It has been announced that chapter 1 of the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"), "Liko and Roy Set Off", is about to reach its climax. A new trailer depicting upcoming events was also released.

YouTube Clip - Terapagos' Shine Arc Trailer (Japan Region Locked)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMJBx_HTuB8

Episode 23, "Galar Fire Blazes Up", which aired on the 22nd, featured not the Black Rayquaza, but a Galar Fire carrying an ancient monster ball, the proof of being one of the Six Heroes that traveled with Lucius! Liko and the others want to close in on this Galar Fire somehow, but it's burning with anger and keeps everyone at arm's length, so they came up with a plan that incorporated Gym Leader Kabu's advice that winning battles isn't the only way to be a Trainer.

The new trailer finally reveals the tale of the Ancient Adventurer Lucius' adventures, as well as the true identity of the mysterious Pokémon the pendant turned into. The story centered around this mysterious Pokémon starts taking some sudden twists and turns as the executives of the Explorers, the organization Amethio belongs to, begin taking personal action.

The next episode, episode 24, "Reunion at the Old Castle", will air October 13th. Liko's pendant has turned into a mysterious Pokémon, as, wanting to learn the truth about this Pokémon, she and the others head for Liko's grandmother Diana's location and finally reunite with her at a hidden old castle. Diana tells them the tale of Lucius' adventures, and of the mysterious Pokémon "Terapagos". Meanwhile, Amethio and his fellow Explorers approach the old castle, having followed Liko and the others there...

Weekly sets of episodes of the Pocket Monsters anime will be available on the official Pokémon Youtube channel from Friday September 29th to Friday October 27th! This allows you to binge the "Liko and Roy Set Off" arc in time for the upcoming "Terapagos' Shine" arc, so make sure to check it out!

It has been decided that Nanase Nishino, who plays the protagonist in the original Pokémon live action serial Pokétsume, will join the Pokémon anime as a guest voice actor in December. She will be playing an Eteboth. Further details will be announced later.

A comment from Nanase Nishino:
I've loved the Pokémon video games ever since I was a child, so I was extremely happy to learn that I would be appearing in the Pocket Monsters anime TV show. I was initially surprised that I had been cast as an Eteboth, since I wasn't expecting that I'd play an actual Pokémon, but I'm considering this a great honor.
I actually found it to be quite difficult since the way I had to approach my lines was so different from when I'm doing live action. It required a strong sense of imagination since I needed to get across my character's thoughts and current situation purely through making noises.
I got the hang of it little by little though, and it made me really happy when the sound director told me I was "getting close to an Eteboth now"! This entire thing was a really good experience for me, and one that really made me fall in love with Eteboth. The episode won't be airing for a while though, but look forward to it!
-Nanase Nishino, the voice of Eteboth

Terapagos' Shine

The popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") is about to enter its second chapter, which is going to be subtitled "Terapagos' Shine". A new poster depicting the Pokémon Terapagos, which holds the key to the protagonists Liko and Roy's adventure, has been released, as has a new trailer.

In Chapter 2, "Terapagos' Shine", a new adventure begins for Liko and Roy when they meet Terapagos, the mysterious Pokémon that has just transformed from its pendant form.


Liko has previously learned about the legend of the "Ancient Adventurer Lucius" from her grandmother Diana, and the trailer released today shows her pledging to grant Terapagos' wish by searching for "Rakua", a place filled with its memories of Lucius.

It has also been revealed that the Black Rayquaza Roy is chasing down was one of the Six Hero Pokémon that went on an adventure with Lucius in the distant past, and that the Explorers, the organization Amethio belongs to, have started their pursuit of the Black Rayquaza as well.


But what is the true goal of the Explorers...? The curtain goes up for a new adventure for Liko, Roy and the others centered around Lucius, the Six Heroes, as well as Terapagos.

It has also been revealed that the new opening theme that will adorn the story of Chapter 2 will be "Hello". Outstanding creators yama and Botchi Boromaru, who have recently been getting really popular on the Internet, primarily on social media, have teamed up as the special unit "yama x Botchi Boromaru" in order to vigorously sing this fast-paced song!

The new opening theme "Hello" will debut on October 27th with episode 26, "Terapagos' Adventure", and can also be heard in the trailer that released today.


A comment from yama:
When I was little, I was particularly fond of the Pokémon movies, which moved me to tears as I kept watching them over and over. This wasn't because I was a particularly emotional child, but because I found the deep bond between Pokémon and humans, along with the music in these movies, to be so moving. I still play video games even as an adult, and Pokémon ones give me these therapeutic, warm and exciting memories. It's a genuine honor to be allowed to handle the theme song this time.
It will make me really happy if this song wil help ease its listeners' anxieties and insecurities and make them recall how cheerful and exciting their daily life can be, even if just a little. Botchi Boromaru-san and I poured our hearts and souls into this song, so I hope its message will reach as many people as possible.


A comment from Botchi Boromaru:
Pokémon has been there with me in some shape or form ever since I was little, not just as video games, but also as a card game, stickers included with sweets, and plushies. I was especially into the anime, taping it every week and watching the episodes over and over, and singing the opening and ending themes at karaoke competitions during grade school. I even used to draw manga starring Pikachu that I'd show to my friends.
But I never even dreamed that I'd one day get to sing a theme song for the Pokémon anime I loved so much! If I tried telling this to my past self that hadn't even started playing the guitar yet, it'd probably sound too ridiculous to believe. This is hands down the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, no exaggeration! yama-san and I took great care in creating this song as we remembered our past selves and thinking about our present selves at the same time. Please enjoy!!!

Mimikyu wants to play tricks on its opponents when it comes to Pokémon UNITE on October 19th, 2023!

YouTube Clip - Blaziken Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

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

YouTube Clip - Mimikyu Moves Overview | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzAp8sZnlfk

Mimikyu Is Now Available in Pokémon UNITE

“Creep” it real with this Ghost- and Fairy-type All-Rounder that loves to slash and dash on Aeos Island.

Shadow Sneak into battle with the spooky power of Mimikyu in Pokémon UNITE! This Ghost- and Fairy-type Pokémon first discovered in the Alola region is always looking for its next playmate, but Mimikyu can get a bit ahead of itself with its dangerous claws. You can obtain Mimikyu for 12,000 Aeos coins or 575 Aeos gems at the Unite Battle Committee shop. Mimikyu will only be obtainable with Aeos gems for the first seven days of its release.

If you make a purchase at Pokémon Center from October 19, 2023, to October 31, 2023, you will receive a reward code that can be used to redeem 3-day trial UNITE licenses for Gengar, Sableye, Decidueye, Mimikyu, and Dragapult. This “spectral” gift with purchase is a great way to get into the fun on Aeos Island and ring in the spooky season.


Read on to learn more about everything Mimikyu has to offer and to pick up a few tips before playing rough with the competition on Aeos Island.

Mimikyu Basics

Ability: Disguise - When Mimikyu is in Disguised Form and takes damage from opposing Pokémon, Mimikyu will have its HP decreased by a set percentage of its remaining HP, nullify damage for a set amount of time, and change to Busted Form. At the same time, a revenge mark is applied to the opposing Pokémon that dealt the damage. Mimikyu’s movement speed increases when approaching revenge-marked opposing Pokémon and it will deal increased damage to them. Mimikyu will return to Disguised Form if it remains in Busted Form for a set amount of time. If Mimikyu knocks out an opposing Pokémon, the time it takes to return to Disguised Form is decreased.

Basic Attack - Mimikyu’s basic attack becomes a boosted attack every third attack, striking twice with an increased area of attack. The next basic attack after using a move becomes a boosted attack.

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

Astonish - Mimikyu shouts in a startling fashion, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon. Scratch - Mimikyu charges in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. For a short time after Mimikyu charges, if this move is used again, Mimikyu attacks in front of itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. At that time, additional damage is dealt based on the percentage of HP that the opposing Pokémon has lost.

Lv. 5 Moves

Play Rough - Mimikyu jumps forward, then moves around opposing Pokémon it hits, dealing damage multiple times and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. After the attack is finished, Mimikyu jumps in the designated direction. Play Rough can be upgraded to increase Mimikyu’s movement speed for a short time after the attack is finished. Shadow Claw - Mimikyu slashes in front of itself with sharp claws, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits, decreasing their movement speed, and restoring Mimikyu’s HP. Whenever Mimikyu hits opposing Pokémon with a basic attack, Shadow Claw’s cooldown is reduced, and the number of times Mimikyu attacks when this move is used next increases (up to a maximum of four times). The movement speed decreases caused by this move can stack. Shadow Claw can be upgraded so that at the end of the attack, additional damage is dealt based on the percentage of HP the opposing Pokémon has lost.

Lv. 7 Moves

Shadow Sneak - Mimikyu extends its shadow, marking an opposing Pokémon it hits as a shadow target for a short time. If the shadow passes through tall grass or a wall, it extends even further. If Mimikyu deals damage to the opposing Pokémon marked as a shadow target, additional damage is dealt based on the percentage of HP the opposing Pokémon has lost. If this move is used again, Mimikyu moves to the opposing Pokémon marked as a shadow target, deals damage to it, and extends the duration of that Pokémon’s shadow mark. If Mimikyu knocks out the Pokémon marked as a shadow target, this move’s cooldown is reset and Mimikyu recovers HP. Shadow Sneak can be upgraded to reduce this move’s cooldown.
Trick Room - Mimikyu creates a bizarre area around itself. If a movement speed decrease is applied to Mimikyu while it is within the area, that effect is converted into a movement speed increase and Mimikyu takes reduced damage from Pokémon outside the area. Also, while in that area, Mimikyu can use this move again to move a set distance forward, as often as desired. Trick Room can be upgraded to reduce this move’s cooldown.

Mimikyu’s Unite Move, Play with Me...

Mimikyu leaps at an opposing Pokémon and traps it inside its rag, dealing damage over time and granting itself a shield. The trapped opposing Pokémon isn’t affected by any Pokémon’s moves except Mimikyu’s. If Mimikyu loses its shield, or if a set amount of time passes, Mimikyu stops attacking and jumps in the designated direction.

Metagame Watch

Strong Against: Inteleon - Ranged Attackers arguably deal the most consistent damage in Pokémon UNITE, but that often comes at the cost of both durability and mobility. Inteleon is known to sneak around and unleash its powerful Liquidation on unsuspecting opponents, but Mimikyu has the right tools to punish that play pattern. Shadow Sneak enables Mimikyu to close the distance between itself and Inteleon in an instant—and then knock it out quickly with Play Rough and Shadow Claw.

Weak Against: Umbreon - Mimikyu’s moves largely require it to be in close range of its target, making it difficult for Mimikyu to take down opponents when they are protected by Defenders. Mimikyu can deal plenty of damage, but Umbreon can usually endure it all before responding with Snarl, Foul Play, or even Mean Look. Each of these moves can quickly stop Mimikyu in its tracks and render it helpless against a coordinated team. As Mimikyu, it’s best to watch out for Pokémon with hindrances before committing to a skirmish.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/mimikyu-is-now-available-in-pokemon-unite

Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode 2 is available to watch on YouTube and Character Details and Voice Actor information has been added to our Episode Guide. To help promote the series, a Sweet Herba Mystic or Spicy Herba Mystica are being distributed. The password is: SWEET0RSP1CY and players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can claim it from October 18th, 2023 to September 30th, 2024.

Breathe In | Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode 2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24jkD5LodAc

Breathe In | Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode 2 (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svmERbEv2AI

Episode 2 of Pokémon: Paldean Winds Now Available

Watch Aliquis and his partner Pokémon, Meowscarada, strive to win against the always-energetic Nemona. The second episode of Pokémon: Paldean Winds, a four-episode original animated web series, is available now on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. The series is produced by WIT STUDIO, the animation studio behind the award-winning Pokémon: Hisuian Snow web series.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds is set in the Paldea region and tells the story of three academy students—Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma—as they pursue their respective dreams. The second episode focuses on Aliquis, a hard-headed student who loves to battle alongside his partner Pokémon, Meowscarada. Despite his skills, however, Aliquis has never been able to win against his fellow academy student Nemona. His brother advises him to avoid sending out a Pokémon who has already lost in battle—will Aliquis decide to leave Meowscarada behind?

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/episode-2-of-pokemon-paldean-winds-now-available

Receive a Random Herba Mystica in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet

Use this password to randomly receive a Spicy Herba Mystica or Sweet Herba Mystica and make your sandwiches shine.

Life is like a bag of Herba Mystica—you never know what you’re going to get. Find out if your fortune is looking sweet or spicy by randomly receiving a Sweet Herba Mystica or Spicy Herba Mystica in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game. Regardless of which flavor you find, you’ll still be able to make a delectable sandwich with the coveted Sparkling Power or Title Power. Enter the password below via Mystery Gift and get cooking as you chase your next Shiny Pokémon or Pokémon with a mark!


Password: SWEET0RSP1CY

This password expires on September 30, 2024, at 7:59 a.m. PDT.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-random-herba-mystica-in-pokemon-scarlet-or-pokemon-violet

Niantic has announced a new feature called Party Play which allows Pokémon GO to create a party of 4 people locally to take on challenges and raids as a group. The feature launches on October 17th, 2023.

YouTube Clip - Start the Party Everywhere You GO with Party Play!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3xYmHZ9kzA

Play with Friends Using Pokémon GO’s Party Play Feature

Everything’s more fun with friends, including adventures in Pokémon GO. If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to swagger over to a Pokémon GO Gym with your besties at your side, then Pokémon GO’s Party Play is the adventure you’ve been waiting for. Launching October 17, 2023, Party Play lets you form or join a party with up to three of your friends to take on challenges and raids as a group. While part of a party, Trainers can see their friends’ avatars on their in-game map. And when battling in a raid together, Trainers can use Party Power to double the damage of their Charged Attacks. Party Challenges offer the group the chance to take on tasks—which can be focused on activities such as spinning PokéStops, battling in raids, and catching Pokémon—to earn awesome rewards. And when the fun is over, the party will receive a personalized visual recap of their accomplishments to share with the world.

Party Everywhere You GO with Party Play!

Ready for a new way to play Pokémon GO with your friends? Party Play has got you covered. With Party Play, Trainers can play and complete challenges together—all in one shared in-game experience.

Party Play lets four total Trainers—level 15 and above—adventure as a party together. You’ll even get to see your friends’ avatars on your in-game map! Whether you’re looking to represent your team, take on new challenges, or capture memories while catching Pokémon, Party Play makes it possible. Get the party started in Pokémon GO today!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO | Party Play

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vyV74tkdEs

Embrace the Power of Party

When battling in a raid with their party, Trainers can activate a new bonus—Party Power—that doubles the damage of Charged Attacks!

How to Host a Party

1. Open Pokémon GO and navigate to your Trainer profile.
2. Tap the new Party tab.
3. Tap Create.
4. You’ll be given a numerical code or QR code that you can share with up to three nearby Trainers.
5. Tap Start and let the party begin!

Join a Party

1. Open Pokémon GO and navigate to your Trainer profile.
2. Tap the new Party tab.
3. Tap Join Party. You will be prompted to either scan the host’s QR code or manually enter a numerical code.
4. Wait for the host to start the party! Once the party begins, you’ll be returned to the map.

Party Challenges

1. Work to complete Party Challenges as you play together!
2. After a party is formed, the party will receive a pop-up asking which Party Challenge they want to take on.
3. Party Challenges can be focused on spinning PokéStops, battling in raids, catching Pokémon, and more. What other challenges await your next party?
4. Completing Party Challenges get you in-game rewards!

Party Power

1. When challenging a raid with your party, a new bonus will be available: Party Power. Party Power doubles the damage of your next Charged Attack and charges with every Fast Attack.
2. More party members means your Party Power charges faster!

Activity Summary

1. You can check your party’s progress and details via the Party tab of your Trainer profile.
2. Your party’s Activity Summary has the following categories: Pokémon, Throws, Adventure, Battle, and General.
3. Bookmark your favorite activities to quickly view them via the Favorite section of your Activity Summary.

Exclusive Eevee-themed T-shirts for you and your party!

In the new Special Research, Welcome Party, Trainers can get exclusive Eevee-themed T-shirts. Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon—can you and your party collect all four?

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/partyplay

The Story Event: Together in an Unknown Land is now live in Pokémon Masters EX! Akari and Rei come to Pasio from the past. What adventures await them? You can get Special Skill Feathers and a 5★ Power-Up from the item exchange!

5★ Akari & Samurott are a field sync pair whose Ceaseless Edge deals damage and applies the Dark Damage Field effect to the opponent’s field of play! When you use this scout, you can get Strike Roll Cake Coins and 5★ Power-Ups when you team up with 5★ Akari & Samurott!

YouTube Clip - Akari and Rei shine brightly on Pasio!

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

YouTube Clip - Akari and Rei shine brightly on Pasio! Japanese

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoAxuLL0z58

Story Event Together in an Unknown Land

Story Event Together in an Unknown Land under way! Two Trainers from the past came through a space-time rift... They renew their determination as sync pairs on Pasio, then...

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 about 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

• Event Voucher M

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!

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

September 28, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - October 15, 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 M
• 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_5090_1W_2

Akari Poké Fair Scout

You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Akari & Samurott 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, will have the ability to be raised to 6★ EX, and will have an EX Role available to unlock.


You will get an item as a present when you team up with 5★ Akari & Samurott in this Sync Pair Scout!

Note: The item will be sent to the Temp Storage tab of the Present Box when you team up with the Sync Pair.
Note: You can view the Bonus Present Details by tapping the Present Details icon on the Sync Pair Scout screen.

You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair!

Important

• 5★ Akari & Samurott 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.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• 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 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 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.
• You can check the field effects that a Field Sync Pair that has been raised to 6★ EX will deploy before they use their Sync Move for the first time by going to the Sync Pair details screen in the Exchange Items, Sync Pair Scout, or Dex sections and changing their upgrade status.
  Note: You can only check Sync Pairs that you have already acquired in the Dex.
• To unlock the EX Role, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_5090_1W_1

Blaziken is fired up to join the fight on Aeos Island on September 14th, 2023 in Pokémon UNITE!

YouTube Clip - Blaziken Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

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

YouTube Clip - Blaziken Moves Overview | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTJw6zG3WGo

The Blaze Pokémon, Blaziken, is Now Available in Pokémon UNITE

Show off Blaziken’s flexibility as you switch between two different fighting styles with this Melee All-Rounder.

Burst into battle with the fiery fighting power of Blaziken in Pokémon UNITE! Blaziken begins each match as the tiny Torchic before evolving into Combusken and finally Blaziken. The Blaze Pokémon is well-known as a powerful Fire- and Fighting-type Pokémon that excels in close combat. That reputation is once again proven correct on Aeos Island, where Blaziken joins the fray as a Melee All-Rounder that can switch between two fighting styles—punch and kick—whenever it uses a corresponding Unite move. You can obtain Blaziken for 13,000 Aeos coins or 575 Aeos gems at the Unite Battle Committee shop. Blaziken will only be obtainable with Aeos gems for the first seven days of its release.

Read on to learn more about everything the Blaze Pokémon has to offer before you Blaze Kick your way through the competition on Aeos Island.

Blaziken Basics

Ability: Blaze - When this Pokémon hits an opposing Pokémon with a basic attack or move, that opposing Pokémon will receive a fire fragment. Hitting an opposing Pokémon that has a fire fragment five times with a basic attack or move will deal additional damage and restore the user’s HP. When the Pokémon with this Ability is at half HP or lower, more HP is restored.

Blaziken’s Punch Style and Kick Style - Most Pokémon have Unite Moves that they can only unleash after charging up energy for a long period of time, but Blaziken is different. After reaching Lv. 8, Blaziken can use its Unite Move—either Spinning Flame Fist or Spinning Flame Kick—every few seconds to change its fighting style and current set of moves. When Blaziken uses Spinning Flame Fist, it switches to punch style, which changes its moves to Fire Punch and Focus Blast. Using Spinning Flame Kick will switch Blaziken to kick style, which changes its moves to Blaze Kick and Overheat. Switching from one style to the other will also make the opposite Unite Move available to keep the cycle going.

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

Aerial Ace - Torchic dashes in the designated direction, slashing in front of itself and dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. When Torchic hits an opposing Pokémon with this move, for a short time, this move can be used again once only.

Ember - Torchic releases a small ball of fire in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and decreasing their movement speed.

Lv. 5 Moves

Fire Punch - Combusken unleashes two flaming punches in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. The designated direction can be changed during the move. When Combusken hits an opposing Pokémon with Fire Punch, for a short time, Fire Punch can be used again once only. Fire Punch can be upgraded to increase the damage dealt to opposing Pokémon.

Focus Blast - Combusken fires a ball of focused energy in the designated direction. The ball of focused energy explodes upon hitting an opposing Pokémon or after traveling a set distance, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the explosion’s area of effect and decreasing their movement speed. Focus Blast can be upgraded to strengthen the movement speed decrease.

Blaze Kick - Combusken unleashes a kick while leaping toward the designated location, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and shoving them. The shoved opposing Pokémon will have their movement speed decreased for a short time. If the shoved opposing Pokémon come in contact with a wall, they will be left unable to act instead of having their movement speed decreased. Blaze Kick can be upgraded to strengthen the movement speed decrease and increase the time opposing Pokémon are left unable to act.

Overheat - Combusken starts charging power in place. If Overheat is used again after Combusken has started charging, Combusken unleashes a flaming kick in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. The longer power is charged, the more damage this move deals. If Combusken charges a set amount of power or more, this move also shoves opposing Pokémon it hits. Overheat can be upgraded to increase the damage dealt to opposing Pokémon.

Blaziken’s Unite Moves:

Spinning Flame Fist - Blaziken unleashes a flaming punch around itself, dealing damage to nearby opposing Pokémon it hits and increasing its movement speed for a short time. After using this move, Blaziken switches to punch style.

Spinning Flame Kick - Blaziken executes a flaming kick around itself, dealing damage to nearby opposing Pokémon it hits and increasing its Attack for a short time. After using this move, Blaziken switches to kick style.

Metagame Watch

Strong Against: Trevenant - Trevenant excels at soaking up attacks from Pokémon that do damage in short bursts but can struggle against Pokémon that do consistent damage. Blaziken’s Blaze Ability triggers additional damage whenever it hits an opposing Pokémon with a fire fragment five times using a basic attack or move, granting a form of consistent damage to complement its powerful combo moves. When Blaziken hits an opposing Pokémon with a fire fragment five times, it also heals itself, making it extra durable. This means that Blaziken is bound to come out on top in longer skirmishes, spelling trouble for low-damage Pokémon like Trevanant.

Weak Against: Mew - Blaziken doesn’t lack movement potential thanks to Blaze Kick, but Mew is an especially tough target for Blaziken to chase. Between Surf and Agility, Mew has plenty of options to dodge opposing Pokémon and fire back while doing it using Electro Ball and Solar Beam. Blaziken can still dish out damage against Mew in the right situations, but it’s an uphill battle if the Blaze Pokémon chooses to engage when both sides have all their moves available.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-blaze-pokemon-blaziken-is-now-available-in-pokemon-unite

Unravel a series of mysteries across Ryme City with a tough-talking, coffee-loving Pikachu and his human partner, Tim Goodman. When a jewel theft occurs, the case sets this great detective duo down a path filled with mystery. Why did Tim’s father, Harry, go missing? What is causing the Pokémon-related incidents around Ryme City? Answer these questions and more by searching for clues, investigating scenes, and using your case notebook to make deductions.

Luxray was revealed to be a helper Pokémon which can see through walls and help solve mysteries. Detective Pikachu Returns launches for Nintendo Switch on October 6th, 2023. Details about this and previous Nintendo Direct's are available in our Content Database article.

YouTube Clip - Detective Pikachu Returns - Nintendo Direct 9.14.2023

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVrDjN3dMM8

The Pokémon Company International and Creatures Inc announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest is returning for 2024 and this year it is open to submission from people in UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in addition to the U.S. and Japan. Details about the previous Illustration Contest 2022 are also available in an archive news article.

YouTube Clip - Announcing the Pokémon Illustration Contest 2024

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64MCUqvs5-Y

Press Release - Returning Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest Expands to Additional Markets

2024 Contest Available to Trainers in the U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand for the First Time

Bellevue, Wash. — Sept. 14, 2023 — Today, The Pokémon Company International and Creatures Inc. announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2024, a fan art contest inviting Trainers to spotlight their artistic talents through the lens of the globally popular Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG).

Following the success of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022, fans are encouraged to submit their creative artwork capturing “Magical Pokémon Moments,” the official contest theme for 2024. With the option to illustrate a standard card or a Pokémon ex card, Trainers can select one of the following Pokémon to feature in their submission: Charizard, Pikachu, Eevee, Feraligatr, Flygon, Absol, Bidoof, Melmetal, Amped Form Toxtricity or Koraidon.

“We were astounded to see the sheer talent and passion of the Pokémon fan community from contest submissions in 2022,” says Barry Sams, vice president of the Pokémon TCG at The Pokémon Company International. “With the contest expanding to additional markets in 2024, we’re eager to see what our dedicated fans have in store for us and how they envision ‘Magical Pokémon Moments’ in their creative minds.”

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2024 will be open to applicants in the U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand for the first time, in addition to those in the U.S. and Japan. An informational video about the upcoming contest can be viewed here.

Entries for the upcoming contest will be accepted from October 12, 2023, through January 31, 2024, and winners will be announced in September 2024.

For full contest details, including eligibility and prizing, please visit https://www.ptcgic-cr.com/2024/en/.

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Since the Pokémon Trading Card Game (developed by Creatures Inc.) debuted as Japan's first full-fledged trading card game, it has continued to be one of the most popular and best-selling trading card games in the world and has been shipped in 14 languages and 89 countries and regions to date. The Pokémon TCG is celebrating 27 years this year, alongside the 27th anniversary of the beloved Pokémon brand.

It all started in Japan in 2019 with the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Grand Prix, which was followed by another one the following year. Then, in 2021, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022 started accepting submissions from both Japan and the United States for the first time. These contests let us see wonderful illustrations brought to life and new talents brought to light. This year's contest has "Magical Pokémon Moments" as its theme, and we are accepting submissions from Japan, US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. We can't wait to see what incredible and exciting artwork you will come up with.

Awards

Grand Prize - One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a cash value of $5,000.
Best Standard Card Illustration/Best ex Card Illustration - One (1) Best Standard Card Illustration Winner, and one (1) Best ex Card Illustration Winner will receive a cash value of $3,000.
First Runner-Up - Six (6) First Runners-Up will receive a cash value of $1,000.
Judges’ Award - Fifteen (15) Judges’ Award Winners will receive a cash value of $500.

Judges

Tsunekazu Ishihara - The Pokémon Company, President
Kenji Okubo - The Pokémon Company International, President
Yuji Kitano - Creatures, Inc. President
Atsuko Ujiie - Creatures, Inc. Executive Director, CG Studio - Executive Art Director
Atsushi Nagashima - Creatures, Inc. Executive Director, Pokémon TCG Development Division Executive Creative Director
Satoru Nagaya - Creatures, Inc. Art Director
Haru Saito - Creatures, Inc. Illustration Director
OOYAMA - Illustrator Judges
kantaro - Illustrator Judges
Teeziro - Illustrator Judges
Atsushi Furusawa - Illustrator Judges
Masahiro Karasawa - Special Judges

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet is now available for the Nintendo Switch. A new release trailer was posted to promte the DLC. Catch up on all the main story events in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games! Plus, continue your adventure in the paid DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask (available now!) and Part 2: The Indigo Disk (available this winter).

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet – Story Recap & DLC Overview – Nintendo Switch

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LDdNNpqtVI

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet is Available Now

Explore the land of Kitakami, meet a host of new faces and discover an array of Pokémon that can’t be found in the Paldea region!

Bellevue, WA — September 13, 2023 —The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet is now available, exclusively for Nintendo Switch™ systems via Nintendo eShop. [1]

Part 1: The Teal Mask features a range of exciting features for players to enjoy.

• Experience a whole new land – Welcome to the land of Kitakami, a tranquil place whose quaint rice fields and apple orchards set it apart from the wilds of Paldea. You’ll visit this lush countryside area as a part of your academy’s school trip, joining students from another academy in an outdoor study program that has you travel the land in search of signboards depicting one of Kitakami’s oldest folktales.
• Meet a variety of fantastic characters – Adventure together with new characters like Carmine and Kieran, a brother and sister duo who attend Blueberry Academy but call Kitakami home; Perrin, a camera-loving traveler who is on the hunt to snap a shot of a mysterious Pokémon; and Ms. Briar, the teacher in charge of your school trip who shows a keen interest in the Terastal phenomenon.
• Discover new Pokémon – Catch newly discovered Pokémon from the land of Kitakami, including the Matcha Pokémon, Poltchageist; the Candy Apple Pokémon, Dipplin; and a trio of Pokémon said to have protected Kitakami in the past – Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti. You can also look forward to encountering a host of previously discovered Pokémon like Vulpix, Snorlax, Poochyena, and more.
• Explore with your Pokémon and friends together in new ways – Ogre Oustin’ is a fun minigame in which you collect Berries by popping Ogre Balloons. You’ll receive mochi that can alter the base points of your Pokémon’s stats as a reward. Play solo or with friends and come up with a strategy to take on higher difficulty levels! Taking photos has also never been more fun – the new Roto-Stick accessory for your Rotom Camera will allow you to take photos at wider angles, and a new feature will allow you to direct Pokémon to help set up the perfect shot.

Players must own the base Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game to access The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. [2]

[1] To purchase The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero from the in-game menu, players must have updated their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game. Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.

[2] To begin the main story of Part 1: The Teal Mask, players must begin their Treasure Hunt in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. The Treasure Hunt starts after about three hours of gameplay, though individual gameplay time may vary.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Hidden-Treasure-of-Area-Zero-Part-1-The-Teal-Mask-DLC-for-Pokemon-

On Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero - Part 1 - The Teal Mask will finally be released. To commemorate the release, a broadcast called LIVE! Pokémon Watch Party 2023 (LIVE！ポケモンウォッチパーティー2023) will air from 8:00pm to 10:00pm JST on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 featuring Kanata Hongo (本郷奏多), Nashiko Momotsuki (桃月なしこ), and JP, entertainers who love Pokémon, and MC Shohei Taguchi (田口尚平).

Get excited together with the cast on the eve of the release of Part 1 - The Teal Mask, where they will talk about their memories of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which was released in 2022, as well as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero!

As part of the program, a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Photo Contest will be held from 2:00 p.m. JST on September 8th, 2023 to 6:00 p.m. on September 11th, 2023! They are looking for your favorite photos and comments (140 characters or less) about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet via X (formerly Twitter). Post your photos with the hashtag #ポケモンウォチパ思い出写真 (Pokémon Watch Party Photo Memories)! Your message may be showcased during the program!


The one chosen by the cast as their favorite photo will receive a special festival set to enhance their adventure in Kitakami, the setting of Part 1 - The Teal Mask.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2023/09/230908_gm01.html

LIVE! Pokémon Watch Party 2023

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tc5luVp9zg