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A Pokeball sits with the logos for Pokemon and Aardman Animations above and below it.

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A Granbull Day Out | Pokemon's next adventure is a team-up with the iconic Wallace and Gromit stop-motion studio Aardman, though you'll be waiting quite a while for it

Bit of an early announcement, but still exciting!

Dec. 11, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Already opened all your Pokemon TCG Pocket packs for the day but in sore need of something pocket monster related to do? Pokemon TV is back from the dead with anime episodes galore

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Gotta Watch 'Em All! | Already opened all your Pokemon TCG Pocket packs for the day but in sore need of something pocket monster related to do? Pokemon TV is back from the dead with anime episodes galore

And there's seemingly more to come, too!

Dec. 8, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift Codes

Never miss out on a Pokemon freebie with our full list of codes.

Nov. 19, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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Gotta Work 'Em All | A website for a mysterious new Pokemon-focused company has cropped up, and it sounds like it'll be doing more than just making games

The new company is based in the same building as Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl developer ILCA.

Nov. 10, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Art work from Pokemon Legends Arceus, Detective Pikachu, and New Pokemon Snap is shown

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I Choose You | Best Pokemon spin-off games

The amount of Pokemon games there are to play is never-ending, so here are some of the best Pokemon spin-offs for you to try.

Oct. 31, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet key art showing several trainers and Pokemon all facing off against each other.

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That's Rough | A massive Game Freak data breach has seemingly revealed the Switch 2's codename, future Pokémon games, and a whole lot more

It's likely the biggest leak of Pokemon information ever.

Oct. 14, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

An Annubis-themed dog-like Pal in Palworld, firing some kind of firey blast from its hand.

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Gotta Sue 'Em All | Worried about Nintendo's lawsuit over Palworld? One expert thinks the Mario maker doesn't own any patents that are strong enough to stop Pocketpair from making it

And don't expect this one to be wrapped up so quickly.

Sept. 22, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Key art for Pokemon Go's eigth anniversary showing all manner of Pokemon, including a giant Wartortle in the background.

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To The Dynamax | You might have hated it in Pokemon Sword and Shield, but Pokemon Go has teased a much-disliked feature for its 8th anniversary

They're going big with this one.

July 7, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Jim and Connor having emotions in a British Pub

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PODCAST | Which games have aged like a fine wine, and why is everyone so mad at our guest host?

There's nothing graceful about the Best Games Ever podcast episode 104

July 2, 2024 Jim Trinca

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Some Pals aiming machine guns in Palworld.

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Radio Silence | Remember The Pokemon Company saying it was going to investigate Palworld? It seems nothing's come of that yet

PocketPair's CEO says everything's been quiet behind the scenes.

June 25, 2024 Mark Warren

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Suicune stood in a grassy area in the Pokemon anime.

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CHOICES, CHOICES | One simple question made localising Pokemon Crystal a lot more difficult than you would think

It's probably a bit easier these days though.

May 27, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Key artwork from multiple Pokemon games is shown. From left to right: Pokemon Ruby, Pokemon Diamond, Pokemon White, Pokemon Sun, and Pokemon Sword

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CATCH ‘EM ALL | The best Pokemon games, ranked

We’ve ranked the mainline Pokemon games, and their remakes, from best to worst.

May 22, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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TOTEMIC | Pokemon fans are facing a serious dilemma following the end of Nintendo 3DS online features

Totem Pokemon were special in Sun and Moon, but may loose their sheen if transferred over.

May 20, 2024 Connor Makar

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Charizard on the front cover of Pokemon Red version, next to Pikachu, who can use the move, Flash.

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Where to get Flash in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

Flash is used to light up dark caves like Rock Tunnel and Victory Road in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow!

May 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Charizard on the front cover of Pokemon Red version, next to Machamp, one of the strongest Pokemon.

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Where to get Strength in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

To get the Strength HM, you need to find the Warden's Gold Teeth in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow!

May 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Charizard on the front cover of Pokemon Red version, next to Lapras, one of the best surfing Pokemon.

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Where to get Surf in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

Surf is not only useful for traversal, but is also one of the most powerful water moves in Pokemon Red/Blue!

May 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Charizard on the front cover of Pokemon Red version, alongside Pidgeot, a powerful Flying Pokemon.

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Where to get Fly in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

As well as letting you fast travel around the map, Fly is a useful 2-turn attacking move in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow!

May 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Charizard on the front cover of Pokemon Red version, alongside Scyther, one of the best Pokemon that can use Cut.

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Where to get Cut in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

Cut lets you swipe down tiny trees that block your path from useful shortcuts and hidden items in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow!

May 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

The Pokemon Snorlax and Blastoise over a map of Vermillion City in Pokemon Blue.

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How to wake Snorlax in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

To move the sleepy Pokemon Snorlax, you need to track down the Pokeflute!

May 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Pikachu from Pokemon Yellow next to the lift key from the Rocket Game Corner.

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Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow Rocket Game Corner Lift Key Guide

To complete the Rocket Game Corner in Celadon City in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow, you first need to collect the lift key!

May 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Blastoise next to a ghost that needs to be identified with a Silph Scope in Pokemon Red and Blue.

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Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow Ghosts: Where to get the Silph Scope

To identify and defeat the ghosts in Pokemon Tower in Lavender Town, you first need to get the Silph Scope!

May 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Blastoise from the front cover of Pokemon Blue version next to a bottle of fresh water.

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How to get the thirsty guards a drink in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

Parched guards block your path throughout Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow, here's where to get those thirsty guys a drink!

May 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Red riding a bike next to Blastoise on the front cover of Pokemon Blue version.

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Where to get a bike in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

It's really easy to miss getting a bike in Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow - here's where to find the Bike Voucher!

May 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

An old fishing rod next to Blastoise on the front cover of Pokemon Blue.

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Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow Fishing Rod locations

Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow have seas full of unique water Pokemon waiting to be fished up with the Old Rod, Good Rod and Super Rod!

May 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

Pikachu is wearing a swim suit and goggles, floating in front of a giant pair of goggles with other Pokemon swimming in it. Text reads: Pokemon World Championships Honolulu 2024.

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BATTLE IT OUT | Attention, trainers: The Pokemon World Championship dates have been set for this summer

Last year's were held in Yokohama, Japan.

April 8, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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GOTTA TAKE 'EM DOWN | First Nintendo emulators, now one of the biggest Pokemon fan game sites around gets hit with a DMCA takedown

The site has been around since 2014.

March 24, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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2D art of Xerneas, a blue deer Pokemon with rainbow horns, stood in the woods. A digital Pikachu running through a wireframe city.

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NINTENDO OUI | Pokemon Legends Z-A has the chance to redeem one of the series' most disappointing entries

Kalos has a lot of untapped potential.

Feb. 29, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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FUTURISTIC, MAYBE? | New Pokemon Legends: Z-A takes trainers back to Kalos in 2025

A Switch 2 release?

Feb. 27, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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COME POKEMON INNNNNN | Watch today's Pokemon Presents here

Tune in for some Pokethings on Pokemon Day.

Feb. 27, 2024 Mark Warren

Cute 2D art of horses running down a race track in Pocket Card Jockey Ride On!

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NEIGH IT AIN'T SO | Game Freak's latest game on Nintendo Switch is... Pocket Card Jockey!

Congrats to all seven Pocket Card Jockey fans.

Feb. 21, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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GOTTA BUY 'EM ALL | Look alive, Pokemon fans: London is getting another Pokemon Center pop-up, and it's coming pretty soon

You'll need to make a reservation, though.

Feb. 15, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

A sprinting Pal with an assault rifle in Palworld.

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PALLOWEEN | Bad news, Palworld has infiltrated one of Pokemon’s longtime strongholds: weird, unofficial halloween costumes

We all knew this would happen, but I still wasn't ready for man-sized Depresso and skinny Grizzbolt.

Feb. 13, 2024 Mark Warren

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ON THE HORIZON | US Pokemon fans will have to wait to watch Horizons on Netflix, as the new anime catches a delay

It's just a short delay, though.

Jan. 14, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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GOTTA WATCH 'EM ALL | Pokemon TV is shutting down, leaving the anime series scattered across eight streaming services

Sure, sounds simple enough.

Jan. 9, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Pokemon Legends: Arceus character wearing the Baneful Mask

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Codes

Get your Mystery Gift codes here.

Jan. 3, 2024 Holly Alice

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The best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2024

Here are some of the best Switch games to try out.

Jan. 1, 2024 James Billcliffe

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POKE-WRAP IT UP | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC will wrap things up with an epilogue next month

Just one more thing...

Dec. 21, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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HOW AMUSING | Pokemon is getting a new theme park in real life Kanto

Though no word on when we can expect it to open.

Dec. 12, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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The best 3DS games to play in 2024

Zelda, Mario, Dragon Quest, Phoenix Wright, and even Metal Gear Solid. The 3DS had it all.

Dec. 8, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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PETER PICKED A... | Post a Pokemon card promo packet at Pokemon post offices popping up pan Europe

You can pick Pikachu or Pe- I mean, Eevee as a theme for your post card.

Nov. 20, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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FELTED LOVE | Netflix's stop motion Pokemon show gets a release date and a city pop icon

Pokemon Concierge looks like it's shaping up to be an incredibly cosy time.

Nov. 15, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Split headline image with Pokemon Red and the Pokemon live action T.V show

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NUZLOCKED OUT | The live action Pokemon show looks better than we expected in debut trailer

It looks genuinely wholesome. One for adults who grew up with Pokemon.

Oct. 5, 2023 Connor Makar

Pokemon Scarlet Violet evolve Poltchageist: A white and black teacup is floating above a street, with a formless green head sticking up from the cup

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to evolve Poltchageist into Sinistcha

Tonight, on Masterpiece Teacup

Sept. 20, 2023 Josh Broadwell

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Poltchageist: A grey and charcoal pot with a painted-on face and green limbs faces the camera, with one hand holding a stick.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Poltchageist location

Hunting down the tea

Sept. 20, 2023 Josh Broadwell

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dipplin: A large green worm with a tall vertical spike is popping out the top of a shiny red apple with red syrup glooping down the side.

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Sweet | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to get Dipplin and evolve Applin

Dipplin for apples

Sept. 16, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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NEW POKE INBOUND! | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC to add Poltchageist, a haunted tea caddy

Introducing the matcha green tea-themed Pokemon.

Aug. 22, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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The Pokemon Company donates $200k to Hawai'i following Championships 2024 location reveal

This comes as the island of Maui continues to suffer from wildfire damage.

Aug. 14, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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POKEMORE | The Pokemon Company is having “more conversations” about producing regular, but quality, releases

“I think we’re still operating in that way, but there’s more and more conversations, as the development environments change, about how we can continue to do this."

Aug. 14, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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It's A Start | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet welcomes back all past starters in its DLC

Yes, even your favourite one.

Aug. 13, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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NEW POKE LANDS | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC, The Teal Mask, takes you to the land of Kitakami in September

Go on a new adventure.

Aug. 8, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson