Pokemon TCG celebrates its 20th anniversary today in Japan with Lapras-GX

The Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) was originally released on October 20, 1996, in Japan, which means that today is its 20th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, The Pokemon Company has shared the above image of the Lapras-GX card. It also mentions how the upcoming Pokemon Sun and Moon TCG series is the gradual development … Continue reading Pokemon TCG celebrates its 20th anniversary today in Japan with Lapras-GX

Pokemon: The First Movie is officially returning to theaters for a limited time

Pokemon: The First Movie is heading back to the big screen for a limited time. The original animated classic will be shown at more than 200 Cinemark theaters on October 29 and November 1, with tickets going for $5 each. The charming short film Pikachu's Vacation will also be featured on both days. Initially released in … Continue reading Pokemon: The First Movie is officially returning to theaters for a limited time

Video: Pokemon Sun and Moon anime trailer showcases Z-Moves

Z-Moves are a new element introduced into Pokemon battles in Pokemon Sun and Moon. They are powerful moves that can only be used once during battle and are the result of both the Trainer and Pokemon releasing their full power together when their wishes resonate with each other. Check out the new official promo below … Continue reading Video: Pokemon Sun and Moon anime trailer showcases Z-Moves

QR code to download the Pokemon Sun and Moon demo

You can manually visit the Nintendo eShop right now to download the recently-released special demo version of Pokemon Sun and Moon. Or, you can snap a picture of the above QR code with your Nintendo 3DS camera to take you directly to the demo's download page on the handheld. Either way, the demo is available as … Continue reading QR code to download the Pokemon Sun and Moon demo

Pidgeotto – #017

Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws. Type: Normal/Flying Category: Bird Ability: Keen Eye, which prevents other Pokemon from lowering accuracy. Or Tangled Feet, which raises evasion if the … Continue reading Pidgeotto – #017

Ultra Beasts can be caught in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Pokemon Sun and Moon players will be able to catch Ultra Beasts. There are several of them in both games, but their locations are currently unknown. Ultra Beasts are mysterious creatures that possess might powers that pose a threat to humans and Pokemon in the Alola region. The new Aether Foundation conducts research on them, … Continue reading Ultra Beasts can be caught in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Game Freak reaffirms commitment to keeping the main Pokemon games on handhelds

Although there are several Pokemon games available on home consoles, all core entries in the series were developed solely for handhelds. This is because a lot of essential features - such as trading and battling - encourage players to meet others in real life. According to Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, this is something that's likely … Continue reading Game Freak reaffirms commitment to keeping the main Pokemon games on handhelds

Pokemon GO Plus gets new notification features

Pokemon GO players using Pokemon GO Plus to catch Pokemon can now select one of multiple notification modes. "Scanning for both PokéStops or Pokémon simultaneously still remains the default setting if you want to try to catch as many Pokémon and collect as many Poké Balls as possible," developer Niantic explains. "However, you can also … Continue reading Pokemon GO Plus gets new notification features