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Pokemon Pikachu Valentine's Day Plushie Chocolates
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Pokemon Fans Will Love Super-cute Pikachu Plushie + Chocolates Valentine’s Day Set From Japan

The Pokemon Center in Japan just made a brand new Pikachu set perfect for Valentine's Day available to fans of the popular franchise.  The set includes an adorable Pikachu plushie and a box of…

January 5, 2023 | 01:55 EST

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Another Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Glitch Drops You off a Cliff

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is no stranger to bugs and glitches, but the latest to be added to the list is quite funny from a spectator's point of view, as it drops players off of the side of a…

January 4, 2023 | 04:59 EST

Nemona grinning and holding a Poke Ball in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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First Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Ranked Season Starts Tomorrow!

The first Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ranked season is almost underway. It kicks off tomorrow and runs until January, so if you're looking for a chance to prove your mettle on the competitive Pokemon …

December 1, 2022 | 06:37 EST

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Glitch Allows Players to Duplicate Legendary Pokemon

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has seen its fair share of exploits and glitches already, but this one takes the cake. This newfound glitch apparently allows players to duplicate legendary Pokemon…

November 29, 2022 | 03:50 EST

Trainers in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Is Game Freak Still the Right Studio for Pokemon?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet released just a couple weeks ago, and though it sold over 10 million copies during its launch weekend (and became the fastest-selling Nintendo game of all time), fans have…

November 30, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Several Trainers running in different directions in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Pokemon Scarlet 60FPS Mod In The Works

A modder is creating a Pokemon Scarlet 60FPS mod to try and make Trainers' journey through Paldea just a little less rough. While the games have been largely well-received, they've come under…

November 28, 2022 | 09:41 EST

The Pokemon Violet Protagonist throwing a Pokeball during a Tera Raid
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Review

Pokemon continues to tiptoe into the world of modern gaming. With Pokemon Legends: Arceus, new quality-of-life mechanics were introduced and we got a slightly open world. Now Pokemon Scarlet and…

November 25, 2022 | 11:00 EST

The Pokemon Violet protagonist in front of the shrine for Chi-Yu
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Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Chi-Yu Black Stake Guide

In the Paldea Region there is plenty to look forward to exploring. From the tops of mountains to the bottom of caves you can search every nook and cranny for Pokemon, items, and more. One thing that…

November 18, 2022 | 09:37 EST

A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet protagonist spinning in multiplayer
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Multiplayer Guide

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are now out and players can get their hands on the latest installment of the Pokemon games. While a level of multiplayer has been part of Pokemon since the game's inception…

November 18, 2022 | 08:32 EST

The Pokemon Violet Trainer standing in front of the Green Shrine
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Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Ting-Lu Black Stake Guide

In the Paldea Region there is plenty to look forward to exploring. From the tops of mountains to the bottom of caves you can search every nook and cranny for Pokemon, items, and more. One thing that…

November 18, 2022 | 07:58 EST

The Pokemon Violet protagonist with the shrine for Chien-Pao
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Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Chien-Pao Black Stake Guide

In the Paldea Region, there is plenty to look forward to exploring. From the tops of mountains to the bottom of caves you can search every nook and cranny for Pokemon, items, and more. One thing that…

November 18, 2022 | 06:17 EST

The Player Character standing next to Wo-Chien's Seal
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Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Wo-Chien Black Stake Guide

In the Paldea Region there is plenty to look forward to exploring. From the tops of mountains to the bottom of caves you can search every nook and cranny for Pokemon, items, and more. One thing that…

November 18, 2022 | 03:23 EST

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Legendary, Paradox, and Gift Pokemon Locations

While trainers are just setting out on their Pokemon Scarlet and Violet adventure and encountering Wooper and Flamigo it's hard not to think about what Pokemon you'll be encountering on your journey…

November 18, 2022 | 03:17 EST

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Shiny Hunting Guide

Catching Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is a lot of fun, but there's no bigger rush than seeing a Pokemon spawn and it not be its normal color. Shiny Pokemon are a rare breed that will display…

November 18, 2022 | 03:18 EST

The Player Character from Pokemon Violet with their Miraidon
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet How To Upgrade Your Ride Pokemon

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have now been released meaning trainers from all over the world are able to hop on their Koraidon or Miraidon and set out across the Paldea Region. Pokemon Scarlet and…

November 18, 2022 | 03:15 EST

A Cetitan walking up a snowy hill in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet New Pokemon Evolution Guide

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is now out and available to play. New and old fans of the franchise can explore Paldea, a new region for Generation 8 of Pokemon. With a new region comes all kinds of brand…

November 18, 2022 | 03:14 EST

The Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet logo are presented against a blurry image of the Paldea region
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Guides Hub

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are now available to play and with it a big step into the 9th generation of Pokemon Games. There are a number of new features present in Scarlet and Violet so in this…

November 18, 2022 | 03:12 EST

The Paradox Pokemon known as "Iron Treads" in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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New Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Info Revealed

We may be just ten days away from the launch of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but that hasn't stopped Game Freak releasing a brand new trailer showing off new info about the game. This includes our…

November 8, 2022 | 10:38 EST

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Pokemon Chest Website Revealed, Hidden Images Discovered

Just a few weeks out from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and Pokefans are scrambling for any new piece of information on the upcoming titles. Just yesterday a Coin Pokemon from an earlier trailer was…

November 5, 2022 | 10:16 EDT

A set of cards from Pokemon TCG Live, featuring iconic Pokemon like Butterfree
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Pokemon TCG Live Release Targeting This Month

We now have a rough idea of when we can expect a global Pokemon TCG Live release. The digital card game is set to expand its beta test worldwide by the end of this month if a representative of The…

November 1, 2022 | 11:37 EDT

Screenshot of the new ghost Pokemon, Greavard, with all of their stats and abilities listed

New Ghost Pokemon Greavard Is A Spooky Doggo

A new ghost Pokemon for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has been revealed, and it couldn't possibly get any cuter. The spooky good boi Greavard is headed to the game and comes with a few adorably vicious…

October 25, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Exploring the World of Fakemon

What makes Pokemon so enduring? Many can point to the billions of merch sold per year, or the frankly well-produced games, video shorts, and more as leaving a massive footprint in pop culture. The…

October 14, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

The box art for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which depicts the two legendary Pokemon Koraidon and Miraidon
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Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Let You Make Your Own TMs

Nintendo has released a new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer that shows off some new stuff present in the games. New features include the ability to craft your own TMs, as well as a minigame that…

October 6, 2022 | 09:46 EDT

Three Wiglett Pokemon lined up on a beach in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Wiglett Emerges As A New Pokemon Scarlet And Violet 'Mon

A brand new Pokemon has been revealed for the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Wiglett might look like a regional Diglett variant, but that's apparently not the case; it simply looks a lot like…

September 29, 2022 | 10:33 EDT

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Pokemon Trading Card Game

The Pokemon Trading Card Game got it's first launch in 1996 as Pokemon's popularity was taking off around the world and it shows no sign of stopping. The Pokemon Trading Card Game allows players to…

September 21, 2022 | 09:42 EDT

Three photographs intended to represent the three Pokemon Scarlet and Violet story paths
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New Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Story Details Revealed

Nintendo has released a new trailer detailing what we can expect from the three main Pokemon Scarlet and Violet story branches. In one, you'll be hunting down giant Pokemon known as Titans, while the…

September 7, 2022 | 09:38 EDT

The new graffiti Pokemon Grafaiai in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Grafaiai Confirmed For Pokemon Scarlet And Violet

Graffiti lemur Pokemon Grafaiai has officially been unveiled in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The 'mon was originally teased a couple of days ago via its multicolored markings, but now the Poison/…

September 1, 2022 | 10:04 EDT

The player riding Miraidon through the skies of Paldea in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Paldea Region Revealed For Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Today, Nintendo held a Pokemon Presents livestream, showing off lots of new information about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and various other Pokemon games. We now have an official name for the new…

August 3, 2022 | 10:32 EDT

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Leaks Roundup

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are the first big step into the ninth generation of Pokemon. With the previous three entries, Sword/Shield, Arceus, and Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, all being wildly…

July 22, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Preview Image Ver Diff
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Differences Guide

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have been announced to be released on November 18th. The biggest question for any Pokemon fan looking ahead to a brand new generation of Pokemon jam-packed with new Pokemon…

June 1, 2022 | 09:44 EDT

Undertale Toby Fox Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Music cover
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Undertale's Toby Fox Composed Some Of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Music

Undertale creator Toby Fox had a surprise for Pokemon fans today -- he revealed that he composed some Pokemon Scarlet and Violet music, including the field music and "a few more" tracks. Pokemon…

June 1, 2022 | 01:26 EDT

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is the beginning of the 9th generation of Pokemon released for the Nintendo Switch. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will allow players to explore a fully open world filled with…

June 1, 2022 | 09:49 EDT

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Every New Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are the starts of a new generation of Pokemon. With each new generation, we can expect all kinds of new Pokemon to join the already massive roster of Pocket Monsters. From…

June 1, 2022 | 09:44 EDT

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Release Date Announced

Nintendo has revealed the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet release date. The next mainline entries in the long-running Pokemon series will arrive for Nintendo Switch this November, bringing a host of new…

June 1, 2022 | 09:08 EDT

A Photoshopped version of the Distracted Boyfriend meme featuring Junichi Masuda, the Pokemon Company logo, and the Game Freak logo
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Junichi Masuda Leaves Game Freak For The Pokemon Company

Game Freak director and co-founder Junichi Masuda is stepping down from the company. After more than 30 years with the Pokemon studio, Masuda will now join The Pokemon Company as its Chief Creative…

June 1, 2022 | 09:22 EDT

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Pokemon Home BDSP And Arceus Compatibility Coming Soon

Have you been waiting to bring over your Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl team to Pokemon Home? Well, you might not have to wait much longer. Nintendo has confirmed that Pokemon Home BDSP …

May 12, 2022 | 10:13 EDT

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Pokemon: Hisuian Snow Anime Debuts May 2022 as 3-Episode Limited Series

A limited, 3-episode Pokemon: Hisuian Snow anime has been announced that will show a new adventure in the setting of Pokemon Legends: Arceus next month. Pokemon Legends: Arceus is the newest game in…

April 26, 2022 | 01:26 EDT

Logan Paul holding up a Pikachu card with a Guinness World Record Certificate
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Logan Paul Sets Most Expensive Pokemon Card Purchase World Record

If you have been on the internet long enough, chances are you are aware of Logan Paul. The crass, rich, reckless, and brazenly transgressive content creator that has leapt back and forth from…

April 4, 2022 | 03:33 EDT

Three Pokeballs in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Update Adds Mythical Pokemon

A new Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl update is coming tomorrow, and it's adding two new Mythical Pokemon for you to befriend. You'll be able to get two legendary Pokemon in the game, but…

March 15, 2022 | 11:02 EDT

Cobalt Coastlands and Pokemon in Pokemon Legends Arceus
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Cobalt Coastlands Is the Termina Great Bay Coast of Pokemon Legends: Arceus

The world of Pokemon Legends: Arceus is designed in a familiar fashion to games we've seen before, with a main hub area and the ability to travel to several other distinct locations. One location in…

March 17, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Pokemon TCG Pokemon Go Expansion Release Date Revealed

We now have a Pokemon TCG Pokemon Go expansion release date. The first cards in this special crossover set will begin launching in July 2022, with more sets to follow at a later date. Each set will…

March 10, 2022 | 11:14 EST

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The Pokemon Company Donates $200K to Ukrainian Relief

The Pokemon Company has announced that it is making "an immediate donation" of $200,000 to its partners at GlobalGiving to provide humanitarian relief in Ukraine. The first few months of 2022 have…

March 3, 2022 | 01:39 EST

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Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Update 1.20 Blocks Modded Pokemon from Link Trades & Battles

Modded Pokemon will no longer be allowed in Link Trades and Link Battles as of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Update 1.20, but it's not all bad news -- Union Rooms and the Colosseum have been improved.…

February 22, 2022 | 01:46 EST

Running across Cobalt Coastlands in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Makes Relaxing Easy

If you've been playing the most recent release in the Pokemon saga (and have managed to ignore the near non-stop debates about graphical fidelity), it's likely you've been having an overall enjoyable…

February 12, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Proves The Pokemon Multiverse Exists

Pokemon Legends: Arceus has been a massive success for Game Freak. For tons of fans, Arceus is considered a breath of fresh air for the now 25-year-old franchise in terms of its mechanics. Yet, one…

February 9, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Pokemon TCG Pokemon Go Expansion Announced

In a surprise bit of news, it's just been announced that Pokemon TCG and Pokemon Go are working together to release an expansion. It's uncreatively called Pokemon TCG Pokemon Go, and it looks like it…

February 3, 2022 | 11:24 EST

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Spiritomb Wisp Location Guide

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a game where half of the fun is exploring the landscape to see what you can find. With plenty of wild Pokemon to encounter and tons of little secrets here and there, it's…

February 3, 2022 | 06:56 EST

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You Can Now Use Pokemon Music in Your Videos for Free

You can now use Pokemon music and sounds from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl in your videos and creative content thanks to the launch of the Pokemon DP Sound Library -- as long as it's non-commercial.…

February 2, 2022 | 02:12 EST