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CNET
5 days ago
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- CNET
One of the Rarest Pokemon in History Is Coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket
No honest person can resist the attraction of Pokemon Gold. That's why Pokemon TCG Pocket's Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion set is going all in on generation two when it arrives on July 29. This set will be one of the game's larger offerings, featuring more than 200 cards. I'm sure that has the most ravenous collectors breathing a sigh of relief, since the past two expansions -- Eevee Grove and Extradimensional Crisis -- have both had smaller complimentary card lists to build on Celestial Guardians' generation seven theme. Read more: Every Free Pokemon Code and In-Game Item From Pokemon Presents July 2025 Though the full card list isn't available yet, we know Wisdom of Sea and Sky's chase cards will be generation two's legendary birds Ho-Oh and Lugia, while the addition of Umbreon and Espeon Ex variants will add more options for Eevee decks. Generation two starters and baby Pokemon like Togepi and Pichu are also prominently featured in the base set, which is a fun nod to the series' introduction of pocket monster breeding. Most importantly of all, the new set introduces one of the most important -- and rarest -- Pokemon ever. Gold and Silver's elusive raging sea monster was the first shiny Pokemon most trainers ever saw, changing forever how a number of players (including myself) would interact with the series. Red Gyarados is a generation two icon. It's the first shiny Pokemon most young trainers ever saw in-game. DeNA/Screenshot by CNET The hunt for the red Gyarados begins In the remote northern areas of the Johto region, you can find the Lake of Rage. This is the home of one of the rarest Pokemon alive: a Gyarados that's become a local legend with its different hue and particularly bad anger issues. The red Gyarados was the perfect addition to generation two: It served as an implicit explanation of shiny Pokemon, which were a new feature in the mainline Pokemon games, while also giving players a special, powerful monster to add to their team. It's a formative moment for anyone who picks up and plays Pokemon for the first time, and it's one of the best hooks to explain the appeal of the franchise nearly 30 years after its introduction. Pokemon TCG Pocket's initial generation two set paying homage to the red raging sea beast makes a ton of sense in this regard, and it's indicative of thoughtful set design from developer DeNA. Red Gyarados doesn't look like it'll be all that powerful in the mobile game, but the beautiful (and bombastically glittery) card art will endear it to many trading card collectors. If you miss out on one of the generation two starter Pokemon in the new expansion pack, the new trading system will make it easier than ever to swap with a friend. DeNA/Screenshot by CNET Pokemon TCG Pocket's trading system gets overhauled Say bye-bye to your trade tokens, because the mobile trading card game is getting a complete trading system overhaul soon. The changes to player trading will arrive July 29, launching concurrently with the Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion set. As trade tokens are phased out of the game, you'll have the opportunity to convert this obsolete currency into pack hourglasses and stardust. This trade-in will be available for one year, so there's no rush to dump your tokens immediately -- just don't forget to get your value's worth. You'll still need to spend in-game currency to make a trade, but now you just have to spend stardust -- this is what you spend to unlock flairs that activate when you play your Pokemon in battle. Whereas there were very few ways to earn trade tokens, you earn stardust every time you open a card pack, making this a much more accessible resource. Since you'll need more stardust than ever to consistently trade with your friends, developer DeNA is doubling the amount you gain when you pull cards you already have. The mechanic of extra cards being consumed during a trade is also being done away with completely. It was silly that trading put you at a card deficit, so now you'll be able to make one-to-one swaps with other players. A wishlist is being added so you can indicate which cards you want to trade for with purely online friends. Since there's no way to chat with other players in Pokemon TCG Pocket, this will create a way to communicate before sending a trade offer. You can add up to 20 cards to your wishlist at a time. There will still be restrictions on trading that stymie how much I utilize the feature -- the highest rarity cards you can trade are one-star full arts, and new set expansions still have a temporary trade ban applied to them until they've been out for a couple of weeks. It's nice to see DeNA take steps toward making this feature more useful, though, because the original iteration of player trading was so costly and restrictive that it didn't feel worthwhile to engage with it.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokemon GO Water Festival 2025 Preparation Guide: Dates, Debuts, Bonuses, and Must-Know Details
Pokemon GO Water Festival 2025 (Image via Niantic) The Pokemon GO Water Festival 2025 is making a big splash from July 15 at 10:00 a.m. to July 20 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Celebrating Water-type Pokemon, the global event brings new debuts, shiny boosts, special raids, and limited-time bonuses designed to thrill Trainers of all levels. What's New in the Pokemon GO Water Festival 2025? Tatsugiri Debuts in Regional Forms For the first time ever, Tatsugiri, the Mimicry Pokemon from Paldea, is arriving in Pokemon GO—appearing in three unique regional forms: - Curly Form: Found in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa - Droopy Form: Available across the Americas - Stretchy Form: Spawning in Asia-Pacific regions Shiny Pokemon Spotlight during the Pokemon GO Water Festival 2025 Shiny encounter rates are getting a boost for two rare Water-types: - Staryu - Tirtouga This is a golden opportunity for shiny collectors to fill gaps in their Pokédex. Pokemon GO Water Festival 2025 Limited-Time Event Bonuses Trainers can enjoy a suite of temporary perks during the event: - Rainy Lure Modules will last two full hours - Bonus Candy for landing Nice Throws or better - Scarf-wearing Lapras may appear in raids with a special seasonal background Wild Pokemon Encounters during the Pokemon GO Water Festival 2025 Water Festival Special Items (Image via Niantic) During the festival, a variety of Water-types will appear more frequently in the wild: Common Spawns: - Squirtle, Slowpoke, Krabby, Magikarp, Marill - Barboach, Clamperl, Buizel, Finneon, Wimpod Rarer Wild Spawns: - Lanturn, Feebas, Palpitoad, and Tirtouga Raid Lineup During the Water Festival 2025 Get ready to battle these Pokemon in raids throughout the event: 1-Star Raids: - Tatsugiri (all forms), Shellder, Ducklett 3-Star Raids: - Kingler, Gyarados, Azumarill, and Lapras (with scarf) How to Get Ready for the Water Festival 2025 in Pokemon GO Maximize your success with these essential prep tips: 1. Stockpile PokéBalls Great Balls and Ultra Balls are vital—especially if you use GO Plus or similar auto-catching devices that burn through inventory fast. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover Why These Off-Plan Dubai Apartments Sell Fast? Binghatti Developers FZE Read More Undo 2. Clean Up Your Inventory - Remove extra Potions and Revives - Discard unused evolution items and Berries - Use up Rare Candy on high-value Pokemon to clear space 3. Don't Skip Research Tasks Complete Field Research and Collection Challenges for event Pokemon, XP, Stardust, and Mega Energy. Timed Research is also available for $4.99, offering extra goodies like Rainy Lure Modules and a new avatar pose. 4. Power Up (Literally) Ensure your phone is charged and bring a power bank. Long playing hours demand full power support. 5. Raid Smart Prioritize powerful Water-types in raids—especially Lapras with scarf, Kingler, and Gyarados. Prep counters in advance. 6. Show Your Style New Tatsugiri-themed avatar items will be in the shop. These outfits remain available post-event, so dress to impress! Pro Tips to Make a Splash during the Pokemon GO Water Festival 2025 - Use Rainy Lure Modules in busy areas to maximize encounters - Aim for Nice Throws or better to rack up Candy fast - Focus your attention on Staryu and Tirtouga for shiny hunting - Hit at least one raid daily to catch event exclusives - Upgrade your experience with the Water Festival Ultra Ticket Box ($4.99), which bundles the Timed Research with a Star Piece Dive In and Catch 'Em All From new regional debuts to increased shiny rates and exciting raid challenges, Water Festival 2025 is a dream event for collectors, battlers, and casual players alike. With the right preparation and strategy, you'll make the most of every minute. So grab your gear, get outside, and make waves in Pokemon GO this July! Good luck, Trainers—and enjoy the Water Festival! For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokemon GO Camerupt raid guide: Best counters, strengths, weaknesses, catch CPs, and more
Camerupt (Image via The Pokemon Company) Camerupt, the Fire and Ground-type Pokémon, is back in tier 3 raids, offering a great opportunity for solo players or small groups to take it down. With its glaring weakness to Water-type attacks, this raid is manageable with the right counters. Here's everything you need to know to defeat and catch Camerupt. Pokemon GO Camerupt raid guide : Stats and weaknesses Camerupt has a raid boss CP of 15,409 and is weak to Ground-type moves. However, its biggest vulnerability is Water-type attacks, which deal 4x super-effective damage. Here's what you can expect when catching Camerupt: - Level 20 (no weather boost): 1,058 – 1,253 CP - Level 25 (Sunny weather boost): 1,323 – 1,566 CP Pokemon GO Camerupt raid guide : Resistances and weaknesses Weak to Resistant to Ground, Water (4x) Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Fairy Best counters to defeat Camerupt in Pokemon GO ENDING TOXIC TEAMS WITH SHADOW CAMERUPT! 11-4 run with Spice in the Great League | Pokémon GO PvP Water-type Pokémon dominate the battle against Camerupt. The top raid counters, based on performance, are: Rank Attacker Fast Move Charge Move Faints Time to Win 1 Primal Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse 0 38s 2 Shadow Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse 1 41s 3 Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse 1 49s 4 Mega Swampert Mud Shot Hydro Cannon 1 50s 5 Mega Gyarados Waterfall Hydro Pump 1 52s Other strong options include: - Shadow Gyarados - Shadow Kingler - Mega Blastoise - Primal Groudon (for Ground-type damage) If you don't have legendaries or megas, solid non-shadow choices are: - Gyarados - Kingler - Swampert - Feraligatr Camerupt's moveset and how it affects counters Camerupt can use the following moves: Fast Moves: - Ember (Fire) - Incinerate (Fire) - Rock Smash (Fighting) Charged Moves: - Overheat (Fire) - Earthquake (Ground) - Solar Beam (Grass) - Earth Power (Ground) The most dangerous move is Solar Beam, which can heavily damage Water-type Pokémon, especially those with a secondary Ground typing like Swampert. Gyarados is a safer pick since it resists Fire and Ground moves while taking neutral damage from Solar Beam. Can you solo defeat Camerupt? Yes, Camerupt is an easy solo raid for trainers with strong Water-type counters. If your team isn't fully optimized, bringing a friend ensures a smooth victory. Should you keep a high-IV Camerupt? While Camerupt isn't currently meta-relevant, it has a Mega Evolution that may be introduced in Pokémon GO later. Holding onto one with good IVs could be worthwhile for future updates. Final tips for battling Camerupt in Pokemon GO - Prioritize Water-type attackers for maximum damage. - Avoid using Grass or Fire types—they'll deal minimal damage. - Mega Evolve a Water-type Pokémon (like Mega Swampert or Mega Gyarados) for extra power. - Watch out for Solar Beam—switch to bulkier Water-types if needed. Also read: Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide: Best counters, strengths, weaknesses, and catch CPs, and more With the right team, Camerupt is a quick and rewarding raid. Happy hunting, trainers!
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokemon GO Mega Gyarados raid guide - Best counters, strengths, weaknesses, catch CPs, best tips, and more
Mega Gyarados (Image via The Pokemon Company) Mega Gyarados is a powerful Dark and Water-type raid boss in Pokémon GO, requiring strategic counters to defeat. This guide covers the best attackers, optimal movesets, catch CP ranges, and key stats to help you take it down efficiently. Pokemon GO Mega Gyarados raid guide: Best counters for this raid boss Mega Gyarados is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type moves. Below are the top raid counters ranked by damage output, survivability, and time to win (TTW). Top 10 Mega Gyarados counters Rank Attacker Fast Move Charge Move DPS Faints TTW 1 Mega Lucario Force Palm Aura Sphere 29.70 16 304s 2 Mega Sceptile Fury Cutter Frenzy Plant 25.91 24 348s 3 Mega Gardevoir Charm Dazzling Gleam 22.69 16 397s 4 Mega Heracross Counter Megahorn 22.94 19 393s 5 Kartana Razor Leaf Leaf Blade 22.32 23 404s 6 Mega Venusaur Vine Whip Frenzy Plant 20.50 17 440s 7 Lucario Force Palm Aura Sphere 22.78 26 396s 8 Tapu Bulu Bullet Seed Nature's Madness 19.33 14 466s 9 Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail Dragon Ascent 21.55 21 418s 10 Ordinary Keldeo Low Kick Sacred Sword 20.72 19 435s Additional strong counters - Shadow Raikou (Thunder Shock + Wild Charge) - Shadow Conkeldurr (Counter + Dynamic Punch) - Xurkitree (Thunder Shock + Discharge) - Mega Manectric (Thunder Fang + Wild Charge) - Shadow Zapdos (Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt) How many trainers are recommended for Mega Gyarados raids in Pokemon GO For best results, use high-level trainers (3-5 recommended) with optimal counters. Lower-level teams may need more players. How to get Mega Gyarados in Pokemon GO How to Solo Mega Gyarados Raid With 1 Mon in #pokemongo After defeating Mega Gyarados in raids, you'll encounter a regular Gyarados to catch. The CP ranges are: - No weather boost: 1855 – 1937 CP - Boosted (Rainy or Windy weather): 2319 – 2422 CP To Mega Evolve Gyarados: - First evolution requires 200 Mega Energy - Subsequent evolutions cost 40 Mega Energy Ways to obtain Mega Energy: - Defeat Mega Gyarados in raids - Walk Gyarados or Magikarp as your buddy (5 energy per candy) Pokemon GO Shiny Mega Gyarados availability Shiny Gyarados can be caught from raids or found in the wild. The shiny version has a distinct red coloration, with slight gender differences in whisker colors. Here is the table you requested: Gender Regular Form Shiny Form Male Blue whiskers Red whiskers Female White whiskers Gold whiskers Pokemon GO Mega Gyarados stats and weaknesses Base stats (Max CP: 5332 at level 50) - Attack: 292 - Defense: 247 - HP: 216 Pokemon GO Mega Gyarados Type effectiveness Weak to: - Grass - Electric - Fighting - Fairy - Bug Strong against: - Fire - Ground - Rock - Psychic Mega Gyarados is a fan-favorite raid boss with high attack power and a striking design. While not the absolute top-tier Mega, its versatility against Fire, Psychic, and Ghost-types makes it a valuable addition to any team. Whether you're raiding for Mega Energy or hunting a shiny, this guide should help you maximize your success. Also read: How to get Shiny Uxie, Shiny Mesprit, and Shiny Azelf in Pokemon GO - Shiny odds, best tips, and more Happy raiding!
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to beat Leader Arlo in Pokemon GO (May 2025) – Full lineup, phrases, best counters, and more
Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo in Pokemon GO remains one of the toughest opponents. Defeating his shadow squad requires careful team preparation. Winning these battles gives you a chance to capture his shadow Pokemon, which can be purified for a CP boost or kept as powerful attackers for raids and PvP. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Below is Leader Arlo's current lineup, their weaknesses, and the best counters to defeat them. Pokemon GO Leader Arlo lineup (May 2025) Arlo has been challenging trainers since 2019 and always starts with Shadow Alolan Grimer, followed by two of six possible options. His current lineup is: Leader Arlo Phase 1: - Shadow Alolan Grimer Phase 2 (one of the following): - Shadow Slowbro - Shadow Gyarados - Shadow Dugtrio Phase 3 (one of the following): - Shadow Alolan Muk - Shadow Scizor - Shadow Metagross How to beat Leader Arlo in Pokemon GO To find Arlo, defeat Team Go Rocket Grunts at PokeStops to assemble a Rocket Radar. This will randomly lead you to Arlo, Cliff, or Sierra. Below are the best counters for each of Arlo's possible Pokemon. Counter for Phase 1 of Leader Arlo in Pokemon GO Arlo always starts with Shadow Alolan Grimer, a Poison/Dark-type. Weaknesses: - Ground Resistances: - Poison, Ghost, Grass, Dark, Psychic Best counters: Pokemon Fast Move Charged Move Primal Groudon Mud Shot Precipice Blades Mega Garchomp Mud Shot Earth Power Mamoswine Mud-Slap High Horsepower Excadrill Mud-Slap Scorching Sands Mega Lucario Force Palm Aura Sphere Rhyperior Mud-Slap Earthquake Counter for Phase 2 of Leader Arlo in Pokemon GO Arlo's second phase can feature Gyarados, Slowbro, or Dugtrio. Gyarados counters (Water/Flying) Weaknesses: - Electric, Rock Resistances: - Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water Best counters: Pokemon Fast Move Charged Move Raikou Thunder Shock Wild Charge Xurkitree Thunder Shock Discharge Mega Manectric Thunder Fang Wild Charge Magnezone Spark Wild Charge Rampardos Smack Down Rock Slide Rhyperior Smack Down Rock Wrecker Slowbro counters (Water/Psychic) Weaknesses: - Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass Resistances: - Fighting, Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, Psychic Best counters: Pokemon Fast Move Charged Move Dawn Wings Necrozma Shadow Claw Moongeist Beam Mega Gengar Shadow Claw Shadow Ball Mega Banette Shadow Claw Shadow Ball Tyranitar Bite Brutal Swing Raikou Thunder Shock Wild Charge Xurkitree Thunder Shock Discharge Dugtrio counters (Ground) Weaknesses: - Grass, Ice, Water Resistances: - Poison, Rock, Electric Best counters: Pokemon Fast Move Charged Move Mega Sceptile Fury Cutter Frenzy Plant Mega Swampert Water Gun Hydro Cannon Shaymin (Sky) Magical Leaf Grass Knot Mega Blastoise Water Gun Hydro Cannon Zarude Vine Whip Power Whip Primal Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse Counter for Phase 3 of Leader Arlo in Pokemon GO Leader Arlo's final phase can feature Alolan Muk, Scizor, or Metagross. Alolan muk counters (Poison/Dark) Weaknesses: - Ground Resistances: - Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic Best counters: Pokemon Fast Move Charged Move Primal Groudon Mud Shot Precipice Blades Mega Garchomp Mud Shot Earth Power Rhyperior Mud-Slap Earthquake Excadrill Mud-Slap Scorching Sands Mamoswine Mud-Slap High Horsepower Mega Swampert Mud Shot Earthquake Scizor counters (Bug/Steel) Weaknesses: - Fire Resistances: - Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel Best counters: Here's your table formatted clearly: Pokemon Fast Move Charged Move Mega Blaziken Fire Spin Blast Burn Mega Charizard Y Fire Spin Blast Burn Reshiram Fire Fang Fusion Flare Darmanitan Fire Fang Overheat Moltres Fire Spin Overheat Chandelure Fire Spin Overheat Metagross counters (Steel/Psychic) Weaknesses: - Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground Resistances: - Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel Best counters: Pokemon Fast Move Charged Move Dawn Wings Necrozma Shadow Claw Moongeist Beam Primal Groudon Mud Shot Precipice Blades Mega Gengar Shadow Claw Shadow Ball Mega Blaziken Fire Spin Blaze Kick Mega Charizard Y Fire Spin Blast Burn Chandelure Fire Spin Shadow Ball Best team to beat Leader Arlo in Pokemon GO (May A strong team to counter Leader Arlo's lineup includes: 1. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mamoswine (for Alolan Grimer & Alolan Muk) 2. Mega Blaziken (for Scizor & Metagross) 3. Xurkitree (for Gyarados & Slowbro) If you encounter Dugtrio, replace Xurkitree with Mega Sceptile or Mega Swampert. Since you can rematch Arlo until you win, adjust your team if needed before trying again. Also read: Stay updated for changes after the May 14, 2025 event!
