Pokémon

A Pokemon Religion Would Be Pretty Freakin Hilarious

Let’s say you made up a religion based on Pokemon—such an undertaking would probably require you to look at the lore of the game. As far as the Pokemon world is concerned, Arceus is the Pokemon that (possibly) created the universe. A legendary god, if you will. The “Mewsus” Twitter account takes that lore and…

How Ash Ketchum’s Character Design Has Evolved Over The Years

The Pokemon television series has been around for a while now—long enough that Ash Ketchum’s character design has changed a number of times over the years (sometimes, not so subtly—the same goes for Pikachu). Now that there’s a new game coming, there’s also a new anime series to go along with it. Said season starts…

Six Champions Emerge from Pokémon U.S. Nationals

Six champions were crowned in Indianapolis this weekend at the largest ever Pokémon U.S. Nationals ever staged. The winners, and the next three finalists, will all travel to Vancouver, in August, for the 2013 Pokémon World Championships. The winners, by division. (By the way, it’s weird to me that someone born between 1998 and 2001…

Pokemon Aren’t The Only Ones That Evolve. So Do The Fans.

A Pokemon fan has many stages as they grow older. Evolutions, if you will—which Dorkly illustrates with a funny comic about the different types of Pokemon fans that exist. Mind, these aren’t all the possible Pokemon fans out there. But surely you’ve met some of these, yeah? Which would you say you are, if any?…

The Latest New Pokemon Is A Cold, Dead Thing

In the interest of appeasing those who would rather keep all of the new Pokemon coming in X and Y later this year a surprise, we’ve employed a time-tested technique of obscuring the latest reveal. It’s a Ghost type. It’s also a Steel type. And it’d be right-at-home in the hands of a DC Comics…

Pokémon’s Creator Talks French Inspiration, Reveals New Pokémon

In Paris, France, the Japan Expo, Europe’s largest public event related to Japanese pop culture, is currently taking place. Junichi Masuda, Game Freak founder and both director and composer for the Pokémon games, recorded a video message to mark the occasion. After introducing himself (in French, no less!), Masuda talks about his own travels to…

There’s Another New Pokémon 3DS XL, You Know

Nintendo isn’t releasing one new jumbo-sized Pokémon XY 3DS handhelds for Japan, but two new 3DS XL units. Previously, Kotaku posted the blue and black one that features two new legendary creatures—Xerneas and Yveltal. Here’s the other! It’s in “Premium Gold” and only available at Pokémon Center retailers in Japan this October when the game…

Japan Getting Sweet Pokémon X & Y 3DS Handheld

On October 12, Japan will be getting this very sharp custom Pokémon 3DS XL, bearing illustrations of the two new legendary creatures – Xerneas and Yveltal – making their debut in Pokémon X & Y.

Mega Man, Made Out Of 97 Rubik’s Cubes

Anyone can grab some colored Post-It Notes and bust out some impromptu pixel art. It takes real skill to transform 97 mini Rubik’s Cubes into a pixel-perfect Mega Man. Impressed? Wait until you see his Pokemon. YouTube user and Rubik’s Cube expert Kyudan2 has been quietly busting out these incredibly impressive works of puzzle art…

Here’s Every Single Pokemon Fusion Possible

You can spend a ton of time on Alex Onsager’s amusing Pokemon fusion website, trying out as many Frankenstein combinations as you can think of. Or, if you’d like, you can take a look at the work of Redditor B_Stiles, who took the liberty of making every single combination possible for you. If that sounds…

Pokémon Evolve. So What’s Up With Crocodiles?

It’s a good question! I mean, Darwinism holds that species evolve over time. Yet some creatures – sharks, crocodiles, cockroaches – have gone unchanged for millions of years. There must be an explanation for this. And whaddya know, here it is. MiniMation No.1 – “Hold B Button” [YouTube]

Pokémon is getting its own game show. On August 17 and 18, the Pokémon Game Show will be held at Tokyo Big Sight and will offer fans the first playable Pokémon X/Y demo. Admission will be free, so expect long lines.

These Pokemon Travel Posters Will Make You Want To Vacation In Kanto

If Kanto was a real place, many of us wouldn’t need persuasion to visit—we’d just go. That fact doesn’t make these travel posters by Little Pixel Posters any less awesome, though—they make Kanto look like a swell place to take a vacation in. Maybe that’s just nostalgia for the original Pokemon games talking. Either way,…

The Real Reason Nintendo Will Never Make A Pokemon MMO

We want it. We have to have it. Our desire for it burns like the heat of a thousand suns, but what would happen if Nintendo did make a Pokemon MMO? Gaming humor site Dorklymay be on to something here. I doubt even Valve’s Gabe Newell could save us. For more sick and twisted video…

Behold! Some of Internet’s Scariest Pikachus

Pikachu sure is cute. Well, save for the times that the yellow Pocket Monster is utterly terrifying. Over the years, numerous scary Pikachus have popped up on the internet—this and this, for instance. There are many more examples, but here’s a quick look at some, not all, of the standouts that have been spotted around…

Pokemon Cosplay Wins At The…Brazilian Protests

There are massive protests going down in Brazil right now, mostly over corruption and – remember this – the cost of public transport. The demonstrations are causing embarrassment for the government while a major international football tournament is taking place, but one who is not causing embarassment is this chap here. Who’s taken the protests…

Pokemon #666 Better Be Something Awesome

Yes, yes, there’s a lot of Pokemon. At last count, we have 649 of them—with 19 more announced and probably even more to come as we come closer to Pokemon X & Y’s release. You know what that means, right? One lucky Pokemon gets to be number 666 in the national Pokedex. It’s inevitable. But…

The One Thing Old Pokemon Games Do Better Than New Ones

After sitting through the Nintendo developer roundtable at E3, which featured Tsunekazu Ishihara and Junichi Masuda of The Pokemon Company and Game Freak respectively, it struck me: much has changed since the Pokemon: Red and Blue days. I’m not just talking about how there’s a new fairy type now, either. I’d like to think I’m…

Meet Four New Pokemon, The First Gym Leader, And Everybody Else In X/Y

You’d think The Pokemon Company would have gotten all of its Pokemon X and Pokemon Y news out during the major gaming trade show that just blew through, but no — the info train keeps rolling. Meet your trainer’s pals, the first gym leader, and four new entries in the Kalos Region Pokedex. Let’s do…

Everything We’ve Learned About Pokemon X/Y At E3 In One Handy Video

So much Pokemon X and Pokemon Y news at E3 2013, so little time. Well, not really so little time. I mean, we’ve found time to tell you about the new Fairy type and the three new Pokemon. All that’s left is for you to sit through this five-minute roundtable video and purchase a timeshare.…