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Missed a Pokémon Community Day this year? On December 17th, 2022 and December 18th, 2022, Trainers will have the chance to catch Pokémon from past Community Days!

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December 2022 Community Day: Previously featured Pokémon from 2022 and 2021 Community Days return!

Trainers,
The year is nearly behind us, which means it’s time to reflect on all the fun everyone had during this year’s Community Days! The last Community Day of 2022 will take place over two days—Saturday, December 17, 2022, and Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Throughout the event, Pokémon featured in Community Day events in 2022 will appear more frequently in the wild and in Timed Research. Pokémon featured in Community Day events throughout 2021 will hatch from Eggs and appear in raids and Timed Research. There’s no better way to wrap up the year than by catching Pokémon from Community Day events you may have missed!

December 2022 Community Day

Saturday, December 17, 2022, and Sunday, December 18, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Event bonuses

Icon: 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period.
Icon: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon.
Icon: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
Icon: Incense activated during the event will last for three hours.
Icon: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.*
Icon: Trades made will require 50% less Stardust.*

*While most bonuses are only active during Saturday, December 17, 2022, and Sunday, December 18, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, these bonuses will be active from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time.

Featured Pokémon

A different set of Pokémon will be featured on each event day—Saturday, December 17, 2022, and Sunday, December 18, 2022—from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. The Pokémon that appear during this time will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appeared during their original Community Days. Outside of these times, any of the featured Pokémon may appear from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time on either Saturday or Sunday!

The following Pokémon will be featured on Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

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Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Alolan Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Alolan Geodude Shiny Icon, Hoppip Shiny Icon, Spheal Shiny Icon, Stufful

The following Pokémon will be featured on Sunday, December 18, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

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Teddiursa Shiny Icon, Galarian Zigzagoon Shiny Icon, Starly Shiny Icon, Roggenrola Shiny Icon, Litwick Shiny Icon, Deino Shiny Icon

Lucky Trainers might encounter the following Pokémon on either day!

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Bulbasaur Shiny Icon, Dratini Shiny Icon, Mudkip

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

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Machop Shiny Icon, Eevee Shiny Icon, Roselia Shiny Icon, Swablu Shiny Icon, Duskull Shiny Icon, Shinx Shiny Icon, Gible Shiny Icon, Snivy Shiny Icon, Tepig Shiny Icon, Oshawott Shiny Icon, Fletchling

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon featured during Community Day events in 2021 will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

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Machop Shiny Icon, Eevee Shiny Icon, Swablu Shiny Icon, Duskull Shiny Icon, Shinx Shiny Icon, Budew Shiny Icon, Gible Shiny Icon, Snivy Shiny Icon, Tepig Shiny Icon, Oshawott Shiny Icon, Fletchling

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured attacks

The following featured attacks will be available when evolving to the following Pokémon except Ursaluna on Saturday, December 17, 2022, and Sunday, December 18, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time.

Venusaur - Evolve Ivysaur (Bulbasaur’s Evolution) during the event to get a Venusaur that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
Sandslash - Evolve Sandshrew during the event to get a Sandslash that knows the Charged Attack Night Slash.
Alolan Sandslash - Evolve Alolan Sandshrew during the event to get an Alolan Sandslash that knows the Fast Attack Shadow Claw.
Alolan Golem - Evolve Alolan Graveler (Alolan Geodude’s Evolution) during the event to get an Alolan Golem that knows the Fast Attack Rollout.
Dragonite - Evolve Dragonair (Dratini’s Evolution) during the event to get a Dragonite that knows the Charged Attack Draco Meteor.
Jumpluff - Evolve Skiploom (Hoppip’s Evolution) during the event to get a Jumpluff that knows the Charged Attack Acrobatics.
Swampert - Evolve Marshtomp (Mudkip’s Evolution) during the event to get a Swampert that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Walrein - Evolve Sealeo (Spheal’s Evolution) during the event to get a Walrein that knows the Fast Attack Powder Snow and the Charged Attack Icicle Spear.
Staraptor - Evolve Staravia (Starly’s Evolution) during the event to get a Staraptor that knows the Fast Attack Gust.
Gigalith - Evolve Boldore (Roggenrola’s Evolution) during the event to get a Gigalith that knows the Charged Attack Meteor Beam.
Chandelure - Evolve Lampent (Litwick’s Evolution) during the event to get a Chandelure that knows the Charged Attack Poltergeist.
Hydreigon - Evolve Zweilous (Deino’s Evolution) during the event to get a Hydreigon that knows the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Bewear - Evolve Stufful during the event to get a Bewear that knows the Charged Attack Drain Punch.
Obstagoon - Evolve Galarian Linoone (Galarian Zigzagoon’s Evolution) during the event to get an Obstagoon that knows the Charged Attack Obstruct.
Ursaluna - Evolve Ursaring (Teddiursa’s Evolution) during a special full moon to get an Ursaluna that knows the Charged Attack High Horsepower. The full moon will be in the sky from 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022, and from 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022, to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Community Day Special Research story: December Community Day 2022

  • For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the December Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, December Community Day 2022.
  • Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research story go live.
  • Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.* To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.

*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Timed Research

Timed Research leading to encounters with Pokémon featured in previous Community Days in 2021 and 2022 will be available.

Stickers

You’ll be able to get 2022 Community Day stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/community-day-december-2022/
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Have you seen a blur gliding across any water recently? Then you might have seen the Colt Pokémon, Keldeo! From December 6th, 2022 through December 11th, 2022, Trainers will have the chance to encounter Keldeo during a special ticketed event!

Can’t participate in the ticketed event? Trainers can still enjoy the appearance of other Fighting-type Pokémon!

YouTube Clip - Keldeo has been sighted for the first time in Pokémon GO


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_63LBeL0to

Keep sharp during the Mythic Blade event!

Trainers,
Have you heard the sound of hooves or seen a blur gliding across the water recently? Then you might’ve caught a glimpse of the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo, the Colt Pokémon! Ordinary Form Keldeo will soon be coming to the world of Pokémon GO in a ticketed Special Research story event!

But regardless of whether you have a ticket, Trainers can enjoy the appearance of other Fighting-type Pokémon alongside Keldeo’s arrival!

Mythic Blade

Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Something Extraordinary is coming this way!

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For US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up the exclusive Special Research story, Something Extraordinary, during the weekend.

Spark has taken a blurry picture by the waterfront—but of what? Could it be a Pokémon we haven’t seen before? You can work with Professor Willow to find the answer!

Tickets will be available to purchase this Special Research story leading to an encounter with Keldeo in its Ordinary Form from Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Ticket-holders will gain access to the Special Research story during the Mythic Blade event. To receive the Special Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.

Other Special Research rewards include the following.

  • Keldeo T-Shirt avatar item
  • 14 Rare Candies
  • 12 Silver Pinap Berries
  • 2 Incubators
  • 2 Super Incubators
  • 2 Incense
  • Various Fighting-type and Water-type Pokémon encounters
  • And more!

Pokémon debuts

Keldeo, the Colt Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in its Ordinary Form as part of the Something Extraordinary ticketed event!

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Keldeo

Increased Incense encounters

For ticket holders, the following Pokémon will appear more frequently when Trainers use Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during the event.

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Machop Shiny Icon, Hitmonlee Shiny Icon, Hitmonchan Shiny Icon, Hitmontop Shiny Icon, Beldum Shiny Icon, Tympole Shiny Icon, Ferroseed Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

And don’t forget—you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.* To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.

*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Pokémon debuts

Crabrawler, the Boxing Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!

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Crabrawler

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Mankey Shiny Icon, Machop Shiny Icon, Hitmonlee Shiny Icon, Hitmonchan Shiny Icon, Hitmontop Shiny Icon, Combusken, Makuhita Shiny Icon, Meditite Shiny Icon, Monferno
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Poliwrath, Crabrawler

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

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One-Star Raids: Meditite Shiny Icon, Buizel Shiny Icon, Timburr Shiny Icon, Tympole Shiny Icon
Three-Star Raids: Poliwrath, Aerodactyl Shiny Icon, Skarmory Shiny Icon, Breloom
Five-Star Raids: Terrakion* Shiny Icon, Virizion^ Shiny Icon
^Virizion will appear in raids from Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
*Terrakion will appear in raids from Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Mega Raids: Mega Aggron Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured attacks

Terrakion - Terrakion caught from Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time will know the following featured attack.
Virizion - Virizion caught from Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time will know the following featured attack.
Keldeo - Keldeo caught during Something Extraordinary, a ticketed Special Research story, will be able to learn the following featured attack.
Sacred Sword - Trainer Battles:** 60 Power - Gyms and raids:** 55 Power

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

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Galarian Farfetch’d Shiny Icon, Hitmonlee Shiny Icon, Hitmonchan Shiny Icon, Hitmontop Shiny Icon

Collection Challenges

An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming! Complete the Collection Challenge to receive one Fast TM and one Charged TM!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mythicblade/
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Niantic has announced that the Bahasa Indonesia language support has been added to Pokémon GO and to celebrate the launch of Pokémon GO in Bahasa Indonesia, they've holding a special event for all Trainers in Indonesia.

Bahasa Indonesia language support for Pokémon GO and special events!

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that we’ve added Bahasa Indonesia language support to Pokémon GO!

You can now set your in-game language to Bahasa Indonesia. Whether you’re just starting your adventure or you’re a seasoned Trainer, we’re elated to embark on this journey with you as we work to make Pokémon GO available to even more people. Our aim is to regularly improve and update the Bahasa Indonesia–language version of Pokémon GO!

Details about upcoming events will be published in Bahasa Indonesia on the blog, on Instagram @PokemonGOAppID, and on Facebook at PokemonGOAppID.

Waktu Indonesia Nangkep

From Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

To celebrate the launch of Pokémon GO in Bahasa Indonesia, we’re holding a special event for all Trainers in Indonesia.

Field Research

You can complete Field Research tasks that award encounters with the following Pokémon.

Bulbasaur*
Charmander*
Squirtle*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Certain Field Research tasks will award Mega Energy!

Venusaur Mega Energy
Charizard Mega Energy
Blastoise Mega Energy

In addition, certain other Field Research tasks will award Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle Candy!

Timed Research

Until January 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time, Trainers will be able to complete special Timed Research that will award items like a Star Piece, Rare Candy, and Super Incubator, as well as encounters with the following Pokémon.

Lapras*
Snorlax*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Bonuses

Trainers in Indonesia can also look forward to the following bonuses.

  • 2× Hearts available when adventuring with your buddy
  • 2× Catch XP
  • Chance of daily surprise encounters when you take GO Snapshots!

Limited-time boxes

For a limited time, Trainers in Indonesia can look forward to the following boxes in the in-game shop. Free box (one-time availability)br> br>
  • 10× Poké Ball
  • 1× Lure Module
Event Box (one-time purchase)br> br>
  • 5× Great Ball
  • 10× Ultra Ball
  • 1× Poffin
  • 2× Lucky Egg

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/dukungan-bahasa-indonesia/
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GO Battle League: Mythical Wishes Update

Trainers,
GO Battle League: Mythical Wishes is almost here!

GO Battle League: Mythical Wishes start date, rank resets, and end-of-Season rewards

GO Battle League: Mythical Wishes will start on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8).

The following will occur at the beginning of the Season.

  • End-of-Season rewards will be available on the battle screen.
  • Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
  • Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.

GO Battle League: Mythical Wishes Schedule

The following leagues will begin and end at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) on the dates listed below. Starting with this Season, the schedule below will also be visible on the in-game GO Battle League Page!

Date Schedule
December 1st, 2022 until December 8th, 2022 Icon Great League
Icon Great League Remix
December 8th, 2022 until December 15th, 2022 Icon Great League
Icon Fighting Cup: Great League Edition Remix
December 15th, 2022 until December 22nd, 2022 Icon Ultra League
Icon Ultra Premier Classic
December 22nd, 2022 until December 29th, 2022 Icon Ultra League
Icon Holiday Cup: Great League Edition
December 29th, 2022 until January 5th, 2023 Icon Master League*
Icon Holiday Cup: Ultra League Edition*
* 3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end of set rewards)
January 5th, 2023 until January 12th, 2023 Icon Master League*
Icon Master Premier Classic*
* 3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end of set rewards)
January 12th, 2023 until January 19th, 2023 Icon Great League
Icon Ultra League
Icon Master League
January 19th, 2023 until January 26th, 2023 Icon Great League
Icon Weather Cup: Great League Edition
January 26th, 2023 until Febrary 2nd, 2023 Icon Great League
Icon Electric Cup: Great League Edition
Febrary 2nd, 2023 until Febrary 9th, 2023 Icon Ultra League
Icon Ultra Premier
Febrary 9th, 2023 until Febrary 16th, 2023 Icon Ultra League
Icon Love Cup: Great League Edition
Febrary 16th, 2023 until Febrary 23rd, 2023 Icon Master League*
Icon Master Premier*
* 3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end of set rewards)
Febrary 23rd, 2023 until Marc 1st, 2023 Icon Master League: Mega Edition*
Icon Hoenn Cup: Great League Edition*
* 3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end of set rewards)

Regarding Classic Cups

Trainers, as Candy XL has continued to become more accessible thanks to Candy XL becoming available at level 31 (rather than level 40) and Rare Candy XL being a potential reward for completing in-person raids, we will be retiring the Classic Cup format after this Season. We will be running Premier Cups more frequently in future Seasons instead.

Mythical Wishes: GO Battle Days

Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Bonuses
  • 4× Stardust from win rewards.
  • The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.

Timed Research
Timed Research focused on battling will be available for the whole weekend! Complete the research to earn the following rewards.

  • XP
  • Rare Candy
  • rings inspired by Steven Stone (Ruby/Sapphire)*
  • An Elite Charged TM

* Trainers who have already received the avatar item from the rank 20 rewards will not receive another.

Active Leagues
The following leagues will be active.

  • Great League
  • Ultra League
  • Master League

GO Battle Day: Vulpix

Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time

Enjoy a GO Battle Day featuring the Fox Pokémon Vulpix!

Bonuses
  • 4× Stardust from win rewards.
  • The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.

Featured Pokémon - Vulpix

Available from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time

  • Vulpix will be guaranteed to appear as a reward encounter.
  • All win rewards from the Premium track will be reward encounters.
  • You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Vulpix.
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Vulpix

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research
Timed Research focused on battling will be available for the whole day!

Complete the research to earn:

  • XP
  • Rare Candy
  • Vulpix encounter
  • An Elite Charge TM

Ninetales

Evolve Vulpix to get a Ninetales that knows the Fast Attack Ember!

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Ninetales

Active Leagues
Active Leagues The following leagues will be active.

  • Ultra League
  • Love Cup: Great League Edition

GO Battle League: Season of Light rewards

Guaranteed rank-up encounters
You can encounter the following Pokémon once per season at the designated ranks.

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Metang, Mareanie, Axew Shiny Icon, Noibat Shiny Icon, Goomy, Pikachu Libre Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
IconAce Rank
IconVeteran Rank
IconExpert Rank
IconLegend Rank

Standard Encounters
You can encounter the following Pokémon in reward encounters throughout the season at the ranks shown in the image below.

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Poliwag, Meditite, Spheal, Wingull, Swablu, Skarmory, Frillish, Mienfoo, Onix, Lickitung, Dratini, Swinub, Mareanie, Miltank, Hisuian Sneasel, Scraggy, five-star Raid Boss, Axew, Noibat, Goomy

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
Monster Icon: The Pokémon currently appearing in five-star raids has a chance of appearing as a reward encounter after you reach rank 20.
IconAce Rank
IconVeteran Rank
IconExpert Rank

GO Battle League Timed Research Pass
For our most dedicated battlers, a pass to access battle-themed Timed Research will be available in the in-game shop at no cost once GO Battle League: Season of Light begins.

This Timed Research will keep track of your victories throughout the Season. Each research page will require 100 wins to complete, and doing so will reward you with a small amount of Stardust and items such as an Elite Fast TM (400 wins) and Elite Charged TM (500 wins). Keep at it throughout the Season to see how far you can get!

Avatar items and other rewards

Pikachu Libre avatar items will be rewarded to Trainers who reach Rank 3.

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Trainers will be able to earn the following avatar items. They’re all inspired by Steven Stone, Champion of the Hoenn region’s Pokémon League in the Pokémon Ruby, Pokémon Sapphire, Pokémon Omega Ruby, and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire games!
  • At Ace rank, you’ll receive rings inspired by Steven Stone (Ruby/Sapphire)
  • At Veteran rank, you’ll receive shoes inspired by Steven Stone (Ruby/Sapphire).
  • At Expert rank, you’ll receive top inspired by Steven Stone (Ruby/Sapphire) and pants inspired by Steven Stone (Ruby/Sapphire).
  • At Legend rank, you'll receive the pose inspired by Steven Stone (Ruby/Sapphire).

At rank 19, you’ll receive an Elite Charged TM. You’ll also receive an Elite Fast TM as an end-of-Season reward.


At rank 19, you’ll receive an Elite Charged TM, and you’ll also receive an Elite Fast TM as an end-of-season reward.

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Cups

You can look forward to the following cups this season.

Great League - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
Great League Remix - The 20 Pokémon most used by Trainers ranked Ace and above in the Great League will not be allowed in the Great League Remix. The following Pokémon will not be allowed.

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Venusaur, Nidoqueen, Alolan Ninetales, Lickitung, Lanturn, Azumarill, Umbreon, Skarmory, Swampert, Sableye, Medicham, Altaria, Walrein, Registeel, Defense Forme Deoxys, Bastiodon, Scrafty, Galarian Stunfisk, Talonflame, Trevenant
Ultra League - Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter.
Ultra Premier - Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Ultra Premier Classic - Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible. Pokémon that have been powered up using Candy XL are not eligible.
Master League - No CP Limit.
Master Premier Classic - No CP Limit. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible. Pokémon that have been powered up using Candy XL are not eligible.
Master League: Mega Edition - No CP limit. Mega-Evolved Pokémon are allowed.
Fighting Cup: Great League Edition Remix - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Psychic-type Pokémon are not eligible. The following Pokémon will not be allowed.

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Hakamo-o, Kommo-o, Buzzwole, Sneasler
Holiday Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Normal, Grass, Electric, Ice, Flying, and Ghost-type Pokémon are eligible.
Holiday Cup: Ultra League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter. Only Normal, Grass, Electric, Ice, Flying, and Ghost-type Pokémon are eligible.
Weather Cup - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Fire, Water, Ice, and Rock-type Pokémon are eligible.
Electric Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Electric-type Pokémon are eligible. The following Pokémon will not be allowed.

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Stunfisk, Charjabug
Love Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only red or pink-colored Pokémon are eligible.
Eligible red-colored Pokémon: Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Vileplume, Paras, Parasect, Krabby, Kingler, Voltorb, Hisuian Voltorb, Electrode, Goldeen, Seaking, Jynx, Magmar, Magikarp, Flareon, Ledyba, Ledian, Ariados, Yanma, Scizor, Slugma, Magcargo, Octillery, Delibird, Porygon2, Magby, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Wurmple, Medicham, Carvanha, Camerupt, Solrock, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Sunny Form Castform, Kricketot, Kricketune, Trash Cloak Burmy, Trash Cloak Wormadam, Magmortar, Porygon-Z, Rotom, Tepig, Pignite, Emboar, Pansear, Simisear, Throh, Venipede, Scolipede, Krookodile, Darumaka, Darmanitan, Dwebble, Crustle, Scrafty, Autumn Form Deerling, Shelmet, Accelgor, Druddigon, Pawniard, Bisharp, Braviary, Heatmor, Fennekin, Braixen, Delphox, Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame
Eligible pink-colored Pokémon: Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Slowpoke, Galarian Slowpoke, Slowbro, Galarian Slowbro, Exeggcute, Lickitung, Chansey, Mr. Mime, Porygon, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Flaaffy, Hoppip, Slowking, Galarian Slowking, Snubbull, Corsola, Smoochum, Miltank, Blissey, Whismur, Skitty, Milotic, Gorebyss, Luvdisc, Cherubi, Sunshine Form Cherrim, Mime Jr., Happiny, Lickilicky, Munna, Musharna, Audino, Spring Form Deerling, Alomomola, Spritzee, Aromatisse, Sylveon
Hoenn Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon with a Pokédex number from #252 to #386 will be allowed.

Attack Changes

Wing Attack - Trainer Battles: Energy generation increased
Poison Fang - Trainer Battles: Energy cost increased
Charm - Trainer Battles: 16 power → 15 power

Attack availability updates

Litleo - Litleo will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Incinerate.
Pyroar - Pyroar will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Incinerate.
Sudowoodo - Sudowoodo will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Meteor Beam.
Aggron - Aggron will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Meteor Beam.
Tyrantrum - Tyrantrum will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Meteor Beam.
Aurorus - Aurorus will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Meteor Beam.
Dusclops - Dusclops will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Poltergeist.
Golurk - Golurk will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Poltergeist.
Gourgeist - Gourgeist will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Poltergeist.
Galarian Rapidash - Galarian Rapidash will now be able to learn the Charged Attack High Horsepower.
Piloswine - Piloswine will now be able to learn the Charged Attack High Horsepower.
Mamoswine - Mamoswine will now be able to learn the Charged Attack High Horsepower.
Galarian Weezing - Galarian Weezing will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Ampharos - Ampharos will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gobattleleague-mythicalwishes/
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Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert make their Pokémon GO debut during the Hoenn Mega Raid Day which takes place on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert debut in Heading to Hoenn Mega Raid Day

Trainers,
A Raid Day inspired by the first-partner Pokémon of Hoenn is coming to kick off the Season and celebrate the announcement of Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn!

Join us for Heading to Hoenn Mega Raid Day, featuring the debuts of Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert’s Mega Evolutions. Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert Energy won’t be available again until Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn, so make sure you take advantage of this opportunity! Read on for more details!

Heading to Hoenn Mega Raid Day

Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Mega Pokémon Debuts

Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert will make their Pokémon GO debuts in Mega Raids!

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Mega Sceptile | Mega Blaziken | Mega Swampert

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Event bonuses

Icon: Sceptile caught during this event will know the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
Icon: Blaziken caught during this event will know the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Icon: Swampert caught during this event will know the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Icon: You can receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event.
Icon: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Sceptile, Shiny Blaziken, and Shiny Swampert.

Event Exclusive Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to purchase a ticket for the following bonuses.

These bonuses will be effective from Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. to Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 10:00 p.m. local time.

Icon: Six additional Raid Passes from spinning Gyms (for a daily total of 12)
Icon: Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL
Icon: 50% more XP from Raid Battles
Icon: 2× Stardust for from Raid Battles

Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button. Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased an event-exclusive ticket or has been gifted one already.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/hoennmegaraidday/
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Niantic has announced that Season 9 of Pokémon GO is called Mythical Wishes and it will take place from December 1st, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. until March 1st, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

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YouTube Clip - Season 9: Mythical Wishes is here!


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f67WbPVPIWc

Will your wish come true?

December 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. – March 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

What do you wish for, Trainer? During three different events over the course of the Season, Trainers can make their wishes come true by selecting a bonus from three different Timed Research tasks. The bonus will be in addition to existing event bonuses. Trainers can pick from one of the following options: XP, Egg Incubator, Incense.

Winter Holiday Part 2

What do you wish for, Trainer? During three different events over the course of the Season, Trainers can make their wishes come true by selecting a bonus from three different Timed Research tasks.. The bonus will be in addition to existing event bonuses. Trainers can pick from one of the following options.

Icon: 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period.
Icon: 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

XXS and XXL Pokémon coming soon

Trainers have found that a few Pokémon may appear in previously undiscovered sizes: XXS and XXL! Will you be able to encounter and catch these elusive Pokémon and break your own records?

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Seasonal Rotations

Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Galarian Mr. Mime—if you’re lucky!

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Galarian Mr. Mime Shiny Icon, Delibird Shiny Icon, Bagon Shiny Icon, Deino Shiny Icon, Furfrou Shiny Icon, Goomy

The following bonuses will now be permanently in effect

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Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStop spins | Increased Incense effectiveness while moving

The following bonuses are specific to Season 9: Mythical Wishes

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Increased damage for Pokémon participating in raids remotely
Trainers level 31+ receive a guaranteed 1 XL Candy for each trade.
All Trainers receive 1 additional Candy for each trade.
Trainers can open 40 Gift daily.
Trainers can send 125 Gifts daily.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/seasons/mythical-wishes/
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Niantic has announced that the Ultra Beast Arrival: Global event takes place on Sunday, November 27th, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time in Pokémon GO.

The reports are in—a surge of Ultra Beasts is approaching!

Trainers,
The mysterious life-forms known as Ultra Beasts have appeared in greater numbers than ever over the past few months—you may have even encountered them yourselves.

But if you haven’t caught a glimpse yet, keep an eye out, because even more Ultra Beasts will be making their way here during Ultra Beast Arrival: Global!

What do these mysterious creatures want? Where do they come from? What does their arrival mean? Could they be a danger to us? We don’t know for sure. We can only hope Pokémon Trainers around the world are ready for this new challenge.

Ultra Beast Arrival: Global

Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Ultra Beasts emerge!

Ultra Beasts will appear in five-star raids during this time!

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Americas: Nihilego, Buzzwole, Guzzlord
Asia-Pacific: Nihilego, Xurkitree, Guzzlord
Europe: Nihilego, Pheromosa, Guzzlord
Northern hemisphere: Kartana
Southern hemisphere: Celesteela

Timed Research

Ultra Beast Arrival: Global Timed Research focused on Raid Battles will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to encounter the following Ultra Beasts.

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Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Guzzlord, Celesteela, Kartana

A team effort

From Monday, November 21, 2022, until Saturday, November 26, 2022, you can combine your efforts with Trainers around the world to reap additional rewards!

As Trainers meet challenges focused on referring friends to join, new bonuses will become available for everyone during Ultra Beast Arrival: Global!

  • 50,000 Trainers referred: all Trainers will receive a Lure Module via a bundle in the in-game shop.
  • 100,000 Trainers referred: all Trainers will be able to use Beast Balls when facing Ultra Beasts during Ultra Beast Arrival: Global.

Event bonuses

Shiny Icon 1.25× more XP for winning Raid Battles against Ultra Beasts.
Shiny Icon Increased chance to receive Rare Candy XL from in-person Raid Battles.
Shiny Icon Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward.

Bonuses for groups

When you defeat an Ultra Beast in a Raid Battle, the following Pokémon will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for a short duration.

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Machoke, Scyther Shiny Icon, Magmar Shiny Icon, Gulpin, Absol Shiny Icon, Minccino* Shiny Icon, Frillish, Dedenne

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
* Minccino that appear under these circumstances will have an increased chance of being Shiny.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/ultrabeastarrival/
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Niantic has announced that Solgaleo, the Sunne Pokémon, and Lunala, the Moone Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts during the Astral Eclipse event which takes place from Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, November 28th, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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Be the star of the Astral Eclipse event!

Trainers,
No need to look to the skies! Cosmic Pokémon are the stars of the upcoming Astral Eclipse event. And what’s that—is Cosmoem ready to evolve?! Could its Evolution help defend us from the Ultra Beasts? There’s only one way to find out, Trainers. Let’s GO!

Astral Eclipse

Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, November 28, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Solgaleo, the Sunne Pokémon, and Lunala, the Moone Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
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Solgaleo*

* You can use 100 Cosmog Candy during the day to evolve Cosmoem into Solgaleo.

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Lunala**

** You can use 100 Cosmog Candy at night to evolve Cosmoem into Lunala.

Special Research

New chapters of the Special Research story A Cosmic Companion will become available to Trainers! What new mysteries will you encounter—and solve—with Cosmoem, Rhi, and Professor Willow?

Ultra Beast Arrival: Global

Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time ULTRA BEASTS ARE COMING. Get ready for an arrival of ultra proportions.

Learn more here!

Nebula skies

Keep an eye on the horizon! For the final time this season, Nebula skies will appear during the Astral Eclipse event.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Alolan Rattata Shiny Icon, Alolan Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Clefairy Shiny Icon, Alolan Vulpix Shiny Icon, Staryu Shiny Icon, Hoothoot Shiny Icon, Sunkern Shiny Icon, Lunatone Shiny Icon, Solrock Shiny Icon, Munna Shiny Icon, Cottonee Shiny Icon, Petilil, Yungoos Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

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One-Star Raids: Drifloon Shiny Icon, Frillish, Frillish, Inkay Shiny Icon, Rockruff Shiny Icon
Three-Star Raids: Tentacruel, Druddigon Shiny Icon, Hisuian Braviary Shiny Icon
Five-Star Raids: Nihilego
Mega Raids: Mega Houndoom Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

Event-exclusive Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

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Staryu

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Collection Challenges

Astral Eclipse Collection Challenges are coming soon! Complete the Astral Eclipse Collection Challenges to receive rewards of Stardust!

Avatar items

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The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

  • Lunala Wings
  • Solgaleo Mask
  • Lunala Pants
  • Solgaleo Shoes
  • Galaxy Socks

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/astraleclipse/
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To celebrate the launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on the Nintendo Switch, Niantic is adding the main characters’ outfits to Pokémon GO.

New avatar items inspired by Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on Nintendo Switch are coming soon!

Trainers,
To celebrate the launch of the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games on Nintendo Switch, new avatar items inspired by the main characters’ outfits will be available to all Trainers starting on November 18th, 2022!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-scarlet-and-pokemon-violet-nintendo-switch-outfit/
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PUMA has teamed up with The Pokémon Company International for a special collaboration to release trainers and select apparel, footwear, and accessories. 400 Foot Locker, Champs Sports and Kid’s Foot Locker stores across the U.S. as well as the PUMA NYC flagship store on 5th Avenue will be turned into Gyms and Poké Stops in Pokémon GO for 6 months. The line launches on November 12th, 2022 with prices ranging from $30 to $130 USD. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.
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Press Release - POKÉMON, I CHOOSE YOU! PUMA TEAMS UP WITH POKÉMON FOR A SPECIAL COLLECTION OF FOOTWEAR, APPAREL, AND ACCESSORIES

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Herzogenaurach, Germany; November 8th, 2022 – Today, PUMA, in collaboration with The Pokémon Company International, announces its creative collection featuring the incredible world of Pokémon. PUMA takes inspiration from fan-favorite Pokémon – including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Gengar – for the new collection featuring iconic graphics and playful attention to detail.

The collection’s sneakers focus on these beloved Pokémon from the globally popular entertainment franchise, as highlighted by the PUMA Slipstream Charmander as well as PUMA’s Suede, Rider FV, and TRC Blaze Court, which are inspired by Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Gengar. Through the footwear range, Pokémon fans will find hidden details on the tongue label, insole, and heel.

For the accompanying apparel, textured prints add a tactile detail to items like a sherpa jacket and sweatpants, while Pokémon graphics are featured across an assortment of cotton T-shirts, relaxed crews, and hoodies. Lastly, accessories are included in the form of collaborative beanies and messenger bags.

In addition, an exclusive capsule collection from the PUMA x Pokémon collaboration – featuring RS-X Pikachu trainers and select apparel, footwear, and accessories – will be available at Foot Locker and Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official high-quality Pokémon merchandise in the US, Canada, and UK.

For the launch of the collection in the U.S., PUMA and Foot Locker Inc. are partnering with The Pokémon Company International and Niantic, publisher of the popular Pokémon GO mobile game, to turn 400 Foot Locker, Champs Sports and Kid’s Foot Locker stores across the U.S. only and the PUMA NYC flagship store on 5th Avenue into Gyms and Poké Stops in Pokémon GO, for the next six months starting today.

Offered up in family sizing, the PUMA x Pokémon collection will be available in North America exclusively at PUMA.com, the PUMA NYC flagship store, Foot Locker, Kid’s Foot Locker and Champs starting November 12th, with retail prices ranging from $30 to $130 and also available at additional worldwide retailers.

Source: https://about.puma.com/en/newsroom/brand-and-product-news/2022/11-08-2022-puma-x-pokemon

Items:

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Item List:

PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu RS-X Yellow Sneakers - Adult - £99.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Charmander Slipstream INVDR Orange Training Shoes - £99.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Puma Black T7 Track Jacket - £79.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Squirtle Suede Classic Blue Training Shoes - £79.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu Puma Black Fleece Pullover Hoodie - £69.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Venusaur Purple Charcoal Fleece Pullover Hoodie - £69.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Blastoise Light Aqua Fleece Pullover Hoodie - £69.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu RS-X Yellow Training Shoes - £69.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Puma Black T7 Track Pants - £69.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Charmander Slipstream INVDR Orange Training Shoes - £64.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Poké Ball Puma Black Fleece Jogger Sweatpants - £59.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Charizard Puma Black Fleece Relaxed Fit Crew Neck Sweatshirt - £59.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Bulbasaur Future Rider Green Sneakers - £59.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Squirtle Suede Classic Blue Training Shoes - £51.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu Puma Black French Terry Pullover Hoodie - £49.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle & Pikachu Puma Black French Terry Shorts - £49.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise Light Aqua French Terry Pullover Hoodie - £49.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu Yellow French Terry Shorts - £49.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu Puma White French Terry Relaxed Crew Neck Sweatshirt - £44.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Poké Ball Puma Black French Terry Jogger Sweatpants - £44.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise Puma Black French Terry Relaxed Crew Neck Sweatshirt - £44.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Poké Ball Light Aqua French Terry Jogger Sweatpants - £39.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu Pale Lemon Jersey T-Shirt - £34.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise Purple Charcoal Backpack (One Size-Youth) - £34.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise Purple Charcoal Jersey T-Shirt - £34.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu Black Jersey T-Shirt - Adult - £34.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu Puma Black & Pale Lemon Backpack (One Size-Youth) - £34.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu Puma Black Jersey T-Shirt - Adult - £29.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu Empire Yellow Jersey T-Shirt - £29.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle & Pikachu Puma White Jersey T-Shirt - £29.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Charizard Puma Black T-Shirt - Youth - £24.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise Puma White T-Shirt - Youth - £24.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu Puma Black & Pale Lemon Beanie (One Size-Adult) - £24.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Pikachu Pale Yellow T-Shirt - Youth - £24.99
PUMA × Pokémon: Poké Ball Purple Charcoal & Light Aqua Beanie (One Size-Adult) - £24.99

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/en-gb/puma-x-pokemon