The official Pokémon website has announced that a new gameplay mechanic is coming to the Pokémon Trading Card Game called Pokémon VSTAR. Full details will be announced at a later time.

Pokémon VSTAR Are Coming to the Pokémon TCG

Take a sneak peek at the upcoming Arceus VSTAR and a new mechanic for the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

An exciting new gameplay mechanic is coming to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This teaser video gives an early look at Arceus VSTAR, one of the first Pokémon VSTAR. How will these new cards affect your battle strategy? Stay tuned for more details about how you can use the power of Pokémon VSTAR to take on your opponents.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-vstar-are-coming-to-the-pokemon-tcg/

YouTube Clip - The Pokémon TCG Introduces Pokémon VSTAR

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXnZ7M851Qk

Kotobukiya has revealed the final design for the ARTFX J Haruka with Achamo figure based on the illustration drawn by Hitoshi Ariga for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. The figure is available to pre-order in Japan from October, 19th, 2021 until November 30th, 2021 for 10,780 yen. Pictures of this product have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Product Description:

The long-awaited Haruka and Achamo from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire are here! Based on an illustration drawn by Hitoshi Ariga, a well-known artist from the series, the figure is full of energy and features a bandana, shoes, and bag that have been carefully sculpted to give the figure a three-dimensional feel, while the spats and gloves have been given a glossy finish to express the different textures of the material.

The figure of Achamo, with it chubby form, blowing fire as hard as he can, is a reliable and adorable figure. The blazing flames are recreated with clear parts, and the figure is full of unique highlights!

Stay tuned for more figures from the Kotobukiya Pokémon series!

Product Details:

ARTFX J Haruka with Achamo (ARTFX J ハルカ with アチャモ)
Release Month: Originally April 2022 - Delayed to May 2022
Pre-order Period: October, 19th, 2021 until November 30th, 2021
Price including tax: 10,780 yen
Price without tax: 9,800 yen
Scale: 1/8
Product Size: Haruka: approx. 195mm in height, Achamo: approx. 68mm in height (including base)
Product Specifications: Complete painted PVC figure
Materials: PVC (non-phthalate), ABS, Iron
Sculptor: Haruka: iTANDi, Achamo: Tobe

Source: https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004363/

YouTube Clip - ARTFX J Haruka with Achamo

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d1K6SftjUQ

The Pokémon 25: THE ALBUM was released on October 15th, 2021. A P25 Official Music Store Pop-up has opened to sell official merchandise and the album. High resolution pictures of the P25 Music virtual merch store items have been added to an Imageboard thread

Pokémon 25: THE ALBUM IS OUT TODAY

View Official Video for J Balvin’s New Song, Ten Cuidado ​​​​​​​Artists from around the World Celebrate 25 Years of Pokémon on Compilation, Which Also FeaturesKaty Perry, Post Malone, Jax Jones, Louane, Vince Staples, Mabel, and More

Artists from around the globe have come together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon with songs inspired by the global entertainment franchise and recorded exclusively for Pokémon 25: The Album. The compilation was released today in digital and CD formats by Capitol Records as part of a massive, yearlong music campaign from The Pokémon Company International in partnership with Universal Music Group. Get Pokémon 25: The Album HERE. View the album trailer HERE.

The official video for J Balvins contribution, "Ten Cuidado," debuted today and can be viewed HERE. The award-winning Colombian singer, known to most as Reggaetons global ambassador, is joined by some of his favorite Pokémon — Pikachu, Hitmontop, Totodile, Loudred, and Charizard — in the clip, which was shot in New York City. Colin Tilley (Halsey, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B), who helmed Balvins MTV VMA award-winning official video for "Rojo," directed.

"I always wanted to be Ash Ketchum and through this collaboration with Pokémon Ive been able to live out a childhood dream," said J Balvin. "That love for Pokémon inspired ‘Ten Cuidado, my contribution to P25 Music, as well as the video in which I get to be a Pokémon Trainer in New York City. I cant wait to share my fandom for Pokémon with my fans around the world with this song and still cant believe I get to be part of this project."

"The release of Pokémon 25: The Album marks the culmination of a yearlong music celebration of Pokémon by an amazing array of global artists," said Colin Palmer, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International. "From Katy Perry and Post Malone to todays release of J Balvins contribution to the album, all of the artists brought a unique perspective to this collection, which we hope brings music fans as much joy as Pokémon has delivered for 25 years."

Tokyo-based artist/producer Yaffle created the new track "Reconnect" (feat. Daichi Yamamoto & AAAMYYY) for P25 Music. French singer Louane, UK artists Mabel and Jax Jones with Sinead Harnett further attest to Pokémons universal appeal. Post Malone offers up "Only Wanna Be With You (Pokémon 25 Version)," a surprising take on the Hootie and the Blowfish hit, and Katy Perry led the charge with the uplifting single "Electric". Vince Staples, Cyn, Lil Yachty, and Tierra Whack also joined in the celebration. See below for tracklisting.

Director Eric Maldin (U2, 30 Seconds To Mars) takes Vince Staples, Mabel, and Cyn on a surreal walk down memory lane, exploring their early experiences with Pokémon and how they went about creating their original songs for P25 Music in the new "Evolution of a Song" video series. The episodes also feature ZHU in the studio, discussing the evolution of his remixes of Staples "Got ‘Em" and Cyns "Wonderful," found on the digital edition alongside his remix of "Take It Home" by Mabel. View "Evolution of a Song" at https://pokemon25.lnk.to/eoasplaylistPR.

The P25 Music virtual merch store — UMGs first ever multi-artist interactive shopping experience — launched today with new merchandise from J Balvin, Katy Perry, and ZHU. Check out the animated, interactive virtual pop-up shop HERE. A special colored vinyl edition of Pokémon 25: The Album will be released in February 2022 in celebration of Pokémon Day.It is now available for preorder.

Fans can keep up with the latest news for P25 Music and more celebrations across the franchise on Pokémons 25th anniversary website at Pokemon.com/25.

Pokémon and music fans are invited to join the conversation online with @Pokemon and #Pokemon25.

Pokémon 25: The Album Tracklist

1. Katy Perry — Electric
2. Jax Jones — Phases (with Sinead Harnett)
3. Mabel — Take It Home
4. Lil Yachty — Believing
5. J Balvin — Ten Cuidado
6. Cyn — Wonderful
7. Vince Staples — Got Em
8. Louane — Game Girl
9. Tierra Whack — Art Show
10. Post Malone — Only Wanna Be With You (Pokémon 25 Version)
11. 11.Yaffle — Reconnect (feat. Daichi Yamamoto & AAAMYYY)*
12. Mabel — Take It Home (ZHU Remix)*
13. Cyn — Wonderful (ZHU Remix)*
14. Vince Staples — Got Em (ZHU Remix)*

P25 Official Music Store - Item List

KATY PERRY
POKÉMON X KP T-SHIRT (WHITE) - $30.00
POKÉMON X KP T-SHIRT (BLACK) - $30.00
POKÉMON X KP BUCKET HAT - $50.00
‘Electric’ T-Shirt - $30.00
‘Electric’ Color Block Pullover Hoodie - $65.00
‘Electric’ Tote Bag - $30.00

ZHU
GENGAR X ZHU T-SHIRT (WHITE) - $40.00
GENGAR X ZHU T-SHIRT (BLACK) - $40.00
LEGENDARY FLAG X ZHU T-SHIRT (BLACK) - $40.00
LEGENDARY FLAG X ZHU TIE DYE T-SHIRT - $40.00
LEGENDARY FLAG X ZHU CREWNECK - $100.00
LEGENDARY FLAG X ZHU DENIM JACKET - $175.00

J BALVIN
POKÉMON X J BALVIN T-SHIRT - $40.00
POKÉMON X J BALVIN SMILEY T-SHIRT - $40.00
POKÉMON X J BALVIN BANDANA T-SHIRT - $40.00
POKÉMON X J BALVIN BANDANA HOODIE - $65.00
POKÉMON X J BALVIN BANDANA TOTE - $35.00
POKÉMON X J BALVIN BANDANA - $25.00

P25: THE ALBUM
POKÉMON 25: THE ALBUM - DIGITAL - $11.99
POKÉMON 25: THE ALBUM - CD - $11.98
POKÉMON 25: THE ALBUM - YELLOW LP - $27.98
ELECTRIC - KATY PERRY - $4.99

Source: https://p25musicstore.com/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon 25: The Album Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o0sBty5A5Q

YouTube Clip - J. Balvin - Ten Cuidado (Pokémon 25 Version)

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

The Shiseido Global Innovation Center (S/PARK) will hold the Harada Tadashi Collaborative exhibition BEAUTY EXPANSION with Pokémon Shirts from Friday October 15th, 2021 to Saturday, October 30th, 2021. (Closed on Sundays). For this exhibition, Shiseido's top hair and makeup artist Tadashi Harada will showcase his work in collaboration with Pokémon Shirts, a service that allows you to order your very own Pokémon shirt.

Harada has not only done hair and make-up for collections and advertisements, but has continued to take on the challenge of various beauty expressions such as visualizing popular manga and characters. Harada's unique expression and works have been highly regarded, and he collaborated on the Pokémon Shirts key visuals, in which he challenged himself to visualize the Pokémon characters Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza in hair, makeup, and fashion.

In this exhibition, the process of completing the Pokémon Shirts key visual will be shown, from image sketches to displays of hair wigs and hair pieces, as well as an original making-of video. Furthermore, as the exhibition is held within the Shiseido Global Innovation Center, Shiseido researchers will also be exhibiting scientific expressions of the key visuals from various perspectives as an initiative to allow visitors to familiarize themselves with cosmetics research technology. During the exhibition period, the S/PARK Cafe in the same facility will sell original red, blue, and green drinks inspired by Harada's works, and the S/PARK Museum will sell a limited edition booklet of Tadashi Harada x Pokémon Shirts and Pokémon acrylic key chains.

Contents of Exhibition

The world's largest Crystal LED display system, as of April 2019, on the first floor will display for the first time Harada's original and powerful collaborative video with Pokémon Shirts. Cornish, a composer and music producer who has created music for many popular TV programs and animations, including Pokémon, and is an artist with a unique sensibility and a wealth of novelty that he sublimates with his outstanding skills, has created a piece of music inspired by the key visual. The music is inspired by the key visuals and is used in the video. The design and styling of the Pokémon Shirts will also be exhibited.

Conisch recently composed the music for the animation Pokémon Twilight Wings (series of animation started from Jan 2020 inspired by the world-renowned Pokémon video games) which is gaining excellent reputation. His album released at the beginning of 2020 "ONKAN Episode1" is a collaborative work with a well-known sculptor Junkyu Muto and well-received as an innovative attempt of harmonising art and music.

Cornish's profile website (Soranone INC.) https://soranone-inc.com/conisch

The BEAUTY EXPANSION booth on the second floor is a space where visitors can "relive" Tadashi Harada's creations with their five senses. The exhibition shows the process of creating a key visual work inspired by the Pokémon shirt and the Pokémon characters Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza. From October 15th, 2021 to October 23rd, 2021, life-size LED panels of the key visuals will also be displayed.


In addition, Shiseido's researchers have created an exhibition that expresses the key visuals through science from a variety of perspectives. Using the key visuals created by Harada as a source of inspiration, fragrance research will present the creation of fragrances, sensitivity research will present explanations of texture and sensation, and psychological research will present the results of psychological verification of music created by composer and music producer Cornish. In addition, from psychological research, the results of psychological verification of a song by composer and music producer Cornish are presented.

Online Streaming

On Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, a live performance without an audience featuring composer/music producer Cornish, Harada, and Shiseido researchers, as well as scenes from the exhibition will be broadcast on the Shiseido official YouTube channel (free of charge).

Viewing period: Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 to Friday, December 31st, 2021
Shiseido's official YouTube channel: https://corp.shiseido.com/jp/r/yt/20211008/01/?rt_pr=trj62

YouTube Clip - Cornish Performance - October 20th, 2021

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaLHvfe9BU0

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Halloween festivities for 2021 which take place from Friday, October 15th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 31st, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Continue to follow the Season of Mischief storyline focused on the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO | Lavender Town Remix

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32et8-tCU24

Pokémon GO Halloween brings Creepy Companions, Ghoulish Pals, and double the tricks and treats!

Trainers, Spooky shenanigans return during the Pokémon GO Halloween Mischief event! This time, there’ll be double the trouble and fun with a two-part event! Scroll on to learn more or use the navigation to jump to a specific part!

Pokémon GO Halloween Mischief

Friday, October 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 31, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time Available during the entire Event.

The Season of Mischief Story Continues!

Continue to follow the Season of Mischief storyline focused on the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa!

If you complete this Season’s Special Research story, you’ll gain access to a special event at the end of the Season that might have something to do with Hoopa!

A new part of the Season-long Special Research will unlock during each part of the Pokémon GO Halloween Mischief event. With more Psychic-, Ghost-, and Dark-type Pokémon appearing in the wild—along with new ones being discovered for the first time ever in Pokémon GO—this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Mischief Pokémon!

Halloween Cup Icon Halloween Cup

The Halloween Cup will be available in the GO Battle League! Check out the Season 9 GO Battle League blog for details on the cup’s rules.

Special and Timed Research

A Special Research story—What Lies beneath the Mask?—will be available!

Ghost-type Pokémon are appearing more often than usual, and Professor Willow has tasked you with learning more about them. Notably, Yamask has started appearing in the wild, prompting his interest in learning more about Ghost-type Pokémon related to masks. What can we learn about these Pokémon—and what can we learn about ourselves in the process?

Timed Research will be available with tasks focused on participating in the Halloween Cup in the GO Battle League.

Event Bonuses

Lavender Town Music
A remix of the iconic Lavender Town music will be playing nightly during the event. Turn up your in-game sound, and enjoy the spooky vibes!

You can also listen to the music by checking out this video. Get hyped for Pokémon GO Halloween Mischief!

Costumed Pokémon

More Costumed Pokémon will be available to encounter!


You can also encounter Halloween Mischief Drifblim in GO Battle League reward encounters.

New Avatar Items, Stickers, and Bundles

The following new avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop starting on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) and will continue to be available after the event ends!

• Pikachu Pumpkin Head
• Pumpkaboo Top
• Pumpkaboo Pants
• Hoopa Headband
• Halloween Face Sticker

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


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

• Creepy Crate (480 PokéCoins): 50 Poké Balls, one Remote Raid Pass, two Super Incubators, four Incense
• Boo Bundle (1,480 PokéCoins): 16 Premium Raid Passes, eight Super Incubators, four Incense, four Star Pieces
• Pumpkin Pack (1,480 PokéCoins): 18 Super Incubators, two Incubators, four Incense, four Star Pieces

Halloween Mischief Part 1: Creepy Companions

Friday, October 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time

The first part of Pokémon GO Halloween this year is themed around creepy companions: Psychic- and Poison-, type Pokémon that can’t wait to be encountered and befriended, as well as other friendly, creepy Pokémon. Galarian Slowking, the Hexpert Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut, and Shiny Spinarak will be appearing for the first time in Pokémon GO, too!

Season of Mischief Special Research Story Unlock

The next part of the Season of Mischief Special Research story, Misunderstood Mischief, will unlock.

If you complete this Season’s Special Research story, you’ll gain access to a special event at the end of the Season that might have something to do with Hoopa!

Strange Pokémon are appearing in Pokémon GO, including Pokémon originally discovered in the Galar region like Galarian Slowking! Could this be a result of Hoopa’s rings? Let’s tackle this mystery together and learn more about Hoopa!

Galarian Slowking

Galarian Slowpoke will now be able to evolve into Galarian Slowking! To evolve it, set a Galarian Slowpoke as your buddy, and catch 30 Psychic-type Pokémon.*


* You’ll also be able to evolve Galarian Slowpoke into Galarian Slowking after the event ends.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter a Shiny Spinarak, if you’re lucky!


If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter in raids


If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

Field Research Task Encounters

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

Pokémon GO Halloween Part 2: Ghoulish Pals

Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 31, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

The second part of Pokémon GO Halloween Mischief is called Ghoulish Pals! Ghost types will be appearing more often everywhere as we get closer and closer to Halloween. The spectacularly spectral Pumpkaboo and Phantump will make their Pokémon GO debuts, alongside their Evolutions, Gourgeist and Trevenant! We’re also getting word that you’ll be able to encounter Pumpkaboo of varying sizes, just like you can in the Kalos region. Gourgeist evolved from Pumpkaboo will also vary in size! During this time, intrepid Trainers can complete a Collection Challenge that’ll encourage them to seek these Ghost-type Pokémon!

Season of Mischief Special Research Story Unlock

The next part of the Season of Mischief Special Research story, Misunderstood Mischief, will unlock.

If you complete this Season’s Special Research story, you’ll gain access to a special event at the end of the Season that might have something to do with Hoopa!

Professor Willow has a frightening but eye-opening encounter with some Phantump and Trevenant in a forest! This reminds him that Hoopa is also a Ghost-type Pokémon, so perhaps this is the perfect opportunity to do more research on the spooky, spectral Pokémon around us.

Pokémon Debuts

Phantump, Trevenant, Pumpkaboo, and Gourgeist make their debuts in Pokémon GO!

New Size Mechanic

With the introduction of Pumpkaboo comes a new mechanic to Pokémon GO: Pumpkaboo that are larger will actually look larger in the game!

Collection Challenge

In celebration of Pumpkaboo’s debut and the mechanic it introduces, a Collection Challenge will be available that requires you to collect Pumpkaboo of various sizes.

Wild Encounters

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will be available to challenge in raids. For the first time in Pokémon GO, Mega Absol will be available to challenge in Mega Raids!

Pokémon GO Halloween Mischief Special Raid Weekend

Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 31, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

In celebration of Halloween weekend and the introduction of Mega Absol in Mega Raids, Mega Absol and Darkrai will appear more frequently in raids!

Eggs

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

Event Field Research Task Encounters

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


Face off against spooky Pokémon in raids, take part in Halloween-themed events like the Halloween Cup and a Special Raid Weekend, and pick up some new avatar items in the shop to dress your best for this year’s Pokémon GO Halloween Mischief!

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/halloween-2021

Sylveon has arrived in Pokémon UNITE on October 5th, 2021 at 5:00pm PT, along with the Poncho Style Holowear and a matching Trainer outfit! Sylveon is a playful Ranged Attacker is ready to scorch, smooch, and stare down opponents.

Sylveon Frolics Its Way into Pokémon UNITE

Get ready to scorch the competition in Pokémon UNITE, as Sylveon is now available to join your team. This Pokémon is a Ranged Attacker, and it’s ready to stare opponents into submission. Sylveon begins each match as Eevee, and it will evolve into Sylveon at Lv. 4.

Eevee’s basic attack becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage when it hits. When Eevee evolves into Sylveon, its boosted basic attacks will also increase its movement speed for a short time when they hit. Eevee starts out with the Ability Adaptability, which increases Eevee’s Sp. Atk for a short period whenever it deals or receives damage. When Eevee evolves into Sylveon, Adaptability becomes Pixilate, which increases Sylveon’s Sp. Atk and Sp. Def for a short time whenever it deals or receives damage.

Sylveon’s Moves

At Lv. 1 and Lv. 2, Eevee learns Swift and Baby-Doll Eyes. Swift is an attack that shoots star-shaped rays at opposing Pokémon, dealing damage to them. When using Baby-Doll Eyes, Eevee stares at an opposing Pokémon, dealing damage and decreasing the opposing Pokémon’s Attack and movement speed for a short time when the move hits.

When Eevee reaches Lv. 4 and evolves into Sylveon, Swift can be upgraded into one of two moves—Mystical Fire or Hyper Voice.

Mystical Fire has Sylveon create four small flames while it advances in a designated direction. The flames shoot toward opposing Pokémon one by one, dealing damage and decreasing the opposing Pokémon’s Sp. Atk for a short time when they hit. Each time a flame hits, it reduces this move’s cooldown period. This attack can also be upgraded to increase the number of flames by one.

Hyper Voice unleashes multiple sound waves that deal damage when they hit. The damage they deal increases the farther the target is from Sylveon. Every time a sound wave hits, the next sound wave’s damage increases. Like Mystical Fire, this attack can also be upgraded to increase the number of sound waves by one.

At Lv. 6, Baby-Doll Eyes can be upgraded into either Draining Kiss or Calm Mind.

When Sylveon uses Draining Kiss, it blows a kiss at an opposing Pokémon. The kiss moves between Sylveon and the opposing Pokémon multiple times. When the kiss touches Sylveon, it restores Sylveon’s HP, and when the kiss hits an opposing Pokémon, it deals damage to it and decreases its movement speed for a short time. Draining Kiss can also be upgraded to increase the amount of HP it restores Sylveon.

Calm Mind has Sylveon quietly focus its mind and calm its spirit to increase its Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and movement speed for a short time. An upgrade to Calm Mind allows Sylveon to completely nullify the damage of an opposing Pokémon’s move. This nullification can occur only once each time Calm Mind is used, and if it is successful, Sylveon gains a shield afterward.

Sylveon’s Unite Move, Fairy Frolic

Show the opposition just how invincible you are with Sylveon’s Unite Move, Fairy Frolic, which it learns at Lv. 8. This attack sends Sylveon leaping into the air, rendering it temporarily invincible. The moment Sylveon lands, it deals damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and restores its own HP. For a short time afterward, a percentage of the damage Sylveon deals is converted into HP for Sylveon’s own benefit.

Sylveon is ready to scorch opponents and kiss the competition good-bye. Frolic on over to the Unite Battle Committee shop to get Sylveon’s Unite license today!

Source: https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/news/sylveon-frolics-its-way-into-pokemon-unite/

YouTube Clip - Sylveon Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBHF67A6TFI

Mamoswine Mashes Its Way into Pokémon UNITE on September 29th, 2021. Mamoswine is a tank of a Pokémon that's ready to freeze opponents in their tracks.

Mamoswine Mashes Its Way into Pokémon UNITE

Get ready to ice out the competition in Pokémon UNITE, as Mamoswine is now available to join your team. This powerhouse Pokémon is a Melee Defender, and it’s ready to carry its weight in any battle. This Pokémon begins each match as Swinub, and it evolves into Piloswine at Lv. 6 and Mamoswine at Lv. 10.

Mamoswine’s basic attack becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon and leaving them frozen for a short time when it hits. In addition, Mamoswine’s basic attacks deal increased damage for a short time to opposing Pokémon it has frozen with one of its moves. Furthermore, due to Mamoswine’s Ability, Thick Fat, every time the Pokémon deals damage, its Defense and Sp. Defense are increased for a short time (up to three times), and when Mamoswine uses Ice Shard, Icicle Crash, or Ice Fang, its next basic attack becomes a boosted attack. If any of those three moves creates a freezing area of effect inside an ally goal zone, it decreases the goal-scoring speed of opposing Pokémon inside that goal zone.

Now let’s look at Mamoswine’s available moves.

Mamoswine’s Moves

At Lv. 1 and Lv. 3, Swinub can learn Ice Shard and Tackle. Ice Shard is a ranged attack that hurls three chunks of ice at a designated location, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. Tackle is a dash attack that has Swinub rush recklessly in a designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and throwing them.

When Swinub reaches Lv. 6 and evolves into Piloswine, Ice Shard can be upgraded into one of two moves—Icicle Crash or Ice Fang.

Icicle Crash is an area attack in which Piloswine drops icicles on a designated location, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. The final icicle shatters after a set amount of time or when hit by Piloswine’s other moves or boosted attacks, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and leaving them frozen. This attack can later be upgraded to increase its damage.

Ice Fang uses Piloswine’s cold-infused fangs to throw the opposing Pokémon that’s closest to Piloswine, dealing damage and leaving the Pokémon frozen for a short time. Piloswine can then choose a direction to slam the thrown Pokémon forward or backward, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and leaving them frozen for a short time. This attack can be upgraded to increase the area of effect.

At Lv. 8, Tackle can be evolved into one of two moves—High Horsepower or Earthquake.

High Horsepower is a dash attack that causes Piloswine to rush recklessly in a designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and shoving them. Piloswine then stomps its feet, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and leaving them unable to act for a short time. The move can be upgraded to increase Piloswine’s rushing speed and the length of time opposing Pokémon are left unable to act.

The other move, Earthquake, has Piloswine leap in a designated direction and land forcefully, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and pulling them toward Piloswine. The move can be upgraded to decrease the movement speed of opposing Pokémon for a short time when the move hits and increase the move’s pulling power.

Mamoswine’s Unite Move, Mammoth Mash

To truly crush the opposition, make use of Mamoswine’s Unite Move, Mammoth Mash, which it learns at Lv. 10. This area attack has Mamoswine jump to a designated location and become immune to hindrances. Mamoswine then repeatedly stomps the ground, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed for a short time with each stomp. The final stomp throws opposing Pokémon in the area of effect.

Mamoswine is ready to stomp the competition and defend your team. Crash on over to the Unite Battle Committee shop to get Mamoswine’s Unite license now.

Source: https://unite.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/mamoswine-mashes-its-way-into-pokemon-unite/

YouTube Clip - Mamoswine Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWefuEcqW8k

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo have revealed more details for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, including all-new trailers.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl Press Release Artwork and Screenshots
Pokémon Legends Arceus Press Release Artwork and Screenshots

YouTube Clip - Encounter Noble Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus!

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

YouTube Clip - Get the freshest news about Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU648Rj3wb8

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl are faithful remakes of the Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version games, bringing Trainers back to the Sinnoh region, where they will meet Professor Rowan, battle against Team Galactic, and explore the Grand Underground. For those setting out through Sinnoh for the first time, plenty of new encounters and surprises await.

The all-purpose Pokétch

The Pokétch is a handy gadget players receive on their in-game journey that’s loaded up with various apps. This all-purpose tool has apps for all sorts of situations, such as the Dowsing Machine app, which can be used to locate hidden items. In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, the Pokétch also allows players to call on wild Pokémon to help them out by using hidden moves like Cut to chop down obstructive trees or Rock Climb to scale steep cliffs.

Have fun with Pokémon in Amity Square

Amity Square in Hearthome City is a relaxing place where Trainers can spend time with their Pokémon. They’ll be able to walk with up to six of their Pokémon at a time, so long as they are among the list of Pokémon permitted in the park. While inside Amity Square, players can also adjust the camera angle and zoom level to take commemorative photos and videos with their Pokémon. Photos can be taken by pressing the Nintendo Switch system’s Capture Button, while short videos can be recorded by pressing and holding it.

Make some Poffins!

Poffins are snacks that can raise Pokémon’s conditions, such as Coolness or Cuteness. By raising these conditions, players can get higher scores during the Visual Evaluation of Super Contest Shows. In Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, it was only possible to make Poffins in the Poffin House, but now players can make them in Amity Square as well.[1]

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will be released on November 19, 2021. Both games are currently available for preorder, with special early purchase bonuses available.[2]

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus brings players to the vast Hisui region. This is the Sinnoh region as it existed in the past, long before the familiar towns and cityscapes of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl were established. Rich in nature and with Mount Coronet towering at its heart, this is a Sinnoh unlike anything players have experienced before, and they’ll embark on a journey to complete the region’s first Pokédex.

Your Arc Phone will be your guide

Early on in the adventure, players will get a device called the Arc Phone. Its distinctive appearance might lead one to suspect it has some connection to the Mythical Pokémon Arceus. This device seems to contain some sort of strange power, and it will apparently help guide players on their journey.

Special Pokémon with mysterious power

During their expeditions, players may run into Pokémon that are larger than normal and have glowing red eyes. These are known as alpha Pokémon. They’re stronger than their regular counterparts, and they’ll be quite aggressive in chasing and attacking players that stray too close.

There are also special Pokémon in the Hisui region that have received some kind of mysterious blessing. Some of these Pokémon are particularly powerful and have come to be known as nobles, while others are said to willingly assist the people of the region. Each one of these Pokémon seems to hold power not held by regular Pokémon. People known as wardens are tasked with looking after these Pokémon by performing duties such as making sure the nobles’ territories remain unviolated or providing offerings of food and water.​

These Pokémon nobles are revered by the people of the region, but some strange phenomenon is now causing them to suddenly fly into a frenzy. The cause of these incidents is still shrouded in mystery. Once frenzied, these Pokémon are incredibly difficult to rein in, which forces the people of Hisui to turn to the Galaxy Expedition Team for help. As part of the Survey Corps, you will be called upon to quell the frenzies of the nobles.


Kleavor
Category: Axe Pokémon
Height: 5ʹ11″
Weight: 196.2 lbs.
Type: Bug/Rock

Special minerals found in the Hisui region cause Scyther to evolve into this Pokémon. Parts of its body have hardened into stone. The stone parts often get chipped during fierce battles, and Kleavor that have survived many battles will display larger chipping across their bodies. It is said that the people of Hisui once used pieces of stone that had fallen from Kleavor to craft tools.

Race across sprawling untamed landscapes while riding Pokémon

During their adventures, players will receive a Celestica Flute. This is a mysterious instrument that has been passed down through generations of Hisui’s people. Play the flute anywhere to summon special Pokémon that will let you ride them. Riding these Pokémon will allow players to move faster on land or cross bodies of water or even soar through the skies.

• Wyrdeer​: Wyrdeer has powerful, sturdy legs, and riding upon it will allow players to gallop across the land at great speed and jump to leap over obstacles.
• Basculegion​: Basculegion can carry players on its back, allowing for travel across bodies of water. Basculegion is also able to launch itself from the water’s surface, letting players leap effortlessly over obstacles in their way.
• Hisuian Braviary: Hisuian Braviary will let players soar through the skies. From up in the air, players will also be able to get a good look at what kinds of Pokémon live down below and what kinds of items might be found.

Check out the facilities of your home base, Jubilife Village Players can prepare for their survey work at Jubilife Village, and there are also facilities that can help make the adventure even more fun.[3]

• The clothier and hairdresser: Players can mix up outfits and hairstyles at the clothier and the hairdresser to choose their look.
• The photography studio: Players can take pictures alongside their Pokémon at the photography studio.
• The general store and craftworks: If players used up their items on a previous excursion, they can replenish their supplies at the general store. They can also use in-game currency to buy new crafting recipes and materials from the craftworks.
• The pastures: The pastures are where players can leave Pokémon that have been caught. Many Pokémon will need to be caught to complete the Pokédex, but only six Pokémon can be taken along in a party. Players will want to choose the right Pokémon for each mission before heading out on surveys. At any of the various base camps, players can change which Pokémon they have in the party or send Pokémon to the pastures.

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

The producer of Pokémon Masters Yu Sasaki posted an open letter about the game on the Pokémon Master's official website. The letter addresses the upcoming changes to the game including:

A Message from the Pokémon Masters EX Team (Vol. 25)

Greetings, Trainers. We’re the producers of Pokémon Masters EX, Yu Sasaki and Tetsuya Iguchi, here with a new message for you.

Today, we’ll focus on details about the newest arc of the Main Story—the Villain Arc—as well as a new kind of story event.

App Update for Late September

Main Story UI Update - To coincide with the September 29, 2021 release of the newest arc of the Main Story—the Villain Arc—the UI for the Main Story menu has been updated.

The First Chapter of the Villain Arc Begins!

On September 29, 2021, the new Main Story arc—the Villain Arc—will begin. As we mentioned in previous messages, this arc focuses on various villainous organizations of the Pokémon series.

The Kanto chapter, which is the first chapter of this arc and is set to release on September 29, 2021, brings you the schemes of Team Rocket and Giovanni, who also appeared in the prelude. By completing the Kanto chapter, including the Hard battles, you’ll receive enough Tickets for two uses of the 5★-Guaranteed Kanto Ticket Scout as rewards, so we hope you give it a try.

As for our Villain Arc plans going forward, we hope to bring you periodic chapters for different villains of the Pokémon series. The next update is scheduled for the end of this year.

Each chapter will be stand-alone, so you can enjoy them in any order, but the developments and conclusions of each chapter will ultimately come together in the end.

Also, alongside these updates, we’re going to start another story that’s based on a certain character. This story will be different from the chapters that focus on each region. We’re planning to release a portion of this particular story before the update at the end of the year, so we hope you look forward to it.

Villain Event: Spreading Shadows Begins!

In the Villain Arc, events that are separate from the Main Story updates will also be held.

You can already raise Giovanni & Mewtwo to 6★ EX during the ongoing event, but as the main reward of future Villain Events, you’ll be able to strengthen Sync Pairs from legendary events that come from the same titles as the villainous Sync Pair featured in the event.

In this event, which will be happening at the same time as the Villain Arc’s Kanto chapter, you can strengthen Giovanni & Mewtwo even more. By collecting Mewtwo Crystals from the event, you can have Mewtwo become Mega Mewtwo Y after using Giovanni & Mewtwo’s Sync Move.

Sync Pairs from the Kanto region get a strength bonus during this event, so we recommend training your Kanto Sync Pairs in preparation.

Two New Sygna Suit Sync Pairs Debut!

Starting September 29, 2021, new Kanto Sync Pairs wearing sygna suits who play a part in the Kanto chapter of the Main Story’s Villain Arc will debut in the Sync Pair Scout. The Trainers in these Sync Pairs are Sygna Suit Misty and Sygna Suit Erika. More new Sync Pairs in sygna suits will appear in the Villain Arc in the future, so be on the lookout for them.

Sygna Suit Misty & Vaporeon

Sygna Suit Misty & Vaporeon are a tech Sync Pair with some clever capabilities. Their Mist Move has a field effect that prevents stats from being lowered on the allied field of play, and their Haze Move returns the opponent’s raised stats to normal, so they could be a huge asset on your team when facing opponents that raise or lower stats. They also have a Passive Skill that charges the Move Gauge by four when using status moves like Mist and Haze, making them a Sync Pair that can battle while having plenty of Move Gauge to spare.

Sygna Suit Erika & Leafeon

Sygna Suit Erika & Leafeon are a Grass-type tech Sync Pair that can use Sunny Day. Using Sunny Day to make the Weather sunny triggers their Passive Skills. One of their Passive Skills increases the power of their Moves, another accelerates the Move Gauge, and another has a chance to reduce the sync move countdown after using a Move. Their Soak Up the Sun! Move raises their Attack by two stat ranks and their critical-hit rate by one stat rank, but if the Weather is sunny, it raises their Attack by an additional two stat ranks, raises their critical-hit rate by another stat rank, and applies the Gradual Healing effect to themselves. With this Sync Pair, you can control the Weather to make them more powerful and then unleash their Solar Blade attack Move on the opponent.

Fall Mini-Event

On October 6, 2021, a fall-themed mini-event will begin. In many countries, fall is seen as a season of harvesting, and it seems that even on Pasio, there are Pokémon that work up quite an appetite around this time of year. We hope you look forward to finding out which Sync Pairs will appear in this event.

You can get incredible rewards from this event, such as 5★ Kanto Scout Ticket ×30.

Daily Region Rotation Rewards Update

Starting October 7, 2021, the completion rewards for the Daily Region Rotation will be updated, and you’ll be able to get 5★-Guaranteed Scout Tickets for each region.

There is no difference in the amount of tickets you can get from each difficulty level. You can get one ticket by completing one battle, and if you collect 30 tickets, you’ll be able to use the scout for that region. To coincide with this update, we’ll begin adding ticket scouts for each region to the Shop.

Each scout guarantees you one 5★ Sync Pair from a lineup of Sync Pairs from the designated region, so try playing the battles multiple times to get Sync Pairs from each region.

Additionally, we plan to offer Tickets for each region as rewards for various events in the future.

New Seasonal Sync Pairs

On October 13, 2021, new seasonal Sync Pairs will debut.

Have a look at the silhouettes of the Pokémon for these Sync Pairs. Which Trainers do you think will team up with these Pokémon?

It also seems that the event these sync pairs appear in will have a spooky flavor to it. We’re planning on bringing back last year’s seasonal event as well, so we hope you look forward to it.

Uxie Arrives in the Legendary Arena!

Uxie will arrive in the Legendary Arena on October 21, 2021. Uxie is weak to Ghost-type attacks. In this battle, you’ll have to inflict status conditions like burning and poison and status changes like confusion and trapped based on the situation.

The new seasonal Sync Pairs are effective in this battle, so if you’re having a hard time defeating Uxie, try adding one of them to your team.

As always, strategy tips will be available for this battle. You’ll be able to find them in a notification for this event or from Battle Tips in the bottom-left corner of the Legendary Arena’s difficulty selection screen.

The Beginning of a New Story Event

Starting at the end of October, we’ll present a story event in a new way. This event will feature Sync Pairs wearing special outfits that are different from sygna suits or seasonal outfits. The outfits will be based on special event stories. We’ll share more detailed information about this event in our next message just before the event starts, so stay tuned.

What to Expect in the Next Message

Our next message is scheduled for late October. In it, we plan to share more detailed information about the new story event and discuss what’s coming up next in the Villain Arc.

We’re always working hard to deliver updates and improvements that make the world of Pokémon Masters EX as fun as possible.

We prioritize Trainers’ feedback throughout the development process, so don’t hesitate to let us know what you think.

Until next time, thank you for playing Pokémon Masters EX.

Pokémon Masters EX Producer: Yu Sasaki
Operations Producer: Tetsuya Iguchi

Note: The content mentioned in this message is currently under development. Titles, plans, update content, and update times are all subject to change.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Other_3080_4W_1M

YouTube Clip - The Villain Arc Begins!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUFat4F6XVg

Niantic has annoucned that the Mythical Pokémon Zarude debuts in Pokémon GO to celebrate the global release of Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle. The event takes place in game from Friday, October 1st, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 10th, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

The Mythical Pokémon Zarude debuts in Pokémon GO to celebrate the global release of Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

Trainers, The latest Pokémon film, Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, is releasing globally on Netflix on Friday, October 8, 2021! In celebration of the movie’s release, Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon, will be making its Pokémon GO debut! You’ll be able to encounter it by completing limited-time Special Research. You can also look forward to lots of other in-game content inspired by the movie, including the return of Jessie and James to Pokémon GO.

Date + Time
Friday, October 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 10, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Features

• A limited-time Special Research story will be available! Complete this research line to encounter Zarude and help Professor Willow learn more about the Rogue Monkey Pokémon. This is the first time that this Dark- and Grass-type Mythical Pokémon will be available in Pokémon GO. Note that you can obtain this Special Research only during the event period, but once you have it, you can complete it anytime.
• Encounter Pokémon related to Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle! Hoothoot, Combee, Drilbur, Cottonee, Dwebble, and more will be appearing more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Larvitar!
• Explorer Pikachu will be making its return to Pokémon GO, appearing in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Explorer Pikachu!
• Pokémon seen in the movie will also be appearing in raids throughout the event:
  • Explorer Pikachu, Larvitar, Roggenrola, Foongus, and Rufflet will be appearing in one-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Rufflet!
  • Lickitung, Chansey, Pinsir, Ludicolo, and Flygon will be appearing in three-star raids.
• Jessie and James will be continuing their hijinks from last year’s event. Keep an eye out for them in your snapshots, and watch for their Meowth Balloon. Jessie and James will be appearing in their Meowth Balloon until Friday, October 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• Get themed Field Research tasks from PokéStops that’ll lead to encounters with Audino, Rufflet, and more. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Rufflet!
• New free avatar items will be available in the Style Shop, including the Adventure Hat and the Wailmer Water Bottle.

Be sure to watch Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle on Netflix after it releases globally on Friday, October 8, 2021. For more information on the film, please see here.

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

YouTube Clip - The Mythical Pokémon Zarude debuts in Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAlHGHwl3_0