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Archaic is the Webmaster of Bulbagarden, having operated the website since 2002. He has been a part of the online Pokémon fandom since 1999.
Outside of Pokémon, Archaic works as a marketing academic and consultant. He has lectured for courses on topics related to consumer behaviour, consumer culture, and marketing ethics. His academic research centers around the exploration of the antecedent factors for consumers' privacy protection and self-disclosure behaviours in social media.

Infamous Pokéstar Villains Costume Event launches in Pokémon Masters EX, plus debut of Brycen-Man & Zoroark in a set of Costume Scouts

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April's final new event comes to Pokémon Masters EX today with the launch of a second new Costume Event, Infamous Pokéstar Villains. Also launching today is the first of two new Costume Sync Pairs featured in this event, Brycen-Man (Special Costume) & Zoroark.

Ahead of Entei's debut, Pokémon Sleep will hold a Fire Type Week event from May 6th — Vulpix and Ninetales to make their debut alongside this event

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Pokémon Sleep

Sleep Researchers looking to prepare their helper Pokémon ahead of the debut of Entei in Pokémon Sleep in late May will be getting some help early next month, with a week-long event focused specifically on Fire-type Pokémon scheduled to commence Monday May 6th at 4:00am local time, and running through to Monday May 13th at 3:59am local time.

Pokémon Sleep to receive maintenance on April 30th ahead of Version 1.6.0 update, adding a range of new Pokémon to Greengrass Isle and Taupe Hollow

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Pokémon Sleep will enter a maintenance period early next week on Tuesday April 30th, ahead of a planned update of the software to Version 1.6.0. This maintenance period is expected to go for roughly 4 and a half hours, from 1:00am until 5:30am (UTC). The update includes the addition of Fire-Type Candy; plus additional Pokémon sleeping in Greengrass Isle and Taupe Hollow, and to prepare the game for the Fire Type Week event starting May 6th, and the Entei Research event later in the month.

A rush of Golden events return to Pokémon Masters EX ahead of Japan's Golden Week Holiday, plus Rika's Elite Test and Triple Feature Poké Fair Scouts

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Masters EX

A pair of classic gold-themed events, the Pasio Gold Rush Solo Event and The Golden Magikarp Daily Battle Event, are returning to Pokémon Masters EX today ahead of Japan's Golden Week Holiday period. Also launching today are the previously announced Rika's Elite Test Special Event, a trio of Triple Feature Poké Fair Scouts, and a Training Support Rally.

Rika & Clodsire make their Pokémon Masters EX debut in a Poké Fair Scout alongside the new Good Ol' Rika Story Event

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Masters EX

As previewed earlier this week, Rika & Clodsire are making their Pokémon Masters EX debut today in a new Poké Fair Scout. Alongside this scout, Rika will be taking center stage in the brand new Good Ol' Rika Story Event that is also launching in-game today. The game's title screen and app logo have also received Rika-themed makeovers.

Pokémon Sleep developers release latest roadmap of upcoming features and bugfixes - Free special gift now being distributed to all Sleep Researchers

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Pokémon Sleep

The developers of Pokémon Sleep have given players their latest list of features and issues that are currently receiving development attention. This list highlights several new features that players can expect to see coming in an update planned for release at an unspecified future date. Pokémon Sleep are also distributing a large gift bundle of handy in-game items to all currently registered players.

Entei Research event announced for Pokémon Sleep — Event will commence in late May

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Sleep Researchers will soon be getting another opportunity to observe the sleep styles of a Legendary Pokémon, with a new event featuring Entei announced for Pokémon Sleep. This event is set to begin sometime in late May.

Pokémon Masters EX updates to Version 2.44.0 - Dev update previews new Story Event for Rika's debut, plus upcoming Costume and High Score events

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Masters EX

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A new version of Pokémon Masters EX, version 2.44.0, is now available to download. Together with this update, the monthly message from the producers of Pokémon Masters EX has teased several upcoming events that will run in game over the next few weeks, including a brand new Story Event featuring the debut of Rika & Clodsire. The next letter from the producers is slated to be released in late-May.

Rika & Clodsire to make their Pokémon Masters EX debut in a Poké Fair Scout this week on April 25th — Welcome Rika Sweepstakes now running

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A special trailer posted to Pokémon Masters EX's official social media accounts today has revealed that Rika, the fan-fave member of the Paldea Elite Four, will be making their Pasio debut later this week in a special Poké Fair Scout. Welcome Rika social rallies has also been launched on the official English and Japanese language accounts on X.

Celebrate Japan's Golden Week in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with more Mass Outbreaks, and the return of Walking Wake and Iron Leaves to Tera Raids

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Scarlet & Violet

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are celebrating Japan's Golden Week of holidays with a selection of Mass Outbreaks and Tera Raids running from this Friday April 26th at Midnight (UTC), through until Monday May 6th at 11:59pm (UTC).

Part 2 of Pokémon Masters EX's Trainer Files event focused on the Kanto Elite Four returns until May 3rd — Blissful Bonanza returns until April 28th

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Masters EX

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Following hot on the heels of Part 1 earlier this week, 2023's Trainer Files: Kanto Elite Four (Part 2) event is returning to Pokémon Masters EX today, alongside the latest run of the Blissful Bonanza.

Today's update to the official Japanese Pokémon TCG site reveals majority of remaining cards from the upcoming Transformation Mask expansion

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Today's updates on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel have revealed most of the remaining new cards from the upcoming Transformation Mask expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which releases in Japan at the end of next week on April 26th. Cards from this set will be released internationally on May 24th year as part of the Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade expansion.

Latest video on official Japanese Pokémon TCG YouTube channel reveals Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Poliwrath cards from the Transformation Mask expansion

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A new video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has revealed new cards for Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Poliwrath, which will be released in Japan late next week on April 26th as part of the Transformation Mask expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Cards from Transformation Mask will be released internationally later this year as part of the Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade expansion on May 24th.

Pokémon Masters EX's first Trainer Files event, featuring members of the Kanto Elite Four, returns until May 3rd together with a set of Variety Scouts

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2023's Trainer Files: Kanto Elite Four (Part 1) event is returning to Pokémon Masters EX today, alongside a set of Variety Scouts featuring the Kanto Elite Four members.

Today's livestream on the official Japanese Pokémon TCG YouTube channel reveals AR version of Tatsugiri from upcoming Transformation Mask expansion

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Today's livestream on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has revealed an Art Rare print of the previously announced new card for Tatsugiri. This card will be released in Japan at the end of next week on April 26th as part of the Transformation Mask expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Cards from Transformation Mask will be released internationally later this year as part of the Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade expansion on May 24th.

Pokémon Sleep to receive maintenance on April 18th ahead of Version 1.5.0 update

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Pokémon Sleep will enter a maintenance period this week on Thursday April 18th, ahead of a planned update of the software to Version 1.5.0. This maintenance period is expected to go for roughly 4 and a half hours, from 1:00am until 5:30am (UTC). The update includes a variety of balance adjustments, along with some minor content changes, and updates to prepare the game for the Flower Festival event starting on April 22nd.

Selene debuts her new sync pair with Scizor in Pokémon Masters EX, in a set of Costume Scouts

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Masters EX

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A brand new hero is arriving in Pokémon Masters EX today, with Selene (Special Costume) & Scizor making their debut in a new set of Costume Scouts alongside the ongoing New Heroes Are Born Costume Event. The Selene Costume Scout and Selene Costume Tiered Scout will run through until May 19th, at 10:59pm (PDT). The associated Selene Costume Featured Ticket Scout and Selene Costume Guaranteed Ticket Scout meanwhile will run through to May 26th, at 10:59pm (PDT).

Pokémon Sleep's next week-long event has been announced — Flower Festival event to commence April 22nd

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2024 continues to bring regular in-game events to Pokémon Sleep. The game's next week-long event, the Flower Festival, celebrating Spring and the debut of Comfey, has been scheduled to begin later this month on Monday April 22nd at 4:00am local time, running through until Monday April 29th at 3:59am local time.

Additional update on official Japanese Pokémon TCG YouTube channel reveals Froslass, Glalie, and Snorunt cards from the Transformation Mask expansion

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Following on from the earlier update to the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage today, an additional batch of cards have been revealed in an extra video posted to the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel. These new cards will be released in Japan in two weeks time on April 24th as part of the Transformation Mask expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Cards from Transformation Mask will be released internationally later this year as part of the Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade expansion on May 22nd.

New Heroes Are Born Costume Event launches in Pokémon Masters EX, plus debut of Barry's new Sync Pair with Heracross in a set of Costume Scouts

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While we haven't gotten an explicitly Easter-themed event in Pokémon Masters EX, April is still bringing with it a brand new Costume Event, New Heroes Are Born. Also launching today is the first of two new Costume Sync Pairs featured in this event, as well as a Welcome Back Rally for returning players.

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