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Archaic

Archaic
Archaic

Archaic

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.
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Range of cards and products from the upcoming 30th Celebration expansion revealed in Pokémon Japan Championships Day 1 Livestream
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The Day 1 livestream for this weekend's Pokémon Japan Championships tournament has revealed a large batch of cards and products from the recently announced upcoming 30th Celebration expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. 30th Celebration is the first Pokémon TCG set to receive a simultaneous global release, coming out worldwide on September 16th.
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Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune return to Pokémon Masters in a set of Master Fair Scouts, including a one-time-only Sygna Suit Kris Guaranteed Master Fair
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Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune are making their return to Pokémon Masters EX today in a set of Master Fair scouts alongside the ongoing Rising Thunder and Flames Neo Champion Event. These scouts will run through to June 19th, at 10:59pm (PDT).
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Lyra debuts her new Sync Pair with Entei in Pokémon Masters EX in a new EX Master Fair Scout - Take On Ethan and Lyra in a new Special Battle Event
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As previewed in the recent monthly update from the game's developers, Lyra debuts her Neo Champion sync pair with Entei today in Pokémon Masters EX in a new EX Master Fair Scout. Alongside this scout, the two new Neo Champions from Johto are taking center stage in the brand new Special Battle Event, Take on Ethan and Lyra.
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30th Celebration expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game announced for worldwide simultaneous release on September 16th
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The Pokémon Company International today has announced a new expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, 30th Celebration. As the name suggests, this is a commemorative expansion in the tradition of previous anniversary sets such as Celebrations and Generations. In a first for the game, 30th Celebration will release simultaneously worldwide, including in Japan, on September 16th.
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Festive Sun and Moon Story Event returns to Pokémon Masters EX alongside more Pokémon 30-Year Celebration rallies, plus June's Monthly Poké Fair Scout
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Players today are getting another chance to partner up with two of Lillie's Sync Pairs with the return of the Festive Sun and Moon Story Event from the game's 5 Year Anniversary Celebrations, and the latest set of rallies as part of the ongoing 30-Year Celebrations. Also launching today is the game's latest Monthly Poké Fair, featuring Akari & Samurott.
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Paradox Drive Emblem Event launches in Pokémon TCG Pocket, running through to June 9th
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The Paradox Drive Emblem Event is now underway in Pokémon TCG Pocket, giving players the opportunity to acquire emblems to set on their in-game player profiles. This event is set to run through to June 9th, at 10:59pm (PDT) / June 10th, at 5:59am (UTC).
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Rising Thunder and Flames Neo Champions event launches in Pokémon Masters EX alongside the debut of Ethan's new EX Master Sync Pair with Raikou
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As previewed in the recent monthly update from the game's developers, Ethan debuts his Neo Champion sync pair with Raikou today in Pokémon Masters EX in a new EX Master Fair Scout. Alongside this scout, Ethan and Lyra are taking center stage in the brand new Neo Champions event, Rising Thunder and Flames.
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Pokémon Masters EX updates to Ver. 2.69.0 — New Neo Champions Event previewed together with EX Master Sync Pairs for Ethan & Raikou and Lyra & Entei
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A new version of Pokémon Masters EX, Ver. 2.69.0, is now available to download. With this update, the game's general producer, Tetsuya Iguchi, has revealed information on the brand new Neo Champions Event commencing soon, featuring two Neo Champion Sync Pairs from Johto, along with information on other events coming to the game in June.
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Pokémon Masters Day events arrive in Pokémon Masters EX for May 2026, with a Triple Feature Master Fair Scout featuring Red, Cheren, and Lusamine
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Pokémon Masters Day is here again in Pokémon Masters EX. Accompanying the usual collection of regular events and presents on offer is a Triple Feature Master Fair Scout, plus multiple One-Time-Only Scouts featuring Fair-exclusive Sync Pairs. Three Sync Pairs are also receiving Sync Grid upgrades alongside this monthly event.
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Full details released for Pokémon Sleep's two week long Latios and the Soul Dew event, commencing June 8th
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As announced last week, Sleep Researchers will soon be getting an opportunity to observe the sleep styles of Latios in Pokémon Sleep, with the two week long Latios and the Soul Dew event scheduled to commence Monday June 8th at 4:00am local time.
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Pokémon Company to require ID cards for select purchases of Pokémon TCG card products from the Pokémon Center Online store in Japan from August
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In an announcement posted today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese website, The Pokémon Company has announced that they are looking at implementing an identity verification system making use of the Japanese My Number Card for priority lotteries and select purchases from the Pokémon Center Online store from August 2026, as well as in applications to participate in specific official tournaments.
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Paradox Drive Themed Booster Pack announced for Pokémon TCG Pocket, set to launch mid-next week
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A new trailer has provided players with their first look at Pokémon TCG Pocket's next Themed Booster Pack, Paradox Drive, which is set to launch worldwide next week on Wednesday May 27th at 6:00pm (PDT) / Thursday May 28th at 1:00am (UTC). A corrosponding Japanese website update has also revealed a selection of events coming to the game throughout the next month.
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New Super Sparring Event launches in Pokémon Masters EX, alongside Double Feature EX Fair Scouts featuring Mai & Munchlax and Perrin & Growlithe
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Pokémon Masters EX is today launching its latest Ranked Damage Event, Super Sparring No. 20. Two EX Sync Pairs, Mai & Munchlax and Perrin & Growlithe, are also making their return to Pokémon Masters EX today in a set of Double Feature EX Fair Scouts.
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Trouble at the Alola Fair Costume Event returns to Pokémon Masters EX, plus Super Spotlight Costume Scout featuring six Sync Pairs in Special Costumes
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It seems the unthinkable is happening this week, as Larry's getting a second holiday! 2025's Trouble at the Alola Fair Costume Event is making a return to Pokémon Masters EX alongside a set of Costume Scouts featuring Larry (Special Costume) & Flamigo and Clive (Special Costume) & Amoongus together with other Costume Sync Pairs from past Costume Events.
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  • Pokémon Sleep
Pokémon Sleep to undergo maintenance this week for Version 3.5.0 update, with minor balance updates ahead of the debut of Latios
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Commencing Thursday May 21st at 4:30am (UTC), Pokémon Sleep will enter a maintenance period for an update of the software to Version 3.5.0. This update is expected to run for roughly four and a half hours, continuing through until 9:00am (UTC). In addition to preparing the game for the upcoming Dragon-Type Pokémon Spotlight Week and Latios and the Soul Dew events, this update also makes some minor balance adjustments to Wigglytuff, and to energy recovery from dishes.
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Acquire Treecko and Gallade promo cards, along with Mega Sceptile-themed items, in Pokémon TCG Pocket's newest Wonder Pick Event
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Wonder Pick Events in Pokémon TCG Pocket have gotten a complete revamp with the game's latest event, brings new Treecko and Gallade promo cards, along with a selection of limited time Mega Sceptile-themed event items to the in-game shop. This event will run through to May 26th, at 10:59pm (PDT) / May 27th, at 5:59am (UTC).
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Dozens of new Pokémon TCG cards from Abyss Eye revealed, including Mega Zeraora ex, Lurantis ex, and Morpeko ex
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Updates posted today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel have given fans their first look at all remaining regular print versions of cards from the upcoming Abyss Eye expansion that hits store shelves in Japan on May 22nd.
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Flannery debuts her new sync pair with Magcargo in Pokémon Masters EX in a set of new Costume Scouts
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Flannery (Special Costume) & Magcargo make their Pokémon Masters EX debut in a limited-time set of Costume Scouts alongside the continuing Pasio Hot Spring Fever Costume Event. The Flannery Costume Scout and Flannery Costume Tiered Scout will run through until June 1st, at 10:59pm (PDT). The associated Flannery Costume Featured Ticket Scout and Flannery Costume Guaranteed Ticket Scout meanwhile will run through to June 8th, at 10:59pm (PDT).
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Get ready for Latios and the Soul Dew in Pokémon Sleep with the Dragon-Type Pokémon Spotlight Week event commencing May 25th
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Sleep Researchers looking to prepare ahead of the upcoming Latios and the Soul Dew event in Pokémon Sleep will be getting some help later this month, with a week-long event focused on Dragon-Type Pokémon. Also announced are the latest list of features and issues that are currently receiving attention from the game's developers.
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Latios and the Soul Dew event announced for Pokémon Sleep — Will be held in early June
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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 Latios announced for Pokémon Sleep. This event is set to begin in early June.
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