Pokémon News - Page 4
December2023
News Pokémon GO Celebrates Scarlet & Violet's New DLC With Free Avatar Items
Ready up for The Indigo Disk
To celebrate today's Indigo Disk DLC launch for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Niantic's mobile AR game Pokémon GO is giving out free themed outfits. As detailed on the official GO website, these new avatar items are inspired by the main characters' outfits, and are available for free: "Trainers, To celebrate the...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 3.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Indigo Disk DLC is now available
Update: The Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 3.0.0 update is now live! Nintendo has also shared the official patch notes on its support page: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Ver. 3.0.0 (Released December 13, 2023): Release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk for Pokémon Sca
News A New Pokémon Theme Park Is Launching In Japan
Welcome to PokéPark Kanto
The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be launching a new attraction called 'PokéPark Kanto' within the amusement park Yomiuriland in Inagi, Tokyo. While there are no details on exactly when the new park will open, it's thought that this will be a full-fledged attraction with rides and other amusements, not too...
Guide Best Pokémon-Likes On Nintendo Switch - Games To Play After You've Finished Pokémon
The Mimikyus of video games
Updated with Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. Enjoy! When they said "Pokémon! Gotta catch 'em all", we all assumed that they meant catching all the pocket monsters. But actually, what they were talking about was catching all the Pokémon and Pokémon-like games out there — of which there are many. And now, at...
News Grab Darkrai And Shiny Lucario In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Event
Ooh, pretty
The Pokémon Company has announced that special distribution events have begun for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, allowing players to download Darkrai and a shiny Lucario. Not only that, but those who grab shiny Lucario will also bag a Master Ball - not bad! The Darkrai event will coincide with the Dialga/Palkia Tera Raid event and will...
News Dialga And Palkia Star In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet 5-Star Tera Raid Event
Bag 'em and tag 'em
The Pokémon Company has announced that a special 5-Star Tera Raid event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will begin on December 8th, 2023, and will focus on Dialga and Palkia of Diamond and Pearl fame. The event will last until December 21st, 2023 with Dialga exclusive to Pokémon Scarlet and Palkia exclusive to Pokémon Violet...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Indigo Disk Final Trailer Reveals Return Of Old Legendaries
The DLC is out next week
The Pokémon Company has shared the final trailer for The Indigo Disk, part 2 of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Expansion Pass, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, which is out on 14th December. The trailer is jam-packed full of new details, such as returning Gym Leader fights, a new look for a certain character from The...
DLC deets
The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be sharing more information on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's upcoming DLC chapter, The Indigo Disk, on 7th December at 14:00 GMT / 09:00 EST / 06:00 PST (that's tomorrow)! As for what exactly the presentation will contain, we're not quite sure just yet. With a little over a week to go before...
November2023
News A New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Has Been Announced
Get your motor running with a free Revavroom
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet have just kicked off the latest mystery gift distribution event and this time trainers can add a Revavroom to their party. This particular one comes with 'Peeved Mark', which gives the Pokemon the title of "Revavroom the Grumpy". Here's a bit more about Revavroom and...
News Pokémon's COO Wants To Keep Franchise Going For "Hundreds Of Years"
"I spend all day every day thinking about Pokémon"
The Pokémon franchise has remained immensely popular since its inception in the mid to late '90s, but according to The Pokémon Company's COO Takato Utsunomiya, the overall goal is to have it endure for centuries. In an interview with The Guardian, Utsunomiya states that he spends "all day every...
Deals Catch Yourself A Merry Christmas With This Exclusive Pokémon Jumper Discount (UK)
Get £15 off with this code
There's a chill in the air and we're stumbling across more eye-catching sales than we know what to do with, which can only mean one thing: Christmas is nearly here! If you're celebrating this year and want to look the part, we're delighted to be able to offer £15 off these lovely Pokémon Christmas jumpers, exclusively...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Announced For This Weekend
Splish splash
Coming off the back of last weekend's Eevee event, The Pokémon Company has wasted no time letting us know which 'mon will be starring in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's next 7-Star Tera Raid Battles, which kick off later this week (thanks, @SerebiiNet). Running first from 24th-26th November before repeating the following weekend on 1st
Soapbox 20 Years On, It's About Time These Pokémon Games Got Switch Remasters
Gotta snag em’ all
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, ahead of its 20th anniversary on 21st November, Nathanial looks back on a Pokémon region that's been pretty much ignored for two decades... A common mislabelling seen online...
News The Pokémon Company Unveils Next Scarlet & Violet TCG Set, 'Paldean Fates'
Featuring over 100 Shiny Pokémon
The Pokémon Company has today revealed what's on the cards (literally) for the next Trading Card Game set. The upcoming collection will be titled 'Paldean Fates' and you will be able to start unpacking them on 26th January, 2024. But just what is involved this time around? Paldean Fates will consist of more than...
News Netflix's Pokémon Concierge Starts December 28, Here's The Official Trailer
A new stop-motion animated series
Earlier this year, The Pokémon Company announced it would be teaming up with Netflix to release a Pokémon-themed stop-motion animated series called Pokémon Concierge. Now, in an update, it's been revealed this series will be airing in Japan and North America on 28th December 2023. There will apparently be four...
Random Pokémon Gold & Silver's Male Protagonist Was Apparently A Ninja In The DS Remakes
Hyaaah!
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver are widely considered to be one of the greatest entries in the long-running franchise, but did you know that the games' male protagonist was actually altered to look more like a ninja for the DS remakes? That's according to a magazine translation discovered as part of DidYouKnowGaming's comprehensive dive...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Announced For This Weekend
Take on Eevee
The next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and, with 'Eevee Day' rapidly approaching (apparently), there are no prizes for guessing the starring 'mon this time around (thanks, @SerebiiNet). Yes, Eevee will be taking the spotlight in the upcoming event, which kicks off this weekend from...
News Pokémon Horizons Anime Is Coming To BBC iPlayer Next Month (UK)
Also landing on CBBC
After a long time without a Western release date, The Pokémon Company has today announced that the new animated series, Pokémon Horizons, will be landing in the UK next month on BBC iPlayer and the corresponding children's TV channel CBBC. While we don't have a specific release date at the time of writing, though TPC has...
Reminder Pokémon Scarlet & Violet + DLC Physical Release Now Available
You still need to "download an update" to play Part 2
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Part Two DLC 'The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero - The Indigo Disk' was locked in for 14th December earlier this week. Now, in the lead-up to this, The Pokémon Company has officially released a new physical version including Part One: The Teal Mask. In case you...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC The Indigo Disk Gets December Release Date
A blue winter
In a bit of a low-key announcement, The Pokémon Company has announced that part two of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, The Indigo Disk, is launching on 14th December — just in time for the Holiday season, then!' The story of The Indigo Disk will take place at The Blueberry Academy, where you'll...
Random Pokémon's TCG Internal Game Testers Seem To Have The Best Job In The World
The very best...
When we think about the best jobs evs, working at The Pokémon Company has to be up there. However, with a team so large, how could you possibly know where the most fun is had? Well, thanks to a new report from The Guardian which takes a look at the internal workings of Creatures Inc, focusing on card production, it seems that we...
October2023
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Kicks Off This Weekend
Fire fighter
The Pokémon Company has announced the leading 'mon for its next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (thanks, @SerebiiNet). Taking the spotlight this time is Hisuian Typhlosion, which you will be able to face off against from 3rd-5th November and then a week later from 10th-12th. The regional variant of the Gen...
Soapbox Lavender Town Isn’t Pokémon’s Scariest Location, It’s Someplace Far More Sinister
Trainers beware, you’re in for a scare
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ethan chateaus himself in the creepiest place in the Pokémon world... Ah, Lavender Town — the place where the journeys of old Pokémon end and the...
Feature The 13 Spookiest Pokémon, Ranked
Spookémon
At one end of the Pokémon character design spectrum, you have some of the cutest little guys to have ever graced our screens. On the other, you have pure, unapologetic nightmare fuel. As we approach Halloween, it seems only fitting that we take a look at the latter, right? Okay, perhaps delving into the complete horrors of the Pokédex...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Latest Mass Outbreak Event Is All About Spooky Ghost Types
Gotta catch 'em ooOoOoooOol
The latest Mass Outbreak event is now underway in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and this one sees things taking a spooky turn just in time for Halloween. Beginning yesterday and running through until 31st October, you can find mass outbreaks of various Ghost-Type Pokémon throughout Paldea and Kitakami, each of which has a...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Another Mario Game
Mario Party 3 has arrived!
Update [Fri 27th Oct, 2023 02:30 BST]: Following an announcement earlier this week, Nintendo has now officially made Mario Party 3 available to Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. Original story [Wed 25th Oct, 2023 02:05 BST]: Nintendo has announced it will be adding the Mario Party 3 to the Switch N64 service...
News Detective Pikachu Has Another Case To Crack In This Adorable New Short Film
Flantastic
While it might not be the announcement of a full movie, The Pokémon Company has released a new short film focused on Ryme City's top investigator, as 'Detective Pikachu and the Mystery of the Missing Flan' gives another bite-sized boost of case-cracking goodness. The new short was shared on The Official Pokémon YouTube channel...
News Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode Two Is Available Now On YouTube
'Breathe in'
Following on from the launch of episode one in September, The Pokémon Company has now released episode two of the YouTube miniseries Paldean Winds. Once again, this is a new series set within the Paldea region and it's based on the latest generation of games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This episode focuses on Aliquis and Meowscarada...
News The Pokémon Company Reckons There's Room For Future Detective Pikachu Spin-Offs
Detective Pikachu Returns... Again
Detective Pikachu Returns has been out on Switch for a couple of weeks now and it's... well, just as sweet as we would expect, actually. While it wasn't on any of our 'Nintendo 2023' bingo cards, it looks like the team behind the game sees room for future entries in the series (thanks, VGC). This news comes from a...
Japanese Charts Detective Pikachu Returns Comes Out On Top, Once Again
PI(kachu)
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and while not quite as impressive a surge as last week, Detective Pikachu Returns once again finds itself at the top of the physical software pile with another 16,248 copies sold. Pikmin 4 just misses out on reclaiming the gold medal this time as it edges ever closer to the one...
News Pokémon GO Introduces Brand New Multiplayer Feature 'Party Play'
But you need to be "close-by" others to use it
Pokémon GO developer Niantic has announced and released Party Play, a brand new multiplayer feature that allows you to team up with your friends — as long as they're close by. The feature is live now in Pokémon GO and enables you and up to three friends to party up and play together. Teaming up...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet GameStop Distribution Announced (North America)
"While supplies last"
To celebrate Halloween, The Pokémon Company has announced a special GameStop distribution event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Between October 13-19, 2023, trainers will be able to get a free code card for an Eletric-Tera Type Mimikyu when they visit a GameStop in the US or Canada. It will come in a Cherish Ball, has a...
Soapbox Pokémon X & Y - The Series' Greatest Paradoxes
You can’t be groundbreaking without leaving a few cracks
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Andy looks back at a pivotal juncture in the Pocket Monster series which hinted at the path it would take over the following decade...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 2.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update your copy today
Following the release of The Teal Mask DLC last month, a new update for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has now been rolled out. This bumps the game up to version 2.0.2. It contains multiple bug fixes including some issues tied to Pokémon HOME transfers. Below are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's official support...
UK Charts Detective Pikachu Returns Can't Outsmart EA Sports FC And Assassin's Creed
Time for a refill
This week's physical charts in the UK are in, and despite two major new game releases, nothing has been able to top EA Sports FC 24's place at the top of the video game sales league. While most players are picking up the title on PS5 — where an impressive 62% of copes have sold this week — the Switch's hold has only slipped...
News New Details Emerge On Satoru Iwata's Work On Pokémon Gold And Silver
Long-time rumour debunked
Suppose you're even remotely familiar with the work of Satoru Iwata, Nintendo's beloved President who sadly passed away in 2015. In that case, you'll have no doubt heard the popular rumour surrounding his contribution to 1999's Pokémon Gold And Silver. The rumour goes that Iwata created a compression code that...
News Pokémon's "Beautiful Tribute" Video Celebrates Ash And Pikachu's Journey Over 25 Seasons
"Thank you for the journey"
It's hard to believe, but the original Pokémon journey starring the Pallet Town trainer Ash Ketchum and his electric pal Pikachu has finally called it a day. If you weren't already emotional about this, The Pokémon Company has now released a special tribute video highlighting Ash's journey in just under a few minutes...
Video How Does Detective Pikachu Returns Compare To Its 3DS Predecessor?
Pikachu The Electric Mouse Detective
Detective Pikachu returns in the aptly-tilted Detective Pikachu Returns... today! If you've snapped up the game for yourself — whether you're a first-time detective or you're coming back for a second cup of coffee — you might be wondering what the differences are between the 3DS original and this Switch...
Guide Where To Buy Detective Pikachu Returns On Switch
Out now!
The original Detective Pikachu game launched on 3DS back in 2016, and following on from the hit movie, the series has now returned on Switch with the aptly named Detective Pikachu Returns. If you're wanting to pick up a copy, you're certainly in the right place. In this guide, we're busy keeping track of all retail options for you,...
News Pokémon Live-Action TV Series Gets Its First Trailer
Premiering in Japan this month
The first trailer for the upcoming live-action Pokémon series has been released, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect when PokéTsume (or 'Pocket Filled with Adventure' in English) premieres in Japan later this month on October 17th, 2023. The series will tell the story of Madoka Akagi, a young girl who moves to...
News Pokémon Bank Users Encouraged To Transfer Pokémon To Pokémon Home ASAP
Bank's online service may end "at some point in the future"
Yesterday, Nintendo announced it would be ending "online play and other functionality" for the 3DS and Wii U in "early April" next year. Although a lot of different parts of the 3DS online service will be impacted, one that won't be in the foreseeable future is Pokémon Bank for the 3DS...
Review Detective Pikachu Returns (Switch) - Drab-Looking But Fun Forensics For The Fam
Sherlock Ho-Oholmes
It's been over seven years since we got our first helping of the wise-cracking, coffee-addicted Detective Pikachu on 3DS and, in the time since, the gruff private investigator has gone on to star in his very own big-screen adaptation voiced by the one and only Ryan Reynolds. Well, excuse us, Mr Hollywood! The first Detective...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trainers Reportedly Encounter New Game Crash In Version 2.0.1 Update
Here's how it can be replicated
Following the release of the DLC update for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet in September, a new bug has reportedly been discovered in Version 2.0.1 of the base game and it can supposedly result in some crashes at one of the most important moments. As highlighted by Nintendo Wire, in the final battle...
News The Next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Kicks Off This Week
It's a hoot
After being mistakenly revealed in a sponsored video last week, the star of the next Pokémon Scarlet and Violet seven-star Tera Raid Battle event has now been officially revealed. Shared to Twitter by @SerebiiNet, we now know that it will be Hisuian Decidueye taking the spotlight in this one with the event kicking off later this week...
September2023
News Check Out The First Pokémon X Hatsune Miku Crossover Song, 'Volt Tackle'
Lots of Pokémon references
The first 'Pokémon X Hatsune Miku' crossover song has been released on YouTube in its entirety, and if you're a fan of either IP, then you'll probably want to check it out. The song is the first in a wider collaboration between the pair known as 'Project Voltage', which will eventually consist of a total of 18 tracks...
News Pokémon X Van Gogh Museum Merch Is Already Seeing Expensive Online Resales
Update #2: Po-come on, they've sold out!
Update #2: The Pokémon Company has issued a formal apology as just a day after the Van Gogh collaboration kicked off, all of the merchandise has already sold out. We've been reporting on the ludicrous resales and queues as fans line up to get these limited products, but TPC has confirmed it has sold out...
Japanese Charts Pikmin 1+2 Join Pikmin 4 As The Top Pikmin
Pikmin?
This week in Japan, Pikmin 1+2 came out on top with a total of 23,941 units sold in its physical debut. Following closely is, of course, Pikmin 4 with a further 22,894 copies sold. There's not a lot between the two, which potentially suggests that many will have opted for a digital copy of Pikmin 1+2 earlier in the year. Elsewhere, the...
News Pokémon Collaboration With Van Gogh Museum Announced, New Merch Incoming
The Starmie Night
Update [Wed 27th Sep, 2023 19:00 BST]: Ahead of tomorrow's collaboration, The Pokémon Company and the Van Gogh Museum have shared details on what to expect when the event opens up. Running from 28th September 2023 to 7th January 2024, you'll be able to go in and view some exclusive Pokémon-inspired twists on Van Gogh's most...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's DLC Catches An International Physical Release This November
The Indigo Disk comes as a separate update
After being announced for Hong Kong last month, it has today been revealed that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, will be landing a full international physical release on 3rd November. The news was shared to Twitter by Nintendo, revealing that the physical copy will...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Teal Mask
Tell us your own thoughts
The first DLC part of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero arrived on the Nintendo Switch last week and there have now been multiple reviews shared online, so we've put together a roundup. Here on Nintendo Life, we said The Teal Mask was a fun diversion for Scarlet & Violet players even if...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Gets Slight Boost From DLC Release
But there's no stopping Pikmin 4
It's time to cover the weekly Japanese charts once again. The latest figures from Famitsu (via Gematsu) have come in, and the Switch is back to filling out all spots in the top ten. Pikmin 4 is incredibly still at number one, selling another steady 23,489 units in the week of 11th to 17th September. It's now just...
News Lost Pokémon Browser Game Has Been Archived And Is Fully Playable
Who remembers Pokémon 2000 Adventure, then?
In a big win for preservation, a lost Pokémon browser game has been restored and is now fully playable online, thanks to DidYouKnowGaming. Pokémon 2000 Adventure was developed by Cyberworld International Corporation, which was a client of Warner Bros., and was released to tie in with the movie Pokémon...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Update Will Be Targeting Select Bugs Next Month
Bye bye, missed victories
A new update is in the works for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and while it may not quite be the drastic problem-solving patch that many of us are still hoping for, it looks like at least some bugs will be the target of the upcoming improvements (thanks, Serebii.net). It looks like the main issue being tackled this time...
News The Next 5-Star Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Tera Raid Is Incoming
Slither Wing and Iron Moth up for grabs
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are getting yet another 5-star Tera Raid event later this month, taking place from September 22nd to September 24th. There are two version-specific Pokémon up for grabs during the event: Scarlet players can grab Slither Wing, while Violet players will be hunting for Iron Moth...
Review Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Teal Mask (Switch) - DLC That Offers More, But Not Enough
Matcha the mood
As a series, Pokémon is one that has held onto tradition pretty firmly. In the 25+ years since Red & Blue’s release, the fundamentals of the game haven’t really changed – you explore a world, you fight Pokémon, you catch Pokémon. Last year’s Pokémon Scarlet & Violet was the mainline series’ first big attempt to...
Guide How To Save Money On Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero DLC
Best deals, cheapest prices + discounts!
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are being treated to an all-new DLC expansion in 2023, The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero. Buying the expansion grants you access to two chunks of additional content – The Teal Mask which is available now, and The Indigo Disk which arrives later in winter 2023. The more savvy...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Teal Mask Are In
Tell us your own thoughts
Yesterday saw the arrival of the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC and now that everyone has had time to play new expansion content, various impressions are doing the rounds on social media and elsewhere. So far it seems to have gone down quite well - with trainers around the globe...
News Pokémon Home Version 3.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today
This week Nintendo and The Pokémon Company launched the first part of the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. As part of this, new Pokémon HOME DLC connectivity has also gone live. This bumps the application up to Version 3.1.0. Here are the official patch notes (via Nintendo Everything): Pokémon Home...
News Forgotten What Happened In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet? Check Out Nintendo's Story Recap
Plus a DLC overview
Today's the day, folks. After being initially announced in February's Pokémon Presents showcase, the first part of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLC, 'The Teal Mask', is now with us. If the events from the base game have become a little hazy to you by now then worry not, Nintendo is here to re
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 2.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Teal Mask DLC has arrived
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have received a brand new update today bumping both games up to Version 2.0.1 and introducing 'The Teal Mask' DLC. As part of this update, Nintendo has released patch notes documenting all of the changes in this new update. As long as you've purchased 'The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero' you...
News Ash Ketchum's Voice Actor Shares Final Emotional Moments Of Last Recording
"We put so much love into Pokémon"
As you might have seen, the original Pokémon journey starring the famous trainer Ash Ketchum and his pal Pikachu is finally coming to an end. It lines up with the show's 25th anniversary in North America. While we've already heard from Ash's current voice actor, Sarah Natochenny, about how much of an...
News The Pokémon Anime Pilot First Aired In North America 25 Years Ago Today
And Ash's journey has only just finished!
Those who have grown up with the Pokémon animated series, prepare to feel old. Today marks 25 years since the show's pilot was first broadcast in North America. Yes, twenty. Five. Years. On 8th September 1998, the US was first treated to episode one, 'Pokémon - I Choose You!', which would go on to...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Detective Pikachu Returns
The first impressions are here
Super Mario Bros. Wonder isn't the only major release arriving on the Nintendo Switch next month. In case you missed it, Detective Pikachu is also back in Detective Pikachu Returns - a follow-up to the 2018 3DS release. Ahead of the game's release, the first "hands-on" previews have now been released and so we've...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Is Now Available
Celebrate Paldean Winds Ep 1 with a free Cetitan
In case you missed it, the first episode of the new Pokémon web series Paldean Winds is now officially live. As part of this, The Pokémon Company is giving away a free Cetitan in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. As highlighted by Serebii.net, the code you'll need for this one is L1KEAFLUTE, and you...
News Pokémon TCG Card Dex Is Being Removed From App Stores Later This Month
The losing deck
The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be removing the Pokémon Trading Card Game Card Dex app from storefronts on 20th September 2023 (thanks, Serebii). TPC confirmed in a post today that it's "sunsetting" the app so it can focus on the ongoing development of Pokémon TCG Live, which r
News Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode One Is Available Now On YouTube
Deep breath...
The first episode of the Pokémon web series Paldean Winds is available to watch now on The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. The new miniseries was announced during the August 2023 Pokémon Presents and has been produced by Studio WIT, the same talent behind last year's Pokémon: Hisuian Snow. Set in the Paldea region — the home...
News Pokémon GO's Pokédex Is Now Bigger Than Any Mainline Entry
You're gonna need a bigger storage box
Niantic's mobile title Pokémon GO now officially has the most Pokémon to collect, placing it ahead of the mainline entries. With the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Paldea region update going live this week, the total number of pocket monsters you can catch in the mobile hit has now been bumped up to 814. As...
PSA Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's DLC Has Reportedly Leaked
Watch out for spoilers!
Ahead of the launch of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC on 13th September, there's reportedly been a leak. As highlighted by Polygon, "renders of new Pokémon and Pokémon forms" from part one 'The Teal Mask' are apparently doing the rounds on social media and elsewhere online. There are supposedly some other details...
August2023
News Two More Pokémon Squishmallows Will Be Releasing Soon
Clefairy and Teddiursa get cuddly
Update: These two cuties are now available to buy! Here are the links you need: <products id="26097,26096,26098,26099,26100,26101" sort="price"> Squishmallows toy manufacturer Jazwares has revealed the next two Pokémon-themed Squishmallows. Clefairy and Teddiursa will be getting the squishy toy treatment...
News Paldean Pokémon Will Start Appearing In Pokémon GO Next Week
It's Gen nine time
After being announced in the August 2023 Pokémon Presents showcase, Niantic has now revealed that Scarlet and Violet's Gen IX 'mon will be making their way to Pokémon GO as of 5th September. The newest Pokémon will start appearing in the mobile game in two waves. First up, the 'Paldean Adventure' ev
News Japan's Upcoming Live-Action Pokémon Series Is About Falling For The Classic Game Boy Title
Airing on Tokyo TV this October
The Pokémon Company has today announced that a brand-new live-action series about Pokémon is set to air in Japan from 19th October — however, it may not be the show that you would expect (thanks, Serebii). Unlike the ace 'live-action' animation of the Detective Pikachu film, this upcoming series — titled...
News Build-A-Bear's Latest Pokémon Is Mimikyu
Will you give this lonely Pokémon some love?
Build-A-Bear's popular Pokémon plush line has this week announced the Ghost/Fairy-Type Mimikyu as its latest addition. It's available online now to order in a bundle, and will be arriving in stores "soon". If you do go with an online purchase, you'll get a 5-in-1 sounds device, a hat and bow tie set,...
Soapbox An Ode To A Lost Pokémon TCG Deck, And My Quest To Recreate It
TCGee, I don't know
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Mahin laments the loss of a treasured deck, and recounts his quest to build it anew. For real, this time... There was once a time I was doing moderately alright at the Pokémon...
News Pokémon Fans Beg TPC For Pokémon Pinball Revival As Sequel Turns 20
"Put it on the Switch!"
It's been a busy month for the Pokémon series with a bunch of broadcast announcements and even a release date locked in for the first part of the Scarlet and Violet DLC. To top it off, The Pokémon Company is now also celebrating the Game Boy Advance title Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire. Believe it or not, the...
News Pokémon Sleep Issues Free In-Game Gift To Commemorate 10 Million Downloads
Wake up! Free gift!
Pokémon Sleep, the sleep-tracking app from The Pokémon Company and developer Select Button, has been downloaded over 10 million times worldwide. That's rather a lot! To celebrate, a free in-game gift is being issued to all users and will include 1000 Sleep Points, 1 Good Camp Ticket, 3 Ingredient Ticket S, and 5 Poké...
