Pokémon - Timeline
Wednesday20th Sep 2023
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...
Monday18th Sep 2023
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...
Thursday14th Sep 2023
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...
Wednesday13th Sep 2023
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...
Sunday10th Sep 2023
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...
Friday8th Sep 2023
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...
Thursday7th Sep 2023
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...
Wednesday6th Sep 2023
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...
Friday1st Sep 2023
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...
Thursday31st Aug 2023
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...
Wednesday30th Aug 2023
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...
Saturday26th Aug 2023
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...
Friday25th Aug 2023
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...
Wednesday23rd Aug 2023
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Concept Art Reveals Game Freak's Visual Approach
It looks very pretty, too
During a CEDEC Awards panel in Japan, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet developer Game Freak has revealed an early piece of concept art from the latest mainline entries, showcasing the team's initial approach in regards to the project's visuals. As relayed by Serebii's Joe Merrick, Game Freak had conceptualised an idea called...
Tuesday22nd Aug 2023
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Brews Up Brand New Pokémon Poltchageist
A matcha made in heaven?
Update: The official page for Poltchageist has now been uploaded onto the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet website. New details reveal that the matcha Pokémon can come with a brand new ability, Hospitality. This ability is really helpful for double battles as if Poltchageist is brought out during the fight, it will heal a...
Monday21st Aug 2023
Round Up Pokémon World Championships 2023 - The Best And Most Controversial Yet?
Pokémon came home
After the Pokémon World Championships made its long-awaited return in London last year, it was announced that the 2023 Championships would be taking place at the Pacifico Yokohama in Japan. This would be only the second time the tournament has been held outside of North America, making this truly a monumental announcement —...
Sunday20th Aug 2023
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mega Man 7
Hard Choice Man
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! In last week's battle, we took a look at Pokémon Stadium for the N64, pitting Europe and North America against Japan. It was a fairly close match, but Japan just about managed to take the crown with 58% of the vote. So this time, we're going back to the SNES to look at...
Friday18th Aug 2023
Random Chicago Bulls Announce Upcoming NBA Schedule With A Classic Pokémon Tribute
"Meet us in the gym"
We have just a few months to go before the NBA tips off in October and the teams are beginning to reveal their schedules for the 2023-24 season. Normally, this news is nothing to do with Nintendo — it's just a bunch of sports teams posting images of their filled-in calendars — but the Chicago Bulls have caught our attention...
News Bandai Reveals New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Figures Coming To Japan
Go figure
Adding to its already impressive lineup, Bandai has today revealed the latest figures to join the Candy collection, all of which come from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Paldea region (thanks, Go Nintendo). This news was shared on Bandai Candy's official @pokemonkids_of Twitter/X account, which revealed that the six sets in this upcoming...
Wednesday16th Aug 2023
News Nintendo Shows Off Pokémon Scarlet And Violet DLC "Partner Pokémon"
Reunite with old friends in The Indigo Disk
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's DLC got another trailer last weekend at the Pokémon World Championships and since then, Nintendo has been recapping everything as well as sharing some extra insights on social media. In its latest post, it has highlighted the returning "partner Pokémon" also known as the...
