Hey Team! August is here, and the Crimson Collective are kicking off one of our biggest months yet. Shiny Wars
runs from August 1st to 28th, and the entire team is gearing up for hunts, friendly competition,
and some serious shiny flexing.
This month's newsletter covers everything happening across the Crimson Collective.
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July — Shiny of the Month
Alpha Secret Shiny Gardevoir
Caught by MastAbhi
July delivered an incredible wave of shinies across Crimson Core, but one moment stood above the rest.
On July 24th, MastAbhi achieved something no member in
Crimson Core had ever done before. He captured an Alpha Secret Shiny Gardevoir.
UnstableTy asked: How was the team's overall reaction to the catch?
"I started spamming in the chat, going crazy and just wanted everyone to know that I encountered a
Shlapha... I was like 'Shalpahaaaaa Shalpahaaaaa, guys OMG.' And as soon as I said that the team
started going crazy as well, they helped me to stay calm... And made sure I don't mess this up!
Everyone had such great reactions, and tbh that's what made this achievement a lot more worth it and
one of the best moments in my life yet!"
MastAbhi
Editor's Note
I was shopping when I saw the notification from MastAbhi and literally stood in the store watching it unfold.
It was incredibly exciting to experience that energy.
📖 Read the Full Interview
🎉 Welcome to the Collective, New Members!
Each of you brings new energy, new strengths, and new stories to the Crimson family.
Whether you're hunting, grinding, breeding, or just hanging out, we're excited to have you with us.
Crimson Core
- GymLeaderBrando
- KillPick
- Badingoo
- YeWonya
- BrakebillsCW
- ASHSTILLCHUTIYA
- EliteVI
- Kkkazzz
- Shababrezoul
- Senjuski
- SloppyJoee
- Henrikmix
- GhastD
- Fulneymas
- MastAbhi
- Therpgguy
Crimson Core Academy
- PeteyUnova
- WolfBeard
- MarsalPL
- IBeMeap
- FlipDaBroski
- TGRLeon
- Ninfix
- Zachgastly
- MrBuggMann
- Thalidin
- ROZR
- EbNinetyThree
- Cloudapples
- JDXebec
- Ahillis
- SpicySalsa
- ToastedStruggle
- Sundaves
- HudzMugi
- KLReicko
- Daklordcrimeszy
- HogRidaaahh
- Jrado
- CharSlander
- Koonnn
⚔️ Main Event Showcase
SHINY WARS 2026
It's official. Shiny Wars is back! Crimson Core and our Academy team are stepping onto the battlefield
to compete against other PokeMMO teams in a month-long shiny hunting showdown. Every
encounter, every hunt, every shiny caught pushes our teams closer to the top of the leaderboard.
Get ready to lock in and prep your teams. This is our moment to show the PokeMMO community what
Crimson Core is made of.
View Shiny Wars Page ⚔️
📅 Crimson Core Events
⚔️ Crimson Trials Paused
The Crimson Trials is Crimson Core's biggest ongoing challenge, a fully permanent Gym Circuit where
every member starts as a Challenger and battles through eight Gym Leaders, the Elite Four, and finally
the Champion. Badges are earned and added to your Trainer Card in real time, and the League constantly
evolves as players rise, fall, and claim new roles. Win in-game currency rewards, monthly prizes, and a progression system that never
resets, The Crimson Trials is designed to be our most interactive and competitive experience to
date. Registration will always be open for anyone ready to begin their journey!
The Trials are currently paused while Shiny Wars takes centre stage. Gym Leaders
are welcome to take on battles when they are available and able to. The Trials will become
fully active in September, alongside a revised version of Rivals.
Stay tuned for what's coming.
✨ Exclusive Sneak Peak Event TBD
Every six months, something unusual will dazzle over Crimson Core's horizon, an
event as unpredictable and rare as the shinies we hunt. Whispers that a prize of pure
radiance awaits anyone who can triumph over the challenge. All we can say for now is
this…
A tournament that comes around as often as a shiny is preparing to reveal itself. Keep your eyes peeled...
🔍 Get to Know — Member Spotlight
Every month, we take a moment to shine a light on the people who make the
Crimson Collective what it is. This edition’s Get to Know features two standout members: one
from Crimson Core and one from Crimson Core Academy. Through their stories, we get
a glimpse of the passion, patience, and creativity that fuel our community. Whether
you’re a veteran or just starting your journey, these interviews remind us that every
member adds something unique to the Crimson Core Collective.
Tell us a little about yourself.
"“I'm StormSynical, I go by Storm but whatever is fine! I've been playing
Pokémon since Gameboy Color, been playing PokeMMO since this March. I'm always
on late nights into the early morning after work. FlipDaBroski and I have been IRL best
friends since high school, with Pokémon being a huge shared interest. We have a
friendly rivalry for Shiny Wars."
How did you hear about Crimson Core?
"I heard about Crimson Core on reddit during a search for easy access Alpha/Swarm trackers. I was at just the right stage where I decided I wanted to get more involved with the social aspects of the game, so I applied!"
What's your primary focus right now?
"My primary focus right now is Shiny Wars. Afterwards, I'd like to continue Shiny Hunting and focus more on specialized breeding."
Favourite PokeMMO memory so far?
"I haven't had any truly WOW catches just yet. My favorite memory so far is from one of FlipDaBroski's Twitch streams. During his first PokeMMO stream, he'd just started Unova and got love-bombed by randoms from the Spanish community, spamming him with gifts and good-natured trolling. We all had a lot of fun helping him quick translate while he bantered with them. Neither of us have ever seen such a warm and kind community in an MMO before, and it was such a cool experience."
Favourite team moment?
"I posted my first 6x31 breed with off-nature, and the whole team still said 'Hey man, cool mon!'. Global chat was not as kind lol"
Anything else for the team?
"If I'm online, I'm open to chat! If you have any questions or need help, just message me in-game!"
Editor's Note
I love that we have two best friends in our Collective team. Storm in Core whilst Flip is in Academy getting more experience.
Tell us a little about yourself.
"ight, bet so Im JDXebec but I got by JD. I'm from NYC born and
raised also proud 3rd Gen American with beautiful black/brown roots. I
respect & love humanity but dislike the ignorant. Just like Meowth said
"Maybe if we started looking at what's the same instead of what's
different…well, who knows?" Lol, Deep. But all Jokes aside, I'm a dad,
husband and a chill ass dude who provides for his fam. I am a Executive
Chef with over 15 years of Master Class & Michelin Star Experience.
Other than that, I like racing games like FH6, Assetto, Car X Street, GT7
and anything "Sim Worthy" I guess you know already, man's like cars,
pokemon food and his fam "
How did you hear about Crimson Core?
"“I heard about Crimson Core thru a reddit comment posted by
Life_Establishment86 but it was the main post that gravitated with me. It
brought me back and I love Pokemon. Since a kid this was my #1 game. I
love knowledge and learning about the new and old and this, being one of
my favorite childhood games, I said fuck it bro let me join because I want
to learn and be apart of a team that actually cares."
What's your primary focus right now?
"My main focus right now is to finish the story line and learning about
the financial side of PokeMMO. We talking about amulet's, breeding , what type of
boxes I can get and how fast I can generate income. I want to be one of the richest
players in Crimson Core & PokeMMO history. I love PVP also so team building and
going up in the ranks is also my goal but for now I'm just taking my time, getting this
money and finishing the story line. I want to learn as much as I can but in no rush, I
believe that with the help of Crimson Core I can get there.”
Favourite PokeMMO memory so far?
"I dont got a lot of moment's but the Staryu I caught and bred with
another one to get a badass one. What else? Shit beating Team Rocket, fuck
them ppl's they no bueno, lol. Getting lucky just catching hella 31s and x2-31's in
the wild. But honestly meeting y'all, like Hippy & Nature for putting me on, they
cool ppl's."
Favourite team moment?
"Just us chillen in chat you know learning from being around them but
also I feel that I can hang due to my respect towards the team. Meeting Hippy and him
talking and watching the gameplay. Also Nature and just kicking it with the Council
Members. Like frfr. They're pushing me to play the game and be better."
Anything else for the team?
"Well if I had a few words I would say lets keep it Pokemon at all
times, don't stray away with negative conversations that have nothing to do with what
Crimson Core is about. Some folks have good, bad, sad days. Some ppl forget what
they say and say too much but I think that is okay. We can't convince everyone to be
good so lets us remember who we are. But big ass shout out to all my wiggas!! to all my bitches, pimps and drug dealers"
Editor's Note
JD joined the Voice Channel, immediately vibed and never left.
These interviews remind us that The Crimson Collective isn't just a team. It's a community built on passion,
creativity, and connection. Behind every shiny caught and every challenge conquered, there's a person
with a story worth knowing. That's what Get to Know is all about.
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Discord Highlights — Coming Next Month
Our Discord is where the real magic happens, the jokes, the chaos, and the unforgettable moments. Starting next month, we'll be featuring the best out-of-pocket
comments, funniest moments, and most iconic community moments straight from the server. If you've ever
dropped a line that made the whole chat lose it, you might just see your name here soon.
Stay tuned!
The Crimson Collective is thriving. From Secret Alpha shiny catches to new faces joining the team, every moment
adds to the story we're building together. August is just the beginning of what's shaping up to be an
unforgettable time for all of us. Keep hunting, keep laughing, and keep showing the PokeMMO
community what we stand for.
See you in next month's edition! 🔴
Thank You
A huge thank you to UnstableTy for spending the time to create this newsletter and
interview our community. It means a great deal to have someone who cares enough to capture these
moments and bring them to life for the whole team to enjoy.
And thank you to MastAbhi, JDXebec, and StormCynical
for giving such genuine, thoughtful answers. You made this edition something special.
