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Ahead of 2024's Holiday Event in Pokémon Sleep, Sleep Researchers can look forward to the latest Pokémon Growth Week commencing Monday December 9th at 4:00am local time, running through until Monday December 16th at 3:59am local time. The developers have also given players their latest list of features that are currently receiving development attention, together with a large gift bundle of handy in-game items.

On top of the updates earlier today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube Channel, an additional post was made on the @Pokemon_cojp account on X revealing new SR variants of the Larry's Efficiency and Amarys Supporter cards from the upcoming Terastal Fest ex subset for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set will be released in Japan at the end of next week on December 6th. Card from this set will be released internationally on January 17th, 2025, in Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is already running its second Drop Event, with the new Venusaur Drop Event commencing in-game today and running through to December 12th, at 9:59pm (PST). As with the previous Lapras ex Drop Event, players will be able to challenge a series of special Solo Battles to attempt to obtain Promo Packs and other rewards.

As announced in yesterday's trailer and monthly message from the producer, Chapter 2 of the Arceus Arc is launching today in Pokémon Masters EX. Leon's Arc Suit Fair Scout and a new Arceus Arc Celebration Special Battle Event will also be launching today alongside the start of the new chapter.

Today's update on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage have revealed the full main set list for the upcoming Terastal Fest ex subset for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set will be released in Japan at the end of next week on December 6th. Card from this set will be released internationally on January 17th, 2025, in Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions.

A new version of Pokémon Masters EX, Version 2.51.0, is now available to download, bringing with it several minor changes and bug fixes. The game's General Producer Tetsuya Iguchi also revealed details on the impending release of Chapter 2 of the Arceus Arc, including the debuts of Arc Suit Leon & Charizard, and Milo & Eldegoss. The next letter is slated for late December, and will include information about details on events that will be running for the New Year holidays.

Two more Pokémon will soon be sleepwalking onto your mobile devices, with Sneasel and Weavile set to make their debut in Pokémon Sleep from early December. A special Pokémon Befriending Bundle will also be made alongside this debut. Pokémon Sleep has also issued notices regarding some recent in-game bugs.

Today's video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled new full-art SR versions of the Supporter cards for the five Team Star Squad Bosses, Giacomo, Mela, Atticus, Ortega, and Eri. These cards will be released in Japan early next month on December 6th in the upcoming Terastal Fest ex subset. We can expect this version of the card to be released internationally on January 17th, 2025, in Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions.

Pokémon Masters Day is here once again, with the usual collection of regular events and presents on offer today in Pokémon Masters EX for the monthly celebrations. All players who log in today will receive a special present of 500 Gems from Pikachu, and have the opportunity to take advantage of special events and co-op battles. As always, several sync pairs are also receiving upgrades alongside this monthly event.

Continuing the recent string of Eevee-related announcements, a short video posted today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled the SAR version of Flareon ex, which will be released in Japan early next month on December 6th in the upcoming Terastal Fest ex subset. We can expect this version of the card to be released internationally on January 17th, 2025, in Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions.

Continuing on from the recent Eevee Day Celebrations, a second batch of Sync Pair Scouts are going live today in Pokémon Masters EX, featuring the return of five separate Sync Pairs featuring Eevee and its evolutions.

Continuing with the Eevee-related announcements, a short video posted today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled the SAR version of Jolteon ex, which will be released in Japan early next month on December 6th in the upcoming Terastal Fest ex subset. We can expect this version of the card to be released internationally on January 17th, 2025, in Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions.

A Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak Event has launched today in Pokémon TCG Pocket. This new event will run through to November 28th at 5:59am (UTC) / November 27th, at 9:59pm (PST), and offers players the opportunity to more easily acquire various cards of various Fire-type Pokémon, as well as new Flair. The in-game shop has also updated its lineup with a selection of sale bundles for Poké Gold.

Following up yesterday's Eevee Day announcements, a short video posted today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled the SAR version of Vaporeon ex, which will be released in Japan early next month on December 6th in the upcoming Terastal Fest ex subset. We can expect this version of the card to be released internationally on January 17th, 2025, in Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions.

Pokémon Sleep will enter a maintenance period later this week on Tuesday October 26th for an update of the software to Version 2.2.0. This update is expected to run for roughly four and a half hours, from 4:30am until 9:00am (UTC). The update adds a new relaxing sound for Sleep Research, along with making several minor changes for general quality of life.

In some additional Eevee Day related news, an update on the product listing for the Terastal Fest ex booster box on the Japanese Pokémon Center Online Store revealed new Special Art Rare versions of Eevee ex, Umbreon ex, and Glaceon ex, which will be released in Japan early next month on December 6th in the upcoming Terastal Fest ex subset. We can expect to see these cards to be released internationally on January 17th, 2025, in Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions.

Eevee Day has finally arrived in Pokémon Masters EX, bringing with it a re-run of the Eevee Day Celebration event Eevee Tales, together with a wide selection of new and returning Eevee-themed events and scouts, including the debuts of Hilda & Leafeon, Hilbert & Glaceon, and Calem & Sylveon. The majority of these events and scouts will run through to December 5th, at 9:59pm (PST).

Posted at the Eevee Day appropriate time of 11:21am (JST), today's video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled the SAR version of Sylveon ex, which will be released in Japan early next month on December 6th in the upcoming Terastal Fest ex subset. We can expect this version of the card to be released internationally on January 17th, 2025, in Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions.

Today's livestream on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled a new Regigigas card that will be released in the upcoming Terastal Fest ex subset, which comes out in Japan early next month on December 6th. We can expect to see this card released internationally on January 17th, 2025, in Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions.

In celebration of Eevee Day on November 21st, Pokémon Masters EX are holding a special Eevee Day Extravaganza giveaway on the official English and Japanese language accounts for the game on X, giving players the opportunity to win a variety of prizes.