A Soaring Surprise in "Pokémon SV": The Mightiest Blaziken Takes Flight

Jan 09 (Dengeki) - The popular Nintendo Switch game "Pokémon Scarlet & Violet" is set to feature a special event where players can battle the "Mightiest Blaziken" in 7★ Tera Raid Battles starting from January 12th.

Blaziken will be available during two separate periods: from January 12th at 9:00 AM to January 15th at 8:59 AM, and from January 19th at 9:00 AM to January 22nd at 8:59 AM. The Blaziken that appears will be fixed as a Flying Tera Type, so trainers should prepare their strategies accordingly. Additionally, this "Mightiest Blaziken" comes with a "Mark of the Strongest" badge.

Furthermore, during the period from January 19th at 9:00 AM to January 22nd at 8:59 AM, players will have an increased chance of encountering 5★ Tera Raid Battles with Blissey. The Tera Types of the appearing Blissey will vary, and upon victory, players can obtain various types of Tera Shards and Exp. Candies more frequently than usual.

It's important to note that the "Mightiest Blaziken" appearing in both periods will have the same abilities and moves. If players catch the "Mightiest Blaziken" during the first period, they will not be able to catch it again in the subsequent period.

by Andrew Yang

Japan's Academics Demand Independence

Scholars affiliated with the Science Council of Japan formed a symbolic human chain in front of the National Diet building on May 8th, calling for revisions to the government’s proposed reform bill targeting the council’s structure, as deliberations enter their final phase in the Diet.

Inside Japan’s Failing Sewers

Across Japan, road collapses have been occurring with increasing frequency, often blamed on aging infrastructure. In one recent incident in Ashioshi, Saitama Prefecture, a truck was swallowed by a gaping sinkhole.

Two Men Arrested for Breaking Into Tokyo School

Two men who were arrested for forcibly entering an elementary school in Tachikawa City, Tokyo, and assaulting staff members have been identified as friends of a student's mother. One of the suspects denies the charges, claiming he was only brushing people off after being restrained.

Cherry Blossoms Reach Final Stage, Six Days Earlier Than Average

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom in Wakkanai and Kushiro, marking the near completion of Japan's cherry blossom front for 2025.

Lack of Sleep After Golden Week May Signal Sleep Disorder, Experts Warn

As many in Japan returned to work or school on May 7th following the Golden Week holiday, a growing number are reporting post-holiday fatigue and sleep deprivation—conditions that experts warn may point to deeper sleep-related issues.

MEDIA CHANNELS

MORE Entertainment NEWS

BADBOYS Movie Highlights Fierce Clash in Biker Underworld

A new team promotional video has been released for BADBOYS -THE MOVIE-, hitting theaters on May 30th. The spotlight is on the "Gokurakucho Edition," a fiery and dazzling story of a small, unknown biker gang aiming to rise to the top of the delinquent world.