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Wacky Wizard Games Imprint and Three New Games Announced by @wwizardgames

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Wise Wizard Games announced the launch of Wacky Wizard Games, a new brand imprint focused on family-friendly, lightweight games. Three games are planned for release in 2024 as part of this new brand imprint: Star Realms Academy, Caution Signs, and Pack the Essentials. If you are interested and attending PAX Unplugged they will have prototypes of Caution Signs and Pack the Essentials. "We are super excited to be adding this new family friendly product line to our catalog. We wanted to maintain the focus of Wise Wizard Games on strategy card and dice games with geeky themes, and have created Wacky Wizard Games as an umbrella for lightweight games with a more whimsical, cute vibe," shared Debbie Moynihan, COO of Wise Wizard Games. Star Realms Academy Forge your own star realms, overloaded with cuteness! A kid friendly but still fun for grown-ups version of the popular Star Realms deckbuilding game for 2 players. A little less math, no reading necessary, but still tons of fun! 

Pokémon Gallery Collection Meowth and Ponyta Now Available

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The Pokémon Center has added two new figures to their Gallery Collection. The newest additions are Meowth performing the move Payday and Ponyta performing the move Flare Blitz for $14.99 each. 

Pokémon Masters EX: Battle Villa Reset

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Just a friendly reminder that the current Battle Villa will reset on 10/13 at 10:59 p.m. PDT. Can you beat Sawyer in Hall 30? All progress will be reset so complete as many Halls as possible to progress in the Battle Villa to obtain Lucky Skill items, Gems, Level-Up items and more.

Pokémon Art Picks - Week of October 10th 2020

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Each week I'll feature awesome Pokémon art that I find on Twitter. If you like somebodies art make sure to go follow them over on Twitter. Also if you see an artist you like or you would like your art to be featured, leave a comment below or send me a DM with the Twitter username.

Pokemon GO: Origin Forme Giratina in 5 Star Raids

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Origin Forme Giratina is replacing Moltres in 5 Star Raids until October 23rd. Along with Giritina the current 1 and 3 Star Raids have also changed for the Autumn Event . Be sure to checkout the other October Raids planned for Halloween.

Pokémon GO: Meowth Research Day

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The Pokémon GO Limited Research Day focuses on the Pokémon Meowth in all three regional variations, Kantonian, Alolan and Galarian. The Field Research and Timed Research will be available on October 10th. Catch Meowth and complete the Research to obtain candies to evolve into Persian, Alolan Persian, and Galarian Perrserker. A Special Event Box is also available in the shop for 480 PokéCoins and includes Incense x3, Poké Ball x10, Pinap Berry x10, and Lucky Egg x3. Be sure to checkout the other October Events . Research Tasks Field Research Catch a Normal-type Pokémon: Meowth Encounter Meowth Research Day *All Meowth Encounters are Alolan Meowth unless otherwise stated. Task 1/20 Power Up Pokémon 3 times: Meowth Encounter Catch 3 Pokémon: Meowth Encounter Make 3 Nice Throws: Meowth Encounter Final: PokéBall x10, Stardust x500, 500 XP Task 2/20 Transfer 3 Pokémon: Meowth Encounter Catch 3 Pokémon: Meowth Encounter Evolve 3 Pokémon: Meowth Encounter Final: Alolan Meo

Galarian Legendaries Exclusive to Pokémon Center

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We all know the Pokémon Centers in Japan get the best stuff and this is no different. Plush versions of the Galarian Legendaries for the Crown Tundra have been reveled.

Pokémon Masters EX: Training Rally Boost Event

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A new event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX, the Training Rally Boost. During this event, you will receive 1.5x Battle Rewards and Completion Rewards from the Level Up, Cap-Unlock and Cap-Unlock Area 2 Training Areas. This runs until October 15th 2020 at 1:59 a.m.. In addition don't forget about the Level Up Login Bonus also going on right now.

Pokémon TCG: VMAX Special Set

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The Pokémon Company Japan announced a new VMAX products featuring new VMAX Pokémon. The  VMAX Special Set includes a promo pack and 1 of each Sword and Shield booster pack released so far. The Special Set will be available October 23rd for 1,780 yen ($17 USD) .

Pokémon TCG: Alakazam V Box Revealed

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Update The good folks over at Total Cards have once again confirmed the upcoming Alakazam V box including it's contents. We can also confirm this is the Alakazam V previously released in Japan. The box will release on January 8th 2021 for $19.99 .

Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest Fall 2020

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From the Vivid Voltage Announcement we knew there would be a Fall Collector Chest featuring Gigantimax Charizard and Pikachu. The Pokémon Company has now officially revealed what will be included. The 2020 Fall Collector Chest will release on November 13th along with the final Champion's Path Pin Collections .

HORI Pokémon Products Available for Pre-Order

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New Official Nintendo Switch Pokémon products from HORI are now available for Pre-Order on Amazon. These will be released over the next couple months just in time for Christmas. Amazon has a Pre-Order Price Guarantee and an Extended Holiday Return Policy .

Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates ETB Reprint

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The good folks over at Total Cards, have confirmed a 3rd Printing of the Pokémon TCG Hidden Fates Elite Trainer Box . The reprint is slated for a January 2021 release.

Pokémon Masters EX: Kangaskhan Available in Eggs

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A new Pokémon Kangaskhan has been added to the Eggs that may be received by Professor Bellus in battle clears such as the Main Story and Training Area in Pokémon Masters EX. In addition some Pokémon have been removed, see below for the updated list.

Pokémon Café Mix: Special Customer Bewear

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The Pokémon Company has announced the next set of Regular Orders for Pokémon Café Mix, Orders 451-500 will be released October 21st 2020 along with the next Special Guest Poémon Bewear. Currently you can have Hattrem join your staff.

Pokémon Masters EX: Level Up Login Bonus

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A Sync Pair support login bonus has been added to Pokémon Masters EX. Login 7 days between now and December 6th 2020 to receive 70 4★ Level Up Manuals and Level Unlock bonuses each day.

Pokémon GO: 7-Eleven Special Weekend in Mexico

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An exclusive in-game event for Pokémon GO will be available to Mexican Players by obtaining a ticket from 7-Eleven . The ticket contains a code that you can redeem on the Niantic Offer Redemption site. Players will need to purchase $150 pesos ($7 USD) or more from 7-Eleven stores to obtain a ticket. Once registered in the 7-11 app players will receive the Niantic code by email on October 26, 2020. The 7-Eleven Pokémon GO Special Weekend will take place on November 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Players will only be able to experience the bonuses of the event during this period of time, and only within Mexico. The US will also have the Special Weekend sponsored by Grubhub  and Verizon . "By registering your ticket and getting your access code, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the following content within Pokémon GO at the date and time specified above: Temporary field research that includes items such as incense, star chunk, and Charizard Megaenergy. In additi

Pokémon TCG: January-July 2021 Set Releases

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New information regarding future Pokémon Trading Card Game products have been confirmed to come out in the future. So far there are no product descriptions or images, and are only placeholder product names.

Pokémon GO: Battle League Leader Boards Now Available

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Niantic has updated their Pokémon GO website to include GO Battle League Rankings . Search for your name and see where you stand in relation to the rest of the world.

Pokémon Masters EX: Legendary Arena Entei & New Spotlight Scout

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The Legendary Arena Entei event has been brought back to Pokémon Masters EX. This Event is available until October 17th. By reducing Entei's HP bar to 0% players will receive the following rewards; Entei's Challenge: Part 1 Rewards HP Bar 1: Gems x50, 3★ Level-Up Manual x20, 1★ Level-Up Manual x1 HP Bar 2: Gems x50, Elite Four Notes x10, 1★ Level-Up Manual x1 HP Bar 3: Gems x100, 4★ Power-Up x1, 1★ Level-Up Manual x1, Entei’s Challenger Medal Entei's Challenge: Part 2 Rewards HP Bar 1: Gems x50, 3★ Level-Up Manual x30, 1★ Level-Up Manual x1 HP Bar 2: Gems x50, Elite Four Notes x15, 1★ Level-Up Manual x1 HP Bar 3: Gems x100, 5★ Power-Up x1, 1★ Level-Up Manual x1, Entei’s Foe Medal Entei's Challenge: Part 3 Rewards HP Bar 1: Gems x100, 3★ Level-Up Manual x50, 2★ Level-Up Manual x2 HP Bar 2: Gems x100, Elite Four Notes x20, 1★ Level-Up Manual x2 HP Bar 3: Gems x200, 5★ Power-Up x1, 1★ Level-Up Manual x2, Entei’s Bane Medal A new Spotlight Scout featuri

Pokémon Snap: Available for Pre-order

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The upcoming remake New Pokémon Snap is now available for pre-order on Amazon . The remake was announced earlier this year during the June Pokémon Presents . No additional information like gameplay and story has been revealed yet. The game retails for $59.99 with a unknown release date. Amazon lists December 31st 2021 which would miss the Christmas sales, while the Nintendo eShop still has it listed as TBD.

Pokémon TCG: Champions League 2021 Master Champion

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The Champions League 2021 was hosted in Yokohama Japan on October 3rd (Sat) and 4th (Sun). The games from the qualifying to the final of the Master League were streamed on multiple platforms. The event had over 1500 players where the final match of the Masters League was between  Takamatsugen's Lucmetal/Zacian V deck and Terada Kate's Baby Blowns deck.

Pokémon TCG: Nessa Box Set Revealed

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Along with the release of the next Japanese Pokémon TCG set Shiny Star V with be a new Nessa Box Set . Revealed on the Official Japanese TCG Website this set will be similar to prior Gym Leader boxes . The Nessa Box Set will be released November 20th and can be purchased at Pokémon Card Gyms, Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, and Pokémon Center Online in Japan and will will cost ¥12,430 Yen ($118 USD) .

Pokémon TCG: Shiny Star V Revealed

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The next Japanese set for the Pokémon TCG is Sword & Shield Shiny Star V (s4a) has been revealed during the Champions League 2021 Yokohama Livestream. Shiny Charizard VMAX has been confirmed to be in this set. Each booster pack will come with a guaranteed Pokémon V or VMAX. It will release on November 20, 2020 and costs ¥5,500 Yen ($53 USD) . Update The full set list can be seen here .