As the heat of Summer blazes on, Pokémon Masters EX continues its current run of Hoenn linked Spotlight Scouts, with the Masters EX debut of Courtney & Camerupt. Cobalion is also returning to the Legendary Arena until August 18th.

The Pokémon Company has announced a series of distribution gifts that movie-goers can receive when they watch the re-airing of previous Pokémon movies: Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias, Jirachi: Wish Maker and The Rise of Darkrai in Japanese theaters that are taking place as part of the Summer Memories GET! 25 years of Pokémon Film Festival (夏の思い出、ゲットだぜ！25周年ポケモン映画祭). Codes to redeem Pokémon in-game will only be available while stock lasts, and can be claimed in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield until September 30th this year.

The Pokémon Company has announced that every Friday between August 12th to September 16th, a different passcode will be announced during the Japanese broadcast of Pokémon Journeys: The Series (Pocket Monsters in Japan). These passcodes allow Trainers to receive 5 of Ash's Pokémon from the anime, Dracovish, Dragonite, Gengar, Sirfetch'd, and Lucario, via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield.

ExCeL London, the venue for the 2022 Pokémon World Championships, has released details on several side events that fans attending the World Championships as spectators will be able to enjoy. Many of these activities appear to be particularly geared towards younger fans, and to older fans who may be bringing their children along with them to the event.

Niantic has announced that the Bug Out! event will be returning to Pokémon GO between August 10th at 10:00am to August 16th at 8:00pm local time. Grubbin, Charjabug, Vikavolt, and Mega Scizor will all be making their Pokémon GO debuts as part of this year's event.

Several events hav started in Pokémon Café ReMix alongside game's Version 3.20 update, including the return of Mewtwo, the debut of Latias, Special Challenges, and more. The Pokémon Presents presentation livestreamed on August 3rd also revealed that Latios will be making its own debut in Pokémon Café ReMix in the near future.

The recent regular monthly update from Pokémon Masters EX producers Yu Sasaki and Tetsuya Iguchi gave us our first information on new major content, the Trainer Lodge, that would be coming to Pokémon Masters EX in end-August. After the Pokémon Presents presentation broadcasted August 3rd, we now know that N, Rosa, and Professor Sycamore will each be featured members of the Trainer Lodge, where they'll be joined by six other trainers.

During the Pokémon Presents presentation broadcasted on August 3rd, it was revealed that the Ultra Beasts Nihilego, Pheromosa, Buzzwole, and Xurkitree, which appeared in the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 worldwide event, Berlin event, Seattle event, and the Sapporo event respectively, will be appear again in the Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Finale event. The event will be held on August 27th, from 10am to 6pm local time, and will be available for players worldwide.

During the Pokémon Presents presentation aired August 3rd, the 2022 edition of the Pokémon World Championships trophy was unveiled. This trophy will be rewarded to the top three players in each division from the VGC and TCG, as well as in the new categories for Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE.

During the Pokémon Presents presentation broadcasted August 3rd, a time-limited Quick Battle Event, called Pika Party was announced. In this event, all Pokémon on the field, including wild Pokémon and player-controlled characters will appear as Pikachu. This special mode will remain available in-game until September 1st.

Pokémon Masters EX continues its current run of Hoenn linked events with the return of the Team Hoenn Unite! Solo Event, and the addition of the Hoenn Challenge to the Champion Stadium. Additionally, as a complement to the recently released Hoenn chapter of the Villain Arc, Looker & Croagunk are making their debut as part of a Spotlight Scout.

The Pokémon Company has launched a new Theme for the LINE app called "Pokémon Pixel Art". It can be purchased for the equivalent of USD$2.99 in local currency in the LINE shop, and features a selection of popular 1st generation Pokémon including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Pikachu, and Eevee.

Niantic, The Pokémon Company and the Flying Pikachu Project have jointly announced the Pikachu Weekend in Taipei event for Pokémon GO, which will be held from October 21st to October 23rd in Taipei, Taiwan.

To celebrate the release of the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pokémon GO expansion, customers at Smyths Toys Superstores locations in the UK and Ireland can receive a special Pikachu promotional card featuring a blue hatted Pikachu, and printed with the Pokémon GO logo.

To commemorate the release of the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pokémon GO special expansion, select GameStop and Best Buy stores in the US, and participating GameStop, Toys “R” Us, London Drugs, Mastermind Toys, and Indigo Books stores in Canada, will be set up as PokéStops in Pokémon GO for a limited time. These promotional PokeStops will be available until August 14th.

Pokémon Café ReMix has updated with new Monthly goals for the month of August. The outfit that players can receive as a reward for the Normal Course this month is the Dragonite Dragon Heir outfit. Players that purchased the Premium Pass for this month will also be able to get the Audino Summer festival outfit as an additional reward.

In a sudden surprise announcement, The Pokémon Company have announced that a Pokémon Presents will be broadcast live on Youtube this Wednesday August 3rd. The presentation promises to update fans on the latest news and information regarding upcoming Pokémon apps and video games, including the hotly aniticipated Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, due for release worldwide on November 18th this year.

With July at its close, the Hoenn chapter of the Villain Arc continues to progress in Pokémon Masters EX, with the debut of Sygna Suit Brendan & Latios, a 5★-Select Special Scout, and a new Extreme Battle Event.

Three events to have started in Pokémon Café ReMix, each offering a different way for players to expand or grow their Café staff.