The Team Challenge Season 3 kicks off January 15th, 2022, and will run through the fall of 2022, giving participants plenty of time to compete and advance.

Play! Pokémon Team Challenge—Season 3

Play! Pokémon Team Challenge—Season 3 is a Pokémon TCG tournament where players will play to form a four-person team representing their local game store to compete for prizes and glory! The tournament is open to Masters Division players (players in Brazil must be 18 years or older).

This season of Team Challenge will be played both online and in stores. Online matches will be held through the Pokémon TCG Online and hosted by tournamentcenter BVBA. In-store matches will take place in regions that are open for Play! Pokémon events. Please refer to the official Play! Pokémon COVID-19 requirements, and stay connected with your friends and your gaming community while staying safe!

To participate in the Play! Pokémon Team Challenge—Season 3, use the Play! Pokémon Store Finder to locate participating stores near you. You can register to play at www.tournamentcenter.gg starting January 7, 2022. You can also visit www.tournamentcenter.gg/team-challenge to check for weekly event coverage.

Team Challenge Structure

The Team Challenge—Season 3 kicks off January 15, 2022, and will run through fall 2022, giving participants plenty of time to compete and advance.

In the first stage that begins January 15, individual retailers will host Qualifier tournaments in store (where available) and via the Pokémon TCG Online. The winners from each of these individual tournaments will form a team as representatives of their store. This Qualifier round is expected to conclude on May 8, 2022.

Once the teams are in place for each store, they will compete against other Store Teams in an elimination bracket. Each bracket match will be a 3v3 round-robin competition; the team that earns five or more wins will advance to the next round. Initially, teams will play other stores from their city, and then will be reseated at regional, national, and global levels if they progress. This round will also take approximately 10 weeks.

The Team Challenge culminates in the Grand Finals between the top two Store Teams.

Player and Store Eligibility

The Team Challenge—Season 3 is open to Masters Division players (born in 2004 or earlier, or age 18 and over in Brazil) who have a Pokémon Trainer Club account and valid Pokémon Player ID. Stores that host Play! Pokémon events are eligible to host a team for this event.

Stores and players from the following regions/countries are eligible to participate in the Team Challenge—Season 3:

• North America: Canada, United States of America (including Puerto Rico)
• Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
• Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (players must be 18 or over), Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
• Oceania: Australia, New Zealand

If you own or manage a store and would like to participate, register now. You can also learn more about Play! Pokémon if your store is not yet part of the program.

Pokémon TCG Format

The initial round of the Team Challenge will use the 2021 Standard format, including the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Fusion Strike expansion.

Prizes

Participants will have the opportunity to win Pokémon Trading Card Game Online booster codes (prize quantity depends on the number of participants in each qualifier), digital card sleeves, and deck boxes for the Pokémon TCG Online. An event-exclusive Pokémon TCG playmat will also be revealed later.

Check back soon for more information about prizes.

Stream Information

Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the Play! Pokémon Team Challenge—Season 3! The final rounds will be streamed live on Twitch, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. Pokémon TCG experts will be on hand to host and offer insight for this global event. Check back later for more information about the exact dates and times for all the action.

Previous Seasons' Results

Want to relive the excitement from the previous Play! Pokémon Team Challenge competitions? Check out the previous seasons' results here:

• Team Challenge—Spring 2021: Winner: De Tafelridder Team—Netherlands with players: Bryan De Vries, Owyn Kamerman, Thomas Asare, and Brennan Kamerman.
  • Watch the broadcast here:
    • Day 1
    • Day 2
    • Grand Finals

• Team Challenge—Summer 2021: Winner: Spellenhuis Haarlem Team—Netherlands with players: Edwyn Mesman, Wesley Kramer, Pascal Middel, and Lennart Timmers.
  • Watch the broadcast here:
    • Day 1
    • Day 2
    • Grand Finals

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/team-challenge/season-3/

YouTube Clip - Play! Pokémon Team Challenge—Season 3

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE0vMhnTiEI

DeNA has announced that the Villain Event Prelude Galactic Nightmare will take place from December 26th, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. until January 12, 2022 at 9:59 p.m. in Pokémon Master EX.

Villain Event Prelude Galactic Nightmare

Villain Event Prelude: Galactic Nightmare under way! The new Sinnoh Chapter of the Main Story Villain Arc is coming soon. In this prelude event, you can enjoy the battles against Team Galactic.

Date/Time

December 26, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 12, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Event Missions

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

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 are reset every day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• When the exchange period for the following items obtained in this event ends, the leftover items will be converted into coins (10 coins each) and sent to your Present Box.
  
  Applicable Items:
  
  
  • Event Voucher C
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• If you have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player during the mission period, you will have fulfilled the conditions for the missions leading up to it and can claim your rewards.
• 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_3120_1W_1

Sygna Suit Cynthia Master Fair Scout

You can get Master Fair-exclusive Master Sync Pairs in the Sync Pair Scout under way now! Master Sync Pair 5★ Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade) & Giratina are being featured in this limited-time Master Fair Scout! The Master Fair is a special sync pair scout in which 5★ sync pairs have a 12% chance of appearing!

Master Sync Pairs

Master Sync Pairs are Master Fair-exclusive Sync Pairs. In addition to regular Passive Skills, they will have a Master Passive Skill that strengthens your whole team.


The featured Sync Pair will have their Sync Grid expanded and the ability to be raised to 6★ EX in conjunction with this sync pair scout. Don’t miss this chance to team up with this Master Fair-exclusive Sync Pair!

Sync Pair Scout ×11 + Present

You can receive items as presents according to the number of times you use the Sync Pair Scout ×11!
Note: You can view the Bonus Present Details by tapping the Bonus Present! icon on the Sync Pair Scout screen.

Date/Time

December 26, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - February 27, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade) & Giratina are a Master Fair-exclusive Sync Pair.
• Master Fair-exclusive Master Sync Pairs are Sync Pairs that only appear in Master Fair Scouts.
• The Master Fair-exclusive Master Sync Pairs may appear in future Master Fair Scouts.
• Sync Pairs other than the ones mentioned above may appear in the Master Fair as well.
• 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 2: A Friendly New Rival (Normal) in single-player.
• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• The present that comes with the Sync Pair Scout ×11 cannot be obtained from the 6th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
• Presents will be sent to your Present Box.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3120_1W_1

Master Fair Gem Special!

Gem Specials! The following Master Fair Gem Specials will be on sale in the shop.

Master Fair Gem Special!

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

• December Master Fair gem special 1
• December Master Fair gem special 2
• December Master Fair gem special 3
• December Master Fair gem special 4

Date/Time

December 26, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 12, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.
• Gems can be purchased using the Purchase Gems menu in the shop.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_3120_1W_2

Countdown Log-In Bonus

Countdown Log-In Bonus Under Way! The following Countdown Log-In Bonus is beginning today! You can also enjoy special conversations with Sync Pairs at the Pokémon Center during this period.

Countdown Log-In Bonus Under Way!

• Day 1: Gems ×300 and 5★ Alola Scout Ticket ×10
• Day 2: Gems ×300 and 5★ Hoenn Scout Ticket ×10
• Day 3: Gems ×300 and 5★ Unova Scout Ticket ×10
• Day 4: Gems ×300 and 5★ Kalos Scout Ticket ×10
• Day 5: Gems ×300 and 5★ Galar Scout Ticket ×10

Date/Time

December 26, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - December 31, 2021 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• 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 5 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 10:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_3110_4W_2

YouTube Clip - Team Galactic invades Pasio! | Pokémon Masters EX

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qep0ImvVHg

To celebrate the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, a Pokémon DP Sound Library website launched on December 23rd, 2021. The site contains all the music from the Nintendo DS Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Super Music Collection CD and can be downloaded or listened to for free off the website. The download license is only valid for Japan and as such the website and downloads are region locked. The soundtrack was posted on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel on December 24th, 2021 and was region free. On February 2nd, 2022, the official Pokémon YouTube channel also posted the soundtrack.

What is the Pokémon DP Sound Library?

The Pokémon DP Sound Library allows users to listen to music from the Nintendo DS game Pokémon Diamond and Pearl released in 2006, as well as download sound data and sheet music. Enjoy the sound world of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, which can be said to be the foundation of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus respectively.

What you can do with the Pokémon DP Sound Library

Listen to and enjoy the music you remember. From the MUSIC BOX function, you can listen to a total of 149 tracks of BGM and sound effects from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl for free. You can also select 6 of your favorite songs to create your own collection. In the PLAYLISTS function, you can listen to songs selected according to a theme.

By agreeing to the terms of use, you will be able to download the sound data. The downloaded sound data can be used for creative activities and performances, as long as you follow the terms of use.

Downloading and performing music scores: You can download sheet music for some of the songs by agreeing to the terms of use. You can use them for educational purposes, such as performing them at music school recitals or using them as teaching materials for school classes.

Examples of OK/NG use

OK: Use for the following non-commercial purposes.

• Creating video or audio using this site's sound source and posting it on websites or SNS including various distribution sites.
• Use as background music or sound effects for videos, and post them on websites and SNS including various distribution sites.
• Posting videos of performances on video distribution sites and SNS.
• Use as background music for dance, drama, comedy, etc., and post the videos on video distribution sites and SNS.
• Create a music piece and post it on a music distribution site or SNS.
• Use it as background music or sound effects for your own website.
• Use it as background music/play it at events and performances.
• Use it as background music for local events.
• Use as background music for dance, theater, comic performances, etc.
• Use as background music for the entrance of a sports game
• Use as background music at a wedding ceremony for the bride, groom, and other guests.
• Perform at a concert where no revenue is generated.

NG:

• Use for profit-making purposes
• Use to advertise or promote a specific product, service, or organization Broadcast on television or radio.
• Distributing this site's sound files or works based on this site's sound files on CDs, USBs, or other data storage media.
• Redistribution of this site's sound files to third parties (e.g., by allowing other users to download this site's sound files via web services or applications).
• Use in games, applications, or software programs
• Use in a manner that may mislead others into believing that it is an official announcement by Pokémon
• Use in a manner that may mislead others into believing that the work or event is officially supported by Pokémon
• Use at events where the organizer is earning revenue (including cases where the user is not earning revenue)
• Use that defames the reputation or credibility of a third party
• Use to advocate a specific politics, religion, or ideology
• Use in combination with elements of characters other than Pokémon
• Use that infringes the rights of a third party
• Use that violates the laws and regulations of the country where the sound source of this Site is used
• Use that is offensive to public order and morals, or that encourages such offense
• Use for educational purposes (see exceptions)

Those in charge of education and those receiving education may use this site's sound sources to the extent deemed necessary for educational purposes. Exceptions may be made for educational use, provided that no profit is generated. This site is also available for use in music schools that teach singing or musical instruments for a fee.

Examples of Educational use:

• Use as part of school education (public or private)
• Use as a subject for school recitals
• Use at school events such as athletic meets and cultural festivals
• For use as part of club activities, such as a brass band performance
• Use as teaching materials for music schools (Music schools that charge a monthly fee can also use this service.)
• Use as a subject for music school recitals.

Source: https://soundlibrary.pokemon.co.jp/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon DP Sound Library

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wF7P_UcETw

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Diamond + Pokémon Pearl Original Soundtrack

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDg0T0hsJkc

Alan Shirahama - on my way to Glory

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ay8PV-NBNs

COMMENT
To be given an opportunity to arrange Pokémon game music like this is such a fulfilling and wild experience for me. My younger self would have been overjoyed by the very idea. I like my beats to roll with a story-like structure and momentum, so I started off by conceptualizing how a Pokémon Trainer's everyday life would play out. The music begins with a laid-back mood in the Pokémon Center, which then transitions to a heated Trainer battle where the struggle to stay in the fight adds to the feeling of tension and excitement, and so forth. Hope you enjoy.

PROFILE
Alan Shirahama is a performer who made his debut in November 2012 as a member of "GENERATIONS", one of the most popular dance & vocal groups in Japan today. Alan became a member of the group "EXILE" in 2014. Alan's creativity and talent have no limits. In 2015, he started his career as a DJ and joined a creative music unit PKCZ®. Alan's style includes elements of Bass Music, Trap and Dubstep. He also cultivate his affinity for Hip Hop, Pop, House, and Disco through his love for dance. As a multi-talented artist... a DJ, trackmaker, actor, and singer... Alan is expected to make his way in the world.

Hyadain - Gyarados!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq1Vssp-D7g

COMMENT
I mean, come on, you get full free access to the entire collection of original sound data from Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version, and be able to mix and match them to your heart's content? Count me in!

When I thought about Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version, a quick trip down memory lane took me back to the scene with the special report, "Search for the Red Gyarados!" featured on the TV early in the game. And just like that, my passion for Gyarados really exploded.

This Pokémon bears the handy "Intimidate" Ability, and even "Moxie" which I think is quite slick. Its Attack stat is certainly up there, but its Special Attack value isn’t too bad either. The Mega Evolved form is jaw-dropping to gaze at.

Sure, Gyarados is vulnerable to Electric-type moves, but that is nothing compared to the countless times this Pokémon saved me in close battles. All this nudged me towards crying out its name the way I did in my music.

I sprinkled in all sorts of sampled in-game sounds into the mix for your ears to spot, but it was far from exhausting the vast variety of assets provided in "Pokémon DP Sound Library". With all this material to work off of, I'm excited to see what kind of arrangement other artists will compose. To all Pokémon Trainer musicians out there! GYARADOS!!

PROFILE
Hyadain is a Japan-based composer / arranger / lyricist who has written and produced a wide array of songs for J-POP artists and idol groups on one end, and anime and games on the other. His music career began with a piano at the age of three, which eventually led to his break into the professional scene in 2007 through sampling video game music, among other works. Today, Hyadain is active in multiple playing fields, including making regular appearances on Pokémon television shows.

The official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel will broadcast an Official Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Release Commemorative BGM Orchestra (『ポケットモンスター ブリリアントダイヤモンド・シャイニングパール』発売記念 BGMオーケストラ) concert at 09:00 UTC. To celebrate the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, they'll be performing orchestral arrangements of BGM from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl!

Enjoy a special performance of the song Battle! Champion (戦闘！チャンピオン) that won first place on Twitter in the #DipaBGMChampionship (#ダイパBGM選手権) hashtag popularity contest.

YouTube Clip - Official Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Release Commemorative BGM Orchestra

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Gbuh05OTs

Dragonite Is Now Available in Pokémon UNITE. Add a Melee All-Rounder to your UNITE team with a draconic powerhouse leveraging the power of fire, water, electricity, and dance in its attacks.

Dragonite Dances Its Way into Pokémon UNITE

Rampage through the competition in Pokémon UNITE with Dragonite, now available to join your team. This Pokémon is a Melee All-Rounder, and it’s ready to unleash twisters, comets, fire, water, and electricity on the competition. Dragonite begins each match as Dratini, but it will evolve into Dragonair at Lv. 5 and Dragonite at Lv. 8.

The basic attacks for all three Pokémon—Dratini, Dragonair, and Dragonite—are boosted with every third attack, and they reduce the cooldown period for the Pokémon’s other moves. In addition, the basic attacks have certain effects that differ as the Pokémon evolves in battle.

Dratini’s boosted basic attack blasts water in front of Dratini. This water attack deals damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and has the additional benefit of restoring Dratini’s HP when it hits. Dragonair’s boosted attack alternates between a water attack and an electric attack with each use. If the water attack hits, it triggers the same additional effect as Dratini’s boosted basic attack. If the electric attack hits, it leaves the opposing Pokémon unable to act for a short time.

Finally, Dragonite’s boosted attack adds a little heat to the rotation—it alternates between a water attack, an electric attack, and a fire attack (in that order) with every use. If the water or electric attacks hit, they trigger the same additional effects as Dragonair’s boosted basic attacks. If the fire attack hits, it deals additional damage to the opposing Pokémon.

Dratini and Dragonair’s Marvel Scale Ability increases their Defense when they are afflicted with a status condition. Then, when Dragonair evolves into Dragonite, the Ability switches to Multiscale, which reduces the damage Dragonite receives for a short time. The Ability goes on cooldown after being triggered.

Dratini, Dragonair, and Dragonite’s Moves

At Lv. 1 and Lv. 3, Dratini can learn Twister and Dragon Breath. Twister creates a twister and releases it in a designated direction, dealing damage to any opposing Pokémon it hits and reducing their movement speed for a short time. Dragon Breath has Dratini exhale a mighty gust in a designated direction. If the move hits an opposing Pokémon, Dratini’s next basic attack becomes a boosted attack.

At Lv. 5, Twister can be upgraded into one of two moves. Dragon Dance has Dragonair move to a designated location while performing a mystical dance, increasing Dragonair’s damage dealt, movement speed, and basic attack speed for a short time. During this brief period, when one of Dragonair’s basic attacks hits an opposing Pokémon, it reduces Dragon Dance’s cooldown. Each time Dragon Dance is used, Dragonair’s damage dealt increases (up to three times maximum). When Dragon Dance is upgraded, it further increases Dragonair’s movement speed if there are opposing Pokémon nearby when the dance ends.

Extreme Speed has Dragonair leap at the designated opposing Pokémon and throw it, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and shoving them. Extreme Speed also decreases the movement speed of opposing Pokémon it hits for a short time. Using Extreme Speed resets Multiscale’s cooldown. Extreme Speed can be upgraded so that if Dragonair’s movement speed is decreased when it uses Extreme Speed, that movement speed decrease is negated before the move is used.

At Lv. 8, Dragon Breath can be upgraded into one of two moves. Hyper Beam has Dragonite aim at a designated opposing Pokémon, charge up power, and then unleash a beam of light that sweeps up the ground in a straight line. In addition to the beam’s base damage, Hyper Beam also deals additional damage to opposing Pokémon it hits equal to a set percentage of their max HP. Dragonite is left unable to act for a short time after using Hyper Beam. When upgraded, Hyper Beam reduces the damage Dragonite receives while using it, including when charging up power.

Outrage has Dragonite start rampaging, stomping the ground and dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. Outrage also triggers the additional effect of the most recently used boosted basic attack once again. During the rampage, all of Dragonite’s basic attacks become special melee boosted attacks with increased attack speed. When the rampage ends, Dragonite is left unable to act for a short time. Outrage can be upgraded to reduce the duration of hindrance effects inflicted on Dragonite when it is rampaging.

Dragonite’s Unite Move, Draco Impact

Have a maximum impact with Dragonite’s Unite Move, Draco Impact, which it learns at Lv. 9. Draco Impact has Dragonite fly high into the air before crashing down with several comets on a designated area, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and throwing them. The farther Dragonite flies, the more the Unite Move gauge is consumed. While Draco Impact is being used, Dragonite become immune to hindrances.

Dragonite is ready to rampage through the competition. Fly over to the Unite Battle Committee shop to get Dragonite’s Unite license now.

Sources: https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dragonite-dances-its-way-into-pokemon-unite/ and https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dragonite-dances-its-way-into-pokemon-unite/

YouTube Clip - Dragonite Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6XwlqlQqqQ

The Pokémon UNITE Battle Pass 4 is now available and it allows players to gain access to more rewards, including the Holowear Concert Style: Pikachu and Dark Suit Style: Absol.

Pokémon UNITE Battle Pass 4 Available Now

Gain access to more rewards, including the Holowear Concert Style: Pikachu and Dark Suit Style: Absol.

The latest Pokémon UNITE battle pass titled Agent of Disaster is available now. And if you obtain the new premium pass, then in addition to the regular rewards earned through battling, you'll also get access to even more, including the new Holowear Concert Style: Pikachu and Dark Suit Style: Absol, as well as cool Trainer fashion items.

This Pokémon UNITE battle pass offers 60 levels, with unique missions and corresponding rewards available at each level. Complete up to three missions per day to obtain battle pass points, and complete weekly and seasonal missions to unlock new rewards. Players can also exchange Aeos gems for a premium pass, providing them with additional rewards, such as rare Holowear, when their battle pass level increases. And a premium pass plus automatically increases a player's battle pass level by 10.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-unite-battle-pass-4-available-now/

YouTube Clip - Battle Pass Agent of Disaster has begun!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMxW-81LM3Y

DeNA has announced the details for the Pokémon Master EX Winter 2021 events. The holiday season has arrived on Pasio once again. Let’s celebrate with some of the coolest Trainers from the Galar region.

Story Event Winter Wishes

Story Event: Winter Wishes under way! The Pasio Winter Soiree is under way! Give out presents with Leon and Nessa in winter attire!

Date/Time

December 15, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - December 31, 2021 at 9:59 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 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

• Festive Candle
• Frosty Snow Globe

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 ×1.6 Sync Pair on your team, you will receive ×2.2 the number of featured bonus items.

Special Area Info!

When you complete the areas below, there’s a chance that you’ll obtain this event’s special Area Info, Ultimate Decoration Collection.

• Decoration Hunting: Part 1
• Decoration Hunting: Part 2
• Decoration Hunting: Part 3
• Decoration Hunting: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1

You can collect items more efficiently from this special area, so take on the challenge once you get it!

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!

Special Pokémon Center Decorations

The Pokémon Center will have a limited-edition background and special music during the event. Look forward to it!

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

Log-In Bonus Date/Time
December 15, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - December 31, 2021 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 are reset every day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• The chance of obtaining special Area Info is the same no matter the area completed.
• The special Area Info will disappear once completed, but you can obtain it more than once.
• You can only obtain special Area Info one at a time.
• First-time rewards from special Area Info can only be collected once. You cannot collect them from the second play onward.
• 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:
  
  • Festive Candle
  • Frosty Snow Globe
• 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 13 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 10:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_3110_3W_1

Leon Seasonal Scout

Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex have arrived! Leon Seasonal Scout 5★ Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex are being featured in this limited-time seasonal sync pair scout! Plus, the Leon Seasonal Scout and the Leon Seasonal Tiered Scout are on at the same time! The featured Sync Pair will have their Sync Grid expanded and the ability to be raised to 6★ EX in conjunction with this sync pair scout.

Tiered Scouts Details

Tiered Scouts are special Sync Pair Scouts that can only be used with Paid Gems. Each time you scout, you’ll proceed to the next tier. By using scouts in Tiers 5 and 10, you will receive special tickets to use in the Ticket Scout! Don’t miss your chance to 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 15, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - December 31, 2021 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 Leon Seasonal Featured Ticket Scout, which requires a ticket you can get in Tier 5 to use. 5★ Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex have a higher chance of appearing.

You can use the ticket you get in Tier 10 on the Leon Seasonal Guaranteed Ticket Scout to team up with 5★ Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex guaranteed! Don’t miss this chance!
Note: Tickets earned from the Leon Seasonal Tiered Scout can only be used for the Ticket Scouts featuring 5★ Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex.

Date/Time
December 15, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 7, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Leon Seasonal Scout

You can receive items as presents by using the Sync Pair Scout ×11 in the Leon 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 15, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - December 31, 2021 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★ Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex’s sync pair story will be the same as the Story Event: Winter Wishes story. Thank you for your understanding.
• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
• 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★ Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex 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 they will appear in future seasonal sync pair scouts 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 2: A Friendly New Rival (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 Leon Seasonal Scout cannot be obtained from the 4th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
• The presents obtainable in the Leon 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_3110_3W_1

Event Gem Specials!

Gem Specials! The following Event Gem Specials will be on sale in the shop.

December Event Gem Specials!

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

• December event gem special 1
• December event gem special 2
• December event gem special 3
• December event gem special 4

Date/Time

December 15, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - December 28, 2021 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.
• Gems can be purchased using the Purchase Gems menu in the shop.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_3110_3W_2

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Master EX | Winter 2021

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8KEgf6adXo

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo have revealed more details for the highly anticipated Pokémon Legends: Arceus game, including an all-new trailer. Pokémon Legends: Arceus will be released on Friday, January 28, 2022, exclusively on Nintendo Switch. It is currently available for preorder.[1] High resolution screenshots and artwork from the press release have been added to the Pokémon Legends Arceus Imageboard thread.

INTRODUCING THE DIAMOND AND PEARL CLANS OF THE POKÉMON LEGENDS: ARCEUS GAME

A New Trailer for the Highly Anticipated Game Launches Today

The Hisui Region’s Two Clans: The Diamond Clan and the Pearl Clan In addition to being home to the Galaxy Expedition Team, two other groups reside in the Hisui region: the Diamond Clan and the Pearl Clan.

The people of the Diamond Clan often speak of the importance of cherishing the present and living in the moment with one’s allies. On the other hand, members of the Pearl Clan frequently advocate the importance of valuing the vast, spacious land shared with others.​

Although the Diamond Clan and Pearl Clan disagree on many of their beliefs, they seem to nevertheless share many similarities. Both clans don clothing designed to resemble certain Pokémon, and both pay respects to special Pokémon they call lords and ladies—or collectively, noble Pokémon.​ Moreover, both clans have wardens who serve these special Pokémon.

The Young Leaders in Charge of the Diamond and Pearl Clans​

Adaman​
Adaman serves as the leader of the Diamond Clan and has Leafeon as his partner Pokémon.​ This daring young man hates to see time go to waste and likes to rush forward without worrying too much about particulars. ​


Irida​
Irida serves as the leader of the Pearl Clan, and her partner Pokémon is Glaceon.​ As a leader, she feels it is important to have the courage to face the vast Hisui region. Though she is suspicious when first meeting people, she will slowly come to trust the player thanks to the help they provide in quelling the noble Pokémon.​

Introducing the Ginkgo Guild Merchants
​A group of merchants known as the Ginkgo Guild also operates in the Hisui region. Not native to Hisui, members of the Ginkgo Guild travel around the various locations of the region, selling the wares they have gathered.​

Add the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai to Your Team in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Players with play records from the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl games will be able to take on a research request in Pokémon Legends: Arceus that will lead to an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai. They will also be able to claim the Modern Team Galactic Set.[2]


Darkrai​
It’s said this Pokémon is active during nights of the new moon and that it can lull people to sleep and make them have nightmares.​

Category: Pitch-Black Pokémon
Type: Dark
Height: 4' 11'' (1.5m)
Weight: 111.3 lbs. (50.5 kg)

[1] Early purchasers of Pokémon Legends: Arceus will be gifted the Hisuian Growlithe Kimono Set and the Baneful Fox Mask. Players can receive these items by choosing Get via Internet from the Mystery Gifts feature in their game. These gifts can be claimed until Monday, May 9, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Players will need to connect their Nintendo Switch system to the internet to claim Mystery Gifts. To connect to the internet, the selected user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account. (This does not require a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.) It takes approximately two hours of play time before the Mystery Gifts feature is unlocked.

[2] The Modern Team Galactic Set includes the Modern Jacket, Modern Trousers, and Modern Shoes. ​Players will be able to claim these bonuses in Pokémon Legends: Arceus if they launch the game as a user with play records from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl.​ The request that allows players to encounter Darkrai will be available to accept in Jubilife Village after viewing the game’s end credits.​ Players can claim the Modern Team Galactic Set outfit by speaking to the clothier after joining the Galaxy Expedition Team. It takes approximately one hour of play time to reach the point where this option is available.

YouTube Clip - New faces from the Hisui Region | Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lAN9yMnfrQ

Hisuian Voltorb looks very similar to the Poké Balls of the Hisui region. This Pokémon is always in high spirits and has a friendly personality. However, it discharges its stored electricity when it gets excited, so it frequently shocks nearby humans and Pokémon. High resolution images from the press release have been added to the Pokémon Legends: Arceus Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Hisuian Voltorb’s shocking debut!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6-SDCGZglI

Hisuian Voltorb is berry excited

It’s said that Hisuian Voltorb has a friendly personality...but it frequently shocks nearby Pokémon when it gets excited. See what happens when Hisuian Voltorb gets carried away!

YouTube Clip - Hisuian Voltorb is berry excited

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU2rRvF4t7g

INTRODUCING THE HISUIAN FORM OF VOLTORB IN THE POKÉMON LEGENDS: ARCEUS GAME

BELLEVUE, WA—December 10, 2021—The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo introduced a newly discovered Pokémon, the Hisuian form of Voltorb, in an all-new trailer on the official Pokémon YouTube channel today.

Hisuian Voltorb

A Striking Resemblance to Poké Balls in Hisui
This enigmatic Pokémon has a glossy, spherical body. With the wood-grain-like makeup of its body's surface and the hole on the top of its head, it looks very similar to the Poké Balls of the Hisui region. There seem to be countless seeds packed inside Hisuian Voltorb. Occasionally, it spouts these seeds out of the hole in its head. However, no one knows exactly what it’s like inside the Pokémon’s body, because inside the hole, it’s pitch-dark.


Category: Sphere Pokémon
Type: Electric/Grass
Height: 1'8" (0.5 m)
Weight: 28.7 lbs. (13 kg)

Instant Electrical Discharges
This Pokémon is always in high spirits and has a friendly personality. However, it can discharge stored electricity all at once and it frequently shocks humans and Pokémon in its vicinity. Even the slightest provocation can set this Pokémon off, so in human settlements, Hisuian Voltorb is considered a nuisance. Tales of people temporarily plugging the hole on Hisuian Voltorb’s head and kicking it out of settlements are not entirely uncommon.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus  will be released on Friday, January 28, 2022. It is currently available for  preorder.

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Holidays 2021 festivities and the full details are listed below. The events take place from Thursday, December 16th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 31st, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Holidays 2021: Bergmite’s Pokémon GO debut, new costumes and avatar items, and more!

Trainers, The Pokémon GO Holidays event returns for 2021! We hope Trainers worldwide enjoy the festivities we have planned.

Look forward to Bergmite’s Pokémon GO debut, costumed Pokémon, event-exclusive Field Research, winter-themed avatar items, and a bonanza of bonuses.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO: Play together this season

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

Pokémon GO Winter Holiday

Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 31, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. local time

Available during the entire Event unless otherwise stated.

The Season of Heritage Story Continues!

After the first door mechanism activated and Pokémon like Druddigon emerged, Blanche and Professor Willow decide to take a break and celebrate with a gift exchange with the other team leaders!

Catch up on the story so far on the Season of Heritage web page.

New game features launching!

Being together is the best gift of all, and you’ll be able to save a little bit of this feeling of togetherness with Gifts from your friends.

This holiday season, we’re excited to launch the Postcard Book! Ever wanted to save memories from locations that you or your friends visited? You’ll soon be able to by pinning Postcards to your Postcard Book.

For more details about the Postcard Book feature, click here.

Holiday Cup

The Holiday Cup will be available in the GO Battle League! Check out the Season 10 GO Battle League blog for details on the cup’s rules.

Event Bonuses

Open up to 45 Gifts per day, and hold up to 40 Gifts in your Item Bag
Mega Abomasnow CP boost
Team GO Rocket Grunts will have more Water and Ice-type Pokémon

Costumed Pokémon

You’ll be able to encounter costumed Pokémon!


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

New Avatar Items, Stickers, and Bundles

The following new avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop starting on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends!

• Festive Hat
• Festive Jacket
• Festive Shorts

You’ll be able to get holiday-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Some festive bundles will also be available for purchase in the shop throughout the event.

• Special Box (480 PokéCoins): 50 Poké Balls, two Premium Battle Passes, two Super Incubators, three Star Pieces
• Ultra Box (1,480 PokéCoins): 25 Ultra Balls, 18 Raid Passes, five Super Incubators, five Incense
• Adventure Box (1,480 PokéCoins): 18 Super Incubators, two Incubators, two Incense, four Star Pieces

Pokémon GO Holidays: Part 1

Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Available during the time indicated above unless otherwise stated.


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

Raid

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


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

Field Research Task Encounters

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


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

Play together during December Community Day!

Our final Community Day event for 2021 will be held on both Saturday, December 18, 2021, and Sunday, December 19, 2021. During the event, Pokémon featured throughout 2021’s Community Day events will be appearing more frequently in the wild. Additionally, Pokémon featured in 2020’s Community Day events will be hatching from Eggs and appearing in raids. December Community Day will be an awesome opportunity to catch any featured Pokémon you may have missed!

For more details, check out the December Community Day blog.

Pokémon GO Holidays: Part 2

Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 31, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Available during the time indicated above unless otherwise stated.

A Gift from Your First PokéStop Spin Each Day!

During part 2 of the event, you’ll get an Egg Incubator for spinning your first PokéStop each day!

Even More Timed Research!

Two Timed Research lines focused on friendship and catching Pokémon will be available during part 2 of the event!

Complete them for fun surprises and rewards! Each of these research lines will lead to an encounter with Galarian Mr. Mime!

A Winter Wonderland Mini-Event

A special mini-event will take place from Saturday, December 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 26, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Available during the time indicated above unless otherwise stated.

Collection Challenge

A Collection Challenge focused on trading with your friends will be available from Saturday, December 25, 2021, to Friday, December 31, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

You will need to trade for the following Pokémon to complete this challenge.

• Swinub
• Snorunt
• Spheal (Doesn’t need to be costumed)
• Snover
• Vanillite
• Cubchoo (Doesn’t need to be costumed)

Complete the challenge to encounter Galarian Mr. Mime!

Winter Wonderland Bonus

You’ll be able to trade with Trainers up to 40 km away.

Field Research Task Encounters

Additional Field Research tasks will be available for the duration of the mini-event that reward the following.


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

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter in the wild.


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
* The Cubchoo appearing in the wild during the Spotlight Hour on December 28 will be costumed.

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter a Shiny Galarian Darumaka, if you’re lucky!


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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs obtained during the event.


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
: This list is organized by rarity, with one Egg icon being most common and five Egg icons being most rare.

Field Research Task Encounters

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/holiday2021/