Double Chain set 3 (Mezastar)

The third set in the Pokémon Mezastar Double Chain series was released on November 22, 2022. It consisted of 70 tags and was the twelfth set overall.

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Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Yveltal, and Eternatus were the featured species for this set. Together with the Colossal Pokémon Regigigas, they were a group of Grade 6 Superstar Pokémon capable of attacking twice in succession with the Double Move mechanic. Other high-grade Pokémon with powered-up mechanics included Grade 6 Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Orbeetle, which could all Gigantamax; a Grade 6 Marshadow, which had access to its exclusive Z-Move; Grade 5 Regieleki and Regidrago, which could both Dynamax; Grade 5 Flygon, Tangrowth, and Vikavolt, which could all summon Super Tag partners; a Grade 5 Abomasnow, which could Mega Evolve; and Grade 5 versions of the lake guardians Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, which could all use Chain Attacks.

This set comprised 67 standard numbered tags plus three promotional tags that depicted the Paldea first partner Pokémon Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly to commemorate the recently released Pokémon Scarlet and Violet main series titles. These Pokémon could be encountered and captured in the same way as other Pokémon from the set. Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly could also randomly add themselves to a player's Support Pokémon roster during Get in Battle! mode. Five Superstar Pokémon from the third Super Tag set could also be encountered and obtained as Legacy tags from December 27, 2022: Dialga, Palkia, Torterra, Infernape, and Empoleon.

Players who used a Memory tag at any time from the set's launch until February 1, 2023 would earn a Weekly Stamp. Using a Memory tag with the same profile in a subsequent week would earn players another Weekly Stamp. Players accumulating two stamps would unlock a down coat Fashion Item to customize their avatar; four stamps would unlock a Superstar Sensor; five stamps would unlock a Melmetal Emblem; six stamps would unlock another Superstar Sensor. Players with the Melmetal Emblem would then have a chance to add the Hex Nut Pokémon to their Support Pokémon roster during Get in Battle! mode. Players with Memory tags could also add up to three new Pokémon to their Partner Pokémon roster: Aron, Litwick, and Dreepy. Each one could be evolved up to their final stage by earning in-game Star Points. Two campaign periods were held over the course of the set, during which players would earn double Star Points. The first was held between December 29, 2022 and January 11, 2023; the second was held between January 26 and February 8, 2022. People with a Mezastar Club account could redeem digital tickets at any time for the duration of this set and scan them on Mezastar machines to unlock exclusive features. These included a Support Pokémon Ticket for a Pidgeot and a Present Ticket to unlock a set of Fashion Items comprising gaming headsets, gaming tops, gaming bottoms, and gaming shoes. A limited Present Ticket for a set of Christmas tree-themed Fashion Items could be redeemed through the club between December 12 and 25, 2022.

The Trainer and Battle lineup for this set included two returning Trainer classes in Fishing Girl and Video Creator, two new Trainer classes in Conspicuous Trainer and Shop Attendant, and a new Star Trainer named Ishuta. Mezastar Club members could redeem Battle Tickets for each opponent and challenge them to unlock new customization options for their avatar. A special Battle Ticket was subsequently available through the club and could be used on machines between December 11, 2022 and January 5, 2023.^[1] This ticket allowed players to battle Santa Sakuraus, a festive persona adopted by Mezastar Navigator Sakura. The distribution of this ticket coincided with the Present Battle from Santa Sakuraus campaign, a ranked event in which the players with the top 100 scores could win a certificate. Participants who defeated Santa Sakuraus would unlock a Mezastar TV hold-up sign Fashion Item for their avatar. Two limited Trainer Tag Battles were also available to play later into the set's duration as part of the Mezastar TV Tag Battle Rush! campaign. Players could challenge Mezastar Navigators Masato and J between January 7 and February 8, 2023 and Mezastar Navigators Ai and Sakura between January 21 and February 8, 2023.^[2] Players who defeated Masato and J would earn a pair of red and dark blue Mezastar Navigator cap Fashion Items, while those who defeated Ai and Sakura would earn a pair of light blue and orange Mezastar Navigator cap Fashion Items. Mezastar Club members could also enter a lottery to win one of twenty copies of a Mezastar Box signed by the four Mezastar Navigators; a link for an application form would appear on the Mezastar Club event page upon registering the defeat of both Trainer Tag Battle teams. The application period was open between January 21 and March 8, 2023; prizes were intended to be shipped by mid-April 2023.^[2]

Partner Pokémon

Aron Tackle → Lairon Metal Claw → Aggron Iron Tail

Litwick Astonish → Lampent Fire Spin → Chandelure Shadow Ball

Dreepy Astonish → Drakloak Bite → Dragapult Dragon Darts

Support Pokémon Tickets

Available through the Mezastar Club from November 22, 2022 Valid until February 8, 2023 Pidgeot Hurricane	Available in the Double Chain set 3 promotional pamphlet* Valid until April 19, 2023 Grimmsnarl Spirit Break
Available in the January 2023 issue of Televi-Kun, released on November 26, 2022 Valid until April 19, 2023 Cinderace Pyro Ball

Trainer and Battle opponents

Fishing Girl Yūko つりガール ユウコ Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ Lombre Bubble Beam Milotic Waterfall Tympole Acid Quagsire Mud Shot

Video Creator Hideki どうがクリエイター ヒデキ Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ Dottler Confusion Stonjourner Rock Slide Charmeleon Fire Fang Steelix Rock Slide

Conspicuous Trainer Yūsuke ちゅうもくのトレーナー ユウスケ Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ Obstagoon Assurance Duraludon Flash Cannon Talonflame Aerial Ace Coalossal Ancient Power

Shop Attendant Yuki ショップてんいん ユキ Difficulty: ★★★★☆ Mimikyu Play Rough Mawile Iron Head Chandelure Shadow Ball Lapras Ice Beam

Star Trainer Ishuta スタートレーナー イシュタ Difficulty: ★★★★★ Tyranitar Stone Edge Orbeetle Psychic Kommo-o Focus Blast Galarian Articuno Freezing Glare

Santa Sakuraus サンタサクラース Difficulty: ★★★★☆ Glaceon Blizzard Xerneas Moonblast Primarina Sparkling Aria Keldeo Secret Sword

Trainer Tag Battle opponents

Mezastar Navigator Masato メザスタナビゲーター マサト and Jynx Avalanche Jynx Avalanche Jynx Avalanche Mezastar Navigator J メザスタナビゲーター ジェイ Difficulty: ★★★★☆ Lucario Focus Blast Lugia Aeroblast Suicune Hydro Pump

Mezastar Navigator Ai メザスタナビゲーター アイ and Goodra Dragon Pulse Mew Psychic Zeraora Plasma Fists Mezastar Navigator Sakura メザスタナビゲーター サクラ Difficulty: ★★★★☆ Gardevoir Psychic Pikachu Thunderbolt Mewtwo Psystrike

Set list

Tag No.	Name	Type	Grade
3-3-001	Venusaur
3-3-002	Charizard
3-3-003	Blastoise
3-3-004	Orbeetle
3-3-005	Xerneas
3-3-006	Yveltal
3-3-007	Regigigas
3-3-008	Eternatus
3-3-009	Marshadow
3-3-010	Melmetal
3-3-011	Regieleki
3-3-012	Regidrago
3-3-013	Uxie
3-3-014	Mesprit
3-3-015	Azelf
3-3-016	Flygon
3-3-017	Tangrowth
3-3-018	Vikavolt
3-3-019	Abomasnow
3-3-020	Steelix
3-3-021	Ludicolo
3-3-022	Mawile
3-3-023	Banette
3-3-024	Absol
3-3-025	Vanilluxe
3-3-026	Bulbasaur
3-3-027	Ivysaur
3-3-028	Venusaur
3-3-029	Charmander
3-3-030	Charmeleon
3-3-031	Charizard
3-3-032	Squirtle
3-3-033	Wartortle
3-3-034	Blastoise
3-3-035	Blipbug
3-3-036	Dottler
3-3-037	Orbeetle
3-3-038	Meltan
3-3-039	Melmetal
3-3-040	Snover
3-3-041	Abomasnow
3-3-042	Onix
3-3-043	Steelix
3-3-044	Lotad
3-3-045	Lombre
3-3-046	Ludicolo
3-3-047	Shuppet
3-3-048	Banette
3-3-049	Absol
3-3-050	Vanillite
3-3-051	Vanillish
3-3-052	Vanilluxe
3-3-053	Pidgey
3-3-054	Pidgeotto
3-3-055	Pidgeot
3-3-056	Rhyhorn
3-3-057	Rhydon
3-3-058	Rhyperior
3-3-059	Sandile
3-3-060	Krokorok
3-3-061	Krookodile
3-3-062	Pancham
3-3-063	Pangoro
3-3-064	Hatenna
3-3-065	Hattrem
3-3-066	Hatterene
3-3-067	Stonjourner
P	Sprigatito		—
P	Fuecoco		—
P	Quaxly		—

References

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