout, Run-up to Six Months Celebration and a Story Event - The Strongest There is.

Professor Oak and Mew Special Missions

Professor Oak & Mew have come to Pasio! Special missions under way! Pokémon Masters is having a Six-Months Celebration thanks to the support of all you Trainers out there. To celebrate this occasion, a special event is under way!

By logging in during the event, you will team up with Professor Oak & Mew, who will have their sync grid expanded. There is also a special mission under way to strengthen Professor Oak & Mew. Take this opportunity to power them up!

Event Details

Professor Oak and Mew have come to Pasio! During the event, Professor Oak will appear in the Pokémon Center and form a sync pair with Mew, and they will then team up with you. There will also be a sync pair story detailing Professor Oak’s journey to regain his passion as a Trainer.

Strengthen sync pairs through special missions

Obtain custom items to strengthen Professor Oak & Mew via special missions. These are special items that can be obtained through these special missions.

Check the Missions screen for more details.

Event Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 3/15/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• To acquire Professor Oak & Mew, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1.
• To take on the special missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2 - Defeat Team Break!.
• Professor Oak & Mew can be strengthened using custom items that can be obtained by completing special missions.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• To unlock the Sync Grid feature, you must complete Main Story Chapter 11 - Alola’s Rising Stars: Part2.
• The event to team up with Professor Oak & Mew may be held again in the future.
• The special missions to strengthen Professor Oak & Mew may be held again in the future.
• Acquire Professor Oak & Mew though Exchange Items to increase their sync move level.
• The event period and its content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_2015_2W_1

Run-up to Six Months Celebration

Run-Up to Six Months Celebration under way! Pokémon Masters is coming up on its sixth month from launch soon thanks to the support of all you Trainers out there. To show our gratitude, we will be holding various rallies as part of our Six-Months Celebration.

Six-Months Celebration

Starting off will be the following Run-Up to Six Months Celebration!

Rally Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 2/27/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Pokémon Center Makeover

The Pokémon Center will be decorated to commemorate the Six-Months Celebration during the following period.

Makeover Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 3/15/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Six-Months Celebration Log-In Bonus

The following log-in bonuses will be offered.

• Day 1: Gems ×300
• Day 2: Gems ×300
• Day 3: Gems ×300
• Day 4: Gems ×300
• Day 5: Evolution Shard ×5
• Day 6: Gems ×300
• Day 7: Gems ×300
• Day 8: Gems ×300
• Day 9: Gems ×300
• Day 10: Evolution Shard ×5
• Day 11: Gems ×300
• Day 12: Gems ×300
• Day 13: Evolution Crystal ×3

Bonus Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. - 2/27/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Limited-Time Gem Specials

Gem specials, which are gems available at a reduced price, are on sale for a limited time only!

• Run-Up to Six Months gem special 1
• Run-Up to Six Months gem special 2
• Run-Up to Six Months gem special 3

Sale Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 2/27/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

The following content will also be added in the update scheduled for late February 2020! Look for more details about the update when it is released.

New Main Story Chapters

Chapters 22–24 will be added to the main story. Look forward to new adventures on Pasio!

Scheduled Time/Date

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

New Evolution Area Info

New Evolution area info will be added to sync pair stories, increasing the number of Pokémon that can be evolved.

Scheduled Time/Date

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

Important

• You can purchase the gem specials by selecting Purchase Gems in the shop area.
• Each gem special can only be purchased once during the sale period.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the rally 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.
• Log-in bonuses are reset every day at 10:00 p.m.
Note: If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The sale period and its content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_2010_2W_1

Steven Spotlight Poké Fair Scout

Team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! Newly-released 5★ Steven & Metagross are being featured in the 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!

About Steven & Metagross

This Hoenn League Champion never lets up with his crushing Steel-type attacks!

Scout Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 3/15/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Steven & Metagross are a fair-exclusive sync pair.
• The Sync Grid for Steven & Metagross will already be expanded when you team up with them.
• To unlock the Sync Grid feature, you must complete Main Story Chapter 11, Alola’s Rising Stars: Part2
• 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 outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
• 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
• 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 scout period and its content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Scout_2010_3W_2

Story Event - The Strongest There is

The Strongest There Is under way! Explore Pasio with Steven! Explore Pasio with Steven in The Strongest There Is! Complete event areas to earn various rewards.

Event Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 3/15/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Event Missions

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

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The event period and its content are subject to change without notice.
• 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.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2010_3W_1

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Valentine’s Day Celebration 2020 which will take place from Friday, February 14th, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, February 17th, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. in your local time zone. Audino, the Hearing Pokémon, and Alomomola, the Caring Pokémon, will be making their Pokémon GO debut!

Pokémon GO Valentine’s Day Celebration 2020

Trainers, Love is in the air! Our annual Valentine’s Day event is back. From Friday, February 14, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, February 17, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. in your local time zone, pink Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild, in raids, in Eggs, and as Field Research encounters.

Audino, the Hearing Pokémon, and Alomomola, the Caring Pokémon, will be making their Pokémon GO debut! They’ll be appearing in the wild and hatching from 7 km Eggs. They're rare though, so you might encounter them only if you’re very lucky! Audino and Alomomola will remain available (and incredibly hard to find!) in Pokémon GO after the event ends.

Regular Lure Modules activated during the event will last six hours, and you’ll receive a 2× Catch Candy bonus. Pink Pokémon—like Lickitung, Porygon, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Tyrogue, Smoochum, Luvdisc, and Happiny—will be hatching from 7 km Eggs. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Chansey in the wild or hatch a Shiny Happiny!

Celebrate the lovely occasion with Valentine’s Day–themed avatar items like the Luvdisc Top, Ripped Luvdisc Jeans, and Luvdisc Shoes. Get them in the Style Shop!

Lickitung Raid Day
To continue the pink Pokémon festivities in celebration of Valentine’s Day, there will be a Raid Day featuring Lickitung on Saturday, February 15, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in your local time zone! Lickitung will be in four-star raids and know Body Slam! You can receive up to five Raid Passes at no cost during the event by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms. You cannot hold more than one of these Raid Passes at once, and they will not be available after the event ends. Lucky Trainers might encounter Shiny Lickitung!

Have a happy Valentine’s Day, Trainers! Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receive push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. Let’s GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/valentinesday2020

Niantic has announced the details for the Safari Zone Liverpool which takes place from Friday, April 17th, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. until Sunday, April 19th, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. GMT. Tickets are first come, first served and the general admission tickets will be £12 and early access tickets will be £18.

Discover iconic Liverpool locations with the City Explorer Pass during Safari Zone Liverpool

Trainers, The UK’s first-ever Safari Zone will be taking place in beautiful waterfront Liverpool! Enjoy this ticketed event in the magnificent 235-acre Sefton Park from Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 19, 2020. As previously announced, Trainers will have the opportunity to encounter Krabby, Dratini, Chinchou, Unown V, and Oshawott in the wild. Relicanth—typically available only in New Zealand, Samoa, and some other islands in the southwest Pacific—will also be appearing in the wild, so be sure to catch one if you haven’t already.

Interested in spending this spring weekend by the water with some splashy Water-type Pokémon? You can grab a ticket once tickets go live on Friday, February 14, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. GMT! Tickets will be first come, first served. General admission tickets will be £12, and early access tickets will be £18. Early access ticket holders will be able to access event gameplay early and receive two additional hours of gameplay. Along with the general admission and early access tickets, we will also be offering an additional experience: the City Explorer Pass.

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

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

• 10 City Explorer Raids on a 72-hour timer at iconic city locations that will be chosen in partnership with the City of Liverpool. These raids will be accessible only by City Explorers.
• 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators within the city.
• Exclusive Field Research tasks will be granted by PokéStops throughout the city.
• Regular Lure Modules will last four hours if placed by City Explorers within the city. All Trainers will benefit from those four-hour Lure Modules, not just City Explorers.
• Increased Incense duration within the city.

The City Explorer Pass gameplay experience will last the full weekend, from Friday, April 17, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 19, at 10:00 p.m. GMT. We know that Trainers come to our Safari Zones from all over to experience a special one-day Pokémon GO live event. By offering an additional experience that spans the entire weekend, we hope that City Explorers and their friends can embark on even more adventures throughout the host city. We’re excited to bring Pokémon GO adventures to the whole area and to explore the city together!

Are you ready to take in the fresh ocean air, Trainers and City Explorers to-be? Be sure to log in to Pokémon GO on Friday, February 14, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. GMT if you want to purchase a ticket to Safari Zone Liverpool along with a City Explorer Pass!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/safarizoneliverpool-cityexplorerpass

Update Note:

Previous advertising for Pokémon GO Safari Zone Liverpool tickets didn’t include the service fee and VAT costs. We’re updating all ticket listings today. We apologize for the error.

Tickets will be first come, first served. General admission tickets will be £14.40, and early access tickets will be £21.60. A £3.60 service fee will be added to each order (up to four tickets per order).

Source: https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1228387905355354114

In a joint statement released today by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, they announced that an employee for the Portuguese website FNintendo was responsible for posting information and pictures of Pokémon Sword and Shield to the Internet before its release date.

Joint statement from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company

In early November, Nintendo identified a number of photographs taken from game play that revealed multiple new and unannounced Pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. These photographs had been posted online and Nintendo, together with The Pokémon Company, quickly identified the person responsible for these leaks, and took immediate action. FNintendo also posted a statement regarding this issue.

These Pokémon were leaked by a reviewer for the Portuguese website FNintendo, who had received an early copy of the game for review purposes. Both he and FNintendo failed to handle confidential material, resulting in a clear breach of the confidentiality agreement between Nintendo and the media outlet. As a result, Nintendo will no longer work with FNintendo.

Nintendo will always protect its intellectual property and brands. Leaks hurt not just Nintendo, but the thousands of employees who work hard to bring games to market, and the millions of fans around the world who look forward to news and surprises.

To surprise and delight players through new experiences is a shared passion for Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. We will pursue all avenues to preserve surprises for players of future Pokémon titles.

FNintendo's statement

To our readers,

At the beginning of November, a series of off-screen photographs leaked multiple new and unannounced Pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. We want to take this opportunity to openly admit to our readers that FNintendo was responsible for leaking some of these photos.

Nintendo offered us a copy of the game for review purposes, with clear embargo guidelines, to which we agreed. This copy was then sent to one of our reviewers, who leaked the information. Following the investigation, FNintendo severed its relationship with this reviewer.

Our relationship with Nintendo Portugal dates back 11 years, but our part in this leak is a clear breach of the confidentiality agreement between us, and, as a result, a total breach of trust with Nintendo. We recognise it is impermissible to break embargo guidelines and we failed to handle the review materials with sufficient care.

We fully respect Nintendo's decision to cancel the confidentiality agreement between our companies as a result of this breach of trust, and accept that we will no longer receive products from Nintendo, nor will we be invited to attend their events.

We want to apologise to Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, and to our readers for letting them down.

Source: https://fnintendo.net/article/13496-comunicado-do-fnintendo