Pokémon

Pokémon Sword And Shield’s DLC Brings Back Exquisitely Rude Rivals

Meet Klara and Avery, the stars of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s new Isle of Armor DLC. They’re your rivals in the expansion. They absolutely hate your guts, and it’s wonderful. If you’re playing Sword you’ll get Klara, a former front woman for a punk band trying to chase clout by becoming a gym leader. If…

I’m Loving Pokémon Sword And Shield’s First Expansion So Far

Just a few hours in, I’m already enjoying Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Isle of Armor DLC more than the base game. While much smaller in size, it feels more free flowing and open ended. There’s a lot to explore, and plenty more Pokémon to catch, including a bunch of my favorites that didn’t make the…

That All-Black Pikachu Probably Wasn’t Hinting At Anything

In addition to the surprise reveal of New Pokémon Snap, this morning’s Pokémon broadcast also included an intriguing cameo from an all-black Pikachu plush, which hung out in the background while company president Tsunekazu Ishihara presented on stream. But don’t get too excited; it seems this was just an opportunity for Ishihara to show off…

Pokémon Sword And Shield’s New DLC Finally Lets Pokémon Follow You Around

Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Isle of Armor DLC adds a big new area to explore and a bunch more Pokémon to discover, but by far one of the coolest things in it is a new feature that lets you hang out with your favorite Pokémon out in the wild. Once you hit a certain point…

They’re Finally Making A New Pokémon Snap

During a special YouTube presentation this morning, The Pokémon Company announced a new version of classic Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap in development for Nintendo Switch. Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, Pokémon Snap is a photo safari spinoff of the monster-collecting RPG series in which players are tasked with snapping pictures of pocket…

As reported last month, the latest Pokémon animated feature Pocket Monsters the Movie: Coco will be delayed in Japan due to covid-19. It was originally slated for July, but is now scheduled for “this winter.” Since 1998, Pokémon feature anime films have been released every July in Japan—except for this one. 

Now For Some Pokémon Boots

Chinese Zara stores have started selling these Pokémon boots, which don’t just look surprisingly cool, but are also downright affordable. Normally when we post about some weird Pokémon collab with a fashion house that sits anywhere above Uniqlo or Adidas on the prestige chain, the price tag looks like the $250 Glamb were asking for…

Dusclops Will Steal Your Soul If You Look Inside It

Every Pokemon is interesting and worth talking about. I don’t play a ton of Pokemon, but I do enjoy the universe and I love learning more about the creatures in it. So, Here’s Another Pokemon! It’s Dusclops! Dusclops Details Type: Ghost Average Height: 5′ 043″ Average Weight: 67.5 lbs First Added In Generation III Imagine…

Reminder: Don’t Buy The Wrong Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass

The Pokémon Sword Expansion pass is for Pokémon Sword and not Shield. Vice versa is also true. If you buy one, you cannot play it on the other. Today, Nintendo Support (via Hachima) warned people about confusing the two and making the incorrect purchase. Nintendo Support added that if you simply purchase Expansion Pass in…

Pokémon Plush Toys Gather To Watch Korean Baseball

Starved for sports? You’re not alone! Because of covid-19, professional sports leagues have delayed starting their seasons. In South Korea, while pro baseball is being played, spectators aren’t allowed to attend. Thankfully, Pokémon plushies are. At Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium, home of the Hanwha Eagles, the stands behind home plate are being filled with cute…

Adidas’ Pokémon Slides Are Very Cute

Continuing their recent series of footwear collabs, Adidas this week have released a very nice pair of Pikachu slides. The good news? They look great and are only $20! The bad news? They’re only in kids sizes, and are already sold out. If you’ve got kids or tiny feet though don’t despair, a lot of…

Cutiefly Knows That Amber Is The Color Of Your Energy

Every Pokemon is interesting and worth talking about. I don’t play a ton of Pokemon, but I do enjoy the universe and I love learning more about the creatures in it. So, Here’s Another Pokemon! It’s Cutiefly! Cutiefly Details Type: Bug/Fairy Average Height: 0′ 04″ Average Weight: 0.4 lbs First Added In Generation VII Cutiefly,…

Pokémon Star In Very Cool Old-Timey Cartoon

Pokémon’s official Japanese Kids TV channel today released something definitely worth four minutes of your time: a short called Chase the Beans, starring Scraggy and Mimikyu. Animated in the style of old 1930s, Fleischer-esque cartoons, there’s no dialogue, just an incredible soundtrack and equally impressive animation.

Report: Old Pokémon Games’ Encounter Rates Are Different On Different Days

Throughout 2020 the source code for a bunch of Pokémon games has been leaking online. As people are coming through the data, they’re making weird little discoveries, like the fact Gen 4 Pokémon games would seemingly adjust their encounter rates on certain days, like birthdays or the anniversaries of tragic events. As Polygon report, folks…

Pokémon Sword and Shield‘s Isle Of Armor DLC Drops June 17

According to information released today initially on the official Japanese Pokémon website, the first DLC from Pokémon Sword and Shield’s expansion pass, The Isle of Armor, brings new pocket monsters and fresh adventures to the games on June 17. The website and accompanying trailer show off new features coming in The Isle of Armor on June…

Pokémon Battle Academy Turns The Trading Card Game Into A Board Game

Learning a trading card game that’s been around for a couple of decades can be daunting. Learning a board game, with a box filled with everything one needs and succinct rules, is much easier. So The Pokémon Company made the Pokémon Trading Card Game into a board game. Launching worldwide towards the end of July,…

After production was temporarily halted due to covid-19, new episodes of Pokémon Journeys will restart airing on June 7 in Japan. In the US, the show is a Netflix exclusive and will begin streaming on June 12. 

Munchlax Hides Food In Its Body Hair And Then Forgets About It

Every Pokemon is interesting and worth talking about. I don’t play a ton of Pokemon, but I do enjoy the universe and I love learning more about the creatures in it. So, Here’s Another Pokemon! It’s Munchlax! Munchlax Details Type: Normal Average Height: 2′ 00″ Average Weight: 231.5 lbs First Added In Generation IV When…

Whismur Breathes Through Its Ears And Screams So Loudly It Scares Itself

Every Pokemon is interesting and worth talking about. I don’t play a ton of Pokemon, but I do enjoy the universe and I love learning more about the creatures in it. So, Here’s Another Pokemon! It’s Whismur! Whismur Details Type: Normal Average Height: 4′ 03″ Average Weight: 58.6 lbs First Added In Generation III One…

Ready for summer? In Japan, the popular Garigari-kun brand is getting Pikachu and Pokémon Koko themed “Garigari-kun For Adults Golden Pineapple” popsicles. It’s actually branded “For Adults” and is made with 33 percent Golden Pineapple juice.