Scrafty, #560 – Hoodlum Pokémon

It pulls up its shed skin to protect itself while it kicks. The bigger the crest, the more respected it is. It can smash concrete blocks with its kicking attacks. The one with the biggest crest is the group leader. Type: Dark/Fighting Category: Hoodlum Ability: Shed Skin, where the Pokemon may heal its own status conditions. Or Moxie, … Continue reading Scrafty, #560 – Hoodlum Pokémon

Scraggy, #559 – Shedding Pokémon

Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling its skin up to its neck. Proud of its sturdy skull, it suddenly headbutts everything, but its weight makes it unstable, too. Type: Dark/Fighting Category: Shedding Ability: Shed Skin, where the Pokemon may heal its own status conditions. Or Moxie, which boosts the Attack … Continue reading Scraggy, #559 – Shedding Pokémon

Crustle, #558 – Stone Home Pokémon

It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land. Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle. Type: Bug/Rock Category: Stone Home Ability: Sturdy, where it cannot be knocked out with one hit. Or Shell … Continue reading Crustle, #558 – Stone Home Pokémon

Learn more about the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light expansion and Prerelease tournaments

Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light Prerelease tournaments allow players to receive and play with cards from the upcoming Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light expansion up to two weeks before the expansion's official release date! Each participant receives a Prerelease box containing a 22-card Evolution pack, four 10-card booster packs, and an exclusive foil promo card. The Evolution pack provides … Continue reading Learn more about the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light expansion and Prerelease tournaments

Dwebble, #557 – Rock Inn Pokémon

It makes a hole in a suitable rock. If that rock breaks, the Pokémon remains agitated until it locates a replacement. When it finds a stone of a suitable size, it secretes a liquid from its mouth to open up a hole to crawl into. Type: Bug/Rock Category: Rock Inn Ability: Sturdy, where it cannot be knocked … Continue reading Dwebble, #557 – Rock Inn Pokémon

Maractus, #556 – Cactus Pokémon

It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds. Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas. Type: Grass Category: Cactus Ability: Chlorophyll, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in sunshine. Or Water Absorb, which restores HP if hit by … Continue reading Maractus, #556 – Cactus Pokémon

First look at new Pokémon TCG cards for Wishiwashi Solo Form and School Form GX full-art card

The Pokémon Company has unveiled two new Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards for Wishiwashi's Solo Form and School Form GX - the latter of which is a beautiful full-art card. You can see how they compare in the image above. Weak Wishiwashi school together to concentrate their power. Their united force makes them the … Continue reading First look at new Pokémon TCG cards for Wishiwashi Solo Form and School Form GX full-art card

Valve president Gabe Newell praises the Pokémon franchise, says it’s more valuable than the Super Bowl, Harry Potter and any of Valve’s products

During a recent media event, Valve president Gabe Newell spoke about the Pokémon franchise while discussing the company’s future plans. Here’s what Newell said about the franchise's longstanding success: “When you look at post-Magic the Gathering, for us there are a couple of certain interesting points along the way like the sort of designers and … Continue reading Valve president Gabe Newell praises the Pokémon franchise, says it’s more valuable than the Super Bowl, Harry Potter and any of Valve’s products