Pokémon News
September2019
Random Japanese Fans Are Likening Smash Ultimate's Terry To A Burly Pokémon Trainer
And they have a theory to prove it
We get it, there are an awful lot of people out there who have no clue who Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard is, but we know one thing for certain: he's definitely not a muscular, hunky Pokémon trainer. Right? Well, it would seem that a fair number of Japanese fans are suggesting - or perhaps even hoping - that this...
Random Ruin Your Children's Christmas With This Horrifying Detective Pikachu Mask
Available for only £24!
Pikachu is lovely, the entire Pokémon franchise is pretty lovely, and you usually can't go wrong with a nice piece of Poké-merchandise or two to brighten up someone's day. This, however, is very not lovely. Introducing the 'Movie Pokemon Detective Pikachu Cosplay Mask Latex Animal Headgear Adult Child Halloween Cosplay...
Random Slowpoke Becomes Pokémon Ambassador Of Japanese Prefecture, Kagawa
Slowpoke manhole covers appear
Slowpoke was introduced as Kagawa Governer in a 2018 April Fool's Joke, but things have escalated since then Slowpoke might not be the most powerful or most useful Pokémon in battle, and it might not be quite as famous as critters like Pikachu and Charmander, but it's definitely won over the hearts of those in the...
Music Treat Your Ears To These Pokémon Red And Blue Metal Remixes
Brock 'n roll
If you grew up with Pokémon Red and Blue on the Game Boy, you'll likely remember the games' incredible soundtrack almost as much - if not more - than the games themselves. From epic trainer battle anthems to that wonderful Bicycle Theme, there are plenty of cracking tunes to choose from when creating a tribute album. We lovingly...
News Pokémon GO Just Had Its Biggest Month Since 2016, Generated $176m In August
Still popular, then
Pokémon GO never really has what you'd call a 'bad month', but things are looking even better than usual for Niantic and its world-dominating augmented reality game right now. According to data compiled by SuperData, the monster-catching app generated a mindboggling $176 million in August, which incidentally means the game has...
Feature How Significant Is Britain's Influence On Pokémon Sword And Shield?
United Kingdom of Great Litten and Noivern Ireland
We’re only a couple of months away from the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield and the games’ trailers have given us plenty to get excited about. For us, the very best thing about Sword and Shield is that they’re set in the UK-inspired Galar Region. As a British site, we've always imagined...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's 'Glitched' Pokémon Is Sirfetch’d, A Version-Exclusive
The evolved form of Farfetch'd
As promised, The Pokémon Company has revealed the identity of the 'glitched' monster which was teased on its official website. The Pokémon in question is Sirfetch’d. Described as the 'Wild Duck Pokémon', Sirfetch’d is the evolved form of Farfetch'd. We've got some official artwork and a description for you...
News Sword And Shield's 'Glitched' Pokémon Will Be Revealed Tomorrow
See it for yourself
Update (17th Sep, 11:00 BST): It has now been revealed that the 'glitched' Pokémon spotted on the official Pokémon Sword and Shield website earlier this week will be revealed tomorrow, 18th September. The reveal is set to happen at 22:00 JST / 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT. -- Update (18th Sep): And here's the full...
News Funko Reveals New Pikachu Pop, Coming Soon To A Store Near You
Collect 'em all
Love 'em or hate 'em, more Pokémon-themed Funko Pops are seemingly on the way and you've gotta collect 'em all. According to the official Funko Pop website, collectors will soon be able to purchase another version of Pikachu. This one has a different pose to the original - with its ears pointing out in different directions. It's...
News Unova Pokémon Arrive In Pokémon GO Today, First Details And Regional Exclusives Revealed
Unova Stones, new Eggs, Raids and more
As had been previously promised, Niantic has reconfirmed that Pokémon first found in the series' Unova region will start appearing in Pokémon GO today. That's right, all your favourite critters from Pokémon Black and White will soon be found waddling around your living room. Starter Pokémon Snivy, Tepig, a
News Original Ash Ketchum Voice Actor Comments On Pokémon League Outcome In The Best Way
Ash's younger self returns
After 20 long years of adventure, battling, and being an all-round hero to kids all around the globe, Pokémon's Ash Ketchum has finally achieved his ultimate dream. We assume you have no issues with anime spoilers if you're still reading, so let's all say it together: Ash has finally won a Pokémon League competition! To...
News Pokémon Loser Ash Ketchum's Lifelong Dream Has Finally Come True
And it only took 20 years!
Throughout the history of the Pokémon anime series, one thing has remained constant: Ash Ketchum was born to lose. Despite participating in numerous leagues over the past few decades, this plucky trainer has never tasted ultimate success; while he has undoubtedly improved over time and teaches us that not all heroes are...
News Carry Your Nintendo Switch Lite In This Fetching Pokémon Sword And Shield Bag
Looking groovy with Grookey
We know exactly what it's like to look fresh, hip, and down with the cool kids of today (we really don't), so you may or may not want to trust us when we say that this new Pokémon Switch Lite accessory is a must-have. Jokes aside, this new product will, of course, be a great pick for any Pokémon fans who like its...
News Players Spent $26 Million On DeNA's New Mobile Game Pokémon Masters In The First Week
Japan was the biggest spender
DeNA's new mobile game Pokémon Masters seems to have already proven itself as the next big money-maker for The Pokémon Company. In its first seven days, it banked $26 million according to market analyst Sensor Tower. And this doesn't even include China! In its release week, the game made more from in-game player...
Random There Are More Than 20 Flavours Of The New Fairy-Type Pokémon Alcremie
Move aside, Unown
Pokémon Sword and Shield include a lot of new pocket monsters unique to the Galar region. One of these is the Fairy-type cream Pokémon, Alcremie. Fans got their first glimpse of this creature in a special trailer showing off Gigantamaxing. While you've probably already seen this Pokémon, what you might not know is that there...
News Niantic Pays $4m In Pokémon GO Trespassing Lawsuit, Will Introduce New Report System
Class-action lawsuit began three years ago
Pokémon GO developer Niantic will pay $4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit which was first raised against the company when the game first launched back in 2016. As you may remember, the early days of Pokémon GO's app store reign were slightly dampened with reports of dangerous play and...
News Game Freak To Host 30th Anniversary Celebration Stream Next Month
Hosted by Junichi Masuda
Pokémon developer Game Freak has revealed that it will be hosting a video stream to celebrate its 30th anniversary next month. The stream will be taking place on 16th October and will be aired on both Twitter and YouTube. Game Freak's very own Junichi Masuda will be present to take fans on a journey through the history of...
News Pokémon Sword & Shield Will Feature A Pokémon You Can Drink
"Its body is made of tea"
If you thought a "whipped cream" Pokémon was the weirdest possible addition to the Galar region's Pokédex, you were clearly mistaken. In the most recent Nintendo Direct, Game Freak introduced two brand-new Pokémon for your battling (or drinking) pleasure: Cramorant, and Polteageist (the latter of which is apparently...
News Camps, Curry And Customisations Come To Pokémon Sword And Shield
Wild new details appeared! (Yes, we used that one again.)
Among the plethora of announcements made in today's Nintendo Direct were quite a few updates regarding Pokémon Sword and Shield - including character customisations, camps, and... curry rice? Yes, Game Freak have finally answered the prayers of their hungry fanbase and included that...
News Pokémon Masters' Success Continues With 10 Million Downloads In Just Four Days
Pokémon's pretty popular, peeps
The latest Pokémon game on the block, smartphone title Pokémon Masters, has already amassed a whopping ten million downloads. The game's only been available worldwide since 29th August, meaning that the milestone has been accomplished in just four days. The day after launch, it was revealed that the game had...
News The Pokémon Sword And Shield Anime Will Be Set Across Every Region From Kanto To Galar
With Pokémon from each
Remember last week when an episode summary for the Pokémon anime revealed that a world exclusive announcement was coming? Well, it's arrived, and we have mixed feelings. On the one hand, the announcement just turned out to be an announcement for yet another announcement. Good grief. On the other, though, the little pieces...
August2019
News Pokémon Masters Instantly Becomes The Top iPhone Download In 27 Countries
It's super effective!
Pokémon Masters appears to be off to a strong start following yesterday's release, with mobile market analyst Sensor Tower revealing DeNA's new release has already become the top download for iPhone in 27 countries. Yep, 27 countries! This is said to be an improvement on Game Freak's 2018 release, Pokémon Quest, which...
News DeNA's New Mobile Game Pokémon Masters Begins Rollout On Android And iOS Devices
Check your phone!
Update: Pokémon Masters is now available on iOS devices as well. According to the Apple Store, this version is 644.4 MB. Original Article: The next big Pokémon game on mobile has arrived. Yes, that's right - if you own an Android device, you can now rush over to the Google Play Store and download Pokémon Masters...
Random Child Left Horrified As Parents Mercilessly Cut Into His Eevee Cake
Won't someone think of the cake?
We often find ourselves longingly staring at food from the likes of Japan's Kirby Cafe or Pokémon Cafes, but soon realise that we'd struggle to actually bite into Kirby's delicious-looking face out of a weird sense of guilt. You can't eat Kirby, can you? Thing is, though, as 'mature' and 'responsible' adults,...
News Play Pokémon Masters At Launch To Snag Useful Bonus Items
And learn all about Story Events
The latest game in the Pokémon universe, Pokémon Masters, is officially launching worldwide this Thursday. Ahead of its release, The Pokémon Company has shared some new info. You can check it all out for yourself in the needlessly long and grating video above, but there are a few key reveals to pick out here...
Feature Pokémon World Championships 2019: Bidding Farewell To The Nintendo 3DS
A report from the front line
Pokémon is an ever-changing beast, but there is currently one constant: The Pokémon World Championships. This year was the 16th event and it was the biggest one to date, with over 8,000 people in attendance. This did cause some delays in starting the Opening Ceremony as people were still outside, but after that,...
News World Exclusive Pokémon Announcement To Reportedly Air In Next Anime Episode
And that's only days away
If you're a diehard Pokémon fan, you might just want to keep a watchful eye on your Poké-news feed over the next few days. The next episode of the anime to air in Japan, called Guzma the Undefeated!, will reportedly feature an announcement that could very well be worth your time. The news comes from Serebii, who says...
News Pokkén Producer Gifted Notebook Filled With Heartwarming Messages From Game's Community
Long live Pokkén
Masaaki Hoshino with pro player Allister While there's been a lot of uproar in recent times regarding Pokémon Sword and Shield on the Switch, on the fighting front it's all love. At the recent Pokémon World Championships last weekend, the Pokkén Tournament DX community took the opportunity to thank one of the game's team...
News Catch Generation V Pokémon In Pokémon GO Starting 16th September
Unova batch to catch
Niantic, the makers of a little app that seems to have caught on - GO Pokémon, is it? - has announced that Pocket Monsters from the Unova region will start appearing on 16th September. As part of the rewards (as if they weren't coming regardless!) for completing all three parts of the recent Global Challenge, three weeks of...
News Learn More About Pokémon Sword & Shield By Visiting A Galar Visitors Center In Real Life
Que Galar, Galar...
Pokémon Sword & Shield aren't out just yet, and we've still got a few lingering questions about some of the finer details surrounding the games. Whether we'll have them answered before release or not is impossible to say, but if you'd like to learn more about the games and the Galar region in which they take place, Nintendo...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Won't Support Pokémon Global Link
Pokémon HOME and Switch Online to pick up the slack
The Pokémon Company has released a statement informing players that Pokémon Global Link will not be supported by the upcoming Gen VIII Switch pair Pokémon Sword and Shield. Instead, it seems that the new service Pokémon HOME will be inheriting some of the functionality you'd expe
Video The Latest Pokémon Sword And Shield Video Shows A Railway Town Up Close & Personal
Choo choo, Mothim-Furrets
As the Gamescom event gets underway in Germany, we're getting all sorts of lovely video game news. Not to be left out Game Freak's Director of Pokémon Sword and Shield Shigeru Ohmori is featured in a video which shows off a bit more of the game to eager Pokémon fans. In the video Ohmori-san takes us on tour of a...
News Cor Blimey Guv'nor, The Pokémon World Championships Are Headed To London In 2020
It's a small world
The 2019 Pokémon World Championships have now come to a close after offering a thrilling 3 days of Pokémon-related competition amongst the dedicated community. Given that these are the "world" championships, it's been a bit of a shame that the event has always been hosted in North America. However, that's all set to change as...
News Pokémon TCG Embraces Sword And Shield With New Expansion, Powerful 'V' Cards Introduced
Zacian V and Zamazenta V confirmed
Warning: The following trailer may be too epic for some viewers. The Pokémon Trading Card Game is about to leap into a new generation with Sword & Shield, an upcoming expansion for the game which unsurprisingly ties into the upcoming video games. You can get a first look at some of the cards set to be...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Info Drop Reveals Battle Stadium, New Abilities And More
Galarian Weezing is a beast!
The Pokémon Company has shared fresh details on Pokémon Sword and Shield as part of its World Championships event taking place as we speak. Most of the new details can be found in this brand new trailer above, but we'll run through them for you below: First up, the previously announced Galarian Weezing will have an...
Random Whatever You Do, Don't Be This Foolish Pokémon GO Player
Don't catch and drive, ya hear?
Driving and playing video games is pretty stupid, but a Pokémon GO player recently spotted by some Washington State troopers has taken foolishness to a whole new level. The story goes that the troopers, having noticed a stopped car on the hard shoulder of highway, decided to pull over and check to see if any help...
News Pokémon Masters Has Already Secured Five Million Preregistrations
Not long to wait!
The latest game to appear in the world-dominating Pokémon franchise isn't even out yet, but its popularity is already through the roof. Pokémon Masters, the upcoming smartphone game which has players battling it out with famous trainers from the main series of games, has already secured a whopping five million preregistrations...
News This Magikarp Plush Flops And Splashes All Over The Place, Just Like The Real Thing
What do you mean, "it's not real"?
Leaping right to the very top of our Christmas lists like the world's most elegant, waterfall-climbing salmon is this fantastic, flopping Magikarp plush. Just like the real thing (by which we mean, 'just like how the fictional monster fish is portrayed in video games and other media'), this plush can actually...
Random This Morpeko Reversible Pokémon Plush Is Adorable But Very Expensive
Choose full belly mode or hangry mode
When the Pokémon YouTube channel showed off an incredibly short two-minute trailer for Sword and Shield earlier this week, one of the new creatures revealed was Morpeko. This electric dark type Pikachu lookalike can change forms, swapping between full belly mode and hangry mode. It's also arguably the most...
News Pichu And Jigglypuff Are Getting Their Very Own Switch Controllers
GameCube-style for a Smashing good time
Accessory maker PDP is back once again, this time with two more controllers which star Pokémon's very own Pichu and Jigglypuff. The controllers will join the company's Wired Fight Pad Pro range. Styled to look and feel like a Nintendo GameCube controller - and therefore digging into that Super Smash Bros...
Random KISS' Gene Simmons Has Something To Say About New Pokémon, Obstagoon
After fans spotted the resemblance
Images: Pokémon / @genesimmons Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company shared fresh details for the upcoming Switch games, Pokémon Sword and Shield. Alongside the mischievous Team Yell and the
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Introduces 'Poké Jobs', A New Way To Net Rare Items
And gain experience, too
The Pokémon Sword and Shield news just keeps flying in with new information now being shared on 'Poké Jobs', a new feature that will be present in the game. Despite not being mentioned at all in the new trailer shared today, the games' official website has shared details on this new in-game option. You'll find that plenty...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Team Yell Sound Like A Total Nightmare, In The Best Way Possible
Prepare to have your battles ruined
We've just been treated to a lovely dollop of new information on Pokémon Sword and Shield - what do you mean 'you haven't seen it'? Go and watch it now! The very end of the new trailer was dedicated to the game's antagonists, Team Yell. Just like Team Rocket, Team Magma/Aqua, Team Galactic, and others before...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Will Feature Galarian Forms, New Rivals And Team Yell Revealed
And a 'Hangry' Pokémon!
As promised just a couple of days ago, new information has been released concerning the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch. You can see the announcements for yourself in the video above. Among them are new Galarian forms of fan-favourite monsters, a new, form-changing Pokémon, new rivals, and an...
News Pokémon Studio Creatures Inc. Is Recruiting Developers For Detective Pikachu On Switch
Detective Pika 2
Pokémon Sword and Shield might be the upcoming games getting all of the attention, but let's not forget that we also have a Nintendo Switch Detective Pikachu sequel to look forward to. We haven't heard anything about the upcoming sequel since it was first announced earlier this year, but developer Creatures Inc. has today shared a...
News Pokémon Card Gets Banned From World Championships To Avoid Player Confusion
Card used Confusion! It's super effective!
Pokémon cards being banned from official tournament events isn't anything new - usually, a card might be deemed illegal if it turns out to be too powerful or if it affects the game in an unfair way - but this new ban is a particularly odd example. Blaine's Quiz Show Blaine's Quiz Show, a card from the...
News More Pokémon Sword And Shield Info To Be Dropped On 7th August
Jot down these times
Our next taste of Pokémon Sword and Shield info is set to arrive later this week, it has been revealed. The news comes from the official Pokémon Twitter account, which is referring to the upcoming info drop as a 'Galar Research Update'. It is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday 7th August at 6am PDT (so that's 9am EDT / 2pm BST...
News The UK Is Getting Its Very Own Pop-Up Pokémon Center
Update: Dates and location revealed
Update (5th Aug, 10:50 BST): New information has revealed that the Pokémon Center will be a pop-up store that will be open to the public from 18th October until 15th November (dates are subject to change). It'll be located at Westfield London, Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 7GF and will include exclusive...
News Pre-Order This Jumbo-Size Mareep Poké Plush For A Small Fortune
"about 24 inches tall and 40 inches long"
Pokémon might not actually exist, but that doesn't mean trainers far and wide can't enjoy real-size versions of these lovable creatures in plush form. The Pokémon Center website is currently taking pre-orders for a "jumbo-size" Mareep Poké Plush that matches the electric sheep's height listed in the...
News Yet Another Wave Of Pokémon Apple Accessories Launches This Month
Join the waiting list
Tech accessory maker CASETiFY is back for a third and final time, once again offering a selection of Pokémon accessories which can keep your trusty devices safe and smart. Wave one and wave two both sold out pretty quickly, so if you're liking the look of any of these designs, you'll probably want to sign up to the
July2019
News Pokémon GO Has Been Downloaded A Mind-Boggling One Billion Times
Holy Arceus
In case there was still any doubt over Pokémon GO's tremendous popularity, it has been confirmed today that the app has been downloaded more than one billion times. The news comes from a new trailer released for the game today in Japan, which included the staggering statistic as a side-note (thanks, Serebii). Of course, the number of...
News The Legendary Rayquaza Returns To Pokémon GO For A Limited Time
You might even catch a shiny one!
On 31st July, Pokémon GO trainers around the world will be able to capture the legendary dragon/flying-type pocket monster, Rayquaza. This magnificent creature returns to Raid Battles and will be available until 2nd September. If you're really lucky, you might even encounter a shiny Raquaza, as you can see above...
Feature Pokémon's Dark History In 11 Shocking Moments
"Nintendo turned me into an evil, occult Pokémon character"
Pokémon is a worldwide phenomenon. Since its inception in the '90s, it has spawned an endless series of video games, movies, merchandise and even a massively successful smartphone game in the form of Pokémon GO – and this year, we'll get to play Pokémon Sword and Shield on our...
Guide Pokémon Go Team Rocket - How To Beat Infected PokéStops And Purify Shadow Pokémon
That's right!
After what feels like forever, Team Rocket has finally invaded the world of Pokémon Go, bringing with them infected PokéStops and Shadow Pokémon. Using this guide, you'll be able to better understand what Team Rocket's sinister plans are, and how you can help defeat them. How to Find Team GO R
News Pokémon Duel's Game Service Will Be Terminated This October
Super effective
The Pokémon Company has announced it will end the Pokémon Duel mobile service on 31st October 2019. When these services are taken offline, certain parts of the game will no longer be playable. Players will also be unable to purchase any new Diamonds from today onwards but are still able to request a refund. The ability to purchase...
News Upcoming Patch For Pokémon: Let's Go Fixes Some Weird Bugs
Gotta patch it all
Update: The patch is now live. Although Game Freak is focused on its upcoming Switch release Pokémon Sword and Shield, it's still working on some minor fixes for last year's title, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! According to Serebii.net, an upcoming patch for the game will bring the title up to Version...
News Prepare For Trouble As Team Rocket Steals The Show In Pokémon GO
And make it double, obviously
Following on from Niantic's tease during the Pokémon GO Fest event in Germany, the troublesome Team Rocket has now started to invade the game, giving players a whole new reason to load up the app and get catching. Since yesterday, players have been discovering black PokéStops which act in a very different way to your...
News Pokémon Rumble Rush Is Now Available On iOS Devices
Two months after the Android release
After its May launch on Google Play and Android devices in May, the free-to-play title Pokémon Rumble Rush is now available to download from the Apple Store. If you haven't paid any attention to this game, now might be the time. It's the fifth entry in the Rumble series and the first to enter the mobile fray...
News Pre-Orders Are Now Live For The Squirtle Funko Pop Figure
Completing the set
The latest Pokémon to receive the Funko Pop treatment is the adorable Water-type starter, Squirtle. It may well have had its cute glowing eyes replaced with the traditional Funko black beads of doom, but we're sure collectors will be itching to add this one to their set. Pre-orders for the figure are now live on Amazon US - you...
News A New Pokémon Game Is On The Way From The Studio Behind Call Of Duty Mobile
Pokémania
The Pokémon Company is teaming up with Chinese giant Tencent's Timi Studio Group to release yet another new game for the series, it has been confirmed. No specific details for the game have been shared as of yet, although Timi Studio's history would suggest that it might be another title designed for mobile platforms, joining several...
News Pokémon GO Is Teaming Up With One Piece In A Special Crossover Event Later This Month
Capture a Straw Hat pikachu
If you want to be the very best or the king of the pirates, the next Pokémon GO event is for you. The Pokémon Company have announced the next event for the insanely popular augmented reality game will see Pikachu and friends team up with the long-running anime, One Piece. From 22 July through to the 29th July, a...
News We've Re-Translated That Pokémon Sword and Shield Interview Quote
Because even we are confused...
It's fair to say that there are a lot of fans looking forward to upcoming game Pokémon Sword and Shield that comes to Switch later this year. Because it's the first mainline game since the 3DS-era people are, rightly or wrongly, expecting a fair boost in visual fidelity when it comes to the Pokémon visuals. Now, an...
News Game Freak Isn't Reusing 3DS Models In Pokémon Sword and Shield
It's not what it looks like
Earlier this month, there was a theory the Japanese developer Game Freak was "recycling" 3DS models and animations in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Despite producer Junichi Masuda explaining how the limited Pokédex was tied to "higher quality" animations - when footage comparing the past and present pocket monster games...
Video Latest Japanese Sword And Shield Commercial Shows New Pokémon In Action
Bigger than before
The Pokémon Company has posted a new one-minute commercial for the upcoming Switch release Pokémon Sword and Shield on its Japanese YouTube channel. This brief clip showcases the many different environments in the Galar region while also showing some of the newer pocket monsters and human characters previously revealed in a...
News Ultra Rare Pokémon Card Sells For $60,000, Gets Lost In The Mail
Just... wow
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a very serious business, especially for the most determined of collectors who are willing to spend thousands and thousands on the rarest of cards available. Recently, a transaction such as this took place, but the whole thing has gone horribly wrong. eBay seller pokemonplace had a 'Trainer No. 3' card...
News Nintendo Switch Lite Is Getting A Special Pokémon Sword And Shield Edition
Available later in the year
The Nintendo Switch Lite has just been officially unveiled by Nintendo, with three different colours set to be available at launch. On top of the three standard colours, though, you can also pick up a special Pokémon edition. Officially called the 'Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition', this console will be...
News New Pokémon Sword And Shield Pre-Order Goodies Appear On Nintendo UK Store
Pick up some bonus items
The Nintendo Official UK Store has updated its listings for Pokémon Sword and Shield, throwing in some bonus goodies at no extra cost. The games were originally available on the store for the full £49.99 retail price, each as standalone items. Now, the games have remained at the same price but include a lovely looking...
News Pokémon GO Outperformed Candy Crush and Clash Royale In Its First Three Years
Expected to generate $3 billion by the end of 2019
Last weekend, Pokémon GO celebrated its third anniversary. So, what exactly has it accomplished in this amount of time? According to Sensor Tower Store Intelligence data, the game has now grossed an estimated total of $2.65 billion worldwide. This covers transactions across the App Store and Google...
Gallery Check Out Some New Pokémon In These Sword And Shield Screenshots
Feast your eyes
Today, The Pokémon Company lifted the lid on a whole bunch of new monsters from Pokémon Sword and Shield, as well as a handful of new characters from the Galar Region the game takes place in. You can find all the details here, but we thought you might like to look at all the new screenshots that were also revealed today, which...
News Get Ready To Gigantamax As New Pokémon Are Announced For Sword And Shield On Switch
Go big or go home
New Pokémon have been revealed for the upcoming Pokémon: Sword and Shield on Nintendo Switch, as well as some brand-new human characters to boot. It has also been revealed that Dynamaxing – the previously-announced tactic which caused 'mon to grow in size during battle – is just the tip of the iceberg. Gigantamaxing will...
News Game Freak Prefers To "Implement New Things Fairly Gradually" In Pokémon
And it will "continue to do new things gradually"
Pokémon fans around the world have been dreaming about a vast open-world 3D entry in the series for far too long now. Just imagine an adventure in the style of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or even similar to the Level-5 title, Yo-Kai Watch 4. Returning to reality, Game Freak doesn't...
News A Sequel To Pokémon Snap Won't Happen Unless There's A "Very Unique Twist"
It's not going to happen in a snap
One of the most requested Pokémon games of all-time is a sequel to the 1999 Nintendo 64 title, Pokémon Snap. Will it ever happen, though? While fans have been hoping for a follow-up for two decades, according to Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, it's going to need a very unique twist. During an interview with Metro's...
Feature Inside The World Of Pokémon ROM Hacks
"I just wanted to make a game people would enjoy"
Games often inspire their fans. Sometimes they make tournaments. Sometimes, players bring themselves into the world of the game. The core of this inspiration, though, is when players take a game they love and mould it into something completely new. This is the way of the Pokémon ROM hacking...
Anniversary Pokémon GO Turns Three Years Old Today
Time flies when you're walking literally everywhere
Three years ago today, Niantic and The Pokémon Company changed the world of mobile gaming by introducing the augmented reality-focused Pokémon GO. On 6th July 2016, the app released in the US, Australia and New Zealand. Technical difficulties which came as a result of higher-than-expected early...
News Niantic Teases Team Rocket For Pokémon GO With A Real-Life Hot Air Balloon
Prepare for trouble
With the game's latest update, data miners discovered evidence of a potential Team Rocket and 'Shadow Pokémon' appearance in Pokémon GO. Since then, developer Niantic has teased the iconic evildoers through its AR photo mode and artwork, but this latest stunt is the biggest tease so far. During Pokémon GO Fest in Dortmund,...
News Armored Mewtwo Appears In Pokémon GO Raid Battles For A Limited Time
Striking back
Between 10th July and 31st July, Niantic is running a special limited-time promotion in Pokémon GO where Armored Mewtwo will appear in raid battles. You'll also have the chance to show off your prowess for power and aesthetics with some new Style Shop items. Armoured Mewtwo is described as a legendary, psychic and powerful...
News The US Pokémon Center Store Has Introduced A 'Psyduck Bewildered' Collection
Fashion we can get behind
Forget 'Spring/Summer 2019' or whatever the mainstream fashion outlets are trying to sell to you; the Psyduck Bewildered Collection is absolutely where it's at. The US Pokémon Center has introduced a new line of Psyduck merch with hoodies, t-shirts, backpacks and more. As you can probably imagine, they all feature Psyduck...
Video Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution Gets Gorgeous New Movie Trailer
New scenes shown off
Another trailer has been released for the upcoming Pokémon film, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution. It showcases a number of scenes from the film which haven't been shown off before, all to the soundtrack of Rita Ora's 'Let You Love Me'. If you haven't seen the film that this is based on - 1998's Pokémon: The First...
News Is Game Freak "Recycling" 3DS Animations In Pokémon Sword And Shield On Switch?
What happened to the "higher quality" animations?
After Game Freak revealed Pokémon Sword and Shield wouldn't include every pocket monster, producer Junichi Masuda was forced to explain how part of this decision was tied to the fact the team was required to create much
News The Pokémon Company Is Releasing An Official Line Of Bubble Teas This Summer
Drink 'em all
Pikachu Bubble Mango Smoothie Bubble Tea - 756 yen There's nothing better than an ice cold drink on a hot day, that's why The Pokémon Company is releasing a special range of Pokémon bubble teas in Sweet Dynasty Bubble Tea Drink Bars across Japan this summer. There will be a total of six different teas to select from and prices...
Gallery See Kanto Like Never Before In This Beautiful Series Of Pokémon Paintings
Kanto in real life
For many of us who adore the Pokémon franchise and its ever-growing world, the region of Kanto was where everything began. The setting of Pokémon Red and Blue - and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! since then - is likely just as fresh in the mind of the series' biggest fans as...
June2019
News Nintendo's Quality Of Life Initiative Is Still Alive, But Has No Link To Pokémon Sleep
Development continues on
In April, a report from Japanese business journal Nikkei suggested Nintendo's 'Quality of Life' department had been axed. Now, at Nintendo's 79th Shareholders meeting, the company has provided an update on the current state of its 'QoL' initiative, briefly explaining how "development is continuing" and clarifying it is not...
News Junichi Masuda Releases Official Statement About Limiting Sword And Shield's Pokédex
"This was a very difficult decision"
During a Nintendo Treehouse Live segment at this year's E3, Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda shocked fans when he revealed Pokémon Sword and Shield would not include every pocket monster. Before this, long-time players were expecting to be able to catch 'em and even transfer 'em all. In an interview with US...
News All 151 Original Pokémon Star In This New Smartphone Case Collection
Plus reimagined designs
Tech accessory brand CASETiFY is back again with more Pokémon smartphone cases, and this time each of the original 151 Pokémon has received its very own design. You may remember that last month, we shared news of the company's first partnership with the Pokémon brand which saw an initial batch of phone case designs be...
News Castlevania Netflix Producer Thinks Pokémon Could "Absolutely" Explore More Adult Themes
When Pokémon gets real
Indian-American film producer Adi Shankar – known for the Netflix adaptation of Castlevania – most recently worked on a Pokémon anime parody, titled: The End of Pokémon. In an interview about the Bootleg Universe Fan Trailer with Comicbook.com, Adi was asked if he thought a more mature-rated Pokémon game would ever...
News Pokémon Masters Launches Summer 2019, Core Gameplay Explained
3v3 battles in real-time
The Pokémon Company has shared a brand new presentation for its upcoming smartphone game, Pokémon Masters. You can watch the entire show (which is only eight minutes long) above. The game comes from both The Pokémon Company and DeNA, and is aiming to create a gameplay experience where players can befriend other trainers,...
News Mudkip Stars In The Next Pokémon GO Community Day Event
Start time pushed back as summer rolls in
Niantic and The Pokémon Company have revealed that the next Community Day event in Pokémon GO will feature none other than Mudkip. As always, you can expect to find plenty of the featured Pokémon available for a limited time in the wild, sitting there patiently waiting for you to come along and catch...
News Pokémon Detective Pikachu Gets An Electrifying Digital Release Next Month
Blu-ray release scheduled for August
If you haven't been to see Pokémon Detective Pikachu in-cinema yet, you might want to hold out for the digital release arriving next month, on 23rd July. Following this is the release of the Blu-ray version, on 6th August. Here's the official announcement from the Detective Pikachu Twitter account: It’s...
News Details On Smartphone Game Pokémon Masters Coming This Thursday
An incoming video presentation from The Pokémon Company
The Pokémon Company has announced that it'll lift the lid on its upcoming mobile game Pokémon Masters in a video presentation this Thursday. The presentation is scheduled for 6am PT / 2pm BST / 10pm JST on 27th June and will be approximately 8 minutes long, so we should get plenty more...
News Tweet Analysis Reveals Controversial Pokémon Cull Has Fans Evenly Split
Hard Pokéscience using AI, language processing and bar charts
Update: It appears that we misinterpreted this data in our original story, specifically the ‘sentiment’ analysis. After reviewing the findings again, the zero value tweets that display “no emotion at all” appear to include the #BringBackNationalPokedex example itself, which we...
News More Than 52,000 People Voted For Their Favourite Pokémon, Here Are The Results
Spoilers: Four didn't receive any votes at all
The upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield have the series' fanbase in an uproar at the moment after it was revealed that the games wouldn't feature every single monster. We've already spoken about the topic at length should you wish to join the discussion, but wherever you st
News Nintendo, Creatures And Game Freak Apply For 'Dynamax Band' Trademark In Japan
Increase the size of your Pokémon
One of the new features in Pokémon Sword and Shield is the "dynamax" ability – allowing trainers to transform their pocket monsters into giants on the battlefield for a short period of time. There are also raids in the game where you can fight alongside other players to defeat these overly large Pokémon. With...
Soapbox Why Sword And Shield's Pokémon Purge Will Benefit Everyone
And how the cull draws focus from more significant issues
When you're trying to please a fanbase that's been around for over 20 years, any major change to the status quo will always divide opinion. Pokémon is a series that’s kept under heavy scrutiny by its loyal community, with each minute detail studied under a Silph Scope with no place for...
News Pokémon Was The Second Most Pre-Ordered Title At GameStop During E3
Call of Duty takes out the top spot
Video game retail giant GameStop has revealed the most pre-ordered upcoming releases shown during E3 2019. Three Nintendo titles made the cut and one third-party release also coming to the Switch was featured. Activision's next entry in the Call of Duty series took out the top spot and Pokémon Sword and Shield...
News Niantic Files Lawsuit Against Pokémon GO "Hackers" Helping Players To Cheat
Get Officer Jenny on the line
Ever since Pokémon GO launched back in 2016, numerous third-party apps and services have found their way online, aiming to give players an unfair advantage or to cheat the system. Aside from essentially breaking the game's infrastructure, these services can sometimes also infringe upon intellectual property rights, and...
News Pokémon's Junichi Masuda Explains The Decision To Limit Sword And Shield's Pokédex
It was always going to happen sometime
Earlier in the week, as Pokémon Sword and Shield was shown off during Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3, it was revealed that not all Pokémon would be featured in the game. Rather than having the usual, complete Pokédex available by transferring your old catches over, only those found in the new Galar region...
News Nintendo E3 Demo Reveals Brand New Pokémon For Sword And Shield
Is that a corgi?
Two brand new Pokémon have been discovered by fans at E3 thanks to a playable demo of Pokémon Sword and Shield. The two Pokémon are known as Yamper and Impidimp. Both Pokémon will be part of the Galar Pokédex alongside the three starter Pokémon - Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble - and all of the
Hands On Pokémon Sword And Shield’s Dynamax Mode Has Us Shook
Adding a whole new dynamic to battling
As our first Galar stadium demo battle began – our on-screen character stepping into the crowded arena to a roar of cheers – the ground was quite literally shaking beneath our feet. No, that’s not a metaphor. Thanks to the subwoofers installed in our station at Nintendo’s E3 booth, and the more...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Steelbook Is A Thing Of True Beauty
It holds both game carts, too!
If you consider yourself to be something of an hardcore Pokémon fan, then the Official Nintendo UK Store has you covered with the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Dual Pack which comes with both flavours of the game and a rather fetching gold coloured steelbook case which stores both game carts. Priced at £99.99,...
News You Cannot Have A Complete National Pokédex In Pokémon Sword And Shield
Some 'mon are missing
Potentially putting a bit of a downer on our otherwise positive early impressions of Pokémon Sword And Shield, it has been revealed that not every Pokémon will be obtainable in the game. The news comes from the Nintendo Treehouse livestream, where game producer Junichi Masuda confirmed that not all Pokémon will carry over...
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