Registration for the next Pokémon Sword and Shield Online Competition, "Global Challenge 2022", begins May 22 until May 5, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
The competition goes from May 5, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. to May 9, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Register Now for the Global Challenge 2022 Spring Online Competition​

Take on other Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield players to earn BP and Championship Points.​

Registration is now underway for the Global Challenge 2022 Spring in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. This in-game competition lets you test your skills against Trainers from around the world using the...

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ExCel London will host the 2022 Pokémon World Championships from August 18 to August 21, 2022.

ExCeL London Hosts the 2022 Pokémon World Championships from August 18–21​

The big event is back! Join the action in England for four straight days this summer.​

This August, the Pokémon World Championships will make their long-anticipated return! For the first time in history, the big event will be held outside North America when London, England, hosts the competition August 18–21, 2022. The event will include competitions for the Pokémon TCG, the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE, and Pokkén Tournament DX. The venue for the event is the enormous ExCeL...

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A new patch (version 1.1.1) for Pokémon Legends Arceusl is now available on the eShop.
This patch implements several adjustments to improve the overall gaming experience.

Content of the update:
Fixed an issue where certain conditions would prevent players from obtaining the Shiny Charm even if they met the requirements. After updating the game, players who experienced this issue can obtain the Shiny Charm by speaking with Professor Laventon inside Galaxy Hall in Jubilife Village provided they meet the requirements.

How to update:

1. Connect the Nintendo Switch console to the internet.
2. From the HOME Menu, select the icon for the...

A new patch (version 1.3.0) for Pokémon Brillant Diamond and Shining Pearl is now available on the eShop.
This patch implements several adjustments to improve the overall gaming experience.

Content of the update:

• Added an event related to Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
  • If a user on a Nintendo Switch system has save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus that meets set requirements, that player can take part in a special event to meet the Mythical Pokémon Arceus when playing the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl games.
  • Further details can be found here.
• Added a network-trading feature at GWS.
  • It is now possible to trade Pokémon online at the GWS in Jubilife City.
  • Note: A...

The Pokémon Company announced that two new events will be available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

ARCEUS EVENT
After the version 1.3 update (available tomorrow) for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, players who have a save data from Pokémon Legends Arceus will be able to receive the Azure Flute. In BDSP you'll find the item in the players bedroom and bringing the flute to the Spear Pillar Arceus will reveal itself.
Players will need to have to have completed all main missions in Legends Arceus to get the Azure Flute in BDSP.

DARKRAI EVENT
From April 1 to April 30 players will be able to receive the Member’s Card key item via Mystery Gift.
This item will allow the player to encounter and capture Darkrai on Newmoon Island.
Players will need to have beaten the Champion and unlocked the National Dex in order to do this.

Get Arceus and Darkrai in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl...​

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Pokémon UNITE received an update on March 14, 2022 at 07:00.

Post-Update Version​

Ver. 1.4.1.7

Update Details​

• Bug Fixes
• Text Fixes
• Spec changes
• Shop Updates
• Event Updates

If the app has not been updated on your device, please restart the app to apply this update.
Changes have been made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.

Details​

Blastoise: Rapid Spin

• Move Upgrade

Mr. Mime: Guard Swap

• Changed to “Creates a link between the user and the Pokémon this move hits, swapping the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the linked Pokémon. If the linked Pokémon is an opposing Pokémon, this move deals damage over time to it and decreases its movement speed while also increasing the user’s movement speed. If the linked Pokémon is an ally Pokémon, this move increases the movement speed of that Pokémon and the user...

During yesterday’s Pokemon Presents, The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon Legends Arceus game will have an online animated series set in the Hisui region. The series will debut in early summer in Japan.

During today’s Pokemon Presents, The Pokémon Company announced a free content update (version 1.1.0) for Pokémon Legends: Arceus. This update, titled Daybreak, is already available and adds a lots of content after the main game.

This updated include new mass outbreaks, more trainer battles in Jubilife Village training grounds, new photography studio features, and the “Eternal Battle Reverie”.

Eternal Battle Reverie
When you go to sleep in your quarters, you can meet Arceus in your dreams and try your hand at a challenge of strength. Your opponents include lots of incredibly strong Pokémon. At times, you’ll battle in inconceivable situations like facing multiple Legendary Pokémon at once.
(The Eternal Battle Reverie will become available after completing all missions.)



To celebrate this update, players can also enter the password ARCEUSADVENTURE in...

During today’s Pokémon Presents, The Pokémon Company announced that a new event will be available later today in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
This event will give you the key item Oak's Letter and you'll be able to catch the Mythical Pokemon Shaymin.

You can receive Oak’s Letter by choosing Get via Internet from the Mystery Gift feature in your game. This will be available until Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 7:59 a.m. (PDT).

Once you receive Oak’s Letter, go talk to Professor Oak on Route 224.


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During today’s Pokemon Presents, The Pokémon Company announced Pokemon Scarlet and Violet for Nintendo Switch.
The games are the next mainline entries to the Pokémon series coming in Late 2022.

Developed by Game Freak
Release: Worldwide in late 2022
Home compatibility will be added at a later time
The Pokemon Company has confirmed Pokemon Violet/Scarlet are the first open world games in the Pokemon core series.




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