Rumor: Lots of leaked details about Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch | 0 comments
The Pokemon series is no stranger to pre-release information leaks, and something similar may now be happening with Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. Although the titles are still a few months out, unconfirmed details have been popping up over the past few days.
The source seems to have originated from a Chinese leaker, and Twitter outlets like CentroLeaks and Pkmnleak have been rounding up the information. Tidbits cover new Pokemon, which creatures are / aren’t returning, the Pokedex, a new gimmick, and more.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield hosting Max Raid Battle with Shiny Marill and more
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new Max Raid Battle event is here for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield with players having a chance to obtain Shiny Marill.
The event is putting the focus on Water-type Pokemon. By defeating them, you’ll be given items like Fresh Water, Soda Pop, and Lemonade. Poliwag, Marill, and Spheal will be appearing more often. Shiny Marill isn’t a guarantee to show up, so you’ll need a bit of luck on your side.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield hosting special Gastrodon distribution for a limited time
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The North American Pokemon International Championships are currently underway, and to celebrate the event, a special Gastrodon has kicked off in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Eric Rios previously used this creature with its particular moveset to win the European International Championships earlier this year.
For the Gastrodon distribution, the Pokemon comes with the moves Earth Power, Ice Beam, Yawn, and Protect. It’ll be at level 50 with the Leftovers item. Thanks to its ability, it can use Storm Drain.
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Pokemon: Hisuian Snow episode 3 released
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
Pokemon: Hisuian Snow episode 3, titled “Two Hues”, is now available to view online. This also marks the end of the story.
Pokemon: Hisuian Snow was created to promote the Switch title Pokemon Legends: Arceus on Switch. In the anime series, protagonist Alec, who is aboard a boat bound for the Hisui region, reminisces about the first time his father took him there. Alec’s stories from the past are featured throughout.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield hosting special Shiny Clefairy distribution for a limited time
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have kicked off a special distribution for a Shiny Clefairy. This comes in celebration of the Pokemon Championships Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Phillipines.
The Clefairy being provided is based on the one used by Jirawiwat Thitasiri, who won the 2021 Pokemon Asia Players Cup. It knows the moves Protect, Helping Hand, Follow Me, and Icy Wind. Additionally, it comes in at level 50 and is holding the Eviolite item.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield hosting Gigantamax Urshifu Max Raid Battle event
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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have just started up a special Max Raid Battle event featuring Gigantamax Urshifu.
Players can take on both versions of the creature. That means they can battle against Urshifu as both the Single Strike Style and Rapid Strike Style. Unfortunately though, it can’t be caught. If you do defeat Gigantamax Urshifu, you’ll earn valuable items you normally wouldn’t receive from Max Raid Battles.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield offering special Sableye and Grimmsnarl for one day only
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Japanese and Korean Pokemon Trainers Cup 2022 has been taking place today, and as part of that, all Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield players can claim a special Sableye and Grimmsnarl for a limited time.
The Sableye and Grimmsnarl here are based on the one used by previous winners. Sableye contains the moves Fake Out, Quash, Foul Play, and Trick while Grimmsnarl uses Spirit Break, Scary Face, Trick, and Taunt. Both are at level 50 with the Eject Button.
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James Turner leaves Game Freak, announces new game studio
Posted on 2 years ago by Dawn in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
James Turner, best known as the Art Director for Pokemon Sword and Shield, announced the formation of a new game studio, All Possible Futures, and also confirmed that because of this he has left Game Freak.
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Pokemon: Hisuian Snow episode 2 released
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
Pokemon: Hisuian Snow episode 2, titled “Fiery Reflections in Snow”, has now been published online.
The Pokemon Company is debuting the short anime series as a tie in with the Switch title Pokemon Legends: Arceus on Switch. In the show, protagonist Alec, who is aboard a boat bound for the Hisui region, reminisces about the first time his father took him there. Alec’s stories from the past will be featured throughout.
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How much of Pokemon Legends: Arceus is in Scarlet and Violet?
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The Pokemon Company recently released a new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, showing a bit more of the new generation that will finally bring true open world gameplay to the series.
After seeing the video, while I certainly became more excited, I confess that I was also a bit disappointed to see some gameplay elements from Pokemon Legends: Arceus not carrying over. This is something I discuss in depth in our latest video. Feel free to check it out below.
