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It’s picnic time! The quest for the ultimate Sparkling Power sandwich begins. Four Pokémon Trainers set up a picnic, let their partner Pokémon out to play, and start making sandwiches together. What could go wrong? Players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can obtain Sandwich items by entering a code to get: Pickles x5, Tomatoes x5, Onions x5, Hamburger x5, Egg x5 and Potato Salad x5.

Code: P4LD3AP1CN1C

The code is available to use from January 16th, 2025 until January 19th, 2026 at 12:59 p.m. PST.

You need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the Internet to claim this gift. To connect to the Internet, your user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account. It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you are able to access the Mystery Gift feature. This gift can be claimed in both the physical version and digital version of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Discover Paldea – Picnic Pandemonium

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1EmIHdAsFk

Pokémon TCG Pocket has announced details for future updates to the app that are coming out soon. Card trading is coming soon and cards with a rarity of 1 Diamond to 4 Diamonds and 1 Star can be traded.

Plans for Future Updates

To all of you playing Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, Greetings from the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Team.

Thank you for having fun with us-opening packs, collecting cards, and enjoying the game each day. We're continuously working to make the game even more fun for everyone and are excited to share some new updates with you.

Today, we wanted to provide more details on the new trade feature coming your way this month. Here are a few highlights you can look forward to!

• Trades can be done between friends.
• Trades can be done with cards of the same rarity.
• At the time of the trade feature's launch, certain cards from the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island booster packs will be able to be traded. We are planning to continue to expand the selection of booster packs that you can trade from.
• Cards with a rarity of 1 Diamond to 4 Diamonds and 1 Star can be traded.
• Items must be consumed in order to trade.

We'll continue to monitor player feedback and assess future updates to the trade feature while keeping in mind how to balance both the ease and enjoyability of collecting.

Also, our next booster packs are planned to be added this month! We'll have more details to share soon on the new Pokémon encounters fans can look forward to. Thank you again for being a part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket community. We hope you continue to enjoy the game. And don't forget to open your packs each day!
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Team

Source: https://x.com/PokemonTCGP/status/1880012156504084895

Celebrate today's Prismatic Evolutions release in Pokémon TCG Live with its newest event, Eevee's Prismatic Parade! Show off your favorite Eevee Evolution and earn new-themed gifts!

Eevee’s Prismatic Parade Event in Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Represent Eevee or your favorite Eevee Evolution, and evolve your game with fun gifts.

Celebrate the launch of Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions in Pokémon TCG Live with the Eevee’s Prismatic Parade event! When players first log in during the event, they will receive nine sets of Eevee-themed card sleeves—one set for Eevee and eight more for each of its adorable Evolutions. Players who use the card sleeves in battle will earn a point for the Pokémon featured on the sleeves, and they can earn an additional point for winning a battle. When the event concludes on March 27, 2025, players will be awarded a special illustration rare card featuring the Pokémon that earns the most overall points. Players can also look forward to a custom cosmetic featuring the same winning Pokémon—this cosmetic will be available with the launch of a future expansion.


If you want to stay up to date on the standings, you’re in luck. Points will be tracked between January 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PST and March 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Standings will be updated weekly throughout the event, with the final standings being announced on March 28, 2025, so check back here weekly for updates.

Additionally, players will receive weekly gifts starting January 23, 2025, through March 20, 2025. Log-in gifts include a T-shirt for your avatar, card sleeves, a deck box, and a coin inspired by Eevee and its many Evolutions.

• Week 1, starting January 23, 2025 features Eevee
• Week 2, starting January 30, 2025 features Vaporeon
• Week 3, starting February 6, 2025 features Jolteon
• Week 4, starting February 13, 2025 features Flareon
• Week 5, starting February 20, 2025 features Espeon
• Week 6, starting February 27, 2025 features Umbreon
• Week 7, starting March 6, 2025 features Leafeon
• Week 8, starting March 13, 2025 features Glaceon
• Week 9, starting March 20, 2025 features Sylveon

Each cosmetic set featuring Eevee or one of its Evolutions is available only for a single week, so be sure to log in and collect your favorites.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/eevees-prismatic-parade-event-in-pokemon-trading-card-game-live

An official Pokémon Center Temporary Store has opened at Haneda Airport Garden which is operated by Sumitomo Real Estate Commercial Management Co., Ltd.

A large number of original Pokémon Center goods will be on sale, including plushies and Pokémon Card Game products that Pokémon fans will love. During the event, there will be more than 10 photo spots in the building. There will also be a photo session with Pikachu and Eievui.

The Pokémon Center Temporary Store will be at Haneda Airport, and will promote Japanese pop culture, providing an opportunity for travelers from all over the world to rediscover the charm of Japan.

Pictures:

Event details:

Merchandise sales, photo spots, interior decorations
Period: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 to Sunday, February 9, 2025
Opening hours: 10:00-20:00
Location: Haneda Airport Garden 2F

Pikachu and Eievui Photo Session

Date and time: Saturday, January 25, 2025 and Sunday, January 26, 2025, 11:30-, 13:30-, 15:30-, 17:30-
Participation fee: Free
Location: Haneda Airport Garden 1F Grand Foyer

「羽田エアポートガーデン」に『ポケモンセンター出張所』がオープン！

住友不動産商業マネジメント株式会社
住友不動産商業マネジメント株式会社（本社：東京都新宿区、代表取締役社長：山本 直人）が運営する「住友不動産 ショッピングシティ 羽田エアポートガーデン」（所在地：東京都大田区）にオープンする『ポケモンセンター出張所』について、以下の通りお知らせいたします。
ポケモンのオフィシャルショップ『ポケモンセンター出張所』が羽田エアポートガーデンに登場。ポケモンたちのぬいぐるみや、ポケモン好きにはたまらないポケモンカードゲームなど、ポケモンセンターオリジナルグッズを多数販売いたします。期間中、館内には10か所以上のフォトスポットが登場。ピカチュウとイーブイの写真撮影会も実施いたします。
羽田空港を舞台に、『ポケモンセンター出張所』を通じて日本のポップカルチャーを発信し、世界中の旅行客に日本の魅力を再発見してもらう機会を提供します。

■実施概要
グッズ販売、フォトスポット、館内装飾
期間：2025年1月15日（水）～2月9日（日）
営業時間：10:00～20:00
場所：羽田エアポートガーデン 2F

ピカチュウとイーブイ 写真撮影会
日時：2025年1月25日（土）・26日（日）各日11:30～、13:30～、15:30～、17:30～
参加費：無料
場所：羽田エアポートガーデン 1F グランドホワイエ
イベントの詳細は以下のリンク先にてご確認ください。

Sources: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000062100.html and https://www.shopping-sumitomo-rd.com/haneda/event/detail/2319/

Attention Trainers! Pokémon UNITE version 1.17.2.8 was released on January 16th, 2025. Details of this patch have been added to our Pokémon UNITE patch page.

Version 1.17.2.8 Patch Notes

Update Date/Time: 2025-01-16 at 07:00
Post-Update Version: Ver.1.17.2.8

Update Details

• Galarian Rapidash is headed to Aeos Island!
• Additional Battle Pass Rewards: Premium Pass Discount Coupon
  • A coupon that gives you a discount for the next season’s battle pass has been added to the premium pass and premium pass plus rewards!
  • As a special bonus, a Season 29 premium pass discount coupon will be sent via mail to players who have obtained a Season 28 battle pass! The discount coupon will be sent from 2025-01-16 at 07:00 UTC to 2025-01-17 at 12:00 UTC. Make sure to claim it from your mail before obtaining a Season 29 battle pass!
• New type of item available! You can now change the appearance of Unite licenses by using license art. Check it out in the shop!
• Shop Updates
• Event Updates

If the app has not been updated on your device, please restart the app to apply this update. While the game is updating, you may not be able to connect to the server. If this occurs, please try again later.

Balance Updates

Changes have been made to Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.

Goodra
Ability: Gooey

• Movement speed reduction: 8% → 10%

Muddy Water

• Damage reduction rate: 10% → 15%

Acid Spray

• Throw duration: 0.6 seconds → 1 second

Goodra excels at extended frontline battles due to its durability, but it often struggles to keep enemies close. To address this, Goodra's hindrance effects and ability to stay close to enemies have been buffed.

Aegislash
Stats

• Defense: 50–250 → 80–280
• Special Defense: 35–174 → 60–200

Boosted Attack (Sword Stance)

• Damage based on the target’s max HP: 7% → 8.5%

Wide Guard

• Cooldown: 9s → 8s

Aegislash lacked sufficient power and durability in Sword Stance, making it difficult to counterattack after withstanding damage in Shield Stance. To address this, Sword Stance’s boosted attack damage and defensive stats have been buffed. Additionally, the cooldown of Wide Guard has been reduced, making it easier to switch back to Shield Stance and reduce the risk of taking damage in Sword Stance.

Sylveon
Mystical Fire

• Damage: 5% increase

Calm Mind

• Cooldown: 10s → 9.5s

Sylveon’s damage output has been low for an Attacker, resulting in a low win rate. Mystical Fire’s damage has been buffed, and Calm Mind’s cooldown has been reduced to provide more flexibility during battles.

Gardevoir
Evolution Level

• Evolves to Gardevoir at Lv. 8 → Lv. 7

Gardevoir had a limited impact during the midgame due to its late evolution. By lowering the evolution level, Gardevoir can influence battles earlier and more consistently in the midgame.

Greedent
Belch

• Damage: 6% decrease

Greedent’s strategy of continuously using Belch while moving made it deal excessive damage for a Defender. To balance this, Belch’s damage has been nerfed.

Psyduck
Surf

• Damage: 15% decrease

Unite Move: Full-Power Psy-ay-ay!

• Damage reduction effect: 30% → 25%

Surf was a powerful hindrance move with high damage, so its damage output has been nerfed. Additionally, the Unite Move’s damage reduction effect has been lowered to adjust Psyduck’s impact during late-game team fights.

Alolan Ninetales
Boosted Attack

• Damage: 5% decrease

Blizzard

• Damage when hitting a wall: 12% decrease

Alolan Ninetales maintained a high win rate due to its strong combination of hindrance effects and damage. While its unique hindrance abilities remain intact, its overall damage output has been reduced to balance its effectiveness.

Umbreon
Wish

• Cooldown: 5.5s → 6s

Foul Play

• First hit damage: 20% decrease
• Second hit damage: 10% increase

Umbreon had comparable healing capabilities to Supporter Pokémon despite being a Defender. To address this, Wish’s cooldown has been nerfeded. Additionally, the damage from the first hit of Foul Play has decreased, while the damage from the second hit has increased. This adjustment emphasizes accurately landing the first hit on high attack targets to achieve significant damage.

Urshifu
Surging Strikes

• Damage: 10% increase

Liquidation

• Defense reduction duration: 2 seconds → 3 seconds

Due to the extended cooldown of Surging Strikes, Rapid Strike Style Urshifu has seen a drop in win rates. The damage of Surging Strikes and the hindrance effect of Liquidation have been increased to improve its effectiveness when timed correctly.

Zacian
Ability: Intrepid Sword

• Energy required for enhancement: 8/12/15 → 5/8/10

Zacian struggled to rejoin battles after losing Aeos Energy, resulting in a significant drop in win rates. To address this, the energy required to enhance Intrepid Sword has been reduced, allowing Zacian to regain Aeos Energy through KOs more easily.

Wigglytuff
Double Slap

• Damage: 5% decrease

Dazzling Gleam

• Damage: 5% decrease

Unite Move: Starlight Recital

• Shield amount: 35% increase
• Duration: 2.5 seconds → 3.5 seconds

Wigglytuff has effectively supported allies while dealing damage and providing hindrance effects. To balance this, the damage of Double Slap and Dazzling Gleam has been reduced. However, its Unite Move’s shield amount and duration have been increased to further enhance its role as a supporter.

Blissey
Helping Hand

• Movement speed increase: 35% → 30%
• Attack speed increase: 35% → 30%

Unite Move: Bliss Assistance

• Energy required: 25% decrease

The movement and attack speed boost from Helping Hand were too strong when paired with Attackers that rely on basic attacks. To address this, the boosts have been reduced. However, the energy required for Blissey’s Unite Move has been decreased, allowing it to provide more frequent team support during the late game.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Urshifu (Single Strike Style)’s Unite Move would interrupt the Unite Moves of certain Pokémon, such as Garchomp and Psyduck.
• Fixed an issue where specific attacks would not hit enemies over walls when the targeting distance was set to “Close.”

Source: https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/15521/unison-strike-ver-1-17-2-8-patch-notes