Pokémon GO - Community Note: GO Battle League preview, combat system update, legacy attacks!
Niantic has announced some more details on GO Battle League, upcoming changes to the combat system, attacks that some Pokémon will be able to learn in Pokémon GO for the first time, and some familiar attacks certain Pokémon will be able to learn which will be coming to the game in future updates. ...
Version Exclusive Pokémon, New Galarian Forms, More Gym Leaders Revealed for SwSh
In an announcement today, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo revealed new Pokémon that have been discovered across the Galar region in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch systems. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the ...
Pokémon GO - A gift from us to you: Pokémon GO’s December events!
Niantic has announced the details for the remaining events for December 2019 from raids to Shadow Pokémon, Legendary Pokémon, or Legendary Shadow Pokémon, to new avatar items, there’s so much to look forward to this Christmas season. A gift from us to you: Pokémon GO’s December events! Trai...
Niantic Collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies to Accelerate AR Software and Hardware
Phil Keslin, Co-founder and CTO of Niantic, announced that Niantic is working with Qualcomm to execute a multi-year joint collaboration on an integrated design spanning AR glasses reference hardware, software, and cloud-components. This could lead to better performance in games like Pokémon GO and a...
Pokémon Masters - Legendary Event Lurking Shadow
DeNa has announced that the ongoing Legendary event Lurking Shadow will take place from December 4th, 2019 until December 18th, 2019. Complete the event and collect 800 Custom Voucher 1 to acquire the area info needed to team up with Giovanni and Mewtwo! Event Period: 12/4/2019 at 10:00 p.m...
Nintendo Switch Sold Over 830,000 Units during Thanksgiving Week | 3 Million SwSh Sales in Americas
Over Thanksgiving week (Nov. 24 to Nov. 30), the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite systems sold a combined total of more than 830,000 units in the U.S., according to internal data. This ranks as the single best week of U.S. sales in Nintendo Switch history. These results were bolstered in...
Pokémon GO - Celebrate the power of change with the Evolution Event!
Niantic has announced that from Thursday, December 5th, 2019 to Thursday, December 12th, 2019, the first-ever Pokémon GO Evolution Event and an accompanying Raid Day will take place. Celebrate the power of change with the Evolution Event! Trainers, Perhaps one of the greatest lessons we lear...
Pokémon Masters - Grimsley and Liepard Spotlight Scout
DeNa has announced that the Grimsley and Liepard Spotlight Scout will take place from November 27th, 2019 to December 18th, 2019. Scout Period: 11/27/2019 at 10:00 p.m. – 12/18/2019 at 9:59 p.m. Increased chance to scout newly released Grimsley & Liepard! 5★ Grimsley & Liepard now availa...
Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword and Shield Expansion / Gigantamax Snorlax Max Raid Battle
Today, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo shared more information regarding the recently discovered Gigantamax Snorlax, Evolutions of Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble, and the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta, for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, available now exclus...
Pokémon Global Link Service Ending Late February 2020
The official Pokémon Global Link website has announced that the entire Pokémon Global Link service will be closing on Monday, February 24th, 2020 at 23:59. The service has been running for more than 9 years and as a thank you for using the service, players who log in to the Pokémon Global Link can r...
Pokémon Center London Pop-Up to Re-open for 2020 Pokémon World Championships
Despite the Pokémon Center London being extremely popular with hours long queues to get in and merchandise selling out daily, the pop-up location closed as scheduled on November 15th, 2019. Many people have suggested that they keep it open as a permanent location. The Pokémon Company did announce th...
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Sales Exceed 6 Million Units Worldwide After Massive Launch Weekend
Nintendo announced that Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield sales worldwide have exceeded 6 million copies combined since its launch on November 15th, 2019. Press Release - Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Sales Exceed 6 Million Units Worldwide After Massive Launch Weekend Nintendo of America a...
Pokémon Masters - Kris Spotlight Scout / Water-Type Training Event
DeNa has announced that the Kris Spotlight Scout will take place from November 20th, 2019 to December 4th, 2019 and the Water-Type Training Event will also take place during that time period. Kris Spotlight Scout Scout Period: 11/20/2019 at 10:00 p.m. – 12/4/2019 at 9:59 p.m. Increased ch...
Pokémon GO - Prepare for increased Team GO Rocket activity!
Niantic has announced that on Sunday, November 24th, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., there will be an increased amount of Team GO Rocket activity. Prepare for increased Team GO Rocket activity! Trainers, We’ve intercepted messages from Team GO Rocket that indicate they’re planning to tak...
Pokémon GO - Enjoy a weekend of Community Day encounters, bonuses, and more in December!
Niantic has announced a special two-day event featuring Community Day encounters and bonuses on Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th, 2019, as a thank-you for participating in thee 2019 Community Day series. Enjoy a weekend of Community Day encounters, bonuses, and more in Decem...
Pokémon GO - Galarian Weezing Appearing in Raids | SwSh Main Characters’ Clothes
To celebrate the launch of the Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Sword and Shield, Niantic has announced that Galarian Weezing's will be appearing in raids in Pokémon GO on November 16th, 2019. In celebration of the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield release, Galarian Weezing will be appearing in r...
Pokémon Masters - Log-In Bonus Period
A special limited-time log-in bonus in Pokémon Masters is now available to support you during the ongoing Victory Point Rally! Log in, power up your sync pairs, and battle to earn more Victory Points! Log-In Bonus Period 11/14/2019 at 10:00 p.m. - 11/26/2019 at 9:59 p.m. Log-In Bonus Deta...
Pokémon Masters - Glacia Spotlight Scout / Ice-Type Training Event
DeNa has announced that the Glacia Spotlight Scout will take place from November 13th, 2019 to November 27th, 2019 and the Ice-Type Training Event will also take place during that time period. Glacia Spotlight Scout Scout Period: 11/13/2019 at 10:00 p.m. – 11/27/2019 at 9:59 p.m. Increas...
Pokémon GO - Niantic Wayfarer, PokéStop and Gym nominations, now available to level 40 Trainers!
Niantic has announced that Niantic Wayfarer, PokéStop and Gym nominations are now available to level 40 Trainers in Pokémon GO. Community Note: Niantic Wayfarer, PokéStop and Gym nominations, now available to level 40 Trainers! Trainers, We’re excited to announce the worldwide rollout of Nia...
Pokémon GO - Gather round for a feast of November events!
Niantic have announced the next couple of events that will take place in November of 2019 in Pokémon GO. Supereffective Week will take place from Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 Tuesday, November 26th, 2019. Gather round for a feast of November events! Trainers, As the year draws to a close, we...
