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Niantic posted a Summer 2018 recap of the games they are working on and it seems as though it was a very successful summer of 2018 for Pokémon GO. From May 2018, the game saw an increase in active usage of 35%!
Niantic also announced that in the fall, there will be new ways for Trainers to play Pokémon GO together.
Even more inspiring for us at Niantic was the site of people from all walks of life, all ages, families and friends coming together to enjoy these mega adventures together. And as many of you Trainers know, the fun of playing together wasn’t restricted to these mega events. Pokémon GO Community Days have become regular monthly celebrations organized locally by Trainers around the world.
Over the summer, tens of millions of Trainers around the world played Pokémon GO together every month, with a 35% increase in active usage since May. Since we introduced the new Social features at the end of June, more than 113 million Friend connections have been made and 2.2 billion Gifts have been sent to friends, showcasing how Trainers truly enjoy interacting with one another and playing together.
While the headlines are filled with examples of technology being used to divide us, our experiences this summer deepen our conviction that technology can be harnessed to enhance our lives in a positive way and bring us all closer together and strengthen our connection with the communities where we live and play.
To take that idea even further, we’ve been working with the Knight Foundation on a host of programs to tie AR games to civic engagement. We recently announced a new Fellowship program that will provide select community leaders the tools to integrate Pokémon GO into Open Street events in cities across the U.S. If you’re near Charlotte, North Carolina on September 30 or Macon, Georgia on October 7 make sure to check out these unique events that will take Trainers on a tour across these historic cities.
Meanwhile, back at Niantic HQ, we are eagerly planning even better events for next year!
Getting ready for an exciting Fall
Even as summer fades in the Northern Hemisphere, we are working on some surprises for Pokémon GO this Fall to give Trainers even more ways to play together.
Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/summer2018recap/
The Rise of AR, Summer Adventures and Updates for the Fall
It’s been an incredible summer for the team here at Niantic with a flurry of activity all around the globe. More than 400,000 Trainers joined our three global Pokémon GO events in Dortmund, Germany, Chicago, USA, and Yokosuka, Japan and millions more joined together to play with them in a series of global quests to unlock rewards for all players. There is nothing quite like strolling through a beautiful park catching Pokémon with thousands of other players on a gorgeous summer day.Even more inspiring for us at Niantic was the site of people from all walks of life, all ages, families and friends coming together to enjoy these mega adventures together. And as many of you Trainers know, the fun of playing together wasn’t restricted to these mega events. Pokémon GO Community Days have become regular monthly celebrations organized locally by Trainers around the world.
Over the summer, tens of millions of Trainers around the world played Pokémon GO together every month, with a 35% increase in active usage since May. Since we introduced the new Social features at the end of June, more than 113 million Friend connections have been made and 2.2 billion Gifts have been sent to friends, showcasing how Trainers truly enjoy interacting with one another and playing together.
While the headlines are filled with examples of technology being used to divide us, our experiences this summer deepen our conviction that technology can be harnessed to enhance our lives in a positive way and bring us all closer together and strengthen our connection with the communities where we live and play.
To take that idea even further, we’ve been working with the Knight Foundation on a host of programs to tie AR games to civic engagement. We recently announced a new Fellowship program that will provide select community leaders the tools to integrate Pokémon GO into Open Street events in cities across the U.S. If you’re near Charlotte, North Carolina on September 30 or Macon, Georgia on October 7 make sure to check out these unique events that will take Trainers on a tour across these historic cities.
Meanwhile, back at Niantic HQ, we are eagerly planning even better events for next year!
Getting ready for an exciting Fall
Even as summer fades in the Northern Hemisphere, we are working on some surprises for Pokémon GO this Fall to give Trainers even more ways to play together.
Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/summer2018recap/
Sep 10 2018
Pokémon GO - Special Ultra Bonus Event
A special Ultra Bonus Event will take place from September 13th, 2018 until October 23rd, 2018, spanning multiple different in-game events for Pokémon GO.
First, starting September 13 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT), Trainers all over the world will be able to encounter three Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region! Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will appear in Raid Battles until September 20. And if you’re lucky, you may be able to encounter their Shiny forms! Also, Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will appear more frequently all over the world and show up more frequently in Raid Battles until September 30!
And there’s more! On September 20 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT), Mewtwo will come to Raid Battles for the first time ever! Mewtwo has previously only been available to Trainers invited to EX Raids, but now all Trainers will be able to challenge the Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon until October 23 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT). So prepare yourself, and don’t miss your opportunity to encounter this powerful Pokémon before it disappears!
Finally, there is one more special surprise: Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime, and Tauros will be joining the Alolan Pokémon in 7 km Eggs through the end of September! These Pokémon have not migrated to many parts of the world, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to send Gifts to friends and finally achieve a complete Kanto Pokédex!
Thank you, Trainers, for working together to complete Professor Willow’s research. There is plenty more to explore, and many new Pokémon to discover. So let’s get out there and GO!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/globalchallenge-ultrabonus/
Professor Willow’s Global Research Challenge Ends with a Power-Packed Ultra Bonus Event!
Trainers, Throughout the past few months, many of you have worked hard to meet the goals of Professor Willow’s Global Research Challenge. During the Dortmund Safari Zone event in June, Pokémon GO Fest in July, and the Yokosuka Safari Zone event in August, Trainers from all around the world completed a variety of research tasks for Professor Willow with dedication and enthusiasm. And now it’s time to celebrate with a special Ultra Bonus Event!First, starting September 13 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT), Trainers all over the world will be able to encounter three Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region! Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will appear in Raid Battles until September 20. And if you’re lucky, you may be able to encounter their Shiny forms! Also, Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will appear more frequently all over the world and show up more frequently in Raid Battles until September 30!
And there’s more! On September 20 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT), Mewtwo will come to Raid Battles for the first time ever! Mewtwo has previously only been available to Trainers invited to EX Raids, but now all Trainers will be able to challenge the Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon until October 23 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT). So prepare yourself, and don’t miss your opportunity to encounter this powerful Pokémon before it disappears!
Finally, there is one more special surprise: Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime, and Tauros will be joining the Alolan Pokémon in 7 km Eggs through the end of September! These Pokémon have not migrated to many parts of the world, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to send Gifts to friends and finally achieve a complete Kanto Pokédex!
Thank you, Trainers, for working together to complete Professor Willow’s research. There is plenty more to explore, and many new Pokémon to discover. So let’s get out there and GO!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/globalchallenge-ultrabonus/
Sep 10 2018
Secret Techniques, Exclusive Moves for Let’s Go, Pikachu and Eeeve Revealed by Junichi Masuda
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Sep 10 2018 09:46:40
Tags: Press Release YouTube GAME FREAK Junichi Masuda Pokénchi Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
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Sep 10 2018 09:46:40
Tags: Press Release YouTube GAME FREAK Junichi Masuda Pokénchi Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
GAME FREAK Game Director Junichi Masuda was on Pokénchi #151 which aired on September 9th, 2018 on TV Tokyo. On the show he revealed Secret Techniques and Exclusive Moves for Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! and then on September 10th, 2018, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo released a press release and YouTube video to also reveal this news. High resolution images from the press release are available on an Imageboard thread.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTyj09Pp9PU
Clear the Way: Secret Techniques
Pikachu or Eevee can help players overcome obstacles they encounter and make travel easier in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! by learning Secret Techniques. These special skills can be used by the player’s partner Pokémon outside of battle to clear away trees (Chop Down), glide across water (Sea Skim), and quickly revisit towns and cities that have already been explored (Sky Dash).
Powerful Partner-Exclusive Moves
The player’s partner Pikachu or Eevee can use exclusive moves that no other Pokémon can use. These exclusive moves will help players face any challenge during their adventures in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! And once the player’s relationship with their partner reaches a certain level, the partner Pokémon will occasionally send a sign during battle that its partner power (one of its exclusive moves) can be used. Even if the partner Pokémon is not in the battle, it may still send a sign. If the player responds, the partner will bolster the Pokémon in battle by boosting its stats.
Two of Pikachu’s exclusive moves are Pika Papow and Splishy Splash. Pika Papow is also a partner power, so it’s performed when the partner sign appears during battle. The power of Pika Papow can increase depending on how strong the player’s bond is with their partner Pikachu. The Water-type move Splishy Splash can paralyze opponents.
Eevee’s exclusive moves include the partner power Veevee Volley as well as Bouncy Bubble, Buzzy Buzz, and Sizzly Slide. When Eevee uses Veevee Volley, its power can increase depending on Eevee’s relationship with the player. Bouncy Bubble, a Water-type move, will heal Eevee for half the damage dealt to the opponent. The Electric-type move Buzzy Buzz paralyzes the opponent. An opponent will always be left with the burned status condition if it is hit with Eevee’s Fire-type move, Sizzly Slide.
Best of Friends: Befriending a Partner Pokémon
Players can interact with their partner Pokémon when they are not in battle by selecting the Pikachu or Eevee icon on the main menu. By petting and playing with their partner Pokémon, players will improve their relationship with Pikachu or Eevee and can receive in-game benefits such as presents. When the game is in handheld mode, players can use the touch screen to play directly with their partner Pokémon.
Explore the Kanto Region: Celadon City
Celadon City is one of the many interesting locations in the Kanto region that players can explore in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! This large city, known as the “City of Rainbow Dreams,” has an arcade and even a department store. Erika, sometimes called “the Nature-Loving Princess,” is the Gym Leader of the Celadon City Gym and specializes in Grass-type Pokémon.
Special Nintendo Switch Bundle
A special bundle that includes a Nintendo Switch system, Pikachu- and Eevee-themed Joy-Con controllers, a pre-installed copy of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and a Poké Ball Plus will be released on November 16. The front of the dock features Eevee and Pikachu, while the back of the console has silhouettes of both partner Pokémon.
Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch on November 16, 2018.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3kwK2slV4
Two Pokémon: Let's Go Nintendo Switch limited hardware bundles arrive on November 16th! They each include a Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition system, a copy of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, and the Poké Ball Plus accessory.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwQT3CLWCHM
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmamzwV3W-4
YouTube Trailer - Pokénchi #151
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTyj09Pp9PU
Press Release - Secret Techniques, Exclusive Moves, and More Revealed in Latest Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Announcement
The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced new details about exclusive Pokémon moves, Secret Techniques, and much more in the highly anticipated Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! games, releasing on November 16 on the Nintendo Switch system. Both games are designed for players taking their first steps into the Pokémon video game world as well as for longtime fans wanting a new way to play Pokémon.Clear the Way: Secret Techniques
Pikachu or Eevee can help players overcome obstacles they encounter and make travel easier in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! by learning Secret Techniques. These special skills can be used by the player’s partner Pokémon outside of battle to clear away trees (Chop Down), glide across water (Sea Skim), and quickly revisit towns and cities that have already been explored (Sky Dash).
Powerful Partner-Exclusive Moves
The player’s partner Pikachu or Eevee can use exclusive moves that no other Pokémon can use. These exclusive moves will help players face any challenge during their adventures in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! And once the player’s relationship with their partner reaches a certain level, the partner Pokémon will occasionally send a sign during battle that its partner power (one of its exclusive moves) can be used. Even if the partner Pokémon is not in the battle, it may still send a sign. If the player responds, the partner will bolster the Pokémon in battle by boosting its stats.
Two of Pikachu’s exclusive moves are Pika Papow and Splishy Splash. Pika Papow is also a partner power, so it’s performed when the partner sign appears during battle. The power of Pika Papow can increase depending on how strong the player’s bond is with their partner Pikachu. The Water-type move Splishy Splash can paralyze opponents.
Eevee’s exclusive moves include the partner power Veevee Volley as well as Bouncy Bubble, Buzzy Buzz, and Sizzly Slide. When Eevee uses Veevee Volley, its power can increase depending on Eevee’s relationship with the player. Bouncy Bubble, a Water-type move, will heal Eevee for half the damage dealt to the opponent. The Electric-type move Buzzy Buzz paralyzes the opponent. An opponent will always be left with the burned status condition if it is hit with Eevee’s Fire-type move, Sizzly Slide.
Best of Friends: Befriending a Partner Pokémon
Players can interact with their partner Pokémon when they are not in battle by selecting the Pikachu or Eevee icon on the main menu. By petting and playing with their partner Pokémon, players will improve their relationship with Pikachu or Eevee and can receive in-game benefits such as presents. When the game is in handheld mode, players can use the touch screen to play directly with their partner Pokémon.
Explore the Kanto Region: Celadon City
Celadon City is one of the many interesting locations in the Kanto region that players can explore in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! This large city, known as the “City of Rainbow Dreams,” has an arcade and even a department store. Erika, sometimes called “the Nature-Loving Princess,” is the Gym Leader of the Celadon City Gym and specializes in Grass-type Pokémon.
Special Nintendo Switch Bundle
A special bundle that includes a Nintendo Switch system, Pikachu- and Eevee-themed Joy-Con controllers, a pre-installed copy of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and a Poké Ball Plus will be released on November 16. The front of the dock features Eevee and Pikachu, while the back of the console has silhouettes of both partner Pokémon.
Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch on November 16, 2018.
YouTube Trailer - Personalize Your Adventure in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3kwK2slV4
YouTube Trailer - Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition Trailer
Two Pokémon: Let's Go Nintendo Switch limited hardware bundles arrive on November 16th! They each include a Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition system, a copy of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, and the Poké Ball Plus accessory.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwQT3CLWCHM
YouTube Trailer - Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu · Let's Go! Eievui 9/10 What's New
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmamzwV3W-4
Sep 07 2018
Shiny Poipole Event Pokémon Distribution
A code card for a Shiny Poipole that can evolve into Naganadel as soon as it levels up is being distributed at participating GameStop locations from September 17, 2018 until October 7, 2018 in the United States.
United Kingdom: Smyths from September 17th, 2018 until October 15th, 2018
Europe: September 2018 Trainer Club Newsletter
Most of the Trainers who encountered the Ultra Beast Poipole in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon found it as its usual violet color. Starting on September 17, you can get your hands on a Shiny Poipole, whose radiant white hue will surely stand out in your Pokémon collection.
From September 17 to October 7, when you visit your local participating GameStop store you can get a code that will let you receive a Shiny Poipole in your game. This special Poipole will already know the move Dragon Pulse, meaning it can evolve into Naganadel as soon as it levels up. Poipole knows several other crafty moves, too, including Venom Drench and Nasty Plot, making it ready for battle against your friends.
Code cards will be available at GameStop only between September 17 and October 7, so don't miss your chance to add the brilliant Shiny Poipole to your game!
Ability: Beast Boost
Moves:
Venom Drench
Nasty Plot
Poison Jab
Dragon Pulse
Use these steps, along with your code, to get Shiny Poipole.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pick-up-a-pearly-poipole-at-gamestop/
Visit participating GameStop stores to add Poipole to your Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon game! What’s more, this Shiny Poipole will be a brilliant white color instead of the usual purple. It will also know the move Dragon Pulse, meaning it can evolve into Naganadel as soon as it levels up. You can get Poipole by picking up a code card at your local GameStop between September 17 and October 7, so don't miss your chance!
Available September 17–October 7, 2018
Source: https://drm.pokemontcg.com/en-us/?cid=tw:social:drm:poipoledistro&utm_source=tw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drm&utm_term=poipoledistro#distribution
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jglmQQeK5SA
United Kingdom: Smyths from September 17th, 2018 until October 15th, 2018
Europe: September 2018 Trainer Club Newsletter
Pick Up a Pearly Poipole at GameStop
For a limited time, you can get a code at your local GameStop store to add a Shiny Poipole to your game.Most of the Trainers who encountered the Ultra Beast Poipole in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon found it as its usual violet color. Starting on September 17, you can get your hands on a Shiny Poipole, whose radiant white hue will surely stand out in your Pokémon collection.
From September 17 to October 7, when you visit your local participating GameStop store you can get a code that will let you receive a Shiny Poipole in your game. This special Poipole will already know the move Dragon Pulse, meaning it can evolve into Naganadel as soon as it levels up. Poipole knows several other crafty moves, too, including Venom Drench and Nasty Plot, making it ready for battle against your friends.
Code cards will be available at GameStop only between September 17 and October 7, so don't miss your chance to add the brilliant Shiny Poipole to your game!
Shiny Poipole
Lv. 40Ability: Beast Boost
Moves:
Venom Drench
Nasty Plot
Poison Jab
Dragon Pulse
Use these steps, along with your code, to get Shiny Poipole.
- Open your Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon game.
- Select Mystery Gift on the main menu.
- Select Receive Gift.
- Select Get with Code/Password, then Yes, then Yes again to connect to the internet.
- Enter your code.
- Watch as Shiny Poipole arrives in your game.
- Speak to the delivery person in any Pokémon Center to receive your Shiny Poipole.
- Be sure to save your game!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pick-up-a-pearly-poipole-at-gamestop/
Get Shiny Poipole at GameStop!
Visit participating GameStop stores to add Poipole to your Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon game! What’s more, this Shiny Poipole will be a brilliant white color instead of the usual purple. It will also know the move Dragon Pulse, meaning it can evolve into Naganadel as soon as it levels up. You can get Poipole by picking up a code card at your local GameStop between September 17 and October 7, so don't miss your chance!
Available September 17–October 7, 2018
Source: https://drm.pokemontcg.com/en-us/?cid=tw:social:drm:poipoledistro&utm_source=tw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drm&utm_term=poipoledistro#distribution
YouTube Trailer - Celebrate Dragon Pokémon with This Special TCG Expansion!
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jglmQQeK5SA
Sep 05 2018
Pokémon GO - Enjoy Guaranteed Lucky Pokémon!
Niantic has announced that as of today, if a player trades a Pokémon that was in storage from July 2016 to August 2016, the launch month of Pokémon GO, that traded Pokémon will be guaranteed to become a Lucky Pokémon! Lucky Pokémon that were the result of a trade are also more powerful than before.
The nature of Lucky Pokémon remains the same: the more time a Pokémon spends in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage, the higher its chance of becoming a Lucky Pokémon when traded. Starting now, if you trade a Pokémon that has spent time in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage since July 2016 to August 2016, it is guaranteed to become a Lucky Pokémon!
Plus, Lucky Pokémon that result from a trade will be more powerful than ever before! Lucky Pokémon will still require less Stardust to power up, so your new Lucky Pokémon can quickly become much stronger!
If either you or your friend has received 10 or more Lucky Pokémon, the guarantee won’t be in effect, so keep that in mind! Now is the perfect time to bring old friends back to Pokémon GO and work together to complete your Kanto Pokédex!
So best of luck, Trainers! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/luckypokemon-update/
Enjoy Guaranteed Lucky Pokémon!
Trainers, How many Lucky Pokémon do you have so far? Professor Willow has unearthed another discovery related to the nature of Lucky Pokémon, and now trades that result in Lucky Pokémon are more beneficial to both Trainers!The nature of Lucky Pokémon remains the same: the more time a Pokémon spends in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage, the higher its chance of becoming a Lucky Pokémon when traded. Starting now, if you trade a Pokémon that has spent time in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage since July 2016 to August 2016, it is guaranteed to become a Lucky Pokémon!
Plus, Lucky Pokémon that result from a trade will be more powerful than ever before! Lucky Pokémon will still require less Stardust to power up, so your new Lucky Pokémon can quickly become much stronger!
If either you or your friend has received 10 or more Lucky Pokémon, the guarantee won’t be in effect, so keep that in mind! Now is the perfect time to bring old friends back to Pokémon GO and work together to complete your Kanto Pokédex!
So best of luck, Trainers! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/luckypokemon-update/
Niantic wrote a news post with some statistics from the Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018. During the Safari Zone in Yokosuka, Japan, an average of 3.1M Pokémon were caught each day with 65,000 visiting at least one of the parks and trainers walked on average almost 4km!
The Pokémon GO Summer Tour has now officially come to a close with a memorable and exciting Safari Zone in Yokosuka, Japan. 65,000 Trainers visited at least one of the three parks that comprised the event, walking an average distance of 3.75 km per person, and catching a combined average of 3.1M Pokémon each day. Plus, an additional 200,000 Trainers visited the city of Yokosuka during the event!
The Seagull Pokémon, Wingull, appeared all over the world to celebrate the Yokosuka Safari Zone, while Tropius appeared in numbers as Trainers explored the three parks that hosted the Safari Zone: Mikasa, Verny, and Kurihama. Trainers were able to enjoy time spent in nature while also encountering Pokémon such as Ralts, Slakoth, and Beldum. At the nearby Dobuita shopping area, Pikachu and Eevee made an appearance to greet eager Trainers interested in photo opportunities.
Trainers also gave back to the environment, showing their respect for the city of Yokosuka by picking up litter around the park and helping to preserve its natural beauty.
But that’s not all! Participation exploded worldwide during the last part of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge, as millions of people joined in, unlocking special worldwide bonuses that begin on September 3. Trainers will enjoy 3× Catch Stardust, 2× Hatch Stardust, and a guaranteed 3,000 Stardust when completing Raid Battles until September 10! Plus, Star Pieces will stay active for twice as long, meaning a whole hour of boosted Stardust!
In addition to Stardust bonuses, Moltres Day will happen on September 8, giving Trainers a unique opportunity to encounter the Flame Pokémon in Gyms all over the world. And fortunate Trainers may be able to encounter a Shiny Moltres! See below for event hours by region:
The Asia-Pacific region: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
You can receive a Raid Pass up to five times by spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms, starting when the event kicks off in the Asia-Pacific region. Make it a day to remember by supporting your fellow Trainers, abiding by all local laws, and leaving your community better than you found it!
Due to the amazing achievements of Trainers all over the world, an Ultra Bonus will be coming soon! We will be announcing this action-packed bonus after Moltres Day and give more details about what all of your hard work with Professor Willow has earned.
Trainers, your dedication and enthusiasm has made this season of epic live events the best one yet. Thank you so much for your continued dedication—and stay tuned! The rest of the year will be filled with exciting adventures to have with your friends, and we can’t wait to see you again.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/globalchallenge-yokosuka/
An Exciting Yokosuka Safari Zone Wraps Up Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018!
The Pokémon GO Summer Tour has now officially come to a close with a memorable and exciting Safari Zone in Yokosuka, Japan. 65,000 Trainers visited at least one of the three parks that comprised the event, walking an average distance of 3.75 km per person, and catching a combined average of 3.1M Pokémon each day. Plus, an additional 200,000 Trainers visited the city of Yokosuka during the event!
The Seagull Pokémon, Wingull, appeared all over the world to celebrate the Yokosuka Safari Zone, while Tropius appeared in numbers as Trainers explored the three parks that hosted the Safari Zone: Mikasa, Verny, and Kurihama. Trainers were able to enjoy time spent in nature while also encountering Pokémon such as Ralts, Slakoth, and Beldum. At the nearby Dobuita shopping area, Pikachu and Eevee made an appearance to greet eager Trainers interested in photo opportunities.
Trainers also gave back to the environment, showing their respect for the city of Yokosuka by picking up litter around the park and helping to preserve its natural beauty.
But that’s not all! Participation exploded worldwide during the last part of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge, as millions of people joined in, unlocking special worldwide bonuses that begin on September 3. Trainers will enjoy 3× Catch Stardust, 2× Hatch Stardust, and a guaranteed 3,000 Stardust when completing Raid Battles until September 10! Plus, Star Pieces will stay active for twice as long, meaning a whole hour of boosted Stardust!
In addition to Stardust bonuses, Moltres Day will happen on September 8, giving Trainers a unique opportunity to encounter the Flame Pokémon in Gyms all over the world. And fortunate Trainers may be able to encounter a Shiny Moltres! See below for event hours by region:
The Asia-Pacific region: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
You can receive a Raid Pass up to five times by spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms, starting when the event kicks off in the Asia-Pacific region. Make it a day to remember by supporting your fellow Trainers, abiding by all local laws, and leaving your community better than you found it!
Due to the amazing achievements of Trainers all over the world, an Ultra Bonus will be coming soon! We will be announcing this action-packed bonus after Moltres Day and give more details about what all of your hard work with Professor Willow has earned.
Trainers, your dedication and enthusiasm has made this season of epic live events the best one yet. Thank you so much for your continued dedication—and stay tuned! The rest of the year will be filled with exciting adventures to have with your friends, and we can’t wait to see you again.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/globalchallenge-yokosuka/
Pokémon GO players will have the opportunity to unlock a unique Moltres Day on September 8th, 2018 if they complete Professor Willow’s Global Challenge for September 1st, 2018 and September 2nd, 2018 which ties into the Safari Zone event in Yokosuka, Japan.
The Global Challenge requirements for this weekends event are:
GO Fest - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks
Europe - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
Americas - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
Asia Pacific - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
If the challenge is completed, Trainers worldwide will receive up to five free Raid Passes for Moltres Day, which features the Legendary Pokémon Moltres! On September 8, Moltres will be available in Raid Battles around the world for a three-hour period and will know the Flying-type move Sky Attack. If you’re lucky, you may be able to encounter a Shiny Moltres!
So, get ready to GO! See you out in the field, Trainers!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/moltresday2018sep/
The Global Challenge requirements for this weekends event are:
GO Fest - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks
Europe - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
Americas - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
Asia Pacific - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
Unlock Moltres Day during Professor Willow’s Global Challenge!
Trainers, The final challenge is here! It’s time to come together and work on the last round of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge, happening on September 1 and 2 during the Safari Zone event in Yokosuka, Japan. If certain areas of the world can meet the challenge requirements,they’ll unlock bonus Stardust for catching Pokémon and hatching Eggs—including a guaranteed 3,000 Stardust for every raid—starting September 3 at 1:00 P.M. PDT. Also, until September 10 at 1:00 P.M. PDT, Trainers can unlock a bonus to earn Star Pieces that will last for one hour!If the challenge is completed, Trainers worldwide will receive up to five free Raid Passes for Moltres Day, which features the Legendary Pokémon Moltres! On September 8, Moltres will be available in Raid Battles around the world for a three-hour period and will know the Flying-type move Sky Attack. If you’re lucky, you may be able to encounter a Shiny Moltres!
So, get ready to GO! See you out in the field, Trainers!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/moltresday2018sep/
Aug 27 2018
2018 Pokémon World Champions Crowned! / 2019 Pokémon World Championships in Washington, D.C.
The 2018 Pokémon World Champions are over and the world champions for each division have been crowned. During the closing ceremonies, it was revealed that the 2019 Pokémon World Championships will take place in Washington, D.C. The official Pokémon website posted a recap of the finals matches for each division and that recap is posted below.
The Final rounds kicked off in the Pokémon TCG between Juniors Naohito Inoue of Japan and Sebastian Enriquez of the United States. It would be a mirror match between two similar Buzzwole and
Lycanroc decks.
Both played conservatively to start the game, knowing that every decision could be the one that determines the World Championship. Naohito worked on getting Sebastian down to four Prize cards so that Sledgehammer bonus damage could Knock Out a Pokémon-GX. The first game snowballed from there, and Sebastian couldn't find a way to recover.
In game 2, it initially looked like Naohito would cruise to victory. He got out to a fast start and appeared to be in total control. But he ran into some tough draws, and a crucial Max Elixir turned up empty. This was enough for Sebastian to claw his way back into the match. It was a spirited resurgence, but Naohito eventually found his footing again, and his non-Pokémon-GX Buzzwole ultimately did a lot of the heavy lifting to end the match. His smart play earned him the title of Pokémon TCG Junior Division World Champion.
The Senior Division final bout was a rematch of the Oceania International Championships finals, adding a little extra drama to this already exciting match. Denmark's Connor Pedersen prevailed in that first meeting, so Magnus Pedersen of the United States certainly had redemption on his mind.
Pokémon-GX pretty much dominated the field all weekend long, so it was a little surprising to see the decks that propelled Connor and Magnus to the Senior Division finals table. Neither of their decks featured the usual attacking Pokémon-GX we'd seen, meaning the game was much more back-and-forth than most matches in the tournament. However, Magnus was playing Banette-GX, a card that must've surprised a lot of his earlier opponents. The first game was even all the way to the end, with Prize cards being traded back and forth. Connor was in a decent position to take game 1, but ran out of resources to give his Buzzwole enough damage to earn victory, and he ended up conceding to Magnus.
Connor looked to be in excellent position early in game 2, and when Magnus recognized how many crucial cards were in his Prizes, he decided to quickly scoop and give Connor the victory. Magnus was confident that he could win a more drawn-out battle in the final round, given access to the right cards. It was a bold strategic move that he hoped would pay off.
In the winner-take-all third match, the intensity went way up. Once again, the momentum shifted multiple times between the two players, and the match proved highly tactical. Magnus's Banette-GX and its Shady Move Ability turned out to be the difference maker. He was able to take advantage of the weakness to Psychic shared by a lot of Connor's Pokémon and emerge victorious, becoming the Senior Division National Champion.
The Masters Division final was an interesting matchup between decorated player Robin Schulz of Germany and Canada's Jeff Kolenc, who was relatively new to the big stage in Pokémon TCG competitions. Robin was playing the Zoroark and Garbodor deck that was so prevalent this weekend, but with a couple of interesting twists, such as excluding Ultra Balls in favor of more Mysterious Treasure cards. Jeff was playing an interesting deck that relied on the Fighting-type Marshadow-GX and its Shadow Hunt Ability to use attacks from any Pokémon in the discard pile, such as Dusk Mane Necrozma-GX and Mewtwo-GX. With this setup, he could use Malamar's Psychic Recharge Ability to recover Psychic Energy while maintaining a type advantage over Zoroark-GX.
The first game reached top speed very quickly. In a flash, Robin had three Zoroark-GX on his Bench, giving him a lot of draw power thanks to three Trade Abilities, as well as a ton of damage potential with Riotous Beating. Jeff also set up well, with multiple Malamar and a valuable Marshadow-GX ready to go. But Robin's Garbodor was able to turn off Abilities with Garbotoxin, and Jeff couldn't find his Field Blower to negate the effect. Jeff searched for any way to make a comeback, but as the match wore on he simply couldn't get stay on the offensive. It took a while, but Robin ended up taking game 1 relatively comfortably.
The beginning of the second game gave everyone watching a sense of déjà vu. The first few rounds played out nearly identically to game 1, with Robin filling his Bench and enabling Garbotoxin quickly. But Jeff responded well, putting much better pressure on Robin with smart maneuvering via his Marshadow-GX and Lunala Prism Star. In the long run, though, Robin's talent and experience at this level of competition shined through—he managed to survive and eventually take the second game, earning him the title of Masters Division World Champion.
The first Pokémon VGC finals table featured two talented players from Japan. Wonn Lee and Sota Tamemasa met in the top cut at Japan's top competition earlier this year, so they were already familiar with each other's teams and styles.
Wonn's Terrakion dominated the first game, knocking out all four opposing Pokémon. Sota led with the popular combination of Mimikyu and Snorlax, but he was unable to get his Trick Room strategy rolling after Whimsicott's Beat Up and Terrakion's Z-Move Continental Crush knocked out Mimikyu on the first turn. Sota's team relies heavily on getting Trick Room enabled, so Wonn was able to close the battle easily after a decisive first turn.
Wonn changed his game plan early in the second round, but his adaptations backfired. This game, he opted for a knock out on Sota's Snorlax instead of Mimikyu, allowing the latter to activate Trick Room. Subsequently, Wonn's team proved extremely vulnerable to Sota's Mega Mawile, who ended the battle in short order. Despite the different outcomes of the previous games, the players led with the same Pokémon in the final round as they had in the first two. This decisive game played out nearly identically to the first game, including Terrakion triggering its Z-Move against Mimikyu in the first turn. Sota's Snorlax was able to hold on a little longer in this match, but ultimately Terrakion's hard-hitting attacks gave Wonn the game and the championship. Wonn Lee is the Pokémon Video Game Junior Division World Champion!
We got to see two decorated players go at it in the Senior Division finals, with James Evans and Bram de Jonge both having reached top cut in their share of big tournaments this season.
Bram's combination of Blaziken and Bisharp is known for winning or losing hard, and James was able to get the upper hand early in the first game by knocking out Bisharp and setting up Trick Room. Both players settled into a more tactical struggle as the battle progressed, exchanging Terrains with their Tapu and smartly predicting Protects at critical moments. James was ultimately able to capitalize on his early lead to earn a solid game 1 win.
Both Trainers sent out the same two Pokémon to begin the second game, but it got off to a wildly different start. James used Tapu Koko's Gigavolt Havoc Z-Move to knock out Blaziken before the latter was able to act, then Gardevoir started delivering waves of damage with Hyper Voice. After Bisharp shockingly knocked itself out with its own Life Orb, there wasn't much left for Bram to do. He was able to sneak in a Spore against James's Incineroar and buy himself some time, but James kept up the pressure and soon took the game, earning himself the title of Pokémon Video Game Senior Division World Champion!
The crowd for the Masters Division finals was at full voice, wildly cheering on both players in equal numbers. Emilio Forbes might have been on his home turf in the United States, but Paul Ruiz had strong support from his friends and the many Latin American players in the audience.
The first game started out with some exciting moves. Paul triggered Gastrodon's Z-Move early, but Emilo's Gengar was able to endure it by setting up a Substitute. The early damage proved vital, as Paul was able to follow up by getting his Salamence to knock out Gengar early in the game. With Gengar off the field, Paul could bring in his Snorlax and not have to worry about its lack of attacks that could hit the Ghost-type Pokémon. All the while, both teams leaned heavily on Incineroar and its U-turn attack to trigger the Intimidate Ability repeatedly, keeping each other's physical attackers in check. Once Emilio's Incineroar was defeated and Paul's Snorlax was adequately powered up with Belly Drum, Emilio could see the writing on the wall and conceded the first game.
Emilio switched up his Pokémon at the start of game 2, going with Latias instead of Landorus. He also made brilliant moves to keep Gengar in the field and hold Snorlax in check. It even looked like he might be able to set up the combination of Perish Song and Shadow Tag for which his team was known. Just as it seemed Perish Song might give him the game, however, he had his low-HP Gengar use Substitute while Paul smartly had Incineroar use its Snarl attack. The sound-based move dealt damage through Substitute, knocking out Gengar and removing the trapping effect of Shadow Tag. After that, Paul was able to steamroll through Emilio's remaining Pokémon. With no route left to victory, Emilio once again conceded, making Paul Ruiz the new Pokémon Video Game Masters Division World Champion!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2018/finals-recap/
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7w3K2Nla44
Pokémon TCG Junior Division finals
- Champion: Naohito Inoue (Japan) — Buzzwole + Lycanroc
- Runner-up: Sebastian Enriquez (United States) — Buzzwole + Lycanroc
The Final rounds kicked off in the Pokémon TCG between Juniors Naohito Inoue of Japan and Sebastian Enriquez of the United States. It would be a mirror match between two similar Buzzwole and
Lycanroc decks.
Both played conservatively to start the game, knowing that every decision could be the one that determines the World Championship. Naohito worked on getting Sebastian down to four Prize cards so that Sledgehammer bonus damage could Knock Out a Pokémon-GX. The first game snowballed from there, and Sebastian couldn't find a way to recover.
In game 2, it initially looked like Naohito would cruise to victory. He got out to a fast start and appeared to be in total control. But he ran into some tough draws, and a crucial Max Elixir turned up empty. This was enough for Sebastian to claw his way back into the match. It was a spirited resurgence, but Naohito eventually found his footing again, and his non-Pokémon-GX Buzzwole ultimately did a lot of the heavy lifting to end the match. His smart play earned him the title of Pokémon TCG Junior Division World Champion.
Pokémon TCG Senior Division finals
- Champion: Magnus Pedersen (Denmark) — Banette-GX + Garbodor
- Runner-up: Connor Pedersen (United States) — Buzzwole + Garbodor
The Senior Division final bout was a rematch of the Oceania International Championships finals, adding a little extra drama to this already exciting match. Denmark's Connor Pedersen prevailed in that first meeting, so Magnus Pedersen of the United States certainly had redemption on his mind.
Pokémon-GX pretty much dominated the field all weekend long, so it was a little surprising to see the decks that propelled Connor and Magnus to the Senior Division finals table. Neither of their decks featured the usual attacking Pokémon-GX we'd seen, meaning the game was much more back-and-forth than most matches in the tournament. However, Magnus was playing Banette-GX, a card that must've surprised a lot of his earlier opponents. The first game was even all the way to the end, with Prize cards being traded back and forth. Connor was in a decent position to take game 1, but ran out of resources to give his Buzzwole enough damage to earn victory, and he ended up conceding to Magnus.
Connor looked to be in excellent position early in game 2, and when Magnus recognized how many crucial cards were in his Prizes, he decided to quickly scoop and give Connor the victory. Magnus was confident that he could win a more drawn-out battle in the final round, given access to the right cards. It was a bold strategic move that he hoped would pay off.
In the winner-take-all third match, the intensity went way up. Once again, the momentum shifted multiple times between the two players, and the match proved highly tactical. Magnus's Banette-GX and its Shady Move Ability turned out to be the difference maker. He was able to take advantage of the weakness to Psychic shared by a lot of Connor's Pokémon and emerge victorious, becoming the Senior Division National Champion.
Pokémon TCG Masters Division finals
- Champion: Robin Schulz (Germany) — Zoroark-GX + Garbodor
- Runner-up: Jeff Kolenc (Canada) — Malamar + Marshadow-GX
The Masters Division final was an interesting matchup between decorated player Robin Schulz of Germany and Canada's Jeff Kolenc, who was relatively new to the big stage in Pokémon TCG competitions. Robin was playing the Zoroark and Garbodor deck that was so prevalent this weekend, but with a couple of interesting twists, such as excluding Ultra Balls in favor of more Mysterious Treasure cards. Jeff was playing an interesting deck that relied on the Fighting-type Marshadow-GX and its Shadow Hunt Ability to use attacks from any Pokémon in the discard pile, such as Dusk Mane Necrozma-GX and Mewtwo-GX. With this setup, he could use Malamar's Psychic Recharge Ability to recover Psychic Energy while maintaining a type advantage over Zoroark-GX.
The first game reached top speed very quickly. In a flash, Robin had three Zoroark-GX on his Bench, giving him a lot of draw power thanks to three Trade Abilities, as well as a ton of damage potential with Riotous Beating. Jeff also set up well, with multiple Malamar and a valuable Marshadow-GX ready to go. But Robin's Garbodor was able to turn off Abilities with Garbotoxin, and Jeff couldn't find his Field Blower to negate the effect. Jeff searched for any way to make a comeback, but as the match wore on he simply couldn't get stay on the offensive. It took a while, but Robin ended up taking game 1 relatively comfortably.
The beginning of the second game gave everyone watching a sense of déjà vu. The first few rounds played out nearly identically to game 1, with Robin filling his Bench and enabling Garbotoxin quickly. But Jeff responded well, putting much better pressure on Robin with smart maneuvering via his Marshadow-GX and Lunala Prism Star. In the long run, though, Robin's talent and experience at this level of competition shined through—he managed to survive and eventually take the second game, earning him the title of Masters Division World Champion.
Pokémon VGC Junior Division finals
- Champion: Wonn Lee (Japan)
- Runner-up:Sota Tamemasa (Japan)
The first Pokémon VGC finals table featured two talented players from Japan. Wonn Lee and Sota Tamemasa met in the top cut at Japan's top competition earlier this year, so they were already familiar with each other's teams and styles.
Wonn's Terrakion dominated the first game, knocking out all four opposing Pokémon. Sota led with the popular combination of Mimikyu and Snorlax, but he was unable to get his Trick Room strategy rolling after Whimsicott's Beat Up and Terrakion's Z-Move Continental Crush knocked out Mimikyu on the first turn. Sota's team relies heavily on getting Trick Room enabled, so Wonn was able to close the battle easily after a decisive first turn.
Wonn changed his game plan early in the second round, but his adaptations backfired. This game, he opted for a knock out on Sota's Snorlax instead of Mimikyu, allowing the latter to activate Trick Room. Subsequently, Wonn's team proved extremely vulnerable to Sota's Mega Mawile, who ended the battle in short order. Despite the different outcomes of the previous games, the players led with the same Pokémon in the final round as they had in the first two. This decisive game played out nearly identically to the first game, including Terrakion triggering its Z-Move against Mimikyu in the first turn. Sota's Snorlax was able to hold on a little longer in this match, but ultimately Terrakion's hard-hitting attacks gave Wonn the game and the championship. Wonn Lee is the Pokémon Video Game Junior Division World Champion!
Pokémon VGC Senior Division finals
- Champion: James Evans (United States)
- Runner-up: Bram de Jonge (Netherlands)
We got to see two decorated players go at it in the Senior Division finals, with James Evans and Bram de Jonge both having reached top cut in their share of big tournaments this season.
Bram's combination of Blaziken and Bisharp is known for winning or losing hard, and James was able to get the upper hand early in the first game by knocking out Bisharp and setting up Trick Room. Both players settled into a more tactical struggle as the battle progressed, exchanging Terrains with their Tapu and smartly predicting Protects at critical moments. James was ultimately able to capitalize on his early lead to earn a solid game 1 win.
Both Trainers sent out the same two Pokémon to begin the second game, but it got off to a wildly different start. James used Tapu Koko's Gigavolt Havoc Z-Move to knock out Blaziken before the latter was able to act, then Gardevoir started delivering waves of damage with Hyper Voice. After Bisharp shockingly knocked itself out with its own Life Orb, there wasn't much left for Bram to do. He was able to sneak in a Spore against James's Incineroar and buy himself some time, but James kept up the pressure and soon took the game, earning himself the title of Pokémon Video Game Senior Division World Champion!
Pokémon VGC Masters Division finals
- Champion: Paul Ruiz (Ecuador)
- Runner-up: Emilio Forbes (United States)
The crowd for the Masters Division finals was at full voice, wildly cheering on both players in equal numbers. Emilio Forbes might have been on his home turf in the United States, but Paul Ruiz had strong support from his friends and the many Latin American players in the audience.
The first game started out with some exciting moves. Paul triggered Gastrodon's Z-Move early, but Emilo's Gengar was able to endure it by setting up a Substitute. The early damage proved vital, as Paul was able to follow up by getting his Salamence to knock out Gengar early in the game. With Gengar off the field, Paul could bring in his Snorlax and not have to worry about its lack of attacks that could hit the Ghost-type Pokémon. All the while, both teams leaned heavily on Incineroar and its U-turn attack to trigger the Intimidate Ability repeatedly, keeping each other's physical attackers in check. Once Emilio's Incineroar was defeated and Paul's Snorlax was adequately powered up with Belly Drum, Emilio could see the writing on the wall and conceded the first game.
Emilio switched up his Pokémon at the start of game 2, going with Latias instead of Landorus. He also made brilliant moves to keep Gengar in the field and hold Snorlax in check. It even looked like he might be able to set up the combination of Perish Song and Shadow Tag for which his team was known. Just as it seemed Perish Song might give him the game, however, he had his low-HP Gengar use Substitute while Paul smartly had Incineroar use its Snarl attack. The sound-based move dealt damage through Substitute, knocking out Gengar and removing the trapping effect of Shadow Tag. After that, Paul was able to steamroll through Emilio's remaining Pokémon. With no route left to victory, Emilio once again conceded, making Paul Ruiz the new Pokémon Video Game Masters Division World Champion!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2018/finals-recap/
YouTube Clip - 2018 Pokémon World Championships Recap
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7w3K2Nla44
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Tags: TCG Press Release Movie YouTube Pokémon World Championships Detective Pikachu
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Aug 24 2018 12:49:09
Tags: TCG Press Release Movie YouTube Pokémon World Championships Detective Pikachu
During the 2018 Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company announced new game-changing cards for the TCG. TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX cards will be released in early 2019 and they feature pairs of Pokémon of the same type. Also, it was revealed that the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie will be released in theaters on May 10th, 2019.
Taking the stage at the most prestigious Pokémon TCG event of the year, The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara announced that TAG TEAM cards will feature pairs of Pokémon of the same type, such as the Lightning-type Pikachu and Zekrom, joining forces in battle on a single card.
TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX have unprecedented power and Hit Points, and some TAG TEAM GX attacks can Knock Out a Pokémon-GX on the opponent’s Bench with a single blow. However, when a TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards, leading to thrilling battles that are high-risk and high-reward. For a first look at this powerful new kind of card, watch the teaser video: https://youtu.be/cL8sRm0lWCY
In addition to Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, more Pokémon pairings will be available as TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, with details to be shared in the future.
TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX will be available soon.
Furthermore, The Pokémon Company and its partners from Legendary Entertainment unveiled the official title and logo for the first-ever live-action Pokémon movie, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. Mr. Tsunekazu Ishihara, president of The Pokémon Company, welcomed the movie’s director, Rob Letterman, as well as actors Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton to the stage for the surprise reveals. The stars also led the room—full of the world’s top-ranked Pokémon players—in a chant of “Pikachu!” that was recorded for use in the upcoming film, which premieres in cinemas May 10, 2019.
Source: http://www.detectivepikachumovie.com/
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WELQLKEeQUo
TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX for the Pokémon TCG Announced at the 2018 Pokémon World Championships and POKÉMON Detective Pikachu Movie Reveals Surprise Fans
Today at the Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company unveiled new, game-changing cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG): TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, the next evolution of Pokémon-GX.Taking the stage at the most prestigious Pokémon TCG event of the year, The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara announced that TAG TEAM cards will feature pairs of Pokémon of the same type, such as the Lightning-type Pikachu and Zekrom, joining forces in battle on a single card.
TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX have unprecedented power and Hit Points, and some TAG TEAM GX attacks can Knock Out a Pokémon-GX on the opponent’s Bench with a single blow. However, when a TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards, leading to thrilling battles that are high-risk and high-reward. For a first look at this powerful new kind of card, watch the teaser video: https://youtu.be/cL8sRm0lWCY
In addition to Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, more Pokémon pairings will be available as TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, with details to be shared in the future.
TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX will be available soon.
Furthermore, The Pokémon Company and its partners from Legendary Entertainment unveiled the official title and logo for the first-ever live-action Pokémon movie, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. Mr. Tsunekazu Ishihara, president of The Pokémon Company, welcomed the movie’s director, Rob Letterman, as well as actors Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton to the stage for the surprise reveals. The stars also led the room—full of the world’s top-ranked Pokémon players—in a chant of “Pikachu!” that was recorded for use in the upcoming film, which premieres in cinemas May 10, 2019.
Source: http://www.detectivepikachumovie.com/
YouTube Clip - With TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, the Pokémon TCG Will Never Be the Same!
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WELQLKEeQUo
The official Pokémon website has announced that a two-month marathon of the Pokémon anime will air on the TwitchPresents channel starting on August 27th, 2018. The marathon will be broadcast in English, French @ (/twitchpresentsfr), German (/twitchpresentsde), Spanish @ (/twitchpresentses), Italian @ (/twitchpresentsit), and Brazilian Portuguese @ (/twitchpresentspt). There will be multiple anime marathons, with other seasons up to XYZ being broadcast into 2019.
Starting August 27, 2018, Pokémon fans can join an animation celebration of epic proportions when Twitch begins streaming a two-month marathon of Pokémon the Series on its TwitchPresents channel. The first nine seasons of Ash and Pikachu's many adventures, plus eight Pokémon feature films, will be shown from August 27 to October 28.
The marathon begins on the TwitchPresents channel at 10 a.m. PDT on Monday, August 27. Mondays through Thursdays will feature blocks of 10 to 16 Pokémon the Series episodes, with each block repeating throughout the day. Fridays and Saturdays will consist of encore presentations of the episodes that were featured at the beginning of that week.
Additionally, a special Pokémon movie presentation will take place each Sunday. Check the TwitchPresents channel for more information about when the movies will air.
Here's when you can catch each season of Pokémon the Series:
Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-pokemon-the-series-on-twitch/
Watch Pokémon the Series on Twitch
The TwitchPresents channel is hosting a massive Pokémon animation marathon with TV episodes and movies!Starting August 27, 2018, Pokémon fans can join an animation celebration of epic proportions when Twitch begins streaming a two-month marathon of Pokémon the Series on its TwitchPresents channel. The first nine seasons of Ash and Pikachu's many adventures, plus eight Pokémon feature films, will be shown from August 27 to October 28.
The marathon begins on the TwitchPresents channel at 10 a.m. PDT on Monday, August 27. Mondays through Thursdays will feature blocks of 10 to 16 Pokémon the Series episodes, with each block repeating throughout the day. Fridays and Saturdays will consist of encore presentations of the episodes that were featured at the beginning of that week.
Additionally, a special Pokémon movie presentation will take place each Sunday. Check the TwitchPresents channel for more information about when the movies will air.
Here's when you can catch each season of Pokémon the Series:
- August 27: Pokémon: Indigo League (Season 1)
- September 3: Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands (Season 2)
- September 10: Pokémon: The Johto Journeys (Season 3)
- September 17: Pokémon: Johto League Champions (Season 4)
- September 24: Pokémon: Master Quest (Season 5)
- October 1: Pokémon Advanced (Season 6)
- October 8: Pokémon: Advanced Challenge (Season 7)
- October 15: Pokémon: Advanced Battle (Season 8)
- October 22: Pokémon: Battle Frontier (Season 9)
Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-pokemon-the-series-on-twitch/
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