Pokémon News
News The Pokémon Company Makes Comic-Con International Debut Later This Month
Featuring "behind-the-scenes insights" into Pokémon Horizons
The Pokémon Company International is going to be at this year's San Diego Comic-Con International, and it will be holding a panel on 20th June all about the anime. Comic-Con's schedule, which was updated yesterday, shows that TPCi will be holding a panel titled Pokémon: Bringing Iconic...
Guide Pokémon GO: How To Catch Shiny Mew - All-In-One #151 Masterwork Research Tasks & Rewards
Nobody like Mew
As a part of the Pokémon GO 7th Anniversary celebrations, Niantic announced a special Masterwork Research event called All-in-One #151, the reward from which is an encounter with a Shiny Mew. Of course, a Pokémon of this rarity was always going to be a hot item and while the path to this encounter is one that is relatively clear,...
News Pokémon Sleep Will Help You "Rest Your Very Best" Later This Month
Counting Mareep
Remember that slightly strange Pokémon Presents showcase earlier this year where we got such memorable announcements as *checks notes* the Pokémon GO Plus + and, uhhh... a premium collection of the origin
News The Pokémon Company Launches New YouTube Show 'Beyond The Pokédex'
Hosted by Spruce and Maple
If the official Pokémon forums weren't already enough in one week, The Pokémon Company has today launched a brand new show on YouTube known as 'Beyond the Pokédex'. It's hosted by Spruce and Maple and will be taking a "deeper look" at what makes every Pokémon unique from #1 (Bulbasaur) to 1000 (Gholdengo) "and...
News Pokémon Launches Official Community Forums And It's Already A Disaster
The forums are being spammed
The Pokémon Company recently launched official community forums on its website, allowing trainers to stay up to date with the latest news, discuss all things related to Pokémon and even help out other community members. While it sounds like a great way for trainers to interact with each other, the forums are already...
News Pokémon HOME Version 3.0.1 Is Out Now On Mobile, Here's What's Included
The Switch is running on Version 3.0.0
Pokémon HOME is continually being improved with all sorts of patches and updates, and the latest one to arrive on the scene bumps the mobile version of the handy storage application up to version 3.0.1. Although it is just a small update, it does still address some pesky issues, especially if you've been...
News Pokémon Concierge, The Stop-Motion Animated Series, Will Check In To Netflix This December
New teaser and behind-the-scenes video
Netflix took to this year's Anime Expo to reveal that the upcoming Pokémon stop-motion animated series, Pokémon Concierge, will be coming our way in December 2023. We haven't heard a lot about the series since it was first announced in February's Pokémon Presents showcase, so getting a release date (even if...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Announced For This Weekend
Defeat Delphox
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's next 7-star Tera Raid battle event has been announced, and this one will see you taking on the fully-evolved gen VI starter Delphox first from 7th-9th July before repeating the following week on 14th-16th. All of the information about this event was shared to Twitter by @SerebiiNet, revealing that the...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Is Now Available
Get your Shiny Arcanine now!
The Pokémon North American International Championships are underway and The Pokémon Company has revealed a special limited-time distribution for Scarlet and Violet to mark the occasion. What's more, it's available right now (thanks, Serebii.net)! From today until 3rd July, you can get yourself a Shiny Arcanine — in...
Random Archivists Save Every Pokémon Shirt Design After Company Closure
In six hours, no less
Earlier this year (just this month, in fact), Original Stitch, the company behind the rather fabulous Pokémon Shirts range, closed down for good. However, it's not all bad news, as archivists have banded together via Discord to preserve the company's entire design range. Everything, including YouTube videos, collaborative...
News Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Axes Two AR Games And Lays Off 230 Employees
Pokémon GO is still the "top priority"
Niantic hit the big time with Pokémon GO and rapidly expanded into multiple other augmented reality-driven mobile experiences. Unfortunately, post-pandemic it's now experiencing a rough patch - with an update on the company website and email to employees revealing Niantic is axing two games and letting go of...
News Universal Studios Japan's Pokémon Halloween Party Will Feature DJ Pikachu And Gengar
*Record scratch*
Yes, it may only be June, but that doesn't mean that the schedule for the winter months isn't filling up already. Today, Universal Studios Japan has joined in the planning, as it announced a special 'Pokémon Halloween Party' for, erm, Halloween. But what will the event entail? you might ask, well, we're not exactly sure yet. What...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.3.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have released a new update for the Switch titles Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, bumping both games up to Version 1.3.2. This patch appears to be the smallest one yet, referencing some adjustments to upcoming tournaments. Dataminers may be able to shed some more light on this in time. Here's the...
News More Details About The Pokémon Stop-Motion Animated Series Are Coming This Weekend
Netflix takes to the Anime Expo
Netflix has today announced that it will be sharing more details on the upcoming Pokémon Concierge series at this weekend's Anime Expo, with the project appearing in the studio's panel on 1st July. If you cast your mind back to February, you might remember a rather underwhelming Pokémon Presents showcase. After the...
PSA New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Event And Mystery Gift Now Live
Your chance for a shiny Chest Form Gimmighoul
During the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, and after we got a look at Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's upcoming DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, it was revealed that a brand new Tera Raid Battle Event is live and a new Mystery Gift Code is being handed out. The Direct was stuffed full of announcements,...
Random People Are Convinced Charles Martinet Isn't In Super Mario Bros. Wonder
He sounds the same to us..?
Since 1991, Super Mario and Charles Martinet have become almost synonymous with other... At least, until Chris Pratt came and confused everybody with his voiceover performance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Gosh darn it, Quill. Regardless, Martinet has been voicing characters like Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi for...
News Detective Pikachu Returns At Last This October On Switch
A Poké-tent brew
Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct, the long-awaited sequel to Detective Pikachu has been brewing for a while, but it's finally coming out on 6th October 2023 Detective Pikachu Returns (quite literally) with Will Arnett voicing the iconic yellow mouse who has a bit of a love for caffeine. It's been five years s
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero Gets New Trailer
Coming Autumn and Winter 2023
Today's Nintendo Direct has given us a first proper look at Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's upcoming DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Split into two halves — The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk — we don't have release dates for either part of the DLC, but we've seen some of the brand new environ
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Now Available
A special Gastrodon is up for grabs
Update: The code you'll need is PTCCHAMP10N2122. It will be available until 19th June 2023. Original: The Pokémon Company has announced another distribution for Scarlet and Violet. This time it's for a special Gastrodon. Distribution for this "East Sea Gastrodon" will start today on 17th June. According to...
News The Next Scarlet & Violet TCG Expansion Is A Throwback To The Original 151 Pokémon
'Scarlet & Violet - 151' launches this September
The Pokémon Company has today revealed the next set of cards in the Scarlet and Violet TCG collection and this one is all about the Pokédex that started it all. 'Scarlet & Violet - 151' (as the name suggests) will feature all 151 original Pokémon from the Kanto region, reimagined in a Pladean...
News Feast Your Eyes On The 'Ultimate' Premium Pokémon GO 'Auto Catcher'
With dual-device connectivity support
There's been a host of third-party imitators of the Pokémon GO Plus wristband, and this latest effort from Brook Gaming looks like it might well be the most feature-packed one yet. Out now for $80, the 'Watchic Plus' boasts dual-device connectivity support, so you and a friend can both enjoy the benefits of...
News VIZ Media Releasing "Newly Revised" Pokémon Pocket Guide In Spring 2024
Pre-order dates are coming soon
If you're going to catch 'em all, you might need a handy guide. VIZ Media has got you covered with its "newly revised" one covering a whopping 898 Pokémon. This updated guide will be "fully illustrated" and is a "totally comprehensive" two-volume series covering everything you need to know about each Pokémon. It's...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Announced
"You have a VERY limited time to get this"
The Pokémon Company has announced a new "limited-time" distribution for Scarlet and Violet and if you want to claim it, you should probably do it right now. This time around it's a Bronzong - celebrating the Pokémon Japan Championships. It's available from now until tomorrow (that's 11th June 2023). The...
Soapbox The Shame Of Revisiting My Abandoned Pokémon Ranch
See you, PokéCowboy
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, on the 15th anniversary of the game's release, Ethan heads back to the ranch... It’s a guilty feeling that Animal Crossing fans know all too well — the shame that comes...
News Pokémon Unite Lands New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Welcoming Leafeon
A fresh update is now available for Pokémon Unite, bringing the game up to version 1.10.1.1 and adding a new fighter in the process. There have been a couple of additions this time around including the introduction of Leafeon into the mix and a brand new prize machine. It looks like the main focus, however, has been on removing...
News Pokémon HOME's Newest Feature Lets You Change Your Pokémon's Moves
Get moving
Pokémon HOME's 3.0 update has been live for just over a week now. This update crucially added functionality with Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, but The Pokémon Company isn't quite done there. Nintendo of America tweeted yesterday (via My Nintendo News) that players can change a Po
News Previously Suspended Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Events Will Return Next Week
Chesnaught, Great Tusk and Iron Treads all returning
If you cast your mind back to last month, you might remember that three Tera Raid Battle events in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were suspended after a game-breaking rewards bug was found by certain players. Now, The Pokémon Company has announced that a re-run of these events will be kicking off...
News The Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Servers Have Now Permanently Shut Down
Thanks for the memories
After a number of notices, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online has been permanently taken offline. This includes the removal of the original game from the App Store and Google Play. "Thank you for playing the Pokémon TCG Online, and we look forward to seeing you in Pokémon TCG Live!" Pokémon Trading Card Game Live...
News Pikachu Talk App For Google Home & Assistant Devices "Won't Be Available" Soon
Goodbye, Pikachu
It appears the 'Pikachu Talk' app available for Google Home and Assistant devices is finishing up later this month. As you might recall, this device allowed fans of Pikachu to casually chat with him in the comfort of their own home. You could ask him all sorts of questions and he would respond with classic phrases like "Pika-pi!"...
News The Next Two Pokémon Squishmallows Have Been Announced
Make room for Piplup and Winking Pikachu
After the immensely popular release of the Snorlax and Togepi Squishmallows earlier this year, the company has now revealed what is next for its creature-catching collection — Winking Pikachu and Piplup. This was shared on the official Squishmallows Twitter and Instagram accounts last night, with the...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: All Transfer-Only Pokémon Available Via HOME
HOME alone
The Paldea Pokédex in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is full of newbies and familiar faces alike, with many Pokémon from previous generations reappearing in the latest entries. That being said, on launch, there were some notable exceptions where some Pokémon that you might expect to see reappear in the game were not available. Enter...
News Creatures Inc. Undertakes A Significant Change In Leadership
Update: Hirokazu Tanaka to remain as 'Creative Fellow'
Update [Tue 30th May, 2023 12:00 BST]: Creatures Inc. has confirmed on its official website that Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka has retired from his previous position as President and will continue to work with the company in the future as a Creative Fellow. It has also confirmed that Tsunekazu Ishihara...
News Original Stitch's Pokémon Shirts To Close Down Next Month Following Business Termination
"Thank you once again for being a part of our story"
Original Stitch, the company behind the wonderful Pokémon Shirts range of clothing, has today announced that it will be closing its doors on 11th June following the termination of Original Stitch's business. Established in 2019, the brand has consistently provided eye-catching Pokémon-themed...
News Pokémon HOME Scarlet And Violet Update Now Live On Nintendo Switch
Available on the mobile app, too
Update [Tue 30th May, 2023 12:30 BST]: This Scarlet and Violet compatibility update for Pokémon HOME is now officially live! More information coming soon. Original [Tue 30th May, 2023 04:05 BST]: Last week, The Pokémon Company announced it would finally begin rolling out the Scarlet and Violet compatibility...
Soapbox Pokémon Desperately Needs A Rival, But Who's Big Enough To Take It On?
Time to steal some of Pikachu's pie
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Lowell considers how Pokémon could do with a rival to keep it hungry, and who might be able to step up... When Pokémon Sword and Shield brought Pikachu and...
News Charity Pokémon Concert To Be Held In Japan With Global Livestream
All proceeds going to Pokémon With You organisation
Do you love Pokémon music as much as us? Yeah? Well good, because a special Pokémon-themed concert will be held in Japan on August 10th, 2023 by the NHK Symphony Special Orchestra (thanks, Serebii). Taking place at the Pacifico in Yokohama, Japan, tickets will be priced at 3,000 JPY with all...
News The Pokémon Franchise Has Now Shipped Over 480 Million Software Units
TPC updates its figures
The Pokémon Company has updated its website with some fresh figures relating to its behemoth franchise. Chiefly, software shipments for Pokémon have now reached over 480 million units as of the end of March 2023. This is a remarkable increase of 40 million over the previous year. The majority of this will have come from...
News Pokémon HOME Getting Scarlet And Violet Support In Update Next Week
It's official!
There's been a lot of confusion about when Pokémon Scarlet & Violet support would be added to Pokémon HOME after the company behind the game shared the wrong dates. Fortunately, it's now provided an update about when exactly players should be able to access this feature. According to The Pokémon Company (via social media),...
News The Pokémon Company Reveals Next Scarlet & Violet TCG Set, 'Obsidian Flames'
Unpack this August
The Pokémon Company has today revealed the next set of TCG cards in the Scarlet and Violet series. The collection is titled 'Obsidian Flames' and is lined up to release on 11th August. This news was shared by Serebii.net, which noted that the collection will consist of over 190 cards including 15 Pokémon-ex cards (holding...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.3.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have released a new update for the Switch titles Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, bumping both games up to Version 1.3.1. As previously revealed, this latest update fixes some issues tied to competitive aspects of the game. Here's a rough Google translation of the Japanese announcement: Updated...
News Umbreon And Leafeon Are Joining Pokémon Unite's Roster Soon
More Eeveelutions are on the way
The free-to-play Nintendo Switch and mobile MOBA Pokémon Unite continues to expand its roster with new fighter selections. The latest ones announced are two Eeveelutions. This includes the dark-type Umbreon and the grass-type Leafeon. Umbreon arrives tomorrow on 25th May and Leafon will be added to the game next...
Random Russia's Unofficial Pokédex Presents A Hilarious, Alternate Take On Pokémon
Seel have velvety voices, apparently
If you're like us, then you'll no doubt be reasonably familiar with the original 151 Pokémon. Over the years, official resources have been abundant, so knowing the strengths, weaknesses, and overall behavior of the Pokémon from Red and Blue is pretty easy for most fans. Yet for those in Russia, an official...
News Pokémon HOME Support Release Date For Scarlet And Violet "Mistakenly Announced"
Update: The Pokémon Company makes a correction
Update [Fri 19th May, 2023 20:22 BST]: Well... that was exciting for just over a day, wasn't it? The Pokémon Company has just revealed that yesterday's announcement — Pokémon HOME support for Scarlet & Violet will be live next week — was actually a mistake. On Twitter, the company revealed...
News Current Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Events Suspended Due To Reward Bug
Great Tusk, Iron Treads and Chesnaught all put on pause
The current Tera Raid Battle Events in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been put on pause after a seemingly game-breaking bug was found in the battles' rewards section. From what we have seen so far, the bug seemingly granted a faulty "None" reward upon completing the battle, with the game...
News Pokémon GO Game Director Responds To 'Hear Us Niantic' Social Media Backlash
"It's hard to ignore, right?"
Remember the Pokémon GO update last month that increased Remote Raid Pass prices and limited daily participation? It didn't go down well with the community, resulting in the hashtag 'HearUsNiantic' treading online. Now, well over a month later, the
News New Shadow Raids Are Coming To Pokémon GO Next Week
Rounding out season 10
It was today revealed that Shadow Raids will be making their debut in Pokémon GO as of 22nd May. These will see Shadow Type Pokémon taking part in (you guessed it) raids, for the first time in the game's history. This all comes as a part of the Team GO Rocket plan (isn't it always?) to take over all of the gyms across the...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Update Scheduled For Next Week
Competition fixes incoming
Game Freak has already released a number of updates for the newest Pokémon game entries Scarlet and Violet, and it seems the next one will be arriving at some point next week. As highlighted by Serebii.net, this new patch will resolve a problem tied to a competition issue. The website shares a bit more information about...
News The Master Ball Is Coming To Pokémon GO Next Week
Get on that upcoming Special Research
The Pokémon Company has today announced that the iconic Master Ball will be granting a 100% catch rate in Pokémon GO as it makes its way into the game for a limited time from 22nd May at 10:00am (local time). If you have ever played a Pokémon game before (which we assume most of you will have done) then you...
News Next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Event Revealed For This Weekend
With a version-specific focus
The next Tera Raid Battle event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and this one is set to be slightly different to those that we have seen in recent weeks as the headlining 'mon will vary depending on which version of that game you are playing. For those with Pokémon Scarlet, Great Tusk will be...
News Switch Online's N64 App Has Been Updated (Version 2.10.1)
It might have something to do with Pokémon Stadium
Last month, Nintendo bolstered its Switch Online N64 library with the addition of the classic title Pokémon Stadium. Now, in a small development, it seems Nintendo has updated this particular application to Version 2.10.1. So, if you did notice your N64 library updating recently this is why...
News Pokémon Studio Game Freak Is Partnering With Private Division On 'Project Bloom'
"We can't reveal too much yet"
The Outer Worlds, Kerbal Space Program, and OlliOlli World publisher Private Division has announced it is partnering with Game Freak on a new game. Described as an action-adventure, it doesn't have a final name yet but is being referred to as Project Bloom. Outside of that, we have a single piece of concept artwork:...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Revealed For This Weekend
Rock out with Chesnaught
The next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event has been revealed for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and this one will see Gen VI's Chesnaught stepping into the spotlight from 12th-14th May before repeating between 19th-21st May. All of the details for the upcoming event were shared to Twitter by @SerebiiNet, revealing that the...
Random Pokémon Anime Shows What It Might Look Like Inside A Luxury Ball
Relax-ly like Quaxly
For many of us, first laying eyes on a Poké Ball brought two thoughts immediately to mind: 1) I want one of those, and 2) what does it look like in there? While many will have spent varying amounts of time and money to achieve the former (not writing from personal experience, of course *ahem*), the new Pokémon Horizons anime...
Random Nintendo Apparently Wasn't A Fan Of Tiger & Hasbro's Pokédex Toy
"They didn’t like us very much"
Remember the original Pokémon Pokédex toy released by Tiger Electronics and Hasbro Toys back in the day? Well, apparently Nintendo's Japanese team made it an absolute nightmare to bring to market. Speaking to Johto Times recently, former Tiger & Hasbro senior game producer Chris Nicolella (between 1997 -...
News Pokémon GO Developer Says Reports Of Monthly Earnings At Five-Year Low Are "Incorrect"
"Our revenue so far in 2023 is up on last year"
Update [Thu 4th May, 2023 15:45 BST]: After yesterday's report that Niantic's Pokémon GO monthly revenue was the lowest that the game has seen since 2018, the developer has today responded, dismissing the claims as "incorrect". In a comment given to Eurogamer, Niantic stated that its revenue was in...
News The Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Will Sunset On 5th June
"Thank you for playing"
We're in the final stages of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online sunset, with The Pokémon Company announcing the original game will be removed from the App Store, Google Play and the Pokémon website on 5th June 2023. This shutdown will take place just before the "full global launch" of the new Pokémon Trading Card Game...
Random Scripts For Cancelled Pokémon Anime Episodes Recovered By Fans
Read 'Team Rocket vs. Team Plasma' now
With the departure of Ash Ketchum, the Pokémon anime is currently all about looking to the future. There are new protagonists, new 'mon and new adventures, but while we wait for this series to air in the West (whenever that may be), there has been a nice bit of news about the show's prior series as the scripts...
PSA Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Walking Wake And Iron Leaves Tera Raids Return
Until 14th May
Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, the two new Paradox Pokémon introduced on Pokémon Day 2023, have returned to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Tera Raids. From today, 1st May, until 14th May, you can challenge either Paradox Suicune or Paradox Virizion with the Water or Psychic Tera type, respectively, during 5-star Tera Raids (via...
Random Web Series 'Cube-Shaped Pokémon On Cubie Island' Gets Adorable Second Episode
Pi-cube-chu
If you are after a little smile today, then look no further than the adorable second episode of Pokémon's official web series Cube-Shaped Pokémon On Cubie Island. Episode one was released on the company's Japanese YouTube channel just a few weeks ago (you can check it out here) and with each lasting around 90 seconds, you don't have...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 'Ultraball Backpack' Reward Available To Global Challenge Participants
Update: Registration opens today
Update #3 [Thu 27th Apr, 2023 04:30 BST]: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Global Challenge 2023 III has been announced - giving trainers the chance to get their hands on an Ultra Ball Canvas Backpack. Registration is open from 27th April until 4th May, and the battles will begin on 5th May and run until 7th May. If...
News Pikachu Squishmallows Are Now Available On Amazon (US)
Update: They're gone now
Update [Wed 26th Apr, 2023 10:00 BST]: And just like that, they're gone. Sorry folks. Hopefully, a restock will come soon. Original Article [Wed 26th Apr, 2023 09:45 BST]: If you've been after a Pikachu Squishmallow and are having a bit of trouble finding one, then good news, because it's now in stock on Amazon US for...
News Next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Announced For This Weekend
Icy Inteleon
The next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and this one will see you facing off against Gen VIII's Inteleon first from 28th-30th April, before repeating 5th-7th May. The details of this event were shared on Twitter by @SerebiiNet, revealing that the latest 'mon to get the seven-star...
News Sobble Is The Latest Pokémon To Join The Build-A-Bear Range
Available to order now
The Build-A-Bear Pokémon line keeps on growing and the next one announced is the Sword and Shield starter Sobble. It follows from other releases like Growlithe and Grookey. This Water-type Pokémon will set you back $64 / £50 and comes with a 5-in-1 sound chip, matching blue cape and themed shirt. "No tears here—Sobble...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.3.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Tera Raid egg bug has been resolved
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have released a new update for the Switch title Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, bumping both games up to Version 1.3.0. Perhaps the most notable update is a fix for trainers who caught an egg instead of Walking Wake or Iron Leaves in a Tera Raid Battle before updating to...
Feature Pokémon TCG Community Engulfed In Potential Fraud Scandal
Conflicting details have been shared online
The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) community is knee-deep in the biggest scandal it has ever known. Over the weekend, a picture was posted on the subreddit r/PokemonTCG by user GuavaWave, along with the caption, “Saw this on a (Facebook) group.” The image depicts what appears to be an unruly amount...
News Veteran Pokémon Anime Voice Actor To Retire
James Carter Cathcart voices Prof. Oak, James, and more
James Carter Cathcart, a veteran voice actor and script adapter known for his work with the Pokémon anime, has decided to retire as he undertakes agressive chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Confirmed via a Caring Bridge blog post, the news is as follows: "Jimmy has decided to retire from...
Random New Pokémon Anime Ad Takes Over Shibuya's Digital Billboards
A big screen event
The newest Pokémon anime series, Pokémon Horizons, has finally kicked off in Japan and The Pokémon Company is ensuring that everyone knows about it. Following the Japanese hour-long series premiere, a special promo was played across multiple digital billboards in Shibuya, showcasing a boatload of clips for the episodes to come...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Blissey Tera Raid Battle Event Returns
Update: EXP Candy and Tera Shards are abundant
Update [Mon 17th Apr, 2023 17:15 BST]: If you didn't have a chance to stock up on Tera Shards and EXP Candy, now you've got another chance, as the Blissey Tera Raid event is returning this weekend. Alongside a 7-Star Typhlosion, Blissey will be more likely to appear in 5-Star Raids and it will drop...
News New Pokémon Revealed For Scarlet & Violet DLC In 'Pokémon Horizons' Anime
Update: New details shared by The Pokémon Company
Update [Mon 17th Apr, 2023 14:47 BST]: The Pokémon Company has now shared details of the "newly discovered Pokémon", which will be making its debut in The Hidden Treasures of Area Zero DLC. Here are all of the details of the mysterious new turtle: Who’s That Pokémon?! This unknown Pokémon...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Limited-Time Distribution Announced For European Championships
Update: Code out now!
Update [Fri 14th Apr, 2023 09:25 BST]: The code for Palafin is now live! Thanks to Serebii for sharing this on Twitter! To get your own Palafin, enter the code OC1CV1CT0RGAV1N. The code is active until 17th April 2023. You can also tune into the European Championships over on Twitch. And make sure you check out our guide to...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Event Announced For This Weekend
A ghostly Typhlosion
Update [Fri 14th Apr, 2023 03:30 BST]: This Tera Raid event is now officially live! Once again, you'll be able to catch this special Typhlosion between now and 16th of April. It will then be available between 21st April and 23rd April. Original article [Mon 10th Apr, 2023 11:15 BST]: We're really burning through these Tera...
Review Pokémon Stadium - The Original 151 Brought To Life With Style
Your stadium tour awaits
This review originally went live in 2016, and we're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival in Switch's N64 library via the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. With the Pokémon franchise being as super effective as it was during the late '90s due to its handheld games, trading cards, television anime...
Video Pokémon Stadium Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & N64)
Spot the difference
Today marks the return of the classic Nintendo 64 title Pokémon Stadium this time for the Switch Online service. This new version will now doubt look sharper and seemingly runs smoother in terms of performance, but just how much of an improvement is there compared to the original version from the year 2000? The YouTube channel...
News Switch Online Adds Pokémon Stadium To The Nintendo 64 Library Today, Out Now
Return to battle
Last week, Nintendo announced it would be adding the original Pokémon Stadium to the Switch Online N64 service. The big day has now arrived, with the year 2000 release returning with "the original 151 Pokémon" from Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version and
News Reservations For Pokémon Center Pop-Up In London Now Available
For the European International Championships
The Pokémon Center Pop-Up returns to the ExCel London next weekend — the 14th to 16th April — and you can now officially reserve your slot. The store is open over the same few days as the Pokémon European International Championships take place. The Pop-Up is the third time a temporary Pokémon...
News 'Hear Us Niantic' Trends On Social Media In Response To Pokémon GO Remote Raids Update
"We do not agree with your decision"
Last week, Niantic announced it would be increasing Pokémon GO Remote Raid Pass prices and limiting daily participation. It's not gone down well with the community, and although Niantic has already mentioned how this update will definitely be going ahead on 6th April, the community has now responded on social...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Another Game Next Week
Pokémon Stadium returns
Nintendo has announced it will be adding the original Pokémon Stadium to the Switch N64 service next week on 12th April. This arena battle title was first released in 2000 and features "the original 151 Pokémon" from the Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version and
News The Next Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Tera Raid Battle Event Has Been Announced
All about Ditto
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's next Tera Raid Battle event has been revealed and this one will see Ditto getting some time in the limelight. The news was shared on Twitter by @SerebiiNet from which we learnt that the transforming Normal-Type will be appearing in five-star raids from 7th-9th April. During these raids, Ditto will...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.2.0 Bug Supposedly Corrupting Save Files
Update: Saves are reportedly being restored
Update #2 [Fri 31st Mar, 2023 08:35 BST]: Serebii.net webmaster Joe Merrick has provided another update about this issue via social media: "Getting reports of more people from outside of Japan who reported the save bug getting contacted for their saves to be restored. Glad this is getting fixed, even...
News Pokémon GO Trainers Aren't Happy About Next Month's 'Remote Raids' Update
"A new world record for worst decision in gaming"
As you've likely heard by now, Niantic will be making some adjustments to Pokémon GO Remote Raid Passes in an update next month - increasing the prices and also limiting the amount of these raids players can participate in per day. Admittedly, this decision hasn't gone down well with the game's...
News Pokémon GO Increasing Remote Raid Pass Prices & Limiting Daily Participation
Remote Raid Passes were "never intended" to dominate the experience
Niantic's hugely successful mobile title Pokémon GO has announced there are some changes coming to the game's Remote Raid Passes early next month. On 6th April 2023, trainers can expect price increases to Remote Raid Passes, new limits to the number of times you can participate in...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Regulation Set C - Best Pokémon Teams For Ranked Double Battles
Chi-Yu is gonna be a problem
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are burning through Ranked Double Battle formats like a Skeledirge burning through a Grass-type team with Torch Song. The initial Ranked Series 1 limited the official competitive format to regular Paldean Pokémon. The recent Ranked Series 2 allo
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Announced
Unlock a flying pig
Tera Raid Battles are getting announced on a regular basis for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, but what about free Pokémon giveaways? Well, if you happen to be located in North America, the good news is video game retail chain Game Stop has announced it will be giving out a free code. If you head into your local GameStop this...
PSA Pokémon Bank Is Now "Free To Use" On Nintendo 3DS
Update: Poké Transporter issues resolved
Update #2: The login issues appear to have been resolved, and everyone with the Poké Transporter installed on 3DS should now be able to access it. Update #1: We've had a slight development, with word quickly spreading online that the Poké Transporter is not working for some users. We booted up the...
News Next Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Tera Raid Battle Event Revealed
Sparkling Samurott
The next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event has been announced for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and this one will see Samurott taking centre stage. This news was shared on the official Japanese Pokémon Twitter account (via Serebii), from which we learnt that the fully-evolved form of the Gen V starter would be available in-game...
News Pokémon Center Japan Celebrates 25th Anniversary With New Website
The party starts 25th April
The Pokémon series is about to hit another big milestone this April in Japan. The Pokémon Center is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary and has opened a brand new website to prepare us (thanks, NintendoSoup!) The 25th-anniversary website is a hub for all things Pokémon Center birthday-related and will have details...
News New Trailer Gives Us Our Best Look Yet At The Pokémon Horizons Anime Series
It's definitely more Pokémon
The Pokémon Company has revealed another trailer for its upcoming Pokémon anime, unveiling the project's name for the first time, too: Pokémon Horizons. Sounds neat, right? The new series ditches perpetual 10-year-old Ash Ketchum for newcomers Liko and Roy as they encounter characters like Friede, Captain Pikachu,...
News A New Pokémon Distribution Event Has Been Announced For Japan
Unlock a special Pikachu
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has been running Tera Raid Battle events and even some item distributions like no tomorrow, but unfortunately, there's not been quite as many gifts and Pokémon giveaways. If you happen to be located in Japan though, there'll soon be a "special Pikachu" at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores...
PSA A New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Is Now Live
Catch a Blissey
Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company announced its next Tera Raid Battle for the Switch release Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This event is now officially underway - running from now until 26th March. Trainers will be able to catch a Blissey. These Blissey come in various Tera Types and will also yield some delightful rewards...
News Pokémon Games Continue To Dominate 3DS Charts Ahead Of eShop Shut Down
Catch all the Game Boy classics while you still can
Time is running out for the 3DS and Wii U eShops with the shut down taking place next week on March 27th. Ahead of this, we've got a sales update to show you what's charting on the 3DS eShop in North America with less than a week remaining. The Virtual Console Pokémon Game Boy games are still...
Random This New Pokémon Model Lets You Create Your Own Slowpoke Circle
Nibbling away
If you've ever wanted a Slowpoke summoning circle or a Slowpoke crown, well then, we have the toy for you. Bandai has revealed it's releasing a plastic Pokémon model for Slowpoke, and it can latch onto other Slowpoke toys by biting their tails. Shared by PokéJungle on Twitter, the plastic model (from Bandai Spirits via the Bandai...
News Snorlax Is The Next Pokémon To Get Its Own Official Website
Project Snorlax is live
The Pokémon Company has launched Project Snorlax — or Project Kabigon — a brand new website and social media account that focuses on the Sleeping Pokémon (via NintendoSoup). On 17th March Snorlax got its own Instagram and Twitter account, complete w
News Two New Pokémon Squishmallows Are Now Available At Pokémon Center (UK)
US release will follow
Surprise! The new Snorlax and Togepi Squismallows are now available to buy from The Pokémon Center in the UK. The new 12-inch toys were teased last month, and today, The Pokémon Company has revealed that you can snap up these new additions online. Both Snorlax and Togepi cost £25.99. The first two Pokémon Squishmallows...
News Pokémon Game Boy Titles Dominate 3DS eShop Charts Ahead Of Service Closure
Get 'em while you can
We're now nearing the end of the month and that means we're getting closer to the end of the 3DS and Wii U eShop service. If you haven't got around to making any last-minute purchases just yet, and are wondering what's hot on the 3DS eShop right now, the weekly sales chart for North America should help you out. As you can see...
PSA A New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Is Now Live
Catch a Decidueye
Earlier in March, The Pokémon Company announced its next 7-Star Tera Raid for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. It's now officially arrived, with trainers around the world now able to catch a Decidueye with the Mightiest Mark. This Pokémon will be available from 17th March until 19th March in black crystal Tera Raids and once again...
News New Pokémon Anime Stars Are Getting Their Own Manga Series
The Torchic has truly been passed now
Japanese manga magazine CoroCoro Comic has given us the first look at a brand new Pokémon manga which will feature the stars of the new anime season, which kicks off on 14th April in Japan. Shared on Twitter by @MangaMoguraRE, the colour cover depicts the two new Pokémon trailers — Liko and Roy — along...
Reminder Catch All The Pokémon Games On 3DS & Wii U Before The eShop Closure
Gotta purchase 'em all
The 3DS and Wii U eShop services are closing down at the end of this month on 27th March, and while all sorts of games and applications will no longer be available for purchase, one series in particular that's taking quite a hit is Pokémon. Serebii.net has put together a short social media reel to highlight what exactly will...
Random Pokémon Anime Ad In Tokyo Shows Ash's Best Moments Ahead Of His Final Episode
Like no one ever was
We are nearing the end of Ash Ketchum's journey in the Pokémon animated series and we are starting the see the tributes pouring in for the newly-crowned Pokémon Champion and his Pikachu companion. One of the most thorough tributes that we have come across so far, however, comes from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, where an advert...
Random Pikachu Was Originally Going To Talk Like Meowth In Pokémon Anime, Says Director
Speakachu
It's no secret that Ash Ketchum and Pikachu will soon be leaving the Pokémon anime for good, capping off a storyline that has lasted for the best part of 25 years. Despite being in the company of these characters for so long, it turns out that there are still some notable aspects of each that we didn't know, like, for example, that...
News James Turner Reveals Two Of His Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Designs
Tatsugiri and Dondozo
The former art director of Pokémon Sword & Shield James Turner is working on new pastures right now, developing the rather wonderful-looking The Plucky Squire. But that doesn't mean Pokémon is in the rearview mirror for the artist, and over the past few days on Twitter, he's confirmed that he designed two Pokémon for...
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