Audino, #531 – Hearing Pokémon

Using the feelers on its ears, it can tell how someone is feeling or when an egg might hatch. It touches others with the feelers on its ears, using the sound of their heartbeats to tell how they are feeling. Type: Normal Category: Hearing Ability: Healer, which sometimes heals an ally's status condition. Or Regenerator, which … Continue reading Audino, #531 – Hearing Pokémon

Pokémon Ga-Olé distribution gifts Mega Charizard Y disc to all players from March 21 in Japan

A special distribution for Pokémon Ga-Olé is set to kick off later this month in Japan. From March 21, you can visit any Pokémon Center with a Pokémon Ga-Olé station to receive a Mega Charizard Y disc, which can be used to Mega Evolve Charizard into Mega Charizard Y. This offer won't be available at some … Continue reading Pokémon Ga-Olé distribution gifts Mega Charizard Y disc to all players from March 21 in Japan

Pikachu meet-and-greet on March 18 and March 31 at the Pokémon Hub in Hong Kong

Pokémon fans in Hong Kong will soon be able to meet Pikachu in person. On March 18 at 4:30 p.m. and March 31 at 2:30 p.m., the official Pokémon Hub will be hosting meet-and-greet sessions with the Pokémon mascot. To learn more about this upcoming event, click here. Pikachu meet-and-greet dates and timings in Hong … Continue reading Pikachu meet-and-greet on March 18 and March 31 at the Pokémon Hub in Hong Kong

Three men physically attacked with tire iron over Pokémon GO Gym Battle argument

A man who was apparently upset over something related to Pokémon GO attacked three men with a tire iron in Vancouver, Washington. Andrew Otton and two of his friends were hanging out at Vancouver's Burnt Bridge Creek Trail when a stranger parked his car, and started charging at them. "He comes out of nowhere, yelling, … Continue reading Three men physically attacked with tire iron over Pokémon GO Gym Battle argument

Super-sized Detective Pikachu amiibo unlocks animated short movie clips and Pika Prompts in Detective Pikachu on Nintendo 3DS

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo recently announced that the Detective Pikachu game is scheduled to release both digitally and at retail on March 23, 2018. Also launching on the same day is the special-edition Detective amiibo figure. According to Nintendo, the game features more than 150 Pika Prompts, which are animated cutscenes packed with a fun and witty talking Pikachu. Pika Prompts … Continue reading Super-sized Detective Pikachu amiibo unlocks animated short movie clips and Pika Prompts in Detective Pikachu on Nintendo 3DS

The Pokémon Company lists new job listings for video game editors two-year contract, most likely related to Pokémon Switch

The Pokémon Company has put up new job listings for video game editors as part of a two-year fixed term contract. This is most likely related to the first-ever console Pokémon game, which is currently in development for Nintendo Switch. The complete job description is as follows: Editor VG [2-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT] Location: Bellevue, … Continue reading The Pokémon Company lists new job listings for video game editors two-year contract, most likely related to Pokémon Switch

The Nintendo Zone service will officially end on March 28 for Nintendo 3DS in Europe

Nintendo has announced plans to permanently end the Nintendo Zone service in Europe. The Nintendo 3DS app will no longer be usable as of Wednesday, March 28, 2018. A number of Pokémon distributions were made available via Nintendo Zone, so future plans regarding this aspect have yet to be revealed. The official announcement about the … Continue reading The Nintendo Zone service will officially end on March 28 for Nintendo 3DS in Europe

The Pokémon Company surprises Japanese model Nicole Fujita with special visit from Eevee

Japanese model Nicole Fujita is a huge fan of Pokémon, specifically of the iconic Evolution Pokémon Eevee. The Pokémon Company knew of this fact and surprised the celebrity with a special visit from the official Eevee mascot itself. Upon meeting Eevee, Fujita gave the Pokémon a big hug and snapped a bunch of photos, which … Continue reading The Pokémon Company surprises Japanese model Nicole Fujita with special visit from Eevee