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Wednesday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Shiny Wo-Chien Raids & Grass-Type Outbreaks + Pokémon Friends Coverage
22-07-2025 01:00 BST / 01:00 EDT by Serebii.
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The latest Tera Raid Battle event is now live in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This is the special Raid event which offers 5 Star Raid Battles against Shiny Wo-Chien with the Grass Tera Type. It cannot be captured but if it's defeated over 1 million times before it ends, then Shiny Wo-Chien will be distributed to all players.
This event runs until August 3rd 2025 at 23:59 UTC
We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 01:08: We have updated our section with full details of this Tera Raid Battle Event.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event has begun. This event causes Mass Outbreaks of Capsakida in Paldea, Petilil in Kitakami and Oddish in the Blueberry Academy; all these Pokémon have got an increased chance of being shiny. This runs until August 3rd 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
We have begun adding all the details to our Mass Outbreak Event Page.
Pokémon Friends
Pokémon Friends is a new mobile game released on Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android which was released during the Pokémon Presents. With this, our coverage is well in progress with a complete Pokémon Listing and Puzzles Listing. We're currently compiling even further details of the game so be sure to keep checking back
Until Next Time, See Ya!
Tuesday: Pokémon Presents: Pokémon Legends Z-A: Mega Dragonite & New Info + Pokémon Champions Info & Release Date + Pokémon Friends Launch + Pokémon GO - Steel and Scales
22-07-2025 06:00 BST / 01:00 EDT by Serebii.
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Edit @ 07:33: Pokémon Café ReMix | Edit @ 11:00: Pokémon Presents | Edit @ 14:00: Raid Battles
In The Games Department
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
The latest news for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been released. We're currently compiling all details so keep checking back
- Pokémon Legends Z-A includes trainer customisation
- Mega Dragonite has been revealed
- In Pokémon Legends Z-A you get asked to join Team MZ with your rival and several other characters
- Emma will ask for your help in investigation and Mable is the professor asking you to help fill the Pokédex
- Some Mega Evolved Pokémon will go rogue and require big battles to defeat
- Alpha Pokémon make their return
- You can get Mega Stones through a variety of means including the Stone Emporium or by exchanging Mega Shards which can be found around Lumiose City in clusters that need breaking.
- Early purchasers of Pokémon Legends Z-A will get a Ralts holding a Gardevoirite
Edit @ 14:37: We have added dozens of new pictures to our Pre-Release Screenshot page
Edit @ 14:54: We have added a preliminary New Mega Evolution section
Edit @ 15:03: We have updated our Available Pokémon page with more Pokémon found
Edit @ 19;37: Created a page on Internet Event Distributions
Edit @ 19:44: Updated the New & Returning Characters page
Edit @ 19:52: Updated the Battle Mechanics page
Pokémon Champions
During the Pokémon Presents, it was revealed that Pokémon Champions will let you adjust Pokémon's stats, moves and abilities using Victory Points that are earned in game. They cannot be purchased
Edit @ 14:47: We have added dozens of new pictures to our Pre-Release Screenshot page
Pokémon Friends
Pokémon Friends, a new mobile game for iOS and Android has been launched on the Apple App Store> This puzzle game has over 1,200 puzzles to complete and you can obtain yarn to make Pokémon. In Think Town, you can help solve issues by completing puzzles and there are daily puzzles to complete.
We're currently compiling full details as we play through
This game has paid DLC. The Basic Pack is £9.99 and gives 20 additional puzzles, 6 types of yarn , 50 additional plush, two additional setups, three new wallpapers and more quests
There is a Puzzle On pack for £14.99 which gives 10 more puzzles, 6 more types of yarn, forty more plush, four new wallpapers, and more quests
The Puzzle Pack 2 contains 10 more puzzles, 6 types of yawn, forty more plush and 4 more wallpapers
Edit @ 17:10: Created a page on all the Puzzles in the game
Edit @ 17;54: Created a page on all the available Pokémon in the game
Edit @ 18:51: Created a page on all Yarn, including all rates of Pokémon with each yarn
Edit @ 19;20: Created a page on Room Customisation
In The TV Department
Pokémon Tales
During the Pokémon Presents, the special animation featuring Aardman was officially announced. This is to be called Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu and is a series set in Galar focusing on the exploits of Sirfetch'd & Pichu.
We have added new details to our Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The next Tera Raid Battle event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This event is a special event where you face off against the Shiny Treasures of Ruin. These are all 5 Star Raids but cannot be captured
- From July 23rd through August 3rd, you will face off against a Shiny Wo-Chien with the Grass Tera Type
- From August 4th through August 17th, you will face off against a Shiny Chien Pao with the Ice Tera Type
- From August 18th through August 31st, you will face off against Shiny Ting-Lu with the Ground Tera Type
- From September 1st through September 14th, you will face off against Shiny Chi-Yu with the Fire Tera Type
If each of these Pokémon are defeated 1 million times in each period before it ends, the respective Pokémon will be available though Mystery Gift at the following times
- Shiny Wo-Chien: Friday, August 8, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
- Shiny Chien-Pao: Friday, August 22, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
- Shiny Ting-Lu: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
- Shiny Chi-Yu: Friday, September 19, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
Then for every 100,000 victories after that, a Tera Shard Set of 40 Tera Shards will also be distributed, up to 10 Tera Shards per event
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The next Mass Outbreak events have been announced for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. These are fortnightly events that will have a boosted Shiny chance
- From July 23rd through August 3rd, Capsakid will spawn in Paldea, Petilil in Kitakami and Oddish in the Blueberry Academy
- From August 4th through August 17th, Frigibax will spawn in Paldea, Snorunt in Kitakami and Cubchoo in the Blueberry Academy
- From August 18th through August 31st, Paldean Wooper will spawn in Paldea, Mudbray in Kitakami and Drilbur in the Blueberry Academy
- From September 1st through September 14th, Charcadet will spawn in Paldea, Vulpix in Kitakami and Numel in the Blueberry Academy
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
A new distribution has also begun for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Depending on your game, you can enter a code to get a special Tracksuit item. This will be live indefinitely. Pokémon Scarlet players can get it with the code: STRACKSU1T and Pokémon Violet players get it with the code VTRACKSU1T
In The TCG Department
Pokémon Mega Evolution
During the Pokémon Presents, the first Special Illustration Rare cards for the Pokémon TCG set, Mega Evolution, were offically revealed. These include cards for Mega Venusaur, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Gardevoir and Mega Lucario.
We have added full details to our Mega Evolution set list
In The Theme Parks Department
PokéPark Kanto
During the Pokémon Presents, details were released for the coming PokéPark Kanto theme park in Japan. This Theme Park is due to open in early 2026, with tickets available from late 2025. In the park itself there are two different areas, the first is a 500m long Pokémon Forest filled with grassy trails, tunnels and more featuring Pokémon all over the area.
In the Sedge Town area, there will be two attractions, a Pokémon Center, a shop, a Gym and more for attendees to battle within
In The Pokémon Championship Series Department
Pokémon World Championships
Some new details were released for the Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim California next month. During the finals on Sunday, the event will be held in the Arena adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center
In addition to that, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet players who attend will receive a code to redeem for a Toedscool to celebrate the World Championships
Finally, the annual Paradise Resort promo card has been officially revealed Paradise Resort
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO event has been announced. This is the Dark Skies event which runs from August 18th through 23rd
- Dynamax Squirtle, Caterpie, Gastly, Krabby, Shuckle, Sableye, Beldum, Latias, Latios, Trubbish, Sobble and Hatenna will be in Max Battles on August 18th
- Dynamax Charmander, Omanyte, Kabuto, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Pidove, Drilbur, Cryogonal, Rookidee, Toxtricity and Scorbunny will be in Max Battles on August 19th - 20th
- Dynamax Bulbasaur, Machop, Chansey, Raikou, Suicune, Entei, Wailmer, Darumaka, Passimian, Grookey, Skwovet, Wooloo and Falinks will be in Max Battles on August 21st - 22nd
- Zacian and Zamazenta will be in raids from August 18th - 20th with Zacian then on August 21st and Zamazenta on August 22nd
- Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, Skwovet and Wooloo will spawn in the wild
This event offers Max Particle Collection limit increases, more Power Spots and daily refreshes. There will also be Timed Research
Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Fest Max Finale event has been detailed.
- Eternatus will be available once during the event. There will be a Pass which includes an encounter with Eternatus and Dynamax Pokémon
- Gigantamax Pokémon will rotate hourly. On August 23rd, Lapras, Snorlax, Gengar, Inteleon, Venusaur , Machamp & Toxtricity will spawn. On August 24th , Gigantamax Rillaboom, Charizard, Butterfree, Kingler, Blastoise ,Cinderace and Toxtricity will spawn
- Zacian & Zamazenta's Crowned forms will be in 5 star raids, Falinks with its costume in 3 Star raids and Pikachu in its 3 costumes in 1 Star Raids
- Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, Skwovet, Wooloo, Caterpie, Gastly, Chansey, Shuckle, Sableye, Beldum, Darumaka, Trubbish and Falinks will spawn in the wild
There will be Timed Research focused on powering up Pokémon and defeating Eternamax Eternatus
A code is available to get new Timed Research in advance. The code is GOFESTMAX
In The TV Department
Pokémon Concierge
During the Pokémon Presents, it was confirmed that the next set of episodes for Pokémon Concierge are to release on September 4th 2025 and features the story of more people coming to the resort, including an old friend of Haru
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sleep
Pokémon Sleep has revealed the next location and events for the game during the Pokémon Presents
- In September, a special event "Raikou, Entei, and Suicune Research" will be live. This event will give boosted chances of getting Raikou, Entei and Suicune again.
- Then, from November 2025, a new area, Amber Canyon will be released. This area will include Pokémon such as Trapinch and Flygon
We'll provide more details as they come
In The Games Department
Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon UNITE has revealed a myriad of updates to the game. First, starting today is the new Electrode Volleyball mode. This mode has you hit Electrode to score and prevvent it from falling onto your side of the court.
- Second, Latias has been officially announced to be available from August 8th 2025
- Pawmot has also been teased as coming soon as a playable character
- Finally, with the code UNITE0722, you will be able to get a 3-Day Limited License for Latios, as well as a Platinum Boost Emblem for both Latios and Latias
In The Games Department
Pokémon Presents
Today marks the Pokémon Presents. This is a 24 minute presentation showcasing the latest news for Pokémon. This will air from 13:00 UTC / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT / 15:00 CEST / 22:00 JST with a DJ Pikachu pre-show an hour earlier. We'll post full details of all reveals live as they happen, and host the stream here, so be sure to keep checking back
- Toedscool will be distributed to all attendees at the Pokémon World Championships
- Pokémon Concierge Season 2 will be available September 4th
- The Aardman project is called Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu and releases 2027
- PokéPark Kanto will have two different areas to visit in the theme park in Japan. There will be the Pokémon Forest Area and Sedge Town for trainers to gather. It opens early 2026
- Pokémon GO Fest Max Finale will introduce Eternatus
- Pokémon UNITE is to add Latias on August 8th and a new mode, Electrode Volleyball after the Presentation
- Carmine & Sinistcha will be added to Pokémon Masters EX on July 30th 2025
- A new area, Amber Canyon, will be added to Pokémon Sleep in November
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales event is rolling out globally. This event is the second Ultra Unlock event which focuses on Powerhouse Pokémon and Steel-types, adding Honedge and Shiny Rookidee. It runs until July 27th 2025 at 20:00 local time.
We have compiled full details in our Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café ReMix
Pokémon Café ReMix has begun a special Daily Stamp campaign. This campaign gives all players the outfit of Jigglypuff (Summer Fun) and runs until August 21st. If all days are completed, you will also get a Sea Adventure Entrance 1 Decoration and a Delivery Ticket for Lapras (Sea Captain)
Until Next Time, See Ya!
Monday: Pokémon TCG Pocket - Eevee Mass Outbreak Event + Pokémon Sleep - Anniversary Event
21-07-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.
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Last Update: 21:00 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon TCG Pocket | Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO Community Day | Edit @ 18:25: Pokémon Center | Edit @ 21:00: Steel and Scales
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO Community Day on August 30th 2025 has been detailed. This event will focus on Rookidee. This event will 25% Incubator Distance+, 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 Air Cutter to Corviknight. You will be able to purchase a ticket to receive Special Research and the usual Timed Research to get one with the background
The Community Day runs at 2pm to 5pm in each local time zone
In The Pokémon Championship Series Department
Pokémon International Championships
The Pokémon Company International has opened up Registration for the Pokémon Center at the Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California running from August 13th through 17th. Without a reservation, you will be unable to get into the Pokémon Center.
When you sign up, you can sign up for a drawing for a Bear Walker Skateboard, a Jukebox, a Shiny Gyarados Figure and a Black Bolt & White Flare Elite Trainer Box
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales. It runs from 10:00 local time on July 22nd through 20:00 local time on July 27th and features the introduction of Honedge and Shiny Rookidee into the game
We are compiling full details in our Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon TCG Pocket - Mass Outbreak Event
A new Pokémon TCG Pocket event has begun. This event is the Eevee Mass Outbreak Event. This event is features special Wonder Picks as well as a special flair during the event for Eevee ex and its evolutions, as well as introducing a new promo card. It runs until July 30th 2025
We're currently compiling all details in our Eevee Mass Outbreak Event event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sleep
The latest major Pokémon Sleep event, the Second Anniversary Fest event, is rolling out its second week. This event runs until 03:59 local time on July 28th. The second week features new missions as well as boosted spawns of Grovyle, Sceptile, Combusken, Blaziken, Marshtomp & Swampert.
It also introduces the Festive Flowers which allow for you to earn a special boost if you grow certain colour flowers. It also brings the Neutralizing Mint item which removes the effect of a nature.
We have all details to our Second Anniversary Fest Event Page
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Timed Research has gone live for the Pokémon GO Dynamax Latios & Latias Max Battle Weekend event. This Timed Research is designed to help players prepare for the event with a focus on Dynamax Gastlye. It is available from 18:00 local time today until the end of the event on July 27th at 17:00 local time
We have added full details into our Dynamax Latias & Latios Max Battle Weekend section
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Horizons - News
The fourth set of episodes for Pokémon Horizons Season 2: The Search for Laqua have been released on BBC iPlayer in the UK. These episodes contain the final part of Liko, Dot & Roy's search for Laqua as they confront the Explorers once and for all.
Until Next Time, See Ya!
Sunday: Pokémon GO - Quaxly Community Day + Pokémon Masters EX - Super Sparring + Pokémon Café ReMix - Collect with Gholdengo
20-07-2025 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.
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Last Update: 23:03 BST
Edit @ 04:20: Pokémon Sleep | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Masters & Café ReMix | Edit @ 12:00: Pokémon of the Week & PokéWake Up
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sleep
Pokémon Sleep has announced a special short video series called PokéWake Up which is to run weekly over the next six weeks at 22:00 UTC / 23:00 BST / 07:00 JST / 18:00 EDT / 15:00 PDT. This series will show the morning routine with various Pokémon and is being released to celebrate the game's 2nd anniversary
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