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Pokemon GO officially confirmed the Raid Day events that will take place in March 2024, which star Water-type Primal Kyogre and Ground-type Primal Groudon as the featured Legendary Pokemon. For a very limited time, Pokemon GO players will be able to battle these Pokemon and earn special bonuses and rewards, including Rare Candy XL.

A Pokemon fan shows off their unique design for a trio of new Pokemon, creating branching evolutions for Johto Grass Pokemon Sunflora. New games in the beloved monster-catching franchise have often looked to their older creatures for inspiration, re-imagining new forms for classic Pokemon. Regional variants and «regional fakes» like Poltchageist have been a popular trope within newer games, while some have added new evolutions to fan-favorite Pokemon from past generations. Now, a fan is sharing their unusual idea for a new Sunflora evolution.

Using strategies they have a reputation for making, a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player created one for taking down Venusaur the Unrivaled in a single strike, using their trusty Magikarp to land the finishing blow. The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player posted their strategy on social media alongside a video clip of the battle.

Some attentive fans have put forth a theory regarding the setting of the upcoming game Pokemon Legends: Z-A, suggesting it will take place in the future instead of the past. Pokemon Legends: Z-A was first revealed at the Pokemon Day event this past February, and it is set to revisit the formula of Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Back in 2022, Legends: Arceus was seen as a fresh and innovative take on the classic Pokemon-catching gameplay, and while little has been shown about Legends: Z-A, fans have already started theorizing about its plot points and where it will be set.

A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fan created Paradox forms for the Alolan starters' evolutions. Paradox Pokemon, which are future and prehistoric versions of the pocket monsters, were introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Since then, many fans have been inspired to create alternate versions of their favorite Pokemon.

A Pokemon artist has created Steel-type variants for Staryu and Starmie. As the generations passed, Pokemon introduced unusual designs such as Bellibolt, Eiscue, and Stakataka. When fans go back to the first generation, the original 151 Pokemon are known for their simpler designs that gave life to many iconic monsters.

Pokemon GO fans can make a quick change in their settings to improve game performance, but it will drain their batteries faster. Pokemon GO remains one of the most popular mobile games in the world. There are those who play it religiously, but there are others who pop in and out, playing it when the weather is nice enough to walk around outside and catch Pokemon.

Amid all the Pokemon news that came out of the February 27 Pokemon Presents, a special Pikachu variant named Pikachu, Ph.D. has been added to Pokemon GO. This variant comes alongside the start of a season of Pokemon GO. Titled World of Wonders, itwill last until June 1 at 10:00 a.m. local time. World of Wonders has plenty of new updates scheduled, including the addition of Poipole, the poison-pin Pokemon.

Niantic has announced a new Charged-Up research event that will take place in Pokemon GO on March 3. With the introduction of a new season, gamers have seen several changes to the augmented reality mobile game, including changes to the breakthrough research tasks in Pokemon GO and the introduction of new pocket monsters.

Now that Season 14, World of Wonders, is underway, Pokemon GO players have three new Pokemon they can potentially get from Field Research Breakthrough rewards. Field Research breakthrough rewards challenge Pokemon GO players to complete at least one Field Research task on seven different days. Anyone that successfully does this gets rewarded with a special Field Research Breakthrough reward, which includes helpful items and a Pokemon encounter.

A Pokemon TCG player got a rare blister pack from their grandma containing the Fossil and Legendary Collection expansion packs. Pokemon cards began to be published in 1996 in Japan and 1999 in North America. In the following years, Pokemon TCG would become a much-loved aspect of the Pokemon franchise, bringing together thousands of fans and collectors around the world.

Pokemon GO has officially revealed the featured Pokemon for the upcoming March 2024 Community Day, featuring increased spawn rates for Sun and Moon Starter Pokemon Litten. The beloved monster-catching game from Niantic regularly gives players a plethora of ways to pick up exclusive Pokemon at increased spawn rates. Pokemon GO features weekly Raid Hours, tasking players with challenging some of the game's most powerful Pokemon, alongside limited-time holiday events. However, one of the most popular of Pokemon GO's regular events are the monthly Community Days.

Pokemon GO is teasing a major Ultra Beast-focused event for the game's fourteenth season, including both the return of previously featured Ultra Beasts and brand-new introductions. As the mega-popular mobile game from Niantic winds down its Hisui-focused season, the spinoff of the beloved monster-catching franchise is already getting fans excited about what's to come. Pokemon GO recently announced «World of Wonders» as its next season, teasing Ultra Beasts, Kanto-themed events and more for Season 14. Now, the game is hinting at which Ultra Beasts will be joining the game.

The Pokémon Company has seemingly ruled out including non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

A Pokemon GO player has shared an incredible image showcasing four shiny Origin Forme Palkias caught in a single Raid. This year, Pokemon GO added more creatures, including Origin Forme Palkia and Dialga. The arrival of the Sinnoh Legendary duo in Pokemon GO was extremely hyped for introducing their alternative forms, and for adding Charged attacks with special effects.

The newly announced Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is quietly correcting a 26-year-old error with the card game, fixing the logo on the card backs. The mobile version of the beloved TCG surprised fans with its announcement during Tuesday's Pokemon Presents broadcast, bringing a new way for fans to play the popular card game. The initial reveal of Pokemon TCG Pocket teased a new style for the game, featuring a simplistic «streamlined» gameplay experience to entice new players. Now, the game's cards are the focus of a quiet but long-needed fix.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players discover that the rare Herba Mystica resource can be earned more reliably from the newly added 7-star Venusaur Tera Raid. It was a big week for fans of the Pokemon franchise as the annual anniversary event revealed plenty of new announcements for current games as well as a tease of the future. The biggest reveal for many was Pokemon Legends: Z-A, bringing players back to the Kalos region and confirming the return of Mega Evolutions. Unfortunately, the teaser trailer didn't reveal much else and with a 2025 launch date, it seems players have a bit longer to wait for new details.

Shortly after officially announcing the next major Pokemon title, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Nintendo of America has taken to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to reveal that the upcoming game will take place entirely within its new setting of Lumiose City.

The announcement of Pokemon Legends: Z-A during the February 27 Pokemon Presents launched a new wave of speculation leading up to the game's release, and with it, a Pokemon Legends: Arceus player has already discovered a key detail connecting the two games. What is currently known about Legends Z-A is scarce, and fans are now clamoring to find as much information as possible, potentially left in the details of other games, such as Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

During today’s Pokémon Presents livestream, a new and an upcoming title were unveiled.

Pokemon Masters EX has revealed a new event to celebrate the game's 4.5-year anniversary, adding two new Sync Pairs to the game and giving out free gems. Since the game's debut in late 2019, developer DeNA has brought a plethora of characters from both main-series Pokemon games and the Pokemon anime to the mobile spinoff. The mobile game made waves when it finally added Ash and his Pikachu to the game in late 2022, marking the long-awaited appearance of the anime's iconic protagonist. Now, Pokemon Masters EX is welcoming two new Sync Pairs, including a notable addition from Scarlet and Violet.

Pokemon Unite has announced the next three Pokemon set to join the MOBA's roster, featuring a pair of Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet alongside a Sword and Shield Pokemon. The roster of the Pokemon MOBA developed by TiMi Studio has expanded substantially since the game's launch in 2021. Pokemon Unite's lineup features more than 60 Pokemon for players to choose from, combining classics like Pikachu and Charizard with new creatures like Meowscarada and Urshifu. Now, three recent additions to Pokemon's cast of creatures are set to arrive next.

Pokemon Cafe Remix has revealed a new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet-themed event within the mobile spinoff, offering exclusive outfits and new Pokemon for players' cafes. The mobile puzzle game from The Pokemon Company and developer Genius Sonority has regularly added new content for players to add to their in-game cafes. A variety of popular and powerful Pokemon like Mewtwo and Latios have joined the lighthearted cafe puzzle game, alongside new events and exclusive cosmetics. Now, the game is gearing up for an event all about Pokemon's ninth generation of games.

Pokemon Sleep is adding the thunderous Legendary Raikou to its line-up. Fans didn’t know what to make of Pokemon Sleep when it was first announced back in 2019, as The Pokemon Company only gave a proper explanation for what it was shortly before its release last summer. As its name suggests, Pokemon Sleep is a mobile app that tracks a player’s sleep patterns and allows them to unlock different Pokemon by simply having their phone next to them while dozing off for the night.

Popular Pokémon trading card illustrator Naoki Saito says he feels like he’s in danger because of frequent ambushes by autograph hunters.

Pokémon Legends Z-A will seemingly take place entirely in one city.

A creative Pokemon fan came up with a potential evolution for Dewgong. Such a new evolved form would actually be within the realm of possibility, as the media franchise has released additional evolved forms for old monsters in the past.

The Pokemon Company has announced Pokemon Legends Z-A, a new game for Nintendo Switch.

The Pokémon Company will hold a digital event today, Tuesday February 27, which it says will contain “exciting news”.

The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

The Pokemon Company and developers Creatures and DeNA have announced Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket for iOS and Android. It will launch in 2024 worldwide.

The Pokemon Company and developer Game Freak have announced Pokemon Legends: Z-A for Switch. It will launch in 2025 worldwide.

After celebrating Pokemon Day with numerous announcements for its mobile titles, The Pokemon Company finally unveiled the series’ next mainline title – Game Freak’s Pokemon Legends: Z-A. It will launch worldwide simultaneously in 2025 for Nintendo Switch “systems.” Check out the first trailer below.

A creative and artistically talented Pokemon fan is quickly gaining attention after they posted an impressive piece of concept art, positing what it would look like if Feraligatr were to receive a Gigantamax form. The fan-made design, which features a far more ferocious version of the fan-favorite monster than players are used to, is leaving many Pokemon fans wishing for the generational mechanic to be brought back.

A newly-released Pokemon GO teaser reveals that Season 14 is called «World of Wonders,» and it is looking to bring more Ultra Beasts to the augmented reality mobile game. Ultra Beasts are a unique kind of Pokemon from an alternate dimension that were first introduced in the Generation 7 games Pokemon Sun and Moon. They made their debut in Pokemon GO in 2022, six years after Sun and Moon's launch.

A talented Pokemon artist has created animated sprites for some of the first-generation Pokemon. The nine Pokemon generations have featured hundreds of creatures, with several of them becoming fan-favorites. But while there are so many different Pokemon, fans still have a special appreciation for Gen 1 and its 151 Pokemon.

As part of the ongoing Pokemon lineup at Build-a-Bear, the next critter to be turned into a Build-a-Bear plush has been revealed as the Fire-type Pokemon Charizard. The newest Pokemon plush from Build-a-Bear comes as a bundle that includes a jumbo, pre-stuffed doll, and two accessories: a scarf and a hat.

eBay will release 151 rare Pokemon cards as part of a newly announced auction set to take place in late February. Called Catch 151, the event promises to offer an opportunity for fans to grab some ultra-rare Pokemon TCG cards and other collectors' items at price points that eBay describes as «accessible.»

One Pokemon GO player found out their Item Bag was too full to purchase the Great Storage Box. Any Pokemon GO player can relate to running out of space after a while, which is precisely why Niantic offers increased storage options in the in-game store. Frustratingly, and a bit ironically, one player found they could not purchase the Great Storage Box, which includes additional Item Bag space, because their Item Bag was already full.

A Pokemon fan has recently designed a new past Paradox form for Dragapult. Ever since these new forms were introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, they have been very popular within the Pokemon community, and are often the subject of fan art.

A Pokemon fan recently demonstrated their fondness for the mighty Gyarados with an impressive sketch rendition. There are currently over a thousand creatures in the long-running Pokemon franchise, with many of the most popular ones being part of the original Pokemon Red and Blue line-up. Fans with artistic talent have often captured these 150 Pokemon in drawings and other creative works over the past few decades.

The video description for the next Pokemon Presents broadcast suggests that Pokemon might soon have some Gold and Silver news in store for fans. The Pokemon Company has taken to publishing Pokemon Presents videos each year on Pokemon Day (February 27). These short videos serve as both a celebration of the franchise as well as a platform for Pokemon to announce new games and projects.

The next Pokemon Presents livestream has been officially announced for February 27, coinciding with the anniversary of the first entry in the Pokemon franchise. This turn of events has been widely expected by the fandom, not least because 2024 will mark the fourth consecutive year a broadcast of this sort has occurred on Pokemon Day.

The Pokemon Company has announced their own Nintendo Direct of sorts, coming next week.

The Pokémon Company has announced a digital event for next week, which it says will contain “exciting news”.

If you were expecting Pokemon new at the upcoming Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase– well, don’t. Hours after the Direct’s announcement, The Pokemon Company has, as expected, announced a Pokemon Presents broadcast, which will be premiering next week, on February 27, at 6 AM PST, where the company will be sharing “exciting Pokemon news in celebration of Pokemon Day”.

A talented Pokemon fan recently gave the popular Generation 1 creature Lapras an impressive past Paradox form. The Pokemon franchise has seen several interesting variants over the years, with the most recent being introduced in 2022’s Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Paradox Pokemon are versions of certain Pokemonbreeds from a particular time period, with Pokemon Scarlet featuring creatures from the distant past and Pokemon Violet showing players what their favorite monsters will look like in the far-off future. Each Paradox Pokemon has at least one different type from their contemporary relative, as well as a unique name to set them apart.

An upcoming official Pokemon Scarlet and Violet tournament will utilize new AI technology, according to The Pokemon Company. While the AI shouldn't have any direct impact on the competitors themselves, the move may still come as a surprise.

As we noted yesterday, Pokemon Day is drawing ever closer. Right now, it’s two weeks away, and fans are curious about what might be done during the traditional fan-made holiday that The Pokemon Company later turned into an annual event. We say “annual event” because the company also seems to do something on the day to honor the brand and give fans something in return for their loyalty to it. Many are wondering whether a Pokemon Presents will happen, potentially showing off the new games they’re making or getting hints at what may be in the pipeline.

One Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player was recently amused to realize that The Indigo Disk's Savanna Plaza is shaped like a giant frying pan. While their observation qualifies as one of those things that cannot be unseen after being pointed out, it would appear that this neat little detail went unnoticed by many Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fans up until recently.

Pokemon GO is going to change how Android users redeem codes in the augmented reality mobile game, forcing them to go to the Pokemon GO Web Store instead of letting them redeem through the app. While it may not be quite as popular as it was in 2016 or during the pandemic, Pokemon GO is still one of the biggest mobile games around.

In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the Twitch Plays Pokemon social experiment will be making a comeback on February 12. Back in 2014, an anonymous programmer conducted an experiment on the live-streaming platform, where several users across the world would attempt to beat the original Pokemon Red together at the same time. This was done by users who would type into the stream's chatroom, with commands being read from these comments, which essentially led to several users fighting over who controlled the player character. This idea ended up becoming extremely popular, that it earned the Guinness World Record for «most participants in a single-player online video game.»

One creative Pokemon fan has overhauled the designs of the beloved Gen 5 starters based on the various prehistoric Paradox Pokemon encountered in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games. The most recent installations of the core-series Pokemon games have introduced a number of new concepts and creatures that have captivated the imaginations of the community's artists and lore enthusiasts alike.

One of the things that The Pokemon Company should be praised for with how it’s handled its franchise is that they’re never afraid to try new things to get attention for its property. One of the best examples of this happens to be with its animated series and shorts. They’ve hired multiple companies, including legendary anime studios, to create special visions of their world so fans could feel “even closer” to it. Today, the company decided to do that once again, as they made “Pokemon Ceruledge: Rumble in the Ruins,” a short video that features the fan-favorite Pokemon going up against a Dragapult!

As I take my first steps out of a cave, surveying a familiar-looking plateau draped in nothing but a loincloth, I suddenly crash into a bulbous, bleating ball of cotton-wool. Half sheep, half sentient ball of fluff, it lets out a startled meep, curling into a ball and rolling head-first towards me.

Pikachu stars in the music video for Jax Jones' new single Never Be Lonely.

Following the January Paradox Tera raid event, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet confirmed that the next Seven-Star Tera Raid battle event would pit trainers against Empoleon the Unrivaled. Though starter Pokemon from the Sinnoh region can be caught in The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the raid marks the first time a Sinnoh starter has been featured as a Tera raid boss.

Terapagos has remained one of the most mysterious creatures introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but a social media post from the Pokemon Company themselves provides some crucial lore details regarding the creature, seemingly confirming one popular theory among fans. As vital as Terapagos is within the world and story of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the games themselves did little to definitively explain the origins of the creature or why it hibernated within the deepest reaches of Area Zero.

According to a new leak, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet could be adding a new Mythical Pokemon in a future update. Pokemon fans could be forgiven if they assumed that Nintendo and Game Freak had already closed the book on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. After all, the games released back in 2022 and have already had over a year of support through updates and substantial DLC expansions.

Iconic ESPN personality Stephen A Smith has gone viral for a video in which he chooses his starter Pokemon. Smith is one of ESPN’s biggest stars as host of The First Take, but he also hosts his own show on YouTube entitled The Stephen A Smith Show. On YouTube, Smith can discuss topics that aren’t fit for ESPN’s programming, and in this hilarious case, Smith discussed Pokemon, responding to a fan’s request to choose a starter Pokemon.

A talented Pokemon fan imagined Eevee as a Rock-type monster, giving it an evolution of this type for the first time. The Pokemon franchise has introduced over a thousand of critters in its time, but Eevee remains much loved by fans. Introduced in Gen 1, this Normal-type is a fox-like Pokemon that became a hit thanks to its design, gaining so much popularity at the point of getting a holiday in Japan called Eevee Day.

A talented Pokemon artist has shared online an impressive wood-burning art piece of the Water and Flying-type pocket monster, Gyarados. Fans of the Pokemon franchise have been known to create artwork based on their favorite pocket monster and share them on social media. In particular, the first generation of Pokemon, where Gyarados was introduced, is often a treasure trove of inspiration for art pieces because these critters have been with fans the longest.

The Pokémon Company has issued a statement about “another company’s game released in January 2024”, a thinly veiled reference to the breakout hit Palworld, AKA “Pokémon with guns”. Is a copyright infringement suit coming at Palworld developer Pocket Pair? Well, maybe?

While Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are considered much more bug-free now than they used to be, a terrifying encounter with a wild Pokemon shared online proves that even some of the most chaotic glitches remain intact after more than a year since the games were released. While Pokemon Scarlet and Violet represent a slightly different take on the traditional formula in terms of gameplay, the Gen 9 games' lackluster graphics, poor performance, and relatively frequent bugs have substantially marred their reputation in the eyes of the wider gaming community.

When it comes to The Pokemon Company, they are the mastermind behind the biggest media property in the world. That might sound like we’re overselling the importance of Pokemon, but if you look at the sales? They’re the ones who clean up the most. Anyway, for over 25 years, they’ve been making all sorts of titles attached to their pocket monsters. From the mainline RPGs that started the craze to the NUMEROUS spinoffs that helped build up the brand even more, they’ve been cranking things out almost every year or so. But when it came to the ninth generation of their beloved series, they hit their first true speed bump.

Pokemon GO has revealed the details for its upcoming Lunar New Year event, including a brand-new Shiny and increased spawn rates for a plethora of Dragon Pokemon. The massively popular monster-catching mobile game from Niantic often features limited-time events for various holidays, featuring unique Pokemon and rewards. The game's recent «Dazzling Dream» event gave players the chance to catch plenty of Fairy Pokemon, including shiny variants of Cutiefly and Ribombee. Now, Niantic is ringing in the Year of the Dragon with a new event centered around Dragon Pokemon.

The Pokémon Company has broken its silence regarding Steam mega-hit Palworld, and said it’s investigating if it infringes on its IP rights.

The public criticism aimed at Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will influence future games in the franchise, an industry insider has said. This claim is likely to be welcome news for the vocal section of the fans who repeatedly expressed skepticism about whether their criticism of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has been heard.

The Pokemon franchise has never really been known for coming anywhere close to pushing the envelope with its technical accomplishments, but recent years in particular have seen a number of the series’ mainline instalments being let down by the poor technical state they have launched in, from Pokmon Sword and Shield to Pokemon Legends: Arceus to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The latter in particular launched in such poor condition that Nintendo was forced to issue a public apology.

The Pokemon Company has finally made a public statement about Palworld, but without referring to it by name.

The Pokémon Company has issued a statement saying it would look into infringement of its intellectual property after having received inquiries regarding "another company's game released in January 2024."

The Pokémon Company has issued a statement about “another company’s game released in January 2024”, a thinly veiled reference to the breakout hit Palworld, AKA “Pokémon with guns”. Is a copyright infringement suit coming at Palworld developer Pocket Pair? Well, maybe?

With over eight million units sold and having become Steam’s second-highest concurrently played game to date (with a peak of over 2 million concurrent players), Palworld has taken the world by storm. It’s success, however, has also gone hand-in-hand with accusations of plagiarism, with the similarities of its monster designs to those of the Pokemon series having been a major point of discussion.

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has reportedly fired four employees in the aftermath of a major controversy surrounding the museum'sPokemon exhibition from last Fall. The worldwide popularity of Nintendo's iconic monster-catching franchise has seen the series honored in a variety of different manners since the games' 1996 debut. The series has regularly featured both digital and in-person exhibitions sharing the art and history of the franchise, including last year's «Pokemon Colors» exhibit in Yokohama. However, one of the most recent exhibitions has plenty of controversy attached.

Four employees of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam were suspended due to misconduct during its Pokémon exhibition last year.

The Pokemon Company has been on many people’s minds over the last several days, mainly because of the introduction of a “rival” that has gotten many people wondering if legal action might be coming because of said rivals’ actions. But not to be outdone, the company is trying to showcase its long history while honoring one of the coolest moments in the OG series via a unique piece of artwork. As you’ll see below, the piece features the clash between Red and Gold on top of the frozen peaks of Mt. Silver. It’s a simple yet impactful piece of art highlighting just how good Pokemon trainers had it back in the day.

Artistic fans frequently share unique artwork based on their favorite Pokemon characters, including one artist who reimagined Slither Wing, Volcarona, and Iron Moth as great swords. Drawing comparisons to games like Monster Hunter, the intricately designed Pokemon swords have caught the attention of fellow fans.

Nintendo has cracked down on the first Pokemon mod for Palworld. The copyright-infringing mod that adds both Pokemon creatures and characters to Palworld was first teased by its creator yesterday, January 22.

A talented Pokemon fan has thought of a new final evolution for Charcadet. Impressive illustrations of the original design were shared online and received compliments from other fans.

A creative Pokemon fan has come up with their own design for an Electric-type alternate variant of Ninetales. Because there are so many different regional variants officially introduced by the developers in previous generations, fans are constantly inspired to come up with their own Pokemon designs.