New Pokemon Global Link feature lets you download rule sets

There's a brand-new feature at the Pokemon Global Link (PGL) that lets players download rule sets, allowing you to practice with the 2017 Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) rules. To download the rules and start battling and training with your friends in Pokemon Sun and Moon, visit the Festival Plaza in either game.

Rocky Helmet issue confirmed in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Another battling issue has been discovered in Pokemon Sun and Moon. This one is related to Rocky Helmet, which also damages the attacker if the item holder takes damage. Normally, in a situation where there are only two Pokémon remaining on the battlefield and one of them is knocked out by an attack and the … Continue reading Rocky Helmet issue confirmed in Pokemon Sun and Moon

More global missions are “coming soon” to Pokemon Sun and Moon

The first global mission for Pokemon Sun and Moon may have just gone live, but players can look forward to more of them in the future. The Pokemon Company has confirmed that more global missions are "coming soon" - though specific dates for any of them have yet to be announced. The first global mission, … Continue reading More global missions are “coming soon” to Pokemon Sun and Moon

Pokemon Sun and Moon Battle Spot temporarily bans the moves Memento and Parting Shot

A bug has been discovered in Pokemon Sun and Moon that affects the moves Memento and Parting Shot during online battles using Battle Spot. While The Pokemon Company and developer Game Freak work to fix this bug, both moves will be prohibited in Free Battles, Rating Battles and Online Tournaments in Battle Spot. If any … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon Battle Spot temporarily bans the moves Memento and Parting Shot

The first global mission is now live in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Pokemon Sun and Moon players can now participate in the first of many global missions, a new feature of the Pokemon Global Link (PGL) service. The first global mission will be for Trainers to catch as many Pokémon as they can to reach the collective goal. If everyone combines their efforts to catch 100 million … Continue reading The first global mission is now live in Pokemon Sun and Moon

The new Pokemon Global Link for Pokemon Sun and Moon is now live

The new and improved Pokémon Global Link (PGL) is now live, serving as your online hub for battling and more with Pokémon Sun and Moon. With the PGL, you can connect with players around the world to compete in Pokémon battles. All you need is a copy of Pokémon Sun or Moon and a Pokémon … Continue reading The new Pokemon Global Link for Pokemon Sun and Moon is now live

Last chance for Pokemon Unova Classic participants to receive N’s Darmanitan

Those who participated in the Unova Classic have until tomorrow, October 24, to receive N’s Darmanitan via the Pokemon Global Link (PGL). This special Pokemon is being offered to anyone who battled at least three times during August’s online competition. It is equipped with four moves – Thrash, Belly Drum, Flare Blitz and Hammer Arm. … Continue reading Last chance for Pokemon Unova Classic participants to receive N’s Darmanitan

Pokemon Sun and Moon will utilize Pokemon Global Link features from the get-go

The Pokemon Company has confirmed that the Pokemon Global Link (PGL) is being updated for Pokemon Sun and Moon and will be available from the games' launch date. The updated PGL website will include a host of new features, such as new online competitions, global missions and more. With the new games coming soon, the … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon will utilize Pokemon Global Link features from the get-go