Game Freak didn’t intend for Yungoos and Gumshoos to resemble Donald Trump

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A significant amount of Pokemon fans have been comparing Pokemon Sun and Moon newcomers Yungoos and especially its evolved form Gumshoos to Donald Trump. But according to Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, his team did not intend either Pokemon to resemble the Republican presidential nominee in any way, shape or form. "It’s a very American-centric question I think, … Continue reading Game Freak didn’t intend for Yungoos and Gumshoos to resemble Donald Trump

Pokemon TCG celebrates its 20th anniversary today in Japan with Lapras-GX

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The Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) was originally released on October 20, 1996, in Japan, which means that today is its 20th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, The Pokemon Company has shared the above image of the Lapras-GX card. It also mentions how the upcoming Pokemon Sun and Moon TCG series is the gradual development … Continue reading Pokemon TCG celebrates its 20th anniversary today in Japan with Lapras-GX

Video: Pokemon Sun and Moon anime trailer showcases Z-Moves

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Z-Moves are a new element introduced into Pokemon battles in Pokemon Sun and Moon. They are powerful moves that can only be used once during battle and are the result of both the Trainer and Pokemon releasing their full power together when their wishes resonate with each other. Check out the new official promo below … Continue reading Video: Pokemon Sun and Moon anime trailer showcases Z-Moves

QR code to download the Pokemon Sun and Moon demo

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You can manually visit the Nintendo eShop right now to download the recently-released special demo version of Pokemon Sun and Moon. Or, you can snap a picture of the above QR code with your Nintendo 3DS camera to take you directly to the demo's download page on the handheld. Either way, the demo is available as … Continue reading QR code to download the Pokemon Sun and Moon demo

Ultra Beasts can be caught in Pokemon Sun and Moon

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Pokemon Sun and Moon players will be able to catch Ultra Beasts. There are several of them in both games, but their locations are currently unknown. Ultra Beasts are mysterious creatures that possess might powers that pose a threat to humans and Pokemon in the Alola region. The new Aether Foundation conducts research on them, … Continue reading Ultra Beasts can be caught in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Video: New Trial Captains revealed for Pokemon Sun and Moon

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Each trial in Pokemon Sun and Moon has a captain whose role is to provide guidance to trail-goers. All captains are Trainers who undertook trials in their own island several years ago. Notable captains include the Water-type Pokemon expert Lana, the Grass type expert Mallow, the Electric type specialist Sophocles and the Fire type expert … Continue reading Video: New Trial Captains revealed for Pokemon Sun and Moon

The Pokemon Sun and Moon OST features 175 tracks

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The official soundtrack (OST) for Pokemon Sun and Moon will consist of a total of 175 tracks. Music is being composed by Game Freak's very own Junichi Masuda, who has confirmed that his team is now capable of producing “almost any sounds and tones we like," thanks to modern hardware and technology. The studio is aiming “to … Continue reading The Pokemon Sun and Moon OST features 175 tracks

Pokemon Sun and Moon demo requires 3,058 blocks

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You'll need at least 3,058 blocks of open space on your Nintendo 3DS SD card to download the recently-released demo version of Pokemon Sun and Moon. The demo is available now as a free download via the Nintendo eShop in North America, Europe, Australia and Japan. It gives players a chance to battle with Ash-Greninja, … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon demo requires 3,058 blocks