Pokémon

Pokémon asks players to catch and train exotic monsters with unique powers that are sent out into battle. The latest entry in the RPG series, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, released on November 19, 2022 for the Nintendo Switch. Pokémon debuted on the GameBoy as Pocket Monsters Red and Green in Japan on February 27, 1996.

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Pikachu Runs From The Cops In Massive Turkish Protests

Also, now’s a good time to read up on what’s going on in Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor

By Claire Jackson Published March 27, 2025
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Pokémon TCG Pocket‘s New Shiny Set Has A Card Locked Inside A $25 Bundle

Shining Revelry is the first time a card has been put behind one of the very expensive paywalls

By John Walker Published March 27, 2025
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We May Know The New Mega Evolutions Coming To Pokémon Legends: Z-A

A leak is circulating that may have revealed two dozen new Mega Evolutions

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 26, 2025
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Pokémon TCG‘s Latest Set Feels Like It’s Designed For Deliberate Disappointment

Journey Together is so bland it could be a concerted effort to convince fewer people to care

By John Walker Published March 26, 2025
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A Great New City-Builder, A Terrific New Zombie Shooter, And More Of The Week’s Recommendations And Opinions

Also, a lead developer on Pokémon Go promises its new Saudi ownership won't ruin the game

Kotaku Staff Published March 22, 2025

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Some Great Games Are Dirt-Cheap On PSN, An AC Shadows Streamer’s Response To Racists Goes Viral, And More Top Stories

Also, retailers are taking a bold new measure to combat Pokémon card scalping

Kotaku Staff Published March 22, 2025
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Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Getting Even Rarer Cards To Hunt For

The upcoming Shining Revelry set introduces Shiny variants

By Ethan Gach Published March 21, 2025
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Pokémon Sun Cartridge Lost Outside And Battered By The Elements For Six Long Years Somehow Still Works

Destiny reunites a 3DS player with their old Pokémon

By Ethan Gach Published March 19, 2025
OpinionCommentary

Pokémon Go Lead Claims Being Run By Saudi-Owned Scopely Won’t Ruin The Game

The $3.5 billion purchase will apparently not make it any worse...

By John Walker Published March 19, 2025
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Pokémon Lawsuit Took Palworld Team By Surprise, Says Dev

Pocketpair hired extra security ahead of Tokyo Game Show as a precautionary measure

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 18, 2025

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Fans Celebrate Surprise Lego Pokémon Tease: ‘Free From Mega Bloks Hell’

The toy company is promising a Lego Pikachu in 2026

By Ethan Gach Published March 18, 2025
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Pokémon TCG Pocket Is About To Have Some Competition

Digimon is teasing its own card game app ahead of its reveal at Digimon Con

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 17, 2025
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Pokémon TCG Scalping Is So Bad That Official Stores Are Removing Packaging

Breaking seals at sale seems to be the only way to stop the miserable bastards ruining things for everyone else

By John Walker Published March 17, 2025
Culture

An Amazing Steam Sale, A Major Pokémon Go Development, And More Of The Week’s Top News

Also, Battlefield 6 leaks have us hyped, and we look back at Chrono Trigger 30 years later

Kotaku Staff Published March 15, 2025
Tips & Guides

Kotaku Weekend Guide: 3 Great Games Keeping Us Grounded

Shoot, chill, collect in our three current gaming recommendations

Ethan Gach & Carolyn Petit & Kenneth Shepard Published March 14, 2025

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Pokémon TCG Pocket Promises To Nuke A Currency Players Just ‘Shredded’ Tons Of Rare Cards To Stock Up On

Trading is busted but the most needed fixes might take a while

By Ethan Gach Published March 14, 2025
Tips & Guides

The Best Pokémon TCG Pocket Darkrai ex Deck Uses… Magnezone?

Magnezone gives you a powerful dual-type deck without dealing with two Energy types

Timothy Monbleau Published March 14, 2025
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Pokémon Go Sold To Saudi Government

Scopely is buying the mobile AR hit for $3.5 billion

By Ethan Gach Published March 12, 2025
Tips & Guides

Saying ‘Thanks’ In Pokémon TCG Pocket Can Save You The Grind

These community-driven private matches subvert the mobile game's biggest daily chores

Timothy Monbleau Published March 11, 2025
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Two Grown Men Fight Over Who Got In Line First At Pokémon Vending Machine

A morning restock of Pokémon cards led to a scuffle that allegedly saw the police get involved

By Zack Zwiezen Published March 6, 2025

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