Blender 4.4, the much-anticipated major update to the popular jack-of-all-trades 3D software, currently in its Release Candidate stage, is finally launching later today, promising a wealth of new features and improvements across its animation, modeling, sculpting, rendering, Geometry Nodes, and other toolsets. As the release approaches, lets dive into some of the most notable enhancements coming to the beloved application.Arguably one of the most significant changes in Blender 4.4 is the revamped structure of Actions with the introduction of Slots, a new concept that, according to Blender, allows for storing the animation of multiple elements within the same Action.The developers explain that all Actions are now slotted, and Actions from older blend files are automatically upgraded to slotted Actions. When creating an Action by keying, Blender will attempt to share Actions between related data-blocks. Similarly, when assigning an Action to a data-block, Blender will try to auto-assign an appropriate Action Slot. However, there are instances where a slot is not automatically assigned, which means the Action wont animate the data-block.Some of the example uses of slotted Actions include:Mesh objects: location in the scene (object), together with shape key values (belongs to the object data), and the locations of hook empties (different objects).Camera objects: transform (object) and lens parameters (object data).Meta-ball transforms, where all objects in a group of meta-balls can share the same Action.Materials, which effectively consist of two data-blocks (the Material itself, and its shader node tree).Action Slots new icon:Other animation and rigging updates include the enhanced Pose Library, which now provides a smoother workflow when working with Pose Assets. Bone collection membership is now mirrored when symmetrizing an armature. Relationship Lines for constraints (between the constrained object/bone and the constraint target) are no longer drawn when there is no target. Additionally, the algorithm for generating the values of the F-Curve Noise Modifier has been updated.When it comes to modeling workflows, the 4.4 update adds a new Select by Trait option to select all 3-poles, 5-poles, and so on. It also improves Vertex and Edge dissolve, and now, when joining triangles to quads, the process can prioritize quad-dominant topology, so joining triangles favors creating quads that form a grid, whichcan be controlled via a topology influence factor.The upcoming release also introduces a new brush type, the Plane brush, which the developers describe as a generalization of the existing Flatten, Fill, and Scrape brush types with new options to control stabilization and range of influence above and below the brush plane. Additionally, Cloth brushes now have the Persistent option disabled by default, while Grab Random Cloth and Grab Cloth now use the Local Simulation Area by default.Blenders Compositor has also received considerable attention in the 4.4 update, now featuring support for integer sockets, a much more accurate Fast Gaussian mode in the Blur node, and a completely overhauled Glare node to offer a better user experience and more flexible control.The highlight, however, is the rewritten CPU compositor, which brings significant performance improvements in certain node configurations, better caching of static resources like images, and reduced memory usage in node setups with many pixel nodes, making the compositor generally faster.Other updates include:CyclesSupport for GeForce RTX 500 series.Support for AMD RX 900 series (RDNA4).HIP RT is no longer experimental and will be enabled by default in the next release. The HIP RT library was upgraded to version 2.5, and many bugs were fixed.Improved image texture sampling performance.Smaller Blender package size by compressing kernels.More robust host memory fallback when the GPU runs out of memory.The NVIDIA OptiX denoiser was updated to improve denoising quality. With recent drivers, the improved denoiser is automatically used in older Blender versions. Denoising quality improvements include more consistent denoising, more accurate colors, better retention of detail, and less denoising blotching.Old vs new denoiser:1 of 2EEVEE & ViewportObjects origins now always draw on top of edit mode overlays.Display in Xray mode now fade in-front overlays correctly.The Wire Color option under the Viewport Shading popover is now honored by all wire objects in both Solid and Wireframe shading mode.Wireframes are now displayed in Edit Mode even when Overlays are off.The Vulkan experimental backend received a big update in performance, stability, and compatibility. The backend is still considered experimental due to missing features like OpenXR, OpenSubdiv, Hydra viewport, and animation performanceGeometry NodesThe Limit Surface option from the modifier is available in the Subdivision Surface node.The Normal input node now outputs proper face corner normals instead of just face normals.For existing files, the old behavior is turned on automatically with a boolean property in the sidebar.Collection and Object input nodes have been added.The Find in String node has been added.The Join Geometry and Realize Instances nodes now preserve the vertex group status of input attributes.The text overlay in the 3D view works for matrix attributes now.The Warning node now has a dynamic label depending on the selected type.Grease PencilAdded Stroke placements and auto-masking options back.Reduced the size of the line primitive gizmo.Restored operators that were missing in Blender 4.3.Added back the Fixed, Sample, and Merge modes from the Simplify operator, the Set Start Point operator, the Lasso/Box erase operators, and the Paste by Layer option from Blender 4.2 LTS.Added conversion from Curve to Grease Pencil and from Mesh to Grease Pencil.Invisible layers are now removed from evaluated data.USD & AlembicAnimated Volumes created procedurally in Geometry Nodes, or through the usage of other volume modifiers, are now supported during export.Material displacement support has been added for the UsdPreviewSurface during both import and export.Point instancers with time-varying (animated) attributes are now supported during import.The experimental Instancing option has gained support for object hierarchies and geometry types other than meshes (e.g., curves, point clouds, etc.).Added a Merge parent Xform option: Control if USD prims merge with their Xform parent during Import in order to better preserve scenario-specific hierarchy requirements.Added an Apply Unit Conversion Scale option: Scale the scene objects by the USD stages meters per unit value.Added a Merge parent Xform option.Added Units and Meters Per Unit options: Set the USD Stage meters per unit to the chosen measurement, or a custom value.The processing of edge and vertex crease values has been changed to respect the range of values expected by OpenSubdiv. For subdivision surface assets using creases produced in prior versions, a backward-compatible transform will be applied when loading into Blender 4.4.And more!Click here to check out the full list of Blender 4.4s improvements. Dont forget to join our80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us onInstagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Blender 4.4 Is Launching Today: New Features & Improvements appeared first on CG SHARES.

After paying college athletes $600 to appear in College Football 25, EA will pay players more than double that for this year's CFB 26. EA Sports confirmed to FBS players in an email today, obtained by The Athletic, stating that players will get $1,500 if they opt in to appear in this year's game. This is no surprise, as this information leaked earlier this year.Additionally, players will receive a Deluxe Edition copy of the game--this was also offered in 2025. EA will pay some athletes more for appearing as brand ambassadors, just like last year.A spokesperson for EA said, "College sports are growing and changing, and our focus at EA Sports is on continuing to put athletes first as we bring them in the game in College Football 26 and beyond."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Ubisoft has announced the newest crossover collaboration in Rainbow Six Siege, and it's none other than Prime Video's The Boys TV show. Two of the show's stars, Homelander and Black Noir, are now available in the tactical shooter.The Boys bundle includes Aces as Homelander and Deimos as Black Noir. The bundle is available for 4080 R6 Credits, which is more than $30. The Homelander and Black Noir characters are available individually for 1944 R6 Credits each. Players get a variety of extras, as well, including a milk bottle charm for Homelander--and anyone who's seen the show or is aware of the lore knows what that means. Homelander and Black Noir, along with other characters from The Boys, previously came to Call of Duty as DLC characters. Homelander also showed up in Mortal Kombat 1.Continue Reading at GameSpot

In Assassin's Creed Shadows, you will not have to wait until the end of the game to find some of the best armor for Naoe. Unlike many modern RPGs, which often provide the best gear at the end of the game, when it can barely be used, Shadows wants you to love your gear from the start. And with AC Shadows weapon upgrade system, your favorite armor will never become obsolete. In this guide, we'll show you where to find Assassin's Creed Shadows' best early-game armor for Naoe, all of which can be found in the first two provinces.

While a major contributor to the popularity of Soulsborne games is the challenge they pose, even to veteran players, perhaps even more so is their approach to build diversity and playstyle experimentation. Thanks to this emphasis, every Soulsborne game has an ever-changing meta that evolves with the community as they experiment with different builds, many of which work better in certain situations than in others. This ensures almost every weapon and armor piece in a Soulsborne game gets used at some point. That being said, not all weapons and armor are created equal, and Elden Ring Nightreign looks poised to give one rather niche weapon its heyday.

AI is now mainstream and driving unprecedented demand for AI factories purpose-built infrastructure dedicated to AI training and inference and the production of intelligence.Many of these AI factories will be gigawatt-scale. Bringing up a single gigawatt AI factory is an extraordinary act of engineering and logistics requiring tens of thousands of workers across suppliers, architects, contractors and engineers to build, ship and assemble nearly 5 billion components and over 210,000 miles of fiber cable.To help design and optimize these AI factories, NVIDIA today unveiled at GTC the NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AI factory design and operations.During his GTC keynote, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang showcased how NVIDIAs data center engineering team developed an application on the Omniverse Blueprint to plan, optimize and simulate a 1 gigawatt AI factory. Connected to leading simulation tools such as Cadence Reality Digital Twin Platform and ETAP, the engineering teams can test and optimize power, cooling and networking long before construction starts.Engineering AI Factories: A Simulation-First ApproachThe NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AI factory design and operations uses OpenUSD libraries that enable developers to aggregate 3D data from disparate sources such as the building itself, NVIDIA accelerated computing systems and power or cooling units from providers such as Schneider Electric and Vertiv.By unifying the design and simulation of billions of components, the blueprint helps engineers address complex challenges like:Component integration and space optimization Unifying the design and simulation of NVIDIA DGX SuperPODs, GB300 NVL72 systems and their 5 billion components.Cooling system performance and efficiency Using Cadence Reality Digital Twin Platform, accelerated by NVIDIA CUDA and Omniverse libraries, to simulate and evaluate hybrid air- and liquid-cooling solutions from Vertiv and Schneider Electric.Power distribution and reliability Designing scalable, redundant electrical systems with ETAP to simulate power-block efficiency and reliability.Networking topology and logic Fine-tuning high-bandwidth infrastructure with NVIDIA Spectrum-X networking and the NVIDIA Air platform.Breaking Down Engineering Silos With OmniverseOne of the biggest challenges in AI factory construction is that different teams power, cooling and networking operate in silos, leading to inefficiencies and potential failures.Using the blueprint, engineers can now:Collaborate in full context Multiple disciplines can iterate in parallel, sharing live simulations that reveal how changes in one domain affect another.Optimize energy usage Real-time simulation updates enable teams to find the most efficient designs for AI workloads.Eliminate failure points By validating redundancy configurations before deployment, organizations reduce the risk of costly downtime.Model real-world conditions Predict and test how different AI workloads will impact cooling, power stability and network congestion.By integrating real-time simulation across disciplines, the blueprint allows engineering teams to explore various configurations to model cost of ownership and optimize power utilization.Real-Time Simulations for Faster Decision-MakingIn Huangs demo, engineers adjust AI factory configurations in real time and instantly see the impact.For example, a small tweak in cooling layout significantly improved efficiency a detail that could have been missed on paper. And instead of waiting hours for simulation results, teams could test and refine strategies in just seconds.Once an optimal design was finalized, Omniverse streamlined communication with suppliers and construction teams ensuring that what gets built matches the model, down to the last detail.Future-Proofing AI FactoriesAI workloads arent static. The next wave of AI applications will push power, cooling and networking demands even further. The Omniverse Blueprint for AI factory design and operations helps ensure AI factories are ready by offering:Workload-aware simulation Predict how changes in AI workloads will affect power and cooling at data center scale.Failure scenario testing Model grid failures, cooling leaks and power spikes to ensure resilience.Scalable upgrades Plan for AI factory expansions and estimate infrastructure needs years ahead.And when planning for retrofits and upgrades, users can easily test and simulate cost and downtime delivering a future-proof AI factory.For AI factory operators, staying ahead isnt just about efficiency its about preventing infrastructure failures that could cost millions of dollars per day.For a 1 gigawatt AI factory, every day of downtime can cost over $100 million. By solving infrastructure challenges in advance, the blueprint reduces both risk and time to deployment.Road to Agentic AI for AI Factory OperationNVIDIA is working on the next evolution of the blueprint to expand into AI-enabled operations, working with key companies such as Vertech and Phaidra.Vertech is collaborating with the NVIDIA data center engineering team on NVIDIAs advanced AI factory control system, which integrates IT and operational technology data to enhance resiliency and operational visibility.Phaidra is working with NVIDIA to integrate reinforcement-learning AI agents into Omniverse. These agents optimize thermal stability and energy efficiency through real-time scenario simulation, creating digital twins that continuously adapt to changing hardware and environmental conditions.The AI Data Center BoomAI is reshaping the global data center landscape. With $1 trillion projected for AI-driven data center upgrades, digital twin technology is no longer optional its essential.The NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AI factory design and operations is poised to help NVIDIA and its ecosystem of partners lead this transformation letting AI factory operators stay ahead of ever-evolving AI workloads, minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.Learn more about NVIDIA Omniverse, watch the GTC keynote, register for Cadences GTC session to see the Omniverse Blueprint in action and read more about AI factories.See notice regarding software product information.

Physical AI is unlocking new possibilities at the intersection of autonomy and robotics accelerating, in particular, the development of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The right technology and frameworks are crucial to ensuring the safety of drivers, passengers and pedestrians.Thats why NVIDIA today announced NVIDIA Halos a comprehensive safety system bringing together NVIDIAs lineup of automotive hardware and software safety solutions with its cutting-edge AI research in AV safety.Halos spans chips and software to tools and services to help ensure safe development of AVs from the cloud to the car, with a focus on AI-based, end-to-end AV stacks.With the launch of Halos, were empowering partners and developers to choose the state-of-the-art technology elements they need to build their own unique offerings, driving forward a shared mission to create safe and reliable autonomous vehicles, said Riccardo Mariani, vice president of industry safety at NVIDIA. Halos complements existing safety practices and can potentially accelerate standardization and regulatory compliance.At the Heart of HalosHalos is a holistic safety system on three different but complementary levels.At the technology level, it spans platform, algorithmic and ecosystem safety. At the development level, it includes design-time, deployment-time and validation-time guardrails. And at the computational level, it spans AI training to deployment, using three powerful computers NVIDIA DGX for AI training, NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA Cosmos running on NVIDIA OVX for simulation, and NVIDIA DRIVE AGX for deployment.Halos holistic approach to safety is particularly critical in a setting where companies want to harness the power of generative AI for increasingly capable AV systems developed end to end, which preclude traditional compositional design and verification, said Marco Pavone, lead AV researcher at NVIDIA.AI Systems Inspection LabServing as an entry point to Halos is the NVIDIA AI Systems Inspection Lab, which allows automakers and developers to verify the safe integration of their products with NVIDIA technology.The AI Systems Inspection Lab, announced at the CES trade show earlier this year, is the first worldwide program to be accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board for an inspection plan integrating functional safety, cybersecurity, AI safety and regulations into a unified safety framework.Inaugural members of the AI Systems Inspection Lab include Ficosa, OMNIVISION, onsemi and Continental.Being a member of the AI Systems Inspection Lab means working at the forefront of automotive systems innovation and integrity, said Cristian Casorran Hontiyuelo, advanced driver-assistance system engineering and product manager at Ficosa.Cars are so much more than just transportation, said Paul Wu, head of product marketing for automotive at OMNIVISION. Theyve also become our entertainment and information hubs. Vehicles must continually evolve in their ability to keep us safe. We are pleased to join NVIDIAs new AI Systems Safety Lab as a demonstration of our commitment to achieving the highest levels of safety in our product offerings.We are delighted to be working with NVIDIA and included in the launch of the NVIDIA AI Systems Inspection Lab, said Geoff Ballew, general manager of the automotive sensing division at onsemi. This unique initiative will improve road safety in an innovative way. We look forward to the advancements it will bring.We are pleased to participate in the newly launched NVIDIA Drive AI Systems Inspection Lab and to further intensify the fruitful, ongoing collaboration between our two companies, said Nobert Hammerschmidt, head of components business at Continental.Key Elements of HalosHalos is built on three focus areas: platform safety, algorithmic safety and ecosystem safety.Platform SafetyHalos features a safety-assessed system-on-a-chip (SoC) with hundreds of built-in safety mechanisms.It also includes NVIDIA DriveOS software, a safety-certified operating system that extends from CPU to GPU; a safety-assessed base platform that delivers the foundational computer needed to enable safe systems for all types of applications; and DRIVE AGX Hyperion, a hardware platform that connects SoC, DriveOS and sensors in an electronic control unit architecture.Algorithmic SafetyHalos includes libraries for safety data loading and accelerators, and application programming interfaces for safety data creation, curation and reconstruction to filter out, for example, undesirable behaviors and biases before training.It also features rich training, simulation and validation environments harnessing the NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AV simulation with NVIDIA Cosmos world foundation models to train, test and validate AVs. In addition, it boasts a diverse AV stack combining modular components with end-to-end AI models to ensure safety with cutting-edge AI models in the loop.Ecosystem SafetyHalos includes safety datasets with diverse, unbiased data, as well as safe deployment workflows, comprising triaging workflows and automated safety evaluations, along with a data flywheel for continual safety improvements demonstrating leadership in AV safety standardization and regulation.Safety Track RecordHalos brings together a vast amount of safety-focused technology research, development, deployment, partnerships and collaborations by NVIDIA, including:15,000+ engineering years invested in vehicle safety10,000+ hours of contributions to international standards committees1,000+ AV-safety patents filed240+ AV-safety research papers published30+ safety and cybersecurity certificatesIt also dovetails with recent significant safety certifications and assessments of NVIDIA automotive products, including:The NVIDIA DriveOS 6.0 operating system conforms with ISO 26262 automotive safety integrity level (ASIL D) standards.TV SD granted the ISO/SAE 21434 Cybersecurity Process certification to NVIDIA for its automotive SoC, platform and software engineering processes.TV Rheinland performed an independent safety assessment of NVIDIA DRIVE AV for the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe related to safety requirements for complex electronic systems.To learn more about NVIDIAs approach to automotive safety, attend AV Safety Day today at NVIDIA GTC, a global AI conference running through Friday, March 21.See notice regarding software product information.

The Master League in Pokmon Gos Go Battle League features the best of the best, thanks to its lack of CP cap meaning titans of the Pokdex lock heads in heated battles, and only the very best trainers stand to reach the top of the rankings.Whether youre looking to introduce your Pokmon to battling for the first time, or simply want some tips for the current Master League meta, were breaking down the top threats in the Master League and which Pokmon to add to your team with this full guide.Update (March 18): Updated our best team suggestions for the Might and Mastery season.What is the Master League meta right now?For seasoned Pokmon Go players, the dizzy heights of the Master League are a great place to show off the biggest and best Pocket Monsters in their collection. This bracket is dominated by Legendary Pokmon, or other beasts with similarly whopping stats.However, this huge power ceiling means that unlike the Great League or Ultra League, the Master League is much harder to disrupt. Most new Pokmon added barely tickle the bottom of the Master League rankings, but once in a while, something comes along that truly changes the hierarchy of power.Thanks to last seasons additions, players absolutely have to be on the lookout for Black Kyurem and White Kyurem in the Might and Mastery season. The Go Tour Unova event finally added these long teased titans, and unsurprisingly, most teams in Master League now either include one of them, or plan to beat both of them.That doesnt mean that Master League is immune to smaller changes, however, as the adjustments to moves still find ways to help or hinder the dozens of viable entries in this upper echelon of PvP.Niantic have decreased the energy cost for Psyshock, while maintaining its existing damage, making this a viable move for mainstays like Meloetta, and perhaps even Mew. Meanwhile, while Dazzling Gleam has had a drop in damage output, it also has had its energy cost decreased, allowing users to apply pressure and spam Charged Moves quicker.Overall, Master League hasnt shifted too much since last season, but the inclusion of the Kyurem Fusions has shifted the balance somewhat, as players figure out viable counters to these Unovan units.Now, all eyes are on the eventual inclusion of Urshifu to see if it is as much of a menace as it is in the Pokmon Scarlet & Violet VGC. Plus, we know Go Fest 2025 is adding the Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield versions of Zacian and Zamazenta, respectively. These already deadly dogs are about to have their day.But until then, these are the best picks for Pokmon Go Master League teams.Master League best team suggestionsAssuming sourcing Legendaries is no problem, we have two best teams for the Master League meta:Black Kyurem, Tapu Lele, and Landorus (Therian)Palkia (Origin), Solgaleo, and Ho-OhLets go through them separately.Black Kyurem, Tapu Lele, and Landorus (Therian)Can you feel a chill in the air? It just might be the awesome power of Black Kyurem, one of the two new fusions currently set to rock the Master League this season. As dual dragon- and ice-type, sadly it does have more weaknesses than resistances, but its expanded movepool helps to balance things out.First of all, the frankly ridiculous Attack stat of Black Kyurem alongside the Fast Move Shadow Claw mean that this cold creature is now the number one threat for Dusk Mane Necrozma. Thanks to this, Dusk Mane Necrozma has fallen considerably from grace, now outranked in competitive viability by the (relatively) humble Solgaleo.On top of this, Black Kyurem now has access to the signature ice-type move Freeze Shock, which even doubles as a brand new Adventure Effect that freezes Pokmon in their tracks, making them easier to catch. The whopping power of STAB Freeze Shock is a huge problem for Zygarde and Yvetal. Then, rounding out the package with the electric-type move Fusion Bolt helps to take down the occasional Ho-Oh.Next up, Tapu Lele is one of many Pokmon grateful for the improvements to the move Psyshock, as it can now apply more pressure. Being psychic- and fairy-type gives it great offensive range, with the ghost-type move Astonish being your go to Fast Move to nudge that range even further.Fairy-type is always a great offensive choice, and the signature move Natures Madness as well as the STAB bonus make Tapu Lele a big problem for Master League mainstays like Palkia, Dialga, and Zygarde. Which means this is also a fantastic team mate for Black Kyurem.Finally, round out this package is Landorus (Therian), which helps pick off some of the other possible opponents like Rhyperior, Xerneas, and Dusk Mane Necrozma.Here you want to run the Fast Move Mud Shot, which you can spam for quick charge. Then, back this up with STAB-boosted Sandsear Storm, and round out the package with the rock-type move Stone Edge which is a death sentence for Ho-Oh.This teams best moves, IVs, and alternative suggestionsPokmonTypeFast MoveCharged MovesIVsKyrurem (Black)Dragon/IceShadow ClawFreeze Shock/Fusion Bolt15/15/15Tapu LelePsychic/FairyAstonishPsyshock/Natures Madness15/15/15Landorus (Therian)Ground/FlyingMud ShotSandsear Storm/Stone Edge15/15/15Kyurem (Black) alternatives: Palkia (Origin), Kyurem, and BaxcaliburTapu Lele alternatives: Meloetta (Aria), Solgaleo, and Gardevoir (Shadow)Landorus (Therian) alternatives: Rhyperior, Groudon, and Swampert (Shadow)Palkia (Origin), Solgaleo, and Ho-OhWhile a lot of things have shifted in Master League, Palkia (Origin) is still possibly the best Pokmon in the game. It balances a truly fearsome Attack stat with admirable Defence and some pretty good defensive typing.The Fast Move Dragon Breath quickly puts pressure on huge threats like Zygarde (Complete Form) which is one of Palkias main competitors. Then, back this up with the STAB-boosted power of Aqua Tail to mop up opponents like Ho-Oh and Rhyperior.While having the Charged Move Spacial Rend doesnt offer the best type coverage, it is still likely the best option for that final slot because it hits like a sledgehammer. Overall, Palkia (Origin) is still the champ of hitting hard, and hitting fast, so either get one or learn how to beat one.Next up is Solgaleo, who is a reaction to a reaction. With the Kyurem fusions joining the Origin forms of Dialga and Palkia at the top of the Pokmon pops, fairy-type counters have become invaluable. Thankfully, Solgaleo is a fairy-type Pokmons worst nightmare.Being dual psychic- and steel-type gives Solgaleo a huge ten different resistances, which means it is fantastic for your second pick as it can potentially switch in and wall most Pokmon. Plus with well-rounded defensive stats, Solgaleo has a very good chance of staying in the game.The Fast Move Fire Spin means trouble for Dialga (Origin), and then the Charged Move Psychic Fands is just a great use of STAB and offensive power. Finally, Iron Head is your fairy-bashing bonus, allowing Solgaleo to quickly dispatch of massive threats like Zacian, Enamorus, and Xerneas.Rounding out this package is the stalwart threat Ho-Oh, whom you can run in either its regular or Shadow form depending on your preference. Naturally, pick Shadow to focus on offense, or keep the normal form to keep some of those stats in Defence.Similar to Solgaleo, Ho-Oh has a bunch of resistances, and great bulk to back it all up. Use Fast Move Incinerate to quickly deal damage to Pokmon like Tapu Bulu, and similarly the Charged Move Sacred Fire is a fantastic signature move that is Ho-Ohs greatest tool.Filling up the move slots is Brave Bird, another smart use of STAB and helps to reach some other threats like Marshadow, Zamazenta, and Annihilape. With Pokmon Go hosting a Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day in early 2025, with any luck you have a powerful one already waiting in the wings.This teams best moves, IVs, and alternative suggestions:PokmonTypeFast MoveCharged MovesIVsHo-OhFire/FlyingIncinerateBrave Bird/Sacred Fire15/15/15SolgaleoPsychic/SteelFire SpinPsychic Fangs/Iron Head15/15/15Palkia (Origin Forme)Water/DragonDragon BreathAqua Tail/Spacial Rend15/15/15Palkia (Origin) alternatives: Palkia (Shadow), Gyarados (Shadow), and GoodraSolgaleo alternatives: Heatran, Metagross, and Dialga (Origin)Ho-Oh alternatives: Skeledirge, Talonflame, Moltres (Shadow)Non-Legendary best Master League teamNot everyone wants to spend money on Pokmon Go raids. Or, you just may have missed some of the most important raids or Special research tasks over the years. So, if you want to jump into competitive but dont quite have the elusive Legendary you need, heres a team of Pokmon where most players can catch em all:Florges, Rhyperior, Shadow GyaradosThe humble Flabebe may not look like much, but its evolution Florges has been making huge waves in the competitive scene thanks to STAB Fairy-type moves and access to lots of Grass moves as well. Charged move Moonblast, meanwhile, is a huge problem for Pokmon like Zygarde, Yvetal, and Palkia.You might be surprised at Florges bulk as well, which make it a great alternative to Xerneas if you dont have access to the Legendary stag. It does not match up well against Dusk mane Necrozma, or Ho-Oh, but its still likely the best Fairy-type Attacker in the game.What can be said about Rhyperior, the little rhino that could. It has consistently made a space for itself in the top of the competitive scene, youll just need a lot of XL Candy to get it to the CP cap needed. High attack, great type-coverage, and the powerful move Rock Wrecker make this a real threat. Though, if you dont already have it, Rock Wrecker will require an Elite TM.The reason Rhyperior is seen so much in Go Battle League is partly because its easy to build, but also because Ground-type is one of the best offensive types. Meanwhile, the STAB power of Rock Wrecker can wipe out an Yvetal before its had a chance. Of course, it has a huge weakness to Water-type moves, which is why you generally always need either a Water-type Pokmon or at least a Grass-type. Rhyperior is always waiting in the wings.Yes, Gyarados is here mostly because of Rhyperior. However, Shadow Gyarados has access to Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, and Crunch. Dragon Breath is great for threats like Dialga. Crunch can hit Psychic-type Pokmon like Dusk Mane Necrozma, and of course Aqua Tail uses that powerful STAB damage to wipe out Rhyperior, Zygarde, and Landorus.The reason for Shadow over the regular here is because of the additional Attack power, which will really push moves like Aqua Tail over the edge. If you dont have a Shadow Magikarp or Gyarados, you can run the regular Gyarados or some other picks for your third slot could easily be Primarina, Feraligatr, or even Swampert.This teams best moves, IVs, and alternative suggestions:PokmonTypeFast MoveCharged MovesIVsFlorgesFairyFairy WindDisarming Voice/Moonblast15/15/15RhyperiorGround/RockMudslapBreaking Swipe/Rock Wrecker15/15/15GyaradosWater/FlyingDragon BreathAqua Tail/Crunch15/15/15In summary Master League can be really fun if you have the Pokmon, but to make competitively viable, you will have to invest a lot of Candy XL, or Rare Candy XL. Almost every Pokmon ideally needs to be at their CP limit, so on top of using Candy XL, its beneficial to be as high a Trainer Level as possible and to make your biggest threat (say Zygarde) a Best Buddy and your current Buddy for the CP boost.On top of that, while other leagues are more forgiving with IVs, such as Great League where its better to have 0 Attack but high Defence and HP, Master League demands the best. You are almost always aiming for a Perfect IV Pokmon (you can use the search string 4* in Pokmon Go to find your perfect IV Pokmon), or if not, then as near as possible

Humble Choice doesnt get enough love. This subscription service from the same people responsible for Humble Bundles serves up a rotating catalog of DRM free games that you get to keep forever, in addition to an array of other cool benefits. Typically, an annual subscription costs $129, or $11.99 month-to-month. However, through March 31, Polygon readers can pick up a yearly subscription for just $99 when they use the code POLYGON at checkout. If you still arent convinced, you can use the same code to get a single month for $9.This month, Humble Choice subscribers can download games like Pacific Drive, Homeworld 3, Wild Hearts, and other awesome titles. But if you dont see something you like, dont worry, Humble Choice also gives you access to the Humble Vault, which contains over 100 DRM-free titles for you to check out whenever youd like. In addition to this massive library of PC titles, Humble Choice subscribers also enjoy discounts of up to 20% on select titles from the Humble store (including many first-party titles for the Nintendo Switch). Like its other bundles, a portion of your Humble Choice subscription fee goes to support a charity. This month, 5% of your subscription will benefit Care.org, a humanitarian organization aimed at fighting global poverty.