How competitive Pokémon works in the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

The 2017 Pokémon World Championships are just around the corner, set to take place between August 18 and 20. The competition will be streamed live online so that Pokémon fans all around the world can tune in to see who is the very best, like no one ever was. With a prize pool of $500,000, … Continue reading How competitive Pokémon works in the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon video: Mimikyu trails behind Pikachu at the Pikachu Outbreak 2017 Carnival Parade in Yokohama

During the Pikachu Outbreak 2017 Carnival Parade in Yokohama, Japan, a giant Mimikyu marched after multiple Pikachu and trailed behind them as they went ahead. You can see this incident play out in the clip below. Pokémon Sun and Moon players in attendance were also able to download special distributions of both Mimikyu and Ditto. … Continue reading Pokémon video: Mimikyu trails behind Pikachu at the Pikachu Outbreak 2017 Carnival Parade in Yokohama

Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance, August 14

The Pokémon Global Link (PGL) is currently unavailable due to maintenance, which is scheduled to last until 11 p.m. EST – so hopefully it shouldn’t be for much longer. During maintenance, all services on the PGL are unavailable, including the official website, features related to Pokémon Sun and Moon, Game Sync and Rating Battles. If you see the maintenance … Continue reading Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance, August 14

The Pokémon Company shares videos for Pikachu Outbreak 2017, Pokémon GO Stadium and Pokémon GO Parks in Yokohama

The Pokémon Company has shared several clips that showcase some of the highlights that took place during Pikachu Outbreak 2017 in Yokohama, Japan, including Pokémon GO Parks and Pokémon GO Stadium, where all attendees had a chance to be among the first Pokémon GO players to unlock the Legendary Mewtwo. You can check out all … Continue reading The Pokémon Company shares videos for Pikachu Outbreak 2017, Pokémon GO Stadium and Pokémon GO Parks in Yokohama

Nintendo and Pokémon developer Game Freak apply for Outbreak trademark

Nintendo Co., Ltd., Game Freak and Creatures Co., Ltd. have applied for a trademark for the word "Outbreak." This isn't related to a video game but instead refers to "viewing gardens, viewing caves, providing entertainment and providing information on them." This filing is most likely related to the annual Pikachu Outbreak event, which is currently … Continue reading Nintendo and Pokémon developer Game Freak apply for Outbreak trademark

It’s always hard for Brock to say goodbye to his crushes

Even if they could care less about him.

Pokémon GO tips: Suggested Pokémon to defeat Lugia, Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos

Pokémon GO players from around the world have banded together over the past few weeks to catch the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos by defeating them in Raid Battles. Don't worry if you haven't caught these Pokémon yet—the dream is still alive because all of these Legendary Pokémon are going to return to … Continue reading Pokémon GO tips: Suggested Pokémon to defeat Lugia, Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos

The Kanto Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo is offically coming to Pokémon GO

The Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo has already appeared before Pokémon GO Trainers in Japan, but now it's officially making its worldwide debut! When this powerful Pokémon arrives, players will have the opportunity to battle it and add it to their Pokédexes with the new Exclusive Raid Battle system. Exclusive Raid Battles are similar to the current … Continue reading The Kanto Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo is offically coming to Pokémon GO