Kong: Skull Island features creatures based on the Lonely Pokémon Cubone

There are reptile monsters in Kong: Skull Island that are partly based on Cubone. This is because the new movie's director, Jordan Vogt-Roberts, is apparently a huge fan of the Lonely Pokémon. Here's what he had to say about his Pokémon-inspired creatures: "And we're looking at this creature, and we're like, 'What does this remind … Continue reading Kong: Skull Island features creatures based on the Lonely Pokémon Cubone

Pokémon GO and Pikachu animation now plays before movies in TOHO Cinemas

A special Pokémon animation now plays before movies in TOHO Cinemas across Japan, as part of a partnership between Pokémon GO developer Niantic and TOHO Cinemas. The clip features a PokéStop from Pokémon GO, lots of Poké Balls, Ash Ketchum's iconic cap and of course Pikachu. You can check it out in the video below: … Continue reading Pokémon GO and Pikachu animation now plays before movies in TOHO Cinemas

Max’s PokéNav has the power to allure Ash and the gang

Pikachu might want to hop onto Ash's shoulder to get a better view.

New Pokémon Sun and Moon plushies revealed for Tapu Koko, Shiny Tapu Koko and more

The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new selection of plushies based on Pokémon that can be found in the Alola region of Pokémon Sun and Moon. Releasing on March 18 at Pokémon Center stores across Japan, the upcoming plushies feature Tapu Koko, Shiny Tapu Koko, Stufful, Alolan Persian and Alolan Dugtrio. There's currently no word on … Continue reading New Pokémon Sun and Moon plushies revealed for Tapu Koko, Shiny Tapu Koko and more

Registration begins tomorrow for the Kanto x Alola Regional Rumble in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Registration for the Kanto x Alola Regional Rumble officially begins tomorrow, March 9, at 00:00 UTC. The sign-up period will go through Thursday, March 16, at 23:59 UTC. Pokémon Sun and Moon players must sign up during this period to participate in the upcoming competition. You may also sign up once per game registered to … Continue reading Registration begins tomorrow for the Kanto x Alola Regional Rumble in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Niantic explains why Pokémon GO was released without so many features

Pokémon GO has a lot more content now than when it first went out of the gate. Speaking during a recent interview with Wired, Niantic CEO John Hanke explained why the game was released without so many features. “When we left Google, we had a limited amount of money, a funding of 35 million dollars," … Continue reading Niantic explains why Pokémon GO was released without so many features

Typhlosion, #157 – Volcano Pokémon

Typhlosion obscures itself behind a shimmering heat haze that it creates using its intensely hot flames. This Pokémon creates blazing explosive blasts that burn everything to cinders. Type: Fire Category: Volcano Ability: Blaze, which powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokemon is in trouble. Hidden Ability: Flash Fire, which powers up the Pokemon's Fire-type moves if it's hit … Continue reading Typhlosion, #157 – Volcano Pokémon

The results are in for the first International Challenge in Pokémon Sun and Moon

The results are in for the first International Challenge in Pokémon Sun and Moon, also known as the 2017 International Challenge February Online Competition. Check out the official Online Competitions page to see the standings. If you didn’t get a chance to take part in this tournament, there will be more opportunities in the future … Continue reading The results are in for the first International Challenge in Pokémon Sun and Moon