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To tie in with the Mid-Autumn Moon with Pippi 2023 festivities, a Mass Outbreaks of Clefairy will occur in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet from Friday, September 29th, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, October 1st, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Mass Outbreaks of Clefairy!

Enjoy a Moon-Viewing Party with Lots of Clefairy! The full moon calls to Clefairy, causing them to gather en masse. Until Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 23:59 UTC, mass outbreaks of Clefairy will be appearing throughout Kitakami and Paldea.

You normally can’t find Clefairy in the Paldea region, but during this event, you may find mass outbreaks of Clefairy there! Clefairy encountered in these special mass outbreaks are also more likely to have the Upbeat Mark. They must be in high spirits from basking in the moonlight!

Event Schedule

Friday, September 29, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

Clefairy

Locations

Kitakami and Paldea

What Is a Mass Outbreak?

Mass outbreaks are a phenomenon in which many of the same species of Pokémon appear in one location. After the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, limited-time mass outbreak events will begin. During these events, certain Pokémon will become more likely to appear in mass outbreaks!

Information about Mass Outbreak Events

• To participate in mass outbreak 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 will also need to download and install the latest update data for your game once The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet has been released.
• While purchasing The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is not required to participate in this mass outbreak event, there may be future mass outbreak events that occur in locations that cannot be accessed without The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.​​

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/124.html

Time to battle like the Top Champion of Paldea. Pokémon GO Battle Weekend takes place from Saturday, October 7th, from 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 8th, 2023, 11:59 p.m. local time. Battle your way through the GO Battle League and earn heaps of rewards.

Battle like the Top Champion of Paldea!

Trainers,
Are you ready to battle like the Top Champion from Paldea? Because another GO Battle Weekend is almost here!

GO Battle Weekends are special events where Trainers can participate in more battles than usual. This GO Battle Weekend is inspired by Geeta, Top Champion of the Pokémon League in the Paldea region from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games on Nintendo Switch!

Get ready to show your epic battling strategies, Trainers. Let’s GO!

GO Battle Weekend: Geeta

Saturday, October 7, from 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 8, 2023, 11:59 p.m. local time

Bonuses

: 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include the end-of-set rewards and will not stack with the 3× Stardust bonus from Master League rotation weeks.)
: 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 each day.
: Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the Geeta-Style Gloves avatar item.
: A ticket for battle-themed Timed Research awarding Stardust, Rare Candy XL, and one Star Piece will be available for US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).*

*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.

IMPORTANT: Please note that Timed Research expires. To receive the rewards, the tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and the rewards claimed before Sunday, October 8, 2023, 11:59 p.m. local time.

*Please note that this Timed Research Ticket will only be available in the in-game shop from Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time. To receive the Timed Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Active leagues

The following leagues will be active.

• Great League
• Ultra League
• Master League

Reward changes during GO Battle Weekend: Geeta

During GO Battle Weekend: Geeta, the following changes will be made to the GO Battle League premium track.

• Guaranteed Rare Candy XL for Trainers level 31 and up for their second win in a set.
• Guaranteed Rare Candy for Trainers level 30 and below for their second win in a set.
• Increased Stardust rewards compared to the basic reward track.
• The order of premium track rewards will be rearranged.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/go-battle-weekend-geeta

Premium Bandai has revealed the Nemo & Laudbon & Parmot set for 6,380 yen (tax included). It will ship in January 2024. High resolution pictures of this product have been added to the Pokémon Scale World Imageboard thread.

Product Description:

The Pokémon Scale World series now includes a set of Nemo from the Paldea Region! The Pokémon Scale World is a series of 1/20th scale figures based on the concept of recreating "a world where humans and Pokémon coexist". The Pokémon figures are available in a wide range of sizes, from small enough to hold in your fingertips to large enough to fill both hands.

From the Paldea region, the setting of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, comes Nemo, a friend of the main character! The set includes Nemo's partner Pokémon Laudbon and Parmot.

Product Details:

Product Name: Pokémon Scale World Paldea Region Nemo & Laudbon & Parmot (ポケモンスケールワールド パルデア地方 ネモ＆ラウドボーン＆パーモット)
Price: 6,380 yen (tax included)
Delivery Date: Scheduled to be shipped in January 2024
Materials: Body: PVC, ABS, MABS - Pedestal: PVC
Size: Nemo - H approx. 86mm x W approx. 33mm
Laudbon - H approx. 85mm x W approx. 70mm
Parmot - H approx. 55mm x W approx. 43mm

Sources: https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000197178/ and https://twitter.com/pokemonkids_of/status/1706866506758496568

Explore the art of Vincent van Gogh with Pokémon at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam! Discover Pokémon-themed artworks, take part in an art hunt, and shop exclusive merchandise from Pokémon Center and at the museum from September 28th, 2023 through January 7th, 2024! High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The Pokémon Company International Partners With The Van Gogh Museum For Special ‘Pokémon x Van Gogh’ Art Collaboration

AMSTERDAM – Sept. 27, 2023 – See Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax and many other Pokémon in a whole new way starting Sept. 28 until Jan. 7, 2024 at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Experience a variety of Pokémon themed activities across the museum and online aimed at introducing and teaching young budding artists about the works of Vincent van Gogh.

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Van Gogh Museum, Pokémon and the Van Gogh Museum have launched an official collaboration aimed at introducing new audiences to the work of Vincent van Gogh. Both Vincent van Gogh’s work and Pokémon have a special connection with Japanese art and culture. Japanese prints had a profound impact on Vincent’s art and on his world view. Speaking to his brother Theo in a letter in September 1888, Vincent said ‘And we wouldn’t be able to study Japanese art, it seems to me, without becoming much happier and more cheerful, and it makes us return to nature, despite our education and our work in a world of convention.’

Emilie Gordenker, General Director of the Van Gogh Museum commented: ‘This collaboration will allow the next generation to get to know Vincent van Gogh’s art and life story in a refreshing way. The Van Gogh Museum and The Pokémon Company International have drawn on many years of educational expertise to create a special experience for children, their supervisors, and we hope many others at the Van Gogh Museum.’


The Pokémon and Van Gogh Museum collaboration will feature the following activations running from Sept. 28 until Jan. 7, 2024. To participate in the activities, a regular museum admission ticket is required which can only be purchased online.

‘Pokémon at the Van Gogh Museum’ presentation (permanent collection, floor 1)

Several of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous works from the permanent collection of the Van Gogh Museum served as inspiration for six paintings made by artists from The Pokémon Company. Examples include, Pikachu shown in a work that is inspired by Self-portrait with Grey Felt Hat (1887), the Pokémon Sunflora is hidden in a variant of Van Gogh’s famous Sunflowers (1889), and you can find Snorlax and Munchlax relaxing in a work inspired by The Bedroom (1888). You can admire these six specially created paintings on the first floor of the Rietveld building (Rietveldgebouw)

A Pokémon Adventure activity (6 years+, activity leaflets are handed out at the Atrium)

A Pokémon Adventure leaflet will lead visitors along the works by Vincent van Gogh that served as inspiration for the paintings in the six-piece special presentation, Pokémon at the Van Gogh Museum. During the activity, visitors will discover the museum and the stories behind the paintings. Once participants complete the Pokémon Adventure activity, they can hand in their completed leaflet for a special Pikachu x Van Gogh Museum promo card (subject to availability). The Pokémon Adventure leaflet is available in both Dutch and English.

Pokémon x Van Gogh online learning material – Van Gogh at School (Upper primary lower secondary education level)

Vincent greatly admired everything related to Japan, and Japanese prints taught him to look at the world differently. The use of flat planes of strong colors, everyday subjects and attention for detail in nature spoke to him. Using the Pokémon x Van Gogh collaboration as a starting point, pupils will learn about the connection between Van Gogh and Japan, and about how inspiration can work in two directions. The teaching materials are available in both Dutch and English.

‘How to draw Pikachu’ video guide (Restaurant Rietveldgebouw 0)

A guided video activity will be available within the museum which teaches visitors how to draw the fan favorite Pokémon Pikachu and encourages them to try it for themselves.

‘Pokémon Center x Van Gogh Museum’ merchandise

The Pokémon Center online store will feature an exclusive range of ‘Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum’ merchandise featuring the art from the collaboration. Items available include a special Vincent Van Gogh inspired Pikachu Plush, Trading Card Game sleeves, Van Gogh inspired figures of Pikachu and Eevee, Poster Prints, a Jigsaw Puzzle and more. A special promotional ‘Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat’ trading card inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Self Portrait with Grey Felt Hat’ will be available as a gift with purchase item with all Pokémon Center x Van Gogh Museum products. Products and promotional trading cards are available whilst stocks last. For the full ranges available please visit www.pokemoncenter.com in the U.S. and www.pokemoncenter.ca in Canada.

The Van Gogh Museum Shop will also feature an exclusive range of Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum merchandise featuring art from the collaboration.

Director of Licensing at The Pokémon Company International, Mathieu Galante commented ‘We are always looking for fantastic partners that we can create unique and joyful experiences with for Pokémon fans, and we have genuinely found that in working with the Van Gogh Museum. There is a strong link between the inspiration behind Pokémon and the inspiration behind some of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous work. With this collaboration we really hope that we can see children discovering and immersing themselves into the world of art through the incredible works of Van Gogh and Pokémon.’

Pokémon x Van Gogh TCG Promo Card Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the special Pikachu Pokémon promo card?
1. Book a museum ticket between 28 September 2023 and 7 January 2024.
2. Get yourself a copy of the Pokémon Adventure at the museum's Information Desk in the Atrium.
3. Complete the answers and hand in your copy at the Information Desk. Only then, you will receive a special Pikachu Pokémon promo card.

You can join the Pokémon Adventure until 7 January 2024. Please note: the promo cards are subject to availability.

Can I get the promo card somewhere other than the museum?
The promo cards will only be available in the Netherlands between 28 September 2023 and 7 January 2024, by completing a Pokémon Adventure at the Van Gogh Museum. The promo cards are subject to availability.

Book museum admission tickets in advance at tickets.vangoghmuseum.com

Can I take an extra promo card for people at home?
No, you'll only receive a promo card when you've completed the Pokémon Adventure at the museum. No promo cards will be issued for your friends or family at home.

How many promo cards can I get?
A maximum of one promo card will be issued per person and per completed Pokémon Adventure. The promo cards are subject to availability.

Until when can I join the Pokémon activities at the museum and get a promo card?
You can join the Pokémon activities from 28 September 2023 until 7 January 2024. The promo cards are subject to availability. If the stock at the museum runs out, there is no other way to obtain the promo cards.

Can I buy an admission ticket to the museum at the door?
Admission tickets are only available online and are not sold at the door of the Van Gogh Museum. Check ticket availability at tickets.vangoghmuseum.com.

Can I enter the museum without an admission ticket to purchase Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum items at the museum shop?
No, access to the museum's shop is only possible with a valid museum admission ticket. Book tickets at tickets.vangoghmuseum.com.

However, you can also purchase selected Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum items at the museum's online shop or at the Pokémon Center.

Is the Pokémon Adventure only suitable for children?
The Pokémon Adventure activity is developed for children aged 6 and older, but adults are of course also welcome to join in.

Sources: https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/van-gogh-museum-x-pokemon#frequently-asked-questions and https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Partners-With-The-Van-Gogh-Museum-Fo

Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum

The Pokémon Center released a line of products to tie in with this exhibition. Each qualifying product received the promo Pikachu card.

Items:

Item List:

Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Collection Posters (6-Pack) - $39.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam 15 oz. Mug - $14.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Pin Box Set (6-Pack) - $49.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Playmat - $24.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Journal - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Postcards (12-Pack) - $14.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Double Deck Box - $12.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Corviknight Inspired by Wheatfield with Crows Playmat - $24.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Eevee Inspired by Self-Portrait with Straw Hat Figure - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Inspired by Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat Figure - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Eevee Inspired by Self-Portrait with Straw Hat Canvas Wall Art - $49.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Inspired by Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat - $49.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Sunflora Inspired by Sunflowers Canvas Wall Art - $49.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Plush - 7 ¾ In. - $24.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu & Eevee Inspired by Vincent's Self-Portraits Playmat - $24.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Eevee Inspired by Self-Portrait with Straw Hat Canvas Tote Bag - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Inspired by Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat Canvas Tote Bag - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Inspired by Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat Journal - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Eevee Inspired by Self-Portrait with Straw Hat Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Munchlax & Snorlax Inspired by The Bedroom Puzzle (1,008 Pieces) - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Sunflora Inspired by Sunflowers Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Munchlax & Snorlax Inspired by The Bedroom Journal - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Inspired by Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Munchlax & Snorlax Inspired by The Bedroom Double Deck Box - $12.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Corviknight Inspired by Wheatfield with Crows Double Deck Box - $12.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Smeargle Inspired by Self-Portrait as a Painter Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Munchlax & Snorlax Inspired by The Bedroom Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Corviknight Inspired by Wheatfield with Crows Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Munchlax & Snorlax Inspired by The Bedroom Playmat - $24.99

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/search/van-gogh

The Get the New Gear! The event will begin on September 28th, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. PDT in Pokémon Masters EX! This event’s battles will be updated daily. You can complete them to get skill gear, a new kind of gear!

The Normal and Fairy-Type Egg Event is now live! In this event, you can get Eggs that hatch Normal- or Fairy-type Pokémon! Shiny Pokémon have a chance of hatching, too!

Skill Gear Details

Skill Gear is a new kind of gear that is different from gear up to now.

Note: In conjunction with this, all pre-existing gear will be referred to as Type Gear.


At first, Skill Gear has no effects by itself, but by unlocking skills, you can randomly add stats, Themes, and additional effects to the gear.

The Themes for Skill Gear correspond with a Sync Pair’s Theme Skills, so the gear’s stats and additional effects will only be activated when one of the gear’s Theme matches a Sync Pair’s Theme Skill.

Note: Effects will not stack for a single piece of Skill Gear even if multiple Themes and Theme Skills match.
You can unlock skills via Skill Gear under Gear in the Sync Pair menu. Skill Gear cannot be upgraded or have its level cap unlocked as with Type Gear. You can get Skill Gear from the Monthly tab in the Exchange Items menu and also from various events.

Note: To exchange items, go to the Exchange Items menu in the Shop screen, then look for the Monthly tab.

Unlocking Skills

Unlocking skills requires an item called a Skill Feather.


The stats, Themes, and additional effects added to gear are determined randomly based on the kind of Skill Feather.

If you use a Skill Feather on Skill Gear that you have already unlocked skills for, you will be given a choice to either keep or overwrite the existing effects with new ones. The Skill Feather will be consumed even if you choose to keep the effects.

You can see the details of the Themes and additional effects that can be added by going to What This Unlocks in the Skill Feather item details screen.

Note: In What This Unlocks, only the effects that you have previously encountered by using a Skill Feather will be shown in the list.

There are also special Skill Feathers guaranteed to add certain effects to gear.

New Training Area

A Skill Feather Area will be added to the Training Area. Try getting a Skill Feather to unlock the skills of Skill Gear. You can also get Skill Feathers from various events.

Protecting Skills

You are able to protect the Themes and additional effects you have unlocked for Skill Gear. Protected Themes and additional effects will not be overwritten when unlocking skills. Protecting skills requires an item called an Ever Pin. By using an Ever Pin, you can protect one Theme or additional effect that has been added to your Skill Gear.

Up to one Theme and one additional effect can be protected for each piece of Skill Gear that you own. You can protect skills in the Skill Gear details screen. You can get Ever Pins from the Monthly tab in the Exchange Items menu and also from various events.

Note: To exchange items, go to the Exchange Items menu in the Shop screen, then look for the Monthly tab.

Important

• In order to use Skill Gear, you must have completed the Champion Stadium Hard Lv. 1 for any region.
• You can still acquire Skill Gear, Skill Feathers, and Ever Pins even if you have not completed the Champion Stadium Hard Lv. 1 for a region yet.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_5090_1W_2

Normal and Fairy-Type