Previous Generations

Sydian, Nov 2020: this honestly doesn't surprise me. i felt like it was odd that kalos was the first in the series to not see a third version or sequel and still remains that way (not counting swsh as it's still too new). there were things left untouched or...

Ivysaur, Apr 2020: Cherrygrove and Azalea were swapped during development. I'm just bouncing around in my chair. I have the pictures and a fascinating series of evolving maps to prove it. It's incredible. And I don't even understand some of the changes they made....

Janp, Mar 2019: I'm not sure if I want to renew my subscription of Pokémon Bank (that I haven't used for ages) for this. It's nice to get something, but I don't like the idea of spending money just to get them. I'll probably wait a while and then get them from...

Sheep, Nov 2018: aaaand got all of them at the last moment, yay!

Janp, Nov 2018: I forgot to participate for a shiny Mimikyu in October, but this time, I won't forget. Shiny Tapu Lele sounds like a great addition to my collection.

colours, Oct 2018: I never really realized how painful in-store events were until my free time became nearly zilch these days. Even if I wanted to go to Target, finding the time to actually do so in my schedule is difficult. In-store events suck.

Hiroshi Sotomura, Oct 2018: Coinciding with the Zeraora distribution happening in stores, Reshiram and Zekrom are coming, too.

Hyzenthlay, Oct 2018: Darn, I'll have to miss out on this one, as much as I adore Zeraora. :(

bobandbill, Aug 2018: Take that, weather! Not a fan of the serial code method but doubly so now I'm living somewhere without such a store distribution to my knowledge! :V

Hikamaru, Jul 2018: I do believe that as pointed out, it may be a ploy to get more customers to come to their stores. Anyway, I believe Groudon and Kyogre is the next event to be distributed. Can't wait to try out a Groudon for the first time since my original Ruby.

w1f1pa55w0rd, Apr 2018: Did anone actually recieve the code in the newsletter? I didn't. I don;t live in NA, but I don;t see how that should affect anything. So again, did any one of you recieve the code with the newsletter?

strangerhypno, Apr 2018: This is the funniest thing I've heard all day. If it were still yesterday, I'd think this was some sort of prank. USUM was just a re-release of SM with DLC like features that should of been in the first game. Japan seems to drool over anything...

strangerhypno, Mar 2018: They really should get rid of blaze, overgrow and torrent and just have all starters come with the HA

Hikamaru, Mar 2018: As Joe says, the sales figures were close to what B2/W2 made. But yeah, for the last truly handheld main Pokemon game, US/UM definitely made an impression on the sales, showing that Pokemon is still showing no signs of slowing down.

destinedjagold, Jan 2018: I'm gonna have fun with my Contrary Skill Swap Spinda in this competition. :V

HeroLinik, Dec 2017: I just checked, and it looks like we've broken the 1m BP requirement already, in the space of two days. From the results, it's pretty clear we've already succeeded, and it's definitely a much better turnout compared to the previous mission.

Janp, Dec 2017: ^Pretty much this. I don't have USUM, but in SM, I couldn't care less about them. I feel like FC is bad prize. If they would offer Mega Stones or some exclusive Pokemon, I would be more willing to do them.

Alex, Dec 2017: where do i collect the master ball?

HeroLinik, Dec 2017: Even though I haven't got a set team in mind, I can see Suicune wreaking havoc in this tournament. With its insane bulk, and access to Snarl, it can threaten major attackers like Tyranitar and Mega Salamence, who I both suspect will be pretty common...

Alexander18, Nov 2017: Dusk Lycanroc being breedable is a good sign. Be able to have more of them.

blue, Nov 2017: Definitely in need of a theme change and this seems like a great one to have. I'll probably end up getting it once I get started on Ultra Sun.

FireSnow, Nov 2017: Well this is a nice surprise, guess I have a reason to use Pikachu in a playthrough at some point again

See some new tutor moves and Necrozma’s Mysteries in a new trailer!

CF1994, Nov 2017: DeviantArt: The Move Artists there will have a field way with this. Although it's already happening, I felt the need to say this.

Ice, Nov 2017: Haven't got much to say about the interview, but I find it weird that the title of PC daily article still uses the word exclusive. It's a clickthrough to the Pok�mon website, there's nothing exclusive about the PC article. When I saw it, I thought PC...

janejane6178, Nov 2017: The new leaders music is amazing.

OwenDOG, Nov 2017: Sweet

Janp, Nov 2017: To be honest, I forget that something like Global Missions exists in the SUMO and when I finally remember, they were over... So I forget about them again :D But I think they need better rewards, so more people are willing to do them. FC don't make...

Hikamaru, Nov 2017: Here's some Pokedex slots I can confirm for you. 028 Zorua 029 Zoroark 083 Noibat 084 Noivern 109 Smoochum 110 Jynx 174 Dewpider 175 Araquanid

Hikamaru, Nov 2017: Alola Dex spoilers, since it looks like we have some extra additions revealed, thanks to Serebii: Other new Dex additions that were seen in trailers but not numbered include Heracross, Houndour, Houndoom, Electrike, Manectric, Larvitar,...

LukeeGD, Nov 2017: Gotta catch all of the legendaries.. again! hehehe

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire, Nov 2017: Same here.

You’ll be able to get one of six Ash Hat Pikachu in your Sun & Moon games, as well as a bonus exclusive Pikachu if you attend a screening of the 20th movie!
Jesylveon, Oct 2017: I got the Alola cap Pikachu, because I was really late getting an English copy of the game, and my Japanese one wouldn't let me download the Pikachu. I think I had to see the I Choose You movie in Japan in order to get it on my Japanese 3DS. But...

Mister Coffee, Oct 2017: I'll go and grab this guy when he comes out at my local Gamestop. Not sure if I will use him on any teams, but I might.

pryce10, Oct 2017: and? Is there a law in Japan that says "no home console game have version exclusives?"

Hikamaru, Oct 2017: Dragon Pulse was in the last two Move Tutors, so I'm probably expecting it here.

Alexander18, Oct 2017: Yeah. The latest trailers were more satisfying. Probably because we are closer to game release. We still got the rest of October and a few weeks of November before game release. I am sure the next bit of news will come. I love to see Ultra Beasts...

Alexander18, Oct 2017: I love that Necrozma gets to use Z moves that can also be used by Solgaleo and Lunala. Pretty awesome. Nice to see those powers returning.

Alexander18, Oct 2017: I am not much of a fan of Mimikyu since it's ability annoys me. A new z move for it is okay i guess. I wonder what effects it would have?

GanguEevee, Oct 2017: I always seem to bother getting these TCG promotional event Pokes whenever my mom decides for all of us to go to the Bronx Terminal Market (aka the big store) just to go and buy stuff from BJs or Target. It's a bit surprising to me that, for once, a...

pryce10, Sep 2017: again how? GF have not touched every core feature of pokemon. In fact look at "three holy trinity of nintendo" look at Mario, Legend of Zelda and tell me which of these three game have changed the least! All they have done is tweaked gaming...

Hikamaru, Sep 2017: Looks like I was spot-on with my prediction that they'd inherit Solgaleo and Lunala's own types!

Hikamaru, Sep 2017: Pokestar is right. If the Lycanium Z (I think that's what it's going to be called) was a held item on the event Rockruff, it wouldn't have been fair to people who were only able to get a normal Rockruff in the wild. It's pretty much confirmed to be...

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire, Sep 2017: True. One exception being Gen IV -> V which had BW come a year after HgSS. And DP were originally slated for 2005 in Japan instead of having the one year gap with FireRed/LeafGreen and Emerald (which in Japan all came out in 2004).

Nah, Sep 2017: Are any of the Pokemon that can mega evolve barred from this competition? Otherwise lmao Mega Rayquaza

Hikamaru, Sep 2017: Silvally's been confirmed as an event for pre-ordering US/UM in Japan.

Hikamaru, Aug 2017: You could indeed be right, since Necrozma does have that star marking on its back which definitely explains the "Stars" codename. I was thinking about that as well when you were posting, if I remember.

Hikamaru, Aug 2017: Here's the video fixed for you: But he does have a point. S/M has no side goal aside from just battling, and I can understand since Contests were popular in both Hoenn and Sinnoh, while Unova's side goal of Musicals was underwhelming. We...

Finally, a new trailer is out. Read the Daily article for more!
DmitritheDitto, Aug 2017: I don't need it I don't need it I don't need it I NEED IT

Hikamaru, Aug 2017: I can understand your point. Though considering it was promoted as a major gimmick in S/M, it probably won't be as gimmicky this time around.