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The Ultimate Battle: Two Finest Subway Brothers is now arriving in Pokémon Masters EX! To find this battle, go to the Explore screen, tap the Side Area button, then tap Challenge the Strong. Be sure to optimize your sync grids and upgrade your gear—this one is tough!

Ultimate Battle Two Finest Subway Brothers

Ultimate Battle Two Finest Subway Brothers Added! You can access the content from Challenge the Strong in the Side Area section.

Date/Time Added

April 11, 2025 at 11:00 p.m.

Challenge the Strong Details

Challenge the Strong is permanent battle content with the Ultimate difficulty level. The difficulty level is quite high, so try to power up your teams by doing things such as unlocking tiles on your Sync Pairs’ Sync Grids, unlocking Lucky Skills, and upgrading your gear, then strategically construct teams to help you achieve victory.

Important

• To unlock Challenge the Strong, you must have completed the Champion Stadium Hard Lv. 1 for any region.
• The addition date/time and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_7030_2W_1

Attention Trainers! An update that includes Matchmaking Adjustments will be implemented on April 17th, 2025 at 7:00 UTC. Details of this patch have been added to our Pokémon UNITE patch page.

Version 1.18.2.5 Patch Notes

Update Date/Time: 2025-04-17 at 07:00
Post-Update Version: Ver.1.18.2.5

Matchmaking Adjustments

Based on feedback from players, we are continuing to make adjustments to provide a more fair and comfortable battle environment. To prioritize matching with nearby regions, the waiting time before expanding the matchmaking range to more distant servers will be increased. Additionally, a bug that occasionally caused uneven premade team sizes will be fixed.

• Time before expanding matchmaking to distant servers: 60 sec → 90 sec
• Fixed an issue where matches could start with uneven premade team sizes on each side.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug where Cinderace had stats that ignored Defense.

First to 500 Adjustments

Multiple changes have been made to improve First to 500’s battle tempo, strategic depth, and fairness in the early stages of the game.

Adjustments to EXP and score limits aim to revise growth speed and strategic options, while changes to respawn time and goal scoring duration are intended to improve the balance of risk and reward for scoring. Additionally, a wall will appear in the central area early in the match to prevent one-sided games and ensure a fairer start.

• The amount of EXP required for Pokémon to level up will be increased.
• The time it takes for Pokémon to respawn after being knocked out will be increased.
• The amount of Aeos energy a Pokémon can carry will increase at earlier levels.
• When holding only a small amount of Aeos energy, goal scoring will take slightly longer.
• For the first 4 minutes of the match, a wall will appear in each team’s central area to block entry from the opposing team.

Source: https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/17991/ver-1-18-2-5-patch-notes

Get ready to bring the heat—Dynamax Entei makes its Pokémon GO debut in five-star Max Battles!

Get ready to bring the heat—Dynamax Entei makes its Pokémon GO debut!

Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend - Saturday, April 26, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time

Dynamax Debut!

The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in five-star Max Battles!

Dynamax Entei

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

The following bonuses will be active during the event.

• Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
• 1/4 adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*
• Power Spots will refresh more frequently
• 8× Max Particles from Power Spots

The following bonus will be active from Monday, April 21, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

3/4 Max Particle cost for unlocking and powering up Max Moves

*For this bonus to apply, Trainers must first collect all Max Particles available in the Nearby menu. Trainers can collect Max Particles via the Nearby menu each day by exploring. Adventure Sync can help make sure your distance counts! Keep an eye on the Nearby menu for the icon that shows when Max Particles are ready to collect.

Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time. Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Sobble to round out your battle team when you take on Dynamax Entei! Timed Research tasks will also award Sobble Candy, Max Particles, and more to help power up your battle team.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/dynamax-entei-max-battle-weekend

Pokémon GO has announced the new feature GO Stamp Rally (GOスタンプラリー) for Pokémon GO players in Japan. It is exactly the same as a Stamp Rally in real life as players will be able to visit specific locations in the real world to get a digital stamp in Pokémon GO. It is currently only available in Japan but there are plans to expand it to the whole world in the future. It was also announced that the GO Stamp Rally will feature PokéLids locations soon as well.

Introducing the new feature "GO Stamp Rally"! Visit PokéStops and Collect Stamps!

Trainers,
A new feature GO Stamp Rally is coming to Pokémon GO! Just like the familiar stamp rally in the real world, in Pokémon GO you can visit various places and collect stamps.

What is "GO Stamp Rally"?

GO Stamp Rally is a new feature that allows you to visit specific PokéStops and spin the Photo Disc at that location to stamp them. With the new goal of collecting stamps, your exploration of the city can be even more enjoyably.

How to play "GO Stamp Rally"

It is basically the same way to play a stamp rally in the real world. The GO Stamp Rally has a theme, and you visit specific PokéStops set according to that theme to collect stamps.

1. When you visit a PokéStop that is part of the GO Stamp Rally you will automatically get a stamp sheet. The Stamp Rally button will also appear on the map, and you can start the GO Stamp Rally.
2. When you start the GO Stamp Rally, an orange stamp will appear above the target PokéStop. Visit that PokéStop and spin the Photo Disc to stamp the stamp sheet.
3. The way you stamp is similar to stamping an actual stamp. The stamp will change the appearance of the sheet, and the ink density will change depending on how long you press it. However, you cannot re-stamp it. The name and date of the PokéStop will also be displayed on the stamp.
4. Visit multiple PokéStops to collect stamps. If you collect all the stamps on the stamp sheet or more than the specified number of stamps, you can get items that match the stamp rally theme or encounter a specific Pokémon.

GO Stamp Rally Event Information

As part of the first phase of the GO Stamp Rally, we will be holding a GO Stamp Rally at the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue, which will be held starting on April 13th, 2025.

Osaka-Kansai Expo

• Period: April 13, 2025 - October 13, 2025
• Location: Yumeshima, Osaka, Osaka-Kansai Expo Venue
• Time: 9:00 - 22:00

*An admission ticket to the Osaka-Kansai Expo is required. For details on the venue, please visit the official website of the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

As of April 2025, the GO Stamp Rally will only be held at limited number of locations. In the future, we plan to hold GO Stamp Rally's at other locations, and we also plan to hold a GO Stamp Rally to visit PokéLids all over Japan. Details will be announced at a later date, so please stay tuned.

Thoughts behind the development of the GO Stamp Rally

Many wonderful places around the world have already become PokéStops. In addition, unique places that only locals know about have become PokéStops, but that also helps people become aware of the charm of the area. Visiting these fascinating PokéStops is one way to enjoy Pokémon GO. We hope that Trainers will use Pokémon GO to visit various places and enjoy the real world even more.

Did you know that stamp rallies actually originated in Japan? We have added the stamp rally feature to Pokémon GO as "GO Stamp Rally". We developed "GO Stamp Rally" by asking ourselves what would interest Japanese Trainers and what gameplay would make them want to play Pokémon GO. We hope that Japanese Trainers will enjoy this new feature that originated from Japan, and in the future, we would like to expand it to Trainers all over the world.

新たな機能「GOスタンプラリー」が登場！ポケストップをめぐって、スタンプを集めましょう！

トレーナーの皆さん
『Pokémon GO』に、新たな機能「GOスタンプラリー」が登場します！現実世界でおなじみのスタンプラリーのように、『Pokémon GO』でも、さまざまな場所を訪れて、スタンプを集めてお楽しみいただくことができるようになります。

「GOスタンプラリー」とは？

「GOスタンプラリー」は、特定のポケストップを訪れて、その場所のフォトディスクを回してスタンプを押すことができる新しい機能です。全てのスタンプを集めるという新たな目標を持って、さらに楽しく街を探索することができます。

「GOスタンプラリー」の遊び方

基本的な遊び方は、現実世界のスタンプラリーと同じです。「GOスタンプラリー」にはテーマがあり、そのテーマに沿って設定された特定のポケストップを訪れてスタンプを集めていきます。

• 「GOスタンプラリー」対象のポケストップの近くを訪れると、自動的にスタンプシートが手に入ります。マップ上でも、スタンプラリーのボタンが表示され、「GOスタンプラリー」を開始することができます。
• 「GOスタンプラリー」を開始すると、対象のポケストップの上には、オレンジ色のスタンプの表示がでます。そのポケストップを訪れ、フォトディスクを回すと、スタンプシートにスタンプを押すことができます。
• スタンプの押し方は、実際のスタンプと似ています。押し方によって見え方も変わってきますし、押している時間でインクの濃さも変わります。ただし、押し直しはできません。また、スタンプには、そのポケストップの名前や日付が表示されます。
• 複数のポケストップを訪れ、スタンプを集めていきます。スタンプシートに全てのスタンプ、または規定の数以上のスタンプを集めると、スタンプラリーのテーマに沿ったアイテムを手に入れたり、特定のポケモンと出会うことができます。

「GOスタンプラリー」開催情報

「GOスタンプラリー」の第一弾として、2025年4月13日から開催される「大阪・関西万博」の会場内で、『GOスタンプラリー』を含む取り組みを行います。 大阪・関西万博

• 開催期間 : 2025年4月13日〜2025年10月13日
• 場　　所 : 大阪 夢洲（ゆめしま）大阪・関西万博会場内
• 開催時間 : 9:00〜22:00
  ※大阪・関西万博の入場チケットが必要になります。会場の詳細については大阪・関西万博の公式Webサイトをご確認ください。

2025年4月時点で、「GOスタンプラリー」は限定された場所でのみの開催になります。今後は他の場所での実施も控えており、日本全国にある、ポケモンの絵が描かれたマンホール蓋『ポケふた』を巡る「GOスタンプラリー」の実施も予定しております。詳細は追って発表をいたしますので、しばらくお待ちください。

「GOスタンプラリー」開発に込めた思い

世界中の多くの素晴らしい場所が、既にポケストップになっています。また、地元の人だからこそ知っているような、ユニークな場所もポケストップとなり、その地域の魅力に気づいてもらうきっかけともなっています。このような魅力的なポケストップを巡るのも、『Pokémon GO』の楽しみ方の一つです。私たちは、『Pokémon GO』をきっかけに、トレーナーの皆さんにさまざまな場所を訪れてもらい、そして現実世界をより楽しんでいただきたいと願っています。

スタンプラリーが、実は日本発祥の遊びであることは、ご存知でしたでしょうか？この日本発のスタンプラリーを「GOスタンプラリー」として『Pokémon GO』に追加しました。日本のトレーナーの皆さんが、どんなことに興味を惹かれるのか？、体験したいと思えるようなゲームプレイは何か？ということを考えて「GOスタンプラリー」を開発しました。この日本発の新たな機能を、ぜひ日本のトレーナーの皆さんに楽しんでいただき、そして将来的には、世界中のトレーナーにも広げていきたいと思っています。

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/ja/post/go_stamp_rally/

The Epic Battle Event: Legendary Gauntlet No. 6 is now live in Pokémon Masters EX! Take on tough Legendary Arena battles with your sync pairs! The titles available can only be acquired from this specific Legendary Gauntlet!

The 5★-Select Type Scout is now live! After using this three-times-only ×11 scout, you can select one 5★ sync pair from the ones included in the scout! Only Water-, Bug-, and Dark-type sync pairs will appear in this scout.

The Double Feature Poké Fair Scout is now live! 5★ Dahlia & Ludicolo and 5★ Sygna Suit Cyrus & Darkrai are featured!

Epic Battle Event Legendary Gauntlet

Epic Battle Event Legendary Gauntlet No. 6 Under Way! The Epic Battle Event Legendary Gauntlet No. 6 is under way! You can use the Sync Pairs you’ve trained so far to emerge victorious in super-challenging Legendary Arena battles and earn special rewards!

Date/Time

April 7, 2025 at 11:00 p.m. - April 19, 2025 at 10:59 p.m.

Legendary Gauntlet Details

The Legendary Gauntlet is a special event where you can take on multiple super-challenging Legendary Arena battles to see how many consecutive wins you can rack up. Once a Sync Pair has been taken into battle, they will not be able to participate in any other battles, regardless of the outcome.

The rewards you earn depend on how many consecutive wins you achieve. Optimize your Team and battle order to win as many battles as you can. This is an extremely difficult battle event. Not only should you level up your Sync Pairs, but you should also make sure that you go in with upgrades such as activated Sync Grids and upgraded gear.

Available Battles

The following 3 battles are available:

• Cresselia’s Challenge: Part 3
• Azelf’s Challenge: Part 3
• Entei’s Challenge: Part 3

Obtainable Event Rewards

Obtain a Guaranteed Lucky Cookie 7!

By reaching certain win streak milestones, you can obtain a Guaranteed Lucky Cookie 7. Using this Lucky Cookie guarantees that your sync pair learns the Adrenaline 1 Lucky Skill.

Obtain a Deluxe Lucky Cookie!

By completing these battles, you can get the following Lucky Cookies as Gauntlet Rewards:

• 1★ Deluxe Lucky Cookie
• 2★ Deluxe Lucky Cookie
• 3★ Deluxe Lucky Cookie

Using these Lucky Cookies will allow your sync pairs to learn various Lucky Skills.

Note: Unlike normal drop rewards, Gauntlet Reward drop rates increase based on your Drop Rate Level.

Legendary Gauntlet Win Streak Leaderboard

Once you win a battle, you will be entered into the ranking for the longest win streaks earned during the event period. The ranking is determined by the largest number of win streaks, and if the number is the same between multiple players, they will be given the same spot in the ranking.

If you earn a spot in the ranking, other players will be able to view your profile as well as the Sync Pairs you used in battle. During the event period, you are able to check the rankings at that point as well as your own rank. You can only confirm your own rank if you are within the top 10,000 places, and you will be listed as unranked if you fall outside of that range.

You will acquire a Title based on your place in the rankings, and you will receive all of the Titles that are below the one you earned.

Ranking Results Announcement Date/Time

April 21, 2025 at 11:00 p.m. - April 28, 2025 at 10:59 p.m.

Displaying Teams That Completed the Event

You can view the team that you used to complete the event, as well as those used by other players listed in the ranking. Resetting will not reset your team’s record in the ranking. If you reset your data and then earn a place in the ranking again with a higher win streak, your previous record will be replaced.

Regarding Cheating

In Pokémon Masters EX, in order to provide a safe and secure playing experience for everyone, the End User License Agreement (EULA) prohibits the submission of inappropriate content, as well as the use of automated means while using our services.

Including but not limited to the submission of inappropriate content and the use of automated means while using our services, when an account has engaged in an act we deem to be inappropriate (cheating), usage restrictions may be placed on the offending account, or access to our services may be terminated without notice in accordance with the EULA. We appreciate your understanding.

Note: We are unable to provide detailed replies to inquiries regarding usage restrictions or account terminations.
Note: We also are unable to provide replies about individual cases if you contact us about cheating done by a third party.
Note: Accounts deemed to be cheating will be removed from the rankings. It may take some time before removal is reflected in the game.

Important

• To participate in the Epic Battle Event Legendary Gauntlet No. 6, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Your area info completion data will not be carried over the next time this event returns.
• Even if you complete a battle in the Legendary Gauntlet, the same battle will not be counted as completed in the Legendary Arena.
• It may take some time for the ranking to reflect the most recent results.
• If you win a battle after the event period ends, the record of that battle may not be reflected in the ranking.
• The Titles from Prestige Rewards can be acquired from the Title page once the event period has ended and the rankings are determined.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_7030_2W_1

5★-Select Type Scout

Scout 11 Sync Pairs PLUS a 5★ sync pair of your choice in the 5★-Select Type Scout! A three-time-only 5★-Select Type Scout is under way! This Sync Pair Scout includes only Water-type, Bug-type, and Dark-type Sync Pairs. This special sync pair scout allows you to select a 5★ sync pair after scouting the initial 11.

Date/Time

April 7, 2025 at 11:00 p.m. - April 19, 2025 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To check the available sync pairs in this sync pair scout and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
• This Sync Pair Scout can only be used three times during the scout period.
• The special 5★ sync pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the period ends.
• The pool of 5★ sync pairs available for selection is limited to the ones that can be obtained from this sync pair scout.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_7030_2W_1

Double Feature Poké Fair Scout

You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Dahlia & Ludicolo and 5★ Sygna Suit Cyrus & Darkrai are featured in this limited-time Poké Fair Scout! 5★ sync pairs have a 10% chance of appearing in the Poké Fair Scout!


You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair!

Date/Time

April 7, 2025 at 11:00 p.m. - April 19, 2025 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Dahlia & Ludicolo and 5★ Sygna Suit Cyrus & Darkrai are fair-exclusive sync pairs.
• Fair-exclusive sync pairs are sync pairs that will appear for a limited time during this Poké Fair Scout.
• There is a possibility that these Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock the EX Role, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock Superawakening, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_7030_2W_2