Weekly Wrap Up 8/14-8/20

Weekly Wrap Up is our end of the week digest of smaller news stories that are just as important, but didn’t get a dedicated post. Here’s what you missed from August 14th to August 20th!

Pokémon Sun & Moon

  • The Salazzle event has begun! Head to your local GAMESTOP (US, Italy, Denmark, Norway, & Sweden), EB Games (AUS), GAME store (UK, Spain), Nintendo Zones (Germany), Micromania (France), Game Mania (Belgium, The Netherlands), Tienda Vertigo (Costa Rica), or Esti Games (Panama) between now and September 4th to pick up a serial code!
  • For those of you who participated in Global Mission #8, your 5 Rare Candies and 1 Fast Ball can now be redeemed! After you log into the Global link click here to obtain your serial code anytime between now and September 28th!

Pokkén Tournament DX

  • During the awards ceremony for the World Championships of Pokkén Tournament it was announced that a special demo for Pokkén Tournament DX will become available on the eShop – no other details were given about exactly when the demo will become available or what content it will have

Pokémon Gold & Silver on VC

  • Special packaged versions for the upcoming re-release of Pokémon Gold & Silver have been announced for Europe. No details on whether this packaged version will come with any special features or offers, or its price

My Nintendo Rewards

  • For those in Europe the following games have been added to the My Nintendo Rewards discount program to download for the Wii U: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team, Pokémon Rumble U

Pokémon GO

  • Following it’s reveal in Yokohama, Shiny Pikachu is now available worldwide in GO! Making Pikachu, Raichu, Magikarp, and Gyarados the only shinies available so far – Tap on those Pikachu and try your luck!

Pokémon Duel

  • You can participate in the Dragon Gym Cup until August 23rd to get the Mega Salamence figure and other prizes

Magikarp Jump

  • The final update for Magikarp Jump, v1.3, is now available for download!  This update add the new Master League, Friendship Items, decorations, and more! Full details here

Pokémon Shuffle

  • The brand new Tapu Lele is available from now until August 29th
  • A new Pokémon Safari is available. Running from now until August 29th, it includes Deerling Summer Form, Sawsbuck Summer Form, Pikipek, Trumbeak, and Drampa
  • The Mega Beedrill competitive stage is having a repeat run from now until August 22nd This is a competitive stage that runs until August 22nd 2017
  • The Azelf, Uxie and Mesprite stages have begun a repeat run from now until August 29th

Check out this official Pokémon merchandise that was either revealed, leaked or is now available for purchase this week! Click on the images to find out where they can be purchased:

You can continue to watch the official Pokémon World Championships streams here!