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In Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 The Search for Laqua, our heroes undergo Tera Training, take on Paldea’s Gym Leaders, and continue their pursuit of the remaining Six Heroes. Tune in and watch their exciting adventures starting February 7th, 2025 on Netflix in the US. It will start airing on February 8th, 2025 on Cartoon Network in Canada. It will air in January 2025 in the UK on BBC iPlayer and CBBC.

Poster:

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 | Coming February 7 to Netflix | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxPmGur7Gqk

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 | Coming February 8 to Cartoon Network | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aILB5FhZNfc

YouTube Clip - UK: Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 | Coming January to BBC iPlayer | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzLSlEBw8Vk

Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ to Return in February 2025 for Second Season on Netflix in the U.S.

Fans Can Catch Up on the Popular Pokémon Animated Adventure with New Season 1, Part 4 Episodes Premiering Nov. 22

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Nov. 20, 2024 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that the second season of the latest Pokémon animated series, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” will premiere Feb. 7, 2025, in the U.S. exclusively on Netflix. The series follows dual protagonists Liko and Roy — and their respective partner Pokémon, Sprigatito and Fuecoco — on their exciting adventures across the Pokémon world, and in Season 2, titled “Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua,” these fan-favorite characters will continue their journey to uncover the mysteries of the Pokémon world while growing as Trainers.

Debuting earlier this year as the first new mainline Pokémon animated series in over 25 years, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” marks a fresh chapter for the Pokémon franchise, engaging a new generation of fans and propelling the brand forward with new stories and characters. The hit series has continued to make waves in the U.S., where it reached the top 10 English TV list in eight countries on Netflix and has delighted fans with new waves of content throughout 2024.

“‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ represents everything fans love about the beloved Pokémon animation, including themes of exploration, friendship and teamwork that resonate with fans around the world,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing and media for The Pokémon Company International. “Season 2 will see Liko and Roy encounter more fun adventures, and we can’t wait for Trainers to tune in to more captivating stories featuring lovable characters and Pokémon.”

"Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua" Synopsis:
The adventure continues for Liko and Roy as they travel the world in search of the remaining Six Hero Pokémon and the legendary land of Laqua. But to grow as Pokémon Trainers, a new challenge awaits — Tera Training! Journeying through Paldea, Liko, Roy and Dot must hone their Terastallization skills and battle the region’s powerful Gym Leaders. Then, Liko, Roy and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers resume their pursuit of the Six Heroes, including the black Rayquaza, as both they and the Explorers race to uncover the secrets behind Terapagos and finally find the path that will lead them to Laqua.

Fans can find an all-new trailer for the second season of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” for a closer look at the adventures ahead. Additionally, Trainers in the U.S. can watch the latest “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” Season 1 episodes exclusively on Netflix, with Part 4 available Nov. 22, 2024.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-to-Return-in-February-2025-for-Second-Seas

Trainers, it’s almost time for the Max Out Finale in Pokémon GO! Galarian Corsola and its Evolution, Cursola, will make their debuts!

Get ready for Pokémon GO’s Max Out Finale event!

Max Out Finale - Wednesday, November 27, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• Additional 5,000 XP awarded for successful raids.
• 1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event.
• The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10 during the event.

Pokémon Debuts

The Coral Pokémon, Galarian Corsola, and its Evolution, Cursola, will make their Pokémon GO debuts! Also, you’ll be able to hatch Shiny Galarian Corsola—if you’re lucky!

During this event, Galarian Corsola will be available to hatch from 7 km Eggs.*

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
You can use 50 Corsola Candy to evolve Galarian Corsola into Cursola.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Grookey
Scorbunny
Sobble
Skwovet
Wooloo
Falinks

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Hatenna

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Regieleki and Shiny Regidrago—if you’re lucky!

One-Star Raids: Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble
Three-Star Raids: Galarian Weezing , Falinks
Five-Star Raids: Zacian , Zamazenta , Regieleki , Regidrago
Mega Raids: Mega Altaria

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

Galarian Meowth
Galarian Ponyta
Galarian Slowpoke
Galarian Farfetch’d
Galarian Corsola
Galarian Zigzagoon
Galarian Darumaka
Galarian Yamask
Galarian Stunfisk

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

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Paid Timed Research

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• An event-themed avatar pose

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Event-Exclusive Ticket

For US$10.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to purchase a ticket to receive the following bonuses.

• Five additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs each day of the event.
• 5,000 additional XP awarded for successful raids.
• 3 additional Candy for catching Pokémon in five-star Raid Battles.
• 1 additional Candy XL for catching Pokémon in five-star Raid Battles.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Saturday, November 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete catch- and hatch-focused Collection Challenges to receive XP, Silver Pinap Berries, and Rare Candy.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Pokémon GO Web Store – Seasonal Delights

Go to the max with the Seasonal Delights Box on the Pokémon GO Web Store! For 6,095 PokéCoins, the Seasonal Delights Box will net you 40 Super Incubators, 40 Incubators, 3 Remote Raid Passes, 5 Premium Battle Passes, and 1 Max Particle Pack!*
*Limit three purchases per customer

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/max-out-finale-2024

Nintendo has revealed a new batch of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet icons for the Nintendo Switch Online. There are 7 waves this time and the distribution goes from November 19th, 2024 until January 7th, 2025.

Wave 1 November 19th, 2024 to November 26th, 2024: Shiny Rayquaza, Teal Mask Ogerpon's Tera Form, Kieran, Carmine, Stellar Form Terapagos and the four Ogerpon.
Wave 2 November 26th, 2024 to December 3rd, 2024:
Wave 3 December 3rd, 2024 to December 10th, 2024:
Wave 4 December 10th, 2024 to December 17th, 2024:
Wave 5 December 17th, 2024 to December 24th, 2024:
Wave 6 December 24th, 2024 to December 31st, 2024:
Wave 7 December 31st, 2024 to January 7th, 2025:

Sources: https://www.nintendo.com/jp/topics/article/b1e8cf98-c5ea-4bc9-9263-af5583488ce8

The Get Mythical Pokémon Campaign (幻のポケモンゲット大作戦) for the Japanese versions of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet starts on Friday, November 22nd, 2024 and ends on April 30th, 2025! Items were already appearing in-stores earlier in November 2024. By registering the campaign code on the website that is attached to an eligible Pokémon-related product, players can receive a serial code for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet that can be used to get Mythical Pokémon and items that will be useful for your adventure! Collect 20 campaign points to get codes to get all the presents!

Step 1: Get your campaign code!

Purchase a eligible product and find the campaign code written on the card or sticker included with the product.

Step 2: Enter the campaign code and get your gift!

Enter the code on the campaign page to receive a serial code that can be used in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet!

Step 3: Receive Your Pokémon and Items in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet!

Enter the serial code in the Mysterious Gift section in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet to receive the gifts!

Presents:

1 Point: Keldeo
3 Points: Big Nuggets
5 Points: 10x Full Restore
7 Points: 10x PP Max
10 Points: Zarude
13 Points: 10x Max Revive
18 Points: 10x Rare Candy
20 Points: Deoxys

Keldeo:

Level: 50
Moves: Revenge, Aqua Tail, Take Down, Sacred Sword

Zarude:

Level: 50
Moves: Scary Face, Grass Knot, Bite, U-turn

Deoxys:

Level: 50
Moves: Psychic, Gravity, Skill Swap, Zen Headbutt

Campaign Goods

Many products come with campaign codes, so be sure to check them out! Each product has a different amount of points.

Pokémon Card Game Scarlet & Violet Start Deck Generations - 5 Points

* Products that do not have the campaign logo are not eligible.
* The Start Deck Generations Special Battle Set contains four decks, each with a campaign code.

Pokémon Chocolate Cream & Whipped Pan / Pokémon Bacon Cheese Mayo Pan - 1 Point

Moncolle (Products shown in the image) - 4 or 5 points

Takara Tomy Campaign Target Products - 2 or 5 points

Lipovitan Kids

Lipovitan Kids Jelly Pouch type (Various types): 1 point
Lipovitan Kids Jelly Bite-sized type (Various types): 2 points

HORI - Pikachu Gaming Headset Standard for Nintendo Switch - 5 Points

HORI - Pikachu Gaming Headset Standard for Nintendo Switch

108-piece Gigsaw Puzzles

108-piece Gigsaw Puzzles (2 types) - 5 points
No. 108-716 Black Rayquaza
No. 108-717 Captain Pikachu

CoroCoro Comic January 2025 issue - 5 Points

Weekly Famitsu December 5th, 2024 issue No. 1875 - 4 Points

On sale on Friday, November 22nd, 2024

7-Eleven

Use the 7-Eleven app at any 7-Eleven store nationwide and purchase two onigiri at once.
* To receive the 2 campaign points, you must present the 7-Eleven app when purchasing the applicable products.

Pokémon FRIENDA Set 3

Play Pokémon FRIENDA Set 3 and get 1 campaign point!

Pokémon Center Plushies and Mascots - 5 Points

Sources: https://getdaisakusen.pokemon.co.jp/

Shiny Rayquaza will be appearing in a Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Tera Raid Battle event from Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at 3:59 p.m. PST. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Shiny Rayquaza Takes Flight Across Paldea!

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

YouTube Clip - Shiny Rayquaza Takes Flight Across Paldea! (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPhoF5b20C8

About Shiny Rayquaza

Rayquaza is a Legendary Pokémon that debuted in the Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire games, which released on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 in Japan. According to the Pokédex in the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games, it lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.

The Rayquaza appearing in this event is Shiny and has black coloration differentiating it from other Rayquaza. Shiny Rayquaza has made various appearances throughout the Pokémon franchise, such as in Pokémon Horizons: The Series, Pokémon Masters EX, and Pokémon UNITE.


Category: Sky High Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Flying
Height: 23'
Weight: 455.3 lbs.
Ability: Air Lock

The Shiny Rayquaza appearing in this event can be caught only once per save data. As long as the event is running, you can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Rayquaza to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it. Shiny Rayquaza may be featured in future events or become encounterable through other methods.

Press Release - Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Battle Event Coming Soon to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

Additional Themed Mass Outbreak Events and Tera Raid Battle Events Announced, Along with Infographic Celebrating How Trainers Have Adventured Since Launch

Bellevue, Wash. – November 18, 2024 – Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that a Tera Raid Battle event featuring Shiny Rayquaza is planned to be held soon in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games. To coincide with this Legendary Pokémon’s arrival, a mass outbreak event featuring Pokémon that have black coloration when Shiny will be held concurrently. Leading up to Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance, there will also be a three-part Tera Raid Battle event series featuring Pokémon that can help Trainers prepare to take on this Legendary Pokémon. Additionally, to celebrate the journeys Trainers have taken part in since the launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, an official infographic has been released detailing exciting information on how Trainers have adventured across Paldea, Kitakami, and Blueberry Academy.

Special Event: Shiny Rayquaza Appears

Trainers can find a Shiny Rayquaza with Dragon as its Tera Type in 5-star Tera Raid Battles from Friday, December 20, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 23:59 UTC. This Shiny Rayquaza cannot normally be encountered during regular gameplay.

The Shiny Rayquaza appearing in this event can be caught only once per save data. As long as the event is running, Trainers can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Rayquaza to obtain other in-game rewards if they have already caught it. Shiny Rayquaza may be featured in future events or become encounterable through other methods.

To commemorate this event, a special animated trailer has been released on the official Pokémon YouTube channel showing Shiny Rayquaza in the Paldea region.

Additional Upcoming Mass Outbreak and Tera Raid Battle Events

Mass Outbreaks of Pokémon That Have Black Coloration When Shiny
During Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance from Friday, December 20, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, mass outbreaks of Fraxure, Carbink, and Cetoddle—all of which have black coloration when Shiny—will appear throughout various locations.

Pokémon appearing in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to be Shiny. During this event, Cetoddle can be encountered in the Paldea region, Carbink can be encountered in the land of Kitakami, and Fraxure can be encountered in the Terarium at Blueberry Academy.

Prepare for Shiny Rayquaza with Pokémon That Perform Well in Tera Raid Battles

Leading up to Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance, a variety of Pokémon with various Tera Types will be appearing more frequently in 5-star Tera Raid Battles. Trainers can look forward to catching more Pokémon that perform well in Tera Raid Battles during this three-part event series.


Part 1 Event Schedule: Friday, November 29, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.
Part 1 Featured Pokémon: Corviknight and Bellibolt


Part 2 Event Schedule: Friday, December 6, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.
Part 2 Featured Pokémon: Azumarill and Clodsire


Part 3 Event Schedule: Friday, December 13, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.
Part 3 Featured Pokémon: Annihilape and Kingambit

Information About Tera Raid Battle Events:

To participate in Tera Raid Battle events, please download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.

You’ll be able to find 5-star Tera Raid Battles after completing the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game’s main story. If you haven’t completed the main story, you may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer. A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership[1] is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Terms and conditions apply.

Information About Mass Outbreak Events:

In order to participate in limited-time mass outbreak events, you need to have downloaded the latest update data and the latest Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News. You can download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News.

Mass Outbreak Event Series

Pokémon appearing in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to have a certain featured mark. Have fun befriending lots of Pokémon across the Paldea region, the land of Kitakami, and the Terarium at Blueberry Academy!


Mass Outbreaks Part 1
Event Schedule: Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 3:59 p.m. PST
Featured Pokémon: Tinkatink
Location: Paldea
Featured Mark: Ferocious Mark

Mass Outbreaks Part 2
Event Schedule: Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 3:59 p.m. PST
Featured Pokémon: Wooper
Location: Kitakami
Featured Mark: Absent-Minded Mark

Mass Outbreaks Part 3
Event Schedule: Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 3:59 p.m. PST
Featured Pokémon: Girafarig
Location: Blueberry Academy
Featured Mark: Intellectual Mark

Search for Dark-Colored Shiny Pokémon

During Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance, Pokémon that have black coloration when Shiny will be appearing in mass outbreaks. It seems that Pokémon appearing in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to be Shiny.

Event Schedule: Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 3:59 p.m. PST
Featured Pokémon: Cetoddle (Paldea), Carbink (Kitakami), and Fraxure (Blueberry Academy)

Level Up with Chansey

Leading up to and during Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance, Chansey will be appearing in mass outbreaks throughout the Paldea region. Defeating these Chansey will yield lots of Exp. Points, so use this opportunity to train up the Pokémon in your party.

Event Schedule: Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 3:59 p.m. PST
Featured Pokémon: Chansey
Location: Paldea


Trainers can look forward to Shiny Rayquaza appearing soon in Pokémon UNITE and Pokémon Masters EX, and they can see a black Rayquaza in “Pokémon Horizons: The Series.” A Shiny Rayquaza Sitting Cuties plush will also be coming soon to Pokémon Center – the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet: By the Numbers Infographic

To celebrate the thrilling adventures that have taken place in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet since launch, an infographic has been released detailing exciting facts and statistics on topics including most caught Pokémon by type, Pokémon most commonly added to teams, top sandwich ingredients, and the total number of sandwiches created!


Shiny Rayquaza will return to Pokémon UNITE in Theia Sky Ruins from December 5th, 2024 to January 16th, 2025. A Shiny Rayquaza hat will also be able.


Sources: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Shiny-Rayquaza-Tera-Raid-Battle-Event-Coming-Soon-to-Pokemon-Scarlet-a, https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/shiny-rayquaza/, https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/blackrayquaza/ and https://x.com/poke_unite_jp/status/1858510476076106218