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Current events Breaking news: [[|Read more]] {{Lead article| article=Pokémon Sword and Shield announced for Nintendo Switch | tagline=Scheduled for late 2019 | linktarget=Pokémon_Sword_and_Shield_announced_for_Nintendo_Switch | pictype=thumb | picture=[[File: Pokémon Sword Shield logo.png | caption=Pokémon Sword Shield logo | weekday=Thursday | day=28 | month=2 | year=2019 | user=Rhodehawk | userlink=User:Rhodehawk | discusstype=none | discusslink= | sourcetype=exclusive | sourcename= | sourcelink= | blurb=Template:On February 27, The Pokémon Company International announced Pokémon Sword and Shield, the first pair of the core series games for Generation VIII, along with its first trailer, the Starter Pokémon, and a brief look the Galar region. Older articles February 10: Pokémon TCG Card Dex now available for iOS, Android February 1: Thundurus and Tornadus to be distributed in South Korea January 24: Swinub announced for February 2019 Pokémon GO Community Day January 9: Totodile announced for January 2019 Pokémon GO Community Day January 8: Rare berry distribution for Generation VII games has begun November 22: Twelfth Pokémon GO Community Day announced November 6: Shiny Tapu Lele will be distributed to participants of the November 2018 International Challenge October 25: Cyndaquil announced for November Pokémon GO Community Day October 24: Melmetal revealed as new Mythical Pokémon October 13: Generation IV coming to Pokémon GO October 12: Pokémon Center to open in Singapore October 6: October bonuses announced for Pokémon Duel October 4: Psychic Spectacular announced for Pokémon GO October 4: Zekrom, Reshiram to be distributed in October October 4: HORI to release accessories for the Poké Ball Plus October 3: Many new DVDs, Blu-rays to be released in Australia Nov, Dec October 1: Pokémon GO Safari Zone Event announced for Taiwan September 26: Beldum announced for October Pokémon GO Community Day September 25: Meltan announced as a new Mythical Pokémon September 20: Sun & Moon: Lost Thunder TCG expansion, Zeraora distribution announced September 20: Details about Pokémon GO connectivity in Let's Go Pikachu! and Let's Go Eevee! announced September 20: Deoxys to be available to challenge in EX Raids September 18: Cross-Wiki Weekend 2018 announced September 14: Metagross distribution announced for South Korea September 12: PokéStop Nomination Beta to be added in Brazil and South Korea	Tweets by @BulbaNewsNOW This week Today News in brief Recent columns Recent opinions Developing stories February 27: Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Revealed Letters to the editor Upcoming anime TV Tokyo Japan Pocket Monsters Friday, Oct. 1, 6:55 p.m. JST JN082 マホイップの甘〜いバトル！？ Mawhip's Sweet Battle!? Netflix United States Pokémon the Movie Friday, Oct. 8, ET M23 Secrets of the Jungle Teletoon Canada Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series Saturday, Sept. 25, 12 p.m. ET JN064 Absol Absolved! POP United Kingdom Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series Wednesday, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. BST JN064 Absol Absolved! Netflix Australia Pokémon the Movie Friday, Oct. 8, AEDT M23 Secrets of the Jungle See all upcoming anime Events Dynamax Crystal ☆Sgr711 (Gigantamax Duraludon) Europe Aug. 27 — Sept. 27 Sword and Shield Serial code: various stores and sites Ranked Battle Series Gold Bottle Caps (×3) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Master Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Armorite Ore (×30) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Master Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Dynite Ore (×30) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Master Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Battle Points (600) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Master Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Gold Bottle Cap Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Ultra Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Armorite Ore (×10) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Ultra Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Dynite Ore (×10) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Master Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Battle Points (300) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Ultra Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Bottle Caps (×3) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Great Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Ability Capsule Sword and Shield Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 2021 Worldwide Ranked Battle Series Armorite Ore (×5) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Beginner / Poké Ball / Great Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Dynite Ore (×5) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Master Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Battle Points (100) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Great Ball Tier Ranked Battle Series Battle Points (50) Worldwide Sept. 1 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Serial code: Ranked Battle Series 10 Beginner / Poké Ball Tier Ditto Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Rookidee Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Corvisquire Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Corviknight Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Blipbug Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Dottler Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Orbeetle Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Wooloo Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Dubwool Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Chewtle Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Drednaw Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Sizzlipede Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Centiskorch Max Raid Battles Worldwide Sept. 20 — Sept. 30 Sword and Shield Wild Area News Mythical Melee Battle Points (50) Worldwide Sept. 13 — Oct. 13 Sword and Shield Serial code: Mythical Melee online competition Pokémon Adventure 25 Genesect South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Volcanion South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Marshadow South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Dynite Ore (×10) South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Fast Ball South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Level Ball South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Love Ball South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Moon Ball South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Heavy Ball South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Friend Ball South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Lure Ball South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Safari Ball South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Sport Ball South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Adventure 25 Master Ball South Korea April 26 — Oct. 31 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon! Pokémon Center Birthday Milcery Japan Nov. 1, 2020 — Jan. 31, 2022 Sword and Shield Serial code: Pokémon Center stores See all ongoing and upcoming distributions