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The main highlight behind the series is collecting, and catching the best shiny types adds an extra layer to that challenge. Unlike most Pokemon that roam around, shiny forms are extremely rare and have a different color than normal. Max Raids, on the other hand, are a new feature to the famous series which have players teaming up in groups of four to take on dynamax Pokemon. For a short time, this event combines these two elements so players work together to catch massive, shiny Pokemon....

The Marnie Figma is not the first figure to come out of the Gen 8 Pokemon title. Last year, Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for a Figma action figure for Gloria, Pokemon Sword and Shield’s female main character. With the release of Gloria’s figure slated for June 2021, it seems both companies have decided that now would be the perfect time to announce a new addition to the Figma line....

The crux of this journey to help Calyrex ultimately comes down to reuniting it with its trusty steed, as the Pokemon is downtrodden over no longer being able to tame them. As players came to discover, Calyrex and his steed are “fusion” Legendaries; they can be used separately in battle or joined together using the Reigns of Unity key item. However, from a narrative perspective the nature of this pairing is different than its predecessors, and offers a glimpse into what could be a fun Generation 9 mechanic: Tag-Team Pokemon....

In this ongoing series, we’re highlighting the most powerful and unique Pokemon currently making a name for themselves in the competitive battling scene. In the previous installment, we highlighted the beloved returning Pokemon Metagross and how it fills a specific physically offensive role in the current meta. Glastrier fills a similar role, though its typing and stat array lend itself to a far different playstyle than the beloved Metagross. Now it’s time to focus on the coolest horse in Galar: Glastrier....

While crossplay tends to refer to allowing players on different platforms to play together, the other facet of this is cross saves. With these, players are able to use their same account on either device, switching back and forth and maintaining their progress easily. Pokemon Unite would benefit from this drastically, especially since the Switch’s portability doesn’t help much when online play is required. RELATED: Pokemon Unite: How to Block a Goal...

RELATED: Pokemon Unite: All Attackers, Ranked While each pokemon in the aforementioned roles follows similar playstyles as others of their type, there is still a difference between how each individual pokemon, and their trainer, go about playing this fast-paced game. Defenders are meant to stop enemies from scoring as well as backing up their more offensively inclined comrades in confrontations. Currently, there are only 3 Defenders in the game, and players should select one of them after learning a bit about their strengths and weaknesses....

Pokemon Unite has often featured members of the franchise’s iconic legendary Pokemon in the MOBA, both as playable characters and in-game bosses. Beloved Pokemon like Mew and Hoopa have brought new ways to play to the MOBA, with unique mechanics like Mew’s ability to relearn moves and constantly switch up its strategies. Others like Buzzwole have been powerful additions to the game with a major impact on the MOBA’s competitive meta....

The Switch announcement of Pokemon Unite would come as a little surprise for fans to see the Pokemon franchise tread new ground, specifically a genre as popular as the MOBA, or Multiplayer Online Battle Arena. Combining the ideas of leveling up your monsters to grow stronger and complete objectives with traditional Pokemon gameplay, Tencent Games’ TiMi Studios aims to “unite” the two genres in a way that’s accessible for both veterans and newcomers in its newest trailer....

Competitive Pokemon players have been waiting a long time for the return of the annual tournament. Both 2020 and 2021’s Pokemon World Championships were canceled due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pokemon Company has already revealed plenty of details about this year’s event including the rotation of games, confirming 2022 would be the last event for Pokken Tournament DX. Now, two new games are set to join the fray as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Unite will be featured during 2022’s World Championships....

The two-time winner on the live tournament poker circuit has matched those wins on Jeopardy following his victory on Monday, despite missing out on the Final Jeopardy answer. His two-day winnings are now at $49,600 - a far cry from the $2.6M he has accumulated in his lifetime on the tournament circuit. MORE: Will Roberto Luongo turn poker professional? | Poker superstar Phil Ivey featured in Chrysler ad campaign | Martin Jacobson wins WSOP November Nine...

Pokimane and Ninja have had a unique situation brewing between them, and not in a good way. Poki is accusing Ninja of trying to help streamer JiDion get his ban reduced on Twitch, showing proof of his verbal commitment to do so. JiDion was banned for sending a hate raid to Poki earlier this week, and he has since apologized for his actions, which Poki accepted. Ninja on stream stated that he would send a text to his Twitch partner manager, the middleman between Twitch and himself....

On Wednesday, Dunlevy, 49, turned himself in once Allegheny County police received a warrant for his arrest. As of Thursday, it was unclear if he has an attorney or if he would face disciplinary action because of the charges in Duquesne. According to WTAE, he is awaiting arraignment, and he was released on an unsecured bond of $25,000. The suspect in the sexual assault case is 20-year-old Nathan Beck, who police said was a volunteer firefighter in Duquesne and is a friend of Dunlevy, according to WTAE....

Officers responded to a call about a disturbance at the Winter Park Library & Events Center on Morse Boulevard at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Winter Park Police Department said in a statement provided to Newsweek on Sunday morning. “The caller advised of a subject who was assaulting guests at the wedding reception,” the police department said. Around 200 people were attending the wedding reception, according to local media reports....

According to a report from New Jersey Advance Media, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office announced they were looking into a New Jersey Perth Amboy police precinct after footage began to circulate online of their terse interaction with a group of bike-riding teens. Hours prior, a brief clip of the incident was posted to TikTok and Twitter. It begins with police officers scolding the boys for not having paperwork to ride their bikes....

Concerned citizens had reported that the animal was being used a house guard. According to the BBC, authorities believe the lion had been in the building around two months before its rescue. Staff from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit returned to the property on Monday, when they tranquilized the 2-year-old cat before transferring it to Omu zoo in Lekki—a process that took three attempts, said Olayinka Egbeyemi, chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, PM News Nigeria reports....

News broke earlier that Jay Briscoe had passed away at the age of 38. It was later reported that he had died in a car accident with his two daughters, also believed to be in the vehicle. It was later posted by his wife that one of their daughters will undergo potentially life-changing surgery, and their other sustained major injuries but is currently stable and recovering. The Delaware State Police Department is investigating the fatal accident resulting in the deaths of Jay Briscoe and another driver....

There are a load of different dragon Pokemon available in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. While some like Applin, Flapple, and Appletun are underwhelming, most are quite strong. Noivern is certainly on the stronger end of the spectrum, and is a Pokemon that can serve some players well. RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Get A Johtonian Wooper Where to Catch Noibat and Noivern in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Noibat can be caught throughout most of northeastern Paldea, and in a small portion of West Province Area Two....

So if it’s for the sake of completing the Pokedex, or for adding a cool typing to the team, here is how to catch and evolve a Pineco in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Get A Johtonian Wooper Pineco and Forretress Pineco is a Bug type Pokemon that was introduced during the second generation of Pokemon games that took place in the Johto region....

While there are items spread throughout Paldea, earning cash is the best way to ensure having all the supplies needed. Furthermore, Pokemon Centers will not be located everywhere, so stocking up on things makes preparing to travel easier. Getting money in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is similar to past games, so here are all the best ways to farm money fast. RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s New Evolution Methods Explained...

On the flip side, many have been enjoying posting about these amusing glitches. While it’s not enough to make up for the amount of money the game costs, it’s a small comfort to be able to share in the comedy of the broken game. Plus, some of the glitches are actually helpful to players. 8 I’m (Still) Walkin’ Here! This first glitch is a more minor one, showing the player character completely trapped behind a bench....