Pokémon News
August2022
Random Pokémon Cafe Kicks Off Spooky Season With Gengar-Themed Items
Get ready for a Halloween feast
For those of us still soaking up the last of the summer vibes, seeing businesses moving to consider their Fall items is enough to send a shiver down the spine. The rapid passing of time is made a little easier, however, by the promise of spooky season and Japan's Pokémon Cafe chain has got us ready to welcome the...
Guide Pokémon GO: How To Battle A Challenger
How to battle World Championship Challengers before they're gone
Pokémon GO is getting into the Pokémon World Championship 2022 celebrations in the good old-fashioned way — by throwing new adversaries at you! These special World Championship Challengers are available to fight Pokémon GO's World Championship timed research quest, which you can...
News Pokémon Shuffle To Enter 'End Of Life' Service On 3DS In 2023
Everyday I'm shuffling - not for long
Alongside the news that the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops would be closing on March 27th 2023, Serebii.net has today confirmed that the same closures will apply to the free-to-play puzzle game, Pokémon Shuffle. While all save data and play hours will be safe for those who already have the game downloaded,...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet News Teased For Later This Week
Taking place at World Championship closing ceremony
As you might have heard, the Pokémon World Championship 2022 is taking place this weekend and as part of this, there's expected to be some news about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet at the closing ceremony this Sunday. During the opening ceremony, The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara...
News Nintendo's Next Free Game Trials Are Now Available For Switch Online Members
Play until next week
If you're looking for something new to play and happen to be a Switch Online subscriber, you should now be able to download the next free game trial. The game on offer will depend on your region. In North America, it's the Bandai Namco fighter Pokkén Tournament DX and over in Europe, it's Ys VIII: Lamrimosa of Dana. Both...
News Pokémon Unite Teases Familiar, Ferocious Legendary And Brand New Stage
This is the Ray
The Pokémon World Championships are finally upon us! What this means is that we are going to be flooded with Pokémon-themed content over the next four days, so keep your peepers peeled for a whole host of info coming your way very shortly. One of the first pieces of news to hit the event came near the start of the opening ceremony...
Random Pokémon Go Fans Rally For Youngster After Failed Shiny Encounter
The worm that got away
Every once in a while a story comes along to remind us just how uplifting the gaming community can be. One such scenario was brought to our attention by Dexerto, detailing how fans from around the world have come together to support a five-year-old Pokémon Go player who missed out on the chance to catch a 'legendary' Wurmple...
Guide Pokémon GO Twitch Codes List - Pokémon World Championship 2022
Gotta get 'em fast!
The Pokémon World Championship 2022 are taking place from Thursday 18th August to Sunday 21st August, and across the long weekend, The Pokémon Company will be giving away free promo codes for Pokémon GO. These codes will be released every hour during the World Championship streams over on Twitch, and if you manage to redeem...
Guide How To Redeem Pokémon GO Promo Codes
Do they even exist? Where do I find them? How do I use them?
Ever since Pokémon GO launched on Android devices players have seen the mysterious 'Promos' text field on the Shop page and wondered where they could get their hands on these codes, and what they provided. On this page we can confirm that they're really not so mysterious — they do...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield Codes: Full List Of Mystery Gift Codes
All the current Pokémon Sword and Shield Mystery Gift codes
If you've played through the main game in Pokémon Sword and Shield, one character you should remember is the Ball Guy who appears at every stadium in the game and gives you unique Poké Balls every time you see him. Well, last year he began giving out codes on social media for Mystery...
News People Are Queueing For Hours To Get Into London's Pop-Up Pokémon Center
Visitors urged to arrive an hour before their allotted slot
The pop-up Pokémon Center was always going to be one of the biggest attractions at this week's Pokémon World Championships, yet despite a seemingly organised pre-booking system, it seems that the store has already succumbed to huge queues. London last hosted a Pokémon Center in 2019,...
Random Pokémon Takes Over London Transport For World Championships
Cable car, use Fly!
The Pokémon World Championships kick off tomorrow in London and the city has truly thrown itself into the celebrations. If you are lucky enough to be attending the Championships or are attending the Pokémon Center Pop-Up over the next few days and are looking for a way to arrive in true Trainer style, then look no further than...
News Every Free Item Revealed For Pokémon GO, Unite, TCG At Pokémon World Championships
The Championships kick off tomorrow
The Pokémon World Championships are almost upon us and The Pokémon Company has revealed a healthy amount of in-game merchandise that viewers will be able to get their hands on for free. These limited-time offers (brought to our attention by Go Nintendo) will be available to anyone watching the championships via...
News Halloween-Themed Pokémon Trading Cards Spotted Early At Retailers
PikaBOO
An upcoming Booster Bundle has been spotted early in some American retailers for The Pokémon Trading Card Game. Spooky! We say it's spooky because this Booster Bundle is Halloween-themed. PokéBeach has shared the findings after a reader sent photos of the packs and cards in. Aptly titled the Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle, the bundles have...
News Tyranitar Unleashes Its Power In New Pokémon Unite Trailer
The new Pokémon joins the roster today
As a part of Pokémon Unite's first anniversary celebrations, we have been progressively seeing more fighters added to the game over the course of two waves (because if the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Courses have taught us anything, it's that Nintendo fans love a wave-release). The latest wave began w
News The Pokémon Company Pledges $25 Million To Help Children's And Social Equity Organisations
"Create a more equitable, inclusive world"
The Pokémon Company International has released a statement today with some fantastic news — the company is pledging a minimum of $25 million USD over the course of the next five years to organisations that support social equity and help to improve the lives of children across the world. The company...
Spotlight Hour Pokémon details, as we get them
The Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour events were first introduced to the game in February 2020. Every week for one hour only (6pm - 7pm local time) a specific surprise Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild and a Mystery Bonus will activate. This gives you a chance to catch...
Random Pokémon Distribution Event At The World Championships Is Appropriately British
Fancy a cuppa?
Distribution events for Pokémon Sword & Shield are still ongoing, almost three years after the game's release. At the moment, you can get Dracovish, and for the next few weeks, you'll be able to acquire Ash's entire team from the anime. Further reading - A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Event Has Been...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Event Has Been Announced
Update: First code for Ash's Dracovish is now live
Update: The code for Ash's Dracovish is now live — GANJ0UAG0882. Enjoy! Original Story: It's been another exciting week for the Pokémon series - with the reveal of new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet information. We've seen more new 'mon, discovered a bit more about the new region Paldea and found...
News London Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store Reservations Are Now Open
Update: Gotta book 'em now!
Update [Fri 12th Aug, 2022 12:30 BST]: Online reservations have now opened for the Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store in London! At the time of writing, you can reserve a slot for all five days that the Pokémon Center in London is officially open, and you can book for up to four people. If you're interested in attending next...
News Zavvi Launches Pokémon Legendary Collection Clothing Line And Special Holiday Calendars
Zapdos shoes! Mewtwo bucket hat! Pumpkin Bulbasaur?
Entertainment retailer Zavvi has released a new Pokémon clothing range called the 'Legendary Collection', offering up a nice selection of t-shirts and shoes, as well as a couple of other items. All the items are available to buy right now, so if there's anything that catches your eye, now's your...
News That Life-Size Lucario Plush Is Finally Available In The UK
Update: Large and in charge
(Update 2: Thu 11th Aug, 2022 20:30 BST) British folks, our time has finally come. If you're based in the UK, you can get your grubby mitts on the life-size Lucario from the Pokémon Center site for just £360. A bloody bargain for 47 inches of Lucario, mate. <products id="20180"> (Update 1: Tue 23rd Nov, 2021...
News Okinawa Pokémon Center's Grand Opening Marked By Gorgeous Animation
Growlithe, Growlaugh, Growlove
The Pokémon Company has once again put all other brands to shame with its demonstration of how to mark a store's grand opening. Japan's newest Pokémon Center has opened today in Okinawa, Japan, and alongside some official images of the fresh store, the company has also released an original animation, 'Travelling...
News Toby Fox Composed Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Terastal Raid Battle Music
"Hope you enjoy!"
It was confirmed in June how the Undertale and Deltarune creator Toby Fox would be returning to the Pokémon series as a composer in Scarlet and Violet. While we've already heard some of his music in t
News Pokémon TCG: Online Illustration Exhibition Now Open
See the history of the card game
Update [Wed 10th Aug, 2022 02:00 BST]: This special digital exhibition is now live. You can look at it from now until October 22nd. It details the life, history and art of the series, and includes commentary and insights from over 50 artists. View it now - Pokémon TCG: Online Illustration Exhibition Original...
News Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles Premiers At The UK World Championships
Gotta watch 'em all
The Pokémon Company has today announced that Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles will receive its English debut at the Pokémon World Championships in London on August 19th. The special will be shown before a live studio audience at the event - providing yet another reason to try to get the ExCel in the coming weeks if you can...
Talking Point What Does Your Favourite Pokémon Say About You?
Pikachu? Wow, so basic
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are on their way, presumably adding another hundred-or-so critters to our 'Dex, and we can't lie — some of them are already winding their way into our hearts. There's Fidough, the purebread dog that everyone loves, Smoliv and Lechonk, the little guys with meme names, and Pawmi, Gen IX's Pikachu...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: What Are The Differences? All Version-Exclusive Pokémon And More
Which version will you choose?
The next generation of Pokémon is here! Pokémon Scarlet & Violet kick off the 9th generation of the Pokémon RPGs in style with a few significant changes, including a wholly open world and the chance to tackle the Gyms in whatever order you see fit! But before you dive into the vast Paldea region, budding...
News Exclusive Pokémon Coin Set Revealed For London Pokémon Center Pop-up Store
Applying a Max Potion to our bank accounts
The Pokémon World Championships are coming to the ExCel in London next week (August 17th-24th) where contestants will finally be able to discover who is the very best like no one ever was. The event will also house a Pokémon Centre pop-up store for the duration of its stay and today we've got a first...
News Some Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Pre-Orders Come With This Adorable Starter Figurine (UK)
Update: No longer just in France!
Update [Tue 9th Aug, 2022 11:45 BST] So, do you remember the original title of this article? 'We're Really Jealous Of This French Pre-Order Bonus For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet'? Was someone at Game Freak on Nintendo of Europe reading this? Today, GAME has revealed its pre-order bonus for Pokémon Scarlet &...
Exclusive There's A Powerful New Giratina Coming To The Pokémon Trading Card Game Soon
Arrives with the Sword & Shield Lost Origins expansion
The eleventh expansion to the Sword & Shield series expansion for The Official Pokémon Trading Card Game is due out on 9th September, and we can exclusively reveal one of the brand new cards that you'll desperately want on your deck, courtesy of The Pokémon Company International. This new...
News Pokémon GO Is Joining The 3D Billboard Craze In Japan
The purr-fect advertisement for World Cat Day
Today is World Cat Day (you knew that right?) and while we may not be awash with national holidays and gift giving, the Pokémon company have managed to deliver us a present nonetheless. The gift comes in the form of a series of Pokémon GO-themed 3D billboards, which will be showing outside Shinjuku...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On Switch
Double Pack, best deals and cheapest prices!
The next mainline Pokémon games, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, are due to launch on Nintendo Switch on 18th November 2022. Pre-orders for both games are now widely available worldwide, and we're rounding up all the best deals and cheapest prices for you right here in this guide. The two games, which...
Random Pokémon Fans Are Excited For This Very Small, Specific Change
Scarlet and Violet reportedly fixes a fan favourite Pokémon
Pokémon fans have, rather expectedly, been quite divided on the upcoming mainline titles Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. While many are embracing the new open-world nature of the games and the apparent freedom it affords players, others are disappointed that the games seem to be a step back...
Video Are 'Pokémon Presents' Showcases Becoming Too Predictable?
What did we think of the latest presentation?
Yesterday's Pokémon Presents brought us a ton of new info on generation 9, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. After some silence from Game Freak and The Pokémon Company on the upcoming open-world RPGs, we got a full 10 minutes of news, visuals, and info, and there are a lot of new features coming. Of...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet File Size For Switch Seemingly Revealed
Arriving November 18th
The new Switch games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are getting closer to release. Not only will trainers have to decide what version they're getting, but they'll also have to work out if they'll be picking up a physical or digital copy of the game. If you are going the digital route, according to Nintendo's official webpage...
Feature Everything You Might Have Missed In The New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trailer (August)
Creepy bread, whale facts, and bad motorbikes!
How about that new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer, eh? We've already covered a lot of the big news, which you can read in our separate articles: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Lets You Tackle Gyms In Any Order The Internet Is In Loaf With Fidoug
Soapbox For A Jaded Pokémon Fan, Scarlet And Violet Is Exactly What I Need
Just when I thought I was out... They pull me back in
For many years now, I've been buying the mainline Pokémon games primarily out of some twisted sense of obligation. Back in 1999, Pokémon Red and Blue launched at the perfect time for me; I was ten at the time of its release and had already gotten a good sense of what Pokémon was all about...
Guide All The New And Returning Pokémon In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Piggies! Olives! Electric mice!
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the newest Pokémon games on the block, and the first new mainline entry in the series since Pokémon Sword and Shield came out in November 2019. Scarlet and Violet will be out later this year — the 18th November, 2022, to be exact — and they're both based around the Iberian...
News Everyone Is Pikachu In Pokémon Unite's Pika Party Event, Starting Today
PiiiiiikaaaachuuuuUUUU!
Pokemon Unite's first-birthday celebrations just keep on coming, and alongside Buzzwole's release today, we'll be able to take part in an electrifying party. A Pikachu-themed event is about to kick off in Unite. From 5pm PDT today to 1st September 4:59pm PDT, you can join a special stage where you'll battle out your rivals,...
News The Internet Is In Loaf With Fidough, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Bread-Dog
Purebread or inbread
Everyone (except coeliacs, maybe) loves bread. Everyone (except people with dog allergies, probably) loves dogs. What do you get when you smush the two together? Potentially the breakout star of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: FIDOUGH. Okay, first off, that's a very good name, and we wonder if it came before the design. Secondly,...
News Regional Forms Confirmed For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Wooper steals the show
Regional forms are once again returning in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet! Confirmed during today's Pokémon Presents, Paldean Forms (named after the Paldea region) were very briefly shown off during the presentation — and our hearts have been stolen. Look, we know everyone is fawning over Fidough right now, but there's...
News The Terastal Phenomenon Is Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Unique Mechanic
Crystallise!
Today's Pokémon Presents presentation has given us lots of brand new information about the upcoming open-world RPGs Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Yep, The Pokémon Company are keen to remind us of this, and we're all the more excited because of it! One pretty key piece of info we got was a little look at what seems to be generation...
Watch Pokémon Presents - 3rd August 2022, Live!
Sit in front of the Poké TV with us!
Were you thinking we were about due for some Pokémon Scarlet & Violet information? Well, today's your lucky day! Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company announced that a new Pokémon Presents will be taking place today, 3rd August. Not only that, we know we'll be getting some new info on Generation 9, the...
News Buzzwole Flexes Its Muscles In A New Pokémon Unite Spotlight Trailer
The newest fighter lands this week
Last month saw the Eevee evolution Glaceon join the Pokémon Unite roster, and now it's Buzzwole's turn. Yes, that's right - the bug/fighting type Ultra Beast is joining the fight. Ahead of its release on 3rd August (that's later today), The Pokémon Company has shared a new spotlight trailer - showcasing this...
Poll What Are You Hoping To See From This Week's 'Pokémon Presents'?
Are you feeling sleepy?
Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company confirmed that it will be broadcasting a new 'Pokémon Presents' show, featuring "updates on Pokémon apps and video games, including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet". Scarlet and Violet are, of course, heading to the Nintendo Switch on November 18th, 2022, and while we already know...
News Zelda, Pokémon, And Final Fantasy Music Will Feature At The First-Ever Video Game Proms
The concert is tonight
The BBC Proms is probably one of the most well-known classical music concerts in the world. This eight-week extravaganza holds daily concerts for various classical music composers and film scores. But in 2022, the Proms is making history by holding its first-ever video game concert. Conducted by Robert Ames, the show starts...
News Pokémon Presents Will Feature New Scarlet & Violet Info Later This Week
Updates on apps and video games to come
The official Pokémon Twitter account has announced a brand new Pokémon Presents for later this week. On Wednesday 3rd August at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST / 3pm CET, we'll be getting some new information on the next mainline games, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, alongside details and updates for apps, so...
July2022
Random These Fan-Made Pokémon Bookmarks Will Munch On Your Favourite Novels
I choose you!
It will come as no surprise to find out that here at Nintendo Life we love Pokémon, but like many part-time trainers, we also love a good book. It's often difficult to bridge between these two worlds, but these Pokémon bookmarks from Moko's Makery on Etsy manage to do just that. As flagged on Twitter by @PokemonBeWillin, seeing your...
Random This Giant Inteleon Plush Is The Most Threatening Pokémon Merch Ever
It's the eyes!
The starter trio for Pokémon Sword & Shield are a pretty unusual bunch. You have Rillaboom, a taiko-drumming gorilla; Cinderace, a soccer-playing bunny; and lastly, Inteleon, a secret agent. Inteleon quickly became a pretty meme-able Pokémon back when the games were released in 2019, but we think it's time to give this lanky...
Gallery A Closer Look At Pokémon GO's Gorgeous Trading Card Game Expansion
Including those lovely full art cards
The latest expansion to arrive in the Pokémon Trading Card Game is here, this time celebrating the mega-hit that is Pokémon GO. The Pokémon Company was kind enough to give us a look at some of the products on offer, so we thought it best to share a closer look with you lovely lot, too. This new and special...
Feature Dynamax Ain’t That Bad - Pokemon’s Recent Battle Mechanics Ranked
VGC pro Wolfe Glick talks Mega Evolutions, Z-Moves, and Dynamax
From Generation III onward, Game Freak has altered Pokémon’s core battle mechanics in some way or another. Double Battles and the Physical/Special move split fundamentally changed the way people play Pokémon both casually and competitively, but it’s the latter three — Mega...
Random 'Cohost Plays Pokémon' Is The Newest Collaborative Game Trend
A wild Eggbug appeared!
There's a new social media platform on the block called Cohost, and this one has one up on Twitter: It has rich text and html support. What does that mean? It means posts like this: That's not an image! That's a bunch of scrollable boxes nested inside one another! Why would you make that? WHY NOT! Anyway, the point of...
News Nintendo Showcases Orchestral Version Of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Theme
Along with brand new Starter Plushies
Ahead of the launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on November 18th, 2022, The Pokémon Company has showcased a rather fancy orchestral version of the games' main theme. It's the same theme that was showcased in the most recent trailer for the games, and we're not going to lie, it's pretty dazzling! Not only...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Was The Best-Selling Physical Game In The First Half Of 2022 (Europe)
And the Switch is the best-selling console
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have reason to celebrate in the European gaming markets today, as GSD Market Data reveals that Pokémon Legends: Arceus was the best-selling physical game in Europe in the first half of the year. The data — reported on by GamesIndustry.biz — reveals that overall game...
News Eevee Ice-Type Evolution Glaceon Joins The Pokémon Unite Roster
Now available alongside the Season 9 Battle Pass
The free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite is currently celebrating its first anniversary and as part of this The Pokémon Company is adding new Pokémon, arenas, cosmetics, items and more. With this in mind, the Ice-type Eevee evolution Glaceon has now been made available in the game alongside the Season 9...
News Pokémon And Squishmallows Collaboration Revealed At Comic-Con
Pikachu and Gengar are coming
Kids love Pokémon, right? Kids also love Squishmallows too. If you don't know about Squishmallows, these are irresistible plush animal (or sometimes food and drink) toys that you can't stop squeezing. The company itself claims that they are "the softest, cutest, cuddliest plush around." Okay, we have to believe that...
News Pokémon TCG Live Beta Now Available In Select Locations Around The Globe
Available for computer and mobile devices
Following on from a limited beta exclusive in Canada earlier this year, The Pokémon Company has now launched Pokémon Trading Card Game Live in even more locations. The new beta round makes the game available in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico. This new title is free-to-play and is available on...
News The Pokémon Company Needs Someone To Help Archive Pokémon History
Update: Looks like the vacancy has been filled
Update: Aaaand it looks like the position has been taken already, according to this message that pops up when you visit the careers page: Sorry folks! Okay, this must be a dream job for someone out there, right? The Pokémon Company International is looking for someone to help them create an...
Feature Is Pokémon Unite Ready For Its Moment At The Pokémon World Championships?
The Pokémon MOBA showcases its competitive chops in August
Before last year, a Pokémon spin-off in the style of League Of Legends felt like an obscure offshoot, even for a franchise that’s pitched Pikachu as a coffee-swilling detective. In many ways, a Pokémon MOBA makes considerable sense – as a world filled with hundreds of unique monsters...
News New Pokémon Pikachu Build-A-Bear Plushies Announced
Celebrating 25 years of Build-A-Bear
To celebrate 25 years of the Build-A-Bear line, two new Pokémon Pikachu plush have been announced. They've got different types of jackets - one is 'Sparkly Fur' and the other is 'Winking Face'. They're both $76.00 / £61.00 and are available now online, with in-store versions coming soon: Included with each...
News Pokémon Unite Celebrates Its First Anniversary With New Pokémon, Modes And More
Take a look at the event schedule
Well, believe it or not, but the free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite is now a year old. It's had a lot of updates in this timeframe - adding new Pokémon, arenas, cosmetics, items and more, and has also been released on mobile devices and the Switch. To celebrate the one-year anniversary, The Pokémon Company has...
News Pokémon Center Japan Is Selling A Very Big And Very Round Spheal
Sphealin' cute, might delete later
Everyone knows the best Pokémon are the spherical ones, and Pokémon Center Japan has finally seen the light, announcing a new "life size" Spheal plush. (For the record, Spheal is about 80cm tall. Or... wide. Because he is round. The plush is 80 × 98 × 100cm.) Big Spheal costs 49,500 yen, or about $350 /...
Review Pokémon Puzzle League - A Thrilling Puzzler And A Heavy Nostalgia Hit
Panel de Pokémon
This review originally went live in 2008, and we're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival on Switch as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. For those who have dabbled with Puzzle League, this is obvious information, but please bear with us. Tetris Attack, the SNES game, was a westernized version of...
News Pokémon Puzzle League Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
The N64 puzzle classic is back
Update [Fri 15th Jul, 2022 02:15 BST]: Pokémon Puzzle League has now been made available to Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers. You'll be able to access it via the Nintendo 64 games library. Enjoy! Related - Custom Robo And Its Sequel Join Japan's Switch Online Service Or
Guide Which Pokémon GO 'Auto Catch' Companion Device Is Best?
Six options, but which is king?
The launch of the Poké Ball Plus has given Pokémon GO players yet another option when it comes to expanding their gameplay experience and making it easier than ever to catch those monsters, boost those levels and spin those Pokéstops. The first unit to hit the market - the much-delayed Pokémon GO Plus - has been...
News Nintendo Reportedly Filming New Live-Action Commerical, Possibly For Pokémon
Scarlet and Violet flags appear in Spain
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company introduced trainers to the ninth generation of Pokémon with a live-action trailer and it seems another video like this could be on the way... Spanish newspaper Diari de Girona reports Nintendo has been filming a new commercial in the city of Girona. Although no games were...
News Target Announces Pre-Orders For Extremely Cute Pokémon Advent Calendar
Christmas is just around the corner, apparently
It's almost Christmas, by which we mean that it is almost exactly as far away from Christmas as you can get, which is the perfect time to start thinking about Christmas. At least, that's the case for superstore chain Target, who have just put up pre-orders for a "Pokemon Battle Figure Multipack Deluxe...
News There's A New Pokémon GO 'Auto-Catcher' On The Market
Catch 'em all, the lazy way
Ever since Nintendo released the Pokémon GO Plus wristband, we've seen a steady stream of imitators hit the market, keen to capitalise on the desire for a device which allows you to catch 'mon and spin Poké-stops without actually having to extract your phone from your pocket. Up until now, the best device we've seen is...
News The Pokémon Center Is Offering A Special Charizard Trading Card
Here's how to get it
To celebrate the launch of the Pokémon Center in the UK, The Pokémon Company will be giving away a 'Special Delivery Charizard' Pokémon TCG promo card. All you have to do is sign up with your name and details, and once you've received the code (within 12 weeks of entry), this card will be eligible with purchases totalling...
News The Pokémon Company Combats Card Shortage By Printing 9 Billion Pokémon Cards
A super effective strategy
You may have noticed plenty of stories over the past year or so covering Pokémon cards and scalpers. Extremely rare cards going for absurd prices, and even Target stores in America suspending sales of the cards due to high demands and safety. The Pokémon Company acknowledged these issues and the shortages that were...
Random Could Cellular Automaton Determine The Best Pokémon Type?
Yeah, science!
Man, Pokémon types... If you're super into the Pokémon franchise, you'll know that a strong knowledge of the various types can often mean the difference between failure and success within both the campaign and online community. Of course, there are many other variables that ought to be considered when jumping into the world of...
June2022
News Pokémon GO Dev Niantic Axes Four Projects, Cuts 8% Of Workforce
Company is facing "a time of economic turmoil"
Pokémon GO has been an incredible success for developer Niantic, but the American company appears to be facing some struggles - with the cancellation of four projects and staff cuts of 85 to 90 people. In an email to employees (reviewed by Bloomberg), the company's CEO John Hanke revealed Niantic was...
News Pokémon Happy Meals To Return To McDonald's In The UK
It's happening again!
Pokéfans, get ready - it looks like Pokémon Happy Meals will be making their way back to McDonald's in the UK. Our anonymous McDonald's reporter has shared a new image of the Pokémon Happy Meal promotion, which you can check out below. It's said that the promotion will begin on August 3rd, 2022. Although there's no word...
Gen 9 starter final form predictions brought to life
A new generation of Pokémon is on the horizon and with it comes speculation and anticipation that runs as rampant as a horde of Tauros. During this time, a new generation’s Starter Pokémon take the centre stage, particularly their final forms. With Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, releasing on...
