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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: 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

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Game Freak 4-Day Work Week Announced With A Catch

Game Freak has announced it's introducing an optional 4-day work week for some of its employees. The Game Freak 4-day work week will allow eligible employees to take an extra day off a week to tend…

April 26, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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The Worst Legendary Pokemon

Legendary Pokemon always have a certain air around them, sporting some of the most gregarious and out-there designs in the entire franchise. The more creative they try to be, the higher the risk of…

April 19, 2022 | 08:21 EDT

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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 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 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

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Review

The World of Pokemon in movies, TV shows, and even music videos is one that we've seen teeming with life. Walking through a city various bird pokemon roosting on an antenna, Pichu and Glameow playing…

February 8, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Are the Changes in Pokemon Legends: Arceus Enough?

Nintendo and Game Freak aimed to revolutionize the Pokemon franchise with Pokemon Legends: Arceus. "Action meets RPG in a new kind of Pokemon adventure," the marketing promises. The game's release…

February 2, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Bothersome Bidoof Guide

The Pokemon Company loves Bidoof. So much so it got it's own little animated short a few weeks back that tugged at the heartstrings. The Bidoof love continues in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, where the…

January 29, 2022 | 05:12 EST

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus How To Catch Eevee and Eeveelutions

Since the first generation Eevee has been a fan favorite, from its adorable look to its multiple branched evolutions everyone enjoys Eevee. Luckily in Pokemon Legends: Arceus you can get an Eevee…

January 29, 2022 | 05:30 EST

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Unown Locations Guide

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is now out and there are plenty of mysteries to find as you adventure through the new (old?) region of Hisui. One of the big quests of the game is the Unkown Research notes,…

January 29, 2022 | 05:22 EST

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Fans Create Interactive Map for Pokemon Legends Arceus

With Pokemon Legends Arceus just released, fans are already compiling their knowledge into tools to help other players, most notably a Pokemon Legends: Arceus interactive map. The website Arceus.gg…

January 28, 2022 | 11:56 EST

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Shiny Hunting Guide

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is only just in the hands of players but even as you set out on the start of your journey any Pokemon trainer knows that they should be keeping an eye out for any shiny…

January 28, 2022 | 07:52 EST

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Pokemon Legends Arceus Beginner Guide

Pokemon Legends Arceus is a brand new spin on the Pokemon RPG. Unlike other spin-offs that tend to take the series far from its monster-catching roots Pokemon Legends Arceus opens up the formula…

January 28, 2022 | 07:50 EST

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus New Pokemon and Forms Guide

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is still a little over a week from releasing but unfortunately the game is already out in the wild. With the game in players' hands and the internet clamoring for every piece…

January 19, 2022 | 07:09 EST

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Pokemon: Bidoof's Big Stand Animation Premieres Tomorrow

The Pokemon: Bidoof's Big Stand animation will premiere on YouTube tomorrow and a new Pokemon Legends: Arceus trailer is now available in English. The Pokemon Company has a lot of cool stuff in the…

January 10, 2022 | 01:56 EST

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Exploring the Pokemon Cryptodex Project with Historian Aaron George

Back in 2018, players worldwide got their first glimpse into what could have been, when data from the Spaceworld 1997 Pokemon Gold and Silver demo was leaked to the public. The Spaceworld 1997 demo…

November 17, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Top 10 Creepiest Pokedex Entries in Pokemon

Pokemon may at first glance appear to be a playful and colorful world for players of all ages to escape into, but when you begin to peel back the layers of these games, you begin to uncover something…

October 31, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Eight Years Later and Lysandre is Still Pokemon’s Worst Villain

While the narrative has never been much of a priority in the Pokemon games, the series has managed to offer some pretty compelling, or at the very least entertaining, villains. From mob boss,…

November 5, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is the game that Pokemon fans have been begging over two decades for, as the series is now finally going open world. In Pokemon Legends, players will travel to the Hinsui…

October 8, 2021 | 09:01 EDT

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New Pokemon Legends: Arceus Info Revealed

A brand new Pokemon Legends: Arceus trailer has dropped, revealing plenty of new info about the game. New special types of Pokemon have been revealed, as well as new information about the Jubilife…

September 28, 2021 | 10:39 EDT

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Everything From Pokemon Presents 8/18 Featuring Arceus and Gen 4 Remakes

Nintendo just revealed a whole lot of new information about the upcoming open-world RPG Pokemon Legends: Arceus, as well as the Gen 4 remakes Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Here's everything we…

August 18, 2021 | 10:01 EDT

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Pokemon Gen 4 Remakes and Pokemon Legends: Arceus Release Dates Announced

Pokemon Legends: Arceus release date has been announced as January 28, 2022, with Pokemon Shining Pearl and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond release date set for November 19, 2021. The release dates were…

May 26, 2021 | 09:55 EDT

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The Best Legendary Pokemon

When it comes to the Pokemon franchise, legendary Pokemon are in a class of their own. Along with the more elusive mythical Pokemon, legendaries represent some of the strongest creatures in the…

March 8, 2021 | 12:30 EST

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The Best and Worst Pokemon Designs of Generation VIII

We finally come to Generation VIII. Personally, I like Gen VIII a lot. I enjoy the wild area, the quality-of-life improvements, max raid battles, and most importantly, the Pokemon and their designs…

March 1, 2021 | 01:00 EST