Pokémon News
January2020
News Take A Peek Inside Japan's Pikachu-Filled Pokémon Train
'Pokémon With You'
We're used to seeing Japan get all the cool stuff - like adorable Kirby Cafes and amazing Pokémon stores - but sometimes even the country's public transport gets in on the action. The video above, shared by Japan's national rail service, shows off the '
News Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Makes Its Netflix Debut On 27th February
The legend returns
The Pokémon Company has announced the latest animated Pokémon movie, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, will be making its debut on the digital streaming service Netflix next month, on 27th February. If you recall our coverage of this movie last year, you might remember how it is a CGI reimagining of Pokémon: The First...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Dethrones Diamond & Pearl In New Famitsu Sales Chart Record
The ninth week in first
Since the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield on the Nintendo Switch last November, both games have appeared at the top of the Japanese charts every single week. The latest chart data from 6th - 12th January, was no different. Pokémon took out the top spot for the ninth week in a row. If that wasn't already impressive...
Random Warm Yourselves By The Charmander In This Official Pokémon ASMR Video
Char- Char- Charming
Nintendo has been putting out ASMR videos - that's Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, or 'videos that are supposed to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end' - for a while now. Over the holidays we got 30 minutes of a woman playing her Switch Lite in a log cabin, for example. The lates
Random Food Network Challenge's Pokémon Cakes Episode Sure Was Something
Chikorita, tell me what's wrong
Pokémon seems to be doing the rounds in popular TV shows in the US at the moment, starring in its very own episode of Jeopardy! and now appearing on Food Network Challenge. As you might expect, this one has resulted in some excellent images that will never leave the internet. Ever. The show had its competitors...
Video Here's The First Episode Of Pokémon: Twilight Wings, The New Online Anime Series
Watch it right here
Back in December, The Pokémon Company revealed that a brand new online-exclusive anime would be kicking off this year. It's wasted absolutely no time in getting the first episode up, so make sure to check it out above. The series, called Pokémon: Twilight Wings, will contain seven episodes in total and is set in Pokémon Sword...
News Pokémon GO Player Shares Life-Changing Weight Loss Story
10 stone lost, lifelong friends gained
Pokémon GO developer Niantic has released a new video which tells the story of Tommy, a fan of the game who has enjoyed dramatic health improvements as a result of playing regularly. A student at the University of Greenwich in the UK, Tommy recalls how he felt "isolated" as a child, not having many friends...
Random Fans Have Some Fun With Inteleon's New Gigantamax Form
Lethal weapon
After the Pokémon Direct presentation which aired last week, fans were quick to jump on the design of Inteleon's new Gigantamax form. In case you missed it, during the broadcast Game Freak revealed that the starter pocket monsters in Pokémon Sword and Shield would receive new forms in the first expansion, T
Reminder Make Sure To Claim Your Gigantamax Meowth In Pokémon Sword And Shield Today
Last chance!
Update (Tue 14th Jan, 2020 10:15 GMT): As a quick reminder, the Gigantamax Meowth distribution in Pokémon Sword and Shield ends on 15th January. If you've purchased the game, make sure to claim this special Pokémon via the Mystery Gift menu in-game. Further details can be found below in our original article. Original Article (Sun...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Sword And Shield Scores Eighth Consecutive Week At Number One
Hits 3 million physical sales
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 30th December - 5th January, revealing that Pokémon Sword and Shield is still at number one as we enter the new year. Pokémon's latest entry has held top spot ever since it launched in mid-November, comfortably holding off the competition each week. The two titles have...
"It’s my birthday, can you let me relax?"
While Pokémon Sword and Shield has been a smash-hit all over the world, its release has been dogged by debates over what has become known as "Dexit" – the removal of legacy Pokémon from the game's National Pokédex. Prior to launch, developer Game Freak announced that it had made the de
News Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Switch eShop File Size Revealed
Save some space
Earlier this week, the Pokémon Direct revealed the original Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games from the GBA and DS generation would be remade into a single Switch release titled, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX. If you're considering picking up this game digitally, you might be interested to know just how much room this...
News Here's The Colourful Box Art For Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
And some more screenshots and artwork
Although Pokémon Sword and Shield stole most of the headlines earlier this week when the Pokémon Direct aired, there was some other news at the start about the original Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games being remade for the Nintendo Switch. Whi
Feature Game Of The Decade Staff Picks - Pokémon GO
Ryan's personal pick for GOTD
Following on from our reader-voted Top 50 Games of the Decade, Nintendo Life staff members will be picking their personal favourite Nintendo games between the years 2010-2019. Today, Ryan looks back at how a smartphone title took the world by storm and proved him completely wrong - in a good way... Hold it, let me...
Talking Point Why Pokémon Sword & Shield's Expansion Pass Changes The Rules For The Series
No more $40 makeover sequels as Game Freak voyages into new territory
Since Pikachu took the starring role in Pokémon Yellow, the expectation has been that every Pokémon duology will be followed by a third, slightly revamped edition. This strategy has actually changed somewhat over the past decade, with Black and White each getting a direct...
Random Moonwalking Zacian Should Be The Next Luigi Death Stare, Change Our Minds
A smooth criminal
Feeling overwhelmed by yesterday's Direct and want to chill your Pokémon beans for a minute or two with something less important and very silly? Then look no further than this newly-spotted Sword and Shield curio. As owners of the new titles will know, one in-game feature allows you to set up camp with your Pokémon buddies to...
News Pokémon GO Just Had Its Most Successful Year Ever, Trainers Spent Nearly $900 Million
Money maker
Niantic's augmented reality game Pokémon GO has just recorded its best year ever in terms of in-game player spending. According to Sensor Tower's Store Intelligence estimates, the mobile app generated around $894 million in gross player spending in 2019. Before this, the best period for GO was the year of its launch in 2016, when it...
News Here's Your First Teaser Of The New Pokémon Movie Starring Ash And Pikachu
Introducing Pokémon Coco
It's been quite a big week for the Pokémon series. The Pokémon Direct revealed Pokémon Sword and Shield would be getting an expansion pass and 200 old monsters, and we also found out the original
News More Than 200 Old Pokémon Are Being Added To Sword And Shield's National Dex
The Dexit reversal
You know it, we know it, everyone knows it: Game Freak's decision to cut a large portion of the complete roster from Pokémon Sword and Shield caused an awful lot of controversy ahead of the games' launch. It appears that the Pokémon developer has started something of a U-turn, however, by revealing that more than 200 old...
News Pokémon Bank Successor Pokémon Home Launches Next Month
Every cloud has a shiny Pokémon
The Pokémon Company has revealed during today's special Pokémon Direct that Pokémon Home – its paid-for replacement for Pokémon Bank – will launch next month. Pokémon Home is a cloud-based service that will allow you to store and trade applicable 'mon between Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pokémon GO and
News Galarian Slowpoke Is Waiting For You In Today's Pokémon Sword And Shield Update
Get a taste of the upcoming expansion
As detailed in today's Pokémon Direct, there's an update coming today which will give Pokémon Sword and Shield players a sneaky preview of the announced expansions coming later in the year. Once you've downloaded the update (when it's available later today), you'll be able to head to Wedgehurst
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Is Getting An Expansion Pass, And It Looks Mighty
Available to pre-purchase today
Today's Pokémon Direct has revealed that Pokémon Sword and Shield will both be receiving an Expansion Pass, providing lots more content to players who already own the base game(s). Rather than launching a third version or 'Ultra' versions as we've seen in the past, Sword and Shield players will be able to jump...
News The Original Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Games Are Being Remade For Switch
'Rescue Team DX'
The original Pokémon Mystery Dungeon spin-off games - Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team - are being remade for Nintendo Switch, today's Pokémon Direct has confirmed. The new version of the game will be called Pokémon Mystery Dun
Watch Pokémon Direct January 2020 - Live!
20 mins of juicy info!
So, here we are. The first Nintendo Direct of 2020 has arrived in the form of a special Pokémon presentation, and while it might not be what many of us were expecting, it should hopefully give fans of the franchise something to shout about. We imagine we could see a full reveal for Pokémon Home in the "roughly 20 minute"...
News Vaporeon And Jolteon Will Join Flareon And Eevee As Build-A-Bear Toys In 2020
The full original set
Just last week it was revealed that Flareon would be the first Pokémon to be transformed into a Build-A-Bear for 2020. At the time, we suspected this may lead to Vaporeon and Jolteon toys to finish the original Eevee set, and we were right. Hoorah! The Flareon plush is now available to pick up from the UK Build-A-Bear website...
News Play Pokémon Twitter Account Shows Off Form Not Available Yet In Sword And Shield
And then deletes it!
The official Play Pokémon Twitter account has reportedly shared some news ahead of schedule. It's a video featuring the pink version of Gastrodon in the recently released Switch titles, Pokémon Sword and Shield. In case you're wondering what all the fuss is about, the only Gastrodon currently available in the new entries is a...
Poll What To Expect From The Pokémon Direct - Post Your Pokémon Predictions
We propose some possibilities, both plausible and preposterous
The first Direct Presentation of 2020 has been announced and it's not what most of us were expecting. Short of a full blown Nintendo Direct, you'd be forgiven for thinking the arrival of Animal Crossing: New Horizons in March might signal a hype-building mini Direct focused on
Rumour The Pokémon Direct Will Share "New Details" About Sword And Shield
Crazy, right?
As you've probably already heard by now, later this week a Pokémon Direct is airing. It will apparently feature "roughly 20 minutes" of new Pokémon information in a live stream presentation. This is definitely odd timing, considering Pokémon Sword and Shield were only released last November, so what exactly is this upcoming...
News Pokémon Direct To Air Thursday, 9th January
That wasn't what we were expecting...
Nintendo has revealed that a brand new Pokémon Direct will air on Thursday, 9th January. We bet that wasn't the Direct you were expecting! It will apparently feature "roughly 20 minutes of new Pokémon information" in a livestreamed presentation. No further information on the show's contents have been...
Random Internal Files Reveal Pokémon GO Was A Major Hassle For The Canadian Military
"taking off like gangbusters"
You've no doubt heard stories in the past about Pokémon GO players trespassing to catch 'em all, but there's never been much documented about it other than news reports and player accounts. Recently, though, Canada's national broadcaster CBC gained access to 471 pages of internal files on the subject from the...
Random What If Pokémon Sword And Shield Characters Made It Into Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
AC x PKMN = yes please!
We love Pokémon, we love Animal Crossing, and we're pretty sure that plenty of you reading this will love them both, too. All going well, then, this should go down a treat. Andrei Mishanin, a Russian artist who seemingly has a flair for creating cute pieces of joy, has shared their latest creation online depicting a number...
News Hang On, Competitive Pokémon Fans Are Liking Sword And Shield's National Dex Cut
Having the full National Dex 'would be worse'
Whether you're a fan of the franchise or not, it was almost impossible to avoid hearing or reading about 'Dexit' last year, the fan-made term for Game Freak's decision to cut certain Pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Shield's roster. The decision split those most heavily invested almost as well as the...
News Pokémon GO's Hatchathon Event Returns With Some Amazing Rewards
Stardust! Rare Candies! Unova Stones!
Pokémon GO's Hatchathon Event is making a comeback this week, giving players the opportunity to earn some tasty rewards and hard-to-find items. Starting today, you can earn extra Stardust, Rare Candies and rare rewards like Unova Stones – just by walking certain distances. That's not all – you'll earn...
News Your Next Pokémon Build-A-Bear Is Flareon
A fiery companion
Build-A-Bear's collaboration with Pokémon is going from strength to strength, and that can only mean one thing: there's another new fluffy monster to build! That's right, the latest addition to the Pokémon Build-A-Bear lineup is Flareon, an evolution of the already-available Eevee. This is the first Eevee evolution we've seen in...
News Pokémon GO Players Share Stories Of Improved Health And Social Lives
The benefits are plain to see
Pokémon GO was undoubtedly one of the biggest games of the last decade, giving Pokémon fans a whole new way to enjoy their favourite hobby and even sparking a worldwide surge in popularity for both the brand and gaming as a whole. When it first launched in 2016, the game had its fair share of negative press - there...
December2019
And to "avoid stability issues"
In October, Niantic announced it would roll out the Wayfarer Tool to improve the overall experience its augmented reality games provided. This included support for the popular mobile title, Pokémon GO. It was launched a few days ago, but due to the overwhelming response from the player base, Niantic has now had to...
Talking Point Even Dexit Couldn't Derail The Pokémon Hype Train In 2019
But will the negative reaction change the future of the series?
In this series of end-of-year features, we're summing up some of 2019's biggest talking points. 2019 was a big year for Pokémon fans, with the arrival of Gen 8 in the form of Sword & Shield. However, for many players, the game was something of an anticlimax; for the first time in...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Stays In First Place For The Sixth Week, As Switch Sales Increase
The biggest week of the year for the hybrid system
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 16th December - 22nd December and once again Pokémon Sword and Shield have placed at the very top. This makes this the sixth week in a row Game Freak's latest entries in the long-running series have been first. Apart from this, Luigi's Mansion 3 has...
Random Why Pikachu Is No Longer As Chubby As It Once Was
The design was influenced by the anime, of course
When Pokémon first arrived on the Game Boy in 1996, Pikachu was illustrated as a plump electric rodent that looked far from agile. It wasn't until later on in the series, the face of the pocket monster franchise got an artistic makeover, making him slightly less chubby. What was the reason behind...
News Think You're The Ultimate Pokémon Fan? We Bet You Can't Beat This Christmas Crossword
Burn Heals at the ready
Only hours remain until Christmas Day - unless you're reading this in the future, of course - and what better way to spend your Christmas Eve than angrily shouting at the hardest Pokémon crossword known to mankind? Here's a blank image of the crossword. Look at the SIZE of it! Joe Merrick, the hardworking webmaster of...
News The Pokémon Company Just Released Two New Pokémon Games On Facebook
Play them today
The Pokémon Company has announced two new games for Facebook: Pokémon Tower Battle and Pokémon Medallion Battle. Tower Battle is described as a physics-based puzzler, has been developed by Bombay Play, and is available now worldwide. Here's the full description: Pokémon Tower Battle, available now worldwide, is a unique take...
Feature A Pokémon Retrospective: Generation 7 - 2016 To 2019
We take a look back at Alola
Three years ago, as we approached the reveal of Pokémon’s seventh generation and its 20th anniversary, we looked back on all previous six generations of Pokémon. Now, three years later, as we approach the end of the seventh generation and the inevitable reveal of the next generation, it’s time to look back over the...
News Pokémon The Movie: The Power Of Us Arrives On Netflix On New Year's Day
Take a trip to Fula City
If you didn't get around to seeing Pokémon The Movie: The Power of Us when it was released last year, on New Year's Day, you'll be able to settle in on the couch with some snacks and enjoy this anime adventure film starring Ash, Pikachu, and friends on Netflix. Here's the official announcement from The Pokémon Company:...
News New Gen 4 Pokémon Leak Supposedly Shows Lots Of Scrapped Gender Differences
Almost every 'mon redesigned
If the contents of this recent Pokémon leak are to be believed, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - and every game thereafter - could have been very different indeed. Dr. Lava, known for sharing and dissecting cut content from a wide variety of Nintendo games, has shared an article exploring a supposed leak that first...
News Delibird Is Taking Over Pokémon Sword And Shield's Wild Area For Christmas
Battle them to earn more rewards
If you love nothing more than running around in Pokémon Sword and Shield's Wild Area, looking for all sorts of monsters to catch, you should notice that things are starting to get a little Christmassy. Starting from today and running until Christmas Day, the present-giving penguin Pokémon Delibird will be much...
News Screenwriter Of Pokémon: The First Movie To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Director of Photography also recognised
Back in the late '90s, when the Pokémon craze had reached an all-time high, Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back was released in cinemas. The screenwriter, Takeshi Shudo – who passed away in 2010 – has now been recognised for his efforts, with the Tokyo Anime Award Festival announcing he'll be...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Pokémon GO Feature In TIME's Best Games Of The Decade List
Here are the top 10
Following on from TIME's list of the most important and influential gadgets of the decade, it has now released its top ten best games. With the Switch being recognised as the number one gadget in 2017, you would think a Nintendo game released around the same time would be featured in this list, and sure enough, one has been. Of...
News Pokémon Fans Remind Us That There Is Some Good Left In The World After All
Take part in Operation Delibird this year
We hate to say it, but the reality is that even with all of the wonderful games out there to enjoy these days, there's still plenty of stuff going on in the world that's sure to bring you down. Life's tough, but some dedicated Pokémon fans are currently gearing up to make some people's Christmases just that...
News Bandai Reveals New Galar Pokémon Toys
Joining the original starter set
Ash and Go from the new Pokémon anime A few weeks ago we were treated to our first look at the new set of Pokémon Sword and Shield plush toys headed to Japan - including the adorable Wooloo, of course - and now even more little goodies have been revealed. Bandai has shared a first look at its upcoming Pokémon...
News Redeem This Pokémon Sword And Shield Code To Receive Some Free Poké Balls
Thanks, Ball Guy
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. Over on the official @poke_times Twitter account at the moment, Ball Guy has shared a code, which will give you one...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Sword And Shield Still Dominate As Switch Takes Nine Of Top Ten
OG Switch model surpasses 10 million sales
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 9th - 15th December, revealing that Pokémon Sword and Shield has managed to fend off the competition for another week at the top. The two titles sold an estimated 231,578 physical copies this week, which is actually higher than last week's total. Elsewhere,...
News Nintendo Tweet Shows Off Pokémon Forms Not Yet Available In Sword And Shield
A sign of things to come?
Perhaps one of the best things about Pokémon Sword and Shield is the new cast of creatures themselves; from the adorable Sobble and the hilarious Cramorant to the new Galarian forms of old classics, we've been pretty impressed with the new designs this time around. Nintendo has decided to use two of these Galarian designs...
News Pokémon GO's New Buddy Adventure Update Brings Your Favourite Partner To Life
And it'll walk with you on the map
Pokémon GO developer Niantic has revealed a brand new feature for the game called 'Buddy Adventure', alongside a mushy trailer that's sure to get nostalgic fans a little teary. This new update will give players the ability to interact with their Buddy Pokémon in all-new ways, bringing them to life in a way that...
News One Of Pokémon's Largest Fan Communities Bans Dynamaxing In Competitive Matches
A majority vote settles it
Members of one of the world's largest competitive Pokémon communities, Smogon University, have voted to ban one of Pokémon Sword and Shield's new and prominent gameplay mechanics from its online matches. The feature in question is Dynamaxing (a new mechanic which temporarily boosts a Pokémon's power and allows a number...
News Japan's Pokémon Cafe Is Getting Creative With Its Sword And Shield Menu Options
Wish we could eat 'em all
We're always jealous of the stores, restaurants, and pretty much everything else available to Nintendo fans in Japan, and today's no different. The country's Pokémon Cafes are getting new Sword and Shield-themed menu items, both of which are set to be available from 18th January 2020 for a limited time. The chefs are...
News US Importer Arrested For Manufacturing Counterfeit Mario And Pokémon Toys
He could face a lengthy prison sentence
When you have a franchise as popular as Super Mario or Pokémon, chances are that someone out there will try to illegally make a profit from your creations. Doing so can obviously result in some pretty major ramifications, and one man has found that out the hard way recently. The Los Angeles County District...
News Pokémon GO Is One Of The Top Grossing Games Of This Year And The Past Decade
Gotta cash 'em all
If you asked someone to name one of the most popular mobile games of the past decade, there's a good chance they might mention Niantic's augmented reality title, Pokémon GO. The game was first released in 2016 and as of October this year, surpassed $3 billion in lifetime gross revenue and has been downloaded more than 541...
News Pokémon's Customisable Shirts Are Now Available In Some Lucky European Countries
And Canada, Aus/NZ too!
Starting from today, lots more Pokémon fans can finally get their hands on the amazing customisable shirts first revealed for Japan earlier this year. Fittingly called Pokémon Shirts, the range serves as an online custom shirt service which allows customers to mix and match prints based on the first 151 Pokémon. The...
Random Star Wars Director Appears To Use Pokémon GO To Comment On Angry Fans
Hinting at a toxic fanbase?
Ever since Star Wars: The Last Jedi arrived in cinemas back in 2017, fans of the series have been quick to express their - shall we say - passionate feelings towards it. Some love it just as much as any other Star Wars movie, but taking a wander through any corner of the internet dedicated to the series reveals that there...
News The Pokémon Company Is Taking Legal Action Against Sword And Shield Leakers
It just needs to name them first
Update - Sat 14th Dec, 2019 03:30 GMT: The Pokémon Company has been given the green light to take further action against the leakers. The following update is via the PokéJungle Twitter account: The @Pokemon Company has been granted the ability to subpoena Discord and 4chan to unmask the identities of the leakers...
News A New Web-Exclusive Pokémon Anime Series Is Coming Early Next Year
Pokémon: Twilight Wings will take place in the Galar region
Update: The first episode is now live! You can watch it for yourself right here. Original Article: The Pokémon Company has revealed that we'll be getting a new 'capsule' series early next year, exclusively on the internet. Pokémon: Twilight Wings takes place in the Galar region made...
News Pokémon Was A Category On Jeopardy This Week, Can You Get All Of The Answers?
It's quiz time!
We love seeing gaming-related stuff appear on TV shows, mostly because it's hilarious when people get something wrong which is obvious to us. Remember when a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? contestant didn't know whether Jigglypuff or Frodo was a Pokémon? Brilliant. Thankfully, then, it happened again earlier this week, with...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Switch Games Take All Top Ten Spots, Pokémon Leads The Charge
Holy moly...
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 2nd - 8th December, revealing that Pokémon Sword and Shield is once again sitting right at the very top of the charts. The two titles sold an estimated 201,838 physical copies this week, pushing the lifetime total up to an impressive 2.22 million. Pokémon wasn't the only success for...
Reminder Registrations For Pokémon Sword And Shield's First Online Battle Competition Close Today
Galar Beginnings
Update: As a quick reminder, today is the last day that you can sign up for Pokémon Sword and Shield's first online battle competition. The event, called 'Galar Beginnings', kicks off at midnight tonight UK time, which means you have just a few hours left to register at the time of writing. You'll find all the details you'll need...
News Pokémon Championship Rules Are Changing In 2020 As Sword And Shield Take Over
Here's the rundown...
The Pokémon Company has shared lots of information on the future of the Pokémon Video Game Championships (or VGCs). From 4th January 2020, tournaments will officially shift to Pokémon Sword and Shield. As you might expect, competitive players will need to adapt their current strategies as they begin to compete with the new...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Sword And Shield Break 2 Million Sales, Switch Sales Rise
Huge sales numbers for a third week in a row
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 25th November - 1st December, revealing that Pokémon Sword and Shield is showing no signs of slowing down. The two games have now sold an estimated two million physical copies in Japan alone, racing ahead of games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild and...
News Pokémon Happy Meals Return To McDonald's In The UK Next January
Gotta eat 'em all
As much as we love cooking and eating curries in the Galar region, every once in a while we prefer a meal that we don't have to prepare and comes with a free toy. Yeah, you heard us right. From 2nd January through to 28th January next year, McDonald's in the UK will be offering Pokémon Happy Meals. While they don't appear to be...
Random Pokémon Sword and Shield's Final Boss Can Be Beaten With A Magikarp
It took some time, though...
While it can evolve into a pretty powerful beast, the humble Magikarp has a bad reputation in the world of Pokémon. This flappy fish is seen as a waste of space, so YouTuber PokeTips decided to give it a moment in the spotlight by taking on Leon in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the game's undefeated regional champion...
News Pokémon's Team Rocket Is Back With Its Best Intro Yet
Blasting off, again
The latest Pokémon anime series is somewhat nostalgic for veteran fans, as it heavily features the Kanto region – and that means Ash and company get the chance to become reacquainted with some familiar faces from the past. That includes Jesse and James of Team Rocket fame, who, after a break in the past series, have returned...
UK Charts Pokémon Sword And Shield Take A Fall Thanks To The Black Friday Effect
The charts get a shake up
Black Friday's impact has been felt on the UK charts this week as some unlikely titles make a return to the top ten. Rare's Xbox One exclusive Sea of Thieves was the big winner, leaping back up the chart to number four after occupying the 23rd position in the chart last week. The game was helped by massive discounts on...
News Nintendo Applies For Five Poké Ball Plus Patents In Japan
Gotta file some more
The Poké Ball Plus arrived as an accessory alongside the release of the Pokémon Let's Go games last year. It was created to enhance the overall experience of catching 'em all – by allowing players to take their pocket monsters with them on the go, and could also be used as a single-handed controller in both entries. In...
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News New Pokémon Sword And Shield Galar Plush Release Next Month, Including Wooloo
A lovely set of lovely 'mon
The very first plush toys for Pokémon Sword and Shield that aren't your typical Starter or Legendary Pokémon are set to be released into the world next month. All of the designs found below will launch at Pokémon Center Japan on 14th December. Eager fans will be able to get their hands on Gossifleur, Eldegoss, Wooloo,...
News Gigantamax Snorlax Rolls Into Pokémon Sword And Shield Raid Battles Next Week
Will appear more often for a limited time
If you've been enjoying tracking down every last 'mon for your Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield, you'll want to jot down the following dates for your diary. The Pokémon Company has revealed that Gigantamax Snorlax is set to appear more frequently in Max Raid Battles from Wednesday 4th December until...
Random This $3,500 Life-Size Snorlax Sure Looks Comfy
You know you want one
Pokémon plushes are big business these days, with official options and a seemingly never-ending stream of Build-A-Bear promotions. We've also had some pretty huge teddy bears to contend with, but nothing beats the home-made approach – and we have to say, we're qui
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Trading Cards Arrive In February, New VMAX Cards Revealed
Collect 'em all
If you're a keen Pokémon Trading Card Game player, or if you fancy making the jump from the video games, you'll be interested to know that the brand new Sword and Shield expansion is due to arrive in the west in February 2020. The news comes alongside some fresh details for the latest set of cards, including the introduction of...