Gettin' Jiggly Wit It

Ranked Battles January 2021 Season (Season 14) is now under way in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. The Ranked Battles January Season will follow the Series 7 regulations . Legal Pokémon Galar Pokédex No. 001–397 Isle of Armor Pokédex No. 001–210 Crown Tundra Pokédex No. 001–209  Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Latias, Latios, Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, Heatran, Regigigas, Cresselia, Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye, Litten, Torracat, Incineroar, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord, Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka, and Blacephalon All Gigantamax Pokémon that are eligible to participate may be used Season Rewards Master Ball Tier Gold Bottle Cap ×3 600 Battle Points Dynite Ore ×30 Armorite Ore ×30 Ultra Ball Tier Gold Bottle Cap ×1 300 Battle Points Dynite Ore ×10 Armorite Ore ×10 G

The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Fire & Ice-type Pokémon have left the boosted raids and various Normal-type and Dragon-type Pokémon have been added including Gigantamax Snorlax and Gigantamax Duraludon. This event runs until January 31st.

The first Legendary Raid for January is now live, Ho-Oh will be featured in 5 Star Raids until January 5th.

DeNA has added Special Scouts that will Guarantee a 5★ Sync Pair. Similar to the Regional Scouts this is a one-time only offer, but unlike the Regional Scouts this is only available with Paid Gems similar to the New Tiered Scouts .

Two new cards for the upcoming Pokémon TCG  Single Strike Master/Rapid Strike Master and Battle Styles sets have been revealed. Morpeko (s5I 047) and Bouffalant (s5R 059) join the previously revealed Pokémon Snorlax and Trainers Korrina and Bruno .

The Season's Greetings Event to celebrate New Year's is now available in Pokémon Masters EX until January 14th.

Battle Styles versions of Korrina (Rapid Strike) and Bruno (Single Strike) have been revealed in Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong) from the upcoming Rapid Strike/Single Strike (s5) Top Enhancement Box (頂級強化箱) .

DeNA has added two 5★ Guaranteed Scouts featuring either Kanto and Johto Sync Pairs or Hoenn and Sinnoh Sync Pairs to Pokémon Masters EX.

Latios has returned to the Legendary Arena in Pokémon Masters EX. The Legendary Arena is available from December 28th until January 11th.