Revenge of the Kieran: Indigo Disk release day

Get ready for a Community Day extravaganza!

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Cooltrainer Ace
December 14, 2023 • Estimated Read Time: 6 minutes

Happy Indigo Disk DCL release day to all those who celebrate. Should we call it Revenge of the Kieran? Here’s to making those Blueberry Academy students your… best friends. Yep, definitely wasn’t going to say anything else but best friends.

Here’s this week’s rundown (estimated read time, 3 minutes):

The Indigo Disk is heeeeeerrrrreeeeeee

I covered all of the new features announced in last week’s trailer in… well, last week’s email, obviously. And while Cooltrainer Ace ain’t about sharing no spoilers on release day, there are a few things you need to know before diving in to some BBQ (IFYKYK).

  • Gimme that Gimmighoul: Use code SEEY0U1NPALDEA for a Gimmighoul with “No Good” stats across the board, except for Speed, which is “Best”. Trick Room, anyone? It also has the title “Gimmighoul the Chipper.”

  • Another Masterball? Yes please! No code required here, just go to Mystery Gifts and “Get via Internet.”

  • As of this morning, Pokémon HOME should be updated and compatible with The Indigo Disk.

And, last but not least don’t miss time-limited Mass Outbreaks now through Thursday, December 21, at 3:59 p.m. PST. Be sure you’ve connected to the internet to receive the latest Poké Portal News.

  • Paldea Flabébé (blue and red).

  • Kitakami: Litwick

  • Blueberry Academy: Milcery

Community Day(s) & GO’s Winter Holiday

Loosen up your thumbs or pointer fingers (any catching with their pinky fingers?) and practice that curveball throw: The 2023 Catch Up Community Day is coming this weekend in a two-day extravaganza.

Running both Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. local time, this event features all of the Community Day ‘Mons featured throughout the year. Important reminder: Half will be available Saturday and half Sunday, not all of them on both days.

Here’s the breakdown (everything is shiny unlocked, obvs):

  • Saturday, December 16, 2 to 5 p.m. local time: Slowpoke, Galarian Slowpoke, Togetic, Chespin, Fennekin, Noibat.

  • Sunday, December 17, 2 to 5 p.m. local time: Poliwag, Wooper, Paldean Wooper, Timburr, Axew, Froakie, Grubbin.

  • Available both days and extra spawns the last 10 minutes of each hour during the event: Charmander, Squirtle, Mareep, Swinub, Larvitar.

Raids and Eggs feature Pokémon from 2022’s Community Days: Sandshrew, Alolan Sandshrew, Alolan Geodude, Hoppip, Teddiursa, Galarian Zigzagoon, Spheal, Starly, Roggenrola, Litwick, Deino, Stufful.

Note to self: ask Santa for that Delibird onesie.

Deck the halls and jingles the bells, the Winter Holiday Part 1 arrives on Monday and the party don’t stop til Christmas Day! (December 18 at 10 a.m. local time to December 25 at 10 a.m. local time).

Event Encounters: Cetoddle and evolution Cetitan make their GO debut. You’ll also find Pikachu and Raichu in festive holiday attire.

Wild Encounters: Alolan Sandshrew, Seel, Swinub, Eevee wearing a holiday hat, Stantler wearing a holiday outfit, Spheal wearing a holiday scarf, Galarian Darumaka, Cryogonal, Bergmite (all shiny unlocked).

Event Bonuses: Choose either double XP or double Stardust for catching Pokemon. You’ll also get increased XP and Stardust from opening Gifts.

Card of the Week

We’ve still got a few weeks to go before the New Year arrives but this Lumineon V sure puts you in the spirit, doesn’t it? Artist Jerky debuted with the Pokémon TCG this year with seventeen different cards.

Random encounters around the internet

Obscure Pokémon Fact of the Day (from u/Mx_Toniy_4869)

Until next time,
Cooltrainer “I ain’t nobody’s… best friend” Ace