https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-new...ve-caught/

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Niantic Inc and The Pokémon Company International have announced GO Snapshot, a new feature with enhanced AR tech that lets Pokémon GO Trainers take pics of any Pokémon they've caught anywhere they please.

While Pokémon Go Pokémon Trainers have been able to take pics of wild Pokémon in the real world via an AR integration with smartphone cameras (AR+ mode), the app creators announced Feb 12 that soon, users will be able to "take photos of ANY Pokémon in [their] Pokémon Storage, whenever and wherever".

Quote: Your entire Pokémon TCG collection is just a click away, Trainers. Keep track of your collection on the go with the Pokémon TCG Card Dex app!

Quote:Powerful Pokémon become even stronger when they work together in the new Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion: Sun & Moon—Team Up!

https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/02/09/...-smeargle/

Quote:Pokemon Go could finally be adding their last missing Pokemon from Pokemon Gold and Silver.

While Pokemon Go is now adding Pokemon from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, there are a few Pokemon from older games that still haven't appeared. Most of these Pokemon have problematic abilities that don't translate well with Pokemon Go's simplified gameplay system.

One of these Pokemon is Smeargle, a Pokemon that first appeared in Pokemon Gold and Silver. Instead of learning moves by leveling up, Smeargle has the ability to permanently copy another Pokemon's moves with its Sketch attack in the main series games. Since Pokemon can't "learn" moves in Pokemon Go (they're randomly assigned when a Pokemon spawns and can be randomly switched out with a TM), Smeargle doesn't translate well in the game.

However, it appears that Pokemon Go has found a solution to their Smeargle problem. Earlier this morning, the game switched its Facebook and Twitter cover photos to a picture covered in splattered paint. Smeargle is known as the "Painter Pokemon" and has its brush-like tail constantly covered in paint. In fact, Smeargle's default paint color is a very similar green to what appears on Pokemon Go's cover photo.

You can check out the Facebook and Twitter photos below:




Of course, it's possible that Pokemon Go is doing a bait and switch on its fans. They haven't mentioned Smeargle on its social media at all, so this could all just be a tease for something else entirely. However, most fans are assuming that this is a big hint that Smeargle is finally coming to the game after missing for almost two years.

https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/31/182060...evolutions

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Pokémon Go has been updated to introduce several new Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, which debuted in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl. These primarily include evolutions, requiring a special item to access.

The Pokémon cited in the update included Lickilicky and Tangrowth, which evolve from Lickitung and Tangela respectively. Players must have Sinnoh Stones in order to evolve these Kanto-region Pokémon into their Sinnoh counterparts, and those aren’t easy to come by. Additional evolutions, as hinted at by attached art heralding the update (and seen above), are Ambipom, Gallade, and Yanmega — which come from Aipom, Kirlia, and Yanma.

There are also Pokémon that won’t require the rare Sinnoh Stones to capture, however. Cranidos and Shieldon, among others, can be found in the wild as of today’s version update. Niantic also hints at the inclusion of new Pokémon from the region in Pokémon Eggs.

But for competitors, not just collectors, Raid Battles are seeing a tweak too.

“You may notice that Pokémon that appear in Raid Battles are more powerful and sturdy when you challenge them,” reads the official update. “Plus, some moves that certain Pokémon know may be stronger or weaker when used in battle.”

Have fun testing that out starting now, with the update already live in Pokémon Go on both Android and iOS.

https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/28/182012...ttle-dates

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Palkia will be Pokémon Go’s next legendary to catch, Niantic announced. An in-game notification reveals that the fourth-generation monster will appear in Raid Battles starting tomorrow, Jan. 29, and throughout the month of February.

Palkia will be around as of 1 p.m. PST tomorrow. The water/dragon-type Pokémon will continue to be available in Raid Battles until 1 p.m. PST on Feb. 28.

The exclusive legendary Pokémon from Pokémon Pearl, which makes up half of the fourth-generation pair of games, is the latest legendary to make its Pokémon Go debut. Dialga, the legendary star of counterpart Pokémon Diamond, has yet to appear.

Both Diamond and Pearl are set in the Sinnoh region, where Palkia drops in from the alternate dimension it lives in. Where Palkia can manipulate spatial dimensions, Dialga can control time. (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl get real weird, y’all.)

I’m not sure how those abilities will play out in Pokémon Go, but we have the whole next month to find out. Most recently, a Hoenn region-themed in-game event wrapped, putting the spotlight on the generation of games just prior to Pearl and Diamond.

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Understandably, the hype around Detective Pikachu continues to mount. Who doesn’t want to see a yellow, furry, oversized rodent with Ryan Reynolds’ voice run around having adventures?

The combination of Reynolds and Pikachu set the bar high from the jump. It doesn’t hurt Reynolds’ last movie featured him killing everyone in sight when he wasn’t getting torn in half by Juggernaut—or growing back his baby legs. To many fans, Reynolds and Deadpool are now one and the same, making it even weirder to hear that voice come from the mouth of everyone’s favorite Pokémon.

Even if the Reynolds voiceover had been withheld from the start, between the animation and love for this particular Pokémon, there would still be excitement surrounding the movie. But Pikachu certainly isn’t the only Pokémon we need to see in the movie. Among those that are a must, here are 5 Pokémon confirmed to be in Detective Pikachu (and 5 we hope to see):

CONFIRMED: PSYDUCK



Ever the pain in the butt to Misty in the original Pokémon show, Psyduck looks pretty greased up in the previews. Hopefully, it has a solid home life. Though Psyduck isn’t exactly the brightest bulb, it can certainly leave a lasting impact in a battle—you just hope it’s on the opposing Pokémon and not itself.

Ideally, Psyduck pops up left and right throughout the movie, making blunders along the way. Similar to Scrat from the Ice Age franchise, though maybe it makes a few more appearances. Giving this Pokémon its own short video before the movie wouldn’t be a bad idea either. Most importantly, Psyduck needs to cross paths with Pikachu three to four times, just so Ryan Reynolds can talk smack.

NEED TO SEE: GEODUDE



This might feel like it’s from out in left field, but hold on a sec. Geodude has one of the more unique appearances of any Pokémon. In case you forgot, Geodudes don’t exactly have legs. Not that they’re necessary in this case, given Geodudes can float. If there’s any construction going on throughout Ryme City—which there has to be, it’s that way with every city—Geodude better be in the thick of it.

In reality, shouldn’t there be five or more Geodudes working for every major construction company?

Here’s what really needs to happen: Geodude is flying around, moving quickly to get work done, only to lose track of its surroundings, slamming into Pikachu’s face. Something says Reynolds won’t let something like that go so easily (Golem or Onix would also be cool on a construction site, but might be too big in what seem to be tight quarters in Ryme City).

CONFIRMED: CHARIZARD



The original ultra-rare Pokémon when it came to the trading cards, Charizard is a major must-have in the first Pokémon “live-action” film. And does this thing ever look absolutely terrifying, or what?

Ash Ketchum’s Charizard wasn’t exactly a peach in the anime show and it doesn’t look like this one is either. That’s not solely based on Charizard trying to eat Pikachu, as much as that does play a pretty significant role. Charizard just looks angry. Who knows the reason? It’s not likely an answer we’ll receive in this movie either. We just have to hope he doesn’t end Reynolds run as Pikachu before he can sign on for seven more movies.

NEED TO SEE: ARCANINE



Imagine: you’re walking amongst the bourgeoisie, heading for your first ever, ritzy dinner party. Upon arrival, you notice your new rich friend has more money than all your other pals put together.

Now, what Pokémon does this friend have? You guessed it, Arcanine.

With a very similar look to the Siberian tiger, Arcanine is majestic, yet intimidating, creatures. Tim Goodman, played by Justice Smith, and Pikachu may have to experience the upper-class elite in this adventure. If they do, they need to come across at least one rather frightening, though impressive, Archanine (Ninetales would also make sense for a rich person’s Pokémon).

CONFIRMED: SNUBBULL



Ryan Reynold’s Pikachu might be the only Pokémon who can communicate with human beings in Detective Pikachu. It’d be more surprising if that weren’t, in fact, the case. However, Tim Goodman being a whisperer to all Pokémon shouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility either.

If a decision was made to give the other characters human voices, Snubbull absolutely needs an English or Scottish accent. This furry pink Pokémon looked pretty big in the trailers and seems like the perfect know-it-all-cop who’s really nothing more than a bumbling idiot, constantly needing help from Goodman and Pikachu. Maybe Reynolds can throw a “why so serious?” at this character, too. Imagine, Deadpool voicing Pikachu mocking the Joker!

NEED TO SEE: MACHAMP



At some point in the course of establishing Ryme City, producers have to show different walks of life. In doing so, we’ll see Pokémon living and working in harmony with human beings. One workplace we should come across is a gym. Not a Pokémon training gym, but a regular gym where Pokémon and trainers can’t get jacked together.

At this gym, you could potentially see a Hitmonlee, a Hitmonchan and maybe a Primeape. Those make sense and would be great additions to Detective Pikachu. However, without question, Machamp has to be the most prominent Pokémon in that gym. It’s a pretty special thing to be capable of performing bicep curls while bench pressing. There’s probably not a human out there who can do it. Hopefully, we can finally see what that looks like courtesy of this jacked, four-armed Pokémon.

CONFIRMED: MR. MIME



Outside of Pikachu, Mr. Mime has received the most screen time of all the Pokémon in the build-up to Detective Pikachu. From the looks of it, Justice Smith’s Tim Goodman and his pal Pikachu have to deal with a Mr. Mime that seems to be in the know about whatever it is Goodman and Pikachu are investigating. Obviously, being a mime, Mr. Mime is not much for talking, though it’s very much able to speak with its body.

The one concern with this character: did production unleash all of its good parts from the movie in the trailers? The moments are pretty darn funny and are definitely a helpful piece in selling the film, but it would certainly be a let down if there isn’t more to see in the actual movie.

NEED TO SEE: ALAKAZAM



So, if Ryme City has its construction workers, a gym and the bougie upper class, then it has to have a section of the city devoted to the downtrodden. Among those beaten down by life, struggling to make ends meet, is a group of gypsies. With them is their trusted Pokémon Alakazam, which can somehow see into the future, using tarot cards.

In reality, what Alakazam’s really good for is using its telekinetic powers to steal wallets and any other valuables undetected. Alakazam has much more to offer than that, but life has beaten this one down, forcing it into a life of petty thievery.

CONFIRMED: JIGGLYPUFF



Perhaps the most recognizable Pokémon after Pikachu—competing with only the likes of Charizard and Snorlax—Jigglypuff is known for having mood swings. Sure, it has an angelic voice, but there’s something about it that relaxes people, sending them into a deep slumber.

But Jigglypuff doesn’t like that. In fact, it hates when that happens. From the looks of it, the Jigglypuff already teased for Detective Pikachu has a little mean streak to it and could take that out on Pikachu. Not to mention, hearing Jigglypuff say “Jiggly!” in its high-pitched, gleeful voice is worth the price of admission on its own.

NEED TO SEE: SNORLAX



This is the one Pokémon filed under “NEED TO SEE” that’s actually been seen in some of Detective Pikachu’s marketing campaign, though you won’t find him easily. Thus leading us to believe Snorlax isn’t a surefire lock to be in Detective Pikachu. That would be a huge mistake.

Loyal Pokémon fans have long loved the sleeping giant that’s also capable of raising silly in a fight. Snorlax doesn’t even need to do much. No one would really expect it to do anything. Most people just need to see it once, maybe give it a small comedic moment and be done with it.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemo...0-6464532/

Quote:February is quickly approaching, which means another Pokemon Go Community Day is just around the corner. Niantic has shared the first details about next month's event, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 16, and will feature the Ice- and Ground-type Pokemon Swinub.

Throughout the event, Swinub will spawn much more frequently in the wild than it normally does. Based on previous Community Days, players will also presumably have a chance of encountering a Shiny Swinub during the event, and any Swinub that evolves into its final form--Mamoswine--up to an hour after the Community Day ends will learn a special move, although Niantic has not yet confirmed what that will be.

Mamoswine was one of the many new evolved forms first introduced in the Pokemon series' fourth-generation titles, so to get it in Go, you'll need to have a Sinnoh Stone--a new evolutionary item in the mobile game. One of the ways these can be obtained is through Trainer Battles, and during the Community Day, Niantic says you'll have a chance to earn up to five Sinnoh Stones by battling other players. You'll also receive five rewards per day from Trainer Battles during the Community Day weekend.

On top of that, you'll receive triple the normal amount of Stardust for capturing Pokemon during February's Community Day. Finally, any Lure Modules that you use during the event will also remain active for three hours, rather than their usual 30-minute duration. You can read more about the event on the Pokemon Go website.

As usual, February's Community Day will only run for three hours, and it'll take place at different times depending on where you live. You can find the hours for each region below.
Pokemon Go February 2019 Community Day Hours

The Americas and Greenland

-- 11 AM - 2 PM PT
-- 2 PM - 5 PM ET

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

-- 10 AM - 1 PM UTC

Asia-Pacific

-- 12 PM - 3 PM JST (February 17)

https://screenrant.com/super-smash-bros-...decidueye/

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate almost had a very different Pokemon, Decidueye, added to the game before Incineroar was ultimately chosen for inclusion. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is firmly in the hands of consumers now, and gamers are finally beginning to learn the intimacies of the newest characters added to the roster. Fan-favorites like Ridley and King K. Rool generated excitement from fans when it was confirmed that they would be joining the Super Smash Bros. franchise, while other fighters like Pokemon's Incineroar were added to help keep the roster current.

As it turns out, Incineroar almost wasn't selected as the new Pokemon rep in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as another Pokemon was confirmed to have been on the cusp of being chosen.

Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai said an interview with the Japanese gaming magazine called Nintendo Dream (h/t Japanese Nintendo) that Decidueye was almost included in the game instead of Incineroar. The reasoning for ultimately deciding to go with Incineroar over Decidueye wasn't elaborated upon, but previous comments from Sakurai indicate that he liked the unique moveset potential the wrestling-inspired Pokemon brought to the table. Decidueye is widely believed to be the end result of the most popular starting monster in Pokemon Sun and Moon, Rowlet, which made it appear like a clear favorite for inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate leading up to the game's final roster reveals.



Despite the fact that the character wasn't selected for Smash Bros., Decidueye was playable in Pokken Tournament DX for the Nintendo Switch. This fighting game was also spearheaded by Bandai Namco (the same company brought on to assist with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate development), so that may have also played into the decision to leave the Grass/Ghost-type out of the crossover fray. This is all just speculation, but it's important to note that the Pocket Monster did already have its time to shine in another major fighting game.

Some other interesting tidbits from that Nintendo Dream interview include the fact that the Belmonts, Ridley, and King K. Rool were all added as a result of the fan ballot for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U. Furthermore, the reason that playable characters from ARMS and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 weren't included is a result of poor timing surrounding Ultimate's project proposal submission date and the arrival of each respective title.

Of course, the exclusion of these characters could be rectified through Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's downloadable content. The leaks surrounding the Smash Ultimate DLC thus far don't indicate that such fighters will be joining the fray, but there's always a chance there will be a second Fighters Pass. At that point, any character is back on the table.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemo...0-6464496/

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Niantic is kicking off a new type of event in Pokemon Go this weekend. On Saturday, January 19, the studio is holding the game's first-ever Limited Research event, which will feature special Field Research tasks--and an opportunity to catch a new Shiny Pokemon--for a limited time.

Much like Pokemon Go's monthly Community Days, the Limited Research event will only run for three hours. During that window of time, you'll be able to receive special Limited Research tasks when you spin the Photo Disc at a PokeStop. These tasks can be completed at any time after you've obtained them, but they'll only be distributed during the event hours, and you'll only get one from each PokeStop you visit.

Every Limited Research task will culminate in an encounter with Feebas, the first form of the majestic Water Pokemon Milotic. Additionally, Niantic says you'll have a chance of coming across a Shiny Feebas, making this the first time this particular Shiny will be available in the game. You can find the event hours for each region below.

On top of the Limited Research event, Niantic is holding a big Hoenn celebration in Pokemon Go right now. Until January 29, Gen 3 Pokemon will appear much more frequently in the wild. Moreover, you'll have a chance of catching Shiny variants of Zigzagoon and Taillow, while any Shroomish you evolve into Breloom will learn the move Grass Knot.

The Gen 3 Legendaries Groudon and Kyogre have also returned as part of the Hoenn celebration, giving you another chance to add them to your collection. There are new Field Research tasks revolving around Gen 3 Pokemon as well, and new avatar items based on Team Aqua and Team Magma--the villainous teams from Ruby and Sapphire--are available in the game's Style Shop.
Pokemon Go Limited Research Event Schedule

The Americas and Greenland

-- 11 AM - 2 PM PT
-- 2 PM - 5 PM ET

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

-- 10 AM - 1 PM UTC

Asia-Pacific

-- 12 PM - 3 PM JST (January 20)

https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/2019/1/1...ding-cards

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The Pokémon Company is preparing big time for the arrival of Detective Pikachu, the series’ first-ever Hollywood movie. Next on the hype-cycle list is a whole slew of merchandise, from T-shirts to toys — and even official trading cards with art on these new takes on classic Pokémon.

Most notable is the card for Detective Pikachu himself, of course. Say what you will about how fuzzy he is; the image on his special card is very cute.



The Detective Pikachu trading card game starter and booster packs go on sale April 5, and the line will contain 26 new cards as well as collectible pins. Other special promo cards in the collection feature the movie’s versions of Charizard and Greninja, both seen trying to attack Pikachu in the first teaser.

Meanwhile, the Pokémon Center online store will sell apparel referencing Ryme City, where Detective Pikachu takes place. There are shirts calling out the Hi-Hat Cafe (where we saw Jigglypuff), the Ryme City anniversary parade (also seen in the trailer), as well as the city’s police force. These are slightly more subtle ways to get into the movie than another item that will go on sale April 2 along with the rest of the line — a deerstalker hat mimicking the one that our great electric mouse detective wears. Yes, that means it has ears.

Also coming are action figures and, crucially, a talking Pikachu plush. (He has “two voice modes” and “motorized ears,” too!) You can preview the collection in the gallery below. Detective Pikachu is in theaters May 10.

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/01...e_ashs_did

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One of the biggest selling points for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is arguably the "Everyone is Here!" statement. As you'll likely know, the game features every single playable character that has ever been available in a Smash game - and also throws in a few new ones - but there's one character which actually causes a little bit of a problem here.

That character is Charizard. In Smash Ultimate, Charizard appears as part of Pokémon Trainer, a character originally from Smash Bros. Brawl who can swap between the aforementioned fiery lizard, the ever-adorable Squirtle, and the super-cool grass-type Ivysaur. Technically, though, Charizard has also appeared as a separate standalone character in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (known by fans under the name 'Smash 4').

While we selfishly wait to hear what this means for the Super Smash Bros. amiibo collection (will Charizard technically be included twice?), the official Pokémon UK website has chimed in with a theory as to why this change may have taken place. The paragraphs below come from an article celebrating the franchise's appearance in Ultimate, noting how Smash's Charizard may have disobeyed the Pokémon Trainer for a while, just like Ash Ketchum's did in the Pokémon anime.

Quote: The original Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64 marked the first time that Pokémon made the jump from turn-based battles to real-time combat, with Pikachu and Jigglypuff as the debut Pokémon contenders. The series has come a long way since then, with a wide assortment of fighters from the Pokémon universe appearing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

The returning Pokémon Trainer can send out Squirtle and Ivysaur, as well as Charizard, which is back at the Pokémon Trainer's side after its previous standalone appearance. We'd like to believe that this Charizard merely decided to disobey its Trainer for a little while, much like Ash's Charizard did in Pokémon the Series.

https://screenrant.com/pokemon-go-commun...up-treats/

Quote:One Pokémon Go player offers up the yummiest snacks and treats for real-world Pokémon Go Community Day meet-ups. Game developer Niantic announced the first Community Day in 2018, intending to create a monthly global event that would bring Pokémon Go players to their local parks to make friends and become part of a larger community. Niantic marks the occasion by releasing a special Pokémon into the wild for a few hours: that Pokémon comes with an exclusive move. Community Day also offers other incentives, including increased XP and Stardust and Lure Modules that last for three hours.

As one of the most successful mobile games of all time, Pokémon Go, which relies on augmented reality for gameplay, initially launched in 2016. The game quickly became so popular with players attempting to "catch 'em all," that it caused stampedes in public parks. Not only did the game encourage players to come together as a community, but its gameplay also urged people to get off their couches and walk around their towns and cities. Two years after its release, Pokémon Go remains popular with players now having the opportunity to come together for Community Days.

One player, though, goes above and beyond for Pokémon Go Community Day. Reddit user aryamao likes to bake treats for fellow Pokémon Go trainers. But these treats go beyond simple cookies and brownies. These snacks look like Pokémon, right down to the smallest details. But they're not just pretty, they also seem delicious.



This Pokémon Go player also bakes other creative geeky dishes. There's an Eevee-themed pumpkin pie, along with homemade Bulbasaur and Charmander truffles. Another geeky sweet concoction even pays tribute to Spider-Man. Pokémon Go Community Days with aryamao seem special, and it's amazing how creative some fans can get with their love and passion for Pokémon Go. Meanwhile, Niantic keeps improving on the game and recently added a PvP feature that allows trainers to go into battle with each other.

In a world that is often full of depressing news, Pokémon Go continues to bring people together for positive experiences. This includes people of all backgrounds and ages, including a Taiwanese grandfather who figured out a unique way to catch as many Pokémon as possible. Reddit user aryamao is just building upon what Pokémon Go stands for by spreading a little more joy into the world with these special treats. The next Pokémon Go Community Day is on January 12.

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Niantic has announced that first Pokémon GO Community Day of 2019 will take place on January 12 in various territories across the globe. It will feature increased spawns of Totodile, 3-hour Lures, 1/4 Egg hatch distance, an exclusive move for Feraligatr and more. Based on all previous Community Days, Shiny Totodile, Shiny Croconaw and Shiny Feraligatr will also make their Pokémon GO debuts. Feraligatr and Shiny Feraligatr evolved during January Community Day will know the powerful Water-type attack Hydro Cannon. Check below to find out when event hours fall in your region of the world:

-- The Asia-Pacific region: January 12, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST
-- Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India: January 12, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. UTC
-- The Americas and Greenland: January 12, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT

Quote: Get ready, Trainers! Feraligatr evolved during January Community Day will know the powerful Water-type attack Hydro Cannon, a #PokemonGOCommunityDay exclusive! pic.twitter.com/jggR7jFKR9

— Pokémon GO is ready to #GOBattle❗ (@PokemonGoApp) January 9, 2019

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemo...0-6464227/

Quote:Pokemon Go's latest Legendary, Heatran, made its debut in Raid Battles last month immediately following Cresselia's departure, but it won't be around for much longer. The Lava Dome Pokemon is scheduled to leave the mobile game on January 15, making this your last opportunity to catch one if you haven't yet.

As is the case with most other Legendaries in Go, to catch Heatran, you'll first need to travel to a Gym that's hosting a Heatran Raid, then team up with other players in-person to battle it. If you manage to successfully defeat the Legendary, you'll earn a handful of Premier Balls along with an opportunity to catch it.

Heatran is unique among all Legendaries thanks to its typing. The Lava Dome Pokemon is a Fire- and Steel-type, giving it a resistance to Dragon and Psychic attacks. However, this combination also makes it susceptible to Fighting- and especially Ground-type moves, so you'll want to bring along Pokemon such as Rhyperior and Groudon to battle it. Water Pokemon such as Swampert and Kyogre will also be very effective.

Heatran is the third Gen 4 Legendary to appear in Pokemon Go thus far, following Giratina (which arrived as part of Pokemon Go's most recent Halloween event) and the aforementioned Cresselia. Niantic hasn't announced what the game's next Legendary will be, although a new one typically arrives as the previous leaves, so we presumably won't have to wait long to find out.

In addition to Heatran, several older Legendaries are available in Pokemon Go once again through January's Field Research. You'll be able to encounter one of eight Legendaries--Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Ho-Oh, or Lugia--each time you achieve a Research Breakthrough through the end of February.

Pokemon Go's ongoing Adventure Sync Hatchathon is also scheduled to wrap up on January 15. Through the end of the event, you'll be able to receive twice the normal amount of Stardust and Candy for each Pokemon Egg you hatch, and you'll have a higher likelihood of receiving 5 and 10 km Eggs by spinning the Photo Disc at PokeStops and Gyms.

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If you're a keen Pokémon GO player, you'll no doubt be aware that some of those elusive critters can only be obtained in certain parts of the world. While it hasn't been confirmed just yet, it looks like some of those exclusive to particular regions could be about to have a bit of a swap around.

As reported by Serebii.net, a recent newsletter received by some Pokémon GO players contains a special note about a New Year Surprise. The newsletter states that something strange is happening which could affect the migration of certain Pokémon, specifically mentioning the region of Hoenn. No more information has been provided, but this certainly hints towards a location swap for several Pokémon.

This has happened before - Seviper and Zangoose have been known to switch places, as have Solrock and Lunatone - so there's no reason to believe that this wouldn't be the case once again. Other Hoenn regional exclusives include Torkoal, Relicanth, Illumise, Volbeat, and Tropius; perhaps these Pokémon might benefit from a swap this time around?

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It’s been awhile since the 3DS Pokémon games had something to look forward to. Perhaps the last big thing was the release of Zeraora for the Ultra titles. Now, a bit of a smaller yet still valuable distribution is going to take place!

Trainers can receive a set of rare berries to be used in the Poké Pelago. Enigma, Micle, Custap, Jaboca and a Rowap Berry will be obtainable via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Each one has a unique function for battling at least in previous generations and looks to repeat themselves this time. Enigma will heal all HP of the holder if hit by a super effective attack. Micle increases accuracy of the user by a bit. The Custap grants the holding Pokémon priority when making a move only when HP is low. Having a Jaboca Berry inflicts some damage on the opponent if a physical attack lands on you. Finally, the Rowap Berry acts similarly to the previous one but when hit by special moves.

Each of these can be used during online battles so be sure to properly tend your gardens. Luckily, the distribution starts January 7 and lasts until September 2.

Quote:Pokemon Go players are coming up with hilariously underpowered teams to fight the game's newest Raid Boss.

Earlier this week, Pokemon Go added Deoxys's Attack Forme as the game's newest EX Raid Boss. EX Raids are special "exclusive" raids that are only open to players who earn invitations by beating raids at specific gym locations. Usually, EX Raids are intended as major challenges, pitting players against the game's most powerful Pokemon. However, Deoxys Attack Forme isn't posing much of a threat to players.

The issue is that Deoxys's Attack Forme has immensely unbalanced stats. While the Pokemon has the highest Attack stats of any Pokemon currently available in the game, it also has an extremely low Defense stat. In fact, only four Pokemon (Jigglypuff, Igglybuff, Whimsur, and Carvanha) have lower Defense stats than Deoxys Attack Forme. Pokemon Go didn't adjust Deoxys's stats before adding it to the game, so players are having a lot of fun beating up on it in EX Raids.

Because Attack Forme Deoxys has such low Defense stats, many players should be able to defeat it by themselves without too many issues. In fact, some players are seeing just how weak of a team they can use to defeat Deoxys by themselves. Over on The Silph Road, players are sharing videos of them beating Deoxys using only Sneasel, or using only Shiny Pokemon, or even using three Honchkrow.

It's usually a major accomplishment to beat a high level Raid Boss, but Attack Forme Deoxys is so laughably weak that any high level player should be able to beat it if they have enough Pokemon with Dark-type attacks.

Players should have plenty of time to fight Attack Forme Deoxys, as it'll likely be Pokemon Go's main EX Raid Boss for at least a couple of months.

https://comicbook.com/anime/2018/12/28/p...st-poster/

Quote:Beginning with the 20th film in the Pokemon franchise, the series has been exploring nostalgia as they revisit many of the early events of the series anime like Ash's first adventures in Kanto and Johto. This trend seems to continue with the 22nd film, Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION, which teases the return of one the series' first Legendary Pokemon, Mewtwo.

You can see the first poster for the new film below!



Scheduled to release July 12, 2019 in Japan, Pokemon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION will be directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Motonari Sakakibara, with a screenplay written by Takeshi Shudo. The film's official website revealed this first poster, which falls in line with the brief teaser revealing a fully CG rendered Mewtwo.

It's unclear as of this writing as to whether or not the new film will feature such CG, but fans are expecting to see more from the film soon as it will reportedly release a full trailer for the film on New Year's Day. The new film most likely will not be a retread of Mewtwo Strikes Back, but the title implies that this will be a soft reimagining of the franchise. This is also further implied by this upgraded look for Mewtwo.

This falls in line with Pokemon's recent efforts, as Pokemon: The Power of Us (released in Japan under the title of Everyone's Story) sort of re-imagined the events of Pokemon the Movie 2000 (complete with a new appearance from Legendary bird Lugia) and Pokemon: I Choose You! re-imagined Ash and Pikachu's first adventures in the Kanto region.

For those interested, Pokemon: The Power of Us is currently available on home video and is officially described as such:

"Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us tells the story of Ash and Pikachu as they journey to a small seaside town filled with a diverse set of characters, including a young athlete, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret.

Every year, the townspeople gather to celebrate the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that saved the town from destruction many years ago. The festival is a time for celebration, with a Pokémon Catching Race and a ceremonial flame burning brightly to summon Lugia. But when a series of incidents threatens not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon who call the town home, it's going to take more than just Ash and Pikachu to save the day. Will these people be able to put aside their differences and work together to rescue their town? Or will it all end in destruction?"

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Quote:Pokemon developers Game Freak have told Weekly Famitsu that they hope to surprise players in 2019. We know there’s a core Pokemon game coming to the Nintendo Switch next year, but details on that won’t be revealed until a later date. The company didn’t elaborate further.