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Introducing Codenames: Expansion Packs

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A new product line for the Codenames family, launching with three packs. We're excited to welcome an entirely new addition to Codenames—Codenames Expansion Packs! We are launching the product line with three themed packs: Sci-Fi , Fairy Tales , and Cute Critters , each one opening the door to fresh twists, new themes, and even more “aha!” moments at the table. Codenames Expansion Packs are bite-sized mini expansions designed to let players mix things up with new words or images. The Sci-Fi and Fairy Tales Expansion Packs each bring 50 carefully curated themed words, perfect for adding a splash of flavor to your next game of Codenames or Codenames: Duet. They also include 3 new agent tiles (2 for Codenames, 1 for Duet) and 4 themed pictures to customize your Codenames: Pictures even further. Looking for something extra cute? The Cute Critters Expansion Pack delivers 40 unique animal images, adding variety and charm to Codenames: Pictures. Ready to ...
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Pokémon GO: Johto Region Event


In preparation for the upcoming Kanto Tour, Niantic has announced the Johto Region Event starting January 26th and running until January 31st.

Features

  • Wild Pokémon: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Mareep, Hoppip, Aipom, Sunkern, Yanma, Murkrow, Gligar, Snubbull, Slugma, and Miltank (including shiny).
  • 5 km Eggs: Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Wooper, Tyrogue, Smoochum, Togepi (unannounced) and Larvitar.
  • Field Research: reward Stardust and encounters with Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Chinchou, Mareep, Sudowoodo, and Miltank.
  • Raids:
    • 1 Star: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Mareep, Marill, and Larvitar
    • 3 Star: Togetic, Espeon, Umbreon, Skarmory, and Miltank 
    • 5 Star: Entei, Raikou, and Suicune
      • Entei: January 26th
      • Raikou: January 31st
      • Suicune: February 4th
  • Evolve the following Pokémon during the event, their Evolution will know an exclusive attack.
    • Evolve Bayleef to get a Meganium that knows Frenzy Plant.
    • Evolve Quilava to get a Typhlosion that knows Blast Burn.
    • Evolve Flaaffy to get an Ampharos that knows Dragon Pulse.
    • Evolve Pupitar to get a Tyranitar that knows Smack Down.

Ho-Oh Special Research

Task 1

  • Catch 15 Dark-type Pokémon: Great Ball x5
  • Catch 15 Shadow Pokémon: Revive x5
  • Defeat a Team Go Rocket Leader three times: Larvitar Encounter
  • Completion: PokéBall x15, Incense x1, 5,000 XP

Task 2

  • Defeat Team Rocket Leader Arlo: Max Revive x2
  • Defeat Team Rocket Leader Cliff: Hyper Potion x3
  • Defeat Team Rocket Leader Sierra: Max Potion x2
  • Completion: Ho-Oh with Earthquake Encounter

Collection Challenge

Complete the Johto-themed Collection Challenge during the event by collecting Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Sudowoodo, Sunkern, Murkrow, Smeargle, Miltank, and Larvitar to receive 15 Poké Balls, 10 Ultra Balls, and an Incense.

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