Magikarp, #129 – Fish Pokémon

Magikarp is a pathetic excuse for a Pokémon that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behavior prompted scientists to undertake research into it. Type: Water Category: Fish Ability: Swift Swim, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in rain. Hidden Ability: Rattled, which enables Dark, Ghost and Bug-type moves to scare the Pokemon and boost its Speed … Continue reading Magikarp, #129 – Fish Pokémon

Special Machamp distribution event announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan

A new distribution event has been announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon players in Japan. In correlation with the promotion for the games featuring Olympics wrestler Saori Yoshida, a special Machamp is now being distributed via Tsutaya and Pokémon Center stores across Japan through February 28. The Machamp on offer is a level-32 Pokémon with … Continue reading Special Machamp distribution event announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan

Pokemon Sun and Moon QR Scanner codes for Drifloon and Shiny Drifloon

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, a QR Scanner function allows players to see information about Pokémon when they scan QR codes. By scanning in special patterns, players can register Pokémon of the Alola region to their Pokédex and find out where they live. If you scan in the QR code for a Pokémon that you … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon QR Scanner codes for Drifloon and Shiny Drifloon

Nintendo explains how Pokémon GO “greatly contributed” to the sales of Pokémon Sun and Moon

The following comes from Nintendo executives regarding Pokémon GO's significant impact on Pokémon Sun and Moon sales: Shinya Takahashi (Director, Managing Executive Officer at Nintendo): We were sure that Pokémon GO would have some impact, but its extreme popularity and the incredible impact it actually had on the sales of Pokémon software for dedicated video … Continue reading Nintendo explains how Pokémon GO “greatly contributed” to the sales of Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pokemon Sun and Moon were the best-selling games in Japan between December 26 and January 29

Pokemon Sun and Moon were the best-selling games in Japan between December 26 and January 29. With more than 350,000 copies sold, the latest duo of Pokemon titles surpassed all other games in terms of the number of units sold. The top five best-selling games in Japan during this particular period are as follows: 01./01. … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon were the best-selling games in Japan between December 26 and January 29

It wasn’t easy for Arbok and Weezing to depart from Team Rocket

This tough decision was made in order to protect the helpless Ekans and Koffing.

Pokémon GO wins Best App award at the 10th Annual Crunchies

Out of the countless mobile apps released in 2016, Pokémon GO has been selected as the winner in the Best App category at the 10th Annual Cruchies. It was up against four other popular titles - Musical.ly, Clue, Prisma and Weedmaps. Check out the video below to see staff from developer Niantic accepting the award. … Continue reading Pokémon GO wins Best App award at the 10th Annual Crunchies

All “Trade Pokémon at the GTS!” global mission participants to receive Friend Ball in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pokémon Sun and Moon players have managed to make more than two million trades via the Global Trade System (GTS) as part of the ongoing third global mission. This means that everyone who joined the “Trade Pokémon at the GTS!" global mission will be rewarded with a Friend Ball, as well as 2,000 Festival Coins. … Continue reading All “Trade Pokémon at the GTS!” global mission participants to receive Friend Ball in Pokémon Sun and Moon