Pokémon Shuffle adds new Mareanie, Electrode, Mega Salamence stages and more

A few brand-new challenges have begun in both Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. First is a new stage featuring Mareanie, which will run until January 30, 2018. Next is a stage featuring Electrode, a Pokémon previously exclusive to Expert stages. It runs until January 23, 2018. Next is a Mega Salamence competitive stage, which … Continue reading Pokémon Shuffle adds new Mareanie, Electrode, Mega Salamence stages and more

New Pokémon Duel update tweaks Drapion, Arbok and Seviper figures

A new version of Pokémon Duel is being uploaded tomorrow, January 17, following the weekly maintenance. This update consists of version 5.0.6 and includes a variety of changes. The following figures are set to be tweaked: Drapion Movement increased from 1 to 2 Arbok Added new ability: Shed Skin Increased power of Poison Fang from … Continue reading New Pokémon Duel update tweaks Drapion, Arbok and Seviper figures

Rating Battle Season 8 revealed for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon

The Special Battle rules for Rating Battle Season 8 have been revealed. Season 8 will run from January 23 to March 12, 2018, for Pokémon Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, with rankings separate to each other. This rule set allows for use of all Pokémon within the new Alola Pokédex. … Continue reading Rating Battle Season 8 revealed for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon

Watch the French announcement trailer for the new Detective Pikachu game

Nintendo France has unveiled the French announcement trailer for Detective Pikachu. You can check it out below, followed by the official video description: En mars 2018, plongez dans une aventure un peu spéciale dans le monde des Pokémon ! Vous incarnez le jeune Tim Goodman à la recherche de son père et devez mener l’enquête … Continue reading Watch the French announcement trailer for the new Detective Pikachu game

Everything you need to know about catching in Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode (iOS only)

Bring Pokémon GO to the real world like never before. AR+ mode is an enhanced version of Pokémon GO’s augmented reality feature in which Pokémon appear anchored to your real-world environment right in front of you. You can walk right up to a Pokémon for a chance at an Excellent Throw bonus or the perfect … Continue reading Everything you need to know about catching in Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode (iOS only)

Official artwork for two new dapper characters in Detective Pikachu on Nintendo 3DS

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo recently announced that the Detective Pikachu game is scheduled to release both digitally and at retail on March 23, 2018, followed by a March 24 debut for Australia. Also launching on the same day is the special-edition Detective amiibo figure. According to Nintendo, the game features more than 150 animated cutscenes packed with a fun and … Continue reading Official artwork for two new dapper characters in Detective Pikachu on Nintendo 3DS

New Battle Pokémon Aegislash and Blastoise join the fight with the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack DLC

The Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack is available to purchase now, with content arriving at the timings below: Wave 1 – January 31, 2018 New Battle Pokémon Aegislash New Support Pokémon Set Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu Wave 2 – March 23, 2018 New Battle Pokémon Blastoise New Support Pokémon Set Mew and Celebi For more … Continue reading New Battle Pokémon Aegislash and Blastoise join the fight with the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack DLC

Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance, January 15

The Pokémon Global Link (PGL) is currently unavailable due to maintenance, which is scheduled to last until 11 p.m. EST – so hopefully it shouldn’t be for much longer. During maintenance, all services on the PGL are unavailable, including the official website, features related to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, Game Sync and Rating Battles. … Continue reading Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance, January 15