Pokémon News
May2022
Random KFC China's Adorable Dancing Psyduck Toy Is An Internet Sensation
Do the Feather Dance
Would you be surprised if we told you that Psyduck is one of Pokémon series director Junichi Masuda's favourite Pokémon? The clueless, dopey yellow duck has a legion of fans for his often confused demeanour in the Pokémon anime. Psyduck is actually a very intelligent Pocket Monster, we'll have you know! Nonetheless, Misty's...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Introduces Peelable Ditto Cards
Part of the new Pokémon GO series
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is always introducing new types of cards and mechanics, and the latest set based on the popular mobile game Pokémon GO is no different. This new series adds a Ditto card that is actually covered up by a sticker. Serebii.net webmaster Joe Merrick explains how exactly it works...
News Samsung's New Poké Ball Earbud Charging Case Is Only Available In South Korea (For Now)
Not with a Bang & Olufsen, but with a Whismur
Samsung has just announced a new charging case for their Galaxy Buds earbuds: A replica of the Poké Ball, complete with a sticker of a Pokémon to decorate the case with. Sadly, this special limited edition charging case is only available in South Korea for the time being, and it's picey, too. The case...
Random The Perfect Pokémon Graphics Don't Exi... Oh
Get ready... It's gorgeous
Pokémon games have had their fair share of criticism over the years, often specifically targeting their visuals. It seems like such criticism has only increased in time, too, with the likes of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Sword & Shield, and even the recently announced Pokémon Scarlet & Violet all receiving...
Random Propose To Your Partner With This Stylish Silver Snorlax Ring
Disclaimer: Do Not Do This Please
Pokémon jewellery! It's the perfect way to tell everyone which video games you like, while also being classy enough to attend a black tie ball. This newest ring, courtesy of U-Treasure, features everyone's favourite fat lazy lad: Snorlax! There's a matching ring and necklace, both made of .925 silver with a black...
News Pokémon: Hisuian Snow Episode One Is Absolutely Gorgeous And Available Now
It won't give you the blues
We have to say, The Pokémon Company has been absolutely killing it with its short animated series over the past few years. And it now has what looks to be another stunning series, as the first episode in the Pokémon Legends: Arceus anime series, Pokémon: Hisuian Snow, is out now and available online! Hisuian Snow...
Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube764k Watch on YouTube News Pokémon HOME's Diamond & Pearl And Legends: Arceus Compatibility Update Now Live
Version 2.0.0 has arrived
Update [Wed 18th May, 2022 02:45 BST]: The Pokémon HOME Version 2.0.0 update is now officially live on the Nintendo Switch. At the moment, the servers are still undergoing maintenance, so you may not be able to access the app. Original article [Tue 17th May, 2022 03:00 BST]: At the end of last week, The Pokémon...
News Pokémon Unite's In-Game Subscription Service Is Now Live
Update: And it costs $9.99 a month
Update [Tue 17th May, 2022 17:30 BST] Pokémon Unite's subscription service has now launched in North America, and it'll cost $9.99 a month. The goodies included are all the same as was advertised in the Japanese announcement below, but one thing that has become clearer is that you need to subscribe on the...
Random Indie Horror Dev Launches Kickstarter To Create A Game For Pokémon Mini
Pokémon Silver Falls
Hands up — who had a Pokémon Mini back in the day? The microconsole launched in 2001 in Japan and North America — right before the GameCube came out — and the following year in Europe. it came in three colours, had ten games released for it (only 4 made it to America, with an additional game coming to Europe), and is...
News Pokémon HOME Will Soon Be Compatible With Diamond & Pearl Remakes And Legends: Arceus
What fans have been waiting for
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have finally confirmed something that fans have been begging for. Pokémon HOME will be getting an update that will allow the most recent Pokémon games — Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus — to be compatible with the Cloud service storage...
News Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Is A Brand New Anime That Looks Terrifying
But also kinda heartwarming
The Pokémon Company has announced a brand new anime premiering globally in 2022 called Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series. Select markets will start seeing the new series as early as Spring, with premieres occurring in additional regions through to the end of 2022 and beyond. Here's a synopsis of the new series from...
News Espeon Is The Next Pokémon Joining Pokémon Unite's Roster
Coming 16th May
The latest addition to Pokémon Unite has officially been revealed today, and it's another fan-favourite Pocket Monster! Psychic-type Eeveelution Espeon — who debuted in Pokémon Gold and Silver — is coming to the MOBA on 16th May. This official reveal comes after we reported that dataminers had uncovered a few potential new...
News A New Pokémon X Converse Range Is Coming To Stores In Japan
We want all of them
The Pokémon franchise has seen its fair share of merchandise across the years. From trading cards to cuddly toys and even themed cars, there's something for every fan to enjoy. Over in Japan, footwear company Converse is launching a new collaboration with Pokémon, launching ranges for both children and adults. The children's...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Has Sold Over 12 Million Units Globally
And over 11 million of those were in 10 weeks!
We know the Pokémon series is always a big seller, but we're always surprised when we actually see the numbers. As part of Nintendo's latest financial results, published today, the company revealed that Pokémon Legends: Arceus has sold over 12.64 million units worldwide up to March 2022. Despite...
Back Page Pokémon Moms Speak Out About Palindromic Regions And Raising Champions
A trio of Pokémom
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have (paper) pages on the internet, but we still love terrible jokes...
News Pokémon: Master Quest Is Now Available On Pokémon TV
Gotta watch it all
If you enjoy watching the Pokémon anime series, you might be interested to know that the Pokémon: Master Quest arc has now been added to the Pokémon TV service. It's the fifth season of 'Pokémon the Series' and continues the journey with Ash, Misty and Brock. Here's some PR: "This fifth season of Pokémon the Series follows...
Based on Dawn's Piplup from the anime series
Another Pokémon distribution event has been announced for Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch. Up for grabs this time is a special Piplup based on the one used by Dawn in the anime series. It will be available to trainers located in South...
News Datamine Reveals What Pokémon Unite Might Add In The Future
A new mode, playable wild PKMN and more...
It looks like Pokémon Unite could be getting some exciting new content in the near future, according to recent datamines. Warning: possible spoilers ahead. As highlighted by TheGamer (via Eurogamer), dataminer 'ElChicoEevee' has reportedly uncovered files that suggest there could be an update making wild...
Random This Pokémon Fan Now Owns A Second Incredibly Rare Official Pokécar
Lugia joins Pikachu for a double battle
What is the ultimate piece of merch? A limited-edition game console? A rare print of a game? A giant plush? Well, Tiktok user Mewisme700 might just have the answer to this burning question that not even a burn heal will cure. This Pokémon Fan and merchandise collector has shared a video on her Tiktok showing...
News Grookey Is The Latest Pokémon To Join The Build-A-Bear Range
Available to order now
The Build-A-Bear line just keeps getting better and better. If you've already picked up the latest Sonic ones, you can now refocus your attention on the Pokémon line - with the release of Grookey. Yes, that's right - the Grass-Type monkey-like Pokémon is now available on the Build-A-Bear website in both the
News Man Dies Following An Incident Involving Stolen Pokémon Cards
Two others charged with petty theft
A man who allegedly stole Pokémon cards and a pizza from a Target in Kissimmee, Florida has died after police opened fire on the suspects leaving the store. As reported by the Orlando Sentinel (via Vice), police were responding to a report of a vehicle with covered or unmarked license plates. More than
News Pre-Orders Open For New, High Fashion Pokémon Clothing Line From Irregular Choice
Spicy, but pricey
If you're feeling as bold as a Boldore and love Pokémon more than life itself, this extravagant but pricey new line of Pokémon clothing could be just the ticket. Fashion brand Irregular Choice, known for its quirky and 'out-there' footwear and accessories, is launching a perfectly on-brand set of Pokémon goods that's sure to...
April2022
Gallery Take A Look At The Official Pokémon GO Trading Card Game Expansion
Go on, have a nose!
The Pokémon GO expansion for the hugely popular Pokémon Trading Card Game is out this July, and we've listed all of the sets that you'll be able to pick up when the new cards drop. But yesterday, The Pokémon Company gave us a little look at some of the upcoming cards themselves and, as is to be expected with Pokémon cards,...
News Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Kicks Off In June
With Shaymin as the star attraction
Niantic has revealed details on this year's Pokémon GO Fest, with 2022's event taking place on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. As the company states that the Pokémon Fest is all about friendship and community, it has announced that Shaymin - the gratitude Pokémon - will be the star of the show. Tickets...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Is Getting A Web Anime Series This May
Teased back on Pokémon Day
The Pokemon Company has announced an air date for their upcoming anime web series based on the recent game Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Originally announced as part of the company's Pokémon Day celebrations, the series will be airing on Pokémon TV and the Official Pokémon YouTube channel. You'd be forgiven if many of the...
News Here Are The Winners Of The 2022 Pokémon Europe International Championships
On the way to becoming real life Pokémon Masters
The 2022 Pokémon Europe International Championships took place this weekend. The tournament brought many Pokémon fans to Frankfurt, Germany for the very first International Championships of the 2022 season. If you're not in the know, the Championships pit players against each other in various...
News Pokémon Developer Game Freak Introduces Optional Four Day Working Week
Primarily catered to those dealing with childcare / nursing care
Game Freak is a development studio extremely well known to Nintendo fans, with Pocket Card Jockey on 3DS being a particular standout. Yes, ok, there's also all of those hugely successful Pokémon games, too. It's a company with an important place in the industry, then, and it's also...
News It's Official, Pokémon GO Is Getting A Mega Update For Mega Evolutions
Out in Australia and New Zealand now
After weeks of rumours and a little tease from Niantic itself yesterday, the company has announced that the oft-criticised Mega Evolution system in Pokémon GO is finally being revamped. The flashy teaser above hints at more effortless ways to use Mega Evolution on your Pokémon. There's also a silhouetted 'mon...
News Nintendo Opens New Sign Up Page For Pokémon Scarlet And Violet News
Register to get pre-order details, product news and more
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch later this year, and it seems trainers have still got a lot to learn. If you are keen to get the latest information about this upcoming generation as soon as the latest updates are released, you might want to visit this new...
Guide Best Nintendo Franchises
Nintendo's biggest franchises, ranked
Nintendo has a large collection of franchises under its sizeable IP belt — a portfolio of beloved video game series that many a rival company gazes upon with envy. Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Metroid — just some of the marquee Nintendo franchises that gamers love to bits —...
News It Sounds Like Pokémon GO's Mega Evolution System Is Being Revamped
Update: Mega Legendary Raids incoming
Update [Mon 25th Apr, 2022 16:45 BST] Earlier today, the official Pokémon GO Twitter account tweeted a brief clip of the Mega Evolution symbol transforming from its monochrome look to something much more colourful and in-keeping with the main game's Mega symbol. Fans have been speculating what will happen to...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Event Has Begun
Get Dracovish while you can!
There's a new distribution event available in Pokémon Sword and Shield. It's only on offer until 25th April - so act fast! This time around it's a Dracovish. As explained by Serebii.net, this Pokémon is based on the same one used by 2020 Oceania International Champion. The code you'll need this time is: EU1C2022G1FT...
Random Power Up Your Tree With These Mario, Zelda, And Pokémon Ornaments
Sonic and Animal Crossing too
We hear you — it's April. Why are we talking about the Holiday season now? Honestly, some days, it still feels cold enough to be the winter season. Some people also get planning for the season very early. And the Holidays fill most people with joy, right? Well, we're bringing you some Nintendo-themed Holiday joy this...
News Pokémon Europe International Championships Announced For Later This Month
Three day extravaganza
The Pokémon Company has announced the Europe International Championships for later this month, the first of its 2022 Championship Series season. The event will take place at the Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany on April 22nd–24th, 2022. The event will feature "exciting competitions for players of the Pokémon TCG, the...
News Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Writer Reflects On The IP's Strengths And Appeal
"When we were making things together, we inspired each other"
Right now the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series seems to be sliding down The Pokémon Company's list of priorities - its only entry on Switch so far is the remaster Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX. Time will tell if an all-new entry is in the works, but it's a series that had a...
News The Pokémon Company Is Buying The Firm That Makes Its Trading Cards
Well, that's one way to secure a Charizard
The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be purchasing the North American card-printing company 'Millennium Print Group' for an undisclosed sum. The printing company has already been producing and packing cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game since 2015 after partnering up with The Pokémon...
News Pokémon Variety Show To Share "Latest Information On The Pokémon Games" Next Week
Catch this broadcast
Trainers got a lot of details about Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet when the new generation was first revealed in February. So when is the next update? Well, there might be something planned for next week. According to the Pocketmonsters.net Twitter account, the Japanese Pokémon Variety show called 'PokéDoko 4' will...
Random These Pokémon Nail Polishes Will Ensure You Can Win Any Beauty Contest
There's a type for everyone
The Pokémon series pretty much has the market in the palm of its hand when it comes to the amount and variety of merchandise that it has. So no one is going to bat an eyelid at Pokémon nail polish, right? Japanese beauty brand uka has created a line of Pokémon-inspired nail lacquers. This is the latest in the brand's...
News Atlus Dominates 3DS eShop Chart As Pokémon Crystal Falls Off Top Spot (North America)
A perfect timeline for Atlus
Since Nintendo announced it would be closing the 3DS eShop earlier this year, we've been keeping our beady eyes on the little handheld so we can complete our digital libraries before the Big N pulls the plug. If you've been following along with us, you know Sega / Atlus has been discounting their 3DS catalogue pretty...
News Pokémon Unite Surpasses 70 Million Downloads On Switch And Mobile
A MOBA powerhouse
When Pokémon Unite was originally revealed in June 2020, it didn't go down well with the Pokémon community at the time. The reveal trailer generated 150,000 dislikes in less than 24 hours and even managed to outdo the reveal of Metroid Prime: Federation Force, which had over 90k dislikes in less than a day. Fast forward to April...
News The Pokémon Trading Card Design Competition Has Been Narrowed Down To 300 Finalists
Out of 10,830 entries
Remember this post from October 2021? That's alright, we'll summarise: There's a competition going on right now for artists to get their illustrations printed onto actual Pokémon trading cards. Also, you can win money — but we all know that being on a trading card is way more valuable than money. Almost 11,000 entries were...
News Azumarill Is The Latest Pokémon To Join Pokémon Unite, Out Now
Gen 2 represent
Update [Fri 8th Apr, 2022 05:00 BST]: This is your reminder that you can now play as Azumarill in Pokémon Unite. Original story [Tue 5th Apr, 2022 02:00 BST]: Pokémon Unite for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices has today continued the expansion of its fighter roster with the reveal of the Ge
Random Logan Paul Spends Absurd Money On Rare Pokémon Card
YouTuber breaks Guinness World Record
YouTuber and social media personality Logan Paul has broken the Guinness World Record for the most expensive Pokémon Trading Card ever sold at a private auction after completing a trade worth a whopping $5,275,000. It's perhaps the clearest sign we've ever seen that, yes, some folks do have more money than...
Feature 6 Things We Pokémon Vets Want To See In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
Old Pokémon players yell at Game Freak to get off their lawn
The year was 1998. The Spice Girls were blowing up radio stations, and Nintendo had every kid under the age of 15 glued to their Game Boys playing Pokémon Red and Blue. Many of those kids, including some of us here at Nintendo Life, are now in their thirties – and therefore not long...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Distribution Event Has Begun
Unlock the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai
We're now in the month of April, and that means Pokémon trainers can now befriend the mythical Darkrai in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. In order to do this, you'll need to obtain the Member Card item - given out as a gift between 1st April and 1st May. To acquire this item, select 'Get via...
March2022
News Amazon US Launches Pokémon T-Shirt Subscription Service
A wild t-shirt appeared!
Subscriptions boxes are all the rage these days; from Loot Crate to BloomBox, it seems more and more are popping up with each passing month. Amazon are no strangers to subscription services, but the company has now launched its first Pokémon t-shirt subscription service, offering a brand new design every month for the...
News Leafeon Is The Latest Pokémon To Grassy Glide Into The Build-A-Bear Collection
No need for a leaf stone
It's been a little while since another Pokémon has joined the adorable Build-A-Bear line-up of Pocket Monsters. Today, the hugely popular build-you-own-toy company has revealed the next little 'mon that you can take home and squish to your heart's content. Leafeon, the Grass-type Eeveelution and number 470 in the Pokédex,...
News Pokémon 'Catch A Million' Event Aims To Raise Money For Childhood Cancer Research
There'll also be a Twitch Plays race
Pokémon is one of the most popular gaming franchises in the world, and as such can be utilised to bring players together. To that end St. Baldrick’s Foundation (the largest non-government funder of cancer research in the US) is planning a week-long Twitch marathon called 'Catch a Million to Conquer Kids’...
Rumour Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, And Paper Mario Might All Be Getting Fan PC Ports
That's a "Guh-Huh!" from us
Both Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are playable on PC thanks to the tireless work of fans in the reverse engineering community. Heck, Ocarina of Time on PC just became available today! That doesn't mean they're stopping, though. While we've mentioned the Majora's Mask project before, it seems...
Video So, About That Pokémon Legends: Arceus Post Game
It's spoiler talk time
Before we get started, be honest with us — how many hours have you put into Pokémon Legends: Arceus? And how many of those are before the post game, or after? Pokémon Legends: Arceus is full to bursting with content both before you roll the credits, and after too. We've had plenty of thoughts on the hours before you...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Version 1.1.1 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Resolves a Shiny Charm issue
The latest update for Pokémon Legends: Arceus on the Nintendo Switch is now live. This bumps the game up to Version 1.1.1. This is a relatively small update - with a single fix. The English patch notes available over on Nintendo's website go into detail. Here's the rundown: Ver. 1.1.1 (Released March 17, 2022) Update...
Rumour Are We Getting A New Eeveelution In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
It's more likely than you think
Pokémon fever is pretty high right now. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is pretty darn amazing — check out our review to find out exactly how amazing if you haven't played it yet — and the announcement of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has fans speculating about what's to come in Gen 9. Naturally, many people's attention...
Random A Super Rare Pokémon Card Resurfaces, One Of Only 20 In Existence
Sold at auction for $136,000
An incredibly rare Pokémon card from the late '90s has resurfaced, selling for a whopping 5 million yen ($136,000 USD) at a Japanese auction. The card in question is one of 20 'Snap Magikarp' cards doled out to winners of a Pokémon Snap competition held in Japan. The competition itself required entrants to send in...
GWS, Arceus and more!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch have now been updated to Version 1.3.0. This is another exciting update for the games - with a new special event to meet the Mythical Pokémon Arceus and network trading now available at the GWS in Jubilife City. Here are the full details courtesy of...
News Darkrai And Arceus Arrive In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Today
Darkness and creation come together
The next pair of Mythical Pokemon are ready to make their appearance in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl! The Pokémon Company has announced that the Pitch-Back Pokémon Darkrai and the Alpha Pokémon Arceus will be available to catch from later today, 15th March, when software update
News Get Your Own Life-Sized Mareep Poké Plush For A Shockingly Big Pile Of Poképounds (UK)
Mareep used Finance Option!
A couple of years ago, we discovered that you could buy a big ol' Mareep plush for around $500. We know, it's absolutely adorable, but $500? You can get a real Magikarp for 500 Pokédollars in Pokémon Red and Blue. We don't know what the conversion rate actually is, and you might not be able to squeeze your digital...
News Pokémon Unite Adds A New Fighter & Achievements In The Latest Game Update
Duraludon has arrived!
Update #2 [Tue 15th Mar, 2022 00:55 GMT]: This is your reminder that Duraludon is now available in Pokémon Unite. Achievements have also been added to the latest update! You can see the rest of the changes in the update patch notes below (courtesy
News Pokémon Is Airing A One-Hour Anime Special For The 25th Anniversary
Two new episodes arrive on April 1st
It seems Pokémon's 25th anniversary celebrations haven't ended just yet - with the animated series Pokémon Journeys announcing it will be airing a one-hour special in Japan on April 1st. This will line up with 25 years of the anime series, which originally debuted on the same date in 1997. This special will be...
Reminder Don't Forget To Catch Shaymin In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Hog that hedge
Shaymin, the half-shrub, half-hedgehog legendary Pokémon, has been catchable in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl since 27th February 2022. All you need to do is open the game, receive the "Oak's Letter" item through the Mystery Gift feature (unlocked after you've played at least 2 hours of the game, no Nintendo Switch...
News US Business Owner Spent $57,789 Of Covid Relief Money On A Pokémon Card
Update: Man sentenced to 3 years in prison
Update [Fri March 11th, 11:30 GMT]: The individual in question has now been named as Vinath Oudomsine from Georgia. Following his arrest, he has been sentenced to 3 years in prison for using Covid-19 relief money to purchase a rare Charizard card for $57,789, wiping out more than half of the $85,000 awarded...
Random One Pokémon Fan's Mission To Properly Credit Every Last Pokémon Designer
Give that person a Master Ball
When there are multiple people working on a project such as a video game — sometimes many multiples of people — it's often that fans attribute the hard work to the most prominent designer or director they can think of. Even with individual aspects, such as music, art, level design, and the many other elements that...
Random Pokémon Bread Is Apparently A Big Thing In South Korea
Sour-Doduo
If you thought the Pokémon Trading Card game was huge, well... you'd be right. However, over in South Korea, another craze is gripping the nation: Pokémon bread. Yes, forget your Kingsmill and your Hovis and whatever other sliced loaves you eat outside the United Kingdom, because Pokémon-themed bread has reportedly returned to South...
News Start Collecting Cards For The Upcoming 'Pokémon Trading Card Game' Expansion From July
Oh, GO on then
Many Pokémon GO and trading card fans are eagerly awaiting more new about the upcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion. And today, The Pokémon Company International has given us details on when we can expect to start collecting cards in The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pokémon GO. From 1st July, trainers will be able to pick...
Poll Does Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Debunk A Fire Starter Fan Theory?
Or will it be the Year of the Snake?
For as long as we can remember, there's been a popular theory surrounding the Fire-type starter of each Pokémon generation. For the uninitiated or unaware, Pokémon fans have long theorised that each generation's Fire-type starter Pokémon is based on one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Ever since the...
News These Pixel-Perfect Pokémon Accessories Are A Real Catch
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CASETiFY is at it again with its fabulous Pokémon merchandise, and this time it's going beyond just phone cases again. This upcoming 'Pixel Art' collection celebrates the franchise's 25th anniversary and the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus with some swanky new watches, phone cases, and keyrings, among other...
Random A New Video Debunks A Long-Believed Claim About The Creator Of Pokémon
DidYouKnowGaming discusses Satoshi Tajiri
The claim that Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri is autistic has been swirling for years at this point, to the point where it's generally accepted as fact among fans of the franchise. More specifically, Tajiri is claimed to have Asperger Syndrome, a neurodevelopment disorder that's typically characterised by...
It's not just another entry
Pokémon's 9th Generation is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year, and instead of more of the same with only a few minor changes here and there, it's already promising to be a significant jump in the series compared to previous mainline entries. Nintendo's even boarded the hype train via social media - referring...
Random Did A Cheeky Nando's Inspire The New Pokémon Games? Probably Not
Portugal exists, people
Fan theories tend to range from the irritating ("My dad's dentist knows a guy at Nintendo who says there's a new F-Zero game but it won't be about racing") to the inoffensively silly ("Luigi is the stronger brother, why does he not simply eat Mario"). Today's rumour is closer to the "inoffensively silly" end of the spectrum,...
Feature 7 Reasons For Picking Starter Pokémon, But How Do You Pick Yours?
What's love got to do with it?
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have finally been shown to the world and in spite of all the important debates whirling around the internet right now about the development team's enormous workload, concerned speculation over exactly how we're going to catch all of the new Pokémon this time around after Arceus' welcome re
Random Let Psyduck Spray Your Tea For You With This Adorable Pokémon Teapot
Let's hope it doesn't give you amnesia
Pokémon merchandise is some of the most adorable and eclectic video game-based swag you can buy, with Pikachu and the gang turning up in imaginative forms across a huge range of products. We might just have one of the very best examples, though: Ensky, known for selling lots of unique official Pokémon...
News New Mystery Gift Distribution Rolls Out In Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Hisuian Growlithe arrives in Europe, too
Pokemon Legends: Arceus has been slowly ramping up in terms of Mystery Gift distributions, and today brings a couple of updates (hat-tip to Serebii). The first gift is from a promotion that was run by @Poke_Times, and the good news is that it's available globally. All you do is claim with the code...
Poll Do You Think Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Have Eye Issues?
And no, we're not talking about Compound Eyes
Just look at the way they stare right into your soul! Eyes. Yep, this is the latest controversy amongst Pokémon fans. We've left behind the five frames-per-second Gyarados' and Magnezone's flying through the skies of Hisui in Pokémon Legends: Arceus already because there's a brand new Pokémon game to...
News Pokémon Designer Shares Adorable Artwork Of Gen 9's New Starters
Introducing Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly
Whenever a new Pokémon generation is announced, one of the most exciting parts of the reveal is finding out what the new starter pocket monsters. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, we've got the grass-type Sprigatito, the fire-type Fuecoco and the water-type Quaxly. To celebrate this special occasion,...
The official game site seems to support this theory
Last week saw the reveal of Pokémon's 9th Generation - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet - for the Nintendo Switch. We've found out a fair bit about these games since the initial reveal, but there's one detail a lot of trainers are still wondering about. While we know the game will be "open...
News Zavvi Launches New Items In Its Popular Pokémon x Akedo Range
Get free delivery using our code
A small new range of clothing items from Pokémon's ongoing collaboration with Akedo has arrived, with options to buy each piece now available at UK retailer, Zavvi. The range, which has proven to be very popular indeed in the past, has this time added a new t-shirt, hoodie, and a very cool pair of Pikachu shoes...
