Pokémon

I Know When That Poké Ball Bling

As more cool shots come in from Katsucon, which went down over the weekend, a clear theme is emerging: the Pokémon cosplay game was strong If you’re wondering what’s going on here (the gif comes from this clip), allow this video to explain: Original video by Mineralblu

Splatoon Is Lit With Players Arguing Over Pokémon Red and Blue

Splatoon players have some pretty strong opinions about one of the oldest fights in video games, Pokémon Red versus Pokémon Blue. As you might already know, Splatoon is holding a Pokémon-themed “Splatfest.” Basically, players choose a team—in this case, Pokémon Red or Pokémon Blue. After picking one, Splatoon sorts players into teams. Players then duke…

Meet the Latest Mythical Pokémon 

This is Magearna. Outfitted with a metallic body, this artificial Pocket Monster was created by humans 500 years ago. The character is set to debut in the upcoming Pokémon film, Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna, which is due out this year. Via Pokémon.com: In this latest cinematic adventure, Ash meets the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when…

Not Your Average Pokémon Cosplay

At first glance, this group of cosplayers look like a band of Norse Warrior Goddesses. They’re not. They’re the nine different versions of…Eevee. For reference: So basically, Eeveelution cosplay. Bravo. If you’re a regular Cosplay reader you’ll remember that some of these same cosplayers did something similar recently with My Little Pony Cosplayers: Eevee: Becka…

Mario Maker’s New  Pokémon Costumes Are Perfect

The original starters from Pokémon Red and Blue are now available in Mario Maker, and I think it’s safe to say Nintendo nailed them. Look at the cute sprites. The on-point animations. THE SOUND. When you get the appropriate mystery mushroom, that distinctive Pokémon jingle plays. Nevermind the usage of the original Red & Blue…

Choose Wisely

This is some excellent Pokémon fan-art by digital artist Orioto. It would be cool to play a version with graphics and colors like this. To contact the author of this post, write to: [email protected]

The Original 151 Pokémon, Ranked

For some people, the first set of Pokémon designed by Game Freak might as well be the only Pokémon that exist. Given that this year those O.G. Pokémon turn 20 years old, what better time to mercilessly judge them against one another? Here is the definite ranking of the original 151 Pokémon, from worst to…

Magiana is the latest legendary Pokémon joining the (very large) pocket monster roster. Serebii has images of the CoroCoro reveal here.

Lady Gaga Looked Like A Pokémon At The Super Bowl

Who wore it better last night, Blaziken, or Lady Gaga? Lady Gaga sang the Super Bowl national anthem yesterday, and throughout the performance, she had a pretty distinctive get-up and hairdo. Hilariously, people thought Lady Gaga resembled all sorts of geeky and nerdy things, not just Pokémon. Let’s take a closer look and judge the…

Fried Pikachu Sounds Delicious

In South Korea, you can eat lots of delicious food. Bulgogi, bibimbap, fried Pikachu. Wait, what? Actually, it’s fried pork shaped like Pikachu. People aren’t actually killing real Pikachus for you to eat! Afternoon News reports that online you can order cutlets that are shaped like the iconic Pocket Monster. [Photo: G-Market] In Korean, “Pikachu”…

Pokémon’s Famous Missingno Glitch, Explained

Over the years, people have battled and captured hundreds of Pokémon. And while everyone has their favorite, no pocket monster is as infamous as “Missingno.” That’s because Missingno isn’t quite a Pokémon at all. Let me explain. As Pokémon veterans and gaming history buffs know, Missingno is a glitch that players can find in Pokémon…

Ash from Pokémon Is Superhuman 

As far as Pokémon trainers go, Ash isn’t that potent. As far as little kids go, he is superhuman. The ten-year-old isn’t only strong for a little boy, he’d be strong for a grown man. As Kotaku previously pointed out, this is because Ash is insanely strong. To recap: Ash picks up Pignite, who weighs…

We’re Lucky The Original Pokémon Games Got Made At All

Celebrating Pokémon’s 20th anniversary, Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda looks back on the early days of developing Red and Green. It sounds like a tough time! Masuda notes that his computers would always overheat and break down during Pokémon Red and Green’s development, and that he personally went through four computers in six years. “I sure…

The Up-All-Night Stream Plays Detective Pikachu [Stream Finished]

There are crimes afoot in the world of Pokémon, and only Detective Pikachu and his plucky human sidekick have any chance to solve the case! Update: The stream is over but you can watch all four hours of it at the links below! Part 1 Part 2 Detective Pikachu was released on the Nintendo 3DS…

The World of Pokémon Gets Dark as Hell

Don’t worry! While Aipom might look dead, this Pokémon has only been knocked out in the newly released Great Detective Pikachu. That red stuff? Ketchup. Squashed tomato or not, damn, this looks grim. Photos: Brian Ashcraft | Kotaku To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East…

One Man’s Five-Year Quest To Find A Shiny Pokémon

Under normal circumstances, there is only a one in four thousand ninety six chance you’ll find a shiny Pokémon out in the wild. Some people have played Pokémon all their lives and have never actually encountered a shiny, one of those fabled Pokémon that comes in a special, rare color. [This post was originally published…

Nightmarish Remnants of Fallen Heroes

Artist Eric Ridgeway started a fan project with classic heroes, and how they’d look beyond the Game Over screen, after being defeated. Well they certainly look deadly, more like the victims of a Zerg infestation. And if that’s what Mega Man would look like after falling into one of Dr. Wily’s traps, I don’t want…

How Pikachu Has Changed Over the Years

You might know that Pikachu in the Pocket Monster anime now looks, well, like a changed Pokémon. But this isn’t the only instance of different Pikachus. Recently on 2ch, there was a thread about how characters change and one user posted the following image to show the difference between Pikachu variations. (The image, however, has…

A year’s worth of Mythical Pokémon distribution celebrating the series’ 20 year anniversary kicks off today with the original gangster, Mew. Hit up GameStop for a code to grab a level 100 version of his royal cuteness for X and Y, Alpha and Omega.

I Rewatched The First Pokémon Movie And It Messed Me Up Real Good

It’s been 17 years since the original release of Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back. Since then, there’s been 19 other Pokémon movies. For veteran Pokémon players, I’m guessing that none of the newer movies match up to the original one, though. The First Pokémon Movie, for those that don’t know, is actually Mewtwo’s…