Cinderace, #815 – Striker Pokémon

It juggles a pebble with its feet, turning it into a burning soccer ball. Its shots strike opponents hard and leave them scorched. It's skilled at both offense and defense, and it gets pumped up when cheered on. But if it starts showboating, it could put itself in a tough spot. Type: Fire Category: Striker … Continue reading Cinderace, #815 – Striker Pokémon

Raboot, #814 – Rabbit Pokémon

Its thick and fluffy fur protects it from the cold and enables it to use hotter fire moves. It kicks berries right off the branches of trees and then juggles them with its feet, practicing its footwork. Type: Fire Category: Rabbit Ability: Blaze, which powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble. Hidden … Continue reading Raboot, #814 – Rabbit Pokémon

Scorbunny, #813 – Rabbit Pokémon

A warm-up of running around gets fire energy coursing through this Pokémon's body. Once that happens, it's ready to fight at full power. It has special pads on the backs of its feet, and one on its nose. Once it's raring to fight, these pads radiate tremendous heat. Type: Fire Category: Rabbit Ability: Blaze, which … Continue reading Scorbunny, #813 – Rabbit Pokémon

Rillaboom, #812 – Drumming Pokémon

By drumming, it taps into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow its direction in battle. The one with the best drumming techniques becomes the boss of the troop. It has a gentle disposition and values harmony among its group. Type: Grass Category: Drumming Ability: Overgrow, which powers up Grass-type … Continue reading Rillaboom, #812 – Drumming Pokémon

Thwackey, #811 – Beat Pokémon

The faster a Thwackey can beat out a rhythm with its two sticks, the more respect it wins from its peers. When it's drumming out rapid beats in battle, it gets so caught up in the rhythm that it won't even notice that it's already knocked out its opponent. Type: Grass Category: Beat Ability: Overgrow, which … Continue reading Thwackey, #811 – Beat Pokémon

Grookey, #810 – Chimp Pokémon

When it uses its special stick to strike up a beat, the sound waves produced carry revitalizing energy to the plants and flowers in the area. It attacks with rapid beats of its stick. As it strikes with amazing speed, it gets more and more pumped. Type: Grass Category: Chimp Ability: Overgrow, which powers up Grass-type … Continue reading Grookey, #810 – Chimp Pokémon

Game Freak confirms no plans to add missing Pokémon to the Galar Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield

In a recent interview with Dutch site InsideGamer, Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda made it clear that he and his team aren't planning to add missing Pokémon from the Galar Pokedex in Pokémon Sword and Shield. He also once again pointed out how the upcoming Pokémon Home app can be used to collect and display … Continue reading Game Freak confirms no plans to add missing Pokémon to the Galar Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Junichi Masuda addresses criticism regarding lack of National Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield

In a recent interview with GameCentral, Game Freak revealed a bunch of tidbits regarding Pokémon Sword and Shield. Read on below for a few excerpts from the interview: GC: I wonder how that sort of thing affects you personally, it can’t be pleasant when fans are accusing you and the studio of being lazy and … Continue reading Junichi Masuda addresses criticism regarding lack of National Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield