Fennekin, #653 – Fox Pokémon

Eating a twig fills it with energy, and its roomy ears give vent to air hotter than 390 degrees Fahrenheit. As it walks, it munches on a twig in place of a snack. It intimidates opponents by puffing hot air out of its ears. Type: Fire Category: Fox Ability: Blaze, which powers up Fire-type moves when the … Continue reading Fennekin, #653 – Fox Pokémon

Chespin, #650 – Spiny Nut Pokémon

The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock. Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn't faze it. Type: Grass Category: Spiny Nut Ability: Overgrow, which powers up Grass-type … Continue reading Chespin, #650 – Spiny Nut Pokémon

Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more

The Pokémon Company itself recently interviewed Game Freak co-founder Ken Sugimori, character designer Atsuko Nishida and game designer Koji Nishino — who talked about some of the inspiration behind the iconic Pokémon mascot Pikachu. Pikachu was specifically designed to be cute, Sugimori said, according to a translation of the interview. While Pokémon were originally envisioned … Continue reading Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more

Your partner Pokémon stand by your side instead of inside a Poké Ball in Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are among the games that were recently announced as part of the Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference. The games will use Combat Power in battles akin to how the system works in Pokémon GO. They will include online in terms of battling and trading with other … Continue reading Your partner Pokémon stand by your side instead of inside a Poké Ball in Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Official Pokémon vending machine Pokémon Stand now available at Haneda Airport International Terminal

An officially-licensed Pokémon vending machine is now available at the Haneda Airport International Terminal. For a limited time, fans can visit the Pokémon Stand vending machine to purchase a slew of popular Pokémon products, including toys and figures. The Pokémon Company encourages fans to stop by for yourself to see what it has to offer. … Continue reading Official Pokémon vending machine Pokémon Stand now available at Haneda Airport International Terminal

New starter Pokémon with Poké Ball plush now available at GAME in Spain

GAME is now offering a new batch of Pokémon plush in its stores. Customers in Spain can purchase new plush of several starter Pokémon with various Poké Ball designs. Featured Pokémon and Poké Balls include Chikorita with Premiere Ball, Totodile with Luxury Ball, Cyndaquil with Repeat Ball, Squirtle with Dive Ball, Charmander with Great Ball … Continue reading New starter Pokémon with Poké Ball plush now available at GAME in Spain

You can’t evolve your Starter Pokémon in Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are among the games that were recently announced as part of the Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference. The games will use Combat Power in battles akin to how the system works in Pokémon GO. They will include online in terms of battling and trading with other … Continue reading You can’t evolve your Starter Pokémon in Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee and Poké Ball Plus codenames, online support, Combat Power system from Pokémon GO and more

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are among the games that were recently announced as part of the Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference. The games will use Combat Power in battles akin to how the system works in Pokémon GO. They will include online in terms of battling and trading with … Continue reading Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee and Poké Ball Plus codenames, online support, Combat Power system from Pokémon GO and more