Episode 173: the silly hundred and seventy-third episode of the PokeProblemsPodcast! Today we talk news! Pokémon GO has a new splash screen! January will be full of events. Community Day is Sunday, January 19th. In addition: More Team GO Rocket Special Research! January Research Breakthrough encounter: Lapras that know Ice Shard and Ice Beam The egg-citing Adventure Sync Hatchathon is back - Thursday, January 2, 2020 to Thursday, January 16. You can also find and hatch Pokémon wearing party hats! Heatran blazes back into raids Tuesday, January 7, 2020 to Tuesday, February 4, 2020. New Unova Pokemon are coming! We talk about Buddy Mode. Miz Sylver gets gifts from her Rayquaza! Pokémon Sword & Shield is constantly having special events. This Magikarp one just wrapped up, but pay attention to your in-game news and the PlayPokemon Twitter to stay in the know! Hey, Trainers! Have we got a deal just for you! January 1–3, you’ll have an increased chance of finding Shiny Magikarp in Max Raid Battles! And it won’t cost you anything.