The clouds are parting during Pokémon GO Fest2023 and none other than Mega Rayquaza, the Sky High Pokémon, will be descending into Mega Raids during GO Fest 2023!
YouTube Clip - Mega Rayquaza arrives in Pokémon GO
Trainers,
The clouds are parting as a massive Pokémon descends from the sky—that’s right, none other than Mega Rayquaza, the Sky High Pokémon, will be making its Pokémon GO debut at Pokémon GO Fest 2023!
Trainers will be able to encounter Mega Rayquaza first at the in-person GO Fest 2023 events in London, Osaka, and New York City. Mega Rayquaza will then make its worldwide debut during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global!
This powerful Pokémon must meet a special condition before it can Mega Evolve. Read on to learn more about how to encounter Mega Rayquaza and unlock its mighty power for your own!
A meteoric Evolution!
Unlike other Mega-Evolving Pokémon, Rayquaza can’t Mega Evolve with Mega Energy alone. Trainers hoping to Mega Evolve their Rayquaza will need to teach it the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent first!
Dragon Ascent can only be learned by using a new item: Meteorites!
A special item for a special Charged Attack
Meteorites have been discovered in Pokémon GO, and it seems like they have some connection to Rayquaza—use one to help Rayquaza’s power ascend to new heights!
You’ll be able to use a Meteorite to teach the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent to Rayquaza. You can collect Meteorites by completing certain research tasks during GO Fest 2023.
New bonuses
While attacking with Mega Rayquaza in a Raid Battle or a Gym battle, the attacks of other Trainers’ Pokémon challenging that same raid or Gym will deal more damage. Their Pokémon’s attacks will deal even more damage if the attack is Flying-, Psychic-, or Dragon-type.
When Rayquaza is Mega Evolved, catching Flying-, Psychic-, or Dragon-type Pokémon will grant you additional XP, additional Candy, and an increased chance of earning Candy XL.
Like other Mega-Evolved Pokémon, Rayquaza’s Mega Level will increase the more times it Mega Evolves, improving these bonuses.
Pokémon GO Fest 2023 in-person events
Mega Rayquaza will first debut in raids during the in-person Pokémon GO Fest 2023 events hosted in London, Osaka, and New York City!
Mega Rayquaza raids will appear throughout each host city during event hours. While anyone can challenge Mega Rayquaza in raids, only ticket-holding Trainers will earn Mega Energy for doing so.
Ticket-holding event attendees can also work to complete an event-exclusive Special Research story as they explore the host city, learning more about how this Mega Evolution works and earning rewards such as Meteorites.*
*Meteorites, the ability to teach Rayquaza the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent, and the ability to Mega Evolve Rayquaza are limited to ticket-holding Trainers during the Pokémon GO Fest 2023 live events in London, Osaka, and New York City. Trainers without a live event ticket will have the opportunity to do these things during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global.
Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global
All Trainers will be able to harness the power of Mega Rayquaza during its global debut in raids on Sunday, August 27, 2023, during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global!
All Trainers who log in during event hours on Sunday, August 27, 2023, will receive a short Special Research story that grants a Meteorite when completed. Those who choose to upgrade their Pokémon GO Fest experience with an event ticket will receive an extended Special Research story that awards an additional Meteorite and other rewards!
Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct on June 21st, 2023 at 10am EST. During the broadcast, a new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero was shown and the Detective Pikachu Returns game was announced.
Press Release - DETECTIVE PIKACHU RETURNS RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED
More details also revealed for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet
BELLEVUE, WA—June 21, 2023—During a Nintendo Direct today, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced that Detective Pikachu Returns is scheduled to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch on October 6, 2023.
More details were also shared for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, the upcoming downloadable content for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games.
Detective Pikachu Returns Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch Systems
This new title once again stars the one and only tough-talking, coffee-loving Detective Pikachu and his trusty partner, Tim Goodman. With the help of many other Pokémon, Tim and Pikachu work together to solve a series of mysterious incidents that are occurring in Ryme City, a place where humans and Pokémon live side by side.
For more information on the Detective Pikachu Returns video game, please click here.
Explore Mossui Town in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask
In Part 1: The Teal Mask, players will head to Mossui Town in the land of Kitakami. The community center in the middle of Mossui Town is a public gathering place where the locals can get together and chat, but it will also serve as the players' base of operations for the duration of the school trip. There’s a shop nearby with toys and magazines on display, and just outside town, you’ll be treated to a view of picturesque fields and rice paddies.
Investigate Four Unique Biomes in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk
Blueberry Academy, where players will go to study abroad in Part 2: The Indigo Disk, is home to a facility called the Terarium Dome, which maintains a variety of ecosystems that provide a livable environment for Pokémon. This world-renowned park beneath the sea was constructed to bolster the learning environment for strong Trainers. The Terarium Dome is made up of four areas, each of which features a unique climate and ecosystem. The artificial sky projected onto the ceiling and walls changes to reflect the time of day and weather. The temperature of each area is also carefully regulated, and Trainers will find completely different Pokémon in each area.
New Characters Revealed
Players will meet plenty of new people while studying abroad at Blueberry Academy. Among them are Cyrano—the founder and director of the academy—and Lacey, a student there.
Having heard rumors about the player and their adventures, Cyrano visits Paldea to invite them to his institution as an exchange student. It seems that he is a longtime acquaintance of Director Clavell.
Lacey is a second-year student at Blueberry Academy. She’s a reliable person who shows the player around the academy when they first arrive. Her Pokémon battling skills are apparently nothing to scoff at.
Discover Different Pokémon Depending on the Version of the Game Being Played
The Pokémon players will meet in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will differ depending on which game the downloadable content is for. For example, in Pokémon Scarlet, players will be able to encounter Gligar, while in Pokémon Violet, players will be able to encounter Aipom.
On Sunday, June 18th, 2023 at 5:55 p.m. JST, the Pokémon Mini Concert by NHK Symphony Orchestra Members in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture was broadcast live on the YouTube channel Pokémon Kids TV! Let's enjoy the wonderful music with Pikachu and Lucky! 200 people could attend in person with free seats being available via a lottery.
YouTube Clip - Pokémon Mini Concert in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture ~String Quartet by NHK Symphony Orchestra~ (ポケモンミニコンサートin福島県郡山市~N響メンバーによる弦楽四重奏〜)
A Gastrodon is being distributed to players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet as part of the South Korean Pokémon Trainers Cup 2023 (포켓몬 트레이너스 컵 2023) stream. It is based off of the one used by 2022 Pokémon Trainers Cup Champion Wonseok Jung. The code is: PTCCHAMP10N2122 and can be used from June 16th, 2023 until June 19th, 2023.
Silver steps into a sygna suit intending to fully pursue his dreams, and a mysterious caped man appears on Pasio’s shores. Can Silver become the world’s strongest Trainer?
Story Event: Chase the Northern Wind is now live! Eusine arrives on Pasio in search of Suicune! Will his dream finally come true?You can get up to 2,100 gems from the log-in bonus, from missions, and as battle completion rewards!
5★ Eusine & Suicune debut! They’re a strike sync pair who can use Whirlpool to trap an opponent! Their passive skill then powers up their moves and sync move against that trapped opponent! Also, the power of their buddy move isn’t lowered even if there are multiple targets.
YouTube Clip - Sygna Suit Silver Arrives! But Wait—Who’s That Running on the Waves?
Story Event Chase the Northern Wind under way! He arrived on Pasio following Suicune! Which way will the dream take them?
Date/Time
June 14, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - July 1, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.
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 T
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
June 14, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - July 1, 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 T
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.
You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Eusine & Suicune 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★ Eusine & Suicune to 6★ EX will add a song to the Jukebox. You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair!
Date/Time
June 14, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - July 14, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.
Important
5★ Eusine & Suicune are a fair-exclusive sync pair.
Fair-exclusive sync pairs are sync pairs that will appear for a limited time during this Poké Fair Scout.
There is a possibility that these Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future as well.
Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.
A three-part documentary series about the Pokémon TCG Community called How Do You Play? will be posted to the official Pokémon TCG website June 13th to 15th, 2023.
Meet the Pokémon TCG Community in the “How Do You Play?” Series
Watch the new three-part documentary series that celebrates the breadth of fans’ love for the game.
Celebrate the passion and depth of the Pokémon Trading Card Game community with “How Do You Play” a new three-part documentary series that focuses on three unique stories from the Pokémon TCG fandom.
Throughout the episodes, you’ll meet a teacher who discovered a way to bond with her students through the Pokémon TCG, a longtime Pokémon fan who turned his childhood love for the game into a profession and a way to give back to a new generation of Trainers, and a family who found connection and competition while supporting their son and his dream of taking part in the Pokémon World Championships. Each episode helps demonstrate that the Pokémon TCG community is a place where anyone and everyone can play as they want.
The first episode debuts June 13, 2023, on the Pokémon TCG website. Episodes 2 and 3 will follow on June 14 and June 15.
Battle Pass 16 comes to Pokémon UNITE on June 12th, 2023! Your knight in shining armor has arrived! When you level up Battle Pass 16 all the way, you'll unlock Knight Style: Scizor and Aristocrat Style: Mr. Mime immediately!
YouTube Clip - Battle Pass 16 - Knight Style: Scizor | Pokémon UNITE
During the Day 1 stream of the Pokémon Japan Championships 2023 which broadcast on June 9th, 2023, a serial code was announced for a Dohtakun based on the one used by 2022 Senior World Champion Yasuharu Shimizu. The code is: 22SEN10RCHAMP and it can be used from June 9th, 2023 until June 11th, 2023 at 23:59 JST in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet.
Details:
Level: 50 OT: そらみつ ID: 230611 Ability: Levitate Tera Type: Steel Hold Item: Leftovers Moves: Body Press, Iron Defense, Protect, Trick Room
Slice and dice in more ways than one with Leafeon, now available in Pokémon UNITE. Leafeon is a close range Speedster that can hinder the enemy’s movement speed and grant itself temporary shields! Look at those moves! Leafeon will slice its way into the fight when it comes to Pokémon UNITE on June 7th, 2023!
Infogram:
YouTube Clip - Leafeon Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE
Harvest the power of the Verdant Pokémon as you cut through your opponents’ defenses on Aeos Island. Grow your Pokémon roster with Leafeon in Pokémon UNITE! Like Espeon, Umbreon, Glaceon, and Sylveon, the Verdant Pokémon begins each match as Eevee before it evolves into Leafeon during battle. Eevee’s other Evolutions are either Attackers or Defenders, but Leafeon arrives on Aeos Island with some extra pep in its step as Pokémon UNITE’s latest Speedster.
Zip around the battlefield as this Grass-type Pokémon using either Aerial Ace or Leaf Blade before hitting hard with Chlorophyll-boosted attacks or landing the decisive blow with Solar Blade. You can obtain Leafeon for 13,000 Aeos coins or 575 Aeos gems at the Unite Battle Committee shop. Leafeon will only be obtainable with Aeos gems for the first seven days of its release.
Read on to learn more about everything Leafeon has to offer and to pick up a few tips before soaking up the sun on Aeos Island.
Leafeon Basics
Ability: Run Away (Eevee) - When Eevee is not in combat, its movement speed is slightly increased. Ability: Chlorophyll (Leafeon) - When Leafeon is not in tall grass, its Chlorophyll gauge charges. When the Chlorophyll gauge is full, Leafeon has its movement speed increased.
Basic Attacks
If a basic attack is performed when Leafeon’s Chlorophyll gauge is full, the entire gauge is consumed and Leafeon’s next basic attack becomes a boosted attack. This boosted attack deals additional damage and decreases the movement speed of opposing Pokémon it hits.
Lv. 1 & 2 Moves
Swift - Eevee shoots star-shaped rays, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon they hit.
Quick Attack - Eevee moves quickly in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it makes contact with along the way.
Lv. 4 Moves
Razor Leaf - Leafeon launches five sharp-edged leaves in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon they hit before sticking into the ground for a short time. If Razor Leaf is used again, the leaves return to Leafeon and deal damage to opposing Pokémon they hit along the way. If the leaves are returned to Leafeon after a set amount of time has passed since they stuck into the ground, they deal increased damage. If all five leaves hit one Pokémon, Leafeon is granted a shield. Razor Leaf can be upgraded to strengthen the effect of the shield it grants.
Solar Blade - Leafeon starts gathering light and filling a blade with the light’s energy. If Solar Blade is used again after Leafeon has started gathering light, Leafeon brings the blade down, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. The longer the blade is filled with light energy, the more damage Solar Blade deals. When Leafeon’s Chlorophyll gauge is full, the cooldown for the next use of Solar Blade is reduced, and when the move is used, the blade is brought down immediately and deals maximum damage. Solar Blade can be upgraded to reduce the damage Leafeon takes while filling the blade with light energy.
Lv. 6 Moves
Aerial Ace - Leafeon moves with speed and slashes, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. Leafeon’s next basic attack after using Aerial Ace deals increased damage. A maximum of two uses can be kept in reserve for Aerial Ace. Aerial Ace can be upgraded to decrease the time it takes to store one of its uses.
Leaf Blade - Leafeon dashes and then spins while slashing around itself with sharp leaves, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. If the outer ring of Leaf Blade’s area of effect hits opposing Pokémon, it deals increased damage, decreases the opposing Pokémon’s movement speed, and charges Leafeon’s Chlorophyll gauge. Leaf Blade can be upgraded to reduce its cooldown when the outer ring of the area of effect deals damage to multiple opponents simultaneously.
Leafeon’s Unite Move, Emerald Two-Step
Leafeon leaps at the designated opposing Pokémon, dealing damage to it and decreasing its movement speed. After that, Leafeon leaps up and lands with force, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. Those opposing Pokémon take more damage the closer they are to the center of the area of effect.
Metagame Watch
Strong Against: Decidueye - Melee Pokémon often struggle against Ranged Attackers like Decidueye, but Melee Speedsters can put on pressure in the blink of an eye—and Leafeon is no different. Aerial Ace, Leaf Blade, and Emerald Two-Step all allow Leafeon to close the gap against Decidueye as Leafeon deals damage with its basic attacks and either Razor Leaf or Solar Blade. Leafeon evolves from Eevee at Lv. 4, giving the Verdant Pokémon a distinct advantage in the early game against experience-hungry Pokémon like Decidueye. Leafeon can easily keep opposing Pokémon trying to evolve away from wild Pokémon on the top and bottom paths and in the central area, as well as keep them from scoring at their goal zones.
Weak Against: Snorlax - Leafeon’s speed and damage output are powerful but only when Leafeon can actually move. Snorlax is one of Pokémon UNITE’s most immaculate Defenders when it comes to protecting lower-durability teammates from Speedsters thanks to its powerful hindrances. Snorlax’s Block stops Leafeon from zipping past the Sleeping Pokémon while giving Snorlax’s allies the chance to launch a counterattack. Similarly, Heavy Slam can throw Leafeon and give Snorlax’s allies time to land another hindrance and shut down the Verdant Pokémon. It’s probably best if Leafeon avoids Snorlax in team fights, but waiting out the cooldowns of Block and Heavy Slam might provide a large enough window to knock out a key target.
Niantic has announced that from May 30th, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. to June 28th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., Pokémon GO players in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain can receive an exclusive in-game item bundle.
Don’t miss out—GO out with Pokémon GO this summer!
Trainers,
There’s never been a better time to discover—or rediscover—the world of Pokémon GO! Today, we are excited to debut a special commercial that celebrates our campaign: “Don’t miss out. GO out.” Whether you are a brand-new Trainer or are returning to the game, get ready to explore new features in Pokémon GO!
With Pokémon GO, there’s always more to explore. The much-anticipated Master Ball has arrived, just in time to help Trainers take on the new, challenging Shadow Raids!
To further support this celebration, we are excited to announce exclusive in-game item bundles for Trainers in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain. From May 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. to June 28, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., Trainers in those countries can snag the following bundles.
A free region-exclusive bundle, available once, includes the following.
30 Poké Balls
15 Hyper Potions
15 Revives
1 Lure Module
In addition, a special paid bundle will be available to Trainers in those countries for a one-time purchase of 275 PokéCoins.
15 Great Balls
10 Ultra Balls
1 Poffin
2 Lucky Eggs
You can use these new items to help you complete “Old Friends, New Beginnings”—Timed Research that rewards Trainers for spending time with first-partner Pokémon. This is a great opportunity to power up old friends like Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle!
We can’t wait to see what Trainers discover during this special celebration! So, don’t miss out. GO out!