Niantic has announced the details for the events taking place in October 2021 in Pokémon GO.

Coming in October: Pokémon GO Halloween 2021 and more!

Trainers, Get ready for the spookiest month of the year! There’s much to look forward to this October, including Pokémon GO Halloween, Pokémon in costumes, and a tie-in event with Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle. The Season of Mischief Special Research story is still ongoing, so there will be more to learn about Hoopa this month, too!

October Research Breakthrough encounters
From Friday, October 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. to Monday, November 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), you’ll encounter Yamask in Research Breakthrough encounters.

Weekly 1 PokéCoin bundles
Every Monday in October, a one-time-purchase bundle containing a Remote Raid Pass and other items will be available in the shop for 1 PokéCoin.

Featured Pokémon in raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in five-star raids throughout October.

• The Mythical Pokémon Genesect holding a Douse Drive will be appearing in five-star raids from Friday, October 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m to Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time. This will be this particular Genesect’s Pokémon GO debut! It will not be appearing as a Shiny Pokémon at this time.
• Altered Forme Giratina will be appearing in five-star raids from Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
• Darkrai that knows the attack Sludge Bomb will be appearing in five-star raids from Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time. This is the first time that Darkrai will be appearing in Pokémon GO with this attack! If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

In addition, the following Mega-Evolved Pokémon will be appearing in Mega Raids.

• Mega Gengar will be appearing in Mega Raids from Friday, October 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• Mega Absol will be appearing in Mega Raids from Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Every Wednesday in October, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.

• Wednesday, October 6, 2021: Genesect holding a Douse Drive
• Wednesday, October 13, 2021: Altered Forme Giratina
• Wednesday, October 20, 2021: Altered Forme Giratina
• Wednesday, October 27, 2021: Darkrai that knows the attack Sludge Bomb

Pokémon Spotlight Hours
In the month of October, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each will spotlight a different Pokémon and a special bonus!

• Tuesday, October 5, 2021: Drifloon will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the XP for evolving Pokémon.
• Tuesday, October 12, 2021: Gastly will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the Stardust for catching Pokémon.
• Tuesday, October 19, 2021: Gothita will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the XP for catching Pokémon.
• Tuesday, October 26, 2021: Murkrow will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the XP for evolving Pokémon.

October Community Day
Join us on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time for a Community Day event featuring Duskull, the Requiem Pokémon! Duskull will be appearing more frequently in the wild. Evolve Dusclops (Duskull’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get a Dusknoir that knows the Charged Attack Shadow Ball. For more details, check out the October Community Day blog.

Upcoming events
Stay tuned for details about these upcoming events.

• Movie tie-in event: From ​​Friday, October 1, 2021 to Sunday, October 10, 2021, the latest Pokémon film, Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, releasing globally on October 8 on Netflix! In celebration, the Mythical Pokémon Zarude will be making its Pokémon GO debut! You’ll be able to encounter it by completing a free Special Research story—just be sure you log in during the event to claim the research. You can also look forward to lots of other in-game content inspired by the movie, including the return of Team Rocket members Jessie and James in Pokémon GO.
• Niantic’s Birthday: In celebration of Niantic’s birthday on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, log in to Pokémon GO to obtain a free box between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time on that day!
• Pokémon GO Halloween returns: From Friday, October 15, 2021, to Sunday, October 31, 2021, costumed Pokémon will return for our annual spooky event! Look forward to costumed Pokémon appearing in the wild and a new Halloween-themed Special Research story. More details to come soon!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/oct-2021-events/?hl=en

The official Pokémon websites have confirmed the broadcast dates and player roster for the Pokémon Global Exhibition taking place October 30th and 31st, 2021.

Pokémon Global Exhibition - Broadcast dates and player roster

The Pokémon Global Exhibition is taking place in October! The broadcast date and player roster for the Pokémon Global Exhibition, where players from all over the world who excelled in Pokémon battles on Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield for Nintendo Switch, has been decided!

Details on the broadcast time will be announced on a later date. Stay tuned for more updates!

Broadcast Date

October 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun)

Player Roster

Jirawiwat Thitasiri - Thailand - "Pokémon Asia Players Cup 2021" Champion
Chin Wei Ho - Taiwan - "Pokémon Asia Players Cup 2021" Finalist
Leonardo Bonanomi - Italy - "Pokémon Players Cup 4" Top-ranking player in Europe
Enrique Grimaldo - United States of America - "Pokémon Players Cup 4" Top-ranking player in North America
Renzo Navarro - Peru - "Pokémon Players Cup 4" Champion (and top-ranking player in Latin America)
Luke Iuele - Australia - "Pokémon Players Cup 4" Top-ranking player in Oceania Region
Kohei Fujita - Japan - "Pokémon Japan Championship 2021" Champion
Wonseok Jung - South Korea - "Pokémon Trainers Cup 2021" Champion

Sources: https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/topics/game/210924141053_broadcast_date_and_player_roster_of_pokemon_global_exhibition_announced.html and https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2021/09/210924_e01.html

Full details of the Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Elite Trainer Box have been announced and it will be available October 8th, 2021 in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold for $49.99 USD.

Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Elite Trainer Box

Celebrate 25 years of Pokémon battles, adventures, and memories with a festive parade of Pokémon including Mew, Ho-Oh, Lunala, and Zamazenta. With 10 Celebrations-themed booster packs and five additional TCG booster packs, there are plenty of opportunities to indulge your nostalgia while building a deck that celebrates everything the Pokémon TCG has to offer. And with a collector's box to keep your new cards safe, you'll be making new Pokémon TCG memories for years to come.

The Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 10 Pokémon TCG: Celebrations 4-card booster packs
• 5 additional Pokémon TCG booster packs
• 1 special foil card featuring Greninja ☆
• 65 card sleeves featuring the Pokémon 25 logo and lightning tail design
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player's guide to the Celebrations expansion
• A Pokémon TCG rulebook
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers
• A collector's box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• 1 code card to play this deck online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/celebrations-elite-trainer-box/

Tokyo Banana will launch its third product in the Pokémon Tokyo Banana series, Pochama Tokyo Banana, on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021. 7-Eleven will begin selling the product in limited quantities at stores across Japan on that day and will cost 291 yen for 2 pieces.


The third release in the Pokémon Tokyo Banana series features the energetic Pochama Tokyo Banana! Baked with the charming Pochama pattern, the Pochama Tokyo Banana is a buttermilk-flavored banana custard cream with a cream that smells of Hokkaido butter and shines like a pearl. Enjoy a "poochy snack time" with the fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth "Pochama Tokyo Banana"!


There are six different Pochama patterns on the sponge cake and they are: Sitting Pochama, Snoozing Pochama, Winking Pochama, Cheerful Pochama, Noisy Pochama, and Bubble Beam Pochama. Of these, the Bubble Beam Pochama is the most notable, appearing only occasionally, so it will be exciting if you can find one. The Pochama Tokyo Banana are individually packaged in a bag with a design that resembles a monster ball. Look forward to seeing which Pochama pattern will appear inside.

Source: https://tokyobanana.jp/products/banana_pokemon.html

Niantic has annoucned that the Mythical Pokémon Zarude debuts in Pokémon GO to celebrate the global release of Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle. The event takes place in game from Friday, October 1st, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 10th, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

The Mythical Pokémon Zarude debuts in Pokémon GO to celebrate the global release of Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

Trainers, The latest Pokémon film, Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, is releasing globally on Netflix on Friday, October 8, 2021! In celebration of the movie’s release, Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon, will be making its Pokémon GO debut! You’ll be able to encounter it by completing limited-time Special Research. You can also look forward to lots of other in-game content inspired by the movie, including the return of Jessie and James to Pokémon GO.

Date + Time
Friday, October 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 10, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Features

• A limited-time Special Research story will be available! Complete this research line to encounter Zarude and help Professor Willow learn more about the Rogue Monkey Pokémon. This is the first time that this Dark- and Grass-type Mythical Pokémon will be available in Pokémon GO. Note that you can obtain this Special Research only during the event period, but once you have it, you can complete it anytime.
• Encounter Pokémon related to Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle! Hoothoot, Combee, Drilbur, Cottonee, Dwebble, and more will be appearing more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Larvitar!
• Explorer Pikachu will be making its return to Pokémon GO, appearing in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Explorer Pikachu!
• Pokémon seen in the movie will also be appearing in raids throughout the event:
  • Explorer Pikachu, Larvitar, Roggenrola, Foongus, and Rufflet will be appearing in one-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Rufflet!
  • Lickitung, Chansey, Pinsir, Ludicolo, and Flygon will be appearing in three-star raids.
• Jessie and James will be continuing their hijinks from last year’s event. Keep an eye out for them in your snapshots, and watch for their Meowth Balloon. Jessie and James will be appearing in their Meowth Balloon until Friday, October 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• Get themed Field Research tasks from PokéStops that’ll lead to encounters with Audino, Rufflet, and more. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Rufflet!
• New free avatar items will be available in the Style Shop, including the Adventure Hat and the Wailmer Water Bottle.

Be sure to watch Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle on Netflix after it releases globally on Friday, October 8, 2021. For more information on the film, please see here.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

YouTube Clip - The Mythical Pokémon Zarude debuts in Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAlHGHwl3_0

DeNA has announced that the Ghost-Type Gear Event will take place from September 22nd, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until September 29th, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. in Pokémon Masters EX.

Ghost-Type Gear Event

Ghost-Type Gear Event under way! You can get Ghost-type gear by completing co-op battles! This event is exclusive to co-op battles. You can get Ghost-type gear from event battle rewards or from the Event tab of the Exchange Items menu! The more you play together with other players, the more gear you can collect!

Gear

Equipping your team with gear can make your Sync Pairs stronger. You can do this in the Edit Team screen in the Sync Pair menu. Note: To use gear, you must have completed Interlude 1: Let the Tournament Begin!, which is available after completing Main Story: Chapter 10 in single-player.

New 3★ Gear

In conjunction with this event, the following 3★ Gear will be added.

• 3★ Ghost Bandanna
• 3★ Ghost Bracelet
• 3★ Ghost Pin

3★ Gear can be obtained as event battle rewards or from an exchange in the Event section of the Exchange Items menu. They can also be obtained from the General tab of the Exchange Items menu starting from the following date/time.

Date/Time: October 6, 2021 at 11:00 p.m.

Upgrading 3★ Gear

You can use exclusive upgrade items to upgrade 3★ Gear.

3★ Ghost Bandanna-Exclusive Upgrade Items

• Ghost Scissors

3★ Ghost Bracelet-Exclusive Upgrade Items

• Ghost Thread

3★ Ghost Pin-Exclusive Upgrade Items

• Ghost Needle

How to Get 3★ Gear Upgrade Items

3★ Gear upgrade items can be obtained by exchanging 1★–3★ gear. The upgrade items you can get differ based on the gear’s type and category. (Categories include bandannas, bracelets, or pins.)
Example 1: If you exchange a 2★ Ghost Bandanna, you’ll receive Ghost Scissors.
Example 2: If you exchange a 3★ Ghost Bracelet, you’ll receive Ghost Thread.

Gear with more ★s, higher levels, or more level caps unlocked will yield more upgrade items.

Date/Time

September 22, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. - September 29, 2021 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Interlude 1: Let the Tournament Begin! in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The number of plays available for Daily Bonus Battle 1 are reset every day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• When the exchange period for the vouchers obtained in this event ends, leftover vouchers will be converted into coins (10 coins per voucher) and sent to your Present Box.
• You cannot take on this event area with 3 teams comprised of only your own Sync Pairs.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_3085_4W_3

Triple Feature Spotlight Scout

Increased chance to scout Sygna Suit Elesa, Volkner, and Clemont! Triple Feature Spotlight Scout Under Way! Featuring 5★ Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom, 5★ Volkner & Luxray, and 5★ Clemont & Heliolisk!

In this sync pair scout, you can use the daily discount for only 100 paid gems per scout up to 3 times per day.

You can also receive up to 15 Custom ★ Power-Ups for 5★ Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom, 5★ Volkner & Luxray, and ★5 Clemont ＆ Heliolisk depending on how many times you scout them using this sync pair scout!

About Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom

Elesa serves up a sygna suit look as she lends her teammates a hand with their sync moves!

About Volkner & Luxray

This Gym Leader from Sinnoh uses Electric Terrain to power up Electric-type moves!

About Clemont & Heliolisk

This savvy Gym Leader from Kalos excels by obstructing his opponents!

Sync Pair Scout + Present!

Receive the following items as presents according to the number of times you obtain 5★ Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom, 5★ Volkner & Luxray, and 5★ Clemont & Heliolisk from this sync pair scout!

1 Time(s)

• Acquired sync pair's Custom ★ Power-Up ×3

2 Time(s)

• Acquired sync pair's Custom ★ Power-Up ×3

3 Time(s)

• Acquired sync pair's Custom ★ Power-Up ×3

4 Time(s)

• Acquired sync pair's Custom ★ Power-Up ×3

5 Time(s)

• Acquired sync pair's Custom ★ Power-Up ×3

Date/Time

September 22, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. - October 4, 2021 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• The sync pairs featured in this sync pair scout may also appear in future sync pair scouts.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may appear as well.
• You will not receive the present if you obtain 5★ Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom, 5★ Volkner & Luxray, or 5★ Clemont & Heliolisk outside of the scout period.
• The applicable presents will be sent to you upon obtaining 5★ Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom, 5★ Volkner & Luxray, or 5★ Clemont & Heliolisk in this sync pair scout during the scout period.
• You will not receive any additional presents if you obtain 5★ Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom, 5★ Volkner & Luxray, or 5★ Clemont & Heliolisk from this sync pair scout more than the specified number of times during the scout period. Note: Presents will be sent to the Temp Storage section of the Present Box.
• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3085_4W_3

The Pokémon UNITE has posted a letter to announce the release of the game on mobile as well as posted patch notes for Version 1.2.1.3. Our Pokémon UNITE Patches page has been updated with the details.

A message from the UNITE team!

Since the release of Pokémon UNITE on Nintendo Switch™, the team has enjoyed reading through all of the experiences our players have had during their adventures on Aeos Island. The topics, the details, the strategies—there’s so much even we’ve learned about our game by listening to the conversations our players have been having. Every piece of feedback has been valuable to us, whether it was constructive criticism or complimentary. We’re proud to have created an experience that has resulted in so much enthusiasm, particularly as we invite a new audience to the world of UNITE with tomorrow’s mobile launch of the game.

For both new and returning players, we’re thrilled to share some of the game updates that tomorrow also brings:

• Full cross-platform play and account linking across mobile devices and Nintendo Switch. Link an account, and play with the same account across both platforms.
• New in-game events in which you can get super item enhancers that can upgrade a held item to grade 30. We’ve also made it easier for all Trainers to get item enhancers.
• New held items to introduce fresh strategies.
• The introduction of Unite squads, allowing Trainers to team up with squadmates.
• A second battle pass, which will feature all-new cosmetic items, including new Holowear with special visual effects.
• The rollout of some limited Spectator Mode features.
• Support for multiple new languages.

We’ll continue to add more playable Pokémon and make balance adjustments to both Pokémon and the maps. Trainers can anticipate new battle passes, themed events, and other compelling content to make Pokémon UNITE even more fun and rewarding. Additionally, we’re developing a new mode of play designed to level the playing field for all Trainers, regardless of their held items’ grades.

We’re dedicated to making every Unite Battle as fun and engaging as possible, and the changes above represent some of the many ways we’re working toward that goal. We look forward to continuing to hear our players’ reception and feedback as we work with all of you toward an experience that all fans can enjoy. Thank you all for your continued support and interest in Pokémon UNITE.

See you on Aeos Island, Trainers.
Hoshino
Producer, Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/news/producer-letter/

Pokémon UNITE Game Update 9/22

Pokémon UNITE has been updated to support both Nintendo Switch and mobile devices! You can now enjoy Unite Battles together with friends no matter which platform you play on.

In addition, by linking your account, you can use the same save data for both Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, making it possible to enjoy Pokémon UNITE at home and on the go!

Post-Update Version 1.2.1.3

Update Details
Over Five Million Preregistrations Reached for the Mobile Version Everyone who plays the mobile version of the game will receive Aeos tickets, Unite License: Pikachu, and Festival Style: Pikachu as gifts for reaching this preregistration milestone!
Note: These gifts can be used on the Nintendo Switch version of the game as well by linking your account.

New Battle Pass: Galactic Ghost 094
This new battle pass features space-themed items straight out of a galaxy full of twinkling stars.

New Feature: Unite Squads
Other Updates

• Special mission added to receive the Unite license for Zeraora.
• New event added for held items.
• New Battle Guide feature added to the game.
• New Spectate feature added to the game.
• “Good job!” accolades can now be given during battle.
• New Offline Mode feature added to the Nintendo Switch version.
• Shop updated.
• Bugs fixed.
• Text issues fixed.
• UI adjusted.
• Changes made to some Trainer fashion item designs.

Changes have been made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.
Absol: Night Slash

• Cooldown reduced.
• Area of effect adjusted.

Absol: Sucker Punch

• Cooldown reduced.
• Duration of unstoppable condition while move is in use increased

Zeraora: Slash

• Number of attacks decreased.
• Damage of each attack increased.

Zeraora: Spark

• Lengthened the time allowed between uses to make the move easier to use.
• The number of attacks in the Wild Charge combo will now increase even if the player performs a basic attack while using Spark.

Zeraora: Wild Charge

• Cooldown reduced.
• Damage taken by the user while this move is in use reduced.

Charizard: Fire Punch

• Target(s) affected by the burn adjusted.

Charizard: Flamethrower

• Movement speed increase strengthened.

Charizard: Fire Blast

• Cooldown reduced.

Charizard: Unite Move (Seismic Slam)

• This move has been changed to the following:
• Has the user grab a Pokémon from the opposing team and slam it onto the ground from the air. For a short time afterward, the user can move freely over obstacles. While this Unite Move is being used, the user’s basic attacks deal increased damage and leave opposing Pokémon burned. In addition, when the user deals damage to an opposing Pokémon, the user recovers HP.
• Unite Move charge rate decreased.
• Fixed a bug affecting the possible timing for ending this move.

Venusaur: Giga Drain

• Damage reduction increased.

Venusaur: Petal Dance

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
• Cooldown reduced.
• Movement speed increase strengthened.

Cinderace: Pyro Ball

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
• Cooldown reduced.

Cinderace: Flame Charge

• Cooldown reduced.

Cinderace: Unite Move (Blazing Bicycle Kick)

• Fixed a bug that occurred when the move fails to activate.

Cinderace: Blaze

• Ability effect timing adjusted.

Talonflame

• Attack increased.

Talonflame: Fly

• Cooldown reduced.
• Aerial movement speed increase strengthened.

Talonflame: Unite Move (Flame Sweep)

• Unite Move charge rate increased.

Garchomp

• Defense and Sp. Def increased.

Garchomp: Rough Skin

• Adjusted the time between instances of this Ability’s effect triggering.

Greninja

• Attack and max HP decreased.

Greninja: Smokescreen

• Fixed a bug causing the Smokescreen+ effect to trigger even before the move is upgraded.

Greninja: Double Team

• Improved the movement of the illusory copies.

Greninja: Water Shuriken

• Fixed a bug affecting the decrease to opposing Pokémon’s movement speed.

Greninja: Unite Move (Waterburst Shuriken)

• Adjusted the move to allow it to trigger more quickly.

Greninja: Torrent

• Attack increase weakened.

Wigglytuff:

• Max-level Sp. Atk decreased.

Wigglytuff: Pound

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

Wigglytuff: Dazzling Gleam

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

Wigglytuff: Sing

• Fixed a bug affecting opposing Pokémon put to sleep by this move.

Wigglytuff: Cute Charm

• Adjusted the time between instances of this Ability’s effect triggering.

Cramorant: Boosted Attack

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Cramorant: Surf

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

Cramorant: Dive

• Cooldown reduced.

Cramorant: Unite Move (Gatling Gulp Missile)

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

Lucario: Power-Up Punch

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

Lucario: Close Combat

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
• Number of attacks increased.

Lucario: Close Combat+

• Fixed a bug affecting this move’s damage.

Alolan Ninetales: Blizzard

• Changed how the move deals damage after the blizzard hits an obstacle.

Alolan Ninetales: Unite Move (Snow Globe)

• Fixed bugs.

Alolan Ninetales: Snow Warning

• Fixed bugs.

Eldegoss: Cotton Guard

• Fixed a bug affecting the HP recovery when the move ends.

Eldegoss: Leaf Tornado

• Improved the move’s effects and adjusted the move to match the feel of the controls.

Gardevoir: Boosted Attack

• Fixed a bug affecting this move’s damage.

Gardevoir: Psyshock+

• Fixed bugs.

Snorlax: Yawn

• Fixed a bug affecting opposing Pokémon put to sleep by this move.

Gengar: Lick

• Fixed a bug that occurred when opposing Pokémon are pulled toward the user.
• Fixed a bug affecting this move’s timing.

Mr. Mime: Barrier

• Adjusted the move so that it when it is upgraded, it refills its reserve uses to the maximum.

Mr. Mime: Guard Swap

• Fixed a bug affecting the swapping of Defense.

Crustle

• Adjusted the Pokémon’s contact area.

Slowbro: Basic Attack

• Fixed a bug causing both basic attacks and boosted attacks to decrease the Sp. Def of opposing Pokémon.

Slowbro: Surf

• Adjusted the area of effect.

Machamp: Unite Move (Barrage Blow)

• Fixed a bug with the shove effect.
• Fixed a bug with the move being used on superjump springboards.

Blastoise: Rapid Spin

• Fixed a bug causing attacks performed while spinning to decrease the movement speed of opposing Pokémon.
• Fixed a bug allowing the user to use either Hydro Pump or Water Spout at the same time as basic attacks while spinning.

Wild Pokémon: Regigigas

• As a balance adjustment, added the following effect when this Pokémon is defeated:
• For a short time, your team’s goal-scoring speed increases and your team’s goals become unblockable.

After maintenance begins, some types of rewards will no longer be available for claiming. Please be aware of the points listed below.

Battle Pass

Any battle pass points from completing Season 1 First Half missions that have not yet been claimed will become unavailable for claiming.

However, reward items for reaching new battle pass levels, as well as battle pass prize boxes, will be sent to you via the game's mail system at a later date.

Events

If a reward's claim period ends during maintenance, that reward will become unavailable for claiming once maintenance begins.
In addition, the stock of items in the following locations will change during maintenance:

• Items available as energy rewards
• Items available for exchange with Holowear tickets in Zirco Trading

Source: https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/news/pokemon-unite-patch-9-22/

Pokémon UNITE launched the mobile version on compatible iOS and Android devices on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021. Pictures and artwork from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

POKÉMON UNITE TO RELEASE FOR MOBILE DEVICES TOMORROW

Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon’s first strategic team battle game, will launch on mobile devices tomorrow, Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The free-to-start game with optional in-game purchases will be available to download on the App Store and Google Play. Additionally, French, German, Italian, and Spanish language support will also be available in-game starting tomorrow across both the mobile version of Pokémon UNITE and the Nintendo Switch version via a free downloadable update.

Trainers can also look forward to an all-new battle pass arriving soon. By linking with a Nintendo Account or Pokémon Trainer Club account, Trainers will be able to access the same Pokémon UNITE account on both Nintendo Switch™ and mobile devices.

In celebration of the mobile release and the surpassing of five million preregistrations, every Trainer who completes the in-game event in the mobile version of Pokémon UNITE by Sunday, October 31, 2021, at 14:59 UTC will receive the following preregistration campaign rewards: 1,000 Aeos tickets, the Unite license for Pikachu[2], and special Holowear for Pikachu called Festival Style.[3] If 7.5 million preregistrations are reached, Trainers will receive an additional 1,000 Aeos tickets!

Trainers can watch an all-new global launch trailer on the official Pokémon UNITE YouTube channel.

Battle pass Galactic Ghost 094 begins tomorrow
Timed with Pokémon UNITE’s mobile release, a new battle pass, Galactic Ghost 094, will begin on Wednesday, September 22. In this new battle pass, space-themed items will make their debut. Players will need to complete both daily and weekly missions to raise their battle pass level and receive rewards based on that level. Additionally, those who purchase the premium pass will have the chance to earn more rewards.

Introducing Unite squads
A new feature, Unite squads, will be added to both the Nintendo Switch and mobile versions of the game tomorrow, Wednesday, September 22. Trainers can create their own squads or search for already-existing squads to join and connect with other players. By choosing squad tags that others can search for, like-minded Trainers can find each other easily.

Complete a special mission to receive the Unite license for Zeraora Trainers who missed out on the Nintendo Switch version’s launch bonus will have a chance to get the Unite license for Zeraora through a special mission starting Wednesday, September 22. Players who already have the Unite license for Zeraora will receive Aeos coins instead.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon UNITE is launching on Mobile!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDdPqBuw0MU

The Pokémon Company International unveiled Pokémon TCG Live, a new app that allows Trainers to enjoy the Pokémon Trading Card Game in an updated digital format which will be playable on smartphones, tablets, PCs, and Macs. High resolution images and artwork from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The Pokémon Company International Reveals Latest Innovation for the Pokémon Trading Card Game with New Pokémon TCG Live App

Pokémon TCG Gameplay Comes to Smartphones for the First Time

Today, The Pokémon Company International unveiled Pokémon TCG Live, a new app that allows Trainers to enjoy the Pokémon Trading Card Game in an updated digital format. Releasing as a free-to-play game, Pokémon TCG Live also marks the first time that the Pokémon TCG will be playable on smartphones, in addition to tablets, PCs, and Macs.

The announcement comes as The Pokémon Company International continues its yearlong celebration of the brand’s 25th anniversary by engaging fans with innovative Pokémon experiences and products.

“As we look back on 25 wonderful years of Pokémon, we are once again reminded of how the Pokémon Trading Card Game has always been a strong pillar of the franchise and beloved by young and veteran Trainers alike,” said Barry Sams, vice president of the Pokémon TCG at The Pokémon Company International. “Pokémon TCG Live will go hand in hand with the tabletop version that fans know and love, and welcomes a new era of digital play where Trainers around the world can play together regardless of their preferred platform.”

Pokémon TCG Live is designed to be easy for beginners to learn how to play the game, while offering fresh challenges for existing players to improve and test their skills. Players will be able to enjoy some of their favorite Pokémon TCG activities, including building decks and battling other Trainers around the world. They will also be able to tailor their experience with customizable avatars and Pokémon TCG accessories, participate in daily quests, and more. In addition, Pokémon TCG Live will continue to be updated with new content and features following launch.

Pokémon TCG Live will be coming soon to supported iOS and Android devices, as well as PCs and Macs via Pokemon.com. Trainers looking to preview the game prior to broad availability will be able to participate in the mobile soft launch in Canada and the global open beta for PCs and Macs later this year.

Source: https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/tcgl/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Trading Card Game Live [SNEAK PEEK] | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ooBE5AQODY

Pokémon TCG Live FAQs

Do I need to link my Pokémon Trainer Club account to a Nintendo Account to participate in Pokémon TCG Live events?
No, Pokémon TCG Live does not require a Nintendo Account or Nintendo device, so it is not necessary to link your Pokémon Trainer Club account to a Nintendo Account to participate in Pokémon TCG Live events.
Please note: A Pokémon Trainer Club account is required to play Pokémon TCG Live on Windows or Mac.

Will I be able to transfer my Pokémon TCG Online avatar and items to Pokémon TCG Live?
No, Pokémon TCG Online avatars or avatar-related items will not be transferred to Pokémon TCG Live.

What if I do not want to migrate my account from the Pokémon TCG Online to the new Pokémon TCG Live?
All players will be migrated to Pokémon TCG Live, and the Pokémon TCG Online will eventually be retired.

What will happen to my Pokémon TCG Online friends list? Will I be able to transfer it to Pokémon TCG Live?
No, you will not be able to transfer your friends list from the Pokémon TCG Online to Pokémon TCG Live.

Do I need to have a Pokémon TCG Online account first, before I can play Pokémon TCG Live? A previous Pokémon TCG Online account is not necessary in order to play Pokémon TCG Live, but a Pokémon Trainer Club account is required. In addition, Pokémon TCG Live requires a Screen name to sign in, so please be sure to designate a Screen name if you are creating a new Pokémon Trainer Club account.

Will I be able to trade my cards to other players within Pokémon TCG Live?
Players will not be able to trade cards with other players within Pokémon TCG Live.

What will happen to the in-game chat feature in Pokémon TCG Live?
Pokémon TCG Live will not have an integrated chat feature.

Which items will not be able to migrate from the Pokémon TCG Online to Pokémon TCG Live?
Please find below a list of items that will not be migrated from the Pokémon TCG Online to Pokémon TCG Live.

• Any card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series or the Call of Legends expansion, including Black Star Promo cards
• McDonald’s Happy Meal cards
• Non-foil basic Energy cards from pre-constructed decks
• Cards from earlier Trainer Kit products that don’t appear in the Black & White, XY, or Sun & Moon Series

Deck Cosmetics
Deck cosmetics that are not associated with a product or promotion from Black & White or later

Unopened Products
Unopened booster packs from the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series or the Call of Legends expansion will not be migrated.

Player Account Data

• Friends list
• Avatar items
• User-created decks
• Currency

Also note that banned accounts will not be migrated.

What items will I be able to migrate from the Pokémon TCG Online to Pokémon TCG Live?
Cards

• All cards from the Black & White, XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield Series; however, please note that players will see unimplemented cards as owned in Deck Manager, but they will not be accessible to add to decks or play until implemented.

Deck Cosmetics

• Coins included with preconstructed decks. Note that several Pokémon TCG Online coins share the same art, so all owned Pokémon TCG Online coins will be mapped to a single Pokémon TCG Live coin with same art.

Organized Play

• 2013–2019 World Championships card sleeves, deck boxes, and coins
• XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield Series League card sleeves, deck boxes, and coins
• XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield Series incremental products
• Elite Trainer Box (ETB) card sleeves, deck boxes, and coins
• Premium Collection card sleeves, deck boxes, and coins. Example: Dragon Majesty Super-Premium Collection.

Unopened Products

• Unopened Black & White, XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield Series booster packs, preconstructed decks (expansion and incremental), Build & Battle Boxes, and League reward products will be converted to Pokémon TCG Live in-game currency on migration. Note that there will be a cap on the amount of in-game currency you can receive.
• Unopened XY and Sun & Moon Series tin products that unlock a 60-card deck in the Pokémon TCG Online will be converted to one copy of that tin's promo card on migration.

Source: https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/sections/360011828611-FAQs

DeNA has annouced that the Extreme Battle Event Team Rocket Takedown will take place from September 17th, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until September 29th, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. The Blue Poké Fair Scout will take place from September 17th, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. until October 29th, 2021 at 10:59 p.m. in Pokémon Masters EX.

Extreme Battle Event Team Rocket Takedown

Extreme Battle Event: Team Rocket Takedown under way! You can take on the powerful Giovanni and Team Rocket in this Extreme Battle Event!

Date/Time

September 17, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. - September 29, 2021 at 10:59 p.m.

Strength Bonus

In Team Rocket Takedown, Sync Pairs with the specified region Theme will receive Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, and Sp. Def bonuses. The strength bonus will increase with the difficulty level.
Note: If multiple Themes apply to the same Sync Pair, the larger bonus will take effect. (These bonuses do not stack.)

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_3085_3W_2

5★-Guaranteed Kanto Special Scout

Villain Event Special! 5★-Guaranteed Kanto Special Scout. To celebrate the launch of the Villain Event Prelude: Looming Shadow of Kanto, a special Sync Pair Scout will be held, featuring Sync Pairs from the Kanto region. In this scout, the Sync Pair Scout ×11 can be used three times, and it includes only Kanto Sync Pairs! Plus, you are guaranteed to get a 5★ Sync Pair from this Sync Pair Scout ×11!

Date/Time

September 17, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. - October 15, 2021 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• This Sync Pair Scout can only be used three times during the scout period.
• Sync Pairs that are not from Kanto will not appear in this sync pair scout.
• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
• To check the available sync pairs in this sync pair scout and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3085_3W_5

Blue Poké Fair Scout

Team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Blue (Classic) & Aerodactyl are being featured in this limited-time Poké Fair Scout! 5★ sync pairs have a 10% chance of appearing in the Poké Fair Scout!


5★ Blue (Classic) & Aerodactyl will be released with their sync grid expanded and will have the ability to be raised to 6★ EX in conjunction with this sync pair scout. Don’t miss this chance to team up with this fair-exclusive sync pair!

About Blue (Classic) & Aerodactyl

This talented Trainer from Kanto hits opponents with powerful physical and special Rock-type moves!

Date/Time

September 17, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. - October 29, 2021 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Blue (Classic) & Aerodactyl are a fair-exclusive sync pair.
• Fair-exclusive sync pairs are sync pairs that will appear for a limited time during this Poké Fair Scout.
• There is a possibility that they will appear in other Poké Fair Scouts in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2: A Friendly New Rival (Normal) in single-player.
• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3085_3W_4