NAMCO BANDAI Amusement Inc. will hold the Pokémon sweet sweet campaign in Namco (ポケモン sweet sweet キャンペーン in ナムコ) at its directly-managed NAMCO amusement stores nationwide in Japan starting on Friday, February 24th, 2023.

By inserting 500 yen into the campaign's crane game machines, players will be able to try the Namco Kuji Lottery to win Namco's original goods. Pikachu and Eievui plush toys and cushions will be available as prizes from the crane game machines. In the Namco lottery, people can win a mat, a melamine plate, a glass, or a sticker. High quality pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

In addition, a special coupon to participate in the Namco Kuji Lottery will be given away to a total of 20,000 people via the official Namco Bandai Amusement Twitter account starting on February 22nd, 2023. Also, the Namco Point application will issue a coupon for an original Namco-designed shopping bag.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Play the Crane Game and Participate in the Namco Lottery!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7RWdfz2IfM

Prize lineup for the Namco Lottery

Crane Game Machine Prizes during the Campaign Period

Pikachu and Eievui plush toys and cushions will be available during the campaign period.

Source: https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/event/game_center/pokemon2023/

The official Japanese Pokémon Twitter account announced that episode 5 of the YouTube series After School Pokémon Research Club (放課後ポケモン研究部) is available to watch. The fifth episode broadcast on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel on February 23rd, 2023 and was region locked to Japan.


At the end of the episode, a serial code for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was announced to give viewers 10 Carbos. Players could obtain this item from February 23rd, 2023 until March 31st, 2023 at 23:59 JST. The code is: M0RESPEED

Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1628696170175381504

The Run-Up to 3.5 Years Rally is now live! Thanks to your support, Pokémon Masters EX will soon reach the three-and-a-half-year mark since launch! To show their appreciation, they're having a special rally!

The Leon Master Fair Scout has returned! 5★ Leon & Charizard return with max moves unlocked! Note that if you already have this sync pair, their max moves will automatically become available.

Scout up to 100 sync pairs! The no-cost 10-Pair Scout is now live! You can get up to 10 tickets for this scout from the log-in bonus, then use them to scout up to 100 sync pairs at no cost!

An extreme challenge awaits in Challenge the Shining Star of Galar—now live! Take on Gloria, Marnie, and Hop with your sync pairs!

Run-Up to 3.5 Years Mission Bingo is live! You can get up to 1,200 gems from mission bingo—as well as a strike move candy coin, a support move candy coin, and other rewards! Complete mission bingo to get all the rewards!

The Run-Up to 3.5 Years Log-In Bonus is now live! You can get a total of 2,300 gems from this log-in bonus! You can get these great rewards by logging in daily!

YouTube Clip - Galar’s Most Famous Champion Makes His Dynamic Return!

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

Run-Up to 3.5 Years Rally Under Way!

Thanks to the support of all you Trainers out there, Pokémon Masters EX is about to reach its 3.5-year mark since launch.

To show our appreciation to everyone playing the game each and every day, we are excited to announce a special Run-Up to 3.5 Years Celebration Rally!

Master Fair Is Back!

Leon & Charizard are back and with Max Moves!

Date/Time

February 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 17, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Story Event Champion Time is back!

In conjunction with the return of Leon & Charizard, the Story Event Champion Time is also back!

Date/Time

February 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 10, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Pokémon Center Makeover

The Pokémon Center will be decorated to celebrate this occasion during the period below. We hope you enjoy the special design along with the vibrant background music!

Change Period

February 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 17, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Run-Up to 3.5 Years Log-In Bonus

A log-in bonus will be available during the period listed below. You can log in every day to get lots of rewards!

• Day 1: Gems ×300
• Day 2: Gems ×100
• Day 3: Gems ×300
• Day 4: Gems ×100
• Day 5: Gems ×300
• Day 6: Gems ×100
• Day 7: Gems ×300
• Day 8: Gems ×100
• Day 9: Gems ×300
• Day 10: Gems ×100
• Day 11: Gems ×300

Date/Time

February 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 3, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Run-Up to 3.5 Years Mission Bingo

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Mission Bingo screen for more details about the missions.

Date/Time

February 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - February 28, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Run-Up to 3.5 Years Gem Special!

You can now get gems at a reduced price! On sale for a limited time only!

• Run-Up to 3.5 Years gem special 1
• Run-Up to 3.5 Years gem special 2
• Run-Up to 3.5 Years gem special 3
• Run-Up to 3.5 Years gem special 4

Date/Time

February 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 3, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Welcome Back Rally Under Way!

A Welcome Back Rally, featuring log-in bonuses and special missions, is currently under way for players who have not logged in for a set period of time. This is a great opportunity for you Trainers logging in for the first time in a while!

Important

• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 11 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 10:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• Gems can be purchased using the Purchase Gems menu in the shop.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_5010_4W_1

Extreme Battle Event Challenge the Shining Star of Galar

Extreme Battle Event Challenge the Shining Star of Galar under way! You can go up against Gloria, Marnie, and Hop in this Extreme Battle Event!

Date/Time

February 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 10, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Strength Bonuses

In this event, Sync Pairs with the specified Theme will receive Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, and Sp. Def bonuses.

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_5010_4W_2

Story Event Champion Time

Story Event Champion Time is back! You can collect Prize Coins to see the story of Leon and the others who have come to Pasio!

Note: For the rerun of this event, stories are unlocked from the Prize Box.

Date/Time

February 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 10, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Lineup Bonuses

You can earn bonus rewards if you have featured Sync Pairs in your lineup for battles in this event. The more of these Sync Pairs you include on your team, the more of the following items you can earn!

Note: You can view more information on the featured Sync Pairs in the Special Bonuses screen by tapping the button in the bottom left of the area selection screen.

Featured Bonus Items

• Prize Coin

The lineup bonus is ×1 by default and varies according to which Sync Pairs are on the team.
Example 1: If you place a ×1.6 and a ×1.2 Sync Pair on your team, you will receive ×1.8 the number of featured bonus items.
Example 2: If you place a ×1.2 and a ×1.2 Sync Pair on your team, you will receive ×1.4 the number of featured bonus items.

Event Missions

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Event Medals

Event medals are awarded for meeting certain conditions in event missions. You can try to obtain all of the event medals!

Important

• This event’s story is the same as the previously held Story Event Champion Time.
  Note: You can claim the rewards even if you previously completed the Story Event Champion Time.
• 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 number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 are reset every day.
  Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• Items remaining in the prize box will no longer be obtainable after proceeding to the next prize pool.
• When the exchange period for the following items obtained in this event ends, the leftover items will be converted into coins (10 coins each) and sent to your Present Box.
  Applicable Items:
  • Prize Coin
• Please see About Full-Force Battles for more information.
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_5010_4W_1

Leon Master Fair Scout

You can get a Master Fair–exclusive Master Sync Pair in the Sync Pair Scout under way now! Master Sync Pair 5★ Leon & Charizard are being featured in this limited-time Master Fair Scout! The Master Fair is a special sync pair scout in which 5★ sync pairs have a 12% chance of appearing! The featured 5★ Leon & Charizard will be released with their Max Moves unlocked.

Note: If you have already acquired this Sync Pair, they will be updated so that their Max Moves are unlocked.

Master Sync Pairs

Master Sync Pairs are Master Fair–exclusive Sync Pairs. In addition to regular Passive Skills, they will have a Master Passive Skill that strengthens your whole team.


You can team up with this Master Fair-exclusive Sync Pair!

Sync Pair Scout ×11 + Present

You can receive items as presents according to the number of times you use the Sync Pair Scout ×11!

Note: You can view the Bonus Present Details by tapping the Bonus Present! icon on the Sync Pair Scout screen.

Date/Time

February 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 17, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Leon & Charizard are a Master Fair-exclusive Sync Pair.
• Master Fair-exclusive Master Sync Pairs are Sync Pairs that only appear in Master Fair Scouts.
• There is a possibility that these Master Fair-exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Master Fair in the future as well.
• Sync Pairs other than the ones mentioned above may appear in the Master Fair as well.
• 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 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• The present that comes with the Sync Pair Scout ×11 cannot be obtained from the 6th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
• Presents will be sent to your Present Box.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day.
  Reset Time: 10:00 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 tab 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_5010_4W_4

10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs)

You can obtain a 10-Pair Scout Ticket every day for 10 days in the 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs)! The 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) will be available during the time period below. During the time period below, we’ll be giving out 10-Pair Scout Tickets up to 10 times. You can use them in this sync pair scout to team up with a maximum of 100 sync pairs!

Note: This sync pair scout can be accessed via Shop > Ticket Scout.

Date/Time

February 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 24, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

10-Pair Scout Tickets

The 10-Pair Scout Tickets used exclusively for this sync pair scout will be given out as log-in bonuses during the time period below. Up to 10 log-in bonuses can be claimed during the time period.

Offer Date/Time

February 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 17, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• This sync pair scout is only available using 10-Pair Scout Tickets.
• When the sync pair scout period ends, leftover 10-Pair Scout Tickets will be converted into coins (10 coins per item) and sent to your Present Box.
• The 10-Pair Scout Ticket present period is different from the sync pair scout period.
• 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 tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 10 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 10:00 p.m. If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_5010_4W_1

New story content has been added to the Kalos chapter of the villain arc! Malva gives Looker some covert intel about traitors within Team Flare, but he’s hesitant to believe her. Can Looker uncover the truth? Look forward to new chapters of the villain arc!

The Villain Event: Go, Go, Team Flare! is now live! You can collect Xerneas Crystals and use them to give Professor Sycamore & Xerneas a power boost! Then, on February 14 at 10:00 p.m. PST, Extreme Battle Event: Challenge the Hope of Kalos will begin!

5★ Sygna Suit Lysandre & Volcanion debut! Their Grand Entry 4 passive skill raises their Sp. Atk by four stat ranks when they enter a battle! And thanks to their Searing Surge 5 passive skill, their moves and sync move get powered up when the target is burned!

Special battles have been added to Daily Battle: Blissful Bonanza! Complete them to get even more gems, Bliss Tickets, Tome Sets (Vol. 1), and Codex Sets (Vol. 1)! You can then exchange tickets for items, such as 5★-Guaranteed Scout Tickets, lucky cookies, and more!

The Champion Stadium (Hard Lv. 1) has been updated! Battle completion status and total master mode point rewards have been reset, so you can battle again and aim to raise your sync pairs to 6★ EX! Step up to the challenge!

YouTube Clip - Kalos Chapter of the Villain Arc Concludes

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD5RUWo5h4Y

Villain Event Go, Go, Team Flare!

Villain Event Go, Go, Team Flare! Under Way! You can collect Xerneas Crystals to give Professor Sycamore & Xerneas a power boost!

Date/Time

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 5, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Professor Sycamore & Xerneas Power Boost

You can collect Xerneas Crystals during this event and exchange them for items to give Professor Sycamore & Xerneas a power boost! By giving Professor Sycamore & Xerneas a power boost, you can expand their Sync Grid.

Note: If you have not teamed up with Professor Sycamore & Xerneas, you will be unable to use Xerneas Crystals to give Professor Sycamore & Xerneas this power boost.
Note: The power boost cannot be undone once completed.

Strength Bonuses

In the Villain Event Go, Go, Team Flare!, Sync Pairs with the specified region Theme will receive Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, and Sp. Def bonuses.

Note: If multiple Themes apply to the same Sync Pair, the larger bonus will take effect. (These bonuses do not stack.)
Note: This event does not feature any lineup bonuses.

Event Missions

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Event Medals

Event medals are awarded for meeting certain conditions in event missions. You can try to obtain all of the event medals!

Log-In Bonus Under Way!

A log-in bonus is currently under way to mark the start of the event.

Log-In Bonus Details

• Day 1: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 2: Gems ×100
• Day 3: Gems ×100
• Day 4: Gems ×100
• Day 5: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 6: Gems ×100
• Day 7: Gems ×100
• Day 8: Gems ×100
• Day 9: Skip Ticket ×20
• Day 10: Gems ×100
• Day 11: Gems ×100
• Day 12: Gems ×100
• Day 13: Gems ×100
• Day 14: Skip Ticket ×20

Log-In Bonus Date/Time

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 1, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

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 number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 are reset every day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• When the exchange period for the following items obtained in this event ends, the leftover items will be converted into coins (10 coins each) and sent to your Present Box.
  
  Applicable Items:
  
  • Event Voucher V
  • Xerneas Crystal
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 14 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 10:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_5010_3W_1

Sygna Suit Lysandre Poké Fair Scout

You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Sygna Suit Lysandre & Volcanion are being featured in this limited-time Poké Fair Scout! 5★ sync pairs have a 10% chance of appearing in the Poké Fair Scout!


The featured Sync Pair 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. Raising 5★ Sygna Suit Lysandre & Volcanion to 6★ EX will add a song to the Jukebox. You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair!

Date/Time

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. - March 5, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Sygna Suit Lysandre & Volcanion 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 these Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout 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 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• 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: 10:00 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 tab 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_5010_3W_1

The official Japanese Pokémon Twitter account announced that episode 4 of the YouTube series After School Pokémon Research Club (放課後ポケモン研究部) is available to watch. The forth episode broadcast on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel on February 2nd, 2023 and was region locked to Japan.


At the end of the episode, a serial code for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was announced to give viewers TM171 - Tera Blast. Players could obtain this item from February 2nd, 2023 until March 31st, 2023 at 23:59 JST. The code is: LETSTERA

Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1621086023525572609

Comfey uses flora to help fauna! Check out the newest Ranged Supporter when it joins Pokémon UNITE on February 2nd, 2023!

YouTube Clip - Comfey Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xDSr0ylPa0

YouTube Clip - Comfey Moves Overview | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PZb0S67v6E

The Posy Picker Pokémon Comfey Is Now Available in Pokémon UNITE

Make the competition Sweet Kiss their chances of winning good-bye with Comfey’s powerful Floral Healing. Comfey picks posies as it frolics its way onto Aeos Island as Pokémon UNITE’s latest Ranged Supporter. With the Ability to attach to ally Pokémon and use stored flowers to empower its support moves, the Posy Picker Pokémon is poised to keep its teammates from falling down. You can obtain Comfey for 12,000 Aeos coins or 575 Aeos gems at the Unite Battle Committee shop. Comfey will only be obtainable with Aeos gems for the first seven days of its release.

Read on to learn more about everything this Pokémon has to offer and to pick up a few tips before frolicking across Aeos Island.

Comfey Basics

Comfey’s Triage Ability centers around collecting flowers. Comfey gains one flower whenever a set amount of time passes, and it gains four flowers when it enters tall grass. Comfey can have a maximum of eight flowers at a time. When Comfey uses Synthesis, Floral Healing, or Sweet Kiss, all flowers attached to it are consumed, and the effects of those moves are boosted. Also, Comfey’s movement speed increases when near an ally Pokémon at half remaining HP or less.

Comfey can attach itself to an ally Pokémon when it uses Synthesis, Floral Healing, or Sweet Kiss. While attached, Comfey is not affected by attacks, and it gradually recovers HP. Comfey can remain attached to an ally Pokémon until that Pokémon is knocked out or until Comfey uses Release. When the ally Pokémon that Comfey is attached to gains more Aeos energy than the maximum it can hold, Comfey takes the excess. When the ally Pokémon that Comfey is attached to scores a goal, Comfey scores with the same amount of energy.

Comfey’s basic attack becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing damage and giving Comfey two flowers.

Lv. 1 & 2 Moves

Synthesis - When Comfey is not attached to an ally Pokémon, it attaches itself to the designated ally Pokémon and grants it a shield. When Comfey is attached to an ally Pokémon, it restores that ally Pokémon’s HP. The more flowers that are consumed, the more HP that is restored. If Comfey releases, it will stop being attached and move in the designated direction.

Vine Whip - Comfey strikes out with whiplike vines in front of itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed for a short time.

Lv. 4 Moves

Floral Healing - When Comfey is not attached to an ally Pokémon, it attaches itself to the designated ally Pokémon and grants it a shield. When Comfey is attached to an ally Pokémon, it restores that ally Pokémon’s HP. The more flowers that are consumed, the more HP that is restored. Any HP restored in excess of the ally Pokémon’s maximum is converted into a shield. If Comfey releases, it will stop being attached and move in the designated direction. Floral Healing can be upgraded to increase the movement speed of the ally Pokémon that Comfey is attached to for a short time.

Sweet Kiss - When Comfey is not attached to an ally Pokémon, it attaches itself to the designated ally Pokémon and grants it a shield. When Comfey is attached to an ally Pokémon, it charges power before making opposing Pokémon in the area of effect infatuated. Infatuated Pokémon approach Comfey against their will. The longer power is charged, the larger the area of effect; and the more flowers that are consumed, the longer Pokémon are infatuated. If Comfey releases, it will stop being attached and move in the designated direction. Sweet Kiss can be upgraded to increase the movement speed of the ally Pokémon that Comfey is attached to while Comfey is charging.

Lv. 6 Moves

Magical Leaf - Comfey launches three curious, scattering leaves each second for a set amount of time. The leaves target opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and deal damage when they hit. These leaves can even deal damage to opposing Pokémon hiding in tall grass. If the same opposing Pokémon is damaged six times by these leaves, that Pokémon will be left unable to act. If this move is used when Comfey is attached to an ally Pokémon, its area of effect is increased. Magical Leaf can be upgraded to increase the number of leaves launched each second from three to four.

Grass Knot - Comfey unleashes vines in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and leaving them unable to move. This move can hit up to two opposing Pokémon. If it hits two opposing Pokémon, it pulls the second to the first’s location and deals additional damage to both. Grass Knot can be upgraded to increase its area of effect.

Comfey’s Unite Move, Flowery Fields Forever

Comfey creates a large area of tall grass around itself. Pokémon in this tall grass cannot be seen, just as with other tall grass on the map. If ally Pokémon enter this tall grass, they will continually recover HP as long as they’re in it. Comfey gains special flowers from this tall grass. Consuming these special flowers boosts Floral Healing and Sweet Kiss.

Metagame Watch

Comfey joins Pokémon UNITE as the first Pokémon that can remain invulnerable to damage for an extended amount of time—and it can continually support its allies while doing so! Floral Healing allows Comfey to attach itself to an ally Pokémon and heal it while also safely dealing damage and locking down opposing Pokémon with Magical Leaf or Grass Knot. With a more offensive focus, Comfey can use Sweet Kiss instead of Floral Healing to attach itself to an ally Pokémon and infatuate opposing Pokémon, making them easy pickings for the team’s carries.

Comfey is best at supporting Pokémon that benefit from the extra durability provided by Floral Healing and the extra hindrances provided by Sweet Kiss, Magical Leaf, and Grass Knot. A build focused on Floral Healing and Grass Knot is strong when Comfey is attached to strong Ranged Attackers like Cinderace and Dragapult. Floral Healing keeps these Pokémon healthy, while Grass Knot can stop aggressive Speedsters, like Absol or Zoroark, in their tracks.

This build is also strong when Comfey is attached to those very Speedsters, since they often lack durability and will benefit from the extra lockdown provided by Grass Knot. Comfey can also opt for Sweet Kiss over Floral Healing in cases where the Comfey is more likely to attach itself to bulky Defenders, like Snorlax, Slowbro, or Trevenant. These Pokémon require less healing and can take advantage of the extra hindrances from Comfey choosing Sweet Kiss and Magical Leaf or Grass Knot as its moves.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-posy-picker-pokemon-comfey-is-now-available-in-pokemon-unite

The Pokémon Company will air a TV commercial starring actress Mitsuki Takahata (高畑充希) in the Fukiya district of Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, as the second installment of the Let's GO to the Hills of Japan (日本の坂をGOしよう) campaign to convey the appeal and excitement of walking outside with the Pokémon GO location-based game for smartphones starting on Friday, January 20th, 2023. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The campaign aims to convey the joy of walking in the outside world by using Pokémon GO to focus on the appeal of hills, which everyone has experienced at least once in their life. The new commercial, which will air on January 20th, 2023, takes place in the Fukiya district, which has prospered since the Edo period as one of Japan's leading copper and bengara producers, and the entire area is dyed red from the red iron oxide. Bengara is a red pigment made from a byproduct of copper production, and is used in many traditional Japanese crafts and is called as Japan Red.


In addition, from January 20th, 2023 to July 19th, 2023, a 4-meter-high Real PokéStop will be set up at the former Fukiya Elementary School in Fukiya Furusato Village, and an event linked to the game will be held in which Pokémon appearing in the commercial will appear more often in Pokémon GO. The in-game mini event takes place from January 20th, 2023 at 10:00 to February 5th, 2023 at 20:00 JST.


Bengara-dyed curtains with Pokémon silhouettes and tapestries showing directions to the Real PokéStop will be displayed at various locations in Fukiya Furusato Village. Please look for Hikozaru, Yayakoma, Biriridama, Nyabby, Darumaka, and Lizardon in-game while you enjoy walking on the slopes of the village.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/ja/post/sakago-okayama/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO - Let's GO to the Hills of Japan CM2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF1ip4Yvs0Q

The official Japanese Pokémon Twitter account announced that episode 3 of the YouTube series After School Pokémon Research Club (放課後ポケモン研究部) is available to watch. The third episode broadcast on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel on January 19th, 2023 and was region locked to Japan.


At the end of the episode, a serial code for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was announced to give viewers the Ability Capsule item. Players could obtain this item from January 19th, 2023 until February 28th 2023 at 23:59 JST. The code is: T0KUSE1STUDY

Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1616012597311979520

Something big is coming! Get ready to harness the power of Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon revert to their primal forms during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn!

YouTube Clip - Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon are coming to Pokémon GO!

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

Primal Reversion has been discovered in Pokémon GO!

Trainers,
Something big is coming…
Primal Reversion has been discovered in Pokémon GO, and Trainers can experience it for the first time during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas! Primal Reversion is a phenomenon powered by natural energy that transforms select Pokémon, which gives them a new appearance, improves their performance in battle, and more!

Primal Reversion has been observed in two Pokémon to date: the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon, originally discovered in the Hoenn region.

A brand-new power

When you collect enough Primal Energy, Kyogre and Groudon will be able to undergo Primal Reversion.


You can earn Primal Energy by defeating Primal Kyogre or Primal Groudon in a Raid Battle or by completing specific research tasks.

After undergoing Primal Reversion, Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon will stay in their primal form for eight hours, after which they will return to their standard form. The more times your Pokémon undergoes Primal Reversion, the less Primal Energy will be used.

New Bonuses

You’ll receive bonuses when your Kyogre or Groudon reverts to its primal form!

When Primal Kyogre is in your party, Water-, Electric-, and Bug-type attacks will benefit from attack bonuses in raids.

When Primal Kyogre is your buddy, catching Water-, Electric-, and Bug-type Pokémon will grant you additional XP and Candy.

When Primal Groudon is in your party, Fire-, Grass-, and Ground-type attacks will benefit from attack bonuses in raids.

When Primal Groudon is your buddy, catching Fire-, Grass-, and Ground-type Pokémon will grant you additional XP and Candy.

Kyogre and Groudon’s Primal Level will increase the more times they revert to their primal forms, improving their bonuses.

You can see a Pokémon’s Primal Level and the bonuses granted by that level by navigating to the Pokémon’s page and tapping the Primal Level icon.

A new Pokédex category

The Pokédex category for Mega Pokémon will be updated to include Pokémon that have undergone Primal Reversion!

Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn

Encounter Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon in Primal Raids during specific periods, beginning with Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas. Primal Raids are similar to normal Raid Battles, but the Pokémon you challenge will be more powerful than those you may have encountered previously.

Trainers will also have opportunities during both Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas and Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global to complete Primal Surge Field Research, which may lead to increased opportunities to encounter Primal Kyogre or Primal Groudon in raids.

Featured attacks*

Kyogre - Kyogre encountered in Primal Raids will know the Charged Attack Origin Pulse.
Groudon - Groudon encountered in Primal Raids will know the Charged Attack Precipice Blade.

Origin Pulse - Trainer Battles: 130 power - Gyms and raids: 130 power
Precipice Blade - Trainer Battles: 130 power - Gyms and raids: 130 power
*Featured attacks, Primal Energy rewards from Primal Raids, and the ability to perform Primal Reversion with Kyogre and Groudon is limited to ticket-holding Trainers during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas. Trainers without a Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas ticket will not collect Primal Energy, will not have the ability to perform Primal Reversion, and will not encounter Kyogre or Groudon with featured attacks until Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/primal-reversion-2023/

Our knowledge of Pokémon sizes continues to evolve! More XXS and XXL Pokémon have begun appearing around the world in Pokémon GO! We are always learning something new about Pokémon, and now we’ve discovered XXS and XXL sizes of all Pokémon in Pokémon GO! No matter what your favorite Pokémon is, you may encounter an XXS or XXL one!

YouTube Clip - New Pokémon Sizes Discovered in Pokémon GO!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raXzA2XWyRI

More XXS and XXL Pokémon have been discovered in Pokémon GO!

Trainers,
We have some XXL news! After discovering XXS and XXL Pokémon last month, we’ve now discovered XXS and XXL sizes of all Pokémon in Pokémon GO! !

So keep a sharp eye out for your favorite Pokémon—the next one you encounter may be teensy-tiny or absolutely enormous!

For more information, including how to recognize different sizes of Pokémon during encounters or how your Pokédex tracks sizes, check out our blog post from last month!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/more-xxs-xxl-pokemon-in-pokemon-go/