First look at the Alolan Grimer Pokemon TCG card

The new Alolan Grimer Pokemon TCG card is included in the upcoming Moon expansion. Featuring aesthetic artwork illustrated by the talented Naoki Saito, the Alolan Grimer card is capable of inflicting poison on its opponent. Take a look at the original Japanese version of the card in the image above.

Tomorrow: Pokemon Sun and Moon will be playable as part of Nintendo’s Sunday Funday at Best Buy

A special demo event featuring new Nintendo-published games will be held at select Best Buy stores tomorrow, December 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. local time. Among the games that attendees can try out include Pokemon Sun and Moon on Nintendo 3DS and Paper Mario: Color Splash on Wii U. Customers will also be … Continue reading Tomorrow: Pokemon Sun and Moon will be playable as part of Nintendo’s Sunday Funday at Best Buy

Bottle Caps are the key to Hyper Training in Pokemon Sun and Moon

There's a man by the name of Mr. Hyper who can be found in the Alola region in Pokemon Sun and Moon. If you bring him Bottle Caps, you'll be able to improve your Pokemon's stats with Hyper Training. With a Bottle Cap, you can perform Hyper Training on any Pokémon. The Magearna being distributed … Continue reading Bottle Caps are the key to Hyper Training in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Video: Pokémon TCG Sun & Moon Series launches in Japan

The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Series has officially launched in Japan, giving fans more options and different ways to play the trading card game. The new series introduces Pokémon-GX, which are equipped with powerful GX attacks that can turn around a player's fortune in an instant, demanding that the opponent respond with new tactics. … Continue reading Video: Pokémon TCG Sun & Moon Series launches in Japan

Pokémon GO Frappuccino flavors revealed at Starbucks

The recently-announced Pokémon GO Frappuccino is now being sold at participating Starbucks stores across the U.S. This custom blended beverage consists of a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream. Be sure to ask your barista for the Pokémon GO Frappuccino the next time you visit … Continue reading Pokémon GO Frappuccino flavors revealed at Starbucks

Z-Moves proved to be challenging to implement in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Every single Pokemon in Pokemon Sun and Moon is capable of using Z-Moves during battles. Implementing this new element proved to be challenging for developer Game Freak, according to producer Junichi Masuda. "Each and every Pokemon are capable of using Z-Moves, so we had to create new animations for all of them as well," Masuda … Continue reading Z-Moves proved to be challenging to implement in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Day 2 of the Pokemon European International Championships is under way, watch it live

The first Pokémon International Championships officially kicked off on December 9 in London, England, with competitors from around the world coming to battle. This marks the first chance fans can take part in battles featuring the new Pokémon Sun and Moon video games, as well as Pokémon TCG decks using cards from the new XY—Evolutions expansion. The … Continue reading Day 2 of the Pokemon European International Championships is under way, watch it live

Bellsprout – #069

Bellsprout's thin and flexible body lets it bend and sway to avoid any attack, however strong it may be. From its mouth, this Pokémon spits a corrosive fluid that melts even iron. Type: Grass/Poison Category: Flower Ability: Chlorophyll, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in sunshine. Hidden Ability: Gluttony, which makes the Pokemon eat a held Berry … Continue reading Bellsprout – #069