Thursday: Pokémon Sleep - New Event + Pokémon UNITE - Charjabug Scuffle + Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event

25-09-2025 06:19 BST / 01:19 EDT by Serebii.

Be sure to check yesterday's update for our Pokémon Legends: Z-A Exclusive Preview. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
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Edit @ 06:32: Pokémon UNITE | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon TCG Pocket | Edit @ 07:43: Pokémon HOME | Edit @ 08:00: Pokémon UNITE | Edit @ 09:19: Pokémon Sleep Update | Edit @ 14:00: Pokémon TCG Pocket

Pokémon TCG Pocket

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Pokémon TCG Pocket

The latest set for Pokémon TCG Pocket has been officially revealed. This set is called Deluxe Pack ex and will release on September 30th 2025. It will be available until October 30th 2025 and featured reprints of prior cards including new illustration cards. Each pack is guaranteed to have a 4 Diamond card or better. It will return in the future
This set also features Parallel holo cards
There will be a Raichu ex Drop event from October 6th through 16th, a Bonus Week in October 12th to 18th, a Shaymin Wonder Pick event from October 13th through 23rd and a Parallel Card Mass Outbreak Event from October 23rd through October 29th
We have created a page with all details for Deluxe Pack ex

Footage

Pokémon HOME

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Pokémon HOME

The first Pokémon HOME event medal to be released outside of Asia has been announced. Today, at the special Pokémon Legends: Z-A x Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre event in Mexico City, Mexico, a special medal will be available for players with Pokémon HOME at the event. This medal is obtained through the NFC feature when at the event. This medal will only be available today during the event
In addition, a new Pokémon Center Pop-Up store has been announced in Hsinchu Big City in Taiwan from today until October 12th. This also has a unique medal

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Water-type Mass Outbreak Event

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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Mass Outbreak Event

A new Pokémon TCG Pocket event has begun. This event is the Water-type Mass Outbreak Event. This event is features special Wonder Picks as well as a special flair during the event for Water-type Pokémon. It runs until October 1st 2025
We're currently compiling all details in our Water-type Mass Outbreak Event event section

Pokémon UNITE

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Pokémon UNITE

A new mode has been announced for Pokémon UNITE. This mode is the Charjabug Scuffle mode and will release tomorrow, September 26th 2025. In this mode, you have to battle with opponents to hold the Charjabug, earning points as you hold it. The team with the most points and holding Charjabug for the longest wins.
We'll provide full details of this mode when it comes

Pokémon Sleep

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Pokémon Sleep

The next Pokémon Sleep event has been revealed. This is the Sleep Style Discovery Week Part 2 which will run from October 6th through October 13th 2025
During this event, Pokémon with sleep styles you have yet to receive will be more likely to appear
Pokémon of various Sleep Styles will also appear
Final Strength gains from dishes will also be boosted by 25%, and Mini Candy Boost will be available
It has also been announced that the Amber Canyon location will be available in game from November 6th 2025. It will require you to have obtained 450 Sleep Styles and Snorlax's Favorite Berries will be Chesto Berry, Lum Berry and Yache Berry

Pokémon Masters EX - Pokémon Masters Day

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Pokémon Masters EX

The monthly special event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. For one day only each month on the 25th, the Pokémon Masters Day event will be held. This event will give you a variety of rewards for completion. A sync Grid Expansion has happened for Cynthia & Giratina, Bede & Galarian Articuno & Nemona & Scream Tail. A Triple Feature Masters EX Scout is available to get all three
We've updated our Pokémon Masters Day page with the details of this month's event.

Pokémon Sleep

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Pokémon Sleep

Pokémon Sleep has added a small update with the data for next week's event including the addition of new Pokémon and the Buncha Berries Week evente
We have added all the location data and the data available for Natu & Xatu

Pokémon UNITE

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Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE has received a new patch in order to alter a variety of Pokémon with various adjustments to Pawmot to adjust it after a higher than anticipated loss rate. We've begun compiling all the changes of this patch in our Patch section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Preview + Pokémon Legends: Z-A - K-Pop Collaboration + Pokémon Music Collective + PokéLids

24-09-2025 06:09 BST / 01:09 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
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Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Café ReMix | Edit @ 09:19: PokéLids | Edit @ 10:00: K-Pop Collaboration | Edit @ 10:05: Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Demo

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo recently invited us to have an exclusive play through of over an hour of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. As such, we were able to write a Preview where we could talk about everything we experienced, a brief dive into some of the mechanics and more. Be sure to check out our Pokémon Legends: Z-A Preview
We have also added a dozen Pre-Release Screenshots to our section
We also have recorded this preview in video format which can be found below

Preview

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO events for October 2025 have been fully detailed.
The Pokémon Legends: Z-A Celebration Event will run from October 16th - October 20th
The Halloween 2025 Part 1 event runs from October 21st - 27th
The Halloween 2025 Part 2 event runs from October 27th - November 2nd 2025

From October 7th - October 14th, Deoxys Normal Forme & Defense Forme will be in 5 Star Raids with Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken and Mega Swampert
From October 14th - October 21st, Deoxys Attack Forme & Speed Forme will be in 5 Star Raids with Mega Mawile & Mega Salamence
From October 21st - October 28th , Genesect, Genesct Douse Drive and Genesect Shock Drive will be in 5 Star Raids with Mega Houndoom & Mega Absol
From October 28th - November 4th, Giratina will be in 5 star raids with Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye and Mega Banette
From September 29th - October 5th, Beldum will be the focus of Max Battles
From October 6th - October 12th, Drilbur will be the focus of Max Battles
From October 13th - October 19th, Bounsweet will be the focus of Max Battles
From October 20th - October 26th, Gastly will be the focus of Max Battles
From October 27th - November 2nd, Woobat will be the focus of Max Battles

Pokémon UNITE

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Pokémon UNITE

Previously announced to release on October 3rd 2025, it has been confirmed that Mega Lucario is to be available in Pokémon UNITE a few days early on September 28th 2025. Currently no further details have been given for Mega Lucario's inclusion but we'll provide more details as they come so be sure to keep checking back

Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The latest bingo panel is now live for Pokémon Café ReMix's currently running event. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Gengar's Stylish Spooky outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on October 1st 2025
We have full details in our Café Pop-up with Greavard event page
Alongside this, a new Pass is available to purchase that rewards many items including Gengar's Flower Power outfit. It is available until October 16th

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

In The Music Department

Pokémon Legends: Z-A x Hearts2Hearts

As part of a collaboration for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the K-Pop group Hearts2Hearts has released their new song Pretty Please. This song's video includes a variety of Pokémon imagery including fireworks and more. The song is to be used for advertising Pokémon Legends: Z-A in South Korea.
We have added full details for the song, including an embed of the music video, to our Pretty Please page

Pokémon Music Collective

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Pokémon Music Collective

The latest song for Pokémon Music Collective, Lucky, has been released. This song is by GwGw and Non, the voice actor of Haru in Pokémon Concierge, and produced by KANA-BOON. It is the latest of several available songs. It is available on most music platforms in Japan.
We have added full details for the song, including an embed of the music video, to our Pokémon Music Collective page

Poké Lids

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Poké Lids

Another set of new PokéLids have been introduced, this time in the area of Nagasaki. This PokéLid features Ampharos, the ambassador for the prefecture, alongside many other Pokémon including Flittle and Squawkabilly
We have updated our Poké Lids section with these new Poké Lids and locations. These are also being made available as Pokémon HOME medals

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon GO - Completely Normal

23-09-2025 06:36 BST / 01:36 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon HOME

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Pokémon HOME

It has been announced that to celebrate the Pokémon Wonder Island event happening on Jeju Island in Sotuh Korea in October, which includes many activities including a Pokémon GO Stamp Rally, a special medal will be available in Pokémon HOME for players. This will be available from October 2nd to October 26th 2025

Pokémon GO - Completely Normal Event

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Pokémon GO

The latest Pokémon GO is rolling out globally. This event is the Completely Normal event which focuses around Normal-type Pokémon adding Dudunsparce to the game. It runs from 10:00 local time until September 21st 2025 at 20:00 local time.
We have compiled full details in our Completely Normal event section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pokémon X Natural History Musem Pop-Up + Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Online Competition + Pokémon Masters EX - Pasio Academy Opening

22-09-2025 00:13 BST / 19:13 EDT by Serebii.

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Edit @ 06:25: Clefairy | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 14:28: Pokémon TCG Pocket Plaza | Edit @ 18:00: Harvest Festival | Edit @ 21:00: Completely Normal

Pokémon x Natural History Museum

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Pokémon x Natural History Museum

A special collaboration between Pokémon and the Natural History Museum in London, England has been announced. From January 26th through March 22nd 2026, the Cranbourne Boutique in the museum will be taken over by Pokémon for a special pop-up shop
This pop-up shop will have a number of exclusively designed products including clothing, stationery, accessories, prints and this exclusive plush. It has been said that design inspiration comes from the museum's architecture and the sketches that fill its archives.
Entry to the pop-up store requires a pre-registered free ticket with tickets being available on the Natural History Museum website from October 1st 2025
In addition to that, items from this shop's range will be available on the online Natural History Museum shop. All profits from the pop-up shop and online store support the museum's charitable mission.
A select range of items will also be available on Pokémon Center UK store at some point.

Pokémon x Natural History Museum Pikachu Plush

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Flutter Mane Distribution

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Gift Distribution

Following the announcement of the Shiny Koraidon & Miraidon distribution for Japan, South Korea, United States, Canada and Australia, it has now been confirmed that Europe will also be getting this distribution.
The first announced is for France. If you go to Micromania Zing stores from September 26th through October 15th 2025. You will need to show your Nintendo Switch and the Home Menu for Pokémon Scarlet or Violet to get the code
We'll report any further European distributions as they're announced so be sure to keep checking back

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event has been announced. This is the Harvest Festival event and is due to run from October 10th at 10:00 to October 16th at 20:00 local time and adds Dipplin & Hydrapple into the game
Applin needs 200 Applin Candy and 20 Syrupy Apples to evolve to Dipplin
Dipplin then needs 400 Applin Candy and catching 7 Dragon-type Pokémon with Dipplin as your buddy to evolve into Hydrapple
There will be 2* Catch Candy for catching Pokémon with Pinap Berries and Silver Pinap Berries
There will be increased chance to encounter Shiny Pumpkaboo and Shiny Smoliv
Miltank, Combee, Smoliv, Applin and more will spawn in the wild
There will be paid Timed Research to get 30 Silver Pinap Berries, 3 Mossy Lure Modules, encounters with Applin and more. Purchasing the ticket also increases chance to receive Berries from a PokéStop and 2* Mossy Lure Module Duration
There will be Collection Challenges to get Mossy Lure Module, Stardust, Syrupy Apples and encounters with Applin

Pokémon GO - Completely Normal Event

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the Completely Normal event which runs from 10:00 local time on September 23rd through 20:00 local time on September 27th and introduces Dudunsparce into the game
We are compiling full details in our Completely Normal event section

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Online Competition

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Online Competition has been announced. This competition is the Grand Challenge 2026 II competition and runs standard Regulation H rules.
Registration is open from 00:00 UTC on September 25th through October 2nd at 23:59 UTC while battles run from 00:00 UTC on October 3rd to 23:59 UTC on October 5th.
This competition also gives 10,000 League Points to all players who complete 3 or more battles
Players enrolled in the Pokémon Championship Series can earn Championship Points for ranking.

Pokémon TCG Pocket

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Pokémon TCG Pocket

A special Pokémon TCG Pocket experience has been announced. On September 30th and October 1st at the Boscolo Circo Massimo in Rome, a special celebration of artworks in a gallery themed like three Pokémon habitats will be held. This event features on site activities including a scavenger hunt, a photo opportunity with booster pack arts and comments from the artists of the in-app cards. Access is available via a free ticket
In addition to that, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Experience & TCG Pocket 1st Anniversary museum, which was revealed for the UK on Friday, will be available in the following locations:
Le Gavia, Madrid: Friday, 10 Oct. to Sunday, 12 Oct. 2025
Westfield Forum Des Halles, Paris: Friday, 17 Oct. to Sunday, 19 Oct. 2025
Le Gru, Turin, Italy: Friday, 24 Oct. to Sunday, 26 Oct. 2025
Westfield Centro, Oberhausen, Germany: Friday, 31 Oct. to Saturday, 1 Nov. 2025

Pokémon Masters - Pasio Academy Opening

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Pokémon Masters EX - Academy Event

The "Pasio Academy Opening" Academy Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the first Academy Event where you get given a Sync Pair, in this case Rosa & Deerling (Summer Form), a new variant of Rosa, and have to battle through stages to earn Orbs in order to power them up. It runs until October 10th
To tie in with that, a Poké Fair Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Lacey & Granbull. A second Costume Scout is also live to get Rei (Academy) & Hisuian Braviary.
We're currently compiling all details in our Pasio Academy Opening event section

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event has been announced. This is the Dancing in the Moonlight event which runs from October 4th through Ocotber 8th in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, and Singapore
During this event, for 5 minutes at 13:00 and 17:00 local time, Clefairy will spawn in the wild
Daily Adventure Incense is also likely to attract Clefairy
There will be Timed Research to get 4050 Experience, 4050 Stardust and encounters with Umbreon in a moon scarf, Teddiursa, Lunatone and Bunnelby

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon Sleep - New Moon Day + Pokemon Café ReMix - Café Pop-Up With Greavard

21-09-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 13:00 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokemon Café ReMix | Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week

Pokémon Sleep

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sleep

The latest Pokémon Sleep New Moon Day event is starting to roll out. This event runs from 04:00 local time today until 03:59 local time on September 24th and features a special boost where Pokémon will not become hungry straight away and has an increased Shiny chance. It also features increased spawns for Darkrai
We have all details to our New Moon Day Event Page

Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has begun the next event. This event is the Café Pop-Up with Greavard event and adds Greavard into the game. This event is a Café Pop-Up event where you earn points to feed Pokémon to get a variety of items. This event runs until October 1st 2025
Alongside this, a new Delivery Focus is live to get Litwick's Halloween outfit
We have begun compiling all details in our Café Pop-Up with Greavard event section
Edit @ 08:27: Created a hub-page for the new Café Pop-Up Events

Pokémon Championships

In The Pokémon Championship Series Department

Pokémon Regional Championships

Today is Day 2 of the Pokémon Pittsburgh Regional Championships. Today features battles for three of the games in the current Play! Pokémon Circuit: TCG, GO and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. All three games will be streamed in individual streams
The Pokémon VG Stream begins at 14:15 (BST) / 09:15 (EDT) / 06:15 (PDT)
The Pokémon TCG Stream begins at 15:30 (BST) / 10:30 (EDT) / 07:30 (PDT)
The Pokémon GO Stream begins at 14:40 (BST) / 09:40 (EDT) / 06:40 (PDT)
We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub which allows for tabbing between all streams or loading all together

Pokémon of the Week - Golem

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one hundred and forty-eighth entry into the Generation IX competitive field with a Galar Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Mestorn. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the eighth generation.
The elemental composition of the rocks that form its body were found to match the bedrock of a land far away from this Pokémon's habitat. This Pokémon spends its life gazing at the setting sun. It strides leisurely across grassy plains on legs of rock that weigh over 400 pounds each. a mushroom. So, here it is, the one hundred and forty-eighth Pokémon, Stonjourner

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon Café ReMix - Delivery + Pokémon GO - Shadow Raid Weekend

20-09-2025 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
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Edit @ 12:00: Pokémon Regional Championships

Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next delivery focus. Starting from tomorrow, September 21st 2025, Litwick's Halloween outfit will be added to the game. It has the Mousse & Jelly gimmicks. We'll provide more details when the event goes live tomorrow

Pokémon GO Shadow Raid Weekend

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Shadow Raid Weekend is live globally. From 06:00 local time on September 20th through 22:00 local time on September 21st, Shadow Groudon will appear in 5 Star Shadow Raid Battles. There's a paid ticket to get 5 more Raid Passes a day, as well as 50% more experience and 2* more Stardust and all players regardless of ticket will get 1 extra Raid Pass a day from Gyms

Pokémon Championships

In The Pokémon Championship Series Department

Pokémon Regional Championships

Today is Day 1 of the Pokémon Pittsburgh Regional Championships. Today features battles for three of the games in the current Play! Pokémon Circuit: TCG, GO and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. All three games will be streamed in individual streams
The Pokémon VG Stream begins at 14:15 (BST) / 09:15 (EDT) / 06:15 (PDT)
The Pokémon TCG Stream begins at 16:45 (BST) / 13:45 (EDT) / 10:45 (PDT)
The Pokémon GO Stream begins at 14:45 (BST) / 09:45 (EDT) / 06:45 (PDT)
We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub which allows for tabbing between all streams or loading all together

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Shiny Chi-Yu Distribution + Pokémon Center Kagawa - Opening & Slowpoke Distributions + Pokémon TCG - Inferno X + Pokémon UNITE - Empoleon Release

19-09-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 17:27 BST
Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon Center Kagawa | Edit @ 06:05: Slowpoke Distribution | Edit @ 06:19: Inferno X | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Café ReMix | Edit @ 08:00: Pokémon UNITE | Edit @ 11:04: Character Biography | Edit @ 11:25: Rising Again | Edit @ 12:11: Episode Details | Edit @ 17:27: Shadow Raid Weekend

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Shiny Chi-Yu Distribution

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet distribution has begun. This distribution gives all players a Shiny Chi-Yu as a celebration for completion of 3,126,823 Shiny Chi-Yu raids being defeated. This is distributed via Mystery Gift -> Get via Internet. This distribution will run until September 30th 2025
Alongside this, a set of 100 Fire Tera Shard, 100 Electric Tera Shard, 100 Psychic Tera Shard and 100 Fighting Tera Shards are also available to everyone through Mystery Gift.
We've added full details to our Event Database.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Slowpoke Distribution

In The Games Department

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

A new Pokémon Legends: Z-A distribution has been announced. To celebrate the grand opening of the Pokémon Center in Kagawa, from October 24th to November 30th at Pokémon Centers across Japan you can imitate Slowpoke to receive a serial code to redeem for a Slowpoke in a Cherish Ball. This code can be obtained on paper or through Pokémon HOME..

Pokémon TCG

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Pokémon Trading Card Game

The Pokémon Company have fully revealed all standard cards for the next Japanese Pokémon TCG set, Inferno X, the second set of the Pokémon TCG MEGA series. This set focuses on Mega Charizard X and has several other Mega Evolution cards. All 80 standard cards have been revealed.
We have begun adding all the cards to our Inferno X section, with thanks to ToineLay for translations

Pokémon 2019

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Rising Again

The next chapter of the Pokémon anime series has been announced. This saga follows the Rising Volt Tacklers go to the Blueberry Academy and is called Pokémon Rising Again. It is due to begin in Japan on October 31st 2025 following the Episode: Mega Evolution arc which starts on October 10th 2025

Strive for Greater Heights with Unwavering Strength

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Horizons

The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Liko, Roy and Uruto face off against Laquium infused version of the Six Heroes. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.

Pokémon HOME

In The Games Department

Pokémon HOME

It has been announced that to celebrate the opening of Pokémon Center Kagawa on October 24th 2025, a special commemorative medal will be available at Pokémon Centers across Japan from October 24th through November 30th featuring Slowpoke. You will receive 2 medals when you scan and you can scan once a day

Anime Character Biography - Amethio

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Horizons - Character Biography

With the latest episode that aired in Japan, we have been able to update Amethio's biography with a Pokémon that he obtained in this episode. Be warned as the biography contains spoilers

Empoleon Released in Pokémon UNITE

In The Games Department

Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE has received a update which adds a variety of things to the game.
First, the Pokémon Empoleon is now available to obtain, alongside its King Style Holowear
We're currently compiling full details for Empoleon in our Pokémon section for the game.

Pokémon Café ReMix

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next event. This event is Café Pop-Up with Gravard and adds Greavard into the game. It is a the first in the new Café Pop-Up event. It runs from September 21st 2025

Pokémon Store

In The Pokémon Center Department

Pokémon Center

It has been confirmed the Pokémon Center in Kagawa will open on October 24th. This is the first entirely new Pokémon Center in several years and opens with a variety of unique merchandise
New merchandise including new plush, a jacket and more will also be available on its opening

Pokémon Center Merchandise

Pokémon GO - Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over Event

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Shadow Raid Weekend event is starting to roll out globally. From 06:00 local time on September 20th through 22:00 local time on September 21st, Shadow Groudon will appear in 5 Star Shadow Raid Battles
During this event, players get an additional Raid Pass for free from gyms each day, and there's a paid ticket to get 5 more Raid Passes a day, as well as 50% more experience and 2* more Stardust

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Shiny Chi-Yu Distribution

In The TCG Department

Pokémon Mega Evolution Experience

To commemorate the release of the Pokémon TCG set Mega Evolution, a special experience will open up in Westfield London in Shepherd's Bush from October 3rd to 5th 2025. At this pop-up, you can check out immersive displays oif cards from the new set and there's also a stamp rally to earn some TCG goodies such as a poster
Alongside this, a special Pokémon TCG Pocket 1st Anniversary museum will be available in the same location. This includes a stamp rally to get a code for 24 Pack Hourglasses and will have a digital mural showing card artwork. There will also be a demo experience for Pokémon TCG Pocket at this pop-up showcasing Wonder Pick and pack openings

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project Voltage - OOPArts Song Release + Pokémon Café ReMix - Event Bingo

18-09-2025 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Edit @ 12:10: Project Voltage | Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO Tour

Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO Tour 2026 has been officially revealed. This event is to have two different live events on February 20th through 22nd 2026 in Tainan and in Los Angeles. Following that, a week later from February 28th through March 1st will be a global event for all players
Tickets will be available soon alongside some more details. Be sure to check back for the details

Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project Voltage 18 Types 18 Songs

In The Music Department

Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project Voltage High

The latest of the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project Voltage High songs has been released. This is "OOPArts" by NILFRUITS with a special music video with various visuals.
We have added details to our Project Voltage section including a special page on this song, OOPArts which includes an embed for the track.

Pokémon Café ReMix

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

The third and final bingo reward panel is now live for the Fidough's Shiny Party event in Pokémon Café ReMix. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Mismagius' Stylish Sunflower outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on September 21st 2025
We have full details in our Fidough's Shiny Party event page

Pokémon Café ReMix

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

The Pokémon Café ReMix event, Collect with Gholdengo, has made its repeated return. This event has Gimmighoul appear as icons in the stages. If you collect them, you can earn rewards including Gholdengo. It runs until September 21st at 05:59 UTC
We have details in our Collect with Gholdengo event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon GO - Steel Skyline + Pokémon Sleep - Buncha Berries Week

17-09-2025 04:00 BST / 23:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 21:00 BST
Edit @ 08:00: Pokémon Café ReMix | Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 21:00: Metagross Day

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event has been announced. This is the Steel Skyline event and is due to run from September 30th at 10:00 to October 7th at 20:00 local time and adds Duraludon into the game, including its Shiny
Dynamax Duraludon will be available in 4 Star Max Battles
There will be a Global Challenge throughout the event
Alolan Diglett, Magnemite, Grimer, Alolan Grimer, Porygon, Aron, Bronzor, Trubbish, Klink, Axew, Togedemaru, Galarian Meowth, Skarmory and Mawile will spawn in the wild
Drilbur & Rookidee will be in 1 Star Max Battles
Beldum will be in 3 Star Max Battles
There will be Field Research tasks for event themed Pokémon including Dynamax Duraludon
There will be free Timed Research to get Experience, a Magnetic Lure Module, Stardust and encounters with event Pokémon
There will be paid Timed Research to get Max Particles, Stardust, an encounter with Dynamax Duraludon and more

Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO Raid Day has been announced. It will run on October 4th 2025 from 14:00 to 17:00 local time, focused on the Pokémon Mega Metagross, adding it into the game
Metagross will know Shadow Claw when caught during this event
Players will get up to 5 more additional Raid Passes from PokéStops and an Event ticket will be live for 8 more Raid Passes, 50% more experience, 2* more Stardust and more Rare Candy XL

Pokémon Sleep

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Pokémon Sleep

The next Pokémon Sleep event has been revealed. This is the Buncha Berries Week No. 1 event and runs from September 29th at 04:00 local time through October 6th at 03:59 local time. It adds Natu & Xatu into the game
During this event, Pokémon with Berries Specialty will give 1 extra Berry
Main Skills Berry Burst and Disguise (Berry Burst) will have a 40% increase in effectiveness
Mini Candy Boost will make its return and Pokémon of different sleep styles will appear during Sleep Research
Natu, Xatu Caterpie, Rattata, Ekans, Vulpix, Vulpix (Alolan Form), Mankey, Doduo, Onix, Cubone, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Pichu, Cleffa, Sneasel, Houndour, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Slakoth, Swablu, Shuppet, Spheal, Munna, Rufflet, and Mimikyu will spawn more
Natu & Xatu are Psychic-type Pokémon found by Snoozing on Greengrass Isle, Lapis Lakeside and Greengrass Isle (Expert)

Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has released a new updae. This update brings the content for the next month but also a variety of changes
First a new style of event, café pop-up, has been announced where during the event you go out with a food truck to befriend Pokémon.
The Collect with Gholdengo has been adjusted so only main orders, extra orders and Master Mode will give coins for it and will no longer appear in event puzzles. As such, they are also more likely to appear
A new gimmick, mousse, has been announced. It is cleared by making a combo next to it threee times or being hit with a skill or megaphone

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon GO - Psychic Spectacular + Pokémon Café ReMix

16-09-2025 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 16:30 BST
Edit @ 16:30: PokémonXP

Pokémon XP

In The Championships Department

Pokémon World Championships

PokémonXP and the Pokémon World Championships 2026 are a dual event scheduled for August 28th-30th 2026. Originally, registration for Multi-Day passes was to open this Wednesday but it has been confirmed that registration has been delayed. Currently it's unclear when the registration will open but we'll provide full details soon.
Multi-Day passes will be $120 for adults and $70 for under 18s, or $150 for adults and $90 for under 18s if you want the Multi-Day Pass with access to the arena

Pokémon GO - Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over Event

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Pokémon GO

The latest Pokémon GO is rolling out globally. This event is the Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over event which focuses around Psychic-type Pokémon adding Indeedee to the game, as well as the introduction of various Shadow Pokémon including Shadow Tornadus. It runs from 10:00 local time until September 21st 2025 at 20:00 local time.
We have compiled full details in our Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over event section

Pokémon GO - Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over Event

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Pokémon GO

A new event has been announced for Mexico. From September 20th through September 26th a special event focused around Hawlucha will run to celebrate Mega Hawlucha in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. First, a Timed Research will be available where you choose between Blanche or Cliff. The Blanche path gives Makuhita, Scraggy and Stufful as well as TMs while the Cliff path gives Machop, Croagunk and Timburr as well as TMs
There will be Field Research and Collection Challenges that offers an encounter with Hawlucha
Incense will last twice as long, Hawlucha will be available in Snapshots and Hawlucha will spawn more in the wild during this event
During the special Lucha Libre match heosted by The Pokémon Company on September 25th, there will also be a Timed Research where you pick between Machamp and Hawlucha to get encounters with that Pokémon as well as Stardust and Mega Energy for Heracross, Blaziken, Medicham and Lucario
During the arena you will also get increased catch chance, lower Stardust cost for trades, 2 hour Lure Modules and special Hawlucha stickers from PokéStops. Machamp and Hawlucha will also be in 3 Star Raids during the event

Pokémon Café ReMix

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

The Pokémon Café ReMix Enchanting Mismagius event is now live. This is a Team event that focuses around the Pokémon Mismagius, offering a means to obtain and power it up with cookies by earning points by completing stages alongside your team. It runs until September 21st 2025
We're adding full details to our Enchanting Mismagius event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pokémon Sleep - Raikou, Entei, and Suicune Research Event

15-09-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

Be sure to check last Thursday's update for some big news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 21:00 BST
Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 21:00: Psychic Spectacular

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO Community Day has been announced. It runs on October 12th 2025 will focus on Solosis. This event will 3* Catch Stardust, 2* Catch Candy and double the chance to get XL Candy as well as 3 hours Incense and Lure Modules.
It will also give out the move Charm to Reuniclus. You will be able to purchase a ticket to receive Special Research .
Lure Modules will also have an increased chance of Solosis including Solosis with a background.
The Community Day runs at 2pm to 5pm in each local time zone

Pokémon GO - Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over Event

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over event which runs from 10:00 local time on September 16th through 20:00 local time on September 21st and introduces Indeedee into the game
We are compiling full details in our Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over event section

Pokémon Masters - Arceus Arc Celebration

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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event

The latest Pokémon Masters EX event has begun. This includes Chapter 5 of the Arceus Arc story. Alongside this, several events have also begun
The Arceus Arc Celebration Special Battle Event has begun. This event features just battles to earn points that are exchanged for items to help power up the Arc Suit Sync Pairs. It runs until October 5th 2025
To tie in with that, a new EX Master Fair Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Volo (Alt.) & Giratina
We have added full details to our Arceus Arc Celebration event section

The Special Battle event Show Me They Bonds is also available

Pokémon Sleep - Raikou, Entei, and Suicune Research

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sleep

Week 2 of the Pokémon Sleep Raikou, Entei & Suicune event has begun. This week starts with a larger Snorlax and has added new missions and item exchanges. This event runs until 03:59 local time on September 22nd 2025.
We have all details to our Raikou, Entei, and Suicune Research Event Page

 

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon GO - Flabébé Community Day + Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event + Pokémon of the Week

14-09-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

Be sure to check last Thursday's update for some big news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 12:00 BST
Edit @ 04:00: Pokémon Masters | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon TCG Pocket | Edit @ 12:00: Pokémon of the Week

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event

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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event

The latest Pokémon TCG Pocket event is now live. This event is the latest Wonder Pick event which features a special Wonder Pick featuring new Miltank & Phanpy Promo cards, as well as various missions to earn Shop Tickets to exchange for new cosmetic items themed around Quagsire & Clodsire. It runs until September 24th 2024.
We're currently compiling all details in our Wonder Pick Event event section

Pokémon Masters EX

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon Masters EX has announced the next chapter of the Arceus Arc, alongside an event. This continuation of the story adds Volo (Alt) & Giratina into the game. It runs from September 15th 2025

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Pokémon GO

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO - Community Day

The Pokémon GO Community Day is rolling out globally. For three hours in each region, Flabébé will appear, en masse, in Pokémon GO. During this event, when you evolve into Florges, it will know the move Chilling Water, which is exclusive to this event. This coincides with 25% Incubator Distance, 2* Catch Candy, 3 hour Incense and more. This runs at these times:
It runs from 2pm to 5pm in your local time.
We have full details on our Flabébé Community Day page

Pokémon Café ReMix

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

The latest bingo panel is now live for Pokémon Café ReMix's currently running event. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Fidough's Stylish Sunflower outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on September 21st 2025
We have full details in our Fidough's Shiny Party event page

Pokémon Championships

In The Pokémon Championship Series Department

Pokémon Regional Championships

Today is Day 2 of the Pokémon Frankfurt Regional Championships. Today features battles for three of the games in the current Play! Pokémon Circuit: TCG, GO and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. All three games will be streamed in individual streams
The Pokémon VG Stream begins at 08:00 (BST) / 03:00 (EDT) / 00:00 (PDT)
The Pokémon TCG Stream begins at 09:45 (BST) / 04:45 (EDT) / 01:45 (PDT)
The Pokémon GO Stream begins at 08:00 (BST) / 03:00 (EDT) / 00:00 (PDT)
We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub which allows for tabbing between all streams or loading all together

Pokémon of the Week - Golem

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one hundred and forty-seventh entry into the Generation IX competitive field with a Paldea Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Mestorn. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the ninth generation.
It is possible that the creature listed as Brute Bonnet in a certain book could actually be this Pokémon. It bears a slight resemblance to a Pokémon described in a dubious magazine as a cross between a dinosaur and a mushroom. So, here it is, the one hundred and thirty-seventh Pokémon, Brute Bonnet

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon Regional Championships

13-09-2025 08:30 BST / 03:30 EDT by Serebii.

Be sure to check yesterday's update for some big news. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 08:30 BST

Pokémon Championships

In The Pokémon Championship Series Department

Pokémon Regional Championships

Today is Day 1 of the Pokémon Frankfurt Regional Championships. Today features battles for three of the games in the current Play! Pokémon Circuit: TCG, GO and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. All three games will be streamed in individual streams
The Pokémon VG Stream begins at 08:30 (BST) / 03:30 (EDT) / 00:30 (PDT)
The Pokémon TCG Stream begins at 09:45 (BST) / 04:45 (EDT) / 01:45 (PDT)
The Pokémon GO Stream begins at 08:00 (BST) / 03:00 (EDT) / 00:00 (PDT)
We have all the streams in our Play! Pokémon Stream Hub which allows for tabbing between all streams or loading all together

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - DLC Announcement & Mega Evolutions + Pokémon Pokopia Reveal + Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Shiny Koraidon & Shiny Miraidon + Pokémon TCG - Inferno X

12-09-2025 06:01 BST / 01:01 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 16:35 BST
Edit @ 06:22: Pokémon TCG | Edit @ 11:23: Pokémon HOME | Edit @ 12:01: Pokémon Mega Voltage

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

In The Games Department

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Paid DLC has been revealed for Pokémon Legends: Z-A called Mega Dimension. This DLC focuses on Hoopa and will feature Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y. Apparel items for pre-ordering it will be available October 16th with the story content coming later. It can be pre-ordered now for $29.99
If you pre-order it before February 28th, you will receive a set of 3 Fast Balls, Lure Balls, Level Balls and Heavy Balls through a Serial Code
Edit @ 16:35: We have created a page on the Mega Dimension DLC

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A

The latest news for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been revealed. This news has revealed a brand new Mega Evolution, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Delphox and Mega Greninja. Their Mega Stones will be available as season rewards for the Z-A Battle Club starting with Mega Greninja with Season 1, Mega Delphox with Season 2 and Mega Chesnaught with Season 3. The Mega Stones will be available again at a later date
Pokémon HOME connectivity will come in 2026
Edit @ 15:18: Updated the Mega Evolution section
Edit @ 15:23: Added numerous Pre-release screenshots
Pokémon sent to Pokémon Legends: Z-A will no longer be able to be used in prior Pokémon games. Pokémon from Legends Z-A will also not be able to be deposited in other current Pokémon games
Edit @ 17:00: Updated the Available Pokémon list with more Pokémon available

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A

In The Games Department

Pokémon Pokopia

A new game has been officially revealed for the Nintendo Switch 2. This game is called Pokémon Pokopia and features you playing as a Ditto in human form as you go around an island making habitats for Pokémon. When you interact with wild Pokémon, you will learn their skills and be able to use them to help cultivate the town such as using Leafage to grow plants
The game will be available to pre-order from November 12th 2025
Edit @ 15:44; We have added some Pre-Release Screenshots to our brand new Pokémon Pokopia section

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Flutter Mane Distribution

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Gift Distribution

A new distribution has been announced for Japan. From September 26th through October 16th, at various game stores across the country, you will be able to show your Home Menu showing Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and you will be given a code to receive Shiny Koraidon in Pokémon Violet or Shiny Miraidon in Pokémon Scarlet
Edit @ 06:26: It has also been confirmed that these will be distributed at Gamestop in the US and EB Games in Canada, Australia and New Zealand also from September 26th 2025 through a serial code given in store

Pokémon TCG

In The TCG Department

Pokémon Trading Card Game

The Pokémon Company have revealed another dozen cards for the coming Pokémon TCG set, Inferno X. This set is due for release in Japan on September 26th 2025

We've begun adding all details to our Inferno X set list, with thanks to ToineLay with help with the translations

Pokémon HOME

In The Games Department

Pokémon HOME

It has been announced that players who attend the Pokémon Champion's League event in Yokohama on September 20th and 21st will be able to obtain three unique medals featuring the artwork for the event as well as the location

How Tinkatuff Makes the Ultimate Hammer

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Horizons

The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Liko, Roy and Uruto head to an Exceed facility. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon GO - GO Wild Area + Pokémon Café ReMix - Fidough's Shiny Party + Pokémon Masters EX

11-09-2025 04:42 BST / 23:42 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 07:00 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO has announced a new addition to the Pokémon GO Wild Area event due to run in November from the 15th through 16th globally. Duting this event, a special Bewear with a wilderness cape will be available to obtain in Raid Battles.

Pokémon Café ReMix

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has begun the next event. This event is the Fidough's Shiny Party event and adds Shiny Fidough into the game. This event is a One-Minute Cooking event where you play to get points to exchange for items to earn points. This event runs until September 21st 2025
Alongside this, a new Delivery Focus is live to get Dedenne's Beach Vibes outfit
We have begun compiling all details in our Fidough's Shiny Party event section

Pokémon Masters - Create New Legends

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Solo Event

A special scout is now live in Pokémon Masters EX. This scout is a Seasonal Select Scout that allows for you to then select any Seasonal Sync Pair you want after trying to get it
In addition to this, a special Variety Scout is also live whichallows for you to select various Variety Sync Pairs. Both of these Scouts run until September 29th 2025

Until Next Time, See Ya

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