Alert! Alert! Team GO Rocket is back, and they’re bringing Shadow Raids to Pokémon GO! Brief yourself on Shadow Raid Bosses, Shadow Shards, and Purified Gems.

YouTube Clip - A new challenge is here: SHADOW RAIDS

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSM0ert1vmI

Shadow Raids are coming to Pokémon GO!

Trainers,
Team GO Rocket’s back, and they’re up to some big trouble!

In their newest scheme, Team GO Rocket plans to take over Gyms with hordes of Shadow Pokémon. Thankfully, we know our heroic Trainers will step up to face this challenge. Get ready for Shadow Raids!

Team GO Rocket will launch their plans during the Rising Shadows event, starting May 22, 2023. Read on to learn more about Shadow Raids, Shadow Raid Bosses, and how you can stop Team GO Rocket in their tracks!

Team GO Rocket’s coming to town!

Team GO Rocket’s machinations have led them to their latest and greatest plan: taking over Gyms with their Shadow Pokémon!

In Shadow Raids, Trainers can take on powerful Shadow Raid Bosses, and have the chance to catch new Pokémon partners—if they can successfully defeat the Shadow Raid Boss, that is. Trainers can gather their friends for a better chance at victory in Shadow Raids.

While Team GO Rocket will be taking over a number of Gyms, those they’ve left untouched may still host other raids.

Trainers cannot join Shadow Raids using Remote Raid Passes, and Shadow Raids do not reward a team bonus for Premier Balls.

A Shadowy Strength

At Gyms hosting Shadow Raids, you’ll find that Team GO Rocket has placed especially powerful Shadow Pokémon as Raid Bosses.

Three-star and five-star Shadow Raid Bosses will grow enraged as you battle them, boosting their attack and defense. Continue to hold your ground and weaken the Shadow Raid Bosses to subdue them.

The Power of Purification

You can subdue Shadow Raid Bosses using Purified Gems, a new item that can be assembled from Shadow Shards.

Shadow Shards are mysterious gem pieces that may be dropped by Team GO Rocket. Gather enough shards to use Professor Willow’s newly invented Shard Refiner, and you’ll be rewarded with a Purified Gem.

There are multiple ways Purified Gems can assist your battle against enraged Shadow Raid Bosses.

When you use a Purified Gem during a Shadow Raid, the enraged Shadow Raid Boss’s attack and defense will be lowered temporarily. This can give you the opening you need!

You and your fellow Trainers can use more than one Purified Gem during a Shadow Raid. If used at the same time, their effects will stack.

If enough Purified Gems are used, the enraged Shadow Raid Boss will be subdued—returned to its non-enraged state—which might give you the edge you need to defeat it!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/shadow-raids/

New story content has been added to the Alola chapter of the villain arc in Pokémon Masters EX! Hau, Lana, and friends confront the Aether Foundation employees that have been collaborating with Team Rocket. Through it all, Faba keeps a cocky smile on his face. What is he planning?

The 5★ Sygna Suit Acerola & Tapu Bulu debut! They’re a support sync pair who can boost allies’ Attack and apply the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect to all. They can also increase the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of allies when an ally activates a weather, terrain, or zone effect!

YouTube Clip - Alola Chapter of the Villain Arc Concludes

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUQCGa4Nehk

New content added to the Alola chapter!

New Content Added to the Main Story Villain Arc! Part two of the Alola Chapter was added to the Villain Arc. Hau, Lana, and the others face off against some of the members of the Aether Foundation who were working with Team Rocket. And just what is the intention behind Faba’s indomitable smile...

The title screen has been changed in conjunction with the additions made to the Main Story.

Date/Time Added

May 11, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.

Villain Event Under Way!

Coinciding with the addition of the Alola Chapter to the Main Story Villain Arc, Villain Event People Protecting Pokémon is now under way! Use Solgaleo Crystals obtained by participating in the event to give Main Character & Solgaleo a power boost. You can check out this limited-time event!

Date/Time

May 11, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - June 1, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To unlock the Main Story Villain Arc, you must complete Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_5040_3W_2

Sygna Suit Acerola Poké Fair Scout

You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Sygna Suit Acerola & Tapu Bulu are being featured in this limited-time Poké Fair Scout! 5★ sync pairs have a 10% chance of appearing in the Poké Fair Scout!


The featured Sync Pair will be released with their Sync Grid expanded and will have the ability to be raised to 6★ EX in conjunction with this sync pair scout. You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair!

Special Friend Snapshots

You can obtain a special Friend Snapshot that can be viewed in the Trainer Lodge by teaming up with 5★ Sygna Suit Acerola & Tapu Bulu.

Date/Time

May 11, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - June 1, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Sygna Suit Acerola & Tapu Bulu are a fair-exclusive sync pair.
• Fair-exclusive sync pairs are sync pairs that will appear for a limited time during this Poké Fair Scout.
• There is a possibility that these Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• 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 tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_5040_3W_1

Villain Event People Protecting Pokémon

Villain Event People Protecting Pokémon Under Way! You can collect Solgaleo Crystals to give Main Character & Solgaleo a power boost!

Date/Time

May 11, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - June 1, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Main Character & Solgaleo Power Boost

You can collect Solgaleo Crystals during this event and exchange them for items to give Main Character & Solgaleo a power boost! By giving Main Character & Solgaleo a power boost, you can expand their Sync Grid.

Note: If you have not teamed up with Main Character & Solgaleo, you will be unable to use Solgaleo Crystals to give Main Character & Solgaleo this power boost.
Note: The power boost cannot be undone once completed.

Strength Bonuses

In this event, Sync Pairs with the specified Theme will receive Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, and Sp. Def bonuses.

Note: If multiple Themes apply to the same Sync Pair, the larger bonus will take effect. (These bonuses do not stack.)
Note: This event does not feature any lineup bonuses.

Event Missions

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

Event Medals

Event medals are awarded for meeting certain conditions in event missions. You can try to obtain all of the event medals!

Log-In Bonus Under Way!

A log-in bonus is currently under way to mark the start of the event.

Log-In Bonus Details

• Day 1: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 2: Gems ×100
• Day 3: Gems ×100
• Day 4: Gems ×100
• Day 5: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 6: Gems ×100
• Day 7: Gems ×100
• Day 8: Gems ×100
• Day 9: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 10: Gems ×100
• Day 11: Gems ×100
• Day 12: Gems ×100
• Day 13: Gems ×100
• Day 14: Skip Ticket ×20

Log-In Bonus Date/Time

May 11, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - May 28, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 is reset every day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• When the exchange period for the following items obtained in this event ends, the leftover items will be converted into coins (10 coins each) and sent to your Present Box.
  
  Applicable Items:
  
  • Event Voucher L
  • Solgaleo Crystal
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 14 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 11:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_5040_3W_1

It’s all come down to this. Mark your calendars—the final battles from the Masters Eight Tournament unfold in exciting episodes of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, coming 6/23 to US Netflix!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 3 | Coming 6/23 to US Netflix

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

Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Is Coming to Netflix

Starting June 23, 2023, tune in to see Ash battle Leon in the Masters Eight Tournament for the title of World Champion.

The final season of Ash and Pikachu’s adventures continues when Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series comes to Netflix on June 23, 2023. The Masters Eight Tournament is underway in this collection of 15 episodes, and friends (both human and Pokémon) come together to support Ash and Pikachu as they face some of their toughest opponents ever. This, of course, all leads to Ash’s dramatic battle against Galar Champion Leon for the title of World Champion!

When they’re not cheering on our hero, Ash’s current traveling companions are having some adventures of their own. Goh continues his work with Project Mew, but his quest to find the Mythical Pokémon is complicated by an appearance by the Legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre. Chloe and Eevee continue their exploration, as well, learning about the infinite possibilities that the world of Pokémon has to offer.

Check out the latest trailer now, and be sure to tune in to Netflix on June 23 to see Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/part-3-of-pokemon-ultimate-journeys-the-series-is-coming-to-netflix

Niantic is holding a special Raid Day on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time to celebrate Kleavor’s Pokémon GO debut! Kleavor will appear in three-star raids. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

NOTE: Raids are currently the only way to obtain Kleavor. Scyther is currently unable to evolve into Kleavor in Pokémon GO.

YouTube Clip - Kleavor makes its Pokémon GO debut!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSKZ9LjOvlg

Kleavor makes its Pokémon GO debut during Kleavor Raid Day!

Trainers, Kleavor, the Axe Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in raids! In addition, you might encounter a Shiny one—if you’re lucky! Join us for Kleavor Raid Day, featuring the Pokémon GO debut of Kleavor, which was originally discovered in the Hisui region featured in the Pokémon Legends: Arceus game on Nintendo Switch. Read on for more details!

Kleavor debuts

Kleavor will make its Pokémon GO debut in three-star raids!


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
^Raids are currently the only way to obtain Kleavor. Scyther is currently unable to evolve into Kleavor in Pokémon GO.

Event bonuses

: Kleavor will appear more frequently in raids.
: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Kleavor.
: Earn up to five additional daily Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward.
: The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10 on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/kleavor-raid-day/

SHINE Co.,Ltd. has released the NEW Eievui Bank (NEWイーブイバンク) on April 29th, 2023 for 3,608 yen (tax included). When a coin is placed on the plate engraved with a Monster Ball on the top of the box, Eievui will respond with: "Bui!" and it will then reach out and pull the coin into the box. Its ears are drooping down by the weight of the lid and its pink paw pad on its hand are adorable!

There are 15 different voices. Each time it comes out, it speak something different. You will want to listen to it over and over again, so you can save money while having fun. The bank can store 6 different coin types: 1 yen, 5 yen, 10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen and 500 yen coins.



Sources: https://www.shine-jp.com/item/neweievui/

YouTube Clip - NEW Eievui Bank - Enjoy Saving Money with Eievui

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_kREF4l-0A

When Ultra Beasts begin appearing on Pasio, signs of something sinister at the Aether Foundation also start to emerge. Luckily, some of Alola’s finest Trainers step up to face the impending threat! Hau and Mina debut in their brand-new sygna suits, and Sygna Suit Lusamine & Necrozma return. We've updated our cast list page to include the voice actors of the new characters in the Pokémon Masters EX 2.32 update and the list can be viewed here.

The Alola chapter of the villain arc has been added to the main story! Strange things are happening as the Aether Foundation arrives on Pasio. Look forward to this all-new story!

Villain Event: Investigate the Foundation is now live! You can get more than 2,000 gems from the log-in bonus, from missions, and as battle completion rewards! You can also earn exclusive medals!

The 5★-Guaranteed Alola Special Scout is now live, featuring only Alola sync pairs! You can use this ×11 scout up to three times using 1,500 paid gems each time! You’re guaranteed to get one 5★ sync pair!

YouTube Clip - Alola Chapter of the Villain Arc Begins

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3RxNXv-lDA

Villain Event Investigate the Foundation

Villain Event Investigate the Foundation Under Way! In conjunction with the addition of the Main Story Villain Arc: Alola Chapter, a limited-time event is currently under way.

Date/Time

April 27, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - June 1, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Strength Bonuses

In this event, Sync Pairs with the specified Theme will receive Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, and Sp. Def bonuses.

Note: If multiple Themes apply to the same Sync Pair, the larger bonus will take effect. (These bonuses do not stack.)
Note: This event does not feature any lineup bonuses.

You Can Obtain Legendary Spirit

You can obtain custom Main Character & Solgaleo Legendary Spirit from the Exchange Items menu. Once Main Character & Solgaleo are ready to be raised to 6★ EX, you can use Legendary Spirit to complete the upgrade. Also, raising Main Character & Solgaleo to 6★ EX will make it possible to change the color of the Main Character’s outfit.

Event Missions

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

Event Medals

Event medals are awarded for meeting certain conditions in event missions. You can try to obtain all of the event medals!

Log-In Bonus Under Way!

A log-in bonus is currently under way to mark the start of the event.

Log-In Bonus Details

• Day 1: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 2: Gems ×100
• Day 3: Gems ×100
• Day 4: Gems ×100
• Day 5: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 6: Gems ×100
• Day 7: Gems ×100
• Day 8: Gems ×100
• Day 9: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 10: Gems ×100
• Day 11: Gems ×100
• Day 12: Gems ×100
• Day 13: Gems ×100
• Day 14: Skip Ticket ×20

Log-In Bonus Date/Time

April 27, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - May 14, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 is reset every day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• When the exchange period for the following items obtained in this event ends, the leftover items will be converted into coins (10 coins each) and sent to your Present Box.
  
  Applicable Items:
  • Event Voucher J
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 14 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 11:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_5040_1W_1

Sygna Suit Hau Poké Fair Scout

You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Sygna Suit Hau & Tapu Koko are being featured in this limited-time Poké Fair Scout! 5★ sync pairs have a 10% chance of appearing in the Poké Fair Scout!


The featured Sync Pair will be released with their Sync Grid expanded and will have the ability to be raised to 6★ EX in conjunction with this sync pair scout. You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair!

Date/Time

April 27, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - June 1, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Sygna Suit Hau & Tapu Koko are a fair-exclusive sync pair.
• Fair-exclusive sync pairs are sync pairs that will appear for a limited time during this Poké Fair Scout.
• There is a possibility that these Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day.
  Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• 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 tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_5040_1W_2

5★-Guaranteed Alola Special Scout

Celebrate the release of the Main Story Villain Arc: Alola Chapter with the 5★-Guaranteed Alola Special Scout! To celebrate the release of the Main Story Villain Arc: Alola Chapter, a special Sync Pair Scout is under way, featuring Sync Pairs from the Alola region. In this scout, the Sync Pair Scout ×11 can be used three times, and it includes only Alola Sync Pairs! Plus, you are guaranteed to get one 5★ Sync Pair from this Sync Pair Scout ×11!

Date/Time

April 27, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - June 1, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• This Sync Pair Scout can only be used three times during the scout period.
• This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
• Sync Pairs that are not from Alola will not appear in this sync pair scout.
• To check the available sync pairs in this sync pair scout and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_5040_1W_1

Chandelure is now available in Pokémon UNITE, along with Purple and Orange UNITE Style Holowear! Chandelure is a Ranged Attacker that can stop opponents in their tracks and deal big damage.

YouTube Clip - Chandelure Moves Overview | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YerRGAssKE0

Infogram:

Chandelure Is Now Available in Pokémon UNITE

Light up and disrupt the opposition with this fiery Ranged Attacker. Ignite your next fight on Aeos Island with Chandelure in Pokémon UNITE! Chandelure begins each match as the little Litwick before evolving into Lampent and finally the intense Chandelure. This Ranged Attacker from the Unova region is known as the Luring Pokémon, but it will have the opposition fleeing from its powerful, scorching attacks. You can obtain Chandelure for 12,000 Aeos coins or 575 Aeos gems at the Unite Battle Committee shop. Chandelure will only be obtainable with Aeos gems for the first seven days of its release.

Read on to learn more about everything this Pokémon has to offer and to pick up a few tips before making your claim to flame as Chandelure on Aeos Island.

Chandelure Basics

Ability: Infiltrator - When the Pokémon deals damage to opposing Pokémon, its next attack partially ignores the opposing Pokémon’s Sp. Def. This effect can stack up to 8 times maximum.

Basic Attacks - The Pokémon’s basic attacks become a boosted attack whenever a set amount of time passes, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits, decreasing their movement speed, and leaving them burned.

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

Ember - Litwick shoots out a small flame, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits, decreasing their movement speed, and leaving them burned. For a short time after Ember is used, it can be used again.

Night Shade - Night Shade makes opposing Pokémon in the area of effect see a frightening mirage, dealing damage to them and marking them. When Litwick deals damage again to marked opposing Pokémon, those Pokémon are left unable to act for a short time.

Lv. 5 Moves

Flamethrower - Lampent shoots an intense blast of fire in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and leaving them burned. The end of the blast explodes, dealing increased damage. If the explosion hits an opposing Pokémon, Flamethrower’s cooldown is reduced. Flamethrower can be upgraded so that when the explosion at the end of the blast hits an opposing Pokémon, Lampent deals increased damage for a short time.

Overheat - Lampent throws consecutive flames in an arc into the designated area up to 3 times, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon they hit and leaving them burned. When a flame hits an opposing Pokémon, Lampent gains one heat energy. If Overheat is used again, Lampent shoots out an exploding flame, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits based on the amount of Lampent’s heat energy and leaving them burned. After using the follow-up attack, Lampent cannot use basic attacks for a short time. Overheat can be upgraded to reduce its cooldown.

Lv. 7 Moves

Poltergeist - Chandelure creates a zone of mysterious power, as well as mirages of floating furniture—such as tables and chairs—inside it. Any opposing Pokémon that comes in contact with a mirage takes damage and has its movement speed decreased. Opposing Pokémon that step on the zone’s border will also have their movement speed decreased. Poltergeist can be upgraded to strengthen the movement speed decrease applied to opposing Pokémon.

Imprison - Chandelure creates a zone in front of itself. The first opposing Pokémon caught in it will become unable to move, and all opposing Pokémon in or that enter the zone become imprisoned and cannot use moves. Imprison can be upgraded so that all opposing Pokémon caught in the zone when it is created will become unable to move.

Chandelure’s Unite Move, Ignite Midnight

Chandelure seals the area around itself in darkness and obscures opposing Pokémon’s vision for a short time. If Ignite Midnight is used again, Chandelure continuously fires a beam of fire in a designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. The beam can be directed while fired, and its final blast deals increased damage.

Metagame Watch

Ranged Attackers excel at dealing damage to Melee characters that have trouble closing the distance between themselves and their targets. And with Poltergeist and Imprison—both of which create zones that hinder opposing Pokémon—Chandelure in particular can be a nightmare for Melee Attackers that don’t have additional movement options. Plus, with Flamethrower’s cooldown being reduced when the end of its blast hits an opposing Pokémon, Chandelure can combo with the hindrances its zones create to dish out more damage.

Strong Against: Machamp - Machamp has all the muscles in the world, but it famously struggles to close the distance against Ranged Attackers. Chandelure’s Poltergeist makes it extremely difficult for Machamp to get close if Submission is on cooldown. And even when Machamp can use Submission, Chandelure can often stay at a safe range in team fights and ignite the opposition with Flamethrower or Overheat.

Weak Against: Espeon - Chandelure and Espeon are both Ranged Attackers with high damage, but Espeon can more easily land a stun using Psyshock and Psybeam, giving it a key advantage in one-on-one battles. And thanks to its range, Espeon can also avoid Chandelure’s Poltergeist and Imprison zones. However, if Chandelure is able to catch Espeon with Imprison before Espeon has a chance to land a Psychock, then the Luring Pokémon will have the advantage.

Sources: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/chandelure-is-now-available-in-pokemon-unite

The 12th Pocket Monsters movie Arceus - Towards the Continuum of Conquest is being re-released in theaters nationwide in South Korea starting on May 31st, 2023. A number of theater gifts will be distributed to promote the movie showing. The serial codes can be used in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet.


The first week, a total of three gifts will be distributed including: a serial code for a Pikachu Colored Pichu, the promo card Arceus V, and a special gift for Pokémon GO featuring 10x Poké Balls and 5x Great Balls. In the second week, starting on June 10th, 2023, a special Arceus Pokémon Ga-olé disk will be distributed, which features the Mythical Pokémon Arceus from the movie. The movie title logo will be on the label of the disk.

To promote the release of the movie, another serial code for a Bronzong based upon the one used by Marcus will also be distributed to those that spend at least 60,000 won in merchandise at the Pokémon Store Online. The codes will be available starting on April 28th, 2023 at 18:00 until they run out.

YouTube Clip - Movie Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZHdWRDTLpw

Pikachu Colored Pichu:

OT: Michina (미케나)
Moves: Charge, Endure, Volt Tackle, Helping Hand
Level: 30
Held Item: Everstone

Bronzong:

OT: Gishin
Moves: Flash Cannon, Gyro Ball, Psychic, Hypnosis
Level: 50

Sources: https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/2023_M12/menu294 and https://www.facebook.com/PokemonCoKr/

Lapras rides the wave into Pokémon UNITE on April 13th, 2023!

YouTube Clip - Lapras Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yXZ49jP0No

YouTube Clip - Lapras Moves Overview | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5lHdMMsGRU

Lapras Is Now Available in Pokémon UNITE

Slip and slide with this Water- and Ice-type Defender that can really slow opponents. Transport your teammates to victory with Lapras in Pokémon UNITE! This Water- and Ice-type Pokémon from the Kanto region loves being at the center of attention, giving its teammates a ride or two and disrupting the opposition with a chilling Ice Beam. You can obtain Lapras for 12,000 Aeos coins or 575 Aeos gems at the Unite Battle Committee shop. Lapras will only be obtainable with Aeos gems for the first seven days of its release.

Read on to learn more about everything this Pokémon has to offer and to pick up a few tips before coasting through battle with Lapras on Aeos Island.

Lapras Basics

Lapras’s basic attack becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, launching a blast of water in front of Lapras. If this blast hits opposing Pokémon, it deals damage to them and restores Lapras’s HP. Lapras’s Shell Armor Ability reduces damage Lapras takes from a single attack that exceeds a set percentage of its max HP.

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

Whirlpool - Lapras creates a whirlpool centered on itself that lasts for a short time, dealing damage over time to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. The time between hits is shorter the farther opposing Pokémon are from the whirlpool’s center.

Ice Shard - Lapras hurls chunks of ice in a forward direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon they hit and leaving them frozen for a short time. If Ice Shard hits an opposing Pokémon that is already frozen, it deals damage to it and shoves it.

Lv. 5 Moves

Water Pulse - Lapras releases a pulse of water centered on itself that spreads out, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and decreasing their movement speed. For each opposing Pokémon hit by a pulse from Water Pulse, an additional pulse will be released the next time Water Pulse is used, up to a total of 2 extra pulses. After the first pulse after activating Water Pulse hits an opposing Pokémon, Lapras’s next basic attack becomes a boosted attack. Water Pulse can be upgraded so that up to a total of 3 additional pulses can be released.

Perish Song - Lapras sings an eerie melody that echoes around it, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. Perish Song can be used up to three times consecutively within a set time, and opposing Pokémon hit all three times take additional damage. Opposing Pokémon that take this additional damage will be knocked out if their HP falls below a set percentage of their max HP. Perish Song can be upgraded so that Lapras’s next basic attack after using Perish Song becomes a boosted attack.

Lv. 7 Moves

Bubble Beam - Grants Lapras a shield and has Lapras spray bubbles in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. After the bubbles fly a set distance, they slowly float for a short time. Opposing Pokémon hit by a floating bubble are enveloped by it and then left unable to act for a short time. Bubble Beam can be upgraded to strengthen the effect of the shield it grants.

Ice Beam - Lapras unleashes an ice-cold beam of energy in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and freezing the ground. Opposing Pokémon on the frozen ground take damage over time and have their movement speed decreased, and they become frozen if they remain on the frozen ground for a set amount of time. When Lapras is on the frozen ground, its movement speed is increased. Ice Beam can be upgraded to increase the length of time opposing Pokémon are frozen.

Lapras’s Unite Move, Lapras Express

Lapras rides a wave quickly and continuously forward. Lapras’s movement speed increases while riding but decreases if Lapras hits an obstacle. If Lapras hits an opposing Pokémon, Lapras stops in place, dealing damage to and throwing the opposing Pokémon. While Lapras is riding the wave, one nearby ally Pokémon of Lapras’s choice can ride on its back. If Lapras Express is used again, Lapras stops and launches a wave that continues moving forward, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and throwing them. Ally Pokémon riding on Lapras’s back can dismount whenever they choose.

Metagame Watch

As the latest Defender in Pokémon UNITE, Lapras can disrupt opponents, make space for its teammates, and do plenty of damage. Water Pulse and Perish Song are both strong area-of-effect moves that can dish out solid damage and set up key knockouts—Lapras’s opponents will have no choice but to try and escape. Meanwhile, Bubble Beam and Ice Beam offer ranged disruption that can keep strong Melee Attackers away from less durable Ranged Attackers. Lapras can also use these moves to start a fight on its own terms and put pressure on both Melee and Ranged Attackers on the opposing team.

Strong Against: Urshifu - Melee Attackers often struggle with Ranged Defenders, and Urshifu is no different in the face of a Pokémon like Lapras. Lapras’s Ice Beam effectively disrupts both Single Strike Urshifu and Rapid Strike Urshifu since they need to stick on a Pokémon to continually deal damage. If Lapras uses Ice Beam defensively to protect an ally, Urshifu will have difficulty continuing the chase without getting frozen. Bubble Beam can be used similarly by placing the floating bubbles near Lapras’s allies, effectively keeping all Melee threats away.

Weak Against: Mew - As a Ranged Defender, Lapras can deal with most Ranged Attackers without getting zoned by strong ranged moves, but Mew’s high mobility makes it an exception. Normally, Lapras might be able to put the pressure on a Ranged Attacker with its Unite Move, Lapras Express, or even a combination of Water Pulse and Ice Beam, but Mew’s Agility and Surf help Mew create distance without much issue. It can be difficult to approach Mew as it dashes away—especially with the threat of a powerful Solar Beam or Electro Ball—but coordinating Lapras Express with another powerful Unite Move can make the difference.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/lapras-is-now-available-in-pokemon-unite

Nintendo has announced that Pokémon Stadium is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on April 12th, 2023.

Pokémon Stadium - Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Witness thrilling 3D battles between Pokémon!

This battle arena game, released for the Nintendo 64™ console in 2000, features all 151 Pokémon from the Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version, and Pokémon Yellow Version games. In Kids Club, you and three other players can enjoy nine different minigames, like Clefairy Says and Sushi-Go-Round! (Please note you cannot transfer Pokémon from Game Boy™ titles in this version.)


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j4IksCvaM4