The Story Event: Summer Nights & Wishing Stars is now live in Pokémon Masters EX! You can get up to 2,100 gems from the log-in bonus, from missions, and as battle completion rewards! You can also exchange for song keys for event music based on previous summers!

The 5★ N (Summer 2022) & Zoroark debut is also now available. They’re a strike sync pair that uses Vivid Illusion! to raise their Sp. Atk by six stat ranks and their evasiveness by two stat ranks! They also apply the Free Move Next effect and Supereffective ↑ Next effect after using their sync move!

YouTube Clip - Summer Nights & Wishing Stars

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psW6ZHCksdQ

Story Event Summer Nights & Wishing Stars

Story Event Summer Nights & Wishing Stars under way! N and Hilda are here in special outfits for the summer festival!

Date/Time

June 29, 2022 at 11:00 p.m. - July 16, 2022 at 10:59 p.m.

Obtainable Event Song Keys

You can exchange Song Keys in this event’s Exchange Items menu to unlock the song, Sync Pair Showtime.

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

• Summer Ticket
• Super Summer Ticket

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

Event Missions

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

Event Medals

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

Log-In Bonus Under Way!

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

Log-In Bonus Details

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

Log-In Bonus Date/Time
June 29, 2022 at 11:00 p.m. - July 16, 2022 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 are reset every day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• When the exchange period for the following items obtained in this event ends, the leftover items will be converted into coins (10 coins each) and sent to your Present Box.
  
  Applicable Items:
  
  
  • Summer Ticket
  • Super Summer Ticket
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 14 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 11:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_4060_1W_1

N Seasonal Scout

N (Summer 2022) & Zoroark have arrived! N Seasonal Scout 5★ N (Summer 2022) & Zoroark are being featured in this limited-time seasonal sync pair scout! Plus, the N Seasonal Scout and the N Seasonal Tiered Scout are on at the same time! The featured Sync Pair will be released with their Sync Grid expanded and will have the ability to be raised to 6★ EX in conjunction with this sync pair scout.

Tiered Scout Details

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

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


Date/Time
June 29, 2022 at 11:00 p.m. - July 16, 2022 at 10:59 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 N Seasonal Featured Ticket Scout, which requires a ticket you can get in Tier 5 to use. 5★ N (Summer 2022) & Zoroark have a higher chance of appearing. You can use the ticket you get in Tier 10 on the N Seasonal Guaranteed Ticket Scout to team up with 5★ N (Summer 2022) & Zoroark guaranteed!

Note: Tickets earned from the N Seasonal Tiered Scout can only be used for the Ticket Scouts featuring 5★ N (Summer 2022) & Zoroark.

Date/Time
June 29, 2022 at 11:00 p.m. - July 23, 2022 at 10:59 p.m.

N Seasonal Scout

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

Date/Time June 29, 2022 at 11:00 p.m. - July 16, 2022 at 10:59 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★ N (Summer 2022) & Zoroark’s sync pair story will be the same as the Story Event Summer Nights & Wishing Stars 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: 11:00 p.m.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• 5★ N (Summer 2022) & Zoroark 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 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The presents obtainable in the N Seasonal Scout cannot be obtained from the 4th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
• The presents obtainable in the N 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_4060_1W_1

Kotobukiya has revealed the final design for the ARTFX J Nate with Oshawott figure based on the illustration drawn by Hitoshi Ariga for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. The figure is available to pre-order for 12,980 yen. Pictures of this product have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Product Description:

Based on an illustration drawn by Hitoshi Ariga, a well-known artist from the series, Kyohei, one of the main characters of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, has joined the lineup!

Pay attention to his eyes peeking out from under the sun visor and the dynamic pose he takes when he throws the Monster Ball! The intricate hairstyle and the grip of the hand holding the monster ball are very detailed. Mijumaru is also a reliable Pokémon, performing its Razor Shell attack above the spray of water which is reproduced with clear parts!

Due to high demand, Rosa with Snivy (Mei with Tsutarja) will also be going to have a reproduction run!

Stay tuned for more figures from the Kotobukiya Pokémon series!

Product Details:

ARTFX J Nate with Oshawott (ARTFX J Kyohei with Mijumaru ARTFX J キョウヘイ with ミジュマル)
Release Month: December 2022
Price including tax: 12,980 yen
Price without tax: 11,800 yen
Scale: 1/8
Product Size: Kyohei: approx. 207mm in height, Mijumaru: approx. 52mm in height (including stand)
Product Specifications: Complete painted PVC figure
Materials: PVC (non-phthalate), ABS, Iron
Sculptor: Kyohei: Rico, Mijumaru: 春雪

Source: https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004561/

YouTube Clip - ARTFX J Kyohei with Mijumaru

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtUBHaup-Jg

Ultra Wormholes are being spotted around the globe at Pokémon GO Fest celebrations. This can only mean one thing: more Ultra Beasts are on the way! Players can catch the following Ultra Beasts at the GO Fest's or later this year.

Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin – Pheromosa
Pokémon GO Fest: Seattle – Buzzwole
Pokémon GO Fest: Sapporo – Xurkitree

YouTube Clip - Even greater challenges await—more Ultra Beasts arrive! | Pokémon GO Fest 2022

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6evxdX1iVI

Ultra Beasts are coming to Pokémon GO Fest celebrations around the world!

Trainers, Ultra Wormholes are appearing in the sky, and we’ve noticed that more of them are appearing over Berlin, Seattle, and Sapporo. This can only mean one thing: more Ultra Beasts are coming!

What are Ultra Beasts?

Ultra Beasts are mysterious Pokémon originating from Ultra Space. One such Ultra Beast, Nihilego, made its first appearance during Pokémon GO Fest, but it appears that others may soon emerge...

Pokémon GO Fest events attract Ultra Beasts

Trainers attending the following Pokémon GO Fest events can expect to encounter an Ultra Beast as a part of their Special Research.

• Berlin – Pheromosa
• Seattle – Buzzwole
• Sapporo – Xurkitree

After these Ultra Beasts debut during their respective in-person Pokémon GO Fest events, they will appear globally later in the Season of GO.

Beast Balls are coming to Pokémon GO!

Cooperation breeds innovation! After working together with you to confront Nihilego,Rhi of the GO Ultra Recon Squad has created a limited number of Beast Balls—a special kind of Poké Ball—to help in-person Pokémon GO Fest attendees catch an Ultra Beast as part of Special Research during each in-person Pokémon GO Fest event.

Different events, shared bonuses

Ticket-holding Trainers at each of the in-person Pokémon GO Fest locations will be able to enjoy the following bonuses during event hours on their ticketed day:

• 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period.
• Take a snapshot at the event for a surprise!
• Event-themed Field Research will be available.
• You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops and opening Gifts.
• Confetti will be appearing on the in-game map.

The following bonuses will also be available to ticket-holding Trainers at each of the in-person Pokémon GO Fest locations during event hours on their ticketed day. Trainers at the Seattle and Sapporo events will only have access to them during the park experience.

• Four additional special trades can be made during the event for a maximum of six for the day.
• Trades made during the event will require less Stardust.
• Four Collection Challenges, themed to in-park habitats

More event bonuses

For ticket-holding Trainers at the Seattle and Sapporo events, the following bonuses will be available during the city experience. Ticket-holding Trainers at the Berlin event will have access to these bonuses for the duration of the event.

• Claim up to nine total daily Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.
• Team GO Rocket balloons will be appearing more often, and defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts will earn you twice as many Mysterious Components.

Look out for these Pokémon at Pokémon GO Fest!

Ultra Beasts aren’t the only exciting Pokémon appearing during our in-person celebrations.

• Cowboy Hat Snorlax will be appearing in the wild. Yeehaw!
• Unown A, B, E, L, R, S, T, and U will be appearing in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might even encounter a shiny one!

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/ultrabeasts-join-gofest-irl/

The final episode of the Pokémon: Hisuian Snow series is available to watch on YouTube. Two Hues features Alec remembering his time with Hisuian Zorua and finally arrives in the Hisui region. But the question remains: what became of their friendship?

Watch Episode 3 of Pokémon: Hisuian Snow on Pokémon TV and YouTube

Find out what becomes of Alec and Hisuian Zorua’s friendship in the series’ final episode, “Two Hues.”

The third and final episode of the limited animated series Pokémon: Hisuian Snow has arrived on Pokémon TV and the official Pokémon YouTube Channel. “Two Hues” continues the story of Alec and the Hisuian Zorua he befriends despite his father's wishes. Tune in to see if humans and Pokémon can start to learn to live together in the Hisui region.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-episode-3-of-pokemon-hisuian-snow-on-pokemon-tv-and-youtube/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Hisuian Snow Episode 3 - Two Hues (English)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLpFe1_qOgI

YouTube Clip - Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus: The Deep Purple Which Melts the Snow - Episode 3 - Indigo (Japanese)

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

Nintendo has announced that Pokémon Snap will be available on the Nintendo Switch Online Service + Expansion Pack on June 24th, 2022. The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is a paid membership service that allows members to play a library of Nintendo 64 games.

Catching Pokémon™ is a snap! Travel to Pokémon Island and meet Professor Oak to begin a safari to take the best possible photographs of over 60 different Pokémon. The Pokémon Snap™game, originally released for the Nintendo 64 system, will be available on 6/24 for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Snap™ - Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFCl1egmhRw

The official Pokémon website has announced that the POKÉTOON animated shorts will have its English premiere on Pokémon TV on June 17th, 2022 and the series will appear on the official Pokémon YouTube Channel later this year.

POKÉTOON Animated Shorts Arrive on Pokémon TV on June 17, 2022

Look for weekly releases from this collection of cartoons, each with its own animation style and storyline.

You'll want to “toon” in to Pokémon TV on June 17, 2022, for the English-language premiere of the first episode of POKÉTOON, a series of animated shorts that were originally published on the Japanese-language Pokémon Kids TV YouTube channel. Each episode tells a different story ranging from silly to heartwarming, and each is presented with a unique art style that makes it stand out from other Pokémon animation.

There are eight POKÉTOON episodes in total, and a new one will release every Friday. Remember, the first episode, “Scraggy and Mimikyu,” arrives on June 17 on Pokémon TV, and the series will appear on the official Pokémon YouTube Channel later this fall.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/poketoon-animated-shorts-arrive-on-pokemon-tv-on-june-17-2022/

To celebrate the Pokémon Championships 2021-22 Singapore, a Shiny Clefairy based the Clefairy used by Jirawiwat Thitasiri in the Pokémon Asia Players Cup (PAPC) 2021 will be distributed. The distribution method will be announced on the Singapore Official Pokémon Facebook page on June 18th, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. The distribution will also be available on the Hong Kong, Malaysia and Phillipines Pokémon Facebook pages.

Event Pokémon Details:

Pokémon: Clefairy
Level: 50
Original Trainer (OT): Jirawiwat
Ability: Friend Guard
Held Item: Eviolite
Moves: Protect, Helping Hand, Follow Me, Glaciate

Jirawiwat's Clefairy is available to receive until June 19th, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Jirawiwat's Clefairy can only be received in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. It cannot be received in Pokémon games other than Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. You can only receive one Pokémon per save data. Please receive the Pokémon on a good internet connection.

Source: https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/topics/game/shiny_clefairy_of_the_pokemon_asia_players_cup_2021_champion_will_be_distributed_to_celebrate_pokemo.html

Pokémon Championships 2021-22 Video Game Division (Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines) Intro Video

On June 18th, 2022, the official Pokémon Asia ENG YouTube channel posted an Outline Video of the 2021-22 Video Game Division Championships in Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines. The video had info about the Top 4 Winners and Champion of each region and the code for Shiny Clefairy which was available to use until June 19th, 2022 at 11:59 PM. The code is: APC2021CHAMP.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Championships 2021-22 Video Game Division (Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines) Intro Video

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7gjKbrOXDo

The Pokémon Japan Championships 2022 and the Pokémon Trainers Cup 2022 were held this weekend in Japan and Korea respectively, and during both streams, codes were given out to players of Pokémon Sword and Shield to receive Sableye and Grimmsnarl.

Pokémon Japan Championships 2022 - Yamirami

From June 11th, 2022 until June 12th, 2022 at 23:59JST, a Yamirami will be distributed to players of Pokémon Sword and Shield based on the Pokémon Japan Championship 2021 Champion Kohei Fujita's (フジタ コウヘイ) Yamirami. The code is: 21JAPANCHAMP10N

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Japan Championships 2022 Game Division Day 1

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLM31tHrD5M

Pokémon Trainers Cup 2022 - Olongteol

From June 11th, 2022 until June 12th, 2022 at 23:59JST, Olongteol will be distributed to players of Pokémon Sword and Shield based on the Pokémon Trainers Cup 2021 Champion Wonseok Jung's (정원석) Olongteol. The code is: K0REACHAMP10N21

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Trainers Cup 2022 Finals

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFZ7ZkmS_cs

Starting on June 17th, 2022, McDonald's Japan will be offering a new Happy Set featuring Pokémon toys. There will be 3 distribution periods, each offering different toys during the first two periods while the 3rd period will offer all the toys at random until supplies last.

Week 1: June 17th, 2022 until June 23rd, 2022

Pokémon Spinning Flying Disc (ポケモン くるくるフライングディスク)
Pikachu Binoculars (ピカチュウ 双眼鏡)
Pokémon Collecting Kit (ポケモン 採集キット)
Pikachu Camping Meal Kit (ピカチュウ キャンプミールキット)

Week 2: June 24th, 2022 until June 30th, 2022

Pikachu Compass (ピカチュウ コンパス)
Monster Ball Exploration Tools (モンスターボール 探検ツール)
Pokémon Camping Mug (ポケモン キャンプマグ)
Pokémon Camping Wagon (ポケモン キャンピングワゴン)


On June 18th and 19th, 2022, they will also be distributing a sticker page.

Source: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/family/happyset/new01/

YouTube Clip - Happy Set Info

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct0TvSIASJ4

YouTube Clip - Happy Set Commercial

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTRgvdsV3tE

The Pokémon Company International and Creatures Inc. announced the winners of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022. The contest entry period was from October 13th, 2021 at 8 p.m. PT until January 31st, 2022 at 6:59 a.m. PT. High resolution artwork of the Winners from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Announcing the Winners of the Pokémon TCG Illustration Contest 2022

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysWSF4wcoRo

Pokémon Unveils Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022 Winners with Top Submissions to be Featured in Official Pokémon TCG Cards

June 10, 2022 – Today, The Pokémon Company International and Creatures Inc. announced the winners of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022, a fan art contest that invited Trainers from the U.S. and Japan to illustrate upcoming Pokémon TCG cards.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022 opened to U.S. applicants for the first time, in addition to Japan, and garnered strong interest from fans in both markets, receiving 10,830 entries. Trainers were asked to capture the official contest theme of “the daily life of Pokémon,” and submissions were evaluated by a panel of judges from The Pokémon Company group and Creatures Inc., including official Pokémon TCG illustrators.

The grand prize winner and first runner-up winners will receive $5,000 and $3,000 in cash prizes, respectively, and have their submissions be featured in upcoming promo cards for the Pokémon TCG. In addition, second runner-up winners and judges award winners will receive $1,000 and $500 in cash prizes, respectively.

The winners of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022 include:

Grand Prize Winner

First Runner-up Winners

• Julie Hang (US)
• Taiga Kasai (Japan)

Second Runner-up Winners

• RossDraws (US)
• Mingo (Japan)

Judges Award Winners

• Aldo Kcomt (US)
• Heeyun Chung (US)
• Xous54 (US)
• Aziro Yuji (Japan)
• hashi96 (Japan)
• Katkichi (Japan)
• Kobayamato (Japan)
• LiCO (Japan)
• Maeya Susumu (Japan)
• Marina Chikazawa (Japan)
• Miyanose Natsumi (Japan)
• Pochinokuro (Japan)
• Rondo (Japan)
• Shinnosuke Yajima (Japan)
• Takashi Shiraishi (Japan)

Source: https://www.ptcgic-cr.com/2022/en/