Poké Ball and Pikachu smartphone chargers now available at the Pokémon Center in Japan

Two different types of smartphone chargers have arrived at the Pokémon Center in Japan. One is a sophisticated 10000 mAh model that can charge up to four smartphones in the shape of a Poké Ball, encouraging all Pokemon Trainers to carry it with them. The other charger is a 5200 mAh model that can charge … Continue reading Poké Ball and Pikachu smartphone chargers now available at the Pokémon Center in Japan

It’s Misty’s turn to do the job of savior

She's got that serious look and a firm grasp on her Poké Ball.

Pokémon-themed Poké Ball fidget spinner is mesmerizing

Fidget spinners seem to be all the rage nowadays. Not only are they fun to use, you could argue that simply watching them spin round and round relieves some of the stress you might have. Instagram user re.late has created a unique fidget spinner that has four blades - each of which has a Poké … Continue reading Pokémon-themed Poké Ball fidget spinner is mesmerizing

New shiny Poké Ball candy containers revealed for Japan

Bandai is releasing a new set of 11 Poké Ball-themed containers in Japan, consisting of a standard Poké Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, Master Ball and more. Although they’re designed to hold candy and not Pokémon, these replicas are very detailed and appear to be quite polished. Check out the unboxing video below for a … Continue reading New shiny Poké Ball candy containers revealed for Japan

Chocolate kit released to make your very own Pokémon Sun and Moon-inspired sweets

A new chocolate kit has been released in Japan to allow fans to make their very own Pokémon Sun and Moon-inspired sweets. The kit comes with milk chocolate, white chocolate and Pokémon-shaped molds. The process consists of melting the chocolate and molding it to form Pokémon icons such as Pikachu, Rowlet and a Poké Ball. … Continue reading Chocolate kit released to make your very own Pokémon Sun and Moon-inspired sweets

We used to catch Pokémon wrong in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow

Did you know that in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow, it's simply not worth damaging a Pokémon below 1/3 of its HP if you intend to catch it? That'll never improve your chances of a successful catch. Or, did you know that sometimes a Great Ball can offer a marginally better chance at catching a … Continue reading We used to catch Pokémon wrong in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow

Pokémon-themed Poké Ball protector revealed for Nintendo Switch dock

A Pokémon-themed Poké Ball protector has been revealed for the Nintendo Switch dock, in an effort to help prevent scratches on the console's touchscreen. The protector is now available at Etsy for $19.99 and offers worldwide shipping from the U.S. Its product description in full is as follows: Handmade cover to protect your Nintendo Switch … Continue reading Pokémon-themed Poké Ball protector revealed for Nintendo Switch dock

Electric Pokémon and Pikachu battery packs being recalled for generating too much heat

The Pokémon Company and Tokyo-based electronics maker Nearby Direct recently began selling Pikachu-themed mobile battery packs. However, a statement has since been issued warning consumers that due to inadequacies in the manufacturing process, some users have observed the batteries becoming abnormally hot and generating smoke. The problem affects not only Pikachu-patterned batteries, but those styled … Continue reading Electric Pokémon and Pikachu battery packs being recalled for generating too much heat