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

YouTube Clip - Dragapult Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dragapult Basics

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

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

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

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

Lv. 5 Moves

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

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

Lv. 7 Moves

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

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

Dragapult’s Unite Move, Dreep and Destroy

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

Metagame Watch

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

Strong Against: Urshifu

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

Weak Against: Zoroark

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Story Event Gather Up! Dream Duo!

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

Date/Time

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

Obtainable Sync Pair

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

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

Obtainable Event Song Keys

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

Lineup Bonuses

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

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

Featured Bonus Items

• New Year Ticket A
• New Year Ticket A+

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

Event Missions

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

Event Medals

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

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 are reset every day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• When the exchange period for the following items obtained in this event ends, the leftover items will be converted into coins (10 coins each) and sent to your Present Box.
  
  Applicable Items:
  
  • New Year Ticket A
  • New Year Ticket A+
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

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

Lisia Seasonal Scout

Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash have arrived! Lisia Seasonal Scout 5★ Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash are being featured in this limited-time seasonal sync pair scout! Plus, the Lisia Seasonal Scout and the Lisia Seasonal Tiered Scout are on at the same time! The featured Sync Pair will be released with their Sync Grid expanded and will have the ability to be raised to 6★ EX in conjunction with this sync pair scout.

Tiered Scout Details

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

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

Date/Time

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

Ticket Scout Details

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

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

Date/Time

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

Lisia Seasonal Scout

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

Date/Time

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

Important

• The Tiered Scout requires Paid Gems.
• You cannot gain Scout Points in the Tiered Scout.
• You can go to the Ticket Scout screen to check how many tickets you have received from the Tiered Scout. You cannot view this information from your Bag.
• Please be aware that you will not be able to use any remaining tickets after the Ticket Scout ends.
• Once you’ve gone through every tier in the Tiered Scout, it will no longer appear on the Sync Pair Scout selection screen.
• Each tier is only available once and will not reset.
• The tier completion progress for this Sync Pair Scout will be reset when it closes.
• 5★ Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash’s sync pair story will be the same as the Story Event Gather Up! Dream Duo! story. Thank you for your understanding.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• 5★ Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash are a seasonal sync pair.
• Seasonal sync pairs are sync pairs that only appear for a limited time during seasonal sync pair scouts.
• There is a possibility that these Seasonal Sync Pairs will appear outside of this seasonal sync pair scout in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the seasonal sync pair scout.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The presents obtainable in the Lisia Seasonal Scout cannot be obtained from the 4th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
• The presents obtainable in the Lisia Seasonal Scout will be sent to your Present Box.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_4120_1W_2

Dawn Seasonal Scout

Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio have arrived! Dawn Seasonal Scout 5★ Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio are being featured in this limited-time seasonal sync pair scout! Plus, the Dawn Seasonal Scout and the Dawn Seasonal Tiered Scout are on at the same time! The featured Sync Pair will be released with their Sync Grid expanded and will have the ability to be raised to 6★ EX in conjunction with this sync pair scout.

Tiered Scout Details

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

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

Date/Time

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

Ticket Scout Details

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

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

Date/Time

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

Dawn Seasonal Scout

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

Date/Time

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

Important

• The Tiered Scout requires Paid Gems.
• You cannot gain Scout Points in the Tiered Scout.
• You can go to the Ticket Scout screen to check how many tickets you have received from the Tiered Scout. You cannot view this information from your Bag.
• Please be aware that you will not be able to use any remaining tickets after the Ticket Scout ends.
• Once you’ve gone through every tier in the Tiered Scout, it will no longer appear on the Sync Pair Scout selection screen.
• Each tier is only available once and will not reset.
• The tier completion progress for this Sync Pair Scout will be reset when it closes.
• 5★ Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio’s sync pair story will be the same as the Story Event Gather Up! Dream Duo! story. Thank you for your understanding.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• 5★ Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio are a seasonal sync pair.
• Seasonal sync pairs are sync pairs that only appear for a limited time during seasonal sync pair scouts.
• There is a possibility that these Seasonal Sync Pairs will appear outside of this seasonal sync pair scout in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the seasonal sync pair scout.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The presents obtainable in the Dawn Seasonal Scout cannot be obtained from the 4th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
• The presents obtainable in the Dawn Seasonal Scout will be sent to your Present Box.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_4120_1W_3

5★-Select Special Scout ×15

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

Date/Time

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

Important

• This sync pair scout can only be utilized once during the scout period.
• The special 5★ sync pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the period ends.
• The pool of 5★ sync pairs available for selection in this sync pair scout is limited.
• To check the available sync pairs in this sync pair scout and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

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

5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (A)

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

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

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

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

Date/Time

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

Important

• This sync pair scout can only be utilized once during the scout period.
• The special Sync Pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the scout period ends.
• The pool of 5★ sync pairs is limited to 5★ sync pairs along with Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs available in this sync pair scout.
• There is a possibility that these Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future as well.
• To check the available sync pairs in this sync pair scout and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

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

5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (B)

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

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

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

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

Date/Time

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

Important

• This sync pair scout can only be utilized once during the scout period.
• The special Sync Pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the scout period ends.
• The pool of 5★ sync pairs is limited to 5★ sync pairs along with Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs available in this sync pair scout.
• There is a possibility that these Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future as well.
• To check the available sync pairs in this sync pair scout and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

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

Daily Battle New Year’s Challenge

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

Date/Time

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

Event Details

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

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

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

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

New Year’s Poké Fair Ticket Scout

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

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

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

Date/Time

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

Important Event Information

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

Important Scout Information

• When the sync pair scout period ends, leftover New Year’s Scout Tickets will be converted into coins (10 coins per item) and sent to your Present Box.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_4120_1W_1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summary:

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

Staff:

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

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters: The Distant Blue Sky Trailer

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

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

Staff:

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

Summary:

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

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

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

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

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

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

English Dub Summary

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

YouTube Clip - The New Pocket Monsters Series Trailer

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

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

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

Press Release - POKÉMON REVEALS NEW ANIMATED SERIES AND STORYLINE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon make their Pokémon GO debuts! Collect several Postcards from different parts of the world—the region your Postcard is from determines which pattern of Vivillon your Spewpa (Scatterbug’s Evolution) will evolve into!

YouTube Clip - Vivillon flutters into Pokémon GO!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7UXpkuqUeE

Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon have been discovered in Pokémon GO!

Trainers, We’re excited to announce that Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon are making their Pokémon GO debuts! Trainers worldwide will now be able to collect Scatterbug's whole Evolutionary line!

Vivillon (Vi-vi-yon), the Scale Pokémon, is known for its many different patterns. Trainers can collect patterned Vivillon from all over the world by pinning Postcards received from Trainers, PokéStops, or Gyms in different regions. Pinning Postcards from eligible regions unlocks the Vivillon Collector medal and adds progress to sub-medals associated with the Postcard’s region of origin. Progressing on sub-medals leads to encounters with Scatterbug. Scatterbug from different regions evolve into Vivillon with different patterns! Will you be able to discover and catch Vivillon with every pattern?

Vivillon couldn’t have been discovered at a better time! During this season of giving, Trainers can reconnect with friends and family by sending them a thoughtful Gift through Pokémon GO —and then see how many patterns of Vivillon that Scatterbug can evolve into!

Vivillon appears in Pokémon GO!

Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon are now appearing worldwide in Pokémon GO! Trainers have a chance to encounter Scatterbug when they collect and pin Postcards received from different regions. Start collecting by pinning a Postcard to unlock the Vivillon Collector medal!

Vivillon flutters in!

Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon make their Pokémon GO debuts! What pattern will your Vivillon have? Will you be able to find Vivillon from every region? Let’s GO!


*You can use 25 Scatterbug Candy to evolve Scatterbug into Spewpa
**You can use 100 Scatterbug Candy to evolve Spewpa into Vivillon

Vivillon patterns

Scatterbug from different regions will eventually evolve into Vivillon with different patterns. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat, and 18 patterns of Vivillon have been discovered in Pokémon GO so far. If you collect several Postcards from a certain part of the world, you may encounter a Scatterbug that will evolve into a Vivillon with a pattern from one of the following habitats.

• Archipelago
• Continental
• Elegant
• Garden
• High Plains
• Icy Snow
• Jungle
• Marine
• Meadow
• Modern
• Monsoon
• Ocean
• Polar
• River
• Sandstorm
• Savanna
• Sun
• Tundra

Trainers can check the Vivillon Map from the Pokédex or the Vivillon Collector medal page to see where different Vivillon can be found.

Additional details

To help Trainers keep track of their Vivillon pattern collection, we’re adding a new medal: the Vivillon Collector medal! When a Trainer pins a Postcard, they will unlock this new medal and see a short explanation of how to encounter Scatterbug.

Trainers will also be able to collect sub-medals within the Vivillon Collector medal by pinning Postcards. Trainers can pin both their own Postcards* and Postcards they receive from friends. These sub-medals are associated with the different Vivillon pattern regions. Collect different sub-medals to encounter Scatterbug from around the world!

*You can pin up to three of your own Postcards per day to make progress towards the medal.

The first sub-medal requires collecting three Postcards from a region associated with the Vivillon patterns. After completing a sub-medal, Trainers can continue to make progress toward that sub-medal to earn additional encounters with Scatterbug. The number of Postcards required to raise the sub-medal rank increases each rank.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/vivillon-launch-postcard-feature/

Pokémon and NHK Symphony Orchestra Members will hold a series of mini-concerts called the Recovery Support Pokémon Mini Concert (復興支援 ポケモンミニコンサート) to help in the reconstruction efforts in the Tohoku region. One of the concerts will be lived streamed on the Pokémon Kids TV Japan YouTube channel on December 18th, 2022 from 12:15 to 13:00 JST.

A performance will be held as part of the activities of My First Pokémon Project, a project of The Pokémon Company that aims increase the exposure of Pokémon with children. With the cooperation of NHK Symphony Orchestra, one of Japan's leading orchestras, the performance will include the Pokémon music and Christmas songs. The first event will be held at Namie Roadside Station where there is a Lucky Park, which is celebrating its first anniversary since its opening.

Flyer:

Concert Details:

Appearance by: Fukushima support Pokémon Lucky and Pikachu
Violin: Tsutomu Yamagishi (山岸 努), Kirara Tsuboi (坪井きらら)
Viola: Gentaro Sakaguchi (坂口弦太郎)
Cello: Shunsuke Yamanouchi (山内俊輔)

Tickets for the Concert:

Advance registration required for tickets. Please apply from the Pokémon Mini Concert special site. If there are too many applications, a lottery will be held.

Application period: Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 13:00 thtorugh Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 23:59
Notification of Selection: Tuesday, December 13th, 2022

Priority seating for this concert is reserved for children up to elementary school age (12 and under) and their parents or guardians. Please understand this in advance.
*Only the winners of the lottery will be notified by e-mail regarding the results of the drawing. Please note that the event may be changed or cancelled without prior notice due to various reasons.

Sources: https://www.pokemon.jp/special/pokemonminiconcert/ and https://www.nhkso.or.jp/about/member/

YouTube Clip - Recovery Support Pokémon Mini Concert - December 18th, 2022

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

Have you seen a blur gliding across any water recently? Then you might have seen the Colt Pokémon, Keldeo! From December 6th, 2022 through December 11th, 2022, Trainers will have the chance to encounter Keldeo during a special ticketed event!

Can’t participate in the ticketed event? Trainers can still enjoy the appearance of other Fighting-type Pokémon!

YouTube Clip - Keldeo has been sighted for the first time in Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_63LBeL0to

Keep sharp during the Mythic Blade event!

Trainers,
Have you heard the sound of hooves or seen a blur gliding across the water recently? Then you might’ve caught a glimpse of the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo, the Colt Pokémon! Ordinary Form Keldeo will soon be coming to the world of Pokémon GO in a ticketed Special Research story event!

But regardless of whether you have a ticket, Trainers can enjoy the appearance of other Fighting-type Pokémon alongside Keldeo’s arrival!

Mythic Blade

Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Something Extraordinary is coming this way!

For US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up the exclusive Special Research story, Something Extraordinary, during the weekend.

Spark has taken a blurry picture by the waterfront—but of what? Could it be a Pokémon we haven’t seen before? You can work with Professor Willow to find the answer!

Tickets will be available to purchase this Special Research story leading to an encounter with Keldeo in its Ordinary Form from Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Ticket-holders will gain access to the Special Research story during the Mythic Blade event. To receive the Special Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.

Other Special Research rewards include the following.

• Keldeo T-Shirt avatar item
• 14 Rare Candies
• 12 Silver Pinap Berries
• 2 Incubators
• 2 Super Incubators
• 2 Incense
• Various Fighting-type and Water-type Pokémon encounters
• And more!

Pokémon debuts

Keldeo, the Colt Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in its Ordinary Form as part of the Something Extraordinary ticketed event!

Increased Incense encounters

For ticket holders, the following Pokémon will appear more frequently when Trainers use Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during the event.


Machop , Hitmonlee , Hitmonchan , Hitmontop , Beldum , Tympole , Ferroseed

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

And don’t forget—you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.* To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.

*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Pokémon debuts

Crabrawler, the Boxing Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Mankey , Machop , Hitmonlee , Hitmonchan , Hitmontop , Combusken, Makuhita , Meditite , Monferno
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Poliwrath, Crabrawler

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.


One-Star Raids: Meditite , Buizel , Timburr , Tympole
Three-Star Raids: Poliwrath, Aerodactyl , Skarmory , Breloom
Five-Star Raids: Terrakion* , Virizion^
^Virizion will appear in raids from Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
*Terrakion will appear in raids from Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Mega Raids: Mega Aggron

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured attacks

Terrakion - Terrakion caught from Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time will know the following featured attack.
Virizion - Virizion caught from Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time will know the following featured attack.
Keldeo - Keldeo caught during Something Extraordinary, a ticketed Special Research story, will be able to learn the following featured attack.
Sacred Sword - Trainer Battles:** 60 Power - Gyms and raids:** 55 Power

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!


Galarian Farfetch’d , Hitmonlee , Hitmonchan , Hitmontop

Collection Challenges

An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming! Complete the Collection Challenge to receive one Fast TM and one Charged TM!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mythicblade/