Pokémon GO confirms reduced Team GO Rocket balloon frequency is intentional

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Pokémon GO developer Scopely has confirmed that the reduced frequency of Team GO Rocket balloons is an intentional adjustment rather than a bug. The company noted that balloon appearances may increase during Team GO Rocket takeovers and other events, while player feedback about the change is being shared with the team as it monitors the … Continue reading Pokémon GO confirms reduced Team GO Rocket balloon frequency is intentional

Pokémon Sleep bug prevents some players from claiming Mew event items

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Pokémon Sleep is investigating an issue affecting the Mew feature during Snack Time, with some players unable to claim the Eureka Seed (Mew) item under certain conditions. The bug is currently being investigated, and affected players will receive a gift in their in-game Gift Boxes at a later date as compensation. Pokémon Sleep's developers apologized … Continue reading Pokémon Sleep bug prevents some players from claiming Mew event items

Nintendo Switch 2 update 23.0.0 adds Mii QR Codes, music and VRR support

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Nintendo Switch 2 system update 23.0.0 is now available, adding new Mii features that let players create a QR Code to share their Mii and play music while creating or editing characters. The update also introduces Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support in TV mode with compatible games and TVs, new GameChat features, system transfer between … Continue reading Nintendo Switch 2 update 23.0.0 adds Mii QR Codes, music and VRR support

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet bring back 7-star Skeledirge Tera Raid with the Mightiest Mark

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players can once again challenge a 7-star Skeledirge with the Mightiest Mark in Black Tera Raid Battles from Sept. 11 at 12 a.m. UTC through Sept. 17 at 11:59 p.m. UTC. The returning Skeledirge has the Fire Tera Type and can be caught once per save data, although players who previously … Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet bring back 7-star Skeledirge Tera Raid with the Mightiest Mark

Pokémon GO Patterns of the Wild adds batik-shirt Pikachu with Special Background

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Pokémon GO’s Patterns of the Wild event will introduce Pikachu wearing a batik shirt with a Special Background for the first time on Oct. 2, 2026, exclusively in Indonesia. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, with Trainers able to encounter the costumed Pikachu in the wild, through Timed Research and … Continue reading Pokémon GO Patterns of the Wild adds batik-shirt Pikachu with Special Background

2027 Pokémon Latin America International Championships registration dates announced for São Paulo

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Registration details are now set for the 2027 Pokémon Latin America International Championships (LAIC), taking place Nov. 20-22, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil. Competitor registration opens in two waves on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. BRT and Sept. 23 at 9 a.m. BRT, while spectator registration begins Sept. 23 at 9 a.m. BRT. Players can … Continue reading 2027 Pokémon Latin America International Championships registration dates announced for São Paulo

Pokémon Masters EX adds Sinnoh Neo Champions Dawn and Lucas with Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia event

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Pokémon Masters EX is bringing the Sinnoh region’s Neo Champions into the spotlight with a new special event featuring Dawn, Lucas, Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia. The story follows Barry and Rei after they are pulled into a mysterious portal, forcing Dawn and Lucas to unleash the power of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia … Continue reading Pokémon Masters EX adds Sinnoh Neo Champions Dawn and Lucas with Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia event

Pokémon TV brings Ash’s Pokémon together in nostalgic Advanced Battle episode

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Pokémon TV has released a new Pokémon: Advanced Battle video featuring Ash Ketchum’s Pokémon from across his journeys through Kanto, Johto and Hoenn. The episode brings many of Ash’s Pokémon together for a nostalgic reunion alongside Pikachu, giving longtime Pokémon anime fans another look at the Pokémon that joined Ash’s team throughout the early seasons. … Continue reading Pokémon TV brings Ash’s Pokémon together in nostalgic Advanced Battle episode