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Get ready to rumble! Duos such as Throh and Sawk will face off during the Rivals Week event! Catch the action in Pokémon GO from Saturday, May 4th, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.

Prepare for a battle-focused event in Pokémon GO: Rivals Week!

Saturday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 10× XP from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
• 2× Catch Candy
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Zangoose, Seviper, Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Alolan Sandshrew*
Mankey*
Poliwag*
Machop*
Gligar*
Ralts*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Lickitung*, Galarian Stunfisk*

In addition to the Pokémon listed above, some Trainers might even encounter the following during the event!

May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.: Zangoose*, Seviper*
May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.: Throh*, Sawk*
May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.: Heatmor*, Durant*

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids: Mankey*, Teddiursa*, Swinub*, Jangmo-o
Three-Star Raids:
May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.: Zangoose*, Seviper*
May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.: Throh*, Sawk*
May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.: Heatmor*, Durant*

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

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!

Alolan Sandshrew*
Mankey*
Poliwag*
Lickitung*
Gligar*
Ralts*
Galarian Stunfisk*

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

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event. Complete tasks to earn XP, Rare Candy, Fast TMs, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

GO Battle Weekend

Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set 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.
• Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the avatar item Hala-Style Sandals.

Paid Timed Research

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust, one Star Piece, three Rare Candies, and three Rare Candy XL!

PokéStop Showcases

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/rivals-week-2024

Diancie is back and is bringing the glitz and the glam! Starting May 1st, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time, Trainers who complete the Special Research will earn either an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Diancie or Diancie Candy. Diancie enters the spotlight in a Special Research available to all Trainers!

Special Research Story: Glitz and Glam

The Special Research story Glitz and Glam will be available to all Trainers for free starting May 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time! Trainers who complete the Special Research will earn an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Diancie.* This Special Research will not expire, so you’ll be able to complete it at your own pace!

*If you have already accessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2023–exclusive Special Research, completing this new Special Research will instead earn you Diancie Candy.

Diancie-Themed Field Research

Wednesday, May 1, at 12:00 a.m. to Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Field Research Task Rewards

Themed Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete the tasks to earn Diancie Mega Energy and encounters with Carbink!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/diancie-global-special-research

Pokémon Masters Day

Today is Pokémon Masters Day! To celebrate, there will be a special event and Scouts! Special Monthly Event Pokémon Masters Day is under way, along with two discounted scouts! You can log in during the event to receive special presents from Pikachu!
Everyone gets original Pokémon Masters EX wallpapers! You can download the wallpapers here.

Present Details

• Gems ×500

Also, 4★ Agatha & Gengar can now be raised to 6★ EX in celebration of Pokémon Masters Day!


Plus, new tiles have been added to 5★ Lyra & Chikorita’s Sync Grid!
Note: You will need to increase 5★ Lyra & Chikorita’s move level to 2 or 3 in order to unlock some tiles.

Special Monthly Event Pokémon Masters Day

You can take on the following battles during the event period.

Pika-Presents for Everyone!

During the event period, you can take on the event battle Pika-Presents for Everyone! By completing the battle, you can get Gems, 5★ Power-Ups, Strike Move Candy Coins, 5★-Guaranteed Scout Tickets, and other amazing rewards.

Special Pika-Challenge!

During the event period, you can take on the co-op battle Special Pika-Challenge! You can earn Pikachu Stickers by completing battles. You can collect Pikachu Stickers and trade them for Sync Pairs and valuable items in the Exchange Items menu. This time, you can exchange to team up with 5★ Calem & Espurr and also exchange for Clothing Color: Dark!

Note: If you obtain clothes for the Main Character that are the same color as ones you already own, they will be exchanged for a 3★ Power-Up instead.

Special battle music will play at random during this event’s co-op battles. We hope you enjoy this event and the music!

Pokémon Masters Day Scouts

In addition, two special Pokémon Masters Day Scouts are also available!

Pokémon Masters Day One-time-only 5★-Guaranteed Scout

A one-time only Sync Pair Scout ×11 with a guaranteed 5★ Sync Pair is available for 100 Paid Gems!

Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only Happy Scout

The Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only Happy Scout ×11 is available for only 25 gems!

Important Event Information

• To claim presents, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The items you receive as presents will be sent to your Present Box.
• Presents can only be claimed once during the specified time period.
• The Presents sent to your Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• To participate in Pika-Presents for Everyone! event battles, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock the Special Pika-Challenge! co-op battles, you must have completed Main Story Interlude 1: Let the Tournament Begin! in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• When the exchange period for the Pikachu Stickers obtained in this event ends, the leftovers will be converted into coins (10 coins each) and sent to your Present Box.
• You cannot take on this event area with 3 teams comprised of only your own Sync Pairs.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Important Scout Information

• This sync pair scout can only be utilized once during the 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 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.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_6030_4W_2

The legendary Pokémon Entei will appear in Pokémon Sleep in late May, 2024! Entei blazes across the lands, leaving behind flames hotter than magma! What type of Sleep Styles will Entei have?

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Sleep | Entei arrives in May 2024!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwbfS5fP1vg

Event Notice: Entei Research

Beginning in late May, 2024, we will be holding an event—Entei Research! You can exchange samples of Entei mane that you collect during the event for Entei Incense, which you can use to research Entei’s various sleep styles! Fire-type helper Pokémon will be particularly effective during this event, so we recommend raising your Fire-type helper Pokémon to get ready!

Fire-type helper Pokémon:
Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Growlithe, Arcanine, Flareon, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion

We’re also preparing some functions and rewards that will allow everyone—even Pokémon Sleep beginners—to research Entei’s sleep styles and befriend it more easily. More details and the event’s start date are coming in a later update. We hope you’re looking forward to this event!

Source: https://www.pokemonsleep.net/en/news/5639/

Pokémon Masters Update 2.44.0 is now out which includes minor bug fixes and improvements. Our Pokémon Masters patches page has been updated with the details of this update. The voice actors from this patch have also been indexed and added to our Staff database.

Update Notification

A new version of the app has been released today. Please update your app to the latest version.
Note: Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 2.44.0 or higher.
Note: The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player.
Note: Please try again later if the update is not available.

Update Details

Ticket Scout Details

• Starting from the following date and time, we will revamp each 5★-Guaranteed Sync Pair Scout found in the General tab of the Ticket Scout menu so that you can scout either ×5 or ×10.
• In conjunction with this revamp, the end date/time for each 5★-Guaranteed Sync Pair Scout that is currently under way will be displayed.
  Note: After the revamp, no changes will be made to the offering rates or the obtainable Sync Pairs.
  Note: You will still be able to use each 5★-Guaranteed Ticket after the revamp.
  Note: The start date/time for the Scouts after the revamp will be as follows: April 25, 2024 at 11:00 p.m.

Trainer Lodge

• You will be able to invite Rika to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: April 30, 2024 at 11:00 p.m.
  Note: You can invite Rika once you have teamed up with 5★ Rika & Clodsire.
  Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.

Other Updates

• Added a Check Successful Teams button to the screen that is displayed when you are defeated in battle.
• New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: April 24, 2024 at 11:00 p.m.
  Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
• Changes have been made to the iOS device requirements for this game.
  Before Change: iOS 11.0 or higher
  After Change: iOS 12.0 or higher
  If you are using an operating system lower than iOS 12.0, please update to iOS 12.0 or higher.
• Made minor text changes.
• Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.

Device Requirement Changes

We are planning to make some changes to the current device requirements. Please refer to the following details.

Change Timing: June 25, 2024
Note: The exact time the changes come into effect may differ for each player.

Before Change: Android 5.0 or higher
After Change: Android 7.0 or higher

If you are using an operating system lower than Android 7.0, please update to Android 7.0 or higher.

Important:

• If your device does not meet the requirements, you will not be able to download or update to the latest version of the app.
• You cannot play Pokémon Masters EX if you have not updated to the latest version of the app.
• The schedule is subject to change.

Sources: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Notice_6040_1W_1 and https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_6040_1W_1