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Celebrate the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl with Pokémon GO
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Niantic has announced an event to celebrate the release of the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games on the Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021. Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be appearing more often in Pokémon GO. The event will begin on November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time and runs to November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Giovanni returns to Pokémon GO in the With Light Comes Shadow event
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Niantic has announced more details on the With Light Comes Shadow event in Pokémon GO. Team GO Rocket has decided to take over the Festival of Lights event in an attempt to take away Hoopa, with Giovanni having returned to lead this mission. Trainers will need to defeat Giovanni to rescue Shadow Lugia.
Battle Villa, Champion Stadium Unova Challenge, and Fighting Type Gear Event Underway In Pokémon Masters EX
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Two recurring events are currently running in Pokémon Masters EX, with the return of the Battle Villa, and Champion Station: Unova Challenge. Also running for the first time is a new co-op event to power up Fighting Type Gear.
Pokémon Trading Card Game 25th Anniversary Commemorative Event to be held in Taiwan
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The official Pokémon TCG Taiwanese website has announced that a series of live events will be held in Taiwan starting this month to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Softbank announced as the partner for December 11th for the Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan
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Niantic previously announced that a Pokémon GO Special Weekend will take place from December 10 to 12, 2021, exclusively in Japan, with a range of different companies to serve as partners of the event on different days. ITO EN and Tully's were announced as partners for December 12th in that initial announcement. This week, Softbank was revealed to be the official partner for the event for December 11th. The partner for the 10th will be announced soon.
Pokémon GO celebrates the Festival of Lights from November 5
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In celebration of Diwali, the five day long festival originating in the Indian subcontinent, Niantic have announced a Festival of Lights event will be in Pokémon GO from November 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to November 14, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Dedenne, the Electric- and Fairy-type Antenna Pokémon originally found in the Kalos region, will be making its Pokémon GO debut during this event.
Receive Leonardo Bonanomi's Charizard in Pokémon Sword and Shield with code「GL0BALCHAMP2021」
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At the end of the Pokémon Global Exhibition Day 2 livestream, a limited-time distribution for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield was announced. By redeeming the code 「GL0BALCHAMP2021」 , players can receive a Charizard based on that used by Leonardo Bonanomi to win the Pokémon Global Exhibition.
Happiny Birthday gift coming to Pokémon Center Singapore
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The previously announced distribution at Pokémon Center stores in Japan, has also been confirmed for the Pokémon Center in Singapore. Players visiting Pokémon Center Singapore during the month of their birthday will receive a code card, which will then give Happiny when redeemed in-game in either Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, or Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Receive Sweets items in-game in Pokémon Sword and Shield from Pokémon Centers in Japan
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From November 1, 2021, players of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield can receive a different Sweet item in-game every day at Pokémon Center stores in Japan.
Halloween comes to Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield
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Halloween-themed Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield through October 31, 2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. These Pokémon include Sableye, Dusknoir, Zoroark, Corviknight, and Thievul. Very rarely, a Shiny Zoroark may also be encountered.
Gym Challenge online competition announced for Pokémon Sword and Shield
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The Gym Challenge online competition will be running in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield between November 11, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. PST and November 14, 2021, at 3:59 p.m. PST. Registration for the competition is open right now, and will remain open until November 10, 2021, at 3:59 p.m. PST.
First ever Día de Muertos celebration event to be held in Pokémon GO
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Niantic has announced that an event will be held in Pokémon GO for Día de Muertos, a holiday observed in Mexico and other parts of the Americas that celebrates the lives and the memory of friends and family who have moved on to another world. The event will be held from Monday, November 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Shinx to be featured in November 2021's Pokémon GO Community Day
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Earlier, Niantic indicated that the featured Pokémon for November's Community Day event would be an Electric-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region. They have now confirmed the featured Pokémon will be the Flash Pokémon Shinx.
Pokémon UNITE's Halloween Festival begins October 20 - Greedent joins the roster
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In an announcement that should come as no surprise to anyone who's paid attention to the sudden change of music in the in-game lobby over the past week, a range of Halloween themed tricks and treats will coming to Pokémon UNITE this Wednesday, October 20. The Halloween Festival is the first in-game event in Pokémon UNITE, and features new ways to play, new holowear, and new customization options for trainers.
New Pikachu and Eevee themed Pokéfloat revealed for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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The Pokémon 25th anniversary logo was revealed during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2020. So it's only appropriate that this year's Macy's Parade would include the introduction of a brand new Pokémon balloon.
Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta to be distributed at select 7-11 stores in Taiwan
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The Shiny Zacian and Zamazenta serial codes distribution, announced for Japan earlier this month and for Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Thailand earlier today, has now also been confirmed for distribution at 7-11 stores throughout Taiwan. The flyer containing both serial codes to redeem Shiny Zamazenta in Pokémon Sword and Shiny Zacian in Pokémon Shield will be distributed from October 22, 2021 to November 18, 2021 at select 7-11 stores in Taiwan. The flyers are being distributed 1 per customer, while supplies last, with no purchase necessary. The serial codes can be redeemed in-game by November 25, 2021. Only 1 Zacian and 1 Zamazenta can be received per game. Shiny Zacian has the held item Rusted Sword, while Shiny Zamazenta has the held item Rusted Shield.
Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta distribution announced for some Southeast Asian countries
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The Shiny Zacian and Zamazenta serial codes distribution, announced for Japan earlier this month, has now also been confirmed for distribution across Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Thailand.
Pokémon GO Special Weekend to take place on December 10-12, 2021 in Japan
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Niantic has announced that a Pokémon GO Special Weekend will take place from December 10th to the 12th, exclusively in Japan. The event will be held in conjunction with official Pokémon GO partners, including ITO EN and Tully's.
Pokémon GO's Halloween Mischief event starts October 15th
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Niantic has announced details for the Halloween 2021 event, Halloween Mischief, which starts in Pokémon GO at October 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time, running through to October 31, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time. The event will be split into two parts. The Season of Mischief also continues with two new events in each part of the Halloween events.
Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta to be distributed to Japanese Pokémon Sword and Shield players from late October.
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The Japanese official Pokémon website has announced that Japanese players will be able to receive redemption codes for both Shiny Zacian in Pokémon Sword and Shiny Zamazenta in Pokémon Shield. Code cards will be distributed starting October 22, 2021, by most stores stocking video games throughout Japan (excluding convenience stores).
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