We’ve all played Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow until our Game Boys died a slow, painful death. But if you think you’re a real trainer just because you caught ’em all in Kanto, think again. There’s a whole world of bizarre, forgotten, and downright weird games that most people have never even heard of. These…
Mega Evolution was one of the coolest things to happen to Pokémon since sliced bread (or should I say, sliced Farfetch’d?). But like all good things in the Pokémon universe, Game Freak decided to shelve it faster than a Snorlax hitting the pillow. While we’re all waiting for Pokémon Legends Z-A to potentially bring back…
Niantic, the developer of Pokemon Go, announced this week its intention to implement a significant level cap increase later in the year.
The recent reveal of Mega Victreebel has stirred up familiar tensions in the Pokémon community. Longtime fans of the original 151 are celebrating, while others question why first-generation creatures continue to receive special treatment as this latest update from Pokémon Legends: Z-A adds fuel to the flame war over the ongoing debate about nostalgia-driven design choices….
In a world where most esports events feel like exclusive VIP clubs guarded by spreadsheets and gatekeeping, Pokémon’s World Championship Series is out here throwing open the doors and saying, “Come one, come all.” And yes, that includes your cousin who still thinks Pikachu evolves into Raichu with a Moon Stone. Chris Brown—no, not that…
The Pokémon anime has always played by its own rules. Ash commands Pikachu to dodge 47 attacks in a row, unevolved Pokémon somehow tank legendaries, and environmental effects matter more than type matchups. Meanwhile, the games are over here like, “You can’t dodge unless it’s coded into a move, and no, your Ralts can’t solo…