The Christmas Pokémon Exchange (クリスマスポケモン交換会) will be held on Saturday, December 18th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.! The Christmas Pokémon Exchange is an online event focusing on Pokémon trades between Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Sword and Shield. The event will be broadcast live on the official Pokémon YouTube and other media.

There will be a lot of fun on the day, including Pokémon trades between guests and viewers, Pokémon battles between guests, and gorgeous gifts for viewers! Even if you don't have the game yet, you can still enjoy the content, so be sure to watch!

How to Watch:

YouTube
LINE LIVE

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2021/12/211203_e01.html

Niantic has announced the Season of Heritage which takes place from Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 1st, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time in Pokémon GO.

Welcome to the Season of Heritage!

Trainers, We’re excited to announce Pokémon GO’s next Season: the Season of Heritage!

The Season of Heritage will run from Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

After witnessing the power Hoopa was able to unleash during the Season of Mischief, Professor Willow has become intrigued by what other mysterious powers may be lying dormant in the world. His research brings him to a historical cave site, where he stumbles upon a large door bearing a set of strange unlocking mechanisms. How does it open? What lies beyond? Your research this Season will see you collaborating with both Professor Willow and the Team Leaders to help uncover this historic site’s mysteries.

Along the way, we’ll explore the past for answers that will guide us into the future as we make our way toward Pokémon GO Tour: Johto.

Learn more about what’s to come this Season on the Season of Heritage webpage.

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/en/post/season-of-heritage-2021/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO | Season of Heritage

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRkoD9FGXes

Trainers, ready for a blast from the past?

While visiting a historical cave site, I discovered a giant door equipped with a set of strange unlocking mechanisms! The team leaders and I have some hypotheses as to how to unlock it, but we’re still unsure as to what may lie beyond. Pretty exciting, wouldn’t you say?

Let’s explore this relic from the past as we ponder our own heritages! I have a feeling we’ll learn much more about this particular location over the coming months as we seek to solve these mysteries together. What can we learn from the histories of places, Pokémon, and even our fellow Trainers that will shed light on our future? Let’s GO find out!

12/1: Welcome to the Season of Heritage!

Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

After witnessing the power Hoopa Unbound was able to unleash during the Season of Mischief, Professor Willow has become intrigued by what other mysterious powers may be lying dormant in the world. His research brings him to a historical cave site, where he stumbles upon a large door bearing a set of strange unlocking mechanisms. How does it open? What lies beyond? Your research this Season will see you collaborating with both Professor Willow and the team leaders to help uncover this historic site’s mysteries.


Professor Willow looking at a large mysterious door at a historic site “Well, well—look at what we’ve discovered! It appears to be a door with a set of strange unlocking mechanisms. How curious... I wonder what lies behind it?”

12/5: Swinub Incense Day

Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Professor Willow recruits Blanche to help investigate the mysterious door’s mechanisms. After some analysis of the faded symbols adorning the door, Blanche determines that the first of the door’s mechanisms requires Stardust and the help of Ice- and Ground-type Pokémon to activate.

In order to continue their research on the door, Professor Willow and Blanche begin to modify Incense to specifically attract Ice- and Ground-type Pokémon like Swinub for a short period of time.


“According to my analysis of the door’s components, this should do the trick.”

Monthly Seasonal Bonuses and Timed Research

A different Seasonal Bonus will be featured every month during the Season of Heritage.

In addition, Timed Research will be available every month and will reward Trainers with exclusive avatar items. December’s Timed Research will be available to all Trainers, while the Timed Research in January and February will be available to those who pre-purchase a ticket for Pokémon GO Tour: Johto.

December 2021 - Team Leader: Blanche

Work alongside Blanche and Professor Willow to activate the first portion of the mysterious door’s unlocking mechanism. Blanche has been able to decipher that it requires Stardust and the help of Ice- and Ground-type Pokémon to do so—and that’s where you come in!

Monthly Bonus: 2× Stardust for first catch of each day

Timed Research: Stardust Challenge
Deino Hat Avatar Item
Collect 120,000 Stardust Total to Unlock! Earn Stardust during the month of December to make progress on Blanche’s Timed Research and unlock rewards like the Deino Hat avatar item! The Deino Hat avatar item will be available for purchase in the shop after the Season ends.

Seasonal Bonuses

During the Season of Heritage, the following bonuses will be active.

• Increased effectiveness of Incense while stationary
• Added Increased Incense effectiveness while moving
• Increased damage for Pokémon participating in raids remotely
• Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStop spins
• One extra Pokémon Candy when trading Pokémon
• Guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/seasons/heritage/

DeNA has announced that a new Story Event The Light Devourer will take place from November 29th, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. until December 15th, 2021 at 9:59 p.m. in Pokémon Masters EX.

Story Event The Light Devourer

Story Event: The Light Devourer under way! You can collect Prize Coins to see the story of Sygna Suit Lusamine and a Necrozma that appeared on Pasio!

Date/Time

November 29, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - December 15, 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

• Prize Coins

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.

Event Missions

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

Event Medals

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

Log-In Bonus Under Way!

A log-in bonus is currently under way to mark the start of the event.

Log-In Bonus Details

• Day 1: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 2: Gems ×100
• Day 3: Gems ×100
• Day 4: Gems ×100
• Day 5: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 6: Gems ×100
• Day 7: Gems ×100
• Day 8: Gems ×100
• Day 9: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 10: Gems ×100
• Day 11: Gems ×100
• Day 12: Gems ×100
• Day 13: Gems ×100
• Day 14: Skip Ticket ×20

Log-In Bonus Date/Time
November 29, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - December 16, 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.
• 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:
  • Prize Coins
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 14 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 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_1W_1

Sygna Suit Lusamine 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 Lusamine & Necrozma 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

November 29, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - December 28, 2021 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Sygna Suit Lusamine & Necrozma 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_3110_1W_2

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!

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

Date/Time

November 29, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - December 15, 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_1W_6

YouTube Clip - Sygna Suit Lusamine & Necrozma arrive!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmQxcPI2YNE

The Pokémon Company International revealed a mid-series trailer for “Pokémon Evolutions,” the new animated limited series created to celebrate 25 years of the global entertainment franchise. High resolution Character Art from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread.

TRAILER FOR FINAL “POKÉMON EVOLUTIONS” EPISODES REVEALED TODAY

Web-Exclusive Series Celebrating 25 Years of Pokémon Returns on December 2

Bellevue, Wash. — Nov. 23, 2021 — Today, The Pokémon Company International revealed a mid-series trailer for “Pokémon Evolutions,” the new animated limited series created to celebrate 25 years of the global entertainment franchise. The trailer can be viewed here.

This eight-episode series takes fans on a journey through all the known regions of the Pokémon world explored in the popular core video games since their launch 25 years ago. Featuring the regions in reverse chronological order to their original discovery, each episode brings a fresh perspective to familiar Pokémon tales. So far, fans have been taken back to Galar, Alola, Kalos and Unova. The remaining four episodes will feature Sinnoh, Hoenn, Johto and Kanto.

Fans can catch up on the first four episodes of “Pokémon Evolutions” in preparation for the return of the series on December 2, exclusively on the official Pokémon YouTube channel and Pokémon TV.

• “The Champion” featuring the Galar region
• “The Eclipse” featuring the Alola region
• “The Visionary” featuring the Kalos region
• “The Plan” featuring the Unova region

Upcoming episodes are:

• Thursday, December 2 — “The Rival” featuring the Sinnoh region
• Thursday, December 9 — “The Wish” featuring the Hoenn region
• Thursday, December 16 — “The Show” featuring the Johto region
• Thursday, December 23 — “The Discovery” featuring the Kanto region

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Evolutions | Official Trailer 2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-d_PruYR5Q

Astonishing! Decidueye swoops onto Aeos Island to battle up a storm in Pokémon UNITE on November 19th, 2021.

Decidueye Is Now Available in Pokémon UNITE

Another Pokémon is ready to join your Pokémon UNITE ranks now that Decidueye has swooped into the game. Decidueye is a Ranged Attacker, so you’ll be able to get the drop on your opponents from afar. As you would expect, this Pokémon begins each match as the lovable Rowlet, but it evolves into Dartrix at Lv. 5 and Decidueye at Lv. 7.

Decidueye’s basic attacks increase in speed for a short time after one hits. This effect can stack, and with every third activation of this effect, basic attacks become boosted attacks for a short time. These boosted attacks fire more quills, but the damage dealt by each quill is decreased. Long Reach, Decidueye’s Ability, deals increased damage to distant opposing Pokémon.

Rowlet, Dartrix, and Decidueye’s Moves

At Lv. 1 and Lv. 3, Rowlet can learn Leafage and Astonish.

Leafage pelts leaves in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon hit by them. For a short time after using the move, Rowlet’s Attack and basic attack speed are increased. Astonish deals damage to opposing Pokémon and decreases their movement speed for a short time.

You won’t be able to upgrade either of these attacks until Rowlet evolves first into Dartrix at Lv. 5 and then into Decidueye at Lv. 7. At this point, Leafage can be upgraded into one of two moves: Razor Leaf or Spirit Shackle.

Razor Leaf summons whirling razor leaves. For a short time after using the move, Decidueye’s Attack and basic attack speed are increased. In addition, Decidueye’s basic attacks can target multiple opposing Pokémon for a short time. This move can also be upgraded to increase Decidueye’s basic attack damage the higher the opposing Pokémon’s remaining HP is.

Spirit Shackle charges power before firing quills in the designated direction. The damage dealt by the quills increases the longer power is charged, but Decidueye’s movement speed is decreased while charging. If this move hits after its power is charged to the maximum, it can stitch the opposing Pokémon’s shadow to the ground. The affected Pokémon will receive damage upon moving a set distance from that location, and its movement speed will be decreased for a short time. Upgrading Spirit Shackle will deal increased damage to opposing Pokémon with low remaining HP.

At Lv. 8, Astonish can be upgraded to either Leaf Storm or Shadow Sneak.

Leaf Storm creates a tempest of sharp leaves, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. At point-blank range, it also shoves opposing Pokémon it hits. When upgraded, Leaf Storm increases the length of time that the movement speed of opposing Pokémon is decreased.

Shadow Sneak creates a shadow that takes hold of one opposing Pokémon in the area of effect, dealing damage to it and decreasing its movement speed and Defense for a short time. It also increases Decidueye’s movement speed for a short time. Upgrading Shadow Sneak will further decrease your opponent’s Defense when the move hits.

Decidueye’s Unite Move, Nock Nock

Your opponents will be wondering who’s there when Decidueye unleashes its Unite Move, Nock Nock, which it learns at Lv. 9. Nock Nock fires quills in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon. It ends by unleashing a particularly large quill that deals damage to all opposing Pokémon it hits. Nock Nock even deals increased damage if the opposing Pokémon’s remaining HP is low. While using this move, Decidueye becomes immune to hindrances but is unable to move.

If you want to take on your opponents while maintaining some distance, Decidueye could prove invaluable to your team. You can head over to the Unite Battle Committee shop and get Decidueye’s Unite license now.

Sources: https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/news/decidueye-is-now-available-in-pokemon-unite/ and https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/decidueye-is-now-available-in-pokemon-unite/

YouTube Clip - Decidueye Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QbtLiwXst8

Today, The Pokémon Company International announced the winners of the Pokémon Presents Super Pet Contest in an exciting Winners’ Ceremony, hosted by Pikachu and our celebrity judge, the legendary Trainer Michelle Visage. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

WINNERS REVEALED FOR THE WORLD’S FIRST POKÉMON PRESENTS SUPER PET CONTEST

Celebrity Judge Michelle Visage Awarded the Cleverest, Coolest, and Cutest Animal Companions with Fabulous Pokémon Prizes

The popular contest—inspired by the Super Contest Shows featured in the upcoming release of the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games, available November 19, 2021 exclusively on Nintendo Switch systems—saw over 30,000 entries of furry and non-furry animal friends in all shapes and sizes from the UK, the USA, France, and Germany. Following a public vote, which saw over 400,000 votes cast by fans around the world on the Pokémon Presents Super Pet Contest website, our expert panel of judges (including Michelle Visage) judged the entries and selected winners for each category to receive fabulous Pokémon prizes.


Here are the category winners:

CLEVER Category:
Pet Name: Fish, Country: UK

COOL Category:
Pet Name: Lil Elsa, Country: USA

CUTE Category:
Pet Name: Flora, Country: USA

Watch the full Pokémon Presents Super Pet Contest Winners’ Ceremony showcase, including the runner-up winners in each category, on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Trainer Michelle was on the lookout for loveable entries that showed CLEVER showmanship, COOL attitudes, and CUTE looks. Alongside competition winners from the UK, the USA, France, and Germany, participants from the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand also submitted photos of their beloved animal companions for a chance to be selected by Michelle Visage to be featured in the Winners’ Ceremony video showcase.

Speaking about the high quality of entries, Michelle added, “I know how important all of our beloved animal companions are—and looking at the gorgeous entries every day has been such a treat! I couldn’t have made my decision without the help of the voting public, so thank you all for showing these adorable contestants the love they truly deserve.”

Fans eager to see more of the fabulous photo submissions from this exciting campaign can visit the Pokémon Presents Super Pet Contest website to view the winners in each category, check out the full gallery of submitted photos, and share their favorites at Pokemon.com/SuperPetContest.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents Super Pet Contest - Winning entries!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tJ3JZvP9xE

Pokémon Battle Festival Asia is the very first event in Asia featuring tournaments, exhibition matches, and special shows across multiple Pokémon titles such as: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE and Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Pokémon Battle Festival Asia 2021

Welcome Trainers to the biggest Pokémon Battle Festival of Asia! Grab your backpacks and get ready to experience exhilarating tournaments, exciting show matches, fun events and even quirky variety shows with your favourite Pokémon guests. Featuring beloved Pokémon titles such as Pokémon: Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE and even new titles that have yet to be released – there is something for every trainer both young and old. Your Battle Festival adventures begin here!

Source: https://www.pokemonbattlefest.com/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Battle Festival Asia trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReMN9z6jLCg

Mister Donut will launch its fourth year of its partnership with Pokémon under the theme Being together is special (いっしょって、とくべつ。) In addition to new Eievui donuts, this year's collection will also include the Pikachu looking over its shoulder donut and Eievui looking over its shoulder donut. This years collection will be available for a limited time only starting Friday, November 12th, 2021 until late December 2021. Pictures of the products from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The Christmas set, which includes both donuts and goods, comes with a total of three types of goods. The original designs of the "Misdo Pokémon Blanket", "Misdo Pokémon Plate" and "Misdo Pokémon Mug" depicting Pikachu and Eievui will be available for you to enjoy at home. In addition, the Christmas set will be presented in a special cute box and paper bag.

Pikachu Donut YS-39 / Eievui Donut YS-40

(Tax excluded) 250 yen each
(Tax included) Takeout 270 yen each
(Tax included) Eat-in 275 yen each

Pikachu Donut: A donut filled with whipped cream and finished with pudding flavored chocolate.
Eievui Donut: The bangs are expressed with whipped cream and finished with caramel-flavored chocolate.

Pikachu looking over its shoulder donuts YR-28 / Eievui YR-29 / Pokémon YR-30

(Tax excluded) 180 yen each
(Tax included) Takeout 194 yen each
(Tax included) Eat-in 198 yen each

Pikachu Donut: Whipped cream and custard cream sandwiched. Finished with pudding flavored chocolate.
Eievui Donut: Whipped cream and chocolate cream sandwiched. Finished with caramel flavored chocolate and coconut.
Pokémon Donut: Whipped cream sandwiched. Finished with white chocolate and cider flavored sugar.

Pon de Wreath Donuts PR-45 / PR-46 / PR-47

(Tax excluded) 150 yen each
(Tax included) Takeout 162 yen each
(Tax included) Eat-in 165 yen each

Pon-de-Ring White: The Pon de Wreath is finished with white chocolate and colored sugar sprinkles.
Pon-de-Ring Chocolate: A pudding flavored Pon de Wreath with chocolate and colored sugar sprinkles.
Pon-de-Ring Pudding flavor: The Pon de Wreath is finished with chocolate and colored sugar sprinkles.

Donut set Take-out 1,350 yen (tax included) / Eat-in 1,365 yen (tax included)

Drink set: Take-out 1,450 yen (tax included) / Eat-in 1,465 yen (tax included)

Source: https://www.misterdonut.jp/m_menu/new/211112_pokemon_donut/

YouTube Clip - TVCM Mister Donut

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq7fSq9k1V8

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo revealed new details today on how to encounter Legendary and Mythical Pokémon in the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games, available on November 19, 2021, exclusively on Nintendo Switch systems.

INTRODUCING RAMANAS PARK IN THE POKÉMON BRILLIANT DIAMOND AND POKÉMON SHINING PEARL GAMES NEW IN-GAME BONUS REVEALED FOR THE POKÉMON LEGENDS: ARCEUS GAME

New to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, Ramanas Park is a facility players can visit after entering the Hall of Fame. There are caves dotted throughout the park, and the chambers inside them are filled with a mysterious atmosphere. Trainers can view a new video summarizing Ramanas Park and the latest information about Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.


Slates Are the Key to Encountering Legendary Pokémon
Inside the rooms of Ramanas Park are pedestals, and it’s said that if players insert a slate into its corresponding pedestal, a Legendary Pokémon will appear. It’s unclear exactly how these slates can be obtained, so players will have to do some research while exploring the Sinnoh region.


Pokémon BDSP Genome Slate / Pokémon BDSP Kanto Slate / Pokémon BDSP Stratospheric Slate

Legendary Pokémon Players Can Encounter
Some of these Legendary Pokémon can only be encountered in one game version or the other, but players can still try to get them on their team through other means, such as by trading[1] with other players. In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, it’s possible to encounter Raikou, Entei, Suicune and Ho-Oh. In Pokémon Shining Pearl, it’s possible to encounter Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres and Lugia.


Look Forward to Online Communication Features
For players looking forward to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, there will be a software update (v. 1.1.0) available on November 11, 2021, ahead of the games’ release. With this software update (v 1.1.0), players will be able to enjoy communication features in the Grand Underground and Super Contest Shows, receive special items via Mystery Gift, and visit Ramanas Park after entering the Hall of Fame.

At launch, a maximum of two players—yourself included—will be able to battle and trade Pokémon in the Union Room. A software update will be released in the future that will allow for additional players to join you. Please see this page for more details on the software update.

Befriend a Mythical Pokémon as a Perk for Linking with the Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Games
If players have play records from one of the qualifying games on their Nintendo Switch system when starting their Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl game, they’ll be able to add a Mythical Pokémon to their team.[2]

Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield
Speak to a gentleman in the flower field located on the southwest end of Floaroma Town to get the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi as a companion.

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
Speak to a madame in the flower field located on the southwest end of Floaroma Town to get the Mythical Pokémon Mew as a companion.

Celebrating Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl in the Pokémon GO Game
A commemorative Pokémon GO event will take place in-game to celebrate the launch of both titles from Tuesday, November 16, 2021, to Sunday, November 21, 2021.

During the event period in Pokémon GO, players will be able to encounter special Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing hats inspired by the protagonists of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl. Avatar items based on the outfits of the protagonists will be available at no cost in Pokémon GO’s in-game Style Shop, and avatar items with Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup motifs will be available in exchange for PokéCoins.

Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will also appear in the wild and in raids during the event period. More details will be released on the official Pokémon GO Twitter page as well as on the official Pokémon GO blog.

Special In-Game Bonus Revealed for Pokémon Legends: Arceus Shaymin (Land Forme) Bonus
Trainers who have played Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield will be able to take on a research request in Pokémon Legends: Arceus in which they’ll have a chance to add the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin (Land Forme) to their team. They’ll also be able to claim a Shaymin Kimono Set designed after this Mythical Pokémon.[3]

The request that allows players to meet Shaymin (Lande Forme) will be available to accept in Jubilife Village after viewing the game’s end credits. Players can claim the Shaymin Kimono Set by speaking to the clothier after joining the Galaxy Expedition Team.[4]


Shaymin (Land Forme)
It’s said the blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon this Pokémon and that feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.

Category: Gratitude Pokémon
Type: Grass
Height: 8” (0.2 m)
Weight: 4.6 lbs. (2.1 kg)

Pikachu and Eevee Masks Bonus
Trainers who have played Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! will be able to claim a Pikachu Mask and an Eevee Mask in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Players can claim both the Pikachu Mask and the Eevee Mask by speaking to the clothier after joining the Galaxy Expedition Team.[5]



[1] Software update required.

[2] Even if you have multiple game save records from the qualifying games, you can only receive one Jirachi and one Mew in the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond game or the Pokémon Shining Pearl game.

[3] Players will be able to claim these bonuses in Pokémon Legends: Arceus if they’ve launched the game as a user with play records from Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield on their Nintendo Switch system.

[4] It takes approximately one hour of play time to reach the point where claiming bonus outfit items is available.

[5] Players will be able to claim these bonuses in Pokémon Legends: Arceus if they’ve launched the game as a user with play records from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! on their Nintendo Switch system. It takes approximately one hour of play time to reach the point where claiming bonus outfit items is available.

YouTube Clip - Meet Legendary Pokémon in Ramanas Park! | Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl

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

It's been announced that the "Pocket Monsters" anime TV series, which airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, will have a "Special Winter Arc" set in the Sinnoh region on Friday December 3rd and Friday December 10th, 2021! This arc will see the return of Satoshi's former travelmate Hikari and her partner Pokémon Pochama from "Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl"! High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

A promo picture and a promo video made for this arc have been revealed as well! They give us a premonition of what kind of incident the Legendary Pokémon of the Sinnoh region, Dialga and Palkia, will cause.

Satoshi, Go and Koharu get contacted by Hikari, who tells them Pochama has been abducted by someone. Similar cases of "Pokémon disappearances" have also been occurring all over the Sinnoh region in general! The trio hurry to the Sinnoh region and meet up with Hikari, who tells them that Pochama was apparently abducted by "another Hikari" that looked and dressed just like her...?!


After looking into the matter, the group learns that the Pokémon are being kidnapped by "someone" that come from mysterious holes of light called "gates" that connect to another world, and that these "gates" might have something to do with the Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia! The group leaps into a "gate" in order to get the Pokémon back, but what they encounter on the other side is... another Satoshi?!


In the promo video that's been released, we get to see the Sinnoh region's Champion Shirona, a Rocket Gang that looks different from what we're used to, and a clash between Dialga and Palkia...! A new space-timeless adventure begins!

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters 2021 Special Winter Arc

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlV0vDUOzKo