Pokémon News (Page 9)
News Pokémon Community And Voice Acting Industry Pays Respect To Rachael Lillis
"She will be remembered for generations to come"
There's some very sad news coming out of the Pokémon community and voice acting industry this week about the passing of Rachael Lillis - known as the voice of characters like Misty, Jessie and Jigglypuff. This information was originally shared by the former Ash Ke
News Rachael Lillis, Voice Actor For Pokémon's Misty And Jessie, Has Passed Away
Lillis also provided the voice for Jigglypuff
Rachael Lillis, a voice actor known for her extensive work on the Pokémon anime franchise, sadly passed away on 10th August 2024 at the age of 55. This news comes via fellow voice actor Veronica Taylor (Ash Ketchum), who shared an announcement on social media, calling Lillis "an extraordinary talent"...
Review Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team (GBA) - Robust Roguelike Rescuing
Pokécrawler: Red
This review was originally published in February 2016. We're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack GBA library. It's also worth noting that a 2020 Switch remake of Red/Blue Rescue Team exists: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX. As well as the regular series...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Pokémon
Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is now available
Update [Fri 9th Aug, 2024 02:05 BST]: Following last week's announcement, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is now available to Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. To access this game, you'll need to have the Game Boy Advance app installed on your system. Nintendo has also released a...
News Skinnydip's New Pokémon Collection Has A Phone Case For Every Gen 1 'Mon
And we want to catch 'em all
Skinnydip London, the design studio renowned for its cute phone cases, has launched its biggest collection ever: a collaboration with The Pokémon Company. The star(mie) of the show here is the phone case lineup. As well as a handful of designs featuring groups of Gen I Pokémon, the collection also offers a unique case...
News Pokemon Developer Game Freak Seeking New Talent For Future Projects
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is due out in 2025
The famous Pokémon developer Game Freak is gearing up for a new era with titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and with this in mind, it appears to be on a recruitment drive. As highlighted by DenFamiNico Gamer (thanks, Siliconera), the developer is holding a new recruitment campaign on 30th August 2024. Some...
PSA Smash Bros. Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Spirits Now Permanently Available
Following a limited-timed event earlier this year
Earlier this year as part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fifth anniversary celebrations, Nintendo added brand new spirits to the game. This included all sorts of franchises and one of the highlights was the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet spirit collection. If you didn't manage to get them back in...
News The Pokémon Company Banked $10.8 Billion In Retail Sales Last Year
One of the "top 10" global licensors
The Pokémon Company has plenty of huge money-makers from video games to trading cards, and we've now got a look at how it ranked alongside certain other companies over the past year, courtesy of License Global's latest retail report. It made a whopping $10.8 billion in retail sales - making it seventh on the...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
New Tera Raid and Mass Outbreak also live
The Pokémon Company is running a new limited-time distribution event for latest entries in the series Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This time it's for the distribution of 'Roy's Fuecoco', which is tied in with the recent anime episode. The code you'll need is 909TEAMUP06 and you have until 31st January 2025...
News New Pokémon Snap Is The First Official Pokémon Release In China Since 2000
Albeit with some minor alterations
After China finally ended the complete ban on the production, import, and sales of video game consoles, in effect from 2000 to 2015, its doors were opened to the official release of Nintendo titles. Although the Switch itself would be subject to several alterations in the country to effectively region-lock the...
News The Pokémon Company Reveals Special Pikachu Promo Card For World Championships 2024
Several ways to add it to your lineup
We are officially on the run-up to the Pokémon World Championships which are set to kick off at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu from 16th-18th August. We're so close, in fact, that The Pokémon Company has revealed this year's special tie-in promo card, and it's pretty sweet. The basic Pikachu...
Random Artist's Pokémon-Meets-Paper Mario Mash-Up Is Seriously Awesome
Bold folds
We have mused on the idea of a 'Paper Zelda' game before, but 'Paper Pokémon'? That's not something we ever thought we needed. Until today, that is. Animator and artist Spyrook has created a Pokémon-meets-Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door mash-up and it looks incredible. In the above video, you can witness a duo battle between Riolu...
News The Pokemon Company Will Be One Of The 'Line-Up Highlights' At Gamescom
However, Nintendo won't be attending this year
Gamescom will take place in Germany next month and although Nintendo won't be attending the event, it seems The Pokémon Company will feature as one of the "line-up highlights" between 21st - 25th August 2024. Alongside Pokémon, some other companies mentioned include Sony, Square Enix, THQ Nordic,...
News Crocs And Pokémon Are Teaming Up Again With Four New Designs
I choose ew!
The Pokémon Company is once again teaming up with Crocs for a new Kanto-inspired collection. This news comes from sneaker site Sole Retriever, which reports that the four designs will be coming our way at some point this year. Each design is modelled on a different Gen I Pokémon — Charizard, Snorlax, Gengar and Jigglypuff — with...
News Alternative Titles For Pokémon Ruby And Sapphire Reportedly Discovered
No, not Pokémon: Too Much Water
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire launched over two decades ago on the Game Boy Advance, but according to a couple of Pokémon fans, the third-gen titles may have been called something completely different during development. As highlighted by farore.gba and wobb on social media (thanks, VGC), after looking through data...
News Build-A-Bear's New Pokémon Is Fuecoco
Another Scarlet & Violet starter joins the line up
The Build-A-Bear Pokémon plush line has continued to expand and following the arrival of Pokémon like Sprigatito from the Scarlet and Violet games, the Paldea Fire-Type Fuecoco has now been confirmed. This new plush is available now in an online bundle containing a sound device, shirt, and...
News Pokémon Sleep Has Reportedly Made $100 Million In Its First Year
Catching Zs and catching $s
Pokémon Sleep, the sleep-tracking app where you can catch 'em all by catching Zs, has reportedly brought in an impressive $100 million in its first year (thanks, VGC). This is according to AppMagic data recently published by PocketGamer.Biz which reports that the lion's share of the revenue has come from users in Japan,...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Kick Off Four Seasonal Events This Week
Tera raids and mass outbreaks galore
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are hosting four new seasonal events starting this week, including Tera Raids and Mass Outbreaks. The first kicks off this week on 11th July 2024 and is headlined by a black crystal Tera Raid featuring Pikachu with the Mightiest Mark. This is then supplemented by a 'Pikachu and...
News DJ Pikachu And Gengar Will Return For Universal Studios Japan's Pokémon Halloween Party 2024
Pikachu used Record Scratch
It's too early to start discussing Halloween plans, right? Not according to Universal Studios Japan. The Osaka-based theme park is already laying out the groundwork for spooky season as it today announced the lineup for its 'Pokémon Jumpin' Halloween Party' 2024, which will once again see DJ Pikachu and Gengar return to...
News Game Freak Launches A New Mobile Title, But It's Not Pokémon
In for a penny, in for a pand
Developer Game Freak has been known to dabble in projects outside of the Pokémon franchise, producing the likes of the excellent Pocket Card Jockey and Little Town Hero, and now it's just launched a new mobile game called Pand Land (thanks, Siliconera). If you remember,
"We're committed to upholding the integrity of the Pokémon TCG"
If you keep up with developments in The Pokémon Trading Card Game scene, you might have heard about a recent 'Illustration Contest' where select entrants were accused of submitting AI-generated work. This has caused quite a stir within the community and now The Pokémon Company has...
Random "Barren" Pokémon Expo Is The Game Industry's 'Willy Wonka Experience'
"Why did I come here? Just to suffer?"
When the infamous 'Willy's Chocolate Experience' event went viral earlier this year, you would think that organisers would learn from its mistakes and strive to avoid similar mishaps. Unfortunately, it looks like the video game industry now has its own 'Willy Wonka' expo to call its own with the 'Pokeverse'...
News Two Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Squishmallows Are "Coming Soon"
It appears to be Fuecoco and Bellibolt
The Pokémon Squishmallows line continues to grow with two more plush seemingly joining the collection in the future. According to an official post, these two Squishmallows (which appear to be Fuecoco and Bellibolt), will be "coming soon". There's also a proper sneak peek on the way of these Scarlet and...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
Add a Talonflame to your party
The Pokémon Company is still running regular distribution events for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and the latest one is now officially live. This time trainers can get their hands on a Talonflame based on the one featured at last year's Japanese Championships and distributed to also celebrate the same event this year...
News Take On Swampert In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Latest 7-Star Tera Raid Battle
Event starts today
The latest Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event has gotten underway today, finally giving players the chance to catch a Swampert (thanks, Serebii.net). The fully-evolved Gen III starter doesn't usually show its face in Paldean encounters — though you can grab a Mudkip thanks to the Indigo Disk DLC's...
Random Former Bank Robber Accused Of Faking PSA Gradings For Pokémon Cards
Man and accomplice scammed £2 million from buyers
After being incarcerated for six years for his involvement in one of America's most infamous car heists, it seemed that Anthony Curcio had successfully turned his life around. He began speaking at middle schools, high schools, and universities regarding the importance of drug abuse prevention and...
News 32 Episodes Of Pokémon Horizons Are Now Available On BBC iPlayer
12 more episodes added
12 more episodes of Pokémon Horizons have been added to BBC iPlayer in the UK, bringing the current total to a healthy 32 (thanks, VGC). Released earlier this year, Horizons is a brand new animated TV series based on the insanely popular Pokémon franchise after long-time protagonist Ash Ketchum bid farewell to fans in 2023...
Random The Last Pokémon Player On 3DS Online Shares Message Of Thanks
Player survived 28 days, 23 hours, and 30 minutes after shutdown
The last remaining player to play Pokémon X & Y via the Nintendo 3DS online servers has shared a message of thanks after surviving for 28 days, 23 hours, and 30 minutes after the official shutdown. Known only as 'Amanda', the player's message was relayed online by Joziken (one of...
News Pokémon Centre Launches Adorable Soda Plushies Of The Original Starters
I choose you, and you, and you
The Pokémon Company International has announced that its line of soda pop plushies, once exclusive to Japan, are now launching in the West for the first time. Designed via a collaboration with Japanese illustrator and graphic designer F*Kaori, the first three plushies are based on the original starter Pokémon:...
Random Could Mewtwo Take LeBron One-On-One? ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Weighs In
King(j)am(es)bit
NBA fans have debated, are debating, and will continue to debate LeBron James' legacy until the end of time. But after 22 years in the league, questions of his GOAT status, his Rings won or his points scored are getting tired. It's time that we move on to the real meat of the discussion. By "real meat," we are of course referring...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
Get it while you can
Update #2 [Sun 19th May, 2024 13:00 BST]: Dot's Quaxly from the Pokémon Horizons anime series is now live. The code you'll need this time is D0T1STPARTNER and expires on 30th November 2024 (thanks, Serebii.net). <related ids="140671"> Update #1 [Sun 12th May, 2024 15:45 BST]: The distribution for Gyarados is now...
News The Pokémon Company Unveils Next Scarlet & Violet TCG Expansion, 'Shrouded Fable'
Pecharunt makes its debut
The Pokémon Company has unveiled the next Scarlet & Violet Trading Card Game set 'Shrouded Fable' and it's looking... legendary. The newest TCG set will be hitting shelves on 2nd August 2024 and is set to mark the card debut of Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC Pokémon, Pecharunt. On top of this, the DLC's 'Loyal...
News The Pokémon Games Have Had Tremendous Success During The Switch Generation
Switch is the "most successful platform" for the main series
Nintendo's Switch generation has helped a lot of long-time franchises set new sales records and the mainline Pokémon series appears to have experienced a similar amount of success, even if it has had some troubles along the way. In case you haven't been tracking the performance of the...
Rumour Pokémon Leaker Suggests Gen 10 Games Are Coming In 2026
Peek à Khu
Renowned Pokémon leaker Khu has suggested that we will have to wait a while to see the first Generation 10 games which, they hint, may align with the series' 30th anniversary. In a recent tweet, the Pokémon leaker asked if we are "prepared for G10?" and accompanied the question with "30thA". The series' 30th anniversary will fall in...
Random 3DS & Wii U Players Beat 14-Year-Old Halo 2 Server Record
Online services were shut down last month
A group of Wii U and 3DS players have managed to stay online, despite servers being shut down, for over 25 days. And, in the process, they've managed to beat a 14-year-old record held by Halo 2 fans. GaffsNotLaffs (via GamesRadar) has been tracking users wh
News The Pokémon Company And DeNA Form A New Subsidiary
Focusing on Pokémon TCG Pocket
The Pokémon Company and DeNA have announced that a new subsidiary company has been formed. Well, we say "new", but in reality DeNA Digital Production Co., Ltd has simply changed its name to Pokemon Card D Studio. The studio will focus on the development and support for the upcoming mobile title Pokémon Trading Card...
News The Next Pokémon Squishmallows Have Been Officially Revealed, Pre-Orders Live
Dragonite and Marill join the line up
Earlier this year, some retailers accidentally revealed some new Pokémon Squishmallows. Now, in an update, The Pokémon Company has confirmed the next pair joining the line up are Marill and Dragonite. The 12" versions are being offered on the Pokémon Center website for $29.99 each. These particular versions...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Pokémon Yellow Version
And it was all yellow
Pika, Pika, Pi! Sorry, we've been on Doduolingo for too long. Roughly translated, we said 'Welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl!' Last week, we creased up the competition as we put two covers for Paper Mario: Sticker Star head to head. It was a relatively close one, but Europe and Japan's colourful box art walked...
News The Pokémon Company's 'monpoké' Kids And Babies Brand Is Going Global
Gotta catch 'em small
If you are a big Pokémon fan then there's every chance that you might have heard of monpoké, TPC's brand expansion for kids and babies that was previously available only in Asian markets. Yes, we said "previously" there, because The Pokémon Company has today announced that the range of goodies is now going global. monpoké...
News The Pokémon Center's Giant Slowpoke Plush Is Getting A Restock
Slowpoke used pre-order!
Just when we thought we were out, The Pokémon Company drags us back in. We don't have room for another giant Pokémon plush and yet the 59-inch Slowpoke (which you might remember came to Japan back in 2021) has us wondering whether we could make just a little bit of space for this gentle giant. Now, this one actually came...
News Splatoon And Pokémon Join 'Free Comic Book Day' 2024 Lineup
The action begins early next month
Free Comic Book Day will take place next month on 4th May 2024 and as usual, there will be some video game-themed ones up for grabs. Provided you're located near a participating retailer, this year, you'll be able to get your hands on 'Pokémon Adventures: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire’, ‘Street Fighter vs...
News Select Pokémon X Van Gogh Museum Merch Has Been Restocked Online
No, the TCG promo card isn't there
Remember last year when the Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum collaboration opened and we were all reminded why we can't have nice things? Expectedly, the museum's merch stand was immediately hit by a huge influx of customers, leaving the range sold out after just one day. It was all a bit of a mess — made all the more...
News Japanese Man Arrested For Selling Hacked Scarlet And Violet Pokémon
He appeared to be caught!
A Japanese man has been arrested for selling modded data from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, reportedly making millions of yen over the course of just a few months. As reported by NHK News and Automaton (thanks, VGC), the individual was selling r
Feature What's It Like To Attend The Pokémon European International Championships?
What a Blast(oise)
The 2024 Pokémon European International Championships have been and gone, but what a weekend it was for the yearly event! Thousands of competitors and spectators alike descended on London's ExCeL arena for three days of competition, meet-ups and (of course) shopping. Now taking up multiple halls in the capital's convention...
Soapbox The Pokémon European International Championships Made Me Fall In Love With TCG
I choose you!
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim lays his cards on the table after visiting the Pokémon European International Championships... Head into my brain. Take a left at 'Obscure Zelda Knowledge,' go past the door...
News The Pokémon Company Reveals Date And Venue For 2024 World Championships
Hello Honolulu!
The Pokémon Company wrapped up this weekend's European International Championship with a taste of what's in store for the competitive scene over the rest of 2024, importantly sharing the date and venue for this year's World Championship which is heading to Hawai'i this summer. Revealed in an all-new trailer (above) we now know that...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Pokémon European Championship 2024 Exclusive Merch
Please don't catch 'em all
The Pokémon European International Championships 2024 have kicked off today in London and, as expected, one of the event's most popular attractions is the pop-up Pokémon Center and the sweet exclusive merch held within. We at Nintendo Life were lucky enough to pop into the store this morning before things got too busy...
News The Pokémon Company Unveils Venusaur Charging Light By First 4 Figures
"Solar beam incoming!"
If you've ever wanted a massive Venusaur Charging Light, you're now in luck. The Pokémon Company has today unveiled this Pokémon Center exclusive for $299.99. It weighs appoximately 6 pounds (2.7 kg) and measures about "7 ¾ inches tall by 10 inches wide by 9 inches deep" (19.5 cm tall by 25.5 cm wide by 23 cm deep). It's...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Starts This Weekend
Mega!
The Pokémon Company has announced what's in store for the next Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event, which is set to kick off this weekend from 5th-7th April before repeating on 12th-14th (thanks, Serebii.net). This time, it's Meganium in the limelight. The fully-evolved Gen II starter will be a Psychic Tera Type and...
Random The Pokémon Company's April Fool's Joke Is A Right Snoozefest
No, literally
April Fool's Day is now in session and many gaming companies are getting in on the action with their own amusing, harmless pranks. One such company is, of course, The Pokémon Company, which has decided to lean into the sheer absurdity of its Pokémon Sleep app to reveal the 'Pokémon Sleep Champion Tournament 2024'. The video itself,...
