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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 ...

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Fighting and Psychic Max Raids

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The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Normal and Dragon-type Pokémon have left the boosted raids and various Fighting-type and Psychic-type Pokémon have been added including Machamp and Orbeetle.

New Pokémon Snap: Arrives on April 30th

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The 25th Anniversary of Pokémon is underway and today we finally have a release date of April 30th for the upcoming New Pokémon Snap . New Pokémon Snap is a reimagining of the original Nintendo 64 game for the Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon 25th Anniversary Trailer and Announcements

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The Pokémon Company released their 25th Anniversary Trailer highlighting the last 25 years of the Company. The trailer features a Rube Goldberg machine where a Pokéball rolls around setting off different elements including game cartridges, plush and toys, TCG cards, and more.

Pokémon Café Mix: Whimsicott, New Orders, and Chansey Team Event

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New Regular Orders #751-800 are being added to Pokémon Café Mix on January 13th, and with that a new Special Guest Whimsicott will be able to join the staff.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Skwovet Weekend Max Raid Event Returns

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The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Normal and Dragon-type Pokémon have temporarily left the boosted raids.  Skwovet  (including shiny)  and other Pokémon have been added including Cherubi, Amoongus, Shiinotic, and Greedent. This event runs until January 10th.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: January Season 14

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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 ×...

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Normal and Dragon Max Raid Event

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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.

Pokémon Café Mix: Gogoat and New Orders Coming Soon

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New Regular Orders #751-800 and the next Pokémon Gogoat are being added to Pokémon Café Mix on Wednesday December 16th.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Dragon King Cup Now Available

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The Online Tournament for Pokémon Sword and Shield Dragon King Cup is now available for Trainers who registered for this event.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Fire and Ice Max Raid Event

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The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Bug & Poison-type Pokémon have left the boosted raids and various Fire-type and Ice-type Pokémon have been added including Gigantamax Lapras and Gigantamax Centiskorch. This event runs until December 30th.

Pokémon Café Mix: Special Customer Dragonite Returning

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It was only a matter of time that a Special Customer Pokémon would return to the Café. The first to return will be Dragonite on December 2nd and will visit the Café until December 16th.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Skwovet Weekend Max Raid Event

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The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Bug and Poison-type Pokémon have left the boosted raids and Skwovet (including shiny) and Fall Themed Pokémon have been added including Cherubi, Amoongus, Shiinotic, and Greedent. This event runs until November 22nd.

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 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. 

Pokémon Anime: Zarude with Cape Given to Coco Movie Attendees

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Attendees of the upcoming Pokémon The Movie Coco in Japan will also receive a Dada Zarude (w/ cape/scarf) for Pokémon Sword and Shield in addition to the previously announced Coco TCG card . Unlike the Shiny Celebi and Zarude that were obtained by digital code for pre-ordering tickets, this will require you to be at the movie theater similar to past movies and promotions.

Pokémon Let's Go 50% Off for Black Friday

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Nintendo has announced their plans for Black Friday starting November 22nd. Along with a special Mario Kart 8 Bundle and Nintendo Online discounts, Pokémon Let's Go Eevee & Pikachu will be on sale for $29.99 USD, 50% Off MSRP. This will be available at most physical stores and  online retailers .

Players Cup II Livestream Schedule

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The Pokémon Company International has announced the streaming schedule for the Players Cup II . The events will be streamed on their official YouTube and Twitch  or  Twitch (TCG) channels starting at 11:00 a.m. PST until 7:00 p.m. PST.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Pokémon Unavailable in the Game or DLC

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With the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield players have been upset that not all Pokémon from previously generations would be added to the game. With the Expansion Pass DLC announcement, players received hope that all their favorite Pokémon would be returning. Now that both The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra have been released we now know that there are still 234 Pokémon that are not available in the game.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Bug and Poison Max Raid Event

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The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Ghost & Dark-type Pokémon have left the boosted raids and various Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon have been added including Gigantamax Butterfree and Gigantamax Garbodor. This event runs until November 30th

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Spooky Max Raid Event

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The Wild Area has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield for a special limited event. From October 29th until November 1st, Ghost and Dark Pokémon have left raids and Pokémon that are spooky have started to appear. Cofagrigus, Trevenant, Mimikyu, Polteageist and Gourgeist (including shiny) will appear in Raid Dens.