New Pokemon Masters Update Out Now, Lets You Hatch A Starter Pokemon

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You Can Now Hatch Eggs & Partner Up In Pokémon Masters

DeNA has revealed a brand new feature for Pokémon Masters today, as you can now hatch eggs and partner up with a Pokémon. The company has released a new update for that game where players now have the ability to obtain Eggs that hatch into one of the three partner Pokémon. You can get either a Bulbasaur, a Charmander, or a Squirtle from the Kanto Region. You can then pair your partner Pokémon with the game's protagonist to do battle together against enemies in the wild. Everyone can snag an Egg from Professor Bellis when they log into the game and can choose what creature it hatches into, but you have to complete a certain number of battles to make it happen. Plus, you can choose your own names for these Pokémon to make it customizable, just like the original game. Down the road, they will be adding more creatures as options to choose from in the Eggs. You can read more about other updates coming to the game in the next few weeks below.

DeNA has added a new set of updates to Pokémon Masters.

New Legendary Event Featuring Silver & Ho-Oh: The sync pair of Silver & Ho-Oh star in an in-game event titled "Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings," which will be available from April 29 at 11:00PM Pacific time until May 13 at 10:59PM Pacific time for those that have completed Chapter 1 of the Main Story. In this event, players will embark on an adventure with Trainers Silver and Ethan of the Johto region to learn more about why Ho-Oh has come to the island of Pasio. Players who complete the Legendary Event will be able to add the sync pair of Silver & Ho-Oh to their teams.

Wallace & Milotic Are Coming to Pasio: The Water-type sync pair of Wallace & Milotic will make their debut in the sync pair Spotlight Scout from April 29 at 11:00PM Pacific time  until May 13 at 10:59PM Pacific time.

Daily Scout Offers One Attempt to Add Sync Pair and Items Per Day: The Daily Scout feature has been added to the game, where once a day, players can attempt to obtain sync pairs and items without the use of gems.

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'Pokémon Masters' Egg Feature: Which Starter Pokémon Should You Choose?

Pokémon Masters pushed out a major update to include Eggs and a new Pokémon for players to collect.

Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, the three Kanto region Starter Pokémon, are available through Eggs in Pokémon Master but players can only select one. While there may be a way to obtain all three Pokémon in the future—DeNA confirmed that more Eggs will be added at another time—your choice can be very important to your roster of Sync Pairs.

All three starter Pokémon have the same final move called "Race You." This status move will increase the speed and critical hit ratio of your Pokémon. Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle also have the same ability in "Power Reserves 2," which increases the attack power of your Pokémon if their HP is below half.

The final evolutions of the starter Pokémon also have the same base stats—351, 224, 97, 224, 97,175—so the only difference between them are the first three moves and the typing.

We break down each Pokémon to help players select which of the three Kanto Starters is best for you.

BULBASAUR

Bulbasaur and its evolutions Ivysaur and Venusaur are Grass and Poison-type Pokémon. However, in Pokémon Masters they are classified as a Grass-type Sync Pair. This starter Pokémon is weak to Fire-type attacks and is the only one of the three that has a physical and special attack.

Razor Leaf, a physical Grass-type attack, can hit all of your opponents and has a higher critical hit ratio than most moves.

It also has Dire Hit, which increases the chances of your moves being a critical hit. Solar Beam is the Bulbasaur line's most powerful attack and is on the special side. However, like the main Pokémon games, Solar Beam needs two turns to use but if the weather is sunny then the move will launch in one turn.

If you're looking for a Grass-type Sync Pair that can break Physical and Special walls and deal damage to more than one opponent at a time this may be the choice for you. The downside is that trainers will need to bring a Pokémon that knows Sunny Day to get the full potential of this Sync Pair.

CHARMANDER

This Fire-type Sync Pair is all about hitting hard and fast on the special side. Charmander and its evolutions learn Flamethrower and Fire Blast as its two attacking moves. Both Fire-type attacks are very powerful and have a small chance of burning. Its status move is X Sp. Atk, which increases this Pokémon's special attack by two stages.

There are a lot of powerful Fire-type Sync Pairs in Pokémon Masters already--including a more powerful pair in Red and Charizard—so if you're not attached to this Pokémon you may want to choose one of the other two.

SQUIRTLE

This Water-type Sync Pair is very similar to the Charmander line. It has two powerful Special Attacks in Bubblebeam and Hydro Pump with the former having a small chance of decreasing the opponent's Speed.

It also has the X Sp. Atk status move to increase its Special Attack just like the Charmander line.

If you're lacking in powerful Water-type Sync Pairs, you can't go wrong with Squirtle as your choice. Like the Charmander line, Squirtle and its evolutions have a straightforward strategy of hitting hard and fast.

Which of the three are you choosing and why? Let us know in the comments section.

Pokemon Masters update introduces Red/Blue starter Eggs

Pick between the three Pokemon Red & Blue starters one more time, as the latest Pokemon Masters update introduces Eggs for Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.

Battling Pokemon and fighting to be the very best like no one ever was has been the primary goal in Pokemon Masters. But there's about to be more to the mobile smash than fighting with powerful Pokemon trainers and their partners. Players are about to get a chance to hatch their own partners with some special Pokemon Eggs.

Those who would like to see their main character pick up a fresh Pokemon Egg simply need to boot up Pokemon Masters and pay Professor Bellis a visit. The Professor will prompt players to select an Egg that will eventually hatch into one of the Red/Blue starters: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle. The Eggs will hatch after a certain number of Pokemon battles. Those who are hoping to see Pokemon Eggs for different Pokemon won't have to wait too long. The Pokemon Company and developer DeNA will look to introduce additional Eggs to the game via future updates.

There's more set to hit Pokemon Masters this week on top of Eggs. A special Legendary Event called Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings is set to kick off this Wednesday, April 29 at 11PM PT. Ho-Oh has come to Pasio and players will journey alongside famous Johto trainers Silver and Ethan to learn the story behind its arrival. Completing this quest will unlock Silver and partner Pokemon Ho-Oh as a playable sync pair.

Players can pick up a second sync pair through a special Spotlight Scout mission. Completing this will unlock Wallace and partner Pokemon Milotic.

Both of the new sync pairs can be found in Pokemon Masters starting this Wednesday. Both events will continue until May 13 at 10:59PM PT. As for the Eggs, those are available today.

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'Pokémon Masters' Egg Feature Arrives and Lets Players Select Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle

One of the more surprising announcements during February's Pokémon Day was the reveal that Eggs are coming to the Pokémon Masters mobile game.

Pokémon Masters players now have the ability to obtain Eggs that hatch into one of the three partner Pokémon from the Kanto region: Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle.

Once selected, players can pair one of these three Pokémon with the game's main character. Currently, the main character can team up with Pikachu and Torchic.

Check out the latest Pokémon Masters trailer below.

To obtain an Egg, all Pokémon Masters players have to do is log-in and Professor Bellis will hand it to you. Players will then choose if they want the Egg to hatch to Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle.

Eggs hatch after players complete a certain number of battles, and they will also be able to choose their own names for these Pokémon. In the case of Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, players need to complete five battles to hatch. In addition, more Pokémon hatchable from Eggs will be made available in future updates—all of which can be paired with the game's Main Character to form a sync pair.

Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander start out as a three-star Sync Pair. The Pokémon's potential can be increased with the proper star power-up. Also, the Kanto Starters don't have their own Sync Pair Story to evolve—they'll do so when you reach a certain level and have the proper number of evolution shards.

Along with the Egg announcement, DeNA (who are the developers behind Pokémon Masters) also announced a few updates coming to the mobile game.

The first is a brand new Legendary Event featuring the trainer Silver and the Legendary Pokémon, Ho-Oh. The event titled "Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings" will begin April 30 at 2 a.m. EDT, and end May 14 at 1:59 a.m. EDT. This event will allow players to go on an adventure with Silver and Nathan from the Johto region.

Complete the event to obtain the Silver and Ho-Oh sync pair.

The second introduces the Wallace and Milotic sync pair into Pokémon Masters. The Water-type sync pair will make their debut in the sync pair Spotlight Scout at the same time as the Ho-Oh Legendary event.

Try your luck in pulling this brand new sync pair using your gems.

Pokémon Masters is available as a free download for iOS and Android devices.

What do you think of the new Egg mechanic in Pokémon Masters? Which Pokémon are you choosing? Let us know in the comments section.

Catch This ‘Pokémon Journeys: The Series’ Trailer, Promising an American Netflix Debut

"To know Pokémon is to know the world." I'm not gonna lie, dear reader. When the cheerful announcer said this simple truth in the trailer for the upcoming season of Pokémon Journeys: The Series, I got chills. I've been a fan of Pokémon since its beginnings, and still find the world to be a surefire way to instill a sense of joy, nostalgia, and adventure. If you agree — or if you're looking for a handy start into the world — the latest season of Pokémon Journeys is finally coming to American Netflix in June, and you should absolutely check the trailer before.

Ash Ketchum and his beloved Pikachu companion are back, and are recruited by Professor Cerise to find new Pokémon in every region. But they aren't going alone — newcomer Goh is along for the read, an enthusiastic new ally on Ash's journey. Together, the two will discover new creatures, continue their quests to be Pokémon masters, and wouldn't you know it, learn the friggin' power of friendship! It's all cheesy, brightly-colored (I love the new animation look!), and over-the-toply performed, and I am here for every second of it.

Check out the official trailer and synopsis for Pokémon Journeys: The Series below. The first 12 episodes of the new 23rd season comes to Netflix June 12, with more episodes coming quarterly after. For more Poké-news, check out our handy starter back to all things anime.

Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum has a new plan: see the world! But first, he and his partner Pikachu are headed to the opening of the Cerise Laboratory, a research facility dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of Pokémon in every region. Ash meets Goh, another boy with boundless curiosity about Pokémon, and both are overjoyed when Professor Cerise asks them to become official research fellows. With Ash as determined as ever to become a Pokémon Master, and Goh aiming to catch one of every Pokémon (including the Mythical Mew), our heroes are in for adventure and excitement as they explore the wide world of Pokémon!

'Pokémon Journeys,' the New Season of the Pokémon Anime, Is Coming to Netflix in June

The next season of the Pokémon anime is coming to the west via Netflix in June.

Pokémon Journeys, the 23rd season of the popular anime, will continue the adventures of Ash Ketchum and Pikachu as they meet new trainers, new Pokémon and explore new regions in the Pokémon world.

"With their tremendous reach and ability for fans to enjoy content anytime and anywhere, Netflix is the ideal partner to premiere new episodes of the beloved animated Pokémon series in the U.S.," said Emily Arons, senior vice president of international business at The Pokémon Company International in a press release. "We can't wait for Pokémon fans of all ages to continue discovering the spirit of adventure and friendship in 'Pokémon Journeys: The Series,' our newest season coming to Netflix this June."

The first 12 episodes of the new Pokémon anime series will premiere June 12 on Netflix, with new episodes premiering every quarter in the U.S.

Check out the first international trailer for Pokémon Journeys below.

The Pokémon Journeys anime began airing in Japan in November 2019, following the release of Sword and Shield on the Nintendo Switch.

Following his journey to become the champion of the Alola League, Ash is now bound for the various regions of the Pokémon world, including Galar, to continue his quest to become a Pokémon master. However, he'll meet another trainer whose priorities are much different from him.

Here's the official synopsis of Pokémon Journeys:

Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum has a new plan: see the world! But first, he and his partner Pikachu are headed to the opening of the Cerise Laboratory, a research facility dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of Pokémon in every region. Ash meets Goh, another boy with boundless curiosity about Pokémon, and both are overjoyed when Professor Cerise asks them to become official research fellows. With Ash as determined as ever to become a Pokémon Master, and Goh aiming to catch one of every Pokémon (including the Mythical Mew), our heroes are in for adventure and excitement as they explore the wide world of Pokémon!

With the Pokémon anime already 20-plus episodes deep in Japan, fans may already know what team Ash is gathering for his next journey. Without going into spoilers for those unaware, let's just say that he's making a powerful team.

What do you think of the upcoming season of the Pokémon anime? What Pokémon do you hope Ash catches? Let us know in the comments section.