Gible, #443 – Land Shark Pokémon

It nests in horizontal holes warmed by geothermal heat. Foes who get too close can expect to be pounced on and bitten. It nests in small, horizontal holes in cave walls. It pounces to catch prey that stray too close. Type: Dragon/Ground Category: Land Shark Ability: Sand Veil, which boosts the Pokemon's evasion in a sandstorm. Hidden … Continue reading Gible, #443 – Land Shark Pokémon

Spiritomb, #442 – Forbidden Pokémon

A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an odd keystone. It was bound to a fissure in an odd keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago. Type: Ghost/Dark Category: Forbidden Ability: Pressure, where the Pokemon raises opposing Pokemon's PP usage. Hidden Ability: Infiltrator, which passes through the opposing Pokemon's … Continue reading Spiritomb, #442 – Forbidden Pokémon

Chatot, #441 – Music Note Pokémon

It mimics the cries of other Pokémon to trick them into thinking it's one of them. This way they won't attack it. It can learn and speak human words. If they gather, they all learn the same saying. Type: Normal/Flying Category: Music Note Ability: Keen Eye, which prevents other Pokemon from lowering accuracy. Or Tangled Feet, … Continue reading Chatot, #441 – Music Note Pokémon

Happiny, #440 – Playhouse Pokémon

It carries a round, egg-shaped rock in its belly pouch and gives the rock to its friends. It carefully carries a round, white rock that it thinks is an egg. It's bothered by how curly its hair looks. Type: Normal Category: Playhouse Ability: Natural Cure, which heals all status conditions when the Pokemon switches out. Or … Continue reading Happiny, #440 – Playhouse Pokémon

Mime Jr., #439 – Mime Pokémon

In an attempt to confuse its enemy, it mimics the enemy's movements. Then it wastes no time in making itself scarce! It habitually mimics foes. Once mimicked, the foe cannot take its eyes off this Pokémon. Type: Psychic/Fairy Category: Mime Ability: Soundproof, which gives full immunity to all sound-based moves. Or Filter, which reduces damage from supereffective … Continue reading Mime Jr., #439 – Mime Pokémon

Bonsly, #438 – Bonsai Pokémon

It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels. It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. Type: Rock Category: Bonsai Ability: Rock Head, which protects the Pokemon from recoil damage.  Or Sturdy, which enables the Pokemon to not be knocked out … Continue reading Bonsly, #438 – Bonsai Pokémon

Bronzong, #437 – Bronze Bell Pokémon

In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground. Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow. Type: Steel/Psychic Category: Bronze Bell Ability: Levitate, which gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves. Or Heatproof, which weakens the power of … Continue reading Bronzong, #437 – Bronze Bell Pokémon

Unboxing video: Pokémon-themed portable batteries featuring Pokédex and Pikachu designs

A couple new portable batteries inspired by Pokémon has popped up on Amazon for $35. One is modeled after the original red Pokédex, while the other was designed to resemble Pokémon chief mascot Pikachu. There's also a portable battery featuring a design inspired by the classic arcade game Space Invaders. To watch an unboxing of … Continue reading Unboxing video: Pokémon-themed portable batteries featuring Pokédex and Pikachu designs