To celebrate the first anniversary of the game Pokémon Masters, a live broadcast program featuring Shoko Nakagawa and Hajime Syacho (はじめしゃちょー) will be broadcast on Shoko Nakagawa's YouTube channel on Friday, August 28th, 2020 at 8pm JST! In the show, they'll explain what's new in Pokémon Masters!

Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1298908195788816384

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Masters - Hajime Syacho x Shoko Nakagawa YouTube Stream

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndAQmT__gA8

The official Pokémon Virtual Fest 2020 website has announced that they will hold a simultaneous online viewing event in which "Pokémon Generations," "Pokémon Songs" and "Pokémon x ASMR", which are currently being streamed on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel, will be broadcast simultaneously in the Pokémon Virtual Fest for three days. The screenings will take place on the Master Ball Stage, located in the center of the theme park. Come join the fun!

Pokémon Generations Online Simultaneous Viewing Event

The Japanese version of Pokémon Generations are animated short films released overseas that provides a new perspective on the events that took place in the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Isshu and Kalos regions.

Cast:
Pikachu: Fumiko Orikasa (折笠富美子)
Director: Daiki Tomiyasu (冨安大貴)
Screenplay: Tomioka Atsuhiro (冨岡淳広)
Storyboard: Daiki Tomiyasu (冨安大貴)
Director: Shinichi Yoshino (吉野真一)
Animation Director: Shinichi Yoshino (吉野真一)
Sound Director : Toshihiko Nakajima (中嶋聡彦)
Music: OLM MUSIC, Inc.

Details:
Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 13:00 / 20:00
(Running time is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.)
Venue URL: https://cluster.mu/e/c677ad28-81a8-430d-a9d6-f0d6b9e38ba5

Pokémon Song Online Simultaneous Viewing Event

Thursday, August 27, 2020, 13:00 / 17:00 JST
(Running time is about 30 minutes.)
Venue URL: https://cluster.mu/e/619b078f-922e-49d1-bf2f-5ef861cd58f9

Pokémon x ASMR Simultaneous Online Viewing Event

Friday, August 28, 2020, 13:00 / 17:00
(Running time is about 45 minutes.)
Venue URL: https://cluster.mu/e/6022ad86-274a-4753-b22c-d30eaffbd718

Summer Stage event

The official Pokémon Virtual Fest 2020 website has also announced that we will hold a Summer Stage event from Saturday, August 29th, 2020 to Monday, August 31st, 2020 to mark the finale of Pokémon Virtual Fest 2020.

During the event period, the theme park will be illuminated at night with brightly colored lights, and a Pikachu dance show and fireworks display will be held at the Master Ball Stage in the park to get everyone excited. On the last day of the festival on Monday, August 31st, 2020 singer-songwriter "Pikotaro (ピコ太郎)" aka Daimaou Kosaka (古坂大魔王), will visit the park to perform his collaboration song "PIKA to PIKO" with Pikachu for the first time.


The singer-songwriter "Pikotaro" has been working tirelessly, with his 2016 release of "PPAP" becoming a worldwide sensation, and this year he released "PPAP-2020-", which advocates the prevention of infection through hand washing, has been viewed more than 10 million times in more than 150 countries around the world.

Source: https://pokemon2020.cluster.mu/news/live_streaming.html

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Virtual Fest - Simultaneous Online Viewing Event

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Led9BIdH8fE

YouTube Clip - PIKA to PIKO（ピカとピコ）

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUNo4aB8xFE

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Pokémon Masters, DeNA has announced that Pokémon Masters EX will launch on August 27th, 2020.

Champion Stadium

Enter the Champion Stadium, where you can battle each region’s Elite Four and Champion! Rise to the top with your sync pairs, and earn yourself a spot in the Hall of Fame!

New Encounters

Befriend sync pairs by playing through the story and completing events. New sync pairs await you at the Pokémon Center.

Training

Strengthen your sync pairs by unlocking their level caps and going beyond! With their sync grids, you can train them as you see fit!

Editing Teams

Know your opponent’s weaknesses? Have a battle strategy in mind? Then form your own unique team! Use type skills to make your sync pairs shine!

Battles

Pokémon Masters EX features 3-on-3 real-time Pokémon battles. Once your move gauge is full, unleash powerful attacks like Thunderbolt and Flamethrower.

6★ EX level unlocked!

6★ EX level unlocked! Now you can boost sync pairs beyond the 5★ limit! 6★ EX sync pairs have upgraded sync moves, and Trainers sport a special EX outfit!

Type Skills

Type skills enter the mix, brining all sync pairs new abilities! Type skills activate when sync pairs of the same type are on the same team, boosting the team’s members. Use type skills to create a team that can take on tough battles.


Source: https://1stanniv.pokemonmasters-game.com/

YouTube Clip - A Message from the Pokémon Masters Team | One-Year Anniversary

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNoFQr6fM_4

YouTube Clip - A Message from the Pokémon Masters Team | One-Year Anniversary (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJOx-IIR4z0

DeNA has announced the Run-Up to One Year events that will take place from August 16th, 2020 until August 27th, 2020 which includes: a Log-In Bonus, One Year Mission Bingo, a new Champion Stadium area and Stronger Sync Pairs. The Sygna Suit Cynthia Poké Fair Scout and the Legendary Event New World Dilemma will take place from August 16th, 2020 until September 2nd, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Run-Up to One Year Under Way!

Thanks to the support of all you Trainers out there, Pokémon Masters is about to reach its one-year anniversary since launch. To show our appreciation to everyone playing the game each and every day, we are excited to announce a special anniversary rally! You can see the details of the Run-Up to One Year Rally below.

Pokémon Center Makeover

The Pokémon Center will be decorated to commemorate the one-year anniversary during the period below. We hope you enjoy the special design along with the vibrant background music!

Makeover Period

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - September 27, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Run-Up to One Year Log-In Bonus

A log-in bonus will be available during the period listed below. You can log in every day to get lots of rewards!

• Day 1: Gems ×100
• Day 2: Gems ×100
• Day 3: Skip Ticket ×25
• Day 4: Gems ×100
• Day 5: Gems ×300
• Day 6: Skip Ticket ×25
• Day 7: Gems ×100
• Day 8: Gems ×100
• Day 9: Skip Ticket ×25
• Day 10: Gems ×100
• Day 11: Gems ×600

Log-In Bonus Date/Time

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - August 30, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Run-Up to One Year Mission Bingo

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Mission Bingo screen for more details about the missions.

Mission Date/Time

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - August 27, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Run-Up to One Year Gem Special

You can now get gems at a reduced price! On sale for a limited time only!

• Run-Up to One Year gem special 1
• Run-Up to One Year gem special 2
• Run-Up to One Year gem special 3
• Run-Up to One Year gem special 4

Date/Time

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - August 27, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

In the update scheduled for late August 2020, the new features below will also be added alongside the anniversary content! More details will be released with the update. We hope you’re looking forward to it!

Champion Stadium

A new Champion Stadium area will be added! The Champion Stadium contains new, high-difficulty content where you can take on the Elite Four and Champion of each region. We will be starting off with Kanto. You can take part in consecutive battles where the Champion will be waiting for you if you make it to the end!

Date/Time

August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.

Even Stronger Sync Pairs

The maximum number of ★s for some sync pairs will be increased from 5★ to 6★ EX. Not only will 6★ EX sync pairs have upgraded sync moves—we are planning on giving them special outfits as well! More of these sync pairs will be added gradually, so keep an eye out for them!

Date/Time

August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.

Important

• 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 11 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.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.
• Gems can be purchased using the Purchase Gems menu in the shop.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_2070_3W_1

Sygna Suit Cynthia Poké Fair Scout

Team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o are being featured in this limited-time Poké Fair Scout! 5★ sync pairs have a 10% chance of appearing in the Poké Fair Scout! Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs. Don’t miss your chance to team up with this fair-exclusive sync pair! The sync grid of 5★ Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o will be expanded upon their release.

About Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o

Sygna Suit Cynthia stuns opponents by attacking them all at once and shortening her sync move countdown!


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9eDtQ-Y4oM

Date/Time

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - September 2, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
• 5★ Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o 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 they will appear in other Poké Fair Scouts in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2: A Friendly New Rival (Normal) in single-player.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Scout_2070_3W_1

Legendary Event New World Dilemma

You can complete the event to team up with Cyrus & Palkia! Legendary Event: New World Dilemma under way! You can team up with Cyrus & Palkia in this event.

Event Details

You can collect Prize Coins by completing battles in Single-Player, then try making pulls from the Prize Box! If you pull from the Prize Box and get the grand prize, you can move on to the next Prize Box pool. You can progress through the event areas and make pulls from the Prize Box to obtain area info that will allow you to team up with Cyrus & Palkia! Cyrus & Palkia can be powered up with exclusive items available through the Prize Box!

In Full-Force Battles, you can obtain event medals by meeting set conditions, such as completing battles. Cyrus & Palkia are sure to come in handy for these battles. You can try to obtain all of the event medals!

Event Missions

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

Date/Time

August 16, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - September 2, 2020 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.
• Items remaining in the prize box will no longer be obtainable after proceeding to the next prize pool.
• When the event ends, leftover Prize Coins will be converted into coins (10 coins per Prize Coin) and sent to your Present Box.
• Legendary Event New World Dilemma may come back again in the future. Your progress in the current event will not be carried over when the event is held next.
• 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_2070_3W_2

The battle for the Pokémon Japan's Champions for 2020 will be streamed on NicoNico Live and YouTube Live! Watch the semifinals and finals of each category live, and enjoy the best Pokémon battles in the world! As a promotion for the broadcast, they are distributing an East Sea Tritodon Event Pokémon which was the champion Pokémon during the Pokémon Japan Championships 2019! The Event Pokémon present will be given away during the live broadcast and can be obtained in Pokémon Sword or Shield.

Air Times - Saturday, August 22nd, 2020

Junior Category: 10:00 a.m. JST
Senior Category: 1:00 p.m. JST
Master Category: 4:00 p.m. JST

East Sea Tritodon Event Pokémon Details:

ID: 200822
OT: カ・エール
Gender: Female
Level: 50
Moves: Protect, Surf, Ice Beam, Earth Power
Serial Code: PJCS2019CHAMP


Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tournament_2020/

The seventh episode of the Pokémon: Twilight Wings premiered on Pokémon TV and YouTube on August 6th, 2020. The episode is called Sky.

Episode 7 of Pokémon: Twilight Wings, the Galar Region Animated Series

The seventh and final episode of this original animated series is now available on Pokémon TV and YouTube.

You can now watch the seventh episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings, the limited animated series set in the Galar region, on Pokémon TV and the official Pokémon YouTube channel. The first six episodes are also available to watch so you can catch up before seeing this conclusion to the story.

In the previous episode, Allister came to the aid of John and Tommy, the two boys who were featured in the series' first episode. Now, thanks to the letter that John wrote Rose, all the kids at the hospital are invited to Leon's Championship match! Unfortunately, John oversleeps and almost misses his chance to go to the stadium. With time running short, he must find a way to get there before the battle starts. You can see if he makes it in this final episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings, titled “Sky.”

Now that the entire Pokémon: Twilight Wings story has been told, you can sit back and enjoy the complete series whenever you want.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/episode-7-of-pokemon-twilight-wings-the-galar-region-animated-series/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Twilight Wings | Episode 7 | Sky

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-144RjSRWI

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Twilight Wings | Episode 7 | Sky (空)

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

Every summer, for 22 years, the Pokémon movies have been released in theatres. This year, the movie will be released in the winter. At this time, The Pokémon Company has decided to hold a free online screening of "Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story" (Directed by Tetsuo Yajima), which was released in 2018. This will be the first time in the history of the Pokémon movies that a movie will be streamed for free on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel.

On August 5th, 2020 at 19:00 JST, the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel will be live streaming Movie 21 and after the movie screening, a segment called Coco Top Secret Information Revealed (ココだけマル秘情報解禁) will be broadcast. There will be comments from special people that can only be heard here. They are going to bring you some of the best-kept secrets and more that nobody knows about yet!

Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3930

Update August 5th, 2020: It was announced during the trailer that the Coco movie would now premiere on December 25th, 2020 in Japan instead of its original date of July 10th, 2020. The beginning of the trailer initially aired on Oha Suta on August 5th, 2020 but Fire Tachibana cut it off a few seconds in saying that the rest of it would air later in the day. High quality screenshots from the Oha Suta clip have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Music:

Music partially by: Okazaki Physical Education
Ending Theme: Really Mysterious Creatures (ふしぎふしぎな生き物) by Tortoise Matsumoto (トータス松本) and Taiiku Okazaki

Story:

Story Outline Translation:

This is a story of a slightly unusual parent-child relationship
involving one Pokémon and one human.

In the depths of a jungle in the middle of nowhere, we find Okoya Forest,
a Pokémon paradise operating with strict laws.

The stubborn and obstinate Zarude lived there with his kin,
but one day he discovered a human baby by the riverside.

"Human, this is..."

Zarude could not allow himself to abandon it,
so he decided to disobey the law of the forest,
leave his tribe behind, and live alone with the child, whom he named Coco.

It has been 10 years since this Pokémon first started to raise this human.
Coco meets Satoshi and Pikachu as they visit Okoya Forest.
This is the first "Human friend" he has ever made.
And little by little, questions start to sprout deep in the mind of a boy
who had been fully convinced he was a Pokémon.

"Father, am I a human?"
Am I a Pokémon? Or am I a human?
As Coco ponders this, the sound of uninvited human footsteps approach Okoya Forest one day, signalizing a drastic change to the peaceful days it has thus far been enjoying.

YouTube Clip - Coco Top Secret Information Revealed

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

YouTube Clip - Coco Trailer 2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWr67AQjMDI

YouTube Clip - Coco Teaser Trailer 3

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX9Jq0tyWc8

Niantic has announced more details about the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 including the Ultra Unlock details.

Tips for the best Pokémon GO Fest experience—plus, Ultra Unlock details!

Trainers, Pokémon GO Fest 2020 is right around the corner! Read on for what you can look forward to during the event. Plus, you can check out details on what you can unlock when meeting certain challenges during the weekend.

Pokémon GO Fest 2020: Know before you GO!

• Purchase your Pokémon GO Fest 2020 ticket: If you haven’t yet purchased a ticket, you can pick one up for US $14.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency), plus taxes and fees, and enjoy a weekend of Special Research and encounters with featured Pokémon! Here’s how you can purchase a ticket.
  
  
  • In the shop, tap the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 image.
  • Tap the Buy button. (Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.)
  • After you tap OK, you can find the ticket in your Item Bag.
  • You’ll receive a medal commemorating the event. When you open the app during day one, you’ll receive access to the two-day Pokémon GO Fest 2020 experience, including the first Special Research line! Make sure to open the app during day two to receive the second Special Research line.
  • After you’ve obtained the Special Research lines, you can complete them at any time. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).
• Make the most out of your experience by using Incense: Incense activated during the event will last for one hour and will be even better at attracting featured Pokémon.
• Explore all the habitats: During Day 1, there will be five themed habitats rotating each hour, and each will feature different Pokémon!
• Get to level 10: If you are currently below Level 10, be sure to get to level 10 prior to the event in order to maximize your experience.
• Get your Print at Home kit: Bring the adventure of Pokémon GO Fest 2020 home. With the Print at Home kit, you can assemble crafts, decorations, and more to help re-create the adventure of traditional Pokémon GO Fests, no matter where you are in the world! The kit is available now on the Pokémon GO Fest website.
• Visit the Virtual Team Lounge: If you want to take a break from catching Pokémon during GO Fest, join us in the Virtual Team Lounge! Watch live video content, join the chat, check your team’s contributions to the Global Challenge Arena, and more! Mark your calendars—don’t miss the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 global kickoff keynote by John Hanke, founder and CEO of Niantic, on Friday, July 24, at 2:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) .
• Dress up with Pokémon GO Fest 2020 avatar items! Pick them up in the shop Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. PDT.

Ultra Unlock details
As is tradition with Pokémon GO Fest events, we’re excited to unveil details on this year’s Ultra Unlock bonus! Throughout day one of Pokémon GO Fest 2020, Trainers will have 32 global challenges they can work together to complete in the Global Challenge Arena. Every eight challenges that are collectively completed will unlock one additional Ultra Unlock event week, up to a total of three events. When Pokémon GO Fest 2020 begins, you’ll be able to track Global Challenge Arena progress in the Today View.

Here’s what you can expect for each Ultra Unlock week.
* Ultra Unlock Week One: Dragon Week
* Ultra Unlock Week Two: Enigma Week
* Ultra Unlock Week Three: Unova Week

Ultra Unlock Week One: Dragon Week

If Trainers complete eight global challenges, they’ll unlock Dragon Week. The majestic Dragon-type Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny Gible to the towering Alolan Exeggutor, and this week will be their time to shine! Dragon Week will run from Friday, July 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).

Features

• The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild: Alolan Exeggutor, Horsea, Dratini, Trapinch, Swablu, and Bagon. If you’re lucky, you might find a Gible!
• The following Pokémon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: Horsea, Dratini, Trapinch, Swablu, and Bagon. Gible and Deino will also be hatching from 7 km Eggs, but only if you’re lucky!
• Rayquaza will be in five-star raids.
• Complete the Timed Research this week for a chance to encounter not one, but two Deino! This Timed Research will be available from Friday, July 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
• If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Deino!

Ultra Unlock Week Two: Enigma Week

If Trainers complete 16 global challenges, they’ll also unlock Enigma Week. The featured Pokémon range from the mysterious Elgyem to the powerful Deoxys! Enigma Week will run from Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).

Features

• The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild: Staryu, Jigglypuff, Clefairy, Lunatone, Solrock, Baltoy, Bronzor, and Elgyem.
• The following Pokémon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: Cleffa, Igglybuff, Lunatone, Solrock, and Elgyem
• The following Pokémon will be available in raids: Bronzong, Claydol, Bronzong, Elgyem, and Unown U, L, T, R, and A.
• Deoxys will be in five-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Deoxys!
• If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Staryu!

Ultra Unlock Week Three: Unova Week

If Trainers complete 24 challenges,, they’ll also unlock Unova Week. Sewaddle, Cottonee, Emolga, and Bouffalant, originally discovered in the Unova region, will be making their Pokémon GO debut! Bouffalant will be available in New York City, USA and the surrounding areas. Unova Week will run from Friday, August 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).

Features

• The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild and hatching from 7 km Eggs: Sewaddle, Cottonee, and other Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. If you’re lucky, you might find an Emolga!
• Bouffalant will be appearing in the wild and hatching from 7 km Eggs in New York City, USA and the surrounding areas.
• Roggenrola and other Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region will be available in raids.
• Genesect will be in five-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Genesect!
• If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Roggenrola!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidance from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2020-ultraunlock

YouTube Clip - The Makings of a Pokémon GO Fest

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REkdxR7T7Tg

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO Fest 2020 Global Kick-off

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqu-y1cCjhk

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Raid Battle is a fun and exciting game that lets you experience the Pokémon TCG in a new way. By using your Pokémon TCG collection and either the Digital Raid Battle Assistant or printable materials from this site, you and your friends can work together to take on a powerful Dynamax or Gigantamax Boss Pokémon!

Digital Raid Battle Assistant

The Digital Raid Battle Assistant will help track important information as you play. Gather 4 players, and make sure each player has 2 Pokémon cards. Choose 1 of those players to run the game. Then, use the Battle Assistant to track the Boss Pokémon and its attacks, your Cheer cards, and player turns. Playing the game will be much easier with the Digital Raid Battle Assistant!

What you need

In order to play Pokémon TCG Raid Battles, you'll need 4 players, each with two Pokémon cards (Pokémon only; no Trainer or Energy cards).

You will also need the following materials:

• 1 Boss Pokémon card
• 1 deck of 20 Boss Attack cards
• 1 deck of 5 Cheer cards
• 4 Knock Out counters
• 1 playmat
• Damage counters
• 1 coin

These materials can be downloaded and printed out, or you can use the Digital Raid Battle Assistant on the official website.

Game Components

If you want to play Pokémon TCG Raid Battle away from your computer, just download and print out these materials.

Backgrounds

Want some Raid Battle backgrounds? You can use them to keep track of each player’s position while playing online.


Source: https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/raid-battle/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Trading Card Game Raid Battle

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiPnJFgyx40

Niantic has announced that Jessie and James from Team Rocket will be flying around in-game in their Meowth balloon and that Team GO Rocket has taken over the GO Fest Weekly Challenge.

Battle Jessie and James by finding their Meowth balloon!

Trainers, A mysterious duo has arrived in Pokémon GO via a...Meowth balloon? The two call themselves Jessie and James, and it looks like they’re up to no good! Help us defeat them!

As Team GO Rocket’s balloons prowl the skies, we’ve been investigating them further. The Grunts piloting the balloons are just as perplexed as we are as to where these characters came from. From what we understand, Team GO Rocket has assigned Shadow Pokémon to protect Jessie and James as they seek to create more Shadow Pokémon.

This is where you all come in! Check the map to see whether Jessie and James’s Meowth balloon is flying by. When the Meowth balloon appears, tap it to battle Jessie and James.

Plus, avatar items inspired by Jessie and James are now available in the shop!

It looks like Jessie and James won’t be here for long, so let’s GO teach these silly villains who’s boss before they leave.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/teamgorocket-jessie-james/

YouTube Clip - Jessie and James have arrived in Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0Q-BgCfLw8

Team GO Rocket has taken over the GO Fest Weekly Challenge!

Trainers, Remember when we said week two of the GO Fest Weekly Challenges would be battle-themed? There’s been a slight change of plans. Technically, it’s still battle-themed. However, with Team GO Rocket balloons appearing more often and other disturbances in the world of Pokémon GO that we believe are related, the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research will focus entirely on taking down Team GO Rocket!

GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle

Date + Time
Friday, July 10, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time

Features
In addition to all previously announced details about this week’s Timed Research and events, the following disturbances have been detected in the Pokémon GO world.

• Poison-type and Dark-type Pokémon are appearing in the wild, in Eggs, and in raids.
• Team GO Rocket balloons are appearing more often.
• The Meowth balloon seems to be appearing at a higher rate.
• Suicune has been turned into a Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Giovanni to save it! Complete the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research to receive a Super Rocket Radar that will help you track Giovanni down!
• Our findings show that the following Pokémon are being captured and turned into Shadow Pokémon now. Please go rescue them!
  • Nidoran ♀
  • Nidorina
  • Nidoran ♂
  • Nidorino
  • Machop
  • Machoke
  • Gligar
  • Shuckle
  • Stunky
  • Skuntank
  • We’re receiving word that the Team GO Rocket Leaders have found additional species of Pokémon to turn into Shadow Pokémon, too!

We’ve intercepted messages from Team GO Rocket that indicate they’re planning to take over more PokéStops and capture more Pokémon! There will be an increased amount of Team GO Rocket activity in your area soon, and we’re sure this won’t be the last time. We’ll share any other intercepted messages we receive if something like this happens again! Sources seem to point to the following information.

Date + Time
Sunday, July 12, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time

Keep your eyes peeled for...

• Team GO Rocket balloons in the skies and more Team GO Rocket Grunts capturing PokéStops for the duration of the take-over!
• 2× Stardust when you defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts and Team GO Rocket balloons
• The Meowth balloon appearing more often than usual
• The opportunity to use a Charged TM to let your Pokémon forget the move Frustration and learn a new move
• Team GO Rocket music playing in Pokémon GO

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gofestweeklychallenge-teamgorocket/