Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda was worried that Pokémon like Jigglypuff and Clefairy were “too cute to be successful in the US”

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The Pokémon franchise is brimming with a plethora of adorable creatures since the very beginning. Two of the first Pokémon created that fall in this category were Jigglypuff and Clefairy, which Game Freak's Junichi Masuda thought may have been "too cute to be successful in the U.S." "At first, we were told that the Pokemon … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda was worried that Pokémon like Jigglypuff and Clefairy were “too cute to be successful in the US”

Oricorio, #741 – Dancing Pokémon

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Baile Style It beats its wings together to create fire. As it moves in the steps of its beautiful dance, it bathes opponents in intense flames. This Oricorio has sipped red nectar. Its passionate dance moves cause its enemies to combust in both body and mind. Type: Fire/Flying Category: Dancing Ability: Dancer, where when another Pokémon … Continue reading Oricorio, #741 – Dancing Pokémon

The Pokémon Company shares Japanese-focused recap video for the 2018 Pokémon World Championships

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The 2018 Pokémon World Championships wrapped up earlier this year and the 2018 World Champions have all been crowned by The Pokémon Company at the massive event in Nashville, Tennessee. The Pokémon Company has released another official recap promo, which you can check out in the embedded video below. It also includes the 2018 Pokémon World Championships Theme song: 【公式】次のチャンピオンはキミだ！ … Continue reading The Pokémon Company shares Japanese-focused recap video for the 2018 Pokémon World Championships

Crabominable, #740 – Woolly Crab Pokémon

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It aimed for the top but got lost and ended up on a snowy mountain. Being forced to endure the cold, this Pokémon evolved and grew fur. It just throws punches indiscriminately. In times of desperation, it can lop off its own pincers and fire them like rockets. Type: Fighting/Ice Category: Woolly Crab Ability: Hyper Cutter, which … Continue reading Crabominable, #740 – Woolly Crab Pokémon

Crabrawler, #739 – Boxing Pokémon

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While guarding its weak points with its pincers, it looks for an opening and unleashes punches. When it loses, it foams at the mouth and faints. It punches so much, its pincers often come off from overuse, but they grow back quickly. What little meat they contain is rich and delicious. Type: Fighting Category: Boxing Ability: Hyper … Continue reading Crabrawler, #739 – Boxing Pokémon

Video: Pokémon-GX, Mimikyu-GX, Alolan Ninetales-GX and more Pokémon TCG cards showcased in new Korean promo

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new Korean promo that highlights various Pokémon-GX cards as part of some of the latest booster expansions in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). You can check it out in the embedded video below, followed by the official description: [공식] 포켓몬 카드 게임 썬&문 강화 확장팩 「페어리라이즈」 신비한 힘이 깨어난다! 강화 확장팩 … Continue reading Video: Pokémon-GX, Mimikyu-GX, Alolan Ninetales-GX and more Pokémon TCG cards showcased in new Korean promo

Official Halloween Collection at the Pokémon Center gets updated for 2018

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You can tell the Halloween season is upon us when even the Pokémon don frightening costumes and begin their celebration. You can partake in the festivities, too, with the new Halloween Collection at the Pokémon Center, which features a multitude of hauntingly fun items in a variety of themes! The frightfully fun Eerie Delights collection features five plush Pokémon—Pikachu, … Continue reading Official Halloween Collection at the Pokémon Center gets updated for 2018

Close look at Blacephalon-GX and Heat Factory Prism Star from Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder

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Finding the Stars of Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder. Get up close and personal with some of the most impressive cards from the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder expansion. With over 210 cards to collect, the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder, is the biggest Pokémon TCG expansion to date. If you're excited … Continue reading Close look at Blacephalon-GX and Heat Factory Prism Star from Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder