cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24855646

[Pokémon] The origin of the grass type

This is from a few years ago, but I just stumbled upon it. It was a very fascinating read on the development of Pokémon and their different types. The changes that happen during a game’s development are really interesting.

Get ready to earn Championship Points and test your skills against Trainers from around the world! The 2025 Global Challenge I Online Competition is coming soon to the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

Event Schedule

Sign-Up Period

Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC

Competition Period

Friday, January 31, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 23:59 UTC

Battle Teams must be registered during sign-up. No entries will be accepted once the competition period has begun.

To register for the competition, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Open the X menu.
3. Select Poké Portal.
4. Select Battle Stadium.
5. Select Online Competitions.
6. Under Official Competitions, select Search for a competition.

Age Divisions

Junior Division: Born in or after 2013
Senior Division: Born between 2009 and 2012
Masters Division: Born in or before 2008

Participation Prize

You must finish three or more matches with a win or a loss during the competition period to be eligible for rewards.

• 100,000 League Points
• Gold Bottle Cap ×1
• Ability Patch ×1

Competition Details

This competition follows Regulation Set G and will be comprised of Double Battles using Pokémon that appear in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games, including those that appear in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Only one special restricted Pokémon may be registered to your Battle Team. Certain Pokémon may not be used.

https://skeb.jp/@tatumi079sub

Thanks to support from all of you researchers, Pokémon Sleep has reached its 1.5 year anniversary! Thank you for enjoying your sleep research with Snorlax and other Pokémon.

To celebrate our 1.5 year anniversary, we will be giving each player the following gifts.

1.5 Year Anniversary Gifts

Distribution Period: 1/22/2025, 8:00 PM to 4/7/2025, 10:00 PM

Contents:
• Sleep points ×1,000
• Poké Biscuit ×5
• Friend Incense ×2
• Handy Candy S ×10

Notes: This applies to players who log in during the distribution period.
You can accept the gifts by tapping the gift box icon in the upper right of the in-game menu.
If your gifts haven’t arrived yet, please restart the app and then check your Gift Box.

Artist: http://yurugonomi.com/order-illust/

Soar high with a 4-card Pokémon TCG booster and a sticker activity sheet

Chicken McNuggets taste better when they come with a side of Pokémon fun featuring ferocious Dragon-type Pokémon. Through late February 2025, Pokémon fans can pick up a 4-card Pokémon TCG booster and sticker activity sheet with every Happy Meal. Additionally, hungry Pokémon fans in the United States can use the McDonald’s app to purchase a Happy Meal and receive 24 pack hourglasses and 12 wonder hourglasses in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

Here are the Pokémon TCG cards you can find in your Happy Meal:

https://x.com/Hakkentai_pkdn/status/1880580764250853539/photo/1

Catch Version-Exclusive Paradox Pokémon!

From Friday, January 24, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, Scream Tail will be appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet game, and Iron Bundle will be appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Violet game.

These Paradox Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them—and try joining Tera Raid Battles hosted by Trainers playing the other version of the game to help complete your Paradox Pokémon collection!

Event Schedule

Friday, January 24, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

Pokémon Scarlet
5-star Tera Raid Battles: Scream Tail

Pokémon Violet
5-star Tera Raid Battles: Iron Bundle

https://x.com/Hakkentai_pkdn/status/1879851943834923158

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/oJ68GB

Get the most out of your Pokémon’s specialties during Super Skill Week! During this one-week event, helper Pokémon with the Skills specialty can really shine!

Also, Pokémon with the Skills specialty will be more likely to appear and the limited-time Mini Candy Boost will be available during this event.

We hope you’re looking forward to this!

Event Period:
• Monday, January 20, at 4:00 a.m. to Monday, January 27, at 3:59 a.m.

Event Areas:
• All areas

Mission Period:
• Monday, January 20, at 4:00 a.m. to Monday, January 27, at 3:59 a.m.

Bonuses

The following effects will trigger in the applicable areas during this event.

— All Days (January 20 to January 26) — • The chance of triggering the main skill of helper Pokémon with the Skills specialty will be multiplied by 1.5. • Main skill levels of helper Pokémon with the Skills specialty will be boosted by 3 when they trigger. • The limited-time Mini Candy Boost function will be available. • Pokémon of different sleep types will appear during sleep research regardless of your sleep type for that day. • Certain Pokémon will be more likely to appear during sleep research.

Greater Appearance Rates

The following Pokémon are more likely to appear during this event!

Greater Appearance Rate Rufflet and Braviary.

Slightly Greater Appearance Rate Meowth, Psyduck, Growlithe, Slowpoke, Magnemite, Eevee, Igglybuff, Togepi, Mareep, Heracross, Sableye, Gulpin, Wynaut, Drifloon, Bonsly, Riolu, Ralts, Dedenne, Mimikyu, and Pawmi.

Alolan Exeggutor Arrives for Some Paldean Antics! From Friday, January 17, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, Alolan Exeggutor will be appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles.

These Alolan Exeggutor will have Dragon as their Tera Type, so prepare wisely before challenging the Coconut Pokémon at Tera Raid crystals throughout Paldea!

Event Schedule
Friday, January 17, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon
5-star Tera Raid Battles: Alolan Exeggutor

https://x.com/Chufflepop/status/1878771884969627979

https://x.com/Mu64mu4/status/1878287322908893243

https://x.com/Hakkentai_pkdn/status/1877674405821637088

https://x.com/CHAPPIKA38/status/1876649357031961029

https://x.com/Mugita_Konomi/status/1872945594047840480

Pokémon Slither in to Celebrate the Year of the Snake!

Get ready to celebrate the Year of the Snake in 2025! From Friday, January 10, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, mass outbreaks of Silicobra will be appearing throughout the Paldea region, mass outbreaks of Ekans will be appearing throughout the land of Kitakami, and mass outbreaks of Seviper will be appearing throughout the Terarium at Blueberry Academy.

Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks, so don’t miss out on your opportunity to nab these Pokémon before they ssslither away!

Event Schedule
Friday, January 10, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 23:59 UTC

Locations and Featured Pokémon Paldea: Silicobra

Kitakami: Ekans

Blueberry Academy: Seviper

https://x.com/tontaro_/status/1875680332483326158

https://x.com/ARC_draws/status/1874857577785532752

https://x.com/VanillaCherie/status/1873871900885344757

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23787592

Made this after losing my Battle Tree win streak for the third time due to Sina's Drampa getting multiple QC procs :))))))))))))))) seriously dude, FUCK quick claw.