Submit a news tip



Game Freak

Nintendo is back with a new “Rediscover the Sinnoh Region” commercial for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl.

The company is ramping up its promotional efforts ahead of the launch later this month. Today’s commercial follows the “Become a Pokemon League Champion” trailer / advert shared earlier in the week.

Here’s some information about the two titles:

Nintendo has uploaded a new “Become a Pokemon League Champion” trailer for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl. Coming in at just over a minute long, it features a mix of live action and gameplay.

Here’s some information about the upcoming titles:

pokemon sword shield global exhibition

A new distribution has started up in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield in celebration of the 2021 Pokemon Global Exhibition. Leonardo Bonanomi won the competition, and you can now claim a Charizard that was used during the event.

This Charizard has the moves Heat Wave, Blast Burn, Hurricane, and Protect. It also features a timid nature. Finally, it comes in at level 100.

Follow the steps below to redeem Charizard based on Leonardo Bonanomi’s run in the Pokemon Global Exhibition in Sword and Shield:

Pokemon Sword Shield Zoroark

A new Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Max Raid Battle event has just began with Sableye, Dusknoir, Zoroark, Corviknight, and Thievul. It’s being held as a tie in with Halloween.

There’s no real gimmick for this particular event. However, if you’re lucky enough, a Shiny Zoroark may appear.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl players will be able to pick up a Platinum Style outfit as an early purchase bonus, it’s been announced.

The bonus will be available up through February 21, 2022. Simply select “Get via Internet” from the Mystery Gift and it will be yours. It’s possible to change outfits at Metronome Style Shop in Veilstone City. About two hours of play time is needed to unlock the Mystery Gift feature. While an internet connection is necessary, you won’t need a Nintendo Switch Online paid membership.

pokemon legends arceus Baneful Fox Mask

The Pokemon Company has announced the Baneful Fox Mask as an early purchase bonus for Pokemon Legends: Arceus. It can be obtained by choosing “Get via Internet” from the Mystery Gift feature in their game, up until May 9, 2022.

Note that the user profile on the system will need to be linked to a Nintendo Account in order to connect to the internet, though a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required. The Pokemon Company states that it takes approximately two hours of play time before the Mystery Gift feature is unlocked.

pokemon brilliant diamond shining pearl team galactic

The Pokemon Company is back with new information about Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl, this time covering aspects like Team Galactic and Legendary Pokemon in the two games.

Here’s the full rundown:

Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark

Following up on last week’s teases, The Pokemon Company and Game Freak have shared a proper look at Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark in Pokemon Legends: Arceus and provided additional information.

Here’s an overview of Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark:

Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark

Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark are joining Pokemon Legends: Arceus, it’s been revealed.

That news was just made known as part of a video shared by The Pokemon Company. Earlier in the week, we saw a mysterious teaser with blurred footage. That footage has since been restored, providing a proper look at the new Pokemon. It’s said that Hisuian Zoroark “seems scary” though “it also appears to be protective of Hisuian Zorua.”

The Pokemon Company just uploaded a new teaser video for Pokemon Legends: Arceus. In it, it shows that a researcher has made a rare discovery in the Canalave Library. It includes some mysterious footage that seems to document the landscape of the Hisui region.

Here’s a bunch of information about Pokemon Legends: Arceus:


Manage Cookie Settings