Basculin, #550 – Hostile Pokémon

Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty. Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school. Type: Water Category: Hostile Ability (Red-Striped Form): Reckless, which powers up moves that have recoil damage. Or Adaptability, which powers up … Continue reading Basculin, #550 – Hostile Pokémon

The Mythical Pokémon Mew can appear nearly invisible with a translucent sheen in Pokémon GO

According to the official Pokédex entry for first Mythical Pokémon added to Pokémon GO, Mew is said to possess the genetic composition of all Pokémon. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people. Building upon this unique trait, Mew is capable of appearing nearly … Continue reading The Mythical Pokémon Mew can appear nearly invisible with a translucent sheen in Pokémon GO

Lilligant, #549 – Flowering Pokémon

The fragrance of the garland on its head has a relaxing effect. It withers if a Trainer does not take good care of it. Even veteran Trainers face a challenge in getting its beautiful flower to bloom. This Pokémon is popular with celebrities. Type: Grass Category: Flowering Ability: Chlorophyll, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in … Continue reading Lilligant, #549 – Flowering Pokémon

Petilil, #548 – Bulb Pokémon

The leaves on its head are very bitter. Eating one of these leaves is known to refresh a tired body. Since they prefer moist, nutrient-rich soil, the areas where Petilil live are known to be good for growing plants. Type: Grass Category: Bulb Ability: Chlorophyll, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in sunshine. Or Own Tempo, … Continue reading Petilil, #548 – Bulb Pokémon

Whimsicott, #547 – Windveiled Pokémon

They appear along with whirlwinds. They pull pranks, such as moving furniture and leaving balls of cotton in homes. Like the wind, it can slip through any gap, no matter how small. It leaves balls of white fluff behind. Type: Grass/Fairy Category: Windveiled Ability: Prankster, which gives priority to a status move. Or Infiltrator, which passes through … Continue reading Whimsicott, #547 – Windveiled Pokémon

Cottonee, #546 – Cotton Puff Pokémon

When attacked, it escapes by shooting cotton from its body. The cotton serves as a decoy to distract the attacker. Perhaps because they feel more at ease in a group, they stick to others they find. They end up looking like a cloud. Type: Grass/Fairy Category: Cotton Puff Ability: Prankster, which gives priority to a status move. … Continue reading Cottonee, #546 – Cotton Puff Pokémon

Scolipede, #545 – Megapede Pokémon

It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison. With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails. Type: Bug/Poison Category: Megapede Ability: Swarm, which powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokemon is in trouble. Or … Continue reading Scolipede, #545 – Megapede Pokémon

Video: Holographic and functioning Pokédex is on display at the new Pokémon Center Tokyo DX

The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe combo recently opened its doors in Tokyo, Japan. While there have been small Pokémon-themed cafes every now and then, this is the first permanent establishment. To commemorate this occasion, The Pokémon Company and Pokémon Center executives hosted an opening ceremony event, where Pokémon Center president and representative director Yoshinobu Kamogo welcomed the first … Continue reading Video: Holographic and functioning Pokédex is on display at the new Pokémon Center Tokyo DX