Pokemon Day 2020: Zarude revealed, new Max Raids in Sword and Shield, and party hats in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Day 2020
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Pokemon Day𝓡 2020 is in full swing, and there's a whole host of exciting Pokemon-related festivities for you to enjoy. 

Pokemon Day celebrates Pokemon Red and Green, which were originally released in Japan 24 years ago. This special anniversary takes place on February 27and this year's version has seen a new Pokemon introduced in 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Sword and Shield: Zarude.

It also sees the official release of the new Pokemon movie, Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes 🍨Back - Evolution on Netflix. The film is a CGI remake of the very first animated Pokemon movie.

But the celebrations don't stop there. There's also some special events and additions to 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Pokemon Go and 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Pokemon Sword and Shield, witꦍh timed celebrations that see some exciting Poke꧋mon make an appearance.

So without further ado, here's every🌊thing you need to know about this most momentous Pokemon occasioဣn. 

Pokemon Day 2020 in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Zarude has been unveiled as a the new Mythical Pokemon appearing in Pokemon Sword and Shield. He's a rogue monkey, and according to a press release sent by 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:the Pokemon Company, he "can’t be encountered in regular gameplay." We can't wait to monkey the mischievous monkey Zarude in Galar, even if we don't quite know how to yet...

This new addition to the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Pokemon Sword and Shield Legendaries will𓄧 also star in the new upcoming . The film, which currently doesn't have a western release date, is set to debut in Japan on July 10. Currentl♔y the mystery Pokemon is , but we'll be keeping our eyes firmly peeled for the big reveal today. 

We've already seen some exciting Gigantamax additions to Max Raid Battles, wit🐼h the likes of Toxtricity making an appearance with an Amped Form showing up in Pokemon Sword and Low Key Form in Pokemon Shiel🍒d until March 9. Alongside the absolute unit of a Pokemon, Gigantamax Grimmsnarl, Kingler, Orbeetle, and Hatterene are also appearing in Max Raid Battles for a limited time. 

Most excitingly of all, though, the special celebration brings the original Kanto starters Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Charmander to Max Raids until March 2. But that's not all, 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Mewtwo is now appearing to mark the occasion. As exciting as it is to see Mewtwo in Sw𒉰ord and Shield, it's important to note that you won't actually be able to try and catch the legendary Pokemon, but yওou will net yourself some rewards for defeating it, including PP Max and Ability Capsules. 

Pokemon Day 2020 in Pokemon Go

Armored Mewtwo has already 𝐆begun appearing in Pokemon Go in celebration of Pokemon Day and the release of Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution.  

Special clones of Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise in Raids are also making an appearance and there may be clone Pikachu popping up in photos you take in the game. Most importantly, however, is the chance to run into Pikachu and Eevee wearing party hats in the wild, and Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle donning the same attir💟e and hatching from 7 km eggs. You'll also be able to complete two special trades with friends.

Pokémon Day Indigo League Marathon

Tune into Twitch for a marathon run of Pokemon's first season, Indigo League. Thursday, 2/27 runs through episodes 1-39, while Friday, February 28 airs episodes 40-78 until midnight PT/ 3am ET / 8am GMT (Saturd🌞ay).

Stay tuned for mor♊e news on Pokemon Day 2020, as we'll update this page regula⭕rly.

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