On Saturday, January 21st, 2023, "DOWASURE"-themed merchandise, based on the move Amnesia (ドわすれ) will be available at the Pokémon Center! Koduck, Yadon, Nuoh, and other plushies are comically depicted with a forgetfully blank look on their faces when they use the move Amnesia. The puppet plushies can played with by inserting your hand into it. Question marks are on the earrings and mug! Other items in the lineup include a Clear Pouch with a transparent material that allows you to see what's inside, Magic Ink that is fun to use and display, and a Acrylic Memo Stand Collection that can be used to hold and display memos, all of which will take care of your everyday doodling. The Pokémon Center Online will start selling these items starting on January 19th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. JST.

Please note that the release of this product may be postponed or cancelled due to the situation in the production area and stores. Please be aware of this beforehand.

At the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store, pre-orders for products with a (★) will be starting on January 21st, 2023 and sales starting on January 28th, 2023 but due to the limited number of products available, they may be sold during the pre-order period.

The YouTube channel Pokémon Kids TV is now showing an original song Amnesia Pokémon Song (ドわすれポケモンのうた) featuring Pokémon that use the move Amnesia! Be sure to check it out along with the merchandise available at the Pokémon Center!

YouTube Clip - Amnesia Pokémon Song

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EycoM4eJpVc

Items:

Items (English):

Puppet Plushie DOWASURE Koduck - 2,640 yen (★)
Puppet Plushie DOWASURE Yadon - 2,640 yen (★)
Puppet Plushie DOWASURE Nuoh - 2,640 yen (★)
Puppet Plushie DOWASURE Numacraw - 2,640 yen (★)
Earrings DOWASURE Yadon - 1,100 yen (★)
Earrings DOWASURE Yadon - 1,100 yen (★)
Earrings DOWASURE Nuoh - 1,100 yen (★)
Earrings DOWASURE Nuoh - 1,100 yen (★)
Earrings DOWASURE Fuwante - 1,100 yen (★)
Earrings DOWASURE Fuwante - 1,100 yen (★)
Magic Ink DOWASURE - 2,310 yen (★)
Acrylic Memo Stand Collection DOWASURE - 880 yen - 6 kinds in total chosen at random.
Square Desk Memo Stand DOWASURE - 1,320 yen (★)
To Do List DOWASURE - 539 yen
Mini Letter Set DOWASURE Light Blue - 440 yen
Mini Letter Set DOWASURE Yellow - 440 yen
A4 Clear Files (Set of 2 that can be written on) DOWASURE - 660 yen (★)
Hand Towel DOWASURE Main Art - 660 yen (★)
Hand Towel DOWASURE Pattern Art - 660 yen (★)
Assorted Stickers DOWASURE - 660 yen (★)
Collectible Magnets DOWASURE 660 yen (★) - 6 kinds in total chosen at random.
Neck Strap DOWASURE - 990 yen (★)
Transparent Masking Tape DOWASURE - 605 yen (★)
Metal Charm Umbrella Marker DOWASURE Koduck - 550 yen (★)
Metal Charm Umbrella Marker DOWASURE Yadon - 550 yen (★)
Metal Charm Umbrella Marker DOWASURE Nuoh - 550 yen (★)
Metal Charm Umbrella Marker DOWASURE Numacraw - 550 yen (★)
Clear Pouch DOWASURE - 1,760 yen (★)
Coin & Key Case DOWASURE - 2,420 yen (★)
Mug Cup DOWASURE - 1,760 yen (★)

Items (Japanese):

パペットぬいぐるみ DOWASURE コダック　2,640円（★）
パペットぬいぐるみ DOWASURE ヤドン　2,640円（★）
パペットぬいぐるみ DOWASURE ヌオー　2,640円（★）
パペットぬいぐるみ DOWASURE ヌマクロー　2,640円（★）
イヤリング DOWSURE ヤドン　1,100円（★）
ピアス DOWASURE ヤドン　1,100円（★）
イヤリング DOWASURE ヌオー　1,100円（★）
ピアス DOWASURE ヌオー　1,100円（★）
イヤリング DOWASURE フワンテ　1,100円（★）
ピアス DOWASURE フワンテ　1,100円（★）
マジックインキ DOWASURE　2,310円（★）
アクリルメモスタンドコレクション DOWASURE　880円
※全6種。絵柄は選べません。
デスクスタンドメモ DOWASURE　1,320円（★）
やることふせん DOWASURE　539円
ミニレターセット DOWASURE 水色　440円
ミニレターセット DOWASURE 黄色　440円
書けるA4クリアファイル 2枚セット DOWASURE　660円（★）
ハンドタオル DOWASURE メインアート　660円（★）
ハンドタオル DOWASURE 総柄　660円（★）
アソートシール DOWASURE　660円（★）
コレクタブルマグネット DOWASURE　660円
※全6種。絵柄は選べません。
ネックストラップ DOWASURE　990円（★）
透明マスキングテープ DOWASURE　605円（★）
メタルチャームアンブレラマーカー DOWASURE コダック　550円（★）
メタルチャームアンブレラマーカー DOWASURE ヤドン　550円（★）
メタルチャームアンブレラマーカー DOWASURE ヌオー　550円（★）
メタルチャームアンブレラマーカー DOWASURE ヌマクロー　550円（★）
クリアポーチ DOWASURE　1,760円（★）
コイン&キーケース DOWASURE　2,420円（★）
マグカップ DOWASURE　1,760円（★）

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2023/01/230113_to01.html

The Kalos chapter of the villain arc has been added to the main story in Pokémon Masters EX! The Kalos peace ceremony turns out to be anything but peaceful... Look forward to new chapters of the villain arc!

The Villain Event: Battle! Friends from Kalos is now live! You can get more than 2,000 gems from the log-in bonus, from missions, and as battle completion rewards! Then, on January 12 at 10:00 p.m. PST, Extreme Battle Event: Into the Blazing Chamber will begin!

5★ Sygna Suit Diantha & Diancie debut! They’re a tech sync pair that can use Rock Wish to create a Rock Zone, powering up Rock-type attacks! With their buddy move, they can raise all allies’ Defense and lower the Defense of a target they successfully attack!

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

YouTube Clip - Kalos Chapter of the Villain Arc Begins

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y36syvYdm6k

New chapter added to the villain arc!

New Chapter Added to the Main Story Villain Arc!

New Chapter Added to the Main Story

Part one of the Kalos Chapter was added to the Villain Arc. It seems something is about to happen during the Kalos Peace Ceremony being held on Pasio...

Note: More areas will be added to the Kalos Chapter later. Completing only the areas added to the Kalos Chapter this time does not unlock Paulo Interlude areas.

Along with the addition of this Main Story chapter, the title screen has been changed and special Trainer voice-over lines will play when you access it.

Date/Time Added

January 11, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.

Villain Event Under Way!

Coinciding with the addition of the Kalos Chapter to the Main Story Villain Arc, Villain Event Battle! Friends from Kalos is now under way! Use Legendary Spirit obtained by participating in the event to raise Professor Sycamore & Xerneas to 6★ EX. You can check out this limited-time event!

Date/Time

January 11, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 5, 2023 at 9:59 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_4120_3W_2

Villain Event Battle! Friends from Kalos

Villain Event Battle! Friends from Kalos Under Way! In conjunction with the addition of the Main Story Villain Arc: Kalos Chapter, a limited-time event is currently under way.

Date/Time

January 11, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 5, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Strength Bonuses

In this event, Sync Pairs with the specified region Theme will receive Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, and Sp. Def bonuses. Note: This event does not feature any lineup bonuses.

You Can Obtain Legendary Spirit

You can obtain custom Professor Sycamore & Xerneas Legendary Spirit from the Exchange Items menu. Once Professor Sycamore & Xerneas are ready to be raised to 6★ EX, you can use Legendary Spirit to complete the upgrade. Raising Professor Sycamore & Xerneas to 6★ EX will add a song to the Jukebox as well as a Holo Foil to the Scrapbook Photo section in the Trainer Lodge.

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

January 11, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - January 28, 2023 at 9:59 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 are reset every day.
  Reset Time: 10:00 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 S
• 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 10:00 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_4120_3W_2

Sygna Suit Diantha Poké Fair Scout

You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Sygna Suit Diantha & Diancie 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. Raising 5★ Sygna Suit Diantha & Diancie to 6★ EX will add a song to the Jukebox. You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair!

January 11, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 5, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Sygna Suit Diantha & Diancie 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: 10:00 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_4120_3W_1

5★-Guaranteed Kalos Special Scout

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

Date/Time

January 11, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 5, 2023 at 9:59 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 Kalos 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_4120_3W_2

Twenty-six years after the release of the original Pokémon games—Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Green Version in Japan—the number of Pokémon discovered has finally surpassed one thousand! Let’s celebrate the occasion with a look back at some of your favorite Pokémon! The Pokémon Company International released a special One Thousand Pokémon video that will also air on PokéDoko 41. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Update Ver. 1.2.0 will include bug fixes and add functionality will come out in late February 2023.

YouTube Clip - One Thousand Pokémon!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa08Y-fhfTI

YouTube Clip - One Thousand Pokémon! (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJwN4cvde0

OVER ONE THOUSAND POKÉMON ACROSS THE FRANCHISE NOW DISCOVERED

More Mysterious Pokémon Spotted in the Great Crater of Paldea!

BELLEVUE, WA—January 12, 2023—The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo celebrated discovering over one thousand Pokémon across all titles with the reveal of Gholdengo. The new Pokémon evolves from Chest Form Gimmighoul or Roaming Form Gimmighoul in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games.

More details were also shared about the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, available now exclusively on the Nintendo Switch system.

Introducing Gholdengo

Gimmighoul evolves into Gholdengo when it levels up after its Trainer has collected 999 Gimmighoul Coins. Apparently, Gholdengo is a lively and cheerful Pokémon whose body is made of a thousand coins.

Gholdengo functions by controlling the coins that comprise its body, and it even uses them as weapons in battle. The coins are densely packed, making Gholdengo durable. Gholdengo can attack by firing coins from anywhere on its body.


Name: Gholdengo
Category: Coin Entity Pokémon
Type: Steel/Ghost
Height: 3'11" (1.2 m)
Weight: 66.1 lbs. (30 kg)
Ability: Good as Gold

Mysterious Pokémon Discovered in the Great Crater of Paldea

In the center of the Paldea region lies the Great Crater of Paldea. A strange place called Area Zero is spread out across this crater, and mysterious Pokémon that are barely seen outside of the Great Crater of Paldea call it home.

Introducing Roaring Moon:
An article in a suspicious magazine says that this Pokémon looks similar to a Salamence that has undergone a certain phenomenon that occurs elsewhere in the world. According to this article, this creature is said to scatter feathers as it flies around at high speeds seeking prey, and it’s thought to be extremely savage.*


Name: Roaring Moon
Category: Paradox Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Dark
Height: 6'7" (2 m)
Weight: 837.8 lbs. (380 kg)

Introducing Scream Tail:

Scream Tail has reportedly been sighted in a Paldean forest. This Pokémon shares Jigglypuff’s endearing puffball appearance, but its ferocious aggression leads it to attack anyone who comes near. Its primitive looks and savage nature have prompted rumors that it could be a Jigglypuff as it would have existed a billion years ago.*


Name: Scream Tail
Category: Paradox Pokémon
Type: Fairy/Psychic
Height: 3'11" (1.2 m)
Weight: 17.6 lbs. (8 kg)

Introducing Great Tusk:

This Pokémon is described as having an aggressive disposition, gigantic tusks, and tough scales. There are theories that it is a living relic of the dinosaur era that has lived through to today, but no one can say for certain.*


Name: Great Tusk
Category: Paradox Pokémon
Type: Ground/Fighting
Height: 7'3" (2.2 m)
Weight: 705.5 lbs. (320 kg)

Introducing Iron Valiant:

An article in a suspicious magazine tells of a theory that this Pokémon is, in fact, a robot—the product of a mad scientist’s efforts to create the most powerful psychic Pokémon of all. The article describes Iron Valiant as resembling both Gardevoir and Gallade. Iron Valiant is also said to be cruel enough to take its brilliantly shining blade and cut down anyone confronting it without hesitation.*


Name: Iron Valiant
Category: Paradox Pokémon
Type: Fairy/Fighting
Height: 4'7" (1.4 m)
Weight: 77.2 lbs. (35 kg)

Introducing Iron Bundle:

A suspicious magazine reports that Iron Bundle resembles Delibird and that it possesses a spherical apparatus from which it fires huge blasts of ice to propel itself through snowy lands. The magazine also says that many theories have been floated about this Pokémon, with a leading one suggesting that Iron Bundle is the product of a long-gone civilization.*


Name: Iron Bundle
Category: Paradox Pokémon
Type: Ice/Water
Height: 2' (0.6 m)
Weight: 24.3 lbs. (11 kg)

Introducing Iron Treads:

This Pokémon is rumored to be a weapon made from alien technology, though no one knows for sure. Iron Treads has the ability to suddenly assume a spherical shape and launch into a swift rolling attack.*


Name: Iron Treads
Category: Paradox Pokémon
Type: Ground/Steel
Height: 2'11" (0.9 m)
Weight: 529.1 lbs. (240 kg)
*This information is written in a paranormal magazine kept at the academy. Its validity is not verified.

Meet the Evolutions of the Three First Partner Pokémon

  Sprigatito Evolutions:


Name: Floragato
Category: Grass Cat Pokémon
Type: Grass
Height: 2'11" (0.9 m)
Weight: 26.9 lbs. (12.2 kg)
Ability: Overgrow


Name: Meowscarada
Category: Magician Pokémon
Type: Grass/Dark
Height: 4'11'' (1.5 m)
Weight: 68.8 lbs. (31.2 kg)
Ability: Overgrow

Fuecoco Evolutions:

Name: Crocalor
Category: Fire Croc Pokémon
Type: Fire
Height: 3'3" (1 m)
Weight: 67.7 lbs. (30.7 kg)
Ability: Blaze


Name: Skeledirge
Category: Singer Pokémon
Type: Fire/Ghost
Height: 5'3" (1.6 m)
Weight: 719.8 lbs. (326.5 kg)
Ability: Blaze

Quaxly Evolutions:

Name: Quaxwell
Category: Practicing Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 3'11" (1.2 m)
Weight: 47.4 lbs. (21.5 kg)
Ability: Torrent


Name: Quaquaval
Category: Dancer Pokémon
Type: Water/Fighting
Height: 5'11" (1.8 m)
Weight: 136.5 lbs. (61.9 kg)
Ability: Torrent

Meet More of the Gym Leaders of the Paldea Region

Katy - Katy is a Bug-type Gym Leader who also runs Patisserie Soapberry.
Kofu - This Water-type Gym Leader is also known as the Surging Chef. He has a warm, hearty, and jovial personality and is the owner and head chef of the Kofu Lounge restaurant in Cascarrafa. 
Larry - This Normal-type Gym Leader is also a businessman. 
Tulip - Tulip is the Psychic-type Gym Leader. She is a makeup artist who applies seemingly magical makeup with the help of her Pokémon. 
Ryme - Ryme is a legendary rapper and Ghost-type Gym Leader also known as the MC of RIP.

Meet the Bosses That Lead Team Star

 
Giacomo - He is the boss of Team Star’s Dark crew, the Segin Squad. Apparently, he sometimes uses DJ software to give one-man surprise concerts. 
Eri - She is the boss of Team Star’s Fighting crew, the Caph Squad. She’s an athlete who is consistently diligent in her efforts, and she uses her experience with personal discipline to lead Team Star’s training regimen. 
Atticus - Atticus is the boss of Team Star’s Poison crew, the Navi Squad. He is skilled at dreaming up and sewing unique fashion designs, and his passion and technique are held in high regard. 
Ortega - He is the boss of Team Star’s Fairy crew, the Ruchbah Squad. He also contributes to the team as a mechanic—he’s the one who built the Starmobiles.

New Abilities for Paradox Pokémon

Protosynthesis - Protosynthesis is an Ability that Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet have. This Ability is most effective if the Pokémon that has it is holding the Booster Energy item or is under harsh sunlight.
Quark Drive - Quark Drive is an Ability that Paradox Pokémon in Pokémon Violet have. This Ability is most effective if the Pokémon that has it is holding the Booster Energy item or is on Electric Terrain.

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Software Update Coming in Late February

Update Ver. 1.2.0, which will include bug fixes and add functionality, is planned to be released in late February. Please look forward to more details soon.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/OVER-ONE-THOUSAND-POKEMON-ACROSS-THE-FRANCHISE-NOW-DISCOVERED

Dragapult joined Pokémon UNITE on December 29th, 2022 and is ready to seek out opponents as the newest Ranged Attacker! Battlepass 13 is now available! Obtain the battle pass to immediately unlock Rider Style: Scizor, and rank it all the way up to receive Dark Hero Style: Buzzwole!

YouTube Clip - Dragapult Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk5dob5kEWI

YouTube Clip - Battle Pass 13 - Dark Hero Style: Buzzwole | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEHLkbGnI-U

Dragapult and the Season 13 Battle Pass Are Now Available in Pokémon UNITE

Infiltrate your opponent’s defenses with this stealthy Pokémon from the Galar region.

Stealth and surprise your opponents with Dragapult in Pokémon UNITE! This deft Pokémon from the Galar region is powerful on its own, but it’s even stronger with the aid of Dreepy inside its horns. Look forward to starting the match as Dreepy before evolving and launching a couple Dreepy yourself. You can obtain Dragapult for 14,000 Aeos coins or 575 Aeos gems at the Unite Battle Committee shop. Dragapult will only be obtainable with Aeos gems for the first seven days of its release.

Dragapult is infiltrating Aeos Island, but there’s even more for Pokémon UNITE players to enjoy: Pokémon UNITE’s Season 13 battle pass is now available. The Season 13 battle pass will offer exciting new rewards, stylish Trainer fashion items, and new Holowear, such as Rider Style: Scizor and Dark Hero Style: Buzzwole.

Each Pokémon UNITE battle pass consists of 60 battle pass levels, with thrilling missions and corresponding rewards available at each level. Complete daily, weekly, and seasonal battle pass missions to obtain battle pass points to increase your battle pass level and unlock new rewards. Players can also exchange Aeos gems for a premium pass, which automatically increases the battle pass level by 10 and provides additional rewards, such as rare Holowear, each time the battle pass level increases thereafter.

Read on to learn more about everything Dragapult has to offer in Pokémon UNITE’s latest update—and to pick up some tips before jetting off to battle on Aeos Island.

Dragapult Basics

Dragapult begins each match as Dreepy before evolving into Drakloak at Lv. 5 and Dragapult at Lv. 9. Each time this Pokémon deals damage to opposing Pokémon, its boosted basic attack gauge increases. When the boosted basic attack gauge is full, the Pokémon’s basic attacks become boosted attacks. Boosted attacks deal increased damage and have an area of effect centered on opposing Pokémon they hit. The boosted basic attack gauge will begin decreasing if this Pokémon does not deal damage to opposing Pokémon for a set amount of time. Dreepy, Drakloak, and Dragapult all share the same Ability, Clear Body. This Ability reduces the duration of debuffs inflicted on the Pokémon.

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

Astonish - Dreepy lets out a sound blast in a forward direction. The shout explodes when it hits an opposing Pokémon or after traveling a set distance, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed for a short time.

Quick Attack - Dreepy moves quickly in the designated direction, increasing its basic attack speed for a short time.

Lv. 5 Moves

Dragon Dance - The Pokémon flies in a circular pattern in the designated direction. While it’s flying, it continuously deals damage to nearby opposing Pokémon with basic attacks that deal less damage but have increased attack speed. If Dragon Dance is used again while the Pokémon is flying, it stops flying and moves a short distance in the designated direction. If the Pokémon knocks out a Pokémon on the opposing team, Dragon Dance’s cooldown is reset. If the Pokémon assists in knocking out a Pokémon on the opposing team, Dragon Dance’s cooldown is reduced. When this move is used, Dragon Breath’s cooldown is reset. Dragon Dance can be upgraded so that while the Pokémon is flying, its basic attacks also restore its HP when they hit.

Phantom Force - For a short time, Phantom Force increases the Pokémon’s movement speed and has it enter stealth. While the Pokémon is in stealth, the boosted basic attack gauge increases. When stealth ends, the Pokémon’s basic attack speed is increased for a short time. After Phantom Force is learned, if the Pokémon knocks out a Pokémon from the opposing team, Phantom Force’s cooldown is reset, and the user Pokémon’s Attack is increased until the end of the battle. This Attack increase effect can stack. Phantom Force can be upgraded to reduce its cooldown when the Pokémon deals damage to opposing Pokémon with basic attacks.

Lv. 7 Moves

Dragon Breath - The Pokémon exhales a mighty gust in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. The gust also leaves the ground burning for a set amount of time, and opposing Pokémon in this area of effect take damage over time and have their movement speed decreased for a short time. If Dragon Breath is used while the Pokémon is flying with Dragon Dance, the mighty gust is exhaled along Dragon Dance’s flight path, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. Dragon Breath can be upgraded to deal increased damage to opposing Pokémon and further decrease their movement speed.

Shadow Ball - The Pokémon hurls a shadowy blob in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it touches and applying a mark to them. If the Pokémon attacks marked opposing Pokémon, it deals increased damage to them. The fourth time the Pokémon attacks marked opposing Pokémon, the mark is removed, but the damage dealt by the attack is further increased and the user Pokémon recovers HP. After using Shadow Ball, the Pokémon moves a short distance in a designated direction. Shadow Ball can be upgraded to increase the amount of base damage and additional damage dealt.

Dragapult’s Unite Move, Dreep and Destroy

Dragapult launches two Dreepy, and each deals damage to a different opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. The lower the opposing Pokémon’s remaining HP is, the more damage the Dreepy deal. If there is only one opposing Pokémon in the area of effect, both Dreepy will target that Pokémon and deal damage to it. A maximum of 2 uses can be kept in reserve for Dreep and Destroy.

Metagame Watch

Dragapult is a tricky Ranged Attacker that takes advantage of unique movement options and high damage from boosted attacks. With its powerful boosted attacks that deal extra area-of-effect damage, Dragapult is adept at quickly defeating wild Pokémon and cleaning up team fights. A moveset featuring Phantom Force and Shadow Ball is especially strong when focusing on boosted attacks as the primary source of damage.

Strong Against: Urshifu

Whether Urshifu chooses to master Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style, Dragapult has a clear advantage thanks to its range and stealthy trickery. As long as Dragapult plays cautiously and keeps movement options like Dragon Dance or Shadow Ball in reserve, it’s unlikely that strong Melee All-Rounders like Urshifu can sufficiently threaten it. Urshifu’s Surging Strikes and Throat Chop are great options for trying to close the gap against Dragapult, but they likely aren’t enough without coordinating hindrances with other teammates.

Weak Against: Zoroark

Dragapult does high damage over time with boosted basic attacks, Shadow Ball, and Phantom Force, but the Pokémon runs into trouble against Speedsters that quickly deal high amounts of damage. Zoroark’s Night Slash, Feint Attack, and Shadow Claw are all strong ways for Zoroark to quickly close the gap against Dragapult and take advantage of its lower HP pool. Players using Dragapult should wait for Zoroark’s moves to go on cooldown before getting comfortable in a team fight.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/dragapult-and-the-season-13-battle-pass-are-now-available-in-pokemon-unite

Dawn (New Year’s 2023) & Oricorio debut! They’re a tech sync pair that can double how much their own stats are raised or how much their opponent's stats are lowered! They can also deal additional damage to the target when Oricorio uses a move targeting that opponent!

Lisia (New Year’s 2023) & Rapidash debut! They’re a strike sync pair whose passive skill can turn Giga Impact into a Fairy-type move that deals devastating damage! They can also use A Battle Spectacular! to raise their Attack by four stat ranks for even more power!

Story Event: Gather Up! Dream Duo! is now live! Enjoy the new year’s live show with Lisia and Dawn in their special outfits! Play through the story to team up with Kali (Furisode Girl) & Azumarill!

The New Year’s Poké Fair Ticket Scout is now live! Get up to 23 New Year’s Scout Tickets from the New Year’s Log-In Bonus and as rewards from Daily Battle: New Year’s Challenge! You can find this scout in the Ticket Scout section of the shop!

Daily Battle: New Year’s Challenge! Take on daily battles to get gems and New Year’s Scout Tickets! You can get even more gems as rewards from December 31, 2022, at 10:00 p.m. PST to January 3, 2023, at 9:59 p.m. PST!

The New Year’s Log-In Bonus is now live! Get a present of 3,000 gems the first day of this log-in bonus! You can get New Year’s Scout Tickets and up to 7,000 gems!

The New Year’s Mega Rally is live! You can get New Year’s Scout Tickets and up to 7,000 gems from a special log-in bonus. You can snag even more New Year’s Scout Tickets by completing daily challenges in Daily Battle: New Year’s Challenge!

The 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (A) is now live! After using this one-time-only ×25 scout, you can select one sync pair from the pool of six fair-exclusive sync pairs and 5★ sync pairs that are included in this scout.

The 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (B) is now live! After using this one-time-only ×25 scout, you can select one sync pair from the pool of six fair-exclusive sync pairs and 5★ sync pairs that are included in this scout.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Masters EX | New Year’s 2023

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU3F4gQyqvY

Story Event Gather Up! Dream Duo!

Story Event Gather Up! Dream Duo! under way! Lisia and Dawn are here in special outfits for the New Year Live! Watch the event’s story and team up with Kali (Furisode Girl) & Azumarill!

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Obtainable Sync Pair

You can team up with Kali (Furisode Girl) & Azumarill in this event. In the Exchange Items menu for this event, you can exchange rewards to raise the potential and move level of Kali (Furisode Girl) & Azumarill.

Note: To acquire Kali (Furisode Girl) & Azumarill, Custom ★ Power-Ups (Kali (Furisode Girl) & Azumarill), and Sync Orb (Kali (Furisode Girl) & Azumarill) via item exchange, you must have completed New Year, New Show. Kali (Furisode Girl) & Azumarill will debut with their Sync Grid expanded.

Obtainable Event Song Keys

You can exchange Song Keys in this event’s Exchange Items menu to unlock the song, New Year Sunrise.

Lineup Bonuses

You can earn bonus rewards if you have featured Sync Pairs in your lineup for battles in this event. The more of these Sync Pairs you include on your team, the more of the following items you can earn!

Note: You can view more information on the featured Sync Pairs in the Special Bonuses screen by tapping the button in the bottom left of the area selection screen.

Featured Bonus Items

• New Year Ticket A
• New Year Ticket A+

The lineup bonus is ×1 by default and varies according to which Sync Pairs are on the team.
Example 1: If you place a ×1.6 and a ×1.2 Sync Pair on your team, you will receive ×1.8 the number of featured bonus items.
Example 2: If you place a ×1.6 and a ×1.4 Sync Pair on your team, you will receive ×2.0 the number of featured bonus items.

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!

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.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 are reset every day. Reset Time: 10:00 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:
  
  • New Year Ticket A
  • New Year Ticket A+
• 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.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_4120_1W_2

Lisia Seasonal Scout

Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash have arrived! Lisia Seasonal Scout 5★ Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash are being featured in this limited-time seasonal sync pair scout! Plus, the Lisia Seasonal Scout and the Lisia Seasonal Tiered Scout are on at the same time! 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.

Tiered Scout Details

Tiered Scouts are special Sync Pair Scouts that can only be used with Paid Gems. Each time you scout, you will proceed to the next tier. By using scouts in Tiers 5 and 10, you will receive special tickets to use in the Ticket Scout! You can team up with this seasonal sync pair!

Note: For details on each tier, please check Tier Details on the corresponding sync pair scout screen.
Note: Please refer to Ticket Scout Details below for more information.

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Ticket Scout Details

Tickets from the Tiered Scouts can be used in the Ticket Scout. One 5★ Sync Pair is guaranteed in the Lisia Seasonal Featured Ticket Scout, which requires a ticket you can get in Tier 5 to use. 5★ Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash have a higher chance of appearing. You can use the ticket you get in Tier 10 on the Lisia Seasonal Guaranteed Ticket Scout to team up with 5★ Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash guaranteed!

Note: Tickets earned from the Lisia Seasonal Tiered Scout can only be used for the Ticket Scouts featuring 5★ Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash.

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 24, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Lisia Seasonal Scout

You can receive items as presents by using the Sync Pair Scout ×11 in the Lisia Seasonal Scout!
Note: You can view the Bonus Present Details by tapping the Bonus Present! icon on the Sync Pair Scout screen.

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• The Tiered Scout requires Paid Gems.
• You cannot gain Scout Points in the Tiered Scout.
• You can go to the Ticket Scout screen to check how many tickets you have received from the Tiered Scout. You cannot view this information from your Bag.
• Please be aware that you will not be able to use any remaining tickets after the Ticket Scout ends.
• Once you’ve gone through every tier in the Tiered Scout, it will no longer appear on the Sync Pair Scout selection screen.
• Each tier is only available once and will not reset.
• The tier completion progress for this Sync Pair Scout will be reset when it closes.
• 5★ Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash’s sync pair story will be the same as the Story Event Gather Up! Dream Duo! story. Thank you for your understanding.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• 5★ Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash are a seasonal sync pair.
• Seasonal sync pairs are sync pairs that only appear for a limited time during seasonal sync pair scouts.
• There is a possibility that these Seasonal Sync Pairs will appear outside of this seasonal sync pair scout in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the seasonal sync pair scout.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The presents obtainable in the Lisia Seasonal Scout cannot be obtained from the 4th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
• The presents obtainable in the Lisia Seasonal Scout will be sent to your Present Box.
• 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_4120_1W_2

Dawn Seasonal Scout

Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio have arrived! Dawn Seasonal Scout 5★ Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio are being featured in this limited-time seasonal sync pair scout! Plus, the Dawn Seasonal Scout and the Dawn Seasonal Tiered Scout are on at the same time! 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.

Tiered Scout Details

Tiered Scouts are special Sync Pair Scouts that can only be used with Paid Gems. Each time you scout, you will proceed to the next tier. By using scouts in Tiers 5 and 10, you will receive special tickets to use in the Ticket Scout! You can team up with this seasonal sync pair!

Note: For details on each tier, please check Tier Details on the corresponding sync pair scout screen.
Note: Please refer to Ticket Scout Details below for more information.

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Ticket Scout Details

Tickets from the Tiered Scouts can be used in the Ticket Scout. One 5★ Sync Pair is guaranteed in the Dawn Seasonal Featured Ticket Scout, which requires a ticket you can get in Tier 5 to use. 5★ Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio have a higher chance of appearing. You can use the ticket you get in Tier 10 on the Dawn Seasonal Guaranteed Ticket Scout to team up with 5★ Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio guaranteed!

Note: Tickets earned from the Dawn Seasonal Tiered Scout can only be used for the Ticket Scouts featuring 5★ Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio.

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 24, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Dawn Seasonal Scout

You can receive items as presents by using the Sync Pair Scout ×11 in the Dawn Seasonal Scout!
Note: You can view the Bonus Present Details by tapping the Bonus Present! icon on the Sync Pair Scout screen.

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• The Tiered Scout requires Paid Gems.
• You cannot gain Scout Points in the Tiered Scout.
• You can go to the Ticket Scout screen to check how many tickets you have received from the Tiered Scout. You cannot view this information from your Bag.
• Please be aware that you will not be able to use any remaining tickets after the Ticket Scout ends.
• Once you’ve gone through every tier in the Tiered Scout, it will no longer appear on the Sync Pair Scout selection screen.
• Each tier is only available once and will not reset.
• The tier completion progress for this Sync Pair Scout will be reset when it closes.
• 5★ Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio’s sync pair story will be the same as the Story Event Gather Up! Dream Duo! story. Thank you for your understanding.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• 5★ Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio are a seasonal sync pair.
• Seasonal sync pairs are sync pairs that only appear for a limited time during seasonal sync pair scouts.
• There is a possibility that these Seasonal Sync Pairs will appear outside of this seasonal sync pair scout in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the seasonal sync pair scout.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The presents obtainable in the Dawn Seasonal Scout cannot be obtained from the 4th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
• The presents obtainable in the Dawn Seasonal Scout will be sent to your Present Box.
• 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_4120_1W_3

5★-Select Special Scout ×15

Scout 15 Sync Pairs PLUS a 5★ sync pair of your choice in the 5★-Select Special Scout ×15. A one-time only 5★-Select Special Scout ×15 will be available during the time period below. In this special sync pair scout, you can select a 5★ sync pair after scouting the initial 15.

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 30, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• This sync pair scout can only be utilized once during the scout period.
• The special 5★ sync pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the period ends.
• The pool of 5★ sync pairs available for selection in this sync pair scout is limited.
• 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.
• This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_4120_1W_6

5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (A)

Scout 25 Sync Pairs PLUS a Sync Pair of your choice from 6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs!
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (A) under way! A one-time only 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (A) will be available during the time period below.

This special Sync Pair Scout allows you to select an additional pair of your choice from the pool of 6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs and 5★ Sync Pairs available in this sync pair scout, after using the Sync Pair Scout ×25.

6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs Included in This Sync Pair Scout

• Sygna Suit May & Blaziken
• Lucas & Dialga
• Red & Snorlax
• Ingo & Excadrill
• Blue (Classic) & Aerodactyl
• Raihan & Duraludon

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 30, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• This sync pair scout can only be utilized once during the scout period.
• The special Sync Pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the scout period ends.
• The pool of 5★ sync pairs is limited to 5★ sync pairs along with Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs available in this sync pair scout.
• There is a possibility that these Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future as well.
• 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.
• This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_4120_1W_4

5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (B)

Scout 25 Sync Pairs PLUS a Sync Pair of your choice from 6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs!
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (B) under way! A one-time only 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (B) will be available during the time period below.

This special Sync Pair Scout allows you to select an additional pair of your choice from the pool of 6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs and 5★ Sync Pairs available in this sync pair scout, after using the Sync Pair Scout ×25.

6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs Included in This Sync Pair Scout

• Sygna Suit Brendan & Latios
• Sygna Suit Korrina & Marshadow
• Sygna Suit Dawn & Cresselia
• Emmet & Archeops
• Lear & Hoopa
• Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 30, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• This sync pair scout can only be utilized once during the scout period.
• The special Sync Pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the scout period ends.
• The pool of 5★ sync pairs is limited to 5★ sync pairs along with Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs available in this sync pair scout.
• There is a possibility that these Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future as well.
• 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.
• This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_4120_1W_5

Daily Battle New Year’s Challenge

Daily Battle New Year’s Challenge under way! Daily Battle New Year’s Challenge starts December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m.!

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 8, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Event Details

Throughout the event period, you can challenge this event battle once a day. You can complete event battles to obtain New Year’s Scout Tickets as well as items such as Gems and Codex Sets, Vol. 1 that will come in handy as you explore. Each New Year’s Scout Ticket allows you to use the New Year’s Poké Fair Ticket Scout once.

Note: New Year’s Scout Tickets can also be obtained from the New Year’s Log-In Bonus.

Plus, special battles featuring extra-special rewards will be available for the first three days only.

• Day 1: December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 1, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.
• Day 2: January 1, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - January 2, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.
• Day 3: January 2, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - January 3, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

New Year’s Poké Fair Ticket Scout

The New Year’s Poké Fair Ticket Scout is a Ticket Scout that includes Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs.

3 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs Included in This Sync Pair Scout

• Sygna Suit Red & Charizard
• Sygna Suit Blue & Blastoise
• Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur

Date/Time

December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - January 22, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Important Event Information

• 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 content is subject to change without notice.

Important Scout Information

• When the sync pair scout period ends, leftover New Year’s Scout Tickets will be converted into coins (10 coins per item) and sent to your Present Box.
• 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/Event_4120_1W_1

Universal Studios Japan has announced the grand opening date of the "NO LIMIT! Parade," the first datetime parade in about two and a half years, featuring Mario and his Nintendo video game friends, Pokémon, and other popular characters from around the world. The grand opening parade will take place on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 and they hope it will bring "super enthusiasm" to everyone who participates in it.

The theme of the "NO LIMIT! Parade" is different from conventional spectator-type parades in that it allows everyone to participate in the parade and enjoy a completely new "super-entertaining" experience in which they can spend time as if they are the main characters. The "NO LIMIT" entertainment production will raise the spirits of all participating guests and energize their minds and bodies, allowing them to break out of their shells and release their energy from the bottom of their hearts.

For the first time in theme park history! Mario and Pokémon floats are in the parade!

The NO LIMIT! Parade is the largest scale parade in the park's history, featuring a huge gathering of characters loved by people of all ages around the world! The "NO LIMIT! Parade" is the first parade in the history of the theme parks to feature the Mario and Pokémon floats all in one parade. The parade will also feature the largest lineup of characters in Universal Studios Japan's history. This spectacular parade will bring together popular characters loved around the world from all generations, including Illuminations' Minions, the famous singers from the movie "SING," Snoopy and his Peanuts friends, Sesame Street, Hello Kitty, and many others, and will leave guests spellbound. The parade will offer an "unbelievable!" time that will captivate all guests.

Pokémon will appear before your very eyes and frolic around the park to the beat of dance music. A variety of Pokémon will gather on a spectacular float, including Lizardon, which flaps its wings and shoots smoke, Pikachu, which dances to the groove, and Fushigidane and Zenigame, which frolic with Pokémon trainers. In addition, Lugia and Houou, Legendary Pokémon that overwhelm all who see them, come right up to you. Get caught up in the excitement that's like a dream with Pokémon!

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000509.000005761.html

YouTube Clip - Universal Studios Japan - NO LIMIT! Parade Grand Opening CM

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBJXPTLrc9A

To commemorate 25 years of the anime, a special episode called Pocket Monsters The Distant Blue Sky (ポケットモンスター 遥かなる⻘い空 ) is set to air on December 23rd, 2022 on TV Tokyo. The same production team from 1997 will be involved.

Summary:

Satoshi and Pikachu continue their journey to become Pokémon Master. Satoshi has promised to meet his mother Hanako in Tonari Town, but Pikachu gets abducted by the Rocket Gang on the way, and as Satoshi seraches for it, he runs into a mysterious boy named Haruto. This is the story of one of Satoshi and Pikachu's encounters on their adventure.

Staff:

Director: Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山邦彦)
Screenplay: Shōji Yonemura (米村正二)
Character Design: Sayuri Ichiishi (一石小百合)
Character Design: Shuhei Yasuda (安田周平)
Music: Shinji Miyazaki (宮崎慎ニ)
Animation: OLM

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters: The Distant Blue Sky Trailer

Source: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster/news/index.html#231988
Source: https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1603697694253678592

The Opening theme Mezase Pokemon Master -with my friends- (めざせポケモンマスター -with my friends-) will air as part of the Pocket Monsters: Aim to be a Pokémon Master (ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター) mini-series that features 11 episodes and will air on TV Tokyo at 6:55 every Friday starting on January 13th, 2023.

Staff:

Executive Director: Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山邦彦)
Director: Daiki Tomiyasu (冨安大貴)
Series Construction: Atsuhiro Tomioka (冨岡淳広)
Character Design: Shuhei Yasuda (安田周平)
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima (三間雅文)
Music: Yuki Hayashi (林ゆうき)

Summary:

In April 1997, Satoshi and Pikachu set off from Masara Town into the world of "Pocket Monsters". And as Satoshi has been meeting and battling lots of companions, he's always aimed for one thing: To become the "Pokémon Master" of his dreams.

"Pocket Monsters: Mezase Pokémon Master", which premieres January 13th 2023, will depict Satoshi and Pikachu's adventure towards that distant dream across a planned total of 11 episodes. In addition to his former travelmates Kasumi and Takeshi, these episodes will also feature the Pokémon Satoshi formed strong bonds with and got in various regions, bringing even more excitement to this already thrilling and emotional adventure.

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters: Aim to be a Pokémon Master Trailer

Source: https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1603698448997310464
Source: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster/news/index.html#231990

In April 2023, the curtain rises for new dreams and adventures set across the entire Pokémon world! The video that was revealed for the first time in the world today also announced the two new protagonists of this series, a young girl named Liko and a young boy named Roy, who also appear in the teaser poster.

The new series will see an adventure unfold alongside lots of Pokémon, including Nyahoja, Hogator and Kuwassu from the new Pocket Monsters games "Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet" for the Nintendo Switch. The alternately colored legendary Pokémon "Black Rayquaza" will appear as well... Please stay tuned for further news.

English Dub Summary

A brand-new Pokémon series has been announced! Join two new characters and three Paldea starter Pokémon as they adventure through the exciting world of Pokémon! Plus, commemorate Ash’s journey with a collection of special episodes concluding Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series. Coming soon in 2023 and beyond!

YouTube Clip - The New Pocket Monsters Series Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hM74TTHPUcM

YouTube Clip - An All-New Pokémon Series Is Coming (English Subbed)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_VMGv2kKEI

Press Release - POKÉMON REVEALS NEW ANIMATED SERIES AND STORYLINE

Fans Receive Early Look at All-New Episodic Animated Pokémon Adventure
Details Also Announced for Collection of Special Episodes Celebrating Ash Ketchum’s Journey Through the Years
Bellevue, Wash. — Dec. 16, 2022 — The Pokémon Company group announced a new Pokémon animated series that will follow a never-before-seen storyline and characters — including dual protagonists named Liko and Roy in the Japanese version of the series — as they set off on action-packed adventures across the Pokémon world.

The new series will premiere across markets in 2023 and beyond, and it will feature Paldea first partner Pokémon Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, as well as the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza in its Shiny form. Fans can look forward to unraveling the mysteries of the Pokémon world — from exciting Trainer battles to fun Pokémon encounters.

The upcoming story will debut after the current season of the Pokémon animation, “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series,” which features Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu winning the Masters Eight Tournament of the Pokémon World Coronation Series.

Following Ash’s historic win as Pokémon World Champion — the culmination of his adventures spanning 25 seasons — fans can commemorate his storied journey with a collection of special episodes to conclude “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.” These episodes will feature fan-favorite Pokémon and characters, including Misty and Brock, and they will provide a glimpse at what the future may hold for the world’s strongest Trainer in this final chapter for Ash and his Pikachu.

The forthcoming special episodes not only celebrate Ash’s monumental achievement, but they also act as an expression of gratitude from Pokémon to all the fans who have joined him and his partner Pokémon Pikachu along the way. Fans can also look forward to what’s to come in the new animated series, which will represent everything they love about Pokémon animation, including action, adventure, friendship and Pokémon.

“Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” is streaming now exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. Fans can check back with Netflix and The Pokémon Company International for information about new episode availability.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-REVEALS-NEW-ANIMATED-SERIES-AND-STORYLINE

The official Japanese Pokémon Twitter account announced that episode 2 of the YouTube series After School Pokémon Research Club (放課後ポケモン研究部) is available to watch. The second episode broadcast on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel on December 15th, 2022 and was region locked to Japan.


At the end of the episode, a serial code for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was announced to give viewers 20,000 League Points. Players could obtain this item from December 15th, 2022 until January 31st, 2023 at 23:59 JST. The code is: READY4RA1D

Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1603329022510899200