Today The Pokémon Company held its online event with exciting (although not unexpected) announcements for its actual and upcoming titles. Hosted by Takato Utsunomiya, Chief Operating Officer of The Pokémon Company, many games from the franchise were mentioned, such as Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE. But the one that caught everyone’s attention, naturally, was the upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet (arriving on the Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022.)
So, without further ado, let’s dive in!
Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon UNITE celebrated its first anniversary! New Pokémon and features are added to the game, along with many events and campaigns to commemorate this milestone. The celebration begins with Pika Party, a new type of quick battle available now. All Pokémon on the field is Pikachu!
Additionally, the Ultra Beast Buzzwole has joined Unite Battles. Its Beast Boost Ability will temporarily increase its movement speed and basic attack speed each time it knocks out an opposing Pokémon.
More events are planned for September. But, for now, be on the lookout for a first-anniversary special present, including Unite licenses and Holowear for Blastoise, Pikachu, Snorlax, Lucario, and Sylveon.
Pokémon Café ReMix
Finally, the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo has returned to Pokémon Café ReMix. Prepare lots of delicious drinks and dishes in a one-minute cooking challenge to fill Mewtwo up, and it will join your café staff.
You can check out the August 2022 Pokémon Presents for some cooking tips to help you accomplish this tasty goal. In addition to Mewtwo, you’ll also have a chance to add Victini and Latias to your staff, with Latios scheduled to appear in the future.
Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, creatures known as Ultra Beasts have been appearing at Pokémon GO Fest events all over the world. Don’t worry if you haven’t been able to attend one of those events, as these Ultra Beasts will gather together during the Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Finale, a global event that all Trainers can enjoy on August 27, 2022.
Trainers may additionally encounter Pokémon that they might not usually see in the wild, and there will be Special Research that grants an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin.
You can also attract Pokémon not typically seen in your area with the new Daily Adventure Incense—a special Incense that can be used once a day and lasts for 15 minutes. Keep a close watch, as this new Incense might even attract Legendary Pokémon!
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
During this presentation, we saw more of Koraidon and Miraidon, the Legendary Pokémon that will join you on your adventure through the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. In these eagerly-awaited open-world RPGs, you’ll take on the role of a student at a prestigious academy. There, you’ll meet many new friends and embark on a Treasure Hunt to discover three grand stories—one of which includes the traditional Pokémon journey of challenging eight Pokémon Gyms to become a Champion.
There is plenty of new Pokémon in the Paldea region, including a regional form of Wooper. You’ll also meet the delightfully squishy Fido and Cetitan, who can freeze their surroundings with its horn. But Paldea isn’t just home to new Pokémon—the mysterious Terastal phenomenon makes Pokémon shine like gems, provides a boost to a Pokémon’s type, and can even change some Pokémon’s type based on their Tera Type! You’ll be able to catch Pokémon with rare Tera Types by taking part in Tera Raid Battles with up to three other Trainers.
2022 Pokémon World Championships
The 2022 Pokémon World Championships are fast approaching. Thousands of Pokémon Trainers will gather from around the world to take part in exciting competitions in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, and Pokkén Tournament DX.
And for the first time, Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE competitions will give Trainers the chance to prove their skills and become the first-ever World Champions in those categories! There was even a look at the particular 2022 Worlds–exclusive Pikachu plush that will only be available at the World Championships venue’s Pokémon Center pop-up. If you’re unable to attend the event in person, you’ll still be able to enjoy all the action with dedicated live streams for each competition.
Are you looking forward to any of these updates and competitions? What about the new titles? Let us know in the comment section!
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