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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 TCG: Shiny Star V Morpeko, Greedant and Pincurchin Shinies Revealed

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The official Japanese Twitter posted a short video revealing three more Shiny Pokémon. The set will also be getting Shiny versions on Pincurchin, Morpeko and Greedant. Pokémon TCG Shiny Star V releases November 20th in Japan.

Pokémon TCG: Shiny Star V Skyla Full Art Revealed

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A new Secret Rare Full Art of Skyla (195/190) was revealed today on The Japanese Pokémon Company YouTube channel.

New Pokémon Dolls Impidimp and Pincurchin

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On Saturday, November 28th two Pokémon will join the Pokémon Dolls series. This series features Pokémon with small round and cute shapes. A Plush of Impidemp and Pincurchin will be available at the Pokémon Center. Each will come as a Plush  (1,320 yen/$13 USD)  or Keychain  (1,078 yen/$10 USD) .

Pokémon Masters EX: Story Chapter 27 Coming Soon

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DeNA has revealed Chapter 27 of the Story Mode will be coming November 19th. The story involves battling Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o and Caitlin & Reuniclus in the Pokémon Masters League (PML) Quarterfinals.

Pokémon TCG: November 2020 Merchandise Revealed

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The Pokémon Company in Japan has revealed the upcoming Pokémon TCG merchandise to coincide with the release of Shiny Star V . The merchandise and Shiny Star V release November 20th and can be ordered internationally on Amazon Japan .

Pokémon Café Mix: Galarian Slowpoke Team Event

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Galarian Slowpoke has been revealed as the next Team Event Special Customer. Similar to past events you will need to work with your team to earn enough stars (1080 based on past events) . The event will run from November 18th to December 2nd.

Pokémon Anime: Pokémon The Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

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With the release of Vivid Voltage today, the official title for the upcoming Japanese release of Pokémon The Movie Coco has been revealed as Pokémon The Movie Secrets of the Jungle in English. In the trailer we can also see they renamed Coco to Koko. The movie is slated to release in 2021.

Pokémon TCG: Shiny Star V Shiny Perrserker and Mr. Rime Revealed

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Two more Shiny alternate art version have been revealed for Shiny Star V. Galarian Mr Rime and Galarian Perrserker join the previously revealed cards for the upcoming Japanese Pokémon TCG set.

Original Stitch Zarude and Shiny Celebi Shirts Coming Soon

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Original Stitch posted teasers of upcoming shirt designs featuring Zarude and Shiny Celebi. Both Mythical Pokémon are featured in the upcoming Pokémon The Movie Coco , releasing December 25th in Japan.

Pokémon GO: Trade Distance Increased

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Niantic has announced they are testing increased trade distance in Pokémon GO. As a limited-time test, until Monday, November 16th trade range will be increased. We are hearing reported distance of upto 15km (9.18 miles).

Pokémon GO: Earn Mega Energy Walking with Your Buddy

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Trainers can now earn Mega Energy by walking with their Buddy Pokémon in Pokémon GO. You can earn Mega Energy by walking with any Pokémon within an Evolution Line as long as you have previously Mega Evolved that Pokémon.

Pokémon Masters EX: Rosa and Siebold Seasonal Scout

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The Rosa and Siebold 5★ Season Scout will be returning to Pokémon Masters EX on November 16th. This gives players a chance to scout 5★ Rosa & Delibird and 5★ Siebold and Octillaery. The special Seasonal Scout will be available until November 30th. Rosa & Delibird can be used during the Race to Victory Time Trail Event to increase stats and rewards.

Pokémon Masters EX: Bianca & Musharna Spotlight Scout

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The next Spotlight Scout has been announced for Pokémon Masters EX. This scout adds the Sync Pair of 5★ Bianca & Musharna on November 14th.

Pokémon TCG: Taiwan Town League Announced

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The new season of  Town League for the Pokémon TCG in Taiwan  is starting November 28th and will run until December 22nd. There will be six games in this city league.

Pokémon TCG: Shiny Star V Shiny Barraskewda and Swanna Revealed

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The release of Shiny Star V in Japan is only a few days away and two more cards have been revealed. Shiny Swanna (231/190) and Shiny Barraskewda (295/190) have been revealed. Both are alternate arts of the cards from from Darkness Ablaze and Rebel Clash.

Pokémon TCG: 25th Anniversary Promo Cards Leaked Again

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It appears more of the upcoming McDonald's promo cards have been accidentally released in Vivid Voltage , last time it was  Chimchar  in a Darkess Ablaze pack.  Emile Yazbek on the Virbank City Facebook Group posted an image of his pulls of Snivy and Grookey.

Pokémon TCG: Shiny Star V Poster Reveals More Shiny Pokémon

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We now have additional Shiny Pokémon to add to the list of cards for Shiny Star V . A poster for the Pokémon TCG Shiny Star V set has started to appear at Japan’s Pokémon Centers and shows versions of Shiny Cramorant V , Shiny Dragapult VMAX, Shiny Eldegoss V, a Full Art Rose and what also looks like a Shiny Galarian Sirfetch’d.

Pokémon Logo Collection Released on Pokémon Center Japan

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The Pokémon Center Japan has released a new collection featuring the iconic Pokémon Logo. The collection features a Pikachu plush, hats, shirts, and more. International customer can purchase these items on Amazon Japan soon. Air Pod Soft Case ¥1628 JPY ($16 USD) Pikachu Plush ¥1980 JPY ($20 USD) Pikachu Plush Keychain ¥1430 JPY ($14 USD) Adult Fitted New Era 59FIFTY Cap (Black, Black & Yellow) $6490 JPY ($62 USD) 3-pk T-shirts ¥3300-4950 JPY ($33-$49 USD) 3-pk Socks ¥1320 JPY ($13 USD) Canvas Tote ¥2530 JPY ($25 USD) Pokémon Logo Keychain ¥660 ($6 USD) Body Bag ¥2750 JPY ($27 USD) Pokémon Logo Stickers ¥880 JPY ($8 USD) Pokémon Logo Mug ¥1320 JPY ($13 USD) Travel Tumbler ¥2860 JPY ($28 USD) Kid's Snapback New Era 9FIFTY Hat (Black, Black & Yellow) ¥4180 JPY ($40 USD) Pokémon Logo iPhone Case ¥2530 JPY ($25 USD) Pop Socket (Pikachu, Poké Ball, Pokémon Logo)  ¥2200 JPY ($22 USD)

Pokémon TCG: Cosmic Eclipse Reprint

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Cosmic Eclipse has been confirmed to be getting a reprint in Q1 of 2021.

Pokémon TCG: Shiny Star V Shiny Indeedee V Revealed

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And the new cards just keep coming . With the release of Shiny Star V coming this month, The Pokémon Company Japan has revealed the Shiny versions of Indeedee V (316/190) , Sinistea (251/190) , and Mad Party Polteageist (252/190) . These cards are alternate art cards of their versions from Sword and Shield Base and Darkness Ablaze. For those of you outside of Japan you can of course get these shipped internationally on Amazon Japan .

Pokémon Masters EX: Blue & Pidgeot Spotlight Scout

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DeNA has added another Spotlight Scout to Pokémon Masters EX. The 5★ Blue & Pidgeot Spotlight Scout is just in time for the Race to Victory Time Trial Event which will focus on flying types like Nate & Bravia .

Pokémon Café Mix: Gengar Special Café Challenge

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As per usual a Special Café Challenge is available for the current Special Guest Gengar . Completing the Challenge will reward you with Gimmicks,  Golden Acorns and Tarts in Pokémon Café Mix. The Challenge is available until Gengar leaves on the 17th.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Zarude Distribution

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Yesterday it was announced that Zarude with Cape would be given to Pokémon The Movie Coco attendees. Today we learn that GameStop in Germany, Austria and Switzerland will be distributing the normal version.

Pokémon TCG: Shiny Rillaboom, Inteleon and Cinderace Revealed

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Three more Shiny Pokémon have been revealed for the upcoming Shiny Star V set. This time it's the final evolutions of the Galar starters, Rillaboom, Inteleon, and Cinderace. With this reveal is almost certain we will get the rest of the evolution lines as Thwacky was previously revealed.

Pokémon GO: City Spotlight

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Niantic has announced a new event called City Spotlight, which encourages players to explorer their city and hometowns. The event will run on November 22nd in select cities. A Special Research Ticket will also be available. Cities include;  Tainan Taiwan, Kyoto Japan, Auckland, New Zealand, and Busan South Korea. No information on when other cities will receive a similar. Full details on Pokémon GO website.

Pokémon GO: HOME Transfer Available

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Transfer from Pokémon GO to HOME now live for select players. Once available for your level in Pokémon GO, you will see an option to sync your GO account to HOME at the bottom of the settings menu.