Latest News and Events

Stay tuned with the current news and events for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Details on all Tera Raid Events, Ranked Battle Seasons, Mystery Gift Codes, and other news will be updated here as soon as it is announced.

Latest News

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Announced!

Return to Lumiose City and encounter familiar Pokemon!

Pokemon has officially revealed Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which will be released in 2025 for the Nintendo Switch. Check out our brand new wiki for details about this new game!

Pokemon Legends Z-A Wiki

Walking Wake and Iron leaves Rerun

A rerun of the Iron Leaves and Walking Wake Tera Raid Events will occur on April 26, 2024 to May 06, 2024! This is the second time that players will be able to catch these Pokemon since the first time event was released back in February and May of 2023.
Tera Raid Events and Schedule

Golden Week Mass Event Outbreak - Varoom, Magikarp, Shinx, and Rellor

To celebrate Golden Week in Japan, a Mass Outbreak Event featuring Varoom, Magikarp, Shinx, and Rellor will take place from April 26, 2024 to May 06, 2024!

This Mass Outbreak will run concurrently with the Iron Leaves and Walking Wake Tera Raid Event Reruns!
Mass Outbreak Events Schedule and Pokemon

Item Printer RNG has Been Broken!

The Item Printer was found to generate items the second you press the "I want to print something" text. This can then be exploited by changing your Nintendo Switch's internal time and obtain prints that are consistent and can be replicated by anyone.
How to Do the Indigo Disk Item Printer RNG Exploit

Regulation G is Announced!

May 1 - August 31, 2024

Start Date	May 1 (Wed) at 0:00 UTC
End Date	August 31 (Sat) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Legendary Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin ・Pokemon from Pokemon HOME ・Teal Mask Pokedex ・Indigo Disk Pokedex ・Legendary Pokemon
Banned Pokemon	・Mew ・Jirachi and Deoxys ・Phione and Manaphy ・Darkrai ・Shaymin (Land and Sky Formes) ・Arceus ・Keldeo(Base and Resolute Formes) ・Meloetta (Aria and Pirouette Formes) ・Hoopa (Unbound and Confined) ・Diancie ・Volcanion ・Magearna ・Zarude ・Pecharunt

Regulation G of Ranked Battle has been announced and will run from May 1, 2024 until August 31, 2024.

The Regulation G ruleset allows for all Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, Paradox Pokemon, the four Treasures of Ruin, Pokemon from Pokemon HOME, Pokemon from the Kitakami Pokedex and Indigo Disk Pokedex.

This new ruleset now allows for Legendary Pokemon into the mix, which should mix the meta up!

Ranked Battle Regulation G (Series 7): Rules and Banned Pokemon

YOASOBI Pawmot Mystery Gift

Start	March 13, 2024
End	February 29, 2024
Method	Obtain via Code
Code	Y0AS0B1B1R1B1R1

To commemorate the CD and LP release of YOASOBI's song Biri-Biri, a special Pawmot will be distributed via code on March 13, 2024 until February 28, 2025.

The code for Pawmot has not been released at the time of writing, but will be available on March 13.

YOASOBI Pawmot Mystery Gift Code

Pokemon Presents February 2024

Pokemon has announced a Pokemon Presents on Pokemon Day, February 27, 2024 at 6 AM PST! This Pokemon Presents will be uploaded to the Official Pokemon Youtube channel.

We can expect several important announcements relating to current Pokemon games as well as potential new games they're planning on releasing in the near future.

Pokemon Presents February 2024

2024 Global Challenge II

Schedule	Registration Date: 02/22/2024 00:00 UTC to 02/29/2024 23:59 UTC
	Event Duration: 03/01/2024 00:00 UTC to 03/03/2024 23:59 UTC
Info	You may sign up and join this event from the start of the sign-up period to the day before the start of the competition! No entries will be accepted once the competition period has begun.
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Legendary Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin ・Pokemon from Pokemon HOME ・Teal Mask Pokedex ・Indigo Disk Pokedex
Banned Pokemon	・Mewtwo and Mew ・Ho-Oh and Lugia ・Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza ・Jirachi and Deoxys ・Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina ・Phione and Manaphy ・Darkrai ・Shaymin (Land and Sky Formes) ・Arceus ・Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem ・Keldeo ・Meloetta (Aria and Pirouette Formes) ・Hoopa (Unbound and Confined) ・Diancie ・Volcanion ・Cosmog and Cosmoem ・Lunala, Solgaleo and Necrozma ・Magearna ・Zacian and Zamazenta ・Eternatus ・Zarude ・Calyrex(Regular and Mount Forms) ・Koraidon and Miraidon ・Terapagos (All Forms) ・Pecharunt

The 2024 Global Challenge II has been announced! Signups for this Online Competition will start on February 22nd until February 29th, with the competition proper on March 1st to March 3rd.

This Online Competition will use Regulation F rules.

2024 Global Challenge II

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Epilogue is Now Available!

Release Date	January 11, 2024 (14:00 UTC)
How to Unlock	・Complete The Way Home ・Complete the Teal Mask DLC ・Complete the Indigo Disk DLC

A new epilogue for both the Teal Mask and Indigo Disk DLC is now available! In this epilogue, you'll return to Kitakami with your friends Nemona, Arven, and Penny!

How to Start the Indigo Disk DLC Epilogue

Neo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case Mystery Gift

Gift	Neo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case
Start	January 15, 2024
End	TBD
Code	NE0R0T0MC0VER

A brand new Rotom Phone Case is available as a celebration of the release of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Epilogue. It's currently unspecified when this Mystery Gift will expire, so grab it while you can!

Neo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case Mystery Gift

Regulation F is Live!

January 4 - April 30, 2024

Start Date	January 4 (Thu) at 0:00 UTC
End Date	April 30 (Tue) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Legendary Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin ・Pokemon from Pokemon HOME ・Teal Mask Pokedex ・Indigo Disk Pokedex
Banned Pokemon	・Mewtwo and Mew ・Ho-Oh and Lugia ・Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza ・Jirachi and Deoxys ・Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina ・Phione and Manaphy ・Darkrai ・Shaymin (Land and Sky Formes) ・Arceus ・Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem ・Keldeo ・Meloetta (Aria and Pirouette Formes) ・Hoopa (Unbound and Confined) ・Diancie ・Volcanion ・Cosmog and Cosmoem ・Lunala, Solgaleo and Necrozma ・Magearna ・Zacian and Zamazenta ・Eternatus ・Zarude ・Calyrex(Regular and Mount Forms) ・Koraidon and Miraidon ・Terapagos (All Forms)

Regulation F of Ranked Battle will run from January 4, 2024 until April 30, 2024.

The Regulation F ruleset allows for all Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, Paradox Pokemon, the four Treasures of Ruin, Pokemon from Pokemon HOME, Pokemon from the Kitakami Pokedex, and new and returning Pokemon from the Indigo Disk Pokedex

The new Paradox Legendaries: Walking Wake, Iron Leaves, Raging Bolt, Iron Crown, Gouging Fire and Iron Boulder, as well as the new Evolution Pokemon Hydrapple and Archaludon are all confirmed to be legal in Regulation F!

Ranked Battle Regulation F (Season 13): Rules and Banned Pokemon

Current and Upcoming Events

DLC Epilogue

DLC Story Epilogue
DLC Story Epilogue The story epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is now live!
How to Start	・Complete Base Game, Teal Mask, Indigo Disk ・Complete Academy Ace Tournament ・Get Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift

Current & Upcoming Tera Raid Events

Tera Raid Events
Iron Leaves and Walking Wake Tera Raid Event Reruns are now LIVE!
Start Date	April 26, 2023 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC
End Date	May 06, 2023 (Mon) at 23:59 UTC

Current & Upcoming Mass Outbreak Events

Mass Outbreak Events
Event	Description
Golden Week Shiny Mass Outbreak Event (LIVE)	Featured Pokemon: Rellor (Terarium Only) Shinx (Kitakami Only) Magikarp (Paldea Only) Varoom (Paldea Only) Special Event: Increased Shiny Odds for Varoom, Magikarp, Shinx, and Rellor! Location: Paldea, Kitakami, and Terarium Start Date: 04/26/2024 (12:00 AM) End Date: 05/06/2024 (11:59 PM)

Current & Upcoming Tournaments, Online Competitions and Ranked Battle Season

Event	Description
Ranked Battle Regulation F [LIVE]	Ruleset: New and Returning Pokemon from The Indigo Disk DLC will be available in Regulation F!
Ranked Battle Regulation G	Ruleset: Legendary Pokemon will finally be available in Regulation G!
Global Challenge II 2024	Ruleset: Regulation F Signup Period: February 22 ~ 29, 2024 Competition Period: March 1~3, 2024
2024 World Championship Series	Ruleset: Regulation E

Current Mystery Gift Codes

All Mystery Gift Codes
Code/Method	Reward	Start / End
FAKE0UTEU1C	Marco Silva's Iron Hands	April 5, 2024 - April 8, 2024
L1K0W1TH906	Liko's Sprigatito	Mar 15, 2024 - Sept 30, 2024
Y0AS0B1B1R1B1R1	YOASOBI Pawmot	Mar 13, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025
NE0R0T0MC0VER	Neo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case	Jan 15, 2024 - TBD
Select Get via Internet	Mythical Pecha Berry	N/A
G0TCHAP0KEM0N	Quick Ball	Dec 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2025
SUPEREFFECT1VE	Expert Belt	Dec 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2025
WEARTERASTALCAP	Terastal Symbol Cap	Dec 22, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024
SEEY0U1NPALDEA	Upbeat 1IV Gimmighoul	Dec 13, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024
TEAMSTAR	Paldean Winds Team Star Revavroom	Nov 22, 2023 - Oct 31, 2024
SWEET0RSP1CY	Paldean Winds Herba Mystica	Oct 18, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024
L1KEAFLUTE	Paldean Winds Cetitan	Sep 6, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Connect to Pokemon HOME	Gen 9 HA Starters	May 3, 2023 - No Expiration

Previous News

Poke Ball Mass Outbreak is Now Live!

Mass Outbreak Event for Voltorb, Foongus, and Hisuian Voltorb

Voltorb	Foongus	Hisuian Voltorb
Boosted Odds	Increased Shiny Odds
Schedule	Start Date: 2024/02/23 00:00 UTC End Date: 2024/02/27 23:59 UTC
Locations	Paldea Region
Unlock Requirements	Update game to latest version, and get latest news via the Poke Portal

The Voltorb, Foongus, and Hisuian Voltorb Mass Outbreak Event is has now ended!

Mass outbreaks of Poke Ball shaped Pokemon like Voltorb, Foongus, and Hisuian Voltorb appeared all around the Paldea map.

This Mass Outbreak Event was released leading up to the much anticipated Pokemon Day 2024 on February 27, 2024.

Poke Ball Mass Outbreak Event - Voltorb, Foongus, and Hisuian Voltorb

Paldean Version Exclusives Tera Raid Event Has Ended

Stonjourner, Eiscue, Armarouge, and Ceruledge appeared more frequently in Tera Raids from February 16 until February 18.

Version Exclusives Tera Raid Event: Best Builds and Rewards

Valentine's Luvdisc Tera Raid Event Has Ended

A Valentine's Day-themed Tera Raid featuring Luvdisc was held on February 12-15, 2024. The event made it easy to farm farm Rare Candies and Exp Candies for those who cleared the raid.

Fairy-Type Luvdisc Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards

7-Star Empoleon Tera Raid Event Has Ended!

Empoleon with the Mightiest Mark and Ice Tera Type appeared in black Tera Raid crystals in the game from February 2 until February 11.

7-Star Empoleon Tera Raid Event: Best Builds and Rewards

Blueberry Prologue Online Competition

Schedule	Registration Date: 2024/01/04 00:00 UTC to 2024/01/14 23:59 UTC
	Event Duration: 2024/01/12 00:00 UTC to 2024/01/14 23:59 UTC
Info	You may sign up and join this event from the start of the sign-up period to the end of the competition period!
Available Pokemon	・Blueberry Pokedex
Banned Pokemon	・Paldea Dex (except Blueberry Pokemon) ・Kitakami Dex (except Blueberry Pokemon) ・Snack Legendaries ・Regional Forms (e.g Kantonian Sandslash) ・HOME / Tera Raid Exclusives

The Blueberry Prologue Online Competition, which only allowed Blueberry Pokedex Pokemon, including Terapagos and the Legendary Paradox Pokemon was held from January 12 to January 14.

Blueberry Prologue Online Competition

Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Tera Raid Event Has Ended!

The Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Tera Raid Event is has now ended! This event ran from December 25, 2023 until January 7, 2024.

Players who have caught these Pokemon in the prior raid event will not be able to catch them again.

Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards
Walking Wake	Iron Leaves

Dragon Mass Outbreak New Year Event

Dratini	Jangmo-o	Duraludon
Boosted Mark	Joyful Mark
Schedule	Start Date: 2023/12/25 00:00 UTC End Date: 2024/01/03 23:59 UTC
Locations	Paldea Kitakami Terarium
Unlock Requirements	Update game to latest version, and get latest news via the Poke Portal

From December 25, 2023 to January 3, 2024, the Dragon-type Pokemon Dratini, Jangmo-o, and Duraludon appeared in Paldea, Kitakami, and the Terarium at increased spawn rates from Mass Outbreaks!

Dragon Mass Outbreak New Year Event

DLC Part 2: The Indigo Disk is now Live!

The Indigo Disk DLC is now live for all players globally!

Explore the Blueberry Academy, catch Pokemon from previous generations, challenge the Blueberry Elite Four, and more in part two of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC!

How to Start The Indigo Disk DLC

New from Game8: Tera Raid Damage Calculator!

1. Select the Attacking Pokemon!
2. Select the Raid Boss! (Data is auto filled)
3. See the Damage!

Game8 is proud to present our new Tera Raid Damage Calculator for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet!

This tool lets you check how much damage you'll do against a Raid Boss with a specific Pokemon build. The Raid Boss details for each 7-star Raid are included so you can just fill in your own Pokemon and go!

Tera Raid Damage Calculator

▶︎How to Use the Tera Raid Damage Calculator

Mythical Pokemon Darkrai Mystery Gift

Gift	Mythical Pokemon Darkrai
Start	December 7, 2023
End	December 21, 2023 (23:59 UTC)
Code	NEWM00N1SC0M1NG

Players will be able to get a Darkrai via Mystery Gift with the code NEWM00N1SC0M1NG, and can be claimed by players from any region.

This is one of the few ways to get a Darkrai since Mythical Pokemon are normally only obtainable through events or distributions.

The distribution began on December 7, 2023, and will last until December 21, 2023 at 23:59 UTC.

Mythical Pokemon Darkrai Mystery Gift Code

Shiny Lucario Mystery Gift

Gift	Shiny Lucario
Start	December 7, 2023
End	January 3, 2024 (23:59 UTC)
Code	SH1NYBUDDY

Players will be able to get a Shiny Lucario via Mystery Gift with the code SH1NYBUDDY, and can be claimed by players from any region.

The Lucario will be Level 75, know the moves Flash Cannon, Aura Sphere, Bullet Punch, and Ice Punch, have a Steel Tera Type, the ability Inner Focus, and it will be inside a Cherish Ball.

The distribution began on December 7, 2023 and will last until January 3, 2024 at 23:59 UTC.

Shiny Lucario Mystery Gift Code

Master Ball Mystery Gift

Gift	Master Ball
Start	December 14, 2023
End	January 3, 2024 (23:59 UTC)

Players will be able to get a Master Ball via Mystery Gift by selecting Get via Internet, and can be claimed by players from any region.

The will allow players to easily catch any of the new legendaries introduced in the Indigo Disk DLC.

The distribution will being on December 14, 2023 and will last until January 3, 2024 at 23:59 UTC.

Master Ball Mystery Gift Code

Pokemon Winter Festa 2023 Baxcalibur
Mystery Gift

Gift	Winter Festa 2023 Baxcalibur
Ribbon Title	Classic Ribbon "the Pokemon Fan"
Start	December 30, 2023
End	December 31, 2023
Method	In Person Distribution

Players participating in the Pokemon Winter Festa 2023 event will be able to get a Baxcalibur via Mystery Gift. This event however is only in South Korea.

This Baxcalibur will come in a Cherish Ball and will have a Classic Ribbon, granting it the nickname 'Baxcalibur the Pokemon Fan'.

The event will occur from December 30, 2023, until December 31, 2023.

Pokemon Winter Festa 2023 Baxcalibur Mystery Gift

Legendary Pokemon Snacks

By talking to a man named Snacksworth, players will be able to get snacks to summon Legendary Pokemon across the Paldea region.

To get snacks, players will first need to first finish BBQs before they can talk to Snacksworth and get the snacks required to summon a Legendary Pokemon.

Snacksworth NPC Gives Legendary Pokemon Missions

Synchro Machine: Become a Pokemon!

The Indigo Disk is introducing a new feature that allows you to directly control your Pokemon by using the Synchro Machine. This means that players will now be able to play as their Pokemon as if they were in the Let's Go Mode.

Synchro Machine: Synchronize to Play as Your Pokemon!

New Returning Pokemon Revealed

Some Pokemon that weren't seen in previous trailers have been confirmed to make a return in the Indigo Disk DLC.

New Returning Pokemon
Galvantula Line	Exeggutor (Kanto)
Magmortar Line	Galarian Slowpoke Line
Alolan Ninetales Line

Indigo Disk Pokedex: List of All DLC Part 2 Pokemon

New Indigo Disk Trailer: December 7

A new trailer for the Indigo Disk DLC came out on December 7 in which a host of new details were revealed! Players can now embark on unique Blueberry Quests (BBQs), to earn BP and also earn Snacks to encounter Legendary Pokemon!

Additionally, more details were given about Trading and Battling Gym Leaders, including a new Partner Ribbon. The Synchro Machine was revealed, allowing Players to explore the world as a Pokemon!

A new Dialga & Palkia Tera Raid Event was revealed to begin Dec 08, while new Shiny Lucario, Darkrai and Masterball Mystery Gifts, as well as a Festive Mass Outbreak Event provide added excitement for players before diving into The Indigo Disk DLC Part 2.

Indigo Disk Trailer December 7: All News and Spoilers

New Terapagos Website

The official Japanese Pokemon X account announced the launch of a new website dedicated to Terapagos!

In their announcement, they state that the website will gather information on all Terapagos sightings. This includes the games, anime, and other sources.

This website will be updated in the days leading up to the launch of the Indigo Disk DLC. Episodes from the anime, Pokemon Horizons, that feature Terapagos will also be added to the Pokemon Youtube channel.

Terapagos Website: Possible Indigo Disk DLC Easter Eggs

DLC Part 2: The Indigo Disk Release Date on December 14!

The Indigo Disk, Part 2 of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, has been confirmed by the Pokemon official Twitter account to release on December 14, 2023! It's arriving almost exactly three months after The Teal Mask, Part 1 of the DLC, which came out on September 13.

The Indigo Disk: Everything We Know

Paldean Winds Team Star Revavroom
Mystery Gift

Gift	Paldean Winds Team Star Revavroom
Mark Title	Peeved Mark "the Grumpy"
Start	November 18, 2023
End	October 31, 2024 (14:59 UTC)
Code	TEAMSTAR

Players will be able to get a Revavroom via Mystery Gift with the code TEAMSTAR, and can be claimed by players from any region.

This Revavroom has Team Star as its OT, and will have the Peeved Mark, granting it the nickname Revavroom the Grumpy.

The distribution began on November 22nd, 2023, and will last until October 31, 2024 at 2:59 PM UTC.

Paldean Winds Team Star Revavroom Mystery Gift

Paldean Winds Herba Mystica
Mystery Gift

Gift	Sweet or Spicy Herba Mystica
Start	October 18, 2023
End	September 30, 2024 (14:59 UTC)
Code	SWEET0RSP1CY

A Mystery Gift code was released alongside the second episode of the Paldean Winds anime. Players will be able to get either a Sweet Herba Mystica or a Spicy Herba Mystica with the code SWEET0RSP1CY.

This distribution started on October 18, 2023 and will end on September 30, 2024 14:59 UTC.

Paldean Winds Herba Mystica Mystery Gift

Regulation E Doubles VGC and Singles Tier Lists

The Doubles VGC and Singles Tier Lists have now been updated for the Regulation E ruleset. With all the new Pokemon from the Teal Mask DLC being added to ranked battles, have a look at what Pokemon you should now using for your Ranked Battle teams.

Regulation E Tierlists
Doubles Tier List	Singles Tier List

Paldean Winds Cetitan Mystery Gift Code

Gift	Paldean Winds Cetitan
Mark Title	Ferocious Mark "the Rampaging"
Start	September 06, 2023
End	August 31, 2024 (14:59 UTC)
Code	L1KEAFLUTE

A Mystery Gift Code for Cetitan with the Ferocious Mark was released during the first episode of Paldean Winds. This Cetitan can be claimed via Mystery Gift by players from any region.

The distribution began on September 6th, 2023, and will last until August 31st, 2024 at 2:59 PM UTC.

Paldean Winds Cetitan Mystery Gift Code

The Teal Mask DLC is Now Live!

The Teal Mask DLC is now live for all players globally!

Encounter new and returning Pokemon, take on the Ogre Oustin' minigame and more, and explore Kitakami in part 1 of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

The Teal Mask DLC Guide

Ghost Tera Dragapult Mystery Gift

Gift	Ghost Tera Dragapult
Start	November 17, 2023
End	November 19, 2023 (23:59 UTC)
Code	LA1CPHANT0M4CE

This special Dragapult was based on the 2023 North America International Champion Alex Gomez Berna (@PokeAlex_)'s Dragapult, which he used to win the 2023 North America International Championships!

NAIC Dragapult Mystery Gift Distribution

Trick Magic Online Competition

Trick Magic is an Online Competition that will run from October 27 to November 5. This is a special Halloween event that allowed only Ghost-types to be used in the Singles Battle format. Players will be able to sign up and play in the event until it ends on November 5. This Competition has now ended.

Trick Magic Online Competition

Halloween 5-Star Mismagius Tera Raid Event

Schedule	Start Date: 2023/10/27 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/10/31 23:59 UTC
Rewards	Mismagius Defeat and capture Mismagius with the Ghost Tera Type during this Tera Raid Event. Treasures and Battle Items Obtain various items which you can use to build battle-ready Pokemon or sell in stores for money.

The Mismagius Tera Raid Candy Event is now live and will run until October 31st, 23:59 UTC!

In the spirit of Halloween, this event will be the best way to farm Rare Candies so make sure to stock up for your travels ahead for the Indigo Disk DLC!

Halloween Mismagius Tera Raid Event

Crafty Mark Ghost-Type Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event

The Ghost Halloween Mass Outbreak event featuring several Ghost-type Pokemon is now live and will run until October 31st, 23:59 UTC!

The Ghost-Type Pokemon encountered at these Mass Outbreaks will have a boosted chance of having the Crafty Mark, and you'll be able to find them in either Paldea or Kitakami.

Crafty Mark Ghost-Type Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event

Electric Tera Mimikyu Mystery Gift Code

Gift	Electric Tera Mimikyu
Start	October 11, 2023
End	October 29, 2023
Code	Visit Select Stores or Events to Obtain a Code

An Electric Tera Mimikyu will be available to celebrate Pokeween in-store at Gamestops in the US and Canada and the Game Show in Brazil in October.

Electric Tera Mimikyu GameStop Mystery Gift

5-Star Blissey Tera Raid Event

Schedule	Start Date: 2023/10/20 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/10/22 23:59 UTC
Rewards	Blissey Defeat and capture Blissey with different Tera Types during this Tera Raid Event. Tera Shards The raid event Blissey will drop increased Tera Shards for its current type after defeating it.

A rerun of the Blissey Tera Shard Raid Event has ended, which ran from October 20 to October 22, 23:59 UTC.

This event let players farm Tera Shards along with the new Glimmering Charm from the Teal Mask DLC.

Blissey Tera Raid Event

Regulation E Runs from October 1 - November 30, 2023

Start Date	October 1 (Sun) at 0:00 UTC
End Date	January 2 (Tue) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin ・Pokemon from Pokemon HOME ・Teal Mask Pokedex
Possible Banned Pokemon	・Koraidon and Miraidon ・Walking Wake and Iron Leaves ・Mewtwo and Mew ・Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza ・Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina ・Shaymin ・Arceus ・Meloetta ・Hoopa ・Diancie ・Volcanion ・Magearna ・Zacian and Zamazenta ・Eternatus ・Zarude ・Calyrex

Regulation E of Ranked Battle will run from October 1 to November 30.

The Regulation E ruleset allows for all Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, Paradox Pokemon, the four Treasures of Ruin, Pokemon from Pokemon HOME, and now Pokemon Available in the Teal Mask DLC, except for Koraidon, Miraidon, Walking Wake, Iron Leaves and other Restricted Pokemon.

Ranked Battle Regulation E Rules

New Pokemon Revealed: Poltchageist!

A new Sinistea convergent species has been revealed for the Teal Mask DLC! This new Grass and Ghost-type Pokemon from the Kitakami Region was also revealed to have its own new ability, Hospitality which heals its ally during Double Battles!

Poltchageist - Type, Evolution, and Ability

Indigo Disk Trailer Released After Pokemon World Championships

After the conclusion of the 2023 Pokemon World Championships, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) recieved more news for the second part of the DLC: The Indigo Disk.

August 13 The Indigo Disk Trailer: Everything We Learned

19th Tera Type Revealed

A New Tera Type was unveiled in the August 13 trailer for The Indigo Disk! This Tera Type is called Stellar and it works very differently from all the other Tera Types.

Stellar Tera Type Match-Ups Explained

Every Starter Pokemon Available in the Wild in Indigo Disk DLC

All the starter Pokemon from previous generations have been confirmed to return in the DLC! With the return of these Pokemon in the Terrarium, players will be able to hunt for their shiny forms and catch starters with marks!

Every Starter Pokemon Available in the Wild in Indigo Disk DLC

Pokemon Presents Released August 8 (13:00 UTC)

Everything We Learned

7-Star Mewtwo Raid starts September 1 ・ Scizor, Blissey, Hydreigon Raid starts August 8 ・ Hatterene, Blissey, Grimmsnarl Raid starts August 17 Mew Mystery Gift available for free now! New Pokemon ・Dipplin, a Paldean evolution for Applin ・Archaludon, a Paldean evolution for Duraludon ・Paradox Raikou ・Paradox Cobalion The Teal Mask: DLC Part 1 ・Release Date on September 13 ・New Tera Forms Exclusive to Specific Pokemon ・Ogre Oustin’ Minigame ・Photography Minigame ・Mass Outbreak Events: Clefairy Event coming Sept. 28! ・Roto-stick to improve quality of in-game pictures ・EV-increasing Mochi and Fresh-Start Mochi to reset EVs The Indigo Disk: DLC Part 2 ・Upgradeable League Club ・BB League New Elite Four ・Option to Change Poke Ball Throwing Style ・Rebattle and Trade with Returning Trainers ・Temporary Flying for Koraidon and Miraidon

A new Pokemon Presents on August 8th at 1:00 PM UTC revealed various new details about an upcoming Mewtwo Raid, a Mew Mystery Gift, new features in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, as well as its release date. Find out everything we learned in the livestream in our full writeup!

Pokemon Presents August 8th: What We Know

2024 World Championship Series

The 2024 World Championship Series was announced during the North America International Championship event, with the first tournaments of the season taking place in September and October, after the World Championships have wrapped up.
2024 Pokemon Championship Series Details

Several New Returning Pokemon Confirmed for the DLC

Many previously unconfirmed Pokemon have been announced to be making their return in the The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC! We've updated our list with all of the latest confirmed DLC Returning Pokemon, so be sure to check it out!

Exeggcute	Alolan Exeggutor	Snorlax	Sentret
Furret	Hoothoot	Noctowl	Aipom
Wooper	Gligar	Poochyena	Mightyena
Trapinch	Vibrava	Flygon	Corphish
Crawdaunt	Ambipom	Munchlax	Gliscor
Minccino	Cinccino	Solosis	Duosion
Reuniclus	Golett	Golurk

Returning Pokemon revealed in the 06/21 Nintendo Direct

All New and Returning DLC Pokemon

Blueberry Academy DLC Characters Unveiled

Two new characters have been revealed set to be released in the Indigo Disk DLC! Director Cyrano and Lacey welcome you to your new school life in Blueberry Academy.

Blueberry Academy DLC Characters
Lacey	Director Cyrano

Terarium: Indigo Disk DLC Undersea Park

The Terarium is an undersea artificial ecosystem that is cleanly divided into what appears to be 4 major habitats. The area seems quite expansive, so it should be a challenge to discover everything that awaits! Each biome spawns different Pokemon.
Terarium: Artificial Undersea Park in Indigo Disk DLC

Mossui Town: Teal Mask DLC Base Town Revealed

Mossui Town, a Home Town away from home, while on your school trip in Kitakami was revealed during the Nintendo Direct! The town appears to be buzzing with energy, activities and Pokemon, and rich in culture and tradition!

Many of the locations and Pokemon were shown off in the trailer, including the Kitakami Hall, Loyalty Square, the Festival of Masks and a lot of Johto Pokemon in scenic locations such as Rice Paddies!

Mossui Town: Teal Mask DLC Base Town

Ranked Battle Regulation D: 7/1/2023 - 9/30/2023

Start Date	July 1 (Sun) at 0:00 UTC
End Date	September 30 (Sun) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin ・Pokemon from Pokemon HOME
Banned Pokemon	・Koraidon and Miraidon ・Walking Wake and Iron Leaves ・Mewtwo and Mew ・Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza ・Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina ・Arceus ・Meloetta ・Hoopa ・Diancie ・Volcanion ・Magearna ・Zacian and Zamazenta ・Eternatus ・Zarude ・Calyrex

Regulation D of Ranked Battle will run from July 1 to September 30.

The Regulation D ruleset allows for all Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, Paradox Pokemon, the four Treasures of Ruin, as well as Pokemon from Pokemon HOME, except for Koraidon, Miraidon, Walking Wake, Iron Leaves and other Restricted Pokemon.

Ranked Battle Regulation D Rules

Pokemon HOME Connectivity with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Now Live!

As of May 30, Pokemon HOME compatibility with Scarlet and Violet is now live, and a wide variety of Pokemon from previous games are now available in Generation 9 for the first time!

All Pokemon HOME Transferable Pokemon

DLC Preorder Now Available

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLCs for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are now available on the Nintendo eShop for $34.99 (DLC only) or $94.99 (for both the base game and the DLC).

Preordering the DLC gives you a new uniform set which you can now wear in the game, as well as Hisuian Zoroark!

DLC Preorder Bonuses

Dark Tera Charizard Anime Mystery Gift Code

Start	July 21st 2023
End	August 31, 2023 (11:59 PM UTC)
Code	DARKTERA0006

The Dark Tera Charizard can be claimed via Mystery Gift, and can be claimed by players from any region.

The distribution began on July 21st, and will last until August 31st, at 11:59 PM UTC.

Dark Tera Charizard Anime Mystery Gift Code

Thailand 2022 Champion Shiny Grimmsnarl Mystery Gift Distribution

Start	July 28th, 2023
End	August 18th, 2023 (23:59 UTC)
Code	THA12022CHAMP

The Mystery Gift Code to receive a competitive ready Shiny Grimmsnarl was hidden on the official website in Singapore, Thailand, and the Phillippines. This special Grimmsnarl was based on the 2022 Thailand National Championship Pokemon Champion Chaiyawat Traiwichcha (@nontaro_vgc)'s Grimmsnarl, which he used to win the 2022 Thailand National Championships!
Shiny Grimmsnarl Mystery Gift Distribution

World Championships Mystery Gifts

Stretchy Form Tatsugiri In-Person Mystery Gift

Stretchy Form Tatsugiri
Pokeball	Cherish Ball
Held Item	Big Nugget
Special Move	Celebrate
Distribution Method	In Person
Distribution Limit	First 10,000 People
Event	2023 World Championships
Location	Yokohama, Japan
Start Date	August 11, 2023
End Date	August 14, 2023

A Stretchy Form Tatsugiri was also featured as a free distribution at the Pokemon World Championships, 2023. This Tatsugiri was holding a Big Nugget, came in the Cherish Ball and had the special move Celebrate!

Only the first 10,000 people who applied for it in person at the 2023 World Championships in Yokohama, as well as the first 10,000 people to register a Fantasy Team in the US were eligible.

2023 Pokemon World Championships Yokohama

Eduardo Cunha's Gastrodon Mystery Gift Code

Mystery Gift Code	TBC
Start Date	August 11, 2023
End Date	August 14, 2023 (23:59 UTC)

Eduardo Cunha's Competitive Ready Gastrodon was distributed via Mystery Gift Code during the 2023 Pokemon World Championships Livestream. This Gastrodon was a key Pokemon in many of Eduardo's tournament victories over the years!
Pokemon World Championships Gastrodon Mystery Gift Code

Pokemon HOME Server Maintenance Scheduled on August 8 (0:00 UTC)

Network services for Pokemon HOME will go under maintenance on August 8, 2023 from 0:00 AM ~ 6 AM UTC. The maintenance will end at 6 AM UTC, with online services resuming for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet afterwards.

Players will be unable to connect to Pokemon HOME while playing the game during this time. Reason cited is to fix Pokemon from GO having Abnormal Exp. Point Values.

August 8 HOME Maintenance

2023 Pokemon World Championships Fantasy Team

Players will be given the chance to take part in Fantasy Team which will allow players and spectators to earn prizes based on how Pokemon perform in the 2023 World Championships!

2023 Pokemon World Championships Fantasy Team

July 06
50x Fighting Tera Shards Mystery Gift

Mystery Gift Code	TERATYPECHANGE
Start Date	July 06, 2023
End Date	July 31, 2023 (14:59 UTC)

50x Fighting Tera Shards were distributed via a Mystery Gift Code from an official video from the Japanese Pokemon YouTube channel. Grab these items to terastallize one of your Pokemon into the Fighting Type!

All Mystery Gift Codes and How to Get
(July 2023)

Friend Ball Mystery Gift Code Released

Mystery Gift Code	TREASUREHUNT
Start Date	June 21, 2023
End Date	July 31, 2023 (14:59 UTC)

A Friend Ball, 10x Rare Candies and 10x Nuggets were distributed via a Mystery Gift Code during the Nintendo Direct on June 21, 2023. This code will expire on July 31, so grab this premium Apriball and valuable items now while they last!

Friend Ball Mystery Gift Code Full Details

Shiny Arcanine Mystery Gift Distribution

Paul Chua's Arcanine Mystery Gift Code

Start	June 30, 2023
End	July 2, 2023 23:59 UTC
Code	PAULEU1CW1N

The Mystery Gift Code to receive a competitive ready Arcanine went live during the beginning of the North American International Championships Livestream on June 30, 2023. This special Arcanine is based on the 2023 European International Championships Pokemon Champion Paul Chua (@Paul_Chua_)'s Arcanine, which he used to win the 2023 Europe International Pokemon Championships!
Shiny Arcanine Mystery Gift Distribution

Game8's Best Pokemon Tier List Prediction for Regulation D Singles and Doubles

As Regulation C is about to wrap up, we have compiled our predictions for the upcoming Regulation D format for Singles and Doubles! This includes many of the newly transferable Pokemon from Pokemon HOME, including Hisuian Pokemon and Legendaries!

Best Pokemon Tier List Prediction for Regulation D Singles and Doubles

Hisuian Move Patch Update

Hisuian Move Descriptions
Move	Pokemon	Description
Ceaseless Edge	Hisuian Samurott	The user slashes its shell blade at the target, aiming to land a critical hit. Shell splinters left behind by this attack remain scattered under the target as spikes
Dire Claw	Sneasler	The user lashes out at the target with ruinous claws, aiming to land a critical hit. This may also leave the target poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.
Stone Axe	Kleavor	The user swings its stone axes at the target, aiming to land a critical hit. Stone splinters left behind by this attack float around the target.

Three of the new moves from Pokemon Legends Arceus for Hisuian Samurott, Sneasler and Kleavor have misleading descriptions. Unlike in Pokemon Legends Arceus, In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet these 3 moves do not have an increased critical-hit ratio, despite the description indicating the contrary. These descriptions will be updated in the next patch update, likely before Regulation D of Ranked Battle begins on July 1, 2023.
Hisuian Move Patch Update: Patch Notes

April 20 TM 028 Bulldoze
& TM 086 Rock Slide Mystery Gift

Mystery Gift Code	PLAYD0UBLE
Start Date	June 8, 2023
End Date	June 30, 2023 (14:59 UTC)

TM028 Bulldoze and TM086 Rock Slide were distributed via a Mystery Gift Code from an official video from the Japanese Pokemon YouTube channel. Grab these items to teach the useful moves Bulldoze and Rock Slide to one Pokemon each for free!
All Mystery Gift Codes and How to Get
(June 2023)

Version 3.0.0 Pokemon HOME Patch Update Brings Many New Features!

Full Backwards Compatibility, new features including Challenges, LP Transfer, Mystery Gifts and a Move Trailor have also been revealed! The Move Tailor will allow you to easily view, change between and customize moveset for each Pokemon by game, before sending out of Pokemon Home!
Pokemon HOME Version 3.0.0 Compatibility Patch Update (May 30)

Gen 9 HA Starter Pokemon Mystery Gift

In addition, linking your copy of Pokemon Scarlet or Violet to Pokemon HOME will reward you with a Hidden Ability Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly in the mobile version of HOME!
Hidden Ability (HA) Gen 9 Starter Pokemon HOME Mystery Gift

Ranked Battle Regulation C (Series 3) is Now Live!

Start Date	April 1, 2023 (Sat) at 0:00 UTC
End Date	June 30, 2023 (Fri) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin
Banned Pokemon	・Quagsire evolution line ・Perrserker evolution line ・Hisuian Zoroark evolution line ・Koraidon ・Miraidon ・Charizard evolution line ・Cinderace evolution line ・Greninja evolution line ・Decidueye evolution line ・Samurott evolution line ・Walking Wake and Iron Leaves

Regulation C, formerly known as Series 3, is now live! Season 7 of this Ranked Battle period will run from June 1 to June 30.

The Series 3 Regulations and rulesets allows most Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, now allowing the four Treasures of Ruin sub-legendaries: Wo-Chien, Ting-Lu, Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu.

Ranked Battle Series 3 (Regulation C):
Rules and Banned Pokemon

Wonseok Jung's Gastrodon Mystery Gift Code

Start	June 17, 2023
End	June 19, 2023 (14:59 UTC)
Code	PTCCHAMP10N2122

The Mystery Gift Code to receive a competitive ready Gastrodon (East Sea) will be broadcasted in the upcoming Pokémon Trainers Cup stream in South Korea. This special Gastrodon is based on his Gastrodon that won him the 2022 Nationals in South Korea!

Special South Korean Gastrodon Mystery Gift Distribution

7-Star Chesnaught Tera Raid Event

Schedule	Round 1 Start Date: 2023/05/12 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/05/14 23:59 UTC Round 2 Start Date: 2022/06/16 00:00 UTC End Date: 2022/06/18 23:59 UTC
Rewards	7-Star Chesnaught Defeat "Chesnaught the Unrivaled" in a Black Crystal Tera Raid during the event and you'll get a Rock Tera Type Chesnaught with the Mightiest Mark. Treasures and Battle Items Obtain various items which you can use to build battle-ready Pokemon or sell in stores for money.
Unlock Requirements	Unlock 6-Star Tera Raid Battles to Participate To do this, you'll need to complete the Academy Ace Tournament, then do 8-10 4-Star or 5-Star Raids until you get a call from Jacq.

The Round 2 re-run of the 7-Star Tera Raid featuring Chesnaught is now over and has ended onJune 18, 2023 23:59 UTC, where players will be able to catch a Rock Tera Type Chesnaught from 7-Star Raids!

Chesnaught caught during this event will have the Mightiest Mark and 6 perfect IVs. If you have already caught Chesnaught, you will not be elligible to catch it again.

7-Star Chestnaught Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and How to Beat

5-Star Great Tusk and Iron Treads Tera Raid Event

Schedule	Start Date: 2022/06/16 00:00 UTC End Date: 2022/06/18 23:59 UTC
Rewards	Great Tusk and Iron Treads Defeat and capture Great Tusk and Iron Treads with different Tera Types during this Tera Raid Event. Treasures and Battle Items Obtain various items which you can use to build battle-ready Pokemon or sell in stores for money.

The re-run of the 5-Star Tera Raid featuring Great Tusk and Iron Treads is now over and has ended on June 18, 2023 23:59 UTC, where players were able to catch a Iron Treads and Great Tusk with various Tera Types from 5-Star Raids!

Pokemon Scarlet players will be able to challenge Great Tusk during the event, while Pokemon Violet players will be able to challenge Iron Treads.

Great Tusk and Iron Treads Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards

7-Star Chesnaught Raids and 5-Star Paradox Raids Suspended Due to Great Tusk and Iron Treads Raid Bug

Official Statement and Apology from Official Twitter Account

The Official Twitter account of Pokemon issued a statement acknowledging the issue with the Great Tusk and Iron Treads raids, and issued an apology along with it.

Additionally, they requested players to download the latest Poke Portal News. This will suspend 7-Star Chesnaught, as well as 5-Star Great Tusk and Iron Treads Raids while they scramble to patch it. Pokemon have request that if the Great Tusk or Iron Treads Raid Crystal is still present in game, players should not attempt it, and wait for a fix.
Great Tusk and Iron Treads Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards

Players Receiving 'None' Item Rewards

Due to a recently discovered problem with the Raid Rewards, players attempting Great Tusk and Iron Treads Raids are reportedly receiving Items labeled as None, causing the game to crash after exiting the reward screen.

7-Star Chesnaught, Great Tusk and Iron Treads Raids not Spawning

After players reported the issue regarding the rewards from the Great Tusk and Iron Treads raids, players were unable to find Event Raid Crystals for Chesnaught, Great Tusk or Iron Treads.

List of all Bugs, Glitches, Easter Eggs and Hints

Japanese and Korean Tournament Bug Patch Update (May 22~26)

Starting May 25, 2023, a new patch update will release for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to address issues affecting Japanese and Korean players qualifying for the National Championships and World Championships.

Japanese and Korean Tournament Bug Patch 1.3.1

5-Star Great Tusk and Iron Treads Tera Raid Event

Schedule	Start Date: 2022/06/16 00:00 UTC End Date: 2022/06/18 23:59 UTC
Rewards	Great Tusk and Iron Treads Defeat and capture Great Tusk and Iron Treads with different Tera Types during this Tera Raid Event. Treasures and Battle Items Obtain various items which you can use to build battle-ready Pokemon or sell in stores for money.

The Tera Raid Event featuring Great Tusk and Iron Treads is cancelled! We'll keep you up-to-date as more information on the continuation of this raid gets revealed!

Paradox Pokemon are Version Exclusive

Pokemon Scarlet players can challenge Great Tusk during the event, while Pokemon Violet players take on Iron Treads.

Players looking to catch the opposite version exclusive Paradox Pokemon must join online raids hosted by a player with the different version of the game.

Perfect IV Paradox Pokemon

Great Tusk and Iron treads caught during this event will have several perfect IVs, making it an efficient way to get High IV versions of these Pokemon that are usually only available in the wild.
Great Tusk and Iron Treads Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards

7-Star Chesnaught Tera Raid Event Round 2

Schedule	Round 1 Start Date: 2023/05/12 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/05/14 23:59 UTC Round 2 Start Date: 2022/06/16 00:00 UTC End Date: 2022/06/18 23:59 UTC
Rewards	7-Star Chesnaught Defeat "Chesnaught the Unrivaled" in a Black Crystal Tera Raid during the event and you'll get a Rock Tera Type Chesnaught with the Mightiest Mark. Treasures and Battle Items Obtain various items which you can use to build battle-ready Pokemon or sell in stores for money.
Unlock Requirements	Unlock 6-Star Tera Raid Battles to Participate To do this, you'll need to complete the Academy Ace Tournament, then do 8-10 4-Star or 5-Star Raids until you get a call from Jacq.

Round 2 of the 7-Star Tera Raid featuring Chesnaught is currently cancelled due to a bug in the drops of the Great Tusk and Iron Treads Tera Raid. We'll keep you up-to-date regarding more information on Round 2 of this 7-Star Raid!

Chesnaught caught during this event will have the Mightiest Mark and 6 perfect IVs, making it quite the prize!

Note that only one Chesnaught can be caught per save file. This means if you have already caught Chesnaught, you will not be elligible to catch it again, though you could still participate in the raid and earn great rewards!

7-Star Chesnaught Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and How to Beat

South Korea Mystery Gift Distribution

Shiny Pichu	Bronzong
Start	May 31, 2023
End	July 31, 2023

Players in South Korea can obtain a Shiny Pichu as a tie-in reward celebrating the release of Arceus & The Jewel of Life in South Korean theaters. Those who purchase tickets can receive a code which they can use to claim a Shiny Pichu in the game!

South Korea Shiny Pichu and Bronzong Mystery Gift Distribution

Version 1.3.0 Now Out!

According to the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Official American Support Site, the Version 1.3.0 update is scheduled to be distributed in the 19th of April, with full Patch Notes available now!

Version 1.3.0 Patch Update: Patch Notes

5-Star Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Tera Raid Round 2

Schedule	Round 1 Start Date: February 27th, 2023 15:00 UTC End Date: March 12th, 2023 23:59 UTC Round 2 Start Date: May 1st, 2023 00:00 UTC End Date: May 14th, 2023 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	Walking Wake in Pokemon Scarlet Iron Leaves in Pokemon Violet

Round 2 of the Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Tera Raid Event is now over! This event ran for 2 weeks, ending on May 14th, 23:59 UTC. A patch update for the Bad Egg glitch was also made available on April 19.

Players who caught a Bad Egg in Round 1 were able to catch these Paradox Legendaries during Round 2, however players who caught Iron Leaves and Walking Wake during the inital Event were not able to capture them this time.

Paradox Legendary Tera Raid Events
Iron Leaves Raid Event	Walking Wake Raid Event

2023 Global Challenge III Online Competition

Schedule	Registration Date: 2023/04/27 00:00 UTC to 2023/05/04 23:59 UTC
	Event Duration: 2023/05/5 00:00 UTC to 2023/05/07 23:59 UTC
Info	You may sign up and join this event from the start of the sign-up period to the day before the start of the competition! No entries will be accepted once the competition period has begun.
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin
Banned Pokemon	・Quagsire evolution line ・Perrserker evolution line ・Hisuian Zoroark evolution line ・Koraidon ・Miraidon ・Charizard evolution line ・Cinderace evolution line ・Greninja evolution line ・Decidueye evolution line ・Samurott evolution line ・Typhlosion evolution line ・Inteleon evolution line ・Walking Wake and Iron Leaves

The 2023 Global Challenge III is now over. It started on May 5th, 00:00 UTC and ran until May 7th, 23:59 UTC.

During these 3 days, players participated in up to 15 battles per day! Players had to participate in at least 3 battles with their Pokemon Home linked account in order to be eligible for the Ultra Ball backpack!

2023 Global Challenge III Online Competition

7-Star Inteleon Tera Raid Event

Schedule	Round 1 Start Date: 2023/04/28 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/04/30 23:59 UTC Round 2 Start Date: 2023/05/05 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/05/07 23:59 UTC
Rewards	7-Star Inteleon Up For Grabs Defeat "Inteleon the Unrivaled" in a Black Crystal Tera Raid during the event and you'll have the chance to catch an Ice Tera Type Inteleon with the Mightiest Mark.
Unlock Requirements	Unlock 6-Star Tera Raid Battles to Participate To do this raid event, you'll need to complete the Academy Ace Tournament, then do 8-10 4-Star or 5-Star Raids until you get a call from Jacq.

The 2nd Round of the 7-Star Tera Raid Event featuring Inteleon with an Ice Tera Type is now over, concluding on May 7th, 23:59 UTC.

Like with previous 7-Star Raids, Inteleon can only be caught once, but players will be able to participate in other raids to get more rewards.

7-Star Inteleon Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and How to Beat

5-Star Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Tera Raid Pokemon

Schedule	Round 1 Start Date: February 27th, 2023 15:00 UTC End Date: March 12th, 2023 23:59 UTC Round 2 Date: End of April 2023
Available Pokemon	Walking Wake in Pokemon Scarlet Iron Leaves in Pokemon Violet

The first round for the 5-Star Tera Raid Event featuring new Paradox Pokemon is now over!

If you did not get them during the first round or if you encountered the Bad Egg glitch, you will still be able to capture Walking Wake in Pokemon Scarlet and Iron Leaves in Pokemon Violet during the event's Round 2, which will run at the end of April 2023.

Pokemon Day 2023: Pokemon Together

Pokemon has officially announced that this year's theme for Pokemon Day on February 27 is Pokemon Together which revisits the initial concept of the franchise: connecting others!

A trailer was shared by official Pokemon channels to hype trainers and invite them to Pokemon Together! It's likely that we'll also get a special Pokemon Presents on Pokemon Day, but the official Pokemon Presents hasn't been announced yet so stay tuned for more info.

Pokemon Day 2023

Pokemon Day 2023 Announcements

• DLC New Legendaries
• The Teal Mask DLC Part 1
• The Indigo Disk DLC Part 2

Server Maintenance is Now Over! (April 19)

Servers Are Down from 4:30 AM ~ 7 AM UTC

Network services for All Nintendo Switch Online Services has finished maintenance at April 19, 2023 from 4:30 AM ~ 7 AM UTC.

Online functionality has been restored for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! This means online Ranked Battles, Tera Raids, online trading, and the like are available.

Future Server Maintenance (April 24)

On April 24, 2023 from 6 AM to 8 AM UTC, Nintendo Switch Online Servies will also go under maintenance to work on Save Data Transfer and Save Data Cloud.
Server Maintenance Status: Are the Servers Down? (April 19)

7-Star Typhlosion Tera Raid Event

Schedule	Round 1 Start Date: April 14th, 2023 00:00 UTC End Date: April 16th, 2023 23:59 UTC Round 2 Start Date: April 21st, 2023 00:00 UTC End Date: April 23rd 23:59 UTC
Rewards	7-Star Typhlosion Up For Grabs Defeat "Typhlosion the Unrivaled" in a Black Crystal Tera Raid during the event and you'll have the chance to catch a Ghost Tera Type Typhlosion with the Mightiest Mark.
Unlock Requirements	Unlock 6-Star Tera Raid Battles to Participate To do this raid event, you'll need to complete the Academy Ace Tournament, then do 8-10 4-Star or 5-Star Raids until you get a call from Jacq.

Round 2 the 7-Star Tera Raid featuring Typhlosion with a Ghost Tera Type is now over, concluding on April 23rd, 23:59 UTC.

Typhlosion caught during this event had the Mightiest Mark and 6 perfect IVs. It was also the smallest Typhlosion you can obtain, making it eligible of getting the Mini Mark and being called Typhlosion the Teeny!

Like with the previous 7-Star Raid, Typhlosion could only be caught once, but players were able to participate in other raids to get more rewards.

7-Star Unrivaled Typhlosion Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards

5-Star Blissey Tera Raid Event

Schedule	Start Date: 2023/04/21 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/04/23 23:59 UTC
Rewards	Blissey Defeat and capture Blissey with different Tera Types during this Tera Raid Event. Tera Shards The raid event Blissey will drop increased Tera Shards for its current type after defeating it.
Unlock Requirements	Unlock 6-Star Tera Raid Battles to Participate To do this, you'll need to complete the Academy Ace Tournament, then do 8-10 4-Star or 5-Star Raids until you get a call from Jacq.

Round 2 of the Blissey Tera Shard Raid Event is now over concluding on April 23rd, 23:59 UTC.

This second round ran alongside the Typhlosion Tera Raid Event.

5-Star Blissey Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards

Competitive Palafin Mystery Gift Distribution

Details	Gavin Michaels Palafin, the key Pokemon on the champion of the Oceania International Championships team, was distributed during the Europe International Livestream on April 14!

The Mystery Gift Code went live during the livestream, but is no longer available for download.
Competitive Palafin Mystery Gift Distribution

Flying Tera Type Lechonk GameStop Distribution

Players from the US were able to obtain a special code from GameStop branches and redeem a Lechonk with a Flying Tera Type!

This distribution started on April 1st until April 2nd.

All Mystery Gift Codes and How to Get (March 2023)

7-Star Samurott Tera Raid Event

Schedule	Round 1 Start Date: 2023/03/31 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/04/02 23:59 UTC Round 2 Start Date: 2023/04/07 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/04/09 23:59 UTC
Rewards	7-Star Samurott Up For Grabs Defeat "Samurott the Unrivaled" in a Black Crystal Tera Raid during the event and you'll have the chance to catch a Bug Tera Type Samurott with the Mightiest Mark.
Unlock Requirements	Unlock 6-Star Tera Raid Battles to Participate To do this raid event, you'll need to complete the Academy Ace Tournament, then do 8-10 4-Star or 5-Star Raids until you get a call from Jacq.

Round 2 of the 7-Star Unrivaled Samurott Tera Raid Event is now over, concluding on April 9th.
Samurott had a Bug Tera Type and had its own Mightiest Mark. Like with the previous 7-Star Raid, Samurott could only be caught once, but players were able to participate in other raids to get more rewards.

7-Star Unrivaled Samurott Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards

5-Star Ditto Tera Raid Event

Schedule	Start Date: 2023/04/07 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/04/09 23:59 UTC
Rewards	Ditto with 5 Best IVs Defeat and capture Ditto with different Tera Types during this Tera Raid Event.
Unlock Requirements	Unlock 6-Star Tera Raid Battles to Participate To do this raid event, you'll need to complete the Academy Ace Tournament, then do 8-10 4-Star or 5-Star Raids until you get a call from Jacq.

The 5 IV Ditto Tera Raid Event is now over, concluding on April 9, 23:59 UTC.

This event ran alongside the second round of Samurott Tera Raids.

Ditto Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards

2023 Global Challenge I Online Competition

Schedule	Registration Date: 2023/03/30 00:00 UTC to 2023/04/06 23:59 UTC
	Event Duration: 2023/04/07 00:00 UTC to 2023/04/09 23:59 UTC
Info	You may sign up and join this event from the start of the sign-up period to the day before the start of the competition! No entries will be accepted once the competition period has begun.
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin
Banned Pokemon	・Quagsire evolution line ・Perrserker evolution line ・Hisuian Zoroark evolution line ・Koraidon ・Miraidon ・Charizard evolution line ・Cinderace evolution line ・Greninja evolution line ・Decidueye evolution line ・Samurott evolution line ・Walking Wake and Iron Leaves

The 2023 Global Challenge I is now over.

Players who participated obtained 10,000 League Points, and if their Nintendo account was linked to the mobile version of Pokemon HOME, players could also receive a special Poke Ball Canvas Backpack!

Further, players in Korea and Japan who finished in a high enough position were eligible for main round entry in their respective National Championships, while all other players were eligible for Championship Points.

This Online Competition followed Regulation C rulesets, which meant that most Pokemon in Paldea, all Paradox Pokemon, and all four Treasures of Ruin were eligible for use, but both Koraidon and Miraidon and several other Pokemon were banned.

2023 Global Challenge I Online Competition

2023 Global Challenge II Online Competition

Schedule	Registration Date: 2023/04/13 00:00 UTC to 2023/04/20 23:59 UTC
	Event Duration: 2023/04/21 00:00 UTC to 2023/04/23 23:59 UTC
Info	You may sign up and join this event from the start of the sign-up period to the day before the start of the competition! No entries will be accepted once the competition period has begun.
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin
Banned Pokemon	・Quagsire evolution line ・Perrserker evolution line ・Hisuian Zoroark evolution line ・Koraidon ・Miraidon ・Charizard evolution line ・Cinderace evolution line ・Greninja evolution line ・Decidueye evolution line ・Samurott evolution line ・Typhlosion evolution line ・Walking Wake and Iron Leaves

Signups for the 2023 Global Challenge II have now closed, and the competition has begun!

The 2023 Global Challenge II ran from April 21, 00:00 UTC until April 23rd, 23:59 UTC. During these 3 days, players participated in up to 15 battles per day! Players had to participate in at least 3 battles with their Pokemon Home linked account in order to be eligible for the Great Ball backpack!

2023 Global Challenge II Online Competition

Ranked Battle Series 2 is Now Over

Start Date	March 1, 2023 (Wed)
End Date	March 31, 2023 (Fri) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex ・Paradox Pokemon
Banned Pokemon	・Koraidon and Miraidon ・Quagsire line and Perrserker line ・Charizard evolution line ・Cinderace evolution line ・Greninja evolution line ・Walking Wake and Iron Leaves ・Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark

Regulation B (Series 2) of Ranked Battles are now over with the end of Season 4, and it's time to start in for Regulation C (Series 3)!

Ranked Battle Series 2, Season 4 Details

7-Star Decidueye Tera Raid Event

Schedule	Round 1 Start Date: 2023/03/17 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/03/19 23:59 UTC Round 2 Start Date: 2023/03/24 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/03/26 23:59 UTC
Rewards	7-Star Decidueye Up For Grabs Defeat "Decidueye the Unrivaled" in a Black Crystal Tera Raid during the event and you'll have the chance to catch a Flying Tera Type Decidueye with the Mightiest Mark.
Unlock Requirements	Unlock 6-Star Tera Raid Battles to Participate To do this raid event, you'll need to complete the Academy Ace Tournament, then do 8-10 4-Star or 5-Star Raids until you get a call from Jacq.

The second round of the 7-Star Raid Event featuring Decidueye is now over and has ended on March 26, 2023.

Decidueye had a Flying Tera Type and had its own Mightiest Mark. Like with the previous 7-Star Raid, Decidueye can only be caught once, but players were able to participate on other raids to get more rewards.

7-Star Decidueye Tera Raid Event Details

Version 1.2.0 Coming Late February

According to the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Official American Support Site, the Version 1.2.0 update is scheduled to be distributed in Late February, with full Patch Notes available now! The complete patch notes are available in our writeup.
Version 1.2.0 Patch Notes ## Chinese Journey of Dreams Animated Short

Pokemon Shanghai has recently released a poster showcasing a new animated short called Journey of Dreams. Implications for GBC and GBA coming to Virtual Console and Pokemon Sleep connections are being talked about.
Chinese Journey of Dreams Animated Short

## My Nintendo Rewards Pokemon Day

Pokemon Day is approaching us this February 27th and to celebrate, Nintendo has dropped some amazing merchandise featuring Pokemon from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! For amazing rewards, The Pokemon Company and Nintendo has physical and digital rewards up for sale on the My Nintendo Website!
My Nintendo Rewards Pokemon Day

## Scheduled Pokemon HOME Maintenance

Pokemon HOME will undergo maintenance on March 13 and will last from 12 AM to 6 AM UTC. Both the mobile app and the Nintendo Switch versions of the app will not be available to use during the downtime.

While this may seem like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will finally receive Pokemon HOME support, it is highly-likely that the maintenance will instead be to add updates related to the ongoing Paldea Prologue Online Competition, rather than a major update.

Pokemon HOME Support Release Date ## 2x Love Balls Mystery Gift Code!

2x Love Balls Mystery Gift Code - Valentine Campaign
Reward	Method/Code	Start / End
Love Ball x2	Get via Code/Password: L0VEL0VEL0VE *(all Zero's, not O's)	February 14, 2023 - March 14, 2023 (14:59 UTC)

The Twitter page, poke_times posted a Valentine's campaign where players need to simply Like the linked post and get it to a certain amount of Likes for premium rewards.

Once 140,000 likes had been reached, a code for 2 Love Balls was unlocked. Input the Mystery Gift Code L0VEL0VEL0VE (all zero's, not O's) for 2x Love Balls!

Love Ball Mystery Gift Valentine's Campaign ## 7-Star Unrivaled Pikachu Pokemon Day Tera Raid Event

Start Date	February 24, 2023 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC
End Date	February 27, 2023 (Mon) at 14:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	7 Star Unrivaled Pikachu with a Water Tera Type and the Mightiest Mark.

The 7-Star Water Tera Type Pikachu Tera Raid Event announced for Pokemon Day has now ended! This event ran from Friday the 24th February at 0:00 UTC until Monday the 27th February at 14:59 UTC. This Pikachu came with the Mightiest Mark.

7-Star Pikachu Pokemon Day Tera Raid Event ## Garchomp and Sylveon Tera Raid Event

Start Date	February 17, 2023 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC
End Date	February 19, 2023 (Sun) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	4-5 star Garchomp and Sylveon with all Tera Types

The special Tera Raid event featuring Garchomp and Sylveon is now over! From February 17 to 19, Garchomp and Sylveon appeared in unique Tera Raid crystals in the overworld.

Both Garchomp and Sylveon appeared in Tera Raid crystals in both versions and will feature in both 4-Star and 5-Star Raids.

While the above pictured Garchomp and Sylveon have a Ground and Fairy Tera Type, various other Tera Types were available for capture during the event.

Garchomp and Sylveon Tera Raid Rewards and Best Types ## Valentine Tandemaus Tera Raid Event

Start Date	February 13, 2023 (00:00 UTC)
End Date	February 15, 2023 (23:59 UTC)

A special Valentine Tera Raid Event for Tandemaus with different Tera Types was held from the 13th-15 of February 2023. During this event players were able to receive many more Tera Shards than usual, as well as a plethora of sandwich ingredients as rewards.

Tandemaus Valentine Tera Raid Event Rewards and Best Tera Type ## 7-Star Unrivaled Greninja Raid Event

Schedule	Round 1 Start Date: 2023/01/27 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/01/30 23:59 UTC Round 2 Start Date: 2023/02/10 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/02/12 23:59 UTC

The second round of the 7-Star Tera Raid Event featuring a Poison Tera Type Greninja with the Mightiest Mark is now over! and ran from February 10th - 12th.

Like with the previous 7-Star Raids, you could only catch Greninja once, but players can still participate on other raids to get more rewards!

7-Star Greninja Raid Event ## Armarouge and Ceruledge Raid Event

Event Schedule
Start Date: 2023/02/03 (00:00 UTC) End Date: 2023/02/05 (23:59 UTC)

The special Tera Raid Event for Armarouge and Ceruledge ran from February 3 up until February 5, 2023!

Armarouge and Ceruledge with different Tera Types to their usual types were available during this event.

While the above pictured Armarouge and Ceruledge has a Fire Tera Type, various other Tera Types are available to be captured throughout the duration of the event.
Armarouge and Ceruledge Tera Raid Event: Best Types and Rewards

## Ranked Battle Series 2, Season 3 is Now Live!

Start Date	February 1, 2023 (Wed) at 16:00 PST
End Date	March 31, 2023 (Fri) at 15:59 PST
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex ・Paradox Pokemon
Banned Pokemon	・Koraidon and Miraidon ・Quagsire line and Perrserker line ・Charizard evolution line ・Cinderace evolution line ・Greninja evolution line ・Walking Wake and Iron Leaves ・Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark

Ranked Battle Series 2 is now live starting with Season 3! Paradox Pokemon are now eligible to be used during the Series!

Ranked Battle Release Date and Rules ## Drifblim and Mismagius Raid Event

Start Date	January 20, 2023 (Fri) at 0:00 UTC
End Date	January 22, 2023 (Sun) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	4-5 Star Drifblim (Scarlet) and Mismagius (Violet) with all Tera Types.

The spooky Tera Raid event featuring Drifblim and Mismagius has now ended! This event ran from January 20 up to January 22, 2023. Both Pokemon appeared in 4-5 Star raids with varying Tera Types.

Drifblim and Mismagius Tera Raid Event ## 7-Star Unrivaled Cinderace Raid Event

Schedule	Round 1 Start Date: 2022/12/30 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/01/01 23:59 UTC Round 2 Start Date: 2023/01/13 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/01/15 23:59 UTC

The 7-Star Raid Event featuring Galar's very own Cinderace has ended.

Cinderace, during the event, had a Fighting Tera Type and had its own Mightiest Mark. Like with the previous 7-Star Raid, Cinderace can only be caught once, but players were able to participate on other raids to get more rewards.

Unrivaled Cinderace 7-Star Tera Raid Event and Rewards ## Pokemon 1008 Encounters Video

A special video titled Pokemon 1008 Encounters premiered on January 12, 2023, featuring all Pokemon in the series, from #0001 to #1008! This video also revealed the National Dex numbers of the new Gen 9 Pokemon.

Pokemon 1008 Encounters Video Details ## Hydreigon and Dragapult Raid Event

Start Date	January 6, 2023 (Fri) at 0:00 UTC
End Date	January 8, 2023 (Sun) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	4-5 star Hydreigon (Scarlet) and Dragapult (Violet) with all Tera Types

The Hydreigon and Dragapult Tera Raid event has ended. It ran from January 6 until January 8, 2023.

These Pokemon appeared in a variety of Tera Types, giving players the opportunity to get these powerful pseudo-legendaries in their desired Tera Type.

Hydreigon and Dragapult Tera Raid: Best Types and Rewards ## Delibird Christmas Rewards Tera Raid Event

Start Date	December 23, 2022 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC
End Date	December 25, 2022 (Sun) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	1-5 star Delibird with all Tera Types

The Delibird Tera Raid Event ran from December 23rd until December 25, 2022. Delibird appeared in 1-5 Star Raids in a variety of Tera Types, and granted a plethora of rewards including Tera Shards and Star Pieces upon defeat.
Delibird Tera Raid Event and Rewards

## Unrivaled Charizard Raid Event

Event Schedule
Start Date: 2022/12/01 4 PM PST End Date: 2022/12/04 3:59 PM PST Start Date: 2022/12/15 4 PM PST End Date: 2022/12/18 3:59 PM PST

This 7-Star Raid Event featured Charizard with the Mightiest Mark in Pokemon Scarlet and Salamence in Pokemon Violet. Charizard was available exclusively in 7-Star raids with the Dragon Tera Type and a Mightiest Mark. Players were only able to catch one Charizard per save file.

Unrivalled Charizard 7-Star Tera Raid Event ## Tyranitar and Salamence Raid Event

Start Date	December 8, 2022 (Thu) at 16:00 PST
End Date	December 11, 2022 (Sun) at 15:59 PST
Available Pokemon	4-5 star Tyranitar (Scarlet) and Salamence (Violet) with all Tera Types

This Raid Event featured Tyranitar in Pokemon Scarlet and Salamence in Pokemon Violet. Tyranitar and Salamence were available in 4-5 star raids with a variety of Tera Types.

Tyranitar and Salamence Tera Raid Event ## Eevee Raid Event

Event Schedule
Start Date: 2022/11/24 4PM PST End Date: 2022/11/27 3:59PM PST

Eevees of various Tera Types appeared in special Event Tera Crystals! This raid event was available from November 24 to November 27, 2022.

Eevee Raid Event and How to Join # Pre-Release News ## November 8th Trailer Released

The November 8th trailer has been released and is the last major trailer before the official release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet next week. The final trailer showcases various scenes and music from Ed Sheeran called Celestial.

### Everything We Learned

Everything We Learned About the November 8th Trailer
・New Pokemon: Great Tusk and Iron Treads ・Returning Pokemon: Kleavor ・Tera Raid Battle events and schedule ・Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles ・Version 1.0.1 will be available upon the game's release ・In-game Rotom Phone cases ・Updates on Pokemon HOME ・Casual and Ranked Battles in the Worldwide Battle Stadium

November 8 Trailer: Everything We Know ## November 6th: Gimmighoul Revealed

The new coin Pokemon has been revealed as Gimmighoul, a pure Ghost-type. It has two forms, a Chest Form and a Roaming Form. The Roaming Form will become available in 2023 by linking Pokemon Scarlet or Violet with Pokemon GO.

Gimmighoul - Type, Chest Form and Roaming Form ## November 5th: New Coin Pokemon Teased in Pokemon GO

UPDATE 11/6: The Pokemon official twitter has shared a tweet linking to a website showing a chest gradually filling with coins, along with the time of 6:00 AM PT, suggesting that the new Pokemon may be revealed at 6 AM PT on November 6.

On November 5, 2022, a new Coin-related Pokemon appeared following the Pokemon GO Community Day event, and is expected to be revealed soon for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Learn everything we know from the new Coin Pokemon's appearance in Pokemon GO, and what its type may be.

New Coin Pokemon: Everything We Know ## November 4th: Limited Edition Scarlet & Violet Switch OLED Available Now!

The limited edition version of the Switch OLED based around Scarlet and Violet has been released as of November 4th. The Switch OLED can be purchased online or in-store at select retailers.

Where to Buy the Scarlet & Violet Nintendo Switch OLED ## October 25th: Greavard Revealed!

A new trailer on October 25th has revealed Greavard, a new pure Ghost-type Dog Pokemon! Greavard is a good boy who can fetch Items with its Pickup Ability, but will accidentally suck away your life force when you play with it.

Greavard, the New Ghost Dog Pokemon Revealed! ## October 21st: Hands-on Preview Shown Off!

A limited selection of news sites were able to play a hands-on preview of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet on October 21, and have shared details on new features they have confirmed. Game8 isn't bitter about not getting the call and has instead compiled all the information released by every news site in one convenient spot. Learn about all the new information released and everything we learned from the hands-on preview!

October 21 Hands-on Preview: Everything We Learned

New Features
・Trainer battles are optional ・The Starmobile, Mela's vehicle, can battle like a Pokemon ・Customize your character at any time (except hair) ・No gender restrictions on clothing or hair ・Sandwiches at Picnics can give boosts to Shiny spawn rates ・Pokemon gain EXP from Auto-Battles ・Titan Pokemon encounters come in three parts ・All four Pokemon can Terastallize in Tera Raid Battles ・All three story paths are shown on the map at once ・No need to select potions to heal
Returning Features from Legends Arceus
・Shiny Pokemon are visible on the overworld ・Battles take place in the Overworld ・Pokemon spawns and behavior are similar to Legends Arceus ・Sneak up on Pokemon to get a battle advantage ・Day/Night Cycle is not based on real time ・Weather is not tied to the date ・Pokemon learn moves automatically
Returning Features from Sword & Shield
・IVs are still present in some form ・TMs can be found on the ground as normal items ・Box Link confirmed

## Bellibolt, Iono's Partner Pokemon Revealed!

Bellibolt has been confirmed to be an Electric-type Pokemon in Iono's latest stream of Iono Zone!

It also introduces Electromorphosis, a new ability where when it is attacked, it enters a Charged state which powers up an Electric attack it uses one time!

Bellibolt the EleFrog Pokemon Revealed! ## October 12th Trailer Released!

A new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was released on October 12th, 6 AM Pacific Time.

Iono, a new Electric-type Gym Leader, made her debut, giving hints as to the identity of her partner Pokemon. The Pokemon itself has not been revealed yet, and Iono hinted that the details would be revealed in another upcoming trailer.
October 12 Trailer: Everything We Learned

## Farigiraf - Girafarig Evolution Revealed

Girafarig living in the Paldea region evolve into Farigiraf. This Normal/Psychic-type Pokemon combined the head of its tail to the head of its main body, increasing its psychic energy.

Farigiraf can have one of the two new abilities introduced in the October 6 trailer - Cud Chew and Armor Tail.

Farigiraf: Girafarig Evolution Revealed ## October 6th Trailer Released

A new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was released on October 6th, 6 AM Pacific Time and showcases several new features in the game.

### Everything We Learned

Jump to a Section
・Wild Tera Pokemon Glow in the Overworld ・Set Destinations on the Map ・Let's Go! Battle Feature ・Make TMs with the TM Machine ・Returning Moves ・Farigiraf, Girafarig Evolution ・Pokemon Photos in the Pokedex ・Customize your Characters ・Take Snapshots with Pokemon ・Have a Picnic with Pokemon ・Pokemon Eggs in Picnic ・Prepare Sandwiches during Picnics ・Cheer Your Allies in Tera Raid Battles

October 6 Trailer: Everything We Know ## Wiglett, the Diglett Look-Alike, Revealed

Wiglett

Wiglett is a new Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet that was revealed at the World Pokemon Ecological Seminar on September 28th, 2022. It bears a striking resemblance to Diglett but is a completely separate Pokemon!

UPDATE: Wiglett has been revealed on September 29th to be a Water-type Pokemon!
Everything We Know About Wiglett

## Trailer Released on 9/7 at 6:00 AM PDT

A new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has been released on September 7 at 6:00 AM PDT (1:00 PM GMT)!

September 7 Trailer: Everything We Learned

Everything We Learned
・New Pokemon - Klawf, Ceruledge, and Armarouge ・More details on the Three Stories ・Team Star revealed, with one of the Crew Leaders in Mela ・Artazon Grass-type Gym Leader Brassius Introduced ・Pokemon League Chairwoman Geeta Introduced ・Titan Pokemon confirmed in Path of Legends storyline ・Let's Go! Walking Pokemon includes Auto Battle function

## Pokemon Presents Released August 3rd

A new Pokemon Presents was released on August 3rd at 6 AM PT (9 AM EST)! A variety of new features were confirmed to give a better sense of how Scarlet and Violet will unfold as the new games in the series.

Everything We Learned

・Terastal Forms can allow Pokemon to have atypical types ・Tera Raid Battles allow players to find rare Terastal Forms ・Full map of Paldea revealed ・Paldean Forms confirmed with Paldean Wooper ・New Pokemon - Fidough and Cetitan ・Bike Forms for Koraidon and Miraidon change with terrain ・Open World style expands the game into three grand stories ・New characters - Penny, Jacq, Arvel, Clavell, Grusha ・Version Exclusive Pokemon confirmed ・Early Purchase Bonus of exclusive Flying-Tera Type Pikachu!

Pokemon Presents: Everything We Learned ## Slated to Release Worldwide in November 18, 2022

It has been confirmed in the second trailer that Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will be released worldwide in November 18, 2022! Digital preorders are also now available in the Nintendo eShop.

Release Date: When Will Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Come Out? ## June 1 Second Trailer

A new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has been released on June 01, 2022 at 6:00AM PDT! Our full explanation of the trailer gives details on all the new announcements included.

Everything We Learned
・Release date confirmed - November 18, 2022 ・Legendaries revelead - Koraidon and Miraidon ・New Pokemon also revealed - Pawmi, Lechonk, and Smoliv ・Professor Sada and Professor Turo announced for the two versions of the game ・Rival announced - Nemona, a powerful Pokemon trainer ・4-Player multiplayer in an open world

June 1 Trailer: Everything We Learned ## Pre-Orders for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Now Available!

### Digital Preorder

Digital Preorders are now live in the Nintendo eShop!

Nintendo eShop Preorder Links
Pokemon Scarlet	Pokemon Violet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Double Pack

### Physical Preorder

Preorders for physical copies of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are now available from Amazon and Walmart!

Stores	Copy	Price
Amazon ・Pokemon Scarlet ・Pokemon Violet	Physical Copy	$59.99
Walmart ・Pokemon Scarlet ・Pokemon Violet	Physical Copy	$59.88

How to Pre order and All Preorder Bonuses ## Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announced!

A new mainline Pokemon has been announced! Called Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet is boasts an entirely new adventure slated to arrive in Late 2022!

For more information, check out the article below:

Announcement Trailer:
Everything We Learned ## New Open World Region as Your Playground!

A new, open-world region is also where the games would take place! Based on the trailer, the region is loosely based on the Iberian Peninsula with the main cities looking a lot like Barcelona, Spain!

Check out the article below for more information:

New Region: What Country is Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Based On? ## New Starter Pokemon Revealed!

New region means new starters! Three new Pokemon are also revealed in the trailer: the Grass-type Sprigatito, the Fire-type Fuecoco, and the Water-type Quaxly!

Gen 9 Starter Pokemon and Evolutions ## Confirmed to have Pokemon HOME Support

Pokemon collectors rejoice! Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet is confirmed to have Pokemon HOME support! For more details check out the article below:

Pokemon HOME Support and Release Date # All News

## DLC Epilogue

DLC Story Epilogue
DLC Story Epilogue The story epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is now live!
How to Start	・Complete Base Game, Teal Mask, Indigo Disk ・Complete Academy Ace Tournament ・Get Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift

## Current & Upcoming Tera Raid Events

Tera Raid Events
Iron Leaves and Walking Wake Tera Raid Event Reruns are now LIVE!
Start Date	April 26, 2023 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC
End Date	May 06, 2023 (Mon) at 23:59 UTC

## Current & Upcoming Mass Outbreak Events

Mass Outbreak Events
Event	Description
Golden Week Shiny Mass Outbreak Event (LIVE)	Featured Pokemon: Rellor (Terarium Only) <div class='align'><a class='a-link' href=/games/Pokemon-Scarlet-Violet/archives/393528><img src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7' class='a-img lazy' alt='Shinx - Pokemon SV' data-src='https://img.game8.co/3559676/cd48e6bc8e94744d20451f32b20257a1.png/show' width='25' height='25' />Shinx</a> (Kitakami Only)</div> <div class='align'><a class='a-link' href=/games/Pokemon-Scarlet-Violet/archives/388239><img src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7' class='a-img lazy' alt='Magikarp - Pokemon SV' data-src='https://img.game8.co/3814960/3d0a1b6453f2f182d875461d1ac0ba5d.png/show' width='25' height='25' />Magikarp</a> (Paldea Only)</div> <div class='align'><a class='a-link' href=/games/Pokemon-Scarlet-Violet/archives/397078><img src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7' class='a-img lazy' alt='Varoom - Pokemon SV' data-src='https://j-img.game8.co/7641843/da1508e5afec76b7280c3f9586b35c8e.png/show' width='25' height='25' />Varoom</a> (Paldea Only)</div> <hr class="a-table__line"><b class='a-bold'>Special Event:</b> Increased Shiny Odds for Varoom, Magikarp, Shinx, and Rellor! Location: Paldea, Kitakami, and Terarium Start Date: 04/26/2024 (12:00 AM) End Date: 05/06/2024 (11:59 PM)

Current & Upcoming Tournaments, Online Competitions and Ranked Battle Season

Event	Description
Ranked Battle Regulation F [LIVE]	Ruleset: New and Returning Pokemon from The Indigo Disk DLC will be available in Regulation F!
Ranked Battle Regulation G	Ruleset: Legendary Pokemon will finally be available in Regulation G!
Global Challenge II 2024	Ruleset: Regulation F Signup Period: February 22 ~ 29, 2024 Competition Period: March 1~3, 2024
2024 World Championship Series	Ruleset: Regulation E

Current Mystery Gift Codes

All Mystery Gift Codes
Code/Method	Reward	Start / End
TBD	Shin Yeo-Myeong's Flutter Mane	May 5, 2024 - May 7, 2024
FAKE0UTEU1C	Marco Silva's Iron Hands	April 5, 2024 - April 8, 2024
L1K0W1TH906	Liko's Sprigatito	Mar 15, 2024 - Sept 30, 2024
Y0AS0B1B1R1B1R1	YOASOBI Pawmot	Mar 13, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025
NE0R0T0MC0VER	Neo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case	Jan 15, 2024 - TBD
Select Get via Internet	Mythical Pecha Berry	N/A
G0TCHAP0KEM0N	Quick Ball	Dec 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2025
SUPEREFFECT1VE	Expert Belt	Dec 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2025
WEARTERASTALCAP	Terastal Symbol Cap	Dec 22, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024
SEEY0U1NPALDEA	Upbeat 1IV Gimmighoul	Dec 13, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024
TEAMSTAR	Paldean Winds Team Star Revavroom	Nov 22, 2023 - Oct 31, 2024
SWEET0RSP1CY	Paldean Winds Herba Mystica	Oct 18, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024
L1KEAFLUTE	Paldean Winds Cetitan	Sep 6, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Connect to Pokemon HOME	Gen 9 HA Starters	May 3, 2023 - No Expiration

Server Maintenance Status

Server Maintenance Status (February 2024)
No Scheduled Server Maintenance!

Latest News

• How to Do the Item Printer RNG Exploit - 4/17
• Pokemon Day Tera Raid Event Predictions - 2/21
• Pokemon Presents February 2024 - 2/20
• Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Epilogue Coming January 11! 1/11
• Pokemon HOME Version 3.2.1 Maintenance - 12/11
• Indigo Disk Trailer Release Time: December 7 - 12/07
• Blueberry Academy: Everything We Know - 11/29
• The Indigo Disk DLC Release Time and Countdown - 11/29
• Terapagos Website: Possible Indigo Disk DLC Easter Eggs - 11/24
• Indigo Disk DLC Early Preview New Details - 11/22
• Hisuian Samurott Tera Raid Event - 11/20
• Normal Tera Eevee Tera Raid Event - 11/17
• NAIC Dragapult Mystery Gift Distribution - 11/17
• Halloween Mismagius Tera Raid Event - 10/23
• Crafty Mark Ghost-Type Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event - 10/23
• Trick Magic Online Competition - 10/23
• Tier List Prediction for Regulation E Singles and Doubles VGC - 9/22
• Teal Mask New DLC Pokemon Tier List - 9/22
• Report on the Treasure Hunt Video Details - 9/07
• Paldean Winds Cetitan Mystery Gift Code - 9/06
• Catch Paldean Starters in Pokemon GO - 9/05
• The Teal Mask DLC Release Time and Countdown - 8/24
• August 22 DLC Trailer : New Sinistea Form? - 8/22
• August 13 The Indigo Disk Trailer: Everything We Learned - 8/13
• August 8 Pokemon HOME Maintenance - 8/04
• Pokemon Music Collective: All Songs and Artists - 08/03
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• Summer Tokkun Sandwich Ingredients Mystery Gift Code - 07/27
• Dark Tera Charizard Anime Mystery Gift Code - 07/21
• Pokemon World Championships Fantasy Team - 07/19
• Pokemon World Championships Gastrodon Mystery Gift Code - 07/15
• 2024 Pokemon Championship Series Details - 07/03
• 1.3.2 Live Tournament Patch Update - 06/28
• Ancient Traveller's Team in Pokemon Horizons Anime - 06/23
• Lacey: New Indigo Disk DLC Character - 06/22
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• Terarium: Artificial Undersea Park in Indigo Disk DLC - 06/22
• Mossui Town: Teal Mask DLC Base Town - 06/22
• Friend Ball Mystery Gift Code - 06/21
• Shiny Gimmighoul Tera Raid Event: Shiny Odds and Rewards - 06/21
• Best Pokemon Tier List Prediction for Regulation D Singles and Doubles - 06/20
• Hisuian Moves Patch Update - 06/19
• Special South Korean Gastrodon Mystery Gift Distribution - 06/17
• Chesnaught and Paradox Tera Raids Rerun! - 06/07
• Ranked Battle Regulation D Rules - 06/01
• Pokemon HOME Version 3.0.0 - 05/30
• Pokemon HOME Coming May 30! - 05/26
• Chesnaught, Paradox Tera Raids, and Pokemon HOME Compatibility Cancelled! - 05/22
• Pokemon HOME Move Reset and Stored Movesets Details
• Get All 3 Hidden Ability Starters in Pokemon HOME! - 05/18
• Gold Bottle Cap Mystery Gift Code - 05/18
• JP/KR Patch - 05/18
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• Pokemon HOME Maintenance on March 13 - 03/10
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• Save File Not Recognized Bug: How to Fix - 03/03
• 1.2.0 Tera Raid Bad Egg Bug - 03/01
• Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Tera Raid Event - 02/27
• The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC
• The Teal Mask DLC Part 1 - 02/27
• The Indigo Disk DLC Part 2 - 02/27
• DLC New Legendaries - 02/27
• How to Get Roaming Form Gimmighoul - 02/27
• Chinese Journey of Dreams Animated Short - 02/24
• My Nintendo Rewards Pokemon Day - 02/24
• Pokemon Day 2023 - 02/22
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• Love Ball Mystery Gift Valentine's Campaign - 02/14
• How to Get Battle Bond Greninja (Ash Greninja) - 01/16
• Pokemon HOME Ranked Battle Data Feature Update Details - 01/13
• Pokemon 1008 Encounters Video Details - 01/12
• Japanese Pokémon Information Bureau Twitter Campaign: Chance to Win 1,000,000 LP - 01/06
• Toby Fox Shares His Music Contributions - 12/22
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• What Is Past the Northeast Border? - 12/06
• Bugs and Errors: How to Fix - 11/20
• How to Get the Flying Tera Type Pikachu - 11/14
• Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles - 11/08
• How to Link with Pokemon GO and Rewards - 11/06
• Limited Edition Scarlet & Violet Switch OLED - 11/04
• All Mystery Gift Codes and How to Get - 11/02
• Version Differences: Scarlet vs. Violet - 10/27
• Play Time: How Long is the Game? - 10/27
• Official Guidebook Details - 10/17
• Does Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Have HMs? - 10/12
• Does Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Have Voice Acting? - 10/12
• The Profile App Replaces the Trainer Card - 10/06
• New Features and Changes from Previous Versions - 10/04
• How to Preorder and Preorder Bonuses - 09/27
• Is There A New Eeveelution? - 09/08
• Is The Game Open World? - 09/08
• Is There Mega Evolution? - 09/08
• Available Platforms - 08/25
• All Game Editions and Double Pack Features - 08/25
• Is the National Dex in the Game? - 08/25
• Is There Exp. Share? - 08/22
• Will There Be DLC? - 08/19
• Naranja and Uva Academy - 08/19

Pre-Release News

• 10 Pokemon Who Should Return and 10 Who Should Not - 11/15
• New Coin Pokemon Appears in Pokemon GO - 11/05
• Preload Date and Guide: How to Preload - 10/12
• Will the Arceus System Make a Comeback? - 09/08
• Will There Be A Demo Or Beta Version? - 08/25
• Release Date and Time - 08/25
• Will Battles Be Real-Time? - 08/25

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