After weeks of anticipation, more details have finally emerged on the upcoming Pokemon Sun and Moon.

From left to right: Rowlet, Litten, and Poppilo – the three new starter Pokemon.

A new trailer was released this morning. It revealed plenty of new information, including the three starters that trainers will be able to choose from at the start of the games. The three choices are Rowlet; a pudgy owl with Grass and Flying types, Litten; a fiery cat, and Poppilo; a small seal who is water type. Two new legendaries were also shown, though their names remain a mystery. The first is a white lion with a golden mane while the second was a large bat with crescent wings. Both had sections on their heads which appeared to mimic the night sky.

The name of the new region that will house these colorful creatures was also revealed. Alola is very obviously inspired by the island of Hawaii, with lots of beaches, flowered swim trunks and palm trees. The player character looks taller than in X and Y, with the arms and legs looking more realistically proportioned.

The mysterious new legendary Pokemon.

Another piece of information you get from the trailer is who will give you your first Pokemon. A large man with a bare chest and a full mustache stands on a beach and presents the three starters to you. There is also a more slender man wearing a lab coat who clearly has some relevance to the game’s story.

Finally, we learned when the new titles will hit store shelves. Both Pokemon Sun and Moon will release on November 18, 2016.

The trailer revealed a lot of new information but there is still a lot to ponder. Will the trainer customization features that first appeared in X and Y return? Who are the villains plaguing the beautiful island nation? What new features will these new titles add to the classic Pokemon formula? Hopefully, all these and more will be answered in the near future. For more

For more Pokemon coverage from The Nerd Stash, check out our thoughts on what new features should be added for Sun and Moon. 

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Following the first official trailer for Pokemon Sun and Moon several weeks ago, a new trailer was released today showing off more information about the upcoming sequels.

The new legendaries in Pokemon Sun and Moon.

The previously shown legendary Pokemon were given names. The white lion with lines of gold jutting out of its mane that adorns the Pokemon Sun box art is named Solgaleo and is a Psychic and Steel type. It has the ability Full Metal Body, which means that its stats cannot be lowered by enemy moves.

The large crescent bat that graces the cover of Moon Version is Lunala – a Psychic and Ghost type. It comes with the Shadow Shield ability, which allows it to take less damage from opponents with full HP. The in-battle gameplay of both was also shown, along with attacks unique to each legendary.

Your upgraded Pokedex in Pokemon Sun and Moon.

The trailer also shed light on some of the characters shown in the previous trailer. The man in the white scientists coat with a bare chest is known as Professor Kukui. He is joined by his “mysterious assistant, Lillie,” and Hau, your new friend and possibly rival. But possibly the biggest moment in the new trailer was the reveal of the new Pokedex.

The Pokemon Rotom has taken up residence inside your Pokedex and will help guide you on your journey. This could change up the dynamic of the story – as the player now essentially has a sidekick. It will be essential in helping players track down the many new and rare Pokemon that litter the tall grass of the new Alola region.

We’ve gotten a lot of new information on Pokemon Sun and Moon in a relatively short amount of time. Nintendo has already confirmed that the games will not be playable at E3, but stay tuned to The Nerd Stash for more Pokemon news as it develops.

Pokemon Sun and Moon will launch worldwide on November 18, 2016, exclusively for the 3DS family. 

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Do you happen to remember a few months back, when people were freaking out about seeing a new Pokémon in this trailer for Sun and Moon? (See if you can spot it.  The footage is maybe a second long.)

Well, now the new monster has finally been confirmed and revealed.  In a news article published in the Japanese magazine, CoroCoro, we have been introduced to both Iwanko and Nekkoala, both of which are absolutely adorable (I wonder how much a Nekkoala plush will cost…).

From translations provided by the hard working folks over at Serebii.net, we have come to learn the following: Iwanko is the mystery dog monster from the video and is known as the Puppy Pokémon.  It is a Rock type and will come with the abilities Keen Eye or Vital Spirit.  The other adorable critter is Nekkoala, the Half Awake Pokémon, who will come with the radical ability Definite Sleep which prevents the Normal-type Pokémon from being afflicted with any status effect other than sleep.

Iwanko is the one on the left and Nekkoala is the one to the right.

I was already legitimately excited about Pokémon Sun and Moon but now that I know there is such a thing as Nekkoala I can’t wait to get into the game and catch me one.  How do you feel about these new Pocket Monsters?  Are you more of an Iwanko person or a Nekkoala individual?  Drop us a comment and let us know.

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New at E3 2016, Nintendo and Niantic have gathered to talk Pokemon. During the session, it was shown that, as previously announced, trainers would encounter different monsters depending on their real-world location. Also revealed was the ability to evolve captured Pokemon and, eventually, to trade them. Though the mobile game will at first only feature the first 150, eventually Niantic hopes to include all of them.

The Plus accessory will light up with different colors to let trainers know what’s happening in-game.

The Pokemon GO Plus accessory will allow users to encounter and capture creatures without having to bury their noses in their phones, as Niantic hopes people will get outside and go on adventures as they search for Pokemon. Special events will be held occasionally, such as the one shown in the trailer where a massive crowd battled together in order to defeat and capture the legendary Mewtwo.

No release date has yet been announced for GO, but Niantic is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the game.

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Geek Fuel had a mixture of items in their June 2016 Mystery Box.  I don’t think there was a specific theme but there were items from Pokemon, Mario, Sherlock, TMNT and more.  Let’s take a look.

Two of my son’s favorite things, Big League Chewing gum and Pikachu! Now they are both in one place.  Pretty cool shirt!

This temporary tattoo was also included.

This TMNT Stressball is a Geek Fuel exclusive.

Everyone loves Yoshi and who wouldn’t want an ink stamp of this character?

This Geek Fuel Exclusive 1-UP Planting Pot is a really creative idea.  Now it’s time to plant a Venus Fly Trap! It just so happens that in the Geek Fuel Magazine, there is a mail-in rebate for a Venus Fly Trap.  How exciting!

Speaking of their magazine, this is the June cover and it contains some great reading.

This is another exclusive cover entitled, Sherlock: A Study in Pink #1 and it came with a certificate of authenticity.

Finally, there is a downloadable game called BIT Evolution (valued at $10).

Geek Fuel offers a monthly subscription, as low as $17.90 + S&H, which comes with a box packed with limited edition toys, collectibles, games, comics, stickers, buttons, and other fun stuff. While the contents vary by month, you will ALWAYS get an exclusive t-shirt in your shipment.

**If you use our link, you will get $3.00 your first order** 

The June Box is sold out but you can get in on the July Box which contains items from Dr. Who, Ghostbusters, and ALIEN.

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Pokemon Go came first to Australia and New Zealand yesterday. Since then, many people around the world started refreshing their iOS and Android devices eagerly in anticipation. As of earlier today, the United States can join in on the fun.

I just downloaded the game myself, and can say that it seems to be working well. A few connectivity issues occurred, and the app currently uses a lot of battery life. Yet the amount of people flocking to try out the game remains high. A little overload for the servers is expected.

Curiously, Niantic and The Pokemon Company have given almost no notice about the release schedule for Pokemon Go. Niantic has finally tweeted out a brief message along with an ad. Still, they provided no further information as to when the game might be available for other countries. The uncertainty surrounding release may not be great for the game’s debut. Especially as so many people are impatient to try it out.

Break out the sneakers and Poké Balls! #PokemonGO is now available in the US, Aus and NZ! pic.twitter.com/2wpL88LSIb

— Niantic (@NianticLabs) July 7, 2016

Pokemon Go is a GPS-based mobile game that brings the feel of being a Pokemon trainer to the real world. You can purchase a wearable device to make the game more easily accessible, without staring at your phone constantly on a walk. Called the Pokemon Go Plus, the device will be $35 and will go on sale later this month.

For further updates on Pokemon Go, be sure to stick around The Nerd Stash!

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Pokemon Go is the latest craze to sweep mobile gaming. Recently, the Augmented Reality game has been all over the news. It seems to be all that people are talking about. Nintendo’s stock has risen by a whole 25%. With so much money coming in, everyone is looking to join the profit. This includes Hollywood – a potential movie deal would be huge publicity for any studio.

Legendary Pictures is reportedly in the lead in talks to secure rights for a live-action film. While this deal has been in the makings for a few months, they are making a bigger push since the popularity of Pokemon Go. According to Deadline, the details on the deal are mostly unknown. However, with such a large renewed interest in the Pokemon franchise, the studio will want to confirm something as soon as possible.

Legendary is often behind more big production “geeky” films, such as Pacific Rim and the recent Warcraft. The studio is certainly well-acquainted with movies of this kind, and would probably do the franchise justice. Warcraft was a pretty big success overall, and earned quite a bit of money for the company. And since many fans claim they want a live-action Pokemon film, Legendary is likely just the right studio to fulfill this dream.

What are your thoughts on this potential film? Let us know in the comments section, and stay tuned to The Nerd Stash for more comic, movie and gaming news!

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Pokemon Go makes going outside cool again.

In case you’ve just woken up from a coma, Pokemon Go is conquering the world with ease. The augmented reality game is defying gamer stereotypes by encouraging gamers to explore the outside world. While there are positives and negatives to this, there is no denying its popularity; Pokemon Go has become the biggest mobile game in US history.

The game is now the very best. Unlike this guy who has yet to win a non-filler competition.

Gamers searching the streets for virtual monsters have propelled Niantec’s AR game to the top spot in the states. The fact that the game only took a week to manage this makes it all the more impressive. Consequently, Candy Crush no longer finds itself in the top spot. It pulled in more users than Twitter in three days, according to comicbook.com.

The number of users has steadily increased since then; Go could be on course to overtake Snapchat if it keeps this up. Pokemon Go’s continued popularity depends on the developer’s ability to keep adding the content that the fans want. Fans giving feedback have noted that they would like to be able to trafe Pokemon between players, like in the core games.

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Legendary Studios is moving forward with the live-action Detective Pikachu film. Earlier this year it a bidding war was rumored to take place for the rights of a live-action Pokemon film. Warner Brothers and Sony were also in the running in that bidding war.

Detective Pikachu was a game that released on the 3DS in Japan earlier this year. It currently has no planned release for the US. When the trailer was released for the game, many could see potential in a possible TV show or movie. Even going as far as fan casting the likes of Danny DeVito to voice Detective Pikachu. As for the character itself, Pikachu was portrayed as Sherlock, with a human companion named Tim. They both would go around fighting crime as detectives.

With the announcement of the live action Detective Pikachu film in the works, Legendary has not given a release date or any casting announcements. Production is to start in 2017, so your best bet is to see a possible 2018-2019 release, sometime in the summer release window. Warner Brothers will continue to release animated films, so don’t worry.

Danny DeVito voicing Pikachu? If fans get their wish, possibly.

All of this comes on the heels of the huge success of mobile game Pokemon Go. Nintendo shares are 25% and as of this week, are worth more than Sony. With the renewed interest in the franchise, it is no surprise a live-action film is in the works.

Legendary will hold a panel this week at San Diego Comic-Con, so we might hear more information about Detective Pikachu then.

Are you excited for a live action Pokemon movie? Do you want Danny DeVito to voice Pikachu? Sound off in the comments below!

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Nintendo and The Pokemon Company continue to release a steady trickle of Pokemon Sun and Moon news. But today’s new trailer offered up the most details yet.

The first big announcement offered up some changes to classic creatures. Apparently, the island of Alola is home to some monsters we all know very well, but their types and aesthetics are a little different. Exeggutor now has an incredibly long neck and is a grass/dragon type.

But the bigger change is that Vulpix and Ninetails – which were previously fire types – are now ice types, with the latter being ice/fairy. The last Alola form presented was Sandshrew and Sandslash, which have made the jump to ice/steel type.

Defeating the Kahuna of each island.

Another new addition is ride-able Pokemon. In previous games using abilities like Fly or Surf would summon a strange silhouette that looked similar to a creature on your team, but it was always hard to tell. Now, using these abilities will summon a beautiful 3d model that your character will hop on and control through the waves, across mountain ridges, and through the bright blue sky above Alola. It looks as if each summonable Pokemon will also have a unique ability but it’s still unclear.What has been revealed is that this move is known as Pokeride, and exists outside of HMs. It is meant to allow you to use your Pokemon to traverse perilous terrain.

The previous games, X & Y, introduced mega evolutions. Sun & Moon will see the introduction of Z-Moves. There is one Z-Move for every type and when they are activated they cover the screens in splashes of color and effects before delivering a devastating elemental blow.

The story was also touched on. No gyms were shown, but instead, it looks as if the toughest trainers on the island will be the trial captains that you meet on your rite of passage. Each rite of passage has the player completing different tasks with the end result being a battle against a fearsome totem Pokemon.

Gyms could still be present, but if this is the new story progression, it could signal a significant change in the series. Plenty of new Pokemon were also shown, each with designs that fit the locale while still maintaining the series’ signature style.

Pokemon Sun and Moon will release November 18, 2016, for the 3DS family. 

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Pokemon has exploded in 2016, from the re-release (or, re-re-re-release, frankly) of the original Kanto saga, Pokemon Go, and the upcoming Sun, Moon, and Detective Pikachu games. And the collectible monsters still aren’t finished with us. Fans may have heard that Legendary Entertainment is planning a live-action movie based on Detective Pikachu. Legendary acquired the rights to the franchise shortly after Pokemon Go’s release. The movie project is officially moving forward now, as the lead writers have been chosen: Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Alex Hirsch (Gravity Falls) will head the scripting.

Gravity Falls, which released back in 2012, quickly became one of the most critically acclaimed animated series of the time. The concluding episode aired in February earlier this year. Meanwhile, Guardians of the Galaxy, 2014, cashed in at over $700 million at the box office. With the talent behind these two entertainment greats at the helm, the new Detective Pikachu movie’s destiny seems to be in very good hands. Perlman is also tasked with penning Captain Marvel and the next Sherlock Holmes films.

With Legendary producing the flick, distribution rights in Japan fall to The Pokemon Company’s collaborator Toho, while regions outside of Japan will receive it via the trustworthy hands of Universal Pictures. No acting talent, plot details, or (obviously) release date have yet been revealed, whether it be next year or the year after. The jump from animation to live action is a bold move for a series like Pokemon, which exists so naturally in its brightly-colored format, and the movie’s success may depend in large part on how well-executed the transition is.

Will the movie be a super effective critical hit, or will it faint from a one-hit KO? Leave a comment and let us know your predictions, and remember to check back at The Nerd Stash for more movie coverage!

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The newest trailer for Pokemon Sun and Moon has introduced a load of new details about the game, including new creatures, new Alola forms, Ultra Beasts, the Aether Foundation, and the new Poke Finder game feature.

Type: Null is a brand new normal type, he’s a weird creature who appears to have been assembled form a miss match of parts from whatever was left laying around. Jangmo-o is a cute dragon type who will most likely evolve into a big strong dragon of some sort.

The trailer addressed some of the differences between the two versions, such as the time of day. Sun and Moon will be set “12 hours apart”- meaning although the games are tied to the internal clock of the 3DS to follow a 24-hour day/night cycle, Moon will take place 12 hours ahead. As usual, there will be differences between the two games’ Pokemon. For instance, Totem Pokemon will be different per version, while Sun will get Gumshoos, Moon will receive Raticate Alola form.

The trailer also showed the Aether Foundation, a group of researchers and Pokemon lovers alike, they built a massive island prime with technology to study, rescue, and nurture Pokemon, while also protecting them from Team Skull.

Additionally, players will be able to find Zygarde’s Cells and Cores scattered throughout the island. Although it’s not clear what finding them will entail, it’s a pretty safe bet to assume it was something to do with Zygarde’s 100% form.

The most mysterious news was the reveal of Ultra Beasts. These new creatures aren’t even referred to as Pokemon, while there have been multiple teases, the only reveal as of now is UB-01, a jellyfish-looking creature.

Finally,  the new Poke Finder feature transforms the game into a first-person camera view, letting players take pictures of wild Pokemon in set locations. The photos are then rated, which will unlock additional features such as zoom-in.

Information and news about Pokemon Sun and Moon have been steadily released ahead of the games’ November 18 release.

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This month’s CoroCoro has arrived, and it carries with it a very small amount of new Pokemon content. First up, the evolution of Rockruff. The stony puppy evolves into Lugarugan, its Japanese name, based on the day and night cycle. This splits it into one of two forms: “hot as day” or “cool as the night.”

Left: day evolution. Right: night evolution.

The typing for the evolved forms was not revealed. While the hot and cool captions would seem to indicate fire and ice, neither form has any properties reflecting such elements. Also remember that Pokemon Sun and Moon are set twelve hours apart, making it easier or harder to obtain a certain form depending on which game is played.

UPDATE: It was later revealed that the evolutions are version exclusives. Each form also gets different moves.

The true meat of the reveal, however, is in the two newest Ultra Beasts that found their way into CoroCoro’s pages. UB01 was unveiled previously and looked like a phantom jellyfish. The next beasts are called UB02 Expansion and UB02 Beauty. Their matching numbers may indicate that they are actually the same entity, albeit in different forms.

The tall white one on the far left is the Beauty form, while the muscular red one is Expansion.

Both UB02 beasts resemble bugs. But there’s a certain other resemblance that raises plenty of questions, and most likely a volume of theories to go with them. The below image might be an unintentional spoiler for the plot of Pokemon Sun and Moon. If you do not wish to have your mind jump to conclusions, please cover your eyes while scrolling down.

I shudder to think…

So in this Pokemon reveal, we’ve received a werewolf and an uncanny plot suggestion. But none of these images compare to the nightmare that awaits just below this paragraph. Warning: The Nerd Stash is not responsible for what might happen to you if you view it. You have been warned.

“Can I stop now? This is really embarrassing.”

That was an ad for the next season of the anime, by the way.

That’s all for this month’s CoroCoro. Check back every day for more exciting, hilarious and sometimes horrific game coverage!

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The recently announced Pokemon Generations has received its first two episodes on YouTube.

The first, titled ‘The Adventure,’ stars the classic Pokemon Trainer Red and his Pikachu as they venture through all six regions, fighting Pokemon and encountering a plethora of legendary creatures. The second is called ‘The Chase’ and follows a detective and police force as they track down the Team Rocket Leader Giovanni to the Viridian City Gym.

There are still plenty of stories to tell in Pokemon Generations.

Both run for roughly four minutes, telling quick, succinct stories that flesh out previously unexplored corners of the Pokemon universe. The animation style is very similar to that of 2013’s Pokemon Origins, building off some of the stories told in that series. That is to say, the animation beautifully captures the world and the way Pokemon battle, leaping across the screen, unleashing devastating attacks, and causing plenty of clouds of dramatic smoke.

Pokemon Generations is an 18-part series of short stories, each telling its own story from a point of view that we haven’t seen before. The trailer teases a short that presents the entirety of the original games from the perspective of Blue, your rival who is always one step ahead of you.

The show presents a stylized look back at previous generations of the beloved franchise as we near the release of Pokemon Sun and Moon, kicking off the series’ seventh generation. Pokemon Sun and Moon will release on November 18, 2016, for Nintendo 3DS. So expect the episodes to trickle out until then.

We don’t know the rate at which episodes will be released but every short will be available to watch on YouTube. The Pokemon YouTube channel is also releasing the entirety of the Pokemon Origins series, so be sure to go and check that out as well if you haven’t.

Pokemon Generations is available now on Pokemon’s official YouTube channel. 

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The Pokemon series has long been Nintendo’s cash cow. The newest entries in the series, Pokemon Sun and Moon, will be unleashed upon us in just a few weeks. But are people still interested in the video games, or is it just a cultural phenomenon that has left the games behind?

According to a press release from Nintendo, the Pokemon games are still going strong. Pokemon Sun and Moon are the most pre-ordered game in Nintendo’s history. The demo has been downloaded over three million times and is the most downloaded demo in the 3DS shop.

People can’t wait to take their monsters to the tropics.

The President of Nintendo, Tatsumi Kimishima, gave a few reasons for why he believes there is so much interest in the next iteration of the series, but one in particular stands out: Pokemon GO. Even though the augmented reality game is for smartphones, it drove a huge increase in sales for the 3DS and created a huge surge in popularity for the pocket monsters. Although it has fallen a bit by the wayside at this point, there is no denying the cultural impact it had (and still has), and Nintendo saw that translate to a sales increase in their handheld gaming systems.

In addition to the new games themselves, Nintendo will also release new variants on the 3DS XL and 2DS that will feature exclusive Pokemon designs. Nintendo is clearly hoping that this first series release after the phenomenon of Pokemon GO will bring many new 3DS users into the fold.

Pokemon Sun and Moon release on November 18 for the Nintendo 3DS. You can read our preview here – our Matthew Herst says the demo and preview information is “already reinvigorating my love of the series.”

Have you pre-ordered Sun or Moon yet? Who is your starter going to be? Let us know in the comments below!

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The demo data mining incident hasn’t kept The Pokemon Company from steadily revealing details about the seventh generation of games. The latest batch of Sun and Moon info describes Z-Moves a little more in-depth, including those used by the starters. It also introduces a few more Ultra Beasts and what is most likely the true form behind the rumored “Marshadow.”

Decidueye’s Sinister Arrow Raid, Incineroar’s Malicious Moonsault, and Primarina’s Oceanic Operetta burst out at the front of the trailer as the starters take turns knocking the stuffing out of each other. Z-Moves can be combined with any of a Pokemon’s learned moves and has added effects and differing attack power based on the chosen move. For example, Z-Thunder Wave won’t do damage, but it will paralyze the enemy and raise the user’s special defense one level. Z-Splash will raise the user’s attack by three levels, making it technically stronger than Swords Dance. Magikarp for uber tier!

While they’re different than the ones shown in CoroCoro, the two revealed Ultra Beasts are UB03-Lighting and UB-05 Glutton. While the former is a clearly Electric type, Glutton, based on the visual of its attack against Carbink, is most likely to be Steel type. Alolan Dugtrio’s ability lower’s the enemy’s speed if they make physical contact, and QR-downloaded Pokemon like Magearna are obtained in a similar fashion to current-generation wi-fi and code events (speaking of which, don’t forget to pick up Genesect from Gamestop this month!).

They think Gengar is scary? Wait till they get a load of me!

According to the magazine, this frightening figure is supposedly related to the two cover legends, Solgaleo and Lunala. No name has been given, but it almost has to be the third key legendary. Have a different theory? Leave a comment and get the Pokemon Sun and Moon conversation going!

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Just when you think you might be over Pokemon GO, Niantic release a bit of news that has you digging for your favorite trainer cap and heading back out into the world. The ever popular mobile game has an update scheduled for December that is rumored to contain some pretty exciting stuff.

Hold your breath people, trading might actually be a thing. Since the game’s release in July, fans have been begging for a trading system that would allow you to swap Pokemon with your friends. Also, a new mechanic will allow you to actually “raise” your hatched Pokemon (think Tamogatchis). As if all of this wasn’t exciting enough, they will possibly be introducing over 100 new Pokemon into the virtual world.

Finally!

Up to this point, Pokemon GO has only featured Pokemon from the first generation, and they rounded out the collection last week by releasing Dittos into the world during their Thanksgiving event. However, if the rumors are correct, there will now be 100 new Pokemon, normal and legendary, from the Second and Third Generations. Totodile, Cyndaquill, Lugia, Ho-oh, and yes, even Mew and Mewtwo, are just a few of the Pokemon rumored to be released.

I hate to say it, but don’t run out to get Pokemon GO Plus to assist in your search for Mew just yet. Niantic has not released anything official stating that these will be a part of the next updates. Yes, Niantic has said these were all possibilities in the future, but that is about all they have said. The group that brought us PokeVS has deduced that these will be a part of the next few updates after an analysis of the games code. If all of this is true, along with the release of Pokemon GO Plus, I would expect another boom of Pokemon trainers flocking to and stampeding through their local parks.

Unfortunately, it appears that the tracker is still broken. We can’t get everything we want, right? Happy hunting, Pokemon trainers!

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Not long ago, a new Pokemon mobile game was hinted at, one that wasn’t an update to Pokemon Go, but a new game entirely. As it turns out, that new mobile game stars what is undoubtedly the most well-known and well-received pocket monster in the world. The one that instantly comes to everyone’s mind when they think of the franchise, one whose legacy has endured through all the games, movies and manga. I am speaking, naturally, of…

Splash! Magikarp, as the game is called, sees the player in a place called Hop Town, where the residents love Magikarp above all other Pokemon (they must be crazy). As its trainer, your goal is to train your useless fish to become the best splasher. As you progress, random events will pop up, such as Magikarp splashing high enough to snag a berry from a tree, or encounter one in the water that might be a double-edged sword.

Being a mobile game, you’ll obviously spend some time collecting decorations for your “pond” to spruce it up, and no Pokemon game worth its Pokeballs would feature just one of the collectible critters – fan favorites such as Pikachu, Charizard, Piplup, and Rowlet will be there as well to provide, er, emotional support as your scales-and-bones whiskered friend struggles to find some modicum of purpose in its over-glorified-but-still-utterly-sad existence.

Think this game comes as a surprise out of the blue? Think again! None of us knew it at the time, but about a week ago, a Youtube video surfaced on the Pokemon channel warning us of the game’s advent. Now it all becomes clear. Magikarp is angry. It’s sick of constantly being looked down on, and now it’s out to destroy the world, starting with that double-digit IQ’d apocalypse wannabe, Bidoof! Meanwhile, I’ll be waiting for Chop! Haxorus to release.

Splash! Magikarp releases in Japan on May 23 for Android and iOS.

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Hey, buddy. Yeah, you over there. Do you play that Pokemon Go thing? Of course, you do. And did you hear about the Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago the other day, where they were going to unveil the first legendary Pokemon to appear in the game? Probably. But, since not everyone in the U.S. lives in Chicago, naturally that means only a fraction of the country’s population got to attend and summon the promised legendary Pokemon. No worries, though. It should come as no surprise that the trainers who did get to go not only racked up enough points to make it appear, but they also defeated it and made it available for the rest of the world.

Naaaah, just kidding! Actually, attendees were unable to play the game due to server issues. No, I’ serious. That actually happened! So Niantic opted to just give players the legendary Pokemon Lugia and then release Articuno to nearby gyms as Raid Bosses for players to catch instead. Now that worked. Articuno was the victory reward for Team Mystic. How did Team Mystic win when no one could login to the game? Well, I’d assume, since there are more Mystic players than Valor or Instinct, those members appeared in greater numbers early on before the great crash. Or Niantic just made assumptions.

Game-breaking poetic irony aside, the important thing is that both Lugia and Articuno will now appear in raid battles everywhere else. Like other raid bosses, there’s a one-hour time limit to beat them while teamed up with 19 other people, and a chance to capture them if they’re defeated. Legendary Pokemon can be used to attack opposing gyms, but cannot be left as guardians of that gym. I mean, come on, that wouldn’t be remotely fair. Now go out there and… sit around waiting for one of them to appear at a raid.

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Pokemon Go‘s Niantic is delivering on a promise they made long before the game was actually a reality. Mewtwo has finally made an appearance in the game; however, don’t expect to find this legendary pocket monster out in the wild and don’t expect it to stick around for long.

In order to catch this very special Pokemon, you must receive an invitation to its Exclusive Raid Battles. According to Niantic’s blog :

To receive an invitation to participate in an Exclusive Raid Battle, Trainers must have successfully completed a raid recently, by defeating the Raid Boss, at the Gym where the Exclusive Raid Battle will be taking place. The invitations will include advance warning of when the Exclusive Raid will take place, giving them ample time to coordinate with other Trainers before taking on the powerful Raid Boss.

Mewtwo first made an appearance in Yokohama, Japan during a Pokémon Go Stadium event where players were invited to the world’s very first Mewtwo Raid Battle. Every trainer who was able to beat the legendary Pokemon went home with one. Mewtwo isn’t the first legendary to become available though. Lugia was also released during the mess that was Pokemon Go Fest. But due to some major issues on Niantic’s part, players couldn’t work together to take him down. Also, the three legendary birds- Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres- can be found throughout the game until the end of this month.

After the total disaster that was Pokemon Go fest, Niantic definitely owed its fans a little something special. It is still unclear as to when we will see Mewtwo popping into raids in the US, but keep an eye out for your own special invitation!

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