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Pokémon’s Original Stitch line is shutting down, so what happens to those Pokémon who don’t have merch anywhere else?

From Red to Blue, here’s what your favorite Pokémon game says about you. Like, as a person

The second English-language Scarlet & Violet set is going to be popular, thanks to one single card

Thirteen years ago, Pokémon Black and White threw a wrench in the little yellow guy’s streak

The infamous ‘bus’ ad for Pokémon Red and Blue haunts me to this day

Scarlet and Violet's DLC is on its way, but the best Pokémon story never got that conclusion

‘Oh, you're my best friend in a world we must defend’

Battle Revolution went all out on capturing the essence of every Pokémon

Someone allegedly tried to sell tons of rare Fusion Strike cards stolen from The Pokémon Company

Spinda is pretty unremarkable, but it has more forms than any other Pokémon

Here are the best new cards for tournament play, and for filling your wallet

The new restrictions on Remote Raids will change the game for rural and disabled players

From Bulbasaur to Quaxly, here’s a ranking of every starter Pokémon (except Pikachu and Eevee)

How much easier is it to find different-colored Pokémon after all these years?

Sarah Natochenny reflects on 17 years as the voice behind the star of Pokémon

However, the new era offers some disappointing pull rates after the high of Crown Zenith

Pokémon has always been synonymous with Nintendo handhelds, and the 3DS has been the last bastion of preserving its…

There are hidden narratives in a surprising number of collectible Pokémon TCG cards

A mint-condition ‘Illustrator Pikachu’ fetches zero interest on eBay

Kotaku's new Pokémon column looks at why so many fans love a normie